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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1920

Page

7

White Sox Rout Washington in final tilt of series

White Sox defeat Washington 24 to 0 in the final game of the series. Acosta relieved, Kerr started for Chicago as Milan and others contributed hits. Washington offense was held in check by strong Chicago pitching and defense, with Acosta earning the win and Faber the loss.

Washington Faber Tiseries Chicago & Jo Corey Ueiv Suns Acogia P Kerr P ‘Atals Ashingts Milan Enerbe Roth Morris Joe Courtney Suicesta Scnicago Oontlob I. Collinludge Felsch Schanks E. Collins Sacrifices Fivollerke Gill Taj Harris Judgke Risbersz Masto Collina Selatk Mans Ba Courtney Acosta Yabo Venti Kerr Faber Talliagu Acasta Kerr Hildebrand

Cubs Win in Ninth In Chicago

A partial scoreline shows Chicago baseball in a ninth inning rally with Deal and Mergoe delivering key hits to edge the opponents. The report notes late offense and a close finish, highlighting the Cubs win in a tense ballgame.

CUBS

Net Stars Drawn For Titular Meet

The United States singles championship draw for the West Side club on August 30 features Walter T. Hayes of Chicago as a leading player in the first quarter. The second section includes Watson Washburn N. Williams Garland and Waterloo T.M. Johnston. Fourth section lists William Tilden among those drawn. officials Julian of the aviation and George Ty Adee supervise the draw.

United States West Side Julian Aviation George Ty Adee Walter T. Hayes Chicago Watson Washburn Re X N. Willams Charles JS Garland Wathnim AT. Johnston Richard Harte Clarence J. Gvithith Lee Tolingson William}. Tilden

Rat control plans under public health program

Officials outline plans for rat-proofing buildings and dwellings as part of a bubonic plague control campaign. The Public Health Service will draft measures for city incorporation and building codes. estimated cost is one cent per person per day. Public health officials emphasize the economic impact of rat infestations on the United States.

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Warner Drum Corps to Attend Convention

Warner Brothers Grenadier Bram corps will attend the 12th convention of the New Y rifers and Drummers. The corps leaves by automobile bus with 27 members under the direction of Tred Chart Tire Sergeant James Dann and Drum Major John Aveher. They will compete to bring home prizes at the New Britain convention.

Warner Brothers Grenadier Bram Yrifers Hell Tred Chart James Dann John Aveher Tora New Britain

Dempsey to Enter Ring At 187 Pounds Says He

World heavyweight champion makes weight goal for the bout with Bill Miske of St Paul. He claims to have weighed 196 pounds at Willard victory and shows no loss in speed or endurance after fourteen months away from the ring. Miske sparring slows due to lack of partners while Dempsey trains with steady pace. Also note: Miske defeats Jack Johnson in a prior Chicago bout, with Dempsey described as maintaining form.

Dempsey Pon Harbor Augeodubis Dempsey Bill Miske St.Paul

Over-TenNnised Coast Stars Force Defaults In Meadow Club Meet

Pacific Coast players, exhausted before the National Championships, defaulted out as the Meadow Club event pared toward semifinals. Vincent Richards, Davis Cup captain, dazzled with roller and overhead strokes, defeating Francis J. Munte against a backdrop of close matches. Hardy defeated H. S. Parker in three sets, 2-6 7-1 18-2, Parker showing late rallying woes.

Pampton Pacific Coast Vincent Trichards Samuel Trichards Francis J. Muntes New York Hardy H. S. Parker Rockaway Hunting Club Parker Winening

Milford Fatality Holds Corey for Arrest

Deputy Coroner in New Haven county found George W. Corey responsible for the Hartford death of Samuel Tinton at Walnut Beach Milford. The coroner ruled the drivers in the search car participated in a reckless, drunken drive at dangerous speed. Additional notes mention a Vancouver forest fire report from August 2.

Winn New Haven County George W. Corey Arbour Street Hartford Samuel Tinton Corey Walnut Beach Milford Desuts Corannr W Newac

Bugs Baer On Jazz and Dance Fads in 1913 America

A satirical, fragmentary column critiques jazz and dance styles, likening jazz to a noisy orchestra of hardware merchants and derby hat collectors. It muses on the old fashioned walla, dance masters, and the public’s taste, noting a 1913 context and a joke about Congress not repealing the amendment.

Mr. W. B Walla Jhus Contorionists

Auto crash suits surge in superior and common pleas courts

Suits seeking damages for automobile collisions flood the term calendars. Lawrence Wilson and Ellen Wilson sue for 5000 against Es, Inc. of New York and Waterbury for injuries from a December collision on the Post road. Eastern and Barnum Motor Trucking seek 2500 from Connecticut company for a truck collision at Bank and Atlantic streets in Hartford on April 20, 1920. Oscar Stusntfelt and Emil Peterson sue for 1000 each against Nathan Weisser of New York after a July 11 state-road collision on a motorcycle, claiming injuries. Michael Joseph sues Crane Company for 1500 after a collision at Migglewood and Laurel avenues on July 10. Manuel Velga seeks 4000 over a jitney crash in Barnum avenue June, and Santo Sciortino seeks 1000 damages from Ton Fabri after a crash at Iranistan and Fairfield avenues August 9.

Superior Common Pleas Common ‘Pleas Court Lawrence Wilson Ellen Wilson 3Es, Inc New York Waterbury Post Road Barnum Avenue Santo Sciortino Trom Ton Fabri Bridgenor Iranistan Fairfield Avenues

Ohio State Fair Bars Phonograph Speeches at Fair

The Ohio State Fair management tabooed phonograph records and speakers for the presidential day. They refused space for a tent to seat 4 090 and said Republican speakers and Harding phonograph records would not be allowed. Fair officials argued equal access would be required for all candidates, and Harding could not adjust his schedule to attend.

Colemels Senatonr Harding Fair Management Wepublican Columbus J. Y. Valbron Aly Onatar Harding Hia

Building Permits For Various Local Structures

Frame club room on the west side of Ash Street and a brick office addition on the north side of Fairfield Avenue. Cornwall and Patterson Manufacturing Co remodel of a lower floor brick storefront at 13 Clinton Avenue. 114 Wall Street and 1234 Lindley Silo Spring Avenue involve frame construction. Michael additions to employment on Ton and Bond Streets by General Fire Company.

Ash ‘Street Fairfeld Avenue Cornwall and Patternon Manufacturing Co Clinton Avenue John Wavang Wall Street Co National Bank Cor Lindley Cellny Tage Street Michael Ton Bond Streets General Fle Trie Company

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