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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1926
Page
23
A fragmented report mentions Vitor featured with upward momentum amid racing events. It references various names and places, including contestants and locations, noting rising trends and competitive strength. The text is garbled but centers on emerging performance and moving standings in a racing context.
A lengthy, garbled stream of words and phrases references personal troubles, memory fragments, and scattered questions. The text weaves through glimpses of hardship, cultural references, and unclear events, producing a mosaic of incomplete ideas without a clear narrative or identifiable subjects.
Shipping news notes a New York cargo movement with London exchange, mentioning prices and dates. An American trader based in London reports departures and arrivals tied to the week ending December 11, with New York shipments and associated ports and consignments.
Wall Street notes show Lehigh Valley aims for direct Chester to Pittsburgh link and Hudson connection. November earnings rise for Chicago Rockwell and Parisle. steel and copper production up with steelframe demand. Metropolitan market dull. Wilson of Wilson and Co. sees no dividend action. Consolidation shifts include American Exchange Trust, with over 600 million assets, taking impact in New York. Power Corp of NY pays extra 2 cent dividend. Chile Copper bond issue moves quickly.
Fragmented OCR text outlines Liberty Bonds figures and treasury entries with numbers like 103.07 and 1103.00, mentioning ledgers and a second base note. The readable fragments suggest a financial record or bond ledger entry from Yorks dated December 13, but details are incomplete.
Fragmentary note reports firmer money market with higher bid offers, rosaries and other assets mixed. Mentions 60 percent and 1 percent figures, months around 45-5, and a closing paper price near Tt t.
Atlantic Coast Line will issue stock with a stated value of 76.0 per share and 28 per share in cash. The offering involves 240,000 shares to be placed, with proceeds and distribution to directors and related parties amid regulatory steps and merger activity.
Psychologists and players weigh in on crowd cheers boosting the home team while opposing chants rarely affect play. Dr A T Poffenberger notes encouragement can stimulate effort, while others say discouragement lacks a direct impact. Players like Slaven Gwen and B H Madden report not hearing cheers but acknowledge the chant aids when the opponent nears scoring.
Stamford reports a proposal to form a regional hockey league for Westchester and Fairfield county teams including Greenwich Field Club Woodway Stamford Scargdale Techrf Apachnis New Hochette Slimford and Hiver side cars. Games planned for holidays and Sunday afternoons.
William Thom of New York City named captain of Colgate University football team as season opens. Timm, noted as a strong two-way player, earns leadership amid praise from selectors and local observers.
Bridgeport amateur boxers travel to Norwalk armory tonight for a county smallbore boxing tourney. The event lists both experienced and novice classes with fifteen to twenty entrants including Buck McGaines Lynn Bryan and Gene Bryan among those likely to compete.
In Philadelphia, Dee Wissel defeats Richard Homes in a seventh round knockout after a fast start and clear advantage. The bout featured strong ground work and a decisive finish as the referee halted the action in the final round.
In a junior tradeweight contest, Bennett defeats opponent Bay Mle Ohta Rhonstein, with a 4-2 score at 140 pounds. The bout featured 125 rounds of action, ending with Blmnstlin ahead on points and securing the victory for New York's team.
The United States Treasury release shows a new general fund balance of 130,000,000 dollars for today. The daily statement highlights interrelated cash figures and the overall federal balance for the day.
Mello Beati Zivac won the decision over Jack Zlyle of Pittsburgh in a ten round welterweight bout at the Boston arena tonight.
Ithaca reports Cornell oarsmen indoors due to early winter. Tim Wray, Harvard coach, oversees new rowing program with John Hoye assisting. A shelter on Lake Cayuga’s east shore will speed future races and reduce weather cancellations. Waterfront expansion adds racks, deck, and repair workshop to a long building. Confidence grows as Wray quietly builds morale. fall practice produced a tentative varsity eight and notable rowers, with lineup still to be finalized for April.
Chicago Dec 13 Miss Browne the U S G A faces a question on her amateur golf status as she pursues professional tennis. She seeks entry to a tourney next summer and awaits ruling, noting precedent and her intent to protect her amateur standing while enjoying pro tennis with Lenglen.
Waterford welterweight Russie LeFargo won a newspaper decision over Philadelphia's Al Conway in a ten round bout at Taurel Gardens. Leroy weight 149 pounds and Conway 140. In the semi final Sailor Denny Ryan from Waterford knocked out Jack Conners of Los Angeles in the second round of a ten round match.
Colgate hosts Williams in a key 1928-29 season tilt at Hamilton. The Maroon aims to rebound from recent form aided by Captain Clark, Rieke, Walsh, and solid center Bollerman as they seek a major win over a Little Three rival. The Rochester note on Malone's decision is from an unrelated bout.
Mexico City segment reports Tarahumara Indians who recently covered 100 kilometers in under ten hours and 40 minutes. Their endurance draws interest from U S athletic bodies aiming to have them compete in New York Boston and other venues. concerns rise over altitude adjustment for sea level races and the need for acclimation before major events.
A cluster of death notices from December 1926 and similar dates lists Fannie Beers of Newtown aged 93 with services December 15. Mary T Burns of By 1211 Park Avenue with funeral at St. Augustine's Church. John A Brennan with funeral at St. Patrick's Church. Kenneth John WA and others with funeral plans at various homes and churches. Klein of Middletown, Elizabeth Kolbai of New York City, and Joseph Perks noted with service details and interment plans. Also mentions an anniversary mass at St Patrick's Church in Ansonia.
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