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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

Page

13

Williams and Turner stage brutal New England heavyweight slugfest

Larry Williams of Bridgeport and Cay Turner of New York fought a fast twelve round bout at the National in Boston. Williams earned a well deserved decision after delivering the bout turning power in the final rounds. Turner showed resilience and both men exchanged heavy blows throughout in a battle praised for its pace and toughness.

Providence Journal Weltenveicht Cay Turner New York Tarry Willams Gridgeport Hecht New England Itty New Yorker Bunt Trish Cannle Doc Tasies Turner Forcne Tneir Ehets Kums Williams Williames Vth Tleth Tadian Turner Io Indian Tyoo Willams Turners

Referee Lee defends decisions at Park theatre bout

The referee Lee responds to criticism over two fights at Park theatre last Monday night. He defends stopping the Britton bout to prevent punishment and halting the Navels Leonard clash amid substitutions and injuries. Lee cites ring experience and aims to protect fighters fans and club interests.

Jetter Park Theatre Britton Boxing Commission Navels-Leonard Navels Leonard

Allies to Declare Peace With Turks

London reports Premier Lloyd George defended delaying peace with Turkey to learn America's intentions, citing the burden on Britain and France and the need to avoid misperceptions. He said Allies would act soon, without hindering the United States from honoring its role in safeguarding Christian communities.

London America Christan Conminites Turkey Lloyd-George Fiume United States Jte Great Britain Russia Wneland France

Cornell Yale Princeton to row annual triangular regatta

The annual triangular regatta among Cornell Yale and Princeton will be rowed next spring on Lake Carnegie at Princeton New Jersey on May 16. This will be the second contest of the series on Lake Carnegie. Four triangular races have been held, with Cornell winning three.

Ithaca N. Y Dee Cornell Yale Princeton Lake Carnegie Frinceton N. J

Whiskey price drops as German buyers ordered barrels

Chicago dispatch reports whiskey at $2 a gallon selling to German buyers, with shipments of 1 000 barrels and 20 000 cases of Kentucky whiskey to Hamburg and 200 barrels each to Holland and Sweden, plus 100 barrels to Switzerland. Germany will pay $2 per gallon, shipping costs cited as $1.50 per case, signaling strong export demand. Gilhooley sent to Buffalo after passing from New York Americans to the Boston minor league system.

Chicago Germany Joseph “Wolf Pepper Harmburg Mr. Wolf Holand Sweden Switzerland Hanburg Gilhooley Boston Frank Gilhooley New York Americans Buffalo Club Deston Tod

Boxers and rules spark debate over staged bouts in Bridgeport

A disputed Mihai and Widney Panel staged self defense matches draw criticism for brutality. Critics say numerous youths were harmed as fights continued beyond safe limits, while officials face questions over enforcement of Queensberry rules and athlete welfare. Terry Lew comments frame the controversy.

Mihai Marquis of Queensbury Traesmission Bridgeport Duxing Park City Loo Raw Queensbury Leonard’s Land Mooney Terry Lew

Alexander Leading Pitcher and Stats Across the League

The report details pitching leaders and season totals across teams. It notes Alexander of the Cubs led in wins and complete games, with many innings pitched and strikeouts. Walter Roether and Barnes are highlighted for wins and strikeouts, while other pitchers like Cadore and Renton show strong ERA and innings counts.

Avelind Alexander Gore EG Ganas Tt Sethtahks Ble Teilel Lotabby Walter Ruether Reds Dle Wes Tesiklowad Tsi Wis Shulesters Pat Mayra Tuether Tess Daney Hiing Yarnes Andy Pattage Arthur Noeht Sherrod Simnith Len Meadows Avas Phillies Cardinals Ifo Diak Faredotyd Larry Chener Scisson Hohey Braves Lussie Robin Budleigh Grimes Habing Elmer Jacobs Cincinonti Reds Burle Mae Pirates Giants Robins Cubs Mitchell

Sugar legislation setback amid Senate vote deadlock

Sugar legislation faced a setback as Senate members failed to bring to a vote House amendments broadening the powers of the United States Sugar Equalization board. Attorney General Palmer was asked to report on authority cited for price fixing around 18 cents per pound for Louisiana cane. Lawmakers argued the price would save millions for the public, but opposition stalled action.

Wadhmepton Debe Jnmath Senate Betaise Debain House United States Louisiana Tinkham Massachusetts Yines Dembcrat South Carolina Inter Tr. Palmer

Labor Party Seeks Ireland Conditions Review Deputation

The parliamentary Labor party in the House of Commons appoints a deputation to study conditions in Ireland. Members include William Adamson, John Robert Clynes, and Arthur Henderson. The group will tour Ireland during the parliamentary recess to assess the current system of government.

Labor Party Tretiax PD London Parliamentary House of Commons Ireland Wiliam Adamaeon John Robert Clynes Arthur Henderson Will Adalt

City vesting building sale marks major New York realty deal

An enormous New York realty transaction closed in Manhattan's lower Broadway area. The thirty two story City vesting building was sold for about 7 million dollars, with Grigert Benenson, a banker from London and Petrograd, arranging payment above five million four hundred thousand dollars in cash, while the mortgage amount remained undisclosed.

Anisige New York Lower Broway Grigert Benetson Lodon Tetrograd Benenson

Ship or shoot Reds urged by Gen Wood before lawmakers

Tenor Col Dee Tenner reports that General Leonard A Wood urged the Colorado legislature to curb alien agitators as a means to halt anarchistic propaganda. He suggested harsh measures including deportation and harsher administration laws to remove undesirables, while avoiding discussion of any presidential implications.

Tenner Col Dee Cisneral Leonard A. Wood

Court orders sale of church property near Colebrook River

Dec 18 under court order the church near Colebrook River and vicinity will be sold at auction on January 2 by former Sheriff Middlerooks. All members of the Union Society Colebrook River area are dead, and the society must be closed. Inquiries will address interference with individual liberty.

ADL Colebrook Union Society Colebrook River

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