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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1921
Page
22
Officials from the Bus Association announce a series of bouts featuring local competitors. Selections will be made for participants, with practical rules and eligibility clarified for all entrants.
A crowded race card lists entrants across five events including Grey Rump, Hosier, Major Fiske and Mary Fitzhugh in the first, with purses around 700 and entries like Currency and Currency in the third. The meeting notes a five and a half furlongs sprint, a mile and 40 yards claiming race, and a five and a half furlongs event with several favorites. Weather is clear and the track fast, with crowds and betting activity anticipated.
The article recalls veteran boxer Mackey denying an old ring maxim during a string of years in the sport. It notes bouts in Boston where Mackey defeated opponents including Delmont, Patsy Kline, and Wi xx, with a chaotic finish as the referee halted a crowd-driven stoppage.
Belgian cue artist Horemans dazzled at the York Press Club exhibition, running 393 in erase and 303 in a high run display while planning a championship match with Fieppe for 13.1 and 35.2 balkline. Newsmen predicted Fieppe will need stellar play to defeat him. The event occurred as Yankees prospects including Gabe Iku and Shawkey looked ahead to the South.
A garbled item mentions an offer of twenty thousand dollars to box Richie Mitchell. The text includes names like Leonard and Ty Miter and places that are not clearly identifiable, with many errors and disjointed phrases.
Bridgeport hosts a gathering of Irish societies as delegates from local groups and the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic discuss raising funds for Tiris Treland. no firm plan set. ball or dance proposed. Committee includes Coleman, O Connor, McGuire, Cassidy, Hussey, Richard Barry, Crehan, Dennehy, Murray, Powell, and O'Brien. Music and dancing follow.
A compact report of multiple race days listing maiden claiming outcomes for three and a half furlongs, five and a half furlongs and one mile events. Names such as Coscerron, Justina B, Kayman, Coca Cola, and Kitna appear with odds and weights, along with stables and jockeys like Kelsey Meehan Lancaster Gordon and Pickens. The meeting showcases three and four year olds in various purse brackets, with finishing orders and payout cues scattered through the fragment.
The Park Theatre hosted a lively evening with a Yankee Vision Veteran association benefitting from a complimentary dance. Attendees enjoyed a social hour, open party, and punch, while the crowd roamed the venue in a festive mood.
Senator Sutherland announced after a Williamson meeting that he urged the War Department to keep federal troops at Williamson during the trial of mine unrest leaders. He planned to confer with Secretary Baker and War officials to decide on withdrawal timing, noting continued disorder in the county as the proceedings proceed.
The American Legion Congdon Post No. 1t executive committee voted to send letters to Bridgeport Hartford representatives opposing all proposed Sunday blue laws including Sunday baseball and entertainment restrictions. The post plans American Legion nights in theatres to raise funds for the region's work amid financial strains from the industrial depression. It also prepared a reception with gifts from merchants and decided to keep the G A R Gamrades in the lobby with a welcome sign for the Legion's reception. George Todteid was named past historian to oversee future events.
In a Washington case dated February 14, juror misconduct emerges as a juror is accused of soliciting a bribe in an alienation of affections suit led by David and Sullivan against John T. Davis. The District Supreme Court session is interrupted by indications of corruption involving witnesses and officials, with bail set at 5,000 and a warrant issued for a suspect named Johnson.
Fragmented text notes a case involving Jai Muscles, Maz Masse ithetty Hoty, and associates at Valisesiey, with references to witnesses and a public event. The garbled lines mention daring acts, traditions, and a potential wedding or public proceeding, but details remain unclear.
Norwalk police arrested five saloon keepers in a crackdown on illegal liquor in Norwalk. Notable figures James Blisin and Cha d Taylor were among those held. a furnished bond of 700 dollars was set in the second district court. Judge George M. Purish had urged a strong anti liquor stance and warned prosecutors to convict violators. Police chief Wililant RK Pennington served warrants amid concerns that saloons openly flouted the law.
A YMCA recreation lecture is scheduled for tonight featuring Mr Poster outlining work with men and boys. The event aims to aid participants from 22 churches with demonstrations in games and team activities including throwing, tugging, chasing, and group competitions.
Real estate listings detail multiple transfers and claims including properties on North Washington Avenue and 4th Street. Names include Lily J. Magadan, Charles Ax SR, Anna Friedman, George Roberts, and Andris, with parcel notes and street references across Finchford and nearby avenues. The document records warrants, deeds, and property lines with figures and frontage measurements.
An obscured historical note describes a death related to a legal matter and a Thursday event. The fragment references a person named Belint Mink and mentions attempts to connect to Atlanta, with terse references to authorities and a courtroom context.
Chicago reports that the wage dispute involving Arhiabt and railroads entered by the Valley Bates board is deemed beyond its jurisdiction. The board overruled present wage rates and terminated labor efforts to dismiss the case, arguing financial inability should be addressed by the Interstate Commission, not the labor board.
A Navy official urged government ownership and operation of all radio stations in a letter to a Senate committee chairman. The note indicates a committee bill to regulate and oversee air communications and dissemination.
Members of the Sie board of hestily met last night in the Welfare building and approved routine monthly business. Dr. st. What, resident of the board, stated the session was purely routine natives.
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