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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1921
Page
7
The Bus Association intends to stage a boxing card this week with headline fighters from the circuit. Reports indicate permission is expected to be granted shortly as promoters finalize bouts and venues.
The page lists multiple Havana race entries for three year olds and up along with purses of 700 dollars. Entries include names like Hindames, Mary Cushugh, Getta Liltio Teuas, James, and American Eagle among others with various ages and distances described. The record details mile races, eighths, and one and a half furlongs as part of the schedule.
The article recalls James Mackey’s boxing arc from early fame to a period of inactivity, highlighting notable bouts with George Munroe and Delmont at Boston, and a dramatic later match where the referee halted the Strawley law chase after a crowd uproar.
Horemans the Belgian cue wizard scored 303 in New York exhibition play, delivering high breaks of 74 and an average around 60. The display drew a fatigued crowd as he challenged former champion Hore for the title, with upcoming matches listed and heavy anticipation for the Newark and South region events.
A fragment states an offer of 20000 dollars for a boxing match involving Leonard against Richie Mitchell. The garbled text references locations and dates vaguely, with no verifiable names beyond Leonard and Richie Mitchell.
Sympathizers in New York plan a fundraising event to support the Irish cause. The committee, led by Patrick Colkmin TD and others from 50 counties, will meet Monday to finalize arrangements and present a formal banner of support.
Race results show multiple events with purses around 700 dollars and horses aged three and up. Notable entries include Tuseinv, Meohan, and Lyric Lullaby with various weights and odds listed. The report cites maidens, claiming purses, and several jockeys such as Hayman, Gordon, and Penman, reflecting a busy card with mixed outcomes.
A messy wartime style article reports federal troops retained in West Virginia mine fields amid wage controversy. The labor board case and court actions dominate the piece with references to Washington officials and West Virginia leaders.
The Congdon Post of the American Legion announces opposition to Sunday blue laws including baseball and movies. The post will coordinate with entertainment committees to stage theatre nights, raise funds for Legion work, and appoint George Jochild as post historian to document future events.
The report outlines a juror charged with attempting to solicit a bribe related to an alienation case. The proceedings, including testimony and potential consequences, unfold in the state supreme court, with references to the involved parties Davis and others and a cited bond amount or penalty.
A garbled note appears to discuss the so called Yankee Twang and attributes it to laziness of jaw muscles. The passage is fragmented with many unreadable terms and stray letters, rendering a coherent report impossible.
Norwalk police arrested two saloon keepers amid a liquor violation case. The defendants, identified as Magner and Tissit, faced charges of unlawful sale and possession with intent to sell. A second district court appearance was scheduled. the court warned of fines for violators and emphasized enforcement.
City recreation program hosts a lecture at the Y M C A tonight with Mr Vosters presenting "Work with Aton and Luvs" as part of a course on recreation and play. The event invites local church groups and emphasizes practical participation for those enrolled.
A fragmented notice details a quit claim on multiple properties in Veces Town including South Woalre and Lopes districts. It outlines transfers involving Relsoy and Jaan streets, adjacent parcels on Comme teat and Bay, and mentions figures such as Gregory and Dambes in a preliminary claim amid unclear boundaries and a death-related incident.
The Navy secretary urged government ownership and operation of all inclinations to curb private monopolies in radio and communications. He told senators that a bill to regulate and develop government control should be studied by the Navy and Senate committees.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a board meeting or bond issue related to health, with references to a last meeting, routine business, and a question about a bid or vision. Names, dates, places, and concrete actions are unreadable or garbled.
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