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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1919

Page

16

Huston Back In Baseball After Months at Front

Lt Colonel L I Huston co owner of the New York Americans returns to New York after sixteen months in France with the Seventeenth engineers. A Spanish American war veteran, he entered service at the outbreak of war and urged organized baseballs aid to wounded players. He approved Ruppert's steps to strengthen the club and predicted a prosperous 1919 season.

New York Coignel L. I. Huston France Seeonth Regiment of Engineers R Huston Itr War Department United States Huston Ruppert

Draw at Ibrox Highlights Scottish League Day

Glasgow January 2 Special to the Telegram reports a 0-0 draw between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox in the day’s standout match watched by about 60, with holiday crowds also attending games across the Scottish League. Matches included Partick Thistle 1, Third Lanark 2, Falkirk 4, Airdrieonians 2, Morton 1 among others.

Glasgow Ibrox Rangers Celtics sKlimonock St. Mirren Dunbarton Clydebank

Ex Baseball Reporter on Igue s Rules Committee

CAGO Jan 2 President ry of the National League announced Liam L Weeck of the Chicago club as a member of the league rules committee. Other members are Barney Jaroptus of Pittsburgh and President Heydler. Weeck was a Chicago sportswriter.

Igue Cago National League Liam L.weeck Chicago Fie Barney Jaroptus Pittsipiteh Club Heydler Ionthago, Veeck

Hendrick Named Manager of St Louis CardS

Jack Hendrick announced in St Louis that he will manage the St Louis team next season, signing a two year contract in good faith and refusing any salary reduction. In Pittsfield a 12 round bout between Adair and Condon ended in a draw after an accidental groin foul in the 10th round.

Arney Adair Harry Condon New York A. C Pittsfield Bieta Cadey Siprngga Endea Adair Condon Shenahan Dair

Victors to Make Comeback Against Naval Stars

The Victors face the Naval Stars in their second season game next Friday at the Boys' club gym on Middle street. Coach Fredant leads a Faithful preparation as Mooney departs for New York University. Expected lineup includes Clancy Buckley Rowe and Scollins for the Victors against Crescent A. C. of New Haven.

Naval Boys’ Club Middle Street Fredant Naval Quintette Mooney New York University Ifiee Uilkkwrstyoes Mass Bridgeport Boys’ Club Hunt Henry Rowe Victors Naval Stars Clancy Plous LF Boyle Buckley Scollins Meyers Rowe Fitleson McGraw Buckley LG

Review of 1918 Golf Red Cross Year in War Time

In 1918 golf became a Red Cross year with no leading national tours played. Golfers united to raise funds and provide wholesome recreation, donating about 300000 dollars as 20 Red Cross games traveled 26000 miles from May 3 to October 5. A notable trip in the East and New England raised nearly 25000 dollars led by Mrs Rosenthal and players Alexa Stipling Miss Blaine Rosenthal Perry Adair and Robert Jones. Professional golfers contributed time and the public supported the effort, while Amateurs learned to value professional play and the sport. Jeannette challenges Turner after the Turner Williams match and looms as a potential rival.

Red Cross Apawamis Lambton Golf Club Toronto France Associa OC Re Thompson Western Golf Association Association French Lick, Golf Club Scito Country Club Columbus Eastern New England B. J. Rosenthal Ers Iss Alexa. Stipling Atlanta Blaine Rosenthal Chicago Perry Adair Robert Jones

Norma Talmadge Shines in Heart of Wetona at Plaza

Theatre review says Norma Talmadge as Wetona, daughter of Chief Quannali and a white woman, is a decided hit at the Plaza. The film is described as one of the most beautiful shown here, with Talmadge delivering strong Indian girl portrayals and vaudeville acts by May and Mack offering artistic dances and attractive oriental settings.

Barton Leon Erroll Jian Errol Butt Billy Barnes

Heart of Wetona on Screen and Stage In Early Showings

A mixed review roundup notes Norma Talmadge in The Heart of Wetona and an ensemble of acts at Empire and Lyric theatres. It highlights strong Italian couple performances, vaudeville acts, and film satires, with praise for Mabel Normand and a varied bill including Poli Players and Park Theatre acts, plus a textile workers piece and European issues in the.

Empire John Emerson Anita Loos Paramount Sterling Shirley Mason Ernest Truex Empire Theatre Wild Bill Hohenzollern Mabel Mormand Goldwyn

Lucille Wears Parisienne Frock In Mountain Outing

Lucille arrived in a striking white wool jersey dress with black velvet accents. The lower skirt side pockets, lined with Joffre blue satin, and a velvet sleep cape collar with velvet buttons defined the ensemble. The cape interior matches the blue satin, while the main frock remains white.

Lucille Fifth Avenue

Mann Criticizes Delay In War Dept. Business

Republican Leader Mann, in the House, attacked the War Department for delays in paying soldiers and allotments to dependents. He blamed ignorance among officials and employees and urged Secretary Baker to push reform. Also notes an insane Chinese man’s suicide in New Haven and wartime casualty figures.

Mann Dept Washington House Today War Department Man Baker

Who Is the Prettiest Girl at Quilty's Ball

Bridgeport hosts a dancing exhibition next Monday at Quilty's Colonial ballroom airfield avenue. Danny Duggan and Dorothy Luce, renowned New England dancers, headline with a new display and a race themed evening. A bridgeport photographer will judge the contest for the prettiest girl, who will win a gold cup donated by Mr Duggan. The event promises music by Murray and an all new show, inviting the public to attend.

Bridgeport Quilty Airfield Avenue Danny Duggan Dorothy Luce New England Duggan Murray

Last Chance Classes Teach Popular City Dances

The city offers a beginner dance course learning waltz one step and fox trot in eight lessons at Quilty's School of Dancing in the Colonial ballroom Fairfield avenue. Final season session next Wednesday. moderate cost. Call or telephone for terms.

Quilty’s School of Dancing Fairfield Avenue

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