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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1922
Page
7
England and St Andrews debate standardizing the golf ball with a one stroke penalty for a lost ball. advocates compare to standardized baseballs and other sports. England favors a single stroke rule, while debates continue on exact replacement options.
Crivtt Walker of Englewood posted 66 in the morning and 67 in the afternoon at Pinehurst to total 133 for two rounds, tying the course record and guiding Tom Boyd of Foxhill to two consistently tight scores. The gallery followed as Walker and Boyd built a 183 total over two rounds, with five birdies and a near ball drop at the 71st hole.
The 29 to 14 Baptist victory over United Cosaurs highlighted last night's Interchurch league action. A three way tie for second formed among First Baptist, First Methodists, and United after each club posted four wins. Frescotertattelan led Teague play with five victories and one defeat.
Five years ago managers like Branch Rickey and Connie Mack argued for home training citing climate and conditions. Reports show mixed results as Cardinals and Athletics found southern camps either overdo or underperform, prompting moves to Broward Texas and Lake Charles for better prep. The debate persists on optimal spring routines and locations.
An oblique account details a repatriation of rye whiskey at a coastal lookout, with mishaps and evasive actions among crew and observers. The narrative describes a hazy pursuit, a failed recovery, and hints at prohibited liquor and smuggling tales amid nautical oddities.
A lengthy reminiscence on Hod Eller of the Cincinnati Reds and the era of early baseball, noting his rise as a star pitcher, questions of talent versus past fame, and the impact of league rules and magnates on players moving west to San Francisco. It lists several former players tied to Hod and comments on the changing game and other World Champions.
Connecticut high school standout Lewis Quigley remains a first team target for the Aggies as they chase a strong season. He previously drew interest from Hilton and Notre Dame, with the team highlighting his potential to bolster football and basketball contributions amid a challenging schedule.
Fragmented OCR text shows a city mayor denouncing fees and tactics amid protests. References to a Town Hall clash, district tensions, and legal actions blur together as readers glimpse a broader fight over policy, funding, and public control.
Fragmentary OCR note from Albany dated April mentions races in a large city for a dollar. Names and clear details are unreadable, but the fragment suggests event bets or admission related to a prime or lottery context.
A report states Bridgeport has no recognized court referee and cites confusion over listings. It notes attempts to appoint referees, mentions several officials in Harford, Hartford, and surrounding towns, and references college graduate Min Gahan and local figures amid ongoing reviews by state boards. The piece questions local readiness and notes that remuneration has been accepted by some referees.
Chicago veteran Harry Gilmore, 63, recalls his 1885 battle with Jack McAuliffe, once lightweight champion, described as one of boxing's deadliest. He notes the brutal twenty eight round effort and reflects on era and present boxers as he compares past and present fighting.
A chaotic OCR fragment hints at a boxing or writing themed event with named figures and a prize context. It mentions Jim, Kiel, and several other names, with references to gloves, rings, and a contest. The garbled text portrays a dramatic competition involving writers and fighters.
Market action in London paused as Premier Briand resigned, with stock prices firming at close on war loans and select edges. New issues drew strong demand, while treasury bonds may shift to a more favorable series. Colonial securities advanced and foreign business broadened, aided by hopes for a clearer political horizon and the upcoming Genoa conference.
The text cites a tax notice from Bridgeport Connecticut detailing duties under the Legislature. It references a meeting of the Bridgeport Widows and Seartiey Wieriws and outlines annual poll and property taxes due to the Tax Collector, with office hours and deadlines for payment.
Government wartime operations show the United States ran receipts and expenditures totaling over 98 billion dollars from April 1917 through December 1921. The period's public debt receipts and disbursements totaled 53.5 billion dollars, with net balances fluctuating and deficits accumulating.
New York Jan 3 With Fed officials reporting high records and abundant money, market opinion favors rising stock prices this week. Big operators say cheap money enables gains as banks hold excess funds at low rates, with calls for securities purchases to keep idle funds working. Government debt maturities may briefly cut call money rates, but overall earnings outlook improves as 1927 gains resume dividends and inventories expand amid better raw material conditions.
A government report lists capital impairments from voluntary liquidation and bank consolidations. It notes ethically eighteen banks closed then revived, 178 national banks operating as of June 30 1921 with 727 million in capital, and 743 million in outstanding circulation. It also covers new charters in 242 banks totaling about 16.9 million, with averages near 190 thousand per bank, plus stock merger expectations for Anaconda Copper Brass.
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