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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1922
Page
17
A reflective piece weaving poetry about summer dreams with sports history. It notes the British Open at Sandwich, historic winners like Vardon and Ray, and ties in broader athletic legends while reflecting on fame, criticism, and changing glory across eras.
New York boxing figure Billy Muldoon recalls the sport's past, noting Jack Kearns and Tex Richard, Dempsey and Wills discussions, and the much smaller purses of his era. He describes early 20th century boxing culture in Houston Street saloons, daily work, and how champions earned modest sums compared with modern mega purses.
July 2 report from Baltimore describes a New York Americans player Ted Miller then with Sapulpa in the Southwestern League being abducted by 26 unidentified white men. He was whipped with a blacksnake whip after allegedly drunken and unruly conduct at a resort, then driven to a wooded area and assaulted.
New York veteran Dan Ahearn holder of the world hop and step record seeks a place on the American squad for the Olympics. Once famed as a long jumper, his form has declined but he hopes to regain peak speeds as he competes.
Investors shift funds into railway shares despite transportation strikes. Analysts note tight money, rising investment demand, and expected price gains in second quarter. Banks lower rates push funds into high grade railroad bonds and stocks as institutions purchase in anticipation of July income.
Obituary notice reports the death of Mrs Catherine Duippold of Maplewood Avenue with survivors including husband Jacob Leippold a daughter Mrs John Pelham a brother Ton McNally and three sisters Mrs Anna Brounand Mrs Margaret Squires Beth McNaily of New Haven. Funeral set from her home Wednesday at 8 29 am then from St Peters Church with high mass at nine. Interment in St Michaels cemetery. Also noted is the death of Mr Hoadley aged 41 of Stratford with three daughters Mrs Ruth A Doglittie Mrs Ju Hubbell of Dayton Ohio and Miss Mary P Hoadley of King Street Stratford and a son Powell 41 Hoadley of Rocky Hill. Funeral from daughter’s residence in Stratford this afternoon Rev Charles officiating. Mr Hoadley was a member of George Washington Masonic Lodge Ansonia and of Pythias. He was a millwright by trade and long employed at Singer Manufacturing Company nearby.
Newark A C signs top track stars from Rutgers Cornell Notre Dame and others as it challenges New York A C for national prominence. The roster includes Al Le Coney Ed Kirby Jared Ray Frank Guna and De Witt among others, with coach Carl Anderson signaling more to come as a New Jersey surge vies for the title.
Newark officials assert Weequahic Park will host the 1222 national events after a strong defense of the oval's speed. They emphasize Don Scott, TarI Thomson, and Tog Murray still own six year old marks, and promise the track remains fastest in the metropolitan district for the September national meet.
Jon Bowen aged twelve fell on a broken weedle while diving at Seaside Park on 234 Lafayette Street. He suffered a deep laceration under the chin and was treated with three stitches by Dr. E J Sussin at Emergency Hospital.
The Town of Stratford invites sealed proposals for furnishing all materials and performing all work required to construct a culvert extension on Baragay Avenue at the City Line. Plans are available at the Director of Public Works office, Town Hall. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities.
A prominent American critic in Paris argues that American Legion delegates overstepped by promising U S moral and financial aid, provoking French disdain. He notes many speeches were unauthorized, some Legion members eager to tour battlefields, and suggests funding a future pilgrimage should exclude politicians to avoid inflaming ties.
Geneva July 2 Beeg are present in such large numbers in Eastern Europe that they have become a serious problem. Many are scattered over the country and markets are low in spirits, and they are in want. The commissioner of the societies engaged in Russian relief has issued an appeal to public sympathy in the great overseas immigration countries to the menacing problem with their immigration restrictions and taking in some of these unfortunates.
Railroads and steel show steady gains while crop yields remain uncertain in a volatile market. May railroad traffic rises to new highs despite coal strike disruption, with earnings expectations tempered by weather and crop prospects. Wheat prices swing as smaller supplies and mixed threshing returns fuel volatility. money markets hold near low levels amid ongoing labor tensions.
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