Bridgeport Briefs 1921 July 8 Athletics Giants Meet
In Bridgeport today the Board of Recreation plans an A A A meet. Indianapolis motors to be used in 1923 race at Indianapolis with engines up to two liters. The 1822 341 mile race will be for three or four engines. track officials report engine size reductions to boost economy. Go Dion Boaton featured in economy Grand Prix at Le Mans.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Board of Recreation
Cleveland
Athletics
Giants
Indianapolis
Indianapol
T. B. Myers, Secertary and Minager
Indianapolsa Motor Fo Way Company
Nes
Tap
Ln Apodis
Yas
He Gutscher
Gugino
Avenida
le Mans
Dion Boaton
Niles
Latonia Race Entries and Results Summary
Daily Latonia program lists six races with multi horse fields. First race shows Miss Prosperity among entries, second features Last Brush and B Sheleyvide, third Runza at top weight, fourth Alex J and Virgos Coat among five four-year-olds+, fifth Spring Hill Pard bandicep stapled with Marvin Mar and A Rouleau, sixth holds Hold Men Equal Rights Linde Polls. Weather clear with track rest and various claimed weights noted.
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Latonia
Miss Prosperity
Grane
Ethel Vale
Mocresque
Field Lark
Bsheleyvide Hickory
Salameander
Commander Colin
Frank Bord
AH. E. Coleman
Gho Che
Advocate
Alex J
Homaward Bound
Marie Rappold
Nordeckand
Tonerlady
Pollu
Guy
Virgo
Young Adam
Captain Tom
Arravan
Mandarin's Coat
Daushter
Capt. Rees
Jazz
Onie Palmer
Dondeilo Frank
Spring Hill
Marvin Mar
Golly
Equal Rights
Linde
Xabirdie G
Coloreadav
Bernice KR
Margaret White
Maggie Murphy
Furious
Radiola: Inc
Leonne Flace
New Haven
le Ciprin
Say
Amastallo
Domino Haneleon
Seven Fury
Neidam
Raico
Fenrove
Senninss Park
Romany
Edwina
Dunedn
Sedeefield
Xeddam
Mcflaughlin
Valeri
Hored
Sunny Fi
Heilo Pardner
Slaize
Od Dad
Maredona
Bantry
Black Thong
Anniversary
Ocean Swell
Brink
Jim Colfrorhill
Tre Vear
Olds
Sedge
Yankee Star
Firm Friend
Consul
Cllacnfield
Fire Department Nine Busy Week Ahead in Seaside League
The Fire Department nine announce a busy schedule with games at Diamond No 7 Seaside against Black Rock and Hartford to follow. They travel to Stamford next Sunday to face the Temple Eaters and aim to pace semi pro teams, hoping to excite local baseball fans.
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Diamond No
Seaside
Bridgeport Fire
XN the Bunny
Fire Department
Black Rock Igram
Bullard Field
Ar & An
SF Steater
Seaside Berk
Enden
Connecticut Firemen’s
Hartford
Seaside Park
Stamford
Cal
Kausler Defeated by Teller at Duckpins Arcade
Teller won last night at the Arcade Alleys defeating Kaustler in a duckpins match. The contest included unclear scores but cited Teller holding an edge throughout. A second pairing mentioned Bridgeport Joe defeating Anderson at Park City Alleys with a similar score line.
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Kausler
Teller
Jack
Kauster
Fred Teller
Bridgeport
Joe
Anderson
Park City Allers
Tennis results from the BMC Aly tournament
Results from Wednesday evening matches at Y courts include Dr B A W Strang defeating Donald 11 1 3, Foster beating Enanp and Rosers, and a City league scene with Capitol team defeating local outfit three weeks earlier. Tonight at 6:34 Seaside Park Diamond Street hosts the Post Comps against Lenox Independents. Public Market defeats Howland Dry Goods 31 4. Devon A team meets Myrtle Beach Sunday at Devon Oval.
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BMC
R- Warren Halt
WL Lacey
T. Bachine
Ram
BR. K. W. Stranget
Diamond Sc
Seaside Park
Herd
Hafele
Aitywili¢Nt
Public Market
Howland Dyr Goods Company
Ruth Likes Base Hits as Well as Homers
A battered, fragmentary baseball recap mentions Ruth enjoying base hits and homers, with Philadelphia connections and references to players like Dykes and Speaker. The garbled text suggests a game description focusing on power hitting and fielding errors amid lively crowd banter.
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Ruth
Mays Introduces New Word for Umpires
Pitcher Car Mears of the Yankees coins the term Blak to hurl at umpires as his teammates back him up. Umpires dispute that the word has any meaning while others mock the slang as a quick jab used by players in hockey like chatter.
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Mays
Mears
Yankees
Connecticut Rifle Club selects team for national matches
Connecticut Rifle Club forms a crew to represent the state at national matches held at Camp Perry from August 27 to September 1. Each team lists captain coach and alternates. the state government will cover 8 percent travel costs and provide sleeping quarters and meals. The next tryout is Sunday July 2 with skating at 9 a.m. Contestants pay 1.59 for the first tryout and 1.00 for each subsequent one to cover target setup and takedown costs.
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Connecticut Rise
Pistal Association
Connecticut
Camn Perry
Camp Perry
Canin’ Perry Tine Secrretars
Neath
Navarsore
Bridgeport
H. Thomas
Cuinnipiac
G. B. Naramore
Rogers
Cinnipiac
Pstrie
F. Howath
Mnipiac
H. Morrell
Quinnipiac
Montromers
Guinnipiac
Chmson i
Bolsheviki Inventions Include Aéro Train And Rail Engine
Report from Moscow and other Soviet papers describe new Bolshevik inventions. An improved wireless telephone and an aerial rail vehicle are claimed. A rotating engine by Makhonin would use external combustion to power propellers. The front of the train would be tapered to reduce air resistance for higher speed. There is mention of wheat crushing and steam propulsion, with various notes on industrial experiments.
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Moscow
Ty Cobb May Be Called to Stand in Trial
Witnesses named including Harry Heilman Bill James and others testified about Cobb’s potential testimony and character. The six jurors sworn with Shuben were seated tentatively. witnesses described affiliations with baseball teams and personal details, while a machinist Stephen Shutlin claimed White Sox ties amid the Reds series opinions.
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TY Cobb
Tater Berzer
Te Wei
Derrale
Brethaen
Stephen Shutlin
White Sox
Reds
Heo
Bre
Paul Lupecke
Jordan
Eta Lat
Moiol Coniseny
Testy Baseball Hits and Injuries at Ne Field Park
A battered Waterbury lineup battles through a rough game at Ne Field Park as players suffer injuries and name changes cloud the report. Notable events include rib injuries, a bruised leg, a bent hand, and a pitcher's arm trouble amid crowd pressure and lineup shakeups.
France to Develop Rhone River Power
Paris July 7 The French Parliament authorized expenditure of 2.59 billion francs for exploiting Rhone water power. Project aims for about 600000 horsepower output, saving 4 million tons of coal annually and reclaiming 500000 acres of land near the Rhone delta. Large dam at Genissiat and smaller at Beilleard to start within ten years. broader works span 296 miles, enabling navigation from Marseilles to Geneva.
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Paris
Rhone
Genissiat
Beileearde
Ross Fars
Tarascon
Marseilles
Geneva
George Duncan Seeks American Open Title Hopes
British pro Georges Purecan plans to challenge for the National Open title in America. He tours with Abe Mitchell and others, has played 7 matches on this tour, and aims to avenge a prior loss to Ray. The Duncan-Mitchell duo are billed as a strong team against Ray and Varden, with exhibitions across the East and Midwest.
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George Duncan
Georges Purecan
Jack Hutchison
Sb. Andrews
Faust Goley
Tet Ray
Duncan Bell
Abe Mitei
Bing
Dyer
Duncan
Witr
Pacific
Mitchell
America
Summa Ray
Varton
American Gulf
Fana
Duelling Fever Returns to Hungary Amid Rising Challenges
Budapest reports a revival of duelling as civil strife grows. About 6,000 challenges were issued in six months with three killings. Trials punish the combatants, while elites who accept challenges face social ostracism. The antiquated code and seconds etiquette persist despite calls for reform.
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Budapest
Hungary
Awh
Weavsn
Lnte
Stephen Tisza
London Curiosity on Feet Sparks Global Feet Debate
Fragmented OCR notes describe a sensational column on women’s feet, praising different national types and Royal attention. It mentions British, Tapariese, American, French, and Spanish feet, a park scene with King Edward, a chiropodist, and a poet referenced as Poet's Friend TW axpress, all amid casual remarks on beauty and courage and public opinion. The text is garbled yet hints at a curiosity piece from a London paper.
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Lontosn
Duis
Bons Street
Hanalulea
Mgr
Wartles
Tate
Edward
Hartford Clouts Kibbe And Trims Springfield
Hartford defeats Springfield 8 to 2 as Kibbe leads with strong batting and pitching. Unclear lines reference umpire Water and a lingering ice condition noted during the game.
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Hartford
Springfield
Wilbur Cooper Towns Bears Pirates Push
Wilbur Cooper leads Gibsonites in Smoketown era of the year. The National League season up to July 1 sees Cooper posting wins and losses with a strong pitching line. Team hopefuls compare Cooper to famed pitchers while noting his height and long fingers as a unique pitch style.
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Bearsulle
Pirates
Wilwus
Cooper
Ned
Gibsonites
Igylz
Columbus American Association
Foram Averdaz
Laste
Santos
Coper
Geors
Carpentier
Jerney
Champs Mother Sues to Recover Wages in Atlanta
Mrs. Calvin Barrett, who cared for Jack Dempsey during two months of training in Atlanta before his match with Georges Carpentier, sues to recover wages. She claims kitchen duties and personal care kept the household running, valued at $60 per week, with $100 paid so far for her services.
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Atlant
Calvin Barrett
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpenis
Jack R
Atlanti Ethalleses
Yenfler
Managire
Keebine
Ainsons Horses Barred From 8rack Race
New York July 7 Prack Johnso a prominent racing man of this city was disqualified from all racing for the remainder of the meeting stewards announced Johnson charged with evading the law of selling races The ruling followed the running of a race where untoward conduct at a track was alleged and a list of improprieties including advances and gossip with young women was cited as part of the disciplinary action
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New York
Prack Johnso
Ithis Eclly
Aly
Bia Harass
Ueduct Rcodas
Johnson Ig
Havi Ane
Alwaye
de Loysson
Annual Athletic Meet Planned by Board of Recreation
Connecticut amateur groups and clubs prepare for the annual athletic meet at Seasite Park on July 23. Open to individuals and organizations registered under the Amateur Athletic Union, the event features ten contests and handicap races. Entries close July 11 with registration forms to TV Gahan and must be signed and returned.
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Board OF Recreation
Tocal
Fron
Sha
Seasite
Wenkey
Glanlks
Connecticut
Ides Ox. Anons
Harriers
Anther Banlzalicnis
Iree
Mipines
Sfedale
Lange
Iuly If
AL A. LU Regiatrani
Fisher
Gahan
Liberto- Building
Horse Race Meeting Results With Multiple Races
Racing results summarize several events for three-year-olds and up across six races. Notable runners include Ground Swell, Cneur De Feu, and Pine Titra, with Calamity, Francie, and York placing in various events. Purses range from 1,300 to 1,500 dollars across six furlong and one mile distances, with details on entrants and placements for each race.
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Yavier
Big Son
Earl
Aigo
San. Toll
Bret
Shhdett
York Zis WeCor
Merchant
Sande Light
Dr. Rae
Z. C. Scone
Eldane Eheau
Lough Eagle
Dona Lovitte
McCoy
Sea
Prince
Connalte
Joan
Lunsford bin r—Aph
Lou Widrig
Larneystone
Pont
Eix Sur- Inns
Bet Mosie
Luke
Garner
Atern
Rao—Baly
Togmast
Dick Deadsye
Kelsay
Tinie
Alsert
Hillsdale
Berringtai
Madebe
Dolman Lady Delhi
Gemb
Fator
Atkail
Titie
Sea Sinner
Amgai Cat
Roy Flibberty
Gibbet
Upi
Ad Hatter
Sande
Too Old to Be Judge Muldoon Now Boss in New York
The New York boxing commission faces criticism as judges are called incompetent and biased. The article notes Muldoon, once a judge, is now elevated to boss, with harsh remarks about the quality and integrity of officiating and the alignment of boxing authorities.
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Muldoon
New York
Jay
York
Bexine Cammissiot
William Salami
Welver
Sullival
West
Trade Surplus For France Supports Foreign Trade
France reports a provisional first quarter trade balance in its favor with exports about 7. plus a 4.7 import value. Exports exceed prewar levels by a wide margin and manufactured goods show a 262 percent rise over the same three months last year. American nature history in New York seeks one million dollars for new buildings as collections grow.
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France
Nature History
New York
Jasildins
George Kelly Proves He’s No False Alarm for Giants
George Kelly returns to form with a home run pace after a long layoff. The Lone Star Juniors face Hall Community in a 2:30 p.m. game at St Joseph’s oval as All Star players report for 6:50 p.m. practice. Stratford All Stars challenge Mohtt next Sunday. Telegram invites entries via Stratford 7.
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George Kelly
Lenz Gravis Kell
Giants
Nas
Zlorioca
M&s
Babe
Kelly
Lone Star
Hall
St. Jozeph’s Oval
West End
Twin Oaks
Putnam
Shamrocks
Stratford
Bridgeport
Gianta Ansaugh
Sprucrest
Stratford All Stars
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