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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
15
A crowded arena watches Dempsey defend his title in a tense bout as tuners, referees, and celebrities fill ringside seats. Police and officials maintain order while fans, including notable figures, fill the venue as crowds delay entering.
The bout features heavy exchanges as Dempsey's aggressive body blows and constant pressure offset Sharkey's nerves. In the seventh round Dempsey lands a finishing right hook, sending Sharkey sprawling. Officials examine Sharkey's groin impact, but most observers deem the finish decisive. A massive 82,000 crowd fills the arena, cheering the heavyweight victory.
Thomaston July 21 Miss Lotta Degnan twenty one of Forestville ended her life by gas in her beauty parlor. A note addressed to Jim stated she was going to end it all. A roomer found the body about two hours after the gas odor was detected. Degnan had told a friend she planned to ride the seven oclock bus home.
The Vacation Bible School children of Jesse Lee M E Church will present drama based on Bible stories at 8 o'clock Sunday evening. Cast includes Charles Marsh Donald Kenins Dons Nichols Shiley Jennings Kenneth Mish Roy Arkin Nichols Eleanor Mush Bertitee Diehols Gertiude Much Albert Pensky Mush Rohat Fenky Ron Fmima Fensky Betty Hull Bec the Jennings Gerliude Fensky Ri he id Kenins Fiants Byott and others.
The long disputed Toledo and Polo Grounds eras are recalled as Dempsey again battles Sharkey. Eyewitness notes credit Dempsey with a late surge finding his old form while Sharkey appears resilient, delivering steady defense and sharp punches. The bout fuels debates on who holds the stronger punch and stamina in the heat of combat.
Prime boxing tale centers on Dempsey who defeats Sharkey amid claims of fouls and judging. The article recalls Dempsey's prior title defenses and public scrutiny, noting the crowd of 90,000 and the dramatic finish as experts debate the outcome and character.
The Botsford family reunion convenes in Milfont area with Miss Lilian Reedon helping as hostess. A special Ladies Aid Society meeting precedes supper at Thompson Road while a burial memior setting and a Botford family gathering trace roots to 1639 from Cap Innna. Officers of The Bind of Botsford plan the event at Botsford Boule with Rev lutional cemetery rites and dinner. Prof Herbert Botfore of Walham Colley chairs the gathering. members hail from New York New Jersey Maine Pennsylvania and Michigan.
A clock shop worker at a Thomaston street location was electrocuted while near an elevator switch. White, a supervisor, was summoned to assist but could not revive him. the man collapsed after the accident and died en route to relief efforts.
A missing witness in Stamford is held as a key figure in a September assault case. Two clothing workers were later convicted, with multiple suspects identified by two victims and a witness awaiting arrest. The case involved brutal attacks and long prison terms for gang members.
Bridgeport priest Rev Charles Merce Hell of Bridgeport Post Church collided with two cars on the Fairfield Post Road at 2:40 PM. Neither occupant of the Gilbert cars was injured as the cus and markers sustained damage. A second collision involved a vehicle carrying markers P-16 327 registered to Josephine Olyinski of 186 Annetheet Bridge, near the front gate. No arrests reported.
Brookfield society notes report Pokono Grange members arranging a visit to PootatuckGrange of Newtown and an outing at Pokono with a focus on a charitable auction of two comfortables for Grange funds. The column also records weddings and local social visits across Brookfield, Bridgeport, Danbury, and New Milford with numerous relatives and guests participating.
Doris Stevens, suffrage advocate, files for divorce from Dudley Field Malone in Paris. Malone denies alimony denial, praising Stevens as a remarkable woman. The proceedings reveal tensions and cross accusations as both sides sought a separation.
Patrolman John Keane investigated a home intrusion at the Percy Anderson residence, 1139 Fairfield Avenue. Detectives could not determine what items were taken as intruders entered the dwelling while the Anderson family remains unsettled by the break-in.
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