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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
14
Relatives of Antonio Nerkasch from Hollist court report a one week missing boy aged about six. Police say a general alarm has been issued and detectives are pursuing leads to locate him.
In this city many brief death notices list names, ages, and funeral arrangements. Entries include Margaret C. Dyer H. Clapp widow, burial in Lakeview. Sarah Eaton widow of George Eaton, burial at Park cemetery. Joseph Simmons son of Patrick Simmons. Also entries for Edwin Birkesley, Mary Augusta Lauter, Frances Cecola Tichy, Edmund Gilson, and other local residents with funeral dates and locations.
The Shamrock navigators reported a week in drydock with the yacht under tow to inspect and repair a slight injury. Crew observers noted a strain on the hull and a minor defect, with the shipyard preparing the vessel for relaunch as the Resolute case loomed in contest plans.
The Corkscrew deck match crowns Percy and Ferdiz Grimes after a tense encounter with Renato Gardini. Aghkineng delivered a decisive blow near Madr va and North erne, then stormy weather in New York affected the scene.
A garbled report describes a wrestling bout where rivets broke and a challenger faced a difficult moment. officials considered repairs and a possible defense of a title as the match drew toward a tense finish.
New York reports heavy support for Shamrock in the fourth race of the series as experts expect the green phantom to overcome Resolute. Preparations include remeasuring topsail and minor hull work at Port Richmond shipyard, with crews aiming for a wide margin victory to prove Shamrock’s superiority.
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