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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1926

Page

17

Romans Wins First Leg Greenwich Club Golf Trophy

At Greenwich on July 23 Eugene Homans of Englewood to May won the first leg of the Julian W Curtis cup in the three day invitation golf tournament over the Greenwich Schub course amid near 100 degree heat. George Brush of Westchester Hills led qualifying with a 71 while 142 entries braved the heat. brush and Homans posted strong rounds along with Donald Carr and Hard Topping among others as first round scores were listed.

Greenwich Eugene Homans Englewood Julian W Curtis Brush Hrom Jess Sweetser Biwaney Donald Carr Siwaney Medicut Homans Carr George Brush Westchester Nuts Siwanoy J. Topping A. D. Brodbeck

King Solomon to Move Here in Bensonhurst Boxing Card

The upcoming boxing card at Eb bets Field in Brooklyn features King Solomon fresh from a U.S. route to meet Francois Charles in a light heavyweight main event. Other bouts include Fred Bretonne versus Sammy Vogel, Andre Routis versus Eddie Anderson, Andy Divodt versus Harry Ehbvets, and a featherweight lineup to crown the new title holder.

Bensonhurst Ebbets Field Brooklyn Jack Delaney Aut Berlenbach Delaney Francois Charles Berlenbach Charles Fred Bretonne Johnny Dundee Europe Sammy Vogel Harlem Andre Routis Eddie Anderson Andy Divodt Harry Ehbvets

Races Reported with Six Events and Mixed Results

A racing card lists six races for three-year-olds and up over six to eleven and a half miles with purses around $800. Notable finishers include Bourasen saddled to 3.20 2.60 on top in the first race and Jimmy Brown showing 4.00 2.20 in the seventh, with times ranging from 1:16 to 1:51 and multiple also-ran acknowledgments across events.

Senate Bourasen Sakah Garrety Costigan Diane Algoran Ted Seapen Florence Dean Blue Brush Saubrette II Bongalese Exit Queen Emma Moore Chalmers Emma Wiliams Pendergrass an—Quintana Troo Misa Yan Rachel D Black Sanis Jacobean Morganatic Walls Grapper Erickson Nero Lemnes Unionville Ed Pendleton Fisher Speare Chula Vista Bourassa Pime Lexington Maid Sam Byng Boy Diana el Canoe Mooney Dortal Hay tan—nArrowvane Meerbaum Gallant Greek RSCE Anil Upwaria McCabe Gus R Claver Manifold Bundrew Vendor Jaques Jimmy Brown Gilbert Cook Louis Adair

Empire City Race Day Results First to Sixth Races

Two year olds contesting five to eight furlongs led to close finishes and mixed placings with Medley Turner King David Doubloon and Wailin among top finishers in race one. Three year olds sprinted three to four miles with Hinder and Pheasand showing strong strides in race two, time 1 09. King Solomon? No. The day included longer events from one mile to 1 1 2 furlongs with Golden Suite and Sanford among named horses and strong jockeys. Time records ranged from 1 00 3 5 to 1 47, with several entries also charted.

Medley Turner King David Kummer Fields Wailin Harver Vala Day Hinder Fator Pheasand Frattia Helly Stanmore Ewe Goody Splinters Good Boy Grem Lynn Fleeting Tune Taffy Oll & Upward Sanford Bilis Golden Suite Fieldsh Flornce Nightingale Callahan Algoran Sun Pal Knickerbocker Sonal Dianto Stevens Mayne Ingrid Ragweed Even Highwaymen Roseate Ind Weiner Harris Johnna Mosby Thomas Paine Sween Liholica Buttercup RBACE Sankati Houston Culpepper Callanan

Coney Island Race Cards Report from June Meet

Results across six races for two and three year olds and up at Coney Island. Wally Jane and Mt Beacon headlining early stakes with mixed purses from 1,400 to 5,090, times ranging from 1:11 to 1:42, and multiple horses in the also ran lists.

Woman dies after leap from window weeks ago

Mme Josephine Patuzzi twenty eight of 120 Toplar street died at St Vincent's hospital after 71 days in a coma following a fall from a window. She had previously attempted suicide last May by leaping from a second story window suffering a fractured skull. Despondency her likely motive in ending her life.

Mme Josephine Patuzzi Toplar Street St. Vincent's Hospital O’clark Mme. Patuzai John Patuzzi Vpoll John Patuzgi, Jr Kenaith

Three men burned by gas tank explosion kill one dies here

Tony Bebeisal nineteen of 224 Wheeler avenues died at St Vincent's hospital after a gas tank explosion on Carleton street. John Vasse forty four and James Piazza seventeen were treated for burns with Vasse in serious condition at the hospital and Piazza released after first aid. Authorities investigate a leak in a supply line between the tank and engine as the cause of the blast.

Tony Bebeisal Wheeler Avenues St. Vincent's Hospital John Vasse Tsworth Street James Piazzi Benham Avenue Carleton Street Beechwood Avenue Sopa Vinger North Venue Wasge Carleton Avenue Nesenths Beletgai Piazzi Piggai Fames Hremen Vasse Bejessai Piazza C D. Haberlin

Internes May Sign Death Reports In Stamford

An announced real estate sale valued at about 150000 involves Frederick Bere selling his half of the Berg Leoney business tract on Atlantic Street to William Brennan Gavner Brennan and James Pritchard executor of Thomas Pritchard will. A partition suit connected with the property had been filed in Superior Court. The sale ends a dispute over ownership between the Brennan and Pritchard estates.

Stamford Frederick Bere Berg Leoney Atlantic Street William Ho Rrennan Gavner Brennan William H. Brennan Polses James Pritchard Mt. Vernon Thomas Pritchard

Ram Runners Smash Glass to Foil Pursuit in Springfield

Springfield July 22 three men Frank Cherchia Dominic Macelo and John Albano allegedly fled a state trooper after firing at him with a barrage of shots. Trooper J P Pecoste struck the windshield with a bullet damaging the car. The trio pleaded not guilty to transporting Hanor and hurling glass in the street during arraignment. The motive behind the broken glass remains unclear as police assess if it aimed to halt the pursuit or destroy incriminating evidence.

Springfield Mass sOares Frank Cherchia Dominic Macelo John Albano J. P. Pecoste Hanor

Plot in Canton linked to Mellett assassination

Detectives in Canton Ohio say the July murder of Don R. Mellett was the result of a broad underworld conspiracy. Investigators back a theory that removal was to break economic trafficking. They plan to catalog gunmen and consult firearms experts on the bullet.

Canton Ohio Don R. Mellett Canton News Underworld Vivinity Mellett Giee McQuate New Haven Conn Merlett

Stamford Amateur Radio Links With Arctic Expedition

Stamford likely hears from the Putnam Arctic expedition via radio. Clarence Herbert of Orange Street claims direct contact with the Morrissey, the expedition’s ship, talking for about an hour and relaying a confidential message to South Harpswell.

Tamford Arctic Yablety Clarence Herbert Orange Street Fle Putnam Arctic Expedition Cane York Greenland Morrissey Robert T. Peary Arctuit Eaplorer Hechert Mys Feary South Harpswell Herbert Hele

Morse trial delayed as grand jury action debated

A Bath Bath Maine framed case features Morse accused of fraud on the court. Special Assistant United States Attorney Mickle asserts Morse boasted of influence to dodge New York jurisdiction. Judge Holmes grants time, ordering Morse to appear Oct 1 or the case moves to trial. others face related proceedings as a government inspection proceeds.

T Dohyos United States Morse Meine New York Bath Debyns Merminio Maine B. F. Barker Morsa Cout Mere Fudge Holmes Moray Dobyns

Honeymoon Town Musical company presents Risk Stockings at Polls vaudeville

Amusements note a new bill at Polls vaudeville theatre featuring The Honeymoon Town Musical Company with over thirty performers, new songs, dances, and lavish scenery. The girl chorus is praised as among the prettiest seen locally, while the feature film The Business of Love stars Barbara Bedford and others. Pathe News shows Jack Delaney’s homecoming and The Devil Horse screens Sunday with star lineup and director Irving Cummings.

Honeymoon Town Vauneville Theatre New York Bridgeport Poll Barbara Bedford Zaz Pius Edward Horton Jack Delaney Pathe News Mex

Wayburn Stars Hit Of Palace Bill

Ned Wayburn presents juvenile tap dancers from The Three Realey Children and the Freilly family on the Palace bill with Thelma and Arning Irene Delroy and Charles Lawrence. The lineup includes Fire Refulege Aline Gratze Johnny and others in Song and Dance Revue. Rustling for Cupid closes the program in a three day Palace Theatre engagement with George OBrien and Anita Stewart in a melodrama about cattle rustling and social clash.

Ned Wayburn Lyric Reaily Fteilly Thelma Arning Von Aline Grazie Johnny Bobby Francis Seytette Tom Cowen Regina Ackerman Alice Burke Anna Casey Mable Kelley Helen Keefe New Mexico George O'Brien Harson Anita Stewart

Senor Daredevil at Majestic Theatre Opens with Maynard

Senor Daredevil marks Ken Maynard’s first starring vehicle at the Majestic Theatre with Dorothy DeVore as Sally Blake and George Nichols in the cast. The western blends battle on mines near Sonora with a tale of love and wits as Maynard’s Don Luis outsmarts bandit Jesse Wilks and wins Sally. Also showing are Fighting Hearts chapter Twelve and a comedy His Private Life plus Majestic News and a Hair cartoon.

Majestic Theatre Ken Maynard Dorethy Devore Maynard Sonora Tiger O'Flagherty Jesse Wilks Sally Tiger Mexico Hue Don Luis Wilks 1 Renor Dare‘tevil Dorothy Devore Sally Blake George Nichols Josef Gwickard J. Pb. McGowan Sheldon Lewis Buck Black Billy Franey Tarzan Horae Lupino Lanes Majestic News

Pleasure Beach Sees Crowded Beachgoers and New Aquatic Facilities

Pleasure Beach is crowded as bathers flock to the resort with two new boats featuring diving boards and a high platform. The fresh water pool near the children's playground is busy and other improvements include more picnic benches and a shaded grove. Saturday brings two large outings from Waterbury and Bridgeport with numerous athletic events and a band concert planned for Sunday afternoon.

Menic Grove General Electric Company Bridgeport Seven Gables Shore Giens Grove

Lifeguard Saves Drowning Man at Tiahoween Park

PAMFORD July 22 Speriat Turner and Jack Bloomfield lifeguard at the beach responded when Turner cried for help while drifting from shore. A pulmotor was used to resuscitate him and he was taken to Stamford hospital where he is reported improving. Turner had eaten a heavy meal shortly before entering the water, cramps suspected as cause.

Pamford Turner Tiahoween Park Yuile

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