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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
17
A humorous mockery of dieting and weight loss programs in Chicago. The piece lampoons women trying to shrink, a panorama photo revealing bodies, and a joke about marital dynamics and political striped hats. It notes one woman losing only a few pounds after thirty days while others shed little.
Boston takes the series opener 9 to 5 over Philadelphia as Gowdy drives in the go ahead run in the eighth. Smith and Rudolph struggled for the Phillies while Boston bullpen and timely hitting sealed the win at Philadelphia.
Racing results from Pimlico cover six races with detailed payoffs and finishing positions. Entries include Huron, Duc De Guise, The Towson Steeplechase field, Madeline Lillian, Superwoman, Arington Handicap contenders, Aunt Deda, Sunny Hill and Mosne among others.
Today's entries include Maiden three year olds and up in the first race over one mile with a long list of contenders. The Elkridge Steeplechase second race covers two miles for four year olds with many named runners and an Iver Stable entry. The third race features two year olds and a half furlong dash with multiple claimed entrants. The fourth race is Fillies two year olds over four furlongs with several notable entries. The fifth race Selling Handicap for four year olds and up runs one mile. The sixth race Pikesville Handicap for three year olds and up at six furlongs includes King Herod and Arethusa among others. The seventh race for three year olds and up, six furlongs, lists many runners with Apprentice allowance and fast track conditions and weather noted.
St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 0 in the Recon game as Haines limited the visitors to three hits. Poor fielding by the champions aided Cincinnati, with Daubert and Roush contributing key hits.
Columbia University crews under veteran coach Jimmie Rice arrived in Annapolis and prepared for regatta on the Severn River tomorrow afternoon. The races will feature varsity, second varsity and freshmen eight crews from Columbia and the Naval Academy in a tense interservice contest.
Washington May. Orders issued by Secretary Baker designate Flag Day June 14 as a day of special ceremony to foster friendly relations between the army and civilians. Commanding officers are directed to offer full participation in programs organized by communities near posts.
Elihu Root invited May fe to London to present the Lincoln statue from Americans to the British people. The unveiling is planned for June.
Walter Linsky, allegedly living on Washington Avenue, was found dazed on East Main Street shortly after 11 PM and told ambulance crews he had been struck by a motor vehicle. The report also notes a Danish potato cargo of 40,000 bags arriving today aboard the steamship Phat n Aarhous in Denmark New York.
Closing arguments began in Pontiac Michigan as Anson Beal, a fine youth, faces a jury over Vera Schneider’s murder. Pest testified about his city movements the night the telephone operator’s body was found and denied involvement. Deputies and officers rebutted claims of coercion.
Directors for the Bridgeport Y M C A will be elected and a statement of association work presented at the annual meeting to be held Monday night in the Y M C A building.
A theft report cites the loss of five gold and silver bars and related silver wire valued between 3900 and 4000 dollars. The items disappeared during delivery and were left unsecured, prompting an investigation into a suspect identified as Joe EB.
Springfield defeated Pittsfield for the second time this week. Both teams saw a pitcher removed from the mound as the game ended with a decisive score.
American Association games report St. Paul 6 over Minneapolis 3 Columbus 2 and Toledo 3 over Indianapolis 3. Loulaville 4 and Miwaukes and Kernsac City not scheduled.
Two base hits by Lennox Duffy and Hammond highlight scoring. Wilder hit a home run with Hammond Adams and Brady earning steals. Pitching saw Seawall win with Seawall 7 innings. Reiger 6 1-3 innings. Stubling 2 1-2. Final lines show Springfield 9 Pittsfield 9.
Abraham Rosenberg of 323 Hast oth street and Eugene Katz of 226 East Third street New York held on 3300 Honda for examination Saturday. Charged with selling liquor contrary to law and attempting to bribe Patrolman Hoff man. Arraignments likely before Hugh J Lavery. Incident began when officers stopped a moving barrel and were offered $20.
Hortense Schneider, the original Helene in Offenbachs La Belle Helene, died in Paris today aged 82. The opera premiered in Paris in 1864.
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