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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1922

Page

26

Stratford Receives New Motor Fire Engine For Town

Stratford May 11 Special the town expects a new triple combination radiator jumping engine from the Mack Motor company within the next week costing 9488 80 dollars It will be tested before acceptance fitted with chemical equipment a 500 gallon pump and two ax transmission There is a plan to auction the engine at the fire house in Stratford Center as delivery occurs Smallpox outbreak hurts local business with theatre closures and reduced city activity leading to a sales drop Junior prom at Stratford High School postponed due to the outbreak

Stratford Beratford Smack Motor Company Walsh Stratfor Center Stratford Center Stratfora Iban Yanortad

Provisional Irish Government Assures Religious Liberty

Michael Calkins head of the high provisional government met a Protestant synod deputation seeking assurances on whether Protestants should stay in Ireland. He pledged protection of civil and religious liberty and said spoliation and confiscation would not be countenanced. He noted Belfast murders influenced opinions but called them not justification for outrages.

Dublin Aseociated Michael Calkins High Provisional Protestant Synod Ireland Mace Belfast

Kacey Frivolities Promises Amusing May Show At Canino

The Kacey Frivolities of 192d stage at Canino on Wednesday night May 24. Josh Whelan wrote a Bridgeport number for the occasion. Marguerite Ryan represents Bridgeport to sing. Entertainers include the Dunn brothers Bit Toomey From Reilly and the Bijou Four. The Dance of the Sheik’s wife adds variety. A ten piece orchestra will provide dancing afterward.

Canino Bridgeport Josh, Whelan Mise Marguerite “Ryan Dunn Brothers Bit Toomey Reilly Bijou’ Four Tho Dinties

Zulu Kid and Tommy Dulther Suspended

New York May 12 The State Athletic Commission announces the indefinite suspension of boxer Zulu Kid and a six month suspension for boxer Tommy Deuther The Zulu Kid was suspended for a poor contest in Freeport Long Island while Deathcar in Kentucky faced a prior fouling suspension

New York State Athletic Commession Zulu Kid Tommy Deuther Freeport Longslayd Deathcar Kentucky State Athletic Board

Garden Bouts Card Complete for May 16 Show

New York May 1. Matchmaker Frank Fieutnoy completed the programme for the Brennan Tracey fifteen round main event at the Garden on May 16. Semifinal has Jock Matone of St Paul meeting Augie Ratner in twelve rounds. Malone makes his New York debut. Frank Johns faces Joe Vidas in a heavyweight bout. Vidas knocked out a foe in a recent bout. Fearlstein of Palest collides with Gunder Arnold in a four round opener.

New York Frank Fieutnoy Bill Brennan Jim Tracey the Garden Jock Matone St. Paul Augie Ratner Mark Malone Frank Johns Jimmy Johnston Joe Vidas Vidas Yusset Fearlstein Palest Gunder Arnold

Ladd Returns to Harvard Crew in First Shell

Cambridge May 10 Harvard announces Milton Ladd of Milton has been made a regular in the first shell. J T Jameson of Plainfield N J returns to the second varsity. The Crimson varsity lineup for today follows their earlier loss to Pennsylvania. HK S Morgan of New York has recovered from illness that caused a shake up in the Navy and Princeton race.

Cambridge New York Harvard Navy Princeton

Navy Oarsmen to Enter Poughkeepsie Regatta

The Naval Academy rowing crew will enter the Poughkeepsie regatta in June after earlier doubts that officials would permit the trip. Annapolis Md May 10. The decision was learned today and confirms the squad will travel for the event.

Annapolis Naval Academy

Rutgers Honors Seven Champions in Election

Rutgers in New Brunswick announces election results for athletic association officers. Leo E. Giebsl, intercollegiate 220 yard swimming champion, elected President after a second ballot. Clarence A. Tross of Brooklyn wins the Vice Presidency, E. A. Enander defeats football captain Howard Raub for Secretaryship amid optimistic tone.

Rutgers New Brunswick Leo E. Giebsl Rutgers Athletic Association Clarence A. Tross Brooklyn E. A. Enander Howard Raub

Cornell crew changes boost junior varsity eight

In Ithaca on May 10 the Cornell junior varsity eight coached by Wheeler showed improved speed and form after shuffles in crew. New oarsman Egbert entered at No.4, moving Housh, Fix, and Stewart to different seats as Hoyle noted a possible challenge to the varsity.

Ithaca N.Y Cornell Wheeler Ldet John Hoyle Juniar Che Egbert Fix Housh Han Stewart

Four European pace riders set for New York meet at Broadway

Four leading pace followers sail from Europe next Monday to race in summer meets at the New York aerodrome on 225th Street and Broadway. Riders Georges Sores Victor Linart Paul Yerkyn George Collubath and Fink Coreyot are signed to follow pace.

Europe New York Erodrome 225Th Street Wand Broadway Georges Sores France Paris Victor Linart Paul Yerkyn George Collubath Italy Fink Coreyot Australia Bheen Pace

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