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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1918

Page

6

Bridgeport Amateur League Soccer Schedule Confusion

The article lists a week of Bridgeport area soccer matches with chaotic times and venues at Seaside Park Yellow Mill park and Old Mill Green, plus a Friday night schedule and a Saturday note. It mentions a special executive meeting at the Board of Education to set replayed semi finals Lincoln versus Barnum and the final, delays, and a withdrawal by Bridgeport High School Alpines. It also notes a new referee Davidson from Hartford and Lincoln schoolboys missing games due to a drum corps engagement.

Bridgeport Patlig Falcows Tong Seaside Park Prospect Madison B. Colway Yellow Mill Park Lincoln G. Mason Madison Va Shelon Yellow Mil Park Franklin Maplewood Miss Park Old Mill Green Barnumes Miss Clark Seaside Parks Shelton EB. Colway Yellow Mill Part Barnum Bridgeport High School Alpines Davidson Hartford Liverpool Lancashire Bashan United War Work

Dempsey Panned For Refusal to Meet Jeanette

New York readers critique Jack Dempsey for not boxing Jeanette, arguing the color line harms his legacy. The piece recalls Corbett and Johnson defying the color barrier, noting Dempsey’s past black opponents and urging him to face Jeanette to regain public esteem. The crowd’s scorn at Madison Square Garden is cited as a warning.

Jack Jepsey Jog Jeannette Hoavy Lefora Etehe Tots Madison Squares Garden Dempsey New Jersey Kid Norfolk Harry Wiils Nesro Red Tuiton Harrison Josephis Flegro Jess Willard Bower FY Arlem John Tester Johnson Fisticutis Demasey Athey Jim Corbett Jeannette Jeter Jackson San Paranciseo Corbett Coloy” Ting Jack Johnson Spain Tommy Burns Steve Ketchell Jim Jefferies Fisth Tom Molineaux Coptail Commons London Tom Cribb Hage Jack Kearnes Jeanette Jack Dempsey

Dempsey Knocks Out Flynn in First Round Bout

Philadelphia reports Jack Dempsey scored a first round knockout of Porky Flynn in Boston. A left hook to the jaw sent Flynn to the canvas at 2 minutes 16 seconds of the round, Dempsey dominating from the start. The bout lasted a six round scheduled limit with Dempsey winning clearly.

Philadelphia Jack Dempsey Bosr Porky Flynn Boston Dempsey Jas Hosk

J Dallas Named Head of Amateur Athletic Union

J Dallas of Meadow Brook Club Philadelphia was unanimously elected president of the Amateur Athletic Union in the United States. Prefersk W Rubien re-elected secretary treasurer with a slate of vice presidents led by Conway Taylor Weiser and Latrobe Cogswell. Boston hosts next annual meeting. Awards and rulings include national championships in swimming boxing wrestling and other events. Two thousand dollars to equip army camps in Porto Rico and three thousand for domestic demobilization equipment.

Philadelphia J.C. Conway Boston J. T. Taylor Villsburgh Robert, Weiver Loz Angeles Latrobe Cogswell Selimary Jurisdinhian Athioella Associion Brooklyn A. C Schuming Lincoln Park &. C Chicago United Labor League Pittsburgh Multnomah Chicsgo A. A Eétreit A. C Hite A. A Luckstevie Detsoit Lreast Stoke Pwormen Column Bus Valley Los Angeles Chiladelphia Turngeminde A.C A. L Birmingham Ala Duke Kahanamoku Honosiu Illinois A. CO Chicago A. A Board of Governors Jhleawy Porto Rico Puriot

Uninterrupted Thoroughbred Racing Through War Year

New York report notes racing defied wartime curbs to sustain a near continuous season. Amid enrollments and sacrifices by owners and bettors, racing's social fund drives at Madison Square Garden and tracks supported Red Cross and Liberty Bonds efforts. Notable figures like Wilfred Wing helped raise substantial totals, with Kentucky racing communities preparing to contribute to Red Cross pledges as the season progresses.

New York Aca Army Navy Wrr Madison Square Garden Red Cross Liberty Bonds Wilfred Wing Marshal McCarthy Peri Oval Kentucky Salonia Jim McCielliand Colt “Glennal Billy Kelly Givie Maryland Jocker Clib Hales

Baseball Heads Ready for Meet

NiGW YCURIS, Nov. 15. Baseball officials are preparing for winter meetings and the major leagues discuss salary retrenchment and restructuring. Ban Johnson and August Maree met in Chicago to limit player salaries and new actives, while critics warn of control by executives. Boston players Strunk Bush and Schang fined for exhibition breaches.

Nigw Ycuris Polligiwis wWeijoth Notiog Ban Johnson August Maree Maui Chicago Meir Usht Johnson and Hermian National Commission Flus Orin Boston Mack Boston Red Sox Rios Strunk Joe Bush Wily Sechatg Phyeny Ries

Eli Woods Weds Scotch Maiden

Local note recalls Eli Woods, once a Bridger area portly supporter and late Danny Walker’s friend, marrying a Scottish lass in Canada. Woods served in the Canadian forces during the war, attended a recent party minus a fag as it was removed for safety, and well wishes are sent for his new life with his bride.

Bridgerportly Canada Woods Paartender Danny” Walker Wic

Coombs Retires From Baseball After Long Career

Jack Coombs ends his baseball career for good after saving most of his fortune and investing in a large Neches Lex mercantile, where he now manages a major business. He joined the Athletics in 1906, was released in 1914, briefly linked with Brooklyn in 1915, and made a short comeback that lasted as long as baseball did.

Jack Coombs Evelander Neches Lex Coombs Athletics Chief Benrler Eddie Mant Brooklyn

Cadet Aviators May Be Discharged if Desired

Washton November 18. All young aviators in training in the United States will be offered immediate discharge without commissions or of continuing training. Instructions to this effect were sent today to all written fields and camps by Major General Kenly chief of aerial aviation.

Washton aAil gAfiow United States Genur Kenly Ereaivisto

Novelty Races End Team One's Dances

A Mardi Gras night event directed by McCormack and Barry at Brooklawn pavilion featured dancing, mic performances, and several races. Carstan Bates and Sophie Shen den won the kiddy car and tricycle events, while a sailor beat a soldier in the fife race. Continuous yandhs and colorful entertainments accompanied the games and general revelry.

Team 1 United War McCormack Barry Brooklawn Carstan Bates Sophie Shenden Fife Stanley

Unclear text about military personnel and awards at an event

Fragmented report mentions Tip Kanrnad Clemens of Suisse Mali street and a port venue, with references to the Navy and Defense, plus a reserve list. Also notes a First Sergeant Wishisr and war funds aiding tests and purchases, with vague dates and locations.

Kanrnad Clemens Suisse Mali Isvic Washington Man Sun Tse New Rainister Stangarten Wishisr

Labors wage talks and commodity prices overshadow war era markets

The article notes labor groups in conference on reducing wages amid anticipated commodity price declines under government policy. It cites Gompers, wage standards, and the impact of credits to Allies. It reports Baldwin Locomotive orders canceled, stock exchange loan limits, and a drop in scrap iron prices.

Samuel Gompers Laredo Fils

November government expenditures and wartime disbursements

November expenditures totaled 15 000 660 with daily averages above October. Treasury outlays of 133 076 000 on November 13 were the war period’s largest single day. The treasury balance fell by 500 million in the past week. Ceryn Products and Com Products are noted as peacetime stock candidates. Warnings in nine months stood at 11.42 on the common, projected to 16 for the year. Between March 1 1910 and September 1218 equity rose from 37 to 382.

Treasury Ceryn Products. Com Etwien Rominan

Exchanges and Replacements Company Says Today

Exchanges and Replacements, A. A. Housman & Co. say today that money stringency may prohibit extended fresh market commitments yet exchanges and replacements can occur without extending credit. No fixed rules govern replacement of securities. investors must decide whether to hold securities of firms that may see the war's end with some composure.

A.A. Housman & Co Lfe

Northern Pacific Under Par and Shifting Prices

Northern Pacific slipped toward par after trading near 105 last week while Creat Northern hovered near 106 1 2. Stocks edged during armistice news with heavy selling from early buyers and some switching, as yields on short term notes showed mixed results in the early surrender period.

Northern Pacifc Northern Pacific Creat Northern Hese Stadis

Steel price moves amid heavy trading and ex-dividend dip

Steel and allied stocks traded actively with Northern Vacite and K induse Iniak Alcohol at 912 during a brisk session. Steel broke to that price late in the first hour after a 12 point drop tied to the recent ex-dividend of 3.25 percent. About 500000 shares traded at par down to 97 7 4 amid renewed selling pressure.

U. 5. Steel Steel Commons Northern Vacite K. &. Induse Iniak Bret Irom

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