Influenza Scare Hits Soccer Contests Nationwide
Influenza disrupts early round National Challenge Cup matches and major leagues. Spanish flu halts play in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and New England while Connecticut and New York avoid major suspension for now. Notable officials and clubs suffer illness, postponements, and extended timelines as organizers plan makeups and safety measures. Community leagues face scheduling chaos amid the epidemic.
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Joe Root
Xonson
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
Inois
Missouri
New England
W. D. Tove
Pawtucket
R. I
United States Football Association
John A. Yernley
James Marshall
Baronne
National Council
Andrew Feverridge
Cahill
Newark
Batcock
Wilcox
Knox Oval
Sun- Ray
New York State Combination
WSUS
Vachiy
New York State
Trina Schnel
Schednis
P.m
Board of Recreation
First Bridgeport Bank
Main
State
Liberty Barber Shop Ad Promotes Modern Facilities
An advertisement for a Liberty Barber Shop at 100 Bank Street boasts a new Liberty Ride concept with five modern chairs and up-to-date services. The copy claims expert sanitary care, modern fixtures, and supplies installed by Bo Herle of 215 E 34th St, promising a top quality experience in a polished urban setting.
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Abe
Greensptn
Sheepenei
Bank Street
Cil
Bo Herle
34Th St
Boxing News Roundup Hits Busy Schedule for October Fights
Johnny rtte resumes light training today for his bout with Prankie Turns at the New Jersey F. C. on October 2. Johnny says he feels better than ever and believes Burns won’t win. The Sportsmen's Club plans a winter showcase with Midsey Kreselt and others. Papke to appear at Douglas Stairbank’s benefit with likely opponent Jock Matone. Jim Coffey trains and eyes big matchups, while Joe Jeanette proves still formidable against Norfolk. Dundee prepares for Callahan in Reston on October 2, and Tack Dempsey eyes Philadelphia as a future home. Spanish influenza shuts many boxing venues, delaying sport for at least two weeks in affected cities.
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Johnny
New Jersey F. C
Johny
Burns
Sportsmen's Club
Woether
Midsey Kreselt
Yen
Billy Papke
Douglas Stairbank
Jock Matone
St. Paul
Malone
Papko
Hils
Vigel
Joss Willard
Bully Miske
Joe Benjamin
Willie Mec- Walcont
Johnny Dundee
New York
Frankie Callahan
Brooklyn
Reston
Hartford Strikers Return to Beaches
Hartford club offers its clubhouses to the city as a hospital site during the influenza epidemic. Minor Kinsella accepts the offer and Red Cross will provide equipment. About 2,800 cases reported in Hartford to date. Football schedule arranged with two games for the Bartholm college team, including a November 24 matchup in Springfield. Team候 selection, league rules to be discussed at an upcoming meeting. George Mason, Bridgeport Rover defender, back from leave and in good form after military duty in Philadelphia.
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Hartford
Hartford Galt ‘Club
Kinsella
Red Cross
Handviees 3
Gerada Witgentents
Bartmouth College
Syracuse
Springfield
Mass
Boston
Gahan
Board of Recreation
Bridgeport High School
Ague
George Mason
Bridgeport Rover
Philadelphia
Liberty loan debate weighs cost of war and wealth
A critique argues doubling the first loan oversubscription signals strong patriotic finance. It asserts taxes and loans fund the war yet clash with liberty ideals, urging restraint and full public confidence. The piece cites national income growth, currency neutrality, and the moral stakes of supporting allies against autocracy. It also notes Balkan uncertainties and press commentary from The Mail and Empire.
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Treasury
Eluns
Home Liberty Loan Army
Tngland
Fingland
Star Industries
English Soccer Scores Spark Major Day of Upsets
London October 14. English soccer delivered 78 goals across three main competitions. Everton topped the Lancashire table with a win over Liverpool, while Manchester City drew with Blanchester. Stoke overwhelmed Port Vale 10 to 1, Notts County led the Midland standings after a 2 to 1 win at Lincoln. Tottenham, Millwall, and Brentford stumbled in London fixtures. Crystal Palace held West Ham to a goalless draw. Other results include Blackburn 3 Brereton 4, Liverpool 8 Manchester City 0, and Leeds City 8 Sheffield Wes 2.
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London
Everton
Kelehhora
Liverpool
Manchester City
Stoke
Port Vale
Notts
Lincoln City
Bradford City
Brent
Barnsley
Tottenham
West Ham United
Hancashilre
Blackburn Rovers
Brrnloverton
Tiverpool
Manchester United
Goldham Athletic
Southport Central
Portvale
Bregton Northend
Blackpool
Racedaie
Stockport County
Milind
Birmingham
Sheffield United
Barneley
Grimsbytown
Lebec Wessel
Rudderfield Town
Hull City
Nottsforest
Notts County
Bradforf
Rotherham County
Leeds City
Shefield Wes
Coventry City
Chelsea
Clapton Orient U
Arsenal
Tottenham Hotstor
Cristal Palace
Queens Park R
Brestford
Milwall
Fulham Ll
Bowling Locomobile League Hit by Influenza at Park City
Influenza reduced attendance at the Locomobile Bowling League last night with four regulars absent. Team Nos. 1 2 and 6 won while Pam Morgan led the scoring and Fred Miles and Giblin tied high single with 120. Maplewoods beat Lone Stars 33 to 0 last Sunday. Maplewoods to host Navy Minars at Seaside Park next Sunday. Maplewood players to practice Tuesday at the corner of Maplewood and Poplar streets. Vine-man Jrs challenge the King Pin Trail for a Saturday event at Holmes and Edward Lot. 60-85 pound teams welcome. All players to report for Thursday practice at the usual place.
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Park City
Pam Morgan
Fred Miles
Giblin
Maplewoods
Lone Stars
Navy Miniars
Seaside Park
Maplewood
Mionplewood
Poplar
Dts
Allie
Prac
Tom Keenan Dies At New Haven After Pneumonia
Bridgeport mourns Tom Keenan a famed sports organizer and leader long based in New Haven He built Yost baseball and football teams winning state championships and Industrial league titles He led teams defeating Annex Washington Graces and Arlington He was called Connie Mack of Bridgeport He survived by his father Alexander wife three children and brother Rev Robert J Keenan Funeral tomorrow at St Michaels cemetery with details to follow
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Vom
Yost
Annex
Washington Grces
New Haven
Arlington
Pam Keenan
Connie Mack
Bridgeport
Iforesters of America
Knights of Columbus
Uera
Alexander Keenan
Robert J. Keenan
St. Michael'’s Cemetery
Allman Headlines at Pinga Theater in Iridgeport
vaudeville star Jack Allman billed as EHO Village Blacksmith in Iridgeport while noted as great Baseball fan who buys nineteen or twenty newspapers at games. Maplewoods beat Lone Stars 32 3 to 0 at Seaside Park with Soldini new star and Lesko, Thei baulth, Red shining for winners. Referee Jack Lanes. Shamrocks challenge 30 49 pound team for Sunday game at Beach's Woods. Alpines take notice.
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Tack Allman
Trish
Iridgeport
Pinga Theatre
Eho Village
Allman
Ivridgeport
George Finkelstone
Ela
Polo Grounds
Nfteen
Jack
Waterbury
Bridgeport
The
Maplewoods
Burr Roads
Lonestars
Seaside Park
Lesko
Theibaulth
Red
Soldini
Jack Lanes
Shamrocks
Beach's Woods
Navy station football program at Newport Pelham Bay
At New Haven Oct 14 influenza curtails activities but Newport Pelham Bay Navy Station organizes football with Krank S Bergin and Lt W T Cooks in charge. A squad of 50, with help from Wes Gergin and Billy Bull, aims to field two equal teams and schedule games against New York club and Thanksguide in Yale Bowl.
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New Haven
Ham Lay
New York Athletic Club
Traisland
Thi Gergin
Wes
Colgate
New York Feti
Navy
Billy Bull
Tury
Cupid" Black
Bull
Fred M. Walker
Newport
N Commission On Training Comptivities
Walker
Fo University of Chicago
Williams College
Pelham Bay
Niport
Wi Camp
Letics
Yale Bowl
Yale Unive
Army
Bergin
Christie
Cornell
Cooper
Pysylvania
Bernstein
New York
Versity
Tramerslag
Colby
We Colgate
Wooster
Hotton
Trinity
Curtis
Dean Academy
Nordstrom
Tility
Rafftery
Tufts
Throckmo
Syracuse
Sim
Central ¥. M. C
New York City
de Groat
Sprfield College
Fitzpatr Fordham
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Boxing News
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Quakertown
Memphis
Pal Moore
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Gillin
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Merritt
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Miles, Sr
Younes
Ef van Worm
Rat Hardie
Ema
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Cook
Harliette
Taeham
Paseay
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the Kaiser
Tom Keenan
Brideport
Hig
Tom
Wlsa
Jack Allman
Giants
Newport Pelham Boys
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Newfield
Uuix No Guxaise Noble
Buda
Cisemann
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Hirestone
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