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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1918

Page

6

Red Sox Are Not Guilty Declares Stuffy McInnis

Boston, Oct 21 John Stuffy McInnis Red Sox first baseman defends teammates amid Ban Johnson inquiry into ten percent winnings from the world series. He says players promised to spend funds in their own towns and donate to war charities, defending the team's honor and actions.

Boston John Stuffy McIinnis Red Sox Ban Johnson Judghist Johnson Inque-Sage National Commission Gastonly Nevers Varicops Gloucester Manchester

American Boxers to Compete in London Contests

A boxing championship for the Allied fleets and the King's trophy will be staged in London on December 11 and 12 with a Great Tribes Naval Training Station team. Invited leader Admiral Was and Captain W. G. Moffet announced the lineup including Mitchell from Milwaukee and welterweight Vincent Pokorney from Cleveland.

Chicago Get Tondon Great Tribes W. 4 Moffet Mitchel Milwaukee Pal Moore Vincent Pokorney Cleveland Cut Delaney

Victory Stars seek 79-80 pound tenant in Mis er state

The Navy defeated the Mante woods 9 to 6. The Juniors ask if the game is good with the Marison Jrs for Sunday at Seaside Park. Manager Andrew Baker coordinates next steps. Groovy and Cz Slova are named in the fragmentary text.

Bss Miser State Andrew ‘Baker Paver Hot Fen Eo Posty 1 Co Eextack Groovy Crist Slova Navy Mantewoods Marison Jrs Seaside Park Chiergse Jello Causey Marrphay Madisons Jyme Roads Blwick Blansfeld Wetstline Kuntsel Dodge Ashley Hogan McCabbe Myers McCabe aVasse McCue Walmick Contin Shannon Lynoch Hraderick Großwary Abwins Raw Praderick Dueen Shatters Tommy Atlas Berkshire Birdge Ixing Fairfield Juniors Black Rocks

Jim Coffroth to Promote Boxing in New York

New York dispatch reports James W. Coffroth arrives from California to lead a limited war work boxing program at Madison Square Garden during November 11 to 18. Proposals include heavyweight Willard exhibition and bouts featuring Dempsey Leonid Lewis Kilbane and Gibbons to raise funds for soldiers. The plan hinges on New Jersey boxing resuming after influenza bans and clubs lining up promoters and dates.

New York Ames W. Coffroth Jim California Madison Savare Garden Coffroth Costroth Juasi Willard xiv Garden Willard Jack Dempsey Benny Leonid Ted Lewis Johnny Kilbane Mike Gibbons Wilbird New Jersey Board of Healtheam Choe Spring A.C Armory A. A New Jersey Weehawken

Al Thomas Dies After Camp Dodge Lightweight Win

Al Thomas a well known figure here died from Spanish flu contracted while at Camp Dodge Iowa. He had recently defeated three men in succession to win the lightweight championship at the camp, after boxing notable foes including Benny Leonard Willie Nelson Harry Condon and Kiddie Willace. He previously met such stars as Kunz of South Norwalk and had moved to Bridgeport from England. His passing follows a long career noted for battles in local rings and state competitions.

Camm Dodge al ‘Thomas Rm Wonits Mneeemt Che Wirt Ross Kunz South Norwalk Thomas Jingland Bridgeport Benny Leonard Willie Nelson Harry Pierce Yvonne Brown Harry Condon Kiddie Willace Thantws Camp Dodge Iowa

British soccer results spark title race as leaders slip

In London Ont a UK soccer wrap shows Everton drawing with Manchester United while Liverpool and Manchester City win. Stoke thunders past Blackburn Rovers as Lincoln City tops Leeds City, Spurs beat Crystal Palace and Arsenal lose 4 1. Rangers over Celtic 3 0 highlights Scottish results. multiple English and London games listed with scores.

London Ont Lancashire Everton Manchester United Manchesterity Liverpool Stoke Tnt Tilasow Rangers Celtic Blackpool Manchester Civ Burniey Preston North Wid Bury Oldham Athiet Bolton Wanderers Mannchester Lnited Isverton Stockport County Park Vale Stokes Blackburn Rovers Southport Central Rochdale Midland Birminghant Bradford Bradford City Tercester Fosse Grimsby Town Notts Forest Huddersfield Town Coventry City Tuineern City Leeds City Notts County Hull City Rotherham Sheffield United Sheffield Wed Barnsley Brentforms Millwall West Hint United Queens Park Th Pottinham Totapy Crystal Pallee Chelsea Arsenal Chipton Orient Lalham Airdriconians Dunbarton Ayer United Queens Park Clyde Bank Falkirk Hibernians Hearts Motherwell Morton Partick Thistle Hamilton A. G Mirren Clyde Third Lanark Kilmarnock

Women Referees Soccer Contest Opens Meeting Tonight

A call goes out for clubs to form Bridgeport Junior Tongue league this season with plans for a meeting at 8 PM tomorrow in Bridgeport. The piece notes three teams exist, a possible Swedish junior addition, and a request for teams to join or contact at 3 Ogden Street. It also covers Barnum and Staples school match results, public interest in a female referee, and ongoing National Cup and local league results.

Bridgeport Board of Recreation First Bridgeport National Bank Strangementa Aridreport High School Ogden Street Barnum School Staples School Barnums Old Mill Green New York S. C New Yorkers Ipifluenga Longfellows Hawthorne Field Aloise Dry Dock Wall River Rovers Tommy Swords Standard Shipbuilding Company Fieal McCanb’s A. O White Rose la Sultana Vikings Privac le Manhattans Jatkars Bridgeport Public Scehanl Pwld Panklin Lincoln Prospect I Barnum Staples Maplewood SB Shellon Sot Bradison Webster Franklin and Slellon Yellow Mill Na Prects Seaside Park New Haven Ansonia Smaarge Denholm Hes Nwo A. Stead

Two Bridgeporters Hurt With Canadian Forces

Bridgeport men W. A. Shaw and P. D. Shaw serving with Canadian overseas forces listed as wounded. A Telegram reporter sought kin at 2731 Main Street, Moldie and Charles Shaw home, but could not confirm injuries. One Shaw reportedly with expeditionary forces in Siberia. no notification of injuries received.

W. A. Shaw PD. S. Shaw Bridgeport Main Street Moldie Charles Shaw Siberia

Annulment Request Filed in Superior Court

Jeanie Lementing Clark filed for an annulment against Burton I. Clark in the Superior Court alleging they were never validly married and seeking dissolution of the marriage. The complaint asserts lack of a lawful marital bond and asks the court to declare the union null.

Golfers Aim to Raise One Million for War Charity

Golfers from the Western and Royal Canadian associations unite for Red Cross drives. Total contributions across matches reach about 208.77 dollars per event locally, with a national expectation near four million dollars. Canadian clubs plan Thanksgiving Day drives with new trophies and committees, plus a royal Canadian Golf association trophy. Aronimink’s Wred Knight wins the autumn tournament at Atlantic City, defeating George Bloffner 2 up with 1 to play, proving himself a top player in the Philadelphia area.

Western Golf Association Red Cross World of Western Association Middle Western Canada Royal Canadian Golf Association Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association Dominion Montreal Irom Aroniminklas Norgun Ny Maxwell Maxwell Avonimink Lesk

Boxing notes show delays and new matchups across clubs

Boxing events shift with health bans and rescheduled bouts. Leo Johnson and Johnny Adair from Harlem are slated for a Friday night bout soon. Johnny Ertie will be ready to box once his mother recovers in about two weeks. Turner vs Greb canceled again. replacements include Brooks, Barney Adair O'Brien and others at Armory ALA. Lahn vs Curry set for ten rounds at Commercial A C Boston. Lippe eyes Jersey show pending lifting of boxing ban.

Arnough Wideriay A. A Leo Johnson Joarney Adair Harlem Johnny Ertie St. Paul's Tt Nement New Jersey Woeluwthen Clay Turner Harry Greb Boston Greb Moatehmaker Armory Ala Walter Loaurrette Verry Brooks Aml Barney Adair Shever O'Brien Greb-Purner Philadelphia That Cay al Lippe Lippe Johnny Russell Joe Tuber A. C Lahn Wilco Joe Curry New Haven Curry

Highlander Hero Speaks On Trafalgar Day Tribute

Cantiin Ablister St. Clair Camp bell of Min Argaell and Sutherland Wishlanders, veterans of Somme and Arras who were wounded twice, arrived in the United States to mark the 118th anniversary of the Battle of Pratalenar. He spoke at multiple city theatres with introductions by local officials.

Cantiin St. Clair Campbell Min Argaell Sutherland Somme Arras Biter Dials Wineland Wa United States Bridgeport, Waar Pratalenar Willi V. Tee Ther Theatee Rob. Bigelow Pina Lynn W. Wilson Gampbell British Bureau of Triarimition

Democratic Leaders Prepare for Campaign

Democratic district leaders met at the Stratheld last night to perfect plans for the coming election. They believed the Republican majority will be cut down. No decision on rallies yet, but a strong campaign is planned and leaders are hopeful.

Stratheld

Bridgeporters Injured in Auto Collision Near Milford Turnpike

Two Bridgeport residents Steve Deth and Brown were struck by a truck on the Milford turnpike near Altingdewn Sandy last night. Deth remains unconscious with serious injuries, Brown’s condition less grave. The truck, driven by Mr. Fanning of New Haven, could not be seen due to wind. Local voters added 162 names last night amid a record turnout of 402 total voters after the day’s additions. Officials report a small fire caused minor damage including a mantelpiece burnout.

Milford Steve Deth Henry Brown Turnpike Fleary Brown Auburn New Haven Milford Turnpike Altingdewn Fanning State Street Elsia CG. Vervane Connecticut Avenue

Chimney Fire at Home of F. & Webb

Stratford residents report a chimney fire at the home of F. and Webb during the morning hours. No injuries are noted, and firefighters arrived promptly to prevent spread. Local authorities are assessing damages and cause.

F. &. Webb Stratford

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