Pace School Wins Telegram Soccer Cup
The Bridgeport city schoolboy soccer knockout final drew about 600 spectators as Lincolns beat Barnum 1 0 to win the Telegram Cup. Howe edged Madison, Franklin beat Garnum, and Lincoln advanced past Prospect and Barnum to claim the title amid fast play and a late deciding goal.
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Pace School
Telegram Soccer Cup
Joe Booth
Lincolns
Bar
Zames
Barnum
Webster Ool
Barnums
Howe
Madisons
Elias Howe
Madison
Aquist
Nklin
Maplewood
West End
Ridge
Schlesh
Nklins
Coins
Prevos
Lincoln
Ing
George Denholm
Sonia
Twelfth District Smoker Set For Friday Night
An elaborate smoker with singing and speeches is planned for Friday night at the gymnasium on Newfield Avenue opposite the engine house. Organized by the Twelfth District Republicans, speakers include Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, alderman candidate William J. Ashcroft, and J. A. H. Nokinson. Sheriff Gob Nichols and Butch Moore will arrange the menu.
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Battling Levinsky
Newfield Avenue
No. & Engine House
Clifford B. Wilson
William J. Ashcroft
J. A. H. Nokinson
Gob Nichols
Butch” Moore
Veteran Umpire Seeks Action in France for Soldiers
Hank O Day veteran umpire of the National League says he wants to go to France to call decisions for American soldiers. He notes umpires are in demand behind the lines where baseball offers recreation but officials are scarce. He plans to contact the proper authorities to offer help.
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Chicago
Hank O'Day
National League
France
O'Day
O’day
Lakeviews Defeat Victors 19 to 0 at Wheelers Jet
Lakeviews beat the Victors 19 to 0 at Wheelers Jet in a lively amateur football game featuring long runs and strong tackling. Putick and Gush led in offense, Aletro anchored the line, and Williams starred for the Victors. The Lakes offered strong defense and offense with wide participation from the squad.
Boxers Rally For War Work Campaign Across the Nation
Boxers led by Jim Goffroth press war work drive, reviewing telegrams from promoters including Tommy Simpson and Leon Wing. Ortega vs Lewis touted as marquee bout. plans for Madison Square Garden events, West Coast supporter Donors including Dick Curley and Chet Macintyre arranging bouts. Oakland Shipbuilders and Tacoma groups pledge fights to raise funds.
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Ortega
Madison Square Garden
Svould
Leon Wing
San Diego
Cal
Wires Coffroth
Dick Curley
New Haven
Convention Wall
Chet Macintyre
Tacoma Smellium A. G
Tacoma
Wash
Oakland
Cal, Shipbuilders Association
Soffroth
How Gus Ruhlin Trimmed Sharkey
The article outlines the boxing rivalries between Gus Ruhlin and Sharkey, detailing Ruhlin’s early novice status, trainer Madden’s guidance, and three notable bouts at Coney Island in 1898 and 1900, culminating in Ruhlin’s decisive knockouts and dominance.
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Sharkey
Tom
Sharey
Gus Rubin
Jtruklin
Ao Eyelon
Rollin
Madden
Tublin
Iunader
Madden Rahlin
Taft
Alvan
Lee
Tenow
Henwind
Tuna
Tendon
Counfic
Rehlin
Rubin
London Woman Smashes Record in Five Miles Swim
Mabel Pletcher, Southern Cauniies Reyards lady champion, set a new mark by swimming five miles sixty yards in 04 seconds off Tangy course from El to Payne. Her time beat the former record by a wide margin, with a strong performance noted by observers.
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Lonpox
Mabel Pletcher
Cauniies
Reyards
Payne
Seoriwates
Lane Poneto
Great Dove photoplay and allied vaudeville at Fonti theater
Fonti's theater advertised David Wark Griffith's The Great Dove photoplay featuring Lillian Gish and Robert Harron with a socialwar theme set in England and Canada. It promises a strong English society cast, hospitals and munitions scenes, plus a brimming vaudeville bill and newsreel.
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Ytheatra
David Wark Griffith
Lillian Gish
Robert Harron
Stosamiry Withthal
George ¥Aweek
George Siegmann
Maxfield Stanley Rosemary They
Guarit Ytupa
Fingland
Griffith
England
France
Newport
Isis
The Cabin in the Hills and Carmen at Life Theatre
Review notes praise for The Cabin in the Hills a four act drama offering lavish scenic paintings from New York wealth to Nevada mountains. Geraldine Farrar star of Carmen the immortal story by Prosper Merimee appears in a Cecil B. De Mille production with strong support from Wallace Held and Pedro de Cordoba.
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Hills
New York
Snow Crest
Nevada
Geraldine Farris
Life Theatre
Cecil B. Te Mille
Prosper Merimee
Miss Farrar
Wallace Iield
Pedro de Cordoba
Pores Pelham Bay Wins Amateur 10 Mile National Title
Charles Pores of Pelham Bay Naval Station captured the national amateur five mile champion last year and won the 10 mile National A A title today from a field of six starters. Villar Kyronen, the previous year's winner, took second. Richard J. Remer, unattached of New York, dominated the 60 minute walk event, finishing in 65:23 and then attempting to beat Clark’s 1880 one hour record but covering only seven miles 1,048 yards.
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New York
Charles Pores
Pelham Bay Naval Station
A. A
Basa
Villar Kyronen
Peres
Richard J. Remer
J. B. Clark
Polish Vessel to Be Named after President Wilson
Geneva October 27 A drive to raise subscriptions to fund a Polish ship to be built at Danzig and named after President Wilson has been launched in Poland A Polish agency at Lausanne says War saw mayor Dr Derewiecki leads the campaign Danzig, once a Polish port, is now part of Prussia Polish nationalists demand a free Poland with access to the Baltic and control of Danzig after the war
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Danzig
Wilson
Poland
Lausanne
Warsaw
Derewiecki
Miovemelt
Prussia
Hultic
Danuwig
Inspection Saturday Parade Route Through City
The annual inspection of the Police and Fire departments is planned for Saturday afternoon with a parade forming at Airfield Avenue and Main Street. The route goes Main to State to Park to Fairfield Avenue where it will break up, and city officials with invited guests will review the procession from a stand on City Hall Green. Also, Madeline Sullivan, 14, of 392 Pequonneck Street, was struck by a automobile on Bradford Avenue and hospitalized in Bridgeport with numerous bruises, resting comfortably.
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Morrison Heat
Yellow Oil Park
Tis
Lincolns
Barnums
Seaside Park
Maplewood
Yellow Mill Park
Atead
Seaside Party Prospect
Shelton
Colway
Asames Muel
Sandy
Buttis
Pridgeport Tablic
Senet Soveor Isasine
Bari
New York
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al Hara
Broadway
Etta Shangelli and Company
Taxyulbs
Milton
Lmited
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
City Hall
G’el
AUEO
Madeline Sullivan
Pequonneck Street
Bridgeport
Alteriogs
Bhatfard Avenue
Surprise party honors Mr and Mrs Jaimes Martin
Mr and Mrs Jaimes Martin of Out strat ord were surprised with a 41th birthday party at their home Saturday by about 40 friends. The guests enjoyed games refreshments and a general pleasant evening.
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Tome
Jaimes Martin
Out Strat, Ord
Annoyed man arrested after assault claim in city
Socesvoso Pappelarton of 66 Lexington Avenue was arrested last night after Florence Burdick of 65 Highland Avenue complained he put his arms around her. He was released on bail for his appearance in City Court this morning.
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Socesvoso Pappelarton
Lexton Avenue
Florence Burdick
Lighland Avenue
Glass in Step Dancing Class Offered by Prof Quilty
Prof D C Quilty announces a step dancing class at the Colonial ballroom on Airfield Avenue teaching jig elos and buck and wing dance. Open to ladies and gentlemen with thorough instruction and moderate terms. Apply at the Colonial ballroom daily 3 PM to midnight or by telephone for full details.
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D. C. Quilty
Colonial Ball Room
Airfield Avenue
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