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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1921

Page

6

Nehf Keeps Cardinals Hits Scattered Giants Win

St Louis game recap notes Nehf holding the Cardinals to scattered hits while Belding helps the Giants to a 4 1 victory. Also mentions Miss Charlotte Hoyle setting two world records at the Brighton Beach aquatic meet with Boyle breaking 200 and 220 yard marks previously held by Ethelda Bleibtrey.

NEHF Cardinals Giants ST. Louis Charlotte Hoyle New York Women’s Swimming Association Brighton Beath Misa Boyle Ethelda Bliebtrey

Single G to Race in Canada Thursday

Chesterville Ontario reports a match race for 4000 dollars between Single G, the United States pacing champion, and Romalo. The half mile ice course event features a three heat plan scheduled for Thursday with Canada hosting the fast pacers.

Chesterville Ontario United States Romalo Tixda

Mullens Lead Gunners At Nichols Gun Club Shoot

The Nichols Gun Club held its first shoot on Frank Mullins’s farm. High scores were posted by F. Mullins and A. Lockey. Also notable were Z. Wheatley Plumb E. Mulvoy H. Mullins and D. Costello. It opens a planned series.

Nichols Gun Club Frank Mullins Bf F. Mulling A. Lockey Z. Wheatley Plumb E. Mulvoy H. Mullins D. Costello

Waterbury Challenges Local 155-Pound Teams

The South End Independents of Waterbury challenge any 155 pound eleven in the city with Stratford or Walnut teams preferred. Timothy Mahoney at 149 East Liberty Street, Waterbury, manages the squad, which now represents the Rays City after the All-Waterbury outfit disbanded.

South End Waterbury Stratford Timothy Mahoney East Liberty Street Rays

Boldier McEvoy Begins Training at Columbia A C Rooms

Veht heavyweight boxer McEvoy recently released from government service has started training at Columbia A C rooms on Stratford Avenue. Managed by Nate Marfo yin, he looks like a rising contender and is expected to appear in a Boston show within weeks.

Boldier” McEvoy Columbia A. C Stratford Avenue McEvoy Nate Marfoyin Bosden

Moore and Harris blank Chicago to win series for Jocals

Philadelphia pitchers Moore and Harris shut out Chicago 8 to 0, taking the final series four games to one. In the sixth inning Johnson hit a ball into the left field bleachers but Strunk protested interference by the bleacher spectators, and umpire Moriarty ruled the play a home run.

Philadelphia Moore Harris Chicago Jocals White Sox Johnson Strunk Moriarty Assell Bchalk

St James Triangles Challenge City 125 335 Pound Class

The St James Triangles challenge any 125 to 335 pound team in the city for a game on October 2. They boast a fast squad and seek the class championship with Frank ICusko from Lake as coach. Players should report for practice Wednesday night at the club rooms.

St. James Triangles St. James Frank Icusko

Y W Membership Rally Draws Strong Attendance

A lively YMCA membership rally gathered last evening at the YWCA building on Golden Ridge Street. The event, led by Miss Mary MacQueen, featured community singing and aimed to boost enrollments ahead of the October 2 start of educational classes.

Ager Yong Voices

Brasscos Fall To Red Sox In Exhibition Game

Waterbury, Sept 26. The Boston Red Sox defeated Waterbury 8 to 1 in an exhibition game here. Waterbury led until the seventh inning when errors allowed Boston to pull ahead. Boston scored ten hits while Waterbury had four. Players mentioned include Madge Chaplin Kahn Poller Moshler and Bradshaw.

Brasscos Boston Red Sox Waterbury Waterbury Astern Tongue Boston Amer Madge Chaplin Kahn Poller Moshler Bradshaw

Phillies Trim Pirates First Win This Year

Pittsburgh September 26 Philadelphia achieved its first victory this season by defeating the Pirates 2 to 1. King's timely batting sparked the win with a single and a double, while Maranville and Robertson produced the Pirates’ run.

Phillies Pirates Pittsburgh Philadelphia Hubbell King Maranvilles Robertson

Septimus Palin Wins Two in Grand Circuit Meet at Columbus

Indianapolis driver Septimus Palin led a five-race program at Columbus with two winners. He took Wanda May Jana Rogers and placed Kokomo George third in heats, while Peter Daw won the 2:13 trot and Peter Coley the 2:06 trot. A track assault by Peter Manning was noted, and Irving Gleason refused a 50,000 offer for Manning.

Septimus Palin Columbus Septimus Pailin Indianapolis Ed. Palin Wanda May Jana Rogers Kokomo George Senator Wilkes Peter Daw Peter Coley Natalie the Great Millie Irwin Foger Co Palin B_ Hyshavy Coyington Indiana Peter Manning Irving Gleason W. SS. Wright Chicago

Bridgeport Steel Men Dinner Speakers on Practical War Treating

The Bridgeport Chapter of the American Society of Steel Treating held a dinner at Lehmann's with W.7 Kaup of Dephy, consulting lenefaeer of the Bassett Company, as speaker on Practical War Treating. Harold Dow chaired the event and entertainment followed by vaudeville acts.

W. 7. Kaup Dephy Lenefaeer Bassett Company Bridgeport Americaan “Society of Steel Lat Lehmann Kaup Vauteville Harold Dow

Estranged Broker Shoots Self After Monetary Troubles

Barry Re Capen a 49 year old real estate broker, died by suicide a few minutes after 9 a m when he fired a .42 caliber revolver into his temple. He was found at the Zicks club on Prospect Street with the weapon in his hand. James Buckley, a caretaker at the club, heard the shots and found him. A note left by Capen cited monetary difficulties and estrangement from his wife. His residence was listed as No 2 Collins Street.

Wiartword Barry Re Capen Tnais Zicks Club Prospect Street James Buckley Jelnh Collins Prect

Waterbury Dentist Charged With Attempted Holdup

Waterbury Conn Sept 2 Dr Chirente Wy Mara a local dentist was arrested today on an attempted holdup charge. His case was continued under $40 bond until Thursday for further inquiry. The accuser Robert Nichols said Mara tried to force a ride near Bitcheck Lake with a young woman when Mara jumped on the running board and flashed the revolver. Mara reportedly fell off as the car sped away.

Conn Chirente Wy Mara Robert Nichols Bitcheck's Lake Marc Rhevolver Ald Mara

Civadwick Loses Pin Amid County Courthouse Search

Edward Chadwick county court house superintendent conducts a search of the building to locate a horse-shoe stickpin presented years ago that disappeared Thursday. The pin vanished within the courthouse and the legal fraternity joined in assisting the hunt.

Edward Chadwick County Court House Kuya

Ruths two homers push Yankees toward pennant finish

Ruth belted two homers and drove in five runs as the Yankees beat the world champions Cleveland 8 to 7 in New York. The victory pulled New York within two games of Cleveland with only four to play, giving them a firm grip on first place in the American League pennant race. Burns led Cleveland with a triple and three singles, driving in four runs, while Miller’s throwing aided New York in a tense late inning.

New York New York Cleveland George “Grbn Ruth Efe Tomer Courleskie Uble Peckinpaugh Quinn Yankees Hoyt Speaker Mays Sewell Burns O'Neill Coveleskie Uhie Sahang McWally George Burns Maéé Elmer Miller Miller

How They Stand Yesterday's Games

Baseball standings show New York at 3, Cleveland and Philadelphia at 3, Chicago at 0 with only scheduled games. Today's slate includes Brooklyn at Boston in a three game set, Minneapolis at Columbus and Kansas City at Louisville with rain in Iowa City.

Westerday New York Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Boston Minneapolis Columbus Iansis City Louisville Gam Boston Philadelphie

Cross Country Hope Sparks Strong Late Season Interest

Coach Al Anderson celebrates rising numbers with over 30 candidates reporting for practice at Brardsley Park. Last year his six man squad won the state title and this season he plans a leaner but stronger team. Manager Let pursues schedules with Lyon Terrace, Elm City Oct 22 game, and attempts to line Choate Bristol Hotchiss Suffield Crosby Now Britain into the slate.

al Anderson Brardsley Park Anderson Let Black Hill Data Men Lyon Terrace Yate Trashmen Hiltoppers Elm City Leo Choate Bristol Hotchiss Suffield Crosby Britain

Berkshires End Season By Defeating Devon 4 to 2

The Berkshires closed their baseball season yesterday by defeating Devon 4 to 2. Colgan pitched a three inning game for the Berkshires, fanning ten and allowing three hits. Schick of the Devons gave up ten singles as Captain Jontes starred for the victors.

Berkshires Devon Acc Colgan Ita Schick Devons Jontes

Devanney Wins Steeplechase at Travers Island

Devanney of the Milneset A A New York won the two mile national steeplechase title at the MN WY A C games on Travers Island, defeating a field of nine with only four finishing. Prynn and Crawford failed to finish. Devanney set 191% as his winning time, reclaiming the title after losing last year to Patt Flynn.

Devanney Milneset A Aew York MN. WY. A. C Travers Island Prynn Crawford Patt Flynn

Boston at Philadelphia leads latest baseball slate

Yesterday's games include New York 4, St Louis 1 and Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 1 as teams faced off in a compact schedule. The box shows Boston visiting Philadelphia with results hinting at a busy day for pitchers and lineups.

New York St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Stratford Eleven Practices Tonight

Stratford A C football coach Jos Stavola trains a strong roster at Avon Park. First practice was held last Sunday, with another session at 7 tonight. Tryouts include Garber center Cherilli Cook Chaghs Humphrey Lindquist Ryne Bergin Donaldson Haggerty Hoja ends Plonegar Tickey Johnson Tuba Jacks Sherman and others at quarterback.

Jos Stavola Stratford A. C Pigsuin Jochoa Avon Park O'Cloce Ponopwing Garber Cherilli Cook Chaghs Unk Humphrey Yards Lindquist Ryne Bergin Donaldson Haggerty

Lenox Eleven to Open Season vs New London Naval Base

Lenox A. G. eleven from the North End will open their grid season against the New London Naval Base in Harbor City next Saturday. The Seawogs beat the Chain team two years ago and a stiff battle is anticipated. Players report for practice tonight. manager contact Nobie 5648 for fans and arrangements.

Lenox A. G North End New London Naval Base Harbor City Naval Lenox North End Boys Seawogs Géenne Leopard Tel Nobie

Young Angelo Clouts Dunn in Puritan A C Show

Stamford lightweight Young Angelo defeated local fighter Pete Dunn in four rounds at Puritan A C show. Six bouts followed, all four rounds. Prince and Johnson claimed state featherweight notes, Hall and McDonald drew, and English Edwards provided the standout slugfest with endurance and grit.

Young Angelo Stamford Pete Dunn Armory A. A Dunn Billy Prince Leo Johnson Johnson Prince Terry Lee Joe Hall Young McDonald Hall Voe

Crashes Hold Practice Tonight At Handock and State

Crashes practice tonight at Handock and State streets at 4 o'clock. Manager Jabik Redmond says the team is shaping up well and expects a banner eleven this season. Dan Shea won the national decimalon championship at Pershing Field Jersey City and led all events.

Jabik Redmond Dan Shea New York Pershing Field Tersey City Shea

Alpine Eleven Seeks Practise and Next Sunday Game

All candidates for the Alpin eleven are requested to report to the Municipal Gym for practise tonight. Manager Holzman will arrange a game with any junior city team for next Sunday. The King Ping is preferred. Teams wishing to arrange contests call Barnum 2696.

James Ready J. James A. A. Clever Stratford Ave Richardson Ryler Stnday Alpin Eleven Holzman Tay Barnum

Writends of Irish Freedom to Hold Night Meeting

An important meeting is set tonight at Hibernian Hall 161 Washington Avenue by the Writends of Irish Freedom. Delegates are finalizing plans to attend the state convention in New Haven on Friday October 2 with several out of town speakers including Diarmond Lyrch of the National body.

Hibernian Jtall Washington Avenue New Haven Diarmond Lyrch

German scholar to address German Reformed Congress

Dr Albert Lauz a leading German theologian and University of Halla professor will speak to the congregation on Wednesday evening at eight about Present Day Conditions in Germany He recently served as a delegate to the Pittsburgh international church conference and will present his views to the audience.

Germany Albert Lauz University of Halla Berlin Congress Street Lanz International Church Conferen Pittsburgh

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