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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

8

Indians Gain Another Half Game in Race for Pennant

Cleveland's 10 5 win over St Louis moves the Indians to two and a half games ahead of the White Sox in the American League pennant race. Pitcher Coveleskie pitched well, with Wilheman and Van Gilder contributing for Cleveland. Stan Musial and Curtin led St Louis's offense, but errors by Gardner and Sewell aided the Indians' lead.

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Yankees Win Two as Ruth Hits 54th Homer

New York defeats Philadelphia twice in a Sept game, Ruth blasting his 54th and 64th homers of the season. Walker homered in each game, Ward and Lowry also contributing in the offensive showcase. The double victory adds momentum as the Yankees pile up runs in the early innings.

Philaddupita New York Philadelphia Qitter Ward Pris Galloway Myatt Kéete Harris Viel Tuns C. Walker Ruth Douvie Stank Pipp Griffin Keefe Phila Cdelphia Ding Meefe Collins Harria Kester Colina Byou Sen Yoric Po Ward Pratt Lewis Fleusel Vicke Fofiman Shawkey J. Walkers Joungon Q. Walker Meflango Naylor Hasty Faery Faery In Lith. A6069080805—8 New York, 2T0g1l036600—4 Philadlphia Io Dass Lawie Styles Philadelpht Bass Batts Bits Ing Inwin Basty Evans Connly

Paddocks Set to Field Strong Gridiron Team at Milford

Milford Sept. 29 The Paddock Social Club of Walnut Beach announces plans for a robust football squad this fall. With 116 members led by Edward Roach and Edward Downs as coach, the club aims to field an eleven competing with Connecticut’s top teams. Manager Alfred E. Realf seeks out of town games and awaits uniform distribution as the club builds toward a successful season.

Milford Walnut Beach Bnd Agia Botstord’s Edward ‘Roach William Achworth Ayandal George Klinsuthy Charles Masson Beasurver A. H. Botsford Skndiron Alfred E. Real Edward Downs Connecticut Navy Realf A. E. Realf A. C. Walnut Beach

Pershing's Horse Wins Opening Marathon at Bryn Mawr

At Bryn Mawr, Jete the Bic Bey gelding owned by General Pershing captured the marathon event in the opening day of the horse show. Major John G. Quekemeyer rode the winning horse, while Princom the chestnut mare claimed the white ribbon in the green hunters class. Forty four horses entered. General Pershing's first appearance as sponsor marked the debut of his expeditionary horse in New York society.

Jete Bic Bey Selding Pershing Bryn Mawr John G. Quekemeyer Princom Avero Perahing Epiry Jef Fiegel Rast Franc i

Naval authorities arrest alleged thief in Bridgeport

Flow ard J. Dowlac of New York was arrested by naval authorities in Bridgeport and locked up at police headquarters. He allegedly broke into the New Haven naval recruiting station by the petty officer in charge and is wanted in Stratford for the same offense. Dowlac wore a regulation navy uniform to aid his financial aims after being discharged for bad conduct.

Aval Floward J. Dowlac New York Bridgeport Lewler John Anroy Brerlel New Maven Naval Stratford Lowlar Nat

Constitution Endures Amid Storms, Says Luft

Former President William H. Luft told a Canadian Club luncheon in Winnipeg that the United States Constitution guarantees liberty and property, remains built to weather unrest, and preserves Christza civilization for future progress.

Winnipeg United States William H. ‘Luft Canadian Club Today

Man Arrested for Practicing Dentistry Without License

Perry Newbaur of Edwin Street was arrested yesterday by Detective Sergeant Curry on charges he practiced dentistry without a license in a local office using the assumed name Dr Perry. He faces allegations of operating under an alias in a claimed cartentry setting.

Perry Newbaur Edwin Street Curry Newbaur Dr. Perry

Japan Expected to Seek a Commission for Talks

Torio September 9. Japanese foreign office officials refused to discuss negotiations with the United States on apotidapan ese legislation in Sanfornia. In informed circles there is a belief that a plan for a joint commission to study the subject could be a sensible path to an adjustment. The remark adds that precedent for such a procedure does not exist, except Newfoundland fisheries and Alaska sealing questions. Newspapers say Japan would seek to revive the peace conference era regionalizing proposal, but the foreign office declined comment.

TORIO Versailles Foreign Office

Cantu in Washington on Political Mission

Washington dispatch reports Asta han Cantu former independent governor of Lower Califoria arrived in Washington on a political mission. He defied the regime in Mexico for months and aims to begin talking with U.S. officials to influence policy and seek appointments.

CANTU Washington Astahan Cantu Lower Califoria Moxico I “Political Misao Junie

Germans threaten to stop relief supplies

Brussels on September 29 reports German authorities warned they would not permit a Belgian Red Cross relief train bound for Poland to pass through Germany. The train departed for Poland at 4:45 despite the protest by Swiss official Toonar Prewice and a rally at the station.

Brussels Sani Red Croek Germany Poland Géremnauny Toonar Prewice Switzerlang Whe Tin International Red Berlin

Cleveland Victory Pushes Yankees Out of Race

Cleveland defeated St. Louis to move ahead of Chicago for the American League pennant race. The Yankees, after completing their schedule with two wins over the Athletics, are eliminated from the race, with four games left for Cleveland and Chicago to decide the title. If Cleveland wins three of four or breaks even while Chicago wins three, the final standings would show Cleveland ahead. a White Sox loss could still leave a mathematical tie for runners-up.

New York Cleveland St." Louis Chicago White Sox Indians Athletics Yankees

GOP Maine Committee Spends Total of 42206

Augusta Maine Sept 20 The total expenditures of the Republican state committee in the state election campaign were 42206 or 249 tees more than the receipts according to a statement filed by Maine surveyor general W Norton of Portland will the secretary of state today The Republican national committee contributed 25000 Guy P Gunneet nude committee man for Maine 1000 and United States Senators Fornald and Hale 1000 anew

Augusta Republicsn State Committée Ane Suree

Pioneer Californian and Vigilante Leader Dies

San Francisco Sept 29 W W Mottague a pioneer Californian and executive committeeman of the Vigilantes and a San Francisco pioneer factory man is dead at his ranch in Santa Clara county today one week before his ninety third birthday He was born in Canajovia New York and came here in the early 50s

San Francisco W. W. Mottague Plonser Gafornian The Vigiantes Francisco Penu Facturar Wis Ranch Santa Clara County Berore Se Casenovia

Metal market snapshot with spot and futures data

Market page shows metals trading notes with spot and nearby futures for copper and related items. Prices listed include copper around 47.20 spot and 47.75 futures, Antimony at 7.25, and freight or delivery details for East St. Louis readings.

New York Romipal Trn Onsler East St. Louis

Ponzi Testifies in New Hearing Over $100000 Debts

In Boston Ponzi testified at a federal court hearing about commissions and alleged overpayments involving John Dondero and Barthelotti tied to his Securities Exchange company. Details remain disputed as creditors argue Dondera and Barthelotti were partners. Ponzi cites uncertainty over other named individuals and whether they were tied to the scheme.

Boston Charles Ponzi John S. Donern Securities Exchange “Company Ponzi Noither Dombre Guglielmo Paris Italy Darlieta Dondero Garthelote Hoe

Britton Bets $10,000 to Beat Leonard Tonight

Gleveland Sept Britton, champion wall boxer, trained here with four party at forty Zylands. Britton is scheduled to box Jonny Leonard, middleweight champion, tomorrow night. Leonard has trained several days. Both men completed workouts today. Upon arrival Britton posted $10,000 to bet he will win.

Gleveland Britton Zylands Jonny Leonard Leonard

How They Stand National League Quotations and Schedule

National League standings and yesterday results show Boston tied at 1-1 with Kindermals and a 1-9 and 9-4 line for New York. Cleveland leads with 10 while St. Louis has 5, with Cleveland at Detroit and Washington at Philadelphia on the slate.

Amerig New York Sinegetphia Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Washington Philadelphia St Louis Boston

STATE TEA TEAM FOR SHOOT IN WAKEFIELD PLANNED

Adjutant General George M. Cole seeks Margn al Guard of Connecticut participation in rifle matches at Wakefield Massachusetts October 10 11 and 12 Plans form four Connecticut teams from American legion civilian instructors national guard and men of army navy and marine corps Most crack rifle shots in New England expected to attend General Shanks commanding first army corps area leads arrangements aiming to make the event the biggest of its kind in New England

Loecs National George M. Cole Margnal Guard Connecticut Wakefield Mass American Legion National Guard Army Navy Marine Corps New England Shanks First Army Corps

New York's Lesley Cup Team Named by Kirkby

New York golf team for the Lesley Cup tournament at Philadelphia was announced by captain Kirkby. The lineup includes John G. Anderson, Jesse Sweetser, J. S. Worthington, D. E. Sawyer, A. Kammer, Frank W. Dyer, Reginald M. Lewis, Peter Harmon, Gardiner White, and A. I. Walker. New York draws Massachusetts on Friday and Pennsylvania on Saturday.

New York Philadelphia Onwalk Kirkby Massachusetts Pennsylvania Kirby John G. Anderson Jesse Sweetser J. 8. Worthington D. E. Saawyer A. Kammer Frank W. Dyer Reginald M. Lewis Peter Harmon Gardiner White A. I. Walker

King Pins Setup and Park City Juniors Practice Notices

The King Pins schedule practice for tonight and list players to report including Coatigan Cos tello Schwartz Robinson Anderson Anthony Gleason Jason Hutstrom Vignar Goody Hoyt Bracket Kale Paire Safase and vil siners wiah as a teyour. They plan games with Parl Sey St Josepha Bengals and Monican with first open date October 10. Park City Juniors of the West End organize for the coming season aiming for three fast teams in the 19-15 pound class regular members and others wishing to tryout should report for practice at At welock Beachwood and Colarsdo venues.

Coatigan Costello Schwartz Robinson Anderson Anthony Gleason Jason Hutstrom Pp. G. Duntora Park City West End AIT Atwelock Beachwood Colarsdo Ivenues

Lawyer Denies Advising Clients To Tell Untruth

Hartford Sept 2 Samuel A Hoyas of Winsted a prominent lawyer appeared in superior court denying he advised Frans G Godlard and Louis T Barnes to commit perjury in a civil case or to be implicated in the crime. After an informal hearing Judge Haines sentenced Stoddard to ten years in state prison with time to serve and he called for six months.

Hartford Samuel A. Hoyas Winsted Litchford Stud Stantly Frans G. S. Godlard Louis T Barnes Haines Stoddard Tram Pane Herman Tia Sen

Stokes Leaves Million for Young Russians

New York date Sept 29 An estate exceeding $1 000 000 was set aside for development of Young Russians in the empire of Russia and elsewhere by Shepeylumen Stokes who died in October 1915 The executors applied in the supreme court for permission to sell some local property The residuary estate was bequeathed to James Stokes Society for the purpose set forth

New York Younes Empire of Russia Shepeylumen Stokes Supreme Court James Stokes Society For

Patsy Bogash and Brooks Head Acorn Card Tonight

In Columbus Ohio on Sept 29 seven heats were ridged in the Grand Circuit program. Dottie Day sparked the 2:07 claws trot but a late scare delayed the final heat to Thursday. Dottie Day paid $151.60 on a $2 ticket. Haran Wuturhy won a $6,400 purse. Arion Guy defeated a herd of colts in 2:11 1-4. Peter Slanning won the Buckeye 3:32 trotting stake in slow time. Louie Gratton led 2503 pacing. The meet saw several slow heats amid a busy program with waning late emotions.

Columbus Dottie Day Seika Jug Antil Dettie Dey Haran Wuturhydor Init Arion Guy Ree Cord Fox Mina Harvester Imma Slater Berth Peter Slanning Buckeye DA Vaard Trade Oace Hai'Malone Raen

Larry Williams May Battle John Lester in Boston Pickup

Larry Williams is asked to argue for Jack Dempsey against John Lester Johnson in Boston October at Fenway Park. Manager Sam Driver says the offer is under consideration after last night’s announcement.

Larry Williams Jack Dempsey John Lester Johnson Boston Ortober Uv Mayiager Sam Driver Fenway Park Driver

North End team holds practice after election note

Ralph Cangane elected at age amid North End notes. The North Ends plan near term practice Tuesday with players Cullen Warner Broadhent Smith Statton OConnell Gaseria Tucker Baile Doelan Daly and others requested to attend tryouts and bide readiness for upcoming trials.

Ralph Cangane North End Bairei Otte Ticker Baste se3Cullen Warner Broadhent Smith Statton Oconnell Gaseria T. Tucker Baile Doelan Daly

Boxing Card Promises Action At Acorn Club

Four four round bouts headlined by Patsy Bogash son of Louis and Reg Brooks of Yonkers will open a show at the Acorn A C The card also features Freddie Bosse returning as a referee and several Bridgeport area fighters including Joe Hall Cresko Delmonte Jim Bones Young Grito and Battling Nelson in a sixteen round feature event

Patsy Bogash Louis Repka Reg. Brooks Yonkers Acorn A. C Kossuth Beskies Freddie Bosse Bridgeport Bridgeport Boxing Commission Acorn Club

Local clubs enter New Haven field meet

The Swedish Athletic club of Bridgeport and the Volunteer Life Saving Corps athletic club of Bridgeport will be represented Saturday at the Connecticut state championship athletic meet to be held at Beaver Pond Park field in New Haven. Santerson Gustavson Neilstrom and Peterson will represent the Swedish club hoping to win top honors for Bridgeport. The meet is staged under the auspices of the New Haven Harriers Athletic clubs.

Swedish Athletic Club Bridgeport Volunteer Life Saving Corps Athletic Club Connecticut Feld Beaver, Pond Park New Haven

Decorate U S Olympic Athletes With Medals in New York

New York Sept 211 Members of Americas victorious Olympic Seam will be guests of New York by next Saturday and after a parade down Fifth avenue will be decorated with medals at City Hall by an official. They will have an escort of 1000 police and numerous bands. A banquet at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel will feature speeches by Rear Admiral James H Glennon Major General Robert I Bull and Gov Smith.

New York America Fifth Avenue City Or (Hylan Amateur’ Athletic Union Waldorf-Astoria James H. Glennon Robert I. Bulla Gov. Smith Eo Dae

Suburbs to Benefit by the Five Cent Fare Change

Lucius S. Storrs, president of the Connecticut Company, seeks a ten cent trolley fare for travel within old five cent limits with full transfers. The Connecticut Utilities Commission adjourned hearing will consider the request in Hartford tomorrow. If granted, the ten cent fare would apply statewide, replacing the current seven cent and restoring the old five cent limits with transfer privileges and overage laps.

Connecticut Company Public Utilities Commission Lucius 5 Storra Hartford Ical Connecticut Storns Storrs Storr Susteseur Ty Mike Mergen New London President Hia New Yorks Linder Lapover Stratford J. Moss. Ives Danbury ,and Bethe Street Railway Danbury

Stamford man seeks $1000 damages for traffic injuries

Andrew Musziek of Stamford sues Defors of Stamford in the common pleas court for $1000 claiming injuries from a May 10, 1920 collision on Main Street when a car driven by Alven J Thomas struck his motorcycle. He says a severely cut face, body bruises, and a long loss of employment, with wages at $750 per week, followed.

Andrew Musziek Stamford Alven J Thomas Mainstreet Oy Thomas

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