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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

3

Bridgeport at Pittsfield in Eastern League action

Eastern League notes Bridgeport at Pittsfield as Waterbury visits Worcester and Hartford plays Albany while Springfield hosts New Haven. batteries Walsh and Meussen for Bridgeport against Nagte and Bender for New Haven.

New Haven R.hle Bridgeport Oll M. Walsh Meussen Bender and Nagte Pittsheld Worcester Hartford Albany Springfield P.c. New Haven

International League scores and postponements listed

In Atlanta Memphis defeated Birmingham 47 to 41 while Nashville and New Orleans played 6 to 28. Chattanooga and Little Rock Mobile games were postponed. Milwaukee Toledo and Columbus clash ended 41 to 0 with Kansas City games showing 1 to 0. Other teams had no schedule.

Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga Nashville New Orleans Little Rock Mobile Milwaukee R. HE Toledo Milwaukee Sia Kansas City EL Columbus Evee

Standings and Results From Yesterday and Today

Yesterday Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 3 2 in thirteen innings. Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 2 2 in twelve innings. Cleveland defeated New York 3 2. Detroit won 4 0 over Boston. Chicago versus Philadelphia and St Louis versus Washington were set for today. Other games postponed due to rain.

Cleveland New York Detroit Boston Chicago St. Louis Washington Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis

Turkish harems hurt by high costs of living in Constantinople

In Constantinople, August 20, American relief workers report Turkish harems suffer from rising living costs. Many men cannot support numerous wives, forcing some women into abandonment. Rural women fare better, while urban Moslem women take paid work as salesclerks and street cleaners, sparking debate over religious restrictions. Nursing amid army needs opens new paths for women, prompting moves toward practical education and independence.

Constantinople

Worcester Nine Falters After Ninth Inning Rally

In a pitching duel Caldwell versus Shankey saw Cleveland take two of three from New York. George Lowe earned his first win for Springfield as Worcester was limited to scattered hits. The Reds outlasted Brooklyn in 12 innings to cement first place, Elmer Smith hitting his second home run in two days at New York. Waterbury and Albany split a doubleheader, while Milford Wheel Club rides to Milford to face Washington Glee Club tomorrow.

Cleveland New York Caldwell Elmer Smith Mwaterbury

New Haven Commuter Fares Rise Projected Revenue Boost

New Haven officials estimate higher commuting fares will raise annual revenue by about 250000 dollars. June figures show 12953 daily New York to Stamford riders, with New Rochelle and Mount Vernon as leading stations. After rate changes, monthly bills rise for New Rochelle and Mount Vernon by thousands, and seven key stations plus others push total annual gain near 250000 dollars.

New York New York, New Haven & Hartford Sicares Stamford New Haven New Rochelle Mount Vernon New Rochelles Larch Chester Greenwich

Paper money of Germany shows no improvement

Berlin reports that Germany's large paper currency remains stagnant. Reichsbank Director Von Glasenapp told an AP correspondent that the July 15 currency in circulation was 53,347,000 marks, down 198,000,000 from the prior week, and urged work and thrift as the only path to relief.

Berlin Germany von Glasenapp Reichsbank Associated Press

Release Bonaguera Cleared to Strengthen Team

Dr Bonaguera who shortstopped indifferently for the Moofers after a brilliant start was given an unconditional release last night according to Secretary Kelley. Kelley said Bonaguera was a find early but faded and lost more games than the team could afford. Murray is an improvement but may be replaced if he fails to deliver. With over three weeks left and postponed games, the team still fights to stay in the race despite a defeat in New Haven.

Bonaguera Kelley Murray New Haven

Mayor to Speak at Field Day Holstein Meeting

Connecticut Holstein-Friesian association holds its annual meeting Saturday August 21 at C. E. Hough's Meadowridge Farm Washington Conn. Afternoon program features Commissioner Whittlesey P A Campbell of Connecticut Agricultural College and Mr Upton of F F Field Holstein Co to discuss new testing method. Mayor Clifford B Wilson of Bridgeport will address why Bridgeport breeds Holstein cattle and why residents want milk from T B tested herds. County Agent L A Bevan organizes automobile trips for northern county dairymen to attend. Basket lunch provided and liquids served. Better to give than receive Yes my father always gives something expensive when he makes a present.

Connecticut Holstein-Friesian Association C. E. Hough Meadowridge Washington, Conn Whittlesey P. A. Campbell Connecticut Agricultural College Upton F. F. Field Holstein Co Massachusetts Clifford B. Wilson Bridgeport T. B L. A.bevan Ers

St Louis Soccerites Tie Swedish Team

Stockholm, Aug. 20 The St Louis football team played a 2 2 tie with the combined Stockholm side with all goals coming in the first half. The visitors showed reduced pace after recent hard matches while Swedish kickers gained on American individual play. The result marks a thr id match before the Amer icans begin a provincial tour.

Stockholm St. Louis

Shipyard bids to be received Sept 20

Washington August 19 The Shipping Board announced bids for the Hox Island Ship Yard Philadelphia are due by September 29 with checks to be determined by Chairman Benson. Bids open September 21 and possession to the winner about October 1. Title passes after full payment. Also bids open September 1 for sale of government merchant fleet steel ships at minimums 160 to 183 2 ton with 10 year payment option and a 10 percent discount for cash.

Washington Shippine Board Hox Island Shipyard Philadelphia Benson

Fire Rumor Sparks Audience in Local Meeting

An interrupter whispered that Mr Smith’s house was on fire. The presiding officer clarified it was Mr John Smith’s house. The crowd reacted with mixed urgency and odd comments about gasoline odor and perfumery prices. The exchange reflects a chaotic, satirical moment in a Washington Star excerpt.

Mr. Smith John Smith Mr. Chugsins Washington Star

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