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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1921

Page

3

Boxing Prospects In Port And Nearby Cities

Hooks And Jabs Mac McDonald seeks bouts in the metropolis with Luby backing his final affairs. Joe Hall fights near Albany and Troy with Matty Jacobs as manager. Ketchell shines out of town while praised by Newport fans. Young McLean from the Fast Side eyes city matchups. Jim Hanlon and Wills Jackson style a recent hard battle. Johnny Dundee set to meet Jimmy Manlon at Pioneer Sporting Club tonight.

Mac” McDonald Port oYans Luby Joe Hall Albany Troy Matty Jacobs Hall Young McLean Young Lenny Columbus B.C. J Rocky Sealet Johnny Dundes Jimmy Manlon Pioneer Sporting Club Hanlon Wills Jackson Wills Johnny Dundee

B H S Stars Open To Disqualification

Several members of the high school baseball year face suspension as Coach Fred Hunt enforces a rule barring players with outside team play. He previously excused six basketball players for amateur games. Three baseball stars reportedly played in amateur games yesterday, risking removal from the lineup and possibly canceling the Taunton Hugh game.

Fred Hunt Hih Ust Taunton Hugh

Venice Juniors Pace Set in Junior Recreation League

The Venice A C Ira seeks a game with Lincoln Tigers and aims to arrange matches against 14 to 15 year old teams on non league days. The Venice juniors hold a 6 1 record and sit second, with notable wins over Cedar Stars Clovers Shamrock Brown and Pioneers among others. They have open dates in late 2g and invite contact via Manager Cappo at Noble 2643.

Venice A. C. Ira Lincoln Tigers Venice Boys Cappo Noble Venice Nine

Bransfield's Record Remains Guarded In Worcester History

Kitty Bransfield, now umpire, once starred with Worcester Club in 1900, setting a record that stood forever. That season he led the league in batting, singles, two base hits, triples and home runs, and ranked second in steals.

Kitty Bransfield Worcester Ane Bansfield

Lynch-Herman Fight Set at Ebbets Field July Show

The International Sporting Club announced the championship bout between Joe Lynch and Pete Herman at Ebbets Field in July. Lynch-Herman receive 70 percent of net receipts with Lynch guaranteed 37,500 dollars.

International Sporting Club Joe Lynch Pete Harm Ebbets Field Lynch Hoover

Harper Dominates State Duckpin Tourney Lead

Harper outrolled Andy McCarthy by winning 10 of 11 games at Hartford venue. Scores show McCarthy 1209 across 11 games while Harper totals 1182. Bridgeport Taunton baseball game slated for Newfield Park next Friday with Taunton defending Southern and Eastern Massachusetts titles. Jim McGarrie’s Norwalk nine to meet St James. Wells to start for Saints. Pennington sidelined with neuritis, absent for two weeks.

Andy McCarthy Hartford Joe Harper McCarthy Harper Taunton Newfield Park Massachusetts Hilltoppers Bridgeport Whelan Shea Cooney Ohway Maher Hill C. Ryan Weldon Gallagher Jim McGarrie

Ladies Day at Newfield Park Opens Bridgeport Game

Tomorrow is Ladies Day at Newfield ball park with the X. Maven champions facing the Brown Derbies. Secretary Kelly invites Bridgeport women to attend. Alpine Jrs hold a permit for Fellow Mill Park for the first period Sunday, with A. Sre slated for a game there. Ray Hea, Hilltop star and likely next year captain, was elected manager last Monday.

Newfeld X. Maven Brown Kelly Bridgeport Alpine Jrs Mill Park Ray Hea Hilltop Nest Years Aquad Hiltoppers

Veterans of three wars join in Elks Flag Day rite

Veterans of three wars joined Bridgeport Lodge 26 at the Elks Flag Day celebration in the auditorium. United States Marshal Palmer of Derby Lodge delivered the address linking the flag to Fidelity, Brotherly Love, Charity and Justice, with Exalted Ruler Gallagher and a program of patriotic numbers and tributes to Civil War veterans.

Bridgeport Lodge The Elks United States William R. Falmer Derby Lodge Lawrence T. Gallagher Brother Palmer Palmer Seven Seas Marshal Palmer John Ts. Hughes Frederick W. Harrison Anna Tiley Arthur

Governor Lake Signs 1921 22 Budget in Hartford

Hartford June 15 Governor Lake signed the 26 million 20 thousand 392 dollar budget for state departments and institutions for 1921 22 beginning July 1. He also approved a one cent per gallon gasoline tax estimated to yield about 750 thousand annually. The amended measure places municipal policemen and firemen under workers compensation and other acts were signed including the state athletic commission and separate city high school accounts. Additional special acts authorized funds for ex service relief and various state projects including cemetery improvements, Willimantic Normal School, and tax list procedures.

Hartford Governor Lake Fitch’s Willimantic Normal School Superior Court State Board of Agriculture

Connors and Halloran plan Connecticut store expansion

The letter details Jim Connors and Joe Halloran planning Connors Halloran Stores to grow to 51 Connecticut locations. They propose selling 50 dollar preferred stock to raise up to one million dollars, granting one common share per five preferred, with promises of broad ownership among Connecticut residents and public publicity to ensure investor protection.

Pennsylvania Hotel New York Jim Connecticut Joe Halloran New Britain Bridgeport Hartford Connors - Halloran Stores, Inc Jim’? Connors Joe’’ Halloran Connors Connorshalloran Stores, Inc Jim’’ Connors Joe’? Halloran Tim’? Connors Joe’ Halloran Jin Thelies

Connors Halloran Stores Prospectus Inquiry

A reader from Bridgeport, CT requests a copy of the Connors Halloran Stores prospectus after reading an advertisement. He provides his name and address and notes no legal obligation but expresses interest in the company’s success and partnership potential.

Gale

Amneeisss Legion Post Plans Bridgeport Day Event

The Amneeisss Legion posts of Bridgeport hold a Pleas- Mead reunion for ex-service men from across the state. An amusement resort opens to ex-service men and friends at nominal cost with several attractions, including a daring $5,000 four leap into Lone Island Sound from a speeding aeroplane by Sergeant Jean E. Riviere of the Fifth Aerial.

Amneeisss Legion Bridgeport Pleas- Mead Lone Island Sound Jean E. Riviere Dare

Hat the Hat the Tadron of Garden Cry

A quirky line notes a character named Hat the Tadron of Garden Cry planning a parachute leap, amid odd imagery and whimsical phrasing. The fragment suggests a surreal scene without clear setting or outcome.

Tadron Garden Cry

Board of Control distributes funds in Connecticut

Hartford June 15 The state Board of Control met at the Capitol Governor Lake and approved appropriations through a special act signed by the governor. The board authorized 53 818 27 in additional funds for departments and institutions under Chapter 296 of the 1921 Special Acts including the State Library secretary per diem clerks and several court and local offices with total allocations listed for each.

Hartford State Board of Control Capitol Governor Lake Secretary of the State Connecticut Agricultural College

New Haven Rejects Council Manager Plan in Referendum

In New Haven a special referendum vote on a council manager plan for a new city charter failed, with 18,717 opposed and 7,909 in favor, a 10,805 margin. Turnout was about 65 percent of the presidential vote. Twenty-one precincts weighed in, four supporting adoption amid local commentary.

New Haven

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