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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1920

Page

3

League Standings And Results From Yesterday

National League games produced New York 2 Chicago 2 Boston 1 Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati 4. Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 2. St Louis 4 Philadelphia 2. American League had no games. Standings show Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh and others. future matchups listed for both leagues with some two game series.

New Yokk Chicago Brookly Boston Pittabursh Cincinnati Pisburet St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Brooklyn New York A. Bean Cincinnati Eater Pate Pittsburgh Om St Loui Chicago Wee Wee le Tenens Cleveland Sear Bt Louis Washingt Philadelph

Under Fire Captures The Lexington Cup Race

Lexington Kentucky September 23 Pat Dunne's four year old Under Fire won the Lexington Cup at a mile and a half and set a new track record for the distance with a time of 2 294 5 Against a field of strong distance performers he led Miited by two lengths Pal was third eight lengths back There were six starters for the Pace with an added value of 5006 dollars.

Lexington Pat Dunne Pal

World's Record Set in Mile Pace at Grand Circuit Meet

In Columbus, a new world record for three year old pacing colts was set at the Grand Circuit. Frisco June, Flemine's bay colt, clocked 2:03 1-4 in the Horse Review Futurity, after dropping the first heat to Trampete who failed to hold Johnny with General Toad in the stretch.

Columbus Frisco Flemine Brisco Trampete Johnny General Toad Trampante

Massachusetts Board Suspends Two Boxers

The State Boxing Commission in Boston suspended Jeexe Souza known as Young McFarland for displaying faith and using insulting language to a referee in New Bedford. A second boxer was suspended for poor physical condition and nonresidency.

Boston State Boxing Commission Jeexe Souza Young McFarland Eugene Ackley Souza New Bedford

Texas Leaguer Sets Record With Eleven Walks

Beaumont Texas League outfielder Nick DeMageio drew 11 straight bases on balls across four games. He posted three walks in his final at bat on September 2, five walks on five trips on September 4, and added a single after his next plate appearance. The feat, whether by intent or not, may be unmatched.

Nick DeMageio Beaumont

Milkmaid Beaten By Heavy Impost in Handicap Race

Havre De Grace Maryland September 23 Commander J K L Roas Milkmaid the best fly in the country was beaten in the Suffragette Handicap by Pen Rose of Triple Spring Farm carrying 107 pounds to 128. Rubidium nearly followed for second.

Havre de Grace J.’ K. L. Roas Triple Spring Farm Float Rubidium

Akorn Club Plans Boxing Show September 30

Matchmaker Archie Cameron of the Akorn Athletic club announces a boxing show on September 30. The feature bout pairs Pug Bogakh against Red Brooks of Yonkers with Joe Hall of Crasho facing Del Monte in the semi finals. Jim Bones and Young Griffo of Stratfora provide the preliminaries, while Thattling Nelson of the East Side and Young Saxon will open the program.

Archie Cameron Akorn Athletic Club Pug Bogakh Red Brooks Yonkers Joe Hall Crasho Club del Monte Jim Bones Young Griffo Stratfora Thattling Nelson East Side Young Saxon

Offer Jor To O Rourke Brings Des Moines Manager Hope

Springfield report says Steve Rourke offered Des Moines management after success with a Western Association team. Jack Coffey underperforms as Des Moines sinks to the Western League basement. Yankees scout Rob Connery visited Los Angeles to resolve Johnny Mitchell deal but Verdun balked, preferring Cleveland assignment.

Springfield Steve Rourke Des Moines Jack Coffey Rob Connery New York Yankees Los Angeles Johnny Mitchell Mitchell Yankees Verdon Cleveland

Women vote interest grows in Redding as registration soars

Redding reports 140 women and 10 men enrolled after Woman's Day at the town house. Candidates arrived by auto as the registration board’s session assessed ages and literacy tests. Local figures note potential party leanings with Republican tilt among new voters while Democratic activities in Danbury, including Roosevelt rally, draw attention.

Redding Town House Red Cross C. Shaw Shaw Danbury Franklin D. Roosevelt Sanford Turczynowicz Republican National Committee League of Nations League Roosevelt W. C. Sanford Democratic Town Committee D. S. Sanford Harry A. Lounsbury Foundation Texas West Virginia Indiana Priscilla Ridge Bethel End Putnam Park Secion Frank Ferry Cornwall Cottage Sanfordtown Ferry George G. Banks Sanford School Henry F. Gilbert Countess Tureczynowies Gilbert William Allen White

Court Naturalization Rush Under Judge Banks At Court

The naturalization court speeds up its work under Judge Banks with Allan F. Church as chief inquisitor. The process handles about 20 applicants per hour from a docket over 509, rejecting those with clean hands and sometimes deporting offenders. One applicant, Pasquale Berri, was denied after hesitating about an arrest and admitted fines.

Naturalization Court Judge Banks Allan F. Church Department of Labor of United States Pasquale Berri Mr. Church Perrl

Anthracite Coal Miners Return To Work Today

Hazelton Pennsylvania Sept 23 Preparations were made for full resumption of operations in the anthracite coal fields Practically all mines in the Wyoming Lackawanna district except the Pennsylvania Coal Company's collieries at Pittston resumed work several days ago Union officials expect Shamokin district miners to return within a few days A telegram from the United States Department of Labor assuring assistance in adjusting grievances prompted the Shamokin district mine workers to vote last night to go back on Friday Pennsylvania Coal Company's men debated a new company proposal which would discharge grafted workers but guarantee that returning miners keep their pre strike positions after the July 19 stoppage

Hazelton Penn Anthmactic Wyoming Lackawanna District Pennsylvania Coal Company Pittston Shamokin United States Department of Tabor

Three Thefts Reported In Local Police Investigation

Police investigated three thefts reported last night. A motor metre was stolen from City Auditor Bernard Keating’s car on Monday near State and Broad streets, the second such theft in a week after an Elm street loss. Burglars entered Theodore Stevenson’s home on Trumbull Road same night, stealing rings and watches. H DeLoss reported a mesh bag with $70 missing from 17 Park Place.

Bernard Keating State and Broad Streets Keating Elm Street Theodore Stevenson Trumbull Road H. DeLoss Park Place

Watchman Dies Rescuing Woman and Child in Brooklyn Fire

New York report states watchman Pashatsky suffocated while guiding a woman and her child to safety from a four story Brooklyn blaze. The fire, started by an oil soaked paper ball tossed through an open window, trapped the victim and three firemen who were overcome by smoke.

New York Brooklyn Pashatsky

Theatres in Bridgeport Showcases Vaudeville and Film Acts

Frederick V. Bowers headlines at Poli's with Maxie Ford Edith Fabrini Emilie Saunders Ann Meade J. Fred Coots David Anderson Jesse Brown and the Black Dot in a new song revue. Billy Glason and Tom Moore join the bill alongside Goldwyn’s Officer 668 and Mr Chaperon. Plaza debuts Felix O Day Father’s Close Shave and Denno Sisters Thebault Cody Masters in Their Line LL The Lie at Lyric promises strong cast led by Ruth Amos and Margaret Clington.

Bridgeport Billy Glason Glason Tom Moore Goldwyn Officer 668 Veryone Hal Johnson & Co Mr. Chaperon Jason Seven Brown Girls Pathe News and Review Maxie Ford Edith Fabrini Emimie Saunders Anne Meade J. Fred Coots David Anderson Jesse Brown Black Dot Mr. Bowers Pep Ginger Pretty Girls — Need

British Miners Meeting Plans Nationwide Strike Support

London September 23 report that the executive committees of the Miners Federation National Union of Railwaymen and the Transport Workers Union met to decide on a nationwide miners strike and the corresponding support from major labor organizations.

London Miners’ Federation National Union of Railwaymen The Transport Workers’ Union

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