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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1925
Page
5
A terse public notice appears to oppose a proposed measure. The readable fragments indicate citizen concern and a vote against continuing or granting a particular use of property or rights. Further specifics are not included in the surviving text.
Local golfers at the Naugatuck Golf Club enjoyed sweepstakes events with prizes based on round scores. Winners included GP Wigmore, Murphys, and G P Peterson, with others like Win Packard and Johnson among top performers. More sweepstakes are planned today and Sunday drawing continued interest from members.
Joe Currie, a former standout in Connecticut boxing, announces a comeback to the ring. He will fight on the Noten A.C. card at the outdoor stadium next Tuesday night featuring 38 rounds, with Mickey Travers vs Joey Fautman in the main event and Eddie White of Jamaica, L. J. set as Currie’s opponent in a lightweight bout.
A 1925 cartoon article notes Jim Thorpe failed as a hitter in the biz league due to swinging at low outside curves from right handed pitchers. It claims he could hit left handed but with little success, and expands to say curve balls defeat many great hitters, citing John McGraw’s scout remark and Al Demaree’s sports cartoons.
Standings show Bridgeport leading with a .619 pct and 27 wins, Springfield second, Hartford and Waterbury trailing. Buffalo? Also notes Albany at Worcester and Waterbury at Hartford with upcoming games. other leagues list Detroit St Louis Chicago and Cleveland with daily results and schedules.
The article discusses how athletes display a fighting face under pressure with brows clenched teeth grit and neck muscles tensed. It contrasts Nurmi's calm expression with others who show peak strain and notes that such tension can hinder form and rhythm, citing Morris Kirksey's graceful speed in Antwerp and a harsher final showing with a fighting face.
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