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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
8
Seaside and the Clovers staged a sharp end of season scoreless battle before 700 spectators at the Flats. Whalen pitched brilliantly for Seaside, yielding two hits. Mullins fanned sixteen for the Clovers. The visit of Mullins’ performance and Whalen’s pitching leave a memory of one of the city’s best amateur games.
In Northampton today Holyoke and Springfield entertain before the Orators return home. Bridgeport’s string of one run losses weighs on fans while a new captain for the Orators is proposed with John Bunyan as candidate. Sweeney, the second baseman, had a solid showing with a sacrifice and a single, with a Detroit game producing another single. Eddie Bridges notes the league lacks top twirlers of former years, while scouts from Pittsburgh and the Boston Nationals watched Almeida, Mason, McCabe and Hill in Bridgeport and New Britain. Wasner’s unusual batting gesture at the New York-Pittsboro game drew medical comment on a strained muscle. Tacks DeLave of the Meadow Larks starred in the Springfield series, pitching the first win and shifting to right field before finishing behind the bat. four positions in one day marks a strong effort.
In the American League at Boston the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 7 to 2. At New York the Yankees swept a doubleheader over Detroit 7 4 in game one and 7 4 in game two. In Philadelphia the Phillies split with Cleveland 3 1 in game one and 4 3 in game two. In Washington the Senators dropped a doubleheader to Chicago 1 0 in game one and 4 0 in game two.
St Louis beat Boston 10 to 4 in the opener while Chicago defeated Philadelphia 3 to 0 in the first game and 7 to 6 in the second, the doubleheader at Chicago.
Detroit sluggers led by Ty Cobb beat the Orators 3-1 at Steeplechase. Schaefer filled Cobb’s spot as Cleveland star Pollard loosed slants, while Billifer homered and doubled for two base hits. Sam Crawford also cleared the fence. About 1,000 fans watched the exhibition as Works and Speer lasted only briefly against the strong lineup.
The Orators dropped two to New Britains in Saturday games. Pitching by Clifton and Giplin matched in a 2-1 opener as Gibbs and Kocher held proceedings, while Case and Ward struggled behind late errors. In the nightcap New Britain won 3-2 as Ward relieved Case and Knotts made late plays for the Britains. Sweeney, the new second baseman, saw limited success in both contests.
Gatcheller pitcher Bowden collapsed in the ninth, with nine runs scoring on his team’s errors as the Locos cruised to a win. O Gara pitched well for the Locos while Gatcheller managed only one run. Fielding was sharp overall.
The Nestlings beat Hillside 6 5 with a home run by Neatten powering the win. Battery was Kopp and Dorkin as Nestlings seek 13 14 year old league matchups at East End yards Sunday at 2. Salt Machines Vatock this paper.
United Press reports that due to the funeral of President Harry Pulliam of the Nations League in Louisville, no games will be played today in the National or American Leagues American Association or New York State League. Several leagues postponed games as a mark of respect to those who perished in the crash.
Pittsburg reports Hans Wagner, the Pirates shortstop, will return for the Brooklyn series opening tomorrow in Pittsburg. He had been out since last Friday with a back injury, while Haas strained a muscle in the last game but should be ready. Heart trouble rumors were denied by Club Physician Lang.
In a tight day of play the Singers edged the Leaders 2 to 1 with Frank White stifling the Yosts in a pitching duel while Johnson flashed a sensational catch. Wells and Laubscher held firm behind the Crane No. 2 attack as Jakel scattered seven hits. Warner Brothers pulled off a surprise, and the Crane No. 2 lineup struggled against Mulligan and Carter.
McCormick pitched superbly for Dorset Makers and McNally went 4 for 4 as they beat Warner Bros 7 to 3 at New Tela Park. Down at Seacide Park Ellsworths No 1 Crane edged Brass Co 7 to 6 after a seven run fifth inning. Kellogg, Lannon, Clark and Hurley noted for the late scoring flurry.
The South Ends defeated the North Ends 3 to 0 in the rubber game, with Wetstine pitching briefly before Jaggers relieved him. Iter at second made eleven chances with no errors as Rocky Farrell fanned the South Ends to victory. The win puts the South Ends in line to meet the West Ends for the 1906 city title after the West Ends beat the Washington Glee Club 11 to 2, led by Benham’s four hits and Amos Johnson’s homer and two singles.
The Orators faced stingy pitching this week and team batting percentages slipped. Rube Pollard showed a decline after regular duty in right field and poor hits. John Bunyan remained the top hitter, with Ladd around .300 and Miller and Hilt continuing solid at the plate.
A 14 horsepower engine on the Vida V. caused the boat to leap from water and execute a somersault as Walter E. Stearns and his sister Vida May Stearns were aboard at East Main street. They were rescued by Oscar Richmond of the Mohawk Yacht Club and remained uninjured aside from the netting. Stearns plans to remodel the boat at his East Main street yard, aiming to add 14 inches to the beam to accommodate the engine and make it easier to handle by two men.
Edward O'Reilly a cowboy courier has begun a 220 mile ride from San Antonio to Washington bearing a Texas citizens invitation for President Taft to visit Texas. He rides Aransas a Taft farm horse and plans about 35 miles daily taking two months to reach the White House. Representative Slayden will also press for Taft to visit Texas and San Antonio.
Hurley Co advertises a Moonlight Sail on Wednesday Aug 4 at 8 PM from foot of Wall Street on a large boat John Sylvester to Roton Point. A prize waltz, Venetian Orchestra, dancing and concert planned. Moonlight committee Walter Schneider Lester Burdick Joe Barry Dick Kerr leads. Printed winners announced in coming papers.
Collection of short anecdotes and notes on etiquette and oddities. It covers a Prussian king's pun about a hussar. advice on serving fish with precise carving and presentation. a rare ivory mat, large and costly. reflections on sea water, chills, and youth safety. humorous snippets from Britain and the United States. a note on Alaska's canned salmon output. and a brief want ads section.
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