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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1909

Page

5

Orators Split Doubleheader With Bridgeport In Northampton

In the first game Springfield's Larks lost 5 to 2 as Warner dominated for Bridgeport and Hess faltered late. Tony Pastor errant plays and costly passes by Reilly helped Bridgeport. In the nightcap Bridgeport rallied to win 4 to 3 after Pastor's miscues and late hits, with Hess taking the defeat and Warner pitching well for Bridgeport.

Springfield Union Northampton Tony Pastor Larks Bridgeport Jum Warner O'Rourke Jack Hess Pastor Diamond Dusters Reilly New Britain Hamp Hess Jack Miller Bannon Jimmy Burns Warner Hill Bridges Ladd Bunyon Burns Steinhauser American Association Smog P.C. McAndrews BP Esvese Minneapolis Yale Milwaukee Ae Walsh If Louisville St. Paul Golden Columbus Sa Kansas City Aoe Plank Toledo Conedemens Indianapolis P.o. A Bunyan Sweeney Kovher Kane Pene Walsh Rus McAndrew Kocher Cullen A. E. MenAfkews Esa Brideves Perch Ree McKenna Remy Hilt Schmaltz Drews

Connecticut League Baseball Results and Standings

Northampton, Bridgeport, New Haven, New Britain, Waterbury, Hartford, Holyoke, Springfield teams clash as scores shift. Notable games include Northampton 5 Bridgeport 2, New Haven 8 New Britain 7, Waterbury 4 Hartford 2 in 10 innings. Also reports on Cobb’s AL lead and Heydler’s National League presidency.

Connecticut P.c Hartford Holyoke New Britain Waterbury New Haven Springefield Northampton Bridgeport Springfield

Slive Base Ball Tips and Early Connecticut League Notes

The Orators lose to the Paper Makers in Holyoke as Eiley Reily earns another win. Connecticut League sees four ninth inning wins among six games yesterday. First baseman O'Brien drives in the winning run in game one. McKenna and Gibbs feature Riley's late rally. Brooklyn buys catcher Ewing. McConnell sold to Rochester. Jin O'Rourke returns with Bridgeport at age nearly sixty. Rescher leads National League in steals with 34 in 54 games. Magee close behind.Inter-league scheduling pauses flag many games including Rochester Buffalo and Louisville.

Bridgeport Hill Ladd Miller Pastor Bunyan Walsh Sweeney O’rourke Tony Kocher McKenna Reilly Steinhauser McAndrews Hamp Yale Golden Connecticut New Haven Northampton Jawn Hess Hartford Herman Schincel Undertakers O'Brien Jin O'Rourke Jie New Yorks Buffalos Boston American

A and B defend title with easy win over Cranes

In Newfield the A and B team routed the Cranes 2 to 1 and 7 to 5 as amateur baseball thrives in a split twin bill. McNally of Warner Brothers led a clean hitting day with four singles in four at bats while Regenary’s eligibility dispute fuels league talk.

McNally Warner Brothers

Amateur baseball lineups and results from local junior leagues

The Orients accept a Sunday 2 30 pm game with the Nestlings at East End freight yards. East Ends juniors beat North End juniors 11 to 8 Sunday. Acorn juniors seek Hillside juniors or Stratford Reserves Sunday morning at Avon Park. West End Sluggers meet Southports next Sunday at Southport. West End Boys Club narrowly defeats Bengals in an up and down Sunday game. The W E B C had a rare stroke of luck.

Orients East End East Ends Jrs North End Acorn, Irs Hillside, Jrs Stratford Reserves Avon Park West End Sluggers Southports Southport West End Boys Bengals

Jeffries Johnson Plan Hinges on Signatures and Sailings

New York reports long negotiations ahead as Jeffries posts 5000 to sail to Europe for a Carlsbad cure while Johnson posts 5000 to sign the match articles in New York. Disputes over who holds the championship claim and purse division loom, with possible side bets and perks under discussion.

United Press New York Jim Jeffries Jack Johnson Jeffries Geo Johnson Europe Sam Berger John Hancock

Atlantic Fleet Boat Race Leads Provincetown Event

Provincetown Mass Aug 3 The Atlantic fleet holds a major boat race with a 35000 prize boosting interest. The fleet is expected to sail for Hampton Roads at four p m tomorrow. Wireless reports update the armored cruiser squadron from Europe including the North Carolina Montana and New York moving toward Boston harbor this afternoon.

United Press Provincetown Mass Hampton Roads Four Pan Europe North Carolina Montana New York Boston Harbor

New Haven Road In Danger From Big Forest Fires

New Haven road in New Haven road area near North Falmouth Mass is threatened as forest fires surround the village. A northeast wind drove the largest fire toward the center, with 290000 dollars in damage already reported. About 1000 residents assist in suppressing the flames near the railroad station.

New Haven Road United Press North Falmouth Mass New York, New Haven & Hartford Cape Cod

Hans Wagner Back In The Game Today

Pittsburg reports Hans Wagner the Pirates shortstop should play in the afternoon game against the Brooklyn Nationals. He has recovered from a muscular strain and has not suffered more serious injuries. Manager Clarke said Wagner will be in his old position this afternoon.

United Press Pittsburg Hans Wagner Pirates Tone Brookrtn Nationals Wagner Clarke Hans

Great Northern offers high pay to harvest hands in Minnesota

S J Ellison of the Great Northern announces 10 000 workers are needed immediately in Minnesota and North Dakota to harvest the crop. Wages offered range from 32 to 3 50 a day. Ellison says promises reflect a bountiful harvest as good weather ripens grain.

St. Paul S. J. Ellison Great Northern Minnesota North Dakota Ellison

New Home to Aid Women Students

The Ely club of wealthy former Miss Ely’s School graduates plans a New York residence to support financially constrained women students. They lease 171 West Ninety-seventh Street and will offer rooms and meals at 7 to 8 dollars a week, aiming to assist self-supporting students.

Greenwich Ely Club Misses Ely New York West Ninety-seventh St Arthur J. Slade Ely

Architect Leonard Asheim opens Bridgeport offices

Mr Leonard Asheim an architect announces the opening of his architectural practice in the Court Exchange building 211 State St Bridgeport Conn He lists his office number and invites inquiries about projects in the area.

Leonard Asheim Court Exchange Building State St Bridgeport Conn

Wart removal ad for Cyrus Ware Remover at two pharmacies

An advertisement claims the Cyrus Ware Remover removes a wart in days without pain. It lists The Cyrus Pharmacy locations at 253 Fairfield Avenue and 186 Cannon Street.

Cyrus Cyrus Pharmacy Fairfield Avenue Cannon St

CleanEasy Hand Soap Advertisement Claims Skin Safe

An archival ad promotes CleanEasy hand soap claiming it won’t injure skin and fast removal of stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt. It notes a large can for 10 cents and lists manufacturer Wm. R. Winn at 248 Stratford Ave. The surrounding lines mention sun and moon phrases typical of the period.

Wm. R. Winn Stratford Ave

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