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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1909

Page

5

Double Victory Delights Fans In Two Odd Games At Newfield

The Orators triumph in a two game set at Newfield Park as they beat the Pony nine twice, 7 1 and 16 14, with Bridgeport players and a protracted schedule. Connor and Kocher star in a wild display as errors and timely hits shape a sensational doubleheader.

The Beans Newfield Park Newfield Bridgeport Cy Miller Joe Connor Bill Luby Orator Hi Ladd Sweeney Bunyan Kocher Fairfield Ingersolls Pony Freddie Gibbs Brad Kocher Connor Flynn Ane Pontes Riley Rube Pollard Bill Pot Vigne Eerste Osm Woodruff Holyoke Eiley Riley Eiley Rube Candy Kane Orator Bench Mr. Porray ES Tae Sam Greenwall Providence Chet Waite Joseph Joe Kane Steinhauser Bannon Hilt Barbour Ladd Miller

Newfield doubleheader delights with wild scoring antics

In Bridgeport on a lively afternoon, Senators and Orators battled amid noisy crowds and wild praise for long shots. Highlights include Miller’s prodigious wallop over the fence at Newfield and strong hitting by Waite and Steinhauser.

Newfield

Orators Sweep Ponies in Doubleheader Drama

Connecticut League action shows Bridgeport defeating Springfield 7 to 1 and again 16 to 14 as Holyoke rallies past New Britain 5 to 2. Northampton tops Waterbury 3 to 2, Hartford edges New Haven 2 to 1, while Sweeney shines with late hits and stellar fielding amid a chaotic first game. Maggert robs Steinhauser of a sure homer in the fifth, and the doubleheader sets up a rest before Saturday’s Holyoke visit.

Beecher New Haven Chet Waite Butch Steinhauser Butch Maggert Steinhauser Mazgert Waterbury Holyoke New Britain Senators Bridgeport Northampton Springfield Hartford Connecticut P.C Osaseee Nes

New Haven at New Britain Waterbury at Springfield

Local matchup notes show New Haven playing New Britain and Waterbury meeting Springfield in forthcoming games. Holyoke is listed with Northampton in the same sports brief, indicating a schedule snapshot for regional teams.

American League Standings and Today’s Games

York and Chibillet pace tied for place in the American League race as Detroit and Cleveland lead. Boston climbs to 21-2 back of the leaders while St. Louis and Washington split in a twelve inning result. Today’s games feature Cleveland at Boston, Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, and Detroit at Washington.

York Chibillet Pease Ae New York Detroits Themee Boston Red St. Louis Washington Cleveland Bennacchie Boston Chicago Philadelphia Detroit American League Nasacceeyers Philadelpes Bt. Louis

Giants win uphill tilt to reach .600 threshold

In National League action the Giants edged the St Louis Browns yesterday by a narrow margin, lifting their winning percentage toward .600. Pittsburgh trimmed Boston in a tight game, Chicago beat Brooklyn easily, and Philadelphia whitewashed Cincinnati as the Reds slip from fourth place. Scores were New York 6 St Louis 5, Chicago 6 Brooklyn 1, Pittsburgh 1 Boston 1, Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 0.

Giants St. Louis Browns Pittsburgs Bostons Chicago Cubs Brooklyns Philadelphias Cincinnati Reds New York St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati

Ruelbachs Record: Chicago Pitcher Seeks Four Straight Wins

Chicago fans back Big Ed Ruelbach to extend his consecutive victorious string at the pitching distance. He notched his 14th straight win yesterday against Brooklyn, matching Jack Chesbro’s 1904 NL mark and bringing his season to 16 wins in 19 starts with a .789 winning percentage. Some think he may approach the 24 straight victories set in 1884 at a shorter distance.

Chicago Ed” Ruelbach Ruelbach Brooklyns Jack Chesbro New York Highlanders Traintt James McCormic Cage

Amateur Baseball Week Likely Sparks Gamble At West Ends

Dick Barrett reports amateur baseball as the South Ends challenge the West Ends next Sunday at the West Ends Diamond. Gallagher bets West Ends will win, with stakes between 50 and 100 dollars. West End Boys face a 25 dollar bet, while Frank’s strikeouts nearly cost Sunday’s game. Possible rematch with St Joseph Jrs. against Gas Light Morons at St Charles, and Brooksides Jrs. seek Seasides clash Sunday at 2:30 at the Flats. readers urged to answer through this paper.

Jack Gallagher Gallagher Frank West End St. Joseph Jrs St. ‘Charles The Brooksides Jrs Seasides

Kling Sold to Brooklyn Club Despite Denials

United Press reports Brooklyn club has agreed to pay $15,000 for Kling despite earlier statements from Chicago club president Murphy that no sale was made. The pitcher would join Brooklyn next spring after a broader deal involving Lumley Bell Mielder Hummel and catcher Irwin moving to Chicago.

United Press Chicago Murphy Ei Nereid Alice Brooklyn Ebbets Kling Lumley Bell Mielder Hummel Irwin

Those Waterbury Cops Sure of a Licking

Tomorrow at Newfield the Waterbury police team will meet their Waterbury rivals at 3:00. Last Saturday in Brass City the Waterbury squad beat Bridgeport 3-2 in ten innings. Jack Dempsey will play third base and Tom Malone starts on the mound with Ike Williams ready.

Newfield Waterbury Brass City Bridgeport Jack Dempsey Tom Malone Ike Williams

Orioles Manager O'Brien Fails To Meet Mr Hardie

Hardie of the Orioles lineup met at Main Street and Fairfield Avenue last night to confer with South Beds manager Frank O'Brien about a second game in their series. O'Brien did not appear, prompting Hardie to issue a statement for Orioles fans.

Hardie Oriole Main Street Fairfield Avenue Frank O’brien South Beds O’brien Orioles

Greece Replies to Turkish Note on Crete Status

Constantinople August 11 A cabinet meeting began reviewing Greece’s reply to Turkey about Crete. The note denies any aim to seize the island and suggests leaving Crete to powers, aiming to deter Turkish action. Foreign Minister Rifaat Pasha questioned Greece’s sincerity, while others urged ending the agitation.

United Presa Constantinople Greece Turkey Crete Rifaat- Pasha

Fire destroys Potters Express stables in Camden

A three story warehouse and stables owned by Potters Express Company in Camden were gutted by fire. Thirty-five horses and all goods stored were destroyed as the blaze continued. Estimated loss runs around 50 000 dollars. The fire was still burning this morning.

United Press Camden N. J Potters Express Company

No Free Train For Japanese Delegation Narrowed Route

A special train bearing Japanese business delegates may not reach New England or visit many cities due to New Haven Railroad Company's refusal to haul the train gratis. The company cites Hepburn law provision against discrimination in transportation as the basis, with other reasons implied.

Pacific Coast New England New Haven

Young Italian avenges murder of his brother

Special from United Press New York Aug 11 A 17 year old Italian boy Amato Santanello hunted and killed his brother's killer in a vendetta. He later was wounded as he carried out revenge and the assailant died in hospital. Cascone and Rafael Cascone connections are noted amid attempts to flee to Sicily.

United Press New York Helen Nime Amato Santaniello Italy Sonra Ghatarcino Santantello Igo Santiscello Ind Agea Mulberry Bend Park Petrosino Palermo Cascone Rafael Cascone Dominico Sicily Santanled Amato Cassone

Scalp Disease Baffles Doctors Behind Ills and Years

A patient began with a small pimple and itching, spreading to a raw scalp with hair loss in clusters. For three years doctors searched for a cure, facing an apparently incurable condition.

Jefferson OS Phil

Immediate relief and easy cure by Cuticura

A reader describes a years long scalp illness seborrhea and itching that resisted doctors until Cuticura treatment. After trial, hair loss and skin soreness improved markedly, with the patient praising Cuticura ointment and wash as the effective remedy.

Cuticura

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