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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1913

Page

16

Tinker Blames Herrmann Over Cincinnati Outlook

Aug 15 Cincinnati report quotes Manager Joe Tinker saying the team is a mess and getting worse with scarce players to trade. He blames President August Herrmann for releasing useful men, while Herrmann counters that Tinker may be misquoted and expects Tinker to stay next year.

Cincinnati Joe Tinker Philadelphia August Herrmann Tinker Herrmann McGraw Mack Finker

Kid Rehg Taken by Boston Team

Walter Rehg emerges as a top baseball talent valued at about 10 000 by the Boston Americans. The Red Sox prepare to reclaim him from St Paul of the American Association after he starred for Hartford and then St Paul, with a prior sale to Boston in 1911 and a history involving Barney Dreyfuss.

Walter Rehg Boston Americans Red Sox St Paul American Association Hid~ Rehs Hartford St. Paul Bostom Americans Pirates Hwident Barney Dreyfuss

Californians Out Of Tennis Tourney at Meadow Club

August 15 report from Meadow Club describes California players losing key matches in the men’s invitation singles. Notable upsets include William M. Johnston losing to William J. Iher of Philadelphia, with Strachan Griffin Bundy also falling. Semifinalists listed include Behr Touchard Clothier Dabney, and eliminated Californians.

California William M. Johnston Waterloo Wedaing William J. Iher Philadelphia J. S. Strachan C. J. Griffin JT Cc. Bundy Karl H. Behr J. &. Strachan Gustave B Touchard Frederick Inman William J. Clothier A. S. Dabney

World's Series Set to Begin October 6

President Ban Johnson said the National Baseball Commission planned to start the World's Championship series on Monday October 6 assuming the New York Nationals and Philadelphia Americans win their pennants. A first class band is planned to amuse spectators hours before the game. The New York Nationals and Chicago Americans may play a brief local series before touring the world.

Chicago Ban Johnson National Baseball Commission New York Nationals Philadelphia Americans Johnson Chicago Americans

Crossmen Edge New London Twice In Doubleheader

Bridgeport Crossmen defeated New London 4 to 3 and 6 to 5 in a doubleheader. Monte Cross started at shortstop, Ira Helliman led with a double and single, Jolly Boukes smacked two doubles in the eighth to drive in runs, and Holden and Nealon contributed late threats for New London before Bridgeport sealed both wins.

Wagner Monte Cross Gene McCann London Bridgeport Crossmen Bills Dick Tuckey Doc Daniela Union City Planters Jolly Jake Boukes Hallman Bowman Ira Helliman Swat McGamwell Batth Ireland Bouktes New London Holden Nealon

Runs Made This Week Bridgeport Beats New London

Bridgeport and New London split a doubleheader after a tight 3 4 score. Hallman McGamwell Batch Bowman Boultes led with two base hits while Foye Briggs three base hits powered New London. Blum Abercrombie and Gallagher started, with crossman errors and late rallies shaping a dramatic finish.

Bridgeport New London Hallman McGamwell Batch Bowman Boultes Foye Briggs Daniels Tuckey Baik Doherty Abercrombie Blum Planters Buster Bowman Willow Boukes Cross Spencer Rock Crossmen Silver Russell Ab. R E. Hallman East Monahan Ose Stizer Eee Blum Gallagher Blub Boules Monahan

League meeting Tuesday to consider Sam Kennedy case

Eastern association directors meet at the Hotel Garde Hartford next Tuesday to review Waterbury manager Sam Kennedy who forfeited a game to Meriden. Kennedy faces a $100 fine and possible additional penalties up to $500. The incident stemmed from a disputed foul ball hit by Meriden catcher Vandegrift.

Waener O’rourke Eastern Association Sam Kennedy Waterbury Meriden Garde Hartford Kennedy Vandegrift

Mitchell of Browns Suspended by Johnson

St Louis Aug 15 Roy Mitchell star right-hander was indefinitely suspended by Ban Johnson after an incident with umpire O Loughlin in New York. Lefty Hamilton, the Browns' top pitcher, will be out about ten days with an arm injury suffered on the road from New York.

St. Louis Roy Mitchell O'Loughlin New York Ban Johnson Lefty Hamilton Stovall

Star athlete Emil Jacques to enter Yale Sheffield Scientific

Emil W Jacques a Worcester academy standout has chosen Yale Universitys Sheffield Scientific School for his college and will enroll in the fall He starred at halfback and end before switching to tackle last season and helped Bay State academy win games He also rowed on the high school crew for two years and built a notable reputation in Worcester sports history.

Emil W. Jacques Worcester Academy Sheffield Scientific School Yale Jacques Bay State Academy Worcester High Schovi-Crew

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in the National League

Yesterday results show New York defeating St Louis 11 to 4 and 7 to 3, with Pittsburgh beating Brooklyn 13 to 8 and Philadelphia edging Cincinnati 1 to 0. Chicago won 9 to 7 over Boston, while Chicago 5 OMI. GAMES TODAY list St Louis visiting New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Chicago at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and yesterday Cleveland beat Philadelphia 6 to 2 and Detroit beat Washington 5 to 4 with Boston 4 St Louis 0.

National International Pittsburgh Toronto Buffalo Sas Brooklyn Baltimore New York Jersey City Batman Montreal As Bowman Ore Newark McGamyeill St. Louis Wee Ee Boultes Batch American Eastern Russell C. van Silzer Pittsfield - Mo Cross Hartford - Tuckey New Haven Meriden New London London Hans Wagner Kenetchy Cravath Phillies Doyle and Herzog Ciry Philadelphia Cincinnati Ae Ee Chicago Boston OMI St Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington Aes Pc Sponnitiers Eeee Ly

Bridgeport City Association Reorganizing Meeting Planned

A meeting is set for Sunday at 10 a m at 416 Main Street to reorganize the Bridgeport City Association. F C officers and committees will be chosen for the coming season, and all interested are invited to attend.

EL Main Street Bridgeport City F. C

Eastern Association Bridgeport in Pittsfield

Waterbury in New Haven New London in Hartford Meriden in Springfield Two tablespoonfuls of ammonia added to the bath makes it very refreshing in hot weather.

Bridgeport Pittsfield Waterbury New Haven New London Hartford Meriden Springfield Pe Atone Oe New Ha Pittsfield Oeeter Ene Meriden Pee

Sam Langford Beats Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in Five

In New York 1911 Sam Langford defeated Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in five rounds after the bout was halted early to spare the Philadelphia rival from further punishment. O'Brien, known for fighting top names like Burns and McCoy, never recovered from this defeat. his career featured a draw with Burns and a later loss to a Canadian foe.

Sam Langford Phildelphia Jack O'Brien New York Philadelphia Mrs. Johnson Kid McCoy Tommy Burns Burns Langford Kid Willams Willie Faust

Fall and Winter Style Books on Sale at Post Office News Store

The 1913 1915 fashion announcements advertise new Fall and Winter style books including Gie Revue Parisienne and Saison Parisienne. Available now at the Post Office News Store located at 41 Post Office Arcade with B Shirt and Straw Hat Sale by Lyford Brothers serving East Side and West End.

Gie Revue Parisienne Saison Parisienne Post Office News Store Post Office Lyford Brothers East Side West End

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