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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
8
West End papers report a South End baseball meeting set for tomorrow evening to decide on canceling Sundays game as players discuss Downey day observance. West End Ritchel plans to cover city championship decision by Saturday. forfeit may be withdrawn and public conclusions warned.
The leading supporters of horse racing in America headed by James R. Keene have begun raising a fund of 100,000 dollars to guarantee stakes next year and beyond. The move, sparked by Saratoga success and seen as pivotal after anti-betting bills in New York, draws on Keene with Richard T. Wilson Jr, W. J. Fanshaw, Philip J. Dwyer and other wealthy owners assisting.
United Press reports Brooklyn seeks a classic era team edge under manager Donlin. Ebbetts contacts Kling and others from Chicago while Donlin eyes the Dodgers role. Brooklyn hopes to strengthen pitching and add sparking players for the season.
Baseball results show rain across National League action delaying several matches. Pirates whitewashed the Cardinals while the Giants and Reds faced postponements. In the American League, leaders gained ground as Boston, Philadelphia, and Detroit games were postponed or affected by rain with several outcomes incomplete pending rescheduled clashes.
Meadowlarke aims to break a losing streak as rain delays loom. Managers warn of losses amid salaries and club woes. Northampton wins 11 straight chasing 13, Sandy Bannister tops pitchers with 19 wins. Cincinnati meets Orsters at Steeplechase. Downey to play on Downey Day. Kart Maggert sold to Oakland. Me ban lift for Pop Rising due to Springfield issues. Eddie Collins leads American League batting. ties to Star Rockville 1906. Waddell’s passing signals end of his career, amid Cy Young comparisons.
The president voices anger over boxing bouts amid treaty tensions. Officials note concerns about policy and possible impacts on international relations and domestic security.
The concentration of warships from Britain France Russia and Italy around Crete signals Europe’s concern as Turkey and Greece clash over the island. Turkish suzerainty backed by major powers is challenged by Greek flag raises in Candia.
Secretary Carpenter rejects rumors that the President takes boxing lessons or weights. He says the President only does regular morning exercises with a gym instructor and standard equipment. Carpenter condemns sensational papers and notes false quotations attributed to him and others.
Peter Jacso was arrested for drunkenness as a strange case emerged. Mrs. Michael Kolkedi and Peter Jack from Painaville had lived as a couple for two weeks at 61 Cherry Street. The trio allegedly plotted a sale for 3900, with 300 kept by Kolkedi. Missing funds led to police scrutiny. Jacso jailed, Kolkedi posted bond, and warrants were issued for Kolkedi and Jacko on a more serious charge.
Walter L. Rowland formerly ran the Park City Theatre in Poll's and the Majestic in New York. He has been placed in charge of the Shubert Casino, a move reflecting the firm’s confidence in his abilities. Rowland recently left Savin Rock to assume his new duties in New York.
Entries for the Steeplechase Saturday afternoon include James F. Crowley of the Irish American Athletic Club who will run three miles and enter the loop skip and jump. St Joseph's T and I Society will field a relay against Capt Kelly of the Y M C A. A handsome silver cup and a special prize for the first Bridge porter in the three mile race are announced. The Novice race attracts many local entries. The committee plans 5 000 seats at Steeplechase Island Stadium. Forty silver cups mark the prizes. officials listed include Referee Dr J H Callahan Starter Robert Robinson Handicapper Thomas E O'Brien Announcer William Rosbach and several judges and inspectors.
United Rubber led gains nearing two points as New York Central and Southern Pacific rose. Union Pacific climbed about one and a half points while overall trading showed early strength before demand cooled and declines spread across many issues.
Mrs Beyard Taylor recalls meeting Thackeray in London after her marriage and describes his warm heart beneath satire. He presents an engraved silver inkstand as a wedding gift dated October 27, 1857. A second item notes a freak statue in Yarmouth Isle of Wight, repurposed from Louis XIV to honor Sir R. Holmes after a capture and alteration by an English naval commander.
A historical note recounts Saad Ibn Abi Waqqas requesting permission to distribute Persian scientific works after conquest. Caliph Omar allegedly ordered those works thrown into water and burned. The tale claims Persian literature and science vanished as a result.
The aerial ocean above the Earth is described as extending for miles in height, possibly farther, but near the surface it becomes too thin to support life. Its movements and conditions crucially influence climate by absorbing excess solar heat and, when cloud laden, hindering solar radiation.
A fragmented tale from a train scene shows a mourning woman crying over a remark about not having a husband to burn while another laments lack of any husband. The dialogue shifts to humorous misreadings of the word woman and ends with courtroom quips about experience and conviction.
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