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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
11
The market for baseball players remains upward with Washington offering about 110000 for Ty Cobb. Debate over whether such figures are justified continues as clubs weigh salary caps, amortization, and revenue from fame.
Newport Aug 19 Eorm and experience shaped the tennis day as the top players held firm. No upsets occurred with stars like E McLouchiin Norris, W L Johnston, Nathaniel Niles, William J. Clothier, Gustave F. Touchard and others delivering straight set victories. Clothier drew praise for his play and is seen as McLoin’s strongest challenger at the event. Williams and W M Johnston also showed strong form as the day progressed.
In the Eastern Association Hartford leads New Haven by two games while New Haven leads Bridgeport by eight and Bridgeport edges Waterbury by two. In the National League Giants top Phillies by ten games, Phillies lead Cubs by seven, Cubs surpass Pirates by three. In the American League Athletics lead the Naps by five games with a half, Senators stand five and a half ahead of the Red Sox, Senators lead White Sox by three and a half. In the International League Newark leads Rochester by eleven, Rochester tops Baltimore by six.
Philadelphia August 19 Plans for a Philadelphia owned and designed racing yacht to challenge Sir Thomas Lipton are advancing Bowes & Mower draw the plans No expense will be spared to fit the craft for the honor Owners and subscribers include Corinthian Yacht Club members and New York Yacht Club members who are funding the build with 50 000 to 108 000 dollars.
The Hartford game at Warner’sfield avenue grounds ends chaotic as manager Monte Cross is chased from the field by Ump Kennedy and fined $10 for staying long on the field. The contest was halted by heavy rain after the third inning and resumed twenty minutes later with Hartford winning late in the game. Roger Salmon pitched well for Hartford, limiting Bridgeport to two hits the entire game while Bridgeport made several fielding errors and base running miscues in a tame affair.
Cambridge Mass August 19 archery at Soldiers Field hosts the National Archery Association tournament with separate men and women matches for today and tomorrow and a team event Friday. George P Bryant of Melrose defends the men’s national title while last year’s women champion Mrs Witwer Kiler of Chicago cannot attend.
Local retailer announces a $16 custom suit sale featuring Lyford Brothers. The advertisement highlights quality tailoring and modern cuts with emphasis on affordability. Customers are invited to visit the shop in the West End for this limited time offer.
Connecticut cities weigh reviving roller polo with pay TV, saying New Haven Waterbury and New Britain show keen interest while Bridgeport unsure. Prospects include Park City rink relocation and balanced teams with stars like Fred Jean and Harry Lyons ready to sign under proposed terms aimed at a solid, exciting Connecticut season.
Ed Reulbach, veteran pitcher who helped the Cubs win NL pennants in 1906 1907 1908 and 1910, was traded to Brooklyn this month. The sale marks another step in breaking up the great Cub machine, with his early career spanning Sedalia Notre Dame and St. Louis before joining Chicago and gaining fame.
Brooklyn Toronto and Newark failed on a three cornered deal affecting Bobby Stow who was poised for a Dodgers move. Cross had arranged the sale via Proxy Ebbets but a telegraph report ended the bid, leaving Stow available for other irons in Cross's fire while Umpire Kennedy’s call sparked a dispute with President O Rourke. Bridgeport hosts Waterbury tomorrow as Crossmen chase third place with Meriden on schedule.
Otis Crandall is sent back to the Giants in a deal arranged by Miller Huggins the Cardinals leader. The cash consideration and the second player involved are not disclosed. Crandall had joined the Cardinals on August 6 as the Giants sought a veteran catcher after Big Chief Meyers injury. A reported hotel brawl involving McGraw and other players was denied by McGraw who claimed Crandall’s return favors the team speed.
The article recalls Mike Donlin leaving baseball for vaudeville with Mabel Hite, noting his past power with the Giants and Phillies release, and suggests his career might have endured if he had stayed in baseball. It laments the loss of a fine modern player and credits Hite for keeping him in the limelight.
Walter Elwood will referee the wrestling match between Jim Poulios Stanley Holwicz and Onaki in Warner Hall on the evening of September ninth. Poulios aims to throw both opponents within an hour with Elwood and Dr Harold M Clarke serving as referee and ring doctor respectively. The event underscores clean sport and pursues a victory by the best man as urged by promoter Bill McGuire.
Chicago Aug 19 Pitcher Ed Walsh of the White Sox left for Youngstown to learn if his pitching days are over and to meet Bonesetter Reese who promised to assist him. Walsh suspects a strained ligament in his throwing arm and may switch to the outfield if pitching fails.
In New York Luther McCarty and Jess Willard battled to a 10 round draw with Willard favored by most spectators. The show also featured Jim Savage stopping Tom Kennedy in seven rounds and Joe knocking out Jeff Madden. Earlier, in Salt Lake City, Matty Baldwin and Johnny McCarthy fought to a 20 round draw.
Manager Cross attempted to protest yesterday's game against Hartford after a batting out of order ruling. Umpire Kennedy ruled the play final, and President O Rourke urged officials to carry rule books. no written protest appears likely and the outcome likely unchanged.
The Senate forms a golf club with a roster of officers and directors announced today. Key positions include President Senator O'Gorman and Secretary Senator Lippitt with committee members Pitman, Walsh, Ransdell, Hitchcock, Hollis, and others shaping the new organization.
The Téa lodge and nearby lodges held their regular meeting noting plans for the annual roll call and Hewes of its second gathering in Seater le Porta. Attendees discussed travel funding to Fort Sule Lotgr of or Haven on Sept. and a potential special trolley car at $35 per person. No action was taken due to summer heat and attendance. further meetings to be scheduled between ngw and Sve.
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