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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1909

Page

10

Orators Fall To New Britain In Extras

The Orators lost 9 to 7 in ten innings to New Britain as Waterman misplayed two fly balls and New Britain pulled ahead in extra frames. Foreman allowed six hits in six innings while Riley pitched four innings. Bridgeport’s errors and a late push left the score tight with both sides scoring in the extra frame.

Sox Waterman Orators New Britain Newfield Totais Oranth Meson Riley Jerrors Athens Merry Bet Bannon Foreman Insings Sweeney Knotts Hilt Aa Koeher Britain Ward

Giants finish road trip with mixed NL results

The New York Giants closed a 25-game road swing with a split doubleheader in Philadelphia, posting a strong overall trip: 17 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties across six cities. They beat Philadelphia 6 to 4 in game one, then lost 1 to 0 in game two.

Giants Philadelphia Cardinals Boston New York Brooklyn Pate St. Louis

New York Surges Past Boston in Doubleheader Sweep

In American League action yesterday the New York Ame Americans won twice against Boston to drop the latter to third place. Detroit passed Boston with a 1 0 victory over Chicago, while Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 2 1. Athletics opened the Western swing with a win over Cleveland. The scores were 7 6 and 2 1 for New York and 1 0 for Detroit over Chicago. Philadelphia over Cleveland 2 1.

New York

New Britain Defeats New Haven in Ten Inning Tilt

New Britain took a decisive ten inning win against New Haven at Newfield. The contest showcased a weak spot in the Orator pitching as New Britain exploded for the victory. Holyoke and Bridgeport were among other teams noted in the day’s play.

Taft Newfield New Britain New Haven Bridgeport Hartford Holyoke Connecticut Waterbury Ingfield Stagers Grimes Northampton Springfield

Ring Side Gossip From Frisco On Ketchel and Wittus Britt

Rumor notes Ketchel and Wittus Britt head from San Francisco on the late train bound for California. They have been rounded up and are en route if nothing unforeseen detains them. Fans hope the middleweight clash remains on as Ketchel appears in trim form.

Ketchel Wittus California San Francisco Acta Ketchelia

Noted Irish hammer throwers cited as masters of the sport

The text praises Flanagan and Mc Grath as the greatest hammer throwers, asserting their immense success proves the point. It also claims successful businessmen share these same characteristics.

Flanagan McGrath

Comiskey Accepts Temporary Stakeholder Role

The text notes Comiskey consenting to act as temporary stakeholder and needing money now. Johnson posted a forfeit unrelated to Ketchell’s side bet. The piece hints at an apology owed to Lil Ahtha, implying tension over the wager or fees.

Comiskey Las Johnson Lil Ahtha

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