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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
10
Pak Tong-ho a nature loving hunter buys a valley home near a north city guardian mountain. A snake enchants a bird, and Pak battles the reptile with a blunderbuss. Birds pecking release the imprisoned man from the snake's curse, proving friends in need.
The 1913 college gridiron season arrives in five weeks as changes in rules promise a brisker faster game. Yale Harvard Pennsylvania and Cornell eye open play on Saturdays with minor midweek eliminations and practice to begin soon under rosters still largely veterans.
Georgee Meges defeated Bill Stevens, known as the Nailer, to win the heavyweight championship of England. Some historians claim the bout was the first fixed fight in ring history with Stevens allegedly paid to throw the match.
The record notes Johnny Frayne defeated Dick Hyland in a 20 round bout in San Francisco. It mentions fans in those days refusing to recognize championship claims by Meggs or the Neter. Also describes matinee excursions on the steamer Park City to Port Jefferson with daily trips, 1:30 pm departure, 4:30 pm return, and special excursion rates for the season.
Well known local supporters Thomas McGuire, William Redgate, John Fitzgerald and J. Les Redgate joined Mr. Redgate for a ball game between the Pirates and the Giants in New York. They returned last night declaring they enjoyed the trip. Miss Helen Pwright of Pittsfield has returned home after visiting local hosts.
Advertisement claims Calocide compound dissolves in warm water to soak feet for 15 minutes. Soothes soreness instantly, peels corns and callouses, relieves bunions, and leaves feet feeling delightful. Box costs 25 cents and druggists stock or can obtain it quickly.
Eddie McGoorty of Wisconsin plans a busy fall as he trains with Rudy Anholz aiming for matches with Jack Dillon in Denver on Labor Day and Bob McAllister in San Francisco. A potential rematch with the McAllister Petroskey draw is possible, and McGoorty seeks to reclaim top middleweight status with improved roughing and power.
John W. Hessian of Bridgeport Conn. won the American Corps Cup in a gale at Camp Perry Ohio with 195 of 200. He tied with Marine Sgt Charles Loring but led at 1000 yards and 600 yard shots. Hessian, a former Olympic team member and record holder, bested over 600 contestants and is a sales rep with UMC Co. in Maplewood Avenue.
The St. Louis and New York game in the National League has been postponed due to rain. The schedule changes affect fans and teams awaiting action as weather delays unfold across venues.
Jersey City plays Rochester, Newark faces Toronto, Providence meets Buffalo, and Baltimore battles Montreal in a full schedule of International League action.
The piece notes Highlanders progress with Ray Keating leading wins in Chicago and a St. Louis start, while Chance improves with his pitching staff. Doc Scanlon quits to practice medicine in Brooklyn after refusing a Phillies contract. he previously starred for Dodgers and was pursued by Giants and Cubs. George Mullin falters in minors. Jack Rowan joins Cincinnati Reds from Dayton. Harl Maggert risks leaving Springfield for Chicago after leading the league in batting and stealing bases.
Bridgeport 4 Meriden 2 Waterbury 1 New Haven 1 Hartford 1 Pittsfield 0 Springfield 5 New London 2 New London 8 Springfield 2 Waterbury beat Bridgeport Hartford defeated Pittsfield New Haven lost to Springfield Meriden defeated New London
In Chicago on August 20 the American speedboat championship for 32 footers will be decided off Grant Park harbor. Fourteen hydroplanes are entered, double the previous count, with some craft projected at up to 600 horsepower. Included is Baby Speed Demon owned by Commodore J. Stuart Blackston of New York, the 20 footer that won the 20 and 26 foot titles.
A Chicago poll of 3930 ballots shows 2004 favor pure dictionary English while 1926 oppose it. Voters split on using some slang and vivid phrases with limited nicknames.
A column marks Samuel Crawford born in Wahoo Nebraska as he reaches 33. The fast outfielder for Detroit Tigers rose from Canadian minor leage to major league star with a peak in 1911 batting .378 and earning about $5000 annually.
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