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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
11
The piece argues Gunboat Smith cannot beat Langford or Johnson and that white heavies like Palzer Moran and Burns face tough odds. It notes Langford and Jeannette as top contenders, discusses racial dynamics in boxing, reports a Jeannette–Langford upcoming bout, and mentions possible Langford fights in Europe with Johnson and Carpentier, casting doubt on those plans.
Three major boxing bouts scheduled for the first week of September were postponed due to injuries or illness. Willie Ritchie vs Freddy Welsh in Vancouver was halted after Welsh injured his ankle in an altercation with a lumberman. Leach Cross vs Joe Rivers in Los Angeles was nixed as Rivers caught the grippe, and Bombardier Wells vs another opponent in London was canceled due to illness. Substitutes offered included Young Saylor, Tommy Murphy, Charles White, and Young Jack O’Brien, but the original bouts remained postponed. Ritchie says he wants Welsh at his best when they finally meet again.
Springfield teams split with the Crossmen in a doubleheader at home. Crossmen pitcher Louie Gervais starred in game one with a no hit relief stint, while More pitched solidly in game two as Springfield tied 1-1 but could not push ahead. Hallman and Stow provided key hits for Springfield, with Gervais again counting in the nightcap.
Runs made this week internationally suggest certainty in defending the honor, with at least three yachts likely to compete in trial races to earn the right to defend.
John W. Young Jr. remained in critical condition after a cerebral hemorrhage from a 11th round fall in a Vernon Arena bout with Jess Willard. He was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital where surgery to remove a brain clot was performed. Willard, under arrest, faced possible charges if Young dies.
Boston fans face a tough pennant race view as the Red Sox show strong ninth inning rallies. They boast seven late-inning wins this season, with other AL teams posting varied results. Tris Speaker stands out for driving home late game winners while Chief Bender, Willie Mitchell, and Earl Hamilton endured tough ninths.
Connie Mack faces a troubled season as ten Athletics players ail with injuries and illnesses. Catchers Schang and Thomas work through split fingers while Lapp suffers a worse hand injury. Orr and Strunk are out, Murphy bedridden, Bush thumb dislocated, Brown with a cold, Coombe still weak from typhoid and Plank also ailing. The White Elephants brace for Giants in the World Series context.
The Bridgeport Athletic Club plans its first annual outing at Asylum Park tomorrow with about 150 attendees. The event will feature a clan bake and athletic activities including a baseball game between teams led by Ice Donahue and Sig Sterette.
Contracts between the New York Yacht Club and the Royal Ulster Yacht Club for next year’s America's Cup race are signed and ready for announcement. The NYYC defends the cup and will disclose boat size to challenge Lipton’s Shamrock IV and the competing yacht owners. Lipton’s seventy five footer is tied to the plan.
Secretary Hugh Reddy reports Pittsburgh Pirates arrive tonight for two games. Clarke says rest hurts them and they will play full squad. Crosstown notes include Doubleheader in New Haven, Fordham prospects, and Dan Smith arranging a fishing trip. Also Tommy Downey sold to Louisville. Crossmen face New Haven doubleheader while Wings visit Bridgeport. Bromo Sitter makes sensational catch. O’Rourke revokes fines and reviews discipline.
Baseball fans in Bridgeport and beyond wonder if Ed Walsh the former White Sox star will regain form this season. Though wing trouble from overwork clouds his return, indications say Walsh may pitch a few games. Comparisons to Christy Mathewson note Walsh’s durability and potential for five or six strong years, despite heavy workloads and varied handling by managers over the years.
Fragmentary lines sketch plans for a comeback. Mentions Walsh appearing several times weekly and counting on twenty games before a season ends. Notes no fresh beer or prize money since 1906, with unclear details about the event.
London notes a viscount and the Bar association preparing a quiet departure before the lord chancellor travels abroad. The official plans include a formal greeting upon arrival, with hopes of a smooth transition away from the foreign clime.
A notice indicates an appraisal board will meet regarding a building project on the west side of Main Street between 7th Wire and Bank streets. The ad also references advertising in the paper.
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