Kane, Schuman Star In Hartford Victory For Senators
Hack Schuman hurled for Hartford as the Senators beat Bridgeport despite Kane and Kocher producing hits. Hartford moved ahead with timely hitting totaling a dozen safeties while Schuman, Gehuman and Severens led the offense. The game ended after eight innings due to darkness with Hartford ahead 22 to 8.
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Giants beat by Phillies in close NL games across league
In a tight sequence yesterday the National League saw several one run outcomes. The Giants troubled NL leaders, the Pirates and Reds also involved, with Cleveland and St. Louis hosting tense clashes. Multiple games finished within a single run, underscoring a day of narrow margins across the circuit.
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Baseball Tips From Springfield Today and Hurried Moves
Sporting notes from Springfield describe a doubleheader with Holyoke at 3 15 pm and Artie Romer slated to pitch against former teammates. The piece blends player form, managerial moves, and minor league tidbits, noting Waddell changes, umpires, and manager protests alongside rumors of future bosses in major clubs.
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Tarpon 4 All of Her Contract Final
United Press report confirms Tarpon's contract finalized amid terse statements and limited details, leaving local expectations high as officials await formal notification and potential public reaction.
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Boxing Round Fight Planned No Decision Ten Rounds Colma
Jack Johnson and Al Kaufman sign for a ten round no decision bout set for September 9 in Colma California promoter Coffroth claims strong financial potential. Referee Edward Smith will rule no contest if stalling or faking occurs. Johnson cites conditioning issues for not accepting longer bouts.
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Jeffries Johnson bout bids and forfeit confusion
McIntosh said he spent ten days trying to learn where bids for the Jeffries Johnson fight would be received the closing date and the forfeit amount. He has written to Jeffries for details and authorized Steve T King of New York to bid in his absence. Jeffries delay shows frustration at the lack of a clinched match.
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Bill McClelland a big surprise at Seaside Park trials
The M M C A relay team impressed at the Unite Irish Societies Steeplechase meet last Saturday. Bill McClelland starred in the one mile novice and helped Bridgeport’s team surge ahead against Hartford and Torrington. His training this summer elevates him as a favorite for the upcoming M C A championships at Seaside Park on September 18. The Bridgeport Y M C A physical director, H Reinhstat, has resumed training duties after vacation, guiding workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Ellsworth Deposed From Crane Valve Co Team in Industrial League
The Crane Valve Co No 1 team ousted manager Ellsworth after three seasons, electing Benjamin Stewart as leader for the rest of the season. Assistant Manager Joe retains a position. Hank Opes is noted as the crack third baseman. Ellsworth is reportedly away in Kent. a notice of dismissal has been sent to him.
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YOLTS Meet Newfields In Industrial League Debut
YOLTS and Newfields clash as Union Typewriter hosts its first Industrial League game after leaving the circuit. YOLTS touts a fast, crack lineup with Rohrbach and Wilson pitching against Wells and Hoeschele for Newfields at Yost Field.
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McGuire and Shaw Set Local Swimming Marks
Bridgeport's Walnut Beach youth pool scene grows as McGuire and Shaw make new swimming records. The pair, among a wave of young swimmers who call Walnut Beach home in summer, trained along the Sound and impressed the Sporting Editor of the Farmer.
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Local youths issue challenge to nautical experts at five miles
Guire of Atlantic street Ray Shaw of Hewitt street and Henry Munson Harry Ford and George hour are named. Munson and Shaw finish directly afterwards. The men are described as not long distance entre mers yet record a remarkable mark. They display nerve and issue a challenge to local nautical experts for a distance up to five miles.
King George of Greece Signals Abdication Interest
Constantinople Aug 26 Official circles heard that King George of Greece informed England Italy and France the protecting powers he wished to abdicate. The rumor, though unconfirmed, is widely accepted as true amid Turkey’s Crete autonomy push and rising Greek tensions that could compel his exit.
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Bassett asserts forced marriage case in South Carolina
In Mount Carmel, South Carolina, Bim L Bassett now in this city sues to have his marriage to Elizabeth Loyd declared null. He claims his father-in-law, a protective parent, threatened his life and forced the union after alleging excessive affection. Bassett, then a minor at the September 6 1907 ceremony, fled with his wife after two weeks.
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Chauffeur Nailed On Three Counts In New Haven
Howard J. Manson a chauffeur for Edmund Smith of Springfield Massachusetts was arrested in New Haven August 26 on three automobile law violations. He allegedly operated a car with a Connecticut license tag belonging to another vehicle for five months and failed to display proper Massachusetts licenses. His case was continued to September with a $150 bond posted by his employer.
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Youth Cups Goldfish Fine and 10 Days Detention
Osborn Henderson, a 19 year old Black youth, entered a Bank Street restaurant after last night and proposed supper. He pushed dishes, a drop fell, and when Dennis Goldfield objected, Henderson threw a something at him, leading to a fine and ten day sentence.
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Light on a Highland Dawn and Meddling Druggist Tricks
A fragment discusses Talcott Williams recalling a dawn gray blue light over a Kurdish gorge and a Duver landscape, then shifts to a New York Times tale of a druggist who disconnects his bell to repel customers. It ends with a London Times note on posthumous libel and a testator's bequest abusing a legatee under a will.
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Lincoln on honesty in the law and choosing a career
The message asserts Lincoln valued integrity and rejected the idea that honesty conflicts with law practice. He urged young aspirants to remain honest whether or not they become lawyers, even proposing another vocation if honesty cannot be kept. Frederick ies Seeeoe
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