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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1913

Page

19

Boston Elects New Red Sox President Joseph J Lannin

The article notes Joseph J Lannin, a longtime South Boston resident and former bellboy and hotel steward, is set to become president of the Red Sox. It traces his career from Toronto to Boston, his later success in New York, and mentions his residence in Jamaica Plain with family ties and past lacrosse involvement. It also hints at his stake in a Boston team or venture with a share price around 175 dollars.

Boston Red Sox Joseph J. Lanain Toronto Adams House Charlesgate Hull New York Garden City Long Island Lannin South Street Jamaica Plain Margaret Furlong Patrick Tower Street Joe South Boston Ie South Boston Aote

Polite Baseball Echoes From Old Time Umpire Tales

Joe Kelley recalls attempts to civilize baseball by polite talk between Boston and Baltimore players and umpires. The piece recounts strained exchanges and a chaotic play at the plate, ending with an incident of interference and a crowd converging at home.

Joe Kelley Baltimore Star Leré Chesterfield Baltimore Boston Tim Hurst Tom McCarthy Tom Mr. McCarthy Tim

McFarland Britton Fight Hailed As Top Midwest Card

Mil waukee set for December 8 as Packey McFarland meets Jack Britton in a ten round headline bout at the Queensberry A C. The pair have met twice before with ongoing debates over who is superior. Britton expected to fight around 138 pounds, McFarland slightly heavier, promising a high class contest that tests both fighters' science and stamina.

T. S. Andrews Middle West Milwaukee Queensberry A. C Jack Britton Packey Dan Morgan Britton Jack McFarland Teale Chicago Stockyards Packey Evea Jack Doyle Packey McFarland Peanuts Schiebert Rock Island Freddy Couture Pacific Coast Jimmy Duffy Buffalo Willie Ritchie

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