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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1914

Page

11

Brickley Caps Harvard Football Career With 286 Points

Charles Edward Brickley of Everett Massachusetts and Harvard scored 286 points in four years for the Crimson, including thirty touchdowns and field goals. As captain this season his intercollegiate career was cut short by appendicitis, yet he added a final field goal against Springfield Training School and kicked a goal from touch.

Charles Edward Brickley Everett Mass Harvard Crimson Springfield Training School

Three Cornered College Baseball League Assured

Princeton announces a three cornered league with Yale and Harvard for the 1915 season to reduce last year’s ranking confusion. Thirty two games listed, twelve away from home, with Michigan Syracuse Williams and Jam among opponents. a potential third game depends on a western tie.

Princeton N. J Yale Harvard Tyro Peoer West New York Gleses Visa Michigan Syracuse Jem Ith Williams

Caledonians Beat Manchester in Cup Clash

The Caledonians defeated Manchester United by a single goal late in the match to advance to the next round of the cup. The 90 minutes produced a finely contested game with strong play from both sides and could have ended in a draw on another day.

Manchester Bridgeport Cale Qonians Manchester United Caledonians

Yale declines joining American Henley rowing plan

Yale, New Haven, says it will not join the proposed Collegiate Rowing Association seeking a Henley Week on the Hudson. Yale will race Harvard and may face Pennsylvan ia or a Carnegie Lake classic with Princeton and Cornell. Coach Guy Nickalls, returning to England, may miss prep time.

New, Haven Conn Yale Collegiate Rowing Association Pennsylvania Philadelphia Hudson Elis Harvard Schuylkill Princeton Cornell Carnegie Lake Guy Nickalls England Nickalis

Bender Leaves Athletics for Federal League Shift

Philadelphia report confirms Charles A Bender signed a two year Federal League contract, choosing to join the rival league over renewing with the Athletics. Connie Mack says no deal was made for Bender next year and notes Bender’s contract runs two seasons. Bender, Chippewa Indian from Brainerd Minnesota, had a storied twelve year run with Philadelphia ending after this season.

Philadelphia Charles Abender Philadelphia Athletics Brooklyn Baltimore Eddie Plank Gettysburg Penn St. ‘Louis Ub Bender Federals Harry Goldman Peatiare Club Cohana Connie Mack Athletics Federal League Plank Coombs

Bridgeport High Girls Defeat Newtown 19 to 6 in Debut

Bridgeport High School girls basketball opened with a decisive 19 to 6 win over Newtown High at St Pauls parish houses on Beach Street. Delma Lyford Grace Borton Imella Coley Blanche Tracy EB McDonald L Granfield Mary Louise Foster led the lineup as Bridgeport earned a first victory after months of practice and previous losses to Newtown.

Bridgeport High School St. Paul's Parish Beach Street Newtown High School Bridgeport Newtown Delma Lyford Grace Borton Imella Coley Blanche Tracy EB. McDonald L. Granfield Mary Louise Foster

Anniversaries of Ring Battles 1889 Steamboat Bill Scott

Steamboat Bill, real name William Scott, a Canadian middleweight born in Collingwood Ontario, began boxing about four years ago and shows the physique of a fighter with a six foot stature and a seventy two inch reach. The piece notes his ring performances do not grant him membership in the Union of Middleweight Champions.

Steamboat Bill Willian Scott Collingwood Ont Union of

Boxer Scraps Trail From Milwaukee to Canal City

Scrapped his way from Milwaukee and Buffalo to Panama early this year, gaining fame with the canal song sports. He defeated several skilled fighters but was knocked out by Buck Crouse of Pittsburgh in Erie, Pa, about a year ago and then counted out Jimmy Tighe in Albany, N Y. 1906 Allis Attell stopped Jim Flso in the eighth at Los Angeles 1907 Nick Burley defeated Frank Sldvin in two at Victoria B C 1903 Jack Sullivan beat Gill McKinnon in Boston in 12 rounds.

Milwaukee Buffalo Panama Buck Crouse Pittsburgh Erie Jimmy Tighe Albany N. Y Allis Attell Jimmy Flso Los Angel Nick Burley Frank Sldvin Victoria B. G Jack (Twin) Sullivan Gill McKinnon Boston

YOSTS EDGE WASH GLEES IN THRILLING GAME

The Remington Yosts beat the Washing ton Gles of New Haven 7 to 0 in a brutal, hard fought clash on Yost field. Key moments featured Howie Baker's 40 yard run after a kickoff interception and Silva's successful goal after Baker’s TD.

Wagner Remington Yosts Washington Gles New Haven Moose Miller Rosenpanny Yests Unk Seeley Howie Beker Krali Glees Costello Clyde Waters New Haven Bunch Yost Field Georgetown Yosts Yost Frank O’rourke Seeley Baker Milliken Yale Howie Baker Krall Moshier Beker Yost Rooters Silva Glee Club Moshijer Dietz Moriarty

Dreyfuss Clarke Roast Feds in Baseball Tug of War

New York December 7. The advance guard of Organized Baseball arrived in town loud against the Federal league. Barney Dreyfuss accuses the Feds of moral failure and contract jumps while Fred Clarke laments players injuring themselves and the game. He says public confidence may take years to recover.

New York Federal League August Herrmann Cincinnati National Commission Federals Marquard Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Fred Clarke Pitsburgh Leo P. Flynn Young McAuliffe Total Boy Broderick New Haven Flynn McAuliffe

Yonkers Five to Tackle Ribbons Tomorrow Night

Yonkers N Y five, who forced overtime in the season opener against Blue Ribbons, travels to Colonial Hall for a return clash. Jake Fuller, the standout forward from Kingston, will suit up with Yonkers along with the Lamb brothers and McMillan at center. Rogey Roach and guards Stew and Swenson return to duty for the visitor. The St Augustine’s and Commercial High meet in the early game.

Yonkers Colonial Hall Jake Fuller Dutie Kingston N. Y Lamb ‘Brothers McMillan Knickerbocker Leavy Stew Swenson Rogey Roach St. Augustine's Cede Este Cnensce Stow Beckman Leonard Barger Roach C. Lamb Swenson Langhammer

Winter baseball notes and trades across major leagues

Winter baseball items report Charlie Faust’s removal after a governor interview in Oregon, Jack Warhop’s three year Yankee deal, spring training may accept cotton receipts, Larry Doyle’s Florida trials, Branch Rickey’s mutual stance with Bender, Arthur Irwin seen with Bill Clymer, Clymer to manage Yankees, George Stallings ready to strengthen the Braves, Eddie Press signed by Giants, and a three-building fire at Riverhead, Illinois causing $20,000 in losses.

Annex Game Next SundayDecides Football Championship

Remington Yosts clash with the Annex team of New Haven at Vestfeld to decide the state football title next Sunday. Annex touts college stars including Ghee and Loudon, while Remington Yosts field Milliken and O Rourke returning at halfback. Yosts seek revenge after last season's defeat on their own field amid a weather‑disrupted schedule and lingering questions over O Rourke's absence.

Remington Yosts Annex New Haven Vestfeld Ghee Dartmouth Loudon Frank O'Rourke Keenan O Rourke O'Rourke Milliken Yosts Animex

Princeton Demands One Man Coaching

Princeton officials and students push for a single head coach for the football program. Frank Glick is elected captain, signaling centralized coaching authority for next season. Conferences in Princeton and New York aim to identify the ideal man, with athletic leaders to vote on the plan next week. Alumni favor a yearlong, well paid coach who dedicates full time to Princeton. The 1914 team shows consensus for one-man coaching but no agreement on the individual.

Rinceton N. J Dec Frank Glick Princeton Glick New York Athletic Board of Control Princeton Almni

Doak Leads Nationals in Pitching and Doak Doak Doak

The National League official pitching and fielding averages reveal Doak of St. Louis atop NL pitchers, with James of Boston close behind and Pfeffer of Brooklyn third. Rudolph of the Braves and Alexander of the Phillies led in wins with twenty seven each, while Doak logged only sixteen complete games in a 36 game season. James appeared in 46 games with 30 complete, winning 26 and losing 7. Pfeffer won 23 and lost 12, while Mattyson slipped after an early lead, posting 24 wins and 13 losses. Kenethy of Pittsburgh tops 154 games at first base with a .995 fielding percent, Dan bert second at .993, and Evers leads Boston at second base as McCarty heads third base and Wagner tops shortstops. Pittsburgh finishes first in team fielding.

Whlie Doak St. Louis Bill James Boston Ed Pfeffer Brooklyn Dick Rudolph Braves Alexander Phillies Doak Pen James Pfeffer James Christy Mattheyson Giants Matty Kenethy Pittsburgh Federals Jake Danbert Johnny Evers McCarty Pirates Hans Wagner Lesaw

Louis second Boston third in NL standings

New York finished fourth and Brooklyn fifth with Louis in second and Boston in third. Manager Huggins of the Cardinals earns praise as the league’s best “waiter” for his steady leadership. He walked to first base 105 times.

Louis Boston New York Brooklyn Huggins Cardinals

Clabby’s Manager Praises Present Boxers Versatility

Larner Dichenstein extols Jim Clabby as a scientific middleweight after defeating George Chip in California to claim the title. He contrasts modern boxers with old style, noting the shift from head aiming to body defense and strategic, skillful fighting.

Jim Clabby George Chip California Larner Dichenstein Jeems Larney Jimmy

FEDS PLAN TO PUT TEAM IN NEW YORK

Rumor says President Gilmore and the Federal League backers intend a New York nine with Bronx grounds linked to the Brooklyn club as the circuit seeks wider patronage. Chicago reports at its annual meeting that no change will come this season, though New York placement appears favored.

New York Chicago James A Gilmore Ra‘llers Bronx Warts Brooklyn Gilmore Robert B. Ward Bronkfeds Federal Lsadus Outlaw Toronto

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