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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

14

Hollenback Out For Place As Penn Coach

Philadelphia December 8 Penn's coaching search heats up with Hollenback linked to the head post though he says no offer has been tendered. The Athletic Association boards and a 1916 staff are under consideration as names like Syetth, Bob Dwyer and Big Bill Hollenback surface amid bidding and salary talks.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Penn The Athletic Association Penn Wstars Homselves Syetth Bob William M Big Bill Hollenback Frean Columbiagate Cap- Brancis Simonds

Herzog Poised for Reds Managerial Change

Cincinnati reports suggest Reds manager Herzog faces dismissal after a poor two season stretch marked by discipline issues and player defections. Team leadership debates his authority, with talk of removing him and possibly transferring him to a rival, potentially Brooklyn, if ousted.

Ribbons Edge Stamford In Thrilling Narrow Win

Stamford edged the Ribbons 36 to 33 in a tense finish watched by a large crowd. Walter Swenson starred for the Ribbons with four goals as Roxey Roach and Swenson led late rallies, while Jos Dreyfuss, Smith, and Norman paced Stamford with sharp ball handling and four goals for Dreyfuss.

Accre Mimmoth Jimmy Clinton Mapese Walter Swenson Roxey Roach Roach Leonard Smith Stamford Jos Dreyfuss Norman Swenson

Christy Mathewson Pursues Golf Fame In New York

New York reports Christy Mathewson, famed former pitcher, taking up golf seriously. He trains at Van Cortlandt Park and records notable shots including a 200 yard iron blast over a rise to the tenth green. In friendly play he once drove a putter off the eighteenth tee to a 20 yard finish.

New York Christy Mathewson Feult Matty van Cortlandt Park Mattee Sion

Cornell Seeks Harvards Rematch In Ithaca Dec

Cornell aims to extend its strong season with a forthcoming contest against Harvard in Ithaca. The university plans to elect a captain among several sophomores and juniors while honoring key players like Barrett and Shiverick as they plan for next year.

Holy Name Basketball Fans Gather for Two Games Tomorrow

In St Johns hall two games headline the Holy Name schedule with St Marys facing St Johns and Sacred Hearts meeting St Charles. Joe Waters referees while dancing follows the second game and local vendors promote Xmas roping and wreaths after the event.

Holy Name St. John's Hall St. Mary’s St.John’s Sacred Hearts St. Charles Joe Waters

Ghetto Boxer Aims to Upset McAuliffe in Emblem A C Show

Kia Ghetto from New York predicts victory over Young McAuliffe in a ten round bout. McAuliffe trains at Le Vinsky's camp in Stratford, while Ghetto letters his confidence daily. Gilbert Gallant prepares for a 15 round collision with Harry Pierce in Chelsea Massachusetts as Pierce trains at Levinsky's. A six round prelim between Red Allen and Tommy Shea of New Haven sets the evening stage with strong crowd expectations.

Kia Gheeto New York McAuliffe A. C Levinsky Stratford Ghetto Rihz Broderick New Haven Gilbert Gallant Chelsea Mass Harry Pierce Cara Pierce Levinsky’s Red Allen Tommy Shea

Matt Wells Aims To Beat Dundee On Friday Night

Dan Morgan speaks for Matt Wells the ex Lord Lonsdale Belt holder who is at 135 pounds and in top shape. Wells seeks a win over Johnny Dundee this Friday night Dec 10 to force a rematch with Freddie Welsh, a claim he says Welsh unjustly defeated him in England. A local Farmer Want Ads item notes the one cent a word rate.

Dan Morgan Matt Wells New Haven Wells Freddie Welsh England Matt Johnny Dundee Welsh Dundee

Yankees Plan To Stay At Polo Grounds For Now

New York reports the Yankees may abandon a Queens park plan and remain at the Polo Grounds for several years if a satisfactory leasing agreement can be reached with the Giants. Talks between Giants president Harry Hempstead and Yankees leaders Ruppert and Huston have yielded a tentative understanding amid Federal League pressure. If terms are favorable, the Polo Grounds could become the Yankee home for up to five years, delaying a new Queens ballpark.

New York Yankees Queens Polo Grounds Giants Harry N. Hempstead Jacob Ruppert T. L. Huston Federal League Manhattan

Milliken Accused of Entering Field at Arms Game

The New Haven Journal-Courier recounts M J Whalen’s statement on last Sunday's Washington Glee Club and Remington Arms game arguing Milliken entered the field without permission. The piece details how Reilley carried the ball, Casey fumbled, Kearns recovered, and referee Lawlor weighed penalties, with Stuhlman and Glees disputing whistles as crowd tension rose.

New Haven Journal-Courier M. J. Whalen John Milliken Washington Glee Club Remington Arms Journal-Court Aga Milliken Edward Reilley Glee Club Casey Moshier Batkfeld Joe Kearns Kearns Pete Lawlor Fritz Stuhlman The Glees Lawier Lawlor Lawlor Fereed Hoddie Reilly Gooch Milliken J. Lawlor Johnny Nagie Pritz Stuhlman Eddie Reilley

Champion Aberg Defeats Dr Roller in International Match

New York newspaper reports Champion Aberg defeated opponent Dr. B F Roller in a hard fought one hour and four minute international bout at Manhattan Opera House. Aberg led from the start with aggressive pace and tireless energy, while Roller matched skill but wore down, sparring for wind as the champion maintained control.

New York Decs Aberg Manhattan Opera House B. F. Roller Roller Jock An

Proposals Test Remington Arms Glees Football Plan

Snowfall clouds outlook for Remington Arms versus Washington Glees next Sunday yet managers discuss venue and receipts. Arms manager Healy offers half the receipts to move game to town. Glees boss Cohen balks, planning to handle crowd with 5,000 seats. McCormick’s wrist protector draws talk as Glens threaten protest.

Cormick Remington Arms Washington Glees Healy the Arms Glees Savin Tock Cohen The McCormick New Haven Glens

Dillon Wins Fury Fueled by Flynn in Ten Rounds

New York December 3 Jack Dillon a swarthy heavyweight defeated Porky Flynn in a ten round bout at the Broadway Sporting Club. Dillon used superior infighting and aggressiveness to take control from round seven onward as Flynn battled to the end despite being outweighed by 22 pounds. Flynn cut Dillon's ear in the ninth but Dillon answered with crushing rights to the body and closed the show.

New York Jack Dillon Flynn Broadway Sporting Club Dillon

Yale Students Move to Curb Fraternity Control of Athletics

Yale undergraduates plan a mass meeting in New Haven to consider amending the Athletic Association constitution. They aim to curb fraternity influence and counter ongoing campaigning that supporters say skews sports governance.

New Haven Conn Deg Yale Athletic Association

Will Torrington Boy Follow in Hogan at Yale

The Waterbury American reports Arthur H. Braman of Torrington has been elected captain of the Phillips- Exeter football team, following the footsteps of Jim Hogan at Yale. Braman is son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Braman.

Torrington Boy Jim Hogan Yale Waterbury

REPORT EVERS MAY BE SENT TO CINCINNATI

Boston Dec 8 Johnny Evers captain and second baseman of the Braves may not be with the Boston National League team next season A local report says he may be traded to the Cincinnati Red for Charley Herzog who has managed the Reds for two seasons The move is linked to President Gaffneys edict and the Braves owner Dine firm stand against talkative players Evers has been offered to Garry Hermann of Cincinnati with the Reds getting Herzog in return Hermanns reply is awaited at local headquarters.

Boston Johnny Evers Braves Hyersta Cincinnati Red Charley Herzog Redlegs Gaffney Evers Garry Hermann Reds Herzog Haran

Records in six day race break multiple marks

New York December 8 The seventeen grindery teams at Madison Square Garden kept rotating riders after two days of effort. After four hours the original lineup remained, with thirteen duos in a tight race for first place while others trailed by laps. Records were set and broken throughout yesterday as mileages climbed, including a burst at 10 o'clock when the daily record was shattered and again surpassed as Great Eye led the pace in the afternoon.

New York Madisch Square Garden Inel Strasiom Ferres Eye

Torrington Boy Honored In Exeter Football Lineage

The piece praises a Torrington youth known as Venus Braman for his size speed and athletic promise. It notes his Exeter background his Yale connection and his captaincy potential, linking him to famed Exeter and Yale football figures and describing him as a standout in both strength and agility.

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