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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
6
New York dispatch notes Wilbert Robinson considering drastic moves to land star Herzog for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Plans include trimming weight, reserve service, and endowment of a yearlong conditioning, while fans debate Buck Herzog’s fit and potential positions if acquired.
New York. Dec 10 The six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden keeps twelve teams active with Gen Ott F nill polies and a lead of six laps at the 3 o clock hour. Bulliran and Anderson close behind seven laps back as Madonna and partner Sater push to the front amid penalties and late laps. Walthour withdraws due to exhaustion while Bradden Madden and West vie for a tap as the field threads Fourth Avenue.
In a league game, St Johns led in the Holy Name standings as St Marys beat Sacred Hearts 86 to 8. The second game saw St Johns, Creery Malone Lucas, Hakor Gartland and Liptak among key players, while Sacred Hearts was led by Macphy and Rathville with Coye and Martin also contributing.
Chicago reports a new wave of foreign grapplers visiting America for fame and money. Yusuf Mahmout, famed as the cleverest Bulgarian mat artist, plans to arrive around year’s start after prior reports of his death. He will tour before meeting Stecker of Dodge Nebr. in a short U.S. circuit.
Boston manager Bill Carrigan says the Red Sox can win another pennant and that breaking up a championship team would be foolish. He notes young stars like Hooper, Speaker, and Cady remain core, with Gardner and Thames among veterans under peak age. Slumps happen after a title run, but the club overall shows depth and durability.
Bridgeport High School aims to win as one of its fastest teams this year faces West Haven High. Porter with Butap and Marshall lead a husky guard lineup supported by Witelson and Clancy, while Clanar impressed in Saturday tryouts. If conditions hold they could challenge top New York rivals. Tomorrow also features a prelim between two girls teams at 1 PM. Canadian government has seized 1,200,000 bushels of oats.
Boston December 10 Fred Bitewell, slated to coach Harvard University baseball next season, received notice that the Braves granted him unconditional release contingent on waivers by other clubs. Mitchell, a longtime Braves figure, would become a free agent able to sign elsewhere.
New York December 10 Ivan Linew the Cossack could not wrestle due to a foot injury but watched a masked stranger in a key bout with Berner of Germany. The masked challenger hurled Berner around the stage and pinned him in 12 minutes. Dr Roller pinned Paul Alveres in 12 04 with crotch and neck lock. Cutler beat Ernst after a clever bout with head scissors.
The Acorn A C smoker drew crowds with several bouts. Bosse knocked out Chick Lyons of Lawrence in the main event. Willie Condon defeated Teddy Fabryck in four rounds. A draw occurred between Youns Dilndes and Wille Andrews, and Al Ketchel won on points against Jimmy Snyder. Referee was Harry Pierce and timekeeper M F Connor.
New York reports J Franklin Baker will wear a Chicago White Sox uniform next season. The informant says Baker has signed a White Sox contract, with an announcement expected at the American League meeting in Chicago. If true, it strengthens the league's top clubs and heightens pennant race interest.
Pittsburgh December 10 Movement to back Glenn Pop Warner for Pirates management. Warner, famed Carlisle coach, would replace Fred Clarke as field feeder. His athletic and coaching innovations, including early 1900s rule-influencing plays, cited as proof of his leadership potential.
At a Yale football dinner Harry Legore faced unanimous support as captain designate. Alec Wilson spoke against Legore’s eligibility warning that election could provoke athletic committee backlash, prompting Clinton R. Black to be elected captain instead. Some doubtWilson’s stance, viewing Legore’s ouster as a rebuke to Yale athletic responsibility.
Walter Camp, in Philadelphia, explained he severed official Yale ties after 30 years of service. He said the strain of duties forced sacrifices and noted a temporary transformation, with plans to return to football and athletics soon.
Emblem A C presents a Casino card next Monday night featuring a 16 round Pierce vs Gallant main bout and a Young McAuliffe vs Kid Ghetto pairing. Red Allen vs Tommy Shea is set as the prelim. Manager Martin Julian asserts Pierce’s knockout power has drawn heavyweights who refuse to face him.
New Haven fans prepare an alibi as the Washington Glees face Remington Arms at Savin Rock next Sunday. The Annex team relies on collegians to boost its backfield, while fans boast of a special train and a 3:30 start time. A rash of player moves and league chatter swirl around Elm City sports and regional teams.
Meveland December 10 A tentative offer to purchase the Cleveland American baseball club was placed before the bankers committee guiding the Cleveland Amateur Baseball association finance. Ben Hopkins local capitalist promoter of the Cleveland subway is chairman of the committee appointed by Mayor Baker to oversee the club’s affairs and said preliminary steps toward gaining control were underway.
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