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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1911

Page

8

Carlisle Football Safety and Enrollment Facts Highlight Carlisle Team

Carlisle Indian School reports minimal injuries this autumn with no bone fractures among 44 practicing players across 12 games. Coach Glenn Warner and Dr. Trebleby credited for safety. enrollment under 1,000 with 290 boys over 17 forming athletic material.

Carlisle Glenn Warner Trelbley Pensular Army Hirtherto Unst Indian Office Washington Wherry Warner

McVey Reigns Heavyweight Champion of Australia

Sam McVey of California defeated Jack Lester of Cle Elum Washington to become undisputed heavyweight champion of Australia after winning the title from Lester last September. The match followed Lester's previous win over Bill Lang.

United Press Brisbane Queensland Sam McVey California Australia Jack Lester Cle Elum Washington McVey Lester Bill Lang

Swimmers to select Olympic reps in New York January

December 11 report notes local and district championships to pick American swimmers for Stockholm. Events to be held in New York, with plans announced today for the Olympic trials and team selection in January.

United Press New York America Stockholm Philadelphia Pittsburg Jrs

Expel Jack Ryan From Jersey City

Major league magnates gather for meetings in New York hotels as Eastern League notes the expulsion of Jersey City manager Jack Ryan for shifting blame over an umpire incident. Ryan contests the claim and plans to seek redress through the Eastern League, National Association, and possibly civil courts.

New York Victoria Waldorf-Astoria Charley Bobbets Brooklyn Superbas Garry Herrmann Reds Barney Dreyfuss Pirates Billy Locke Fred Clarke John Whalen Giants E. A. Steininger Cardinals Charles W. Murphy Cubs Horace 8. Fogel Phillies Thomas J. Lynch Lynch St. Louis Browns Waldorf Ban Johnson Charles A. Comiskey White Sox Charles W. Somers Naps Jim McAleer Robert McRoy Red Sox Robert L. Hedges Browns Hotel Astor Stein and Hart Buffalo Club George Stallings Sam Lichtenhein Montreals Joe McGinnity Newarks Jack Dunn Baltimores J. J. McCaffrey Joe Kelley Toronto Jersey City Jack Ryan Ryan Jack Doyle Tanneman Barrow James J. Lillis Doyle Esetin Eee Lillis Eastern League National Association National Commission Fred Lake Lynn Lake

Elberfeld and Griffith conflict over waivers and retirement talk

Doubts arise over waivers for Kid Elberfeld under Clark Griffith with a Cincinnati twist. The veteran may retire due to a bad hip masked by reports, while Elberfeld back at Albion View to receive regular treatment. Also notes Bridgeport Waterbury athletic trials for next Saturday with Y M C A sessions this week.

Kid Elberfeld Clark Griffith Washington Senators Cincinnati Elberfeld New York Yankees Norman Tebasco Kid Bridgeport-Waterbury Waterbury Bridgeport

Can't Hurt Hugh Jennings On Head

Detroit reports Hugh Ambrose Jennings has a long-standing habit of getting hit on the head. He survived a severe collision with Amos Rusie and continued playing, earning a reputation for enduring punts and injuries and always coming back to the game.

Hugh Jennings Detroit Hugh Ambrose Jennings Hughie Amos Rusie Rosie Jennings Amos Cornell Big Red Scranton

O'Brien Poised to Lift Boston as 1912 Season Opens

Detroit, Dec. 11. Boston is poised for major improvement in 1912 says Detroit Tigers president Frank Navin. He credits pitcher O'Brien with supplying nerve and reliability to bolster Boston's staff and challenge champions. Navin compares O'Brien to Cy Young and predicts a career rivaling Young's.

Detroit Boston Frank J. Navin Tigers New York O’brien Cy Young Young Jake Stahl Jimmy McAleer O'Brien Bostons Wood Cicotte Hall

Fairmounts and Columbias end in scoreless tie

The Fairmounts and Columbias battled to a scoreless tie at the acid works yesterday afternoon. Al Newton starred for the Fairmounts, and members are urged to report to the club rooms tomorrow night for important business.

Fairmounts Columbias Acid Works al Newton

Record porker slaughtered on Beechmont Avenue

William H. Davidson of Beechmont Avenue slaughtered a Berkshire hog weighing 650 pounds on Saturday. Market men described the carcass as one of the finest cornfed specimens they have seen this season.

William H. Davidson Beechmont Avenue Berkshire

Umpire talks and Cuban baseball mix in snapshot sports

President O Rourke pursues Red Held as umpire after strong minor league reports. Almeda res team in Havana loses 6 2 to the Giants who lead the series six to three. Jack Tighe signs 45 players for Louisville aiming to compete in the American Association.

O'Rourke West Wagner James H. O'Rourke Connecticut Red Held St. Louis San Antonio Held Jack Tighe Norwich Holyoke Louisville Tighe

Valuable Hints For Auto Owners

A 1911 era roundup notes Akron tire factories employing 17 000 workers with plans to add 2000 over winter. It warns drivers to shield radiators, cites alcohol-water freezing, and discusses acetylene lighting and national auto show plans. It covers ignition wiring, spark gaps, brake adjustments, and maintenance tips for oils, funnels, and waterproof lamp covers.

Akron Hungary New York City Madison Square Garden New York Virginia Oregon Colorado Mann Republic United States Census Bureau

Six Day Riders Aim to Break Madison Square Garden Record

New York December 11 The six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden began with 15 teams in action. Early speed lagged behind the record as riders endured spills at a dangerous northeast turn. German pair Lorenz and Soldow drew attention in their New York debut, while a sprint disrupted several teams and left leaders still 3 laps short of the 271 miles six day mark as noon elapsed.

United Press New York Madison Square Garden Lorenz and Soldow Jackie Clark Eddie Root Jimmy” Moran Wiley and Galvin Ryan Cavanaugh Lorenz

Man Injured At Depot In Train Boarding Incident

William H. E. Flaherty of 1767 Main Street slipped while attempting to board a moving train at the railroad station Saturday night. His foot was caught by the wheels resulting in a torn heel and bruising. He received treatment at the Emergency hospital.

William HE. Flaherty Main Street

Yale Daily News Denies Societies Control Football Votes

A Yale Daily News letter to the New Haven Journal-Courier denies societies influence in football captain elections. It argues captains are chosen for leadership and character, not fraternity membership, citing past votes and naming Psi U and Deke contingents.

New Haven Journal-Courier Yale Daily News Deke Psi U Spalding Yale Yalé Psi U's Dekes D. E. BE Dekes—Spalding Bomeister Bigelow Shevlin Daly Coy Alpha Delta Phi THE

Alarm At Night Croup Warns Parents To Have Foley’s Honey and Tar

A Canton New York reader touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as essential for child croup and hoarseness. The letter from H W Casselman says the remedy is priceless and always on hand. A second reader, L F Curtis, also endorses it.

Foley L. F. Curtis H. W. Casselman Canton N. Y

Tribute to Gabriel Fahrenheit Inventor of the Thermometer

The Pall Mall Gazette notes the abnormal summer weather and honors Gabriel Fahrenheit born on September 16 in 1736 or 1749. It recalls his lead in thermometer development using mercury, his worldwide influence, and his fellowship with the Royal Society and contributions to its Transactions.

Pall Mall Gazette Gabriel Daniel Fahhrenheit Dantzig Gabriel Royal Society

Rooster Show Promises Big Lineup At Lincoln Hall

Over 1 000 fine specimens prepare to exhibit in Linesiywall Tuesday to Thursday as the Bratt Poultry Association hosts a $2 500 rooster from Joe Pym of South Norwalk. The event, direct from Crystal Poultry Show in New York, features the largest Bridgeport show to date with turkeys, pets and varied prizes. Howard Gould displays forty white Wyandottes, with pens housing multiple birds and improved coop lighting and space planned for exhibitors.

Bridgeport Poultry Association, Inc Linesiywall Thoretoy Bratt Poultry Association Ite Joe Pym South Norwalk Crystal Poultry New York Bridgeport Howard Gould Inds

Bugs Reisigl To Rejoin New Haven Bugs Reisigl To Rejoin New Haven

The New Haven baseball club plans to reacquire pitcher Bugs Reisigl from Cleveland after a brief stint there. Reisigl, a Brooklyn native, was sold to Cleveland for 1500 dollars, with Cameron having received 200 earlier. The deal is notable for Reisigl eccentric play and mixed results in three Cleveland games.

Bugs Reisigl New Haven Reisigl Heisigl George M. Cameron Cleveland Baseball Club American Havant George Cameron Reteigt Cameron Clevelland Retsiel Relemer Cleveland Cam Cleveland Cat Reisig Brooklyn Soan George Bone New Haves Electrics Comecern Cleveland Sie

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