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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
11
The article reports Marquard's supposed escapades with an actress and a bold demand for a $10 000 yearly salary next year. Manager McGraw dismisses the stance as foolish and notes Marquard refused a third game after two chances.
J Lynch was unanimously re elected president of the National League at the annual meeting. Charles W Murphy of Chicago seconded the nomination and Charley Ebbetts later supported Lynch. Lynch reported the league’s 12 season saw 88 games and 140 double headers with 12 060 baseballs used in 12 campaigns.
Chicago December 11 Chafley Cutler American champion wrestler who has long sought a meeting with Mighty Pole Zbyszko to claim the world title. Cutler says he has offered to wrestle in Boston on Christmas night and stands ready to sign on any terms Zbyszko accepts.
Packey McFarland, famed boxing figure, eyes quitting amid slur controversy. He agrees to a match with Eddie Murphy of Boston at Kenosha on Monday night, with McFarland guaranteed 2500 pounds and Murphy to receive 28 percent of gross receipts as promoters plan a larger return if profits rise.
Philadelphia reports Penn rowing coach Hiis IL Ward, in place since 1879, will step down when contract ends in September 1913. Ward says he is ready to leave, with about 5000 annually, needing public subscription to cover most of it, as committees consider Brooke as potential successor.
Naval Academy coach Scotty McMasters, age sixty one, sails home to Scotland for vacation after conditioning the Navy eleven. He vows to hug his fifteen months old son, plans to make him a lawyer, and jokes about Andy Carnegie.
Boxers and bouts listed for 1903 to 1911 include Jack Johnson’s 2 round victory over Sandy Ferguson in Colma California. 1903 7 Freddie Welsh and Dave Deshler draw in Chelsea Massachusetts. 1909 Joe Jeannette and Sam McVey draw in Paris. 1911 Joe Jeannette stops Young Jack Johnson in Memphis Tennessee in the fourth round.
A much anticipated Saturday football game at Newfield Park matches Columbia A C of the East End against Brooklawn A C of the West End. Star back Curry leads Columbia as both teams boast top players in prime condition vying for a $100 side bet.
The 25 year ago Minneapolis bout between Ike Weir and Tommy Warren ended in a draw after 20 rounds under Queensberry rules. Weir, the Belfast native, dominated Warren the Bel fast Spider from Louisville, moving eye target blows and taking control early before the crowd and promoters watched a decisive stoppage by referee John Barnes.
Joe Mandot warns fatigue after heavy ring schedule. Al bany’s McDonough vs Britton in late month. Cross versus Shugrue in Brooklyn. O'Neill vs Wagner in Brooklyn. Howard vs Cross on same show. McLean targets Gallant’s lightweights. Britton stops Irish lightweight in Chicago. Bennett versus Ahearne set for Christmas in Brooklyn. Kilbane to meet Dixon in St Louis. Nelson vs Maloney Friday in Philadelphia. Daly in Cleveland for tuneup against Savage.
At the Park City Rink last night, Dick Barrett now based in New York and George Clark of New York won a five mile relay by over a lap with a time of 16 25. Benz and Carlson were runners up. Also noted, Bridgeport Shoe Store will hold a fire sale for stock damaged by fire and water. John Lauder, son of Harry Lauder, marked coming of age with a Dunoon dinner attended by town officials.
President O Rourke of the Eastern association appeals the Northampton players salary ruling arguing base ball law requires another Northamp ton entry for payment. The claim totals a few hundred dollars, but the principle is at stake, with a $10,000 threshold triggering league payment. Unclear timing and details.
Luther McCarty of Springfield Mo defeated Pueblo fireman Jim Flynn in the 16th round at Tom MacCarty's Vernon arena with a right uppercut and two lefts. Referee Charlie Eyton halted the bout as Flynn showed severe facial swelling and fought to the end amid crowd cheers.
Chicago reports owners at the American League meeting promised startling news with trades swirling and the New York Club manager post hotly debated. Frank Chance and Fielder Jones were named as possibilities with Chance reportedly having an understanding to take the job if released from the rival league. The gathering was described as peaceful, with pennant award and league finances as the only official business.
Madison Square Garden New Jersey December 11 Jack Magin of Newark rode to Bellevue hospital with a cracked shoulder blade after a series of spills during a fast six day race. Moran Walker and Bedell were shaken up as Suter brothers trailed the field competing for a lap. standings at 9 am show 1,169 miles and 2 laps, later 1,205 miles 2 laps with Suters a lap behind. continuous coverage and farm ad.
Arcade Jrs. defeated Red Sox 3 to 0 in a City Duck Pin League game. Arcade drivers posted the win at the alley.
Two Sprague Meter Co teams played a lively friendly match at Eckler's alleys last evening. The players rolled both big and little pins, delivering a spirited performance. Public invites to stop by for a game and watch.
Patents issued December 1 list Bridgeport and other CT inventors with items including incandescent lamp socket stop motion sewing machine mechanisms push switches and wind shield attachments. Other entries cover tools jewelry benches lamp brackets clock alarms and rubber boots with several designs noted.
Pittsburgh residents Glacinto Decario and his wife were arrested in Braddock by Secret Service operatives on counterfeiting charges. Authorities allege they ran a private mint with the woman casting counterfeit fifty cent pieces while her husband passed them on street cars in Turtle Creek Valley.
The Watson sisters, noted burlesque artists, headline a Week at the Park with the Behman Show. A constellation of burlesque stars joins them under one managerical banner for Thursday Friday and Saturday performances.
In London two months in prison were given today to Mies Elete Howey, the only suffragette caught in the false fire alarm campaign. Alarms from corner boxes were misreported, but most scares were preposterous hoaxes by militants. Police and firemen fear a forthcoming festive stunt labeled something awful.
Washington reports senatorial interest surges in Archbald impeachment as witness William P. Hollands testifies to dishonesty and admits suggesting to Archbald's partner several transactions tied to the ensuing scandal. Boland brothers retaliate with open resentment citing Marian Coal Co. losses.
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