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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
8
James J. Corbett reviews the Gibbons McGoorty bout and argues for referee decisions to end draws. He laments stalling under current rules, urges a New York boxing commission overhaul, and praises Luther McCarthy's heavyweight win as a boost to the sport. He discusses Palzer, Ritchie, Wolgast, and prospects for the white championship with New Year showdowns and money-driven careers.
The Yosts face Elizabeth New Jersey at Yost Field in a decisive inter-state championship game. Coach McCormick has prepared the squad for a hard test against a Jersey rival noted for a recent tie with Pennsylvania champions. Key backs Reilly Casey and Noon are expected to spark a strong offensive showing.
The two top city teams, Yellow Mills and the Orioles, duel Sunday for the season title at Wheeler’s lay park. It will be their third meeting after two prior ties. Yellow Mills players must report for Sunday practice at Yellow Mill Park under Manager J. Conroy.
Matt Wells, aged twenty six, born December 14 1886 in London, will again face Freddie Welsh after losing the lightweight British title and the Lord Lonsdale belt last month. Welsh has promised another bout before the National Sporting Club of London, with Wells urged for a clear title claim if he wins. The page notes Wells’s career including a victory over Welsh to win the title on February 27, 1911, and mentions Wells’s background as a Londoner of Hebrew descent and his training routines and prior fights in New York and Britain.
Cincinnati manager Hank O Day, undecided about next season, faces offers to umpire from both leagues. National League president Lynch has offered his former staff post, while Ban Johnson of the American League also made a strong pitch. O Day prefers remaining in the NL but awaits final choice amid retirement rumors.
The article notes William Hoppe the California lightweight fights in short four round bouts to earn a big bank roll. He avoids longer sets to stay available weekly and maintain earnings similar to top rivals. Hoppe times his four rounds to perfection keeping relentless speed and exhausting himself only after a limit. Coaches and training plans for the Cleveland Naps are mentioned.
Frank O Rourke the sensational young shortstop is booked to return to Bridgeport next season. Talks with New York Nationals official Stallings suggest a full year in the minors would help his development. Other notes mention Silzer, a New York signing, and possible talks with Frank Chance about terms with the New York Americans after the holidays.
New Haven report says Captain Henry Ketcham of Yale’s 1913 team has summoned former captains and head coaches to discuss coaching policy for next season. Walter Camp will serve as his representative on the Athletic Association. A meeting is planned during or after the vacation, possibly at the Yale Club in New York.
New York, Dec 14 Roger Bresnahan has not signed with Pittsburgh but league officials and club heads awarded him to the Pirates. Negotiations ongoing with Bresnahan Clarke and Huggins. Konetchy reportedly eager to leave St Louis amid manager Huggins’ preference for a seasoned catcher and young pitcher.
The Cincinnati Reds appear poised as contenders next season with Tinker’s plan to strengthen players through base running drills and extended conditioning. He argues pitchers tire from base running and need rigorous pregame work to maintain control and stamina.
The piece argues pitchers and teams should build conditioning before events. It notes greats like Mathewson and Walsh endured tough games with strong wind, and that spring training should blend light work, gradual intensity, regular meals, and ample sleep to start the season in good shape. Chance grants leeway in preparation.
Cambridge Massachusetts December 14 It is rumored that Percy D Haughton head coach of the Harvard football team has decided not to renew his contract with the University Athletic Association But while Haughton will retire from active service a paid position as advisory coach will be created for him Coach Charlie Daly who has been mentioned as Houghtons successor has just made application to be reinstated to his officership in the army from which he resigned some years ago Lathrop Withington captain of the 1919 team is also mentioned as Coach Haughtons successor
Al Ketchel of this city and Young Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia are matched for a ten round bout at the Park City skating rink on New Year’s day. Ketchel concedes O'Brien five pounds at 148 ringside. O'Brien has beaten Young Brown and drew with Leach Cross, and also outpointed Knockout Brown. South End A C will stage the bout. Ketchel in good form.
Joe Thomas of this city defeated Billy Grupp in a ten round windup before the New Polo A. C. in New York, winning almost at will. Thomas repeatedly hurt Grupp with the right, dropping him to his knees in round six, and maintained the upper hand throughout the bout.
Garry Herrmann says Chance did not authorize a 20000 yearly salary claim and recalls past earnings of 7500 plus 2500 bonus. He cites fluctuating reports, notes Chance’s Cubs pay, stock sale, and delays in contract talks. Herrmann plans pitcher trade as part payment and rules out Mullin, aiming for a younger arm.
Eppa Rixey, Phillies pitcher, says he is not a holdout. In Charlottesville he notes his contract called for a raise in 1913 if he posted a fair first season. He insists there was no dispute and expects the club to honor its promised increase once extended.
Roger Bresnahan says he will resolve his financial dispute with the St. Louis National League club before considering offers from other NL teams. He will not negotiate until terms are agreed upon and has three NL clubs ready to discuss once the issue with the Car- is resolved.
A compact chronicle of boxing lines from 1842 to 1911 noting bouts across England and the United States. Entries include Charley Freeman versus W J Perry in England 1842, Ike Weir in Manchester 1885, Mysterious Billy Smith versus Dan Needham in San Francisco 1892, Wille Lewis versus Harry Lewis draws in New Haven, and other 12 round decisions and knockouts in Boston Paris Fall River and New York.
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