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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1914

Page

15

Cornell selects Barrett captain of football team

Charles Barrett was elected captain of Cornell football for next season at the annual banquet. Barrett, unanimous choice, has two years of varsity play at quarterback and previously served three years ago. The Cornell team and readers noted his leadership and prior contributions to the program.

Fthaich I. F Charles Barreti Cleveland Cornell Cornnell Barrett Eeks Barnes Ornell

Local Basketball Teams Prepare for Citywide Showdowns

The period notes organized squads ready to meet any city or state team. New uniforms feature blue with a white diamond bearing letters. The pages outline games in New Haven and Waterbury with quick matchups and several local sources cited.

Openb's Dasksball Teem Ars Chen Hatale Faroncay Tence Waterbury Mest New Haven Bt J

Penn Yale Race Cues Nickalls Brothers Sailors

The Nickalls brothers Vivian and Guy direct Penn Yale rowing ties as Yale crews head to the Schuylkill for spring trials. Guy coaches at New Haven while Vivian develops fast boats on the Hudson, with a dual merit test facing authorities in Philadelphia before any major tests.

Yale Schuylkill Vivian Nickalis Goageiime Quakers Guy Nickalis New Haven Nickalls Thames Hudson Wes Tyro Brothers Philadelphia

Jennings Set as Next Yankee Manager Seated by Ruppert

Colonel Ruppert confirms Yankee ownership and names Hugh Jennings as manager designate after talks with Gilmore and Weeghman. New board includes Captain Til Huston president and Ruppert as vice president. Irvin likely as coach. Houston travels west. fan speculation links Tigers coach Hugh D. to New York job if deal closes.

Yankees Til Huston Jacob Ruppert Harry Sparrow Hugh Jennings Maneger Arthur Irrin TU. Huston Baippert Jennings Hueton

Robideau Promises Victory Over Shugrue Friday

The article reports Robideau predicting a win against Shugrue Friday night after a workout. It notes Robideau’s quiet, disciplined demeanor and his Navy background as context for his fighting approach and confidence.

Brown to Meet Red Allen in Semi Final at Catchweights

Chick Brown the New Haven lightweight and recent state amateur champion faces Red Allen in a ten round semi final at catchweights. Brown replacing Kuntz of South Norwalk, with Coast Artillery ushers to handle seating, and the same Armory equipment planned for the show.

Tere Shverne Petieee Freddie Joe Freddie Welsh Jimmy Dotty Waterbury Buffalo Eddie Murphy Boston Phil Bloom Willie Beecher New York Jack Denny New Orleans Chick Brown New Haven Red” Allen Brown Kuntz South Norwalk Armory Coast Artillery

Bothner Defeats Japanese Wrestler In Exciting Match

New York reports Tarro Miyake of Japan, claiming world jiu jitsu title and catch-as-catch-can crown, losing to George Bothner in an exciting bout. The match featured rapid exchanges and athletic reversals as Bothner secured victory.

Bothner New York Tarro Miyake Japan George Bothner

Brown's Gyomasium Wrestling Bout Ends In Victory for Bothner

A large crowd watched Miyeakeeded attempt to throw Amer gant & son three times but failed to secure the win. He won the first fall with a Nelson leg hold in 21 minutes and 2% seconds. In the next eight minutes Bothner struck back, pinning his opponent with a Nelson hold, ending the match and declaring Bothner the winner.

Et Brown Gyomasium

Holy Name Boy's League Plans Start Tomorrow

A meeting of Holy Name basketball league enthusiasts is set for tomorrow night at St. Chacisse hall. Promoters expect an enthusiastic turnout as St Charles parish gym and club facilities are prepared. Leaders from St Johns Sacred Heart and St Mary's parishes back the league with Rev Fathers Komara McGivney and Y Hussion driving efforts.

Gromp Holy Name St. Chacisse Hall St. Charles Sacred Heart St Augustine's Father Andrew, Komara St. John's Church St. John’s Komara Dr. Moore Sacred Heart Church Ier Thomas P. Mulcahy Holy Name Societies St. Mary's Parish St. Mary's Holy Name Park City P. J. McGivney James Y. Hussion St Charles St. Mary's Altar Boys St Augustine’s St. John's Francis P. Dunigan Donegan Lightning Bolt Christy Gawse" Hooper Jack Moran Pete Hanbury St. Charlies

Knockout Brown In Form Says Dan Morgan

Dan Morgan reports Knockout Brown is back in top form after recent wins. He finished his 22nd bout of the year by stopping Harry Ferns in three rounds and aims to fight Freddy Welsh for the lightweight title. Brown remains a popular figure, known for giving the public a hard run for their money.

Dan Morgan Knockout Brown Brown New York

Mohicans and King Pins Play Muddy No Score Game

The Mohicans and King Pins battled to a scoreless draw Sunday at Wheelers lot with many fumbles due to the mud. Both teams plan a rematch next Sunday as field selection remains undecided. Mohicans players are ordered to report for 8 PM practice tonight. The section ends with a note on dancing the new dances and a stray congress reference.

Mohicans King Pins Wheelers Lot

Irwin May Buys Glub In Lawrence

Boston December 1 Arthur Irwin scout for the New York Highlanders under Farrell is negotiating to purchase the Lawrence club of the New England league from Daniel Noonan. A deal could close in a few days if Jacob Rapper Jr buys the New York club, otherwise Irwin may exit to minor leagues. Noonan and the major league scout have a price agreement, with completion expected after the New England league meeting.

Boston Arthur Irwin New York Highlanders Farrell Lawrence Daniel Noonan Jacob Rapper, Jr New York Irwin Dan Noonan

Yale Hockey Opener Hampered by Injuries

Yale opens its season at the Arena against New Haven with captain Sweeney out and Burgess likely at rover. Benner heals a knee injury, Wiser out with a shoulder, and Schiller to guard as Scudder rests. The squad, led by coach Tonk Howard, faces a strong opponent despite cripples.

New Haven Yale Sweeney Burgess Rover Tonk Howard Benner Wiser Schiller Scudder Bosen

Giants Abandon Dooin Trade Negotiations With McGraw

Manager McGraw and the New York Club show interest in signing catcher Dooin to save him from the Federal League. Dooin, now a private in organized baseball, demands a salary equal to last year with Philadelphia. He also seeks a three year Giants contract as a condition.

Esemane Oee McGraw New York Giants Dooin Philadelphia

Ribbons Hover To Beat Knicks In Struggle

The Knickerbockers arrive at Colonial Hall to face the Blue Ribbon stars in a pivotal game. Malone debuts as center, replacing McMillen, while Beckman Swenson Roach Leonard and Langhammer support the Ribbons. A preliminary Clovers versus Coast Artillery match precedes the main event at 3 30 with dancing afterward.

Knickerbockers Colonial Hall Blue Ribbon Malone McMillen Yonkers Five Leavy Bobby Stow Yale Beckman Swenson Roach Leonard Langhammer Coast Artillery

First Bridgeport Five To Play Long Hill Tonight

The First Bridgeport National Bank basketball team travels to Long Hill this evening to face a heavier Long Hill five. Park City’s squad has improved teamwork while Long Hill’s size offers an edge. The teams depart at 7 o’clock with lineups including Bank, Dilliston, Beach, Bitzer, Toucey, Hawkins, Potent, Soule, Nichols and more.

Bridgeport National Bank Long Hill Park City Rooters Bank Dilliston Beach Bitzer Toucey Hawkins Potent Soule Nichols

Knight to Replace Lajoie on Cleveland Naps

Jack Knight, ex-Yankees infielder, is slated for first base with the Cleveland Naps next season after regaining form with the Cleveland team in the American Association. His throwing arm, long a issue during his Yankees tenure, is reported fixed following treatment by Bonesetter Reese. Manager Birmingham had planned to move Lajoie to first, but it seems the veteran may end his career as a pinch hitter next year.

Jack Knight Yankees Cleveland Naps Knight Cleveland American Association Reese Birmingham Lajoie Avai Btalifiert Seis Haine Buffalo Philly Schang Fred Mitchell Stallings St. With Rickdolph Schane Mies Wyckett Mitchell Mitch James Off Schang Bender

Hartford Club Offers to Sell to Federals in New York Talks

A Hartford club owner James H. Clarkin reportedly proposed selling his team to the Brooklyn Federals during a New York conference. Clarkin, accompanied by Dan ONeil, Pieper, and Noonan, was said to have discussed terms with Federals officials who allegedly refused the deal. The report notes possible moves involving Springfield and the League’s other clubs as part of broader talks.

Wagner Man High James H. Clarkin Hartford Federals New York Clarkin Brooklyn Federals Clark Dan O'Neil Pieper Lynn

Braves used signs to read Athletics pitches say manager

Boston December 15 After the world series fans debate how the Athletics were outplayed. A National league manager claims the Braves knew every pitch except Eddie Plank and that catcher Wally Schang unknowingly signaled the plan. He offers to prove his statement to all. The manager withholds his name.

Boston Athletics Braves Eddie Plank Wally Schang Schang

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