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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1913

Page

15

Herzog May Not Become Manager In Cincinnati

Chattering Charles Herzog arrives in Cincinnati to seek the managerial job with the Reds next season. Secretary Stephens says no formal agreement exists with Herzog and that he was secured as a potential candidate after talks with Giants officials. The board meets today and will likely announce the new manager, with Herzog and Dick Hobstettel as leading contenders.

Cincinaai Charles Hersog Cincinnnati Cincinnati Club Redlee Crey Stephens Hersog Tannager

Cornell Harvard Crew Race May 16 Decides Date

Cambridge Mass Dec 15 Harvard may race on the Charles River May 16 with Cornell favored to May 28 or the week following Brush. Coach Wray prefers May 16 or a date near then, but Capt. Hernolds and the advisory committee will decide.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Cornet Fies Ithaca Courtey Miia Prince Ian Eac Wray Capt. Hernolds Princeton

Brown to Elect New Football Coach at Brown

Providence December 15 The Brown university athletic board failed to elect a football coach for next year at a meeting slated for tomorrow evening. Rumors say a shake up may oust Robinson and Pryor with replacements like John A. Gammong or Thomas 4 of Providence while Earl Sprackling could be considered for an assistant role. Albany remarks claim 20 000 idiots and infected persons in the state though numbered at 4 000.

Providence Brown University Athletic Board Hkeay Folléwite Sones Robinson Pryor Robinson Tri Ai Kteen John A. Gammong Thomas 4 Wisconsin Alimn Earl Sprackling

Giants Name Stock Third Baseman for 1914 Season

The Giants plan rookies training near Washington's Birthday with Sinister Dick Kinsella in charge as Wilbert Robinson signs with Brooklyn. Milton Stock is touted by Secretary Foster as a top infield prospect and potential third baseman. Cobb birthday notes mark his 27th today as he contemplates Detroit stay and a record salary.

McGraw Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Dick Kinsella Giant Scouts Washington Foster Giants Shafer Tillys Milton Stock Marlin Herzog

Pugilistic annals recount early bouts and club bowling results

The record lists Fitzsimmons defeating Ellis in Sydney by KO in the third round with Ellis at a weight disadvantage, followed by mentions of Fitzsimmons winning the Australian middleweight title. Additional notes cover 1901 bouts, Jack McAuliffe stopping Sam Collyer in Williamsville, Joe Walcott beating Rube Ferns in Ontario, and a club bowling match where Team D defeats Team E with notable scores and a banquet planned for the losers.

Bob Fitzsimmons Jim Ellis Sydney Australia Fitz Ellis Bob Jim Hal Hall- Fitzsimmons Hall America Jack McAuliffe Sam Collyer Williams|tute N.Y Joe Walcott Rube Ferns Fore Erie Ont Elks Ducks Johnny Grant Capt. Mills Sullivan Old Fairmonts Clifford Ute Quinn Azr McCauley Grant Actin Capes Mercer Cleary Hurtey McCarthy Chadwick

Bennington County rural school uplift through 1912 13 efforts

The Bennington County Improvement Association formed in 1912 by over 100 business leaders drives rural school, agricultural, road, home industry, sanitation, recreation, and civic improvements. It funded a county farm agent, organized farmers leagues, promoted boys clubs, tested seeds, and advanced teacher training. Two new supervisory unions formed, schools restructured, and several buildings upgraded.

Bennington County Improvement Association United States Department of Agriculture Soil Fertility League of Chicago Association Statae College of Agriculture Bennington Farmers’ League Burr and Burton Aice County Improvement Association

Second base is Detroit hoodoo and 1914 outlook

Detroit December 18 1913 the Tigers have failed to stabilize the second base position since 1909 with Germany Schaefer. Many players including Jim Delahanty Bill Louden Oscar Vitt Baumann and O Leary tried but none sustained the hitting and fielding balance. The keystone bag remains open and vital as experts call it the key to the infield. A separate note ponders fashion trends and a county nursing survey finishing with a remark on hygienic conditions and hair hats.

Detroit Detroit Baseball Club Germany Schaefer Tigers Legion Jennings Jim Delahanty Bill Louden O'Leary Oscar Vitt Baumann

Giants Seek Romanach and Yale Links Hit Parade

Giants and Dodgers show interest in Romanach 18, an ex New Britain Cu ban infielder who impressed against Brooklyn in Cuba. Yale third baseman John A. Reilly drawn by New York with a $5,000 start offer. Hartford high school basketball hosts B H five at M C A with a cheering squad. Also notes on Tinker ball talks, Manila tour results, Harvard coach remarks, and county sanitation efforts.

Wagner New York Giants Brooklyn Romanach New Britain Manach Dodgers Cuba John A. Reilly Yale Andover Reilly New York

Big Shake-Up in Cincinnati Club Signals Sale Interest

Cincinnati stock holders Fleischmanns favor selling their majority stake amid discontent with President Herrmann and policy. Horace Foker’s letter to baseball insiders claims poor trades including the Cy Morgan deal and the Tinker episode reflect leadership faults. Jeff Livingston, linked as purchaser, heads Snider Preserving Co and was Fogel’s financial backer in Philadelphia.

Pittsburgh Fleischmanns Cincinnati National League Baseball Club Horace Foker Fogel Fleischmann Herrmann Cy Morgan Jeff Livingston Fozel Snider Preserving Company Philadelphia Nationals

Fred Clarke Popular In Home Town Shaping Kansas Move

Fred Clarke, once a modest farmer, has become a prominent figure in Winfield Kansas. He plans to move from his Tittie Pirate ranch to a thriving Kansas town, superintending a nearly finished residence. His daughters attend high school in Winfield while he builds property there and supports local roads and politics.

Fred Clay Pittsburon New York Winfield Kan Kansas Fred Fred Clarke Clarke Wintela Mpred Clarke Raunchman Clarke

Welsh Prepares for Dundee Bout in New Orleans

Weddie Welsh, the Emili and Leatweieht cruiserweight, is due today in New Orleans to face Johnny Dundee in a New Year’s bout. Welsh is listed at 286 pounds ringside and headlines will feature Willin Etin for a championship claim, with additional talk of a potential bout with Ritchie if Welsh wins.

New Orleans Dee Emili Drapare Dundee Cundie Willin Eitehin Che Ae Cee Srunner Tuattle Welwyn Piitchie Sudh Te Checepion Ritchie

Yale Grew Goags Explains Ris Poli Gy Yale

New Haven announces policy for the newly chosen crew coaching triumvirate led by Richard Armstrong as resident pre bate in charge of rowing. He will act mainly as organizer and diplomat, not coach, with a graduate student to fill coaching duties.

Richard Armstrong Tennager Guy Nickalle C.F Glaniwal New York

Wolgast Seeks Comeback in Chicago Bout

Ad Wolgast plans one more attempt to show he can still contend at 148 pounds. He meets Charlie White of Chicago in a 18 round fight for the National Athletic Club title in Milwaukee, with Windy City support. White’s improved form is noted, while Wolgast’s endurance and skill are weighed against his fading strength.

Tyrus Raymond Cobb Georgia Peach Royston Detroit Tigers Cobb Detroit Tyrus Joe Jackson Cleveland Tiger Anniston Als Royston Rompers Augusta Charleston Tigers Georgia Peach Delivered Andrews Wolgaatte Michigan Mwewe Chariie White Chicago National Athletic Club Mele White Kohan Wold Bregent Hemyler Hornhmerdier Wells Georges Cerpentier Haguewayen Wari Gil

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