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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1914

Page

11

Gleason and Kelly LATEST Yank Pilots

Local Heber report says Gleason and Kelly may manage the New York Americans if the Rupen deal closes. Prospects include Fred, third baseman for NY Americans, possibly moving, with other owners and Rowland of the White Sox seen as possible hires in a Sox rejuvenation plan.

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Opening of Dene de Cactus club teased by society insiders

A fragment from a New York social note discusses plans for the opening of a club connected to K. I ZT Wieck and J. Harvey McMew York society figures. Mentions Milton J. K. and hints at secrecy around participants while noting uncertainty about events and dates. The item also references a Mohicans football report and Is labeled by Patrick Howard as a sports update.

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Fans Own Column Boots and Rubber Brands Featured

A fragmented item notes price points for boots and rubber goods in a column style feature. Mentions Bers Youths Miser Cho eem s Rubbers Arctica and Rubber Boom with price hints around 85.50 to 7.50, reflecting a catalog-like listing in a fan orientated page.

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Johnny Kilbane Invades Lightweight Class In Retrospect

James J. Corbett reports on Johnny Kilbane’s bid to move from featherweight to lightweight and a possible clash with Mandot. He notes Mandot’s form, Kilbane’s retirement plans, and the looming scramble among top lightweights including Williams Chaney Welsh and Britton. Corbett previews a crowded field and ranks favorites in a personal "rating" of leading lightweights.

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Harvard explains why Michigan is off football list

Cambridge Massachusetts December 19 Harvard and Michigan athletic authorities failed to agree on a meeting of the football teams next season. Fred W. Moore treasurer of athletics said the second game could not be played unless it fit Harvard plans for gradual team development. The football committee has decided that a game with Michigan is not advisable and Director Bartelme of Michigan has been notified.

Campridge Mass Harvard Michigan Fred W. Moore Er Aiqute Miteht Moore Bartelme Michlgan

Beck faces union print dispute over membership card

St Louis Cardinal third baseman Beck, a former grass-throwers union member, learned that his players union card was printed by a non union firm. He wrote President Fults who admitted the issue and said future cards would bear the union label.

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Shugrue Beats Robideau In 15 Round Boxing Show

Joe Shugrue of Jersey City outpointed Philadelphia’s Sam Robideau over the 15 round main bout before about 4000 fans at the Armory. Shugrue displayed ringcraft and steady pressure, building a slight edge after 15 rounds as Robideau offered bold offense but lacked consistency. Semi main featured Red Allen stopping Chick Brown in ten, with Frank Brindisi knocked out by Founes Dundes in the opener.

Wesner Stranes Armory Jong Joe Shusrus Jersey City Sam Robideau Philadelphia Shusrus Robides Shuyres Robideau Joe Ritter Shuerde Shugrue Philadelphian Shugras Shusrue Brown Allen Founs Dundes Brindisi New Heyer Brindlel Jee Fitzgerald Deve Fitzgerald Slim Brennan Third Avenue East Bridgeport Acorn Menke

Ruppert Refuses to Buy Yankees Minus Good Men

French Tick, Dec. 19 The 1915 schedule meeting of the American and National Leagues opened here yesterday. No developments were announced in Ruppert’s negotiations to purchase the New York club. Ban Johnson, Barney Dreyfuss and John Heydier discussed schedules and would not talk about a sale. Ruppert said he would not back a pennant winner with a tail-end team and would only proceed if five new players and a manager were added. He denied interest in the Federal League and hinted a decision may come by December 28.

New York Jacob Ruppert Jor T. S. Huston Ban Johnson Barney Dreyfuss John Heydier Johnson Forks Colenel Huppert Huston Ruppert New Yorks Tankees

Clarkin Denies No Firm Pact With Federal League

Hartford base ball club owner Clarkin avoids a strong denial about a plot to sell out Eastern clubs to the Federal League. The Springfield Union and others claim conferences between various leagues have occurred, with Springfield, Hartford, and Worcester ready to listen. Other items note Pirates selling Sam Hyatt to St Louis and negotiations over New York Americans sale stalled as Detroit withholds Hugh Jennings. Yale beats Brown 25 3, and Battling Levinsky to fight Gunboat Smith on New Year’s Day in Waterbury.

Wagner Clarkin Hartford Leeguce O'Rourke Springfera Union Carey Springfield Bayera New England Gilmore Federal Teagie Worcester Union Battling Levinsky

Derby Boxing Show Promises Chains of Fights in Derby

On January 28 the Derby A C stages a boxing bill at Gould Armory Derby featuring Jacky Rollison of Shelton vs Bob Stanton of Albany Kid Bowers of Seymour vs Young Repter of Shelton Derby boxers Young Deyv fin vs Kid O Connell of Ansonia and Young Rensey of Shelton versus Youngs Grapes of Shelton George Mulligan of Waterbury named referee The bouts are Derby’s first in years expected to draw a large crowd.

Derby A. C Gould Armory Derby Jacky Rollison Shelton Bob Stanton Albany Kid Bowers Seymour Va Young Repter Young Deyvfin Kid O'Connell Ansonia Young Rensey Youngs Grapes George Mulligan Waterbury

Magee Signs as Boss of Brookfeds

New York yesterday signed a three year contract as playing manager for the Brooklyn Federals. The announcement came by telegraph from Balder B. Ward, president, who is in Chicago, to Groom Were, his brother and Brookfeds vice president. Magee, twenty, is the youngest manager among the three big leagues and was regarded as one of the best outfielders in the league last season.

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King Pins Meet Mohigans Tomorrow At New Park

The King Pins and Mohigans renew their city rivalry tomorrow at New Park with a 3 p.m. tip off to decide the league standings. A large crowd is expected as both teams bring strong follows and anticipated rosters include Wheeler, Mullins, Catlahan, Beek, Sears, and Larkin among others.

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Artes of Ring Battles Across Time and Places

The report recalls historic ring clashes with fighters like Jake Hiirain and Jem Bris in early rounds, mentioning world titles and challengers from France and Britain. It notes a controversial verdict and crowd reaction, referencing boxing legends and bouts across decades from 1865 to 1962.

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Steamer's Bridge 15 Smashes in Collision

New York December reports a collision damaged the steamer Steamer's Bridge while another vessel, the Bradsbere, escaped unharmed after stopping. Weather notes mention a thermometer at 25 below zero.

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