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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
12
John Ganzel notes official fielding averages often misjudge teams after praising his pennant winner in the Eastern League. He observes that champions in the NL rely more on batting than defense, with many major leaguers changing teams as rosters reshape across leagues.
Jeece Out Brown won a hairline decision over Leach Cross in a ten round bout at the Empire A. C. York. The fast meeting drew a large New York crowd as Cross delayed his ring entrance after weighing 133 pounds and Brown pressed with aggressive, crowd-pleasing wattage throughout.
Yale opened its season with a 2 to 1 victory over St Paul’s of Concord New Hampshire at St Nicholas Rink New York. Yale’s Cox scored two goals and Burgess added the third period tally while Ford held Yale at bay until Cox sealed the win.
Crane No 1 predicts victory over Crane No 2 in a Friday night game at Eagles' hall. Coroner Phelan may attend to witness the clash while Crane No 2 boasts last summer’s baseball win as motivation for revenge.
McGraws Giants visit Havana and expose Cuban teams as weaker with the stick. The Polo Rounders win nine of twelve, scoring fifty seven to thirty two, while Mendez’s pitching is overwhelmed and McGraw asserts control to keep the team in condition.
Boxers Jack Sullivan and en Ross will clash in Pittsburg on December 29. Jim Smith meets Tom McMehon in Albany on January 4. Joe Choynski contends a comeback but no matches offered. Moha postpones return due to hand injury. Dixon versus Kilbane set for Cleveland on New Year’s Day. Kilbane also due Christmas in Cleveland against Charley White. Denver Ed Martin shifts to wrestling after a Tacoma win. Burns loses in Sydney under contract dispute. Deshler and Mercier duel in Lawrence on Christmas Day. Mercier won earlier. Sullivan twins headline Buffalo A A bouts with Joe Jeannette on December 26. Mike Twin slated for February, Mike Gibbons eyed for Cambridge bout.
Local boxing fans foreknow a six round lightweight clash at Eagles hall on New Year's afternoon as Red Jewell and Young Bosse, both from the city, weigh in at 136 pounds at 3 o'clock. Matchmaker Billy Hogan arranged the bout. Bosse recently beat Jack McLean in New Haven.
President James H. O Rourke favors raising the Connecticut league salary limit to 2500 a month and says clubs must stay within the cap. He notes broader league harmony matters more than individual team budgets and compares with New England and Tri State limits. The piece also relays trade chatter about Brewer and Hoffman, and players Casey and Kocher connected to Detroit and Rhode Island teams.
Special from United Press New York December 21 Taft campaign in New York to be run by William E Loeb collector of the port of New York in absolute charge though no title. Taft conferences at Henry W Taft home with William Barnes and Otto Barnard.
Washington witnesses before the Senate Trust committee argued the Aldrich monetary scheme would strengthen trust control over prices and industry. They said magnates like Gary and Perkins push for centralized power via a monetary commission while allowing price fixing in theory. Brandeis noted concessions mask a drive to secure monetary control to preserve domination. The article ends with a want ad section.
Building permits of an aggregate value of 20 290 dollars were granted by the psec taminese this week. The list includes American Bank Alaska Trust Co dwelling on West Main, S W Hubbell second story addition on Knowlton, Domenic Varone frame dwelling West Read, Dwight Wheeler garage on Noble, Pendleton estate one story garage South Fairfield, Mullins two two family dwellings Main, Harvey Harding six family dwelling East Main, Edwards private garage Colorado. Seniors preparing for play The Princess by Alfred Lord Tennyson next month at Warner hall January 14 and 19 rehearsals daily, Miss Grace Dalrymple Clarke manages cast with Miss Ethel Poland coaching chorus. plot centers on a college for women with penalties and rescues. cast lists and tableaux outlined. Thing Co advertises final week Christmas shoe sale at 1153 Main Street with varied values and guaranteed quality.
Jim Flynn aims to visit New York within a week to declare himself the heavyweight champion and threaten Black Jack Johnson. He will assess Al Kaufman and Al Palzer, pace his path toward a title, and pursue a clash that could reshape the era of white-heavyweight claims. Flynn previously interrupted Carl Morris’s title bid and seeks a major showdown in the country’s largest city.
Bridgeport High School commercial department graduates expect 300 attendees at the annual banquet. A committee led by H. R. Green will handle final arrangements under last year’s finances. Secretaries will distribute tickets. a January 16 meeting will set headcount and Stratfield hotel catering for late January.
President Taft arrived in Washington at 7 15 am and remained in his private car Mayflower after a heavy sequence of banquets in New York. He may study Congress joint resolution to abrogate the Russian passport treaty and complete the law with one more line. The notice also humorously captions Thomas Harrison a navy clerk as the Christmas title.
Cincinnati December 21 The National Commission formally restored Jake Stahl to good standing as Boston Red Sox manager and part owner. Stahl had retired in 1910 to work in banking and claimed a 1911 game for charity with Woodlawn Business Men's Association. The panel noted absence without permission but no other ineligible play occurred and fined none. Catcher Harry Smith also received a clean bill of health after absence due to his wife’s illness and will play with Brooklyn. he was censured for not seeking a leave of absence.
Connecticut Women’s Suffrage association plans a state trolley tour starting Jan 20 in Bridgeport with a team of five or six speakers and aides. Representatives from Hartford New Haven and Fairfield counties attend the executive meeting at Mrs S T Davis Jr’s home. Miss Emily Pierson of Cromwell will direct the campaign.
The article outlines trade rumors and player moves involving Bradley, Innes, and McInnes as Connie Mack weighs first baseman options. It notes the double umpire system as a proposed reform to improve major league standards and mentions White Sox players Benz and Ralph as noted power hitters during the off season.
Senator LaFollette will travel after Christmas to Ohio Michigan Indiana and New York for a speaking tour. Walter Horner of the Progressive group said the trip aims to address party goals while Congress is in recess.
Automatic sprinklers and the Brass Company fire alarm stopped a serious blaze last night on Lard Street. The fire began near a lead furnace and spread to woodwork, but the sprinkler system with city chemical apparatus quickly contained the flames before heavy damage.
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