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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1913

Page

16

Yale Looms Up Strong at Hockey

Yale shows promise in hockey as the Elis lost a Saturday exhibition to St Michael’s but played creditable, effortful hockey. Goalie Schiller and defensemen Heron Gore lead a solid unit. Howard’s early coaching has Yale poised to be among the top college teams of the season.

Yale Hills St. Michael's Hobey Baker Elis Sports Schiller Heron Gore McDonald Sweeney Rover Draway Howard New Haven Whien Hartford High

Blue Ribbons Set to Face Aranacs in Colonia Battle

Blue Ribbons aim to prove their current streak is no fluke as they host Aranacs in Colonia. The lineup features Bobby, Hariey, Snyder, Vallejad, and Sturlay among key forwards. A tight contest follows a recent first victory and a lively pregame with Speidel's orchestra set for dancing.

Colonia Bobby Meee Pet Hariey Emeear Smith MD Delta Vallejad Snyder Sturlay Tamornight Speidel

Yale Football Schedule 1914 Planned Before Holidays

The 1914 Yale football schedule is said to be completed but not formally announced until after the holidays. An authoritative source lists Colgate, Brown, Lehigh, Maine, Princeton, and Harvard among the opponents with Princeton slated for New Haven. Wesleyan's withdrawal and one undecided game shape the opening date as two last year's rivals Lafayette and Holy Cross may be dropped if a replacement is found.

Howtt Colgate Lehigh University Maine Princeton Harvard Alt & Games New Haven Wesleyan Yale Dar Lafayette Holyes la- Lee Virginia Oie

Tommy Budd Stops Billy McCarthy In 7th Round

In Buffalo Tommy Budd knocked out Australian Billy McCarthy in the seventh round. McCarthy had earlier shown resilience but Budd landed a sleep punch that staggered him. McCarthy, a fighter who never held a major title, was countered as Budd pressed the attack and finished strong.

Tommy Budd Billy McCarthy Buffalo Hran Tommy McCarthy

Giants Trade Rumor Nets Outfielder for St Louis

Reported deal shifts a Giants outfielder to the St Louis Cardinals as part of past and current trades. McGraw aims to balance the lineup with Byrne Murray Bescher and Thorpe Robertson Donlin among candidates, while Huggins may seek Donlin to fill pinch hitting duties.

Giants St. Louis McGraw Cardinals New York Huggins Larry McLean Otis Crandall Crandall McLean St Louis Bob Bescher Snodgrass Byrne Murray Merkle Claude Cooper Jim Thorpe Dave Robertson Robertson Marlin Mobile Mike Donlin Harry McCormick Donlin

Harris Merton Lyon Author and Cue Star

Harris Merton Lyon, a Santa Fe born writer and billiards enthusiast, gained fame for translation and fiction. The piece recalls his early critics role in Houston and humor about billiards and editors, noting his long link to the sport and the absurdity of bag punching in a gym setting.

Harris Merton Lyon Santa Fe N. M Houston Tex Post Ligon Lyon

McRoy to Get Position in West

Boston notes Bob McRoy, secretary treasurer of the Red Sox for two years, will move his family back to Chicago with no definite plans. He expects to reappear in American league baseball later, perhaps taking the summer off to observe from a detached stance. He hopes to return to Boston baseball someday and regrets leaving friends, while also pursuing golf. Millburn report mentions bond issue defeat and potential high school abolition. 2,000 New Woolens LYFORD BEOS. TRY East Side and West End 7

Boston Bob MccRoy Red Sox Chicago McAleer Ban Johnson McRoy Lyford Beos Joe Wood New York Port Jervis N. Y Joe

Big Bouts Highlight New York Boxing Tonight

Madison Square Garden hosts two heavyweight battles headlined by Levinsky Coffey and Flynn Rodell as Greater New York clubs stage their fifth weekly program. Levinsky, rising fast, aims for major status while Coffey seeks a comeback after a Ireland trip. Flynn and Rodell renew their veteran clash as Rodell, despite reverses, shows a solid left jab and skill.

Madison Square Garden Jim Flynn George Rodell Battling Levinsky Jim Coffey New York Levinsky-Coffey the Garden A. C Levinsky Coffey Ireland Flynn Flynn-Rodel Gunboat Smith Big Joss Willard Milwaukee Rodel

Tinker Trade Sends Star to Brooklyn Amid Exchange Deal

Cincinnati completes sale of Joe Tinker to Brooklyn for 15,000 cash plus options and future purchases. The deal includes Earl Yingling and Herbert Moran for Cincinnati and Dick Egan for Brooklyn, with contingent terms totaling about 30,000 if exercised. Final figures show Cincinnati receiving Yingling Moran and 7,500 cash, while Tinker and Egan head to Brooklyn for 10,000 to Tinker.

Cincinnati Earl Yingling Herbert Moran Brooklyn Bas Dick Egan Cincinmnati Yingling Moran Egan Ebbets Herrman Wilbert Robinson Herrmann Herzog Tinker and Egan Tinker

Donlin’s clash with managers and umpires on the St. Louis team

Louis Heilbronner, Central League president, recalls Mike Donlin’s volatile stint with the St Louis Nationals. Donlin sparred with umpires, taunted O’Day, and even grabbed Heilbronner, prompting a threatened fine and Heilbronner’s resignation as manager on the spot.

Louis Heilbronner St Louis Nationals J. McGraw Mike Donlin Donlin Svith Mike McGraw Heilbronner O'Day St. Louis

Veteran John Anderson Seeks East Umpire Job

Veteran John Anderson, famed for the John Anderson single, applies for a job on the Eastern association staff of umpires while living in Worcester Massachusetts. Another applicant is Orth P. Collins of Tennessee. he offers no baseball knowledge note and is discarded. Jack Coombs returns home to West Kennebunk after hospital confinement. Herrmann may buy Freischmann stock to gain control of the Cincinnati Reds.

John Anderson Wagner Hastern Association Anderson Worcester Mass Orth P. Collins Tennessee Jack Coombs Athletics West Kennebunk Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Reds Freischmann Herrmann

What Boxing Has Done for Mankind Since Early Days

Mac Levy surveys boxing's arc from ancient pugilism to modern health sport, arguing the sport's civilizing influence and reforms from Figg to Broughton. He notes early rules, mufflers as gloves, and the shift away from brutal slugging toward scientific boxing, highlighting health and regulatory progress.

Col. Roosevelt Maurice Maeterlinck Mayorelect Mitchel New York A. J. Drexel Biddle Pensland Walter Scott Friar Tuck King Richard James Figg Jack Broughton Figg Oxford Broughton Daniel Szendoza

Evolution of boxing from its early pioneers to modern rules

The article traces boxing history from Efe and John Jackson through Tom Molineux and Tom Hyer to Sayers and Heenan. It notes royal patronage under George III, Westminster Abbey guards for George IV, and John Morrissey in Congress. It highlights Jem Mace, Marquis of Queensberry rules, 1866 Amateur Athletic Club, gloves adoption, and the rise of official commissions.

Efe John Jackson Lord Byron Tom Molineux England George IV Eagland Westminster Abbey John Gully Atlantic Tom Hyer Sullivan Tom Sayers John C. Heenan Sayers Heenan Troy John Morrissey United States Congress America Jem Mace Mace Marquis of Queensberry Marquis Joh. G. Chambers Chambers Amateur Athletic Club John L. Sullivan Jake Kilrain Mississippi

Tinker seeks 100 thousand as contract talks falter

Chicago dispatch reports the Tinker deal remains shrouded in mystery as Joe Tinker and Dodgers manager Wilbert Robinson navigate a possible three year contract. Tinker demands about 100000 yearly salary with bonuses. Robinson has not named a figure and Ebets/Ebbets was unavailable. The two parties agreed to pause and reconsider after a tense exchange over compensation.

Cincinnati Joe Tinker Brooklyn Chas. H. Ebbets Garry Herrmann Reds Tinker Wilbert Robinson Cincinnati Club Chicago Joe Indianapolis Dodger Ebdete Hoosier Capital Robinson Oak Park Wilbert Robby Cub Ebbets Inson

Robins on the Giants Turned Their Season Around

In 1911 the Giants, strained by a West Coast trip, rallied after McGraw urged Rob Robinson to join. Robinson calmed the team with humor, escorted leaders to bars and shows, and sparked a pool tournament. The Giants recovered, winning the third game and finishing the trip strong.

Sporting Nws Giants Pittsburgh McGraw Cubs Old Robinson Latham Robby Chicago Meyers Marquard Fred Snodgrass Fred Merkle New York Baltimore

Harvard Stars Can't Write Now

Cambtidee Massachusetts December 22 Harvard varsity football players face a ban on writing articles for newspapers next season. Leaders argue for limits while Harvard objects to signatures and offers reportedly reaching 100 per game to write expert reviews.

Cambtidee Massa Harvard Sehaon

B H S Athletes Resent Attack on Gheer Leaders

Edward L Casey, vice president of the B H S Athletic Association, denounces a Sunday Post article that mocked B H S cheerleaders and supporters after a Hart for a H event. He defends the student body, praises Edward ONeil and Joseph Worden for leadership and spirited cheering, and condemns the paper’s allegedly malicious report.

Sunday Post Hart Enthy Edward O'Neil Jomah Worden O'Neil Wordes Victus Joseph Worden Edward L. Casey B. BH. S. Athletic Anes

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