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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
2
SembeMes, Mase, Dec. 22. The Barrera football schedule for next fall will be easier than last year with two changes. All games except Princeton will be at Cambridge. the team will rely on less veteran material after a successful previous season.
Bill Edwards argues coaching is business and the team needs a single full time head coach. He says Princeton should appoint a dedicated man who makes football his sole career and who can select the rest of the coaching staff.
A fragmented historical note traces the Royal Rooters, a 17 year old Boston fan group, through past eras linking their influence to major teams like the Beaneaters and Red Sox. It highlights shifting power among owners McAleer and Me and hints at industrial ties with Erie Railroad increasing shop forces.
New York reports Boston may breathe easier as Dick Rudolph announces from the Bronx that he has signed a two year contract with the Braves. He hints at a nice raise and notes his finances have risen in recent seasons after starting with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He says he can pitch in the major leagues and there are references available from Baker Collins Oldring McInnis and Barry.
Cambridge Mass Dec 22 The Harvard baseball management has completed its schedule for 1915 with 27 games on the list and a demanding program. The series includes three games with Yale and Princeton, to be played in New York if necessary, with the initial two games against Yale set for New Haven and another site.
New Haven reports on December 22 say George Cameron, owner of the New Haven baseball club, is hospitalized in Chicago after ptomaine poisoning. An operation is expected after holidays, with plans for a major roster overhaul to improve the club for the 1915 season and to address disruptive players after the end of the current campaign.
Yale's basket regiment won 43 to 23 as Fordham faced absence of star Bill Kelleher due to possible typhoid fever. Yale led 20 to 14 at halftime and extended the margin with superior speed and passing. Fordham struggled with long-shot attempts while Yale controlled the pace and defense.
Walter McCreary of the Portland Beavers explains he would not protest Joe McGinnity’s pitching for Venice against Portland. He notes McGinnity lost some low-score games but showed failing form early with the club and that he would not speak up if his team could not beat an aging veteran. Also ads note 1,500 new fall woolens from Leford Brothers.
William Scinski plans to finance a New Britain baseball club in the Eastern League, despite questions about his baseball knowledge. The Boston Braves will build a larger stand modeled after Detroit, while other notes cover players, trades, injuries, and management, including McGraw’s Cuba plans and Connie Mack’s denial of a Willie Mitchell trade.
Chicago December 22 Hans Lobert third baseman of the Philadelphia Nationals arrived from St. Louis and conferred with Gilmore president of aenean Fea Prostione and Phil Ball vice president of the St Louis Federals. It was expected he would sign to play with the St Louis Federals but no agreement was reached. Weeghman placed the Johnson case with counsel and declared Walter Johnson will play for the Chicago Federals or not at 41. He said the contract is binding and will be enforced to the limit.
Manager George F. Montgomery of the New Haven soccer team explains in a letter why his squad did not travel to Bridgeport for a Sunday game on December 20, 1914. He notes the schedule showed an open date and a rain-postponed match with Naugatuck should have been played in New Haven, arguing against hostile reports to the public.
The Troy basketball team aims to regain the lead against a recent tough foe, the Blue Ribbons, at Colonial 1 tonight. Leavy signs Reichh to forward in Stow's place while Becman returns from the injured list. Roach and Swenson of the Ribbons look to disrupt Troy’s passing as fans expect a packed arena and a lively, action filled game.
Toronto reports President James Gilmore of the Federal League visited, signaling no Toronto team in 1915 due to unsettled wartime conditions. He cited the league’s need for a stronger, more compact circuit and noted Toronto could be considered in 1916 with ample local backing. A powerful local corporation reportedly offered substantial backing for the league in the city.
Sporting News notes a Chicago Fed saga when a fraudster posed as Miller Huggins, prompting Weeghman to wire $15 to meet to discuss terms. The real Huggins was in Cincinnati prepping for a pennant run with the Cardinals. Weeghman also signs Jimmy Archer away from the Cubs amid the ruse.
Richard J. Evans, member of a three civil engineer commission to base plans for draining New Orleans and protecting it from the Mississippi overflow, died in New Orleans yesterday at age 74. He spent years in railroad construction across the south and southwest.
Chicago December 22 a man described as a strong team leader has been chosen as manager of the New York club with a purchase expected to close today Col Ruppert Huston and President Johnson all agree the team will be strong and a pennant contender from the start Wild Bill Donovan a former Detroit star is widely named as the likely new Yankee skipper Lanin owner of the Boston Americans consents to part with Donovan who led Providence to the 1914 title
Buck Crouse, Smoky City middleweight from Pittsburgh, born 23 years ago, fought over a hundred bouts across Pennsylvania and beyond, with mixed results and a notable Philadelphia bout against Young Ahearn. Johnny LaVack, a celebrated French Canadian featherweight born December 22, 1872 in Montreal, fought from 1890 to 1900, often drawing with top rivals and never clearly defeated, though lacking a kayo punch.
Washington December 22 the administration has not decided whether to press Congress for Sen ator Newlands plan to create a commission to supervise federal waterway control and improvements discussions with the cabinet failed to reach a decision. The bill would authorize 60 million dollars yearly for ten years for waterway improvements with a possible amendment to the rivers and harbors bill to provide only for creation of the commission.
Bantamweight champion Kid Williams is urged to weigh in at 116 ringside for a title bout with Johnny Ertle. Mike McNulty backs the challenge naming New Orleans as a potential venue and offers a 1000 side bet, arguing Ertle is the top bantam and Williams may be unable to make weight.
Jem Belcher defeats An drew Gamble in five rounds at Wimbledon Common England. Gamble, Irish champion from Dublin, had been introduced by the Earl of Tyrconnel and earlier beat Noah James in his first big bout. The crowd includes nobles and a future king. the fight lasts seven minutes. Allegations of throw occurred as Irish bettors backed Gamble.
An overheated furnace sparked a stubborn fire at Henry Schulteiss’s home, 267 Stratford Avenue, shortly after 9 PM. Chemical Co. 1 responded on a still alarm and found the blaze threatening headway. Firemen battled about an hour. damage exceeds $100.
McAllister Oklahoma December 23 Thirty four of the fifty four prisoners in the state penitentiary were granted Christmas pardons by Governor Lee Cruce and released today.
Stockton labor dispute ends with unions and Merchants Manufacturers and Employers Association agreeing to cease grapples and boycotts. Arbitration to settle future conflicts, wages hours return to former levels, and an open shop policy discussed. The case drew national union labor interest as a potential model for Oakland and San Francisco. President Wilson expected to distribute more than one hundred Christmas gifts from the White House.
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