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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1913

Page

12

Winter Ball Talk of the Hour Pugilism and the Turf

Discussion on the shifting of players and owners in major leagues, Johnson's autocratic handling, and expected midseason moves. Noted trades shape rosters for St Louis and Cincinnati, with Magee, Miller, Bescher, Harmon, and others anticipated to impact infield and outfield strengths as teams rebuild.

St Louis Herrmann Sherwood Magee Phillies Jack Miller Hug Bob Harmon Pittsbergh Cincinnati Reds Bescher Hartley Sins Butler Hauser Hoblitzer Marsans Bates Dolan Whitted Groh Herzog Tom Clarke Magee Oakes Wilson Pirates Kenetchy Dodge Niegarden Berrmann Cardinals

Carpentier the Richest Pug and Boxing Marvel

Georges Carpentier, praised as boxing’s top attraction, has earned substantial sums including 18 000 for an 1 minute 13 second win over Bombardier Wells. He has fought across Europe and America, drawing large crowds and legends say he could headline major bouts in London and the United States.

Georges Carpentier Georges Bombardier Wells Gulfboat Smith London America France Carpentier Jefferies Johnson Croesus Gorge Wells Carp Luther McCarty Gunbost Smith Georges Car Pentier Frank Loughrey Philadelphia Marty Lewis Jim Sullivan England George Gunther Willie Lewis Frank Klaus Billy Papke Bandsman Rice Cy Smith Private Williams Jeff Smith Europe

Kolehmainen May Bouin Roller Skating Contests

Promoter T Fitzgerald will organize the world championships to be held in March 1914 with Walter Osman overseeing Michigan state races at Wayne roller rink Detroit for amateur and professional skaters. Western Skating Association sanctions events with prizes and medals for winners across state meets to qualify for the world meet. Eastern rivals may watch Jean Bouin and Hannes Kolehmainen race at Winged Foot indoor games in Madison Square Garden next February. Winged Foot to cover Bouin’s expenses and present a large cup to the winner.

T. Fitzgerald Walter Osman Detroit Michigan Western Skating Association Wayne United States Jean Bouin France Hannes Kolehmainen Winged Foot Club Madison Square Garden New York Fof Bouin

Uhlan As Saddle Horse Takes Flight From Trotter Fame

Uhlan, AN the great trotter, is slated as a saddle horse by owner C K G Billings in New York parks setting a new fashion. Once a track star, Maude S Sunol and other champions moved to driving, never saddle work. Whilan, nine, trained since age four, never raced on track but could break saddle records, with marks 1:58 sulky 2:00 wagon 2:03% trot 1:54% running mate 2:02% sulky with running mate.

C. K. G. Billings New York Maude S Sunol Whilan Lewis Forrest

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