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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1913

Page

11

Brooklyn Club Faces 15000 Loss in Federal League Move

Cincinnati dispatch reports the National Commission will discuss Federal League matters at a Jan. 6 meeting. Garry Herrmann notes the league gains attention as Joe Tinker and Miner Brown join the Federals, with a $15000 sale of Tinker from Cincinnati to Brooklyn shaping the dispute.

Cincinnati Federal League National Commission Garry Herrmann Yesterny League Commission Joe Tinker Miner Brown Brown Red-Lez Federals Reds Tinker Snail Federal Brooklyn

Colleges approve player numbering for next season

The major colleges including Princeton, Penn, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Carlisle, Holy Cross, Colgate and others vote to number all players next year. Army Navy and Western conferences also plan to number players. Harvard and Yale were late but reportedly may join in 1914.

Princeton Navy Army Western Harvard Yale Walter Camp Pennsylvania West Point Michigan Chicago Dartmouth Carlisle Brown Cornell Columbia Annapolis Minnesota Amherst Pennsylvania State Syracuse Wisconsin

Birmingham vows calmer approach with umpires next season

Cleve- Jané manager Joe Birmingham says he will not argue with umpires as the season ends. He concedes errors by both sides and plans to accept umpire decisions, hoping calm play and fewer heated disputes will guide his team in the next year.

Joe Birmingham Cleve— Jané

Purdue Kicker Robertson Sets 1900 Field Goal Record

New York reports a forgotten 1900 mark when Purdue star Robertson kicked seven goals from the field in a 42 to 7 win over Rose Poly. The record stood out as unmatched by Brickley Trafford or Ecker-Sall and was celebrated after Lake Forest College shared a Stentor clipping. Robertson, dubbed the greatest middle western place kicker, died in a Purdue railroad wreck in 1903.

New York Middle West Brickley Trafford Ecker- Sall Robertson Purdue

Finnish Runner Hannes Kolehmainen Faces Amateur Status Cloud

The Metropolitan Association registration committee probes how Hannes Kolehmainen, the famed Finnish distance star, supported himself since arriving in the United States. He maintains he did not break amateur rules and continues working in Bay Ridge, New York while staying busy with a busy holiday season.

Metropolitan Association Amateur Athletic Union United States Hannes Kolehmainen Finn G Hannes Kolehmainen

Albert's Draw With Maloney In Ten Round NY Bout

Johnny Alberts of Elizabeth New Jersey and Tommy Maloney of the West Side boxed ten rounds to a draw in the National Sporting Club feature event in New York. The bout opened tepidly but heated in the final two rounds with fast exchanges and clean hitting as both fighters finished strong.

Johnny Kid") Alberts Elizabeth N. J Tommy Maloney West Side National Sporting Club New York

Welterweight Title Fight Ends in Decisive Advantage

Both boxers weighed in at the welterweight limit of 112 pounds and displayed a decided advantage over the other. The bout showcased sharp skills and strategic edge from the favored fighter.

Danbury Five Duel With Blue Ribbons At Colonial Hall

Blue Ribbon basketball hosts Danbury tonight at Colonial Hall for a state showdown with a $25 prize to the winner presented by manager Leavy. The double feature includes K Q O K A versus Independents of Norwalk, with Speidel's orchestra to follow. Lineups list Stow Hurley Morrison Irri Conley Smith Della Valle Snyder Von Gal.

Colonial Hall Blue Ribbon Danbury Hatting Leavy Ramblers Norwalk Speidel Blue Ribbons Dasbury, Stow, Hurley Rrt Schoen Morrison Ir -Ri Conley Smith C Della Valle Snyder von Gal

Gotch barred from Chicago wrestling after failed promise

Chicago officials barred Frank Gotch from future appearances in the city after he agreed to wrestle and then failed to appear last summer. Mayor Harrison vowed Gotch was finished in Chicago, though Gotch now announces a return to the sport after months of retirement. Six New York City firemen were later awarded gold medals for bravery.

Chicago Frank Gotch Towa Gotch Harrison

Record Crowd to Witness Boxing Show at Eagles Hall

All but two boxers have arrived for the South End A C boxing show at Eagles hall New Year’s afternoon. McAuliffe faces Walsh in a ten round bout with both weighing in at 135 pounds. Ah Chung Teddy Hubbs Red Allen Kid Palmer Kid Johnson and Young Petrona also appear in ten and four round bouts with weigh ins at the Hotel Atlas and medical checks before the fights.

South End Eagles’‘ Hall Jimmy Walsh Ah Chung Boston Walsh McAuliffe Boston Battler Beantown Young McAuliffe St. Joseph's Hall Rcal Teddy Hubbs Chinaman Red Allen Kid Palmer Kid Johnson Young Petrona Williams Atlas Willard-Rodel New Haven Eagles’ Hall

Tinker and Brown Sign With Federal League

Joe Tinker former Reds manager signs with a Federal League contract shaking major league baseball. Mordecai Brown to manage St Louis club plans unclear. other managers listed include Sheckard Knabe Stovall and Phillips. Telegrams say Knabe denied signing for Baltimore. Argentine land has tripled cultivated area in 15 years and electric lights appear in two Japanese idols eyes.

Joe Tinker Cincinnati Reds Supreme Court of Giants John M. Ward Brotherhood Mordecai Brown St. Louis Brown Tinker Pittsburgh Jimmie Sheckard Cincinnati Nationals Baltimore Otto Knabe Philadelphia Nationals Kansas City George Stovall St. Louis Americans Indianapolis William Phillips Buffalo Larry Schafly Buffalo Internationals Toronto Philadelphia Knabe

Clarkin favors shifting Meriden club to New Britain

Hartford club owner Clarkin states James Murphy's $1747 debt should be paid by league directors not Scinski. Directors previously agreed any transfer to New Britain must reimburse Murphy for his 1912 move from New Britain to Waterbury. President O Rourke cautions Murphy could pursue legal action if the league does not compensate.

Wagner Jim Murphy Eastern Association William Scinski Meriden New Britain Clarkin Hartford Scinski Murphy Waterbury O'Rourke Seinski

Ouimet Plans British Amateur Play At Sandwich Next Year

Francis Ouimet announced plans to travel to England for the British amateur championship at Sandwich next year. He says he will compete yearly in April to acclimate to conditions and surroundings, despite British doubts about his amateur status based on past caddie work. Massachusetts golfers doubt the assertion and believe Hutchinson misrepresents British sentiment.

England Francis Ouimet Vardon Ray Sandwich Jace Hutchinson Ouimet Quimet Atlantic Massachusetts Hutchinson

Willard Knuges Geo Rodel in a Round Knockout

Willard knocks out Geo Rodel in early rounds after a tentative performance. The semi final saw Musa Ford stop Mugh Hageerty in four rounds. Red Allen of Briterport failed to appear, causing substitutions in the card from the MCA.

New Haven Journal-Courier Tee National Athletic Club Jona Withee Kansas Rodel Africa Willard Rosin Fitzgerald Tehe Musa Ford Offey Mugh Hageerty Red Allen Briterport Nisto Hilenwood Nieto Willard-Rodel Jack Johnson

Hyatt swears for Pittsburghs pious outfield

The Pittsburgh baseball outfielders caused a scene as Mitchell and Wilson tried to calm a flare of temper after a disputed play. Hyatt stepped in to speak for the bench, with Mitch ell and the captains thanking him for his discretion in the moment.

Owtfielders Pittabure Mike Mitho Crewe Wilson Carey Mitchell Wilcee Wilson Ham Hyatt Hyatt Mr. Mitchell Mr. Hyatt Rey

Lyons and Lyfford Brothers Custom Overcoats Ad

An OCR fragment advertises custom overcoats by Lyfford Brothers at 1 East Side and West Eat locations with a price tag of 16 dollars. The clipped line references a coat sale and shop branding.

Lyfford Brothers East Side

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