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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
4
A fragment from a sports column notes Walter Camp’s unlabeled selections calling out Yale players for the All American team. It highlights Yale as a dominant force, praising a standout back and a few teammates for their long standing excellence and key performances against top rivals.
Accorling to Johnny Eithens, Fred die create demanget 7500 for a six round match. Promoters say both fighters are worth more yet the figures show a dispute over purses. The exchange highlights a major boxing matchup amid claims of unequal pay.
In a Western scene report, Franz Gotch plans a return to wrestling, amid speculation about his clash with rival Emil Wilk of nearby towns. The note hints at a heated, uncertain path back into the ring and the wider wrestling circuit as fans await confirmation of his comeback.
Rumors center on Roger Peckinpaugh possibly joining the Federal League as a star asset. Yankees manager Phillips and owner groups weigh the deal, with Peckinpaugh viewed as a top talent likely to attract strong Federal offers. Prospects of a sale hinge on preservation of player value and owner wishes as talks unfold.
The Federal league pursues Dalton from the Brooklyn club as negotiations unfold. Reports say Buffalo Beds and Ebbets would require a high price and that managers like Schlafy and Jack are linked to the potential move. Dalton’s status and possible jump remain unclear amid offers and visits by club officials.
Boston mass December report quotes Braves president Gaffney saying the club has been offered a federal star from Sherwood Magee and another cast for a possible move. The exact name and details are unclear as officials decline to identify the player or league involved amid speculation linking to the Federal League or disbanded National League candidates.
Gallant contests referee Haley's decision favoring Harry Stone after a Boston bout with Gilbert Gallant. Digger and Pedier exchanges, Stone dominates early, Gallant fatigues, knockout by Stone in later rounds prompts renewed calls for rematch and private terms.
A fragmentary report recalls the Tring battles and boxing era notes. It mentions George Green, Dan Creedon a native of New Zealand who fought in Australia and America, and Joe Walcott among later opponents. It notes Creedon’s long ring career and a mid 15 round bout loss to Gress in Chicago, with other matchups listed in brief.
Princeton hockey defeated Cornell 4 to 1 at Beebe Nicholas rink in New York. Tigers scored once in the first period and three times early in the second, while Cornell notched a late goal to end the scoring. The game marked Princeton’s strong showing against the Cornell squad.
In New Haven, former President Taft quotes a Yale professor praising golf as a healthy exercise for men over forty five. He cautions that profanity and impatience sully the game, noting fewer exclamations improve conduct and restraint while enjoying golf’s benefits.
A New York protective home hosted a Christmas gathering with abundant gifts for current residents and returning former guests. Donors provided furniture, clothing, and other essentials, enabling more families to share in comforts. The event also noted a supportive relation with the community and the matron’s oversight, while city budget figures and unrelated transit notes appeared in the surrounding text.
Report says the Yankee stock is transferred following a final conference with Johnson, Parrett, Supper t and Huston. Details are guarded. Johnson ordered no disturbance at his hotel. The piece notes Farrell’s failure to guarantee Ruppert and Huston a delivery of the club as last season finished and mentions possible Fed interest in Peckinpaugh and McHalse.
A legal dispute details Magee can’t play for Brooklyn Outlaws or Cardinals under reserve clause terms. Officials say St Louis holds contract rights, preventing Magee from joining other clubs. The case centers on league rules, farm contracts, and potential management changes as teams seek new leadership.
The Syracuse University association of Connecticut holds its annual luncheon at the Hotel Taft in New Haven on Saturday at 1 p.m. Officers include President S. S. Keeney Educational secretary MC AB, vice president Miss Eliza O Beth Dean, secretary-treasurer Miss Ruth Thompson. Guest of honor J Robert Robin, a prominent New York attorney, will speak. About 250 Syracuse grads are on the mailing list. notable events run late into the night.
Local sportsmen dismiss a rumored plan for an outlaw baseball circuit including New Haven Bridgeport Danbury and Waterbury with Newark and Jersey City named. They warn such a league would fail to cover travel costs and require a new park, while critics doubt Ted Sullivan’s loyalty to the federal association.
Warlike recap frames a college basketball game as Jeannette Five clashes with the Blue Ribbons, winning 87 to 25 amid heavy shooting and quick passing. The Blue Ribbons resist early, but Jeannette’s team, led by a sturdy lineup and swift guard play, pulls away late in a dominant display.
The Gordon Lennox clan, headed by the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, has prominent wartime roles. Elder son Earl of March and younger son Lord Esme Charles Gordon-Lennox served with distinction in South Africa and World War I. The family, with royal ties to Charles II and Louise de Queronaille, holds multiple titles and a storied military tradition.
Rudyard Kipling marks his birthday while his son John Kipling serves as a second lieutenant in the Irish Guards. The poet has long urged recruitment and warned that Germany seeks global domination, predicting Britain may face subjugation if the Allied cause falters.
New York reports a ten round lightweight match at Madison Square Garden where Joe Shugrue defeated Charing White of Chicago in a hard fought bout. Shugrue showed stronger punching late while White pressed early and mid rounds, but Shugrue gained the edge with cleaner combinations and a decisive finish in the later rounds.
A fragmented OCR listing household advice and shop-worn tips. Guidelines cover cleaning silver and brass, bottling water, scouring pots and kettles, handling fabrics, and general chores. Includes miscellaneous procedures and stray instructions with many garbled phrases and misspellings.
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