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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
6
About forty Bridgeporters watched Ed Casey of Bridgeport push Al Kubiak of Michigan in a ten round affair in Philadelphia. The referee halted the fight in the fifth after Casey absorbed a hard beating. Casey showed early promise and vowed to keep boxing to improve his schooling and pursue a place in the ring.
Freddie Welsh, the British lightweight champion, issues a defiant challenge to Battling Nelson offering a $5000 side bet. He vows to claim the 133 pound lightweight championship and defend it ringside against all comers if Nelson does not respond within 30 days. A $1000 deposit is posted with The New York American to bind the match at once if Nelson shows any eagerness to talk.
Charles W. Cordon, known as The Undisputed Champion, meets Frank Brower and Walter Hayes at Park City Rink tonight at 9:45 in the Connecticut championship race. Hayes and Brower, both Bridgeport natives, are expected to push hard with alternating milers to maintain peak form.
The joint schedule committee of the American and National Leagues is arranging the season dates. The American League opens in St. Louis Philadelphia and Washington with Detroit or Cleveland as a possibility. the National League plays in New York Boston Cincinnati and Chicago. Holiday dates include May 30 and July 4 with multiple city matchups and Labor Day plans in New York Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit and more across both leagues.
The article lists spring training sites for major league teams across the National and American Leagues, with Cleveland adopting an unusual plan to keep the Naps in New Orleans until April 11 to build condition before the April 14 opener. It notes interest from other managers and mentions potential moves for McGinnity and upcoming exhibition games before the season starts.
San Francisco January 18 James Jeffries shown skipping rope and boxing three rounds with sparring partner Sam Burgess signals his return from retirement. Observers say he looks imposing and could soon fight anyone. Billy Jordan and Tom Corbett praise his speed, while wind remains a minor issue needing road work.
The local State League bowling team hosts Brass City at Park City alleys tomorrow night with Bridgeport favored to win all three strings.
The Brownies beat the Alpines 1 to 0 at Barnum School in an exciting Saturday match. Williams played superbly and the Amateurs look ready for Thursday night as Wiggie Halpin brings strong play and Shit Dunnigan shows a bruised eye from polo.
Figures like Tom Gallagher and Red McKie appear in a lively column on runners and racing news. Harry Frank shows off new sneaks while Shit Dunnigan forms a running group in Stratford and Rip Griffin eyes Jack Sweeney’s speed. Also a brief medical note praises Foley's Honey and Tar for grippe coughs.
Miss Ritch starred on the floor for Bridgeport with two baskets on backhand throws while the defense faltered at times. Carlyle led 10 to 9 in a hard fought contest with Smith and Della Valle scoring for All Armory as the crowd of 400 watched a two half game officiated by Waters and Lush.
Bridgeport High School girls defeated Sigma Tau of New York City by 6 to 0 in an Armory game Saturday afternoon. Bridgeport's defense held firm as the local goal remained unthreatened.
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