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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1913

Page

10

Jeannette to Box Johnson in Paris on June 4

Promoter Don McKerrick announces Joe Jeannette will fight Johnson in Paris on June 4 ahead of the Grand Prix. Johnson plans sail soon after final travel arrangements. McKerrick also plans bouts for Johnson against French and British contenders in Paris and New York.

Don McKerrick Joe Jeannette AJ Palzer Jack Johnson Paris Galveston MecKetrick Willie Lewis Hiegen Enid McKetrick Dan McKetrick Johnson Eee Aoe McKetrick Pereketrick Chicago Ae Paris En McKetrick Teesue Street Eer McKetrick Land Bombardier Billy Wella Freddie Welch Enel McKerrick Wells New York Luther McCarty Ayts Packy McFarland Toei Rivers Ee Britton Leach Cross

Seasides Lose to Algonquins in Billiards

The Algonquin billiard club defeated Sea Side in three straight matches with W.R. Eaton downing H. S. Pearson 150 to 83 and R A Beers beating James E. Camp 160 to 101. Hobart E. French also beat Sit. Brickwend 160 to ? in Seaside defeat.

MEE Ea Club Sea Side Algonquins Ses W.R. Eaton Algonquin H. S. Pearson R A. Beers James E.camp Seaside Hobart E. French Brickwend Sesaide

Detroit Has the Only French Battery in Baseball History

New York reports Detroit Tigers manager Hugh Jennings touts a French battery pairing Dubuc and Rondeau as the genuine article for the coming season. He recalls famous historic batteries and notes Pat Flaherty’s long veteran career across multiple leagues, while recounting a Bristol boxing legend Patrick Pearce and his later rescue fame.

New York Contany Jean Bua Detroit Tigers Hugh Jennings Dubus Riondeaus Jennings Dubuc Rondeau Sadie McMahon Robbie Theodore Breitenstein Heinie Peitz Pond Bowerman Getzin Gandel Ed Walsh Billy Sullivan Gillmore Mack Nerheps

Phillies mull trade talks with Cubs over Earl Moore deal

Philadelphia leaders President Locke and Manager Dooin indicated willingness to trade pitcher Earl Moore to the Cubs if terms meet their demands. They seek in return Zimmerman and Cheney, while Evers cites Phillies need for outfield help. Dooin counters with current Flyers Magee Paskett Cravath Miller Mangus Donlin Walsh Lobert options and hints at a St Louis deal involving Kenetchy.

Philadelphia Locke Dooin Phillies Johnny Evers Earl Moore Cubs Zimmerman Cheney Evers Magee Paskett Cravath Miller Mangus Donlin Walsh Hans” Lobert St. Louis Kenetchy

Yankees To Use Polo Grounds For Home Games

The Yankees will play all home games next season at the Polo Grounds under a one year agreement announced by secretary John B. Foster. Giants will use their own facilities. a new club house will be built for the Yankees and visiting teams will use the regular visitors club house.

John B. Foster New York National League Baseball Club Yankees Polo Grounds Barry York Nationals Giants Dell Braves Dages

M GoORTY WINS OVER FREDDIE HICKS IN NY BOUT

Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin defeats Freddie Hicks of Detroit in a ten round light welterweight bout at the Fairmont A C New York. Hicks relies on speed and movement while McGoorty presses and lands decisive blows primarily in rounds eight to ten. Both fighters weighed 168 pounds.

Eddie McGoorty Oshkosh Wis Freddie Hicks Detroit Fairmont A. C New York McGoorty Mike Gibbons Hicks Gibbons McGoorty Eddie Gibbons Hare Freddie MccGoorty Jeera

St Stephen's to face Nutmeggers at Rockets Hall Friday

St Stephen's basketball team will play Nutmeggers Friday evening at Rockets Hall with the game set for eight o'clock. Manager Slam the Door invites inquiries for a game next week. In two weeks St Stephen's will host the Fairmounts. Marie Ferretti, age 6, was shot in the face yesterday in her backyard in New Haven. no witnesses or sounds.

St. Stephen’s Nutmeggers Rockets Hall Slam the Door St Stephen's Fairmounts Slam-The-Door New Haven Marie Ferretti

Ketchel to Paris in bout with topnotcher

Ketchel plans three months abroad with Joe Jeannette and Jack Denning, aiming to box Hughie Meeghan and Jem Driscoll while McKerrick handles Ketchel's interests. He will box Young Jack O'Brien at Eagles Hall next Monday as part of a busy European and United States schedule amid cross league discussions.

Ketchel Jem Driscoll Hughie Meeghan Europe Joe Jeannette Jack Denning McKerrick Jack O’brien Eagles’ Hall

Drucke Shipped to Sacramento by Giants Manager

Pitcher Lou Drucke was released to the Sacramento club of the Pacific Coast League by John McGraw. He had joined the Giants in 1909, showing flashes of ability, but a 1910 shoulder injury limited his career. Drucke later went to Toronto and faced legal action against subway officials.

Patrick J. Flaherty Carnegie Jackson Youngstown Paterson N. J Flaherty Richmond Pat Hartford Syracuse Brockton Louisville Colonels Chicago White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Columbus Boston Kansas City Atlanta Brooklyn Boston Nationals McGraw Lou Drucke Sacramento Pacific Coast Drucke Harry Wolverton Kilties Giants Fane Lou Mathewson Subway Toronto

Johnny Dundee Repeats Win Over Willie Jones in Brooklyn Bout

Johnny Dundee the New York featherweight defeated Willie Jones of Brooklyn in a furious ten round bout at the Hoyate A C in Brooklyn last night. This was the second meeting and Dundee proved superior again. Jones briefly sent Dundee to the canvas in the first round with a sharp left hook.

Johnny Dundee New York Willie Jones Brooklyn Hoyate A. C Dundee Jones Jes

Cubs Target Mattern as Trading Partner in Spring Battle

Chicago Cubs seek to acquire Al Mattern a former Holyoke and Boston Nationals star as part of a deal with Montreal. Reports say Cubs could trade several young players for Mattern to boost batting strength while avoiding cash offers. Bransfeld is named as the target of the proposed exchange at the end of spring training.

Boston Nationals Montreal Mattern Cubs Bransfeld

While Attending The Sales Bring Shoes For Repair

A brief shopper note invites customers at the event to bring shoes for repair while they browse. The message emphasizes on site service during the sale to maximize convenience. Residents and visitors are urged to take advantage of the repair option as part of the shopping experience.

Johnsons son faces welterweight boxing title bout

Gov Johnsons son competes in a Pacific coast amateur boxing tournament welterweight showdown in San Francisco tonight. Opponent Ernie Clark of Los Angeles, renowned for cleverness and power, is the first foe. Tournament director Phil Wand praises the young fighter and notes no objection from the governor or family.

Johnson Hiram W. Johnson Sigafer Mentos Ernie Clark Los Angeles Phil Wand San Francisco Hiram W.J. Johnson, Jr Clark

Roast Willard For Not Going To Coast

The article criticizes Jess Willard for wavering over a match with Gunboat Smith, noting a change of heart encouraged by promoter Coffroth and questioning his judgement and courage. It mentions his dispute with the New York boxing commission over a contract and a ban from boxing in the state until resolved, while labeling him a peculiar, self confident figure.

Jess Willard Senne Francisco Williard Cne Coffroth Wil New York Boxing Commission Davis Buffalo Willard

Harvard Beats Tigers in Fierce Hockey Contest

Boston January 23 Captain Gardner starred in a high intensity Harvard vs Princeton hockey showdown. Harvard won 5 to 3 after overtime with Gardner limiting Princeton to 40 saves, a rink record. About 5,000 fans witnessed the hard fought game. Hobey Baker led the Tigers but could not prevent the loss.

Harvard Tigers Boston Gardner Princeton Crimson Winants Hobey Baker Tizera

Min nis Signs With Athletics

Philadelphia January 23. Manager Mack of the Athletics received the signed contracts of John Stuffy McInnis the diminutive first baseman and two recruits Pitcher Taff and Outfielder Stevenson Taff from the Waco Texas League and Stevenson from the University of Minnesota Taff won twenty games and lost eleven last year in 285 innings faced 1018 batters allowed 212 hits had 79 runs scored against him walked 75 batters hit 18 batsmen and struck out 145 He hit .194 and fielded well Connie has not yet heard from Frank Baker the lone member of the 100000 infield who has not signed Mack states Baker is not a holdout and will sign in time

Philadelphia Mack Athletics John “Stuffy” McInnis Taff Stevenson Waco Club University of Minnesota Connie Frank Baker Baker

B H S NOTES Show Plans and Exams Preview

Next Saturday afternoon the girls tour the suburb and enjoy the week’s end. No marks will be issued until after exams. Some A A members query a possible minstrel show and posters display talent for the Criterion in the assembly hall. The orchestra rehearses at David Dorkin's home tomorrow evening. The Criterion for January was announced today and the football team will have its photograph.

The Criterion Ansembly B. H David Dorkin

Ture Taken to Mo It Y Reported by Noon After School

A fragmentary note mentions an incident at a school where a person named Keckethall is weakened and moved to a medical facility after noon. The text is garbled but indicates a response crew and a medical transfer. No clear date, location, or full names are confirmed.

Clan Campbell Ball Sets Evening Schedule

The 27th annual Clan Campbell Ball will be held tomorrow evening in the Colonial ballroom on Fairfield Avenue. A lively program features solos impersonations and Scottish dances. William Duffes and John Jape are among the guests, with Donaldae Park berg Macdougal aiding floor duties. Herman Frankel’s Bakery at 100 Maltby Street is ordered closed due to health rule violations. Milk inspection shows only one watered milk case in the samples.

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