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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
8
Baseball recap from Breese where Hartford beat Hertford 1 to 0 as Dick Tuckey pitched solidly. Crowther and Geist contributed singles and Stow and Tomyk delivered key hits while Crowther and Mowrey provided fielding highlights amid a bumpy game.
This date in boxing notes lists bouts from 1910 and 1911 including Jacke Thaeas outpointing Tony Bees in Pittsburgh a no decision bout, Ray Bronson beating Jack Britton in New Orleans, Wil-Sailor Burke stopping Ted Welson in New York, and Mentozza losing to Tom Owen in England with Mendosa near sixty. Jim Barry fought Jim Cole to a decision in Philadelphia, Joe Jeannette outpointed Morris Harris in New York, and Frank Klaus defeated Vic Hansen in Lingañ California.
West Ends beat Annex 3 to 1 in a six inning contest to move into first place in the i-Pro league. Scanlon pitched for West Ends while Pee and Pee Thers supported Annex. Commers, ex Yale hurler, also played. The game ended after six innings to allow New Haven Holyoke league play to begin. Ducknes topped Atlas Co 15 to 4. Wil Link commented on the carrier's impact.
Albert Palzer earned praise after a three round war with Bombardier Wells, with fans and experts comparing his grit to heavyweight legends. The Iowa farmer showed relentless aggression and a devastating right hand as Wells’ fierce attack could not deter him.
Heinie Zimmerman of the Chicago Cubs leads the National League with a .407 average. Chief Meyers of the Giants is close, while Tris Speaker of the Red Sox and Joe Jackson of Cleveland top the American League. The article lists the leading hitters and topnotchers.
Mexican Joe Rivers is described as a strong, fearless challenger who may dethrone Ad Wolgast. The piece notes Rivers’s growth from featherweight to lightweight, his resemblance to Abe Attell, his bold recent form, and hints he could move beyond lightweights like Packey McFarland if he continues gaining weight and skill.
Jack Spratt leads Mechanics batters as manager McCann guards identities of two journeymen ready to report. One is pitcher Shore from the New York Giants and the other an infielder named Dick Tuckey has shown steady composure under pressure. Union City crowd applauds Spratt while Hartford’s Geist dominates.
By Dunigan St Josephs loses to Cedar Hills in a drawn out game. Sommers from New Haven started pitching but Cedar Hills pitcher OConnell and Lawn hit well. Sainte had ten hits but left nine men on base. Mendelsohn played his first game for the Joes with six chances no miss. Cedar Hills leads now two wins four defeats. The score:
The Yosts clinched a victory against Brookside in a late push, while Black Rocks extended their win streak to eight games with a standout performance.
Journal notes a long, humor-laced session at the Democratic convention with delays from Saturday through Monday. It recalls Judge J C J Williams of Tennessee voting from the gallery and shouting Oscar W Underwood, plus quips about E J Giddings of Oklahoma and Indiana antics. It cites Tom Taggart’s lavish Indiana delegation ride and a Bryan room sign, finishing with a tally of time spent cheering for various candidates.
In yesterday’s International League results Rochester edged Jersey City 7 4, Newark fell to Montreal 2 5, and Providence defeated Buffalo 9 4 with all games contributing to the standings.
Yesterday results show Chicago 12 beating Detroit 0 in the first Chicago game and Chicago 11 defeat Detroit 3 in the second. St Louis 6 over Cleveland 4 with neat Cleveland 15 over St Louis 1. Bridgeport 1 Hartford 0 and Springfield 3 Waterbury 2 with New Haven 11 Holyoke 3. Saturday’s Bridgeport 6 Springfield uncertain innings, New Haven 6 Beaten by Holyoe 4, Hartford 5 Waterbury 3.
Yost rooters fault umpire Freyler for the City League clash at Brookside. They claim Noonan and Munson should have been ejected after a fight and that key calls, including McCormack’s out for stepping into a pitched ball, show incompetence. Hosts allege consistent unfavorable decisions marred the game and say proper officiating would have prevented trouble.
Nap Rucker racked up six straight starts including four shutouts, drawing Brooklyn math wits to claim he outpaced Rube Marquard. Giants' support is cited as essential for his continued success, with McGraw praised for managing hitters and keeping nerves steady.
Stockholm July 1 The American Olympic athletes aboard the liner Finland after 36 hours docked grew restive and pressed the committee to reserve quarters for them at a hotel. They said the ship is tiresome and they cannot perform at their best if housed on board. All other teams except the Russian are quartered on land.
Nutmegs rolled past the St Joseph Jrs by 25 to 5 as Muzzy Moran tightened inside play for Nutmegs. The Joe twirlers Neary and Curley allowed 29 hits while Lyons and Duffis formed the Nutmeg battery. Absent: Farmer Want Ads note.
Marriage licenses issued today include Stephen Keyes 24 and Lizzie Alah 18 of Stratford. Edward W. Baker 4 and Gertrude M. Archer 19 of Stratford. William J. McCormack 21 clerk of this city and Edna M. Hungerford 19 of Bridgeport. James Ashforth 42 and Susanne L. Newton 26 Bridgeporters. John Olsen 23 carpenter and Alma J. Peterson 16 of this city. Charles Bender 2 and Mary M. Rutherford 1 of Brooklyn.
Bridgeporters attended the Hartford Cathedral ordination of Joseph Clement Martin of Bristol and Frederick Coholan of New Britain. Bishop Nilan presided with many Bridgeport priests at the altar. Martin studied at St Johns Brighton and Mount St Marys Baltimore, and both served as prefects at St Thomas seminary Hartford. Martin celebrated his first mass in Bristol and Coholan in New Britain yesterday.
A Pembroke Street man Michael Mahaley faced continuances in Pembroke court with the saloonkeeper case and a visitor case adjourned through Wednesday. The Pembroke Street location, claimed by Mihaley as his birthday party, was cited for open violation of the law. several people were arrested nearby.
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