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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1913

Page

9

No Decision Bouts Usefulness Questioned by Boxing Writer

In a heavyweights season preview Jas J Corbett argues no decision bouts are useless and lists contenders from Jack Johnson to Gunboat Smith. He notes promoters plan a ten round series leading to a title shot, critiques fighters and praises Father Heffernan promoting boxing in Sayville.

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Detroit Crew Wins Big in Philadelphia Regatta

Detroit Boat Club senior eight won a close finish on the Schuylkill River over Ariel of Baltimore as five cities shared gold watches in the Independence Day celebration races. Ariel was disqualified for crowding, Undine eight placed second after third, and Warton Clark of Princeton sprints won the intermediate single sculls ahead of Joseph Kortlander of Grand Rapids.

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Cross Beats Anderson In 12th Round Stoppage

In Los Angeles July a light swing to the jaw knocked out Bud Anderson of Oregon in the 12th round of a scheduled twenty round bout at Vernot Arena. Cross dominated, the Oregon fighter was carried to the dressing room, and the New York lightweight Crese edged ahead with sharp punishment.

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National League Yesterday's Results

The New York team defeated Brooklyn 5 to 2 while New York also fell to Brooklyn 3 to 5. Philadelphia beat Boston 8 to 1 and again lost 2 to 5. St Louis and Pittsburgh fought to a 3 to 3 tie.

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Bridgeport and Waterbury Divide Honors on Holiday

Bridgeport and Waterbury split a double header in Bridgeport and Newfield with Waterbury winning 9 to 8 in the afternoon after Bridgeport took the morning 6 to 4. Key players included Gervais for Bridgeport and Hickey for Waterbury, with Shea delivering a pivotal late triple in the afternoon. The crowd exceeded prior July 4th attendance as both teams traded leads in a high scoring finish.

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Bridgeport Waterbury Baseball Scorecard Tells Weekend Summary

Bridgeport defeated Waterbury with runs by multiple players including Planssas McGos well Blum Vandegrift Hinton Nash Miller and Hauger. Hickey Shes Edmondson and others added hits. Pitchers Hinton and Williams faced eight innings with several errors and numerous on base plays. Attendance reported at 3,000.

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Hoey benched as Waterbury game struggles continue

Veteran outfielder Jack Hoey was benched by Manager Kennedy for two different plays as Waterbury faced defensive lapses in fly balls. Ice predicts Hoey will return to the lineup soon, while Hickey struggles and Cros rejects a Bridgeport sale. Numerous notes on players, managers, and upcoming games fill the round-up.

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Games Today Across Major Cities

New York faces Brook Boston in Philadelphia. Cincinnati plays Chicago while Louis meets Pitaborsh in an urban clash.

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Baseball scores from the American League matchups

The results show Washington defeating New York 5 to 0 and 2 to 5, Boston beating Philadelphia 12 to 6, with other listed matchups including Detroit at Washington New York in Philadelphia in Boston and Detroit in St. Louis Chicago in Cleveland.

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International League results brief recap

In the Jersey City Liberty era standings Newark hosts Jersey City while Providence visits Baltimore and Rochester faces Toronto. Montreal battles Buffalo with Toronto visiting Rochester and Montreal hosting Buffalo in today’s slate.

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Eastern Association Scores and Schedule Snapshot

Yesterday results across the Eastern Association show Waterbury 5 Bridgeport 4 and Bridgeport 8 Waterbury 4. New Haven 5 Hartford 2 while New London 4 Pittsfield 1 and Springfield 7 Holyoke 6. Holyoke 1 New London. Bridgeport hosts Waterbury and New London travels to Bridgeport with other pairings listed. Suit Sele Starts June 10 AFFORD BROS. East Side of West End.

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Ritchie Knocks Joe Rivers Out in San Francisco Bout

In the sunbaked Eighth Street arena the light heavyweight champion Willie Ritchie stopped Joe Rivers in the eleventh round of a scheduled twenty. Rivers pressed the attack, but Ritchie cooled and precise blows wore down the Mexican challenger. Ritchie remained favored throughout as Rivers fought hard, delivering hard punches with limited effect before the champion’s decisive right cross. The crowd of about 10,000 witnessed the knockout with Rivers carried from the ring.

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Wilding Defends Tennis Title in Three Sets

Anthony F Willing, the World's Champion, defeats Maurice B McLoughlin in three straight sets 2 4 6 3 10 8 to retain the crown in England amid a 7000 strong crowd. McLoughlin, unbeaten in the all comers event, fought bravely but was outmatched as Wilding showcased peak form and stamina.

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Brooklawn Champion Medal Play Contested

Interest centered yesterday in elimination rounds of Brooklawn Country Club golfers for the annual championship medal play scratch tournament. Fourteen players qualified for the 36 hole course with 18 holes in the morning and 18 in the afternoon. Nathaniel W. Wheeler and W. Pat Seeley posted the lowest scores.

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Runny Winner in Bridgeport Yacht Race

A fragmented report covers a Bridgeport Yacht Race with amateur and professional entrants. The Nerisl thong net Wack led then finished strongly while others like Taw Tostilae and Wertad started well but faded. Details are garbled but mention Marguerite Bishop and Henry A. Jennings in the event context.

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