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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1913

Page

8

Sterrett to Pacific Coast in latest baseball move

Sterrett, former Prinz ton idol, signs with Hish ielders test arason after season end. He is released to the Wernen club of the Pacific Coast league. Details cite Tor Davies, Secretary of the Kitties, and note Sterrett’s 265 batting average and solid debut in the big leagues.

Fterrytt Prinzton Hishielders Arason Coeet Sord Wade Tor Davia Kitties Starrettie Hin Bie Fea Adebowine Alipeurn Charis Bathield Tor Derciaas Iearace Ana Anamin Sterretts Ieee Simply de Mare Fraok Chane

Donahue Trial Echoes Through Philadelphia to Detroit

Fragmented account recalls Ted Donahue, longtime Waterbury star, dying in Philadelphia. The chaotic narrative links a 1900s Cleveland game, Detroit routes, and a taunting exchange over a lost match, with glimpses of early boxing style and sportsmanship amid renewed memory of Donahue’s career and rivalries.

Ted Donahue OLD Waterbury Star PHILA

Amateur Baseball Roundup From Local League Action

Amateur baseball notes report Rosetuds taking ten from East Bri rts with Stevens as umpire. Mentions players Mist, Erk, May Eehocadorft, and Innis in a Bliford game ending 18-10. Manager Morock seeks rearrangements for next week as Rosebuts look to strengthen lineup ahead of upcoming matchups.

Unkadanic Rosetuds Bri Rts de Menge Stevens Rosetud Mist

Willie Ritchie Names Garry Steffens New Manager

San Francisco July 7 Willie Ritchie appoints Garry Steffens as his new manager. The champion says publicity pilots urged outside guidance but prefers Steffens, whom he knows well and trusts to handle his affairs. Ritchie appears in good spirits, joking about trainer Harry Pley.

San Francisco Cal Billy Nolan Willie Ritchie Garry Steffens Steffens Ritchie

East Bridgeports Fall to Rosebuds in Tight Inning Loss

East Bridgeports were edged by the Rosebuds in a clutch late frame. Rosebuds outhit East Bridgeports as costly errors and a tied late inning miscue sealed the result. East Bridgeports seek a rematch with Pairfield next Sunday.

East Bridgeports Rosebuds Lotty

Gervais Struggles as Bridgeport Falls 9 to 2 at New London

By Wagner Lefty Gervais failed to locate the plate and walked eight, hit two, and allowed nine to cross as New London defeated Bridgeport 9 to 2. Despite solid defense behind him, Gervais was repeatedly pounded by the Planters while Freddy Berger pitched well for the visitors. Adams led with three hits for New London as Bouktes and McGamwell made key catches and plays.

Wagner Gervais New London Bridgeport Planters Cross Jake Bouktes Rock McGamwell Quincy Adams Adams Freddy Berger Stow Bowman Fisnagan Shea Russell C. Bouktes Dervals Vandesritt Gerval London Po Nealon Noyer Holden Spencer Drelan Dell Releer Bovites Tretan Helzer Roultes Uirich Reigby

Steamer Flanagan Leads Bridgeport in Rout of Iron Man Finn

Steamer Flanagan starred for Bridgeport as Iron Man Finn delivered a strong imitation of his prime by BioBi ne three straight days. The Remington Yosts defeated the Brooksides 10 to 1 at Yostfield. Finn allowed two hits and kept Brooksides quiet until the eighth inning while Wells gathered 18 safeties for Bridgeport.

Gorid Ee Baral Lyons Ogres Imar Dutris Erick Balky Homer Merrit Wirst Duke Parfite Goebel Schoendorff Halopin Lyone Duke Blaghite Umpines Hock Stevens Iron Man Finn Joe MecGinnity Biobine Bridgeport Baseball Club Flanagan Hoss Bigs Shea AL Prc Propagan Asi Ag McGaryrell Loveday Ghee Aan Carter Ab Horkheimer McCormack Brooksides Trelease Callahan Miler Berfert Risderford Toles L Dunn Murphy Welle Remington-Toste White Norris Hork‘helmier Dubee Carter Horkheimer Seyfert Finn Wells Finn Wells Bares Yost Dunn Downey

Mistress aware of mingling frith among prize fighters

A rough spoken note claims if the mistress knew of mingling frith with prize fighters she would not act. The speaker mentions receiving a cigarette from The Sporting Biter.

Frith

Salt Palace Track Closed After Riders Refuse Pay Rise

Salt Lake City July 7 Salt Palace bicycle track once the longest running in the country closed last night as riders refused to perform. Management denied a wage increase and suspended Iver Lawson and Paddy Behir indefinitely. About fifteen riders are expected to depart for Newark to join the outlaw riderathers.

Salt Lake City Utah Salt Palace Iver Lawson Paddy Behir Newark

St. Joe's LO SD Beaten by Black Rocks in City League

The St. Joes lost to the Black Rocks by 12 to 2 at St Joseph Oval. Darien struggled against the Rocks while Johrbacker limited the Joes. The City league game occurred yesterday.

St. Joes Black Rocks Darien Rocks Johrbacker Joes St Joseph Oval

Around the Circuit — Baseball notes from Wagner

Reports from the Hastern association indicate Bridgeport withdrew its protest after owner Freeman said he did not want to win that way. Umpire decisions involving Miller Foster Crowther and Boardman sparked disputes, with Waterbury and New London protests failing. Holden of New London drew $3,500 offers. Indiana club pursuit noted. Holden praised as best outfielder seen this season, mixing speed, power, and defense.

Wagner O’rourke Hastern Association Bridgeport Theszame Savin Rock Freeman Bedford Miller Foster Crowther New Haven Waterbury Neweld Kennedy Boardman Nash Lanigan Holden New London Ty Cobb Planters Cleveland Albany

1913 International sports review and Tinker’s Reds note

A survey of 1913 global sports, from Polo Cup and yachting trials to Maple Leaf Cup results and Joe Tinker’s Reds managerial tenure. Includes Maple Leaf IV times, Tinker’s birth details, and a slate of minor league games and forthcoming fixtures.

America Thomas Lipton Sonderklasse Chicago Scotland Bombardier Wells White Hope Motor Boat Club of America Osborne Bay Isle of Wight Royal Motor Yacat Club England Lord Northcliffe Dixie I Dixie It Dixie IV Huntington, S. 1 E. Mackay Edgar Joseph Bert Tinker Tinker, Evers & Chance Cincinnati Reds

Eastern Yacht Club Races Off Camden Maine July

Camden Me July 7 The Eastern Yacht club squadron enjoyed cool northwesterly conditions for a two slicker and sloop division racing program. Boats racing included Elene Irolik Shimna Corillo Narclesus and Vagrant with crews from Plant Clark Vanderbilt Batchelder Winslow. The course ran about the Bay with a long boat from Mark Island to a government buoy off Monroe Island. Evening anchorage at North Haven postponed until after June 14.

Camden Eastern Yacht Club Squadron Camden Hill Adn Penobscot Morton F. Plant Harry S. Maxwell New York Elene

National League scores and rain postponements

Schedule notes show Chicago blanked by St. Louis 9 to 0 through forfeit, plus Pittsburgh 10 Cincinnati 4 and New York 3 Brooklyn 2. Chicago 12 Cincinnati 6. Two games were rained out Philadelphia Boston and Pottsburgh St Louis. James today New York in Brooklyn Boston in Philadelphia two games Cincinnati in Pittsburgh.

Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Brooklyn James Boston Philadelphia Pinspurgh Thicago Pittsburon ASS Bt. Louis Cincinnaei

Baseball Score Omits Rain Postponement Notes

In the American League St. Lille beat Detroit 2 to 1 while Chicago lost to Cleveland and Philadelphia topped Boston in a day marked by rain delays. The New York Washington game was postponed due to rain.

St. Lille Detroit A Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Detroit St Louia Colesco

Comfort Truss Offers Patent Solution in Bridgeport

A newly patented truss without understraps or hip pressure is marketed as comfortable and cool for wear in heat. Sold by Comfort Truss Co at 208 Warner Building, Bridgeport, with a 36 day trial. Office hours 10 to 12 a.m. Sundays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Comfort Truss Co Warner Bldg Bridgeport

Packey McFarland to Visit Ireland and Europe

Packey McFarland is slated for a trip to Ireland and parts of Europe including London and Scotland. The journey aims to arrange engagements and secure plans for his return to the United States, with managers coordinating travel and appearances.

Packey McFarland Siepihe Ireland London Perle Scotland Pucker Tle Folke Midley Abe

Johnny Coulom Lost 318000 in Six Months

Johnny Coulom, a bantamweight fighter, reportedly lost 318000 in six months amid a string of matches and speculation about earnings and management. The article notes a heated scene around earnings, opponents, and potential title chances, with mentions of Willems, Frank Burns, and other fighters and promoters shaping the period.

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