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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1909

Page

10

Baseball scores from yesterday's games across leagues

National League results show New York 8 Cincinnati 4 and Chi 8 Boston 0, with Boston 2 Boston in another game and Philadelphia 1 Seuls. Connecticut League reports Se 5 Bridgeport 3 and New Britain 6 North Haven Holyoke 6, plus Springfield 4 North Haven 6 New Haven 3.

New York Cincinnati Boston Chi Billabate Brooklyn Seuls Philadelphia Bridgeport New Britain Springfield North Haven Holyoke New Haven Connecticut League Haven Northampton

Slive Baseball Tips and Updates From Local Leagues

Local baseball notes cover Waterbury at Newfield this afternoon and next day’s league leaders on Eagle Street. New Britain bats well at Newfield while Tommy Downey hits a homer off Leon Ames in the New York Cincinnati game yesterday. Rube Pollard recalled by O Rourke from Glastonbury to pitch, Thomas S Payne joins from Elizabeth in the Atlantic League. Bannister shuts down the Orators, Pollard fails to deliver in a late at bat, insiders await Payne’s debut. O'Brien’s Northampton Springfield dispute sparks near riot as fans protest ruling. Boston tries to bolster rotation with Ray Collins from Vermont. Swat McCabe stays hot for New Britain as Devin shines for the Giants in a four-hit day, and after tomorrow’s game no home action for a week.

Wagner Emerges as Living Legend of Baseball

A fragmentary profile hails Honus Wagner as perhaps the greatest living baseball player with enduring batting and fielding prowess. It cites his long dominance in the National League, lists rough career batting averages, and notes his exceptional arm and range in making plays from various positions.

Pareenens Jong Service Imes Jon Ear. G AB H. Pet Biet

Red Men Athletes to Compete at Roton Point

The Hed SMfen's Athletic Association of Stamford plans its first erm Seid day at Roton Point Oval on July 31, 1909. Prizes are offered for many events, with entries led by Frank Riley who aims to beat the mile record, R T Edwards who won the 1-4 mile, and Roton Memorial day Relay teams from N. C. A. C. and St. An n council, K. of C. Billyt will contest the 100 and 220 yard senior hurdles. Entries to Thomas F. Burke, 248 Atlantic Stamford.

Island R T. Edwards Travis Island Roton St. Ann

Amateur Baseball Notes and Local Matchups

Local clubs report results and upcoming games. West End Boys' Club trimmed Ansonia 14 to 3 Sunday in Ansonia. West End Sluggers vs Fairfield Stars set for Sunday at 2 PM at Bostwick avenue flats with Bender and Yuhass as battery. Knowltons seek Western Jrs. at East End freight yards 10 AM Sunday. Park City League seeks a secretary. All-Star team seeks match with St Charles for cash at mud flats. manager contacted via P.O. Box 102 City.

Y Dick Barrett West End Ansonia Walnut Beach Mustache” McGuire Fairfield Stars Bostwick Avenue Flats Bender and Yuhass Knowltons East End Massey Moran West’ End St. Charles St. Charlies P.O. Box City

Wolgast Dominates Battling Nelson In Ten Rounds

Milwaukee lightweight champion Wolgast outboxed Nelson in a 10 round bout at Naud Junction. Wolgast landed heavy rights and lefts, bleeding Nelson from the second round, and won nine of ten rounds. Nelson fought gamely but was repeatedly driven back and left with a bloodied face.

United Press Los Angeles Nelson Wolgast Pacific A. C Naud Junction

Cole Beats Lyman In Upstate Games Tennis Opener

The State championship tennis event opened at the Litchfield Club amid ideal weather. F W Cole of Hartford defeated L Middlekuff of Brooklawn 6-1 6-4. A Lyman of Brooklawn beat H Kawaski by default. Cole beat Lyman 6-2 6-1 in the Econ round.

Litchfield Club East Everly F. W. Cole

Weston Near Frisco Transcontinental Walk Progress

Weston, in his seventy first year, nears San Francisco on his 104th day walk across the United States in 100 days, covering 3863 miles. He details a revised schedule from New York to California with daily mileage and towns, noting 110 degree heat near Dixon and railroad officials prompting safety measures on trestles.

Weston New York San Francisco United States Edward Payson Weston Suisin Cal Dixon Sacramento Southern Pacific Railroad Davis Benicia New York Times

Third Day's Battle of Glidden Tour Opens

Chicago July 14 contest begins as Glidden tour enters third day with sand and mud. Today heads toward Madison Wisconsin via Milwaukee and overnight stay planned in Madison. Incident reports show minimal accidents and penalties for four cars including Brush runabout 193 for adjusting a cone. others 104, 110 noted minor.

United Press Chicago Madison Wis Milwaukee Brush Chalmers Detroit McIntyre Jay

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