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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1913

Page

10

Chinese Players Show Some Speed At West End Game

The University of Hawaii ballists defeated Remington-Yost by 5 to 4 in a fast, crowd-pleasing exhibition. Speed and ground coverage impressed fans, though the visiting team showed less power at the plate with four hits. Yosts led 3-2 in the sixth before Hawaii rallied for the decisive runs, with notable plays by Akana and Fin.

West End University of Hawaii Remington- Yoste Far East Spec- Poster Yosts Horkheitmer Akana Cinglee

Way Entries For New Haven Games Stir Local Track Action

Amateurs from across Connecticut enter the state A A championships set for July 26 in New Haven. Key events include 440 yard dashes, 880, mile, five mile run, high jump, long jump, shot put, and relay. Officials report strong turnout. top performers vie for state titles and the Thorpe of Connecticut award for the all around athlete.

A. A Wen Fimven A.A Corien Cveney Ireland Thomas Stamford Tate Condon Mew Haven

Dissension in ranks of Red Sox retires Jake Stahl

Chicago July 16 Jake Stahl relieved as manager of the world champion Boston Red Sox. Bill Carrigan named to succeed him. Stahl claims resignation under pressure from stockholders. McAleer backs him. Stahl will keep stock in the club valued around 10 000 to 25 000. Carrigan, 29, a Lewiston native, joins after long service with Boston and plans to defend against injuries and strategic boards.

Chicago Garland Jake Stahl Boston Red Sox Bill Carrigan Detroit McAleer Stehl Red Sox Boston Giants Ban B. Johnson Lewiston Holy Cross Toronto Heine Wagner

Stovall Likely to Manage Toledo Mud Hens Next Season

July 16 report says George Stovall, then manager of the St Louis American league club, will head the Toledo Mud Hens next season. Browne owner Colonel Bob Hedges may dismiss veteran first baseman and seek a new manager. Cleveland club owner may pursue Stovall after this season to replace Topsy Hartzel, Toledo’s current skipper. Toledo boasts a strong hitting lineup under Hartzel who played for Connie Mack’s Athletics before joining Toledo two years ago.

Toledo George Stovall St Louis Bob Hedges Mud Hens Topsy Hartnel Stovall American Association Hartsel Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics

Erratic Players Burden Managers Across Early Baseball

The article discusses temperamental players who strain managers like John McGraw and Charley Doyle with egotism and disobedience. It cites Rube Marquard, Arthur Shafer, Earl Stoore, Sherwood Magee, Heinie Zimmerman, and Tyrus Cobb as examples, noting friction harms teams and that fan hero worship fuels outbursts.

John McGraw New York Rube Marquaré Arthur Shafer Charley Doom Earl Stoore Sherwood Mages Johnny Evers Heinie Zimmerman Hughey Jennings Tyrus Raymond Evers Zimmerman Zim Battre Chicago McGraw Marquard Rube

Lyford Brothers Open Custom Suit Sale in Two Areas

The Lyford Brothers announce a $16 custom suit sale with two locations on East Side and West End, inviting shoppers to explore tailored options and savings.

Lyford Brothers East Side West End

King Cole Pitches No Hit Victory Against Locals

Leonard Cin Sole, a former Chicago National star now with the Columbus Association, pitched a no hit game yesterday, defeating the locals 8 to 1. Cole struck out four, earning his nickname King as Columbus tallied on a pass error and a sacrifice while the team rapped eleven hits off the opposition.

Actiwaukes Leonard Cin? Sole Columbus Association Cole King Columbus

Clarkin Will Not Play Sunday Contests

Hartford July 15 James H. Clarkin owner of the Hartford Club in the Eastern Baseball Association declared he would not play Sunday baseball again. He was fined in New Haven for a game at Savin Rock last Sunday and has notified league president James H. O Rourke he will cancel all Hartford Sunday dates for the rest of the season. He sent letters to Bridgeport and Waterbury clubs about avoiding Sunday dates.

Hartford James H. Clarkin Eastern Baseball Association New Haven Uesday Clarkin Savin Rock James H. O’rourke Eastern Association Bridgeport Waterbury

Dummy mines planted along Potomac to train defenses

Washington July 16 heavy artillery units in forts guarding the capital are placing dummy mines across the Potomac river. The operation, directed by the General Frank mine-planting steamer, is an annual drill to familiarize troops with mine plans and reactions, not due to invasion fears.

Washington National Capital Potomac River United States Frank War Department

Naval affairs committee hosted by New London visit

The House committee on naval affairs was met this morning at the New York Yacht club station by the local reception committee and given an automobile ride about the city and to the estate of Morton F. Plant at Hastern Point. The Mayflower left about 10 o'clock for Newport.

New London House Committee On Naval Affairs New York Yacht Club Morton F. Plant Hastern Point Newport

Miller's Homer Beats Crossmen in Nine Inning Win

New Haven Journal-Courier reports Miller's homer and Jensen's pitching beat Bridgeport 3 to 0. Miller drove in two runs with a left field blast while Hyder Barr added a two-base hit and stole third. Crowd favored New Haven as Crossmen struggled at bat against Jensen.

New Haven Journal-Courier Bridgeport New Haven Jensen Miller Cameron Moose Miller Hall of Fame Kerr Hyder Barr Batch Pepe Bill Jensen Dick Tuckey Tuckey Lyne Barr Foster Nagle Ib Hallman Stow Bts Boultes MccGemwell Monahan Bowman Silzer Awe Stolrm Bedford

Pac key McFarland Right Name Confusion Shown

Sporting Editor of The Farmer defends Packey McFarland name accuracy. A longtime reader corrects the record, noting Packey McFarland’s father Frank McParden and mother Anna Gaffney, born in Kilronan parish, Roscommon, Ireland. The letter emphasizes family ties and lineage.

Farmer Packey McFarland Frank McParden Anna Gaffney Kilronan County Roscommon Ireland

Tuckey and Blum See Finest Local Pitching Records

Dick Tuckey and Blossom Blum headline the locals with the best pitching records. Tuckey leads in winning percentage while Blum has logged more innings. Steve White of New Haven paces the Eastern association with six victories and no defeats, with Powers of Hartford and Rieger of New London also high among frequent workers.

Dick Tuckey Blossom Blum Bach Tuckey Blum Steve White New Haven Powers Hartford Rieger New London

Bridgeport Catches Top Prospects Amid Rumors

News from around the circuit reports Bridgeport releasing catcher Vandegrift while Monahan shines at catcher. Hartford may swap Sunday plans. doubleheaders possible. Bridgeport’s new outfielder shows speed. Bleau of Middletown hits .412 in the New York New Jersey league.

Bleu Middletown Bridgeport

Runs Made This Week Ballato a5 energie oes 18

Rochester player Ballato, a former Newark star in the International League, delivered notable runs this week.

Ballato Rochester Mally Newark

Chance Blocks Louden Sale in Detroit Trade Talk

Detroit July 1 Manager Frank Chance of the New York Yankees blocked a deal to send Second Baseman Bill Louden to Toronto. Louden, used as an infielder after Jennings deemed his batting not strong enough for regular play, faced waivers but was held by Chance. He may be sent to New York for the waiver price as Navin could not fetch more this year.

Detroit Frank Chance New York Yankees Narvin Tigers Bill Louden Toronto Louden Jennings Chance New York Navin

Comfortable patented truss marketed in Bridgeport

An advertisement for a recently patented truss that avoids understraps and hip pressure and can be worn warm for baths. Sold by Comfort Traum Co. at Office 208 Warner Building in Bridgeport, with hours 10 to 12 in the morning and Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Comfort Traum Co Warner Bidg

Sunday Baseball in Doubt as Courts Act

New Haven July 1 court action fuels doubt over Sunday baseball in the region. Hartford Harvard and New Haven league officials debate fines to Clarkin and other players, with James O Rourke insisting players may refuse Sunday games without penalties. Debate continues on whether to resume Sunday play or switch to double headers and weekday games.

Cobb Suspended for Abusing Umpire in Detroit Row

A Chicago dispatch reports Ty Cobb of the Detroit club suspended indefinitely by Ban Johnson for the language used in an altercation with Umpire George Hildebrand during a game with Philadelphia. Local club officials claimed ambivalence over the suspension while the league set the policy and Cobb’s status remained unsettled as the ruling was issued.

Detroit Mich Chicago Yeateriay Ban B. Johnson Cobb George Bhildebead Philadelphia Thay Willeebrand Faber Wes

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