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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
11
First Taasman Ene of the Bride port club joined a batting jamboree last week and nudged into the three hundred clip as Benno and Boutties increased their averages.
A city parade is planned by police and fire departments with a larger display than ever. Joint bands and equipment will be featured, aiming for late June or July. The plan includes a general program and expected participation from all divisions.
Boxing write up by James J. Corbett analyzes Al McCoy as a second-rater after Murray’s win. It discusses Johnny Kilbane, Johnny Dundee, and challengers like Pat Klein and Frank Erne, plus Moran Johnson and Williams defending the bantam crown against Coulon in Los Angeles.
In a midweight clash McCoy overcomes Bonner to win in the 12th round at a New York venue. Bonner showed early promise and traded solid blows, but McCoy's late surge and travel in the final rounds secured the victory as Bonner's seconds threw in the sponge after the eleventh.
President O Rourke said no protest from New Britain over yesterday's game would be upheld as the locals finished five runs ahead. He noted the ground rule does not cover the event since the trouble came from a pitched ball. George Moshier, catching for Newburgh in the Atlantic League, is praised for his play.
St Josephs beat the West Ends 15 to 7 in a high scoring contest. Darien and Leverysleo led the win Mer with solid hitting while Noonan collected three hits. West Ends' Richards and Davis drove ten hits but errors in the field hurt their defense.
Bridgeport defeated New Britain 8 to 3 as a protest over a fifth inning play echoed from the managers. Umpire Phelan ruled a ground rule allowed an extra base for Blum, despite New Britain disputes. Blossom Blum starred for Bridgeport with two homers? not. two safeties and a triple while Dus Smith was relieved by Pete Wilson after a rough seventh inning.
The Y M A team defeated East Bridgeport and Royal Blues Saturday, adding two wins to their record. Players Goodwin, Alexander, Johnson, Bump, and Devis contributed in a 48 30 style contest with scattered scoring notes and incomplete line details.
Remington-Yosts defeated Humphrey AC of New Haven 7 to 3 at Yost Seid before 408 fans. Robscher threw a near flawless game allowing hits, with Reilly shining at bat and in the field. McCormack stole two bases, Reilly had two hits and two runs, and the team totaled 18 assists to New Haven’s 15.
This newspaper notes the start of the pennant chase as leagues begin their crucial stretch. It recalls May standings often forecast final positions, though exceptions occur. The piece discusses how early-season form shifts in six weeks, with references to the 1910 and other seasons, and cautions readers about wagering on this dope.
A fragmented report notes the New York Yankees purchasing Meara from Perth Amboy in a rare midseason deal. The deal price is listed as nine hundred but full terms remain unclear as the exchange involved prospect exchanges and immediate integration into the roster.
Promoter Billy Gwen states Ritchie will skip a planned bout with Dundee at the New York venue. Talks broke down after late week arguments, as camp say Giestard Lie’s absence loosened staging. The next show may land Thursday, June 30, with appearances by May and Billy Maras planned.
A garbled recount of baseball chatter mentions Hersox election talk, Pirates, ladies teams, and various players including Ruth, Altrock, and Dunnny. Fragments hint at manager roles, pitching gossip, and past city teams, capturing a volatile tapestry of early 20th century baseball rumors.
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