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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
3
The article lists historic and current greats across positions, naming Daubert, Anson, Browne, Lajoie, Long, McBride, Wagner, Cobb, Speaker, Collins, McGraw, and others. It discusses top outfielders, mentioning Cobb and Speaker as rivals, and notes Wolgast plans retirement to focus on farming after June 20.
Charles Herzog took charge of the Cincinnati Reds and started strong but soon faced a swift downfall as the team battled through rough times in the league. George Johnson, the Indian pitcher, was expected to help Benton in keeping the Reds in contention, while Herzog fought to stabilize a faltering season.
Owners and managers of the cup defenses and several yacht clubs announced a twenty five race schedule for the defense of the Cup next September. Races begin June 2 to 3 and are under New York Yacht Club auspices with starts off Great Captain's Island. Courses are fifteen miles to windward and return or a thirty mile triangle, shortened if needed. June includes events at Larchmont and three races outside Sandy Hook, with other events on Long Island Sound. July brings Newport open water racing with thirty mile courses. The annual NYYC cruise runs July 31 to Aug 8 with stops at Glen Cove Huntington Morris Cove New London and Newport, possibly ending at Vineyard Haven.
A tense notice warns that amateurs cashing in on golf work threaten the sport. It cites Ray Caldwell as a reforming figure amid a push to tighten bylaws. The missive lists four modes of remuneration by amateurs: course layout, writing about shots, travel expenses for tournaments, and free gear. It stresses the sport must stay clean and prevent creeping professionalism.
Chicago White Sox leader Jimmy Callahan, praised for slowing pace of last season, leads a batting demonstration during morning practice for Bucky Weaver's benefit. The scene shows Callahan guiding young players as he oversees technique and fielding drills.
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