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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
11
A fragment describes Panama hats praised for quality and distinct style. It notes that men seeking the best will find a two piece suit that meets all requirements, while highlighting the hat makers as superior and unique in summer display.
The record notes Robert Fitzsimmons becoming middleweight and later heavyweight champion, Stan Ketchel winning the middleweight title from Billy Papke in Milwaukee, and Clabby defeating Eddie Tappert in Milwaukee.
Courtney argues the four mile race is too long for a crew, saying it endangers health and college work. He notes a three mile race would cut training time by about 25 percent and insists academics should remain priority for student athletes.
Unclear notes report the Langford Jeannette title bout canceled following a disputed in ring incident. Mentions Sam Langford Joe Jeannette Lee Wolgast Rivers and McCarey as promoters or observers with references to injuries and legal delays.
New York June 4 Anxious to prove his six foot seven inch mark set in California is no fluke George Horine trains at Travers Island He plans an exhibition at Olympic tryouts in Boston Horine stands five feet eleven inches and expects to clear a bar well above his head in competition
Yale varsity trains under Couch Rodger and Bob Cook with Dr Greenway directing medical staff. Harvard squads under Coach Wray begin hard Thames practice as 35 rowers shape quarters and sophomore crews prepare for season, aiming to win on the 21st.
Leach Cross, the dentist boxer from the East Side, decisively defeated Knockout Brown at Madison Square Garden. Cross showed a big mid bout edge after brown led early but faded, landing powerful rights that felled Brown multiple times and left Brown reeling at times while the ropes saved him from a fall.
The Austin Chippies seek to play the Alco Jrs at Seaside Park on Saturday June 8 with E Gorhey pitching and Joe Malloy catching. The Austin Giants lineup includes S Flanagan, V Gorhey, F Richardson, J Faz, J Dawson, J Burns Jr, B Cassidy, T McGee, J McCarthy Sr, and F Clark. The Modocs have won six straight over Akron Jrs Owls Franklin Hills Arctic Street A C and St Charles. They set an open date June 15 for a 12-13 year old team to respond through the Farmer. Modocs lineup lists Vv Lubik, Kenney, Farrell, Ryan, Garrigan, Marshall, Meaney, McGuire, White, and others. The Modocs invite inquiries from nearby teams in Stratford Nichols or New Haven and mention Hargrove Jrs as potential contact.
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a quick tonic for backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism and urinary irregularities. It targets middle aged and elderly people and women with a strong promotional tone and local recommendation.
Local pitcher Ray Keating rose to fame by refining the spitball after early setbacks with Lawrence and Hamilton. Managers initially undervalued him, but he later dominated with the spitter, surpassing peers like Marty O'Toole in breaking stock. Keating's rise illustrates how scouts overlook promising players who later shine.
A Chinese-Hawaiian baseball team tours the mainland with Akana praising Honolulu fans and the game. Crowds reach 2 000 on weekdays and 8 000 to 9 000 on Sundays. clashes with Japanese clubs draw top attention and government curbs on games are noted. Hank O Day enforces hotel curfew to shape players.
Sioux Falls reports South Dakota primaries opening at 8 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m. Delegates to Chicago and Baltimore, plus a United States Senator and governor nominees, are on the ballot. Roosevelt LaFollette split anti Taft vote amid lively Clark Wilson contest for Baltimore delegates. Nearby New York item notes Richmond Hill High School clocks set back five minutes to remove a pupil’s body before noon recess.
Philadelphia June 4. Veteran trainer Mike Murphy rejects reports of illness and imminent retirement. He vows to train this year's United States Olympic team and next season's Penn football squad, asking reporters to stop declaring him finished.
Yesterday's results show Newark 9 Jersey City 3 and Baltimore 4 Providence 2 with Rochester 6 Montreal 6 in a first game and 7 in a second. Buffalo 1 Toronto 3 in first game and 4 in second as Rochester faced Montreal and Jersey City at Newark. New York 8 St Louis 3 and Cincinnati 7 Brooklyn 4 with Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 3 and Chicago 4 Boston 3.
In Norwich June 4 the Democratic ticket swept the city election. Timothy C. Muir defeated Gilbert L. Hewitt 1502 to 1358 for mayor. Democrats won both aldermen seats and three of four councilmen, maintaining control amid a large turnout and notable vote splitting.
Reuben Marquard, emerging strongly, could surpass historic pitching marks as he aims to win 12 straight. The piece recalls feats by Providence in 1883 Deane Ry- or Deane Ry eight, Chesbro 14 straight in 1904, and other greats like Radburn and Clerkson.
Brockton Mass June 4 The New York American tabbed as largest price for a New England outfielder sent Pat Maloney to Brockton to join the Highlanders who will replace Zinn in the Brockton team. Maloney left for Detroit to join the Highlanders and Brockton seeks further deals with New York. Maloney hits over .422 and is praised for steady hitting and smart fielding.
New York peace advocate Mrs. Elmer Black, organizer of Unity Sunday, was among a select American group presented at Buckingham Palace by the Lord Chamberlain. Taft had thanked her for supporting his cause, and she later attends events like the Eighth National Peace Congress in London.
Frank ORourke the Mechanics shortstop injured his shoulder sliding into second base in the Bridgeport game. A physician diagnosed muscle injury and ordered several days rest. Dick Tuckey likely to cover shortstop today while team plans to acquire or trade players.
A reader mocks peace societies for condemning warfare while advocating unrestrained slaughter. The letter argues for banning all weapons and indiscriminate methods, urging scientists and citizens to endorse extreme destruction and anarchic violence as a misguided alternative to organized peace.
Empire Theatre presents Herbert O Connor Co and Edna Cecil Daly in a snappy sketch The Strike Leader with strong acting and enthusiastic applause. St Clair and others perform songs and monologues while Moyer and Clark dazzle with sleight of hand. Five reels of the best motion pictures anchor the show amid a crowded venue and cooling comfort. Funeral notices follow for George S. Flry with service at Mountain Grove.
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