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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
10
Hal Chase told reporters he will join the Chicago White Sox on Thursday and plans to play in a White Sox uniform when the team opens against the Yankees. He denied quitting baseball and joked about rumors while at the Polo Grounds with his bride and companion.
Atlanta Ga July 4 The pennant race in the United States penitentiary baseball league is tight with eight clubs. The Giants sit fourth with .600, Athletics in last place, while the Tigers and Restlers lead with clean records. A recent two hit game nearly went to waste as Old Reliable, the Giants pitcher, suffered an injury and the Pirates exploded with timely hitting to force a dramatic comeback. The league operates under American League rules with Deputy Werden Hawk as president and ongoing protests reviewed and replayed.
Buffalo Enquirer reports veteran trainer B M OConnell advised boxer Luther McCarty to quit boxing due to dangerous heart strain and weak condition. OConnell cited fainting spells, sinking sensations, and dangerous blows in training that warned against continued ringsmanship.
New London opened with Chic Robertaille pitching two early runs but settled to beat New London by 3 to 3 in a tense opener. Bridgeport’s Red Waller showed steady form despite 1910 uniforms. errors were few as Bob Stow and Steamer Flanagan contributed key plays. Outfield disruptions due to suspensions forced two new pasture players, Shippie and Walker, into action with Shippie delivering a hit.
Manager McGraw yesterday acquired infielder Eddie Grant from Cincinnati after a long career with Nationals and Reds. Grant began with Philadelphia in 1907, led Jersey City batsmen in 1906, and has filled third and short with various clubs. He graduates from Harvard Law School and is a practicing attorney.
The National Reds bulletin announces Beals Becker, ex Giant, is traded to the Phillies. Becker, once with Pittsburgh then Boston New York Cincinnati before Philadelphia, has seen ups and downs, now joining a strong pennant contender in his fifth NL city.
A Bridgeport roundup notes bitter sentiment toward Outfielder Joe Briggs following a Monday game in New London. Briggs was fined 100 and suspended for the season after a clubhouse altercation with Nealon. The piece also covers local baseball moves, Yale track captaincy, and other sports notes from the region.
English boxing fans fear the loss of champion Bombardier Wells to Georges Carpentier, a Frenchman lighter by twenty pounds, in four rounds on an American trip. Critics doubted the match as unequal, but Wells’s inability to take a punch and his unorthodox style led to a decisive setback and likely retirement. Wells had been a popular figure for his technical skill and teaching, but his resilience could not overcome the punishment he absorbed.
New Brunswick New Jersey June 4 Foster Sanford and Bob Loree both former Yale football stars will assist in coaching Rutgers college football this fall Sanford criticized Yale faculty for fancy coaching and quiet practice claiming it ruined Yale's teams He said the faculty removed the man from football at Yale and blamed this for recent poor performances.
In New York yesterday bettors offered 2 to 1 against the U S polo players. A $2,500 stake was laid against $1,000 that the British would win the forthcoming match. A prominent broker picked the small end of the bet, reflecting English admirers backing Britain.
Ollie Chill once fought as Jack Ryan in early 1890s bouts, facing Benny Yanger and Buddy Ryan among others. He later umpired in the Kitty League, pitched briefly, then joined the Central League and finally the American Association, where he remains respected for his boxing roots guiding his umpiring style.
Ollie praises Ray Bronson, Indianapolis welterweight champion, saying he would be world champion with more aggression. Chill adds boxing knowhow helps an umpire. players respect a boxer who can defend himself, a strong point for boxing in baseball umpiring.
New York defeated St. Louis 5 to 3. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 1 to 0. Pittsburgh won 7 to 2 over Boston. Today New York visits St. Louis, Brooklyn plays Cincinnati, Boston hosts Chicago, and Philadelphia plays at Pittsburgh.
Baseball scores show Cleveland defeating New York 8 to 2 as Detroit and Boston also posted wins. The day featured several matchups with results listed, and a note of upcoming citywide sales and millinery promotions at Dillon Co. in White Hats and Ostrich Plumes.
In yesterday's International League results Baltimore defeated Jersey City nine to three while Newark beat Providence six to one and Montreal toppled Buffalo two to zero. Rochester and Toronto tied two to two. New Haven and Pittsfield reported strong showings as Batteries-powered lineups led by Daly, Philbin, Jensen, Negle, Knapp, Gough, Smith, Bridges, Malloy, Ahearn, McLean and Brady appeared in multiple games. Today features Waterbury at Bridgeport, New Haven at Springfield, Pittsfield at Hartford, and Holyoke at New London. Fire board to meet Friday to decide on auto repair versus replacement and purchase of a new combination chemical.
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