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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1914

Page

15

Secret talks knot Johnson and Federals in late night session

A muddled report says Johnson of the Wabbington Senators held a four hour secret meeting with the Wards Owner and other figures after a Wednesday night game. Fin Frade Jin Devi Khanty from the Ti Tops aided, while Brookisn promoters reportedly met late at the Ansonia to discuss deals.

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Johnson Langford Contest Looked For London

A local notice reports a planned race between Johnson and Sam Langford set for October in London. The piece notes prior objections due to mixed colored and white competitors and mentions evolving support as the event gains interest among Black athletes and allies.

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Hubbells at Yost Meld Tomorrow in Tarnished Text

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Tate Amherst

Charley White Can't Win Again From Willie Ritchie

Boxing writer James J. Corbett analyzes the Milwaukee White vs Ritchie bout and the broader state of title boxing. He props Charley White as a rising challenger and criticizes New York promoter practices while noting Freddie Welsh and Joe Mandot showings and the Tynford exhibition fiasco.

Charley White Willie Ritchie James J. Corbett New York Milwaukee Charley Joe Shugrue Shugrué White Degby Allegie Ely Chariey Rutchie Nelson Fce Ae Swhiteland Chicago Ritchie Courtey Wilte Hedia Caboe Tor White Charleysja Wille Freddy Welsh Joe Mandot New Orleans Mandot Hitchie Freddy Ange White Packey McFarland Packey Willie Wyjte Ulmer Park Jim Tynford Fred Welsh Johnny Dundee Joe Humphries Ker

John Hummel Leads Batters in National League

John Hummel leads the National League batters with a .441 average over 14 games. The next five include Burns and Byrne from New York and Brooklyn leaders. Details show club leaders and stolen-base stats, with Walsh of Rochester leading the International League at .522.

Chicago John Humipel Broklyn Wheion G Burns New Bes Boat Byrne Ee Ice Ieer St. Lyn New York Brooklyn Dalton Lee Risete St. Louis Sam Crawford Adelphia Coveleskire C. Walken Baker Philadelphia Cobb Detroit Millen Washington Maisel Walsh Rochester

Phillies and Giants tangle as season winds down

Baseball gossip notes Phillies still spin wins over the Giants while pitching woes persist. Connie Mack’s staff draws criticism for control issues with several hurlers. Patched lineups and pinch hitting headaches plague managers Herzog Rigler and Washington fans weigh a potential world series tilt.

Bolts Win Swat Fest At New Britain

Bridgeport crushed New Britain 23 to 19 at Electric Field as their hitters piled up 23 safeties including three doubles and two homers. Paddy Green was knocked out after two innings. Dug Smith started. Walsh hurled well for Bridgeport while Noyes and others contributed errors and runs in a high scoring showcase.

Electric Field New Britain Bridgeport Paddy Green Scinski Bolts Young Smith Walsh Ites Zeimer Bowman Ens O’hara Kerns Noyes Stew Hallman Bnet Senna Green Gallagher Tierney Luby Boukes

Score by Innings New Britain vs Bridgeport clash details

Bridgeport edged New Britain 4 to 3 in a high scoring game. Jones Smith Bow man Walsh Boultes Luby produced two base hits while Ens Kerns homered. Green Gallagher Smith Walsh allowed runs with multiple innings, Haliman Stow Senno Tier ney among the stolen bases. Errors by Bridgeport and New Britain were few, and Cris ham umpired a 2 hour 25 minute contest.

Jones Smith Bowman Walsh Boultes Luby Ens Kerns Green Gallagher Haliman Stow Senno Tierney Senna Dawson O'Hare O'Hara Bridgeport New Britain Crisham

Boxing history notes on Burns Kelly and rivals in 1905 1913

In 1905 Tommy Burns and Hugo Kelly drew after 10 rounds in Detroit. They rematched in Los Angeles, a 20 round draw. Burns later beat Jack Sullivan while Kelly, a Chicago Italian, never won a world title though highly skilled. Kelly and Sullivan were top middleweights but never champion. 1913 notes include Joe Borrell defeating George Ashe in Allentown and Soldier Kearns beating George Davis in Buffalo.

Tommy Burs Hugo Kelly Detroit Burns Kelly Los Angeles Jack Twin) Sullivan Kelly Burns Chicago Tommy Ryan Ryan Joe Borrell George Ashe Allentown Soldier Kearns George Davis Buffalo

Umpire Keenan Signed to Work in Eastern Association

Umpire Tom Keenan, who called games in the Tri State league last season, has been signed to officiate in the Eastern Association and will report for work next Monday. He has managed in the Canadian League this season and is backed by International League president Barrow.

Wagner Tom Keenan Keenan Barrow International League O'Rourke Jocko Halligan

Ritchie and Welsh Bout On Once More

Arrangements set for July 4 light welter bout in England after conference between Pollock and Vernon. Ritchie to post forfeit and appear. Corri to referee. Moha, Milwaukee’s Bob Mons, born June 6 1889, a top light heavyweight hopeful with a varied career, praised for speed and cleverness amid a shifting weight history.

Ritchie Lightinptons England Depost Chicago New York Welsh Eugene Corri Vernon

National League Results and Today’s Games

Yesterday the National League saw St Louis defeat New York 8 to 3 while Chicago beat Brooklyn 9 to 5 and Boston topped Cincinnati 7 to 2 and Philadelphia routed Pittsburgh 13 to 3. Today St Louis visits New York Chicago plays Brooklyn Cincinnati travels to Boston and Pittsburgh hosts Philadelphia.

St Louis New York Chicago Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburon St. Louis Pittsburgh

American League Yesterday's Results and Today’s Schedule

Detroit routed St Louis 51 to 6 in a high scoring setback while Detroit also won 9 to 2 in the second game. Chicago and Cleveland rained out. Today New York plays Chicago and Boston visits Cleveland with other matchups listed. Baltimore beat Providence 7 to 6 and Toronto routed Montreal 10 to 3. Buffalo Rochester postponed to let Athletics and Red Sox play.

St. Louis Detroit Newark Jersey City Baltimore Providence Toronto Montreal Buffalo Rochester

Polo Games Set to Open Tuesday at Meadow Brook

New York June 6 The first Inter national polo trophy match of the season will be played Meadow Brook IL on Tuesday when the English and American teams meet to open the International Cup competition. The trophy, donated by the Winchester Polo Club, marks a long rivalry with England and the United States each pursuing polo supremacy alongside Davis Cup tennis.

New York Meadow Brook Tema Winchester Polo Club Newport Uffort Cochin Foesme Lawrence Erbsiy Ae Menediein England Peames Englend United States

Riot Follows Polish Flag Raising In Albany Event

An incident in Albany New York followed the raising of the Polish flag above the American flag triggering a riot. The report lists intercity matchups including Buffalo against Brooklyn and Baltimore against Pittsburgh with various scores. Text also mentions games in New London and Sprinellel and contains garbled dialogue about family plans and work.

Albany, N. Y

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