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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
9
James J. Corbett reviews boxing hype around the Flynn Johnson title race. He notes press agent tactics, publicity stunts, trainer opinions, and rumors about Johnson, Flynn, Palzer, Kaufman, and Langford. He discusses trainers, promoters, and potential matchups with emphasis on publicity and long fights.
Two lively City league games scheduled tomorrow at West End park with Black Rocks facing Nationals and Brookfieldes meeting Yosts at Yestfield. Umpires Tom McCann and Freyler will officiate while McCormiey and Robacker set the catching and batting duties for their teams.
Luther McCarty, 20, arrived in New York from Springfield with manager Billy McCarty. Promoter Billy Gibson offered a fight with English heavyweight Bombardier Wells, reportedly agreed. The bout likely in July. McCarty stands 6 feet 4 inches and weighs 215 pounds. A fire at an orphanage was extinguished by 16 boys before firemen arrived.
New Haven, the league leaders, won a 7 to 5 exhibition at Newfield in a sloppily played game. Ed Foster was knocked from the mound after a wild third inning, replaced by Bugs Reilsgl e, with Bridgeport’s Tuckey and Snyder performing for the visitors. Bob Stow’s fumbles in the ninth aided New Haven, while Frank O Rourke starred for the locals with two errors excusable. Red One, Wednesday’s hero, collected a single. Howard Baker debuted but saw no field action.
Chicago reports indicate Big Ed Walsh and Rollie Zeider could be traded to the New York Americans in exchange for Russell Ford and Hal Chase. Detailing suspensions and injuries, the piece notes Walsh’s five day ban after a dispute with the umpire while Zeider recovers from a bruised shoulder.
Yesterday in Connecticut League action New Haven beat Bridgeport 7 to 3 Holyoke defeated Springfield 8 to 3 and Hartford topped New Britain 43 to 8 in the second game Bridgeport travels to New Haven Holyoke visits New Britain and Hartford goes to Springfield in today’s schedule Sunday games feature Hartford at Bridgeport and Holyoke at New Haven.
Baseball league results show Jersey City defeating Providence 10 to 4 and Baltimore beating Newark 15 to 4. Rochester downed Buffalo 9 to 8 while Montreal edged Toronto 2 to 1.
On this date through boxing history, Dempsey retires as first middleweight champion in 1895, Jeanette outpoints Black Bill in 1905 Philadelphia, Gardiner defeats my Quill in 1909 Boston, Papke defeats Sullivan for English mid dleweight title in 1911 London, Hayes tops Tommy in 7 rounds Jacksonville, Clabby and Knockout Brown draw in Hammond, Jeffries KO’s Fitzsimmons in 1899 Coney Island, Ketchel KO’s O’Brien in 1909 Philadelphia, Murphy defeats Edod in 19— unfinished lines note New York bouts and Frankie Burns beats Daly in 1911.
On June 14 the American team will sail to Stockholm aboard the good ship Finland for the Olympic games. Eastern tryouts at Harvard stadium and Western trials at Northwestern University will select the team, with Pacific coast Bible selections made earlier.
The Davis cup challenge tie between Great Britain and France is expected at Wimbledon. France favors delaying the match until after the Wimbledon championships, aiming for early July. Venue discussions with the All-England Club reportedly moved toward a later date.
Gales Ferry June 8. Added impetus given Yale crews by yesterday's display as the second varsity eight covered four miles in about 22 minutes at a stroke near 30. Coaches deem this excellent since the men are learning a new stroke. The two varsity eights are evenly matched and indicate what the first eight might achieve. Weather and water were good and all crews boated and focused on examinations.
Hank O'Day, former National League umpire, earns praise for his handling of players and game strategy. Cincinnati players credit his deep experience on the diamond, noting his ability to anticipate batters and manage inroads and rule adherence. His modesty aside, he remarks umpiring is hard work and laughs at unintended rain delays derailing plans.
The piece details manager moves and speculations across the majors. Frank Chance focuses on the Cubs while Leach Leifield age notes linger. Pat Moloney lands with the Yankees, and Brooklyn fans seek a new leader as Al Mattern’s Boston release raises questions. Bobby Wallace’s death prompts questions about management styles. Hank O Day contemplates keeping second place as Chicago and Pittsburgh loom large. Larry Lajoie and Birmingham advise Harry Davis. Gene Krapp from the Naps faces injury concerns.
Shortstop Frank O Rourke of Bridgeport attracts strong offers as Boston seeks an immediate acquisition for a proven short stop. Umpire incidents and managerial fines mark a rowdy set of games with Hartford, Springfield, Holyoke, and New Haven. trades, negotiations, and player notes fill the roundups.
Las Vegas New Mexico June report notes Jack Johnson, at 232 pounds, says no title loss and trains hard two weeks before the bout. Flynn raises boxing time to boost speed while Johnson and manager Curley watch. Also mentions St Mary’s Saints and Sacred Heart results in Seaside Park and a New Haven forecast with rain on the gulf coast.
Cherbourg June report says a French submarine sank during naval maneuvers near Cherbourg. Twenty four crew members perished as a diver vanished. Navy confirms probable loss amid fog and a sham battle. Details on the diver and circumstances remain unclear.
Seismographs recorded earth shocks and tremors around 2 16 a m with heavy quakes linked to volcanic changes near Alaska. The message notes Father Terndorff commentary on destructive impacts and a 2400 mile distance indicating distant connections. Presidential travel plans and Hampton Roads events are also mentioned in passing.
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