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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
11
The Bridgeport lineup showcase boosted sluggers Stow Senna and Bowman into the 2300 class after a strong week. Manager Boukes posts a .300 pace over the past month though season average sits at .266. Weather Kern also raised his average as recent scores lift the team’s hitting trend.
At the Serse show held Saturday June 6 at Tuxedo SParzs B A Bulk Derses won two prizes and a white fitbon while a beautiful piece of and a full horse suit were among the awards. A Gresther commentary noted the event could not have been finer.
The Pirates legend Hans Wagner battles to reach 3,000 hits as teammates Mayer and Marshall fail to aid his bid. Fans and press note his long career and looming milestone, with Wagner hoping to notch the 2,000th hit soon amid ongoing pressure.
Detroit, June 8. Connie Mack faces more problems as Welley Schang, the team’s bright young catcher, suffers a right hand injury in the game with the Tigers. The painful blow likely keeps him out about two weeks after a seventh inning collision when Moriarity slid home and clipped Schang as he completed the slide. Lapp replaces him.
The Bridgeport high school baseball team closed its season Saturday by beating Naugatuck high 5 to 3. The contest was tight with late-inning runs, Mendelssohn scoring the final tally and Lavery delivering strong pitching and eight assists.
In a high hitting game marked by errors, Newfields defeated St Josephs securing eight extra base hits off Darien. Stratton pitched well until late, Strickfus went 3 for 3 for St Josephs, and Christy had eight errors. The series sits tied 1-1 with a third game to decide the season.
Bridgeport manager Boultes secured pitcher Steinbach from New York circles with prior time in Scranton and New York State leagues. The club aims for first place by strengthening pitching while Waterbury adds talent like Jack Frost and looks to release McLean and Meyers. Umpire Keenan arrives to officiate, and local team news includes Bridgets strong fielding and upcoming two day stand in New London.
Harvard eight tops Yale in Thames trial with a four mile time under 21 minutes. Crimson oarsmen demonstrated speed and endurance in favorable tide and water conditions. Yale has not surpassed two minutes per mile on the river, though improvements are possible.
Tom Spring defeated Jack Langan in 77 rounds at Chichester England to claim the English champion title. Spring formerly known as Thomas Winter outboxed Langan a native of County Kildare and ex soldier after a two hour and a half struggle before about 40000 spectators. Promoter Hewlings organized the fight after buying privileges for 500 dollars each and the Irish backers left with little money. Dempsey made his last ring appearance in a three round exhibition with Sullivan at Madison Square Garden for a Dempsey benefit.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills quickly clear the blood of poisons causing rheumatism, backache, and stiff joints, promising readers renewed energy and mobility. Hindle's Drug Store is listed as a source.
Details of the polo event at Plate Meadow Brook Club Westbury L I outline field size 900 by 450 feet goal posts 24 feet apart and match structure. Teams Great Britain led by Captain Lockett and America led by Rene La Montague compete in eight periods of seven and one half minutes with rest breaks and overtime rules.
The William Penn High School for girls in Philadelphia will inaugurate a salesmanship course to help students earn a livelihood while studying. The program aims to equip girls with practical skills for future use in business and employment opportunities.
Bridgeport defeated New London 7 to 3 as Powers was stifled after a strong start. Stow Hallman and Boukes led Bridgeport’s offense with two safeties each while Martin Walsh pitched well for New London, though wild at times.
Delegates from England France and the United States push to include boxing in the next Berlin Olympics at the Paris Olympic Congress. Backed by England and France, the American delegation leads the move amid possible German and Swedish opposition. The change could spur global amateur boxing, with Greeks and Norsemen noted for historic ties to the sport. By Our Customs Sutiits Blyford Brothers Boy East Side and West End.
Park City League fans enjoyed brisk play across four games with small margins deciding wins. Highlights featured sturdy defense and aggressive baserunning from Callahan and Jewell, along with standout catches by Jewell and Lowndes. Westerns upset Brookside 6-4 as Zempke and Dart pitched well, while Brooklawn edged St Mary 3-2 and Park Citys crushed Woodgi 14-13 in a slugfest.
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