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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

Page

4

Sailor Grande Triumphs Over Jack Hubbard in Brooklyn Bout

Sailor Grande of San Francisco dominated the 10 round feature at the Clermont Athletic Club in Brooklyn, defeating Jack Hubbard of Philadelphia. Hubbard, unable to fight due to a leg injury to Battling Levinsky, left Grande in control from the opening bell, earning a decisive decision.

Sailor Grande San Francisco Jack Hubbard Philadelphia Isaid Clermont Athletic Club Brooklyn Levinsky Hubbard Grande

Boxing match details suggest Hubbard victory by stoppage

Clean heavy blows to the stomach from Hubbard delivered close in dominated the fight from the fourth round to the finish, signaling a decisive late stoppage.

Hubbard Deary

Chief Meyers and Wheat Speak Plain English on Indians

Chief Myers and Zack Wheat of the Brooklyn club joke about not talking Indian to each other. Myers says he cannot understand Wheat’s tribal speech, while Wheat understands only English and Cherokee. Myers adds he speaks English Spanish and Coahuilla, highlighting language differences.

Chief Myers Zack Wheat Brooklyn Wheat Myers Zack

Detroit Gets Beck Star Columbia Boxman Beck Signs

Detroit manager Hugh Jennings announces the signing of Donald Beck of Columbia University who will report to the Tigers in about two weeks. Beck is a left handed pitcher attracting major attention. Jennings also eyed Columbia players Watt and George Smith though they may accept other offers. Phelps Dodge & Co. declares quarterly dividend of 2.50 and extra 3.50 per share.

New York Hugh Jennings Donald Beck Columbia University Detroit Tigers Beck Tigers Jennings South Field Watt George Smith Columbia Detroit Wait Smith Phelps, Dodge & Co

Three College Players Report To Bridgeport Club Sunday

Springfield Y M C A college delegation led by Pitcher Lang and Whalen along with Zielmanski will report to Bridgeport club at Newfield Park Sunday afternoon. Cap Anson will appear at Poli's tonight and Otto Knabe signed by the Cubs to bolster the infield.

Wagener Springfield Y. M. C. A. College Newfield Park Bridgeport Whalen Zielmanski Lang Syracuse University Pitcher House Springfield College

McInnis Likely to Be Sold to Red Sox Soon

New York reports within a week Jack McInnis may be sold by Connie Mack to Boston. McInnis struggles to fit the Athletics lineup with Barry, Collins and Baker gone and a potential move to the Red Sox seen as boosting Boston box office prospects.

New York Jack McInnis Connie Mack Red Sox Athletics Connie McIinnis McInnis Boston Jack Joe Lannin Barry Collins Baker Jack Barry Gloucester Lannin Mack Nap Lajoie Keystone Lawry University of Mainestar Bobby Watt Columbia Hoblitzell Hobby

McGraw Presses Stop On His Newspaper Yarn About Chase

New York, June 9. Garry Herrmann, Reds head and National Commission president, seeks to halt John McGraw’s syndicated sports articles. McGraw blamed Hal Chase and Charley Herzog for upcoming clashes, provoking Herzog and Chase to demand fair treatment and warning of disruption to Cincinnati. Russia seeks orders for over 300,000 steel rails.

New York Garry Herrmann John McGraw Cincinnati Herrmann The Reds National Commission McGraw Giants Hal Chase Charley Herzog Chase Herzog Hal Ban Johnson John K. Tener

Schoolboy boxman sent to Hartford by giant leader

New York June 9 Waite Hoyt a former Erasmus Hall High School student from Brooklyn left for Hartford to pitch for the Hartford team in the Eastern League. The New York Giants own him but John McGraw wants him to gain experience on the mound. Hoyt previously played for Mount Carmel in a short lived Pennsylvania State League after a strong showing in an eighteen inning game. In the Eastern League he aims to prove his talent against strong New England hitters and may join McGraw later this season if he performs well.

New York Waite Hoyt Erasmus Hall High School Brooklyn Hartford New York Giants John McGraw Arthur Devlin Mount Carmel Carmel Hoyt New England McGraw

Rem Arms Tackle Holmes and Edwards in Factory League Game

Remington Arms and Holmes and Edwards meet in a key Factory League clash at Seaside Park tomorrow afternoon. Remington Arms top the standings behind a strong infield led by Joy Gilmartin Haverty White and McGuire with Brandon and Brandon carrying the catching duties. Holmes and Edwards hold second place with Metz Case Trelease and Dorkin in the lineup as manager Stults aims to halt the Arms’ streak with his best squad.

Diamond Seaside Park Remington- Arms Holmes & Edwards Arms Boys Stults Trelease Brothers Metz Murphy The Arms Joy Gilmartin White Haverty Bridgeport McGuire Brandon Mack Remingtons Remington Arms Wilson Mahoney R. F Robinson Brown P Kellam Case Trelease Dorkin, c Cartman Davis, Lf Stults, ¢.F Denny Pot. Geary, R.f

Lively Games Forecast In Industrial League Doubleheader

Tomorrow afternoon in Cranefield Seaside Park three games start at 3 pm. The Singer team meets Crane. UMC and Locomobile clubs engage. all events feature regional players and local clubs in friendly competition.

Crack Singer Crane Boys Cranefield No. 5 Diamond Seaside Park Locomobile

Ain't It The Truth? Smoke Man Out Of Ashes Tale

A fragment notes a smoker’s claim of being all out, provoking a humorous or ironic reflection on truth and authority. The line hints at a noir or local color vignette with a police or public safety angle implied. The piece foregrounds voice and mood over a full incident.

Paterno Triumphs Over Bowden in Billiards Match

Louis Paterno defeated Richard Bowden at the Ozanam club Tuesday evening in a close pocket billiard contest by a score of 10 to 77. Paterno made runs of 17, 31 and S4.

Louis Paterno Richard Bowden Ozanam Club Paterno

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