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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1912

Page

9

Fisher's Homer Keys Bridgeport Victory Over Senators

Red Fisher, once dropped by Hartford, hit a homer and double in four trips, lifting Bridgeport past Hartford 4 to 2. Tuckey held the Senators in check late, while Fisher's seventh inning blast and early hits sparked the Mechanic attack. Powers struggled with wild throws as Bridgeport erased an early Hartford threat.

Wagner Red Fisher Hartford Tom Connery Senators Fisher Freeman O'Neil Bridgeport Sartford Mechanica Duc Holmes Staritaom Newark McCann Dick Tuckey Tuckey Bill Powers Stewand O'Rourke Cy Miller Tom Crook Mowrey Kansas City American Association Center Garden Irving Pittsburgh Kunkel Flying Dutchman Ean Ee Crook O'Rourke Ates Meran Baker Wan Bos St Idlins C. Miller Fsher Helmes Powers Miller Crook Stow Yisher Russell Eley Otto Howard Baker Red

Yale Harvard Race Looms Eleven Days Away

London June 10 Harvard and Yale crews prepared for the upcoming race amid wind and rough water forecasts. Fale and Harvard crews rested yesterday then trained. second varsity eight to move into two varsity fours this week. First varsity eight reportedly faster than second. Harvard head Wray noted practice and water conditions could affect tonight’s session. A missing person case near Milford interrupted local headlines as Angelus body was found in the Housatonic.

London Fale Harvard New London Crescent Beach Pequot Casino Durfie Oie Yale Housatonic Lew Milford Angelus

Freddy Gibbs to join locals in Holyoke tomorrow

Manager McCann wired Freddy Gibbs to join the Mechanics in Holyoke. Gibbs rested recently for arm strength and the staff hopes the break helps. Unclear if Gibbs stayed in Saco or Glas tonbury with wife visiting Mrs Rube Pollard.

Freddy Gibbs Holyoke Wagner McCann Gibbs Saco Glastonbury Rube Pollard Chocolate Leclair Montreal Snyder Cunningham Tuckey Holmes New York New York Americans Jack Spratt Boston O'Rourke Sea Breeze Spratt University of Virginia

Frank O Rourke Heads to Boston on Late Train

Frank O Rourke left for Boston last night to join the Boston Nationals. Bridgeport players and officials gave him a warm sendoff at the Atlantic hotel. Spratt advised him to stay calm and aim for straight pitches as he adapts to the major leagues following a .348 Connecticut League batting mark.

Frank O'Rourke Boston Boston Nationals Freeman McCann Bridgeport Atlantic Jack Spratt O'Rourke Spratt Houser

Black Rocks Sweep City League Win Over Nationals

Black Rocks beat Nationals with strong pitching by Graham and timely hitting from Pulaski and Rocks players. Carris started for Nationals but was relieved in the third. final score 10 to 6, with Rocks totaling 13 hits and Nationals 6.

Peg Jack Nationals Goats Carris Rocks Graham Rock Harry Pulaski Black Rocks Nolan Zgan Finnegan Brooksides Yosts

Yosts Rout Brook Sides In Low-Scoring Baseball Battle

Sixteen hits by the Typewriter cohorts push the Yosts past the Brook sides with a 15 to 4 win. Robacher pitched well through seven innings before relief struggled. Jimmy Woolan Billy Dubee and Johnny Cilgar led with three safeties each for the Yosts and Brooksides respectively.

Brooksides Robacher Yosts East Siders Jimmy Woolan Billy Dubee Yostse Johnny Cilgar McCormack Wells Dunn Meerbach

O’Neil Fined and Tom Connery Suspended by Connecticut League

Manager Tom Connery of Hartford is suspended five days by President O’Rourke after an incident with Umpire Corcoran during a Hartford doubleheader. Connery cannot appear on the field while suspended. President also fines Owner Dan O’Neil $5 for being removed by umpire Held.

Tom Connery Hartford O’rourke Connecticut League Connery Clarkin Corcoran Dan O'Neil O'Neil

Amatuer Baseball Team Sees 10 8 Victory At Seaside Park

The American Tigers beat the Invincibles 10 to 8 at Seaside Park on Saturday with four hits by the Invincibles and eight runs aided by Tigers errors. The Tigers invite Sacred Heart school and other 14 year old teams to a game at Seaside Park or M A on Saturday morning June 15. The Narragansetts are included. The Young Robins win 5 to 4 over Sacred Hearts in a 4th grade game at Seaside Park Saturday.

American Tigers Invincibles Seaside Park Tiger Tigers Sacred Heart School Washington Parks M. A Narragansetts A. Tigers The Young Robins Sacred Hearts

Reds fail to swing trade as Almeida shines in Birmingham

Cincinnati discussions with Chicago clubs over potential trades stalled as O Day could not spare pitchers or third baseman Almeida. Grant remains essential, while Almeida’s strong hitting and solid fielding boost Birmingham in the Southern League, and the Cuban likely returns to the Reds in the fall with the Steam.

Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs O'Day O’day Almedia Birmingham Grant Johnny Bates New York Bates Marsane Mike Mitchell Rafael Almedia

West Ends overwhelm St Josephs in shutout doubt

The West Ends launched a heavy scoring burst after the sixth inning aided by errors and miscues as St Josephs were defeated. Bakeles Ohngon and Bill Halpin led offense with two hits each including a double. The series stands 1-1 as Tilman substituted and Curry missed the game.

Dunigan West Ends St. Josephs Havenfeltz Bakeles Ohngon Bill Halpin Joes Curry Tilman

Chief Snyder Leads Mechanics Hitting Pace After O Rourke Departure

Frank O'Rourke leaves Bridgeport with a .348 average as Chief Snyder takes the team lead at .327. Cy Miller sits at .307, with Fisher and Baker contributing but lagging in power after moves between Bridgeport and Hartford. A.B. H. O'Rourke .112 39.

Frank O'Rourke Bridgeport Chief Snyder Cy Miller Fisher Baker Hartford A.B. H. O'Rourke

Brooklyn Dodgers Seek Managerial Move and Rucker Trade Talk

Reports from baseball circles discuss potential moves involving Larry Doyle and Nap Rucker as Brooklyn eyes a manager, with McGraw still opposed to losing his star. Umpire McKee faces misconduct claims in Tulsa, while Connie Mack and Callahan joke about hearing pennants. Dixie Walker wins in Baltimore after a Washington release. Gardner may join St Paul for another major league shot. Ole Olson’s rumored trade for Ray Chapman surfaces amid tensions with Mitchell. hospital progress noted.

Brooklyn Larry Doyle Nap Rucker Dodgers Larry McGraw Rucker Callahan Athletics Connie Mack Dixie Walker Washington Baltimore Orioles Tris Speaker Boston Red Sox McDonald Cincinnati C. McDonald Cin Burns Grant Zimmerman Chi Donlin Pitts Donnelly Bos Daubert Kenetchy St. L Meyers Walter Kuhn Merkle White Sox Cobb Lajoie Cleve Griggs Voc Jones Det Lange Jackson E. Collins Ath Daniels N. Y Simmons N. x Jack Keight Black Senators

Cubs Open Season at Polo Grounds Against Giants

The Cubs bring a stronger lineup to the Polo Grounds to face the Giants, with Mc Graw reportedly fearing this Cubs team above any other in the league. The Yankees stumble as Russ Ford’s reliability wanes, threatening a rough spell before their next home stand, while Dodgers catcher Otto Miller makes a strong impression replacing Phelps.

Giants Chicago Polo Grounds McGraw Cubs Otto Miller The Dodgers Phelps

Trade rumors swirl around Giants as season heats up

A Boston scribe fingers Bese as the main factor in the Giants’ success and predicts they will pilfer their way to another pennant. chatter mentions Doolin Kilifer and splints while rumors link Cuba Moore and Redlbech to possible trades amid a crowded rumor mill.

Hand Hans. Lobert Boston Bese Giants Charlie Doolin

Pugilistic Annals From 1857 to 1911 Highlights

Summary of boxing milestones including Lazarus defeating Denny Horrigan in Canada, Kid McCoy stopping Kia McCarty in three rounds in Muncie, Young Peter Jackson stopping Joe Walcott in Baltimore, and Joe Jeannette defeating Hig Bill in New York. Also notes Rivers’s 16 round victory at Vers? non and factory league results with Batche llers, Warner, and Crane entries.

H. Lazarus Denny Horrigan Point ‘Erie Canada Kid' McCoy Kia McCarty Munele Ind Peter Jackson Joe Walcott Balttimore Joe Jeannette

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