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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
3
A historical perspective argues for gradual admission of Asiatics with education and assimilation, urging a commission to study biology and sociology to assess racial compatibility. It cautions against intermarriage and notes the need for equal opportunity and welcome to Japanese and Chinese groups.
The Fraternal League lists Adelphian leading with 1.000, followed by Konckapotanauh and Wowompon Moose in pursuit. Reports from West End Park note close games, notable plays like Watson’s triple, and strong pitching by Joe Wells for Adelphian while Marina struggles with throwing and fielding. Other results include Chicago over New York and Philadelphia over Detroit, with Buffalo drawing a large turnout for Mack’s exhibition.
In Hartford the Hartford club faced Waterbury with pitchers Salmon and Toland and battery Os borne and Fohl. Springfield met Pittsfield with batteries Troy and Bridges and players Harkins Burch and Pratt. At New Haven the R. H. EL game details remain incomplete in the fragment.
Baltimore dominates Jersey City 7 1 and 6 2 with Providence Newark and major splits. Rochester routs Toronto 8 1 while Buffalo loses 11 6 to Montreal as standings show Buffalo 16, Baltimore 16, Newark 19, Toronto 20, Providence 22, Jersey City 30, Montreal 32. Yesterday's results include St Louis 55 New York 2 and Chicago 3 Brooklyn 2. Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 1. National League notes praise Dave Robertson and Jeff Tesreau shaping the Giants' pitching, plus planning and civic discussions on Bridgeport Stratfield annexation and Fairfield school needs.
The paving and sewer commission postponed the award of the sewer construction contract after reviewing complex bids. City Engineer Terry will determine the lowest bid from firms including B D Pierce Co Burns Co and Pierce Mige Co. Routes include Park Atwater Knowlton Brooks Johnson Dillmabeth North Freeman Orland Capitol Bishop avenues.
A compact list shows Baltimore Buffalo Montreal Rochester Newark Jersey City Toronto Providence Bridgeport New Britain New Haven Springfield and others in the International League. The fragment hints at conference or circuit membership and regional diversity across feeder cities.
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