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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
15
Chicago pitcher Perritt saw a late collapse as the Cardinals rallied after he held a 9 4 lead. Six hits by St Louis in the seventh sealed a 11 10 loss as New York faded, with Perritt exiting after a rough outing and Stroud taking over.
Fragmented OCR recounts a racing event with Silk O Loughlin and Rowland. Mentions Clarence Henry Rowland assisting in a finish amid unclear dialogue and hazy crowd moments. Names appear in garbled form with partial phrases about a bench and a bush.
Former star tackle Tom Thorp is chosen to coach the Columbia University football squad as the grid season resumes. Thorp, renowned in early football, faced eligibility hurdles but later captained Columbia and earned All American recognition.
An ad shows a newly opened establishment offering cuisine, cabaret, and barbershop services at 58 42 Elm Street. It highlights no waiting, a shoe store, and a licensed chiropractic service. The column presents a local business profile with up to date offerings.
Providence plays in Jersey City Richmond hosts in Newark Rochester meets Buffalo Toronto faces Montreal It notes Uncle Reuben doubting his son’s college hammer throw will improve hay lofting in the barn.
New Haven June 10 Outfield errors by Captain Middlebrook and his brother Harry in the eighth and ninth helped Tufts to a 7 to 3 victory over Yale yesterday afternoon. With the score tied in the eighth Armstrong and Anderson of Tufts on base. Stafford hit a short fly to center which Captain Middlebrook misplayed and three runs scored. In the ninth Middlebrook dropped an easy fly with two out and the Tufts batsmen batted Watrous hard for three runs.
The Federal League scheduled games show Newark at Brooklyn Buffalo at Baltimore Chicago at Kansas City across the circuit. Data indicates locations and home teams for three matchup pairings.
New York defeats St Louis while Brooklyn tops Cincinnati Boston beats Pittsburgh and Philadelphia wins at Chicago in a set of tense city matchups across the circuit.
A man calling himself Pate, claiming American citizenship, and Mme Wasser born in British Guiana were acquitted by the Paris permanent court martial on charges of theft and espionage. The report lists mentions of major cities and a line about Tr Lyford Brothers offering spring custom suits.
New London Conn June 10 Coach Nickalls faced a scare as Yale oarsmen were attacked by ptomaine poisoning at training quarters. Several varsity rowers were ill midnight Payne Whitneys Tarpon rushed to a physician. Poisoning traced to tainted boiled cod and green peas. Names of ill include Sturtevant Converse Morse McLane Wiman Hyatt James Sheldon Schwartz Seward Coombe Coleman Glover.
New York June 10 Waldek Zbyszko the young Polish Hercules registered the most popular victory to date in the Greco Roman wrestling tournament at the Manhattan Opera House last night by defeating Pierre Le Colosse the French giant in the feature bout. The 42 minute 32 second struggle ended when Zbyszko downed the 300 pound rival with an armlock and a side roll as the crowd erupted with excitement.
Organized baseball owes gratitude to Johnny Evers for his loyalty and leadership. The second baseman aided the league during federal pressure, saved the Troy club, helped the York State team, and stood by the O. B. ranks in a financially lean era, displaying gameness and integrity off the field.
Washington triumphs prompt the line Tibet Walter Johnson pitched. If Dick Rudolph joins the Boston Braves the pennant chances for Stalli wane. Kahler will join the Portland club after terms with the Pacific Coast league. With McInnis Lajoie Strunk and Schange out, the White Elephants lack punch despite speed. Phillies home run drive irks opposing pitchers. Laughrey club of Cincinnati reopened after burning, a finer house built. Barney Dreyfuss denies seeking Twombley from the Reds. Lejeune release noted, no Twombley acquisition pursued.
Critics predicted the Phillies would drop to the second division but under Pat Moran they fought back to top the Cubs in an 11 inning battle. Grover Alexander pitched the win as Philadelphia moved back into first place while Detroit and Chicago White Sox bombed Boston and New York. The piece also notes Lewiston, Pittsfield, and Brooklyn Federals players moving between leagues and mentions West Point coach Daly.
Levinsky the Jewish light heavyweight, born Barney Lebaritz in Philadelphia on June 10 1891, turns twenty four tomorrow. Once hailed as a future world champion his career included wins over Leo Houck Jeff Clark and Tony Caponi and bouts with Gunboat Smith Jim Coffey Jim Flynn and One-Round Davis. He began boxing in 1910 under Barney Williams before adopting the Levinsky name reflecting his roots.
English welterweight Kid Lewis defeated Kia Graves of Philadelphia in a fast ten round match at the St. Nicholas Rink New York. Lewis used a sharp jab and long range advantage, with close quarters offering little separating them.
Harvard head coach Percy D Haughton has taught the team and students to respect umpires with the slogan Love the umpire and let him alone The Harvard Crimson supports the policy noting umpires deserve fair treatment rather than abuse This stance aims to reduce controversy during games and stand protests.
Manager Keenan of the Remington Yosts has secured the Cuban Giants to play here next Sunday. The colored players are one of the best teams in the area, having defeated the All-Stars in thirteen innings three weeks ago. Williams, first baseman, is fast enough for the majors.
Knox Booth former revenue officer at Nashville pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy to defraud the government of 100000 dollars connected with Bush Distillery of Fort Smith Ark. He was held on twenty thousand dollars bail before the U S district court in the western district of Arkansas. The Canadian casualty list to date totals 8008. 1213 killed 5230 wounded 1565 missing.
New York June 1 The Chicago White Sox led by Clarence Eng land and Eddie Collinge crushed the Highlanders before 6000 fans in their season opener. The visitors piled up 15 runs as Ty Cobb's display and Eddie Cicotte's pitching drove a one sided victory. The White Sox show why they challenge for the pennant while the Highlanders were held to little offense.
St Louis June 10 Larry McLean Giants catcher, pressed by Meyers injury, toppled from the sprinkling cart and was placed on day vacation by Manager McGraw. After a heated exchange McGraw suspended him for the remainder of the season, later reducing to ten days. A penitent McLean pled for leniency and agreed to improved conduct through July 1 for a possible bonus.
Amateur baseball report notes the Pioneer Jrs defeated the Orioles of Black Rock Sunday afternoon 19 to 2. They will play any 14 or 15 year old team in the city at Hast Emil freight yards Sunday afternoon. To confirm, contact The Farmer or Lavery at 424-2.
The 1902 defeat of George Dixon by Biz Mackey in Findlay Ohio marks the decline of a noted bantamweight and featherweight, with Dixon later losing to Pedlar Palmer, Spike Robson, and Digger Stanley in Britain. He returned to America, was knocked out by Tommy Murphy in 1905, then retired and died years later. Also noted are 1891 Battling Levinsky’s birth and 1801 Alice’s 20 round win over Temor Feltz in New Britain Connecticut.
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