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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
9
By Jimmy Callahan the piece argues fans rarely grasp the inside baseball logic. It cites a weak-hearted pitcher in a tight late game and a manager's decision to pull him for a cooler arm, noting public scorn often follows but insiders know the strategic reason.
Holyoke takes a 7 to 4 win over Bridgeport as McCann’s men commit errors and Holyoke capitalizes with timely hits. Boss Dan O’Neil’s Steam Roller surge to first features Hickey Stankard and Curry drives, with Mason controlling after a rough start and Spratt the visitor’s shortstop.
The piece notes the Cubs are not the crippled team feared in spring identify, while New York and Chicago rivalries may still spur interest. It mentions Richmond’s $10,000 invested club and Rube Marquard’s quest to break the streak hoodoo and chase a new consecutive-win record amid Washington Senators’ pennant ambitions.
A chaotic conference between managers of Wolgast and Rivers over selecting a third man for the Vernon July Fourth bout failed to yield a consensus. Jones and Levy proposed lists, with Eyton and White among discussed names. McCarey warned he would name the referee if no agreement was reached.
Frank O'Rourke impressed in his first game with the Boston Nationals, showing speed and range in left field after snagging Bresnahan’s fly. The Boston Globe praised his solid debut though he struggled at the plate. Meanwhile league talks resume Friday in New Haven about transferring New Britain to Waterbury, with President O'Rourke coordinating plans at Hotel York.
Local semi pro scene coverage highlights Baker's strong batting and potential to reach professional baseball. Curry's iron man weekend defeats Crane No 1 then Portchester, with Eddie Lavery injuring a hand but staying through seven. Crane No 2 remains powerful at bat while Copeland improves at first base. Gallagher struggles against Industrials while Pat Noonan earns two straight wins. Christy praised as a promising pitcher for Warner Boys.
Johnny Conlon and Frankie Hayes staged a supposed ten round exhibition at the Casino. Referee Dave Fitzgerald quit after three rounds amid boos. Hayes was counted out but appeared far from finished, while locals doubted the bout’s legitimacy. Police and officials debated continuing the match amid wrecked expectations.
Clyde W. Young and Mil dred Keyes were married at the South Congregational church in Springfield Massachusetts. The bride is a Springfield High School graduate and a member of a prominent local family. After a wedding dinner at the Stratfield the couple planned a honeymoon to New York Atlantic City and Washington D C before settling at 51 Dresden Avenue Springfield.
The Coast Artillery corps band under Leader Paul G. Goulding opened the season at Washington Park to an unusually large crowd. The audience praised the familiar classical selections including Lucia di Lammermoor and called for encores. The performance was seen as an improvement over last year and generated hearty applause.
Palzer and Bombardier Wells, England’s heavyweight titleholder, were signed to fight ten rounds at Madison Square Garden on Friday June 28. The bout ties to Palzer’s contract dispute with manager Tom O’Rourke, potentially under his guidance if the court favors Palzer. Both boxers stand 6 feet 3 inches tall and near 220 pounds, with Palzer known for a rushing style and Wells for knockout wins.
New York club managers reject Kilbane for a 4500 guarantee to box at St Nicholas A C. Kilbane’s side argues for a share of house or 2000 flat. Other results show New York beat Chicago 6 3 and regional scores, with rowing reports from New Britain to Hartford and Yale Harvard time trials on the Thames.
Bridgeport High school baseball nine went 12–0 in 1912 to claim the state championship, the first since 1901. Coach Terry Rogers drilled fundamentals and baserunning, with Kaesman and Walters as pitchers and Erwin as catcher. Infield stars Coulter Hamilton Callahan Thallenger, outfield Hurley Keating Walters, and Callahan’s strong batting aided the undefeated season.
Waterbury will host a New Britain baseball lineup Sunday as part of a Valley League agreement. James J. Murphy, owner of New Britain, plans to surrender the franchise if Connecticut league magnates approve the change. The deal includes Reidville grounds covering part of the difference in exhibition fees, reducing Murphy’s payment to 42 dollars from 25 to 50, with other clubs favoring Waterbury’s inclusion.
Leach Cross of New York outpointed Jack Redmond of Milwaukee in a ten round bout at the S Nicholas A C New York. Redmond was half blind at the end, with his right eye closed, while Cross escaped with no facial marks. Redmond showed only one round of real punching in round four, when he landed two solid jabs to Cross’s jaw. Both fighters weighed 136 pounds at the ring.
Amateur baseball notes: the Colonials seek a 12 to 13 year old club for Sunday June 23, with action against the Platt Juniors next Sunday. The Colonials roster lists Price at catcher Ferrell pitcher Knight in left field Lee at first Murphy at second Lynch at second Gane at short Conlin at inf and others, per Farmer.
Mayor Gaynor of New York replies to Reverend Bailey of Prospect Heights Presbyterian Church on Sunday games in parks. He argues many city residents and clergy oppose stopping them and notes recreation on Sundays is common where not illegal. He asks how the church would handle the issue and cites differing urban rural conditions.
Charles F Dooin known as Red Dooin Phillies manager near pennant contenders turns 32 in Cincinnati born June 12 1880 began pro career at Norwood semi pro team aged nineteen. He rose to fame as catcher with high batting average and strong fielding last season hitting .328 and setting team records. Renowned for energy agility and leadership he inspires players and aims for a pennant winning club.
This date in pugilistic annals notes Sam Langford defeat by Young Peter Lee in five rounds at Southbridge in 1906. In 1907 Ad Wolgast drew with Percy in eight rounds at Oshkosh. In 1910 Ray Brannan of Indianapolis defeated Harry Trendall in ten rounds at Memphis.
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