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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1910

Page

8

Col Roosevelt's Friends Say He'll Rest Until August

United Press dispatch reports in New York that Colonel Roosevelt will avoid public political utterances this season. He plans to stay at Oyster Bay until August, conduct secret meetings with select friends, and stay out of Governor Hughes' campaign and the Senate race to succeed Depew. He will likely abstain from aiming for the Republican nomination and return to politics only late next fall.

United Press New York Roosevelt Oyster Bay Hughes Khartoum Ali United States Chauncey M. Depew

Polo Men Meet in New Haven for Winter League

New Haven prepares to become a polo hub next winter with Canavan building a new rink and palace on Port Sea street. Hartford New Britain Waterbury and Bridgeport polo interests gather at the Hotel Garde led by Canavan Hanna Hayes Dickey Pierce Cunningham to plan a fast eastern league and star players. The Russell Lumber lot project advances with four walls up and crews rushing to finish a premier sporting and social facility.

New Haven James E. Canavan Port Sea Street Garde Canavan Bill” Hanna New Britain Hayes Kr. Canavan Russell Lumber Company Coyne New England

Murfey Cleared to Pitch Yale Harvard Series

Yale baseball officials announce pitcher Spencer Murfey, senior class president at Sheffield, is eligible to pitch in the final two Harvard series games after a suspension for the year ends at Commencement on June 22. He can start June 24 at Cambridge and again later if a third game is scheduled.

Yale Spencer Murfey Harvard Sheffield Scientific School Murrey Cambridge Chittenden Murfey Elis Tommers New Ven Tuesaday

Yale and Princeton Face Final College Baseball Title

Yale and Princeton will decide the college baseball championship Thursday at American League Park in New York after reaching an agreement with the Greater New York Baseball Club. In game one at New Haven Yale won 4 to 2, tallies in the first and seventh innings aiding the upset. The Princeton victory in the Princeton game came in the first inning, five more runs by Princeton cementing a 1 to 0 triumph.

Yale Princeton New York Davis Greater New York Baseball Club New Haven Tigers Old Eli

Connecticut League Schedule For Week

Schedule lists weekly games across Hartford Waterbury New Haven New Britain Holyoke Springfield Northamton and Bridgeport with matchups each day Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat. Minor note mentions Foley's Kidney Remedy claimed to aid bed wetting and after illnesses by FF B Brill and Curtis Pharmacy Phan.

Foley FF. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy Phan

Johnson and Jeffries Prepare for July 4 Battle

San Francisco report: Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries are training to peak for the July 4 bout. Jeffries will box daily with Corbett Armstrong and Choynski to sharpen eye and timing. Johnson trains harder, punishes partners, and will not risk auto travel before the fight. About 5,000 spectators will attend without contributing to the event, as roof venues around Market Street provide reserved seats.

United Press San Francisco Jack Johnson James J. Jeffries Rowardennan Jeffries Jeff Corbett Armstrong Choynski Johnson Jeffs Tex Rickard Rickard Gleason Stn Market Streets

Fordham and Harvard Battle Today at Golders Field

Boston, June 13. Harvard faces Fordham this afternoon at 3 30 after a Saturday postponement. McLaughlin to pitch for the home team. Last year Harvard defeated Fordham with Mahoney pitching. Lineups feature Tyard Rogers McLaughlin Hicks Pommer Lanigan Chase Marshall Reives Babson for Fordham McCarthy McCarthy Mahoney Scanlon Scheisse O Reilly Sharkey McCafferrey Gargan.

United Press Boston Harvard Fordham Goldiers Field McLaughlin Mahoney Tyard—Rogers Hicks Pommer Lanigan Chase Marshall Reives Babson

Connecticut and League Baseball Weekend Wrap

Rain halted all Saturday and Sunday games in the Connecticut League. National League no Sunday games. Saturday results: Philadelphia 5 Pittsburg 0. New York 4 Detroit 3. Philadelphia 6 St Louis 2. Washington 3 Chicago 0. Cleveland Boston game postponed. Sunday results: Detroit 3 New York 3. St Louis 6 Philadelphia 1. Washington 2 Chicago 0. Standings include Hartford vs Waterbury and New Haven vs New Britain among others with several interleague matchups.

Philadelphia Pittsburg New York Detroit St. Louis Washington Chicago Boston Hartford Waterbury New Haven New Britain Northampton Springfield Holyoke Bridgeport Brooklyn Cincinnati American League Bosypon Cleveland P.C. Bridgeport Bostors Cleveland Seers St. Lou P.C. Newark Toronto A Rochester Providence Buffalo Ars Baltimore Eee Montreal Crane No Loco Co Warner Bros Crane Locomobile Co Holmes Warner Co Birdsey-Somers Yost Bullards Auto. Mach. Co. AT Ashcrofts B.C. Birdsey-Somers A. T Ashcroft Bullard Ease

Barrett Beats Seamon in Fast 3 Mile Roller Race

In a three mile roller skating race at Hillside Park Newark Dick Barrett defeated Howard Seamon the Jersey City champion. Barrett previously beat Seamon at Olympic Park Newark. Seamon has a belated boast for another race.

Hillside Park Newark N. J Dick Barrett Howard Seamon Jersey City Barrett Olympic Park Seaman Barratt

Distance Record Set in Newark Race

A three mile event in Newark produced a remarkably fast time of 9 minutes 745 seconds, marking a notably rapid performance for the distance.

Newark

Farrell Denies Canard On Highlanders Management

New York American League president Frank Farrell rejects a Detroit report claiming Hal Chase is the Highlanders’ real manager, stating that George Stallings remains manager and Chase the captain. He says the two work in harmony, with Stallings on the bench and Chase supervising on the field.

Frank Farrell New York American League Detroit Hal Chase George Stallings Highlanders Farrell Stallings Chase

Mechanics win two thirds of games they play

The Mechanics won two thirds of their games last week, beating Holyoke and New Britain and losing to Northampton. Three games were postponed. Their league lead shrank from 54 to 45 points as batters clicked for only 16 hits in three games. Jimmy Hall and Snatcher Eley were the bright spots, with Hall up seven and Eley nine points. Ladd dropped from .327 to .309.

Mechanics Holyoke New Britain Northampton Jimmy Hall Eley Hi" Ladd Biff Bobby Stowe Brad Kocher Cy Miller Kustus Freddie Gibbs

Industrial League frees Kennedy drops Lachance and Davidson

Chief Kennedy dispenses with umpires Lachance and Davy Davidson in Hartford. Lachance reportedly injured by a Kocher pitch last week, with fans noting the vaccination of the umpire. Davidson, formerly of Evansville, moved to Hartford this season and gained weight.

Davy Davidson Senators Hartford Evansville Hack Schuman

Lynch Aims to Curb Field Language in Baseball

New York June 13 President T J Lynch of the National League vows a strong campaign against players who use foul language on the field. He says suspensions this year target discipline, not arguing with umpires, and he will enforce penalties to curb abuse toward officials. He cites umpires Johnstone and Moran at the Polo Grounds who taunted reporters, fining Johnstone $25 and Moran $15 for the breach.

New York T. J. Lynch National League Lynch Polo Grounds Johnstone Moran

Holyoke Fans Preview as Larks Face Nine Games This Week

Holyoke prepares for a busy week with nine games for the Larks including two doubleheaders against Bridgeport, here and in Northampton. Wyatt, an infielder from Jersey City, earns a tryout at third. Nallin also set to play. Downey lifts his average to .300 after a hot seven days. Dan O’Neil plans more roster changes involving Tom Stankard. Temple joins Meadow Larks to bolster pitching, while Kelley and Ruell navigate Notre Dame connections and potential majors. The circuit sees Washington shutouts, Giants, Pirates, and Cubs mix with ongoing league chatter about player moves and suspensions.

Bridgeport Larks Northampton McCann Wyatt Jersey City Nallin

Weather Indications for New Haven June 13 Forecast

New Haven forecast notes partly cloudy weather tonight and Tuesday. The storm that persisted since Saturday has moved eastward and passed the St. Lawrence valley. Conditions for this vicinity are partly cloudy and unsettled. CENT A WORD WANT ADS.

United Press New Haven St. Lawrence Valley

Legal battle over Burnham will names Miller as legal child

Mrs. Minnie Miller of Milford, adopted son Roland F. Burnham, seeks estate over $12,000 with Judge Burpee upholding her status as the legal child. Other claimants include Edwin C. Hale and three nieces, while demurrers were overruled. The decision hinges on whether adoption makes Miller the lawful heir under the will.

Minnie Miller Milford Burpee Superior Court Supreme Court Mary M. Burnham South Windsor Roland F. Burnham Roland Mr. Burnham Miller Edwin C. Hale East Hartford Effie A. Mix Bridgeport Edith A. Northrop Lynn Mass Emma A. Reeves New Haven

Switchman Breaks Collar Bone

J. O. Minor a one armed switch man living at 2 Beardsley Road hen Sunday morning broke his collar bone. The injury was repaired at Emergency hospital. B. H. Dillon Co., 1105 Main street, display hats in new shapes at prices 1-3 less than elsewhere. Trip to Europe Not So Expensive. S. Loewith Co. agents 16 Bank St offer many Europe trips with extras. They sell more tickets this year and provide berths or staterooms and information on tours worldwide.

J. O. Minor Beardsley Road Hen B. H. Dillon & Co Main Street Europe S. Loewith & Co Bank St

Plea for Sea Going Launch for Harbormaster

An open letter urging city action to equip the harbormaster with a sea going launch. The writer cites delays and private reliance during rescues, calls for a capable boat to protect life and property in the harbor, and suggests hiring a boat until funds allow a proper vessel. Anas 4 GEO. H. WOOD, 505 Park Ave.

Farmer Bir Pequonnock Yacht Club Seaside Park Anes Geo H. Wood Park Ave

Obituary James Bryan dies at 32 Ann Street home

James Bryan a respected young man died early this morning at his mother's home at 32 Ann Street. He was 33 and had been ill for some time. A former head accountant for the Connecticut Co he left when offices moved to New Haven. He is survived by his mother widow of Edward Bryan a brother William E and sister Miss Mary. He served as secretary treasurer of the Bridgeport club and was a member of St Mary s parish where he was born and raised.

James Bryan Maria Edward Bryan Ann Street The Connecticut Co New Haven Bryan William E Miss Mary Bridgeport Club St. Mary’s Parish

Wall Street Opening Read Indicates Heavy Tone

New York June 13 opening shows few gains in early trades as the market remains generally heavy. Recessions prevail among active stocks with 11 a.m. noting improvement early in the hour, then stocks rise sharply while government bonds stay unchanged and other bonds remain dull.

United Press New York Altthough

Large Yacht Wrecked in Massachusetts Bay

Boston reports a large unnamed yacht, 80 to 100 feet, feared wrecked in the recent gale near Massachusetts Bay. The Bucknell Line Caroma sighted the submerged hull with no identifying marks, suggesting loss of life though no yacht overdue was reported. Frank Brower won the one mile roller skate race at Brighton Beach Park, New York in 3 12 3 6 against Burke, McDonald, and Doxey.

United Press Boston Bucknell Line Caroma Calcutta Colombo Massachusetts Bay Frank Brower New England Brighton Beach Park New York Harry Burke Harry McDonield William Doxey

Son for Mr Holmes Head of Bridgeport Trade School

Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Holmes celebrate the birth of a son on Saturday. Mr Holmes serves as head of the Bridgeport Trade School.

MR. Holmes Jeremiah Holmes Bridgeport Trade School

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Col. Roosevelt New Canard Industrial League Kennedy Lachance Kocher Ump Au Ie Tommy Downey Dan O'Neil Brockton New England Tom Stankard Harry Lumley Dodger Quakers Lumley Deion Cobb Yankees Marty Moraghan Waterbury Management Moraghan Newfield Park Temple New_York Giants Meadow Larks New Bedford Winkler Holyoke Club National Association A. M. Kelley Red Kelley Chicago Americans Foot Ruell Notre Dame University Ruell Sox Washington Americans Chicago White Sox Giants Cubs Pirates Athletics Chief Snyder Pat McAuley Fletcher Foolish Woolenf Hillsc Main ST Fairfield Ave Switchman Wall Street Today Burt & Packard Faces Grontwat Resort Neta Thrates Res Atlantic City New York Ave Atlastic Cay Stratford Selectmen’s Office Piuda
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