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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
11
Md June 13 World’s wrestling champion arrived yesterday for a final mat bout setup. Gotch intends to win as his manager Klankewan secured quarters for Americus on Friday. Burns and Humbort predict a decisive performance, recalling their January clash where Gotch beat Americus 41 to 1.
In New York police recruits are praised as Olympic hopefuls with long service and athletic records. The piece highlights several officers like Beam Erickson and Horine tied to track and field, noting attempts, past injuries, and recent tryouts at Celtic Park with marks around six feet two inches.
On this date events include John St. Sullivan defending heavyweight title by beating Jack Burke in five rounds in New York. Billy Plowman and Pal Moore feature in notable bouts. White Sox vs Sound set for Sunday with lineup and local meet at the lumber yard tonight.
Industrial League listings show Cranes versus Warner Bros at meg Somers versus Locos at Sea. Crane faces Hubbells at St Jos with contests starting 2 30. Billon Defrats Ace Sullivan at Sheesh Auill. Jack M F Sullivan of Cambridge, Mass suffers severe beating from Jack Deolis here.
Springfield tops Bridgeport 17 to 4 in the second game as six home runs blaze through both contests. Jack Spratt shines at short, handling 13 chances across the doubleheader and collecting a triple, a double, and two singles. Genest Clark contributes a homer in each game while Miller belts two in the second.
Keating earned a win as Lawrence powered to a win while Washington posted a 4 to 0 victory over Detroit. Marquard remains tied in a pitch duel with the league leaders as the Cubs and Giants stage a tight contest. The Athletics toppled the Naps 6 to 0 on three Cleveland singles, as Coombs held the mound for the shutout. The Reds beat the Phillies, while Suggs twirled for the Pirates in a victory over Brooklyn. The Yankees faltered against the White Sox, and the Red Sox maintained their lead by defeating the Browns. Keating’s 13th straight win kept him one behind the all-time mark.
Bulalrds clash with Batchellers at Seaside CleanEasy presents the best hand soap guaranteed not to injure the skin. Grease paint and distinct products listed. Large can ten cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn Stratford Avenue.
In Chicago on June 13 delegates and workers discuss hopes for a viable candidate, with many aiming to influence party unity. Plans include 1,200 sergeant at arms, a Roosevelt mass meeting, and orchestrated events to rouse support while signaling internal tensions between Roosevelt and Taft factions.
Boston June 12 Both sides claim the upper hand in the elevated line strike involving 3500 motormen and conductors. More cars operated by strikebreakers with better service, while leaders warn of thousands in bonuses and rising accidents as youths are hurt yesterday. Conductor fare evasion and crowded cars cited as issues. A monster mass meeting is sought on Boston Common, with Mayor Fitzgerald consulting.
New London June 12 Yale and Harvard rowing squads faced short practices on the Thames due to poor water. Much water soaked boats when exposed. Harvard varsity and freshmen eights tussled, strokes kept low. A potential time row by the varsity four and possibly the varsity eight planned if evening conditions improve. Visitors at both quarters as Yale’s commencement nears.
President O Rourke fines Moose Miller of New Haven five dollars after spectators complain he used foul language while chasing a foul ball in Holyoke. Reports indicate two Bridgeport players also used bad language in an out of town game.
Local clubs from 11 to 19 year olds issue numerous challenges to organize games this weekend and beyond. St Mary Juniors seek meeting with St Charles Juniors at Stillman and East Main. Several teams including Golden Eagles, Colonial Juniors, Woodchuck Juniors, Acorns, Diamond A C and Royal Juniors announce matchups and invitations. Industry figures and managers invite responses through The Farmer newspaper, with additional notes on locations such as Oak Street lot, Meadow grounds and U M C lot.
The obituary notices from Bridgeport report the deaths of several residents. Margaret Popp of Brooklyn died after a cerebral hemorrhage in Bridgeport while staying with her niece, Mrs. Metzger. Mary Langenhan died of pneumonia at her son Frank’s home. she had long ties to East Bridgeport and belonged to multiple local organizations. Jennie E Parrott, active in Berean church and charity work, died after a lengthy illness. Alexander Mott Haviland’s funeral at 55 Central Avenue drew a St John’s lodge delegation. interment was at Lakeview Cemetery.
An old advertisement urges readers to take MO NERVERINE PILLS to renew vigor and improve life. It cites Mott's Nerverine Pills from WILLIAMS MFG. CO., Cleveland Ohio, and notes availability at Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy.
Brooklyn owner Charles Ebbets acted as mediator after a Brooklyn Dodgers game when fan Matthew Belford was ejected for taunting Dodgers third baseman J Carlyle Smith. Ebbets arranged a postgame meeting, Belford apologized, and Smith accepted, ending the incident with a handshake and a vow to move on, unlike Ty Cobb.
Harvard defeats Holy Cross 7 to 3 in Cambridge after a bold breakthrough. Bol ton in centre field cards three hits including a home run, while Brown blanks Amherst in Providence 7–0. War per starts for Brown seven innings without a hit, Crann finishes the last two.
A Paterson paper recalls Hans Wagner, nicknamed Honus, playing for Paterson in the Atlantic League fifteen years earlier. It notes his eight fly balls, long hits, and strong outfield play that impressed Silk City, before Wagner joined Pittsburgh, Louisville, and later became a Pirates star. The piece reflects on his career arc and his status as baseball royalty at age thirty eight, with fans still debating his reign versus Ty Cobb.
A vintage testimonial notes Foley Kidney Pills provide prompt relief for backache kidney and bladder troubles and urinary irregularities. Marketed as a boon for middle aged and elderly people and women, the ad claims high recommendation from A Davis of 27 Wash. St. and describes prior suffering from kidney and bladder issues.
Washington still wins while Cincinnati falters as Griff works on team play with Tom Hughes and Walter Tofinson. The pennant race stays lively with White Sox, Yankees, and Giants contending. pitchers Hughes Willett Debuc and Doyle pace their clubs. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS report scores across leagues and the upcoming games list includes Chicago New York and Boston matchups.
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