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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1909

Page

5

Results of yesterdays baseball games across leagues

No games were played yesterday. Cincinnati beat New York 2 to 1 in the East. Chicago defeated Boston 9 to 7 and Philadelphia topped St. Louis 10 to 4. Standings show Detroit and New York leading the American League, with Philadelphia and Boston atop the National League listings. A full schedule for today includes Chicago at New York and several other league matchups across Cleveland Boston Brooklyn and more.

Cincinnati New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia St. Louis P.C P.C. Detroit Cleveland Brooklyn Pittsburg Detroit Washington

Chicago Americans defeat Orators despite rain shortened game

The Chicago Americans, largely with substitutes, edged the Orators 12 to 4 in five innings before 1,200 fans at Steeplechase. Deegan was hit during a decisive third inning as the visitors scored ten runs, while Hill starred with two home runs and three runs batted in.

Deegan Hill Steinhauser

Amatuer baseball near Newfields and White Plains top classic Meadows clash

Amateur teams from Newfields and White Plains played a tight five inning game at the Meadows, with White Plains winning 1 0 on limited hits. Rain halted further play.

Union Typewriter Co Leads Industrial League After Saturday Play

In a busy Saturday slate, Union Typewriter Co retained top spot though notching a loss. Seaside Park saw Singer defeat Warners 5 4, while some teams won with ease including Nichols, Laubscher, Liggins, White, Murray and Brannigan. Next up June 19 features Bridgeport Brass Co Crane No 1 Warner Brothers U M C Crane No 2 and Union Typewriter Co versus Singer Mix Co.

Union Typewriter Co Singers Warners Seaside Park Nichols Laubscher Liggins White U. CO Donnelly Ee Murray Brannigan Muldoon Crane Phe M. C Thompson Coffey Gatfel Mullins Murphy Crane No Brass Co Groettien Ragan Robinson Franz Bridgeport Brass Co Warner Brothers Crane Singer Mix. Co Pans Union Typewriter Co Warner Brothers Co Crane Valve Co A. & M. Co. Bpt. Brass Co

Wart remover advertised with wart removal claims

An ad promotes Cyrus Wart Remover sold at The Pharmacy on Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street. It claims painless removal of warts in days and promises skin protection. Also advertised is CleanEasy hand polish and stove polish by Wm. R. Winn at Stratford Avenue. Sundial notes and lunar timings appear as filler.

Cyrus Fairfield Avenue Cannon St Wm. R. Winn Stratford. Ave

Only One Orator in .300 Class Leads Connecticut Batting

Mason of New Britains stands as the top slugger in the Connecticut circuit with a .341 average in limited games. Waterman of New Britain and Nichols of Waterbury contest second place as George Bannon remains the .310 leader among Orators. New Britain dominates team batting while locals sit last with a .217 average. fielding marks show New Britain and Hartford near top, Springfield and Holyoke included in the standings.

Mason New Britains Connecticut Waterman New Britain Nichols Waterbury George Bannon Rube Pollard McCormack Holyokeee Springfield Iocals

Slive Baseball Tips and Weekend Results

The report covers Saturday results from Springfield to Hartford and Waterbury, noting Bridgeport Holyoke and Northampton Northampton scores, with Bridgeport in poor form but set to improve. It mentions Dan ONeiI betting last place, Tommy Downey rising in Cincinnati, and Jim ORourke's team seeking stability. Holyoke played two games with one win, and Bridgeport scheduled two games in New Haven.

Springfield New Britain Northampton Waterbury Bridgeport Holyoke Hartford New Haven Jim Dan O'Neil Dan Tommy Downey Cincinnati Christy Matthewson Thomas Jim O’rourke Hartford Courant

Kid in Philadephia era returns as Jersey City manager

The Philadelphia Nationals appoint a former Phillies pitcher known as the Kid to manage Jersey City in the Eastern league. Frank Hill hit two homers yesterday against Chicago pitching while Welday and O'Brien shuffled into the lineup. Reiseirl, the bowlegged pitcher, is suspended, and New Britain manager Hanna makes moves to stay ahead of Hartford in the race.

Ing Philadelphia Nationals Jersey City Phillies Frank Hill Chicago Frank Newfield Hanna New Britain Hardy Providence Hartford

Papermakers Tie Opening, Then Beat Orators in Nightcap

Holyoke defeated the Orators 6-3 in the first game at Newfield Park with strong pitching by Jimmie Gibbs. The Papermakers rallied to a 4-3 win in the second game, Romer charged with the loss as Gibbs again shined in the field. Frank Beaumont caught in the second game, and Bridgeport avoided errors while the Orators played a sharp defensive game aside from one wild throw.

Holyoke Newfield Park Jimmie Gibbs Papermakers Frank Beaumont Files Bridgeport Romer McCabe Gibbs Bourquin

South Ends Edge New Haven Tigers In Flatland Tilt

South Ends defeated New Haven Tigers 9 to 4 at the Flats in the fourth inning rally. Buckley and Finnerty sparked the offense while Grodske led New Haven with three hits. Frasco, Murray, Carroll and Cook contributed for the Tigers in a well played game with few errors.

Wallingford Newfields Wells MecNarney Cook Tigers New Haven Flats Grodske Buckley Ab. R A. E O'Day Farrell Finnerty J. Lannon Bowden Smalling P. Lannon Verelle Frasco Murray Carroll South Ends Franco

Jack Johnson Seeks Edge on Jeffries in Six Round Bout

Boston dispatches report Jack Johnson plans to watch Jeffries in action before Br idgeport or Hartford, aiming to gauge his condition. Johnson declares readiness to back Ketchel if needed, vows to meet Jeffries only after defeating Ketchel, and notes Jeffries appears near peak form after years in California. A Smiths Theatre six round bout between Jeffries and Sam Berger is set for Thursday night with tickets on sale.

Jeffries Sam Berger Smith’s Theatre Johnson Boston Ketchel Jack Johnson Pittsburg Jim Jeffries Connecticut Bridgeport Hartford Jack’ Johnson Jeff Berger Burns Australia California Ketchell Hag Smith's Theatre Pittsboro John S. Sullivan

Why Jeffries Refuses Referee Fight in Ketchel Johnson Match

James J. Jeffries declines Ketchel’s request to act as referee for the Ketchel versus Johnson bout next October. He says it would be inconsistent as he is heart and soul with Ketchel and hopes Ketchel defeats Johnson to spare him the conflict of officiating a match where his sympathies lie with a white challenger.

Jeffries Burns Australia James J. Jeffries Stanley Ketchel Jack Johnson Ketchel Joe Johnson

Weather Indications New Haven June 14 Forecast

Weather outlook for New Haven on June 14 shows warm muggy conditions this afternoon and tonight with Tuesday fair and cooler. General rain swept from the Mississippi River to the coast in northern areas and along the Virginia to Maine coast. Morning hours remain cloudy and unsettled with other sections enjoying pleasant weather.

New Haven Mississippi River Virginia Maine

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