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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
18
Bridgeport’s McGenn’s team defeated Wilson 6 to 1 as Biddle sparked the attack with four hits. Early errors cost Hartford, while Tuckey’s baserunning and Crook Irving’s strong plate play helped secure the win for Mechanics.
Princeton edged Yale 19 to ? in a ragged field showing. Yale pitchers struggled as Hartwell allowed several runs while Dyer and Scott saw action on the mound. Tigers capitalized with timely hits and fielding miscues to pull ahead.
Reports indicate Plumber team members will appear for a Saturday afternoon game against Shippers and School at M A C. Entrance examinations for university admission will be held, saving time and money. The city paper covers events, including the Junior dance at Slocum's tonight.
The St. Josephs and Annex baseball teams meet at St. Josephs oval Sunday at 3 30 p m Rivalry runs high after last meeting when Annex won 3 to 2 in seven innings The lineup includes Wilson c Kelly Ryder Butler 16 O Laughlin 2b Col s Tillman 3b Gallagher Ir Halef ef Beck Jr Seyfert Chris and others Hi Ladd to umpire Ryder pitched a no hit game last Sunday against Newhallville
After Princeton and Yale game captain Charles Sterrett signed a Highlanders contract. The Tigers star, a first baseman with college experience at Princeton, chose New York over other offers, including Chicago. He reports to the Hilltop next Wednesday as the Hillmen begin a series with the Boston Red Sox.
Notes on leagues and players with Brockton 13 11 win, New Haven, Holyoke, and New Britain signings, Ed Walsh late heroics, Ed Bridges and Tuckey on road trips, and chatter of pitchers and managers as teams vie for standings in a busy block of spring games.
The column reports Howie Baker moving up to the Coe Brass team of Torrington after a strong state league showing. It mentions West Ends leadership, Ramblers and St Josephs basketball, promising players like Pat Hurley and Johnson, and batting strength led by Pete Colljung with Crane No 2.
New Haven third baseman Kid Sherwood strained a leg ligament during a Wednesday game at Holyoke and will miss about a week. Manager Connell mourned the injury as Sherwood had been key in both batting and fielding while Speedek will handle the infield during recovery. Meanwhile teams in the league push for top spots as Washington Chicago Boston race for position and the Senators enjoy a homecoming reception rumor.
The article notes the Cubs and Reds with a Brooklyn series shaping the pennant race as the Reds slip from early momentum. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker dominate the scene while Bugs Raymond reappears, beaning four batters in Cincinnati before exiting.
Notes recall the oldest organized game between Knickerbockers and New York Citys on June 14 1846 at Elysian Fields Jersey City now Hoboken. Details include rules pitched ball foul balls outs baserunner out when tagged and bases forty two paces apart. Fairfield Reserves challenge Colonial A C for June 23 1912. Also carpet cleaning tip and classifieds line.
Lew Welch the celebrated Hebrew comedian headlines the Empire for a three day engagement opening with The Shoe Maker. Mack and the Clancey Twins also appear with new songs and comedy plus Miss Bitta Pierce singing novelty numbers and five reels of new motion pictures. The program features a changing lineup and popular prices with a strong audience turnout.
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