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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

10

Giants Hammer Pirates Twirlers and Win Easily

Pittsburgh June 14 Giants head to fight all day to beat the Buccaneers 7 to 3. Giants never trailed after Grimes started strong in the opening, Grimes held Pirates in check as Burns, Zimmerman and Fletcher produced timely hits. Bennie hit safely in key moments and Robertson drove in runs with a timely hit to spark the victory.

Pittsburgh Penn Buccaneers Bennie Anderson Grimes Giants Burns Blorece Geel Kauff Zimmerman Hinchman Fletcher Buccaneer Herzog Robertson

Yankees Ten Innings Win 7 6 Over White Sox at Polo Grounds

New York and Chicago split ten innings before the Yankees won 7 to 6. Peckinpaugh drove in three, Nana held on for Lincoln, Neb., and Cullop struggled until Danforth and Wolfgang relievers. Russell started for the White Sox, with multiple changes as the game wore on.

New York Yankees White Sox Polo Grounds Warriors J Wonders Balla Doven Price Leslis Nana Lincoln Neb Ana Soa Ger T. Peckinpaugh Wooster Nanataker Peck Rob Russell Chicago Mick Cullop Mick Caldwell Russell Danforth Wolfgang Benz Sox Matsel Jackson Felsch Eenter Gandil Bak Pipp Rikberg Schalko Eddie Murphy Behalk

Discipline and Reform Shape Tigers Star Spencer

The article notes strict discipline in Major League reforms, highlighting Spencer of the Tigers as a model. After returning from the minors, he learned obedience, quit alcohol, and became a lively, valuable player, showing how discipline and self-control improve performance.

Spencer Tigers Catehat Mimors John Barleycorn

McGraw Angered by Fine Over Umpire Fight

Pittsburgh report details John McGraw's 16 day suspension and $500 fine by National League President John Tener after a confrontation with umpire William Byron in Cincinnati. McGraw claims unfair reprimand, blames Byron for taunts and seeks review.

Pittsburgh Mc Graw Tener Byron McGraw Dent Tenet Hempstead New York John K. Tener National Baseball League John McGraw New York Giants William Byron Cincinnati Philadelphia National League Ernest Quigley

Hendryx Wins Regular Job With Yankees

New York June 14 Tim Hendryx earns a permanent berth with the Yankees by a key twelfth inning single that drove home the winning run against the White Sox. Donovan had expected the breakout and Hendryx now appears set to hold the right field spot through the season. Mogridge struggles and Russell wildness hurt the Yankees in the earlier game as Chicago could solve his pitches.

New York Tim Hendryx Yankees Frank Gilhooley Yanks White Sox Cleveland Indians Donovan Hendryx Baker Mogridge Russell Windy City Brigade Lhis Sox

Britton to Meet Kid Lewis in Ten Round Bout

New York June 14 Chicago welterweight Jack Britton, regarded as a leading welterweight, faces England’s Ted Kid Lewis tonight at the St Nicholas A C in a high profile ten round contest. Both men rank among the era’s top welterweights and their rivalry spans 11 previous bouts across the country with Britton often gaining the advantage. Referee Billy Gid McPartland will preside.

New York Jack Britten Chicago Ted Kid Lewis England St. Nicholas A. C Britton Billy Gid McPartland

Oldfield and De Palma to race for $5,000 on dirt

New York June 14 Barney Oldfield and Ralph De Palma agreed to a $5,006 match race to be decided on a dirt track. Each veteran accuses the other of dodging matches and both favor dirt to counter the speedway advantage. Milwaukee is favored as the venue.

New York Barney Oldfield Ralph Be Palma Milwaukee

Fed Witnesses Have Bad Day in $900000 Action

In Philadelphia on June 14, the federal case over anti trust damages reached a recess as August Herrmann and Edward Hanlon testified. The suit seeks $806,000 in actual damages with triple damages possible, claiming losses from the 1910 Peace pact ending the Federal League challenge to organized baseball.

Philadelphia Baltimore Federal League United States District Court August Herrmann National Baseball Commission Herrmann Edward Hanlon Baltimore Hanson Stuart Janney Baltimore Club Hanlon

St Louis Man Alleges Giants Used Vulgar Language

A St Louis writer claims the Giants in four recent games in St Louis used vulgar language on the field. The conduct prompted Cardinals president Rickey to complain to league officials, with reports that daily crowds of women left the grandstand before games ended. Government recruiting officers should not ignore such pugnacious displays.

St. Louis Giants Rickey Cardinals

National League Results From Yesterday’s Games

New York defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 3 and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 3 to 2. Brooklyn vs St Louis and Chicago vs Boston were postponed due to rain. Scheduled games for today include New York at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at St Louis, Boston at Chicago, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Chicago

American League Games Reported With Varied Results

Yesterday's scores include New York 7 Chicago 6 in 16 innings. Boston 2 St. Louis 6. St. Louis 7 Boston 2. Philadelphia 4 Detroit 2. Washington 7 Cleveland 5 in the first. Washington 1 Cleveland 1 after 11 innings called due to darkness.

New York Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland Wea. Lest Bt. Louis

Bridgeport Club Rally Edges Portland In 12 Inning Win

Bridgeport workers beat Portland 6 to 5 in 12 innings after an extra inning rally. Johnny Banks started, worked into trouble, then Gingras and Durning held Portland scoreless late. Key moments included Egan's eighth inning double and Prieste’s late smash for the winning run.

Wagner Bridgeport Baseball Club Portland Maine Maulers Johnny Banks Jack Egan Banks Gingrass Bridgeport Bob Spaid St. Louis Browns Dick Durning Brooklyn Nationals Yebsley Egan Hgan Martin Prieste Lear Deininger Gingras Ab. R A. E Burns Dowell Barrows Sweatt Bedenk Ss. Spaid Durning Port Eagan Lord Spaid Connolly

Eastern League results and upcoming games listed

Bridgeport beat Portland 6 to 5 in 12 innings followed by New London 4 Worcester 1 Hartford 7 Springfield 2 and New Haven 5 Lawrence 2 with Bridgeport at Springfield New London at Lawrence and New Haven at Worcester Hartford at Portland. The Phillies await their next series with the Giants and mock John McGraw’s club after the recent New York series. Flowers and vegetables source notes appear as stray text.

Bridgeport Portland New London Worcester Hartford Springfield New Haven Lawrence Phillies Giants John McGraw New York Ana Wen Ne .E

Bridgeport Seeks New Talent and Pitching for 1916 Lineup

Bridgeport manager Paul Krichell plans quick changes with a favored first baseman and a capable pitcher. Otto Deininger could move to the outfield with Jack Egan possibly in right field, while Lear may return to first and third baseman Lear and Corcoran form the outfield. Frank Dessau struggles as umpire. King Lear earns praise at third. Donlin sues Memphis club for 1600 damages. next home game vs Worcester at Newfield Park.

Paul Krichell Bridgeport Otto Deininger Krichell Jack Egan Springfield Egan Zinn Briggs Deininger Corcoran Lear Providence Oakey Woods

New Haven Acquires College Infielder Lew Martin

New Haven baseball boss President James T. Collins announced the acquisition of infielder Lew Martin, captain of Mt. St. Joseph College nine. Martin joined amid a game with Lawrence and will likely trial at third base in Worcester, aiming to replace Red Whalen. Archer and Needham, Cubs catchers, were also born in Ireland. June dates mark league disbandment and a famed high-scoring 1893 NY Nationals versus Chicago game with ten runs in one inning.

New Haven James T. Collins New Haven Baseball Club Lew Martin Mt. St. Joseph College Martin Lawrence Worcester Red Whalen Tralee Ireland Archer and Needham Cubs Shamrock New York Nationals Chicago New Yorkers Georges Davis

Births on June 14 Highlight Bresnahan Needham and Archer

The June 14 birthday is notable in baseball history with stars born on this date. Roger Bresnahan, former St. Louis Nationals manager, is among the best known players born on June 14, marking a day of significance in the sport.

Roger Bresnahan St. Louis Nationals

Batteries Challenge Teams Across Southern Cities

In Nashville Birmingham and New Orleans matches battery lines feature Taylor Cavet Sheehan Picinich at Nashville with Ho B and Chattanooga and Bacon Peters Ponder Haworth at Birmingham. New Orleans hosts Kelley Higgins North Chapman while Mobile sees Adams Bennett Griffith Fentress Schmidt facing Memphis with similar battery compositions.

Nashville R. HE Atlanta Taylor, Cavet and Marie Sheehan and Picinich Chattanooga R. Ho Birmingham Bacon Peters, Ponder and Haworth New Orleans Little Rock Kelley and Higgins North and Chapman Mobile R.H.E. Mobile Memphis Adams, Bennett Griffith Fentress Schmidt

Dundee Jackson Sign and Fulton to Meet Moran

New York boxing scene moves toward action with Dundee Jackson set to meet Johnny Dundee in a return bout at St Nicholas Rink on June 21. James Jesse Johnston brokers Moran versus Fulton at St Nicholas Rink on June 28, while Fred Fulton fights Moran amid Moran Morris action. Also mentions Ted Lewis versus Jack Jackson and scouting by Hughie Jennings and Connie Mack seeking pitchers.

New York James Jesse Johnston James Jesse Johnny Dundee Willie Jackson Willie Johnny Philadelphia West Side Jackson Jo Trench Dundes St. Nicholas Rink Jesse James Fred Fulton Frank Moran Fred Moran Carl Morris Fulton Morris Pugilistic Sun Sam Langford Boston St Nicholas Rink Ted Kid) Lewis

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