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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1913

Page

8

Harvard to Beat Yale in Closest Historic Crew Race

New London Conn June 16 Harvard and Yale crews rested after training and prepared for Friday’s regatta. Harvard favored slightly as both schools field strong crews with Yale among the best in years. The race may hinge on fit English stroke and the freshman and four-oared boats appear evenly matched.

New London Conn Harvard Yale Long Island Sound Crimson Jim Wray

Yosts Named to Challenge Remington Team in Gala Day

The Yosts, five years in existence and noted for disciplined play, travel with full team plus two substitutes to face Remington Typewriter stars in Liton N Y on Friday June 20 and the following day on Saturday June 21. Manager Tom Keenan and secretary BH Robinson lead the squad. Remington officers Fr A W Armstrong W Burges and M J Clabby arrange the event and will attend. The trip departs Friday afternoon at 3 30 pm on the 3 30 train, stops in Utica, then proceeds to Tutan for the old day morning events and a postgame reception at the Remington Country Club House. the Yosts aim to capture the typewriter baseball championship.

Remington-Yost Rill Liton N. Y All- Remington Remington Typewriter Organizatork Tion Yosts Yost Tom Keenan New York Wolverine Expres Cuices N. Y Utica Tutan Remington Co

McGraw Defies Precedent In Trades Across Giants Reds and Cubs

Detroit June 18 The article notes McGraw trading three Giants for one Red defying tradition. It recalls Reds’ players steering pennant wins for Reds and Cubs and Phillies and Giants through the years. It questions the strategy and hints at the shifting balance of power among clubs.

Detroit Giants McGraw Der Reds Steinfeldt Cubs Paskett Lobert Rede Phillies Warwick Cincinnati Redland Ike Newton Tssac

Harris Lodge I C O Ball Players Report Tonight

AM members of Harris Lodge I C O wishing to play ball will report to Manager Drew tonight to organize a good team.

Harris Harris Lodge I. C. O Drew

New Manager for Bridgeport Club Soon to Be Named

Bridgeport owner John H Freeman announced a new manager will be hired within days after negotiating with three veteran baseball men. Freeman said the club posted a poor week and he will spend to field a pennant contender. Former manager McCann blamed Freeman for meddling and losing, saying he faced constant interference and low support.

Bridgeport Wagner John H. Freeman Bridgeport Baseball Club Pittsfield Capt. McGamwell McCann Freeman Vandegrift Vandy Owmdr Vandererift Russell

Merkle in Fight with Big Umpire

In Zanesville Ohio yesterday the Giants beat the Interstate League team 6 to 4 in an exhibition. Umpire Frank Newhouse forfeited the game to Zanesville 9 to 0 after a fight with Merkle of the Giants. Newhouse struck Merkle with his mask causing a blood gash and was then ordered to eject him. Merkle refused to leave. Manager Marty Hogan ruled the game to continue with himself as umpire.

Zanesville Ohio New York Nationals Giants Frank Newhouse Merkle Newhouse New York Marty Hogan

Hofman and Ferry Released by Pirates in Pittsburgh

Artie Hofman former Pirates and Cubs outfielder and pitcher Jack Ferry have been released by manager Fred Clarke. Hofman is slated for Kansas City but refuses and asks to be sent to the Pacific Coast League. Ferry will go to the Columbus team of the American Association and left last night.

Pittsburgh Artie Hofman The Pirates Chicago Cubs Jack Ferry Fred Clarke Hofman Kansas City Ferry Columbus

Bridgeport Triumphs In City League Thriller 12 Innings

Bridgeport defeated New London 5 to 4 in 12 innings in a City League tilt. Blossom Blum started strong on the mound after Robby McCann’s illness, with Stow providing defense and base threats. Vandegrift steadied behind the plate while Bowmen and Bowman contributed timely hits as the rally built to a dramatic 12th inning walk-off.

Wagner Simon Legree McCann Newfield Park Eliza Bridgeport New London McCann Robertaille Blossom Blum Robby Planters Stow Nealon Bowmen Rock Vandy Vandegrift Blum Bob Stow Freddy Reiger Johnson Bowikes Silver Bob

Detroit Edges Yankees 6 5 in American League clash

In Saturday results Detroit beat New York 6 to 5 while Cleveland shut out Philadelphia 3 to 0 and Washington defeated Chicago 8 to 3 Boston topped St Louis 8 to 1. Today Detroit plays New York St Louis visits Boston Cleveland meets Philadelphia and Chicago faces Washington

Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Chicago Boston St. Louis St Louis Steed

Baseball results wrap from yesterday and Saturday

National League results show Brooklyn 9 Chicago 2 and St. Louis 4 Philadelphia 4. Cincinnati 3 Boston 1. Saturday results list New York to Pittsburgh 5, Chicago 5 to Brooklyn 1, Boston 4 to Cincinnati 2, Philadelphia 7 to St. Louis 0. Bridgeport 100 to 1-5 New London 1026ivuvu siuvv0-6 details include two base hits Irelan Flanagan Spencer. hits off Robertaille and Blum. sacrifices by Hannifan Rock Vandegrift. stolen bases Spencer Bowman Stowe Hannifan. walks Blum 1 Reiger 5. strikeouts Blum 6 Reiger 6. time 2:40 attendance 1,800.

Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston New York Pittsbursh Bridgeport New London Irelan Flanagan Spencer Robertaiile Blum Hannifan Rock Vandegrift Bowman Stowe Reiger Bedford Spear Hartford R. Ib Wees Stow Detroit Waterbury Washington - Bridgeport McGamwell Springfield Emer Pittsfield Lot Pic Vandeeritt Beeeea New Haven Cleveland Eteenee Ss Peesee P. Phillips Cena Wearsters Sone Oe Remington-Yost Biaeck Rocks Silzer Pittsburgh Avi Brookeldes Robertatile P. National. International St. Josephs Rochester Toronto Cence Buffalo Providence Anne Ab. R Bo. A Oe Foye C. Sae Es

Cross Again Knocks Around Umpire Roles and Polo Wins

Monte Cross, after resigning as an umpire in the Eastern association, hints at a return to the staff while London reports say the American polo team defeated England, praised for shot practice. Catcher Vandergift complains of lack of assignment. 3,000 witnessed No Hit Hopper’s one‑hitter at Savin Rock. Bridgeport heads to Pittsfield with Ed McGammwell in charge.

Wagner Monte Cross President O'Rourke Cross Uncle Jeems Monte London Times Hopper Springfield Savin Rock Cabrera

Penns Varsity Eight Gets Blow In Intermittent Fever

Poughkeepsie New York June 10 Pennsylvania's varsity crew suffered a severe loss when Roger Garvin a top oarsman contracted intermittent fever and was sent home to Englewood New Jersey. Wolfe will row in Garvin's place and the Quaker crew is badly broken up making recovery by the next race doubtful.

Poughkeepsie N. J Pennsylvania Rarsity Roger Garvin Iowa Englewood Garvin Penn Ellis Ward Hugh Mclean Wolfe

Remington Yosts Rally Past Brooksides 7 to 6

Good crowd at City league games yesterday as Remington Yosts edged Brooksides 7 to 6 at Yest field. Loveday and Havenfeltz combined on the mound for the winners allowing five hits. At the oval, Black Rocks defeated St Josephs 19 to 11 with Darien starting for the Joes and Rohr for the Rocks.

Yest Field Remington Yosts Brooksides Loveday Havenfeltz Oval Black Rocks St. Josephs Darien Joes Rohrback the Rocks

Tebeau Aims To Form A A Parallel League To A A

George Tebeau, Kansas City owner and A A director, seeks to create a rival league aligned with the American Association. He tours A A cities planning a parallel circuit using same parks to block competitors and protect territory. Fans balk at high prices in A A cities, threatening attendance and possible transfers next year.

T. B. Andrews George Tebeau Kansas City American Association George A. A Tebeau Association W.I Milwaukee Twin Cities Ohio State Columbus

Connie Mack Now After Schoolboy Cawley in Lowell

Edward Cawley of Lowell admits an offer to play with Connie Mack s Philadelphia nine and weighs options after school term ends. Cawley, 18, captained Lowell High s football and basketball teams and is noted as a top local athlete with prior offers, including a travel bid with a former major leaguer. He may pursue Georgetown or Andover prep next season. Also recaps boxing history dates and bouts from 1369 to 1911 in pugilist circles.

Lowell Edward Cawley Connie Mack Philadelphia Nine Cawley Young Caley Georgetown Colleges Andover Boston Lowell High Lowell High School Capt. Cawley

Health of the State May Report Highlights Marriage Law and Sanitation

HartfordJune116 A summary of the state board of health May report notes a new marriage law restricting licenses when both parties are non residents of the town and calls for a five day waiting period. It laments failed pollution bills and outlines cold storage rules. May deaths totaled 1,425, 14.7 percent state rate, with 13.4 percent from infectious diseases. typhoid scarce, pneumonia 152 and empeription 82 deaths.

Hartford General Assembly Townsend State Board of Health

Saturday baseball results from the International League

Scores from games across cities including Baltimore Jersey City Providence Newark Buffalo Rochester Montreal Toronto and others with multiple matchups leading to varied outcomes. Notable results include Buffalo 9 Rochester 6 and Jersey City 8 Buffalo 6 with Providence 5 Montreal 1 and Montreal 6 Toronto 3.

Baltimore Jersey City Providence Newark Buffalo Rochester Toronto Montreal Wen Buffaloese Montreal Eesee O

Harvard Yale clash at New Haven as rivals meet in series

Harvard and Yale renew their eastern intercollegiate baseball battle in New Haven with Yale favored to take game one and Harvard hoping to salvage a high finish. Yale shows 15 straight wins and a 24 game strong run, while Harvard trails with six losses in a season noted for its tough schedule.

Boston Harvard Yale Crimson Pennsylvania Brown Holy Cross Holy Oy New Haven Felton Cambridge Sporters Cambridge College Mines Penneftranis Williams

Comfort Truss Co Advertises New Patented Truss

An ad promotes a newly patented truss with no understraps and no hip pressure that can be worn in the bath. The Comfort Truss Co offers a 30 day trial and lists Office 208 Warner Building Bridgeport Os Hours: 10am to 10pm Sundays 16 to 12am weekdays.

Bath Comfort Truss Co Warner Bldg Bridgeport

Moran Auto Victim In Critical Condition After Crash

John Moran lies in critical condition at Bridgeport hospital after a crash on the east approach of the Washington bridge. Moran, about 20, suffered three fractured skulls and other injuries. Er nest Myers, Auto Hotel proprietor, escaped with superficial wounds after the vehicle toppled and pinned the two men. Four others were thrown clear and aided to hospital by Rourke & Rourke's ambulance. Francis Smith, son of Nellie and the late P. J. Smith, died after a short illness at his home on Main Street.

John Moran Bridgeport Ernest Myers Auto Water Street Washington Bridge Moran Myers Rourke & Rourke Francis Smith Nellie P. J. Smith Main Street

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