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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

4

Maisel Drives Six Runs For Yanks In Strong Showdown

New York June 16 Ty Cobb led the St Louis Browns in a tight pennant race, but Moe Maisel delivered six runs for the Yankees in a key clash. Maisel doubled with bases loaded, then singled, driving in a total of six and scoring once. Little Jack Warhop pitched effectively for the Yankees in a tough game against Detroit.

New York Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers Pont Georgia Peach Little Malisel St Louis Little Merchant Maisel Peckiyp Ho Nate Browns Maisel Pitis Little Jack Warhop Highlanders

Unwritten Law Bars Negro Stars From Major League

The unwritten baseball rule keeps black players from the major leagues. Kansas City pitcher Donaldson threw 30 innings with no hits or runs allowed, while striking out 25 in a 12 inning game. Yost and Mendez in Havana are noted as prominent black pitchers. McGraw’s remarks are cited.

Negro Sannot Little Hillock Donaldson Kansas City McGraw Cuba Chicago Hej Cubaix Mendez Havana Bidcki Matty Matthewson

A. A. U. Plans Exposition Athletics Sendouts

New York June 16 A rearrangement of crews for the Amateur Athletic Union track and field championship at the Panama Exposition was decided Sunday. About 26 men from the East 25 from Chicago five from the Southern Association and five from the Pacific Northwest will be sent after eastern trials June 26 in Boston and midwest trials July 11 in Chicago. For swimming championships the A A U will transport roughly 100 men. The Juniors scored their fifth consecutive victory and challenge any 14 or 15 year old team in the city next Sunday afternoon.

New York Arna and Field Amateur Athletic Union iPanama Exposition Rubien Gefray Chicago Southern Association Intermountain Boston Sra Gece Apcepeon al Lavery

Fans Own Column Highlights Local Businesses and Events

A fragmentary column spotlights Elcellent Cuisine at Best Cabaret on Elm Street and promotions for BGston Shoe Store on Main Street. It mentions Polo Theatre Building and general family offers, with unclear details and stray text about seating and wares.

Hewlyt Elm Street Bgston Shoe Store Mains&theht Polo Theatre

Baseball Week Results and Postponements Reported

In the International League and American League this week runs and results are listed for New York and St Louis with partial scores. Several games including Washington-Chicago Philadelphia-Detroit and Boston-Cleveland were postponed due to wet grounds, affecting the schedule.

New York R. H. Elb St. Louis Eeele Washington Chicago Detroit Cleveland

National League Federal League Games Today

New York plays Cincinnati while Brooklyn meets St Louis and Boston visits Chicago Philadelphia travels to Pittsburgh in a day of interleague matchups across the league schedule.

New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Fe St. Louis Wenn ATS

Boston Fans Seek Federal League Franchise

Boston businessmen wrote to Federal league president James A. Gilmore requesting a Boston franchise owned and controlled by locals. Gilmore was in Boston visiting grounds for a New York club, while Buffalo and Baltimore were talked as possible shifted teams. no firm decision announced.

New York Boston James A. Gilmore Federal League Gilmore Brookfeds Pittsburgh Washington Park Jas. Gaffney Joe Lannin Boston National Buffalo Baltimore

Giants Beat Reds to Escape Last Place in 8-0 Victory

In Cincinnati at Redland Field the Giants snapped a six inning no hit duel, then exploded for seven straight hits plus walks and an error in the seventh. Gene Dale pitched well until the seventh, when Giants hitters broke through to seize an 8 to 0 win and rise from the cellar.

Cincinnati Ohio Giants Redland Field Reds Gene Dale Brooklyn Dell

Wrestlers topple timekeeper in chaotic bout at opera house

New York reports John J. Freeson official timekeeper was knocked from his chair as wrestlers charged during a match at the Manhattan Opera House. Freeson, who conceded being down seven points, watched a neck lock by George Lurich and the joint pileup end with Roller on top. Matches included Aberg over Le Colosse in 15:25 and Wandek Zbyszko defeating Pospisil in 31:50 with a roll and body hold.

New York John J. Freeson Manhatan Opera House Dr. Heller George Lurich Freeson Fleeson Lurich Alex Aberg Russia Pierre le Colosse France Dr. B. ¥. Roller America Wandek Zbyszko Poland Karl Pospisil Bohemia

Cross Settles For Refusal To Fight

The Boxing Commission settled the dispute between Leach Cross and Johnny Harvey over a scheduled fight. Cross refused $800 cash plus a $500 check from Harvey after forfeiting a bout at the One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street club. Harvey’s side claimed a $500 loss and sought restitution. the commission ruled in favor of Harvey’s demand. The weather and other sports notes follow with several postponements due to rain. Brigadier General J. Allen U.S.A. retired died in Asheville, North Carolina. The Louisiana Legislature special session ended after 2 1/2 days.

New York Leach Cross Johnny Harvey Cross Harvey One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street Sporting Club Boxing Commission Jersey City Richmond Toronto Rochester Hanvey

Colonial League Weather Postponements Reported

In Pawtucket Brockton, New Haven Taunton and Fall River Hartford games were postponed due to rain and cold conditions. Delays reflect a weather disrupted schedule with ongoing threats of poor weather at multiple venues including New Bedford where details are incomplete.

Pawtucket Brockton New Haven Taunton Fall River Hartford-Fall River New Bedford P.C Hartford Torey A Laean Tetany

City Matchups Prompt Chart Rivalries Across Regions

The text lists pairings with Pittsburgh facing Brooklyn, St. Louis meeting Newark, Kansas City against Baltimore, and Chicago playing Buffalo, suggesting a regional schedule or tournament bracket layout. No dates or outcomes are provided.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Newark Kansas City Baltimore Chicago Buffalo

Should Put McLean On Baseball Blacklist For St Louis Scrap

Worcester Post notes pressure to blacklist Giants catcher Larry McLean for life after a St Louis hotel incident aimed at Giants scout Dick Kinsella. The writer recalls a past confrontation with Hi Brewer, then secretary to the Ward, involving McLean in a prime era.

McLean St. Louis Worcester Post Federal League Larry McLean Giants Dick Kinsella Brewer Post Bhierwood

Liners and Local Ball Stars Move Across Leagues

Local baseball figures move between leagues and teams in the Twin-State circuit and beyond. Egan opens with Claremont after leaving Lowell for remarks against manager Barrows. Barron, Tuckey, More, and Powers post solid records in New England and New York State leagues. Be attentive to Wolgast's canceled bout and Joe Jackson’s Polo Grounds homer claim amid editorials on timing and talent.

Jack Egan Lowell Mass Claremont N. H Jack O'Hara Springfield Egan Barrows

Otto Hess Out of Boston Braves Lineup

Otto Hess, a veteran pitcher with over two decades in MLB, was released by the Boston National League club. The Berne Switzerland native, born October 10, 1880, pitched five innings in relief against the Cubs last Sunday. He may join another Southern Association club or retire, as he is reportedly well off.

Rube Benton Cincinnati Benton Brooklyns Brooklyn Stengel Wheat Chicago Otto Hess Boston Hess Braves Dick Rudolph Cubs Berne Switzerland Cleveland New Orleans Charley Somers

White Sox to Play Bethel and New Haven This Weekend

Bill Maguire's White Sox head to Bethel on Saturday to face a fast Bethel club of semi professionals. On Sunday they travel to New Haven to meet the Highwoods. The squad is set for three straight victories as they gear up for a June 27 Seymour game, with Bill pushing his players hard and recalling the 1914 team flare.

Bill Maguire White Sox Bethel Bill New Haven Sox Seymour

Corner Saturday Bus to Bethel Details

A fragment lists people Hayes Blydenburg J Bailey Lou Bailey Norton B Judd Smallwood Eagen Lou Judd Wes Blydenburg and notes a 12:15 Saturday bus to Bethel. The text reads as a travel pickup or schedule reference without full context or actions.

Bethel Hayes Blydenburg J. Bailey Lou Bailey Norton B. Judd Smallwood Eagen Lou Judd Wes

Rivers Beats Harvey in Ten Round Lightweight Bout

New York June 16 Joe Rivers the Mexican lightweight defeated Johnny Harvey of Harlem in a fast ten round bout at the American Sporting club. Rivers showed flashes of form, scoring rights to the jaw that sent Harvey reeling. Harvey won three rounds, the rest to Rivers by a large margin. Charley White of Chicago knocked out Young Brown in two minutes and thirty four seconds with a left hook.

New York Joe Rivers Johnny Harvey Harlem American Sporting Club Rivers Harvey Charley White Chicago Young Brown

Anniversaries of Ring Battles Through History

The 1857 Thames bout saw Tom Sayers defeat Bill Perry in ten rounds as Perry, England’s champion, weighed 205 pounds and stood 6 feet 1 inch, while Sayers was a 152 pound light middleweight. The upset highlighted a middleweight challenging heavyweight norms, with Perry’s size overwhelming Sayers until Sayers countered and won as Perry’s second surrendered. Also noted are 1892 Kid Wagner, 1894 Frank Erne and George Sidons in a ten-round draw in Buffalo.

Tom Sayers Bill Perry Thames England Perry Says Little Wonder Tom Bob Fitzsimmons Emmet Kid) Wagner Taylor Frank Erne George Siddons Buffalo

Harvard and Yale Crews Clash on Thames at Red Top

New London Conn June 18 rivalry flared as Yale oarsmen steamed close to Harvard launch during trial spins on the Thames. Harvard coaches altered tactics as the Crimson crew watched Yale paddlers, words flew amid tense atmosphere and sharp taunts. Both sides displayed a stubborn, mutual animosity shrouded in unusual frankness between the two schools.

New London Harvard Yale Crimson Antyner

No-Conscription Fellowship forms in London amid protest

A new No-Conscription Fellowship is organized by non-conscriptionists in London led largely by Independent Labour Party and allied groups. The body aims to mobilize men of enlistment age to refuse arms on conscientious grounds, opposing compulsory military service and government dictates. Also noted is the resignation of Daniel G. Frevich from the fine arts commission, with Herbert Adams appointed to replace him.

Eer London Independent Labor Party Allied Union of Democratic Conte Great Britain Daniel G. Frevich Fine Arts Commission Wison Herbert Adams New York

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