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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

3

Phantom Mike Gib bons seeks world title clash after Lewis draw

Mike Gib bons the Minneapolis phantom vents on critics who panned his fight with Ted Lewis at Edison Square Garden New York. He vows to meet any fighter from 150 to 160 pounds, calls for a bout with Jack Dillon, and demands respect from eastern writers who claim he is overrated.

New York Mike Gibbons Minneapolis Ted Lewis Edison Square Garden Art Mike Phantom Lewis Jack Dillon Dillon Mapas Jimmy Cameadie MacGoorty Jef Smith Young Ahearn New York Sporting Writers Jack Miron- Gibbons

Browning King Company Clothing Ad

An advertising blurb for Browning King & Company offers quality clothing at a small cost. It promotes good fabric, fit, and value to attract shoppers seeking dependable apparel.

Suits Offerings From Our Own Make In Exquisite Range

The catalog describes full, half or quarter lined coats in a model for every man. It promises customary excellence with varied patterns and materials to suit almost every taste.

American League Games Today in Major League Action

New York visits Cleveland, Boston plays Chicago, Philadelphia travels to Detroit, and Washington meets St. Louis in a slate of AL matchups with standings implications and notable rivalries.

New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Washington St. Louis R. EE R.H.E R. Hee Scs R. H Ness Boston Eeeee Chicago Os

American Association Yesterday's Results Report

Results from Kansas City Milwaukee and St. Paul shows game postponements due to rain. Batteries and scorers listed for Milwaukee and Kansas City games include Brady Pratt Regan Berry Bailey Bedient Sweeney Comstock Faeth Young Mayer. St Paul Indianapolis and Minneapolis Louisville games postponed by rain.

Kansas City Columbus Brady Pratt Regan Berry Milwaukee Soledo Creseeee Bailey Bedient Sweeney Comstock Faeth Young and I Mayer St. Paul

Baseball scores from Eastern League games in New England

Eastern League results from New Haven Hartford New London Worcester Lowell and Bridgeport Portland recorded scores and battery pairings. Multiple games indicate postponed Lawrence Springfield rained out and pairings list players for each team with batterys.

New Haven R. H. E. Hartford Neeeteree Radlot O.connor Woodward and Devine New London R.H. E. Bridgeport Reiger and Moshier Hearne and Russell Worcester R.H.E. Portland Tuckey Gaston Smith and Tyler Lowell Williams and Garrell King Green Zeiser Kilhullen Lawrence-Springfield Bridgeport Hartford Portland Lawrence Springfield Lynn New London Ete Lowell A Ie Hartford Ps Te

Factories Eye July 4 Seaside Park Athletic Meet

Local factory employees show strong interest in an amateur athletic meet on July 4 at Seaside Park. Entry blanks are in shops. entries go to Mr. Rogers at the M C A. The committee voted for 75 prizes, two thirds silver cups, with chairmen named for officials, publicity, arrangements, and presidency.

Seaside Park Rogers M.C. A J M. Ricker Harry Collins Thomas Macgill Eric Rising

Miss Bishop in Golf Tourney After Metropolitan Title

New York on June 16 Mrs Quentin F Fellner defended her Metropolitan District title today against Miss Georgianna Bishop of Brookland who eliminated Mrs W A Gavin in the semi final round at Baltrusol. Bishop, a two time former Metropolitan champion and National champion in 1904, defeated the strong favorite Gavin yesterday. Gavin had won the Eastern at Boston. Bishop’s past finals appearances in 1913 and 1914 are noted.

New York Quentin F. Fellner Georgianna Bishop Brookland W. A. Gavin Baltrusol Gavin Boston Miss Bishop Bishop Merion Cricket Club Philadelphia Eit

Tommy Burns Turns 35 Tomorrow A Boxing Legend's Return Hype

Canadian born heavyweight champion Tommy Burns born June 17 1881 at Hanover Ontario turns 35 tomorrow He fought and promoted across Canada Australia and the United States and is noted for bouts in Calgary Saskatoon Taft and New Orleans He predicts a possible comeback and backs Fred Fulton with training to wear the crown. Graduation Baskets and Bouquets. John Reckson.

Noah Brusso Tommy Burns Calgary Alberta Australia Bill Lang Sydney Bill Rickard Saskatoon Arthur Pelkey Calagry Pelke

Local Death Notices Recorded in Danbury and Stamford

Death notices list Margaret H Costello Danbury June 12 William H Denninger Danbury June 11 aged 27 Ida M Jensen Stamford June 12 aged 24 Annie J Morton Stamford June 18 aged 85 Lillie Robinson Stamford Hospital June 12 wife of George Robinson Patrick Gunnip Stamford June 12.

Antlers of the Bull Moose A Natural History Oddity

A mosaic of brief anecdotes and curiosities: moose antlers shed in winter and regrown by April, then browned and polished by September. Quotations touch on mischief, law, and humor from multiple papers, including notes on Egyptian saws, a minstrel dialogue, and playful vignettes.

Kansas City

Borrowing Trouble in Life's Burden Burden Metaphor

A short meditation compares worrying about tomorrow to carrying heavy loads. It notes one can lift only parts at a time, while trying to move an entire lifetime in a single day is impossible. The piece emphasizes steady, gradual progress over urgent, overwhelming strain.

First car of new wheat received at St Louis

The first car of new wheat was received at St Louis, marking an early shipment milestone for farmers and grain markets in the region. The arrival signals potential price signals and upcoming loading for rail distribution.

St. Louis

Garment Workers in Norwalk Strike in Sympathy Move

South Norwalk June 16 A strike was declared this morning by the Dorffman and Oshinsky Co workers in the local branch makers of women garments. The Norwalk strikers join the thousands of cloak makers on strike in New York. The New York factory is closed and managers moved here to avoid disruption. Delegates of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union report the strike spreading.

South Norwalk Dorffman & Oshinsky Co New York Dorffman & Oshingky International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union

Motorcyclist Fined in Stratford Court

Stratford June 16 Charles Lawrence of Bridgeport was fined $1 and costs by Judge Howard M Curtin for not having his motorcycle numbered. He was arrested by State policeman Anthony Fallows last evening on Stratford avenue. apeene

Stratford Charles Lawrence Bridgeport Howard M. Curtin Anthony Fallows Stratford Avenue Apeene

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