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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
5
Expert Harvey Woodruff argues club owners should groom young players rather than rely on near big leaguers. Fans favor veterans, but lean times push teams to use major league castoffs, affecting pennant races in the American Association.
Former University sprinter and football star Craig is fleet captain of the Detroit Boat Club yachtemen. He won several catboat races last season. His brother Ramp also serves as a skipper for the club.
By Tommy Clark. Joe Wood has passed, but Guy Morton of Cleveland has stepped in with similar fast stuff. The three fastest pitchers in the American League appear to be Joe Bush and Morton, showcasing a surge of fireballing talent in the season.
Four of the leading smoke ball pitchers are reviewed Foster of Boston Red Sox Morton of Cleveland Johnson of Washington and Bush of Boston. The piece notes Loudermilk of Cleveland and Waddell Wood and Johnsons control and speed. It discusses Johnson hitting more batsmen lately and the challenge batters face against the Johnsonian speed and fireball.
Snowy Baker known as Reginald Baker leads Australian boxing, owning stadiums in Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane. He manages most visiting boxers, runs a physical culture school, and guides fighters to wealth. Notable fighter Les Darcy reportedly worth 350000 from real estate investments.
D Draper renowned in University of Pennsylvania history has been appointed coach of the University of Buffalo eleven for 1916. He will arrive in Buffalo on Sept 1 from Williamsburg Virginia to take charge of the squad and ready the candidates for the opening clash with Pittsburgh.
President Tener tells a tale about Mike Kelly and a friend who doubted Kelly’s conduct. In New York, Tener’s companion, wary of ball players, witnessed Kelly spin stories, share beers, and even escort the friend to a hotel bed after drinking. The friend later admitted Kelly was among the best fellows.
A Chicago episode features Heinie Zimmerman and St. Louis players Jack Smith and Albert Betzel in a baseball stunt. Betzel swings and misses, Zimmerman fetches the bat, Smith slides to third, Zimmerman protests the play, and the umpire allows Smith to remain at third as Zimmerman sulks. The incident raises questions on time rules, bat handling, and potential rule clarifications to prevent delays and protect players.
Brooklyn born pitcher known as Big Mac, George McQuillan rose through New Jersey and New Bedford clubs before joining Phillies for a third time. He starred in 1907 and 1908, faced slumps in 1909 and 1910, endured illness in 1910, and by 1911-12 moved among Reds Pirates Columbus. Last season he returned to Philadelphia at waiver price, restoring his status as a top control pitcher on the staff.
A historic pair of pacing stallions, Minor Heir and George Gano, trained by Edward J. McCarr under M. W. Savage, set a 2:02 mile record at Columbus in 1912. The duo, bought for 70 000, 45 000 for Minor Heir and 25 000 for George Gano, defied odds as a double harness team. Also notes plans for a $75 000 polo field at Meadowbrook, New York, laid out by S Cochran.
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