James J. Jeffries to Box in Bridgeport Tonight
Bridgeport and nearby towns will witness a rare evening as James J. Jeffries, former world heavyweight champion, appears at Smith's Theatre. The undefeated figure returns for a bout full of action against local contenders, with Hank Griffin among those in preliminaries. The crowd is urged to attend and form their own view on Jeffries future versus Jack Johnson.
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Boston
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Hank Griffin
Kamehameha I
Orators Triumph Over Senators 11-1 at Newfield Park
Hartford Orators routed the Josals 11 to 1 yesterday afternoon at Newfield Park. Romer started strong for Hartford, but Pollard relieved in the sixth after four walks and two runs. McKenna and Schuman led Hartford hitters, while the Senators struggled with fielding mishaps and timely hits.
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Romer Faces Pollard Loss in Bridgeport Tilt
In a Bridgeport game, Hertford beat Bridgeport 6 to 1. Romer faced Pollard in a first inning at bat that produced errors on a misplayed ball leading to unearned runs. Schuman struck out twice and passed balls credited to McAloor with time of 1 55. Umpire Mason presided.
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Pollard
Hertford
Bridgeport
Schuman
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Bembo Wins Gold Cup at Ascot in 25 to 1 Shock
At London’s Ascot meeting the four year old Bembo, with odds of 25 to 1, won the Gold Cup, one of six entrants in the stake worth 20,000 dollars. Hillside III, ridden by J. H. Mari, edged Hallaton by a head to win the all aged stakes, with six to 1 odds. Minoru, Derby winner, took the St James Palace Stakes defeating Torey as King Edward’s colorship prospered.
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Slive Base Ball Tips Interbury at Newfield Today
Interbury faces Newfield in a 3 45 PM game announced on the summer schedule. Senators adapts to benders of Artie Romer and Frank Hill excels in the infield with zero errors, while McKenna is seen as unreliable for fast throws. Detroit and Philadelphia split a double today as Mull suffers first loss after eleven straight wins, and New York, with Christy Mathewson, wins easily. Tony Pastor is benched after a clash at Savin Rock and Newfield Park hosts no more games until Monday with the Undertakers from New Haven in town for a Steeplechase event.
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Newfield Park
New Haven
Baseball Scores from Yesterday’s Major Leagues
Scores show the American League games with Cleveland defeating New York four to three and Philadelphia over Detroit five to four. Chicago beat Boston six to four while St Louis edged Washington three to two. In the National League New York routed Pittsburg eight to two and Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati seven to one. Connecticut league results include Hartford over Bridgeport eleven to one and New Haven sweeping Northampton in two games. Today’s matches list Cleveland at New York and Detroit at Philadelphia among others.
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Waterbury
Bridgeport
Northampton
Sir Martin Runs In Royal Hunt Cup After Derby
Ascot England June 17 Louis Winans Sir Martin, Derby hopeful for Americans, reappeared in the Royal Hunt Cup. He finished among the also rans despite strong backing at 19 to 2, weighed down by 239 pounds, the heaviest for a 3 year old. Davy Royal, Bailey’s four year old, won with 100 pounds, leading the betting. Belmont was scratched.
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Sir Martin
A. Bailey
Davy Royal
Abe
New Britain at Hartford Holyoke at Springfield
New Britain plays Hartford in a pairing in New England action while Holyoke visits Springfield for another regional clash. The double bill spots traditional rivals in adjacent cities with local interest high.
West End Boys' Club Defeats In Amateurs Bet
In Bridgeport Connecticut on June 17 2003 Tam Gallagher manager of West End Boys' Club bets two dollars to win the game and the amateur sporting editor notes the wager amid a Bridgeport area amateur baseball result.
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West End Boys’ Club
Local Teams Seek Sunday Games and Two Open Challenges
The Clovers and Fairfield Rubber Co. seek Sunday games through this paper or by mail to Manager George Bonney Box 162 Southport. Pequonnock Juniors offer a 2:00 Sunday game with Soundview Juniors at Iranistan and Ridge avenues, open to other 14-15 year olds. 16-17 year olds can play Saturday against White Stars, who prefer West End Sluggers, via the paper.
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O'Rourke
Bourauin
Fairfield Rubber Co
George Bonney
Southport
Pequonnock
Soundview
Iranistan
Ridge Avenues
White Stars
West End
Weston Completes Transcontinental Walk Lasted 861 Days Across USA
Edward Payson Weston reports on his 861 day trek from New York to San Francisco aimed at completing a 100 day cross country walk. The journey included detailed daily leg segments with miles and route changes from New York to Utah and beyond. A special NYT report notes his stop in Evanston Wyoming and an escorted passage through the Aspen Tunnel by Union Pacific officials.
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United States
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Youngstown
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K. Hugo
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Nunn
Jane
Henna
Granger
Carter
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Wyo
Castle Rock
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New York Times
Edward Payson Weston
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Wahsatch
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Union Pacific Railroad
Aspen
Noah EB. Johnston
B. S. Esbenson
Robert R. Wilson
John Benson
Mr. Benson
S.panaael
Ente
Brown honors Hall and Julia Ward Howe with honorary degrees
Judge Frederick Byron Ball, Chief Justice elect, received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Brown University. Julia Ward Howe, noted author and philanthropist, was awarded a Doctor of Letters. President Faunce praised Howe as a friend of the slave and a defender of freedom. Ball is a member of the class of 1867. Howe’s husband is mentioned among Brown's educational allies.
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Judge Hall
Julia Ward Howe
Julia ‘Ward Howe
Boston
Mass
Newtown News Roundup and Local Society Notes
Newtown residents report visits and outings including a trip to Woodbury in a Maxwell touring car in 40 minutes. Festive events raise funds for church debt and many social visits to Bridgeport New Haven and New York. Crossings near Still River to be rebuilt. highway work to eliminate two grade crossings at McMahon Cummings. Also brief items on local education, employment moves, and social commentary from Harper’s Weekly.
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Ruth C. Snow
Arthur T. Nettleton
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C. B. Taylor
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Kathryn Clerkin
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Congregational Church
Margaret Honan
Bridgeport
Ashcroft
H. N. Lattin
Arietta
Yes- Bentley
Henry Rupf
Newtown High School
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N. J. Alexander
New York
Taunton
Fannie Andrews
Thomas Wright
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Massachusetts
E. Olmstead
Bible Class
John B. Peck
Hugh Sinclair
Harriet Gulden
Florence Gulden
Ida May Squires
Edward Parsons
G. L. Parsons
Louise R. Holly
T. Beech
Beech
New York City
I. D. Warner
Folletts
W. F. Hobbs
John Valentine
E. L. Frisbie
Waterbury
Wilfred E. Grigge
Catherine Grigge
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Frank 8. Andrews
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California
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Newtown
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Harper’s Weekly
Fragmented 19th century note on knowledge and wit
A mosaic of quotations questions education vocation happiness and duty. It laments narrow specialization while urging broad study and practical benevolence. It includes stray bits from Detroit Free Press and Puck style jokes, then reports obituaries: Craven Ducotey Benedict with ages and locales.
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