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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1911

Page

8

Rumor Links Pop McPartlin to Springfield Ponies

Persistent talk in baseball circles suggests Pop McPartlin may join the Springfield Ponies, possibly as manager replacing Jack Zeller or in another top role. McPartlin dodges details, saying it would be a nice job managing the club with its current roster. The rumor persists amid ongoing contract squabble with President Pace.

Frank McPartlin Jack Zeller Springfield Mike Finn Connie Zeller McPartlin Pace

Every Pitcher Has His Favorite Catcher in Baseball History

An article notes the long association between Cy Young era catchers and pitchers. It lists Zimmer, Criger, O Connor, Doyle, Gunson, Robinson, Schreckengost, Farrell, and others who caught Young across Cleveland, Boston, and St Louis. Christy Mathewson’s varied catching partners include Meyers Wagner Bowerman and Bresnahan. The piece also mentions Deacon Phillippe’s catchers and other notable pairs, ending with a note about Nuggets at Poli's.

St. Louis Cy Young Chief Zimmer Lou Criger Zimmer Young Cleveland Criger Boston Jack O’commor Jack Doyle Gunson William Robinson Schreckengost Boston Americans Duke Farrell Bostons Clarke Bemis Basterly Land Christy Mathewson Chief Meyers Jack Wagner Frank Bowerman Steger Bresnahan Mathewson New York Needham Schel Marshall Wilson Jack Powell O’connor McGuire Kleinow Kahoe Sugden Stephens Phillippe Kittredge

New England Games Tomorrow City League Matchups

Tomorrow’s City League schedule lists Yosts against Hagles at Hair's Lot, Sokols meeting Black Rocks at Yost Field, and North Ends facing St Josephs at St Joseph Oval. Other games include Bengals vs A R Sokols at Wheelers Lot and West Ends vs Shore Lines at Ends End Park.

Yosts Hagles Hair’s Lot Sokols Black Rocks Yost Field North Ends St. Josephs St. Joseph Oval Bengals A. R. Sokols Wheelers Lot West Ends Shore Lines Ends End Park Newfields Lincolns Meadows Bach Lord McMahon North End Mike Kreuther Kreuther St. Joseph's Oval Eagles McCann Shannon Black Rocks A

Eastern League query over John Hotz Nugget reference

A cryptic note asks whether John Hotz smoking a Nugget would affect Killpatrick in a Eastern League context. The fragment provides no clear event or outcome.

John Hotz

Eagles Withdraw From City League After Meeting

Eagles captain and manager McMahon withdraw after protesting a game with the North Ends. The league ordered the Sunday game replay due to a disputed double play call and alleged rowdyism. North Ends still lead the standings as Eagles move up one spot after the decision.

McMahon North Ends Eagles Ira Hall North End City Baseball League Chris McMahon Eagle Baseball Hair’s Jet Walter Lord Bill O'Malley Hagle Nine Lord

Slump Talk and Trades Roil New England Ball Scene

Baseball items from New England notes report Bob Stow facing potential release slump doubts while Eddie Shortell is cut by Waterbury and George Needham steps in. Pat Bauman sells to Detroit for 2500 as Ness heads to New England leaguers. Bram Kocher shines for Toronto as Detroit lingers. New Britain faces McCann’s squad. Dixie Walker may be fielded as Steeplechase hosts.

Pat Bauman New Bedford Detroit Tigers Ness New England New Britain McCann Dan O'Neil Walloping Cubebs Dixie Walker

Lajoie Set to Return to Cleveland Team in Two Weeks

Napolean Lajoie second baseman for the Cleveland American League club will return to play within two weeks after more than a month out with strained abdominal muscles. Dr H M Castle the club physician said Lajoie has started exercising to regain form.

Cleveland Napoleon Lajoie H. M. Castle Lajoie

Souses All Gone From Big League

Former St Louis manager Jack O Connor says major league players are shedding the drinkers from rosters. He favors moderate beer after games but condemns persistent lushers as harmful to teams and fans. He recalls limited drinking on rainy Sundays in Cleveland and St Louis eras. Washington notes Aunt Delia Torey arrival as Taft silver anniversary privacy begins.

Cleveland Jack O'Connor St. Louis Jack Lusher Lushers United Press Washington Delia” Torey White House Taft

Baseball Scores and Schedules Amid Rain Delays

Yesterday's results show Boston beating Cleveland 5 to 2 at Fen Breena and Philadelphia defeating Chicago 10. Detroit's game was postponed by rain. Tonight Chicago visits Philadelphia and Detroit travels to New York with two Cleveland Boston games listed.

Boston Cleveland Fen Breena St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Detroit

James Today Philadelphia at Chicago

Philadelphia faces Chicago while New York plays St. Louis Boston meets Pittsburg and Brooklyn visits Cincinnati as readers weigh which city coal holds the top title in town.

Lowell Lynn Worcester Lawrence Brockton Fall River P. c. Haverhill Chicago New Bedford New York Philadelphia Law- Pittsburg St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Stne Boston Pittsburg Pittsburgh Cincinnati-Brooklyn P.C Philadel- Rochester Baltimore Toronto Montreal Buffalo Jersey City Newark Providence Newark-Jersey City Rochester James

Connecticut College Baseball Scores Report

Bridgeport trounced Springfield in rain at Holyoke where Holyoke Holyoke 4 defeated New Britain 2. Beeteyes beat New Haven 6 Northampton 0 at Northampton Waterbury 2 Northampton 0. Hartford plays Springfield and New Haven plays Northampton at New Britain. Waterbury plays Holyoke.

Bridgeport Springfield Holyoke New Britain Beeteyes New Haven Northampton Waterbury Hartford Plies New Ven Jon Lostee

Sailor Burke Defeats Jim Maher in First Round Victory

Sailor Burke, U S N middleweight champion, defeated Jim Maher in the first round at the Twentieth Century A C New York. Burke landed decisive punches ending the bout as Maher admitted fatigue and injury speculation followed. Charley White urged Burke to the dressing room after the finish.

Sailor Burke A. C New York Jim Maher Ireland Maher Peter Petey Jim Burke Charley White Ten

Family leaves for Belgium from Pittsburg with 24 children

In Pittsburg on June 17 28 year old Clondeaux an expert glass worker from Ford City and his wife depart for Belgium via New York taking 24 children and their substantial savings. He jokes that the score is 24 to 0 noting no child has died and quips about forming a new home run in baseball terms.

Pittsburg Clandeaux Ford City Here New York Belgium Allegheny Valley Clondeaux

Carl Morris Rising Ring Star After Five Weeks Training

Joe Jeanette touts Carl Morris as an Oklahoma giant with brains and fast learning. Morris has improved from a deadly right hand to a capable left hook and jab as an infighter. His next bout is July 4 in Tulsa against Jim Flynn for fifteen rounds with a $20,000 gate and Flynn's $5,000 guarantee.

Joe Jeannette Carl Morris Oklahoma Morris Jim Flynn al Kaufman Tulsa Okla Flynn

Harvard's Eight Hope To Beat Yale In Regatta

Harvard crews express confidence ahead of the June 30 regatta after a four mile time trial. The varsity eight finished in 21 minutes 53 seconds with a low stroke, while Yale freshmen show strong power at Gales Ferry. Harvard and Yale continue training at Red Top and Gales Ferry ahead of the event.

United Press Redlop Harvard Yale Gales Ferry Eli Red Top

Sunday Sports Legislation Backed by City Baseball League

The City Baseball League endorsed Sunday sports legislation at a City Hall meeting with league directors and the mass meeting committee. George H. Wood announced 12 000 signatures already and projected 20 000 by Sunday. A mass meeting is planned at the Gaylord Club to form the petition presentation committee. New Connecticut Automobile Association radiator emblems arrive for Bridgeport clubs and will be distributed by the secretary at 39 Cannon Street.

City Baseball League City Hall George H. Wood G. H. Beard Pastors’ Association Ministers’ Association Wood Gaelic Club Connecticut Automobile Association Automobile Club of Bridgeport Cannon Street

Tom Crook Proud Papa of Baby Girl

Captain Tom Crooks left for Washington, D C, Thursday after a telegram announced a baby girl. He returned home posthaste and will rejoin the Mechanics for the Steeplechase game. manager McCann praised his effort and granted leave. Red Loyneh started at first against Hartford with Tow at second base.

Wagner Tom Crooks Washington D. C McCann Crooke Pepper Tow Hie Red Loyneh Hartford

Fined and suspended Bugs Raymond by McGraw

In St Louis on June 17 the pitcher Bugs Raymond was suspended indefinitely and fined £200 after a game with Manager McGraw. He remained in the city for treatment and to prove his form, with the suspension lasting until he can show playing ability.

St. Louis Bugs” Raymond McGraw

Obituary notices of Baliwin Lake Lyons and Julia Kelly

Waiter Baliwin Lake died yesterday afternoon at his home on 216 WI street after a brief illness. He worked for Wheel and Wibending Co until ten days ago and was a Civil War veteran with the First Connecticut Volunteers. Survived by five daughters and brother D J Lake of Corning California. Anna J. Lyons widow of William Lyons died last evening at her son in law Stanley Bennetts home at 26 Rosedale street in her 67th year. She was born in Ontario Canada and survived by two daughters, a son and a granddaughter. Julia Kelly a resident of West Bridgeport died yesterday at her home 72 Booth street after six months illness. She is survived by a niece and a nephew.

Baliwin Lake Wi Street Wheel & Wi Bending Co St. John’s Lodge A. M Bliss Howe Connecticut Vieers Misses c Emma A Carrie M Ivah L Ethel M. Lake D. J. Lake Corning Cal Anna J. Lyons Willian Lyons Stanley Bennett Rosedale Street Ontario Canada James and Jane Hamilton Bart Mrs. Bennett Annie ©. Lyons Cathart William G. Lyons Newark N. J Julia Kelly Hest Bridgeport Booth Street Richard Sass Thomas Hy Drury

Yale Commencement Programs and Local Events Highlight New Haven

Special from United Press Yale commencement opens tonight with Beaumont Fletcher play by the dramatic association. President Hadley delivers the baccalaureate and Professor J. organ recital. Alumni reunions and school graduation events follow on Tuesday and Wednesday features the Harvard Yale baseball game. St Anthony’s whist event in Colorado avenue produced a large turnout with many prize winners. Art Screw Co to begin a new factory building and Orthodox Russian church renovation costing $8,000 underway.

United Press New Haven Yales Beaumont Fletcher The Dramatic Association of Tomovcrow Hadley Harvard Art Screw Company

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Pop McPartlin Ponies Poli’s Voos Meer Newfield Bob Stow Stow Bob Eddie Shortell Pacers George Needham Shortell Andy Marshall Brass City Manning Brian Boru McCarthy Dent Senators Charles Brad Kocher Birry Canton Hugh Jennings Russell Ford Cobb Crawford Davy Samuel Athletics Bugs Raymond Joe Jackson Jimmy Hall Trotter Parker Gil Edwards Olid Cy Young Him Mike Donlin Browns Washingtons Cubs Giants Cleveland Star Souses Delia Tafts Connecticut É Remo Gene McCann Joe Jeanette Carl Sam Harris Main ST Polis Tom Crook Baby Girl St. Anthony Colorado Avenue St. Anthony’s Church 4. Belanger P. J. Alaric Ke Mahoney C. Lemmy Eis Bulkley A. Boudrean Ty Vaughan M. Sherby Miew My McMahon J. Webster My Martin J. W. Watsen My Casey L. Girard Cumemings BE. Lamme Lacoutiere George Fisher A. Benard M. Jennings E. Lemery E. Osterland H. Geatona H- Maker Albert Laventure Ea Monks Fred Be Building News
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