Holyoke and New Haven Lead in Local Baseball Race
The report notes Bridgeport and Holyoke closing in on New Haven, with Ray Keating receiving a warm reception. It highlights Holyoke’s six wins last week, strong pitching from Gibbs, Green, Ehman, Burroughs, Callahan, and a shaky New Haven Wings rotation led by Reisigl, Foster, Fanwell, and Jensen. Management optimism centers on Gibbs, Snyder, Duckey, Holmes, Finn, and Tuckey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Jerry Connell
Aden
Dan Sncs
Holyoke
Papermekers
Otal
Gipe
Green
Ehman
Burroughs
Callahan
Hickey
Flanagan
Manning
McClann
Ave
Gibbs
Snyder
Tuckey
Clu
McCann
Speed Finn
Springfield
New Haven
Wings
Bugs Reisigl
Ed Foster
Fanwell
Jensen
Mechanics Hit .300 Rally In Newburgh Capers
Six Mechanics players push batting average near .367 led by Eddie Bridges and Capt Tom Crook. Keating visits, asserts arm strength and 20 more victories ahead. Benny Kauff swats .428 in New England league while Griff’s Washington regime spurs strong ball in late season stretch. Red Sox down Chicago. A’s keep Detroit reeling as Senators rest.
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Wagner
Newburgh
N. Y
Chief Snyder
Eddie Bridges
Capt
Tom Crook
Jack Spratt
Red Fisher
Howard Baker
Hartford
Mechanica
Ray Keating
New York Americans
Em Donnelly
Keating
Lawrence
Connecticut
Uppy Upholms
Brockton
Benny Kauff
Baseball standings and results from the International League yesterday
Yesterday's results show Toronto 3 Jersey City 2 and Buffalo 1 Newark 0 with Providence Montreal postponed due to rain. Today Toronto visits Jersey City and Buffalo travels to Newark while Montreal plays Providence. Other IL matches include Rochester at Baltimore and St Louis at New York Philadelphia 8 Detroit 6 Chicago 4 Boston 6.
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Toronto
Jersey City
Buffalo
Newark
Montreal
Providence
Rochester
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Detroit
B.C. Rochester
Baltimore Sseeee
Buffalo Aos
Newarpees A
Toronto Ore
Ore
Philadelphia St. Louis
Brooklyn Boston
P.C. Boston
Testes
Washington Sue
Chicai Eta Ans
Eed
Detroit Wees A
Cleveland Se Ae
Connecticut League All Games Postponed by Rain
Saturday results show Springfield Waterbury 6 4 Springfield. Holyoke 4 Hartford 3 first game and 8 2 second game. Bridgeport 6 New Haven 1.
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Aes Springfield
Waterbury
Springfield
Holyoke
Hartford
Bridgeport
New Haven
Bridgeport Ve
Tommy Burns Ex-Champion Birthday Remembered Today
Tommy Burns born in Hanover Queensland on June 17 1881 marks thirty one years since his birth. The former heavyweight champion rose after Jim Jeffries retirement and held the title until a challenger defeated him in Australia in 1908.
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Tommy Burns
Jim Jeffries
Australia
Hanover
Qnt
Jeff
Jack Root
Marvin Hart
Reno
Nev
Hart
Yale and Harvard face final prep for a when oarsmen clash
New London June 17 Yale varsity crews entered the final practice lap before the race with four remaining boats. The day featured seacraft speculation about Harvard’s challenge to Yale’s eight with handicap chances uncertain. The unknowns and potential upsets promise a strong race, despite expectations of last year’s procession.
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New London
Yale Paar
Yale
Seace
Harvard Varsity
Baseball Gossip Shapes Race As Giants Face Pirates Duel
The article surveys a likely pitchers duel between Rube Marquard and Marty O Toole as the Giants meet the Pirates, notes on Washington Nationals pennant chances with Chickill and stylistic shifts by Detroit, and mentions injuries, lineup shakeups, and minor league moves affecting teams from St Louis to Boston. Also includes a testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills from Lela Love and a local signer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Pirates
Rube Marquard
Marty O'Toole
Rube
Reulbach
Gibbs Pitching Beats New Haven in Rainy Game
In a 6 to 1 Bridgeport victory at Newn Field Park before about 1,800, Freddy Gibbs dominated hitters as New Haven managed only seven hits. Hamiltons, Crook, and Spratt contributed early offense. Bridgeport fielded errorless defense led by Russell and a steady Mechanics attack wore down Hopper.
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Bridgeport
New Haven
Newnfield Park
Freddy Gibbs
Cchanics
Hopper
Howard Baker
Tom Crook
Jack Spratt
Vistors
Russell
Pugilistic Annals Highlight Key Fights and Births
On this date in boxing history several events stand out. Chas Lynch defeated Dan Harrington in 58 rounds to claim the featherweight title in England, though a prior title loss was disputed by hoodlum intimidation. Leo Houck beat Joe Hirst in Lancaster, Sam Langford vs Tony Caponi in Winnipeg, and a 1908 Langford victory in New York. Tommy Burns, born in Hanover, Ontario, would become a heavyweight champion. A 1899 bout between Bob Fitzsimmons and Joe Choynski in Boston ended in a disputed draw with a dramatic finish.
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Chas, Lynch
Dan Harrington
Shelhaven
England
Lynch
Leo Houck
Joe Hirst
Lancaster
Sailor Burke
Jim Maher
New York
Choynski
Sam Langford
Jim Barry
Sandy Ferguson
Los Angeles
Griffiths Credit for Washington Wasps Batting Rise
Clark Griffith earns praise for Washington Wasps as youth and spirit drive a batting surge. The article credits the manager for the team’s improving averages and the players delivering at the plate.
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Griffith
Washington
Clark Griffith
Washington Wasps
Fox
Brown College Stars Sign Up for Big League
Providence, June 17. Big league scouts who have followed Brown College players Capt Nash kingpin shortstop Joe Conzelman pitcher Eddie Warner have practically closed negotiations with these three. Nash slated to join Cleveland American League. Conzelman pledged to Pittsburgh National League. Warner undecided with Philadelphia and Detroit AL clubs pursuing.
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Providence
Brown
Capt. Nash
Joe Conzelman
Eddie Warner
Cleveland
Conzelman
Pittsburgh
Warner
Philadelphia
Detroit
Detroit seeks waivers on Mullin and Summers
Detroit manager Jennings asks waivers on former stars George Mullin and Kickapoo Eddie Summers. Mullin had strong early season outings but poor conditioning hurt him. Summers started well then faded, pitching only one complete game this season. Griffith may pursue Mullin with a potential trade to the Senators.
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Jennings
Detroit Tigers
George Mullin
Kickapoo
Eddie Summers
Mullin
Highlanders
George
Tigers
Summers
Royal Bengal
Griffith
Emerald Jrs Defeat Futon Jrs in June Contest
In a June 15 amateur soccer match the Emerald Jrs beat the Futon Jrs 9 to 0. Emerald Jrs dominated with quick attacks and solid defense securing a decisive win.
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The
Emerald Jrs
Futon Jrs
Burns Fights and Fails in 1908 Championship Loss
The article chronicles possibilities and results of Jim Burns facing Jack Johnson in 1908. It details Burns rising from Canada to boxing fame, defending titles, and his decisive loss in the Dec 26 1908 bout at a brand new $10,000 stadium in Australia where Johnson, taller and heavier, prevailed in the fourteenth round.
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Tommy Burns
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Bill Squires
Australia
Burns
Colma
Cal
Europe
Gunner Moir
Jem Roche
Jack
Palmer
Jewey Smith
Squires
Bill Lang
Jack Johnson
Sam Fitzpatrick
Johnson
Hugh McIntosh
McIntosh
Noah Brusso
Monaker
Local Elks Derby Day Baseball Game Tuesday
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks faces Derby Lodge at Derby Conn on Tuesday June 18. Up to 300 locals expected to attend with the same team from last year backing Simon Bradley. Derby reportedly to field Sniffers former Reno star and Bill McNamara Princeton infield.
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Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Derby Lodge
Derby
Conn
Derby Lodge of Elks
Derbyites
Zimmerman and Speaker Lead Major Hitters
Tris Speaker of the Boston Red Sox tops the American League with a .398 batting average. La Joie of Cleveland follows at .389, while Jack Collins of the Chicago White Sox sits at .307. In the National League Heinie Menefee of the Chicago Cubs leads with .415 in 44 games, though McDonald of Cincinnati is listed as the nominal leader among the .300 hitters.
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Tris Speaker
Boston Red Sox
Lajoie
Cleveland
Jack Collins
Springfield
Chicago White Sox
Heinié Almerman
Chicago Cubs
McDonald
Cincinnati
G. Pc. Speaker
Bos
Cleve
Cobb
Det
Jackson
E. Collins
Ath
Cree
Gandil
Wash
F. Baker
R. Morgan
Simmons
Jones
Daniels
N.Y
Murphy
L. Gardner
Zinn
McInnes
Walsh
Oe Block
Chi
Foster
Moeller
Ag J. Collins
National League
P.C. C. McDonald, Cin
Zimmerman
Hyatt
Pitts
Donlin
Meyers
N. c
Magee
Phila
Bea
L. Doyle
N. x
Daubert
Brooklyn
Kelly
Bates, Cin
Kenetchy
St. la
Paskett
Mareans, Cin
Sweeney
Weather forecast for New Haven area unsettled cool
Forecast calls for unsettled and cooler conditions tonight and Tuesday with moderate south to west winds. A trough from Texas to Maine brings warm showery weather in central and eastern regions, while frost observed in parts of Wisconsin and Michigan. Local thundershowers possible this afternoon or tonight, then clearing and cooler by Tuesday.
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New Haven
Uni
Montana
Athens
Michigan
Texas
Maines
Indies
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Funeral service for Patrick Tormey at La Sarat Parish
Funeral mass held this morning for Patrick Tormey at La Sarat Parish with Rev Father Curren celebrating the high mass of requiem. Large turnout of relatives and friends, floral displays. Pallbearers named Peter Carroll, George Mooney, Nicholas Tessing, John Dorap, Owen Burns, James. Interment in St Michael's Cemetery.
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Patrick Tormey
Patrick
Eintracht Society Dinner in Colonial Hall Honors Members
Members of the Eintracht society and the ladies auxiliary gathered at Colonial hall for a dinner served by the ladies society. Toastmaster Attorney Louis A. Kornblut presided. Mrs. F. Druker presented a cut glass fern dish to Mrs. Samuel Spielman, society president, on behalf of the group. Daniel Quilty received a silk umbrella token of esteem as Colonial hall’s proprietor. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Spielman, organizers, spoke, with Sigmund Hirshberg and Attorney J. G. Shapiro among those mentioned.
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Eintracht Society
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Colonial Hall
Ladies’ Society
Louis A. Kornblut
Samuel Spielman
Sigmund Hirshberg
L. A. Kornblut
J. G. Shapiro
Speech by Little Miss Hirshberg at society event
Little Miss Josephus Hirshberg offered a brief speech thanking society members for kindness to her mother during bereavement and presenting a tiow. The committee included James Spielman, J. Kleinberger, J. Mendal, N. Glasner, A. Lee, B. Bernstein, F. Druker and H. Tischland.
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Josephus Hirshberg
James Spielman
J. Kleinberger
J. Mendal
N. Glasner
A. Lee
B. Bernstein
F. Druker
H. Tischland
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Knight
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Clarke Griffith
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