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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

11

Yale Defeats Princeton on Hunter's Hit at Polo Grounds

New York June 17 Yale defeats Princeton 4 to 3 at the Polo Grounds as Legore scores the decisive run in the eighth after reaching on a error by Princeton second baseman Boully and stealing second. Way allowed five hits while Deve allowed seven as Yale wins the triangular series with Harvard and Princeton. Alumni and undergraduates watched a tight, eventful game with Yale captain Alex Wilson leading cheers.

New York Bil Hunter Yale Gatcher Legore Inninas Princeton Polo Grounds Elis Boully Tigers Kelleher Fate Harvard Yate Princeton Y Harde New Haven Alex Wilson Collegians Way Bill .Deve Tiger

Football coaches curb newspaper access at Yale practice

Harvard pays Reggie Brown to gather tidbits on other teams and practices. Yale restricts practice gates and hides plays, with Captain Wilson and Coach Hinkey enforcing secrecy. Harvard favors limiting access to Percy Haughton while managers relay limited guidance to reporters. Yale plans hire of a linguistically adept insider to feed news but remains cautious about disclosures.

Harvard Reggie Brown Yale Wilson Hinkey Fis Percy D.haughton Haughton Biggieston Princeton

Harvard Coach II Expert at Croquet

New London June 17 Jamnes Wray, Harvard rowing coach, is noted as an exceptional croquet player. The piece sketches his influence among oarsmen near Red Top and contrasts Harvard’s dominance with Yale and broader social circles west of the Hudson.

New London Jamnes Wray Leach Hudson Harlem Rivers Red Top Wray Barvard Crimson Yale Mreanwhtis

Fans Own Column Highlights Local Venues and Shops

A fragmented column mentions Panmuily members at Elm Street and a Boston shoe store near Poll's Theatre Building. It references He Faust Hewat and a 88-42 score or figure, with unclear context about Excellene Cuisine and Best Cabaret. The text is incomplete but indicates a local arts and retail scene.

Hewat Elm Street Panmuily Boston Manterneer Poll's Theatre

Runs Made This Week AMERICAN LEAGUE

Chicago and Washington are highlighted in a brief weekly summary of runs in the American League with standings and team highlights. The note suggests activity across teams including Chicago and Washington without detailing specific game scores or dates.

Federal and National League Games Day Schedule

National and Federal League games listed for today include New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis Pittsburgh at Brooklyn St Louis at Newark Kansas City at Baltimore Chicago at Buffalo.

New York Philadelphia Detroit Philadelphia - Bele Vole Brooklyn Ae Boston Senta Cleveland Eas Washington St. Louis P.c. Mateo Stee Chicago Ease Philadelphia Os Dee Lak St. Lows Hansas City Olson Sean Pittsburgh Saaleies Pea Brooklyn Newark Pittsburch Cincinnati Pittsburgh Kansas City Baltimore Buffalo St R. Fe Jersey City Jon Oo St. Brooklyn Staats We Pittsburg Eceas Tre Pittsburgh Sae Richmond Rochester Montreal Toronto Providence Syracuse

Cleveland in New York. Chicago in Philadelphia.

Detroit in Washington. St. Louis in Botioe.

Cleveland New York Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Washington St. Louis

Miss Bjurstedt Wins Two At New York Tennis Event

Miss Molla Bjurstedt won two matches at Crescent Athletic Club in the New York invitation women's singles and doubles, defeating Mrs. Robert Le Roy 7-5 6-2 in singles and teaming with Mrs. Rawson Wood to beat Mrs. R A Pope and Mrs. T C Cassebeer 4-6 6-1. She again showed late strong play, taking a clinching edge as in prior matches.

New York Miss Bjurstedt

Giants Win and Keep Out of Last Place

Cincinnati June 17 The Giants won the final 12 inning game 5 to 3 over the Reds to climb out of last place and retain seventh position in the standings. Mathewson started for the Giants, held the Reds scoreless five innings, and the Reds pushed across two runs in the sixth. Murray struck out in the seventh as a pinch hitter for Matty. Rube Schauer pitched a scoreless seventh, Glance at the Coast League’s Benton and King Lear finished as the Reds allowed three more hits in later frames.

Cincinnati Giants Reds Chris Mathewson McGraw Herzog Clan Matty Redbirds Twombley King Lear

Pacific Coast League moves to curb baseball gambling

The Pacific Coast League seeks to abolish baseball gambling and Los Angeles police cooperate with club owners in the campaign. Chief Sebastian vows to pursue any baseball pools, stating the policy holds as he shifts to mayor. Fans’ support shapes player and salary limits for next year amid attendance concerns.

Los Angeles Sebastian Salt Lake City Basebal Agnates Fai

Wrestling Match Ends In Disqualification At Opera House

New York June 17 Hevonta was disqualified in a wrestling bout with Joan Tigan at the Manhattan opera house after repeated fouls. The match was halted after thirteen minutes as spectators complained of rough tactics. Aberg and Beiner fought to a ten minute draw with both tumbling into the pit and Beiner losing consciousness for seven minutes.

New York Hevonta Manhattan Opera House Joan Tigan Aberg Beiner

Cornell Beats Penn in Last 1915 Game

Ithaca scene as Cornell closes the season with a 4 to 3 ninth inning win over Penn before a large crowd. A two base hit by Cutterby and late bunted runs aided by defensive errors let Cornell overcome a three run Quaker lead in the fifth. Whitey scored the final run on a hit and run dash.

Ithaca N. Y H. Wallace Whitney R. Wallace Sutterby Wallace Donovan Gordon Whitey

Cobb Not Worried By Ban Johnson Threat

Philadelphia on June 17 Ty Cobb dismisses Ban Johnson s threat to expel him from baseball over a disputed story. Cobb denies accusing the White Sox of stealing signals though others say such practices occur. He remains confident, batting .400, and argues Johnson should verify facts before acting. Eddie Collins has quit writing, prompting calls for action by the National Commission.

TY Cobb Ban Johnson Philadelphia Johnson Georgia Peach Cobb White Sox Chicago Park Tauthor Eddie Collins National Commission John McGraw

McCabe Sold to Red Sox Amid League News

Pitcher Wagner Dick McCabe of Bridgeport, previously with Lewiston, has been sold to the Boston Red Sox after pressure from Bridgeport official sec reddary Reddy. McCabe, from Mamaroneck New York, showed promise in early season exhibitions before stints with Newark and discussions about New London transfers fell through.

Dick McCabe Bridgeport Boston Red Sox Lewiston Arthur Irwin New York American McCabe Reddy Mamaroneck N. Y New London Telegraph Newark

Feds Plan New York and Boston Entries Next Season

Federal league plans to enter both New York and Boston next season. James A Gilmore says a New York club will be established regardless of Boston. Grounds for a New York club are under study on Manhattan Island while Boston backers push for a Forest Hills park site.

New York Federals Boston James A Gilmore Waldorf-Astoria Powers That Be Boston Proposition Forest Hills James Gaffney Gaffney Alston Boston Capital Comstock Manhattan Island Gilmore Buffalo Baltimore

Worcester Release of Keliher for Bedtime Violations

Worcester June 17 Manager Jesse Burkett announces the release of Keliher former Hartford fast baseman and Pitcher Johnson for failure to observe bedtime rules. Keliher plans to sign with Little Rock in the Southern Association. He had not hit well since joining Worcester except for one day, a pattern he cannot explain.

Worcester Jesse Burkett Keliher Hartford Little Rock Burkett Johnson Kelcher

Brooklawn Star Delivers Fine Score in Open Championship

Brooklawn star George Sparling posted a strong showing in the annual open golf championship at Baltusrol links, Short Hills, N J. Sparling completed rounds in 154 tied for fifth place with Gil Nicholls of Wilmington leading at 147.

Baltusrol Links Short Hills N. J S Sparling Gil Nicholls Wilmington Del George Sparling Brooklawn

Yale Crew Seals Weights Officially For Season Finish

New London June 10 Yale crews prepared for a final time-row before season end. Coach Guy Nickalls has weights certified by the City Sealer of Weights to formalize records. Harvard efforts to register were hindered by river conditions as Yale eyes a faster time than 21 23 for the Varsity eight.

Gates Ferry Conn Yale Thames Harvard Nickalls Sturtevant New London Guy Nickalls Reatts Nickalis Beale Lima Wray

Baseball Gossip Highlights From Early Season News

Doe Crandall shows old relief form saving the opener and guiding the Blouseds to a 3 1 victory in the second game. Larry Jajolle mentors Maleons at second base while Al Sharpe calls Steve Regan the best college pitcher seen. Hoch injured in motorcycle crash threatens career. Daubert leads NL batters while Giants top league with .368 team average. Reds close behind. Kauff drops in NL pace with Magee Campbell Evgy among leaders in the Federal League.

al Sharpe Cornell Steve Regan Regan Tigers Sharpe Giants Doago Merkle Robertson Fletcher Lobert Incinnati Louis Reds Benny Kauff Lee Magee Brookfeds Vincent Campbell Newfeds Steve Evgny

Stratford Avenue Protest Over Wood Block Paving Assessments

About fifty Stratford avenue property owners attended a claims committee meeting and protested the wood block paving assessments. They demanded rebates and argued the city should bear more of the cost, contending individual charges were unfair.

Stratford Avenue Claims Committee

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