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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
9
Five new tailored models from Fosten-Basse Co offer outdoor sports friendly two piece suits. The line markets to men who value ease and smart styling with the company claiming its Serge Suits are known for hang and wear. OPERATING 41 STORES.
Yesterday’s results include Newark 1 Buffalo 1 in the International League and Montreal 7 Providence 3. Rochester 3 Baltimore 1 with Dallimore 5 Rochester 2 in a second game. New York 5 Pittsburgh 4. Brooklyn 1 St. Louis 1. Boston 4 Cincinnati 3 in the first game and Cincinnati 5 Boston 0 in the second. Philadelphia Chicago game notes canceled by rain. no games scheduled.
Stratford reports burglars entered Fray L. Hanean's tobacco store last night by breaking a window and stole cigarettes valued at unknown amount. Local police investigate the break in as authorities search for suspects.
An analysis of alleged bias against the Yost baseball club in City and Factory leagues. The piece contends a cabal may seek to undermine the Yosts, cites past league disputes, player affiliations, and perceived unfair treatment, while defending the team’s legitimacy and achievements since 1908.
The piece debates who earns credit for teams like Cincinnati Reds White Sox Cubs and leaders such as Clark Griffith Hank O Day Hugh Duffy James Callahan Frank Chance Frank Selee Connie Mack and John McGraw It argues that success comes from both materials and effective leadership and predicts Reds White Sox and Cubs will compete for the pennant this season with managers judged by results.
The piece argues that consistent results come from players respecting a manager who does not play favorites. It stresses that authority must be clear and unassailable, with a strict boundary between leadership and players to keep control and focus.
On this date in 1902 Jack Johnson, then heavyweight champion, knocked out Charley Hugh ey in the first round at Gloucester Massachusetts. Also noted: 1901 Freddie Weeks won a 10 round decision over Jimmy Walsh in Denver, and 1910 Packey McFarland stopped Jack Goldswain in London.
Promoters report a record slate of July 4 bouts with four titles already booked. Planned cards include Jack Johnson versus Jim Flynn in a twenty round heavyweight title defense at Las Vegas New Mexico and Ad Wolgast against J Rivers for the lightweight title in Vernon California. Eddie McGoorty faces Jack Dillon in Benton Harbor Michigan and Tommy Kilbane meets Phil Brock in Cleveland Ohio, all ten or twenty round matchups.
Boxings events announced with multiple cards across New York clubs. June dates feature bouts including Young Sieger Charley Young and Gunboat Smith Jim Stewart at various athletic clubs. July 1 highlights Mike Gibbons Sid Burns at Garden A C with other scheduled fights.
Amateur baseball note says The Noble Nine did not play Southports yesterday due to bad weather but hopes for a game this Sunday or later. Manager Mike has signed J Rourick formerly of Knowlton A C to play shortstop and the Nobles expect to win.
The St Louis Sporting News reports Jimmy O Rourke of this city has a brilliant game at second base with precise hitting and strong base running. Once thought down and out his performance for Columbus in the American Association is described as phenomenal.
A prominent promoter pays stars up to 250 dollars for Sunday semi pro work, causing anger among New York club magnates. Big league players have secretly played under assumed names, then returned to their teams, prompting threats of suspension and a forthcoming crackdown. Detectives may be hired, and a rule banning league teams from playing negro squads is anticipated.
In New York last night at Madison Square Garden Jim Stewart and Tom Kennedy fought ten rounds to a draw. Stewart used rough tactics including head butting and elbows while Kennedy, lighter by almost twenty pounds, relied on distance and sharp jabs to gain an even break. Kennedy scored a clean knockdown in round two and finished strongly in the final rounds as both men endured cuts and heavy exchanges.
McGraw contemplates taking the Giants on a winter exhibition tour around the world with Roger Bresnahan invited to manage a rival team. The plan includes games in Japan, Hawaii, Australia and other nations. The piece also recalls historic pitching records by Jim McCormick and John Luby and notes top NL pitchers Marquard and Crandall by percentage.
Dandy Jim Clarkin complains O Rourke harasses Connery while Hartford players shift clubs and managers prepare for upcoming games. Lane of New Haven releases Talbot. Mech anics head to Springfield. Hartford pursues Roy Rock and Johnny Warner as local league chatter turns to national politics and Elks Derby game set for June 25.
A 5th national good roads convention urges insertion of a good roads plank in the Republican platform and backing government financing of highways. President Taft near the White House heard the opening band as reporters relay news via a private wire cut into the convention. Mrs. Hiram W Johnson dodges photographers while sleuths probe a mass Taft meeting that failed to assemble at Grant Park.
New Haven residents report a settlement at Lee McLachlan Hat factory after a weeklong strike. A citizens committee helped broker the deal, with the unionized workers winning a wage increase from $1.83 to $1. a dozen for sizing of a specific hat type.
The article recalls Louis Van Zandt as the Athletics mascot starting in 1909, joining epic games at Shibe Park and sustaining superstition as the team, led by Connie Mack, relied on his presence. Louis, now 17, formed bonds with players like Rube Oldring and Ben Egan, and his onfield position became a lucky charm for the club.
The article recalls Royal Ascot's origins in 1711 with Anne and the first meet, noting the royal procession, pomp, and celebrated trophies. It highlights monarchs visiting annually, from Victoria to George IV and Nicholas I, and mentions the long tradition of the royal procession with outriders and pageantry.
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