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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
14
June 15 Baltimore notes fan patronage needed within twelve days to retain In Tenge baseball. Discussion of franchising with Dunnars and Richmond observers. Mentions preservation laws protecting wildlife and birds, penalties for poachers, and historical context of game legislation.
Philadelphia reports reveal Hdldie Collins and Connie Mack's Athletica dismissals from signing with the Federal League. No firm commitment exists yet as potential defections are discussed. Players including Sadie Collins TM Baker and John Meipnis are named as possible jumps, with a Chicago telegram noting a $25,000 annual offer being discussed.
Amateur baseball beat Stratford’s Tase Frank by 2 to 98. Curran homered off Bret Inhing and Ward contributed a fielding play at center. The Suinsides challenged the Cubs or the South End Flats in a wobbly competition with unclear details.
The article traces Johnson’s long ring career ending in a first round win over Gunpay Eben in Ist. round Gleu crater, Mass. It notes his 59 battles with 21 knockouts via the knockout route. It mentions key 20 round contenders and losses, including Krondyke 1901 and Hah Griffin 1902, and lists defeats and wins through 1933 Matt Brock over Tommy Hrouck in New York.
City Clerk James F. Connelly, longtime Newark official since 1878, will resign in August. International League results include Providence at Buffalo on 6.2.24 and Montreal at Baltimore with Jersey City hosting.
By Wagner Organized Baseball vows to resist federal raids as stars like Massen, Schulz, and Chase face actions.Rumors spread of players moving to Buffalo and Indianapolis while officials pledge legal action to bar Chase. Bridgeport and New Haven clubs plan pitches and lineups amid uncertainty. Regular season notes include Morton's disputed hit, Waters wedding, and Polo prospects for next year.
Old Man Grump recalls the joy of baseball and urges readers to enjoy a game and forget economic troubles. He riffs on players, pennants, and memories of Moe, Anson, Brouthers, Ward, Ketty, and the thrill of a close nine to eight win in a spirited, nostalgic voice.
National League scores show New York 6 Pittsburgh 0, Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 1, Philadelphia 6 St Louis 4, Boston 3 Chicago 1, Boston 7 Chicago 3. Tomorrow’s games list Pittsburgh at New York, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia, St Louis at Boston. Yesterday’s results include New York Detroit 3, Cleveland 7, Washington 2, St Louis 4, Boston 0, Chicago 5, Philadelphia 0.
Yesterday's results show mixed outcomes across cities with Toronto, Jersey City, Newark, Buffalo, Montreal, Providence, Rochester, Baltimore and others listed in first and second divisions. References to Jimmy Walsh, Pete Daley and Newark Indians reflect transfer rumors and performance debates. Overall, Newark Indians' decline contrasts with prior season strengths amid shifting league alignments.
Hartford Champions overwhelmed Bridgeport 7 to 1 at Wethersfield Avenue grounds. Pitcher Gervais was hit hard by Freddy Rieger and Lefty, walking five and giving up a hit to McDonald before leaving in the seventh. Marty Walsh allowed three runs in the seventh as Bridgeport rallied poorly.
Detroit June 1 Yankees end five game skid by edging the Tigers 3 to 2. Pete Daley, new Athletic addition, made a key out in the ninth to preserve the win. Marty McHale pitched most of the game for New York as Cavet and Hell faltered on the mound.
New London Conn June 18 Tal and Harvard crews worked hard on the water with quick starts and short spurts amid a hot camp. Yale varsity covered a half mile in about 2 minutes 36 seconds while some watches showed 2 31. Coach Wray is pleased with his crew and the camp is in high spirits as sailors gain weight, some adding up to ten pounds since arrival at Red Top.
The Newspapermen defeated the City Officials 7 to 3 at New Field Park. Beebach pitched for the winners and Tichy pitched for the officials. Errors plagued both sides in a game with few hits.
Ascot June 18 Fairie's five year old Aleppo won the classic Ascot gold cup in the presence of King George and Queen Mary The gold cup is valued at 2500 dollars with additional 17500 dollars and a sweepstakes of 100 dollars per horse The race covers a distance of two and one half miles
Cambridge reports Harvard defeats Yale 7 to 3 in the second contest of the annual series. The game featured erratic Yale fielding by Cornish and tense late innings as Harvard pulled away with timely hits and steady pitching. The clash, marked by heat and late bursts, will shift to Fenway Park in Boston for the next meeting.
Eddie Cicotte, once a top American League pitcher, is spotlighted as he re-enters the Chicago White Sox orbit. Born in Detroit, he rose through the Tigers system before stints with Des Moines and Des Moines. His career includes Boston Red Sox and Augusta, with strong showings in 1906 and 1907.
Cleveland reporter notes June discussion as the manager Johnson declines a federal offer while Burns and Gristle weigh options. Ward contemplates a move to New York with Minter and others, aiming to finalize terms.
A garbled local baseball item notes twelve daisies and pear run amid the Fallimore Intercail hagaree. The readable fragments suggest a brief game update with unclear details about bases and scoring.
Philadelphia crowd of about 5 000 saw Penn close its home season with a 3 0 win over Cornell at Franklin Field. Star pitcher Bryan shined, Sayre and Schwarz ended Franklin Field careers with strong relief, six hits allowed, seven strikeouts. Also a separate note reports three Long Island trolley riders sentenced to one year in prison.
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