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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1912

Page

9

Will Play for State Golf Title at Greenwich

The fourteenth annual Connecticut Golf Association championship will be at Greenwich Country Club in July 2013. The event guarantees each entrant a match or event in all four rounds with qualifying, match play, two-ball foursomes, and the finals. Clubs listed include Arawanna, Brooklawn, Country Club of Martington, and others with eligibility limited to Connecticut club members.

Connecticut Golf Association Greenwich Country Club Greenwich Prises A.m Coinnettier Golf Association Arawanna Golf Club Brocklawn Golf Club Bridgeport Country Club of Marmington Club of New Cansas Cominy. of Wanterbury Enfield Meoriden Land Country Club Derby Mil River Bridge Port N Golf Club New Britain New Haven New Haven Golf Club Norwich ‘Golf Club Gonentet Golf ‘Club Westbrook Wallingford Country Club Wee Burn Golf Club Stamford Roger H. Hovey Math Street Hartford Mr. Hovey Connecticut

Yale Defeats Harvard in Poor Baseball Game

Lew Haven Conn June 19 Even weirder than the ball masque jog gery of the Yale commencement crowd was the brand of baseball played by the Yale and Harvard nines yesterday the Elis winning 9 to 6 in the opening game of their annual series There were twenty four free passes and it took seven pitchers to outlast the game Robson and McGhie bore away the fou ae eeeee caainaeta inerinst the stands and nearly freaking his neck in the collision McGhie spoiled a home run for Captain Potter of the Harvard Riddell and Cornish divided honors Blossom the Yale shortstop was unable to play again this season because of a wrenched ligament off his leg The crowd was the biggest that at a ball ape on Yale and game was worst ev oeen at a Yale commencement.

Lew Haven Conn Yale Harvard Elis Robson McGhie Captain Potter Riddell Cornish Blossom

Boxing Roundup From Early 1900s Fight Notes

Monte Attell stopped Frankie Neil in 16 rounds in San Francisco. Jimmy Clabby KO’d Dick in eight in Ham. Knockout Brown defeated Bant Dorsey in four in Albany. Fighting Dic Hyland outpointed Bert Reyes in 10 rounds in New York. Joe Mandot won a decision over Joe Coster in Memphis.

Monte Attell Franchie Neil San Franisco Jimmy Clabby Ham Brown Bant Dorsey Albany Dic Hyland Bert Reyes New York Joe Mandot Jo—e Coster Memphis

Young Shugrue Beats Charley White In New York Bout

Nearly 6 000 fight fans watched Jersey City fighter Young Shugrue outpoint Chicago's Charley White at the St Nicholas A C in New York last night. Shugrue dominated with constant rushes while White stood and fought back, yielding a narrow decision.

Young Shugrue Jersey City Charley White Chicago St. Nicholas A. C New York White Tofiea Much

Is Curry Eligible to Play With Locomobile Team

A Bridgeport Industrial League dispute questions pitcher Curry’s employment status with Locomobile and his eligibility. Critics allege Curry may work fewer hours than other workers, risking forfeiture of games and pennant if found ineligible. a league meeting is urged to resolve the matter and avoid future trouble.

Curry Locomobile Locos Linberg Yost Lundberg Loco Team

Hang Time Ends in Bloodied Ring After Sixth Round

In a grueling bout Shugrue floored White with a right swing in the sixth round after having opened a cut on White’s lip in the fourth. The West erner fighter finished the exchange bleeding from the mouth as the action spilled to the canvas.

Shugrue White

Connie Mack Confident Of Third World Title Return

Philadelphia June 19 Connie Mack manager of the Athletics predicts a third American League pennant despite a hard race. He notes 17 wins in his last 20 games and cites four teams in the chase, including the White Sox Red Sox and Senators, with veterans and a strong youth corps shaping the contest.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Athletics Philadephia White Sox Red Sox Senators

Harvard Crew Looks Strongest In Many Years

Harvard eight under Coach Jim Wray shown rapid progress at Red Top and New London. Critics praise improved technique, tighter schedule, and smoother rowing ahead of Yale in the four mile race.

Harvard Jim Wray Crimson Thames Red Top Yale Cambridge Eli Yale New London Wray Crimson Crew

Milwaukee Grand Prize Auto Race Approved

The Automobile Club of America sanctionedd Milwaukee to host the Grand Prize Race this year after a meeting of the Contest Committee in New York. Bert J. Ruddle, Milwaukee association manager, outlined course policing plans and engineering inspections deemed satisfactory.

Automobile Club of America W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr New York Milwaukee Automobile Dealers’ Association Bert J. Ruddle Milwaukee Association Milwaukee Ruddle

Firfield Reserves seek 13 14 year old game at Fairfield

Amateur sports brief states the Firfield Reserves want to play any 13 or 14 year old team at Fairfield on Sunday June 23. Advertisement notes want ad rates at cent a word.

Firfield Fairfield

Offer Johnson 30000 to box Joe Jeannette

The Paris promoter offers $30,000 for a Johnson versus Jeannette bout after Johnson defeats Jim Flynn. Jeannette, praised for skill and resilience, has fought abroad with limited results against strong heavyweights and remains eager for a decisive win when opportunities arise.

Johnson Joe Jeannette

Boston papers hail O’Rourke after fine play for Boston Nationals

The Boston Globe lauded Frank O’Rourke for a strong debut with the Boston Nationals against Cincinnati. It highlights his first hit in 26 at bats, two stellar fielding plays including a double play, and a dramatic run to center field. The piece suggests he could become a valuable Boston asset if his hitting improves.

Frank O’rourke Boston Globe Boston Nationals Cincinnati the Globe Young O'Rourke Boston South End Braves Johnny Bates Bescher Clarke O'Rourke Sweeney O’rourke Egan

Fraternal Seaside Council to Meet Friday Evening

Seaside Council No. 709 Royal Arcanum meets Friday evening June 21. Dorchester ritual will be exemplified and an attendance prize with cigars will add to the enjoyable meeting.

Seaside Council R. A Royal Arcanum Dorchester

Steal Home by Genest Defeats McCann's Crowd

Springfield's Pony team edged Bridgeport 3 to 2 as Genest stole home in broad daylight. Landgraf forced Crowley home on a bases loaded play, while Gates and Guest contributed key hits and defensive plays. Bridges and Crowley starred for Springfield, with strong pitching and timely fielding sealing the late win.

Springfield Union Teddy Tuck Genest Red Held Gene. McCann Bridgeport Landgraf Eddie Bridges Mr. McCann Feraf Big Jack Crowley Bridges Snyder Guest Fisher Baker Dell Waters Crowley Geuest Miller Landgrat Swander Waite Crook Spratt Ths Jey- Snyder Sol Stricker Jest Stricker Stow Eley Miller’ale Bridges Sinwiey Balk

Big League Gossip Shows Dark Horses in Major Leagues

The piece notes potential threats to the Giants in the National League West with the Pirates and others. It mentions O Toole’s recent hitting, Marquard tying a record, Washington’s AL prominence, and thoughts on Wolverton and college players. It references Mullin waivers, Polo Grounds attendance, and Col Ebbets fears over Brooklyn ballpark opening. A Peckinpaugh shortstop is highlighted as a lost target Wolverton tried to acquire.

Bridgeport Club After Fred Lachance Locomobile Star

Bridgeport club notes Fred Lachance of the Locomobile team in the Industrial league has an offer from Mechanics but declines to leave his current job. Lachance hits about .460 and is brother to Candy Lachance. Rumor mill covers other local games with Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury, and Springfield players, plus Nightower signing with Buffalo and Dent with Newark.

Wagner Fred Lachance Locomobile Mechanics McCann Lachance Locos Candy Lachance Waterville

Local white slaver seeks freedom from prison

Dominico Cesare of this city, recently convicted in the criminal Superior court on the charge of being a white slaver, seeks a writ of habeas corpus. Through Pasquale Fimara, Cesare asks Judge Curtis in Hartford for release. Warden Garner ordered to bring Cesare to court Friday morning. Cesare allegedly led white slavers in this city during a raid that rounded up Water street denizens.

Dominico Cesare Criminal Pasquale Fimara Curtis Hartford Fimare Cesare Garner

Motor car stolen from Highland Lake area in Winsted

Frederick Weston of Torrington reported his $2,000 automobile stolen from a shed near his Highland Lake summer home. Tire marks traced the vehicle briefly, but no further clues or witnesses were found, and no one was seen near the shed.

Winsted Frederick Weston Torrington Highland Lake Weston Place

Riot Gathers Police After Officer Is Killed in Cleveland

A riot call in Cleveland on June 19 drew hundreds of patrolmen around Superior Avenue and 26th Street. One policeman, Leo Booker, was shot dead and several rioters were injured. Disturbances are believed to involve railroad yard employees. In Washington, the comptroller of the currency issued a call on June 14 regarding the condition of national banks.

Cleveland Superior Avenue 26Th Street Leo Booker Washington

Alexander Moore Boosts Roosevelt in Chicago Rumor

Chicago June 19 Alexander Moore of Pittsburgh husband of Lillian Russell rushed to promote Colonel Roosevelt's candidacy. A longtime Roosevelt backer he began the boom before the former president announced his bid. Judge Peter S Grosscup has mingled with politicians but taken no active role.

Alexander Moore Lillian Russell Roosevelt Chicago Pittsburgh Moore Peter S Grosscup

Eton Boy Wins 7500 Dollar Race at Ascot

London June 19 Eton Boy trained by H Nickal won today's Ascot feature race worth 7500 to the winner. Long Set owned by B Joel placed second and Mateset of W H Windham finished third amid a field with Ades of leading competitors. Yesterdays results list multiple city games across North America with scores including Newark Buffalo Baltimore and Montreal in various matchups.

London H. Nickal Eton S&s. B. Joel W. H Windham Mateset Toronto Iderney City Jersey City Newark Buffalo Cabutale Baltimore Rochester Montreal Providence

Connecticut League To RESULTS

New Haven beat Waterbury 4 to 3 while Bridgeport scored 3 in a game. Hartford won 4 to 2 over Holyoke in the first game after extra innings, Holyoke then took 2 in the second. Games listed include Bridgeport at Holyoke and New Britain at Springfield with New Haven at Hartford.

Hartford Burroughs Holyoke New Haven Waterbury Spuds Wings Lower Reisig Springfield Bridge Gamrs Bridgeport New Britain An & Bridgeport Holyoke Ver Springfield Hartford

Boxing Schedule for Greater New York Matches

Greater New York boxing card features James J. Corbett’s semi weekly service lineup. Charley Fairmount faces A C contenders in June. Jack Goodman meets Young Brown at Garden A C on June 25 with Mike Gibbons vs Joe Stein at St Nich A C on June 38. Alva Boombacler Walls slated for Garden July 1 against Mike Gibbons in Garfien A C.

James J. Corbett Charleyman Fairmount A. C Jack Goodman S. Young Brown Garden A. C Mike Gibbons Joe Stein St Nich A. c Alva Boombacler Walls Garden Id Born Garfien A. C

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