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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
10
New York defeated St Louis 5 to 1 while Philadelphia beat Chicago 7 to 6. Detroit edged Washington 6 to 4 in a day of AL results.
New York defeats Cincinnati 7 to 2. St Louis beats Chicago 8 to 1. Philadelphia shuts out Boston 4 to 0. Pittsburgh tops Boston 2 to 1. Two games today feature New York at Cincinnati.
In Jersey City Rochester posted a 18 to 5 win over Baltimore while Montreal defeated Providence 6 to 1 and Providence beat Montreal 8 to 2. Toronto played in Jersey City with Beralo 12 and Boffailo 1 noted in Newark. Rochester played in Providence and Montreal in Baltimore.
New Haven faces Bridgeport while Hartford and Pittsfield meet in a regional tilt at New London. Waterbury plays Springfield as the circuit shows in a compact schedule.
Cambridge Mass June 19 Sam Felton helped Harvard beat Yale 4 to 3 in fourteen innings on Soldiers Field. Felton struggled early but settled in, as Gannett doubled and Hardwick scored on a floater's drive to center. Over 12 000 graduates and wives enjoyed the dramatic victory, with the decider set for Brooklyn on Saturday.
Pittsburgh report notes Roger Bresnahan laments leaving St. Louis for the Cubs where he serves as second-string catcher and coach. He had a five-year deal worth 10 000 dollars annually with a ten percent profit clause and was rumored to become Cubs manager if Johnny Evers failed.
A large Savin Rock crowd watched New Haven defeat Bridgeport in both games. The 6 to 0 opener featured Bill Jensen’s stellar pitching and clean fielding, while the second, 8 to 3, saw Ben De Mott shut down Bridgeport after Hopper’s rough five-inning start. Stow, Barr, and McGamwell delivered key hits for New Haven as Bridgeport pitchers struggled to respond.
Eastern association president O Rourke announced Outfielder Joe Briggs of New London will have his suspension lifted upon payment of a $25 fine. Briggs apologized for assaulting Nealon of New London and staff consideration cited his wife and family needs. Nealon bore no malice, and Briggs sought to earn a living while in need.
Arthur Pelkey known as the Dugilist stands before Chief Justice Harvey in Calgary on charges of causing Luther McCarty's death from a May 2 blow in Burns Arena. US witnesses, medical testimony planned. defense contends neck dislocation did not occur. Jury selection expected to take time.
Jim Hanley Manhattan College captain and star southpaw pitcher was signed to pitch for the New York Highlanders. A Rhode Island native from Providence, he has led Manhattan to many victories with three years of mound work and is regarded as a top college pitcher alongside Seton Hall’s Peploski.
King Julian of Syracuse stopped Joe Coster of Brooklyn in the third round at St. Nicholas A C New York. Matt Brock of Cleveland outpointed Tommy Houck despite Houck's cuts and nose damage. Eddie O Keefe of Philadelphia outlasted Patsy Kline of Newark in a ten round thriller. Paul Chiaravalli, manager, notes Pioneers will face any 11 12 year old city team at Arch Street lot.
In Worcester on June 18 Hawaii beat Holy Cross 3 to 1. Apau dominated each inning as the visitors outplayed Holy Cross, their final game of the season. Batteries Apau and Mar and R Carroll opposed by Murray and Metre for Holy Cross.
An ad promotes a newly patented truss with no understraps or hip pressure that can be worn in the bath. The Comfort Truss Co sells on a 30 day trial from offices at 208 Warner Building Bridgeport with hours 10 to 12 mornings and 10 to 2 afternoons.
New London crowds expected as Yale and Harvard rowers prepare for three races on the Thames. Freshman and varsity substitute races precede the main regatta with Harvard slight favorite in the varsity event. Local merchants decorate town in Yale blue and Harvard crimson as enthusiasts gather for a long-time summer feature.
Pitcher Lathrop of Notre Dame violated a signed Chicago Americans contract to join the New York Nationals. Cincinnati refused a two year iron bound deal, with the player then courted by the Reds before negotiations collapsed as Herrmann and Giants scouts pursued a New York agreement.
The article surveys shifting MLB gaps with the Red Sox, Athletics, and Cubs contending while players like Zimmerman and Evers face scrutiny. It notes Zeider’s uncertain status after a toe injury, Truesdale’s strong fielding yet weak bat, and bids for his release. Dubuc and Rondesa lead a Canadian battery in Boston for a charity game.
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