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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
15
Foster of Foster at Boston and Teerenu prominent whitewash brush men in two major leagues have each earned five shutouts. Many new names have been sent to the list of great college players as the season draws to a close. Neyland of West Point stands out as one of the most notable performers.
A short column item from a local paper features Pans own column style. The snippet hints at a dated anodyne note or reflection, with the author’s voice and place anchored in historical local journalism.
In St Louis on June 29 an injunction was filed to restrain Armando Marsans from playing. The Cincinnati National League club asked the Federal District Court to grant a hearing before Circuit Judge Sanborn. The petition says Marsans signed a three year Cincinnati contract on January 15 for 4400 dollars a year, was suspended, gave ten days notice, then joined the St Louis Federals and has played since Saturday. Marsans played with the Federals yesterday.
New York June 18 A meeting set by the national commission aims to craft a campaign against the Federal league now hiring many players from organized baseball. Baltimore manager Dunn demands major league status for the International circuit or its sale to Richmond. Taft’s presence in the city fueled a Cubs control rumor, which he denied. A Liberie voyage to the Gold Coast picked up a party of negroes bound for Africa.
A local ad promotes a custom suit sale by Lyford Brothers with prices around £16. The notice highlights availability on the East Side and West End, inviting customers to inquire about the offer and fittings.
New Haven defeated Bridgeport 6 to 3 as Huck Connell’s team showed early power. Key moments featured Rebel Chantey’s triple and Ray Williams holding Bridgeport in check before New Haven pulled away with timely hits and aggressive base running.
Manager Keenan of the Remington Yost baseball club signed the Chinese team to play at Yost field on Saturday June 27. The Orientals drew large crowds last year across two visits and play snappy ball. Next Sunday the Yosts meet the Newfields at Yost field with Stratton Irvin for the Newfields and Finn Robacker and McCormack for the Yosts. On July 4 the Yosts travel to South Norwalk.
R Lindley Murray of Leland Stanford University and Frederick B Alexander of New York reach the metropolitan lawn tennis championship final in men singles after surviving semifinals at Forest Hills. Murray and Alexander each defeated their opponents as George C Shafer and King Smith of the Seventh Regiment posted a strong finish, beating Watson M Washburn and Charles M Bull Jr to deny the title holders.
Hadie McGamwell who played for Bridgeport last season signs with Haverhill Massachusetts. He announced during winter he would retire but the lure of baseball was strong. He has released by Bridgeport. Genevin released by Bridgeport signed by Pittsfield. Cronin looked promising during tryouts with Bridgeport. New London to clash with Bridgeport at Newfield Park tomorrow afternoon. McCann’s teams attract crowds. Martin Walsh to pitch. Tra Hallman of the Bolts cites slump cause. The Giants nearly took three of four from Pittsburgh but faltered in the eighth. Walter Johnson struggles. Detroit beat him again. Dave Robertson fails to hit in latest game. Radie Collins considers Federal league offer. Waterbury lands pitcher Glavenich from Cleveland. Harry Lord contemplates jumping to the Fed. Umpire Garry has trouble with Waterbury players. three fined, Nixon ejected. Don Tierney records base hits. Benny Kauff fails to hit for Indianapolis. Kraft dispute with Players’ Fraternity over Newark assignment. Gunboat Smith and Georges Carpentier post $5,000 guarantees for July 16 London bout.
Crowds of about 40 000 arrive in New London for the annual Harvard Yale crew event on the Thames. Overcast skies give way to forecasts of ideal water as six crews prepare for two mile and four mile races with Yale and Harvard supporters in full regalia.
1895 Lustig Max Lustig a New York born fighter begins scrapping in 1911 and rises as a favored preliminary boxer with knockouts over Young Saylor Young McDonough and Ah Chung. He faces rising pugilists like Kid Herman Tommy Houck Willie Chandler Benny Leonard and One Round Hogan. 1909 Jimmy Clabby KOed Dick Fitzpatrick in Hammond Indiana. 1911 Knockout Brown KOed Bant Dorsey in Albany New York. Over 3,000 women attended in Chicago to hear Margaret Wilson daughter of the president speak to the National Federation of Women's Clubs.
A fragmentary account recounts the Giants under McGraw facing pressure over whether to pitch Christy Mathewson. Players urged action, while others favored rest and rotation. The piece hints at a split in opinion within the team and notes a tied game with the Cubs on September 23.
A circulated report claimed Jake Daubert, NL batting champion and Brooklyn first baseman, would take over from Wilbert Robinson as Brooklyn manager. Dodgers president Hobers dismissed the rumor as foolish, noting the team’s slump despite Daubert’s suspension being lifted by President Tener.
Jack Dougherty, once sole skeptic, now joins Dan Morgan to claim Al McCoy is a false alarm champion. He says McCoy battles hard but clings, flees, and fans tire of his act, belonging only to a one night stand title. The shift stems from George Chip, not McCoy’s share in the Murray bout.
Sporting News outlines Herzog's third managerial stint, noting one prior period without the formal title. The article frames his varied leadership experiences and ongoing career in baseball management.
Al Reich knocks out Sate Fritts in the tenth round at the Stadium in New York. The action starts late in the final round as Reich drops Fritts with a powerful blow and the referee stops the bout. Fritts fought with both eyes closed in the earlier rounds, underlining Reich’s decisive finish.
The manager of the Pioneer ball team of New Britain communicates from 270 S Main St New Britain Def Was and Window Boxes Fil John Reck & Son.
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