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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1915

Page

11

Harvard Beats Princeton in Easy 8–3 Game at Polo Grounds

Harvard pitcher Whitmey faltered in the sixth before Mahan took over on the mound. Reed’s key play started with Kelleher’s line drive to Reid for a force at second and Abbott’s relay to first for a double, ending Princeton’s threat. Harvard clinched the win 8–3 as Brickley struggled at the plate and in the field, while Tack Hardwick contributed three hits.

New York Harvard Princeton Polo Grounds Whitmey Kelleher Tigers Hdldie Mahan Crimson Tiger T Reid Abbott Tack Hardwick Hara

Archer Struggles Behind Plate With Cubs This Season

The Cubs' catcher Jimmy Archer has not returned to his prior sharp catching form since sharing duties with Bresnahan. Injuries and mixed results behind the plate have critics wondering if Archer is off his standard while Bresnahan remains steady, and managers weigh pitcher-catcher dynamics in Chicago.

Jimmy Ascher Eeison Cubs Archer Hsb Pease Bresnahan Roger Cub

FANS OWN COLUMN HINTS AT CABARET AND SERVICES

Fragmentary notes list a cabaret theme with a price of 3.42 and references to Elm Street, a cafe or cr? shop, barber, and licensed entry. Mentions N Bellwood as MC and a contact line 2052-4.

N. Bellwood, MC. P

Runs Made This Week in National League Schedule

Gameday matchups listed for today include New York at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

National League Games Today New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinn R. H. E. Pittsbure Ie New York Ee Bee S St Louis Peas

Federal League Matchups Across Cities

St Louis faces Brooklyn while Pittsburgh visits Newark and Chicago plays Baltimore. Kansas City travels to Buffalo, Cleveland meets New York twice, Detroit contests Washington and St Louis goes to Boston. Chicago also plays Philadelphia.

St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Newark Chicago Baltimore Kansas City Buffalo Federal Uzaagbrack Aksses Eels Boston R. H. E. International League J. Louis Serur Vrette Philadelphia Providence Sear Ase Newark Os Hee Ae Esassa Richmond Washington Jersey Detroit Foe Eer Atelier Cee Rewark Buffalo Wire

International League notes and pardons overview

The report lists teams in the International League with placements such as Jersey City in Procidente and Newark in Richmond, Buffalo in Toronto, Rochester in Montreal. It notes General Villa pardoned George Marx of El Paso and Samuel Finkelstein of Rochester who faced death sentences for circulating counterfeit Villa currency. The piece ends with an advertisement for TULYFORD BROS SALE offering custom suits at prices $16 and $250.

Jersey City Newark Richmond Buffalo Toronto Rochester Montreal General Villa George Marx el Paso Samuel Finkelstein Tulyford Bros Washington Ave State Street R. BH. E Providence Richmon P.C. Providence Miele Buffalo Eesee Montreal Saves Jersey C

Colonial League Games Today

Brockton travels to New Haven while New Bedford visits Hartford Fall River heads to Springfield and Taunton plays Pawtucket in a set of Colonial League matches.

Brockton New Haven New Bedford Hartford Fall River Springfield Taunton Pawtucket P.c. Martford Son

Stop Barnstorming Trips By Major Leaguers

Major league officials should curb post season barnstorming as players are well paid during the season and risk injury in games of no real value. A star like Cobb could be sidelined, harming baseball’s drawing power and profits. Braves’ arm troubles from last year’s tours are noted as evidence. An Interstate Commerce Commission hearing plans for freight rate increases begin July 20. Also reported is the drowning of Otto Newroth and Harry Hass in a canoe accident near Reading, Pennsylvania.

Cobb O. B Baseball Braves James

Doctor Roller Defeats Ivan Linow In Long Wrestling Bout

New York June 19 at the Manhattan Opera House featured a top wrestling match where Dr B F Roller the American champion downed Ivan Linow of Russia after an hour and thirty three minutes. Rollers victory came on a side chancery hold.

New York Manhattan Opera House B. F. Roller Ivan Linow Russia Roller

Welsh Must Face Championship Bout or Lose Title

Freddie Welsh, world lightweight champion, must defend or surrender his title within the year. American promoter Harry Pollok arranged an American tour after Wales’s London victory over Willie Ritchie. Potential challengers include Willie Ritchie, Charley White, and Joe Welling, with weight and venue to be negotiated to protect the title.

Freddie Welsh Willie Ritchie London Billy Rocap Philadelphia Eugene Cork Welsh Cardiff Wales Olympia Gorri Ritchie New York Waldorf Hotel Harry Pollok Nore Charley White Joe Welling White Chicago Middle West Dreamland Welling United States Pontypriad

Two Big League Clubs May Appear Here July 4

Wagener reports a bid to bring two major league teams to Newfield park for a July 4 game with Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics guaranteeing Lajoie and Jack Barry. Negotiations with possible opponents include Washington, Newark, and Harrisburg while Newark is favored to accept a money offer to use the old Tri-State league park.

Wagener Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Newfield Park Lajoie Jack Barry Athletics Reddy Bridgeport Washington Newark N. J Harrisburg Barrow International League

Dundee Defeats Cross and Lustig Cuts Points

Johnny Dundee, the Italian fighter with a Scotch surname, trounced Leach Cross for eight rounds at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. Cross rallied late but Dundee held a big lead to win by decision. Freddie Welsh defeated Johnny Lustig in the final bout, Lustig unable to land, Welsh winning easily.

New York Johnny Dundee Leach Cross East Side Ebbets Field Brooklyn Cross Dundee Freddie Welsh Johnny Lustig Lustig Welsh Freddie

Fraternal Boys Bowling Banquet Monday at Hotel Lorraine

The Fraternal bowling league schedules its annual banquet for next Monday night at Hotel Lorraine. Post master Charles F. Greene will toast. W. T. Meyer, Stephen White, and Charles Maloney are officials. Managers from Koncks, Knights of Columbus, Adelphian lodge, Court Marina, Court Pequonnock, Court Wheeler, Harris lodge will attend. Prizes for the season will be awarded and entertainment arranged. The Fraternal boys look forward to an enjoyable evening.

Hotel Lorraine Charles F. Greene W. T. Meyer Stephen White Charles Maloney G. M. Barnes Koncks Frank Brennan Knights of Columbus B. F. Coles Adelphian Lodge W. J. Nolan Court Marina J. BP. McCann Court Pequonnock al Peterson Court Wheeler Stanley Sherwood Harris Lodge

Aniversaries of Ring Battles 1787 to 1903

Annals of boxing anniversaries recount Tom Johnson’s 1787 English title win at Oakingham later tied to his alias Thom as Jackling and rescue of the sport. Noted is the 62 round fight with Isaac Perrins and Johnson’s 1791 loss to Ben Brain before retirement. Also listed are 1895’s Max Lustig and 1903’s Neary versus Ryan draws.

Tom Johnson Bill Warr Birmingham Isaac Perrins Johnson Ben Brain Cork Brain Max (Young) Lustig New York Charley Neary Paddy Ryan Miloss

Pirates Shatter Poll Perritt And Clean Up Giants

Pittsburgh won 7 to 5 as the Pirates defeated the Giants in Cincinnati. Pol Perritt started poorly, giving up five runs early before Ferdie Schupp relieved. Fred Clarke’s new sensation Mamayox steadied the game. Manmax hit for the Giants and Adams closed out the ninth with three straight outs.

Pittsburgh Giants Cincinnati Pirates McGraw al Manmax Fred Clarke Pol Perritt Corsairs Pol Ferdie Schupp Ford Grant I Him Bill Ritter Mamayox Adams

Cubans Edge Yankees In Low Scoring Exhibition

Newton New Jersey June 19 The Long Branch Cubans representing Newton in the Tri County League defeated the New York Yankees in a 1 to 0 exhibition win. Ballesteros the Cuban pitcher allowed only three hits as the series with Long Branch ends split.

Newton N. J New York Yankees Long Branch Long Brouch Yankees New York Ballesteros

Dr Donaldson to Referee Y M C A Meet

Dr W H Donaldson of Fairfield will referee the Y M C A state track championships at Seaside Park next Saturday afternoon. He represents the A A U and the A S N A, two leading amateur athletics bodies. Bridgeport hosts the event for the third time with athletes from Hartford Ansonia Waterbury Derby Meriden and New Britain competing for titles in multiple events.

W. H. Donaldson Fairfield Seaside Park Bridgeport Connecticut Hartford Ansonia Waterbury Derby Meriden New Britain

Singers Face Milfords In Fast New Haven Showdown

Tomorrow at Wheeler's lot the Singers meet the Milford team in a quick exhibition. Milford has defeated strong local outfits, promising a brisk game at 3 o'clock with Mr Silva as umpire. Singers present a solid lineup led by Somers Brown E Munson Holoway H Munson Lockwood Carney Works Clark Rose. A stray wedding line interrupts the sports note with a bride’s awkward moment.

Wheeler's .Lot Milford Milfords New Haven Mr. Silva Somers Brown E. Munson Holoway H. Munson Lockwood Carney Works Clark Rose

Daubert Leads National League Batting Title Race

Ty Cobb tops the American league in average while Jake Daubert leads the National with .347. Among NL leaders are Daubert, Tin derus, Good, Doyle, and Pletcher. Cravath paces homers with nine. New York dominates team batting and several players vie in runs, steals, and total bases. Casey of Providence leads International League with .411.

Chicago Ty Cobb Jake Daubert Daubert Brooklyn Tinderus Philadelphia Good Doyle New York Pletcher Safer Lobert Robertson Johnston Pittsburgh Sach Cravath St. Louis Cobb Detroit Jackson Cieland Fournier Veach Labio Corth Sam Caldwell Oldring Casey Providence

Open golf title goes to Travers by single stroke

Jerome Dunstan Travers, amateur of the Upper Montclair County Club, wins the open golf championship of the United States. He finishes with a total of 297 after rounds of 73 and 76, beating Tori McNamara by one stroke. Travers adds to a long list of titles including national amateur championships and metropolitan events.

New York Jerome Dunstan Travers Upper Montclair County Club United States Tori McNamara Boston Travers Francis Quimet Vardon Ray Brookline Metropolitan New Jersey

Final practice for Harvard and Yale before race

Gales Ferry Conn June 1. Both Yale and Harvard plan a time row this evening to close their practice season with six crews likely participating. For days the work has been light as conditions varied.

Red Top Conn Harvard Yale Thames River Wray Murray Gales Ferry Hoervard Thames Guy Nickalls Bingo Navalty Tor Middendorf

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