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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
7
Hartford faces a 5 0 loss to Bridgeport after a pitching suspension and lineup shuffles. McCann used three pitchers but suffered a 3 run setback as Soffel and Hart lead Hartford with key hits, while Kocher and Snyder hold the field against Bridgeport in a tense early season matchup.
Easton Massachusetts reports a crowded Armory clash where Bill Papke defeats veteran Jack Sullivan for the decision after weaving a late rally in the twelfth round. The bout featured hard exchanges, Sullivan’s combination attacks, and Papke’s sustained uppercuts to seal a close victory.
Poughkeepsie June 22 Penn is not the favorite to beat Cornell in the next Saturday race but experts expect a close finish. Coach Ward's crew shows improving form with daily practice fueling confidence while Cornell, though faster on a smooth river, trails in pace. Wisconsin and Syracuse prepare for tough sessions ahead. Columbia's Coach Rice plans light work until Saturday focusing on starts and sportsmanship.
The Echo baseball team travels to Newtown on Sunday June 26 to face Walnut Tree Hill starting at 2 30 p m The two clubs met last Sunday in a 10 inning 4 3 win by the local nine They also plan to play Western Innors with lineups listed for Wargos Jine and others The notice includes a kidney remedy ad and local pharmacy contact details
News from San Francisco reports Jack Johnson preparing for a Reno training camp with a large send off. Johnson, his party including wife Sig Hart and others, plans to travel with possible delays. He aims to settle with former manager Joe Little over payment and expects most ticket holders to follow to Reno for the fight. Johnson claims altitude won’t hinder him and he feels faster and ready to compete. Governor Gillett allows a 10 round no decision bout in Los Angeles with Abe Attell and Owen Moran, while Presidio fights continue for army champions and soldiers’ gate share.
June 22 at Moana Springs near Reno Jeffries draws wild praise as preparations for a July 4 boxing bout intensify. Promoter Rickard signals Langford Ketchel might be postponed. arena work in Reno mirrors San Francisco design to ensure a timely June to July event.
Governor Dickerson vows action only on proof of foul play, but Nevada law may prevent interference after license. Johnson trainer Tom Flanagan secured a training site amid prejudice, with Rickard promising to bring Johnson to Reno by Friday. Reno enforces order July 4 with no liquor at arena, as Tex Rickard exits boxing for mining after the fight.
Yale dominated with four runs in the second and eight in the third as Harvard mustered only five. The day’s heat and reunion class pageantry distracted players and spectators, while Yale’s hitters produced six singles, a double, and a triple. Yale’s defense wavered at times but secured the win.
Summary of Connecticut League American and National League scores plus Eastern League results. New Haven beat Holyoke 6 1, Waterbury 3 New Britain 1, Hartford 5 Bridgeport 3. Philadelphia swept New York 7 4 and 7 1, Boston 3 Washington 2, Detroit 0 St Louis 0 0. NY 1 Brooklyn 1 Philadelphia 12 Boston 0 Chicago 2 Boston 3 Chicago 1 Cincinnati 0 St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 5 Pittsburgh 10 St Louis 3. Jersey City 1 Toronto 0 Montreal 3 Newark 2, Baltimore Buffalo 4 Providence 7 Rochester 3. Standings show New Haven at Holyoke, Hartford at Waterbury, Springfield at Bridgeport, Northampton at New Britain, Philadelphia at New York, Washington at Boston 2 games, Chicago at Cleveland, St Louis at Detroit, New York at Brooklyn, Boston at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at St Louis, Cincinnati at Chicago. Also notes on M M degree conferral and salary judgment for Brady against Springfield. Chappie Ward noted for fielding miscues in yesterday’s game.
Bridgeport fans hear that Zelier’s Ponies visit this afternoon as Waller and Clune deny suspensions but reports suggest Manager McCann did not drop both men. McCann vows discipline, says more pitchers will arrive soon, and notes the team will not suffer. Biff Bailey is released, while Joe Kustus and Hi Ladd headline hitting talk as Stowe’s fielding leads, Downey contributes a two-base hit for Cincinnati. A chaotic game day with drolls and quirks, including a standout miscue and a punchy bench scene.
Danbury Elks manager Krom plans to wager on Monday’s Bridgeport matchup, while Arch McNell Jr of the opposing herd says he will place a bet too. Local fans, a small sum is collected to cover beer and wagers, with efforts to have funds ready.
A state official recalls childhood poisoning by ivy with severe facial swelling and a mistaken remedy of drinking buttermilk. He jokes he drank barrels while others insisted on using it for baths, and he cannot face buttermilk today. The piece also discusses Japan’s elaborate mourning customs for deaths and in-laws.
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