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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
7
Seka Slam-the-Door, a Bridgeport-Bevingfeld fan, sang after the game and mocked crowd reactions. The piece depicts a chaotic scene with references to players, bets, and a sarcastic takedown of Wick Tuckey for lassoing ponies and misplaying the ball, ending on a note of crowd commentary and police-style warning.
Boxing notes describe bouts in Gary and Asciston with 10 rounds featuring Freddie Welsh against Matty Bald and Seton, highlighting a boxing card with rounds and outcomes. The readable fragments reference English lightweights and bouts at Gary and Ban, preserving era tone.
A veteran analysis discusses major league leadership, roster upheavals, and prospects for upcoming seasons. Harry Wolverton is credited for shaping the Yankees while Giants and Pirates face slump risks. Trade talks swirl as teams aim for stronger play, with focus on retooling under new leadership and lineup changes.
The piece notes Mechanics' Pilot, McCann, leaving by train for New York seeking a first class pitcher and infielder. It references umpire involvement, Tuckey’s improving form, and a 5 to 4 home win for Waterbury over Holyoke. It also mentions political shots and other league games with various players and teams.
The Eastern teams hold the edge in the American League standings as they swept the West, except for the Yankees. Kia Biberfeld, formerly with the Senators, now stars for Montgomery in the Southern League. Polo Grounds fans favor an early 3:30 start amid unsettled traffic and fares concerns. a miscellaneous “Girl Wanted” classified note appears among racing column chatter.
A Boston rowing expert explains Harvard and Yale keep to New London and the Thames rather than meet Cornell Columbia and others at Poughkeepsie. He notes Yale and Harvard prefer beating each other, citing rivalries like Oxford and Cambridge, and says New London is a natural meeting place loved by students and alumni. Rowing fans regret Harvard’s top rowers not facing multiple crews at Poughkeepsie Saturday.
Providence I League club bought the release of Jim Vaughn the Texas southpaw from the New York Highlanders and he will report to the Grays immediately. New York reportedly waived Vaughn after a proposed merger was considered. Vaughn showed lapses with the Highlanders but is expected to succeed in the International League.
Jack Spratt, the lively shortstop, tops Mechanics with a .377 average this week as Bob Stow climbs to .313 and Skipper Eley reaches .257. Tom Crook and Cy Miller slipped slightly after Saturday’s games.
Yesterday's results show West Ends defeating Stamford 6 to 3 at Ansonia Ansonias. West Ends also beat Sucy Hayen Ann en 4 to 3 at West End Park. Fire Patrick pitched for West Ends, while Kelly led the St Josephs defense in Ansonia. Tillerman backed Kelly for the Joes, contributing solidly in the later frame.
In a double header the Yosts and the Nationals played at Yost Field. The Yosts won the first game 8 to 0 behind solid pitching by Roback. Jagher started for the Nationals in the opener. In the other City league game the Black Rocks defeated the Brook sides by 12 to 4, Whalen pitching for the Rocks and Wells for the Brooksides.
The automobile department issues an updated register through the secretary of the state office. It includes the motor vehicle law rules and road regulations with taxable horsepower ratings. The 462 page book shows 14 478 privately owned cars up from 13 215 last September. It lists 15 manufacturers 420 dealers 350 liverymen 22 motorcycle dealers and 1 766 motorcycle owners with about 20 000 licensed operators in the state.
Harbor No. 10 was entertained Saturday evening at Capt. A. E. Parsell's Greenfield Hill home. Fifty-two members plus wives and children attended a plated collation followed by speeches and reminiscences of seafaring life. The event, welcomed annually by No. 10, was reached by automobile from the harbor.
Amateur baseball notices report the Berkshires defeating the Sokol Srs 15 to 5 under new management and a schedule against North Ends next Sunday. Western A. C. beat Longfellows 9 to 3 before 700 at Boston avenue grounds. Modocs seek games with Park Avenue Jrs St Mary Jrs Augustine Jrs or St Charles Jrs after seven straight wins. Signed Dick White manager H Ryan captain. Farmer Want Ads list city youth games.
Connecticut league president fines manager McCann five dollars for kicking at an umpire after a disputed third inning play involving Bridges. Umpire Held notes it was McCann’s first offense and praises his prior restraint of a following group of kids. Outfielders Keefe and Fisher receive fines as league actions unfold amid disputed calls and a low-scoring game at Sea Breeze.
Ansonia defeated St Josephs yesterday in Sunnyside as Kelly was chased early and replaced by Tilman who pitched well. Gallagher made a brave outfield play and the locals struggled against a difficult field and challenging umpiring as Ansonia built a lead they could not overcome.
Stratford state police officer Rowe Wheeler handled four motorist cases before Judge Charles H. Peck with fines and costs totaling five dollars and more. Tracy B. Lord paid one dollar and costs for riding a motorcycle without a light after dark. Gregory Bryan avoided arrest after a late interview. payout of about five dollars and costs to jog his memory. A Monarchy Odd Fellows baseball group defeated Columbia Graphophone 16 to notched a lively park game. Mrs Harry L Hunt and children return from Philadelphia. youngest Mallon recovered from pneumonia. Attorney Ivan Morehouse and Ruth Vesta Griffen wed at the bride’s parents residence in Bridgeport with a large Stratford turnout. A rubber social will be held at the M E church inviting old rubber shoe admissions with a prize to the largest collection. Equal Suffrage delegates from the 23rd and 24th districts to be hosted by Miss Theodora Wheeler in Fairfield with luncheon to plan the campaign. Many Stratford suffragists expected.
Popular matinee excursions depart Bridgeport for Port Jefferson, L I, on the Steamer Park City with Woodhull's orchestra. Daily 1:30 pm departures from Fairfield avenue, 4:30 pm return, three hours on the water and one hour ashore, special low prices for families and children.
International League President Barrow informed President O Rourke that umpire Dick Nallin will be loaned to the Connecticut league for the rest of the season with a one week notice for return. Nallin previously worked in the league and was signed as a substitute but viewed as a potential regular if available next season. He reports to O Rourke tomorrow while Mike Doherty is shifted to the rear.
Antwerp June 4 The Olympic team arriving by liner suffers rheumatic ailments with Jelvin W Sheppard Michael J Ryan marathoner James Thorp hurdler and high jumper sidelined unless a cause is found. The setback threatens American participation as the squad trains here before heading to Stockholm with several cities listed in the itinerary.
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