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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
8
Rumors persist in Philadelphia baseball circles that the Phillies and Cubs may move two or three stars in a trade. Fogel denies decisive action while acknowledging ongoing conversations with Chicago about possible moves and player exchanges.
A fragmented boxing recap notes a heavy decision in a fight that ended with a knockout at San, referencing a 15th round foul dispute involving a boxer named Barry.
Detroit June 26 The Tigers may dismiss Hughie Jennings as manager if the team does not play real baseball for the remainder of the season. President Navin and partner William H. Yawkey express dissatisfaction with the club’s direction and Jennings’s control over the players appears weakened.
In a lively scene from Antwerp, local youth squads celebrated a win amid boisterous cheering. The report credits standout players and a strong bill of play, highlighting team effort over individual stars.
Fragmentary report from the International League mentions teams such as Chicago and St. Louis with partial scores like 3 to 1 and 4 to 4. The unreadable text obscures dates venues and full results.
The piece riffs on baseball rivalries and team form as the National League and various clubs eye standings. It mentions Tris Speaker Lewis and other stars, and hints at shifts toward a pennant race with rumors of players and managerial moves shaping potential outcomes.
Derby Field hosted a horse game parade with Elks leading the march down Elizabeth Street. Derby defeated the Elks 10 to 8 in a friendly event amid crowds near factories and a post-game feed, with Joy Burdick for Bridgeport and Derby’s McNemata noted.
The Kiel regatta opens with Germania and Meteor facing Waterwitch and the British owned by Cecil Whitaker. The English boat has been rebuilt since 1911 and aims for speed. In the 12 meter class White Heather II clashes with Shamrock, while 15 meter entries include Octavia and others, with trials and alterations noted.
Moran of New York has offered to clash with East Bridgeport boy McAuliffe who impressed in the ring after defeating Austin Rice of London. The matchmaker for the National A C in New York proposes a ten round bout at about 128 pounds, though McAuliffe weighs 120 or 121.
Local brief reports an amateur sports request seeking a game against Sound Sunday at the flats or any location. The note invites teams or organizers to respond through this paper.
Neai Ball of Cleveland, noted for his defense and a strong 1911 season, has been sold to the Boston Red Sox. Manager McCann discusses infielder options as trades search continues amid Umpire and league notes, with other roster moves and game results featured.
Weather indications show fair and cooler conditions along the coast with generally calm seas. A local meeting is noted with Steuben School PS and officers including D. DG M Charles House and John Gerbl among attendees.
Waterbury won against Bridgeport 3 to 2 as Knappy, a Connie Mack recruit, starred on the mound for six innings. Nichols opened scoring with a safe hit to center, Cabrera and Warner contributed, and Bridgeport tied late before Waterbury pulled ahead in the seventh.
Miss Clara Innis and Herbert Bouton wed June 18 at Congregational Church. The ceremony followed Miss McDermin’s public service role and the bride’s local teaching background. attendees noted a quiet ceremony and family support.
A fragmented note mentions Senator Alsop and a party shift with unclear references to Mrs M LaCross and health issues. The garbled text hints at public sentiment and possible changes in allegiance or advocacy, but lacks coherent context or concrete events.
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