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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
3
Fragmentary notes mention a shakeup affecting a rival team led by Emmy Cieb Dus and Rosy Bett. Report hints at organizational changes and upcoming decisions without detailing specifics.
New Haven secured a narrow win in a battle described as intense, with key exchanges and a late effort by Jerry Commelts White Wings to tilt the verdict. Calin's stubborn Mechanics faced an afternoon challenge as Prairie and others battled for the endgame, yielding a hard fought, pivotal victory.
Amateur baseball notes show the Pirates of Bridgeport facing the Red Sox in a city game after July 7 with other teams like the Tigers, Cardinals, and Modocs seeking warmups and competitive schedules. Managers urge arrangements with Crane Jrs and Rex teams, while players such as Keating, Sum le, and Puckey are mentioned amid early season matchups and venue notes.
Fragmented notes report Bridgeport football prospects and coaching shifts. Former 1909 Bridgeport High stars join semi pro ranks as McCann hints at roster changes. Local figures Snyder Jensen Green and Wegner noted. upcoming games and recruit movements teased.
Detroit fans claim Hal Chase’s effort is lacking as four managers threaten to clean house. In the American League opening, Stovall Kenning Davie and Wolverton push for new players while veterans depart. Yesterday’s results show mixed play with Boston and New York games on today’s slate and local farm ads closing the page.
The article discusses local semi pro players including Crane No 2 Reck OConnell and others, highlighting manager Pete Colldung and a strong battery. It notes five games played by West Enda, mentions St Joméphs, Abe the AG conan, and a season focus with upcoming games and lineup confidence.
Promoter Jimmy Controth offers 16000 dollars for a twenty round match at Mission Street Arena. The plan names Joe Rivers as potential challenger at Los Angeles on July 4 as a contingency. The article notes Wolgast has not lost to any opponent since winning the title from Battling Nelson.
Philadelphia announces several collegiate recruits joining the team this week. Pat O'Dey from Vermont University arrives Friday as a second baseman built like Johnny Evers and praised as a strong hitter. Frank Kenny from Bates College, a left handed third and short, joins today. A third prospect from Connellsville in the Ohio Pennsylvania League, Ritt, is a promising pitcher expected next week.
Fragmented text notes a semi pro league game at Joseph’s oval in New Haven with pitchers Tone of New Haven Danville In the iia League and T Ryder of Washington Glee Club, left handers to bolster St Joseph’s pitching staff amid recent defeats.
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