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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

Page

11

Hinkel to referee Dillon Moran bout in Brooklyn

New York report states referee Hinkel, a top middleweight era official, will oversee the Dillon Moran match tomorrow night at Washington Park Brooklyn. Hinkel, a wealthy sportsman and fearless ring official, has long backed local talent and is praised by New York sportsmen. Moran will stay with a wealthy Pittsburger host overnight.

New York Hinkel Jack Dillon Frank Moran Washington Park Brooklyn Johnny Kilbane Moran

Giants Sign Way, Smith as College Twirlers

New York signed two college pitchers Way of Yale and George Smith of Columbia. They joined the Giants and will stay on the in on the restricted list until there is room for regular staff. Smith is regarded as one of the best pitchers in years and Coach Andy Coakley predicts a big league career.

New York Giants Way of Yale George Smith Columbia Snithe Dingine Smith Yin Andy Coakley

Hans Wagner to Take Young Bride in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh June 28 John Henry Wasner veteran Pirate shortstop prepares to wed Bessie Bain Brith aged 24 likely after baseball season. Miss Laughter county detective popular Crafton Heights fan attended Pirates games for years. Wagner as amateur Pee Leagg with intended fiancé from back lots of Carnegie Crafton Smith a few years older pirate shortstop.

Pittsburgh John Henry Wasner John G. Smith Hans Bessie Bain Brith Miss Laughter pCraften Heights Pirates Wagner Pee Leagg Carnegie and Crafton Smith Pirate

John J McGraw Rules Bat Boy in Giants Circles

The St Louis Times recounts John J McGraw as a commanding presence with the Giants amid chatter of his $30 000 earnings and influence. It describes him directing the dugout and grabbing the bat for the team during a September inning, illustrating his status among star players.

John J. McGraw Giants St. Louis Times Cardinals Doyle Jerica Byron McGraw Napoleon

Remingtons to Meet Danbury Team in Weekend Games

The Remington Arms baseball team plans two contests with Danbury in Danbury and Ivoryton on July 4. After a 14 inning tie in their previous meeting, manager Mack aims to win both games with new players in the lineup including Corkins Lavery Wilson Finn Halstein Sherwood Boukes Edwards Thompson Gaffney. The club hopes to reclaim city and state honors and break last year’s record. Remington park should open within 10 days to two weeks, a boost for local fans awaiting the venue.

Remington Arms Danbury Ivoryton Mack Remington Corkins Lavery Wilson Finn Halstein Sherwood Boukes Edwards Thompson Gaffney Mack Met Remington Park

Tesreau to stay with Giants as trade off with Sallee ends

New York June 28 Charles Mon roe Tesreau the Giants spitball ace will remain with New York after a trade with Slim Sallee of St Louis was called off by John J McGraw For the fans Tesreau showed form at Ebbets Field shutting out the Robins 1 to 0 Dell pitched well but the Giants produced the lone run Wheezer Dell opposed Tesreau in a tight pitching duel confirming Tesreau as a top NL performer for the rest of the season

New York Charles Monroe Tesreau Giants Ozark Bear Slim Sallee St. Louis Cardinals John J. McGraw Tesreau Charles Monroe Ebbets Field Robins Wheezer Dell McGraw Warriors

Palzer Stuns Wells In New York Ring Fight 1912

Al Palzer knocks out Bombardier Wells in the third round at New York marking Wells’s first American appearance by the English heavyweight champion. The Iowa farmer Palzer, initially outboxed, lands a decisive punch after two rounds of Wells's control. Wells falls, Palzer rises, and the bout ends with Wells defeated as Palzer’s boxing prowess proves overrated by the crowd. Palzer returns to his prior soldiering trade.

al Palzer Bombadier Wells New York Iowa Bombadier Wells Palzer

French Troops Quell Riot in Algeria's Blououff Region

Paris reports French forces quashed a serious Blououff region riot in Algeria after fierce fighting. Rebels resisted from their main stronghold until two French columns stormed it and readers surrendered. Separately, the American liner St Paul arrived in New York from Liverpool with ten million dollars in gold.

Paris Blououff Algeria St. Paul New York Liverpool

Bakers Homer Secures Narrow Victory for Yankees

New York beat Washington 3 to 2 as Ray Caldwellshut down the invaders to six hits. Joe Boehling held the Yanks and Moeller opened with a homer. Frank Baker followed with a timely homer, his third in three days, and Peckinpaugh added a three bagger to push the Yankees ahead.

New York Yankees Washingtons Ray Caldwell Invaders Slim Yanks Joe Boehling Caldwell Moeller Frank Baker Baker Peckinpaugh

Braves not sore over exhibition games Sunday

Braves manager Stallings defends frequent exhibitions, saying sustained salaries rely on revenue meeting expectations and players accept the plan. He argues more games help teams shake batting slumps, with road profits aiding the club as New York, Brooklyn and Chicago boosts loom. Also noted are an American consul’s departure and a militiaman’s death in Pennsylvania.

Braves Stallings Bob Dunbar Boston Journal Treasury Department New York Brooklyn Cub-Whales Chicago

House Winner for Locals in Great Contest

Springfield loses 4 to 3 in 13 innings as Shanty House pitches for Bridgeport against Dan iels. Flynn homers in the ninth to tie, Baker stars for Bridgeport with three hits and two runs, Ball and Moshier steal bases, balk on House in tenth allows tying run, Otto Detninger delivers the walk off single in the 13th.

Springfield Jack Flynn House Bridgeport League Park Moshier Ball Baker Daniels Flynn Keady Murphy Otto Detninger P.C. Brookly Nee Hickey Philadelphia Parker Sf Boston Hammond New York Chicago Eae St Cere Cincinnati Rhonda Pittsburgh Stephens St. Louis Deininger Whelan Low Balk

Rise of the Boston Braves Sparks Baseball Interest

The Boston Braves climb from slump after Johnny Evers returns with a sore arm. Stallings' team shocks the Phillies in a four game sweep and nears Moran's lead as their pitchers gain speed. Wyckoff joins the Red Sox, Ty Cobb clashes with a spectator, and Shanty House joins Bridgeport as a promising addition amid a busy opening season.

Boston Braves Braves Johnny Evers Giants Stallings Phillies Moran Evers

GAMES TODAY LISTED ACROSS MAJOR LEAGUE COURTS

Philadelphia plays New York. Brooklyn faces Boston. Pittsburgh hosts Chicago. St Louis travels to Cincinnati. Game counts show two matchups in Chicago. Local schedule highlights marquee city pairings and venue pairings for today.

Brooklyn R. HE New York Chicago R. H. EB Pittsburgh Pace Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Washington Cleveland R.ile Clevelan Bees St. Ouis Detroit Boston Watree Serese P.c. Cleveland

Over 100 Entries for July 4 Track Meet

More than 100 athletes have entered the July 4 track meet with entries still open through Saturday. The YMCA plans to handle a larger turnout possibly reaching 200 or 300 entrants. Prizes include silver cups and medals to be displayed at Fairchild's, and a special point trophy will go to the organization whose athletes accumulate the most points. Local firms Remington Arms Locomobile Burns and Bassick Chain Co and others have formed teams. Dressing facilities will be available at Seaside Park bath houses.

Sol Fairchild’s Remington Arms Locomobile Co Burns and Bassick The Chain Co Seaside Park

Typo s Elect Officers at New England Typographical Union

Worcester report states the union chose Manchester New Hampshire as 1917 convention site and elected officers: Cahill of Lynn as President Miles of Hartford as 1st VP Anderson of Portland as 2nd VP Irwin of Manchester as 3rd VP Murphy of Providence as secretary treasurer The convention freed members in military service from dues and ended souvenir publications advising locals against soliciting funds for ads in such pieces.

Worcester Mass New England Typographical Union Manchester N. H Edward J. Cahill Lynn Oscar A. Miles Hartford Jas. L. Anderson Portland Fred T. Irwin John F. Murphy Providence

Reds Switch Ups Fueled by Neale Fielder Talent

Southern Association star Young Neale from Cincinnati is hailed as a superb fielder prompting Manager Herzog to reshuffle positions during the Reds last home stand. Meanwhile Bavarian lawmakers protest substandard rations supplied to the Bavarian army, signaling political friction over military sustenance.

Young Neale Cincinnati Herzog Reds

Eastern League matchups listed for Bridgeport Springfield

The schedule shows Bridgeport at Springfield Lowell at New London Hartford at Lynn Lawrence at Portland and New Haven at Worcester for upcoming league games.

Bridgeport Springfield Lowell New London Hartford Lynn Lawrence Portland New Haven Worcester R. H. E. Lowell Sedee Reece Martin Gaston Saael Murphy R.H. E Coeres Smith Tyler MacGinley Radloff Skiff R. H. E. Bridgeport Eye Springfield Ceatees House Daniels Stephens P.co

Baseball Bits: Ainsmith Shines for Washingtons in Slump News

Ainsmith is catching well for the Washingtons amid rumors Griff offered him last spring. Eddie Collins’ batting slump ties to his role as White Sox field captain. Peckinpaugh posts improving averages, outpacing Baker Gedeon Magee High. Fisher stayed in the box too long. Tigers sent Earl Hamilton to the Browns. Jennings tests Willie Mitchell from Cleveland. Ty Cobb lauded, but Dau bert shines in NL. Crisp, 17, signs with Athletics after 75 straight strikeouts in four games. McGraw backs George Kelly as pitcher, noting his height and arm. Callahan takes Pirates’ helm with fresh plans.

Eddie Collins White Sox Roger Peckinpaugh Baker Gedeon Magee McGraw George Kelly Giants Kelly McGra

Ain't It The Truth Ain't It The Truth

A witty quip contrasts using a candle with electric light and dismisses calls for Dark Age remedies when seeking a smoke, reflecting a humorous take on modern conveniences versus old methods.

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