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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1911

Page

8

Eastman Loses After Slugfest Trade in Bridgeport Game

In Newfield yesterday Waterbury pitcher Hank Eastman curbed Bridgeport to one hit through six innings as a smile and a spitball helped the clouters. Bridgeport rallied in the seventh to tie, then won 4 to 2 with Bob Stow driving in the decisive run in the ninth. Benny Kay and Ladd led Bridgeport’s rally, while Harvey Russell backed his team with solid defense and Eastman’s early control faded in the later innings.

Wagner Bridgeport Newfeld Hank Eastman Waterbury Maliva Amiie New Haven Hastman Emile Pop Nichols Wilimantic Dleacherites Harvey Rueselt Sriamg Wiesola Mryder Snyder Benny Kay Ladd Benny Bageer Bob Brow Nichole Lou Litschi Kauff Berea Hoover Harvey Russell Sad Bridgeport Acore Licchi Tom Crook Litsens Hi Ladd Ruell Benny Kaui Bane Crook Elboor Hidd Siow Ck ‘Nichols Tonk Gussel Needham Mestre Eastman Boh Vaca Carl Pace Brass City

Cornell Grews Get Big Ovation At Ithaca Rowing Meet

Hass and Moore lead Cornell varsity crew back to Ithaca to an ovation after a successful season. Commodore James Kimball and Coach Courtney receive praise as the four oared crew and freshmen are warmly welcomed by students and supporters. The team celebrates at the boathouse with unpacking of shells and post race cheers.

Hass N. Y Cornell Enor Cosswain Henry J. Kimball Commodore Courtney Lama Wulf

Niagara Falls carnival ends with Beachey Leach feats over falls

Niagara Falls June 2 One of the carnival stars Jean Beachey soared above the gorge while Bobby Leach survived a ride in a steel barrel through Whirlpool Rapids. Houdin also rode a wire across the gorge marooned briefly. Leach was hospitalized in serious condition. Beachey and Houdin escaped unharmed.

Niagara Falls W. C Lin Jean Beachey Horaashoe Falls Niagara River Bobby Leach Niagara Housdin Leach Fies Beachey Houdin Leach Gore Erter Heudin Canada

Pittsburg Refutes Tom Leach Release Rumor

Pittsburg officials say Horace Fogel’s offhand remark to Cincinnati peers sparked a false release story about Tom Leach. Pirates reject any plan to trade Leach except possible talks with Philadelphia for Sherwood Magee, denying other negotiations.

Pittsburg Tommy Leach Horace Fogel Phil- Hee Cincinnati Club Fogel Leach Cincinnati Foge Reds Phillies Mike Smailing Lanesster Quaker City Rhinelanders Griffith Pirate Garry Herrmann Dicker Quakers Red Barney” Dreyfuss Garry Philadelphia Sherwood Magee Pogel Magee Clarke Gonerone Mr. Dreyfuss

Crandall Praised as Versatile Giants Utility Player

The article lauds Crandall as a top utility infielder capable of playing pitcher shortstop and outfield. It notes his ambition to become a catcher and his value to the Giants with Bridwell and Fletcher injured. It argues McGraw should add another efficient utility player to strengthen the roster.

Crandall Giants Mat Marquard Johnny Kling Bridwell Fletcher Pironer Ment McGraw

Cubs Refuse Buffet Dining in Hotel Barroom

Chicago Cubs refuse to dine in a hotel barroom after lunch in Pittsburg. The Tribune reports the team objected to eating surrounded by bugs and stew, not due to religious scruples but to the dining arrangement. An inquiry noted hotel staff believed they were doing the prayers a favor.

Chicago Cubs Pittsburg Chicago Tribune Pear Cubs Druskard Willams

Yale Yale Yale in Preview of Regatta Showdown

Harvard supporters back a crew win while Yale backs a strong showing in the Thames regatta preliminaries. Only varsity substitutes race at 10 30 am with Yale scrubs defeating Harvard yesterday.

United Prése New London Harvard Yale Thames Scrubs

Washington 4 Philadelphia 3 in opener win

Washington defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3 in the opening game. Detroit beat St Louis 3 to 2 in a rain affected doubleheader with Newark listed in the notes.

Washington Philadelphia Tmece Philadelpante Detroit St. Louis

Unclear Game Scores From New England Area

Mixed OCR list shows multiple regional games and scores with errors. Worcester beat Lawrence 7 to 2 in the first of two games. Other lines mention St Louis Chicago Philadelphia feeds and Brockton versus New Bedford, with scattered city pairings and a farm ad reference.

P.c York Delphin Pittsburg Post Louis Ciacinna Lawrence Worcester Brooklys Lynn Brockton Hat Far River Pitts Haverhill Pittsbun

Heavyweight Title Hopes Stir at National Sporting Club

News from New York and Chicago report Sam Langford and Jack Johnson potential clash as massive boxing interest grows. Frankie Conley bets $1000 to prove his bid for a bantamweight title challenge against Johnny Couion, with signs a matchup may be arranged.

United Press New York National Sporting Club Tonight Samougee Boothe Oniy Jack Johnson Langford Jack Fitzgerald Chicago Frankie Conley Harry F. Gilmore Johnny Couion

Eastern League Yesterday's Results

In Newark Newark 3 Buffalo 2. Jersey City split results Mon 9 5 Jersey City 3 Toronto 1 Providence Rochester 11 Providence 3 Baltimore 5 Toronto 4.

Newark Buffalo Jersey Ciy Mon Jersey City Montreal Baltimore Toronto Providence Rochester Butta

Amateur Baseball Teams Schedule and Name Change

The All-Stars rename to Young Sluggers and seek a July 4 game with Blue Bells at Oak Street Tot. Hawthorne Manufacturing invites first class teams for a July 1 game, manager William Collins at 23 Carlton Avenue. Edgewoods schedule includes July games with North Ends, Westerns, and other clubs. players urged to report. George Bothner defeats Will Bingham to win welterweight title in two straight falls in Boston.

All-Stars Oak Street The Hawthorne Manufacturing Co William Collins Carlton Avenue Edgewoods Hall's Lot Edeck Woods Bostwick Avenue Flats United Press Boston George Bothner New York Will Bingham England Bothner Hingham Bante

Judge Peck Amendment Defeated in Liquor Case Debate

Hartford June 20 Representative Charles H. Peck of Stratford failed to win House support for his amendment on liquor prosecutions certificates by judges. The Peck proposal would permit certifying nonintentional violations and not revoking licenses, but it was defeated 76 to 61 as supporters argued for stricter penalties and opponents warned of reflecting on judges.

Hart Prd Charles H. Peck Stratford House Dunn Peck McOrmond Ansonia Hotchkiss New Haven Reynolds

Brooklawn golf semi finals held in spring contest

Brooklawn Country club hosted the spring golf semi finals on Tuesday. J M Richardson defeated D Bowers six up and five to play. M H Chapin beat A C Wheeler one hole. The finals are set for Saturday with other events including mixed foursomes on June 17 and Hincks trophy rounds in July.

Brooklawn J. M. Richardson D. Bowers M. H. Chapin A. C. Wheeler N. K. Hawthe N. Kk. Hawley W. T. Hincks C. G. Waldo Miss Pierce G. C. Waldo, Jr Miss Hawley Mr. Bowers Mrs. Hincks Waldo Mr. Waldo, Jr Richardson Chapin William T. Hincks Hincks Trophy

Shriners Pin Presented To Frederic A Bartlett

The Arab patrol of Mystic Shrine presented Representative Frederic A Bartlett with a Shriners pin as a testimonial of approval. President George S Hills noted there were no politics in the gesture as Bartlett thanked the group and commented the gift was his only one since joining the state Senate. The patrol then enjoyed a fine dinner at Lehmann's.

Frederic A. Bartlett Mystic Shrine George S. Hills Bartlett State Senate Senate Ills Aagely Tin Lehmann’s

Waddell Debt Dispute Reaches National Commission

Cincinnati June 2 The National Commission declined to enforce President Hedges request that the Minneapolis club apply Waddell earnings to a $1,229 claim by the St Louis club. Cantillon said Waddell also owed his own club, and the commission ruled it unfair to collect for St Louis before Waddell’s obligations to Minneapolis are met.

Cincinnati National Commission Hedges Minneapolia Club American Association Rube Waddell St. Laura Club Jy Wardell Cantillon Minneapolis Waddell Hie Ciib St. Louis Cantilion Elss

St Vincent's Graduates Celebrate Annual Outing and Meeting

St Vincent's Hospital Training School for Nurses held its annual outing in New Haven. The event included a shore dinner, a business meeting led by President Mrs Anes Kearins, and a social evening at a popular resort. Officers were elected with John J. Lillis as president and Julia Moran as secretary. Attendees included Mrs J B Green and several named graduates and trainees. The gathering recognized the value of alumni ties and nursing education despite some absences. The program featured talks and a commemorative poem with expressions of gratitude toward the staff and faculty.

St Vincent's Yasnanay New Haven War of Derby Poplar Share Resort Anes Kearins John Lillis Vine Breas Ment Mine Fosse Misa Julia Moran M. H Ford Henry Lee Kearing Tetriduesd Sew Mfr Marks Medesto Hte Hentia J. B. Green Anon Minsex Agnes Kearns Jusim Annie Segrus Rose A_ Nelile Butler

Ex Mayor Clark forms Law and Order Committee

Ex Mayor Clark appoints Nument G Brown to head the Law and Order Committee. The roster lists Rev George M Brown pastor as chair and includes members from Grace Methodist and other churches with names such as Henry A Davenport J J Semerty A Witla Swanen and more.

Clark Nument G. M. Brown LAW and Order George M. Brown M. 1 Bers Henry A. Daven A Witla Swanen J. J. Semerty

Sport Notes Of Interest From Around The Field

Fragmented report highlights various teams and events. Mentions a university and rugby themed listings with references to locations such as New York and July dates. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate international and Park game contexts.

Jane Keir Univerany Dasaball Ataln Jape New York Ander Teta Senden

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