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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
8
The column outlines prospects for a boxing clash in Cincinnati next week between top contenders. It notes plans for ring arrivals and potential negotiations with Mike Gibbons, Burns of Paostand, and others, suggesting a bout in the middleweight or welterweight area.
Amateur baseball notes detail schedules for Independent Lance Dex Pra Ty mendonte and Woodmont Colored Giants with a July double header. Roy Harris was suspended by the Red Sox for lack of practice and will return after two weeks of training.
The report states Attell outpointed Baldwin in a -round bout in New York with no decision. Byrne and O'Leary wrestled to a draw in another bout. Burff knocked out Stoney in three rounds, with additional brief notes on other fights and stoppages.
McCann's men defeated Averett 2 0 in Hartford yesterday as Baker and Gibbs contributed key hits and runs. The game featured strong defense, early scoring by McCann's, and standings updates with Hartford and Bridgeport in the schedule.
Perdue states he will not rejoin the Boston club while suspended and demands a substantial pay increase. He did not travel with New York and insists he will not pitch for minor league salary.
Cincinnati June 29 Dick Hoblit sell who had a Train with Manager pulled out of the game yesterday to first base. Hoblitzell after he was benched told the latter that he would never again play with the Reds as long as O Day was manager. The trouble arose over the way a ball was pitched to the baseman. The decision by Herrmann upheld O Day.
Miscellaneous game results listed for teams including Rochester, Jersey Brewers, Montreal, Newark Buffalo Bearidgace York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg. OCR fragment lacks coherent structure or dates, but indicates multiple matches and first games with varied scores.
The 21-man Harvard Princeton squad includes Merritt Deane Deonett Burdette and Shuttey, with Hunter Ridell Blossom and Harp ham among infield and outfield contenders. Projections name Burdette as key catcher and Shuttey at third despite competition.
In Madison Square Garden, Palzer overcome Billy Wells after a brutal brawl. Palzer landed a decisive right hand in the third session and sent Wells to the canvas for the count.
Fragmentary OCR puzzle presents Frank Gotch discussing honesty in Towa with scattered lines about a barber shop, a knight, and a late night walk. Names and context are unclear, but the piece appears informal and dialogic. The readable bits suggest a personal anecdote rather than a formal report.
The account recalls Chick Gandil’s first MLB appearance with the White Sox and a mid game confrontation with Ty Cobb on Chicago’s South Side. The scene includes Gandil’s bold play against Cobb and a tense exchange about threats and reputations. It ends noting local factory inspector action against John Fine and Dora Levey over labor hours.
The roundup notes Jimmy Lavender tied to Pirates with a single hit, Dick Tuckey strong, and Cubs, White Sox, Dodgers, and Red players in action. Detroits, New Haven, Hartford, and Waterbury games show postponed or shifted schedules. Notes on hitting streaks, early season standings and minor league moves pepper the snippets.
A scattered recap of baseball turmoil includes questions over player discipline and pay, debates on umpiring authority, and hopes for team shifts. Mentioned are the Dodgers Reds Cardinals Tigers and St Joseph with names like Ban Johnson Tommy Connolly Bill Donovan and figures such as Lajoie Jackson and Buddy Ryan amid shifting rosters and strategies.
Short notices describe work starting soon on several local builds including a two family house on Goddard and Nelle Tordoff at 24 Wilmot Street and another on Fourth Street by J. Booth. The text references building activity on Eton Street and improvements for residents in the area.
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