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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1915

Page

4

Stanford Crew Wins Dramatic Eighteen Mile Regatta

Stanford's great eight battles to the finish in a thrilling regatta on the Hudson, edging Cornell by less than a length after a long race. Syracuse, Columbia, and Penn follow, with Cornell winning the junior race as Syracuse leads early. Spectators exceed 40,000 as the shell drives to the line in 20 minutes 36 seconds.

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Big boxing cards slated for New York this week

June 29 packet notes multiple heavyweight showdowns and strong undercard bouts. Nicholas AigC versus Jim Sav-Bice headlines a bill at Ebbets Field with six heavyweights in three events. George Rodel fights Sailor Fred Fritts while Battling Johnson and Jack Hempte meet. Freddie Wells White return at Beach Race Track also draws national interest as White aims to reclaim lightweight title via his famed left hook.

Bice Ebbets Fab Charlie (Young) W Gunboat Smith Roborts George Rodel Fred Fritts Battling Johinson Jack Hempte Freddie Wels White White America

California Happy at Stanford's Fine Work at the Seashore

Funeral designs and bouquets accompany a brief notice recalling a Stanford fine work and a seaside event. The wording is fragmentary but suggests a celebratory mood and arrangements for a funeral tribute.

California Stanford

Fans Own Column and Local Advertisements

Clipped fragments show a column titled Fans Own Column with references to Excelent Cuisine at a cabaret on Elm Street, a shoe store on Main Street, and Watts Theatre Building. The readable items suggest local business notes and venue listings for a family audience.

Elm Street Watts Theatre

Hooper of Boston Red Sox Best Thrower in American League

Hooper is a great help to the Boston Red Sox. He is a star outfielder who recently won a game almost single handed. He excelled at the bat and shut off rallies with his throws. His rifle firings from the field nailed base runners. He is the lead off man for the Boston Red Sox.

Hooper Boston Red Sox

Federal League Games Today Spread Across Cities

Kansas City visits Brooklyn while Chicago plays Newark and Pittsburgh travels to Baltimore. St Louis is set to meet Buffalo in a day of six league games across major venues.

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National League matchups listed across cities

National League games show Providence at Jersey City Newark at Richmond Rochester at Buffalo Toronto at Montreal Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at St Louis with several paired venues. The brief schedule outlines eight series across major cities, reflecting baseball's cross city matchups.

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Fans Day as Brookfeds Beat Chicago 10–5 in Free Park Show

New York June 29 10000 fans filled Washington Park for Fans Day as the Brookfeds built a four run lead over Chicago then held on to win 10 to 5. Brooklyn pitchers steadied the late rally to secure the victory, celebrating the opening of the Fourth Avenue subway with free admission.

New York Brookfeds Chicago Washington Park Brookfed Fed Park Fourth Avenue

Harvard Alumni Criticize Players After Yale Loss

Harvard alumni in New York condemn Harvard baseball players for celebrating a series win before the third game against Yale, causing poor performances and angry alumni. Faculty may investigate conduct. Yale series fallout. Yankees rumored deals. Newark transfer clash. Crowell debuts vs Johnson. Zimmerman quits Cubs. Duluth invites crews. Philadelphia and Stanford crews noted. Eddie Murphy sale rumor denied by Connie Mack.

Harvard New York Yale

Ray Fisher Twirls Well Against Sox

Boston June 29 The Yankees opened a doubleheader against the Red Sox with a splendid 2 2 opener but could not close in the finish. They led briefly in the second game as Fisher allowed eight hits across six innings while the Sox struck early in both games. Grese and McHale started the nightcap, but both left early amid Boston’s chances on two bases on balls.

Boston Mass Yankees Red Sox Ernest Shore Fisher Sox Sean Grese Marty McHale Marty

Yankees Purchase Pitchers Mogridge and Shawkey

New York buys pitcher Bob Shawkey from Connie Mack and also acquires left hander George Mogridge from Des Moines Western league. Shawkey, who played with Harrisburg Baltimore and the Athletics, posted seven wins and five losses in 1913 and sixteen wins with two losses in 1914. Mogridge has thirteen wins and four losses this season in the Western league and is to report after fall delivery.

New York Bob Shawkey Con Inie Mack Wes Yankees Bill Donovan Polo Grounds Mack Shawkey Bob Harrisburg Baltimore Athltics George Mogridge Des Moines White Sox

Lannin Will Not Sell Red Sox Until Pennant Wins

Boston, June 29. President Lannin declares he will sell the Red Sox only after winning pennants. He vows to buy players to build a champion team, denying rumors of selling and stressing his iron resolve to fulfill the club’s greatest desire.

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Pursuit race feature at Motordrome Avon Park

Despite crashes to top drivers Bob Beach and Claude Terrell the Motordrome at Avon Park plans a Monday afternoon program with exciting sport. Terrell will alternate to a new car after his Ford burned at Meriden Auto Station along with two Meriden cars that may not be repaired. Women drivers entries rise as enthusiasts pack the stands. The Australian pursuit race closes the program with four riders starting together then dropping out upon being overtaken. the survivor wins with a 15 mile cap if needed.

Avon Park Bob Beach Claude Terrell Meriden Terrell Beach

Anniversaries of Ring Battles Recall Chicago Defeat Draws

The 1835 Chicago bout between Charlie Mitchell and Jack Burke, their fourth of five draws, ended after 1 hour 17 minutes. Both by birth England with Irish ties, they later fought in New York in 1884 before resuming in Chicago. Other notes list Johnny Hughes birth, Johnny Dolian, Bob Fitzsimmons rise, Upham knockout, and 1901 Jack Root victory over Kid Carter in San Francisco.

Charlie Mitchell Jack Burke Chicago Mitchell Burke England Ascot Charlie America New York Johnny Hughes Bloomsbury Ins Johnny Dolian Bob Fitzsimmons Arthur Upham New Orleans Fitz San Francisco Frank Allen California A. C Billy McCarthy Australia McCarty Audubon A. C New London Conn Crescent City Upham Bob Jack Root Kid Carter San Frisco Ad Wolcast Dan Goodman Mil- Roca

Nickalls May Not Return To Coach At Yale

Nickalls and his companion will be feted at the Veile club in New York tonight before he sails for England. His return as Yale coach is uncertain as he reenlists in the British army, and Glannon may demand a substantial raise if he stays. Giannini, claiming the backbone of Yale’s success, presses for higher pay and acknowledges Nickalls’ role. Nickalls reportedly earned around 6000 this past season.

Nickalls Fale Veile New York England Glannin Yale New York Athletic Club Giannini Gale Perry Eli

Michigan baseball players violate amateur code report prompts debate

A University of Michigan committee found most varsity players took money for summer ball. The Athletic Association faces a choice between abolishing baseball or allowing summer play under Brown University’s precedent. The issue mirrors wider college practice, with an estimated 25 percent of players paid for summer ball. Supporters argue it aids players who work through college, while purists fear eroding amateur ideals.

Sporting News University of Michigan Athletic Association Philadelphia Evening Ledger Michigan Brown University The Brown Bummer

Mathewson Shuts Out Braves as Giants Triumph

New York June 29 Twenty thousand fans witnessed the doubleheader split with the Giants taking the opener 3 2 at the Polo Grounds. Christy Mathewson pitched despite a sore shoulder and beat Don Ragen in eleven innings as the Giants won. Jeff Tesreau allowed five runs in the nightcap, and the team showed continued form despite late chatter about Matty s arm. Red Smith and Sherwood Magee homered for Boston in the opener.

New York Titants George Stallings Neess Christy Mathewson Don Carlo Ragen Robin Inightcap Jeff Tesrean Ozark Bear McGrawites Toms Wile West Somes Folse Matty Gesshall Red Smith Gerend Sherwood Magee Braves

Seven Boats Entered in Bishop Cup Race

Seven boats have entered for the Bishop Cup race to be sailed off Bridgeport on July 5 with a July 2 deadline for additional entries. Prizes aside from the Bishop Cup will be awarded by the Miamageye Yacht Club. The course spans 44% nautical miles, likely under five hours, with boats including Earle W, Panhard, Jane, Betelle, Humpty Dumpty, Fox, and Margaret. Open house will be held at local clubs during the race.

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