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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

10

Red Sox edge Yankees in doubleheader sweep at Fenway

At Boston Fenway Park the Red Sox beat the Yankees 3 2 in the first game and 5 0 in the nightcap. Ray Fisher pitched well for Vermont in the opener but the Sox capitalized on miscues by Nunamaker and a squeeze play to take the lead. Pitcher Caldwell was hit hard in the second and fourth, while Pennock shut down New York in relief.

Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Larry New York Struggie Ray Fisher Vermort Fisher McK Dame Fortone Bostom Leslie Nunamaker Hooper Barry Hobby Gardner Connig Mack Lewis Walker Miller Nunamaker Wild Yankees Leonard Ini Magee Bauman Baker Peck Caldwell Herb Pennock

Fine Devine and Move for Fight at Savin Rock

President Dan of the Eastern League fined Devine of the New Haven club and Move of the Springfield club $10 each for misconduct during Tuesday's game at Savin Rock. O Neill witnessed the incident and warned Devine to curb any future outbreaks or face suspension. He later showed leniency due to the local club's crippled condition, allowing Devine to continue with the Marlins, a decision welcomed by fans.

Eas K Dan Devine New Haven Sprisfield Savin O'Neil Detyne Marlins

League Moguls Seek New Window On McGraw Case

Board of directors hints at reopening to resolve the embarrassing situation surrounding McGraw. Giants writers who accompanied the interviews back in circulation urge airing of the费 factor and accountability.

McGraw Iittie Diether National League Giants BicGraw

Patsy Cline Beats Packey Hommey in 16 Round Fight

New York report from the Sporting Club of Rockaway last night shows Patsy Cline defeating Packey Hommey of the East Side in a 16 round bout. Cline controlled most rounds and floored Hommey just as the bell ended the fight. Cline weighed 184 pounds to Hommey’s 383 percent pounds.

New York Patsy Cline Packey Hommmey East Side Rockaway Cline Hommey

Shortstop duo shines with stellar fielding and hitting

The pair of shortstops are in great form with swift stops and throw from the infield. Chapman of Cleveland also plays the short field superbly and bats consistently, forming a strong partnership with Wiemans.

Chapman Cleveland Wi Eanss

Giants Top Braves 3 2 Behind Schupps Solid Support

New York Giants defeat Boston Braves 3 to 2 at the Polo Grounds. Ferdie Schupp earns his ninth win with strong early work and late resilience as Art Fletcher and fielding help shut down Boston. Bill Byron calls an umpire reprimand, drawing fan ire.

New York Polo Grounds Giants Boston Braves John J. McGraw Bill Byron McGraw Lord Chesterfield Ferdié Schupp Hanter Ferdie Art Fletcher Schupp Braves Fletcher Herzog Heinie Zim Boston Keenetchy Bis Ekreek Ra~gan

Dundee to Meet Jackson Tonight in Philadelphia Rematch

New York June 29 Johnny Dundee meets Willie Jackson at St Nichs rink tonight. Jackson aims to prove the earlier punch was a knockdown blow, seeking a KO to challenge Benny Leonard for the lightweight title. Dundee hopes to turn the tables and complicate the Gibson entry.

New York Johnny Dundee Wille Jackson St. Nichoks Willie Johnny Philly Jackson Benny Leonard Dundes Gibson

Brooklyn Buys Infielder William Leard From Seattle Club

New York report states Brooklyn club president Charles HL Ebbets announced the purchase of William Leard a second baseman and shortstop from the Seattle club of the Northwestern league Leard will report to the Robins at once and replaces the injured Jake Daubert with solid fielding and hitting expected to bolster the lineup soon

New York Charles HL Ebbets Brooklyn Baseball Club William Leard Seattle Leard Robins Brooklyn Jake Daubert

Soldier Bartfield Edges O Dowd In Ten Round Bout

New York June 29 Soldier Bartfield defeated Mike O Dowd at Clermontink in ten fast rounds. Bartfield used body punching to wear down O Dowd who cut Bartfield’s eye in round four. Bartfield led early, O Dowd rallied in rounds five and six but faded after round seven.

Bartfield Mike O’dowd New York Mike O Dowd Clermontink St Paul Mike O'Dowd O’dowd

Scores From Yesterday in the American League

Results show Boston defeated New York 3 2 in the first game and 5 9 in the second. Washington beat Philadelphia 4 3, Detroit edged Chicago 6 5 in 10 innings, St Louis topped Cleveland 5 1. Chicago Detroit second game postponed by rain. Today’s schedule has New York at Boston and others.

Boston New York Washington Philadelphia Detroit Chicago St. Louis Cleveland

Durgins Homer With Bases Full Beats Bridgeport

Springfield wins 8 to 3 over Bridgeport as Doc Durgin belts a bases loaded homer. House struggles, Mayberry clean in early innings, Brackett stays hot, and Lennon shuts Bridgeport down in relief.

Durgin Wagner Bridgeport Springfield Bradshaw Rico King Corcoran House Mayberry Hank Brackett Martin Priest Krichell Joe Briggs Joe Banks Lennon Abribpone Bradshaw Sandska Rico Mitterlins Mitchell Dee O’donnell Brackett Zinn Lear Deininger Richell

Baseball scores and tonight's NL matchups

New York beat Boston 3 2 and Brooklyn edged Philadelphia 5 3 in the first game. Philadelphia won 1 0 at Brooklyn in the 24th. St Louis topped Chicago 4 1 and Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 6 2. Today games list Boston in New York and Philadelphia in Brooklyn with St Louis in Chicago and Cincinnati in Pittsburgh.

New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Pittsburg Clinbs Cincinnati - Os Pittsbure Poh Enees

Eastern League Yesterday's Results Snapshot

Scores show Springfield 8 Bridgeport 8 in Hartford and New Haven 6 Worcester 5 with 11 innings at Hartford and 11 at Portland. New London 10 led, while Lawrence 2. Schedule lists New London at Bridgeport and Hartford at New Haven with Portland at Worcester and Lawrence at Springfield.

Springfield Bridgeport New Haven Worcester Hartford Portland New London Lawrence P.C. New Haven Bridgeport Pee Eeee Eens Hartt Tee

Southern Association Results of Yesterday's Games

Scores from yesterday show Mobile beating Atlanta 4 to 2, Birmingham 11 to New Orleans 0, and Mashville 6 to Little Rock 0. Prominent editors attended Ithaca for the sixty fourth annual New York State Press association convention. Flower and Vegetable John Reck & Son.

Mobile Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans Mashville Little Rock Ithaca Asa New York State Press Association John Reck

Red Sox Rally to Take Doubleheader From Yankees

Boston fans saw the Red Sox win both ends of a doubleheader against the Yankees as they claw back in the pennant race. The Sox, under fire and without key players, show grit and potential to overtake Chicago in the final clash.

RED Sox Boston Red Sox Yankees White Sox Detroit Babe Ruth Owens Boston Chicago

Big League Bits and Baseball's Melting Pot

The piece celebrates the Yankees and Rowland developing hitters like Happy Felsch with strong defense of changing times. It notes talk of adding Toronto to the American League after the war and praises fusion of cultures through baseball with players of diverse origins. It lists Connie Mack lineup with Rube Schauer and Meyer and profiles various players by heritage.

Toronto Uncle Sam Connie Mack Rube Schauer Russia Meyer McInnis Grover Wit Wheldamar Witski Bates Ping Bodies Francisco Pizzola Amos Strunk

Results of Yesterday's Games At Minneapolis and Elsewhere

Recounts show matches across cities with team lineups and battery assignments. Notable results include Columbus 2, Minneapolis 1. Indianapolis 4, Kansas City 6. St Paul 10, Mt. Randolph 2. Milwaukee game against Toledo postponed due to rain.

Minneapolis R. H. E. Columbus O- AG George d Dihoefer Burk Humphrey Owens Kansas City R. HE Indianapolis Atests Fillingam Rogge Gossett Schang Sanders Pierce McQuillan Grave St Paul

Dancing at the Lordship Ballroom Opens in Warm Weather

Dancing at the Lordship Ball Room reports stronger patronage as warm weather brings breezes from the sound. Murray's big orchestra will play tonight and Saturday with more shows next week. Trolley service runs 7 40 to 9 from Main and Golden Hill streets. Boating bathing and an on site restaurant are offered for seaside enjoyment. Private parties draw crowds in the afternoon and early evening. All are welcomed for a good time.

Lordship Ball Room Murray Main Golden Hill

Crasho Club Members Enlist in Navy

The Crasho name, well known in Connecticut, will be heard somewhere in France as nine Crasho members join the Navy. The sailors carrying the Crasho honor include Warren, Lund, Fat Behen, Deutcher, Deegan, Kermode, Fisher, Dunne, and Reynolds, whose earlier sundiron reputations foreshadow early service in defense forces.

Connecticut France Navy

Davy Jones Long MLB Career Highlighted by Chicago White Sox

Davy Jones, a veteran outfielder, reached stardom with the Chicago White Sox before stints with Detroit and Toledo. Born June 30, 1886 in Cambria Wisconsin, he played in the National and American leagues from 1902 onward and finished with Toledo in the American Association. He was the last of five famous Joneses to star in the majors, joining Fielder Charley Tom and Bumpus Jones in prior glory.

Davy Jones Toledo Chicago White Sox Jones Cambria Wis Dixon College Davy Rockford Detroit White Sox Tigers Kansas City Chicago Joneses Fielder Jones St. Louis Americans Charley Jones Tom Jones Bumpus Jones

Juggernaut Festival Devotion and Decline in India

Describes the Juggernaut festival at Puri in Orissa, noting government bans 66 years ago on the annual cart procession and protections to prevent fanatic self-sacrifice. Mentions deadly incidents in 1864 and 1878, the car’s massive size, and historic pilgrimage scales. Also references wholesale markets and Russian Mission plans for July.

India Juggernaut Puri Orices Carpi

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