Brooklyn Fed Price Cut Sparks Fan Access at Park
The Brooklyn Federal League club announced a price reduction at Washington Park starting with the Tiptops game against Buffalo. Sun bleachers are gone and the fan section is reduced to 26 cents, with most seats dropping to 60 cents. President Robert B. Ward cites high prices pushing fans away and urges affordable entertainment to boost attendance.
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White Sox turmoil after Hal Chase joins Chicago
Hal Chase’s arrival triggers sensational play and fan unrest as Six straight wins boost Chicago’s mood while players feud with Chase. Fear of bodily harm and dissension ripple through Callahan’s Buffalo Cold team, with Summers’ shadow over Comiskey’s payroll. Frank Moore, longtime actor, pleads guilty to a swindling charge and faces a four year term.
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Comiskey
Art Devlin Seeks Yankees Job After Pro Career
Arthur Devlin, former Giant, has been practicing at the Polo Grounds and seeks a first baseman or utility role with the Yankees or another club. He was recently manager of Oakland in the Pacific Coast League and starred at Georgetown as a varsity first baseman before switching to second and then third base.
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Purdue of Boston Goes to St. Louis
Boston June 30 George Stallings manager of the Braves arranged a deal sending Hubert Purdue veteran pitcher from the Boston Nationals to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Substitute Infielder George Whitted and Substitute Outfielder Cather. Purdue had been slow to shape up this season but was a consistent performer. Whitted played nearly every infield and outfield position for St. Louis last season.
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Gilmore and Cobb Confer in Buffalo
In Buffalo James 4 Gilmore of the Federal league and Ty Cobb of the Detroit Americans met in a hotel. Gilmore denied any offer to Cobb to switch leagues and said the talk was a pleasant general discussion. He came to assist Hal Chase in解除ing a New York injunction that bars Chase from playing with Buffalo.
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New Haven A A to Hold Lighthouse Point Meet
The New Haven A A plans a four lap track meet at Lighthouse Point on Saturday afternoon July 11. The relay team boasts of facing Trinity of Brooklyn with claims of state-wide talent, though star runner E W Stebbins will not compete. Other events include jav elin, high jump, 190 yards, half mile, two mile, and an amateur bicycle race with prizes including a $25 diamond ring. Entry blanks available from New Haven A A, Room 913, No 69 Church Street, or Box T45.
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Ty Cobb Rumor Ties to New York Americans
Rumor circulates that Ty Cobb may join the New York Americans as Detroit frets about losing the Georgia Peach amid talks with the Federals in Buffalo. The story notes Cobb’s appeal in New York and calls attention to recent Cobb troubles with Detroit fans.
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Baseball Gossip Sparks A's Slump and Big Deals
The column notes Walter Tounssu’s wedding day win over the Athletics as a season highlight for the big pitcher against the Mackmen. It mentions Ray Schalk’s lingering injury and return timeline, Washington fans buoyed by a Senators double header, and multiple club moves and price tags for stars like Babe Ruth. It also covers Hal Chase’s rumored bonuses, the Feds’ legal entanglements, and Michigan coach Carl Lundgren claiming titles for the Wolverines with a strong 23–6 record.
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Belmont A C Beats Steuben A C In Morning Match
Belmont A C won 4 to 3 over Steuben A C in a morning game. Walnuts blank Crescents 10 to 0 as Brennan allowed three hits and 18 strikeouts. Walnuts schedule July 4 vs Atlantics and M C A. July 5 vs Olympias.
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Atlanta quartet to sing at Stratford Congregational Church
The Atlanta quartet will sing Thursday evening. they offer old fashioned negro music. Admission is free with a collection for Atlanta University. Uncalled letters at the post office include addresses to several residents. Dr E J Leonard moves his dental office to Main Street Bridgeport.
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John Papas
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Bridgeport
Lyford Brothers Offer $18 Custom Suit Sale
The Lyford Brothers advertise a custom suit sale priced at $18. The pitch promotes their East Side and West End locations for customers seeking tailored garments.
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Behr Wins Middle States Tennis Title At Orange
Karl H. Behr defeated Gustave F. Touchard in four sets to capture the Middle States tennis championship at the Orange L. T. C. in Mountain Station New Jersey. Behr won 8-6 1-2 4-6 6-2 after a late surge in the fourth set.
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Vanitie Victorious Over Defiance in Long Island Sound Race
Vanitie and Defiance competed in a 29 34 mile course on Long Island Sound with Vanitie leading from start to finish. Vanitie won on corrected and elapsed time by 19 minutes 26 seconds and 15 minutes 44 seconds respectively as winds shifted and the boats battled light air then stronger puffs.
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Boxers flout rule on corner retirement after knockdowns
In Hudson Wisconsin, during a Pat Brown Johnny Tillman welterweight bout, a downed fighter was failed to be sent to a corner as the referee struggled to count. The article urges promoters to train referees to enforce the rule that the aggressor must retire to a corner or neutral corner after a knockdown.
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Pat Brown
Johnny Tillman
Etter
White faces Yoakum in Denver ten round boxing clash
Chicago light weight Charles White travels to Denver for a July 16 bout with Stanley Yoakum, a rising rival seen as another Battling Nelson in the district. Yoakum has impressed fans after a tough twenty round draw with Rudy Anholf in Las Vegas and recent strong showings around Denver.
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Rudy Anholf
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Johnson- Flynn
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