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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1917

Page

11

Yankees Drop Ist In Otutmye Game Of Year

Boston June 30 Wild Bill Donovan reorganized the Yankees batting order to spark offense but New York still fell 2 to 1 in 10 innings to the Red Sox. Maisel led off, Peckinpaugh and Hendry followed, with Pipkin at cleanup as Al Walters returned behind the plate. The Yankees had 11 hits but left runners aboard, failing to capitalize with men in scoring position. George Foster starred for Boston, while two Yankee errors helped Boston score the decisive runs in the 10th.

Boston Bill Dono Yankees Red Sox Donovan Maisel Peckinpaugh Hendry Pipb Eimer Miller Paddy Baumann al Waltera Mien Chicago Washington Kin Detroit Philadelphia George Mogridge Red George Foster Beaton Fpipp Jet Pee Walters Lee Waiters Yanks

Anderson Makes Good For Giants After Bad Start

Former major leaguers who grew through Federal management are rare. Fred Anderson, once with the Boston Red Sox, jumped to the Federal league after a setback, then rose to prominence with the Giants under McGrane. At 30, he is one of the few who hit peak form late, after a long career arc from Worcester to Brockton and the Carolina Association.

Fred Anderson Boston Red Sox Feds McGraen Ferd Pp North Carolina Old Carolina Association Worcester Red Sox Brockton New England Fede

Tener to Reopen McGraw Case at Writers Request

New York report indicates McGraw case will be reopened following writers demand. Gov Tener said the issue will be reviewed by a league meeting later next week to ensure full facts and the truth are reached. The move follows reports from Pittsburgh and counter repudiations surrounding the league proceedings.

Tener M’graw New York Jane McGraw John KE Chagter Imeor Fe Pittsburgh League

Knights of Columbus Players to Practice Tomorrow

The Knights of Columbus baseball team will practice tomorrow morning at Seaside Park on No. & diamond. Strong materials believed to be present. Practice starts at 7 p.m.

K. of C Seaaide Park No. & Diamond Knights Eetioo

Shore Suspension Hits Red Sox Pitchers Slump

Boston June 28 The suspension of Ernie Shore came as the Red Sox needed him most. Early in the season the pitching staff was in fine form and the team looked to contend for the pennant, but a sudden slump hit most hurlers and they lost effectiveness even against weak opponents. Shore was regaining form when suspended, and with his return Manager Barry believes the club will again reach championship form.

Boston Ernie Shore Red Sox Shore Barry Frank Baker Yankees Connie Mack Frank

Cobb And Roush Lead In Batting Averages

June 30 Chicago Ty Cobb leads in total base hits with .369 average and 126 bases in 69 games, 16 doubles 11 triples and 2 homers. Roush of Cincinnati tops National League at .356 while Veach Heilman pace Detroit team hitting. Burns 49 runs, Philadelphia 267 team average, Wagner 329 NL regular, Doyle sacrifice leader 14. Phillies 267 team mark.

Chicago Ty Cobb Veach Heilman Detroit Wambsganss Cleveland Sisler St. Louis Weaver Roth Chapman Pipp New York Atx Cobb Hans Wagner Pittsburgh Roush Cincinnati Burns Philadelphia Cincinna Cruise Olson Brooklyn Fischer Pitteshung Hornasby

National League results from yesterday's games

New York defeated Boston 2 to 1 in the first game while Boston won 13 to 0 in the second. St Louis beat Chicago 9 to 2 and Cincinnati edged Pittsburg 1 to 0. The Philadelphia Brooklyn game was postponed due to rain.

New York Boston St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburg

Eastern League Results and Upcoming Games

Rain delayed Bridgeport at New London and Hartford at New Haven with Springfield defeating Worcester 10 to 4 and Portland beating Lawrence 4 to The schedule lists today’s matchups: Bridgeport at New London New Haven at Hartford Lawrence at Worcester Portland at Springfield and games in Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh.

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American League results and upcoming games recap

Yesterday’s American League games included Bestos defeating New York 3 to 1 in 16 innings, Philadelphia beating Washington 4 to 8, and Chicago defeating Cleveland 8 to 1 while Detroit routed St. Louis 19 to 1. Today’s schedule features New York at Boston, Washington at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Detroit, and St. Louis at Detroit. General Sir B. H. Allenby arrived in Egypt and will command the expeditionary forces of the British.

Bestos New York Philadelphia Washington Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Boston B. H Allenby Egypt Aps Eee Lest P.a

Southern Association Scores and Training Camp Dates

The recap lists Southern Association games in Nashville Birmingham and Chattanooga with players and scores, mentions the Atlanta Mobile game postponed due to rain, and notes national guardsmen training camp travel dates July 15 26 and August 5. It reports May American foodstuffs exports valued at 164 000 600 dollars, up from prior months.

Nashville R. I. B. Little Rock Scott and Marshall Ledbetter, Knight and Kennedy Birmingham R. HB Oreangey Comstock

Dartmouth 10 Play Football Coming Season

New York reports Dartmouth will resume football track and cross country this fall despite wartime manpower shortages. The Athletic Council moves to relax residency rules to include freshmen and others, aims to field teams with graduates substituting coaches, and coordinates with other colleges to foster competition during the war era.

Giants Suffer 18–0 Loss to Braves in Muddy Polo Grounds

New York, June 30. After taking the first game 2–1, the Giants were routed by the Boston Braves 18–0 at the Polo Grounds. Rain and slick fields hampered play as Maranville hit a home run and Tesreau struggled. Crowds dwindled as the blowout closed.

Leonard Flirting With Danger In Meeting Kilbane

New York June 30 A six round bout between Leonard and Kilbane has the lightweight title stakes. If Kilbane knocks Leonard out he wins the title. if Leonard wins the best he can claim is credit and money. This rematch follows a prior ten round clash. Leonard holds natural advantages including heavier weight and equal punching power.

New York White Leonard Kilbane Benny Johnny Leonard Philly

Dundee Secures Revenge In Ten Round Battle

New York June 30 Johnny Dundee avenged a prior loss by outpointing Willie Jackson over ten rounds at the St Nicholas Athletic Club. Dundee, seeking a shot at Benny Leonard, used superior footwork and aggression to dominate after a telling fourth round when Jackson’s stomach punch nearly felled him. Jackson weighed 138 1 4 pounds to Dundee’s 130.

New York Johnny Dundee Willie Jackson St. Nicholas Athletic Club Jackson Philadelphia Dundee Benny Leonard Willie Johnny Dundree Tye

Cutting the Corners and Boxing Plans Across Baseball Wars

Marty Walsh, once Bridgeport’s pitcher, now stars for Manhattan semi pro team and faces Colonial at Lightneck Point New Haven tomorrow while Carpentier’s France leave remains unsettled. Crosstown moves see Doyle sought by Pittsburgh for managerial post, Lajoie suspended in Toronto, Ball joining New Haven, and injures and suspensions shaping New Haven Bridgeport clash.

Marty Walsh Sporting Page Bridgeport Manhattans New York Walsh Mike Healy Krichel Lightneuse Point New Haven

Elks prepare for charity game at Newfield Park

Bridgeport Lodge of Ditka plans a benefit baseball game against the Brooklyn Lodge Elks at Newfield Park next Saturday with 26 scrapbooks detailing past triumphs. Manager Jack Conway leads a cast including Paul Ericheli Shanty House and Em Donnelly to raise funds for the Red Cross, with practice set for Sunday at Seaside Park.

Bridgsport Ditka Aomaan Newfield Park Red Cross Brooklyn James Venerane O'Rourke Bridgeport Lodge Connectcut Senneeta Paul Ericheli Bridgeportion wHl Shanty House Tewrrler Krichell Shanty Albert Onserial Bundick Jack Conway Em Donnelly Shorry Donnelly Latty Jack Hayes Jim Flynn Conway Seaside Park Charlies Bierbaum William Prendergast

Darcy's Old Partner Gets License to Be Trainer at Race Track

New York June 86 H O Sullivan and twelve other trainers received licenses yesterday. O Sullivan is the Australian who came to this country with Les Darcy the late middle weight champion of that country. He has been a trainer and owner for many years in the Antipodes and satisfied the stewards he was competent. He will likely purchase two or three two year olds from James B Madden to start with. e Farmer Want Ads One Cent a Word.

New York H. T. O'Sullivan O'Sullivan Les Darcy Antipoedes James B. Madden

Caldwell of Yanks Breaks Training Rules

Boston reports that Ray Caldwell star Yankee pitcher was suspended for 10 days and fined 100 dollars for missing hotel and ballpark appearances. Urban Shocker also fined 50 dollars for the rules violation amid the Yankees doubleheader start. Caldwell previously faced a similar penalty last season for report failures.

Boston Ray Caldwell Yankee Bill Donovan Caldwell Urban Shocker Yankees Macon Panama

Weinert Denies Fouling Fulton in Buffalo Bout

New York June 30 Charley Weinert disputes the referee's disqualification in his Buffalo bout with Fred Fulton last Tuesday night. Weinert's manager states Fulton quit, and that Weinert aimed body blows rather than fouls. Fulton alleged fouls and protested to the referee after the stoppage.

New York Charley Weinert Wie Buffalo Weinert Fulton Fred Fulton Red Cross Palzer Fulton Fulton Beech

Cincinnati Reds Best Investment Christy Mathewson

Sporting Comment lauds Christy Mathewson as the Reds best investment since he took managing. It notes Big Six as a top player, Gilhooley’s illness, and Yankee woes with John McGraw and Frank Baker’s form. Mentions Dumont of the Washingtons pitching well and Eadie Cicetti of the White Sox mastering control to win games.

Cincinnati Reds Christy Mathewson Reds Big Eadie Cicetie White. Sox Alex 5Ander the Great

Nationals to play in Derby tomorrow in debut for Nelson

The Nationals travel to Derby tomorrow to face Laurel A and Derby’s best. Nelson, the city’s crack shortstop and High school captain, will debut as a National. Clancy and 25 Cogan will battre Cochin and jet Hoagin as batteries. The game leaves on the 1 o'clock Derby car with all players told to be on time.

Nationals Pignseers Seaside Park Ansan Farmer Cail Vy ’ Cogin Care Cain Mat Harrat

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Anderson Giants SOX Cobb and Roush Toiny Pittsboro Southern, Association Dartmouth National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletic Council Frank Cavanaugh Maryland Brown Willams Pennsylvania Jack Polo Grounds Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Frank Chance Braves Kenetehy Dick Rudolph Tesreau Middleton Rube Benton George Tyler Danger Carpentier Dick Klegin France Doyle A Cunday Pittsburgh Nationals Larry Doyle James J. Callahan Barney Dreyfuss Danny Murphy Harry Donovan Dug Smith Lennon Larry Lajois Barrow International League Lajoie Toronto Tommy Neal Ball Torphy Mule Watson St. Louis Cardinals Miller Huggins Watson Jim McGinley Detroit Tigers Owen Reese Cedar Rapids Jennings Darcy Caldwell OF Sporting Comment Frank Gilhoéley Omy John Mette Graw Byron Mr. Dumont Washingtons National Capital Flowe S and WE Sheers John Reck
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