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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
14
Acorn A C hosts boxing card featuring Kid Lewis against Dave Ryan as local ringside fans anticipate a lively show. Notes mention fighters from Waterbury and connections to spring training and baseball figures, with manager quotes and potential moves affecting Boston Red Sox services.
Brooklawn managers and The Far Wear sport editor met yesterday to sign articles for a renewal of Brooklawn basketball games next Tuesday night at Brooklawn Field. A second game will follow the next week at Exeter if needed with coin toss to decide a neutral venue. Bob Fitzgibbons was discussed and Toffmac will decide which to call, with receipts split 60 percent to the winner and 40 to the other. Players listed include Rivrons Call Morrison Leavy Hurley Hardix Lawd Boarjum Brooklawn Graham Ludwig Anville Treat Frankel Shea Brown.
A garbled 19th century team saga details a star player from Von der Abe era, praising past successes and pennants won by St. Tamim ant’s Browns. It describes managerial shifts, cash struggles, and moments of triumph amid a chaotic recount of games, franchises, and notable players like Ding wm Bundey.
In Hamilton Bermuda on March 7 Hal Chase pushes his Yankees into shape with Paddy Green showing speed and potential as a future star. Martin and Chanes project infield plans while Walter in center and Leftfield reshape the outfield. Green, 19, 200 pounds, from Holyoke, joined via sale to the Grant team with prior Yankee priority on Ferrell’s option.
In a historic New Orleans boxing upset twenty years prior, Bob Pits Tet Jim Hall in a bout that drew wide attention. Both Austalians weighed about 196 pounds, Hall wore the crowd’s favor, and after a furious pace Hall tired and was counted out in the fourth round. California fans celebrated, while locals hired wheelbarrows to haul winnings.
Manager Lindsey of Palace al Jeys ts dame same hish cless Dowling bowled for Brooklyn All-Stars against the Syracuse Stars, scoring 205 215 and 283 as his team won. In another match Jimmy Smith beat Maurer four games to one. Tonight at Park Avenue Temple Dr Maurice Thorner speaks on The Jew in America. All are welcome.
Henry F Sullivan of Lowell plans to swim the English channel next summer with his father Thomas B Sullivan. The elder Sullivan will sell his shoe business to accompany him. Catholic Young Men's Lyceum backers will sponsor the effort with a benefit to cover expenses as Lowell friends rally abroad to cheer the swimmer.
Boxing fans in New York expect a heavyweight lineup led by Billy Gibson at Madison Square Garden on March 14. Negotiations stall for a Gibson Wells McCarty bout as McCarty pushes for 40 percent. potential bouts with Gun Boat Smith and Jess Willard are talked as risks and incentives loom for top matchups among Wells, McCarty, and other heavyweights.
Packey McFarland and Jack Britton, both Chicagoans, prepare for a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden in New York. McFarland carries a flawless record since 1904 and is the favorite, with Britton backed by supporters betting on his upset. The fight is seen as the era’s marquee event despite neither fighter holding a current title.
Bill Devery, famed former New York police chief, was elected director of the Jersey City club of the International League. Thomas A. Fogarty, who bought half of the Breeters stock from Boston’s Hugh McBreen, is said to have secured 50 percent of the stock. Reports in Jersey City claim Fogarty and Devery now control West Side Park affairs after Devery’s board election and acquisition of Lilis stock.
Willie Beecher and Packey Hommey waged ten fierce rounds at the Forty-fourth Street club in New York. Packey exhibited cleaner, cleverer boxing while Beecher landed hard, decisive punches. Both fighters wore down, ending in a dramatic draw as the bell rang and the referee intervened.
Marlin Texas March 7 The Giants Regulars defeated the Colts 10 to 3 in a seven inning benefit game. Otey Crandall pitched for the juveniles as the Colts batters managed nine hits while Crandall allowed nine. Laughing Larry Doyle missed action with a swollen left thumb and Chief Murs also out. Joe Evers and Hartley filled in at key spots as roster shifts balanced the teams. Tesreau Ames and Ozark Jet roll were notable pitchers with Mathewson and Crandall finishing the game.
Chicago March 7 Athletic Director George Huff of the University of Illinois disclosed that over 50 percent of Little Five baseball players studied were paid for their services and that a similar share of college players are professionals under current amateur rules. He urged summer baseball in the Little Five while warning against pursuing professional status. The remarks, made at a LaSalle Hotel meeting, labeled the amateur code as financially driven and urged reform. The piece also notes Leon F Peck named Hartford streets superintendent to replace Charles J Bennett.
Willie Ritchie asserts Packey McFarland will win on points over Britton, after meeting both boxers. He rates McFarland faster and more versatile, cites Britton's weaknesses in a potential slugging match, and notes Britton’s only real route is outslugging McFarland which he deems unlikely.
Frankie Burns of Jersey City edges Mickey Brown of Boston in a close bantamweight bout at Forty-fourth Street Club New York last night. Brown stunned Burns with sharp jabs in round two while Burns fought hard to stay even in the opening sessions. Fans recall Burns previously facing Buddy Faukes in New Haven.
Invitations issued for the Second jAm musi ball by the Shriners at Stratfield on Friday March 28. A full Wheeler Wiscon band concert at 8:30, 9:00 reception for Potentate and divan, Arab Drill at 0:30, oriental costumes, and visiting delegations from Mecca Temple New York and others. Decorations with stars, stripes, red and yellow emblems. committee Slosson Parrott Sherwood predict an event to eclipse all previous Bridgeport Shriner affairs.
A garbled 1910 era recap notes shifts in rosters and injuries across teams. Mentions Cincinnati Reds catcher shortages, Dodgers and Cubs pitching changes, Bridwell recovery, Beattie bat prospects, and Giants players Carl and Oter Crandall amid a panorama of winter baseball moves and prospects for the coming season.
A garbled boxing recap mentions Jimmy Gaerull in a three round bout in New York and a 30 round draw between Bullvar and Tom my Byrne in Spokane. London bouts include a one round draw at Crmin Bullivan and le gical. A 10 round match features Coffey against Web see in a skin bout.
The third Battlelines Lecture under the auspices of the Manufacturers Association will be held Tuesday evening March 18. Speakers include Mr Flmrbart of New York City and Mr Casson focusing on worker efficiency and factory methods.
Three workers drowned yesterday when a sunken tugboat near the Delaware coast broke apart in a gale. A crane driver and another crew member were missing as rescuers searched the wreckage amid rough seas and drifting debris.
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