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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
12
Swimmers from Yale and Columbia will clash in the New York ALC tank for the annual collegiate championship dual meet. Events include 50 100 and 200 yard sprints distance diving fancy diving relay and a water polo game.
The schedule lists games against Groton at Groton on October 16, then Andover at Andover a week later, a mid week game at Exeter on October 27, and conclude with Yale Freshmen in Cambridge on November 13.
Frank Brower champion of New England and Walter Hayes Connecticut debut in a two mile roller skating exhibition at Perk City rink. Hayes led early then Brower surged, finishing the first mile in 3 minutes 5 seconds and the second in 3 minutes 6 seconds. Two miles total 6 minutes 11 seconds. They plan another race next Friday in New Haven expecting strong performance in Elm City.
Eddie Murphy wins a clear decision over Kid Locke of Philadelphia in ten fast rounds at Boston. Referee selects Murphy as the winner after a clean, hard hitting bout marked by milling from start to finish. Murphy shows superior science while both men land hard blows.
Boston March 9 Sandy Ferguson faces Al Kay in a 12 round event at the Armory A A tonight. A loss or weak showing jeopardizes future ring opportunities here. If Ferguson wins, he is favored to be matched soon with Al Kaufman now en route to the East.
Friday evening fresh man games filled the program after records showed high interest in boys teams. Sioux versus Apaches opens the Indian League action with fast pace and tough defense. The match promises steady pressing from Sioux while Apaches rely on speed and scoring.
The letter from Mr. Cameron argues against yearly team transfers due to nonpayment, noting it harms baseball and seeking a fair inaugural plan for the league’s welfare. He has earned attention from other club managers and has served as a league director for under a year, aiming to keep the league solid and stable for all clubs.
Evening schedule features T U S face Pirates while last Boys Night delivered fast close games Yale against Carlisle and T U S against Pennsylvania. Spectators who saw them will recall the late excitement as teams renew rivalries.
The article surveys players like Tom Stankard who will not join the Denver team due to medical studies and ideological differences with management. Jawn Hess refuses to sign, citing health issues and Nashville discontent. Paddy Sullivan joins Pittsburgh early, while New Britain reports full contract signings and new navy uniforms. Pitcher Quinn unveils a new curve dubbed the sod-buster, Pete Wilson rises in Stallings’ favor, and George Cameron advocates pooling holiday receipts to strengthen the Connecticut League with O Rourke advising on guiding the plan.
National Valor League standings show Providence at 39, New Bedford 41, Pawtucket 42, Worcester 43, River 45, Brockton 45. Tonight Worcester visits Brockton while Fall River hosts Providence. Last night results: New Bedford 4 Pawtucket 2, Fall River 6 Brockton 2.
Social personal report details Mrs Loren Delbridge and Dr C A Ryder returning from inaugural ceremonies in Washington. Guests included Sheriff S E Hawley Senator Brandegee ex Governor Woodcutt and Jim and Mrs Peter Doolan. Other returns list Mr and Mrs Thomas H Macdonald Mr and Mrs I B Williams and R A Beers. A Mutual Benefit Association party of about 75 guests from Tought at Polls features 60 young ladies in three center rows.
Detective Cronan and officers uncovered a copper theft ring at Bridgeport Brass with Catherine Cheerie and boarder Tony Manzrek. The trio robbed the brass shop, moving bars to the Cheerie home where she sold them to scrap dealers. About 130 pounds recovered. Cheerie and Manzrek fined in City Court. Cheerie's wife faces repercussions as the scheme collapsed.
At a church meeting the First Congregational men organized a Men’s League. Officers elected: President Richard G. Demerest, Vice President Dudley P. Bullard, Secretary Dr. Arthur M. Hunter, Treasurer Robert S. Hincks, Executive Committee chaired by the president and Rev. John DePeu. Committees named with chairs and plans for monthly meetings and guest speakers. Debates on current questions to be held.
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