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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
8
Bridgeport beat Bristol two of three games led by Conny Lewis 377 and 233 high. New Haven edged Waterbury two games to one on Brass City alleys with Johnson averaging 166. Meriden split with Hartford two games to one in Meriden, and totals show Waterbury New Haven 833 819 831 2183 18882 833 2503.
Bridgeport lost three straight to Hartford in the Nutmeg league last night in Capitol City. Hartford’s scorers topped 600 in two games while Bridgeport stayed under their season average. New Haven beat Waterbury by one string to stay level with Bridgeport in the standings. Middletown won two of three at Wallingford as Middletown and Wallingford failed to reach 500 in most games.
Carson Nevada March 10 The lower house of the Nevada legislature passed a bill for a graduated prize fight license. A state license costing 31 000 is fixed for unlimited round affairs 50 for 25 rounds and 250 for twenty rounds.
A sample of praise for Red Waller from the New York American notes his sharp pitching and smart play with the Colts and Regulars. It mentions Cy Young and Jim McGuire aging battery in Cleveland, Waller’s three bagger, and updates on players and managers including Yancey’s sale to Binghampton, O Rourke Jr’s contract, Hanna’s New Britain roster, Dumphousse as catcher, and other roster rumors and lineups for Nutmeg and eastern leagues.
Boston March 10 Ferguson scored a knock out punch over Kubiak in a 12 round bout, using sharp jabs and a right to the jaw that felled Kubiak after an early exchange. Ferguson dominated with a steady jab attack and solid defense. Amateur boxing in Boston offers gold medals to winners on March 23 with weight class entries and weigh in times arranged. entries close March 15.
The Sioux expect a higher notch in league play as Apache accuracy declines. Pirates facing T. U. S. that same night will play a grandstand affair with captain Noel out of town. Games start at 8 PM, admission 15 cents.
United Press report from Chicago notes Benny Yanger once regarded as past his prime plans a New York move Tuesday to resume fighting. He asserts he is still capable and compares himself favorably to east coast fighters seeking bouts for money.
Joe Gans the Baltimore colored boxer, once a top lightweight, returns to action Friday night to meet English fighter Jabez White in a ten round bout. Bookmakers see a possible title challenge ahead if Gans shines, while concerns about his health and stamina linger after recent beatings. White, making his second U.S. appearance after a Coast run that included a loss to Jimmy Britt, seeks a victory that could lead to a rematch with Battling Nelson in a ten round bout.
Dick Barrett reports the Blue Ribbons, city champions, face the Nutmegs of South Norwalk tonight at 9 30. Nutmegs aim to sweep the favorite, while Burdick must stay grounded. A one mile exhibition pits Dick Barrett against Harry Burke, the Boy Wonder, with both noting past wins. Barrett invites any amateurs for longer relay races and provides a contact box.
Victoria report states Jack Johnson and wife arrived by ship from Sydney with Sam Fitzpatrick no longer managing Johnson. Johnson declared willingness to meet Jeffries or any opponent and claimed the title remains with him. He warned against others dictating terms and insisted there must be a winner and a loser in any bout.
A long running feud between Joe Sullivan and Billy Baxter ended at Seaside Park Monday night. Sullivan challenged Baxter to strike him out three of six at bats. Baxter hit safely four times and claimed victory before a large crowd despite snow on the ground. Sullivan accepted defeat with a pleasant grin fading from his face as spectators cheered Baxter and left for meals.
Old ostrich feathers dye clean or repair and made as good as new via a new arrangement with top ostrich manufacturers. Also highlights Nothningle’s store showing new go carts baby carriages and taxicab styles for young mothers. Ten day sale at White House Clothing Store ends March 11 to wind up estate of Isadore Reich with cash-only discounts on clothing and furnishings.
A man in Water Street saloon mornings presents himself as Australian Billy McCarthy and boasts he could beat any current lightweight. The real McCarthy, based in Galveston, Texas, disputes the impostor who misstates past fights including a fake claim of a 1890 Australia bout. The piece notes past opponents like Fitzsimmons and Dempsey, and says the impostor’s history clashes with verified events from 1890 to 1894.
Industrial Base ball league directors met with President Buckingham to approve a 21-game schedule covering May 15 through Sept 11, including all Saturdays and holidays. Warne r Bros. requested entry to replace Bullard. two managers and three committees were appointed to handle team changes, park use, constitution revision, and procurement. A New Haven outfitters offer a $400 bonus and awards for top finishers. the winner would receive a silver cup and a pennant for second.
Ed Casey the Bridgeport boxer draws crowds in Philadelphia after refereeing a match. A Philadelphia paper quotes Casey ready to box any challenger including Jack Reed of Toledo or Jim Smith of Brooklyn, and says his honest drive to rise up the ladder endears him to local sports fans.
Telegraphic communication in parts of Georgia and the Carolinas is cut off by a storm that battered the region last night. Cuthbert Ga reports destruction of its business district with property losses estimated at a quarter of a million and at least one death. The item also notes paint ad copy for L and M Paint claiming long lasting finish and reduced cost per gallon.
New York in a thick clammy fog on March 10 disrupts all surface and elevated transit and water routes. Subways largely unaffected while ferries and boats faced cautious movement and several near misses. Staten Island ferry abandons schedule as residents stay home waiting for fog to lift.
Jersey City moves to secure possession of the waterworks under a 1899 contract with Patrick H. Flynn for 7,595,000 dollars. The Street and Water Board and Board of Finance seek court leave to pay 7,595,900 into court for conveyance to the city, with bonds to be issued to cover the cost. Mayor Wittpenn signs the resolutions. Separately, a simple remedy for la grippe notes Foley’s Honey and Tar to stop coughs and strengthen lungs.
At Hartford hearings the excise committee weighed a liquor dealers bill to let saloon keepers open after polls close on election day. Debates centered on past fraud, enforcement, and whether the law should be loosened or tightened. Opponents cited violations and injustices, while supporters urged limits on openings and holiday closings. Separate dispatch from London reports King Edward at Biarritz recovering and planning a future visit to Pau to view Wright’s aeroplane flight plans.
Barkhamstead March 10 A human finger was offered as evidence in a local assault case. Carmelia Nrei an Italian stood arraigned yesterday for attacking Dominick Costello another Italian with a knife during a fight. The amputated finger and the knife were admitted as exhibits before the superior court.
Lew Dockstader remains premier minstrel, with Cohan adding rapid, lively numbers. Evans shines as a female impersonator, Estinze impresses with perfect makeup and soft voice, while Leonard croons with his own style. Morrell and Keefe deliver sensational singing. Morse and King fill key roles. stage setting praised. audience responsive at Smiths Theatre.
Special dispatch from New York reports Colonel Samuel Pomeroy Colt refused to discuss his son Russell Griswold Colt's engagement to actress Ethel Barrymore. The couple reportedly to wed in Boston next Sunday with details kept secret. Miss Barrymore may continue on stage after marriage.
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