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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1913
Page
8
Dallas reports the death of Giants pitcher Hanley after a Saturday performance. Family and team officials rush arrangements for his remains amid shock and grief. Teammates and managers expressed sadness as word spread through the club and city.
A Baltimore club faced contractual and salary tensions with players amid debate over wage raises. Reports say the team considered offers and raised concerns about expenses, highlighting salary disputes and the impact on long term team stability. The discussion touched on prior trends, and one Detroit connection was noted as influencing perspectives on player compensation.
Four basketball games are scheduled at the Boys Club gym tonight. Teams from the area will compete starting at dusk with four contests listed, offering local fans a night of junior league action.
Hamillton Bermuda March 1 The Hughlanders enjoyed a day of rest after a strenuous games on the ball field as the team remains concerned about Hal Chase who injured his right ankle yesterday Trainer Barrett makes several exams and suggests Chase may miss at least ten days The Jersey City club arrived Thursday and after two days week hopes to upset Chance’s men in a Tuesday afternoon clash
Athens Ga March 10 The recent visit of Fy Cobb to Manager Steiline s plantation nearly ended badly for the Georgien The incident stirred discussion Cobb returned to Royston Ga and came to Athens for his train He carried a small crank and a hunting dog at the station the agent told him to wait Cobb grew abusive and was warned he would be sent to Royston in a box if he did not leave the room immediately The scene ended with Cobb paying two bits for the kennel and departing.
This date in boxing history features John Gully once a butcher and later a parliament member dying, Gus Rubin stopping Pete Sverett in two at Philadelphia, Wolgast edging Harry Baker in nineteen at Los Angeles, Jim Barry stopping Gun Boat Smith in Oakland, and Palzer defeating Morag in ten at New York. Other notes include Sullivan defeating McMahon in six at Pittsburgh, Tommy Murphy beating Abe Auta in twenty at Daly City, Martin Costello born in Buffalo, and several draws and knockouts from Chantilly France to Baltimore and Mulhouse.
Announcement says Dr William T Bull will coach Yale football and coach drop kicking instruction at New Haven daily in the fall after players learn basics. Pa Corbin and Captain Ketcham are listed among fall staff with a salaried freshman coach to be named later and kept confidential for business reasons.
A retrospective Sporting Notes piece marks the Virginia State Baseball Teague turning nineteen today since its 1994 launch at a Richmond magnet meeting. It recalls the Virginia League’s six club roots, its financial ups and downs, and the era’s broader boxing reminiscences centered on Charley Mitchell and John Sullivan with dramatic bouts and enduring rivalries.
The Algonquins defeated Sea Side in two of three matches to clinch the inter-club pool title becoming undisputed champions in both branches. Results included Joan Wheeler of Sea Sides beating William Booth 160 to 148, W F Hale of Algonquins defeating J B Adams 150 to 210, and 50 Bowers of Algonquins beating A L Brothwell 150 to 106. Final standings show Sea Sides 0-5-0 and Algonquins leading the table.
Column urges the New York boxing commission to curb the cover up habit in limited round bouts. It cites past fighters and a Milwaukee match where two boxers stalled, faces shielded, for several minutes. The piece argues for a time limit or new rules to curb stalling and restore pace and spectator interest.
Australian boxer Mehegan, who beat Wells after twenty rounds in London, seeks an American tour while Freddie Welsh remains the top lightweight in contention. The bout drew heavy crowd demand for close, aggressive fighting. Mehegan used crouched style and devastating hooks, despite referee Douglas’s frequent breaks.
Tommy Murphy recalls defeating Abe Attell in San Francisco a year ago as the toughest fight of his career. He says Ad Wolgast ran him close but Attell proved far the stronger foe in fifteen rounds of brutal exchange, with Murphy finally earning the decision.
The first basketball game between the Blue Ribbons and Brooklawns, initially set for tomorrow, is moved to March 18 at Brooklawn rink. Managers elected to delay due to Brooklawn’s annual bell event Friday, forcing the makeup to Tuesday night, March error in transcript.
Tomorrow night at Brooklawn rink the Brooklawns face Glenbrook of Glenbrook Conn in a high stakes city series tilt. Glenbrook showcases Woodke Avrillo Shea in forward positions with Morrison Brown Hoffman at center and Tigler and Lett on the guards as the Brooklawns rely on Hurley and Treat for leadership.
Gilbert Pearson, secretary of the National Audubon Societies, will be the chief speaker at the Fairfield County Fish and Game Protective Association meeting this evening. The gathering is set for 7:15 in the Board room under President Adams.
The text describes a sixteenth anniversary celebration at Old Fellows Hall with a literary and musical program and a served repast. It names Dich-4 and Hee Gullivan as arranging committee chairman, plus general event details and a bookshop advertisement offering skilled trades and tools.
A fragment indicates Cleaning Co with reference to a la vest handling and solicited activity at 650 State St in Santiare. The cryptic note mentions Worle and Dhows, suggesting a business address or notice context.
A garbled league report recounts disputes over contracts and amateur status involving Georgetnwe players, managers, and several suitors. It mentions Frank Davie, Joe Tikker, Jim Reda, and George Rinvall with references to unnamed clubs, tryouts, and possible wage issues, reflecting tensions in the sport.
Baltimore considers a public funeral for the many victims of the Alum Chine explosion. Over fifty were killed outright with more expected to die from wounds. Relatives and mourners watched as bodies were recovered, many parts of the wreckage scattered along the river.
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