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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
8
James J. Corbett weighs in on boxing titles and the race for the middleweight crown after Frank Klaus’s Paris win over Papke. He notes McGoorty and Eddie fights, Packey McFarland’s claim, and Chicago mayor Harrison backing boxing, while critiquing American and New York ruling on referees decisions and betting implications.
Marlin Texas March 15 McGraws regulars meet Colts in a 10 to 9 defeat caused by a misreading of a foul ball Thorpe on second base attempted third when Schupp held the other ball Stock singled scoring Robertson if Thorpe had not mistaken the ball he would have tied the score Crandall pitched four innings for the Colts and left the score 9 to 6 in favor of the regulars
New Haven girls suffer a 35 to 7 defeat at Newman Hall as Bedworth and Fitzgerald shine for New Haven and Gazzolo leads Bridgeport. Lineup features Armstrong Hurley Fitzgerald Sullivan Page and others with Bedworth scoring four goals and Fitzgerald three.
Tom Crook has bought his release from the Bridgeport Baseball Club after talks with Manager McCann. Crook sought freedom to choose his next team, and Bridgeport consented to a satisfactory settlement. Also news notes on Ketchel, Yale-Princeton hockey, and boxing plans.
Minnesota lightweight Pal Brown earned a clean decision over Chicago rival Steve Ketchel before the Badger A. C. in Milwaukee. The article praises Brown’s class, form from two weeks of hard training, and notes Ketchel’s fierce in-fighting style and potential for title contention.
Peugeot confirms two cars with Jules Goux and Zucarrelli to enter the third annual 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. Goux and Zucarrelli will arrive in America mid May to train at the speedway before the race before returning to France for the July 12 French Grand Prix. Boillot plans to stay in France to prepare cars for the Grand Prix.
A substantial team in Indianapolis includes mechanics relief drivers and other assistants aiding a large operation. The description highlights a broad, coordinated workforce with varied roles contributing to the effort.
The season opens with major races in Nice and Britain. Eleven furlongs Queen's Prize at Kempton and Birmingham events follow, with Sutton Plate and Rugeley Plate at Birmingham, then Durham Plate at Leicester. April features Lincolnshire Handicap and Liverpool Spring Cup among key events.
Clyde Milan, a Tennessee native and longtime Washington outfielder, stands as a premier fielder while ranking near Tyrus Cobb in speed. Though his batting has sometimes lagged behind Cobb, Speaker, and Jackson, he has shown steady improvement with averages above .300 in 1911 and 1912.
Boxing promoter Freddie Welsh of Cardiff aims to sail to New York on March 22 for a six week vaudeville engagement yielding about 9000 dollars. After touring England and Europe and reclaiming titles, Welsh may meet Jack O’Brien in America if conditions suit, with further trips to Frisco and Los Angeles planned.
Yale, Harvard and Princeton debated at Woolsey Hall over U S policy on exempting American Coastwise trade from Panama Canal tolls. Princeton won 2 to 1 with A S Richardson A C Williamson R S Rife for Princeton and A B Green E M Porter F L Daly for Yale. Judges included F S Luther J G Gettell and J M Mosley. Yale also lost to Harvard at Cambridge and Harvard beat Princeton at Princeton.
Brown of New York and Bud Anderson of Medford Ore collide in a scheduled twenty round bout at the Vernon arena. The winner will meet Joe Rivers. Anderson finished training Thursday while Brown trained alone with manager Dan Morgan arriving late. Brown is in peak condition, aiming to avenge a prior loss to Rivers.
A Derby Elks delegation visited Bridgeport to face the local Antlers in pool and bowling. Derby won two of three pool matches while Bridgeport took two of three bowling games. Notable pool results include Mitchell over Degnon 100 98 Patterson over Johnson 100 92 and Riegel over Ed Schread 60 25. Bowling totals favored Bridgeport 1532 to Derby 1493. A social program and lunch accompanied the event, with a return visit planned for March 26 in Derby.
In Bermuda on March 15 the Jersey City Skeeters edged the YanKees 4 3 in the second game of a series. Jack Knight, ex Yankee, had two timely hits including the go ahead run in the ninth. Sumi Calawall pitched four innings and Letty Davis five for the major leaguers. Caldwell fanned seven Skeeters, but Davis struggled with control yet finished strong when runners were on.
Pitcher Chick Evens will trial with Indianapolis this season after leaving Hartford. Otto Knabe of the Phillies hits hospital list after being spiked, likely out a week. George Stallings will judge players off the field with no sleuths. White Sox beat Sacramento 7 to 3 as Walsh shines. Arellanes returns for Boston. Fans roar as a homer lands near the stands. Other items include weight programs, Denny Howell umpiring and potential staff addition, Clark Griffith’s weight drills, skipping rope for several Philadelphia players, Joe Stanley to manage Springfield, and Sam Frock moving to Utica on option.
In Madison Square Garden New York last night Bombardier Wells holder of the Lord Lonadale belt, Britain's heavyweight champion, was knocked out in the second round by Gunboat Smith. A savage right hand to the head and a follow up body attack finished the British title holder, who rose at eight but fell again at nine. The bout showcased Smith’s speed and power as he overwhelmed Wells with rapid combinations and a decisive overhand blow.
A report notes counterfeit coins discovered in the sewer department area. Details are incomplete but indicate irregular metal coins were seized during ongoing checks.
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