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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
10
James J. Corbett argues Packey McFarland can make 133 pounds for a 20 round bout and spur a critical match with Willie Ritchie’s plan while noting rivals Leach Rivers and Anderson show flashes of top form, with local prospects like Brown and Brown’s challengers drawing attention in the lightweight division.
London reports Harcourt Gold and A G Kirby of Oxford Old Blues will coach Yale varsity crew for the Harvard race. They depart England in May with G S MacLagan, the old Oxford coxswain, whose trip signals significance though he may not coach. Gold is praised as a top coach who shaped Oxford and Leander crews.
The writeup surveys the heavyweight field after Wells is eliminated, noting Luther McCarty as the standout with wins over Kaufman Flynn and Palzer. Jess Willard and Gunboat Smith are contenders, but McCarty leads the pack. Palzer’s need for gym work and ring experience is highlighted, with Johnson looming as a uncertain barrier.
Manager Bill McGuire leads the White Sox as they open the season with two wins. Morning game vs Shamrocks 6 to 0 with Lefty Heyser pitching and Egan catching. afternoon win 5 to 1 against the All-Stars with Bischoff allowing one hit and Keating catching. Team to practice tomorrow at 10 o'clock with all members required.
Yale opened its season in Norfolk by beating Washington and Lee 7 to 2 on a muddy field. The Elis built rallies in three innings off pitcher Larrick, with only one error by W&L. Rigler umpired. batteries Scott Dyer Hunter Burdette and Larrick Stewart. Time 1 hour 45 minutes.
Cleaning Co Clothing highlights use of latest sanitary methods and invites patrons to write, phone, or visit at 650 State St. Phone 913 for Sanitary Pressing services.
Hamilton Bermuda March 22 Highlanders idle on Good Friday Chance selects batting order for April 10 clash with Clark Griffiths Washingtons Daniels right field Walter center Chase second Cree left Chance first Hartzell third Derrick shortstop Sweeney catcher Chase sprained ankle keeps Young at second Base will miss early season Priest Harbison Stump fight for roster Jack Martin may stay Schulz the likely left hander Hoff to go Davis right hander spitter control kept Paddy Green Ray Keating seen as inexperienced youngsters kept for development
Marlin Texas March 22 Farewell was bidden to this town last night for another year by the Giant squad which left at midnight to begin the journey homeward. McGraw will divide the players into two brigades for a barn storming tour on their way North and they will not meet again until they reach Washington before the regular season. Some players are still nursing minor ailments and the manager will not risk them in real games until fully recovered. The camp believes spring training has never benefited the team more, with better condition than last year when they surged to the top of the league. Feet and leg soreness from hard Emerson park days is the chief trouble, aggravated by the clay soil baked by sun after rain. The hardest hit among the group were Devore Shafer McCormick Jacobson and Murray. Jacobson, previously on catches, spent time batting fungoes after discarding them.
The New York Evening Sun recounts Paddy Green’s bicycle mishap during a training trip to St George Bermuda. Teammates greet him with “Whoa” whenever he appears, the joke stemming from his uphill struggle on a borrowed bike and a perilous coast back to level ground.
Major League reports place Pitcher Overall in California and staying there. John Evers suffers a hidden ball trick at second base. Manager Birmingham conducts private talks for Cleveland recruits. Captain Anson allegedly discovered Hot Springs Arkansas as training ground. Montreal arrives at Charlottesville with three players including Fred McGovern. Seaton of the Phillies shines in strikeout exhibitions. Dorin predicts psa as a future star pitcher. Arthur Fletcher of the Giants shows promise at shortstop in practice games. Vitt of Detroit aims to stay in the big leagues and compete for third base with the Tigers. Minneapolis Northern league team to be known as the Bronchos. Ed N Dickinson signs new players for Manager Unglaub to form a team. Dan Daley signs with Charleston after playing for Gulfsport and Columbus. Evers and Chance view 13 as lucky. Cub team reaches 13 runs in practice. The two Cuban players with Washington earn respect. Mike Martin trains Acosta and teaches English. Connie Mack notes Fairchance on a Pullman to San Antonio and predicts pennant hopes. Miller Huggins doubts Hal Chase as a viable option at second base.
Summary of boxing notes from 1998 to 1912 featuring notable bouts. 1998 Jim Jeffries knocked out Peter Jackson in the third round. 1999 Jack Britton outpointed Mike Memsic over ten rounds in Atlanta. 1909 Jimmy Clabby stopped Bob Slavin in the third round in New Orleans. 1910 Phil McGovern and Young Britt fought a 15 round draw in Baltimore. 1911 Sid Burns defeated Ray Bronson in 19 rounds in London. 1911 Jimmy Clabby beat Harry Duncan in a 20 round London bout. 1912 Young Dyson KO Del Bruno in the seventh round in New York.
Bridgeport challenges for Ed McGamwell after a disputed sale from Lowell. Holyoke declares a claim and appeals to the National secretary, while Lowell disputes Holyoke authority and insists no written contract exists. Other notes cover boxing prospects, signings, and college sports developments.
O Connor posted the high three strings with 33 high string. Moss and Sivers combined for the high team single string at 221. Ryno and O Connor led the high team three strings with a total of 607.
The 1913 Spalding Official Base Ball Guide, in its thirty seventh year, arrives with editor John B. Foster of New York presenting season reviews for the National and American Leagues by I. E. Sanborn of Chicago. It covers world series, minor leagues, official rules and schedules, with illustrations. Copies available by mail for 10 cents from American Publishing Company, 21 Warren St. New York City.
Banty Lewis the New York featherweight arrives with manager Slim Brennan for the Acorn A. C. show at Park City rink on March 27. Referee Dick Howell, bell director Harry Quinn, and clerk Al Burdick prep for the all star boxing night with bouts featuring Young McAuliffe, Davy Ryan, Kid Lewis, Young Joe Walcott, Battling Larry Ryan, and Kid Allen.
There is hope the Army Navy football clash could be played at the Polo Grounds in New York next Fall. Dissatisfaction with Philadelphia arrangements at Franklin Field and limited Penn State access have spurred talks. New York National League offers the Polo Grounds on liberal terms, with President Hempstead and Secretary Foster eager to secure the game for both service academies.
Fred Clarke praises Hofman’s condition in Hot Springs as he prepares the Giants. Clarke says Hofman looks better than ever and expects a strong year, noting Spring training at Hot Springs helps him reach playing weight and peak condition. Hoffman's health and form are key for filling the outfield gap.
Virginia defeated Princeton 3 to 0 in Charlottesville in a pitchers battle between Wood and Grant. Hanks and Landes figured in the offense as Virginia took two runs in the first inning. Batteries Wood and Carter for Princeton. Grant and Green for Virginia.
Three American swimmers Charles Durborow Joseph Callahan and Benjamin Schrembere plan to row the English Channel within months. Durborow already swam nineteen and a half miles in Delaware Bay with logs recording nearly forty three miles, showing endurance and grit to tackle the Channel.
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