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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1913

Page

8

Kilbane Robbed of Decision by Referee Eyton in Fist Fight

Kilbane was allegedly robbed of a decision by referee Eyton in a bout that ended in a draw after a 20 round contest. Eyton’s ruling sparked debate as Kilbane outpointed Dundee through most rounds, with supporters claiming Kilbane deserved the win and promoters eyeing a return match for big proceeds.

Kilbane Eyton Los Angees Charless Eston Kilbane-Dupdee Dundee Tom McCarey Bim

Springfield manager fined for baiting umpire in Hartford game

Eastern Association president O Rourke fined Springfield manager Corridon 19 for actions after being ejected by umpire Leary. Corridon’s letter warned browbeating umpires won’t be tolerated. Four Springfield players were fined 35 each. Parker, a pitcher formerly with New Britain and Waterbury, may join Bridgeport. The report covers lineups, injuries, and upcoming games.

Wagner O'Rourke Eastern Association Corridon Springfield Hartford Leary Springfield Pilot Springfeld O'Hara Justin Waite Logan

Innovative Truss Promises Comfort and Cooling Wear

A recently patented truss with understraps and hip pressure offers comfort, clean cooling, and bath wear. Sold by the Geenfort Truss Co at 205 West Jarner Rtde Bridgeport. Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday to 7 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM.

Geenfort Truss Co West Jarner Bridgeport

Yale Wins Tenth Straight Victory in 4 2 Win

New Haven May 3 Yale and Virginia produced a brilliant baseball display with Yale prevailing 4 to 2 in a hair raising finish. Yale took the lead in the second inning as Gammon passed Pumpelly, Cornish singled, and Burdett grounded to White. White’s wild throw to first allowed two runs to score and Brown’s single brought in Burdett.

Pittsfield Pittfield Bridgeport Bobby Stow Stow Electrics Wolfe Gough Martin Gaigen Fortune Silzer Russell Miller Sfizer Dame Fortune Younts Wallace Yount Tltes McGamnwell Phillips Burton Pittstield Boukes Ryerson Knapp Sizer Bakers Reach New Haven Mey Yale Virginia Gammon Pumpelly Cornish Burdett White Brown Burdet

White Hope Quest in Boxing Era Follows McCarty

The piece discusses Luther McCarty's lack of improvement and shifts attention to Jess Willard as the next potential white heavyweight champion. Willard, a 6'6" fighter with strong physique and improving management, is seen as the best current prospect though questions remain about his mental drive. Gunboat Smith is noted to test Willard’s nerve and form, with prospects for a bout near settling the search for a white champion.

Luther McCarty McCarty Jess Willard Gunbost Smith San Francisco Willard Smith Box New York Wiro Wiro {S To Lead the Band In the White Hope Brigade

Gunboat weighs in on Willard Smith bout and McCarty

Gunboat notes the bout could end in less than ten rounds and questions McCarty's plans. He predicts McCarty may retreat to the Northwest or face the winner of Willard versus Smith, risking loss of any pretensions to a title.

McCarty Far Northwest Willard-Smith

Gaelic Football Exhibition at The Meadows Sunday

Gaelic football enthusiasts await the outcome of an exhibition game tomorrow between the New Haven Gaelic team and the Young Emmets. The Emmets set their lineup including Farrell as captain and D. Sullivan among others. venue access via Paradise Green car to Hol Aster avenue.

New Haven Young Emmets Emmets Farrell Capt. McDermott D. McCarthy M. Coleman Wm. McCarthy Garvey J. O'Leary Calemen T Sullivan Sharkey Devine Flanagan Moran O'Connell Norton Donnigan D. Sullivan Howard P.o'leary Connors Paradise Hol- Aster Avenue

Coach Wray selects Harvard varsity eight crew

Cambridge May 3 Coach James Wray of the Harvard crews has chosen the varsity eight for its season opener. The lineup for the triangular race with Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania lists Pirni at stroke Morgan Goodale Miles Harwood MacVickar Trum bull bow Reynolds coxswain Captain Abeles.

Cambridge Mays James Wray Harvard Crimson Shem Princeton University of Pennsylvania Pirni Morgan Goodale Miles Harwood MacVickar Trumbull Reynolds Abeles

Semi-Pro Games Highlight City Doubleheader Card

The semi professional circuit features Newfields versus West Ends at West End Park at 2 30 with Stratten and Tillerman for Newfields and Havenfeltz Scanlon and Kerr for West Ends. Brooksides meet Remington Yosts at Yostfield. Black Rocks collide with the Joes at St Josephs Oval with City Clerk Boucher tossing first ball. Games begin at 3 o clock.

West End Park Newfields Stratten Tillerman Havenfeltz Scanlon Kerr West End Battery Yostfield Brooksides Remington Yosts Clabby St. Joseph's Oval Black Rocks Joes Boucher

Baseball Notes From The Warped Minds Of The Era

Boston pitcher Bill James impresses with nerve and calm on the mound. John McGray predicts solid finish for the Cubs under Johnny Evers. Mrs Marquard travels with the Giants to protect her husband. . New York fans misread the Yankees start, Chance remains human. Philanthropists donated 282 million in 191, Andrew Carnegie leading at 135 million. Fred Snodgrass handed funds to the Red Sox. Congress may praise Clarke Griffiths Senators as four term. Baseball players humor is noted. A plan to place 60 megaphones at White Sox Park may fail if a beer soaked announcer bungles. Stallings shies from bouquet praise. fans await a close call to unveil the Big Chief.

Andrew Carnegie Fred Snodgrass Boston Red Sox White Sox

Schoolboy Robinson Smashes Sprint Records at Inter scholastic Meet

State College Pa May 3 World sprint records fell as Robinson a fast Mercersburg Academy student dominated the 100 yard dash in the first heat of the interscholastic track meet yesterday.

State College Robinson Mercersburg Academy

Birmingham Player Refuses Uproar For Vocal Career

A Birmingham Southern League player, famed for quiet restraint and lively on-field hustle, explains he avoids vocal protests to protect his winter career as a tenor. Wallie Mayer questioned him about shouting when wronged, but he cites future opera prospects and vocal health as reasons. Probate records show Patrick Hamill named administrator for Cellar T. Hamill.

Birmingham Wallie Mayer Erand Opera Metropolitan Opera House Sey Cellar T. Hamill Patrick Hamill John P. Thorndike Maud A. Thorndike

Boston Refuses to Trade Sweeney After Reds Day

Boston resists trading Bill Sweeney as Garry Hemmenh, Edward Egan, Grant Almas, and Chop push for infielder McDonald and catcher Blackburo. Rumor says Braves captain Kline and Sweeney linked, while Boston balks at letting Sweeney go amid Chicago activity.

Sincianati Mary Johnny King Chicago Borton Reds Yeaterday Boston Infielfer McDorad Blackburo Garry Hebmienh Bill Sweeney Braves I Hae Yifer Egan Grant Almas Chopmay Kline Sweeney Boxton Har Sweney

Wrestler Tackepmoen Accepts Offer for Puree Match

Tackepmoen, the guemegar at the Blant for Abyssho, after a conference with Fiwerr Moltok, accepted a $25,000 offer to wrestle Prank Gotch. He stated the champion should name his own terms, signaling readiness for a high-stakes bout.

Tackepmoen Guemegar Abyssho Moltok Gotch

Ad Wolgast Comeback Bid Falls Short in Milwaukee Clash

Ad Wolgast, famed former champion, fails to complete a comeback against Marlen Tannner Murphy in a 20 round bout. The fight, staged at Jim Goffroth’s arena, ends with Wolgast badly beaten after a brave display, highlighting that his power from earlier days has faded and cementing his status among aging champions.

Andress Tilnamore Nelson Joe Gang Hile Wilts Ritchie Ad Wolsust Seok Marlen Tannnr Murphy Jim Goffroth Arephio New York Willie Einlefe Hye Burny Howe Milwauke Tor Betta Wich Danny Webster Fhen Weil Troueh Tom McCarty Canon fKertling Weinman Willie Bitebie Heehdoon

Amateur Baseball At Seaside Park Subdues Saint Augustine

The Saisie Jre organized games for 8 to 10 year olds at Seaside Park, with Sacred Marta defeating Charles’ team 14 to 1. In the afternoon they met St Augustine’s and won again 160 to 1 in a pitching showcase led by Melhor of the Hearts. Also noted were matchups and lineups, while the annual session of the Counriiers association of Pwirfed aunty, O tL A. M. named officers PT Hawley as president and Taree McEwen as secretary amid other roles.

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