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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
10
Eddie Collins is leading Glovers poll as Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie compete for high honors. The piece notes Extéie Colina as key in Mack's infield, with mentions of the Hea Sox and the Cleveland club in a national league context.
English Goughes to Find Yale Oarsmen Ready for Instruction describes ongoing training for Yale varsity rowers. The piece notes Harriman, Bryce, Gore, and Bar pum among crew members, with shifts from one boat to another as they prepare for late-season practice.
Minneapolis May 6 former major league pitcher Rube Waddell has quit organized baseball according to a North ern league management announcement. His resignations stem from grievances against the baseball trust. After last Friday’s game with Grand Forks in which he gave up only three hits he submitted his resignation. Last night it was said he would go to Marshall Minnesota to play with a semi professional team.
Canada expands its baseball footprint with New Brunswick-Maine,Ontario Canadian and Western Canada leagues, linking Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Vancouver and Victoria. Early Canadian clubs like Ottawa Montreal Maple Leafs of Guelph and Dauntless of Toronto helped establish the sport before organized play.
Bridgeport edge Hartford 8 to 7 in a brisk game marked by Hartford errors and timely Bridgeport hitting. Bingo Wallace collected four hits, including a double, while Snyder pitched a full game for the Mechanics.
A quote from Robert D. Wrenn, former U S tennis champion and once a football star, favors tennis stamina over football. He notes tennis has greater body strain in a five set match versus two 95 minute football halves and warns players to pace themselves. The piece discusses practicing tactics, suggesting gradual play and avoiding overexertion to protect the body.
veteran coach and trainer Mike Murphy is again ill and confined to his home in Philadelphia on May 6. Doctor Rob reports recurrence of his long standing illness and notes cautions for his care and recovery.
A newly patented truss offers no understraps and no hip pressure for easy wear. Office hours are 10 to 1 and 5 to 9 Sundays, with extended accessibility at the bridge of hours.
Torrey reports Murphy’s condition has improved though not critical after a relapse caused by overexertion during Pennsylvania track and field preparations and the excitement of recent races. Family remains hopeful but doctors warn against overtaxing his weakened strength.
Amateur baseball notes from The Farmer describe The Prospect school team ready to face Shelton High or Stratford High next Saturday morning if they reply to a prior challenge. Stratford plans to play Prospect on May 17 at Gesside or Galto. Also inviting 14 to 15 year old teams for Saturday mornings at Seaside Park with dates May 2 and Memorial Day morning.
A court scene opens with a humorous exchange about a typist who left a flawed but thorough report for signature. The judge notes a “ten dollar” morning as banter. The Washington Star quote on taxicab meters hints at pace versus speed, while a Franklin line cites care versus knowledge.
Chicago May 6 President Johnson of the American League said punishment for George Stovall was likely drastic. Stovall, suspended indefinitely and relieved of St Louis manager duties after snatching umpire Ferguson's hat and spitting on his coat, awaits Ferguson's detailed report before a final decision. Stovall acknowledged losing his temper, promising no excuse.
Frank Gotch the world champion wrestler has signaled readiness for a match with the best in the country after a $25,000 offer to wrestle Zbyszko in New York. He proposed Zbyszko and George Larich settle their dispute, making a Pole vs Russian bout likely. Larich fights Cazesux at Atlantic Garden, New York, next Thursday night.
Jim Johnstone rose from a planned pitching career with Comiskey to an umpiring path after malaria weakened him on the coast. He returned to form as an umpire, earning offers from major league managers, and later accepted a long tenure in the umpiring ranks under President Lynch, reflecting on a life split between pitching glory and the indicator.
Jack Egan, a catcher from this city, reports he is the first backstop for Newport, Va., in the Virginia league. In three games he has four hits and remains popular with manager Jack Halpin and fans. Washington’s Clark Griffith helped land Egan after a southern training trip. Nearby notes mention Hartford manager Corridon being fined for using bad language and Springfield owner Carey seeking an association inquiry, while other clubs shuffle players and prep for upcoming games.
The Phillies defeated the Mets 6 to 3 while the Dodgers beat the Braves 8 to 2. Today’s schedule includes Hartford at Bridgeport Holyoke at New Haven Waterbury at Springfield Pittsfield at New London Cincinnati in New York Chicago in Brooklyn Pittsburgh in Boston St Louis in Philadelphia.
Yesterday's baseball results show the Philadelphia and New York game with a 5 1 scoreline while Boston won 3 Our scanned text also reports on natural science curiosities including limb and horn regeneration in animals and a termite warning drum noted by Professor Bugulon in Ceylon, with further Youth's Companion observations described.
International League results show Jersey City 5 Newark 0 and Providence 8 Montreal 2. Other games list Jersey City in Buffalo Newark in Toronto Providence in Montreal and Baltimore in Rochester. References to Sneinefiels RHE New Haven wt 82 Holyoke 212 6 Batteries Jensen and Nagle Temple and Ahearn appear in the same item.
In a Ladies' Home Journal excerpt, a well known agnostic attends a Beecher lecture. After the talk he presents his daughter to Mr. Beecher, calling her a heathen. Beecher replies that if all heathens were as pretty as she is, everyone would become missionaries.
Spokane May 1 Willie Ritchie famed lightweight champion may fight Freddie Cross after arrival in Spokane Promoters in New York and California keeping wires hot while Denver leave leaves room for final arrangements Leach Crate Britton ruled out as opponent due to weight and prior actions Hivers named as California drawing card with promotion plans pending final weight agreement
Frankie Burns of Jersey City and Banty Lewis of New York meet in a 10 round semi final bout as part of Hogan Shugrue II in New Haven on May 12. Burns seeks his fourth New Haven appearance with a preliminary featuring Hal Marlin and Ty Miller in a 10 round bout. Dave Fitzgerald to handle the boots.
Boxing brief chronicles past bouts with names and places. Matches include Clabby versus Werd in Milwaukee 1908 and Austin versus McGovern a six round draw in Los Angeles. Notable rounds and results span Paris New York Albany Vernon and Albany with multiple draws and decisions.
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