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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

4

Baseball Scores At A Glance From Meadow Larks Opener

The account covers a Bridgeport versus Northampton opener and notes Miller’s big hitting, Ladd, Steinheuser and Peterson among key players. It details errors, scorers, and late rallies as Northampton led by Juncture times while Bridgeport notches several runs including two in the fourth and late plays at the plate. Also lists other scores from the day across leagues and notes upcoming games.

Rube” Pollard James EL O'Rourke Glastonbury Rube Northampton Newfield Jeveer Boesis Miller Om Bannon Hilts Hiram Ladd Seuions Pastor Yale Hilt Phelan Bourguin Ocean Steinkaume Mtomer Scanlon Hout Romer Hut Todd Finn Peterson Steinheuser Pollart Muller Mason Pettt Koeber Steinaneer Tomy Oenter Geld Winton Mt Scanion Steinhauser Lees Sree Miler Bannon Ladd Seamon Steinhauer Golden Bourgquin Kocher Meadow Larks Bridgeport

Dandy Diamond Doings From Hartford Field

In Hartford today the saga of minor league baseball features shocks and signings. Bob Witte Simmons dazzles with scooped balls while Meadow Peterson keeps rival hitters quiet. umpire Mason endures a foul tip in the groin and later an ankle collision as Miller’s line drive sparks stoppages. First Baseman Smith, sent back to Hamlinware town, is recalled amid Manager Howe’s new signings including Thomas, brother of Tra Thomas. New Haven wins 5-3 behind Foster Gay and pitching support as Springfield blanks New Britain 7-0 with Roy Warner driving the offense. Next week Hartford hosts four home games while Mike Donnin hints at a Giants return if fans demand it.

Smith New Haven Hanna Haniware Town Howe Thomas Tra Thomas Athletics Bridgeport Eice

New York and Boston revive tense American League tilt

In American League action at American League Park New York edged Boston 4 to 2 in twelve innings. New York trailed early but rallied with a two run twelfth inning as Elverfeld exited in the eleventh after a disputed call. Cheech and Spencer worked for New York while Kleinow and Kleinow backed the Boston bullpen.

Boston Doves New York May New Yorks Red Sox New York Alui Hurat Lttar Cheech Spencer and Penahuer Newton Lake and Kleinow

Bengal Juniors Reject Early Sunday Game Challenge

Manager Steele states the Bengal Juniors cannot play before the first Sunday in turn after a recent 8-3 win. They offer to face the Oriole Juniors on that date for a purse or fun, inviting other first-year city teams to request a match through the paper. The Geo. C. Batcheller Co. team seeks one more open date before May 22.

Oriole Steele Bengal Juniors Bengal Steels Geo. C. Batcheller Co

Hood's Sarsaparilla as a Spring Medicine for appetite

A testimonial from Mrs. E. L. Barry of West Troy Me praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine that stimulates appetite and regulates the system. The letter notes a New England farmer's home near a large town and claims four bottles improved health after years of dyspepsia.

Athletics Defeat Washington 1-0 in Ninth Inning

In a close baseball game yesterday the Athletics edged Washington 1 to 0 in the ninth inning. Score details show Philadelphia 69000000114 and Washington 21:.000000000-0-7-4. Batteries were Coombs and Thomas for Philadelphia with Johnson and Street for Washington.

Athletics Washington Philadelphia Coombs Thomas Johnson Street

Small Hats Toques and Bonnets Displayed by Dillon & Co

EH Dillon and Co at 1195 2 Milliners present a large display of small hats toques and bonnets for young women, middle aged and old ladies. The ranges include untrimmed ready to wear and trimmed versions. It is worthwhile to review the stock.

Dillon Club Adds Industrial League Players Share Mohicans

E. H. Dillon and Company fields an Industrial League mix as Mohicans roster features former city league players with a sprinkling of the old Tiger team alumni.

Mohicans Tiger

Brooklawn Golf Banquet Highlights Club Plans May Program

Brooklawn Club members, led by vice president W. T. Hincks, dined and heard speeches by J. A. Marr, W. J. Nichols, A. E. Veness, C. G. Waldo, and A. S. May as they outlined golf plans for May and a future Brooklawn Golf schedule. The event featured decorative tables, a miniature greens display, and remarks on the club championship, fees, and forthcoming cups.

W. T. Hincks Godfrey Mr. Marr Nichols Mr. Veness Brooklawn Club A. E. Veness Connecticut W. J. Nichols W. J. Nichols, the Highly Esteemed Chairman of the Golf Committee Golf Committee Cc. G. Waldo Brooklawn Waldo A. S. May Charles G. Sanford C. G. Waldo Freebooters John S. Pullman John 8 Pullman Rudyard Kipling Mfr FR. P. Curti Hartford Nassau Freehooters Zeare MacDonald C. Delaney B. I Ashman J. Wooster A. 3. May G. GC. Gerrish F. Rhoades M. H. Chapin

Great Marathon Race on Today at Polo Grounds

United Press reports a high level professional marathon at the Polo Grounds in New York starting at 4 PM. The field includes Henry St Yves of France and John Svanberg of Sweden among 15 top distance men with a first prize of $5900, and betting odds listed for each entrant.

United Press New York Henry St. Yves France John Svanberg Sweden Polo Ground Ing Morrissey Henri St. Yves Tod Tom Morrissey United States Matt Maloney Louis Orphee Tor Baward Cibot Felix Carajal Cuba Pat White Ireland Fred Simpson India Ted Grooks

Dartmouth and Harvard Clash in Track Meet

Boston May speech previews a dual track and field meet between Dartmouth and Harvard. Harvard fields stars like R C Foster and Jacques in sprints and distance events, while Dartmouth targets Johnson, Smith in field events and Barr in pole vault. Harvard expected to win by about 45 points.

United Press Boston May Harvard R. C. Foster Sherman Dartmouth Iin Jacques New England Johnson and Smith Barr

Yale Field Busy With Baseball Track And Football Plans

Yale athletics run a full program at Yale Field with freshmen games against Pennsylvania and varsity vs Andover, plus a Tiger Cubs vs Young Bulldogs track meet. Yale aims to win 61 to 43 in Princeton track, while football talks in Boston plan earlier tickets and headquarter arrangements for the Yale Harvard game next season.

United Press New Haven Yale Pennsylvania Tiger Cubs Bulldogs Andover van Vieck Philbin Brown Snell Vistors Princeton N. J Boston Prescott White The Football Association Everett Whitton Harvard

Corbett and Britt to Battle Again

New York May 8 Jimony Coffroth a Western fight promoter says Young Corbett has come back strong enough to chase Jimmy Britt Britt match in July for 15000 if Corbett is not beaten beforehand he has a scheduled bout with Harry Scroggs in Baltimore next Tuesday night and a match with Cy Smith in Schenectady the following week He plans to prepare for Mrs after these bouts.

United Press New York Jimony Coffroth

Tommy Murphy KO Beats Boston Welterweight in New York

Tommy Murphy of New York knocked out Jimwny Smith, Boston welterweight, with a left hook after several rounds of fast fighting. Smith nurses a bad jaw today. The Madison A C accepts Romanea’s challenge for Sunday at Brooklawn grounds.

United Press Thce N. Y Jimwny Smith Boston Tommy Murphy New York Murphy Madison A. C Brooklawn

Brooklawn Opens Third Annual Tennis Tournament May 25

Brooklawn Country Club hosts its third annual open tennis tournament starting May 25 with about 40 entrants. Events cover men singles and doubles under USLTA rules. singles winner earns the Brooklawn Challenge Cup, previously won twice by Frederick G. Anderson of Scranton. Matches are best two of three sets, finals best three of five. Committee chairs include Henry B. Stoddard and Samuel M. Hawley. Doubles last year were won by Frederick G. Anderson and Stanley Henehaw.

Brooklawn Country Club Frederick G. Anderson Scranton United States National Lawn Tennis Association Henry B. Stoddard Samuel M. Hawley Charles A. Baldwin Herbert Mayon John Foster Gregory S. Bryan F. N. Benham James G. Ludlum Archibald McNeil, Jr Arthur W. Robinson Albert H. Canfield John A. Rusling Maturin Waldo L. Lawson A. K. L. Watson Canfield McNeil Sret Stanley Henehaw

Sales Before The Criminal Court

Daniel J. Flanagan of this city appealed to the common pleas court criminal side yesterday from a city court ruling that fined him five dollars and costs for using endearing terms toward two young girls. The two Misses were named in the case though details remain incomplete.

Daniel J. Flanagan Common Pleas Court

Local Boarding House Needs Central Location

Fragmentary notice seeks a private family setup or small boarding house with table, room, and bath. Preference for central location with few or no boarders. Address or reference reads 1008, obscured text includes tainted phrasing and initials.

Connecticut Pardons Hearing Sets June Meeting

Notice cites multiple petitioners led by Catherine Neill Thomas Melkinley Peter Kelly and others seeking release from state prison. Court proceedings record witness testimonies and adjournment until Tuesday morning Judge Walsh jurors heard conflicting statements amid a breach of the peace case involving Nolan of Stratford and a passing couple near Fairfield Avenue.

Catherine Neill Mabel Keenan Lacey Burney Magan Hall Fairfield Avenue McCullough Flanagan Tilleeaal Nolan Stratford

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