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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1911

Page

8

McCanns Men Dominate Northants In 8 2 Baseball Win

McCanns team crushed Northampton 8 to 2 as heavy hitting and sharp fielding carried the Mechanics. Swanson pitched well, four doubles among batters including Luby, Ladd, Litschi, and Snyder. Umpire Ebner ejected Steamer Flanagan after a heated exchange.

Wagner Newfield McCann Bill Luby Northampton Bunch Northampton Barry Boston Americans Providence Hi Ladd Lou Litschi Chief Snyder Trot Swanson Swanson Ivoryton R. L Jimmy Hall Mcshortstop Loug Tatachi Bob Stowe Ebner Hank Gagain Flanagan Eles Pride of Waterville Or No Earth Kauft Snyder Mae Newton Foran Gardella Bridgeport Litsch Stow Ladd F. Snyder Luby Crook Gafain Kauff Litcchi Yale Flaherty

Breezy Bosh Sparks New Haven Baseball Notes

Hank Gagain is praised for a strong game as New Haven faces New Britain and other clubs. The report highlights Barry Swanson, Kauff, Ladd, and Gardella with multiple hits and defensive plays, plus trades, suspensions, and league moves across Tri-State and New England circuits.

Our hustling manager and the beating of tempers on display

A verse filled notice mocks managers and players in a playful sports rhyme. It references a bench anxious manager chasing first place and a batters at the plate while prodding fans to cheer. The piece shifts to a separate incident in Waterbury where Mrs Kalousky was fined four dollars for spooning her husband with a brass scoop spoon.

Jay-El-Em Waterbury Charles Kalousky

Major aviation aims at international meet in England

United Press notes say Clifford B. Harmon plans to bring American aviators to England for the world championship in July and arrange a large meeting here next fall with leading foreign experts.

United Press New York Clifford B. Harmon National Council of Aero Clubs United States Europe Lusitania England

Covington First Tiger to Balk This Season

Detroit May 10 Tex Covington becomes the first Tiger pitcher in two years to Balk in a game. The article notes the league record for balks in 1910 and lists other pitchers who balked including Ed Walsh of the White Sox and several teammates from various clubs.

Detroit Tex Covington Covey Ed Walsh White Sox Walsh Ford Warhop Highlanders Groom Gray Senators Ardilanes Collins Boston Dygert Athletics White

Knockout Brown and Matt Wells to Meet in New York Bout

Managers Dan Morgan and McDonald representing KnockOut Brown and Matt Wells argued over weight for a New York lightweight match. They tentatively set a venue at the Twentieth Century A. C. with May 30 as a target and settled on 133 pounds at 3 o'clock after lengthy concessions.

Dan Morgan McDonald KnockOut Brown New York Matt Wells England Brown Wells A. C Morgan

Yale Sprinter Rudell Out for Season After Injury

New Haven May 10 Yale sprinter Rudell of New York City pulled a tendon while jogging and will not race again this season. Captain Kilpatrick says Rudell cannot compete against Harvard or in the intercollegiate meet three weeks later. Thatcher is nearing form and may fill Rudell’s spot for the Yale Harvard dual meet.

New Haven Franklin Rudell New York City Yale Princeton Kilpatrick Thatcher Rudell Harvard

Johnson vows to fight Flynn before June first

Chicago May 10 Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson said he would enjoy mocking the head off Fireman Jim Flynn if guaranteed $10,000 with win lose or draw. He insisted the fight occur before June 1 as he sails for England on June 5.

United Press Chicago Jack Johnson Jim Flynn al Kaufman Johnson England

Harvard May Row in England

Harvard and Yale may race at Henley this year if they accept the invitation, facing Magdalen and Jesus colleges with crews from Ottawa and Argentina. Oxford declined an international challenge, but an exception to Henley rules could allow the American teams to compete.

Oxford Harvard Yale Henley London Magdalen and Jesus Colleges Ottawa Argentina Cambridge Cornell Pennsylvania Columbia England

Fight night in National League boxing match ends in ninth round stoppage

Boston fans记录 a dull go between Porky Flynn and Jim Savage of New Jersey last night. Savage struggled and was floored multiple times as the referee stopped the bout in the ninth. The card also noted team standings and yesterday’s baseball results with St. Louis and Brooklyn leading while Boston and Cincinnati showed losses.

New Haven Zbyszko the Pole Paul Schmidt Schmidt Boston Porky Flynn Jim Savage New Jersey Savage P.C. New Jersey Philadelphia Pittsburg York Cincinnati

Baseball and league standings from Northeast region

The page lists American League matchups New York at Detroit Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis and Boston at Cleveland. Connecticut League standings show Hartford 9 3, Bridgeport 6 5, New Haven 6 5, New Britain 5 6, Holyoke 4 7, Northampton 3 6, Waterbury 4 6. Various day results note Bridgeport at New Britain and other matchups. A separate item reports Thomas Jones of Frankford robbed and then spent the day in a tree before sneaking home at night.

Chicago New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland P.c. Hartford Bridgeport New Haven New_ Britain Tv Northampton Waterbury Springfield Holyoke Hartford New Britain Thomas Jones Frankford P.C. Detroit

Boxers Stir Contention Across Cities

Waterbury reports bantam Tommy Houck stalled against Al Delmont to secure a rematch in Boston. New York notes Jack Britton’s standout showing beating Johnny Mario and likely a shot at One Round Hogan. Boston notes Matty Baldwin drew an offer to fight either Freddie Welsh or K O Brown in San Francisco in June for a shot at Wolgast on Labor Day.

Waterbury Tommy Houck Philadelphia al Delmont Boston Delmont New York Jack Britton Chicago Johnny Mario Britton Hogan Matty Baldwin Jim Coffroth Freddie Welsh K. O. Brown San Francisco Wolgast Labor Day

Local Diamond Leagues Open With Weekend Matchups

Industrial and Factory league seasons start this Saturday with multiple doubleheaders listed. Hemlocks eye 15 16 year old county title after beating Edgemeres 4 2 last Sunday. manager Still will bench Hemlocks players in natty uniforms.

Hemlocks Fairfield County Edgemeres Acme A. C Atlas A. C Exigemeres Soundviews Prospects The Natty Uni

The Swat Fest Season Opens With Fanfare

A lively report notes the Swat Fest season kicking off with bold enthusiasm. Fans are urged to attend and participate, while promotional chatter invites attendees to prepare for the events and celebrate the start.

Edgewood Juniors face next foes as uniforms tested

Edgewood Juniors led by Morrissey OConnell and Barrett prepare colors blue and cream for a Sunday test against Norwalk Hemlocks. The team plans matchups with Oaklands Pirates Acmes West End Jrs Mill Hills Fairfield Jrs Thunderbolt Stars as they seek wins.

Norwalk Edgewood Oaklands Pirates Acmes West End Jrs Mill Hills Fairfield Thunderbolt Stars Jo‘Connell Howard Avenue

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