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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
6
Fire destroyed Flagler hospital in St Augustine Florida with all patients saved. Red Murray is signed to assist the Toronto club amid the blaze and its aftermath.
New York May 12 Frank Moran and Jack Dillon near agreement for an open air bout between Decoration Day and July 4. Dillon to earn 10000 dollars plus 25 percent of receipts with a possible June 26 date. If Moran balks promoters may pick a substitute opponent, winner to box Jess Willard in September at the Federal League park. Plant capacity 30000 with 20000 in stands and 10000 on the lawn. Harry Pollock active in matchmaking. Tom O Rourke offers Moran 25000 guaranteed or 17000 with a percentage.
On May 12 1875 the Chicago club defeated St Louis 1 0 in the first professional shutout. The next year Bradley threw the first no hit game against Hartford. Providence beat Detroit 18 innings 1 0 in 1882 and 28 0 over Philadelphia in 1883. Pirates held six straight shutouts in 1903 totaling 56 innings. Flowers for Mother's Day John Reck & Son.
The Pass ing Show Bard reports Shortstop Dobard of Mobile refuses to report to Bridgeport claiming the distance from his southern home is too far. Bridgeport may return him to Mobile despite accepting Mobile's purchase terms and seeks replacements, while other signings and lineup shuffles unfold. Manager Ball hints at several coming changes as Newfield Park hosts Worcester in a Sunday clash and crews prepare for the American Henley events in Philadelphia. The Giants, despite rough spells, beat Pittsburgh thrice, while Yankees manager Donovan finds success with new pitchers Cul lop and others.
May 12 Lowell, Mass Bridgeport pitcher Bill Martin blanked Lowell 6 0 allowing four hits. Bridgeport built a 2 0 fifth with Odell RBIs Gaudette double Ball single. Odell, Ball and Thompson key offensive surge. George Crook caught well. Also notes Fairfield County Medical Society elects Dr W H Donaldson as counsellor. Fairfield hosts State Medical Association meeting next week.
New York fighters Milne and Moran prepare for a 10 round semi final at the Pastime A. O. show in the Casino next Monday night. Milne trains with Dundee and other top lightweights at Goatham gym as Bridgeport fans expect a stiff test. George Chip stakes a claim no fear, predicting a fall for his 15 round match. Also on card Young Brooks of Stamford fights Young Rocco of Waterbury in six rounds. local four round opener completes the program with all forfeits posted to Tom Magner.
Norwalk High School started strong with three runs but Bridgeport High School pushed ahead in the sixth inning, scoring six runs to win 8 to 5 at Seaside Park. The Norwalk defense struggled as Bridgeport maintained the lead to close out the game.
Rosenweig and Lynch teamed for doubles while Porter singled in round two. Nelson pitched well for H S. The local boys head to Greenwich tomorrow with Kiely set to face the down-staters. Three Socialists convicted of advising munition workers to strike in Glasgow last March receive prison terms of one year each and 18 months. The Merchants and Miners Berkshire grounded at Hampton Roads after collision with a large vessel to avoid sinking, while Newport News heads to Baltimore route.
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