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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1911

Page

8

Senators Jump On McCann's Men In Hartford Rally

Hartford league leaders led by Tom Connery toppled Aridwoport with a three run burst in the opening inning. Lind Hickey sparked the rally with five hits and drove in the decisive run in the tenth as Hartford defeated McCann's Mechanics.

Wagner Tom Connery Hartford Ed Waller Ma Hole McCann Lefty Laverons Waller Reinee Sagereedsian Tracy Hall Snyder Estes Bard Connery Lind Hickey

Industrial League Opens Fifth Season With City Parade

The Industrial Leaguers celebrated the start of their fifth season with a citywide automobile parade of 25 cars carrying players and league officials. Mayor Buckingham, who turned 18 in spirit, received a gold watch fob from Vice President Stephen F. Boucher at the Lenox Theatre.

Tra Hall Industrial Ind Many 8 Bridgeport Abtos West End Brooklawn South End South League Buckingham Boucher The Industrial League

Senators Rally In Slugfest And Trades Stir Headlines

Boston area reports recount a hectic baseball ledger with Hart and Hicks impressing, Holyoke signing outfielder Dang, and Holyoke’s win over New Haven. Cincinnati and Philadelphia series spark coach disputes, Ward victory clarifies legal clashes, and Cubs beat the Giants as New Britain bets on Warner while Waterbury battles multiple errors and struggles with Colvin.

Chase Saves Smith from Minors in Boston Boston saga

The tale follows Hal Chase steering Frank Smith of the Boston Red Sox away from a minor league detour. President John Taylor proposed Smith for two dollars, then hesitated after a long-distance talk with Chase. Chase urged sending Smith to Detroit but backed off, keeping Smith in the majors with a promise to reclaim him if needed. Smith later pitched for the Chicago White Sox as the Iron Man of the American season.

Hal Chase Frank Smith Boston Red Sox John Taylor Hal ‘Ehase Smith Femgee Boy Maager Farrell Taylo Chase Ulana Beith Ie Sox Chicago White Sox Feason

Phillies Protest Doom Suspension

A fragmentary sports item notes Phillies officials voicing displeasure over a suspension decision involving Doom. The text is incomplete but centers on anger from team leadership toward the ruling and its impact on the club's standings.

Young 17YearOld Star Sold To Boston Club

Victoria B C May 13 Paul Strand seventeen year old pitcher of the Spokane club in the Northwestern league was sold to the Boston club of the American League. Strand will finish the season with the Northwestern team. It is reported Boston paid no money for him. Strand is likely the youngest pitcher ever signed by a major league club and the fee reported for his release is unspecified.

Victoria B. c Paul Strand Spokane Northwestern Boston Strand United Press Buffalo Tommy Kilbane Cleveland Packey McFarland Stockyards Tomm New York Jim Kendrick Wagner National Club Bridgeport W. 5. Boate N. Waldo Kennedy James H. Kershaw E. B. Tanner Columbus C. L. Masinger

Ward Wins Suit From Ban Johnson

The United States Circuit Court in New York ruled that J. M. Ward must be paid $1,000 by Ban Johnson, president of the American League, for libelous remarks about a former National League star. The jury delivered verdict after a trial culminating yesterday afternoon. The case began as a $50,000 damages claim arising from multiple charges.

Johnson Ward National Commission Hand Ban Johnson America League J. M. Ward National League United States Circuit Court New York Hefors Staud

Yale and Pennsylvania to race two mile varsity clash

Springfield Mass May 13 Yale and Pennsylvania varsity eights set a two mile Connecticut River race with weather at start time near 7 pm. Both crews described as evenly matched. Pennsylvania with lighter crew but seven veterans to offset weight. Yale has beefier but less experienced rowers. Pennsylvania has previous race data against Annapolis.

United Press Springfield Mass Yale Pennsylvania Connecticut P.C Philadelphia New York Pittsburg Boston Cvs Brooklyn Annapolis Ian Datxett Army Cleveland T. Reath J. Alexander E. H. Shoemaker Hal Sufel EL DeLong Rete Smith T. W. Hoagland How A. Benett Coxswain M. Williams H.R. van Sindere D. van Blarcom D.C. Oldenhers AD. Adams Phibhin Romeyn J. W- Field Baw Tilot Phelps

Yesterday's scores and today's baseball schedule

Detroit beat New York 6 to 5, Boston won 6 to 2 over Cleveland, Washington and Chicago 5, Philadelphia routed St Louis 17 to 1. Today New York faces Cleveland, Boston plays Detroit, Washington meets Chicago, Philadelphia meets St Louis. An appellate division ruling reversed a verdict for a woman suing after tripping over a sleeving dog in an apartment hall.

Chicago New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg Detroit Cleveland Washington Piladelphia St Louis Philadephia Supreme Court

City clerk leads league as parade honors donors

The annual league season opens with a city clerk at the helm defending public interests and a parade thanking donors including Mayor Buckingham and multiple companies for donating cars. The theatre program closes with moving pictures by Master Fucello and Walter Schorndorf and solos by Ed ward Cole and Jack Feeley. The league begins fifth season with Crane No 2 vs Warner Bros, Crane No 1 vs Birdsey Somers, and Locomobile Co vs Whiting Mfg Co at Seaside Park.

Lke Clox Master Fucello Walter Schorndorf Edward Cole Jack Feeley League B. T. Buckingham Blue Ribbon Garage F. W. Behrens J. EB. Foster Henry A. Bishop Willam E. Burnham George Burns M. H. Ford T. B. Ford John Scanlon B. D. Pierce Sr. Locomobile Co Henry J. Clampett Whiting Manufacturing Co Police F. D. Baker John H. Spittler EB. Allen Crane Valve Co Archibald McNeil William B. Seeley Crane No Warner Bros Birds

Fests and teams prepare for city league games

Tomorrow’s schedule lists Fests versus Eagles at Yost Field St Josephs versus North Ends at Hall’s Lot Sokols versus Black Rocks at St Josephs Ovi Ansonias versus West Ends at West End Park Lincolns versus Bengals at Mud Flats Walnut Reserves versus Fairfield Reserves at Fairfield Yesterday results include Holyoke at Holyoke New Haven at Waterbury Springfield at New Britain Northampton at New Haven multiple city matchups noted with no clear single winner recorded

City League Eagles Yost Field St. Joseph's North Ends Hall's Lot Sokols Black Rocks Ansonias West Ends West End Park Lincolns Bengals Mud Flats Walnut Reserves Fairfield Holyoke New Haven New Britain Waterbury Springfield Northampton Bridgeport Hartford Ake

Ernie Lush Lands Job With Lancaster Tri-State League

Ernie Lush of this city has joined the Lancaster Pa team in the Tri-State league. He plays in the outfield and covers ground well. In his first appearance he hit a three bagger as friends here root for his success.

Ernie Lush Lancaster Ernie

Yale and Harvard duel in track and field at Yale Field

Yale favored to win the Yale Harvard meet at Yale Field with Harvard expected to take the mile and two mile and sprints. Elis lead in shot put hurdles broad jump and pole vault. Harvard vs Brown baseball test on Soldiers Field with Brown’s fast lineup. Trinity vs Wesleyan track meet at Trinity Field promised a close contest. Freshmen meet at Soldiers Field as well with Eli rivals favored. Charley White slated to referee Samson Zbysko bout at Star Casino. Precure marathon lead contenders announced in St Louis chase. Center Street Sluggers beat Lexington Avenue team 10 to 1. Goosietown Juniors top Brooklawn Rosebuds.

New Haven Yale Harvard Yale Field Elis Cambridge Masc Brown University Soldiers Field Criminson Nine Brown Boys Mass Eli New York Charley White Star Casino

Boxing Roundup From Cities Across The Nation

Reports from Buffalo New York Cleveland Ohio New York City Manchester New Hampshire Montreal Canada South Bend Indiana Chicago Illinois Danbury Connecticut and Danbury Rocks versus Danbury describe bouts results upcoming fights and a boxing card at Hammond Indiana plus a 12 inning baseball score 4 3 and local notes on accessibility and seating for a Rocks game at Fairfield avenue car stop Brewster street.

Miller Seeks Damages for Injured Property in City

A. W. Miller, attorney for his father John Miller, presented before the Common Council committee requesting damages for Broad street property damaged by a grade change during permanent pavement work. He cited rainwater intrusion, basement risks, and potential porch modifications, with about ten other damage claims noted including a $13.70 claim by Sass Eats for delivery wagon damage and several tax abatement requests.

A. W. Miller John 3. Miller Broad Street Common Council Tw House Taylor Sass Eats

Weather Indications From New Haven May 13 Weather calm and cool in New England

May 13 forecast Notes indicate cool but improving conditions tonight and Sunday with moderate west winds. Rain has fallen along the North Pacific coast while scattered showers occur elsewhere and frost reported in Wiseonetn and Michigan. The area is moving eastward bringing cool weather in this vicinity by Sunday.

Unites Press New Haven Wiseonetn Michigan Suidey

Bridgeport Board Adopts Health By Laws On Infectious Diseases

The Bridgeport board of health adopted a set of by laws listing diseases to be reported and health measures. It details isolation for diphtheria and fever cases and minimum exclusion times for school children with various illnesses, with penalties up to one hundred dollars for violations.

Board of Health Board of Health of the Ality of Bridgeport Elidren

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