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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
11
A fragmentary advertisement touts a mid season sale tied to weather, urging customers to select suits and pay at set prices. It lists price points such as 15 13 12 10 and 18 16 50 14 85 with offers on 20 and 25 dollar items, claiming an honest sale conducted by a reputable house.
Manager O Rourke holds sway over fighters and pay in a hotly debated boxing scene. Pieter reveals limited earnings, contract secrecy, and resistance to drink while seeking fair pay and major bouts. Palzer asserts mismanagement, while O Rourke vows action against alleged tampering and threats of legal trouble.
The White Wings of New Haven edged Bridgeport nine 4-3 as Pop Foster delivered a ninth inning winner. Slim Foster held Bridgeport to eight hits while Snyder started and Gibbs relieved for the visitors. The victory marked New Haven’s fourth straight win and the first season win over Bridgeport.
North Bank Stars plan to challenge city or state after May 26 as they prep for old championship. They will meet tonight to elect a manager and captain, seek a new catcher and a fast catcher for tryouts at Eagle street and Newfield tonight at 7:20.
Boston May 22 Sporting writers and fight fans differed over the Johnny Kilbane Jimmy Walsh draw last night at the Pilgrim A. A. arena. Referee Maffitt Flaherty awarded the decision amid criticism with Kilbane carrying a badly swollen eye and Walsh largely unmarked. Mayor Fitzgerald and many legislators witnessed the match. Both fighters were fast but showed little power.
New York May 2 Wolgast manager Tom Jones was due to meet promoters about the Wolgast Packey McFarland world lightweight championship bout. Both champions reportedly demand 20000 and 16000 respectively for services, lowering prospects for a quick agreement.
The Bridgeport club struggles for arms as Gibbs stands ready while Leclaire heads for this city. Jersey City's Lillis and McBreen clipped hopes of Justus, prompting McCann to pursue another pitcher before week’s end. Other notes cover Mechancis players, injuries, lineup shifts, and a May game outline.
Bridgeport High School boys defeated Norwalk High at Newfield Park 3 to 0. Under Coach Terry Rogers the B H S squad stole bases at will with Captain Hamilton stealing four. Bevrgeport pitchers blanked the visitors as Greenwood allowed 11 safeties. Hamilton Coulter and Callahan each had two hits.
Before the procession ended, four runs had been scored. Hartwell shut down Williams for five innings as not a Williams man reached first. A Brown single, a sacrifice, and Burdett's error produced another Williams run in the seventh, with an additional score in the ninth on a walk, a wild pitch, and Trumbull's hit.
Summary of bouts from 1903 to 1910 showing winners, opponents, rounds, and cities including Jim Barry KO Burns in Racine 1907 Tommy Murphy KO Moody in Philadelphia 1903 Joe Jeannette decision Sandy Ferguson in Paris 1909 Freddie Welsh outpoint Jack Goodman in New York 1909 Johnny Kilbane over Al Delmont 1910 Joe Mandot defeated Yanke Schwartz in Memphis 1909 Young O'Leary KO Beastie Moore in Brooklyn 1910
Rumor claims the Athletics are not getting along, with quarrels among players and complaints that literary work by players causes offense. The piece cites friction in baseball circles and notes the Olympic committee asked newspapers to refrain from using athletes as correspondents to Stockholm. Francis R Richter comments that players should play and writers write, avoiding mixing roles.
American and Canadian amateurs prepare crews for the Stockholm Olympic road race. The final 150 mile U S elimination to name twenty men will be held in Newark New Jersey three days hence. The race through Sweden spans 315 835 meters around Lake Malaren with rough coastal descents and muddy sections offering a stern endurance test.
Johnny Dundee defeated Fighting Packey Hommey in a fierce New York bout at St Nicholas A C. The two staged a brutal fifth round rally as Dundee, trailing early, finished strong and earned the verdict. Hommey pressed throughout, targeting Dundees middle and delivering heavy blows.
Yale's ball team again showed discouraging form and fell to a strong Williams nine, 6 to 1, in New Haven on May 22. Hartwell was hit hard in the first inning as Williams connected for five hits, including Swain’s home run and Higen’s double.
A disjointed look at the American League pennant race touches the Yankees surge and Phillies implied misfortune. It notes St Louis Browns envy, Hank O Day as a political whimsy, and Connie Mack adding Oscar Hartel. It mentions George Stovall’s management friction, Harry Davis’s brash stance, and Cleveland owner Somers pursuing George Moriarity and Del Drake to trade Stovall to Detroit for first base use.
Washington May 22 League President Johnson vows swift handling of the Cobb case and Detroit owner Navin says he will present 100 dollars to each player fined for striking. Ty Cobb works on his affidavit as requested. Players believe the strike challenge has been set back and owners respect the players’ stand for fair treatment.
In New York's St Nicholas A C crowd saw Leach Cross stop Paddy Sullivan in the fifth round after a hard left jab and a body blow left Sullivan dazed and down. The Irishman had the better third round with a knockdown but Cross mounted a final onslaught to secure the victory.
Frankie Burns of New Jersey drawn to box Young Salzberg in New York in two weeks. Owen Moran of England booked for a meeting with Charley White of Chicago in Syracuse tonight. Tommy Burns to box J Connell in British Columbia. McFarland-Wells film plans and other boxing notes, plus recent results across leagues and cities.
Superintendent Johnson of the Charities department received notice from Meriden of the death of Lillian Mills who claimed Bridgeport as her home. Meriden authorities seek information on the disposal of her remains.
Threats loom for Tyrus Cobb the suspended Detroit center fielder if he travels to New York with the Tigers. A gang leader and followers from the Fast Side threaten arrest or harm after Cobb’s alleged assault at American League Park. Police and club officials weigh options as tensions rise ahead of the Tigers trip to the city.
The Clover Leaf whist sale at Riverside hall drew nine tables with 27 players. Notables included Mr. Jons Be Tnoatalley, Mr. S. Wooster, Mrs. Edwin C. Shelton, and Mrs. Geo. Birdseye. A June meeting was planned with Miss Treadwell as hostess. Harmony Grange to entertain Trumbull and Seycabur granges Thursday evening.
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