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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

3

Hartford Defeats Bridgeport On Errors In Lower Inning

Hartford won a baseball game over Bridgeport despite tense moments in the late innings. Reuther of Hartford caused a disruption at home plate, drawing a five dollar fine from the umpire Crismon. Boultes starred with a double and single, Haliman added two singles, while errors cost Bridgeport a chance to swing late.

Wagner Simpire McDonald Barney Benno Kerssi Bridgeport Haliman Curry Senno Marciger Boultes Dawsoma Sy Hartford

Walter Travis Dominates With Strong 78 In Tourney Lead

Walter Travis appears near-certain winner after firing a 78 to match the best score of the tournament. He led by two when he won a bye and remained at the top as play continued on Wednesday.

Wien

Amherst man wins singles championship

Amherst competitors vie in intercollegiate lawn tennis tournament with Cady of Amherst securing the singles title. Other results show Burgin beating Richards and Wesleyan defeating Trinity in the standings as the event concludes.

Amherst Man Waermmate Cady Amherst Garter Joe Richerds Peggy Ete Wesleyan

Pugilistic Annals Chronicle Jimmy Austin’s Ring Career

The article traces Jimmy Austin born in Los Angeles and his rise in boxing, noting key bouts and opponents including a Japanese fighter who toppled him. It recalls a 1900–year event in Max Weberth era, a 30 round match against Ted Starbert at San heen, and later defeats in San eris and by a San Francisco rival, highlighting his public fame and the tough career arc.

Jimmy Austin California Seetenbeteht Los Angeles Tm Hie Engesed Mirteen Sateen Young San Francisco Austin

Murray-McCoy Fight At St Nicholas Rink Described

Boxing expert Georges Be Underwood of the New York Press reports on the Murray McCoy bout at St Nicholas Rink. Charles Dana Gibson sits ringside as McCoy presses the attack with heavy punches while Muley outpoints the champ in a hard fought exchange.

Georges BE. Underwood New Pork Press Murray-McCoy Charles Dana Gibson Finley Pete Dunne Hennessey St. Nicholas Rink Fheen McCoy Frey Poltay Teuton Boarda

Naps Slump in Defeat as Yankees Take Fifth Straight

Fragmented game report shows crippled Naps losing to the Yankees who move into the first division. Ray Fisher, Francois van Sn, and Brownie Rickey noted in the muddled recap. Naps touch Mets-like errors and eight hits but fail to capitalize. late rally fizzles as Green Mountain Boy is tagged.

Johnson Naps Yankees Rickey Ray Fisher Francois van Sn Green Mountain Lei- BE Nee Spakes Basslerson Chibhouse

Runs Made This Week and League Standings

Report on this week's runs and standings across leagues. International League schedule shows Toronto, Kansas City in Brooklyn, St. Louis in Pittsburgh, Chicago in Baltic, Indianapolis in B East. New Haven in Bridgeport, Hartford in Waterbury, Springfield at Pittsfield, New Britain in New Lown.

Kansas City Brooklyn St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Indianapolis New Haven Bridgeport Hartford Waterbury Springfield Pittsfield New Britain New Lown O. B Springfield Saabe Smith Angem Federal League Harrington Justin Lower Phillips Pratt Pasha Morton Fohl Nicheee Olson and Bridges St Louis R. B.S. Bridgeport Eastern Association New London B.C. Waterbury

Fromme Blows Up Giants Fall to Cardinals in Opener

In St Louis, Cardinals topple the champion Giants 5 to 4 as Arthur Fromme loses form in the fifth. Demaree relieves Fromme and is hit hard while Beck drives in two Giants runs with a homer, and the Cardinals tally a dozen hits to secure the win.

St. Louis Mey Zi Cardinals Giants Art Frommé Cardinal John McGraw Beck Arthur Albertus Demaree Tate Fromme Hooks Wiltse

National League Results From Yesterday

Results show St Louis 8 New York 4. Boston 3 Chicago 1. Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 2. New York 5 Cleveland 2. Chicago 5 Boston 2. Detroit 6 Philadelphia 4. Washington 5 St Louis 4. Remaining pairings list Cleveland in New York Detroit in Philadelphia St Louis in Washington Chicago in Boston.

St. Louis New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Chicago Pittsbursh Philadelphia Mi York Bryn In Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Washington Area

International League Results From Yesterday

Toronto defeated Jersey City 10 to 3 while Newark beat Montreal 7 to 1. Baltimore won 8 to 6 over Rochester and Buffalo edged Providence 3 to 2. Reports note travel notes with unclear venue details for Lewer'stgi in Jersey City and other imperfect phrases.

Toronto Jersey City Newark Montreal Baltimore Rochester Buffalo Providence Lewer'stgi Montréal Rorase Newark Aya

Federal League Scores Page Summary

Kansas City defeated Brooklyn 8 to 2 and Pittsburgh beat St. Louis 10 to 5. Baltimore won 3 to 2 over Chicago while Buffalo prevailed 6 to 5 against Minneapolis.

Kansas City Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Baltimore Chicago Buffalo Tnainnapons

Poor fielding costs Dartmouth a game

A damaged sports blurb notes Dartmouth suffers due to fielding errors and wild play by players. It mentions one or two unnamed scorers and a few misplayed balls, hinting at a rough stretch and decisive mistakes that shaped the outcome.

Dartmouth

New Seating Plan for Boxing Show at the Casino

State street Casino prepares for Reynolds Kansas and three more bouts with a theatre like seating plan. Matchmaker Billy Hogan tours venues arranging 3 500 seats at low prices as Kansas Ford Ketchell and Palitz aim for wins and a lively event drawing local fans.

State Street Reynolds-Kansas Liberty A.C Billy Hogan Banes Alljof Sas McAuliffe-Fleming Reynolds al Kétchell Bunny Ford Ketchell Bond Kansas Ford Hogan Fitsgerald Malone New Haven Palitz Chick West Holyoke Massachusetts Moung Teddy Pabryck Infield Lee Palmer

Zach Wheat and Deacon Philippe Birth Anniversary Notes

The report recalls Zach Wheat’s Missouri roots and rise to stardom with Brooklyn, detailing his early Kansas City ties, minor leagues, and major league batting averages through 1912. It also marks the birth anniversary of pitcher Deacon Philippe, born May 23, 1872 in Virginia, who began with Minneapolis in 1897.

Missouri Zach Wheat Kansas City Brooklyn Kansas Shreveport, le Mobile Alabama City Dodger Charles Philippe Ole Virginnay Minneapolis

Baseball Star’s Long Pittsburgh Career Traced in 1900s

The text recalls a National League pitcher for Pittsburgh from 1900 to 1911, noting his help in securing four pennants and his 1899 association with Louisville. It preserves key names and dates from early 20th century baseball history.

Louisville Pirates Pittsburgh Partieureteth

Moha and Mantel Backed for Big Boxing Showdown

Boxing notes detail Bob Moha of Milwaukee a middleweight aiming for top honors and a planned bout with Frank Mantel of New Hampshire. Mantel is noted as an experienced middleweight, with a history against fighters like Jack Sullivan and Billy Papke. Moha weighed 164 pounds in recent measures and feels faster at 168. A potential matchup with Jack Dillon at Indianapolis on May 29 looms as a likely event.

Bob Moha Milwaukee Frank Mantel New Hampshire A. C Mantel Jack Sullivan Billy Papke Jeff Smith Bill McKinnon Tack Dillion Bob Moha Jack Dillon Indianapolis

Foggy Weather Hurts Fast Times at New England Meet

A cool east wind and sea fog at Harvard Stadium delayed the opening of the New England Intercollegiate track and field meet. Strong marks were hindered as Dartmouth led the overall standings with several teams struggling for fast times.

Boston Emgland Munter Harvard Dartmouth Itv

Worth League Rally to Be Held May 28

Bridgeport Epworth leagues group will hold its annual meeting at Newfield M E Church Stratford Avenue corner Central Avenue on Thursday evening May 28 at 8. Rev. Chas W Flint D D of New York Avenue Church Brooklyn will speak on Making Good. Election of officers will be held and the public is invited.

Bridgeport Epworth Newfield M. E Stratford Avenue Central Avenue Chas. W Flint New York Ave Brooklyn Flint Methodist Church

Young People Lacking Training For Long Tasks Across Life

A historical column argues that modern youths spend less time in focused self disciplined work. It warns that despite improved self reliance, they lack practice applying themselves to long tasks outside school, a threat to civilization unless addressed by reform.

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