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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1916

Page

11

Fielding beats Bridgeport as New London wins 6 to 1

Fielding suffered a defeat at Newfield Park as New London hammered Bridgeport 6 to 1. Highlights include Gaudette, Walsh, Crook, and Deininger making key plays while Hoffman earned a $25 gold piece and bouquet.

Wagner Bridgeport Agn Newfield Park Danny Hoffman George Crook Buffalo Bill New London Fortune Phillies Izzy Bridgeport Crook Walsh Deininger Gaudette Whitehouse Becker Planters Lara Manager Ball Hoffman Ab. R. Lb A. E Ette O'Dell Thompaeon A. E. Efka Sane Ted Teteratte Marhelika Wrelaer Eatha Becker Dowd Weiser Rodriguez Fish Doutd Odell O’connell Rodriguere Wew London kiMew

Washburn Beaten in Harlem Tennis Doubles Final

James O Neale and Harry Steinkampf defeated Watson M. Washburn and Benjamin M. Phillips in the Harlem Tennis Club tournament final. O Neale and Steinkampf won in three straight sets 6 3, 6 4, 6 4 showcasing early lead and steady play.

New York James §& Neale Harry Steinkampf Watson M. Washburn Benjamin M. Phillips O’neale Steinkampf Ers

New Haven Eastern Team Beats Colonials 2 to 1

New Haven Eastern wins 2 to 1 at Lighthouse Point. Tierney sparked the rally with a eighth inning triple, Baker scoring on a fielding play after Hew Falsey's line to third. Steve White pitched seven innings for Weiss, while Weaver matched with strong relief as Colonials manage two safeties.

New Haven Tierney Lighthouse Point Baker Howie Colonials Lew Havens Steve White Weiss Nutter Champion al Loven Weaver Geath Shannon Wa Ger Wa Ger's Sacrifice. “Fewle Baker Bridgeport The

Worcester Players Defeat Stamford in Exhibition Game

Worcester C Tule of the Eastern League beat Stamford in an exhibition at Worcester yesterday by 8 to 4. Key contributors included Smith, Carroll, Curry, and Butler.

Stamford Worcester C Tule

Yankees Struggle With Hitting Slump In Recent Week

New York May 22 The Yankees went 1-1-1 in three games last week, with three wins, five losses, and one tie against Western teams. Pitchers Cul lop, Mogridge, Shawkey shine while Walters and Nanamaker raise batting. The lineup lacks old punch though Baker and Gedeon add strength and Pipp, Magee, and Maisel slumping from last season.

New York Yankees Yanks Browns Jonesmen Yankee Litte Baker Gedeon Joe Ifhooley Cook Magee Cree Mac Pipp Maisel Cullop Mogridge Shawkey Young Walters Nanamaker

Harvard Crew Defeats Cornell in Charles River Regatta

Harvard varsity and freshman crews beat Cornell in two races on the Charles River basin in Cambridge Massachusetts on May 22. The varsity led from early in the race and finished about two lengths ahead with a time of 9 47 over the mile and seven-eighths. Harvard swept the regatta also winning the junior events and held a strong lead in the Harvard Yale championship class race with sophomores ahead of Yale by about four lengths.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Cornell Charles River Basin Crimson Harvard Bridge Yale

Yale Classmates Plan Memorial for Shevlin at Yale Field

New Haven May 22 The Yale class of 1906 proposes a memorial for Thomas H Shevlin, one of the universitys greatest athletes, to be a dormitory or track house at the field. The plan will be presented at the decennial reunion next month.

New Haven Yale Thomas H. Shevlin

Indians Run To First In AL With Fohl And Speaker Guiding

May 22 The American League leaders the Cleveland Indians show persistent drive under Lee Fohl with Tris Speaker inspiring a bold clubhouse spirit. Fohl trims the roster and studies opponents to guide Cleveland toward a hoped pennant while Speaker returns to form boosting morale amid strong AL competition. Benjamin Priest, 105, dies in Canaan Me. Flowers for Memorial Day. John Reck & Son.

New York Cleveland Indians Fohl Red Sox Yankees Walter Johanson Forest City Boston Braves Indians Cleveland Tris Speaker Lee Fohl Tank Town Joe Birmingham Rooter

Deininger Sparks Bridgeport Club With Slapstick

Otto Deininger leads Bridgeport with six hits in three games for a .462 average while Neal Ball’s club shows mixed results as hitters like Al Odell slump and Jake Boukes awaits breakout at the plate.

Otto Deininger Husky Bridgeport Neal Ball Otto Ball al Odell Jake Boukes Gaudette Moshier Bob Thompson Hoffman Deininger Ase Thompson Odell Edwards Berger Smith Walsh Crook Boultes Martin A Gearin

East End Plans Fine Time at Next Week's Carnival

East End hosts a week long carnival at Newfield park starting May 29 under the Twelfth District Republican club. Daredevil diver Up High Billy Kline performs from a high pole visible citywide. Ben Schlomberg and Miss Ray Godfrey show lifeguard and acrobatic skills. The Dorman & Krause show leads the acts with Chief Joseph Little Bear and Mohawks, Colonel Fred the horse with the human brain, Sam Anderson’s athletes and wrestlers, Coretta the Mystery show, Crazy House, side shows, merry go round, Ferris wheel and jitney swings. A busy week awaits East End residents.

Billy’ Kline Newfield Park Twelfth District Republican Club Kline Benjamin H. Schlomberg Ray Godfrey Schlomberg East End Miss Godfrey Dorman & Krause Joseph Little Bear Colonel Fred Sam Anderson Congress of Athletes and Wrestlers

Griffin and Whitterer Join Chain Co Team for Battle

Joe Griffin former Holy Cross infielder and Whitterer ex Canadian league outfielder report to Chain Co club as manager Mike Healy strengthens the lineup. Griffin to play shortstop with high expectations while Arms and other factory teams post results in Industrial and Factory leagues showing Rem Arms and Bullards dominant performances.

Joe Griffin Whitterer Chain CO. Club Mike Healy Chain Co Holy Cross Griffin du, M. Co. Co Loco Singers Rem. Arms Crane Arms Co Speed Finn Bullards Remington Yosts

Eastern League Results and Tonight's Matchups

Yesterday London defeated Bridgeport 6 to 4. Tonight Hartford hosts New Haven, Springfield visits Worcester, Lowell plays Lynn, and Portland travels to Lawrence.

London Bridgeport Hartford New Haven Springfield Worcester Lowell Lynn Portland Lawrence New London Lynn Hs Oor Seteesy Erpriest Worcester Sedbecees

Whalen Arrives in Bridgeport to Strengthen Shortstop

Fenton Whalen the Southern league shortstop secured from Mobile arrived in Bridgeport and practiced at Newfield Park. Manager Ball plans lineup changes with Boultes likely to move to third and Odell to right field if Whalen proves himself.

Wagner Fenton Whalen Mobile Bridgeport Newfield Park Ball Boultes Odell Whalen Toronto Dye Edwards New London Newfield

Red Cap Wilson Sets Clash With Young McAuliffe

Red Cap Wilson a seasoned fighter from New York faces Young McAuliffe in a star bout at the Casino Friday night. McAuliffe trains hard and aims to be in top condition to entertain home fans. Also on the card Larry Williams meets Tommy Nelson in a 10 round semi final, with an all colored bout for entertainment and a four round opener between Kid Ross and Louie Bagash. Tickets are selling fast at local cafes.

Read Cap Wilson New York State McAuliffe Harry Condon Levinsky Stratford Mac Larry Williams Strat Hford Tommy Nelson Portchester N.Y Nelson Charley Shands Charley Williams Larry Kid Ross Louie Bagash

Local Boys Fall Short in Three Soccer Games

Three local teams played yesterday at West Ivy park in New Haven. The New Haven Rangers beat Bridgeport City 1 to 0, Park City Rovers defeated the Waverleys 2 to 0, and Bridgeport Rangers beat New Haven City 1 to 0.

West Ivy Park New Haven New Haven Rangers Bridgeport City Waverleys Park City Rovers Bridgeport Rangers

Anniversaries of Ring Battles Highlight Jimmy Austin’s Career

Jimmy Austin, a California bantamweight fighter born in Los Angeles, rose briefly in 1907 1909 amid coast boxing circles. He defeated foes such as Young McGovern and Willie O Keefe but fell to rivals including Mike Kutches Red Corbett and Battling Chico, with most bouts in Los Angeles and southern California.

Austin Young McGovern Tom Murray Willie O'Keefe Young Togo Mike Kutches Red Corbett San Diego Eddie Campi San Francisco Chico Los Angeles California New Orleans

Giants Deliver Eleventh Straight Win Over Reds in Cincinnati

MacGraw's Giants arrive flying high after an 11 to 1 victory to push into the National League first division. Anderson limited Reds hits through six innings as Kauff’s fifth inning steal and a flurry of Reds grounders highlight a dominant win.

Cincinnati MacGraw Giants Elect Braves Herzop Elmer Rhetzer Gene Dale McGraw Fred Anderson Anderson Rhinelanders Reds Redleg Tom Griffith Kauffls Herzog Fletcher Kauff

Yale Spring Football Practice Deepens Team Work

New Haven reports Yale's spring football practice concluded with 50 to 75 players daily, praised as the hardest and most vigorous in years. Captain C. R. Black notes emphasis on fundamentals and a businesslike, winning-for-fall mindset, with four to five coaches providing individual instruction.

New Haven Yale C. R. Black Yale Daily News

Baseball Schedule Telegram Shows League Matchups

In the American League the St. Louis club travels to New York while Detroit visits Boston and Chicago plays Washington. Cleveland is set for Philadelphia as part of the league slate of games.

St. Louis New York Detroit Boston Chicago Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Waa EC Cleveland Bease Detroit Philadelphia - Chicago

National League results with notable scores

Yesterday in the National League New York slugged Cincinnati 11 to 1 while Philadelphia beat Chicago 4 to 2. Boston defeated St. Louis 2 to 0. New York played in Cincinnati and Brooklyn visited Pittsburgh. Boston played in St. Louis and Philadelphia was in Chicago amid a Memorial Day context with weather notes and an unrelated heading about flowers and a one cent item.

New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Los. P Brooklyn Trees

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