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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
11
Fragmentary text indicates 43 system stores with price controls or continuations. It mentions 10 fields not touched, leaving Besse prices as they were, and references suit prices like 20 and 17.85 or 19.85 with large numbers such as 425,822.50. The passage is incomplete but points to price retention in most stores with specific suit pricing.
Baseball notes show Hustlers hosting Were Besten at Deeshue and Modocs to face the dre on June 1 with game times at 7 and 10:30. Also mentioned are Mendoce, Fyan's Pets, AC schedules, Knowlton practice at Willows, and various team updates, player names, and upcoming games at Seaside Park and Fairfield.
The veteran pitcher Red Waller abandons the Lynn team of the New England league after a poor start to the season. Numerous clubs are reshaping rosters as trades and hopeful signings unfold, with Union City and Hartford matches noted and Hal of the Papermakers returning to form.
In a contested game at Newfield Park yesterday Springfield’s Jack Zeller’s band faced Bridgeport’s Mech anics. Tuckey pitched well for Bridgeport with two runs driven in and solid defense. Crowley stymied locals with lefty pitching as Norris O Rourke and Foran delivered timely hits. Weather disrupted fielding as errors and muffed plays influenced the score. The Ponies showcased lineup changes including Stricker and Landgraf while Genest moved to third and Dell to right field.
In the seventh Stow beat out a bunt as Crook walked. O Rourke bunted and Landgraf muffed the throw to first allowing Bob to score. In the eighth Bridges walked and moved to second on Tuckey s sacrifice, Dell muffed Eley s liner and Stow tallied. The score:
St Louis May 23 Manager Roger Bresnahan of the local National League club has appealed to August Herrmann a National Baseball Commission member to shield him from attacks on his management of the team. Mrs Helene Hathaway Britton testified Bresnahan once offered her 500000 for the club and charges allege he is trying to lose games to move the club away from a poor defenceless woman.
Rhodes scholars at Oxford, W. A. Ziegler and BR Lange, urged James E. Sullivan to enter them on the American Olympic team for Stockholm next July. While England would like them to wear its colors, Olympic rules require citizenship of the country represented. Lange is from Oklahoma and Ziegler from Iowa. Lange is a sprinter and Ziegler a weight thrower. The request will be reviewed promptly by the American Selection Committee to ensure timely entry by the Swedish committee if selected. Packey McFarland began training for his May 25 bout with Ray Bronson in Indianapolis, with a gym program including sparring with local fighters.
Boston and New York clubs consider swapping Hal Chase the country’s top first baseman for Hugh Bradley and Hendriksen. McAleer and Farrell weigh the deal before the western trip. New York may again press for Speaker or, failing that, Bradley and Hendriksen. Chase seems out with the New York management and could improve away from the club.
Cambridge May 23 With light rain and calm water the Charles will host the triangular eight event between Cornell Harvard and Princeton this afternoon. Cornell is favored to win with Harvard and Princeton in close pursuit as the varsity race follows the freshmen contest. The crews are reported in good form and the first such multi crew event in the Harvard Cornell rivalry.
Chicago May 23 Jack Johnson began preparations for his departure to Las Vegas Saturday. He said he wants to be in first class shape for the bout with Jim Flynn on July 4, and that Chicago offered distractions that hindered his training.
Georges Carpentier, middleweight champion from Paris, defeated American Willie Lewis on points after twenty rounds at Cirque de Paris. Early rounds were quiet, but in the thirteenth Carpentier shifted momentum, delivering sustained punishment as Lewis lost temper and was cautioned. Carpentier demonstrated clear superiority and was expected to fight Payne at Dieppe on June 2.
A syndicated sports page notes Connie Mack and team prospects across leagues. It highlights managers Wolvertson St. Louis Cardinals turning around, Rube Marquard’s perfect record against all teams, Pat Ragen emerging as a hopeful pitcher, Joe Jackson slumping, and Arlie Latham moving into umpiring. It also mentions potential stands rowdyism reforms and Larry McLean gaining respect as Giants catcher with baserunning impact.
In the International League yesterday Jersey City beat Buffalo 7 to 5 and Toronto defeated Newark 7 to 3. Providence edged Montreal 7 to 6 while Rochester downed Baltimore 4 to 3 in the first game and Baltimore won 5 to 2 in the second game. Teams include Jersey City Buffalo Toronto Newark Providence Montreal Rochester Baltimore.
American League games led with Tona Chicago in New York and St. Louis in Philadelphia results. Cleveland beat Boston 6 to 1, Detroit defeated Washington 6 to 0, Philadelphia 3 over St. Louis 2, Chicago 10 over Brooklyn 6, Boston 3 over Pittsburgh 0. Today’s games feature Boston at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at St. Louis.
Bridgeport defeated Springfield 5 to 3 while New Britain outscored New Haven 4 to 2. Holyoke earned a 3 to 0 win over Hartford in the Connecticut League results.
In Burlington Vermont Notre Dame beat the University of Vermont 4 to 1 despite steady rain. Kelly pitched airtight ball for the visitors while Winkler offered weak support. McDonald saved Vermont from a shutout with a ninth inning two base hit and scored on Granefield's fielding error on a steal attempt. Batteries Kelly and Mayforth.
Local officials clash over whether a league game can move from Waterbury to New Britain. O Rourke states rules were violated as directors debate action at Hartford meeting. A benefit contest connected to a fatal incident prompts debate on location and authority.
Miss Georgianna Bishop of my city advanced to the semi final of the Women's Metropolitan Golf tournament at Eyglew by defeating Mrs Florian Krug of the home club. The Brooklaws player won 3 Up with 2 to play after a tight match in front of a local crowd.
Yale shows a balanced pitching staff and strong overall form with two Brown brothers and Brinsmade ready to officiate. Princeton relies on Laur, whose injury would cripple the rotation, while Yale’s pitching depth and solid lineup give them an edge over Princeton and Harvard in the championship race.
Brown University baseball defeated Harvard 5 to 4 in eleven innings in Cambridge Massachusetts yesterday afternoon. Felton started for Harvard and allowed five men to reach base before Jee No relieved him. Brown scored all five runs in the first inning, Harvard tied the game in the seventh, and Brown pulled ahead in the eleventh to secure the win.
In Philadelphia on May day boxing promoter American Athletic Club hosted a six round affair featuring O'Brien of this city delivering a clever display. He landed three clean blows before Brown faced the canvas, securing a clear victory for O'Brien in a tightly contested bout.
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