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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
18
Promoter Coffroth's office hosts a conference where managers discuss a return bout offering $10,000. May 23 Tomie Jones agrees to the proposal, with Gunner Jen promising to arrange funds and confirm the 310,000 figure while Buckley considers staying a few days to assess options.
Article outlines Harry Lewis returning as a middleweight, seeking a rematch with Glabby after a prior close contest. Mentions offers from clubs in Denver and Liverpool receptions, plus plans to face Billy in the near term. Discusses Carl Carpenter era and British featherweight figures like Jor Deiscoit and Kilbane, with notes on potential international bouts and the state of featherweight competition.
In New York two heavyweight clashes feature Jim Coffey of Dublin versus Jim Flynn, and George Rodel against a Soldier of Brooklyn. Tom Sharkey may appear in Flynn’s corner while Jimmy Johnson seeks training from Bot Fitzimmons. Viewers doubt Rodel’s stamina after past showings. Flynn is seen as a springtime threat to Correy.
Manager McCann of Bridgeport announces the acquisition of southpaw Pitcher Frank Rapp from the Binghamton NY State league club as he seeks to strengthen the staff. Also, Outfelder Matthews is released for hand sores. others mentioned include Steamer Flanagan, Zeller with Bradley, and Natwinter plans for runners from Cornell and Princeton. Local game notes reference Waterbury at Newfield and Penn crews heading to Annapolis.
Cleveland leads with 22 runs this week as Cincinnati and other teams compete for the title. The article lists scattered scores and standings across the league, noting key players and matchups.
A Bridgeport committee gathered at City Hall to organize Keating Day in New York on June 7. A special train will depart Bridgeport at noon and return at midnight with 1500 tickets arranged. Mayor Wilson backs the event, John Galvin will lead cheering, and 1000 to 1600 fans are expected to join the celebration honoring Ray Keating.
Among defendants in the government suit to dissolve the box board trust is Andrew Tait of this city, head of the Tait Paper Co. A plea of not guilty was entered through his attorney.
Promote comfort and cleanliness with a new patented truss that avoids understraps and hip pressure. Available for bath wear with a 30 day trial from Comfort Truss Co. at 208 Warner Building Bridgeport. Office hours 10 to 12 am and 5 to 7 pm Sundays 7 to 2 pm.
Manager Jennings plans a tryout for Kalamazoo's Pipp as a fast baseman with the Tigers while noting Ed Walsh's questionable spring health. Duffy Lewis shows throwing and fielding prowess for the Red Sox. Ty Cobb leads the batting race as Phillies surge. Gardner of Boston injures foot, and Washington's Detroit attendance hits 24,455.
Manager John J. McGraw of the Giants completes a major deal with Joe Tinker of Cincinnati sending Arthur Fromme to New York in exchange for Leon Ames Josh Devore and Henry Groh. Devore and Ames join their new clubs this week while Groh and Ames move to Cincinnati.
Yale crew plans a move to Gale's Ferry in New London next week as sixteen rowers and three coxswains form the varsity contingent. Captain Snowdon remains stroke of the first boat with a lineup including Lippincott Denman Jenkinson Philbin Denegre Bryce Gore and Barnum as coxswain in the current arrangement despite recent coaching changes.
George Stovall, manager of the St. Louis Browns, will be reinstated for Saturday's game with the Detroit Tigers after paying a $100 fine and sending an apology letter to umpire Charles Ferguson. The letter must be approved by President Ban Johnson. Stovall apologized for spitting on Ferguson's coat after disputing a third strike and expressed eagerness to make amends both in writing and in person.
Chicago Cubs president Charles W. Murphy dismisses reports Bresnahan or others will manage the club, says five year signing and no player talks with executives. He declines suspending Zimmerman after a Philadelphia incident, insisting a fighting team beats harmony.
New York May 23 Yale alumni and undergraduates across the east discuss the prospects of a champion ship team for the blue this season. Yale has won 22 of 25 games, the only defeats by the University of Pennsylvania and the New York Giants. Yale aims at Princeton Harvard and a strong showing remains possible. Veteran George O Reddington praised the squad noting Yale spirit and strong hitting fielding and pitching though wary of overconfidence.
Walter Johnson failed to match Rube Marquard’s 19 straight wins as Cleveland routed him 5 to 0. The Naps’ teens stung him for 18 hits while Steen allowed only three. Cleveland’s runs came across on an error, singles, and a triple with three more scoring in the eighth. Graney led the visitors with two singles and a triple in four at bats.
New York May 12 Halr to pond cold prices for hogs cows and sheep listed with varying values. Dressed beef and mutton markets noted, with several price points. An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claims cures for kidney and bladder troubles, featuring Mrs. Cordelia Copeland of Adarola Mo and F B Brill of Stratford Avenue.
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