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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

11

Marquard Dominates St Louis as Giants Rally

Johnny McGraw’s pitchers calm after illness as Rube Marquard shines for New York Giants beating St Louis. The Giants’ hitting supports strong defense with Snodgrass and Meyers producing key hits while Cartwright’s crew struggles, and Perritt departs after a third inning hiccup.

St. Louis Johnny McGraw Sero Veing J Teersau Rube Marquard Gothem Giants Cart Polly Perrit Bul Steel Cassy Hagermen Snodgrass Burns Meyers Bane Tse

Federal Leagues Schedule Sunday Baseball in Washington

A District Court injunction prevents city rates from hindering Sunday baseball featuring the Indianapolis Feds in Washington. The case involves Sunbaseball rights and conflicts with local theatre access, with Gould supporting the plaintiffs and Campbell defending the Feds position.

Pecptine Ct Exterrey Deaeion Gould District Court Sun Vatage Washington Cass Yee Litimore Federal Stoners Tadege Gould Campbell Indianapolis

Corbett predicts Moran cannot beat Johnson in Paris bout

James J. Corbett argues Moran has little chance against Jack Johnson in the upcoming heavyweight title match in Paris. He notes Moran’s association with Joe McKettrick and Jeannette’s volatile comments, plus Carpentier and Gunboat Smith’s rivalries, as factors shaping public opinion and odds. The piece also covers Jim Coffey’s rapid rise under Billy Gibson and implications for future matchups.

James J. Corbett Worl Farmer New York Paris Frank Moran Jack Johnson Jeannette Europe Moran Johnson Joe An McKettrick Ate Jeaninette Jas White Dan Mr. Moran Gabby McKettrick Gunboat Smith Georges Carpentier Carpentier Sam Langford Frank Klaus Billy Papke Sam Smith Langford Jeffries Jomo Willard

Remington Yost to Meet Annex in City Showdown Sunday

A top city game unfolds Sunday afternoon as Remington Yost faces Annex at New Haven. The fast New Haven club will field three Yale second team players with Speed Plan listed as starter and Mc Cormack catching. Fans anticipate a heated contest reflecting a long standing rivalry and local support from New Haven.

Remington-Yost Annex New Haven Yale Speed McCormack

St. Josephs Meet Hubbell In Industrial League Tilt

St. Josephs faces Harvey Hubbell in a showpiece Industrial league game at St. Josephs oval tomorrow. Whelan or Carlson will pitch for Hubbell while Tommy Coughn looks to repeat last Sunday's strong effort for the Joes.

St. Joseph’s Harvey Hubbell St. Joseph’s Oval Tomorrowi' Ameria Chain Co Newfields St. Joes Whelan Carlson Hubbell Tommy Coughn Joes

Dartmouth Expects to Win New England Track Meet

Cambridge May 23 ideal weather marked finals of the New England intercollegiate track meet at Harvard stadium Dartmouth qualified 20 men and seemed in little danger of dethroning last year’s champion as records looked possible in sprints hurdles distances and field events The Naval Academy Bible presentation and Easter suit ads appear in the same page.

Cambridge Mass New England Harvard Stadium Dartmouth

Bolts Beat New Haven On Ten Steals And Strong Pitching

Bridgeport shows decisive play at Newfield Park as Durning allows seven hits while walking eight. Martin Walsh drives in runs, and Pep Senno Iger Boules pace a two single attack. The Bolts steal ten bases off Angemeir as they jump early with four runs in the first inning.

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Enduring Welterweight Ring History From 19th Century to 1901

A historical recap notes the 1901 Ferns Matthews Toronto bout that closed the golden age of welterweight boxing. It traces champions from Matty Matthews and Rubs Ferns to Joe Walcott and Dixie Kid, then recalls 1890s greats like Shadow Maker and Mysterious Billy Smith, ending with questions about today’s welters.

Toronto Matty Matthews Rubs Perns Ontario Ferns Joe Walcott Barbados Canada Fort Erie Walcott Dixie Kid Dixie England Shadow Maker Tom Williams Tom Tracy George Dawson Doc O’connell Tommy West Danny Needham Tommy Ryan Billy Smith Ryan Needham Smith Kid McCoy California George Green Young Corbett Green Billy Ferns-Matthews

Springfield sends Jack O'Hara to New Britain

Springfield trades infielder Jack O'Hara to New Britain under an option deal. The veteran Pony player has battled speed this season. George Browne leaves New Britain manager role and signs with Hertford after yesterday’s center field tie against Waterbury.

Springfield Jack O'Hara New Britain Hartford George Browne Weener Springfield Club Hertford Waterbury

Bobby Reynolds in Featherweight Star Bout Next Monday

Boxing card at the State street Casino features Bobby Reynolds and Young Kansas of Buffalo in the featherweight star bout. Semifinal pits Kayo Palitz against Chick West, with Al Ketchell versus Bunny Ford in a winner take all. A $100 purse and large pool hang on results as Teddy Febryck and Kid Palmer also vie.

Liberty A. C Eilstar Bobby Reynolds Young Kansas Buffalo Poe Kayo Palitz Chick West New London Holyoke al. Ketcheill Bunny Ford New Haven Teddy Febryck Fairfield Kid Palmer

Baseball Batting Leaders and International Rowing Tension

The article lists batting leaders by team and league with players from Detroit Philadelphia Chicago and Brooklyn among others, noting .370 top marks and club honors. It shifts to Henley regatta rivalries as Harvard and Union Boat Club plan eightes for Grand Challenge Cup and Philadelphia entries threaten English dominance.

Dauis Detroit Milan Washington Lelivelt Cleveland F. Foster Ases Philadelphia Hyatt Pittsburgh Byrne Cathers St. Louis Devore Fadelphia Phelan Chicago Lobert Dalton Brooklyn Gibson Daubert Bresnahan Marsans Cincinnati New York O’hara Toronto Gels Providence Baltimore United States London Henley Harvard Union Boat Boston Barge Club of Engliss

Rowing Invasion Stirs Henley Peril This Year

The piece notes an American threat to Henley events and suggests opposition to a proposed friendly appointment, implying a wary reception from the host side and tensions ahead of the competition.

Henley Appanton

Baseball Gossip Highlights Trades and Trades Rumors

The item mentions Billie Hitter a Giant rookie farmed out and tipped for another major league triple after a two pitch by pitch hit. Howard Camnitz suffers two cracked ribs and will miss a game. Kopf, infielder for the Athletics, can bat from both sides. James with the Browns had mixed fortunes with former teammates.

Billie Joe Kelly Howard Camnitz Kopf Champion Athletics

Frank Smith Jumps Again to Federals

Frank Smith rejoined the Baltimore Federals after a season with Toronto and Montreal. Manager Fill Bradley secured Smith, veteran opener with two no hit series, to return to the Brook club following Bradley’s scouting. President Barrow resisted reversing the jump, but Smith signed a Brook-fil contract as Baltimore renewed its Federals lineup.

Frank Smith Fill Bradley The Brook Fras Smith Pirate White Sox Red Sox Frank Toronto Baltimore Fede Feds Montreal Barrow Bradley Jonn Hancock Itimore Brock

Yanks Sign Eight Year Old Star Pitcher

Cleveland, May 21 Mic k Warner a southpaw from Rayon High School will join the Yankees after school ends. Warner 18 tall 175 pounds praised for strong control and composure under pressure. Reports note his early promise and prior play with Buffalo Internationals and Kenwood club before trade rumors and manager comments.

Cleveland Ohio Mick Warner Rayon High School Town Frank Chaner Yankees Warner New York Stantis & Feet & Teeter High

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