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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
18
The ad boasts a mid season sale with no price tag changes, inviting customers to choose suits while prices remain as marked. It lists several suit examples such as $18 and $16.50 options reduced to $14.85 and $17.85 for higher tiers, with additional mention of a $25 suit at $19.85 and several brands like Adler Rochester Clere Union Made Kirschbaum Youngfelo and Gemescerr. con. RERATING 41 STOREA.
English heavyweight Bombartier Wells, admired for appearance more than strength, is linked to a bout with Palser that could define his status and potential as the logical heir to Johnson's crown amid a cautious stance on risk and reward.
The Sound Jrs organize aesco teams to play Brooks on June 1 with a lineup including M Porter Morse Shea W Porter Cannon Sherman Thom Spalding and Donnelly They aim to win the city title and face any team 9 to 11 years old After defeating Barnums 19 to 11 at Wheeler's in the 1st inning rally Tiska Doonelf and B Dorkin starred Lincolns slated to play Prospect at 4 15 pm at the wireless lot Blydenburg Whelan Kenny Dunn B Dorkin Jeff Tis and Donnelly to report Red Sox clash with Southport Blue Jays Sunday Briggs to handle circle Dowley on defense Battery by Southport Strongly backed by old reliables the Red Sox will depart at 1 56 pm from Railroad station. Chase won secretary and the treasurer race ended 12 to 3.
Hartford in May reports rising daily spending on baseball pools with hundreds of dollars weekly. The Hartford Times notes large profits for pool operators, pools priced at 25 cents to $1, and many buyers, including women, amid two major local pools run by men. Prize structures include $100 weekly, $10 daily, and a $10 daily consolation, with out-of-town pools historically moved to charities.
Hub Perdue of Gallatin Tennessee, famed NL pitching wonder, admired Three Finger Brown’s maimed hand after meeting him in Nashville. Brown described his injuries from a feed cutter, and Perdue drew marks on his own hand signaling his plan to cut his hand similarly.
Promoter Jack Curley says Jim Flynn has grown in speed and size and will weigh over 190 pounds for the Johnson bout in Pueblo. He expects a full Western turnout and denies any fixing, noting moving pictures no longer drive big fights and Johnson values his title higher than money.
Chicago May 2 Ty Cobb will return to his club on Saturday after an indefinite suspension by the American League president was fixed at ten days. President Charles Comiskey of the White Sox said Cobb’s suspension ends this week and Detroit plays the White Sox in Chicago Saturday.
Danny Hoffman of St Paul, a member of the American Association’s St Paul team, was injured in a Santa Fe wreck while en route to Kansas City. Umpire Chill was tossed from the train but escaped serious harm. The report also notes moves involving pitchers LeClaire Bridges and Dixie Walker, Holyoke’s lineup changes, and several minor league results and notes from Hartford and New Britain.
The Industrial League shows even teams and strong pitching by Scoop Curry of the St. Louis Americans wowed crowds. In the Factory league Kerr injury, Kelly’s two strong games, and Crane No 1 and No 2 lineup changes headline a busy week with St. Joseph’s-Stamford to draw the crowd.
New Haven May 24 The Yale Alumni Weekly presents first definite plans for Yale's new 700000 dollar athletic field and financing. A coliseum like embankment seat 50 000 to 60 000 with potential expansion. Costs broken into land 150000 coliseum 300000 clubhouse 100000 new baseball stand 360000 and grounds development. Financing via certificates and fifteen year game ticket rights. Subscription 1000 or more secures ten tickets.
Yale athletic authorities report options on all land for the new coliseum except a golf course, with an expectation of securing the latter soon. The project aims to issue the lowest possible certificate at a price of $100.
Bridgeport opened its season at the local park and defeated Hartford 6 to 3. Bridgeport’s bats produced early runs while Hartford’s base running struggled. key moments included Russell scoring on a throw and Eley making crucial plays. Norris, Gibbs, and Crook contributed multi-base hits as Bridgeport pulled away in the middle innings.
Bridgeport 2 Hartford 1 in a tight game with two base hits by Fisher High Hun kel Crook and a sacrifice by Miller. Stol en bases by High and Crook. Guardians mention errors and double plays by Norris Crook O Rourke Stow and Crook. Umpire Corcoran challenged in a heated moment.
New York report recounts Cy Seymour clashing with a Newark thief who burst into his home amid Giants travel. The piece also glosses season form for Wiltse Tesreau and Marquard, plus commentary on White Sox Pirates and Yankees, with humor on court appearances and police.
Vermont pitcher Malcolm blanked Dartmouth after the sixth inning collapse as Nash Morey faltered early. Hallett shut out the Tigers after the sixth while Vermont’s offense collected six scattered hits. Scouts from major leagues watched the standout righthander evident in the victory.
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