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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1913
Page
10
Yale extends its winning streak as Yale aims for a 17th consecutive victory in college baseball. The Crimson series looms large with Harvard and Princeton often cited in season context. Yale’s strong pitching and clutch hitting propel the team toward a key weekend clash.
In a rough report the arena where Luther McCarty collapsed is described as being ruined by fire. The article hints at a deadly fight involving Petey and mentions an ongoing investigation and unclear causes surrounding the incident.
In St Toni on May 2 a rowdy scene erupted as ball players demanded tips from hotel waiters. The incident, linked to a group including a star player Walter, involved accusations over compensation and drew attention to local conduct and lawmaker discussion about tipping practices.
A deal closed by wire sends Roger Peckenpaugh to the New York Highlanders in exchange for Lelivelt Stumpf and Outfielder. Peckenpaugh strengthens the infield at shortstop for New York, while Cleveland adds depth to its roster. Peckenpaugh hit .212 with 69 games played last season and a .924 fielding average.
A long retrospective notes boxing fatalities from ancient times through early 20th century matches. It cites McCarty and many other fighters including Riordan, Bob Simmons, Bowen, Lavigne, Hall, McCarthy, Barry, Veron, Root, Gardner, Rogers, Landye, and others, detailing how brutal bouts led to deaths or severe injuries. It references Marquis of Queensbury rules and notable cases across cities like New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York.
Park City defeated Westport 7 to 6 in a Sunday doubleheader at Westport. Key moment came in the seventh inning as Grather and Wella turned a double play with three on base to save the win for Park City. Remington-Yeets beat Brooksides 7 to 2 in City league with Finn on the mound for the Tests.
Advertisement for comfortable washable trusses sold by the Comfort Tram Co at Office 208 Warner Building Bridgeport with hours 7 PM to 12 AM and 6 AM to 9 AM, claiming no understraps or hip pressure and suitability for dual wear.
Local baseball notes show McGamwell and Bowman in the .200 class with Bowman barely above. Dusty Phillips dipped to .285 after three games, while Bob Stow and Bromo Silzer moved over .270. Jake Bouktes added a few points as averages rose through yesterday's game.
Yesterday and Saturdays results feature multiple games across National and minor leagues with scores for Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Boston Detroit St Louis Cleveland Chicago Washington Jersey City Providence Newark Baltimore Montreal Toronto Providence Jersey City Bridgeport Holyoke New Haven Hartford Springfield Waterbury Pittsfield and more. Upcoming games list matchups including New York in Philadelphia Brooklyn in St Louis Cincinnati in Pittsburgh and Chicago in Cleveland among others.
Red Waller the former Bridgeport pitcher was released by Lomn Mass and eyeing a sign with New London after a rejected Holyoke offer. 4,000 fans watched New beat Hertford 2 0 as scouts crowd the stands for Hopper’s scoreless 29 inning streak. Players Spratt Packers.
The article recalls the 18th century Southsiders betting on Eclipse and Sir Henry in a four mile heat race on the Londonderry track in Ireland, with massive wagers and massive crowds across the North and Canada. It also notes St Andrews golf week, Tom Morris’s life and influence, and the upcoming centenary observance for Eclipse born May 25, 1814.
The report notes a win for Robertaille over Holyoke in a baseball game. Veteran pitchers and hitters are highlighted for key moments. Local players like Ahearn and Long contribute, with Bloomsfield’s fielding and Crane’s defense shaping the outcome.
The strong Saugatuck team invites any city team to arrange games. Prospects will play 5 If 6. Freshmen scheduled for the second game of the series at Seaside Saturday morning at 18 o'clock with Manager Saugatuck Base Ball team, Sangstuck, Conn.
The report describes a chaotic scoring game as St Joe’s squad struggles against Black Hodes. Gallagher, Verdi, and several unnamed players are highlighted for key plays while fans crowd the stands.
Crandall of New York Giants features in a noisy, garbled account of batting form and early season showings. The fragment references batting averages and comparisons to players like Ty Cobb, with mentions of other teams and players in a hurried, unreadable OCR segment.
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