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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
4
Chicago May 29 Hank Day’s Cubs won a tight game 2 to 1 against McGraw’s Giants. The Cubs surged in the third inning to seize the lead as Simmerman delivered key hits and strong pitching held the Giants in check.
In a tense Olympic boxing bout Phiadeipnse defeats Coffey by knockout after a closing surge. Coffey showed an excellent chance to win with a strong right to the chin but failed to follow up. The Irish champion delivered a straight right that knocked Coffey through the ropes as he clung to the ropes, ending the bout.
Comiskey of the White Sox, owner and powerful baseball magnate, is rapidly recovering from illness after a world tour. He arrived in March worried officials, was sent to a health expert, and has regained strength. Recovery hinges on the Sox returning to first division.
A readers column summarizes event pricing with notes on admission fees ranging from 25e to 2.25 dollars and marker prices at 4.00, reflecting crowd expectations and pricing tiers for the fete.
New York Yankees, once swift to win, fall to the Chicago White Sox in an hour and 35 minutes with a 1 to 0 defeat. Chance’s athletes set a season’s record, while Scott of Chicago earned praise for neutralizing the Yanks and contributing to the loss in Gotham.
The May launch of Sir Thomas Lipton's latest challenger Shamrock IV occurred in Gosport England at noon with the Countess of bury christening the yacht. The town was festooned with British and American flags as spectators wore Shamrock decorations.
Dick Curley, Patsy Kline manager, issues a challenge to Johnny Kilbane for a bout from 6 to 40 rounds. Kilbane’s camp would stage or decline, with talk of a $1000 posted by Dunn and discussions of venues in Philadelphia or New York.
Yale's track team hopes to win the intercollegiate title next week after strong dual meets against Princeton and Harvard. The Eli lineup, led by coach John Mack, is viewed as Yale's best chance in a decade, with Cornell as the main rival and projected scores around twenty-eight for Yale and about thirty for Cornell.
Manager McLaughlin of the Park City league Pat rick's baseball team requests all players to assemble at St. Patrick's hall in the Alling Rubber Co. building at o'clock sharp. The team will be measured and the full roster is to be on hand for the session.
Bridgeport manager Boultes released pitcher Sherman before a Springfield trip amid concerns over his form and spirit. The report notes pitching struggles across the circuit, mentions Hagerman and Daubert contract talks, and updates other player moves and upcoming schedule across Bridgeport, Hartford, New Britain, and New Haven.
Snapshot at Niagara Falls shows Mexican envoys Augustin Rodrigues Emilio Rabasa and Luis El Suero walking toward the Clifton Hotel where the peace conference is held. Envoys Rabasa chairs the group. Rodrigues is the oldest member.
A packed evening featured two bouts with Young Kansas of Buffalo and Bobby Reynolis of New York in a tepid main event. Kansas dominated, earning the decision, while Palitz and West drew in a ten round semi and Ford defeated Ketchel in another ten rounds. Bud Palmer defeated Teddy Fabryck in the prelim as fans heckled the referee and called for Dave Fitzgerald.
1897 report notes Kid McCoy defeating Dick OBrien in a 20 round New York bout. OBrien, 163 pounds, vs McCoy 156, with OBrien famed as The Pink Un. McCoy danced and struck freely, referee stopping the fight in the 10th chapter after heavy punishment.
Cambridge Massachusetts May 12 A clear sky and light southwest breeze greet the Harvard and Cornell varsity eight oared crews as they prepare for a 4 50 p m start on a mile and seven eighths course from Cottage Farm bridge to the Union Boat Club House The Harvard boat shows top form while Cornell regroups from recent wins against Princeton and Yale with fresh energy from training after fatigue from a previous outing.
The column notes young pitchers showing promise in Clark Grimb’s squad as Bochimg Ayres and Shaw post solid work. It mentions Roy Hartwell near the 1299 marker and discusses college team coaching critiques. Pennsylvania’s lone hit beats Michigan 4 1, while Harvard’s half back shuts down the Tigers. Brooklyn’s slump continues with Nap Rucker underperforming, and the Athletics’ batting woes persist with Homker at .283 and an injured lineup. The piece contrasts early season form across majors and colleges.
A misread informal meeting at the Astoria was held by Jim Gumorg of the Feders and several clan members. The Magnates of the league likely did not schedule meetings, with Grimiore saying no change in direction this season. He questioned dropping Kansas City and noted poor weather limited attendance.
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A compact narrative sketch shows Smith and Jones arguing over dogs and a revolver. A doorbell interrupts the night, a shot rings out, Smith sleeps, and the next morning Ma, the dog Fido lies dead with a single final bark.
Amateur baseball note shows Fairmonts inviting any 18 year old team to play Saturday afternoon at the circus lot. Contact through The Farmer or meet the manager at Maplewood and Hancock avenues Wednesday night. Also mentions Rabbit Maranville of the Boston Braves having off days with errors and a mystery shooting involving Howard W. Peaslee in Concord, New Hampshire.
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