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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1911

Page

8

Passes Prove Fatal To Bridgeport Team Again

Springfield defeats Bridgeport 4 to 3 at Hampden Park as Snyder and Genest star. Greenwell hurls strongly for Bridgeport, but errors and timely hits swing the decisive inning. Genest made key plays including a sixth inning snag and the winning ninth inning double by Snyder ties the game and sets up a dramatic finish.

Bridgeport Springfeld Springfield Snyder Springfeld Republican Hampden Park Genest Bidgeport Rother Greenwell Spyder Kauff Page Bleu Waters Inedina Hall Fentarani Russell Lee Bridee Snander Mason Watere Barbour Crooks Ladd Guest Bricelin Swander Waite Sive Hh. Greenwell Biey Litschi Steoks Kautf Stowe Flossell, Snyder

Crowds At Stadium For Big Track Meet

Cambridge May 27 Crowds filled Soldiers Field as the Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America meet began With over a score of top eastern colleges and Michigan in the mix The lead contenders appeared to be Penn Yale Cornell and Michigan with Craig the Michigan sprinter drawing the most attention The half mile and one mile races promised the greatest interest as trials boosted anticipation for fast times.

United Press Cambridge Michigan Soldiers’ Field Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America University of Pennsylvania Cornell Yale Pennsylvanians Mike Murphy Ithacans Pennsylvania Craig

American League Today’s Games Highlight Twinbill Pairings

New York visits Philadelphia while St. Louis travels to Detroit and Cleveland faces Chicago. Boston competes with Washington in a day slate.

New York Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Boston Washington Philadel Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburg

Rugged Baseball Notes From Bridgeport And Beyond

Bridgeport reports a busy baseball scene with Holyoke and Hartford results, transfers, and prospects. Mentions Pitcher Case sold to Lynn, McCann’s comments on hitters, Walker and Downey performances, and multiple team moves across Connecticut and New England.

Lynn Springfeld Zeller Will Sarr Aix “Temple Bannister Gresewell Christopher New Haven Bridgeport Spring- Field Hartford Holyoke Harford Northampton New Brittin

Matt Wells Arrives for Boat With Brown

English lightweight champion Matt Wells arrived yesterday by steamship Cleveland. He was greeted by English delegates including Sons of St. George and accompanied by his backer Dave Levy and his trainer. Wells heads to training to prepare for a potential bout with K. O. Brows at the Madison Athletic Club in New York on June 2.

Matt Wells Cleveland Sons of St. George Wells Dave Levy England K. O Bopes Madison Athletic Club New York

Local Girl Pitcher Will Twirl Here June 4

A novelty baseball event arrives Sunday June 4 as the New York Female Stars face Newfields at the Meadows. The fourth season features Margaret Gould a noted curve pitcher and Indy motorcycle racing champion, while Tiesto Schirling is the top batter. Miss Mahel Traver from St Reverestreat will pitch for Newfields, 18 years old with strong curves and capable catching and throwing.

New York Newfields the Meadows Margaret Gould Newark Madison N. C Tiesto Schirling Mahel ‘Traver St Reverestreat Fenale Stark Jam Ayere

Sheridan Circle Meets to Plan Memorial Day Efforts

In a Sheridan Circle meeting at Aed en's Wall, seven Ladies of the G A R discussed feeding the militia after the Memorial Day parade. Attendees were urged to attend the Memorial exercises at South Congregational church Sunday evening. The circle also received several membership applications.

Sheridan Circle Aeden's Wall Cine Will Wise South Congregational Church

Elks Sign On Herman's All Star Baseball Team

Elks post a sign on Herman's All Star squad at Newfield Park with Ben Herman managing. Burdick pitched well for Antlers despite two errors, and J Fitzpatrick plays left field after National board approval. Brooklawn Golf Club opens its season with a detailed schedule and prize list, with Alfred Veness as captain and a large turnout for opening day.

Elks All Star Ben Herman A. C Newfield Park al Burdick Antlers Burdick Jeems O'Rourke National Board J. Fitzpatrick The Elks Jimmy Kelly Red Waller Tom Crook

Georgetown Defeats Keio 3-2 In Baseball Mirror

Georgetown University edged Keio University of Japan 3 to 2 in Washington. White added a homer and three hits while Fury contributed two runs with a strong at bat effort. Score by innings shows Georgetown taking an early 9 0 0 0 0 2 1 delivers. Keio managed sparse offense with sporadic hits. Batteries: White and Pury for Georgetown Fukuda and Miyake for Keio.

Washington Georgetown University Keio University of Sapan White Fury Rhe Pury Fukuda Miyake

Wolgast Favored Against Burns for Lightweight Title

San Francisco May 27 Champion Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan and Frankie Burns of Oakland California meet in an open air twenty round lightweight title bout. Referee is Jack Walsh. Odds favor Wolgast with Burns viewed as a strong challenger and betting at even money for a quick finish.

San Francisco Ad Wolgast Cadillac Mich Frankie Burne Oakland Cal Jack Walsh Burns Wolgast

Local city league schedule preview and notices

City league teams publish a full Sunday slate with North Ends vs Yosts at Yost Field and Black Rocks vs St Josephs at St Joseph Oval. Several clubs seek games including Edgewoods, East Ends, and Cedars, with managers and locations listed for potential matchups tomorrow and next Sunday. A list of players and managers, and a note about a travel train for South Norwalk to face the Tigers is included.

North Ends Yosts Yost Field Black Rocks St. Joseph's St. Joseph Oval Sokols Va Haytes Hall’s Lot Newhallville West Ends West End Park Thunderbolts Tigers of South Norwalk Lincolns Ve Clovers Meadows Blue Jays Soundview Irs Ames Berkshires The Willows E. Jerome Rogan Flanderbolts Tigers Duffes Howard McMahon Smith Shaughnessy Corcopati Denny Fitzroy Dunnigan Elk Shell Thunderbolt Stars Nugget Lot Farmer George Dumphy St. Tees the Oval Lavery Darten Christy Moshier Laubscher Coles Halpin Noonan Downey

Sport Notes Of Interest Across Cities May 27

Boston date notes Willoughby the Cleveland grappler defeating Sam Anderson in two straight falls after a rough first round. New York reports James Keene plans to add 12 or 14 yearlings to his English stable, chosen by Major Dangerfield at Castleton Farm Kentucky. New Yorker Palser may face Carl Morris after a National Sporting Club win over Sailor White. Jersey City’s Sailor White is named in the runner up. New Jersey Travers and Kirby fight for metropolitan golf title on Garden City links. Parkville Medical Examiner Knight covers a case where William Miller woke during inspection and fought officers before being locked up, later released.

Boston Willoughby Sam Anderson New York James Keene Major Dangerfield A" Palser Carl Morris White Hope White Jersey City Jerome D.travers Oswald Kirby New Jersey Garden City Links Kir Engiewond Country Club Travers Upper Montclair Country Club

What Rubber Is Copyright 1011 Firestone Co Akron

Rubber comes from latex not tree sap, found in tropical regions and harvested mainly in the Amazon. Vulcanization, mainly with sulfur, makes rubber durable and shaped for commerce valued in the hundreds of millions annually. Para rubber from the Amazon dominates production, with plantations in Ceylon and Africa. Harvesting is hazardous, labor intensive, and largely done by natives.

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Akron South America Africa Mexico Central America Ceylon Malay Islands Para Amazon River New York India Rubber Journal Amazon

From The Rubber Tire Trade And Its manufacture

The article explains rubber sources, export duties, and the shift to tire production. It notes Brazilian export tax of 23 percent and the role of Sea Island cotton in tire fabric. It describes rubber processing, tire building, and industry focus, highlighting patents and Akron dominance in tire output.

Africa Sea Island Fuser Fastacy Wwe Akron Ohio Firestove Tire & Rubber Co America

Will of Strife Ball Case Draws New England Cult Fears

In Alfred Maine on May 27 a court did not sit for the will contest of Strife Ball. News came that a Yor a cult involved in the will drama spans New England and beyond, with many wealthy individuals fearing involvement. Lawyers swarm Alfred daily as the case prompts talk of venting via indirect means. The testimony mentions Mia Full and devotees of Oriental cults, and Mrs Ball’s strange psychic experiments discussed.

United Press Alfred New England Mia Brooklyn Ball

State Zionists to Meet in Hartford

The 11th annual convention of the Connecticut Zionists will be held at the Hallbeen Institute in Hartford tomorrow with Meriden Waterbury Middletown Stamford and Ancenis represented Abe Cunadtun editor of The Jewish Race New York will be principal speaker.

United Presmy Hurbor Connecticut Stece Fioniste Incal Hebeen Institute Hartfind New Britain Meriden Waterkurr Middletown Stamford Anecnis Abe Cubdtun New To

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