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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
9
An advertiser blasts a poor sales approach and promotes a Mid-Season Sale with price changes listed beneath fixed displays. The pitch claims no price tickets are touched while detailing marked-down suits and prices across a 10 day sale across Besse System Stores.
Speedy Foran drives winning run in tenth as Bridgeport rally ties game at 2 in ninth. Starter Sandy Bannister held Springfield scoreless until late. Tom Crook and Bob Stow led Bridgeport offense with two doubles and a single. Final score Bridgeport 4 Springfield 2 with Gibbs earning win in relief.
A jumble of league rumors and injuries dominates the week. St. Pegs face scrutiny after eye injuries and fan voting debates swirl around game start times. Browns and Washington show uncertain form as players suffer rib and knee injuries, and critics comment on players from Pitt and Philadelphia amid a turbulent season.
Shorty Norris remains Mechanics’ leading hitter with a 364 average and tops the league in batting. Other standouts include Eddie Bridges Fred Gibbs Frank O Rourke and Cy Miller, with figures updated after yesterday’s game. The week’s hot topic is a bout tomorrow night between Bil McGoorty and Bob Mohs for local boxing interest.
East Bridgeport pitcher Ray Keating, who has won nine straight for Lawrence of the New England league, has been purchased by the New York Americans. Scouts viewed him as a major league prospect after a no hit win over Worcester, with rumors of joining Wolverton’s Highlanders in September.
Dick Tuckey impresses Bridgeport as a reliable pitcher with steady control. Bolt acts in relief as Union City and New Britain watch the Mechanics and Crack New Britain in field action.
The Indianapolis auto race offers over 50000 in cash prizes with 27 top cars expected. Olympic trials for the 10000 meter walk and swimming relay occur at Travers Island next Saturday. Other events include world wrestling title bout in Baltimore, De Oro versus Ralph pool match in Trenton, and Latonia track opening with Derby not held. The Montreal Jockey Club spring meet at Blue Bennetts and intercollegiate meets at Franklin Field and Purdue. Girl Wanted read Warmer Want Ads.
A speech extols pipe smoking as a symbol of American character and comfort. It urges listeners to embrace the pipe, claiming premier Americans share the habit and the real joy it provides.
In a close game St Josephs defeated Stamford 4 to 3 in the ninth inning after Stamford tied the score. Curry pitched well for St Josephs earning the win, while Coles and Butler led the Joes with key hits.
Totals show Stamford 9 St Josephs 5 as errors and stolen bases mark a tight matchup. Notable players include Gallagher Lovedale and Curry with multiple hits and strikeouts, 1 500 attendance, time 1 40.
Large crowds watched as The Black Rocks beat the Yosts 10 to 5 in a City League contest. McCormack missed the game for Yosts and Dubee filled in behind the plate, committing several errors that aided the Rocks. The Yosts had 15 hits to 7 for the Rocks, but costly misplays and strong Rocks pitching by Whelan and Robacker decided the game. In Meadows, the Nationals defeated the Brooksides 10 to 7 with Tillman and Finnegan as the battery for the Nationals.
Las Vegas New Mexico May 27 Jack Johnson takes possession of training quarters at Forsythe ranch and begins training for his July 4 bout with Jim Flynn Pueblo fireman Johnson thanks promoter Jack Curley for selecting attractive quarters eight miles from the city crowds greet him at the station and accompany the auto parade
Amateur baseball report notes the Fairmounts suffered a 16 run loss while Mixn Byrohe is blamed for poor pitching decisions. Smiler Hansen saved some dignity with a two bagger as Buckley and Hensen struggled at the plate and the squad urged to elect a more capable manager amid city league gossip. The piece mentions the Hemlocks as a preferred comparison and highlights age context of 18 years.
Battle Creek, Mich reports on catcher talent with Chief Meyers hailed as top backstop. Nevitt of Battle Creek stood as the season’s first catcher, noted for education and road-blocked talent, capable of driving fast balls beyond ordinary reach.
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