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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1914

Page

4

Buskin Wins Metropolitan in the Stretch

Busty futurist compact handicap feature at Park New Fern saw Buskin surge to victory by five lengths as View and Cochran's entry contested the show money. Tommy Ryan and Mysterious battled over 38 rounds, with limits and belts disputed among participants and officials.

Bae Gay Cogres Buying _Association Park New Fern Yeatorday Coh Zebse New York Ache Curieé A. Cochran

Fans Own Column Tennis Goods

A reader column discusses tennis gear and related items. It covers equipment, apparel, and accessories available for enthusiasts, with notes on selection and buying tips.

Johnny Barron Wins Three Straight for Haverhill

Johnny Barron of this city has won three straight for Haverhill Mass with Flaherty catching and Wilson managing the team. Dick Tuckey played for Springfield and New Britain signs pitchers and outfielders as the Federals eye the Eastern and Atlantic leagues.

Johnny Barron Haverhill Team Haverhill Mass Flaherty Springfield Barron Wilson Havernit

Deny Merkle Grant and Marquard Go to St Louis

President Hempstead of the Giants denied a circulating report that New York planned a three cornered deal with St Louis and Boston. He said he had heard nothing definite and would not expect any trade unless confirmed by sources close to McGraw. The rumour claimed Merkle Grant and Marquard would move to St Louis while the Giants received Crews and Boston players in return.

Deny Merkle Grant and Marquard ST Louis Hempstead Giants New York Boston Clvus Hempstead McGraw Mr. Hempstead Trafie Rubeard Fred Merkle Eadie Grant St. Louis Giante Hub C. Pome Les Mates St. N Béstonwan Tts Fienere

Yale Crew Coach Nickalls Resigns After Turmoil

Yale rowing turmoil grows after a poor showing at Cayuga with critics targeting Nickalls method. Coach Charles Courtney of Cornell suggested equipment faults, a Yale secret New York conference followed, and Nickalls announced resignation to return to England. Earl Grey left New York for England aboard the Waterland after a global tour.

Yale Navy Guy Nickalls England Yale Lake Cayass Cornell Princston Yale Rowine Nickalls Lake Cayuga Charles Courtney Wickalls Earl Grey Canada New York Enejland Waterland

Durbar Wins English Derby in Dreom

In Dreom Eng May 27, the American entry Durbar II won the Derby by three lengths from Hapsburg with Peter the Hermit third among thirty starters. Cadlmondely’s Hapsburg placed second and Peter the Hermit third. Durbar I. was the previous American Derby winner in 1907 with Orby.

Dreom Eng HB. Duryes Cadlmondely Hapsburg H J. King Peter the ‘Hermit Durbar I Ath Richard Joker Orby

Ouimet Defeats Hope by One Up in French Amateur Round

In Versailles on May 27 the third round of the French amateur golf championship at La Bou lig, windy and showery, saw five of 14 American entrants. Francis Ouimet, Woodland Golf club, Mane, beat Lord Charles Hope, holder of the title, by one up in the ard round. Travers defeated Herreshoff 5 up and 4 to play after a slow start.

Versailles France la Boulig Hinks Francis Ouimet Woodland Golf Club Mane Jerome D. ‘Travers Upper Montclair N. J Henry J. Topping Greenwich Country Club Conn Frederick Herreshott New York W. Bowers la Poulie Francis ‘Ouimet Lord Charles Hope Travers Frederick Herreshoff Andy Herreshoff Theien

Amateurs Called To Report For Waterbury Trip

Amateur baseball players from Yellow Mill listed to report at Stratford end Bunnell Street before 8 30 Sunday morning for a trip to Waterbury. Names include G Kane B Dorkin J Noonan T Mc Grath B Kane H Donnelly J Mil H Larson B Dunn and J Buck signed by Manager D Dorkin. Also mentions a fire at the State Bank Brooklyn Mich with damages estimated at 350 000 and an ad for John Buck and Son.

Yellow Mill Stratford Geenie Bunnell Street Bua Waterbury G. Kane B. Dorkin J. Noonan T. McGrath B. Kane H. Donnelly J. Mil H. Larson B. Dunn J. Buck D. Dorkin State Bank Brooklyn, Mich

Ponies Rally Lets Bridgeport Slip In 6 4 Loss

Springfield defeats Bridgeport 6 to 4 at League 1 park in a pitching friendly yet high tempo game. Tuckey and Burch faced stiff resistance as fielding shines from Stow Gleason Lennond Swander Aubrey and Hallman supported by solid hitting. Cabrera homer and Pratt three-base hit stand out amid late drama.

Springfeld Springfield Republican Bridgeport Burch Tuckey Stow Gleason Lennond Swander Aubrey Hallman Bss Fes Aingie Tierney Manager Boukes Groh Senna Pratt Cabrera Cuba Jeff Meld Swander Grol Cebrera Slam Gleagon Cabby Springfield Tier ‘Ney Boultes Ens Kerns Bisex Wehrell Good Hammond Heilman

Crescent Team Signs Miller for Shortstop In Prospect

Amateur baseball item notes manager Donning signs Miller to play shortstop, with promise of a great future under his guidance. Royal Blues of the city host Stratford on Sunday at Avon Park, Stratford Avenue, game set for 2 30. Andy Goodman and Rube Robinson form the Blues battery. R. B. Clay, 877 Main Street, City.

Donning Crescent Miller Royal Blues Colores Stratfords Avon Park Stratford Aveue Andy Goodman Rube Robinson Blues Crack Battery R.B Clay Mar Main Street City

Miss Bishop Easily Wins Golf Match

In the first round of the women s metropolitan golf championship at Hasex County Country club Miss Marion Hollins of Westbrook defeated Mrs A B Holden of the home club three up to play Miss Georgianna M Bishop of Brooklawn a previous national and metropolitan champion defeated Mrs J F Sanford of Essex County former president of the association by six and five seven to play C A Severance a man indicted on charges of fraudulent use of the mails in the California land frauds was sentenced to six months imprisonment.

Hasex County Marion [Hollins Westbrook A B. Holden Georgianna M. Bishop Brooklawn Bishop Essex County Miss Holling Miss Hyde J. F. Sanford Women's Metropolitan Golf Association Miss Bishop C. A. Severance California

Baseball Gossip From The Internationals And The National League

Manager Jack Dunn of the Baltimore Internationals signs two-year contracts for all players on his squad. Two first basemen, Kenedy and Jack Miller, tied at .267 batting as latest figures arrive. Washington batteries work in pairs with Ainsworth paired to Johnson and Henry backing Boehling. Williams handles catching Johnson recently due to Ainsmith injuries. Neyland of West Point shines as a top college pitcher, with a no hit bid against Catholic University and another strong performance. Phillies, last year’s NL leaders, slump toward last place while Boston edges closer to the same fate.

Washington Batteries Ainsworth Johnson Henry Boehling Williams Ainsmith Neyland West Point Catholic University Phillies Boston

Boxing Grip Tops British Fans and Varsities Debate

A Detroit Philadelphia series discussion mirrors British boxing fervor as fans crave a true champion. George Burns of the Tigers shines amid reform talk, while U S college sport echoes in Oxford and Cambridge prestige debates. The piece notes Red Sox pitcher Ames and a press of university athletic honor, ending with New York’s heat and a local sale ad.

George Burns Tigers Philadelphia California Try Jean

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