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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
5
New York May 23 reports describe plans for the Yale Stadium project. Crews will lay excavations, embankments, drains and stonework for foundation and walls. Concrete work and timber framing are to begin soon with funds raised by the Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association aiding the effort.
American sprinter Robinson准备s to tour England Germany and France racing in the English championships at Manchester on June 4 and 5 and later competing at German and potentially French or Irish meets. Curran notes overseas schedule avoids overtaxing him and highlights invitations at home.
New York May 28 The formation of a national interscholastic athletic association is planned in connection with the national schoolboy track meet at Travers Island on June 7. James E Sullivan and Matthew Halpin lead the efforts to establish a national framework with standardized rules and age limits for schoolboy competitors.
In St Andrews on May 2 American players dominated rounds two and three of the amateur championship. Carmichael Dickson defeated Campbell White on the nineteenth hole. Harold Weber, after a slow start, surged to lead Fleming Shepherd of London and closed out the match with a bunker shot at the second hole. Weber led early, then stayed ahead, winning four up at the thirteenth and clinching two and one. In the third round Weber defeated Myles of St Andrews two and one.
The article recalls Orval Overall, the California hurler, as he attempts a baseball return after two years of rest. It details his early major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 1905 and the intense crowd reaction, noting his fame and the heavy expectations surrounding his comeback.
The piece recalls pitcher Overall’s early career with Cincinnati, his sharp learning curve, and his strong 1905 season. It notes a later trade to Chicago and his immediate success, including win streaks and high strikeout rates, plus his memorable 1906 World Series performances and Detroit fans’ regard for him.
The article argues Frank Klaus does not hold the world middleweight title and that his claim is weak. It notes Klaus never fought for a valid middleweight crown in America, his bouts abroad lacking correct limits, and cites his May 29 Indianapolis bout with Jack Dillon as a potential title clash.
The article traces Billy Papke Ketchel and others as possible champions while noting Jack Dillon and Frank Klaus as current top contenders in the United States. It predicts a Dillon Klaus clash will draw a huge crowd and could determine the modern 158 pound championship with Klaus holding a European claim at 160 pounds.
The column invites readers to submit farm related wants and questions. It highlights practical farming tips, equipment needs, and market observations while encouraging community input and practical solutions.
The article notes James Thorpe born May 28 1858 near Prague Oklahoma. It highlights his Carlisle fame pentathlon decathlon and football captaincy and outlines his mixed heritage and athletic rise from reservation schools to Carlisle. It mentions his siblings and his family’s farming prosperity.
Manager McGraw believes the Giant Thorpe will develop into a mighty diamond star after losing the World's Greatest Amateur Athlete title. The Little Giant, a keen judge of baseball talent, thinks Thorpe has potential despite his rough amateur years.
Indianapolis May 28 Joe Dawson driver who won last year’s 500 mile sweepstakes is expected to drive in the 8th annual Memorial Day race. The American Automobile Association denied licensing to one inventor over experience. Arenas include elimination trials starting yesterday ending tomorrow night with 75 miles per hour and technical checks. Referee A R Pardington arrives to supervise the preliminaries amid track prep caused by rain.
The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be solemnized on Friday at 9 high mass to be sung at eight o'clock. The ceremony will end with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and recitation of the Solemn Act of Consecration.
In a compact courtroom setting the confession hearing proceeds with emphasis on the stated facts. Proceedings outline the time and venue as the judges prepare to weigh the defense against the accused.
The funeral of Anthony Fayre eid is described with church memorials and burial at Michael's cemetery. Pall bearers include Faepeme Lee Richard Dunford Jaesh Semen Barolt Dew Jim McLacusy and others. The article notes police contact at Ratention Arm Matrrece Street and invites the community to attend.
The notice mixes catalogued items and ads. It mentions promotions for gifts, family goods, attire, and household items. Dillon & Co advertises a calendar anniversary sale of durable machines and trimmings at special prices. The section invites readers to place ads such as girls wanted and farmer want ads.
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