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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

Page

14

Americans to use English ball in Davis Cup matches

The Australian captain Stanley Doust pressed for use of an English tennis ball in international contests here next week. He argued the foreign ball is used in England and would help Americans acclimate if they win the first tie, noting it is livelier than the American ball.

Sista Tipo Stanley N. Doust England West Side Cab New York McLoughlin Litthe Hackets

Remington-Yosts to Play Norwalk Tomorrow

The Remington-Fast tasther club heads to Norwalk tomorrow to face the crack Norwalk team. They board the 2 749 p.m. train with a 509 roster list. Finn Silvia and Ric Gersnick form the Frat battery while Hi Ladd and Billy Kece of this city join Norwalk. Sunday afternoon at Yost Ma ta the Fouts meet the Biak Hecke in a Cite Isagus contest.

Fettl Norwalk Thay Finn Silvia Ric Gersnick Frat Battery Hi ‘Ladd Billy Kece Yost Mata Biak Hecke Los Pete ‘Verréile St. Joseph's Oval Ines Brockaides Tom McCann

Goanell Beaten by Yale Bowferrs at Brooklawn Club

Yale bowlers defeated Goanell at Brooklawn Club in a 9th straight win for Yale over Penn Princeton Columbia and Williams. Local players Awilan Bishow Parker Belley Nate Wheeler contributed to the march west toward Lit.

Goanell Yale Bolfers Brooklawn Tale Ula Ithacan Awilan Bishow Parker Belley Nate Wheeler Mavs Penn Princeton Columbia Williams

Amateur Baseball Notes and Prospect Schedule

Amateur baseball brief notes list Ay Mon ay at Mel Ranch, a 7 30 start at Bea ide. The Prospect team will skip Augustines Memorial Day games as many players travel. Five freshmen to check by Saturday. Prospect may challenge any 14 15s team for a Saturday 2 00 time.

Bea Asenet Beteool Prospect Plese S&h St Seemda Challumger Ares

Perk City to host baseball opener after parade

The Perk City and East Bridgeport baseball teams plan a season opener at Beawde Park following tomorrow's parade if weather cooperates. East Bridgeport adds Downer of Bt. Joseph to their lineup after recent defeat of Weatports.

East Bridgeport Paseball Tegine Beawde Park Mart Tesmain City East

Downey shines for Orioles in loss to Newark

In Louisville city field notes, Tommy Downey of Baltimore rounds third with a triple and adds a single as the Orioles fall 3 to 2 to Newark. Downey also made three chances at third in the latest International League action.

Tommy Downey Baltimore Wagner Orioles Newark

English Judge Praises Boxing Favors Barring Cover-Up

A London judge urged fewer crowding and cover-up tactics in boxing while praising the sport’s value. Sir Thomas Bucknell recalled his boxing roots and urged cleaner fighting, with Dickinson and Lord Wolfedley echoing benefits for soldiers and police. The piece contrasts English support with American concerns amid a growing interest in boxing’s reform.

New Comfort Truss Promises Comfort and Dry Wear

An ad promotes a patented truss with understraps and no hip pressure available for home use. It claims a four month bath wear option and 30 day trial. Sold by Comfort Truss Office at 208 Warner Ride Bridgeport hours 10 to 12 am and Sundays 10 am to 7 pm.

Warner

Memorial Day lecture inspires students at assembly hall

Rev AC Thompson spoke for G A R at the assembly hall yesterday morning urging patriotic feeling and noting Memorial Day's importance. Students received small American flags. A freshmen class debate is planned this afternoon between Rooms 4 and 9.

Assembly Hall AC. Thompson Utmom Thompson

Yale oarsmen off for Gales Ferry training camp

Yale's crew selects 22 varsity and 16 freshman oarsmen, with two coxswains each, for a training camp at Gales Ferry ahead of the Harvard regatta on June 20. Capt. Bud Snowden leads the squad. coaches Gold, Kirby, Averill, Rodgers, Acheson, and Appleton accompany them as shells head to New London.

New Haven Conn Yale Bud Snowden Gales Ferry Harvard Thames Crocker Lippencott Denman Jenkins Philbin Denegret Bryce Bow Gore Barnum Bugbee Stephenson Titus Coe Bennitt Allen Plympton Stillman Donaldson Rogers Freeman Snowden Shepard

Rapid Rise of Worcester Golfer Schmidt in British Championship

Worcester journalist reports 23 year old golfer Schmidt from Worcester Polytechnic Institute who met British champion HH Hilton in the sixth round at St Andrews. He earned his diploma and has a brief but brilliant rise, having caddied at Worcester Golf Club and begun national play three years ago. His plans to sail to Europe were delayed by travel misfortune. his father Henry B. A. Schmidt is a local tailor born in Germany.

Worcester Maca W. Heinrich Schmidt HH. Hilton St. Andrews Worcester Polytechnic Institute Europa Schmidt Worcester Golf Club Apeneamis Hse Wheaton Charles E Evans Chicago Europe Paria Henry B. A. Schmidt Germany

Secretary of Big League Club Keeps Hustling Everyday

Pittsburgh May 38 One of the most important cogs in the winning baseball machine works quietly and inconspicuously in the background. The club secretary handles duties from before training trips to post season planning and next season prep. He oversees ticketing, ushers, turnstiles, travel schedules, accommodations, and all uniforms and gear, a demanding unseen role essential to the team’s operation.

Pittsburgh Anosamsaiee

Boxers at Bonds Deny Training Regimen Claims

Stratford May 29 A crowded camp around Capt John Song at Bonds quarters heated debate after Parmer correspondent questioned a Bridgeport sport page assertion that boxers lack training. Soldier Kearns, 200 pounds, leads in development with Ketchel and Wallis praised for discipline. Bond, Clarke, and Charlie Giriffig defend rigorous routines and deny lax training.

Stratford John Song Parmer Bond Charlie Capt Sand Bob Clarke Kearns Eddie Wallace Davis Buffalo al Ketchel Wee Bt Loule Soldier Kearna Tom Sharkey Luther McCarty Alberta Polley Wallace Damon Pythias

Rosman Former Holyoke Star Chooses New Car

St Paul May 2 A cryptic note describes Rossman once a Holyoke star, now with a ninety horse power automobile. Adonis of the Minneapolis crowd is portrayed as selecting a two seat box type car, with rear seats eliminated, amid excitement among supporters.

Rossman Holyoke Star Automobile St Paul Cessar Adonis Minneapolis Wheat Ewain Caesar

Zbyszko Quits After Exhausting Madison Square Match

Zbyszko collapsed at Madison Square Garden in New York ending a wrestling match with George Lurich of Bussis and more spectators. White and attendants carried the limp figure to his corner where he was said to suffer fractures but later reported as a displaced frontal bone. Fans cheered rivals as Lurich tied for a crotch hold and the bout continued under rough conditions.

Gomot Cherila Tommy Murphy Ag Wolgnat C. Brown Freddie Welsh Brute Wells Leach Cross Nundrede Amy O al Ketehel Thern Cleas Charlie Bridgeport Sladatace Zbyccko Madison Square Garton York George Lurich Bussis Fm da- Fick Retaree Charile White Altendests Hin Corte Wan Ind Tee Lewich Ewartiing Uae Europe Zibysskee

Leagh Gross Winner Over Teddy Maloney in Tight Bout

In a feature boxing match at the New York venue, Leagh Gross defeats Teddy Maloney amid a rugged fight. Spectators saw Lamb and Pei as principals, with Malone from Philadelphia and Pill delivering a tough performance. The bout featured a dramatic third round as tired exchanges and a staggering moment near the end defined the finish.

Tiwne Cross Et Nishoine A. C New Yort Cients Lamb and Pei Theater Leach Twicr Malone Philadelphia Pill Arefut Tanah Bat le Man Lorie Ciphta Perion

PrIs Dale In Pugtlastic Aka 1900 Tid McCoy Rounds Ry Oe R Round

Unclear readable lines hint at a boxing style bout featuring PrIs Dale and rivals including McCoy and Ry. The fragment references a likely round by round clash and venues possibly in Caicese with a Parmer involved. Limited legible specifics prevent full reconstruction of match details.

Tid McCoy Tommy Ry Caicese Parmer

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