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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1916

Page

5

Linemen Deserve Credit for Football's Success

Sol Metzger argues linemen drive the game more than backs, noting the line’s defense and offense power. He cites Michigan, Harvard, and Pennsylvanian examples, urges correct technique, and warns linemen faults including high charging and head-down play.

Sol Metzger Washington and Jefferson Ameks Warde Exmple Mercer Pennsylvania Garrels Yarvard Crim‘son Haughton Harvard Attentin Secere Ste Ulings Ience Lo] Metzger Zbira

Ruff Fans With Chance To Clean Up Broooky Club

Brooklyn pitcher Colby Jack bombie shaded the Giants at Ebbets Field behind Coombs strong outing. Robins pushed ahead in the pennant battle as Phillies split with the Braves. Brooklyn has three games left, Philadelphia four, in the race for the flag.

Brooklys Club New York Colby Jack Bombie Brooklyn Giants Ebbets Field Robbie Phillies Apetan Braves Coombs McGraw Tunas Robins Ferdie Schupp Tesling George Anderson Rotins Red Sox Serseg Hails Bennie Kauf Bernie Kauff Bennie Gants Walter Helke Colby Jack McGrawn

Yale Coach Halts Student Gibe During Scrimmage

New Haven Oct 3 Yale football practice featured a 15 minute scrimmage with Harry LeGore’s 65 yard punt and a 60 yard run by Quarterback Smith. Coach Jones rebuked undergraduates laughing at teammates urging players to treat football as a serious business.

New Haven Yale Yale Field Harry LeGore Smith Jones Scurdas Pame Carnegie Martain Black Fob’ Pingham Hutdin Jacques Otis Mas Tha I Cocohead Jones

Boxing card set for Monday at the Casino arena

Matchmaker Sammy Hollis signs up fighters for a show next Monday night at the Casino. Silent Martin and the Yalu ia are slated to mingle in the star bout with talks to bring Batting Kunz of South Norwalk for the semi final. The complete card awaits a few days more.

Sammy Hollis Silent Martin Yalu Ia Thess Kunz South Norwalk

Lightning Shots At Ms Sporting Targets In Major League Recap

Alexander shines with a five game slate pace and a strong win for Moran. Giants over Dodgers shift pennant race as Bancroft’s absence hurts Phillies. Paes joins American Chain Co eleven with Flanagan captaincy and Waters refereeing. Carrigan’s poker skill noted behind Red Sox rise. Benny Kauff batting around .280 expected to near .300. Jack Coombs leads late rallies for Brooklyn. Darcy knocks out Chip in Australia as 20 round bout looms at 167 pounds.

Alexander Pat Moran Phillies Giants Dodgers Robinson Bancroft Moran Les Darcy George Chip Australia Darcy Chip Eiehe

Yale crew admits picking wrong men for seats

New Haven Oct. 3 Yale crew candidates numbering 180 met in the trophy room of the Yale gymnasium to hear Captain Cord Meyer, Head Coach Guy Nickalls and Freshman Coach Abbott discuss plans for the season. Nickalls criticized last year’s material choices and said selections will be merit based with green material given a chance. Fall regatta only races this fall. plan to field many eights with eliminations reducing the squad to three eights.

New Haven Yale Cord Meyer Guy Nickalls Abbott Harvard Nialls Yule Nickalls

Best of the trio to row against Cornell or Princeton next spring

John Ennis, veteran walker, cancels his scheduled Casino walking tournament claiming low interest. He will resume outdoor walking and has settled all obligations.

Cornell Princeton John Ennis

Longfellows Seek Out of Town Games Tonight Open Next Sunday

Longfellows practice at 7 30 tonight under manager C E H Marak who seeks games with out of town teams and invites Norwich Bethel Norwalk Danbury Stamford Naugatuck or any local squad to respond through this paper or at 88 Waldorf avenue.

Longfellows Marak Seymour Bethel Tigers Norwalk North Ends Danbury Shamrocks Stamford Naugatuck C. E H. Marak Waldorf Avenue

Submarine Film to Be Shot in Bridgeport

A Pathe Freres company of players arrives in Bridgeport next week to film a major motion picture. The Lake Torpedo Boat Co has granted permission to shoot scenes of their boats during testing off Seaside Park.

Pathe Freres Bridgeport Lake Torpedo Boat Co Seaside Park

Yale to Add 8000 Seats for Harvard Game

New Haven Oct 3 Yale football officials say demand for seats at the Yale Harvard clash and Yale Princeton game will exceed capacity. With 60 617 current seats and Harvard asking 24 000, Yale may approve adding about 8 000 seats along the Bowl parapet to accommodate alumni undergrads and spectators. The 21 member committee that built the Bowl will meet to decide on the expansion.

New Haven Yale Princeton Harvard Committee of 21

Carrigan Deserves Praise For Game Fight For Pennant

William Carrigan of the Red Sox has forged a pennant chase with strategic defense and depth. The manager steadied the club through departures of Wood and Speaker, fielding a compact lineup led by Gardner Scott and Hoblitzell.

Carrigan Pennant

Leonard Picks 10 Pitch Opening Game

Boston manager Bill Carrigan predicts the Red Sox will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. He praises his pitching staff led by Dutch Leonard and notes strong form after victories over Detroit and Chicago. Ruth is also mentioned as a key player.

William Carrigan Red Sox Carrigan Boston Americans Bill Bill Carrigan Boston Hub Joe Wood Tris Speaker Cleveland Speaker Thomas Cady Barry Phillies Jack Barry West Janvrin Keystone Larry Gardner Hoblitzell Gainer Scott Cobbs Jacksons Braves Field Royal Rooters Tessie Detroits Chicago Philadelphia Alexander Dutch Leonard Leonard Babe Ruth

Boston to reclaim world title in baseball

The speaker notes Ruth gains a title series chance and credits Walker Hooper and Lewis for solid hitting as Boston eyes another world championship.

Ruth Speaker Walker Hooper Lewis Boston

Yankees Top Washington 6 1 in Yesterday’s AL Action

New York defeated Washington 6 to 1 in yesterday’s American League results. Boston lost 4 to 2 to Philadelphia as games shifted. today Washington faces New York and Philadelphia travels to Boston in twin bill style matchups.

New York Washington Boston Hiladelphia GAMES Philadelphia Vevecseees Chicago Detroit Cleveland

Baseball Standings From National League Details

Brooklyn wins 2 0 over New York as Philadelphia loses 0 2 to Boston in the first game Boston tops Philadelphia 4 1 in the second New York hosts Boston in Brooklyn while Philadelphia visits Boston in a doubleheader context

Fulton Is Only Newcomer With Chance For Title

New York observers note the heavyweight contender pool is slim with three plausible newcomers Jack Dillon Charley Weinert and Fred Fulton Fulton stands out as the sole hopeful yet must prove himself against rivals who have not yet been eliminated The proposed path would pit Fulton against Weinert with the winner facing Dillon to determine the next logical challenger to the champion delaying decisive matches to preserve interest.

New York Jack Dillon Charley Weinert Fred Fulton Weinert Dillon Fulton

Shawkey Hurls Yanks to Victory Over Washington

New York Yankees defeated Washington 6 to 1 at the Polo Grounds. Left-hander George Shawkey improved his season win total to 28, pitching effectively and allowing just three safeties. Washington starter Thomas was pulled after seven innings after yielding ten hits, followed by Goodwin.

New York Giants Yankees Polo Grounds Senators Shawkey Thomas Des Moines Goodwin Virginia Menaskey Lonly

Murray May Be Quarterback Of Harvard Eleven

Mass October reports Harvard football squad ready for work after a delayed start. Moseley Taylor misses practice with leg injury but not serious. Murray’s absence and Billy Murray’s push for the quarterback spot shape the battle for the regular role. Exports of explosives during August totaled 74,777,977.

Murray Harvard Mass BeatEreey Moseley Taylor Taylor Bates Murray Taylor Billy Murray Andover

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