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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1916

Page

4

Hutchinson Made Regular Center At Yale

New Haven Conn Oct 24 With Sheldon out injured and Callahan sidelined Yale coaches scrimmage to rebuild line Hutchinson at center replacing Callahan while Taft Bali pong Gates Comerford form rest of front Five Galt hampered by hand injury Jennings Taft rival for left tackle base line moves Vorys and Hutchinson connection developing in passing and roving role Carey LeGore Jacques backfield Nevill drop kicks 43 yards but misses

New Haven Conn Hub Sheldon Kitty Callahan Capt. Black Washington and Jefferson Galt Hutchinson Taft Balipong Gates Comerford Callahan Vorys Larry Fox Sheldon Traver Smith la Rochet van Rand See Vity Bing Carey LeGore Jacques Joe Neville

Kolehmainen Withdraws From Irish American Club

New York Oct 24 Hannes Kolehmainen the 1912 Stockholm Olympic distance star has withdrawn as a track representative of the Irish American A C A vote by the championship athletic committee of the AAU followed entries for the ten mile national championship run and seven mile walk at Macombs Dam Park next Saturday Kolehmainen listed as unattached on the entry blank and cited a personal reason for leaving the Irish emblem He joined the Irish club in December 1912 and has since suffered defeats after a long unbeaten streak in cross country and distance events

New York Hannes Koleh- Spainen Stockholm A.C An- Seedeton Championship Athletic Committee Macomb's Dam Park Koly Kolehmainen

Levinsky Set to Clash With Jack Dillon in Boston Tonight

In Boston tonight Battt Levinsky meets Jack Dillon in a 12 round bout with the referee to decide. Tex Rickard may attend and his assessment could influence plans for a Willard match. Dillon and Levinsky have a history of close bouts with a prior draw in Baltimore.

Levinsky Jack Dillon Boston Battt Jack Dillon Tex Rickard New Jess Willard Baltimore Levinsky Ieee Dillog

O Hara Heroic War Figure Former Baseball Star

Bill O Hara a former Toronto International League standout and ex New York NL player has been recommended for the Military Cross for bravery and skill on the battlefront. As a Canadian lieutenant he shifted from throwing baseball to hurling bombs in combat.

Boston Bill’ O'Hara Toronto O'Hara Leutenant

Harvard Faces Tough 1916 Season Under Percy Haughton

The 1916 Crimson look to rebound with Percy Haughton guiding a capable backfield led by Casey and Horween, despite losing Mahan King Boles and Watson. Captain Cadman anchors the line as Harvard battles Yale Princeton and Cornell, aiming for a resilient, smearing style rather than relying on a single star.

Harvard Percy Naughton Yale Princeton Cornell Cambridge Tufts Haughton Mahan King Boles Watson Har Casey Horween Bond Hitchcock Minot Flower Percy Haughton Captain Cadmun

McGraw Charges Draw League to Probe

New York, Oct. 24 A league meeting between John Tener and Harry Hempstead addressed McGraw charges against several players.McGraw left before the executives arrived. The case will be handled by the National League board in December after a protest, if any, is filed.

New York John K. Tener National League Harry N. Hempstead Giants John McGraw Hempstead McGraw Tener Horace Fogel Oren Philadelphia Fogel Brooklyn Teher Board of Directors

St Louis Castoffs on Every National League Team in 1916

St Louis report notes that every NL club has at least one former St Louis player. Thirteen ex locals are on reserve lists, ten ex Cardinals and three ex Browns. Five pitchers, including Wheezer Dell, Harry Salles, Polly Perritt, Bob Harmon, and Phil Redding, have NL trials. Redding previously auditioned for the Cardinals in 1912. Charley Deal, Bill Killifer, and Bill McKechnis are among Browns alums now with NL teams.

St. Louis Cardinals Brownies Wheezer Dell Superbas Harry Salles Polly Perritt Giants Bob Harmon Phil Redding Pirates Redding Callahan Browns Charley Deal Cubs Kansas City Bill Killifer Phillies Bill McKechnis Cincin

Castoffs Could Strengthen Cardinals With Minor Gaps

Nati, Ed Koney, Braves Mike Mowrey, Brooklyn Ivy Wingo Reds Bobby Byrne Phillies and George Whitted Phillies are listed as former salary players for the Cardinals. The note suggests that with a bit of strengthening at several positions these castoffs could form a respectable ball club.

Nati Ed Koney Braves Mike Mowrey Brooklyn Ivy Wingo Reds Bobby Byrne Phillies George Whitted Cardinals

Longfellows Practice Tonight and Dance Meeting

Longfellows will hold practice at 7 45 this evening with all players on hand. A special meeting will follow about the dance. Manager Marak invites teams to Sunday open in the state. Communications to Manager Chas Marak 88 Waldorf avenue. Mrs. Virginia Carranza, wife of General Venustiano Carranza, arrived in Nuevo Laredo from Mexico City with her two daughters aboard a special train. ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.

Longfellows Wov Marak Chas BE. Marak Waldorf Avenue Virginia Carranza Vénustiano Carranza Nuevo Laredo Mexico City

Players protest fines on Red Sox for barnstorming

David L. Fultz head of the Players' Fraternity says the league cannot fine ball players for barnstorming after the season. He defends players in New Haven games with Red Sox consent, notes owners Carrigan and Lannin approved meetings and that postseason trips have long shared receipts. He argues fines would overstep rights and that the issue centers on contracts and magnates.

National Commission David L. Fultz Players’ Fraternity Red Sox New Haven Brooklyn Carrigan Lannin Fultz Colonials Oss

One Legged Golfer Delivers Remarkable England Exhibition

A Sunbridge Park golf exhibition in England featured Edward Ray and James Braid facing Harry Vardon and J H Taylor for the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund. Ernest Jones, playing on one leg in khaki, drove 235 yards on several shots and impressed spectators. Ray posted a 66, Vardon 68, with Jones previously returning from the firing line after losing his right leg.

London Sundridge Park Edward Ray James Braid Harry Vardon J. H. Taylor Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund Ernest Jones Jones Chislehurst Vardon Ray Woods Irons Braid Taylor

Rough play and Penn State drop from Quakers schedule

Ongoing friction from last Saturday's game leads Pennsylvania to drop Penn State from next season's schedule amid charges against Quaker guard Neill. Contests at Yale, Princeton, Syracuse, Army, or Navy are discussed, with past player tensions and leadership quotes shaping the tone of the report.

Neill Pennsylvania Quakers Penn State Harlow Penn Whitman Washington Princeton Yale Syracuse Army Navy Howard Berry Berry Bob Folwell

Hartford Defeats Gaelics 2–0 at Seaside Park

Hartford defeated Bridgeport Gaelics 2 to 0 at Seaside Park on a windy Sunday afternoon in the Connecticut State Gaelic league. Referee absent, McAuliffe acted as official. play featured rough moments, several near goals, and key contributions from Lawler Cahill Connors and Murphy with decisive Hartford defense and a single Hartford score.

Hartford Bridgeport Gaelics Seaside Park McAuliffe Bridgeport Lawler Courtney Cahill Connors Murphy Norton Devine Hartford Boosters Spillane Gaelica McCarthy Gaelics Callaghan Hanford

Harvard Plans Strong Attack Against Cornell

Cambridge Oct. 24 Harvard began work for the Cornell game in earnest. Coach Haughton outlined an offensive plan and the squad drilled on signals. Clark and Caner were banged up but played. Day and Lovell started at forward, with Lovell in improved shape. Thatcher Horween and Casey to back, Robinson in charge, aiming a varied attack and tighter defense against Cornell. Parker and Lancaster added to the line, returning from Texas in prime condition.

Cambridge Harvard Cornell Haughton Massachusetts State College Ithacans Clark Caner Day Lovell Taylor Sweetser Robinson Thatcher Horween Casey al Sharpe Cornelians Wael Bond Crimson Ithaca Parker Lancaster Texas

Red Sox Pitchers Demand Specific Catchers For Games

Boston managers and stars insist on chosen receivers for key hurlers. Ernie Shore favors Forrest Cady behind the plate, while Dutch Leonard requires Carrigan to catch. The arrangement helps Shore, Leonard, and other pitchers cope with their peculiar deliveries and arm limitations. Chester Thomas handles catching when Mayes or Ruth bat, as others struggle to manage the delivery.

Boston Red Sox Eves Bill Caragan Sind Forrest ‘Cady Ernie Shore Shore Cady Dutch Leonard Carrigan Bill Leonard Chester Thomas Mays Ruth Mayes Thomas

Dillon Defeats Larry Williams in Six-Round Bout

Philadelphia report: Jack Dillon trounced light heavyweight Larry Williams at Olympia A A last night. Dillon swept five rounds, Williams only earning the opening round with a sharp left jab. Dillon loosened in the fourth and finished strong, delivering a hard late stretch.

Philadelphia Jack” Dillon Larry” Williams Olympia A. A Dillon Williams

City Bowling League Rollers Face Tough Match Tonight

City Bowling league members meet at Park City alleys for an evening of games. The Columbus Boys’ club rollers, on a six win streak, face Ozanama in a key matchup while Longfellows clash with White Eagles and Bavoya faces Athletics. Standings show Columbus leading with a 60 1.000 record. several teams trail with mixed results.

City Bowling League Park City Columbus Boys’ Club Ozanama Longfellows White Eagles Bavoya Brooklawns BSB Savoys Gs É Brooksides

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