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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1909
Page
3
Bristol defeats Warren 5 to 0 amid a tense game marked by Bristol hitters exploiting a Warren miscue and strong Bristol pitching. Demara injures his right leg in the third, while Warren manager’s unsportsmanlike conduct draws censure.
Avrennen failed to deliver strong at bat while Sullivan rested with a strained tendon. Bristol built nine hits off Flynn as Larkin proved weak with the stick. Harrington pitched masterfully, muting Warren with bases loaded jams, and Flynn opened the scoring in the third with miscues in the field.
The passage describes a baseball game with substituting players Larkin and Chappelle, then Simister at bat with two outs and bases loaded. Simister hits a grounder gathered by Ahearn, forcing Parks at third. Warren’s later innings show less danger, seven visitors reach base but only three advance to second. In the fifth, Drake’s throw and Ahearn’s coverage cut off Flynn attempting third with two on. Harrington strengthens, Bristol gains a third inning run via a Parks error. Demara rarely meets the ball after Weber is retired on a grounder to Martin.
A star game featured solid defense and timely hits as Warren Martin, Ahearn, Drake, and Wigan produced steady play. Umpire Lemieux’s called strikes drew criticism while a five to six thousand crowd encircled the field. Warren Boup and supporters from Bristol showed solid backing despite smaller local turnout.
A short note records a trip or passage toward Warren from the nearby town two weeks prior, indicating travel or arrival context without specifying persons or exact dates. The fragment suggests a movement event tied to local geography and timing.
Bristol Bears tallied two base hits by Demara and Smith and had Corey hit by pitch. Harrington struck out five, Flynn thirteen, Parks allowed a passed ball, Demara Morris Guinan Martin stole bases, and Drake Demara Parks had three sacrifice hits. Bristol left on eight, Warren seven, errors gave Bristol four and Warren six, Lemieux umpired, game lasted two hours.
Wahumas of Providence defeated the Bristol Independents 8 to 7 as Bristol struck early and fought back in the ninth. Key moments came in the second and fifth innings for Wahumas with five and three runs, while Bristol's H Murphy delivered strong hitting and Rische solid fielding.
In Bristol on the Common the Bristols beat Glenlyons of Phillipsdale 7 to 0. Harrington pitched superbly allowing four hits while Bristol batted nine times off McGuigan. Drake, Guinan, Mack led Bristol with strong hits as McGuigan’s support faltered in critical moments. Glenlyon pitcher Kierfelder did well behind the plate.
Police did excellent work across town during 24 hours starting Sunday and managed large crowds at Saturday and yesterday’s ball games. Bristol fans reveal that Dessau of the Eastern League was seen with Baltimore players. Crescents and Manvilles exit Inter-State League with Eastern Nut & Bolt Co. taking Crescents’ place. Bristol Baptists beat St Mary’s 12 to 6 with Pierce and Nelle battery for Bristol.
Bristol celebrates a second decisive baseball victory over Warren with a Saturday night parade. From Hotel Belvedere to State and Wood streets, Elisha Hibbert J F Galvin and team members lead cheering crowds amid bands and paper parasols, ending at the Common then State Street home of Bert Morris. A Warren party later faced egging and confrontations during a return trip by Suburban car.
A humorous caption from Fliegende Blatter depicts a couple exchanging lines about birthday gifts and the bill. The exchange highlights witty irritation with a wry social tone.
A crowds gathered as the airship rose to several hundred feet then drifted NE before landing south of Russell D. Ballock's house on Mt Hope Ave. Prof Porter regrets missing yesterday's ascent due to loss of 76 in salary. Staples may ascend Saturday. The event featured few accidents with pistols or fireworks. one minor burn from a sky rocket. The night before bonfires and some vandalism occurred, including setting wagons and a boat ablaze, a sign torn, and a minor theft from the visiting team during a game on the Common.
In Probate Court this morning before Judge H. O. Wardwell the administrator of James Lawder was granted permission to sell real estate with a bond of 8 000. Bondman and Andrew Lynch stood as sureties. The first and final account for Henry Field’s estate was allowed. The inventory of Willard H. Watson ward of full age was approved. Frank H. Hammill appointed administrator of Patrick Hammill estate with a 5 000 bond. Sureties Charles L. and William P. Hammill with appraisers Lavander Lavander and Connery. Inventory of Michael J. O Rourke’s estate continued to July 19.
Henry Wilson Moorhouse of Philadelphia and Miss Martha Skerry Rockwell unite in marriage in this town on July 6 with Rev. George L. Locke officiating. The couple will reside in Philadelphia and this union links two local families in a formal ceremony.
Edward D. Jones of this town July 65, in the first year of age. Wilfred Houghton of Fresno California June 8, in his 58th year.
A brief, period tone summary of Empress Josephine’s various names. Napoleon renamed her and retraced titles through the entourage. Other statesmen and clergy used unique forms, ending with a tomb inscription noting Josephine, Eugene, and Hortense from 1825.
A Minneapolis Journal quotation recalls B A Sothern recalling a stage mishap. While performing a comedy he delayed his cue and asked What's the matter? repeatedly. Prompted by an audience member, he realized his predicament and the entire house erupted in laughter at the mistaken moment. The anecdote highlights timing and backstage confusion.
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