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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
New York Gymnasts Beat Princeton

New York Gymnasts Beat Princeton.
 NEW YORK, March 19-In the dual gymnastic meet between Princeton and New York universities held in the latter's gymnasium last night the local experts defeated their opponents by 34 points to IA. There wsre six contests in all, the first and second men In each scoring five and three poi. 'ts for their respective universities. Pril ceton fail ed to score any points in three of the events-side horse, tumbling and dying rings-while on the horizontal bar the visitors won all the points. The best work of the night was that of c. w. Holzhauer of Princeton, who scored 2S 1'3 points out of possible 30 on the horizontal bar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
WRESTLING.
TROUBLE WITH
 PRELIMINARIES.
The Big Tournament Will Certainly Take Place Every Preliminary Will be Settled To-Night.

Manager LawIor, who has been making the arrangements for the big wrestling tournament which is to take place at City hall on March 31, has been meeting some rev difficulties within the past few days in regard to signing for the preliminary contests He has about completed one of the preliminaries in the matching of Guernsey of the North End, an athlete as yet unknown in the city, but a man of splendid physique. He Will be pitted against young Cronan, the pride of the Brooklyn Athletic club, and here will be match that Will keep the sports guessing from start to finish. Dan Pickett or the Wash- ington Hill Athletic club and young Perigard have not yet signed. They have been holding out for a big purse: Another meeting will be held tonight and if satisfactory arrangements can- not be made with them, Jack Roach may be taken to meet Speh of Derby. Max Gnrdan of Naugatuck may also be matched with some good man. Tho preliminary matches must De settled this evening, no matter what they may be.
 Kelly and Cnaki are still training faithfully and both are in the n1nK or condition. Here will be rontest that will satisfy the most critical sport. Roth men trained 10 the hour. potn strong and active and both possesslhs cleyerness. the match should draw out o1I +be enthusiasm that used to well come the old time boxing matcnes'
 Five hundred dollars can be eafneu hg anv man who can break the "bridee" formed by Antoine rour- niar French champion wrest'er' who has iust arrived in this country and is prepared to arrange mdIcn with any man in America.
 Fourrier forms the bridge" which fs commonly used in wrestling, by resting on his hands and feet, his race being turned upward. In an uIlustra- tion of his ability to hold this position while posing yesterday Fourier was lifted bodily to his feet by his wrest- ling partner and dashed with great force to the hard flooring. the added weight Of 24O pounds falling on his breast failing to break the bridge.
 Fournier said the back of his head bad become hardened to such usage. although his eyes blinked as though he had seen billion stars.
 The father Of this wrestler was Jus tin Fournier, one of the first and erea test wrestlers of Europe. An toine began to wrest1e when only eicht years of age. He won the championship of France by defeating Buisson. Later he met and defeated the Italian solhagut, the Austrian Aronte. the Belgian Derrfenk. the Australian Schultz; Parker of Amer ica; Joe Carroll of England, and P'erre Lenois of Switzerland, all champions.
 Fourier claims to be the 16S-pound Graeco-Roman champion of Europa. He is twenty-six years of age. For two years he was the wrestling part ner of Hackenschmidt. the Russian Iion.' meeting all corners. He cbal- 1oDged the winner of the Jenkins Fleming match. and failing to receive a reply has offered to throw Fleming twice in one hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19

of Brooklyn before 2,OOO persons at the Eureka A. c. last night. The con test was hurricane affair from start to finish. Sullivan assumed the ag- gressive at the start and forced mat ters to the finish. Although he fought hard Daly was beaten to d stands i'll and was fioored in the fifth, tenth and last rounds. In only three rounds did Daly show to advantage, while in the others Sullivan landed repeatedly on the jaw, but Daly showed great stam- ina and wonderful recuperative pow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
WATCH DIDN'T STOP.

Did you ever hear about Fritz Mayer and his stoprwatch?'' says Charlie Essig. "It came off in base ment on the north side long ago, the night Al Shrosbree whipped Tom Inns of London. Mayer was appointed timekeeper and we gave him stop watch. We instructed him that he was to make the rounds three minutes long and stop it sharp on the second. Then Inns and Al went at it. The fight ragged wildly. minute after n1in- ute, but Mayer never called for time After 9 minutes and 30 seconds of furi- ous scrapping Inns went down. Say Fritz roared somebody, show did yon come to let that round go so long,? Why said Mayer, the watch never stoDped'"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
O'BRIEN GOT DECISION.

Chicago, H., March 1.S-After six rounds of tame fighting Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia was given the decis on last night over Hugo Kelly of this city. The decision was dispIeasing in q high degree to the greater number of snnrtators
 O'Brien showed to poor advantage and put up one of the poorest fights of his career Kelly had the b@tter of the first five rounds but in the last round O'Brfen woke up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
JOHN LIS BEST OPPONENT

John l.. Sullivan was recently asked who was the best man he ever met, and his reply was rather surprising. He said: II will tell you and you'll laugh. It's Charley Mitchell. He is the one. that bothered me most and knew more about the fighting game than any man ever faced. He is a good fellow, but I never used to like him, simply because did not know the fellow. He's the smartest. too, of the whole bunch, and go string your coin on what I say. Next to Mitchell Cor bett was about the best, but the blows of the latter never hurt me, and had it not been for exhaustion, I would be standing there yet, taking all he could send my way. Corbett is the clever chap. but he did not know the fighting game as Mitchell did. Jim is a good n.oney-maker, and he is popular wi>-l the people. because he knows how to 'bullcon them."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Koreans Are Conservative,

Eight years ago an attempt was made to introduce European dress in Seoul, but the change could not be made be- cause of conservative opposition, espe- cially on the part of the women. At present the only Koreans who wear European garments are the soldiers and 2olicemen. .-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
ROCHESTER BENCH SHOW.
Frank F. Doyle of New Haven, Conn.
 Won All Along the Line.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., March 19.-- The awards in the Rochester Kennel clubs show are now completed. Big classes were judged in bull terriers and beagles. Frank F. Doyle of New Ha- ven, Conn, won all along the line in the bull terrier classes and Alfred Del mont of Devon, Pa., handling for the Windholme kennels of Islip, N. Y., and the Waveland kennels of Madison, N J., secured seven blue, four red and winners ribbons in classes for beagles, besides landing several special cups.
 Though the show closes tonight, the dogs will remain here over Sunday and will be shipped to Buffalo on Mon day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Three Favorites Won.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, March 19.-- Three favorites won at Ascot, which is the best the talent has been able to pick for several days past. Golden Rule once again was made favorite in the six furlongs high weight handi- cap and, following the rule when he is favorite, ran second. Colonel Bogey won handilY. with Ragtag third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
! Do Go Won.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1e. - Horses quoted at long prices were again successful at Oakland. Only one favorite finished in front. I Do Go upset calculations by taking the fourth race at odds of 15 to 1 from Rimrock, an outsider
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
ENGLlsHMAN AFTER CANS.

A pugilist from over the sea with the championship bee in his bonnet has arrived in this country. He is Jack Meekins of Bngland, and he has come to America Sor the purpose of meeting Joe Cans for the lightweight title. AIeekins is well recommended
 He has proof to sho, W that he won chapionship honors in 13o-pound competition at the National sporting club, London, recently For thls he re- ceived large silver ctlp. Meeklns mas also a long record, most or ms bouts being of short order, YTith him the vie, tor. Meekins is coAnRactly puilt anu is likely looking customer. Ills oooy is very much tattooed4 On ms breast there is a reproduction, of Corbett and Fitzsimmons as they appeared in the ring at Carson City, Ne,v, in 1857. on his back there is tattooaed the coat-of- arms of England. Meeldns tips the beam at 135 pounds. He says that his visit to America is for the purpose or meeting Cans, of whom lhe has. heard So much. Meekins adds that he has enough backing to make Ss light inter- esting if one is arranged
 SULLIVAN OuTPOINTs DAILY,
 Baltimore, March 1o.--Kid Sullivan of Wa@hington outpointad Tom DalX
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Newport Naval Reserves Won.

NEWPORT, R. l., March 19.-The Newport naval reserves defeated the University of Pennsylvania basket ball team here. The score was IA to 7.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19

O7ening New Spring Suits . this week.
 Ours is a wide open store: open to every idea in fashion and fabric for mems wear.
 This is why you'll find new things before they're common place. To fit all ages from Buster Brown" to Grandpa. :"
 Note the prices in our win dows and remember that we are the house that Makes Good" any cause for >dissatis- faction in the cheapest or the best suits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
THE PUGILISTS.
GLOVE ARTISTS
 ARE BUSY
George Dixon Still Fighting We'll in England-Tim hearns Put Out-John L's Best Opponent.

Tn spite of George Dixon's repeated announcements of his intention to re- turn to America in the near future, the wonderful colored boxer is still abroad doing excellent work and adding con- siderably to his list of victories and bank account, Dixon's last match was on February 23 at the Winter Gar dens, Plymouth, where he met Harry Mansfield of Bristol. It was only after repeated challenges that the two came together The contest was one of twenty rounds of two minutes each with four ounce gloves for a prize of $500. Mansfield is generally consid- cred one of the best 133- pound boxers in England, and as he met Dixon at catch weights he naturally had the ad- vantage by at least ten pounds. The encounter was a draw, but one of the best decided abroad in years. The London Sporting Life had this to say of the scrap: "As soon as they faced each other. the bigger of the twain be- came busy with both hands, which he sent on the face and head in rapid order: The quick movements of his rival caused Dixon to adopt defensive tactics. In the third meeting Mans field delivered severe right on his op- ponents eye and cheek bone, which temporarily dazen the colored lad. In the fifth round, however, the latter en- tered into the battle with renewed v1gor and, forcing himself to close quarters, put in lot of effective work on the body. Rally followed rally in the five succeeding rounds, and finally George, in the twelfth stage, sent his man on the ropes from a clean cross on the chin. Excitement ruled high at this juncture, both contestants fighting desperately hard to gain the upper hand. Mansfield continued to show most cleverness and at the end of the fifteenth round held substantial lead. Dixon after this did a tremendous amount of damage on the body, and kept up the pressure until the end, Harry's early advantage was much lessened, but he still remained in front. Throughout the last round they fought without a break at close range, and when hostilities ceased the referee just ly declared the bout draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
At New Orleans Track.

NEW ORLEANS, March 19.--Truffe Hunter and Circus Girl were the only winning favorites. The track was heavy and the weather threatening. Hubuchon rode four winners,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
REGAN'S TEAM AGAIN
Won a Game From the noher Cluh Last Night.

Another big quoit game took place last night between teams marshaled by Managers Regan and Moher, the latter winning easily by score of 7S to 59. The tussle took place at Re gan's cafe. 147 Baldwin street. The participants were as follows:
 Regan's Team -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
KEARNs KNOCKED OUT.

Tim Kearns on Thursday night met Tommy Sullivan of Boston i'll what was to have been a ten-round encoun- ter, at Lawrence, Mass. Tn the sixth Kearns was knocked out with a couple of severe jolts on the jaw. Kearns was lively in the opening round. He started off like a champion and by punching Sullivan's body vigorously had the latter tired. Tn the th'rd round Sullivan showed his hand. He rushed Kearns about the ring, landing at will and opening a bad sore over Kearns's eye. The blood flowed pro- fusely and blinded Tim, and Sullivan, seeing his advantage, made the best of it. He dropped Kearns to his knees with a right cross, and Kearns was groggy. After that Sullivan had mat ters his own way until the end of the struggle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
THE SPORTING NEWS.

ence with other players who may or may not be signed. Tn any event the new manager promises that the city will be represented by the strongest team it has ever had.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
ANOTHER PLAYER INSANE.

The services of Pete Bowling, the we'll known left handler. big league favorlte, and q few years ago with the Butte champions in 1908, are probably lost to the St Louis Card.n- als. Dowling's case strongly re- sembles that of Eddie Doheny of last years Pittsburg club, who is confined in a sanitarium. When Bowling first reported at St Louis he appeared in good condition. On Saturday, how ever, he began to show signs of being queer" He was caught hang ng out of his window by the watchman, who rushed up and pulled him in. Later ill the day he began to insist enemies were hounding him and trying to kill him. On Sunday Manager Nichols called in a doctor. After an examination the physician stated that Bowling was temporarily unbal- anced, that his system was run down and that he needed a good rest. He recommended that the man be sent home. Nichols decided to do th's and Bowling was shipped to Bismark, Mo, where his father resides.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Should Have Been g Draw.

MILWAUKEE, March 10.-Charley Neary of Milwaukee got the decision over Dave Sullivan of New York in 6 six round bout before the Badger Ath- letic club last night. Both men were on their feet at the end of the bout, and it was the opinion of many of the specta tors that the fight should have been declared 8 draw. There were no knockdowns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19

pUZZleS all the DdCCGCS.
 President Harry c. Pulliam of the National Base Ball league was in New Britain Thursday, and it is un. derstood that he offered an appoint ment to Thomas J. Lynch of that place, the former league umpire. MT Lynch has not made any decision in the matter.
 Mike Murphy, the Yale trainer. no. t1hed the students yesterday that four Irish giants would pound the life out of any Yale lad who appeared on the campus decked in Orange colors, or who took undue liberties with St. Pat rick's day. The men whom he pick cd out for the exterminating work were the four most powerful athletes in the university and each had some fine Irish blood in his veins. They were Glass, Shevlin, Kenney and Cap tain Hogan of the football squad.
 The term "swatfest'' originated in Cincinatti, which is a city of the "fests," fest being a German word for festival. It was first appI4ed to a ball game in which the Cincinnati Red Stockings performed some remarkable batting feats. To swat the ball meant to hit it hard. The late Eu- gene Field wrote one of his charac- teristic eulogiuns of Mike Kelly, the first $1O,O00 beauty, which began thus: Swat on thou ineomparable swatter,- swat Swat thou the ball, oh, Kel, thou only Kef'-
 Strange, indeed are the vicissitudes of base ball. Lew Wiltse was signed by the New York Americans last year and after playing part of the sea- son was released by Griffith. Now he is on the pitching staff of the New York Nationals and is regarded by McGraw as fnd
 Ban Johnson has declared off all deals for the sale of the Washington club and has announced that the American league will carry the club through the season. Johnson mas ap. pointed Tom Loftus manager of the team.
 The New York Americans will play their first Sunday exhibition game at Ridgewood park on April 10 with the Ridgewoods. This was decided on by the club officials the other day. It is the plan to play exhibition games on Sunday at the Long Island grounds all summer.
 Manager Han1on has notified First Baseman Dillon to report to the Brook lyns on March 25 at Columbia, S. c. Dillon is playing with the Los An geles team in the California league, which was recently admitted to the protection of the National agreement Manager Morley of the Los Angeles club says Dillon will not go to Brook Iyn and threatens to enjoin the Cali fornia league from taking the player away from him. Hanlon says if Dill lon is not handed over on time there rr i'll hr t1sn11 'Nln
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
New Delivery m Puzzle.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March 19. -- Though the practice of the New York Giants here was somewhat cuptailed by the rain, enough was shown to make McGraw look very happy. Red" Ames is developing far beyond any ones expectations and promises to be one of the sen" tions of the year The Ilion player showed a delivery which puzzles all the batters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Moxvatt Mntched With Young Corbet,

MILWAUKEE, March 19.--Tommy Mowatt of Chicago has been matched with Young Corbett for a six round bout to take place in Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
c A. s TT o R Y A. i. +ba s The Kind You Have Always Bought

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
SULLIVAN OUTPOINTs DAl

Baltimore, March 1o.--Kid Sullivan .of Washington putpointsd Tom Daly
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-13
Rural Mail Carriers

Article Ave of the rules of the Civil
Service commission. pertaining to the
appointment of rural delivery carriers,
says: No person shall be examined
who is not a citizen of the United
States. who Is not seventeen years OF
age. or, except in cases of honorably
discharged United States soldiers or
sailors. is over fifty-flve years of age,
who for at least one year immed lately
preceding the date of filing his appli
cation has not lived within territory
supplied by the postoffice named in
his application or to be supplied by 1t
through the establishments of rural
routes previously investigated and re-
commended by rural agent OF the
postoffioe department, who has been
dismissed from the service OF the gov
ernment for delinquency or misconduct
within one year next preceding the
date of his application, who Is physi-
Gally or mentally unfit for the posi-
tiun for which he applies, who has
been guilty OF criminal, infamous, dis
honest. immoral. or notoriously dis
graceful conduct, who has Intention
ally made false statement In any
material fact, or has praotioed any de-
ceit or fraud in securing examination.
who habitually used Intoxicating be-
veraRes to excess. whose name Is on
rural carrier register OF eligibles ests-
blished as a result of an examination
held since February 1. 1904.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-13
CROWLEY suit
AT SPECIAL Term

A suit that will enlist much public
interest and involving important liti-
CATION will be tried at Danville next
month, for which a special term Of
Court, to convene November 14th, has
been ordered. Mrs Sarah Cromley of
Limestone township, is trying to re-
cover damages from the Pennsylvania
railroad for the loss of her husband
and son, who were killed on crossing
at Watsontown some years ago, when
the team they drove also was killed
and their rig demolished by being run
down by train.
1t will be remembered that at first
the case was non-suited here. Then it
was carried to the Supreme court and
by that body was referred back here
for trial.
For this special term of Court Sheriff
Maiers and Jury Commissioners Curtis
Cook and William B. Moore have
drawn the following:
INA END d " Nuns
Anthony township. William Black,
Elmer Kurtner, David Cox.
Cooper Township. II. Weaver
Danville, First ward-George Bedea,
Thomas Trainor, .;r., William Reed,
John Campbell. William H. Ammer-
man, Harry Patton, Samuel Lunger.
Danville, Second ward. William NJ.
Meyer. Patrick Kerns, Charles Glib
bons.
Danville. Third ward. Elias Maier,
Simon Ellenbogen, George Hunlock,
Jacob Fry.
Danville, Fourth Ward. Thomas
Neville, William Jordan. Jr., L. G..
Little, David Gibson, William G..
Evans, Thomas Dempsey, Albert Book
miller, John Quigg.
Derry township. Levi Moser, Frank
Oourson, Amandus @. Schultz
Limestone township. Ambrose
Oromis, James @. Smith, J. O. Mince-
moyer.
Liberty township.-J. ii. Diehl, F..
NJ. Millheim, CLARK o. Dyer, Willard
| Pannebaker.
Mahoning township. William Bell,
James Morrison, William Schram, Jos
eph Ritter, j. Lloyd Krumm.
Mayberry township. Joseph Gear
hart, Charles a. Schultz.
Valley township. Samuel PuIsel,
| William c. Flick.
Wsshingtonville.- Frank Umstead.
West Hemlock township. -Lloyd d
Bomboy, J. W. Andy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-13
Timers Form Y. NJ. G. A.

The coal miners in Pennsylvania are
forming Young Mems Christian As
sooiations for mutual Improvement u
the evenings and hours after their
work in the mines. Already thirty OF
these Associations have been formed in
Pennsylvania where the Y. NJ. @. A.
State Committee has put eve secre-
taries in the field to assist in this et-
fort. Three thousand three hundred
members are now on the rolls. EduCa
tional classes, popular lectures, iDstruc-
tion in first aid to the injured, base
ball and athletic stunts in the sum-
mer. and gymnasium III the winter,
ing libraries, reading rooms, popular
amusement rooms. with all the club
features, and class rooms are included
in the general equipment and features
for week days, and on Sunday after
Moons popular religious services and
Bible Glasses for men are equally ac-
ceptable to the members. The smallest
Association equipment is that at Old
Forge, Pa which has only one small
room, but holds five educational classes
a week. The coal company at Upper
Lehigh has given 81, 500 for the erec-
tion of building, and at Tresckow
the Tehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Com
pany has allotted store building for
the Association use For most of the
Associations the companies provide
rooms or buildings, and stand back of
hem with necessary financial sup
port. The miners themselves take the
lead as officers of the organizations,
and by their membership fees of one
to five dollars lay for the CLASSES, lect-
pgest ,gyREnAsinm mn i,!I etc IN the mem IN
Holidays arc popular social events for
the families. Societies are also form
ed for the sons of the miners, and
especially for the breaker-bo and
those employed in the mines, for their
education and recreation after mining
hours