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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
AFTER BREtA.KFAST.
Not Till Then Gan One Safely Pas
 Judgment on Scenery.

Not Till Then Gan One Safely Pass
 Judgment on Scenery.
 "Its curious you know, it really is,' said returned summer boarder, what effect good square meal will nave on the imagination.
 We arrived at the end of a long railroad journey, on our way to where We were to spend the summer, at 5 o'clock in the morning. Then we took a stage and rode miles further over a hilly road in the chilly morning air, to one end of a lake, where we took a steamboat and rode some more miles to our final destination, arriving there at a. m.
 Seen under such circumstances, after being routed out of bed at a.. m. and before breakfast, the scenery was disappointing. The lake seemed not much bigger than a good sized mill pond, the trees were all stunted and the mountains were not much big ger than hills, and we were inclined to take gloomy view of things; and ln that frame of mind we remained until, at 7:3O, the tocsin sounded and we went in to breakfast.
 That was a good breakfast. with everything well cooked and admirably served, and with particularly excel lent coffee, and we had the capacities of hungry mules and fingered long.
 When he had again come out the sun was shining and the lake had been enlarged by four acres at least; each individual treeIof all the nnnumerable thousands that every where fringed the lakes shores and rose upward on it's mountainous sides had grown forty feet, and the mountains themselves now climbed to the sky. 1t was all noble and restful and beautiful; and so it remained, growing on us all the time as long as we were there. l Hereafter I never pass Judgment on scenery till after breakfast''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
THE SPORTING NEWS.

stop, who went to Pittsburg and later to Jersey City of the Eastern league, has been forced into independent base ball. The collegian made a sudden flop from the ranks of the promising by unsteady work in all departments. He may make another start in the spring.
 Haverhi1I packers are uncomfortable because of the failure of the manage ment to have series of games ar ranged with the Connecticut league pennant winners. The New England league champions are still on exhibi- ton and have gained some winter smoke money by playing independent games
 Umpire Hank O'Day, the National league official who was injured so se- yerely by foul ball that Charlie Ken nedy was invited to become a spare member of the staff, is on duty again. He has been treated for an abscess in his head and is willing to risk another, even though he did plan to retire "for- ever" while nursing his injury.
 The National Baseball commission to-day allowed the wholesale purchase of Baltimore players by Manager Han lon of the Brooklyns. President Ban Johnson of the American league alone voted "No." The commission fined the Brooklyn club $10O for playing a game with the Youngstown, Ohio, club while that club was harboring ineli- Gfble players. David Brain, infielder for the St Louis cub, is to get one third of the purchase price that that club paid Buffalo for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
THE PUGILISTS.
KID M'COY
 A WINNER
He Was Given the Decision Over Twin Sullivan at End of Twenty Rounds Other Fight News.

Los Angeles, Gal, Sept 2S.-Kid Me Coy got the decision in the twentieth round last night in his fight with Twin Sullivan.
 Mccoy was a to 1 favorite. Every seat in Hazards pavilion, where the fight took place, was filled and hun dreds were turned away. Both men were anxious to win in order to fight it out with O'Brien.
 The fight was fierce one from the start, both. men taking advantage of every rule that was short of actual fouling. Mccoy punished Sullivan severely, having his nose and mouth bleeding in every round after the fifth.
 Barring. the unfair tactics of both men, which did no damage, the fight was a good one. Sullivan appeared to be in the better condition, and al several rounds and down for the count in the twelfth he recuperated quickly and came back strong in each suces- siye round.
 Mccoy tired after the twelfth, but was so much the better ring general and boxer that he was aD1e to take his time whenever he chose.
 In the twelfth, which was the hard est round, Mccoy hammered Sullivan on the, face and body until the Boston man went down and took the count of nine. He managed ro get to his feet just as the gong rang which probably saved him from knockout. Mccoy showed all his old cleverness and generalship, but did not appear to have the punch that has won him many battles. Although he landed is right man5 times on Sullivan's body and jaw he failed to put him dowp more than once, although staggering him half a dozen times.
 Charles Eyton refereed the fight and his decision in favor of Mccoy was satisfactory to everybody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28

badly in need of good batsman to lead of and an outf1elder. Hamilton was the man wanted. How to get him was the thing. Selee made point of giving Capt. Nash credit for the good work of the Boston champions. You must have a great leader to win the championship and have him on the field, Selee would say, until the Quaker papers were con- tinualIy quoting Selee on this subject. and giving Nash a heap of credit. The Quakers had fine string of players, but no leader. Selee had discovered that Jimmie" Collins could play third base and decided to play him there the next season, so hint was dropped that the Quakers might make deal for the great captain. This was what Selee was play ing for, and it didn't take long for him to consider trade, and finally make a deal, Nash for Hamilton This was the finest piece of work on Selee's part ever heard of, as it developed g cham pionship team. The following year Ham ilton proved success, leading of, being a hitter, waiter and king of base run ners, while Collins, who replaced Nash at third, electrified the country with his brilliant all-round playing.
 Discussion of the pitching records made by Gus Weyhing and others, has brought to light some hidden history, which gives @Old floss" Radbourne the call over all the twir1ers. Business Man ager Frank c. Bancroft, of Cincinnati, was manager of the old Providence Ma tionaI League club in 1884, when it won the pennant. Shortly before the end of the season the late Charlie Sweeney, pitcher, while intoxicated, abused Ban croft and was suspended. The team, besides being in rut, was sixth in team batting. The owners wanted to dis band, but Banny said he would get the team in shape again. He had but one pitcher, and the schedule called for about four games a week. "If you will take your turn in the box, and Sweeney's, too, I will pay you both salaries said Bancroft to Radbourne. "T'll try it, if I throw my arm off" he declared. Rad bourne then pitched 20 straight games in about five weeEs, 12 of which he won.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
GUN CLUB SHOOT.
Last of the Season Took Place Yes- 'ai5r5s Ierday. ei II !

The last shoot of the season by the Mattatuck Rod and Gun club was held yesterday at the local rifle range and was well attended. Among the visitors were Dr Moore of South Man chester and MT Lockwood of Norwalk.
 In the first event, twenty targets, Gray won first prize. Hart and Hall were tied for second prize, Hart win ming on the shoot or. Dr Moore, Jones and Smith were tied for third prize. Dr Moore won on the shoot off.
 Tn the second event, fifteen targets, Gallagher won first prize. Hall won second prize. Blanchard, Hart, Bur 1itt, Maltby and Jones were tied for third prize Maltby won on the shoot off.
 In the third event, ten targets, Ter Till won first prize. Hart, Halpfn, Hall, Burritt, Geddes and Gallagher were tied for second prize. Gallagher won on the shoot off. Dr Moore, Gray, McElligott, NYaltby, J. Smith and Ora her were tied for third prize. Maltby won on the shoot off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
BOWLING.
TIE Y. If. C. A. LEAGUE
 IS NOW FORMED,

At a meeting of the members of the Y. NJ. c. A. interested in bowling last night, the league for the coming season was formed. There will be six teams, each consisting of five men. The following players have been se- lected to captain the teams: I. c. Spears, F. J. Mcfarland, Henry Me Keon, I. F. Stillson, w. A. Harrison and L. G. Merrill. The captains will select their teams during the coming week The regular bowling nights will be Monday, Tuesday and Thurs day of each week Prizes will be given to the players making six high est averages, highest number of spares, .,Ihbti Ihbtisgghes5 single string, and men having tRg Highest averages after bowling 30 stFffnlgs will be selected to represent the assQciatiOn at the state bowling tournament to be held Janu- ary 1. 1905.
 The following officers were selected: !: President, 0. M. Warner; vice-presi- dent, F. 0. Porter; secretary, c. J. Middleton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
WHO WILL WIN2

Philadelphia, Sept 2s.-To decide which is entitled to match with Frankie Neil, for the bantamweight title, Hughey McGovern, Terrible Terry's' fighting brother, and Tommy Murphy, the young Polo club cham pion, will battle six rounds at the Ma tional Athletic club here tonight.
 Whatever may be the interest in this fight in and about New York, it is certain that Philadelphia is well work ed up over it, and from present indica- tions the arena will be packed to it's capacity when the bell summons Hughey and Tommy to action.
 Murphy, on account of his great cleyerness and his recent good showing with Neil. is the favorite in the betting. News comes from the Black Bear Mountains just outside Reading, that Terry McGovern will bring pile of money, given to him by Pennsylvania Dutchmen, to wager on Hughey's s chances.
 Young McGovern has been trained in the mountains. assisted by Danny Doughert,y, the former bantam cham pion, and corps of Philadelphia trial horse fighters. He is said to be in perfect condition.
 The men will weigh in at 12O pounds, and McGovern, who is a hard man to train, has prepared for the bout like Trojan, for he realizes that his future depends on his showing with Johnny Oliver's star.
 The National club officers have re- served 600 seats for New Yrkers.
 McGovern and Murphy will enter the ring about 10 o'clock, and the local | fight followers expect knockout.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
WALSH BEAT sCHRECK.

Andy Walsh of Brooklyn, who has been fighting for many years, lost a rattling 1O-round bout on points to Mike Schreck, the husky middleweight from Cincinnati, at St Louis on Mon day night. The affair was sort of testimonial benefit to John l.. Sullivan, who is now making his home at. St Louis. The bout was at catchweights. Walsh giving away about thirty pounds Honors were even in the first round. In the second Walsh had shade the better of the gruelling, but in the third he became trifle weak and his blows lacked power. In the sixth Walsh managed to reach Sclnreck's chin with hard swing. The Cincinnati man reeled for a moment and then clinched. After this, how ever. Schreck easily outpointed Walsh and the decision in his favor was well received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28

D ALdIAfOS were not native sons," but were young men who had learned their earlier golf ing lessons on the other side of the Att lantic. In 1902, however, Louis N
 James, of the Glen View club, brought to that city the first championship gained by local American born player, and now H. Chandler Egan has repeated the trick by defeating Frederick Heres hoff, the young Vermont champion, in the recent national tournament over the links of the Baltusrol club, at Short Hills, N. J. Chandler Egan's career in golf has been one of the most brilliant of any player in the west He was 21 years old the day after he won the vest ern championship. Tn 1901 he played in his first schoolboy match at xmoor and won it, later taking part in 6 .sht differ ent matches and winning six of them. In June of that year he won the prepara- tory school championship from his cousin, Walter and later won the presi- dents cup.at the club. His second year of golf in 1902 was his busiest and, for a young player, one marked with some surprising successes Out of 43 matches played he won. 37, lost four and halved two. The young Exmoor player first made his appearance in a national tour nament in July of 1902 and was defeated by Eben Byers. Tn 1903 Chandler de- feated Byers in one of the 37 matches in which he took part. Out of the 37 he won 28, losing seven and halving two. Among his victories was the champion ship of Harvard, won May 15. He met with number of defeats, however. but was not in the least discouraged. Golf CTS who have followed the young player declare that the secret of his success lies in his coolness in taking defeat August 1T he was beaten at Wheaton by Norman F. Hunter, who made the phenomenal score of n. Egan few days later played return match at Glen View and de- feated Hunter. He again played in the national tournament at Nassau and for the second time was put out. This time Williams, of Philadelphia, defeated him.
 This year the champion has taken part in 30 matches, winning 24 April 21 he won the cup from Findlay Douglas at Lakewood, N. J. July the young star broke the record for the Midlothian course by making the double round in 158 in play against bogey, 13 better than the colonel. July P he beat the record for the Onwentsia course in 156 On July 25 he reduced the same record to 153 and won the qualifying round, talk ing the Ravinoaks and Onwentsia cups at the close of the tournament Then he won the western championship from his cousin Walter with a record of 70 for IS holes and IA for the 36, and next captured the national championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
CORNELL IS FAST. '

Ithaca, Sept 28.-The Cornell war sity took it's last practice yesterday af- ternoon in preparation for her first game of the season to-day with Col gate. The team as it will go upon the field for the first contest will be made up as follows: Left end, Hackstaff left tackle, Cook; left guard, Damn; center, Hart; right guard, Peterson; right tackle, Halliday; right end, Oder kirk; quarter back, Lynch {captain); left half back, Rice; full back, Costel- To; right half back, Birmingham. The back field, which has been picked by Coach Warner is considered one of the fastest a Cornell team has ever had.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
LOOKS YE.RY ouERR.

San Francisco, Sept 2S.-The Wal cOtt- Cans fight, scheduled to be fought here next Friday night, came near falling through yesterday when the manager of the lightweight champion repudiated all the contracts and ar engagements made for him with the club
 Cans affairs were looked after by Zeke Abrams, who signed the articles calling for the men to weigh in at 142 pounds. Yesterday Billy Pierce of Boston, the manager of Walcott. was sent for and informed that Al Herford Cans manager, demanded that the weight be changed to Al pounds.
 There was a howl from the Walcott representative, but Cans would not A6e in an inch. Make it Al pounds or will call the fight off and go east, !" he said, and after long talk Pierce gave in. Walcott has given way in everything to Cans, and in conse- quence the fight is not looked upon with favor here.
 It is reported that Walcott, just pre- yioHs to the match being made, spent some time in Baltimore as the guest of Cans, and ring followers here will not be very much disappointed if the men put up a contest that borders on the fake.
 Cans, who has heretofore claimed to be legitimate lightweight, capable of weighing in at 133 pounds, makes the coming match look queer when he agrees to give away so much weight to such dangerous opponent as Wal cott, and yesterdays squabble is looked upon as a scheme to help the box office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
TEAM BETTER BALANCED.

Philadelphia, Sept 8.-Pennsylvania will line up against Swarthmore to- day, i'll the second game of the season, on Franklin field.l Several changes have been made on the team. Lamson replaces Zilligen and plays in the line, while Bennis will be at full back. Bradley, who started at right half back in Saturdays game, has had to give way to Sheble. Drake and Weede have changed ends to more equalize the weight in the line Altogether, Pennsylvania's team will be better balanced and should play a faster game. The coaches have paid particu- lar attention to the back field men. Yesterday there was a long practice in running back and in protecting the back field men on kicks. Pennsylvania is developing several .scomers'' Among these is Stevenson, a quarter back.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
Mud Runners Won.

ST. LOUIS, Sept 2s-Mud runners at long prices. won the majority of races at Delmar park over a track made heavy by last nights rain. Al bertola at Is to won the first race in a drive; Lady Lou was ridden hard to capture the second; Check Morgan was much the best in the third, and Lone Wolf won the fourth by wide margin. Alcom R. beat the favorite by length in the fifth race, and Laura Hunter won the sixth at good price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
SPORTS AND AT THLETIC s
For the second time the national anna teur golf championship has been cap

tured by a Chicago golfer, born and
 bred. In the ten years that the na- tional event has been competed Chi
 cago has divided the championship evenly with repre- sentatives of the east, but in the first three years that Chicago won it's
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
It is generally admitted that Frank Selee, manager of the Chicago National

league team, and formerly with the Boston club, is one of the shrewdest traders in the base ball busine ess. The best trade he ever made was when he got rid of Billy" Nash to the Phila- delphia club, get ting Billy" Hamil- ton instead. The uoCtOu o1IIh was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
sTALWART WON.
HindoO Stakes at Gravesend am Easy
 Thing For Favor1te.

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 NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-Stalwart, ia. vorite in the betting at 9 to 10, easily won the $150O0 Hindoo stakes for !, ,three-year-olds, distance about one and three-quarter miles, at Gravesend Broomstick, paying 13 to 10 for the place, was second and Ormonde's Right third
 The Hindoo stakes is a new stake, with a guaranteed value of $15,00O. It Hurstbourne Only four three-year- olds faced the starter for this race, with the Thomas entry, Stalwart and St. Valentine, favorite. Ormonde's Right was quoted at 3 to 2, while to 1 was laid against Broomstick. They were off to a good start.
 St. Valentine was first to show, with Broomstick second and Ormonde's s Right third. Passing the stand the first time St. Valentine was leading by a length from Ormonde's Right, who was q head in front of Broomstick. Stalwart was last, under a stiff pull. Around the turn and into the back stretch the field raced with positions almost the same. Rounding the far turn, Burns sent Broomstick into the lead. Redfern at dne same time made his move with SCalwart and three eighths of mile from the finish was on even terms with Broomstick. From the head of the stretch to the wire it was only a question of how far Redy fern cared to win by. Stalwart was being eased up in the last eighth and won by six lengths. Broomstick was one length and a half in front of Or, xnonde's Right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
PRINCETON IN GOOD SHAPE.

Princeton. Sept 28.-The Tigers yes terday had their last practice before the lineup against Dickinson to-day. The Orange and Black team is, on the whole, in very good condition for the game. The only man who has been laid off by injuries is Dillon, who has wrencAed his shoulder slightly. Not since 1899 has weight and brawn been seen generally scattered over Prince ton eleven as it is this faH and all ready the team is remarkable for it's strong offensive game! Ducher has been tried at center for the last two days, and it is probable that he will get a call for the place to-day. Short and Rafferty will be guards, Sooney and Stanard tackles, with Crawford and Ward to take care of the ends, Burke will be pretty sure to get first call at quarter, with Foulke and King as halves. Mccormick, the freshman from Exeter, will be full back.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
Kid MCCOY Beat sullivan.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Sept. 29.- Kid Mccoy whipped Twin" Sulli- van after twenty rounds of fighting here last night. The referee gave the fight to Mccoy for aggressive work and points scored The men were in perfect condition and pounded each other hard until the limit of the hont
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
AMERICAN LEAGIJE

At Detroit Detroit .....o Q 6 Q Q Q Q 0 YS S-1
 Batteries-Chesbro and Mcclure; Ray mond, Mullin and Drill
 At Cleveland Boston ..........zo 0 0 1 Q 0 o 0 O. Cleveland ........ o @ O 0 o 0 - and Ostoick.
 At St Louis Philadelphia 0 O O 0eo O. g O. 2 ], St. Louis .......1 0 2 0 0 10 011- Batteries-Henley and Noonali: Siever and Sugden. At Chicago
 Washington .....o 9 9 Q Q o-1
 Batteries-Hughes and Clark; Smith
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
THE GRIDIRON.
GAMES TO BE PLAYED;
 TEAMS IN GOOD SHAPE

The list of football games scheduled for to-day is not 2 very long one, but it is rich in quality, if shy in quantity The principal interest to-day centers in the fact that Yale and Princeton will play their first games of the sea- son., Both the Blue and the Orange and Black have presumably easy op- position, yet the games will serve to bring out points that no amount or practice brings out. Too much depends on future development for the results to-day, as compared with those of a year ago against the same teams, to be of use as line on the competing teams ultimate strength; but the games in themselves will be none the less interesting. Princeton, with her teriaL is likely to do more feeling out than hustling today, and Yale will take the opportunity to try to find out material as has been believed. Cor nell, too, plays her first game to-day, having as an opponent Colgate, which team pressed the Ithacans hard last year. On the splendid checkerboard at American league park Columbia will tackle Franklin and Marshall. The schedule follows:
 Yale vs Wesleyan, at New Haven.
 Princeton vs Dickinson, at Prince ton.
 Columbia vs Franklin and Marshall, at New York.
 Pennsylvania vs swarthmore, at Philadelphia.
 Cornell vs Colgate, at Ithaca.
 Virginia vs Washington and Lee, at Charlottesville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28
sEvEN GRADUATE COACHES.

SEVEN GRADUATE COACHES.
 New Haven, Sept 28.-Seven gradu- ate coaches kept the Yale football squad busy for an hour and half yesterday afternoon putting on the fin ishing touches in preparation for the opening of the season to-day against Wesleyan. Walter Camp, field coach; Rafferty, bunting coach; Mitchell, $. O. Vanderpoel Jr, Edgar Glass Ban took an active hand in the bunting. Glass, Rafferty, Mitchell and Wander poel were all in togs. The lineup to- day will be as follows: Gates, left end; Boomer. left tackle; H. Turner, left guard Roraback, center; Kineon, right guard; Hogan, right tackle; Ste vens, right end; Rockwell, quarter back; Roome, left half back; Quill, right half back; W. White, full back.