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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
ONE INDIAN ENOUGH.

Bender, the great Indian pitcher of the Philadelphia Athletics, has a brother who Is also a baseball player. He was in the Iowa league the past season, and played under the name of Mccoy. One of his felloY players, in telling about Mccoy, said:
 He was one of the best hitters we had and one of the worst actors. Like most Indians, he had weakness for the black bottle, and when he went on rampage he was lucky if he didn't land in jail. Before he Joined the Iowa league he played with the Grand Forks team, and they tell a story of big bat he went on there.
 After he had been drunk for a week he ran across a cigar store In dian. When he caught sight of the owoodem nSatue he fell upon it rand smashed it into hundred pieces. Of course the cops grabbed the wild eyed redskin and ran him into the cal aboose. When he was sober enough to talk they asked why he had display ed such animosity toward a poor, in offensive cigar sign.
 zone Indian in this league is enough! blurted out Mccoy"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
HITCH IN BOSTON CLUB.

Boston, Nov 4.-The indications now are that the sale of the Boston Nation al league baseball franchise and the property owned by the club to the cor poration organized by Frank V. Dunn will not go through. Wednesday the local magnates held a conference with Mir Dunn and his attorney, November 1 being the date agreed upon when Mir Dunn should put up the amount in cash demanded by Soden and Con- ant, he having previously posted for felt of 5000, but there was nothing doing.
 Yesterday afternoon another confer ence was held, and once more adjourn ment was made without the transfer being made. Dunn's attorney said that the title to some of the lots in- cluded fin the South End grounds is not good, and he asked that he be giv- en more time to investigate. The own CTS asserted that their titles were per feet, but were willing to put the mat ter over another day. Yesterday after noon the proceedings were practically the same. The magnates also assert that Dunn owes them $2. 700 for saIar- les paid to Young. Wilhelm and Can nell. men whom they could have sold or were going to release. but who were retained at the request of Dunn. The latter does not see how he can be held responsible for the salaries. as the club agreed not to do anything that would weaken the team. Dunn also feels that the owners cannot retain the for felt money in case the deal does not 20 through. provided It is shown that their titles are not all clear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04

that the percentage basis would be the best thing and he told Coffroth that if 0'Brlen was satisfied these conditions would suit him.
 Coffroth Is of the opinion that the combat ought to draw at least at $35.- 600 gate. Then after an exchange of fight talk Fitz left and Coffroth wired the ex-champion's terms to O'Brien. If plans do not miscarry, Fitz and 0'Brien will have 1t out no later than the latter part of next month.
 Coffrotfl intends to cllnch two more battles for his club before he leaves town. He is ready to give a purse of S12.O00 for twenty round fight be- tween Jimmy Britt and Terry Me- Govern or a big slice of the gate for twenty-five round mill between Bat ting Nelson and McG0vern. Coffroth has two open dates in January and Is ready to hold these combats during that month. Jimmy Britt is trying an he knows how to get Coffroth interest ed another encounter between Britt and Nelson. Willus Britt, JiInny's brother. has had several interviews with Coffroth on the subject. Golf froth says that nothing would please him better than to have Britt and Nel- son do battle again. But he thinks that the Dane is looking to other quar- ters for match at present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
WALTHOUR DID GREAT
 WORK ACROSS WATER

A letter from Robbie Walthour, in Paris, states that the great southerner will sail for this country within the next two weeks. Walthour has met with success this year on his tour of the continent In his early races he met defeat a few times, but when he got to form he had no difficulty in cleaning up the different fields of starters which he raced.
 On Oct 6 Walthour faced Butler, Miquel and Colin In the Rue dor in three-heat event. Walthour was in grand form and won all three. The first was for ten kilomters. The south erner finished two laps ahead of But Ter, the second man. The second heat was twenty kilometers. Miquel was second, three laps behind the Atlan- tian. Colin was third and Butler last. Walthour finished the third heat of thirty kilometers in 2Tm, lis, seven laps ahead of Butler. who finished sec ond, with Miquel third and Colin fourth.
 At the big meeting in the VeIedrome d'Hiver on Monday, October IS, Wal thour, Simar, Contenet and Bouhours started in the one-hour race. Contenet drew the pole, Simar second and Wal thour and Bouhours were in the rear Walthour with his quick jump went to the front at the gun, but Contenet's motor went wrong and the men were called back. On the restart the foxy southerner again jumped and got away in the lead. Simar was second, Bouhours third and Contenet last. Be fore lap had been ridden Contenet moved to third place. and Bouhours steadily fell behind.
 Walthour covered the first ten kilo- meters in Sm, 3-5s. Bouhours mean? while had been lapped. More trouble came to the latter on the fifteenth kilo- meter, when the tire of his machine blew up,throwing him and America. his pacemaker. to the track. Incidentally the gasoline tank took fire. Walthour continued to gain steadily and at the half hour he had covered thirty-eight kilonieters. forty meters. and was six laps ahead of Simar, the second man. who was putting up a good battle.
 Contenet's motor then went to the bad. and he was left unpaced. Wal thour covered the fifty kilometers In 29m. 10 3-5s. Simar was gradually petering out. being lapped at an aver age of once every three kilometers The contest then continued without change. Walthour having the race to himself, covering seventy-seven kilo- meters, 2S5 meters. Simar was esec- ond. nineteen laps behind.
 Within another week all the impor- tant racing men will begin training for the international six day race in Madi- son Square Garden. New York. next December. There will be ten foreign riders among the starters Har1y. Downing. Samuelson. Hopper, Agraz. Palmer and several others will come from Salt Lake City. Jimmy Bowler will be on hand from Chicago. and WalthOur from the south
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
THE DIAMOND. UMPIRES ARE
 QUITTING
"Slats" Davis Would Like to Take the Job-Crifith Will Stay With New York Boston Nationals Claim.

Something in relation to J. Ira Davis affectionately known the country over as Slats, who was the captain of Jack Roses Danbury base ball team in the Connecticut league few years ago. occasionally gets into print.
 The Boston Post speaks of Davis in the following: Harry fulliam, presi- dent of the National league, is having a deuce of time because all but one of his staff of umpires are quitting their jobs.
 Pulliam's most irreparable loss will be. Hank O'Day, who will manage the St Louis Cardinals. Empires as good as Hank O'Day don't grow on every bush. The fans may disagree about the ability of other officials, but never on that of Hank O'Day. Besides ODay, Johnstone, Bauswine and Klem have all signified their intention Of quitting.
 Bob Emslie alone wants to stick it out. Emslie is getting old and is by no means the umpire he once was, but he is still better than ninety-nine out of 100 of the youngsters who are am- bilious to judge the play on the big circuits.
 The coast has a base ball character who is candidate for one of the places. He is as odd as Jobs hatband and as garrulous as an old woman. Stats, Davis is his name. He does like to talk. So much so that every time fly ball goes out into center field he yells Fair ball!" He also keeps the spectators informed at all stages on the number of balls and strikes on the batter.
 Los Angeles has drawn the line on Slats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
BANKER, SECOND CHOICE, WON
Glen Cove Stakes at Aqued uct-Fa-
 vorfte, Gamara, Beaten.

Glen Cove Stakes at Aqued duet-Fa-
 vorite, Gamara, Beaten.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Banker, sec. ond choice, easily defeated the II to 20 favorite, Gamara, in the Glen Cove selling stakes at Aqueduct. Gamara was the pacemaker to the stretch, where Banker took the lead and won by two lengths in front of Gamara, who in turn beat Jennie McCabe, the only other starter, by six lengths Banker was bid up to $2,500 and SC. cured by David Gideon. Three favor. ties won. Summaries:
 First Race.-Subtle, first; Girdle, sec ond; Ocean Tide, third.
 Second Race.-0strich, first; Legatee second: Sailor Boy, third.
 Third Vanguard, first; Mass i've, second; Proposer, third.
 Fourth Race.-Banker, first; Gamara second; Jennie McCabe, third
 Fifth Race.-Brother Frank, first Prince Frederick, second; Water Tank, third.
 Sixth Race.-Flammula, first; Can. non Ball, second; Brigand, third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
CoBURN IS CARRIER.

New Orleans, Nov 4.-Tom Coburn, champion of Canada in the heavy mid dleweight class of wrestlers, who is to wrestle Charlie Leonhardt, the cham plon of the United States in the same class, tonight at Washington Artillery hall, has arrived, and has his made clothes" on. ~ ,,,i
 Analogous as it may seem, he is Co., burn, the wrestler, and yet he is not. He won the Canadian championship under the name of Coburn, but, ac- cording to the statements of his man. ager, w. H. Barton, who accompanies him, he is no less a parsonage than Jack Carrier, better known as the Montana Cowboy.
 Having cleaned up everything in Canada, Coburn now admits his iden- tity here. He is mad because it was rumored that he was or is Olesen, seeking footing in New Orleans un- der this new name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
ATHLETIC sQUABBLE.

Washington, Nov 4.-The squabble between the University of Virginia and Georgetown has ended in a complete rupture between the two institutions Yesterday Manager Bryan of Virginia cancelled the game which was to have been played with Georgetown on No- vember II. This will prevent in the spring the base ball games which have always decided the championship of the south. The squabble did not arise over any eligibility rule, but because of dispute over gate receipts. Last year an agreement was reached where. by Virginia was to take 60 per cent and Georgetown 40 per cent of the re ceipts from the games played. vir- ginia claimed that this agreement heh for this year, but the Georgetown man. ager claimed that it did not hold the new management. Disputes and final ly rupture of relations resulted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
BOSTON MAKES CLAIM.

Toledo. O.. Nov. 4-Accoriing to the statement of President Grillo. there Is some doubt as to whether or not Tole- do will be able to secure the three players recently purchased from the Philadelphia Nationals.
 The men in question are Fred Ab- bolt. Frank Corridor and Otto Kreu- ger. The deal was all framed up and it.wds thought would go through until the last of last week when the Boston Nationals served notice on the Phila delphis club that they would not waive their claim to the men and would pay the thousand dollars apiece for them.
 Grillo said last night: T think the matter will be straightened out. and that we will get the men. for do not see what Boston wants with them. But they made the claim and fl they come across with the money the men will have to 90 to them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
THE GRlDIRON
sTERLINGS OVERWHELM
 MILITARY PLAYERS

After tomorrow afternoon it will be known very conclusively whether the Acorns of Bridgeport or the All-Water- burys are to be called the champions of the state. After much pickering and quibbling the first game was ar ranged and down in Bridgeport the All-Waterburys will try to take the first victory All the local players are in fine form and will give good ac- count of themselves. The team with Coach Harry Batchelder, rubbers, bot tie holders and substitutes, will leave here tomorrow morning at S:45. They will stop at Stratford and will be quar- tered at Captain Bonds training grounds, where light practice will be indulged in. From Stratford they will take the trolley to Bridgeport and di- rect to the grounds. The team will line up against Bridgeport as follows: Tehan, center; Newhart, left guard Hoffman, right guard; Captain Han non, right tackle; Henry Hayes or Ma nancy, left tackle; Cronan or Higgins, right end; Reilly, left end; Egan or Burns, left halfback; Shields or Law Tor, right halfback; Stowe or J. Hayes, fullback; Sheehan, quarterback.
 A big crowd will go down on the 1:14 train to see the game and extra cars will be put on the train to accom- modate those who want to go. The fare for the round trip will be $1.30. The betting in this city favors the home team, but down in Bridgeport the packers of the Acorns have bun dles of money ready to wager on their teams chances. It should be one of the biggest sporting events in the state of Connecticut, provided that the crowds will remember to keep off the field and give the players the chance to get in their good work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
WITH THE HORSES.
Dan Patch Equaled the Worlds Rec
 ord Yesterday.

Memphis, Nov. 4-Dan Patch, the pacing champion, at Billings park yes- terday reeled off what many horsemen regard as the most wonderful mile of his career by circling the course in 1.59A, thereby tying the best time for the distance held jointly by Star Point CT and Audubon Boy.
 No windshield was used and the pacemakers. driven by Charley Dean and R. D. Nash, remained alongside or behind the performer during the entire route. The fractional time was 80, .5915, 1.29, L59A. The timers were Ed Geers. Murray Howe and Ben White.
 Remembering his effort which fall ed last Wednesday. Trainer Hersey was careful to-day to save Dan Patch for his fastest effort during the middle stages of the journey. The middle half-mile was negotiated in .59 fiat, and the final quarter proved to be the slowest
 The track was especially prepared for the trial and the weather was per feet. Another effort of Dan Patch against several records Is announced for next Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
4 Real "Phen0m. :"
Satsrs, San Francisco's One Legged Tennis Player, +
 Plucky---Gossip.

San Francisco has a wonder in the way of tennis player, He is Mat thew Safere, young man who de- bends upon one leg and crutch to do what other people usually require two good legs to help them accomplish in the active running and leaping of the strenuous game. Visitors to Golden Gate park find the course place of great interest as long as he is in the game, which is generally all the after noon.
 Matthew made up his mind that be- cause he had lost his right leg in an accident was no reason why he should be debarred from the health giving ac- tivities of out of door sport.
 So he started in to learn the game of tennis, and although he has been play ing only short time he now has the reputation of being fine player.
 To cover the court successfully with only one leg and crutch is an ex- ceedingly difficult thing. To add to this handicap the plucky player has to car " his crutch with his right hand; so, though he is naturally right handed, he was obliged to learn from the first to play the game from the left side.
 He has fine knowledge of the game and uses and makes the same strokes as any other good player who has the use of his good right arm and both legs.
 Safere has fine smash, and his back court work is very good.
 In serving and returning the ball and also in clever back hand work his crutch does not seem to materially handicap him, and he says that an aft ernoon at tennis is one of the keenest pleasures that he has.
 Ahmed Madrali, the Turk, defeated Tom Jenkins, the American wrestler, In two straight falls recently in Lon don. The match, which was catch-as- catch-can, was for $500 a side and a purse of $750. The Turk, who is both taller and heavier than the American, had all the advantage of the bouts. ,He scored the first fall in 19 minutes z AS seconds and the second in 22 min utes 46 seconds.
 Ed Custer has proved himself the fastest two-year-old of the season, hay ing defeated an extraordinarily good field of baby trotters at Cincinnati. Ed Custer is chestnut geldlng. is a remarkably handsome individual and is exceedingly we'll developed for his age, being "aIl horse" from head to < foot. He Is by Baronmore.. sire of the sensational Futurity winner Peter Stir q ling, 2:111a. and his dam was Marble. 12:4, by Clay King. He was bred by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
WRESTLING.
CAME OUT
 OF THE WEST
"Kid" Mack From Michigan After Lawson CT Bothner
 South Uncovers An. other Ringer.

A young wrestler has come out of the west and he is after some of the laurels which the eastern boys are holding at the present time. The latest acquisition to the ranks of the wrest- lers is one John Mack, better known with that common sobriquet, Kid" Mack. He is rated as the champion 115-pound wrestler of the northwest. He is after one Charley Lawson of Naugatuck, or better still, he wants to meet the winner of the Lawson and Kid Bothner match, which is to take place shortly. The manager of this western grappler is J. J. Lawton of 34 Grand street and he Is more than anxious to get on with Lawson or Bothner. Perhaps Mir Lawson or Mir Bothner will be very willing to accom- modate Mir Mack in the near fture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
THE PUGlLISTS.
DEATH OF
 AN OLD SPORT
Charley Johnson Who BaeK- ed John L. Sullivan Died in Brooklyn = Croffroth After O'Brien and Fitz.

The news of the death of Charley ,Iohps tpp,o iwhos was one of John l. Sullivan's heaviest packers and was otherwise one of the best known sport ing characters in his day in New York, caused genuine sorrow yesterday among the old timers on Broadway.
 ''So old Charley's gone," said Tom 0'Rourke, when informed of John ston's death. Well, I'm real sorry to hear it, although l suppose he was pretty old.
 Well known? 1 should say he was. He was known all over the country as one of the earliest and strongest be lievers in John l.. Sullivan, and there was a time when the fighter was at the height of his fame that John L's name was scarcely ever mentioned un' less Johnston's was coupled with it."
 Johnston died in his home in Brook lyn yesterday morning. He had been ill for some time with Bright's disease He came to this country from Ireland when he was years old and lived the greater part of his life in Brook. lyn. He became we'll known in the sporting world first through his man. agership of the victorious Athletic base ball club of Brooklyn in the early sixties.
 Charley became acquainted with John L. early in the fighters career, continued O'Rourke. "and he took a shine to Sullivan. He backed him across the board and said he didn't think the man lived that could beat him. As far as I kEow, Sullivan was the only fighter Johnston took any in terest in. He said he knew John l. could beat Kilrain, and he went down to Mississippi with the champion and backed him strong.
 "Then Johnston and Jimmy Wakely took Sullivan to France, where he fought Charley Mitchell to a draw al Chantilly. I imagine Johnston picked up good piece of money by that fight. When the match with Corbett was made Charley was just as con fident that John l.. would chalk up an other victory, and he backed him just as strong as ever The result of that l fight nearly broke his heart. and don't think he ever took any more in ! terest in boxing. have not seen hin | in New York fin some time"
 Johnston was up to about ten year: ago proprietor of the Plaza hotel ir Brooklyn. It was a famous hang-oui for the sporting fraternity and local politicians. For a long time John l. Sullivans' famous championship bell was on exhibition there.
 The last time Sullivan was in New York 1t is told that Johnston met him and asked the fighter why he never came over to the old place to see him
 There's too many saloons between Fortieth street and the other end O the bridge. and just man't get past 'em sll.- was the old pugilist's frank reply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
coFFRoTH IN NEW YORK.

New York. Nov At looks now as if the proposed contest between Bob F1tzsimmons and Jack 0'Brien of Philadelphia will be a fixture. Jimmy Cofroth. who is one of the leading powers in the fstic game in San Fran- cisco. Is in town. It is said that Cof- froth came here purposely to bring about a mill between the CorniShman and O'Brien. At any rate he is doing q lot of hustlIng in this direction
 Cofruth was at the Hotel Metropole yesterday. where he had several con- fahs with Leon Friedman. Fitzsim- monz's manager. and Fitzsimmons him. self COfroth made Fitz an offer of S15.0oO or e0 per cent Of the Erozs re eeipts to meet 0'BFien. Bob tho1zhi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
soNesTERs FOR FlREMEN.
Mseking Birds to Keep Chicago Fire
 Fighters Awake at Night.


 Fighters Awake at Night. Two mocking birds. intended to make pleasant the long hours of the night shift testing the two platoon system at the Franklin street engine house in Chicago. were imported the other day from Tennessee. says a Chicago dis patch. Fire Marshal John Donahue originated the idea and sent the birds by special messenger to Chief Cam pion-
 It was Mir. Donshue's intention that the birds should be placed In the en- zine house and sing for the fremen during the long watch between 6 o'clock in the afternoon and 6 o'eleck in the morning
 The freuen complained thst 1t was impossible to keep awake during that long watch and Mr. Domaine had not beard that fhe two plstoon commission of the mayor bad decided te replace the beds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
R-vi..d Football

T humbly beg your pardon. sir; l fear that have smashed your toe. Such accidents will oft occur
 Tn gatherings ike this. you know" sAnd have been vas the reply. sNors hasty than was rightly due. I fear I have confused your eye And does this ear belong to your sBslisvs mst sir. I meant no harm Il happened by the merest chance. | trust that you win take my arm n rstfinr to the amtuiznce.- -Tis new fuIhiied. oar fondsst dream; Thess eofieze rueeneEses are past KErd courtesy aoth rs1gn supreme. Anf fcofbsfl tz rz<orznst sf last
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
GARDNER's SWEEPING DEFI.

The announcement made from the ringside by Jimmy Gardner. through Billy Jordan. of his willingness to meet either Nelson or Britt In the ring has caused no little comment in sport ing circles. Gardner was sweeping in his def and generous in hls offering to meet either Jimmy or the Battler Gardner declared that he would not squabble over a referee. and said that his opponent could pick any reputable sporting man. Either of them can have whoever they want. I will agree to Graney. WeIch. Jenries. Siler or Harry COrbett. or any other reputable man." said Jimmy. "Not only that. but I will make a side bet that can beat either one of them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
Good Racing at Nashua.

NASHUA, N. H., Nov. 4.-Good rae ing was the order at the Nashua track. Hal Patron, the favorlte in the. 2:1S pacing. did not show up well. and aft CT Melpomene had taken the first and third heats Cox was put up behind the favorite in place of Tracey. Cox. how ever, could not bring Hal Patron in the lead under the wire, Melpomene win ming the fourth heat and race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-04
Hor.e and owner. RuIed on.

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-At meeting of the stewards of the Jockey club NJ. l.. Mitchell, in whose name the horse Freckman, alias Cataract, was entered at Jamaica in the sixth race Oct. 30. Trainer NJ. Steel and J. V. Wilkins and the horse Freedman were ruled of the tt1rf