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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
WRESTLING
COMES FROM SHELL
John E. Kelly Hurls Defiance a, All Grapplers Interesting
 Bits of Mat News.

John B. Kelly, at one time the ido of the lovers of wrestling ill this city and state, has come out of his retire ment to speak his little piece, and it is no less a speech than to issue chal- lenge to all the aspirants in this city and state who seek to get the title of champion. Kelly has the real goods back of him, too, and several Water bury sports have been quietly looking after him for the past year. He has been taking excellent care of himself, has been training quietly and faithful ly, and he feels and his packers feel that he can now come out in the lime light and once more ask for a chance to get back the title he once held. Right off the reel he hurls his chal- lenge at Jack Roach and Dave Cronan of this city, Ed O'Connell of New Ha- ven and Young >Muldoon of New York. He picks these four because they have been before the public more often than others in the past year and he will take the first man that answers his challenge. He has backing of $25O and he hurls defiance at all the grap. piers of his weight. Kelly, like Terry McGoyern, may have got his second wind, and if he does get back to where he once was, he ought to make all of the hustle bit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
BELL AFTER JENKINS.

New York, Dec 27.-Efforts are un. der way to bring about match be- tween Fred Beell, the Wisconsin won der, and the old mat campaigner, Tom Jenkins. Harvey Parker, who discov- cred Beell's ability. is coming to New York in couple of days to see Harry Pollock, Jenkins's manager, about hay ing the match decided in Madison Square Garden. Pollock is ready to go on with the struggle In fact, he has been prepared to do business with Beell ever since Beell made such a fine showing against the ex-champiun at Billy Elmer's Consolidated A. C.. last spring. Regarding the proposed bout, Parker says: All that will in- sist on is that the match be decided in a twenty-four foot ring. The last time we met in an inclosure about half this size, and Beell got the worst of the bargain. The size of the ring saved Jenkins and we do not care to have repetition of that affair. I lost $1,O0G by backing Beell in that bout, but I do not care, for I got the opportunity that longed for, and that was to show Beell before metropolitan crowd. Beell is anxious to wrestle Jenkins during the second or third week in January for side bet of $1,- 900 or for a portion of the gate re iceipts. 70 snssm 2 .8 IAslm o9aapis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
THE SPORTING NEWS.
THE PUGILISTS
JACK HAS NERVE
0'Brien Out With Challenge to Meet Jeffries Results of the
 Fights Last Night.

San Francisco, Dec 27.-Philadel phia Jack O'Brien before he departed for the east issued a challenge to the retired champion Jeffries and said that he would fight him at any place and under any conditions that Jeffries named. 0'Brien seems to think that his skill and speed would prove more than a match for Jeffriess strength and pile driving punches. O'Brien au- thorized a local manager to communi- cate with Jeffries and see if the fight could be arranged. He even said that If Jeffries wanted a side bet he would furnish it. T will fight him now or two or six months from now. Jeffries can have all the time he wants to put himself in condition. In brief, he can make his own terms. He being the retired champion, I, the active cham pion, will defer to his wishes. I have ten weeks engagement on the road with a burlesque show and there is only one inducement that would make me cancel it and that would be for Jeffries to come out and say, 'O'Brien, l will fight you for the title I would throw up $7,00O easy money to meet him. says O'Brien.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
BOWLING BALLS.

Some Made Now of Other Wood Than
 Lignumvitae-Solid Rubber Balls.
 With the great increase in the num- Der of women bowlers in recent years came a demand for bowling balls light CT than those of lignumvitae. One of the woods used for this purpose is called sappaene. and comes from Cuba. Rose wood is now also occasionally used and 90 Is mahogany.
 Formerly all bowling balls were made without finger holes. Now 1t Is common to make them with finger holes. Some bowlers prefer only two finger holes. one for the thumb and smother for one finger. Other balls are made with an opening large enough to accommodate all the fingers. sucf being called slot balls.
 Bowling balls are sometimes covered with rubber. as gre also. where such balls sre used- the pins. This arrange ment makes the game less noisy.
 There is BOW made solid hard rub Der bowling ball that Is asserted to pos sezs extraordinary merits It is said h viii oufwear many wooden halls and remains always trne In shape.
 A regulation iIEnHmvftae ball costs about a. a solid hard rubber bowling haH of regulation she and weight costs Egn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
THE DIAMOND
SOME GOOD DEALS
Manager Durant Trying to Secure George Lachance and Frank
 Fitzpatrick For Team.

That Manager Harry Durant is mol letting the grass grow under his feet IS very evident from the lines he has out to secure good players for the new waterbury team. He is making a dieker for George Lachance, the big first baseman of this city, who last season played with Toronto, and who was the premier first baseman of the country when the Boston Americans won the pennant. Rumor has it that Lachance will bG connected with the Wlpsted team, which team is to belong 10 an organization called the Nauga- tuck Valley Base Ball league. This league, it is said, includes Waterbury in its roster, but that is all moonshine. Tn the first place, such a team placed here would have no gr unds to play on, and in the second place Waterbury would never give financial support to semi-professional team. If the dicker for Lachance should fall through then George Mulligan, the star first base man of the City Amateur league, may be given a chance. Mulligan played 2 great game last season both in the citr league and in the Independent team and his services were in demand all over the state. He batted great last season and would be a valuable man if he could keep up that rec I'd.
 Another deal that Manager Durant is trying to push through is the secur- ing of Frank Fitzpatrick of this city, last seasons captain of the Springfield team. It is very possible that Dan O'Neil will refuse to part with Fitz- patrick's services, because he, is valu- able man to any team. Frank would like to play in his home city once more because he is married and it would mean whole lot to him. He will stick to Dan O'Neil, however, unless the latter could see his way clear to trade him for some of the old Meriden team. He has no hand in the attempt to secure his services for Waterbury, because, as he says himself, Dan O'Neil has always used him well and he will stick to him, unless Manager ONeil makes the proposition himself to exchange him. D
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
PATSY SWEENEY LOST.

Jack Ryan, he clever Brooklyn light weight, had shade the better of Patsy Sweeney, the old time Manches- ter fighter, in three round boxing ex- hibition before. the members, of, the Colnla Athletic club, 15S West 125th street, last night. Both men were iu good condition, Sweeney being few pounds the heavier. He carried weight for age while Ryan was young and slender, and was much quicker. Swee- ney received wallop in the jaw in the opening of the first round which made him alive to the situation, and he rushed in and landed several vigor- ous rights and lefts to Ryan's ribs. Ryan landed a stiff hook to Patsy's nose, splitting that organ and crimson ing his countenance. Ryan had the better of this round. Sweeney rushed Ryan to the ropes early in the second round with stiff rights and lefts to the body. Clinches and a rough house slugging match were then in order, and the referee had difficulty in keep ing the men apart. The third round was a good walloping match, and at the finish both Ryan and Sweeney were well winded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27

Brotherhood revolt, Donovan made his debut in fast company. playing with Boston and Brooklyn in the National league. In 1891 he played in the Amer. iean association. In 1892 he was with Washington in the National league.
 Donovan's managerial experience be, gan in 1897. when be succeeded Con nie Mack as manager of the Pitts lurg club. He handled the Pirates for hree years. He did not bag q pen ent. hut landed the team in a good DO ton. each year.
 h 1900 the St. Louis National league iub purchased Donoyan's release from ittsburg. In 1901 he was appointed .anager and led the Cardinals until . end of 1908. Financial difficulties iih the owners of the club resulted
 Donovan being released without be paid In full.
 t-c accepted the management of the
 shingion Senators in 1904. but was
 fi?e1 at Inc end of the season.
 r1t rlrv ball last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
SOME GOOD ONES.

Kid Griffo climbed into the ring last night and in three round go with Eddie Daly he demonstrated that he is still wonderfully fast. clever man. It was at the weekly entertainment of the Summit A. c. at Palace Garden, in East Thirteenth street. There was nothing to the Griffo bout except his eleverness. Daly was thoroughly frightened before he put his hands up, and the Kid was content merely to slap him about the ring for the three round session. At the eHd Daly had some nasty cuts about the mouth, and it was only because Griffo did not try that he was not put away in tNe firss round.
 This was only one of several rat ting good bouts. For the windup Tim O'Brien went on with Emergency Kelly, and notwithstanding the foul fighting of the Emergency boy. he met another defeat. His has been a stren- uous life about the three round clubs.
 Up to date he has been we'll whipped almost every time he has stepped through the ropes. Just at the close of the third round last night he was sent down by q right to the jaw, and he would surely have been properly put away in another session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27

trians, who have not hesitated to turn back to America other riders whose manners and associates offended them. J. H. Martin, though not so success full as Maher, is evidently well able to secure ample earnings in the saddle in England.
 It is an emphatic lesson to jockeys who are fashionable for season or two to save their earnings while they are on the top wave of prosperity, for no profession known to modern days is so inconstant as that of jockeyship at least in America.
 It has been claimed by some that at the present time we are not as well of for riders as we were few years ago, but with jockeys of such tried ability as O'Neil Redfern, Lyme, Hildebrand Knapp, W. Buchanan, J. Martin, Shaw, ". Davis Miller and others it must be acknowledged that this seasons list at least compares favorably with that of other years, and this does not take into account the fine array of American riders who for several years past have been in control of the French turf, the best of whom were O'Connor, N. Tur- ner, Ransch. Shields and others. But
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
BoTHNER HIT SWANSON.

George Bothner, who was challenged by Aleck Swanson, says that nothing
 would please him better than to ar range a bout with the Swede. Both
 her. who is at Princeton, where he is
 giving lessons to the students, says: T saw Swanson's letter. He says that I have been dodging him and that do not care to meet him. Swanson knows that this is not the ruth. have never evaded anyone who thought was worthy of my steel, and will not begin with Swanson. I am not denying that Swanson is a good man. But be should not resort to wind slinging. He knows that if he gets to 135 pounds, as he said in his letter, will meet him. But will not give away any pounds to him or any body else. As champion I have the right to dictate the weight and condi- tions of match. It appears to me, though, that Swanson cannot reduce to 135 pounds without having his leg amputated. And without leg he would, of course, be unable to beat me. If Swanson is really sincere about wrestling me he will find that will be on the spot to arrange match if he will post forfeit for weight and appearance. l do not want to take any chances by having him crawl out of contest at the last mo- ment. I had intended to quit the mat for good, as I am doing very well at my job. But when fellow like SwaI- son tries to make me look cheap no one can blame me for hitting back. If Swanson will do as I ask we will ar range a place of meeting and the con test ought to be arranged inside of ten
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
King of Jockeys.
Danny Maher Has Won Eng Iisb Devby Tq0ice.
 Tarf Talk.

The success of Jockey Danny Maher abroad has set the American turf agog with comment on the former Hartford (Conn.) bootblack's wonderful ability as horse pilot.
 It was the most fortunate thing im- aginable for Danny Maher that the late Pierre Lorillard took him to England six years ago and there gave him a start which the bright faced Irish American was not slow to improve.
 With the prestige of having won the Derby twice, he ranks today from the percentage standpoint as the best pro fessional jockey in England What would have been his destiny here if he had not attracted the attention of the deceased sportsman?
 That question is not difficult to an swer. While Maher would have no
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
WHEN SHAH OF PERSIA SLEEPS.

The Shah of Persia never under any circumstances sleeps on a bedstead. and no matter where he has stayed. whether it be in royal palaces or hotels. he has either had the bedstesd removed from his sleeping apartment or else has releEated t to some re- mote corner. 90 as to enable him to sleep in the exact center Of the room on a couple of huze cushions CT soft Oriental matfresses stretched upon the floor.
 And just behind the cushion upon which his head rests Is always a small table. upon which are nve portraIfs The center one fs Of himself Tt is ianked on either side bv those of King Edward and Queen Alexandra while beyond them on either side arg the pie tnres Of the emperor and empress uf RuSSia- These pnmtraIts aernmpany him everywhere, ard usy bs zaI1 ts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
VERY FAST CAME
Sterlings of This City Do Up the Crack Quintette Over in the
 Hating Town.

The Sterling basketball team of this city is fast approaching the title oi the champion team of the state, if the locals do not already hold that title They have played eight games and have only been beaten once. They have defeated some of the crack teams of the state and outside the state. They are the only five that has ever beaten the crack Company c team of Danbury, and that team has been taken into camp twice by the local players.
 The second defeat came to the Dan- bury quintet last evening, and on their own surface. The final score of fhe game was 3 to q. It was one of the fastest games ever played on the Dan bury floor, and in the first half it looked like an easy win for the hating team. The first half ended in their favor by the score of II to 9. A big crowd was on hand and they cheered the home team on to victory. Indeed, it looked very much like sure thing for the Danbury lads. for with only two minutes to play the score stood 20 to 15 in their favor Then the unex. pected happened. Roupp of the Dan bury team threw a basket for Water bury by mistake and that put the Wa terbury five on their mettle, for they went after the victory like a shot out of a gun. Beautiful passing then by Mulligan. Curtiss and Johnson enabled the latter to throw three baskets in quick succession. thus winning the game. It was a splendid victory 10 wrest from the Danbury five just when defeat seemed to stare the Waterbury quintet in the face. Johnson exceIled for Waterbury in clever work and Schoen for Danbury. The Sterlings will play the strong Bridgeport High school alumni team next Monday. The lineup and score of last nights game
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
MAHER's PUNCH WON.
Morris Harris Went Down and Out
 In the Third Round.

AUEEls narTls went DOwn ana OUr
 In the Third Round.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27. - Peter Maher still has the wallop. He landed 1t on Morris Harris in the third round of contest at the Kensington Athletic club here, and the big negro went down and out. The victory was popular one, and Peter held quite reception after leaving the ring.
 Maher was up against it in the first two rounds of the bout. Harris jabbed him continually, and in the second round had the better of some fast ex- changes.
 '@ Harris started to rough it in the third round, but found this to Peter's liking. Harris jabbed Peter twice on the nose, and Maher slipped to the floor, where he stayed, resting up for the full count. A straight left staggered Maher when he got up. Another mixup followed this, and 1t was then Peter landed his right, and Harris dropped like log.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27

of hard feeling between these two
 grapplerS for a long time and about the only way to settle the argument Gordon says. Is to arrange a match. which he Is very anxious to do. as be says he Is very sure that he Is Pick ett's superior in all kinds of hooks. holds and locks and is willing to meet him at any time Or place Gordon says he Is only at about 1SS pounds now. but will make any weight that Pickett wants. and weigh In at 6 o'clock. From the way that Gordon talks It can read ily be seen that this is no hot air deal and if Pickett wants some of his money all be has to do is to say the word and the match win be arranged. so t is up 10 MT Pickett to net lusy. Gordon says he will be ait the ofHre Of the Evening Democrat at any time 10 make srr1nEementx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
aueen Rec Won In Fog.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 27.-It was impossible to see any of the races at IngIeside with the exception of the starts made Ir front of the stand. The fog and rain Obscured the horses in all the races and the bookmakers were notified that they were off by the bu- gle. Queen Rec. at to 5. won the first race by several lengths. The de feat of Tom McGrath. an odds on fa- vorite. was a sad blow to the bettors in the second race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
PoNs Nor DEAD.

Evidently the report that Paul Pons. tbe veteran French champion. had died recently was untrue. Just now a wrestling tournament in which all the champions and clever grapplers of Flu rope are competing is being held in Paris. The promoters, besides donat- ing a fine gold cup, have offered money prizes to the men. Nearly 10000 per sons were present at one of the con tests. Pons has not wrestIed for many years. The other night he took on Raoul le Boucher, a clever French grappler. who has been doing great work. Although not in the best of condition. Pons agreed 10 meet Bouch- CT in one bout limited to forty min utes. The veteran showed great speed at first. Boucher tried for a waist lock. but Pons shook him of and got behind. Pons wrestled his man to the floor and went for a half-NeIson Boucher broke the hold and applied a neck lock. tossing Pohs over his shouI- der. POns fell on his back. but turned around before Boucher could get at him. At the end of the first half hour the men were on even terms. Then Pons took a lead He threw Boucher to the mat and had him on one shous- der from a half-Nelson. Just as Pous was about to turn the hold into a ESmmer lock Boucher wrfgEied 10 a safe position After that it was nip and tuck. Pous was the freSher of the two at the finish and it looked to the spectators that be might have won had the bOut continued As # was there was no fan and the decision was a draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
PATSY DoNovAN's CAREER.

Very teN l-e.l lI baseball today have had a wider experience in the game than Pat Donovan, the man Brooklyn fans will look to next season to raise their team from the cellar champion ship.
 Donovan has been a professional ball player for twenty years,s beginning with the team of Lawrence, Mass, his native itownsneIn 1890, the year ,af the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27

the lads should not fail to take note of the fleeting opportunities which their profession Is noted for.
 Out of list of forty-one jockeys who dominated the riding of 1898 there re- mains not one in this country who would be able to secure a retainer, either because of too much weight or because the younger lads are under the immediate control of the trainers. AL so the five pounds apprentice allow ance which some young riders enjoy would invariably be preferred, not only by their contract employers, but by other horsemen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
Iole Won at City Park.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 27.-The track at City park was fair. but the sport was good, and the victories were pret- ty fairly divided between favorites and nonfavorites. Iole, who won the fifth race at 30 to 1. was the only long shot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27

doubt remained at or close to the top of the ladder, his career would not by any means have been so long or so successful as 1t has been in England In the first place, America has more good jockeys than England has, and consequently competition would have been keener. thus diminishing the chances of continued success on the part of any one rider: secondly, Maher is getting a bit heavy as his age ad- vances, and American owners and au- thorities will not countenance the giv- ing of mounts to heavy lads. In Eng land regulations and customs regard ing weight are by no means so strin- gent as here.
 Like Maher, Fred Taral found that the light bodied boys were getting the best mounts here. and when he got a chance he sought foreign market for his conceded ability He. too. has worn well with his employers. the Aus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
Manager. 2,oe a-4

Manager, 2063i. by Nutwood. PISA, had three additions to his standard list during the past season-Manager H., 2:20. Rose Manager. 2:221s, and Boy Manager. 2:29lt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
Alderman Batt . surprise.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, Dec. 27.- Alderman Bait. as good as 20 to in the betting. surprised the form players at Ascot. He won the third race in canfer from q large field
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27

Goals from the floor. Curtis 5. Mull+ gan 1. Johnson 2. Schoen i. Hunter 8. Roupp 3: balls on fouls. Johnson ! SchOen 3: referee. McPartland: um- pire. Lieutenant Pike: time. two 2o minute halves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
Ed Abrams.

Ed Abrams is wintering a stable of six horses ni Ti@i-, N
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
MAX GORDON CHALIENGFs.

Naugatuck. Dec 27.-Nax Gordon of tlis place. now instructor of wrestling at Yale and the Hartford Y. N. C. A. N ont for the scalp of enc Dan Pickett bf Waterbury. There has been a lst
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27

watch over his slumbers in his own do- minions as well as abroad.-London Tatler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-27
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