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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
MUST PAY FINE.

Cincinnati. Sept 29.-The reinstate. ment of Player John O. Lush as a member of the Philadelphia National league team on condition that he pay a fine of S200 for leaving Philadelphia for the independent Williamsport, Pa, team, was announced yesterday by Chairman Hermann of the National base ball commission. Lush was car rled on the reserve list of the Philadel- phia National league and when ten dered contract by that club for the season of 1905 he refused to sign and went to Williamsport, where he played during the year. This action made him an ineligible player until the com pission, on his application, reinstated him yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
GoTCH CONC ABROAD.

Frank Gotch, spurred by the sue cess that Tom Jenkins Is enjoying in England, has decided to go abroad. The westerner has planned to leave some time next month, 1t is said. Gotch, despite the poor showing he has made in several matches in thls country during the past six months. is still confident that he can beat George Hackenschmidt. His friends have ad- vised him to steer clear of the Russian. There are plenty of other wrestlers whom Gotch can meet fin England without going near Hackenschmidt. Those who recognize Gotch's ability to make friends think that if properly managed the American should make a big success abroad. Goteh just now Is in the best of trim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
PRACTICE AT ANNAPOLIS.

Annapolis, Md, Sept 29.-Thlrty of the veterans of the navy football squad who were under Dashiers in- struction last season have cut short their leave and were on the field yes terday afternoon in football togs The work consisted largely of handling punts. but there was short lineup at the end. The subject of selecting a center Is troubling the coaches, as no one at the academy has played that position. Mcconnell, last years sub stitute guard, was played there yes terday afternoon and may hold the po- sition. He weighs 190 pounds and is one of the strongest men fin the acad- emy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
CAPTAIN HURLEY HURT.

Cambridge, Mass, Sept 29.-Captair Hurley, of Harvard's football team was more seriously hurt Wednesday than was expected, and his absence from practice yesterday caused much anxiety. It seems that when he was hurt Wednesday in the first minute of play, which was his first appearance this season, both his head and ankle were injured. In hurdling at end he landed on his head and his foot was caught under the following mass of players.
 Yesterdays practice was largely de voted to bunting. Foster showed up well. averaging forty yards, and once .sending the ball sixty yards, 50 that il went over the quarterback's head and rolled fifteen yards further.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
SPORTING MINISTER
Wants to Back Jack Harvey Against
 Any Wrestler.

The Rev John [. Scudder, pastor o. the First Congregational church os Jersey City and manager of the Peo pies Palace. announced last night that he has in Jack Harvey, the physical in- structor of the Palace, 125-pound wrestler whom he is prepared to back against any man of his weight.
 When I say I will back him" said the minister, T don't mean 10 imply that any money will be put up. No bets are made here. but have the feel ing and confidence that Harvey can lick any l25-pouud wrestler in the business. He tells me he hasn't been beaten. and believe him. I'm willing to give him chance to meet any an. bilious young man who wants to chal- lenge him. A match. if one Is ar ranged. will take place in the Palaee There will be no jiu-jitsu about It only catch-as-eateh-can or Graeco- Roman.
 T am both a boxer and a wrestler myself. Wrestling is good sport, the best in the world. I think I like it better than boxing. because 1t isn't quite SO rough"
 Dr scudder has employed a woman as a teacher for the Peoples Palace dancing classes. she is pretty, faS chatting and 20" said the minister. ''She is thoroughly up to date and there is none of the old fashioned about her. The young men are joining her class rapidly, and she is going to be great success I hired her within tive minutes after she called on me for the first time"
 Lest years dancing master at the Peoples Palace was q man 50 years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
ARE ATTELL RETURNS.

Abe Attell has returned from Eng land with the announcement that he has been matched to meet Joe Bowker fin London some time in November. This match is for twenty rounus and is to be decided at a weight Q2O pounds) that very few of Bowkers friends believed he would consent to fight at. Whatever may be Bowker's 8 reason for agreeing to face the Amer lean at this scale, the fact remains that Bowker is much too heavy for the bantam division and that he is now beyond a doubt simon pure featherwelght. Bowker Is a worlds champion, which fact he has undisput- edly demonstrated. The best bantams have been defeated by him, in partie- ular two Americans, Frankie Nell and Pinky Evans. Evans did not amount to much. but Neil did. Before Bowker whipped him he was the kingpin of the 116 pounders In this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29

ark, who Is a brother of our old friend, Roger Connor, was receiver for Al Orth. And, as was fitting for Connor with N. Y. on his shirt, Rogers brother produced wallop that was good enough to win the game for the Highlanders if Sheridan had been behind the bat where um- pires belong.
 With the score a tie in the ninth, Dougherty and Fultz singled. Cock man strtck out. When Connor came to bat he was applauded and asked to Remember Roger" He responded by clouting the ball down the first base line. In the opinion of the spec tators in position to see, the hit was fair by a foot, but Sheridan. in the center of the diamond, called it foul and Dougherty, who had scored, was sent back to second. After that Con nor and orth died at first.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
sophonsr. H.a . RIB Broken.

NEW YORK. Sept 2e.-sophomOres and freshmen of Columbia university vsged a fierce battle at the Bronx Ca. sino here last night Ou the occasion of the sophomore smoker. at which cap tive freshmen were forced to furnish the snfertninment When a list of the casualties had been completed t was found that the most seriously h. jured student was a sophomore named Beck. vho had three rIbs broken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
THOMPSON PUT IN.

Ithaca. Sept 29.-The Cornell var sity eleven was changed by Coach Warner yesterday afternoon in pre- parafion for the Colgate game on Saturday. Captain Costello has been moved from quarterback to center. Thompson and O'Rourke have re- placed Damn and Downs at guards and SchIldmiller has taken Babcock' g place at left end. A hot scrimmage of twenty minutes was held in which the scrubs scored one touchdown on 1he varsity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
THE DIAMOND.
JOE CONNOR
 PLAYED WELL
Caught For New York Americans and He Was Cheated Out of a Hit Which Would Have Won the Game.

New York, Sept 29.-The New York Americans had recourse to the paprika supply yesterday and played with re- neWed life. They broke even with the Clevelands winning the first game and losing the second, which was ten in- nings long, and played lively ball in both games. The games were enter ta1n1ng, being well stocked with sharp fielding and scrappy moments. Three Eastern leaguers helped Griffith out Cockman at third base and Jacklitsch and Connor behind the bat Cockman was fast on grounders, but weak at the bat, and missed couple of foul flies owing to the high sky. Connor, a brother of the immortal Roger, caught very well indeed for New York in the second game. In the ninth inning Of the second game, with two on bases. Ire clipped a swift lick down the right foul line. It looked to be fair, and would have given the game to New York then and there had not Sheridan called 1t foul.
 Elberfeld was very spry and sure fielder and hit hard in both games. Chase made one of his amazing catch es, shooting skyward, with hls 1.-the body twisted into knots, and pulling down line hit. At the bat however. he was in trance several times, and let good balls bisect the plate unchal- lenged.
 The second game was without an error to blot it's eseutcheon. There was much sameness about the pitching of Joss and Orth, frequency of hits, but scattering. The New Works had more chances to win than the Cleyelands, but were minus resoureefulness and base hits to send men around, The score of second game: - ...,g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
TIGERS SHORT PRACTICE.

Princeton, N. J., Sept 29.-The IT. gers had short practice yesterday in view of the hard work of Wednes- days game. The regular players were on the gridiron only short time, and the practice was largely devoted to instructing the freshmen candidates in the fine points of the game. 0'Brien, who was end on the Exeter team last year, was tried at end yesterday and greatly pleased the coaches with his speed He was captain of the Exeter track team and fast quarter mile runner. The speed he developed on the track now comes in we'll on the gridiron.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
Tr.. nfII Ar.ln,t Mr.. cehh.

GAINESVILLE, Ga, Sept. 2o.-A true bill was returned by the grand jury here against Mrs. Amanda Cobb. who has been under bond charged with killing her husband, Professor w H. Cobb. the county school commissioner and ex-state senator. The bill charges murder The shooting of Professor Cobb several weeks aso proved a sen. sation. It was stated at the time that he was taken for burglar by his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
WEST POINT READY FOR TUFTS.

West Point, N. Y., Sept 29.-The cadets yesterday held their last prac- tice before they face Tufts in the opening game on Saturday. While the first team scored twice in the hard est kind of work. the scrubs held them and took the ball on the five yard line. Torney's injured ankle is bothcrsng him and he may not be in the first game. The feature of yesterday after noon's work was Johnson's nfty-1ve yard run through the entire scrub team.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT SEPTEMBER 2e
THE SPORTING NEWS.

front show case and each runner up a silver cup under glass shade, or In lieu of the cup the value in cash. Winners of heats are to receive a gold and sil- yer medal in case The victors of each class in addition are to get money. Peter Gotz, Laurity Neilsen and sey- eral other prominent grapplers who are now in England have signified their intention of competing. The competition is attracting a lot of at tention in England just now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
WRESTLING.
THAT NEW
 CLUB HOUSE
Manager Joe Lawlor is Building a Small Amphi- theater-Scottish Wrest. Ter Discovered Jenkins in Europe.

Waterbury Is soon to have a new athletic hall and when it is completed 1t will be as commodious little thea ter as one would wish to sit in and enjoy a good athletic contest. Joe Lawlor, the manager of the Simons- vile Athletic club, is the promoter and builder of the hall which is. now in course of construction. The present small hall in 'Simonsville is being en- larged to four times its present size and when it is completed it will pre- sent the appearance of an amphithea- ter on miniature scale. The new building will seat about five hundred people and wrestling contests will be the principal events carried out in the hall. Joe Lawlor has a host of follow CTS down in Simonsville He is one of the leading politicians down in that section, and for the past week he has been kept busy meeting the politicians from both sides of the house who have been interviewing him on his new ath- letic home. He has not neglected the building of that house, however, for between the interviews of the poli- ticains he has caught minute or two to look after the workmen who are getting the foundations ready. It will be one of the cosiest little athletic halls in the state and this winter the sports will be treated to some clever exhibitions on the mat and other ath- letic events.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
CHAMPIONS ARE BEATEN.

ogdensburg, N. r., Sept 29.-Ten thousand persons attended the St Lawrence county fair yesterday and witnessed the racing and an exhibition base ball game between the Newark and Providence teams of the Eeastern league. Newark defeated Providence by score of to 3, the batteries being Moriarty and Shea for Newark; Nops and Thomas for Providence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
DUNDER WON RACE
Waterbury Horse Takes Purse as she
 Cranby Fair.

The fair of the Granby Arric1,lfursi society at Agricultural park. Granhv closed yesterday with an attendancs of about 2,000. There were two trot ting races, one requiring six heats 10 qeciae. In this the 2:28 class. Cav Lewis, an East Granby horse, after winning the first and second heats. and finished second in the third. was mary: irsssA S
 2:2s class, purse $50, divided Lady Cropser q. Kabatz-
 rick, CromwelD .421i4t Blanch Goddard F. J.
 Stone, Granby). 1884 Funny John co. H. Burn.
 ham Hartford) )........234 22ro Toskey (W H. Oatley,
 Blandford, Mass ]. ..34e5sr Gray Babe T. c. Broder-
 ick. Middetown). ..675a ds Gay Lewis 70. Hanchett,
 East Granby).. LIP ds Dan Gillig William Doyle,
 New Britain) n)........B 6 dr
 Time 2:2e%, 2:25A, 2:2sN, 2so. 2:35h. 2:s4.
 2:1s class, purse s2oo. divided. Dunder (H. W. Curtis, Water
 bury) 21f Baron Swift (William Canyon,
 Hartford) sa2 Prince 0atley CW. H. Oatley.
 Blandford, Mass.) 333 Time 2:22A, 22654, 2:24%, 2.24&.
 A baseball game was played, the Poquonocks being too much for the Tariffvilles. 12 to 5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
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oGDETsBURG, x r., Sept Zs-Al oil stove warming the sickroon of Mr, Ellen Nieholson exploded. and Mr. Nicbolsou wss % seriously burned tha she died last night she was eight years of age and vsry feeble He laughter. sn invalid vas also h th 7oon and s4u her mother fatally burn ed vithout b<lnT able to render asxlsi ancs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
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BROoKLTNE. Mass. Sept zo.-with the exception of the defeat of last yeax's winner. Andrew Carnegie II. of Essex county. thsre were no surprises ia tks two rounds of match play in the Massachusetts zolf championship nf sAs CountrF club. Carnegie was put rst cf the runnInE by c. B. Corr of la< Tsi'fst's csss V .sc>rs sf as.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
cAMPBELL REAT sNIITH.

Altoona. Pa. Sept 29.-JOe Campbell of Washington bested Kid Smith of Philadelphia in 6 six round bout be- fore the Bellevue club here last night. Emfth was the asgressor for three rounds. more than holding his own. but was unable Co follow the pace set for him by Campbell toward the eud of the fight. and was beaten badly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
ENKINs ANn rrRK.

Tom Jenkins has signed articles to meet MadraH of Turkey in London No date has as yet been set for the contest, but from present indications 1t will take place some time during the latter part of next month. Madra- Ii is a powerful wrestler, but lacks science. He was beaten in few sec onds by Hackenschmidt year ago. The match Is to be at mixed style. best two in three falls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
wHIPPED JACK DORIAN.

Chelsea. Mass, Sept 20.-Harry Lew is of Philadelphia defeated Jack Dor man of New York in the fourLa round at the Douglas Athletic club last night The match was scheduled to go fifteen rounds. but Referee Crowley stopped the contest in the fourth round. Lewis outclassed the New York man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
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LOUISVILLE. Ky Sept 2s.-Dsvout. the heavily played favOrite. von the willard Hotel handicap. the feature race at Churchill DovnS hesting La sagftts and White Plume b a hard erive Jim TyFelL the well backed fla vorffe. wss beaten by clsss Leader in ths Etesslschass event
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29

Left on bases, New York 0, Cleve- land [; first base on balls, off Orth 2; struck out, by 0rth 5. by Joss [; three base hits, Bay, Bradley; two base hits, Williams, Fultz; sacrifice hits, Hahn ?. Keeler; double plays. Connor, Fiber field and Chase; Elberfeld and Chase, Buelow and Turner; passed ball, Con nor; hit by pitcher, by Joss l.; umpire, Sheridan; time, h 55m; attendance, A. 000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
STATE BOWLING LEAGUE
Change in the Circuit to be DIscusseS
 by Delegates

Delegates to the State Bowling league will soon get together and the meeting will probably be held In New Haven. The making up of a circuit is about as troublesome for the bowl CTS as for the base ball magnztes MlddIefoun may lose It's franchise. It is unite certain that Hartford. New Haven. Waterbury. 1feKiden and Wal linxfof1f will be fn the combination Steps gre now being taken to strers stis- sn ths Hs-iden tseU
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
THE PUGILISTS. GAME STILL
 GOES ON
Abe Attell Arrives From England and Says He is Matched -hcCovern and Murphy Sign.

After a good deal of discussion a match between Terry McGovern ana Tommy Murphy of Harlem has been ! arranged. Articles of agreement were signed yesterday whereby the pair are to meet in six round bout before the National Athletic club, Philadelphia, on October IS. This should prove to be a hot contest in view of the fact that both men have good punches and are aggressive fighters. Only few weeks ago Murphy put George Dixon away in short order. McGovern has not done any fighting to speak of since he fought Young Corbett. He has been on the sick list some time, but Is said to be all right again. Murphy Is in fine condition and this bout will in a measure prove whether he is to be rated among the top notchers or not. Jack McGuigan will act as referee, and both men have posted $500 for weight, which is set at 127 pounds at 6 o'clock on the night of the fray Straight Marquis of Queensberry rules are to govern the mill.
 ANOTHER NEW LIGHTWEIGHT.
 Sam Fitzpatrick appears in the linfe- light again with new lightweight, AnJby McGary of New 5York!.p Me- Garry, 1t is said, possesses all the characteristics that Kid Lavigne had when he made his debut before fight ing crowd at Coney Island years ago. Sam seldom makes mistake in pick ing out a man, and 1t is thought that in McGarry he has fighter well able to fill Lavigne's boots McGarry Is youngster He does not go after cley- erness, preferring to rush in in "bln. bang, fashion, depending upon one solid punch to do the mischief. There is lot of power behind those sturdy shoulders of his to do yeoman work. He has a reputation for being "knockerout" and this is what counts nowadays with pugilistic devotees. They want to see man with the aDll- ity to put his man out. Long drawn out contests are monotonous and do not appeal to present day boxing crowd. Terry McGovern and Battling Nelson have a knack of being able to put their rivals away in Jig time. This Is one of the chief reasons why both of them are so popular. MeGarry wants to fight Art Edmonds, Tom O'Rourke's man. McGarry Is ready to try his. skill either to finish or for points. Edmonds is said to be built on the same lines as McGarry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
WHAT aW0RLD' eAYE

The New York World speaks as follows of Joe connor's woFk yester-
 fn ths second 5oe co.a<. of New
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29
GOOD SCOTTISH GRAppLER

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 Wrestling followers on the other side just now are praising Alex Mun- roe, the Scottish grappler who has been beating all corners of late. Nun roe has been on the mat for only two years or so. His friends believe that he can throw the mighty Hacken- schmidt. According to the latest Eng lish mail Munroe and the Russion Lion have been matched to meet to finish for $500 side and a purse of $1,500 at Ibrox park, Glasgow, on October 2S.. The contest Is to be to a finish for the catch-as- ca tch-can championship of the world. Munroe will carry lot of money in this match, for his admirers think that he can vanqulsh any man in the business. He Is said to be pos sessed of enormous strength and en- durance The other night Munroe had chance to show his steel. He met H. Oettenger of Hungary, who is said to be the champion of that country. The match took place in Glasgow and was a thlnmer. The first fall was at catcb-as-catch-can and after a lively struggle Munroe won fin s minutes and 42 seconds. In the Graeco- Roman bout, however, there was no fall. The contest went on for thirty-fve mln- utes, with honors even. Then the match was called of and yOettenger left the scene of the contest protesting that he did not receive fair play. The referee wanted him to continue, and when he refused Munroe was declared the winner. It look .d ns though Oat tenger wanted to quit. for up to the time the match ceased he was getting the worst of 1t. Munroe has agreed to give Oettenger another chance, and in all probability 1t will take place in few weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-29

Warner: TounE and Arzbrl1sasT.
 TABLE or PEHCENTAaF4
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-11
''coPPERED" THE PROPHET.
Weather Man So Often Wrong It Was
Sure Thing to Bet Against
Him.

This is story of weather almanac
prophet, who may be called Thompson,
tells on himself, says the New York
Press. While recently visiting Jersey
town he went into store to buy cigai..
He made his purchase and was about to
leave the store when the proprietor re-
marked:
Its pity you have no umbrella, for
it's going to rain soon."
Il think you are wrong in your predic.
tion," replied Thompson. 1T looks like
fine weather to me-
WELL" said the cigar store man, "Ill
bet a dollar it will rain before noon"
Every good, I'll call in again to-day
and collect" said Thompson. After
leaving the store he had gone only a few
blocks when he was we'll drenched by a
sudden shower. Thompson was struck
by the mans prediction, and being al
ways intent on the interest of his alma
nae he went back to the store and was
received by the proprietor with broad
brin.
you see was right after ALL"
EYES," admitted Thompson. Here's
your dollar, and I'll give you another il
you tell me how you knew of this rain. -
why. the truth is have an almanac
called Thompson's Almanac, and the fell
low is such notorious liar that when
ever he predicts a fine day always know
it will be the exact opposite. Hooked at
the almanac early this morning and pre-
pared for rain"