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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
BASE BALL
AVERAGES OF THE PRODICALS
Official Averages of the Local Team Compiled By the Off
 cial Scorer.

The official averages of the Prodi. gals, compiled from the official rec
 ords of each city up to and includ. ing Saturdays games, are given be.
 low. Arthur Nichols leads the team and has the honor of being the first man on the local team to pass the lOO-hit mark, his record to Saturday night being 101 hits. He dropped just one point below his average oi last week, but still holds a command ing advantage with .331. Eddie Swander has jumped into the second place, batting also over 300, having gained two points on his average oi last week. He is also pushing that
 O-hit mark closely. Captain Harry OHagan made a big jump up the line last week and gained fifteen points on the record given last Tuesday. He is now close to the 300 mark and should make 1t this week with any luck at all. Little Jimmy Walsh drop- ped away back last week and from over 300 he lost forty-nine points. Mike McAndrews also dropped back, losing eight points below his previous mark. McCabe gained one point from last week and Thackara gained six points. Johnny Hughes made a gain of forty points, jumping over the 200 mark. Treat made the good jump of twenty-five points, while Hogarty did no hitting at all and fell back many points. Rice gained two points and Rogers dropped elev- en. Voorhees, who brings up the rear, gained just one point.
 In fielding Johnny Hughes has yet to make an error and holds the top notch percentage. Hogarty is also with him, although playing but lit- tie. Captain O'Hagan keeps right alongside that top mark, gaining three points from last week. Nich- ols who is next dropped three points. Thackara also dropped four points, Rogers gained six points, Swander gained one, Treat made a gain of six, Rice dropped twenty-one, Me Cabe dropped one, Walsh gained two, McAndrews dropped twenty-two points and Voorhees, gained twenty four and stands just one point be- hind McAndrews in average.
 Treat lost one game and won one game last week and still leads the pitchers. Rogers had a bad week of 1t and won but one out of three, while Voorhees, broke even Hogarty hardly had a chance to do much, being taken out of the box before the game had progressed very far. The 2X111 p<,lI |
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
TOM sHaRKEY ON SOLDIERS.

We were all over in Tom Shar- keys the other night" said Sam Fitrpatrick, discussing ring affairs. bravery, courage. gameness and all that, when an argument arose as to whether it required more courage to % to var or 10 enter the ring. So- body could decide it to the satisfac- ton of all present and finally the ar Eument shifted to the bravery of sol diers- Somebody asked Sharkey which country. in his opinion. had contributed the bravest and best sol dierx to the battlefield. and which country the poorest Why. there Is 10 question about it. replied the ex- seaman Ireland. by all means. has furnfxhed the best soldiers and China the uorsf-' When asked for an ex- Dlanatsoa. Shxrkey said: You see. ss's this vay. Before an 1rfshman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE.

Tuesday-Bridgeport at Norwich. Waterbury at Holyoke. Springfield at New London. New Haven at Hart ford.
 wednesday-Holyok at Bridge port. New London al New Haven. Norwich at Waterbury. Hartford at Springfield
 Thursday-New Haven at Bridge port. New London at Waterbury. Norwich at Springfield. Hartford at H0lyoke-
 Friday Bridgeport at Waterbury. Holyoke at Hartford. Springfield at New Haven. Norwich at New Lon don
 Safurday-waterbur at Bridge port. Springfield at Hartford. New Haven at HOlyoke. two games; New London at Norwich
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31

Two-Base Hits. Nichols 26, O'Hagan 19. Swander IA, McAndrews 12, Thackara 10, Nc. Cabe 10, Treat 2, Farley 2, Rogers 2, Rice 3. Hughes 1. fs
 Three-Base Hits. o Hagan 4, McCabe 2. Nichols 2, Rice ?, McAndrews l, Thackara 1, Treat 1, Swander l, Hughes 1.
 Home Runs. O'Hagan 4, McCabe 4, Thackara 5, Swander 2, Nichols 2, Farley 1, Walsh 1.
 Sacrifice Hits. McCabe 24, Thackara II, Mean drews g, Rice g. Nichols :. O'Hagan 5. Swander 5, Farley 2, Voorhees, 1, Treat 1, Hughes 1, Rogers 1, Walsh l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
Hehr nefe.ted cIo,h,.r

BOSTON. July 31.-Karl H. Behr of Yale university defeated William J. Clothier of Philadelphia and recently of Harvard fin the finals of the Long wood Cricket clubs tennis tournament in straight sets. 6-1. SC. 6-4. Behr will now meet William A. Larned. the former national champion and present holder of the Longwood cup. in the challenge round.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
THE DIAM OND
RAIN SAVED
 THE HARTFORDS
Prodigals Had Scored Once and Had Two Men on Bases When
 Downpour Came.

The Prodigals started in to win the game at Hartford yesterday right in the very first inning and had three men on bases in short order. Hogan ty and Hughes composed the battery that was prepared to do things to Hartford. After one of the Prodigals had scored on bad throw to the plate, down came the rain to help Hartford out of her dilemma. Um- pire Rority called the game, but the fall of water was so heavy that 1t made the playing field look like a lake and the Prodigals were forced to forego their expected victory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
PITCHERS RECORDS.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
COMING EVENTS

August 7-Baseball game at State league grounds. New Haven police men vs Waterbury policemen.
 Aug II-FeId day and carnival of sports. given by the United Courts, state of Connecticut. Ancient Order of Foresters. at Waterbury Driving park
 August 1t-Grand variety enter tainment given by H. c. P. Baker at the A. N. E. Zion church on Pearl street.
 August 2e-Raflroad mems elam- bake at East End grove.
 Sept 3-Lzbor day demonstration and picnic. under auspices of Water bury Central Labor union. at the Driving park
 September z1-Reopening recep- ton of Mia NeIIye S- Reeds Dancing academy st @ EAst Main street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
vru, AND BAKER MATCHED.

Los Angeles. July .31.-Harry Baker, amateur featherweight cham pion of America, who won his title last winter in the San Francisco fistic carnival, has been matched to box Frankie Neil twenty rounds before the Pacific Athletic club the night of August [, at catch weights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
SPLIT AT NEW LONDON.

New London, July 31.-New Lon don and Bridgeport split even in a double header here yesterday after noon, Bridgeport taking the first. 5 to 1, and New London the second, 2 to O. The scores:
 First game: R.H.E. Bridgeport 10000 2001-5 5 9 New London 0 1 000 900 0-1 8 4
 Batteries-Cornen and Beaumont; Ward and Refrange.
 Second game: R.H.E. New London ? 0000s-2 4 8 Bridgeport 0O00 0 0O0 co 3 1
 Batteries-McLaughlin and .Re- frange; Levy and BeaumohG
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
NELSON sELLs PRoPERTY,

Chicago, July 31.-Battling Nell son, the lightweight champion pugil- ist, has transferred his Hegewisch real estate, for which he paid $16,000 a year ago. The purchaser is Niels Nelson, his father, and the considera- tion is given at $1. The reason for the transfer is not given.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
CHASED BY UMPIRE.

< Norwich, July 31.-In a game marked by much kicking by Norwich over Umpire Knowlton's decisions, Springfield won here yesterday, 8 to 1. Fine pitching by Hess gave Nor wich no chance to win Soffel was sent from the field by Umpire Knowlton. The score: R.H.E. Springfield 20200 0 0 022-8 12 1 Norwich !. % o 0 0 0 0 1 O-7 2 9
 Batteries-Hess and O'Connor; Edmunds and Bridges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31

goes into battle he says his prayers, then wades in and fights like a lion or tiger If that is the case and prayers make. man brave,' said one one of the gang. why don't the Chi nese say their prayers before engag- ing in battle?' 'Ah. what good would that do,' replied Sharkey, nobody would understand 'em.'."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
shining Star ct L.,oni..

CINCINNATI. o. July 31.-Shining Star was the only winning favorite at Latcnia. Outsiders and second choices captured the other six events. The handicap steeplechase. the feature of the card. was won by Arc Light. Dalesman. an outsider. took the place from Subador. the fayorite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
THREE THoUsANp PURSE.

San Francisco. July 31.-The Ev- erett. Wash, Athletic club has offered a purse of 6. 900 for twenty round battle between Jimmy Britt of this city and Louie Long. the fight to take place withiH four weeks from the time of signing articles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31

Stolen Bases.
 Nichols 2e. o'Hagan 22. McAn- drews 20, Swander 16, McCabe 10, Walsh 10. Rice g. Thackara 5. Hughes 3. Rogers 1. Treat 2. Double Plays
 0'Hagan 2s, McAndrews 20. Rice 1i. Nichols :. Walsh {. Farley 2. Treat 1, Swander 2. Thackara l. Me- Cabe I, Hughes 1. Triple Plays.
 0'Hagan. Wagner and McAndrews, Rice and o'Hagan. Passed Balls.
 Thaekara 13. Hughes 2. PITCHERS RECORDS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
Pslo at N.rr.s.a.ets Pier.

NARRAGANSETT PIER. R. l.. July 31.-The polo season at the Point Ju- dith Country club began with an fn- teresting contest for the Freshman cups between the Myopia 3d and New Haven. the former winning on ifs hsndl cap by a score of G to |
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
NEW HAVEN WON.

Holyoke, July 31.-New Haven gave poor Stackpole an awful wallop- ing yesterday afternoon, finding him safely for fifteen hits, including a home run. The visitors won handily by the score of to 2. Phil Corcoran was in splendid form and while touched up for eight safeties kept them so we'll scattered that little or no damage was done. Both teams played errorless ball. The score:
 R.H.E. New Haven 0 0 70 1103 1--6 16 Holyoke :. 0 o 0 O 0 o o 20-2 8 0 Batteries-Corcoran and Jope; Stackpoe and Schincel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
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BRETON WOODS. \. H. July sI. The steep road up the Crawford notch resembled a cataract. and it was inpos. sible to hold the hin climbing contests for vhtch forty-eisht aufenoSiles. In- el1dine several of tho>e vhich partici- pated in the Glidden tour. hsd entered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
TABLE oF pERcENTAGI

Eastern league-Toronto 12. Buff falo 8: Montreal-Rochester game postponed. rain: Baltimore 6. Jersey City (12 inningsl; Providence 2. Newark 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31

Southern league-Memphis 4, Shreveport |; New Orleans 1, Little
 Rock o; Atlanta 3, Nashville |; Mont gomery 4, Birmingham l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
THE SPORTING NEWS.
New York State league-W Wilkes barre 4, Albany l; Troy 4, Scranton n

New England league-Lowell 2, Haverhill 0; New Bedford 5, Lynn 2; Fall River 6, Lawrence 9; Worcester 8, Manchester 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
Cr.eshsse as Fora Erse.

BUFFALO. July s1.-Crowshade. backed from to fo5 Co 2. voa the third race af Forf Erie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31

| Who's leading the league?" said | McGraw with a frown. Who's standing on top to-day? lpWho,iare thsngpSst that have thrown us down, And have shown our bunch the way? Read out the names," and McGann looked sore, While Bresnahan hung his head. Read out their names" said Mo- Graw with roar. And this is the list one read: "Steinfelt's playing to beat the band, With Sheckard and Lundgren, the Swede; Slagle and Kling from the Faderland Are there in the hour of need; Tinker and Schulte and Evers and
 Chance
 Are showing the Irish the way; They're leading old Erin a merry
 dance;
 They're winning the pennant to-
 day" "Will you stand for that?" yelled
 McGraw with a frown; Will you be cleaned up by the
 Dutch?" Will McGinnity, Donlin, McGann bow
 down
 To Steinfeldt, Slagle and such? My Grandfather fell on Vinegar Hill, And fighting was not his trade, But his rusty pike's in the cabin still, With Hessian blood on the blade. we can all look back on our past
 with joy,
 From Dublin to Families; We left our bones at Fontenoy, And up in the Pyrenees. Before Dunkirk on Landen's plain, Cremona. Lille and Ghent; We're all over Austria, France and
 Spain.
 Wherever they've pitched a tent. We were thick on the roll of Ninety
 eight,
 With Kelley and Burke and Shea, And now will you quit at this late
 date.
 With Dutehmen barring the way?' "will the Shamrock bow to the Ger
 man flag.
 Will Erin shrink from the rod? Now which of the two will cop the
 rag
 The Faderland or the Sod? Well. we won't brag, but here's to
 the Flag"
 Said McGraw, with a final nod.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
BASE BALL TID-BITs.

Norwich tomorrow.
 Double-header with the leaders.
 Official averages of the Prodigals are in tonight.
 It was too bad it rained yesterday, as we missed a chance to pull closer to Norwich.
 Skelly, Hartford's new outfelder made on Saturday one of the greatest catches ever seen at tSavin Rock.
 Every fan in the city should get out and root tomorrow, as we play the Norwich leaders two games. If we win both, but let us not surmise; let us wait.
 The City Amateur league managers will meet this evening promptly at 8 o'clock in the St Joseph rooms to discuss matters of importance and make the schedule for next Sunday.
 Hartford was a lucky dog yester- day, for the Prodigals were out for that first game of the week with fly ing colors. Rain interfered oppor- tunely for the Capitol City bunch, just when we were trimming them nicely.
 Candy Lachance got a hand from the crowd yesterday when he pulled down that high throw which Crist made. Slagle looked around in sur prise after crossing the bag, for he thought the ball had gone over Can dy's head.-Providence Telegram.
 Pop Foster of the Newark team, for several years with Bridgeport, has been sold to the New York Amer jeans and will join the Highlanders at the close of the Eastern league season. He is hitting now at a .317 clip and is Newark's greatest drawing card.
 After all the writers throughout the state complete their makeup of an All-Connecticut team, let the players who have been left out of the list get together and it is good bet ting they would give the best selec- tion or pick from all the selections good run for their money.
 Knobby Knowlton is fast gaining the reputation that he had in the polo games in this city. Knobby all ways did love trouble and undertook the job that will give him all he wants of it. A saint could not umpire in this league and get away without a kick, and Knobby is no saint. Lancaster of the Tri-State league is after Frank Beaumont, the Bridge port catcher. When Tommy Downey was in Bridgeport few days ago he n6iE sn6fi axns1sol
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
EASTERN LEAGUE STANDING.

American associatfon-Kansas City 2. St Paul |: Milwaukee 3. Mfnneap- oils 1: Louisville 5. Indianapolis g.: Toledo 1. Columbus c.
 Western league-Omaha [. Sioux city Q: Des Moines $. Pueblo 5: Lin- |coln (. Denver q.
 Hudson River lesgue-Nevburg 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31
BASEBALL IN VERSE.
Alleged Appeal of Manager McGraw
 to New York Giants.

Sure we'll win that flag" remark ed Manager McGraw. Do you think dozen Irishmen will stand to be cleaned up by a dozen Dutchmen?" It is a we'll known fact now that Mo- Graw has been urging his team on- ward by taunting them for allowing the Dutch Cubs to rub it in so hard.
 Cincinnati Times-Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-31

diy Voih III ucudx Ol Iuc OutldW
 league. and he is reported to have
 made fiattering offer to the back stop of the Orators.
 Norwich will save her best bat teries for the double-header in this city tomorrow and Waterbury will
 meet her with team prepared to play baseball as it has never been played in this city before. It will be battle that will practically settle
 the respective ability of each team and means a whole lot to both man. agements.
 The Rose Hills have arranged a game with the Tribunes for Saturday afternoon. They have beaten every team but the Tribunes, who have de- feated them two out of three times. The lineup is as follows: c. Leo, c; F. Walsh, p; J. Maher, 1b; H. Blan- chette, 2b; R. Sheridan, 3b; P. Mori- arty, ss; J. Leo, If; P. Hayes. of; D. Theau, If. Anyone wishing a game call at the corner of Liberty and Baldwin streets.
 It is Dr Callahan who is serving up the benders for the Bridgeport team. He is full-fedged NJ. D.. and he Is thinking of locating in the Park City. About half the ball players in this league are doctors. dentists or lawyers and about all the professions are represented except Journalism. The young men in the latter calling can tell the boys how to play the game even if they cannot play 1t themselves.-Hartford Courant.
 The New Haven papers say that Hartford will be afraid to protest the second game played at Savin Rock Saturday, for fear that O'Leary will be suspended. If there is to be a sus- pension. Fitzpatrick ought to be the victim. The Palladium has the hardi- hood to suggest Fitzpatrick for cap- tain of an All-Connecticut team. even after his action on the field Satur- day. A player who will knock ball out of a rivals hands in order to score a man from third will never be captain of an All-Connecticut team. When the latter combination is made up there will be but one New Haven player upon it and that is the s1.50O beauty.-Hartford Courant.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-19
MAKE FIGHT ON ANTI-BUCKETSHOP LAW
A CINCINNATI CONCERN PREPARING A PETI-
TON FOR INJUNDTION.

1t is stated on what is believed
to be good authority that petition
for an injunction to restrain the state
of Georgia from putting into effect
the new law prohibiting the opera
ton of bucketshops and certain
brokerage businesses will in all
probability be filed with Judge w.
T. Newman, of the United States
court of the northern district of
Georgia within the next few days.
1t is said that this action will be
taken at the instance of w ]. O'Dell
and Thomas H. Shay, of Cincinnati,
who own wires running into the city
of Atlanta. Shay, who is an attor-
ney, was in Atlanta last week to in
vestigate the constitutionality of the
new law, which does not go into
effect until the first of next month.
He will return and give the matter
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-19
further consideration.

further consideration.
The O'Dell company has brokerage
houses throughout the United States,
many of which are in the south, and,
until few years ago, operated a
house in Atlanta. At present, how
ever, they only possess private wires
into certain houses there. 1t is said
to be the intention of the O'Dell
company, which is backed by several
million dollars, to continue business
there until the authorities try to close
them and then spring the injunction,
which will at least delay matters for
some time. 1t is contended that such
law is contrary to the rights grant
ed under the constitution of the
United States and interferes with in
terstate commerce. Just in what
particular the law is alleged to in
terfere with interstate commerce is
not stated.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-19
JAPAN WILL INCREASE ARMY.
Little Nation Wants to Become Very
Formidable.

The Toxic correspondent of the
London Times telegraphs that the
new army scheme signified an in
crease of nearly so per cent.
Six new divisions will be furnished
from the home establishments, max
ing the strength of the army nine
teen divisions including the guards.
Three special forces will be organ
lied, namely, the heavy artillery,
the quick firing field artillery and
the cavalry.
This programme occasioned great
discussion in the cabinet. The min
lister of war declared the safety of
the country depended upon the exc
cution of his plans, the sole object
of which was to secure peace by
making Japan too formidable for any
one to attack her.
When this programme is COM
pleted Japan will be able to place
an army of 100000 men in the field.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-19
MUST BE COLD IN TEXAS.
Man Lost in Snow Two Hundred
Yards from His House.


Yards from His House.
An Ell Paso dispatch says that
Misses Lydia Johnson, Virginia Fort
and Adele Vincent went to the sheep
ranch of Will and Lycurgus Johnson
and while returning were caught in
a blizzard. They had to seek shell
ter in a section house for thirty-six
hours and then ride home on a
freight train to keep from starving,
the passenger trains being tied up.
S. T. Hord, of Ravenna, Texas, was
lost in the snow at lone Tree ranch.
Hord went out after the COWS about
200 yards from the house. The cows
came in, but Hord is still missing.
Sheep, cattle and goats suffered
severely in New Mexico. On the
Prather ranch 2,2O0 out of $500
sheep were killed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-19
NO PRINTERS THERE!
But There Are Plenty of Men from
the Higher Life" in Ohio Prison.

But There Are HIenJy OF Men from
the Higher Life" in Ohio Prison.
The Ohio Penitentiary News, for
many years a famous and fourishing
daily paper published by convicts,
has suspended publication, for the
very good reason that there is not
left in that, big penal institution a
single man who can handle type.
There is not a printer in the Ohio
penitentiary.
Bankers are there in plenty. More
than 20 are there, and more are on
the way. Several convict banks
might be operated, with men to
spare Enough lawyers are there to
take care of an enormous amount of
legal business. Doctors, brokers and
other "eminently respectable citi-
zens are not lacking. Business men,
farmers, mechanics and representa-
tives of almost every other depart
ment of industrial activity are COM
mon there.
But there is not one printer.
The fact throws new light on a
character that has long been COM
monty misjudged. The printer to-
day is a home owner. He is of fixed
employment and is the head of a
family. He is-and always was
far above the average man in infor-
nation and intelligence. All the no.
table events of human life pass
through his hands and make impress
on his brain.
The fact that more than 20 bank
ers are in the Ohio penitentiary and
not one printer tells of the relative
honesty of the printer of today-and
tells more. 1t tells us that the most
common and most dangerous crimes
of today are not being committed
by the worlds workers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-19

For chapped and cracked hands
nothing is quite as good as an APP
plication of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. Put it on before going to
bed, use an old pair of gloves and
see what a difference the morning
will bring. Sold by Dawson Drug
Company.