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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
KICKED HIS OWN WATCH.
How Boston Manager "Got Square,
 With an Umpire.

Speaking of baseball yarns that have stood the acid test, the story or Umpire Watch" Burnham's set-to with Joe Kelley on the Baltimore diamond has not only fought off all corroding influences, but has grown fat and healthy from age. Kelley was late in arriving at the park, and at the last moment discovered that he had lost the key to his locker. Being the possessor of beautiful watch, Kelley was afraid to, leave 1t lying around loose, so he lntrust- ed 1t to the care of the groundkeep- CT. When the game began Umpire Burnham discovered, that he had for gotten his watch, so he called to the groundkeeper to get him a timepiece The groundkeeper obligingly handed him Kelleys watch.
 Toward the middle of the game a dispute arose over decision at sec- ond base, and an excited bunch of Baltimore players had surrounded the umpire and were impressing their opinions upon him with wild gesticulations. Burnham waived them away and walked towards his regular position. but they followed close at his heels and kept up the kicking. Kelley, who is now man ager of the Boston Nationals, was leading the protest.
 In desperation, Burnham finally pulled his watch and gave the play CTS one minute to resume play or forfeit the game Turning on .his heelyhe strode away. Kelley was so enraged at the thought of Burnham getting away with his decision that he leaped forward and slapped the watch from the umpire's hands, and with kick sent it spinning in the dust.
 "You're out of the game for that, " yelled Burnham. And you are fined s25 besidesl'I svsl rt,~s~g |.
 70, I'll pay you for your old watch, roared Kelley. Taint worth nothing, anyway"
 "I guess you will, replied Burn ham, "and you can take it along with you"
 Not until he reached the clubhouse did Kelley calm down enough to dis cover that he had been kicking his own watch. And ie was a present from his admiring friends at that. Until he retired from the game Burnham was thereafter known as Watch" Burnham.a -as s~-t v4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
FOR THE HARTFORD TEAM.
Fans to Give Men a Purse if They
 Land Pennant.

Menager Tom J. Dowd remarked the other day that the members of the Hartford baseball team were working for him like beavers build tng a dam. meaning that each man was putting forth his best efforts. ''I'd pitch this wing off to land the rag for our manager" said lyer Swanson and he voiced the senti- ments of the others.
 The manner in which the Hartford fans have turned out to the games Is evidence enough of the faith which the good people have in the team and the generous support afforded is encouragement in one way. There are quite a number who take a good deal of pride in the team and wish 10 show their appreciation. As loy> ing cups and gold medals are as so much junk to ball players. there arc a number of fans who desire to con tribute 10 a purse 10 be given 10 the players If. they win the psnnant. While no one doubts that each man Is putting every ounce of his energy into the game, 1t is believed that a purge will furnish a further incen- tive for the nine to go out and clean up enough games to land the mus lin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
KRAMER PEDALS A RECORD.
Charles Stein Makes Quick Jump
 From Novice to Champion.

Frank L. Kramer again broke the worlds record for a half mile at the Vailsburg cycle track in Newark yesterday. He covered the distance in 54 1-5 seconds, which takes one fifth of second of the record made by Jackie Clark on the Salt Lake City track a short time ago. Kra- mer got away good, but Fogler lost some time getting started, which held the champion back. Assisted by good pull from Walter Bard gett, FogIcr and Kramer caught the field on the second lap. Kramer had started out with the intention ol breaking a record and when he caught the field he kept on going still trailing Fogler. who was riding like mad, On the stretch Kramer passed his team mate and crossed the line first. Kramer won the five mile open professional race by about six inches.
 Charles Stein of the Irish-Ameri- can A. c. performed the remarkable feat of winning the National Cycle association's amateur championship title the same year he won his nov ice race. By finishing second in the five mile championship event yes terday the winged fsted rider clinch, ed his claim to the title. Stein has scored 16 points to the contests for the 1908 title, while his nearest competitor, Fred Hill, has 10.
 The summaries:
 One mile amateur; handicap l. ,nNx DnnH p Turn verein, Newark, 1S5 yards; Joseph Passenger, Newark, 145 yards second; Martin Kessier, New York, 70 yards, third. Time, ? min utes 2 3-5 seconds. 2f
 Five mile N. c. A., amateur cham pionship-Won by David Mackay, Newark: Charles Stein. l. R. A. C., second; Edward Steufert, Vailsburg, fourth. Time, II minutes 30 2-5 seconds.
 Half mile Repechage professional handicap-Won by Frank L. Kra- mer, East Orange, scratch; Joseph Fogley. Brooklyn, 10 yards, second Floyd Krebs, Newark, 15 yards third; Charles Sherwood, New York |nkQ yards, fourth. Time 54 i-5 sec. U lalf mile amateur consolation Won by Fred Hill, Boston; Jacob Magin, N. T. V. w., second: Ernest Jokus, N. T. ". w, third. Time. l minute. 4-5 seconds.
 Five mile professional; open Won by Frank L. Kramer, East Orange; John Bedell, Lynbrook, L. l., second; Joseph Fogler, Brooklyn third; Floyd Krebs, Newark fourth. Time, 10 minutes 55 1-a seconds. Winner of the most laps Williams 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
THE DIAMOND
GREAT GAME WAS
 THIS ONE SURE
Boston Americans Downed By the Locals in a Well Played Con-
 test-Otber News.

The best game of baseball that Reidyille has ever witnessed since the organization of the league was played out there yesterday afternoon, when the locals downed the Boston while Fred Lake, the new Boston manager. was imploring his men to get into the game and win. It was an ignominious defeat for the American team and by the tailenders of the Connecticut league too. Many of the morning papers throughout the circuit passed it up as joke, but you can just bet that Fred Lake didn't. The whole trouble lay in the fact that young Sillery was in grand pitching form and he held the swats of the Americans well scatter ed Five hits. were all that the Bos- tons could get off the kidlet and two of those were of the scratchy kind. In the meantime Waterbury had her batting clothes on and they fitted well and they sent McMahon. the first Boston man to the bench after he had officiated five innings. Woods, the other twirler, did not fare much bet ter and the locals took kindly to his curves. Fitzpatrick was the boy with the Roosevelt stick and he smashed the ball good and hard, having three beauties to his credit.
 He did more too for he made a one handed stop that brought the stand to it's feet and nailed his man at the first bag, on one of the quick est plays seen in many a day. Cote was another hero for he took with one hand, one of the best catches ever seen on this or any other diamond. It happened right at time too, when a hit would have cost. us the game.
 He ran, clear to the right field fence on the foul line and when he got the
 ball, even the Bostons jumped to
 their feet and cheered. It was star of the first quality. Waterbury won
 the game, because she played the
 kind of baseball that has been looked !! for all season. The, score:
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

three runs and let the other fellows down with but one hit off our clever MT Mclean. In the second game, we tramped over the home plate seven times, and during the entire IS innings allowed but one of the O'Hagan band to even visit our third baseman. Our day was not highly artistic, but what was the use with heathenish opposition? While we were batting the trailers into q sardined cellar position, our Hart ford rivals twice stopped Holyoke. which means that We are not entire ly out of the woods yet.
 One fellow who tickled the crowd long and often was the only Harold OH, the kickiest of all kickers. Har- ry's tongue kept moving all the time, whether coaching his players or quiz zing the umpire. If there was any thing to say or to keep under the hat, Harry gave 1t away. In the sev- enth inning of the second game he pulled off a stunt that set the fans bowling. After three successive balls had been called on him, Har- ry waited for his base. In order to pass the time until allowed to walk he pulled the foot of his bat up to his dreamy eyes. being evidently very interested in the wood, shape and varnish. One strike came across. but there was Harry cycling the end of the club. Two strikes, and liar ry@ was, standing at the plate as though he had a date there witl some. fellow. By this time he be- came anxious and begged away al another ball and was out. The crowd laughed, roared and shouted, while Harry missed, whispered, and yappet at the umpire. Our. negro boy mas cot rooted diligently in the secont game, and it fell upon him to takt a fling at Harry. The latter hat received some stiff cuts, but the on'
 that cut his tongue off completel!
 was the query by the black boy i
 Harry came from Kerry. .Harr. didn't answer; in fact, he said n
 more during the day. The score: First game:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Another Game For the Cubs.

Chicago, Aug. 31,-Chicago made 1t three straight by winning from New York, ? to 1. The game was the hardest fought and the best played of the se- ries. Each team got five hits and play ed errorless ball. The champions SCOT ed their first run in the opening inning. Hoffman was given a base on balls, took second on Sheckard's sacrifice and scored on Chances single over second base. In the fifth inning Tinker sin gled and scored from second on Hof- mans single to center field. New York scored its one run in the second inning. Donlin walked, took third on Sey- mour's single and scored on Devlin's slow bounder to Eyers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Waterbury,

the Eastern league circuit that Mana ger Dunn of Baltimore is after Heine Batch of the Rochester team to play in the oriole outield. The rumor is denied by the Baltimore helmsman.
 Manager Ganzel of the Reds says that there isn't chance of his ask ing waivers on Andy Coakley. Con- sidering the eagerness that Cincinnati has always shown in getting rid of good men this comes as something of surprise.
 Paul Kritchell, who caught for the Hartford team a few years ago and is now with Newark, will be out of the game for the remainder of the season. He broke a finger the other day in handling a ball with the in- fielders during practice.
 Supervisor of Empires Kennedy says that the umpires of the league are as good as they ever were, but that the managers of the teams are to blame for all the trouble this sea- son, as they want a favorite to um- pire their games and no one else.
 Deininger of Altoona ranks as lead ing batsman in the Tri-State league with an average of .3ts. Pop Foster of Lancaster is third vfth .317 LeIi- welt. now with Reading and last year with Hartford. is close behind with .3ls. Chic Hartley Is batting for .zs3 with the Wilmington club. Tom Crook for .2TS with Reading, while Jack Deal has a mark of .2s6 with Lancaster.
 Manager sehsfy of the Toronto club and Outfielder Canyn indulgsd in a fist fight on the diamond the other day during batting practice be- { fore a game. The mixup was the re- suIt of Manager Sehahy informing CaHyn of a fine and spspension for his indifferent playin. According to ere witnesses the manager trimmed the player good and proper before they were pried apart
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
w. O. W.
Held Outing at Rockville Yesterday
 Music and Athletics.

Music and Athletics.
 The woodmen of the World held another outing at Rockville yester- day, the second of the season. The bake was attended by many of the lodge members and their friends. Tn the morning the Woodmen's base ball team and the Watertown nine played a game at the Golf grounds. the local team winning by the score of , to f.. The contest was hard fought and in the fourth inning Finn of the Woodmen was knocked out of the box, being succeeded by Sneidef, who pitched excellent ball. The line up:
 woodmen-Johnson c. Finn and Sneider ?, Clarey 1b, Darling 2b. Mccoy 3b. Moran ss. Reefe If, Ryan cf, Kennedy If.
 Watertown--willi McGowan C. Wilkinson D, Walter McGowan 1b, o'Donnell 2b. J. McGowan 3b, Pur- dy ss. Bellery If. Rogers cf, Mat. toon If. The score by innings was as follows: R.H.E WooSmen W .oo1oOobso1-5T ' : wat'town 1OO02O010O-4 S 2
 There were several athletic events at the outing grounds. During the afternoon selections were rendered by the woodmen's ausrtette com posed of William Rourke. V. A. Croc- co. Michael Long and Tony Guerre one
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
SATURDAY BALL GAMES.
Two Went the Way That Many 9th.
 erS Have Gone

Springfield. Aug 51.-A desperate band of slipups engaged us in a dou- hie barreied programme Saturday afternoon on the plot we hope to call Pennant park just two weeks hence. included la the number was one Harold O'HsEan and party Of despzfrinE Waterbury artists. bus they were a second rate agEregatton and felI down in both sftempts to land even a run in either Of the ganss First game vs rsksf Ia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

the score 5 to 2 in favor of the Wid- ows in the ninth inning, the Trim mers managed to tie pthe score In the tenth inning a fast double play by Corley prevented the Widows from scoring. The Trimmers won the game in the last half of the tenth inning by clean hitting. The score:
 R.H.E Trimmers ..00010O0131-6 g l Merry W'd's5 0000 70 0 0 0-5 4 4 Batteries - Cuddy and Hayes; Riser, O'Sheehan and Hogan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
THE ALLEYS.
Meeting of Directors Yesterday, and Bristol Takes Place of New Britain.

At the meeting of the directors of the Connecticut Bowling league, held yesterday. afternoon in Hartford, 1t was decided to have a six club league, the same as last year. .Th- only change in the circuit was the substitution of Bristol in the place of New Britain. It was explained that the reason for the change was that the alleys used by the New Brit ain club had been burned and also that one of the clubs best bowlers was not now in that city. The clubs composing the league will therefore be as follows: Hartford, New Ha- ven, Bridgeport, Meriden. Water bury and Bristol. The old officers were reelected. They are: Presi- dent. F. c. Yost, Meriden; secretary, William F.. Ford. New Haven; treas. urer, R. H. Kirsehe, Hartford. The secretary was authorized to make out a schedule of games. which will be submitted to the directors al a meeting to be held at Bridgeport, September 20.
 Considerable discussion arose over the question as to what city should EuCCEtQ NtN DTlldAus do cNNNAo cities, among which were Torrington. Stamford and Middletown. had ask. ed for the privilege of entering q team. Besides W. E. Ford, who was reelected secretary. c. A. Johnson of this city atshrdluetaoinuptaoinup of New Haven attended the meeting. It was voted that the schedule should provide that each of the six teams in the league should make the circuit three times. making total of 90 games for each team.
 The season will start on Tuesday, October 6, and will close On Tues day. April 2s. making in all 90 weeks of bowling. The first games on October $ wiIl.be Bristol at New Haven: Waterbury al Hartford. and Bridgeport at Meriden. The full schedule will be presented to the board al their next meeting on Sep- tember %. at the StatfeId hotel. Bridgeport.
 Prizes were decided upon as fol lows: Team prizes for standing. s1oo. $50. s25; individual averages for season. sz5, s20. SIS. s1n. s5; highest percentage of marks. SIS; high individual single string. SIC; high individual three string total, sio; high team total in one night. SIS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Two-base hits--Fitzpatrick, Me- Cornell. Three-base g hit - Niles. Stolen base-Bronkie. Hits-off Me Mahon 5 in 5 innings. off Wood 5 In 4 innings. Double plays-Bronkie and 0'Hagan, Shineel and Fitzpatrick Left on bases--Waterbury [, Boston 4. First. base on balls-off Sillery 3, off Wood 2. Struck out-By Sil- lery 5.. by. McMahon 3, by Wood 2. Time-one hour and forty-fiye min utes. Umpire-Rorty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
dunior League Standing.

The Pastimes of this city were de- 'feated by the Thomaston team in a well played game al the Gun club grounds Saturday by the score of to h. The feature of the game were the pitching of MeRoberts, who allowed but four hits and famed fifteen and the batting of Torrance and P. Glen non. The former cracked out four hits including a home run and a double and the latter secured three ssfeties which drove in four of the five runs. James Johnsot s work on the bases was the feature of the Pas times playing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
ATHLETICS BEAT BRIDGEpoRTs.

Bridgeport, Aug 31.--The Phila- delphia Americans hit Waller. almost at will for two innings, getting three triples and three home runs and sev- eral singles, winning 12 to 5. The score: RH.E. Philadelp'a 3502000O2-12 16 1 Bridgeport 0004010 511 4
 Batteries-Sake and Blue; Waller, Romer and Beaumont; umpire, Ma lone; time, 1:45.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
THE AMATEURS
Stanley Parks Meet Third Defeat of
 the Season.

The St Thomas Cadets and the Stanley Parks met in battle array yesterday in the first game in the Junior league and the league leaders were given a good jolt. By the vic- tory the Cadets placed themselves on an equal footing with the Rosebuds, who were given thrashing later on. The hitting was not heavy on either side, but those of the Cadets counted in the running. The score: R.H.E. Cadets .....02000 00002-4 : 2 Stanley ParksO O10O0000-1 6 {
 Batteries-Klauberg and Hughes; Coyle and Nisconti.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
RasFBALL N GERMANY.

Berlin. Aug 31.-Under the aus pices of the American Women's club a baseball match was played at Mari- eadorf Saturday between the Amer ican colony and the American Ned ical association Among the prizes given by Berlin firms vas a loving eup. to he kept by the Women s club as a memeBtc of the match The club has taken a fresh start under inc new directress. Mrs Lemmc- The Medical association won the match
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
k..r. Take. tn. Futuri,y.

New York. Aug 3i- - James R. Keene's Maskette. a brown twoyear- old hIly. by Disguise Biturica. won the rich Futurfty here. and i5-ooO persons saw the grand young thoroughbred equal the worlds record for the dis tauce. f.1i i-5. and break the Futurity record !. E. Madden's Sir Martin vas second. and Nr. Keene's Helmet Nas fhlrd-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Sacrifice hits. Yale. Hess. Bronkiei stolen bases, Waite, Rising 2, Nich- ois; two-base hits, Waite. Rising; three-base hits. Standard. Yale: first base on balls. of Farley 5; left on bases, Springfield 4, Waterbury 6; struck out, by Hess 3, by Farley l.; double play. Bronkie and Fitzpat- rick: passed ball, Hirst; time, 1 hour and 20 minutes; umpire, O'RouTke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Sacrifice hits, Connor 3, Rising, Burns, Mclean, McAndrews, Stank- ard; stolen bases, Yale, Maggert; two-base hits, Rising, Swander; first base on balls, off McPartlin 2; left on bases, Springfield 5, Waterbury 3; struck out, by Mclean 2, by Me- Parthn 2; batter hit, Shincel; wild pitch, MrPartlin; time, 1 hour ana 15 minutes; umpire, o'Rourke.
 Second game: ..-N-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Chicago-Chicago. g. New York. l. Standardization and Kling: crandall. McGinnity and Bresnahan.
 At St. Louis-Broollyn, 2; St. Louis, O. Batteries-McIntyre and Bergen; Lush and Moran.
 At Cincinnati--cincinnati, 8; Boston, O. Batteries-Ewing and Schlei; Ferguson and Smith, a. ....t
 STANDING; OF THE CLUBS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
OTHER CONN LEAGUE GAMES.

New Haven, [, New Britain 6; second game, New Haven o, New Britain S.
 Hartford f. Holyoke 0; second game. Hartford {, Holyoke 1.
 Bridgeport 3. Meriden 0; second game. Bridgeport 3, Meriden l..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
l.-r.s p.fsrs. L,i, TjtIs.

Newport. R l. Aug 5l-wIIiiam A Lsrned cf Annapolis. Md successfully seFended the tifie of national tennis -hnmpiou on the Casino courts hy de Esatinx Beals C. Wright cf Bostoa. the rinnsr of ths all couers' tournaneai. n strzIxhf ss;x Tks soores vsrs s-l E[ s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
BASE RAIL NOTES.

Fred Lake was a pretty sore man over that defe7t yesterday. although be did congratulate young SiIlery on his work in the box That was base ball of the star order.
 There Is considerable talk zroznd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

The New Britain Valley leagns team took a double header from Rocky Hill at Rentschler's park, New Britain, Saturday afternoon, 9 to 1 and 14 to 0. Austin and McCabe did clever pitching for New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Southern Leagne.

F At Memphis-Memphis 5, Nash vile 1. z=-..s
 At Mobile-Mobile 2, Atlanta 0. t At New Orleans-New Orlea9s ?, Birmingham 0.
 At Little Rocw-Montgomery 10. Little Rock 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
American League.

First game. Chicago l. New York 0 second game. Chicago 6. New York 2.
 Boston II. 8; Louis 5.
 First game. Washington {. Cleve- land second game, Washington 8. Cleveland O.
 FIrst game. Philadelphia I. Detroit (: second game, Philadelphia (. De troif 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
New York State League.

At Utica-Utica .wilkes-Barre 1. At Syracuse-Syracuse 2, BinG- hamton l..
 At Albany-First game, Albany q, Troy 6; second game. Albany 3, Troy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
American Association.

American HSSOcIdtiUH.
 At Louisville-First game, Louis- vile 8, Toledo 2; second game, Lou isville 8, Toledo o. At Milwaukee-Milwaukee 3, Min neapolis 2.
 < At Kansas City--Kansas City 4, St Paul 1. .%t At Indianapolis-Indianapolis 3, Columbus O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
OTHER SUNDAY GAMES. -.-.. Eastern Ieague.

At Rocky Point-First game, Providence f, Rochester 3; second game. Providence 6, Rochester 3.
 At Newark-Newark 2, Toronto 1.
 At Montreal--Baltimore g, Mon- treal 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Tbs Trimmers defeated the Merry Widows of Naugztuck at the golf lots yesterday by the score of s to 5. In a ten inning game. The Merry Widows made all their runs ia the arst inn ing. O-Sheehau then relieved Riser. and the Merry Widows could gst-but thrss hits from bis delivery. With
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
New England League.

At Lynn-Lynn 1, Worcester 0.
 At New Bedford-First game, New Bedford 4, Lawrence B; second game, New Bedford 4, Lawrence l.
 At Fall River-First game, Lowell 2, Fall River 1; second game, Fall River 2. Lowell l.
 At Haverhill-Brockton 6, Haver- hill 5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Tri-State League.

At ,Altoona--Lancaster T.. Altoona 0. " At Williamsport-WilliamspocI g, Trenton 2.
 At Harrisburg-Harrisburg 5, Wilmington 3.
 At a Johnstown-Johnstown 2, Reading 4. ~'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
New York state League.

At Utica-Utica [, Wilkesbarre 8. At Troy-Syracuse 3, Troy 6.
 At Elmira--Elmira 2, Scranton l. , At Albany-Albany ?, Birmingham
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Connecticut League Standing.
OTHER SATURDAY GAMES.
 National League.

First game. Pittsburg |. Philadei- phia o: second game. Philadelphia 5. PIttsburg l.
 Chicago 3. New York 2. Brooklyn {, St Louis q
 Cincinnati [. Boston 5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
southern League.

At Memphis-Memphis 2, Nash vile 2.
 At New orleans-New Orleans 1, Birmingham. 0.
 At Mobile-Atlanta 6. Mobile 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
THE SPORTING NEWS.

Jersey City 1; second game. Buffalo g. Jersey City o.
 At Montreal--Newark 2, Montreal 3.
 At Rochester-Rochester 5, Proyi- dence 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Eastern League.

Al Torputo-First game. Bslti- more .. Toronto .1; second game. Baltimore I. Toronto C.
 Al Bunalo-FIrst game Bzfalo 2,