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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

pairing the three above mentioned
schools, | find that the number of re-
CURED hours In the commercial
course, Hartford 0, New Haven z
Springfield IN, Waterbury 5. In the
general courses, Hartford 7M, New
Haven IL, Springfield ~, Water
bury 20. The sum of required and
optional hours in the commercial
course Is, Hartford Is, New Haven
z, Springfield 14h or 15h, Water
bury 15; in the general course Hart
ford 15, New Haven ~. Springfield
ION, Waterbury 90 These figures
show that at the present time we de-
vote more time to history in each Of
these courses, than either Of the
above schools.
Any course of study is matter OF
compromise and should not place too
great strain upon the pupils. 1t is
i true here as elsewhere that too large
number of pupils not intending to
enter college, take up the so-called
college preparatory courses and
hence do not get this large amount
OF work in history, but inasmuch as
the courses are selected by the par
ents and children, do not see how
we can compel them to enter in the
general courses even though the
work Is much better suited to them
All that can be done is to make this
recommendation. 1t is planned tc
add two new teachers to the faculty
during the next year, which will en-
able US to have smaller classes.
| trust the committee will serious
ly consider what is said about the
crowded condition of our building
and take some action toward it's rem
edy. 1t should be borne in mind that
what we need and what the visitors
recommend is additional space and
better facilities and that the crowd
ing of more pupils into the present
structure is going to aggravate pres
sent conditions and render the likeli-
hood of good work less probable.
Larger facilities can only be secured
by new building or, as | have rec
commended by an addition to the pres
ent structure. In connection with
the consideration of the work that is
pciHS uOue Ill the SCuOOl, III Inlay DC fH
interest to know how those who en-
tered college recently from the High
school are doing. Each year ! receive
the college reports of our graduates
and from these will give some ex-
tracts, emitting names.
January, 1907-Professor W. NJ.
Hess, Yale university, says of five
young men in attendance, These
students are all good men doing their
work faithfully. These are the kind
of men we like to have" OF two
others, he says. Il feel they could do
better IL they wanted to-" There is
no common weakness in any sub
jects noticeable in your boys. They
all compare favorably with the aver
age boys received from the High
school and outshine many who come
from the large, private preparatory
schools !"
Then followed the reports of the
professors of the several colleges re-
garding the students who studied in
the high school. Concluding. Mr.
Tinker says:
"A study of these reports for a
series of years will show that every
pupil who has faithfully studied in
the high school has done equally
good work at the colleges"
This report was filed.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
PHIL CORCORAN RECOVERING.
New Haven TwirIer Was Recently
Operated Upon.

New Haven, March lit was
learned Sunday night that Phil Cor
coran. one of the crack twirlers OF
Manager Danaher's staff, had recent
ly undergone severe surgical over
alton. 1t was performed in private
sapitarium, and the clever pitcher
was confined to his bed for several
weeks. 1t was stated Sunday night
that he had practically recovered
and was confident that when the
season opened next month he would
be in shape to pitch even more
brilliantly than last year.
Corcoran Is spending the winter
at his home in this city.
His brother. Tommy Corcoran. the
former National league shortstop.
has been with him some of the time
the past winter. Tommy Corcoran
has signed contract with the
Uniontown team of the Pennsylvania
league and will rejoin that club
soon. He played about six weeks
in Uniontown last year after leaving
the New York Giants.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
BASE BALL NOTES.

The Brooklyns were the last of the
big league teams to go south. Will
the last be first?
Stahl, Lake, Blair and Ball Of the
younger Highlanders are showing up
we'll in the south.
The best move agitated in baseball
in long time is Ban Johnson's wGr
on rowdy roofing. Unfair partisan
ship in this regard reaches the dis
graceful stage.
The Boston Americans are to be
known as the Red Sox and the Boston
Nationals as the Red Caps. There al
SO are the White Sox, but no White
Caps-not in base ball.
What a lot of pennant winning
there is going on among the manag-
ers of the American league! Or If
not that, the team that beats u
will come near finishing in first
place"
The biggest cities have the best
first basemen-Chase and Tenney in
New York, Chance and Donohue in
Chicago. But while naming classy
first basemen do not overlook one
Robert Unglaub.
The latest curve has been uneartf-
ed by Pitcher Richie, being discover
ed in the south, where many won
drous slants are dug up in the spring.
1t is called the skiddoo bend, but &C.
counts do not say which side gets
"23."
Champ 0steen, the White Sox I'M
derstudy infielder, is known as the
champion batter of the world by his
team mates because he has led FIVE
leagues in batting, the American as
ISOLATION, Western, Southern, Three I
and Eastern.
According to Pitcher Liebhardt,
whether or not the spit ball is in
furious depends on how you throw IT,
He says IL does not bother him as
much as a curve or fast ball and that
he throws differently from either
Chesbro or Walsh.
There surely do be some rosy re-
ports Of the progress of the New York
Americans in the south. Hope they
are prophetic. but It nevertheless is a
fact that stored away in the obscure
recesses OF memory are reeolleetionsI
Of similar reports in bygone years fol-
lowed by somebody else nabbing the
pennant.
Reports from the White Sox tell how
George Davis. playing against Van
Hartrenis Oakland team. batted two
home runs into the waters of TIE
Pacific. As it Is only about twelve
miles from Oakland across to Tire
ocean. Il readily will be seen that all
records for long distance hits we're
broken
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
JACK ROSES NEW CLUB.

There's a new boxing club about to
be launched in New York which will.
make the other clubs loosen their
purse strings in order 20 keep pace
with il. II will do business under
the charter name Of the Grand Ath-
letie Union. and is located at the cor
ner Of Park avenue and 10th street.
The seating capacity Of the gymna-
SUM will be close to 1000. The
president Of the club. Jack Rose. is a
boxing promoter Of national fame.
and his associate. Julius Rosen. who
is also secretary Of the club, has had
some experience in this line. Pete
Burns well known in sporting circles
wiII be the referee.
On Monday nights Of each week
bouts will be held. This will cause a
clash between three clubs. as the
DRY Dock and the Consolidated Ath-
letfe clubs also hold their weekly
shows on Monday nights.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
Auto Racara Goina On.

Ogden, Utah, March 1.-THE Ameri-
can automobile in the New York-to-
Paris race left Ogden on its circuit Of
the northern end of Great Salt Lake.
1t made the first twenty-five miles in
ninety minutes. The italian car left
Point Of Rocks, Wyo., being about
200 miles behind the American car.
French car No. left Omaha, purpos-
ing to run night and day in an effort
to overhaul the leaders. The German
machine and French car No. are
plodding over awful roads in western
Iowa.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
sHARKEY TIPS ROCHE.

Tom Sharkey has written to num-
Der of friends in Ireland and he has
made number Of suggestions for the
benefit of Roche. He winds up one
of his letters thus: 81 wish l could
be over to see the fight, as would
like to see old Ireland make a show
but can't and / send my best
wishes" Tom says he don't see
where Burns comes In to beat any
good man and he regards him as a
third rate fighter. In one of his let
tiers, Sharkey had the following:
II have never seen Roche fight and
know nothing about him, but l have
studied Burns. If Roche is any kind
of good fighter he should stand an
excellent chance. His friends,
though, should train him in the use
of his left.
1t will take left to beat Burns
and IL it is used properly nothing
else will be needed.
For the sake of the old country,
would like to see Roche hold Burns
off. OF course. do not wish to see
the heavyweight championship leave
America, but nobody ever seriously
looked upon Burns as a real cham
pion. He gets on with a lot of lem
ons and gets away with 1t clean.
You've got to give IL to Burns,
though, for being game as we'll as
shrewd. He has taken those fellows
in one at time, and has always held
them safe. He knows something
about fighting, but If he ever expects
to be a real champion he must learn
a whole lot.
when a man like Richard Croker
Is willing to back Jem Roche there
must be something in him. Mr. Crok-
er was never regarded as a sucker,
and he isn't. He knows something
about fighting too. That makes me
think that Roche must have some
thing, or there wouldn't be so much
money to back him. 1t is very Diff
cult-in fact, imposslble-for me to-
offer an opinion as to the outcomeI
of the fight, as | only know one Of
the fighters.
You can tell my friends in Dub
"a that If Roche knows how to use
his left hand he is going TO have a.
mighty good chance. II he doesn't,
then Burns will beat him. Another
thing YOU must take into considera-
tion Is that il Burns didn't know
something about the ability of Roche
he would not have agreed TO fight
him. That Burns is foxy fellow. He.
does not go into matches blindfolded.
As he said In a letter to one of the
sporting editors. he is not signing
any papers until he knows Just
where he is at"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL.
Wales Easily Beat France in First
Big Match.

The first international Rugby foot
ball match between France and
Waesa took place recently at Cardiff.
Wales, in the presence of about
10000 spec ,ators. Though the
Frenchmen have only taken up the
game for little more than a year,
they showed great pluck and were
equal to the Welsh In the out Of
touch plays and in packing the
"scrums." Their heeling out was
also we'll done. What puzzled hem
most was the feint passes and other
lodging tricks of the elsWhmen.
The French backs played spirited
defence up to the last second. The
final score was: Wales goals, 6
ties-36 points; France l dropped
goal points.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
THE SPORTING NEWS.

Jason was out Of the lineup last
night and naturally we were handi-
capped on the rush line, as Bob Lox-
son could not work the tricks with
Higgins,
New Haven has about as much
chance OF winning this pennant as
Waterbury has. New Britain has
the flag cinched and no on knows
that any better than Billy Hanna
himself.
Why Frank Sutton was kept out
of job almost all through the sea
son Is a mystery. He has about half
the goal tenders in this league
skinned block. 1t costs money to
get Frank, however, and that was
probably the reason he was idle.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
THE LOCALS BEATEN.

New Britain, March lin 4
game marked by clever team work
on both sides, the league leaders de-
feated Waterbury last night, s to 3,
the contest showing great speed in
all three periods. Jason was out Of
the Waterbury lineup owing to an
injured arm, and LoXson worked
with Higgins, the little whirlwin6,
who was easily the star of the game.
His sensational dashes down the
rink, eluding the New Britain play
ers, brought out applause from the
partisans of the home team. The
lineup and summary:
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

The Grand A. U. intends to put on
all-star cards, which will force the
other clubs to do likewise or close up
shop. The first show will take place
on Monday night, March %, with
Johnny Summers of England, and
Harry Baker Of California, as the fea-
ture.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
THE PUGILISTS
THE FIGHT OUT
IN THE WEST
Billy Papke Whipped Hugo Kelly
Our Old Friend Cross Hands
One to Madden.

Milwaukee, Wis, r-urcn TT.-DnIy
Papke Of Spring Valley. ILL.,, got the
decision over Hugo Kelly Of Chicago
at the end Of ten round bout at the
Hippodrome. The bout went the limit.
Papke is now entitled to fight Stanley
Ketchell Of Grand Rapids, Mich, for
the middleweight championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

Wagner Still Refuses to Play Ball.
Pittsburg, March 17.-Hans Wagner
who has retired from baseball for this
season, has declined the offer of Pres
ident Schlichter OF the Philadelphia
Union league club of $4,000 to play
with the team this season.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

score, New Britain s, Waterbury
5; PUSHES, Mercer 10, Higgins 2
Loxson 2; foul, Lyons; stops, Ban
non 25, Cusick 81; referee, Holly
wood; timer, McDermott; attendance
LOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

Rushes. Lewis II, Cunningham o:
stops, Harper rs, Pence 30: fouls.
Carrigan =. Griffith. Cameron. Cum
bingham. Mansfield; referee, Rorty;
timer. Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

Divers team got a good whipping
on the same alleys last evening from
the team captained by Lewis. 1t
was one of the worst defeats that
mas been administered to the Diver
qulntette this season. The follow
ing were the scores:
LeWis's team-Dains Eli, Adams
468, Diaz $40, Maloney 555, Lewis
$40; team totals, S61, SS2, S21; g.
564.
Divers team-P. McLane 487,
Neal 522, Diver 454, F. McLane 48l,
BALDWIN 354; team totals, 833, 730,
1886; 2,298.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

Score.FroTldence .. Hartford 3:
rushes, Curtis :. MeGilvrsy I. Schiller
5; stops. Mallory -. Sutherland a:
referee, Kflgara. timer, Perrin.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
BRIDGEPORT PLAYED HARD.

Bridgeport, March 17.-With Cum
bingham back in the game, the Ted
dys went right at the fast Pawtucket
five last night and won a desperately
fought game by the score of I to 5.
Although not a remarkably rough
game, there were a few strange holds
now and then which resulted in each
team losing goal on fouls. The line
up and summary:
Dad
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
POLO NOTES.

bridgeport here tonight
This bunch is struggling hard 10
keep mp in the front rank and viii
Eight Ike troopers tonight
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
PROVIDENCE THE WINNER,

Providence. II. l.. March 1T.-ln one
Of the prettiest and cIeanest games
played here in a long time Providence
defeated Hartford last night by score
Of TO 3. Lineup and summary
prnrfdancn IIn..sn
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
ON THE ALLEYS.
Russians Defeated Twice Standing
of the State League,

VI tue oIaCe League.
The Russians seem to be an i'll.
fated race, for they stacked uE
against the Germans and the Mexl.
cans last night in the two-man tour,
nament at the Casino alleys and
they went down to defeat in both
games. In the first game with the
Germans they made a good fight
and were only beaten by a small
margin. In the second game they
tried hard to stave off defeat, bur
lost by a little larger percentage.
The scores:
Russians-Porter SOC, c. Boards.
ley 52S; team totals, 1853, 399, 1862;
1,124.
Germans-Middleton 554, A.
Lewis ISL; team totals, 377, $50,
408; 1,135.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17
AT THE WOOSTER.

The Bantams and the Skeeters
were the contestants in the duck pin
match at the Wooster alleys last
night. The former team took all
three games, winning by a margin
or 90 pins. The scores:
Bantams-Dow 301, Merrill 256,
Northrop 261; team totals, 263,
263, 292; IT'S.
Skeeters-John 239, Reinheimer
249, Hodge 261; team totals, 244,
260, 246; 749.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

Mexicans-Diaz SIS, Diver COZ;
team totals, 361, 427, 800; LIS.
Russians-Porter 900, c. Boards
ley 511; team totals, 352, 1856, 374;
LII.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-17

In the two-man battle Highly aad
stone won from Stokes and Teller,
taking five out of eight games by
the following scores:
Highly l,441, Stone 1861; totals
5000.
Stokes 1,343, Teller 1925; total
asses.
Northrop won the daily duck Din
prize last night at the Wooster with
a score of 1872.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08

by Miss Stuart. Mrs. T. W. Hayt. DR..
Bardsley and Mr.. Welsh. \ supper fol-
lowed.
A number of theatre parties were given
Friday evening to witness the ''Parsifai'
performance.
T. H. Parsons was a passenger TO Park
City Friday morning.
Mrs. F. W. Sherman planned very
successful surprise party for Mr.. Sher-
man Tuesday evening The evening was
Sherman Fargo and William Dodge re-
turned to Park City Monday morning.
]. c. Moyle and Z. ]. Davis spent Mon
day in Park City
Miss Margaret Brundage visited in Park
City last week with friends.
Election dinners were served Tuesday
by the ladies of the Congregational and
L. d. S. churches.
Mrs Abraham Shields returned home
Monday morning.
Another very enjoyable party was the
surprise given Saturday evening for
Thomas Sullivan at his home. All sorts
of games We're played and refreshments
were served
Mark Wight was a passenger to Park
CITY Monday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08

Allen went to Salt Lake Wednesday for
a weeks visit before going to California
for the winter
Miss Myra Mcdonald was the charming
hostess at most delightful party Satur--
day night. Games We're played and a good
time was had. At y o'clock the little
hostess served dainty lunch
Mr.. Willoughby arrived in Park city
Friday morning for an extended visit with
his sister, Mrs. Henry Falls.
Mrs John w. Thompson entertained
the following guests at dinner Sunday:
Mrs. Garvin Mr.. Daily and Elwood Car
win.
George Quinn spent Wednesday and
Thursday in Salt Lake.
Tuesday evening Mrs Oliver G. Lock-
hart entertained the following persons at
a theatre party: Mrs. Welsh. Mrs. o Hara,
Mrs. McEwan. Mrs. Ed Hurlbut Mrs:
Garvin and Thomas Welsh and ElwOod
Garvin. After the theatre the guests re-
paired to the Lockhart home. where cards
were played and delicious refreshments
served.
Miss Mary Shields returned home Mon
day morning after a months visit in Salt
Lake with friends and relatives
The 800 card club met at the home OF
Mrs. Fred Smith Thursday afternoon
Mrs. J. w. Thompson was awarded the
prize.
Mrs. F. Lloyd came to Park City Tues
The widows day" was observed as
usual at the L. D. S. church Monday,
and all the widows and orphans were
made welcome
Mrs. Julius Frankel entertained at din
ner Wednesday in honor of Mr.. Heath
Besides the guests of honor there were
present Mr.. and Mrs. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Beggs and Mr.. and Mrs. Miller.
spent in playing cards. Prizes were won
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08

ing. was one of the most enjoyable af-
fairs of the season. The afternoon was
spent in games mostly: some went up
Pebble creek to fish and hunt while
others enjoyed a quiet game of solo
at the WillOwleaf celebrations, this year
surpassed every effort of the kind. The
table was spread in the new chicken
coop. This building is 100 feet long made
of rock and finished with log and rustic
effect. A large log glowed in the spa
cious fireplace, while over the table
hung rows of Japanese lanterns VIII
liam Wallin acted as POSTMASTER. His
first toast was ''Willowleaf and
WillOween." composed by Mrs. D. S.
Lowrie. Toasts were responded to in a
happy strain and merriment reigned SUI
preme. Some of those who responded
We're: Tom Fitzgerald, D. S. Lowrie J.
II. Danger. Frank Lane II. ". Lock-
hart. Eli Morris and Tom Gibson. After
the banquet. dancing was INDUCED in as
well as old-fashioned games; penalties
of all kinds were imposed by Judge FitZ-
gerald, and thus wound up one of the
happiest occasions imaginable.
Agent Charles E. Brooks of the o.. s.
l., Division Surgeon w. a. Wright.
George Hickey and Al Higson went duck
shooting at Camas and brought back the
limit.
Mrs. McCabe is home from visit with
friends and relatives at Glenns Ferry.
John Hull is back from a trip to Og
den.
The Misses Shoup daughters of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08
pOcATELLO.

.rt,e Girls of the Fleur-de-Lis club par
coated In a progressive dinner which
- Mace on Halloween eve and the FOL
i,.--ng day course being served at
- home. Every course was delicious
- MANY unique ideas were carried out
a. tbe table decorations. Friday night $
-. consisted of oyster soup at
t,~aban's- deviled halibUt at .Fargoe s,
escaIIoped oysters and potatoes at In
ceTis' fruit salad at Dangers, dessert at
E.Uet's Saturday nights menu was
,,,,,ato soup at Higson's, escalloped corn
nj sweet potatoes at Anthe's. apple
LAD al Beams. fruit. candy and nuts
Tpesdav night Mr.. and Mrs. Charles h.
cv1ifh celebrated their silver wedding at
tt,eir home. the Pocatello House The
5;,j,,os rooms were beautifully decorated
T,i+b chrvsanthemums and garlands of
ines and evergreens. The faYors were
.aI-nations. A most delightful banquet
Us served. after which the invited
nests numbering over thirty. were CIV
IN tickets to the play. "The Man OF the
TTorIr Later, upon returning to the
fesfal board, more refreshments were
rarfaI,en of. and songs of great merit
and popularity I'm the land of Odin.
gbvcbo Brahe and Thorwaldsen, the
littIe Denmark. were listened TO and
greatly appreciated
The Halloween celebration at Mr.. and
AIRS. Harry imports hOspitable home
al Pebble Saturday afternoon and even
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08

entertained large company Of friends.
j. d. McClintock and daughters Bessie
and Althea OF Syracuse. N Y. visited
friends in Logan and vicinity this week.
Pacific coast cities before returning TO
their home
L. NJ. Colethorpe OF San Francisco is
visiting friends here.
Miss Mile Hansen left Wednesday for
San Francisco. where she will spend the
berg.
Mrs A. c. Barrett has gone to Los An
geles to spend the winter. .
Mrs. Augustus Gordon went to Fair
view, Wyo.. on Tuesday to visit her broth
er. Carl Nebeker. who is i'll.
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Hartman of Yankton. 5.
D., is here on visit to her sister. Mrs.
P. G. Jensen. She will remain here about
a month.
Mr. II. c. Hansen returned to his home
in San Francisco the first of this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Howell visited in
Salt Lake during the week.
DR. Boyden of Guthrie, Okla, spent
the week in Logan.
Miss Mabel Hess gave a delightful par
ty to a company of young friends on
Halloween.
Miss Fanny Painting returned to her
home in Soda Springs this week after an
extended stay in this city.
Joseph p MOrrel of this city returned
the first of the week from New Zealand,
where he spent the past three years.
The Mems club met on Monday evening
and in addition to enjoying nice refresh
ments listened to an interesting talk on
Forestry" by Professor J. T. Jardine
of the national forestry service.
Mrs Aaron F. Farr has gone TO Salt
Lake to spend the winter with her daugh-
| ter.
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