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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
PIERCE LARKIN DEAD.
Played With Meriden and Holvoke.
 But Gave Up Game.

Northampton, Jan. 9.-Pierce A. Larkin, 3S years old, well known ball player, who was at one time shortstop for the Holyoke team of the Connecticut league, died at o'clock last night at his home in Haydenville of heart trouble. He had been in very poor health the past year and at the time of his death was working as clerk in the freight depot of the Boston & Maine railroad in this city. He leaves his mother, four brothers, Edward, Thomas, John and Philip, and three sisters, Mrs E. P. Larkin, Mrs J. T. Dunphy and Miss Maria Larkin. The funeral will be held in St Mary's church, Hayden vile, at o'clock Saturday morning.
 As a ball player, Larkin was fa- miliarly known as Ted" and he first came into prominence as a shortstop on the Meriden team of the Connec- ticut league in 1903. It was due to his clever work that Meriden finish ed that year next to Holyoke. which won the pennant. The following year he took MeAndrews's place on the Holyoke team at shortstop. He was later traded to team in the south, but refused to go there. Last year he started with the Indian Orchard Bi-State team, but owing to the re- currence of an old leg trouble had to give up the game.
 He was a fast fielder and at one time gave promise of developing into a major league player.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
NEW BRITAIN WON.

New Britain, Jan 9.-The New Brit Fain polo team defeated Bridgeport at Hannas armory last night s to 3, in great game, in which the Hannaites played rings around the visitors after the first period. Frank Warner appear ed with a bandage around his face, having been struck by Nick McGil- vray's hockey in Monday nights game at Providence.
 The feature of the game was the driving of two balls the entire length of the floor by Captain Jean into the cage. Woods was struck in the eye by Schiffers hockey. Sutton got so mad at one stage of the game he broke his hockey by slammlng it on his cage.
 warney and Murphy came to blows, but the referee had his "officiaP eyes closed and did not call any fouls. Dug gan played a great offensive game and seemed to take great delight in putting into his old Bridgeport col leagues at every opportunity.
 Captain Jean played star game at halfback and the new lineup makes a strong combination for the team, Warner being at center. The lineup and summary was as follows:
 No.,, prff nrtd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
TRYOUT ON PACIFIC COAST.
Games Will Be Held in May to Aid in
 Selection of Olympic Team.

The executive committee of the American Olympic games committee, consisting of Caspar Whitney. Julian W. Curtiss. Barrow s. Weeks. Gus tavus T. Kirby. Joseph R. Maccabe. Everett C. Brown. Luther II. Guliek and James E. Sullivan. has decided that it is advisable to have an Olym- pic tryout on the Pacific coast, open to the athletes in the territory of the Pacific Coast association and the Pacific Northwest association of the Amateur Athletic union. This try out will be held some time in May under the same conditions as the try outs which will Dc held in Chicago and in the east.
 In allotting this tTyout 10 the Pa cifie coast the committee stipulates that it will be held with the distinct understanding that it Is It's aim to be guided in the selection of the team by the winners of the events. but by no means will include on the selected team every athlete who wins an event on the programme.
 The committee appointed to look out for this meeting are s. s. PeiN- otto. R. R. L'Hommedieu and Her bert Hauser of the Pacific Coast as sociatiOn: E. r.. Morgan. C. C. Ho1- reil and A. $. Goldsmith of the Pa cific Northwest association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
GAME HACKER DEAD.

Pittsburg, Jan 9.-J. Palmer O'Neil, formerly owner of the Pittsburg base ball club, and known as one of the gamest packers of baseball that ever lived, died at his home here Tuesday, 64 years old. O'Neil owned the Pitts burg team during the year of the Brotherhood war in 1890, and it was because of his gameness that the Ma tional league won out. The Brother. hood was very strong in Pittsburg anu would undoubtedly have crowded the National league team out had not O'Neil stuck to it against overwhelm- ing odds.
 He lost $60O0O on the season, had 60 players under contract, won 23 games in the entire season and lost 114, a "record" which has never quite been eQualled. Pittsburg was, of course, last in the race, but, because of the game fight he had made against odds, Mir 0'Neil was presented with a hand painted silk flag, as sort of consolation prize, by the other club owners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
THE SPORTING NEWS.
THE DIAMOND
KID MCCORMACK . AT IT AGAIN
Trying to Get Away From Nash. vile to Play in Holyoke--
 Pop Foster as Manager.

Holyoke, Jan. 9--Mike (Kid) Mo Cormack is back in Holyoke for an other attempt to get on again with the Holyoke baseball team. McCor- mack is under reservation by the Nashville team of the southern league but stated to-day that he expects some sort of arrangement will be made by which he will be able to come to Holyoke.
 Mccormack was in conference yes terday with President P. H. Prindi- vile and owner Fred A. Winkler of the Holyoke team and as result Holyoke will ask Nashville to agree to some terms by which the player may get his freedom. He says he will not play in the south another year. Pitcher Bernhard, who has been with Cleveland for several seasons, is now manager of the Nash vile team which Mccormack left last season,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
POLO
PROVIDENCE IS 1 HERE TONIGHT
 - Local Players Expect Another Good Victory-Results of
 All Games.

Providence is coming here tonight for a beating. We cannot afford to lose any more games, particularly home games. We started in the other evening in great style by trimming the Boston bunch and they will all look alike to us after this. Providence is playing strong game at the pres ent time, and we will need all our best efforts to put her down and out. All the loyal fans will be on hand to cheer the local team that has been shipwrecked on the rocks so often. be- cause of injuries, but has now wealth cred the storm and is riding the waves safely. We are ready for Providence and if we play the same kind of a game that we did the other night when we trounced Boston, there will be nothing to it but Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
FIGHT THEY HAD TO.

New Orleans. Jan a.-Two boxers. fighting fiereely on the deck of a steamship to please the pAssengers. uns the sFectacie presented before so men and women on the Southern Pacific steamer Momus which ar rived here frgm New York Tussday night.
 Iohnny Lynch and Ralph Kelly. the tua Boston fighters. Who will star in rlle main bout and semi-fnal Of the YeumE Mems Gymn8Stie clubs next ssax. came down cu the Momuz- II didn't take long for the pzssenerrx Ou fhs M0mus to learn that Lynch and Kelly were masters uf the fStfc sEfencc-
 We thouxhf ue'd t.sx togsther and train szch other a the boat as wt came dopn-- said Lynrh. e and the plan worked lovely-fsr the passea-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
TO REVISE BOXING.

It looks as if the boxing game would be revived in New Orleans. A fifteen round bout was held there without in- reference about a week ago and those who promoted the affair are planning for sport on a larger scale. Some of the most notable ring battles were de- cided in the Crescent City years ago. Jack Dempsey, Bob Fitzsimmons. Jim Corbett. John l.. Sullivan. Jim Hall. George Dixon. Jack McAuliffe, Billy Myer. Jack Skelly, Kid Lavlgne. Jack Daly. Jack Everhardt. Andy Bowen. Peter Maher and other star pugilists taking part in them. With many sporting men attending the races at New Orleans in the winter time it ls set forth that a revival of ring con- tests would surely be a source of profit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
MIKES PARLOR. | now at 204 Bank Street,
 formerly at 38 Grand. q Pool, Cigars and Tobacco.
 SHINE PARLOR.

gers. No sooner had we started e boxing in private than a few sports on board got wind and demanded pub- lie exhibitions. .s.....
 They wanted us to fight, too, and so we did. When we got rough the ladies yelled in delight. When we thought we'd take it easy they threat ened to throw us overboard."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
MONUMENT TO HANLAN.
Rice. the Columbia Coach. Starts
 Fund to Honor Great 0arsman.

X movement has been started by James Rice, the coach of the Columbia crews, to raise d fund to erect a manu- ment in memory of the late Ned Han Ian the ex-champion oarsman and for mer coach at Columbia. Rice coached and trained Hanlan for upward of eight years and was very close friend of the famous oarsman. Rice has interested the citizens of Toronto and the students and alumni at Co., lumbia in the scheme, and Tuesday started the subscription list by con- tributing S10O.
 The monument is to be built in the waters of Lake Ontario, opposite Han lan's point. on the new rowing course. Rice returned from Toronto Wednes- day. where he had attended the fu- neral of the former champion. He was much moved by the death of his old friend. and when he returned to Columbia he immediately started the subscription. Already many of the alumni have sent in contributions. which in turn will be forwarded to Toronto. where another fund has been started.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
POLO NOTES.
Providence here tonight.

Providence here tonight.
 Barney Doherty will be with her
 Plans are formed tO break up Wiz ard McGilvray's zIz gag work.
 Boston opened the game in the huh very auSpiciOusly last evening and hefore a biz crowd.
 Frank sutton lost his head a bit in the game with New Britain as he saw defeat coming to his team and he took revenge out Of his hockey. smashing it in two.
 AS ProvtIence and Waterbury are the two taIlenders. and as both arc fighting hard to get away from that position. the fans tonight will see a fisree battle
 Get to the games early and see the preliminary r1sutest- Th1se latfleS are rs-d hot and nrc fuuxhs hsrI from beginning ta ensI The BrysakIyus au.i fhe Hamilton Parks uill te the spPcu- enfs tonight and they xsneraIly make the pace speeay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
MEARIAND IN FORM,

Packy Mcfarland, the crack Chicago lightweight. who has championship aspirations left Tuesday morning for Boston. where he will fight Harlem Tommy Murphy on January IA. Me. Farland expects to beat Murphy de- cisively and declares that after that achievement he may go aruer Joe Cans. The fight will take place in the new s1O0.OOo clubhouse of the A.mory Athletic association, which has just been completed. This organization will not be devoted exclusively to pugilism, but will go in for all manly sports. The building contains an arena with a seating capacity for 2,00o spec. tators. finely appointed gymnasuinl billiard room. bowling alleys and swimming tank and the membcrsb'p is limited to Boston's best sporting element.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
COLLIN WINS FIGHT.

Peoria. III. Jan 9.-John CculOn of Chicago last night wou the decision over Kid" Murphy of New York in the tenth round Of a fight for the ban tam weight championship. The fight was fast. It was q mix-up from the start to the finish. Coulon took the lead in the secOnd and maintained the advantage throughout the remaining rounds
 \ stiff jab to tho face was Coulon's favoritc blow throughout Coulon stepped from the ring without a scratch. while Murphy was a much punished hoy. The dsgfsion was ap- plauded by the 3Dso spectators.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
MUST ANTE UP.
New York Nationals Get a Week to
 Pay sl.OOO Fine.

Cincinnati. Jan a-The National baseball commission st it's closing ses- sion yesterday directed that John IT. Brush. president of the New York National leagne club be notified at onse by wire that the fine of s1.eD sssessed against the New York club hv the commission several weeks ago must be paid within a wreck from res tersfay. The fine was a sequel to the quitting hy McGraw and his Htn in an exhibition game last spring at New Orleans with the Phladelphia Afh- Iekics
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
POP FOSTER MANAGER.

Lancaster, Jan. 9.-Clarence (Pop) Foster, the former Bridgeport (Conn.) slugger, has again been cho- sen as manager of the Lancaster Tri- State league team. It had been feared by Fosters friends that he would be turned down for Fred Cro- Illus, another former Nutmeg leader but when the directors got together Monday night, Foster was soon found to be the choice. Foster is person. ally one of the best liked players in the Tri-State. He will start at once on hunt for good ball players.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
HOLY CROSS WON.

Worcester, Jan. 9.-Amherst Az gies met their worst defeat of the season here last night, Holy Cross rolling up a 51 to score. On ac- count of Amherst defeating Holy Cross in football this past season, the Worcester boys were more than anx- ious to even up, and played so well that the Aggies scored but one basket from the floor. The other two points scored for them were made by Casey, the Holy Cross center, who accident ally tapped the ball into the wrong basket.
 The passing and blocking of the Holy Cross players was superb, Dowd, the Holyoke boy, and Stevens being the individual stars. Dowd with his 12 baskets from the floor, equaled the record for the college, establish ed by George Connors, another Holy oke boy, three years ago Stevens clever floor work had the upstate boys puzzled and he shot baskets al- most at will. For the visitors, Cobb played well, scoring the only basket made by his team on long shot from the center of the floor. The lineup:
 Holy Cross. Amherst.
 Stevens (capt), If rdb, Daniels, Neale Dowd, Roddy, If ........ lb, Burke Casey, Welch, c. =. c, Gillett (capt) 0'Neil, Callahan, ID ...... If, Cobb Barry, Larkin, rb ..... If, Began Score: Holy Cross 51, Amherst Aggies 4; baskets from floor. Dowd 12, Stevens 8, Barry 2, Casey, Walsh, Gillett, Cobb, 0'Neil; basket on free try, Stevens. free try missed, Stevens: fouls called. on Burke. Daniels; re- fierce, P. H. Hehir; timers, J. Mans field, Holy Cross, and Sexton, Am herst; time, 20 minute halves. Att tendance 250.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
FOOTBALL TERMS.
Definition of the Names of the Vari'
 ous Plavers.

Those who are often puzzled by the definition of football teams will find the following an excellent guide: Ends-The two extremes.
 Flying wedge-Piece of pie used as a missile.
 Rush-See growler.
 Gridiron-Scene of the broil.
 Eleyen-Number of cots held in readiness at the hospital.
 Long Pass-SeasOn complimentary Left Guard-One who has missed the train.
 Halfback-Effect given by a low corsage Tn ball dress.
 Goal-Primitive arrangement of 2x4 scantling.
 Pigskin-Cuticle of an end-seat hog.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
D.rtnosth whips T5ssrs ., Hockey

oartnosth Hhips Tissrs st hosksy
 New YOrk. Ian O. - Coming from their home in Hsnower. \. H. wheTv they had heea prscticfnx on the icr for . monfh- the Dartmosth hockey play .rs ia the Ss. N5cholas rink took a fsIi rat os the Princeton champions. win nin4 the game 2 to q The vsarers of fhe Er-~n showed surprising form sai sf ur1ss msds the TfEerS loSk slow. Fsese scored all thrre goels fer the wanrrrs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
NEXT WEEKS SCHEDULE.
New Britain and New Haven Will Be
 Our Home Opponents.

Monday. Jan 13-Bo<ton in New Britain. Waterbury at rrovhdencr. New Haven af Bridgeport.
 Tuesday. Jan 14-PTOvidence n Pawtuckef. New Britain at Water bury. Boston at New Haven.
 "Wednesday. Jan f5-Pawtucket at Boston
 Thursday. Jan 1G-New Haven at Waterbury. New Britain at Bridge pert
 Friday. Jan IT-BrfdEspcrt at Bos-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
BOSTON WON AT HOME.

Boston, Mass, Jan 9-The polo season opened here last night at the Park square rink, Boston defeating Providence in fast game by score of 5 to 3. The visitors played the bet ter game, but were outlucked, their balls coming out after being fairly caged. Sutherland played grand game in the goal. McGilvray was the star of the game. About 2,S0O saw the contest The lineup and sum- mary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
National Polo League Standing.
THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE.

Thursday. Jan o-Pawtucket at New Haven. Boston at Bridgeport. Providence at Waterbury.
 Friday. Jan lO-New Haven at Pawtucket. Waterbury at Boston.
 Saturday. Jan 11-New Haven at Providence. Waterbury at New Brit ain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
New Haven Pastors Fail to s,os Fishs

New Haven. Conn. Jan. e.-The mln
 isters of the city have lost their irt bout with the Edgewood Athletic club. which they tried to prevent from hold ing a series of boxing matches hers on Jan. a. Alderman I. Hsrmsf Bronson announced that Chief of Pe lice CovIes had granted him a license for the bouts. The principal go viH he between Harry Lewis and Frank ManteIl for the middleweight cham pionship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
rrs~I,y Give, Up eosiru e.lt.

Albany. \. Y. Jan e.-senascr Frsvs ley. author Of the bill lezalirinx ann teur boxing bouts. otherwise known ss the prize fight bill. has abandoned tho measure. for this session al least. The senator said he hsd been led to do ths ss s result of earning that Governa Huehes wcud veto if.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09

ton. Waterbury at Pawtucket, Provi- dence at New Haven.
 Saturday. Jan iS-Bridgeport at Providence. Pavtuckct at New Brit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
Tiqers Win at Basket Ball.

Princeton. N. J.. Jan. 9.-Princeton defeated the New York university team at basket ball here by the score of A to IS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09

Score, New Britain X. Bridgeport Y; rushes. Schiller 1. Jason 10; stops. Mitchell 32, Sutton II; fouls, Wood ?, Duggan 2: referee. Roriy: timer. Me- Dermott: attendance. 1,2O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
PRELIMINARY GAME.

In the preliminary game the second team from Go c defeated team from the Boys club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
Providence.

Score, Boston 5, Providence 8; rush. es, Lincoln s, Curtiss 3; stops, Suther- land g, Tibbitts 34; referee, Connell; timer, Kelly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
Right guard.

Score, sterlings 34, Go F 10; goals from the floor, Cairns 3, Schmit 3, Calffey 3, Litlejohn l, Johnson 1. Ma din ?, T. Dorney 1 goals from fouls, Cairns s, T. Dorney f: referee Thomp- son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
Jshn corls. wsFoss Kis Murvkx.

Peorts. m. Ian a-Ioha Conlaa sf Chicsgo woa fhe decisiOn over Kn Murphy Of New YOrk in the tsntn rpand Os . sxht fcr the banfsmwesrhf ehampioustip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
H.vs. p.s..t, cytl.. .. esI,.-s.

PhEsdelrhia. Ian. e.-The 2ann pagnf 1sz hGlIisrd match hstween wuTs Ho7pe of ChtcaEs ard =. O. Cut1sr t Bo~fca snded hsrr uith Hoppe as sssr wizzer. Guitars total uzs LOO pu1nn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
Olympic Try.ou, on Pacific Coast.

Olympic Try-oUt on Pacific Coast
 New York. Jan. 9. - The executive committee of the American committee for the Olympic games. consisting of Caspar whitney. Julian W. Curtiss, Barrow s. Weeks. Gustavus T. Kirby. Joseph R. Maccabe. Everett C. Brown. Luther M. GulIck and James E. Sulli- van. decided that it is advisable to have an Olympic tryout on the Pacific coast open 10 the athletes In the terri tory of thp Pacific Coast association snd the Pscifc Northwest association of the Amateur Athletic union. This trout will be held in May and will he held under the same conditions ss the tryouts in Chicago and in the east on June a
 prinesten-H ts pIsy FsesssIl.
 CambridEp. Mass. Jan. a-As q re- suit of a conference tetween Harvard snd Princeton othcisls there ufTl he football game hetueea the two univer- sities at the stadium on Nov. [ nert barring dEssrprovsi Of the contest by the Harvard sthieffc committee. IL is underStooa that Princeton whsch has not played here xince 1SS6 took the Initiative Ia fhe nexosiations leading ts tke agreement made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-09
BASKET BALL VERY EASY WAS THIS GAME Sterlings Have a High Old Time
  With. the Militia Boys From
 Norwalk.

The Sterling basketball team had picnic last night in the game with the much heralded Company r team of South Norwalk at the Y. NJ. c. A. last evening. It was expected that the visitors would give the locals good run and perhaps beating, but they did not come within mile of vic tory and were themselves trimmed to the tune of 34 to 1O The first half was the best of the two, but the Sterlings outciassed the military boys and had them beaten 12 to when that first session was over. In the second the Sterlings simply played all around the militia men and threw bas- ket after basket and when the time was up the visitors had been given an unmerciful drubbing. The lineup and summary:
 Sterlings. Cor.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-30
Stocks ~ Bonds ~ Cereals
WAS DULL
intervals in Afternoon Session on
Stock Exchange When no Deals
Were Reported.

New York Sept. 20 THE tendency
of prices to settle to dead level was
still further manifested in the stock
market today Professionals confined
themselves to what they call in ami
out operations, Trading became OK.
ceedinely desultory as the swing Of
process diminished and offered less
oninG attraction for these in and out
dealings There were intervals Of sey-
eral minutes during the afternoon
when no transaction was reported
from the floor of the stock exchange,
condition Of dizziness rarely sect.
The stagnant condition convinced tha
doubtful ones that wealthy capital
lists who We're credited With respon-
sibility for the activity Of summer
dealings We're abstaining from dealing
in stocks for the present.
Nothing else received much atten- |
uuh, nor was there anything, in fact |
which seemed to merit it, Some re- |
pressiye influence on speculation was
ascribabIe to preparations for quar-
.erly disbursements of The first Of De |
.ober which are estimated to require
about $150000.000
Money rates were a shade hrmer on
his account, but no acutaI pressure on
he stock market resulted The sur
'lus reserve Of banks remains Of such
eally mwieldly proportions as to /,
cave no present room for actual
money market disturbances. The
DOL wave was still ignored in The
rain markets and so was without
fleet on stocks. The net price chang
s as shown at the end Of the day
re almost negligible