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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
THE SPORTING NEWS.
HIT HARD BUT LOST.

New Britain, July 16.-Interest in the New Britain Meriden base ball game at the Electric field yesterday afternoon centered in the last in- ming. The locals staked their all In the throw and made several changes in their team. Finn was put in to bat for Rufiange and Padron for Ward. But the gold did not pan out in paying qualities.
 Cabrera was the first up and hit safely. Finn knocked a grounder and made first. Padron slammed the ball, Cabrera was advanced to third, but Finn was forced at second. Mar sans drove out the horsehide and Cabrera got home, but Padron was put out at second. It took two to tie the score and although the locals made a plucky effort to get them, they just missed by one, for they were retired without further SCOT ing.
 So Meriden won the game, 5 to 4. and in addition to taking the game took also home with them Mickey Finn, who had been on the side lines for most of the time since Cabrera, the latest Cuban, came to play short, and Waterman took Finn's place in the field. Finn, Manager Hanna said last night, had been sold by him to Merlden. The score: R.H.E E. N. Britain 0O120 IA Il 6 Meriden =. 001030 1O-5 g 8
 Batteries-Ward and Rufiange;, Tuckey and Bridges.
 Two base hit, Waterman: home run, Almeida; sacrifice hits, Bridges, Golden; stolen base, Robarge; dou-. ble plays, Barbour to Pastor to Col den, ?; left on bases, New Britain 4. Meriden 4; base on balls, off Ward T.; bases on errors, New Britain 2, Meriden 3; hit by pitcher, Marsans; struck out, by Ward 2, by Tuckey. 5; time, In 4Om; umpire, Wilkinson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
ONE RUN WAS ENOUGH.

Springfield. July 16.-By tying two hits together in the proper place. the Ponies picked up the lone run of yesterdays Hampden park session. That erstwhile pennant possibility. New Haven, was the contender and fought hard down to the last ditch, but Jack Hess and his staunch sup porters never let one of the enemy get more than half way around the circuit. A short single, by Hess in the third and Rising's vigorous two bsgger against the left field fence furnished the run that decided the issue.
 Bill Carrick was almost as effective as Hess. He faced more trying situ- ations and managed to emerge in safety in all but the third. The score: RIFE Springfield .oo1ooooo.-f5o New Haven 0OOOO % 6 !
 Batteries-Hess and Connor: Car rick and Waters.
 Sacrifice hits. Luby. Pleiss: stolen bases, Waite, Cornell, Zacher: two. base hit. Rising: left on bases. Springfield [. New Haven 5; struck out. by Hess ,. by CaTrick |: double play. Burns. Standard and Yale: passed ball. Waters; time, 1880: umpire, McCloud.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
THE PUGlLISTS
SOME GOOD ONES
 WERE PULLED OFF
Wolcott Was 0utclassed in His Battle - Murphy Had It on
 Dick Hyland.

Jack Robinson, of Chicago, out pointed Joe Wolcott, the former vel terweight champion, in a slow fight at the Whirlwind A. C., last night. Neither man showewd any great brilliancy in the ring, and only in the fifth round was there any real fighting. Wolcott was content to stall and try body punches when Robinson came after him, and the Chicagoan landed several uppercuts. The bout was rather tiresome and at the end neither man was much hurt.
 The semi-fnal bout was great fight. Willie Jones of Brooklyn and Benny Franklin of Philadelphia were the principals, and after terrific battle Jones had the better of the contest. He landed jarring punches that dropped his opponent in the sec ond, third and sixth rounds, but Franklin fought hard when he was on his feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
MURPHY BEAT INLAND.

At New York Tommy Murphy of Harlem had shade the better of Fighting Dick Hyland of San Fran cisco in the six round windup of the Navarro boxing entertainment at Ul- mer park. The first three rounds were trife slow. as the boys re- peatedly clinched and hung on. They practically fought straight rules, but kept so well covered that no damage was done in the clinehes. Murphy started rally in the fourth, but Fly land, always stood his ground, willing to exchange wallops. The fifth was Murphy's by a good margin. and in the sixth he fioored the native son with a right cross to the jaw. Fly land was up in flash, however, and kept boring in till the final bell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
WAGNER TO RETIRE?

A dispatch from Pittsburg says. From Needham. catcher of the New York Giants, is authority for the statement that Hans Wagner, the star player of the National league. will retire from the Pirates lineup and from base ball for good after the game Friday. Wagner will be given a present which was bought by popular subscription Five hundred dollars has been raised for the pur- pose.
 Wagner told me-" said Needham, that he would retire for good after Fridays game At first I thought he was joking, but he assured me he was in dead earnest. He did not want to play this season. During the past two weeks he has been roasted unniercifully for several er- TOTS he. has made. He is thoroughly disgusted and has decided to get out" Bast
 Which is given for what it may turn out to be worth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
BASE BALL NOTES.

The next game here will be the Elks of this city and the Elks of New Britain on Saturday at Reid vile.
 Thursday. July 16.-Meriden at Waterbury. Holyoke at Hartford, New Britain at Springfield, Bridge port at New Haven.
 Hi Ladd captured a ball in the outfield yesterday that only a Ladd could accomplish. It saved the day for his team for certain, for had it passed him Waterbury would be in the bidding for the victory.
 Bill Rogers was released last night after two seasons almost of unsuc- cessfm work. While in Meriden he performed we'll but since joining Waterbury he has done nothing against any of the teams, with the exception of Holyoke at the close of last season. -.....
 Harry 0'Hagan is missed from the game that Is certain. The loss of his child was bad loss to Water bury as we'll. Had he been present yesterday. he would have pulled off a stunt when there was a chance for a run that would have worked sue cessfully.
 President P T. Powers of the East ern league the other day said that the movement to raise Father Chadwick memorial fund. with which to have erected a suitable monument for the late patriarch of the national game. is not dead by any means. On the contrary. the project will be revived by the National Association of Pro- fessional Baseball clubs in New York next fall Powers already has receiy- cd number of pledges and subscrip- tions for the fund and stands ready to hand them over to that body when 1t takes action in the matter.
 Charles Comfskey of the White sox has suggested a way to lessen the 1 vTsngling with umpires and the pun l ishment of ball players for kicking. ] His suggestion is to compel club own ! CTS to send their captains or mana gers. or both. to a meeting at which l all the umpIrss of the league must also be present before the opening i of each season At such c session i the playing rules could be taken up in detail and a uniform interprets- ! tinn agreed upon by the umpires. In addition. the umpires could make knoTn sny and all instructions they had received regarding the interpre- tsticn or enforcement of the rules. [
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
THE EGGS DID IT

Holyoke, July 16.-Hank Schuman got a bad start yesterday morning as he was given some boiled eggs for breakfast that did not suit him and he had an argument with a waiter. This put him in bad humor and he was told before he left Hartford that he wouldn't win. Hartford hit in hard luck yesterday, as about all of the b'ngoes came after two were out. Schmidt was in great shape and Hart ford was unable to bunch hits off him. With two out in the sixth in- ming. four hits were made off Schu- man and then he was taken out. Fisher pitched good ball and in the last part of the sixth and last two in- nings Holyoke secured but one hit on him. Teh sensational plays yes terday were all furnished by the home team. Boucher made a great stop of a ball that looked good for hit and in the outfield' Dolan and Burke made some fine catches. The score: R.HE, Holyoke ....20OO12O1.-61O1 Hartford ..0,0OOOOO O0-O 64
 Batteries-Schmidt and Armbrus- ter; Sehuman, Fisher and Casey.
 Sacrifice hits, Dolan, Hambacher, Justice; stolen bases, Dolan, Ham, bacher. Baker: two-base hits, Ham, bacher, Schmidt, Baker: bases on balls, off Schmidt 1, off Schuman r.: left on bases, Holyoke 6, Hartford [: struck out, by Schmidt 4, by sehu- man ,, by Fisher B; balk, Schmidt: hits of Schuman in , 2-S innings, off Fisher 1 in ? 1-3 innings: passed balls, Armbruster, Casey; time, 1:44; umpire, Rorty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
. CHOICES FINISH ONE, TWO.
First Race ss Brighten Beach Bs&~ssa Etherial and Watervliet.

New York, July 1e.-Etherial ana Watc-vlIet were the choices ln the opening event at Brighton Beach, and the race was between the two all the way. WstervlIet went to the front when the barrier was sprung and led to the stretch turn. where Etherial took the lead and led to the end, win. ming handily by a couple of lengths from WateTvliet. Dandy Dixon cama on and got third money.
 Trash was a slight favorite over Beauclere in the mile and a half event. She looked for a time as if she would win. but was pocketed several times going around the turn and dfd not get through until they reached the stretch She just hung on for place money.
 There were only three starters Ia the handicap at a mile. and 1t was a rattling finish between Falcada and Bouquet all through the stretch. S1Oonsr started ont and made the pace to the stretch. where he tired Bou- quet then took the lead and E. Duxan had 10 ride Fsleada. and the colt. eios- ing with rush. 60; up In the lszt couple of jumps to vin by a neck- Summaries.
 Firxt Race.-EtheTiaL first: Water. viIet- second. Dandy Dixon. third
 Secn1d Race -Besuciere. first: Trzsh. second: Red Friar. third
 ThIrd Race. V JscobIte. ars: f1~s Wire. second. I1itator. third
 Fg1Fth Rsce--Falczds. frHt: noa. qusf. second: srooae-. third
 Fifth Racs. Canvas. frxt. g. xIek. seccad. Hsfrist IT. third
 stxth Rsce.-Wspouccs. fFst, knn~ aacx. secouds Tod. third
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
LIKE OUR
 DAY IN LONDON
Yankees Bright Chances In
 TOday's Games.
ENGLAND IN THE LEAD.

British Athletes Have Scored Thirty
 four Points to Americans Sixteen,
 but We Hold Second PIaoe--our Men
 Win Second Place In Three Mile
 Team Race--Frenoh Riders Best on Tandem Cycles, and Swedish Jsvelin
 HurIer outeiasses Competitors From
 All Lands.
 London, July 16.-America is believ- cd to have a chance to make a great showing at the Olympic games today The principal events are the shot put and discus throw. free style. It is felt that the Yankees are invincible in these, and it would not be surprising if Mike Murphy's athletes took every point in the two events. No one has any chance. it is declared, with Ralph Rose in the shot. and Garrells and Sheridan are unbeatable in the discus.
 Up to date England is leading in the struggle for athletic supremacy at the games. The Britons' score is 34 points, while the Americans have taI- lied 16 points. France is third with g points, Greece is fourth with points and other countries have earned 1 point each
 England earned her points by talk ing all three places in the $500 meter race, first place in the three mile team event and second and third places in the sixteen pound hammer contest. The Americans finished first and sec
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
THURSDAY. JULY ls-Meriden.

Sweden was first in this heat and Lutz of France second, six others qualify. Ing for the finals, which will be run o1 on Saturday.
 The five mile run, which has been down for Saturday, should prove q great race. The eliminating trials have left the following to fight 1t out for the championship: Svanberg and Landquist of Sweden, Hefferen of South Africa, Voight. Murphy. Roberts son and owen of England; BeIlars and Carr of the United States and Nead4 ows, Fitzgerald and Galbraith of canj ada.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
25 WEST MAIN STREET # .~s.-
PITCHING RECORDS.
Not Correct So Far As Waterbury Is
 Concerned. .---

Hank Schuman of Hartford leads the, pitchers of the Connecticut league though Mansfield of Meriden is ahead of him in the percentage pile. Schuman has done splendid work, as have most of the Hartford pitchers. In all, 75 twirlers and men who thought they were twirlers have pitched in the league this season. The complete list is given here. In many cases pitchers were. yanked> out or sent in to relieve someone else, such games not always figuring in their percentage. This table shows the number of games in which each man has worked and the percentage of hic yirt orioe "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
RALPH ROSE PUTTING THE SHOT

! RALPH ROSE PUTTING THE SHOT ond with the hammer, first in the 1.50o meter and second in the three mile team race.
 Sweden won the javelin throwing event, and Greece got second place in the same contest. Norway got a point with the javelin, and France earned one fin the three mile team race.
 Silver Medal For Yankee Team. Another days sport gave to Amer ica one silver medal. The gold medals went to Great Britain. France and Sweden as the winners of finals. Great Britain was a double winner, and France and Sweden secured one first each. The United States had to he satisfied with one silver medal symbolic of second place in the three mile team race. but the American rep resentation in the various events was small. Great Britain has now four firsts to Americas two.
 There were four finals assigned to the day. and of these England won the WY eNAhN AaAAAtAt AaAa-F Nhh AUt lNFtF mile team race. thus bringing the num- Der of gold medals accredited to Great Britain up to date up 10 four as com. pared with two standing to the credit of the United States. The only final fin which the latter country participat. ed was the three mile team race. and the American team finished an easy second.
 France captured her gold medal for a victory in the 2.OD0 meter tandem cycle race and Sweden for Lemming's record breaking javelin throw of IFS feet Tis inches. which topped the best previous throw by more than three feet.
 Greece France and Great Britain each gathered in a silver medal foI secoads in the javelin throwing. 6s0 yard cycle race and the 20n0 u,eteF event respectively. while Norway. Germany and Sweden took the bronzs medals in the same events.
 sNsde Best JavsIin Thrower.
 Tn She iaveiin throwing contest there were seventy entries but. fol lowing ths example of Ealf dozen Americans who had put down their names for this erent. the majority withdrew when they realized that they had 10 chance of beatsng Lem ming and ether cracks at this form of sport. While the throwing was Eoins on the hicycie track was occupied by the competitors in the fN0 kIomesel tycle race. whish brought cut a hlg l fed Cameron. the American repue I sentative. was entered. but he decided I not to start. reseFvinz himseif for tks shorter races. This contest resolved if. self into . rrocsszion Hanson of ,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
HAYWARD IS DROPPED.
Holyoke Hands Release to Former
 New Haven Man

Holyoke. July 16.-Holyoke releas- cd Bill Hayward last night. Hay ward was secured from the New Ha- ven club. mainly for use in a trade With Nashville for Kid Mccormack As the Nashville deal is much in doubt and there is 10 place for Hay ward on the team. as all the regulars are showing improvement. there was nothing else to do but drop him. for the club could not afford to continue paying bis salary for sitting on the bench. Hayward Is not likely to he cut of job long. as several clubs have been looking for him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE


 At New York-clevelsnd, Is; New York. l. Batteries-Thielman. N Clarke and Davidson; Hogg. Doyle and Sweeney. Second Game-Clevelsnd 3: New York. Batteries-Rhoades and N. Clarke. Lake and Kleinow.
 At Philadelphia-Chica s: Philsdel- phia. 1. Batteries-Walsh and Sullivan: Vickers and Schreck
 Second Game Philadelphia. [: Chicago, Batteries-Dygert and Schreck; owen and Weaver
 At Boston-Detroit. 5: Boston, 1. Bat teries-Willets and Schmidt: Burchell and Criger.
 At Washinston-washing 8: st. Louis. 2 Batteries-Burns, Hughes and Street. Rallev and snencer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
NATIONAL IEAGIrE

At Chicago-New York. II: Chicago, 0. Batteries-Witse and Bresnahan; Pfeis- ter, Brown. Overall and Moran.
 At Cincinnsti-Ci Cincinnati [: Brooklyn, $. Batteries-spade, Coakley and Schlei; Pastorius. Bell and Ritter.
 At St Louis-PhIsdelphia s: Ss. Louis l. Batteries-McQuillan and Dooin: Bee be. Karger and Bliss.
 At Pittsburg-Pittsburg 3: Boston, 2 GO innings. Batteries-Leever and Gibson; Flaherty and Smith
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16

Pitcher FaTley's record is correct. won and 2 lost. SilIery should be : won and 6 lost Bronkie 2 won and l2 lost. Rogers { won and lost. MePartlin no wins and . los, This was the standing of the twirl- CTS up to and including Sundays game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
South Atlantic I.earue.

Al Jacksonville-First game - Jacksonville |. Augusta .. Second Augusta :. Jacksonville I.
 Al Savannah-Sayannah :, Co lumhia C.
 A. Charleston - Charleston 2, Macon Q.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
New York state Irarue.

A Syrsense-Syracuse ,. Utica i,
 At Binghamton-BiH BiHEham'on 2, A. ]. 4 C. l.
 At WiIkeShsrre-First game - WiikeshsTre (. Albany 3N Second Eame-Wilkeshsrrs :. Albany {.
 As Scrantnn-First Scran- ton {. Troy 2. Second game-Troy 2. Scranton i.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
American Assoclntion.
Snnthern Ieague.

At Memphis First Eams-Atlsn- "a {. Memphis |. Second game Memphis 2. Atlanta O.
 At Little ROck-First game Little Rock 2. Nashville f Second Nashville 2. Little Rock ..
 Al Mohile-First same-Mohile : Birmingham |. Second game Mobile {. Birmingham q.
 Al New Orleans-Nev Orleans .. Montgomery 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
oIymple Winner Not strona Enouah,s

New York. July 16.-That Melvin VI Sheppard, the American runner whd won the 1900 meter race at the olym- pic games in London. was rejected as being physically uEst for appointment as a patrolman in the New York po- lice department is being discussed with much amusement by athletes and their friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16

TwO-base hits. O'R1urke. uheIan. three-base hi-s IlauIsr. Hs.t. hits. of Rogers 2 tn Is fauinEv. ef SfIIsrv I in 1 2-3 innings. e homer 9 fr . i-3 innings. nH Waller in I 2-s innings. sacrifice hits. Bronkis. Gas sidy. sEiek; double play. Fitzpatrick and Nichols: left on bases. Water bury 2. Bridgeport .: first base on balls. uH Rogers 2. oT Waller 2. first base nn errors. Bridgeport f. Dit hv pitcher. RertwhisfIe. bv Rogers. struck out. by Rogers |. hy Romer '. by Waller I. wild piteh. Rouer. bsIk Romer; time. I.4es umpire, Ken Eedy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
New England I,~aRue.

Al Fall Hsverhin s. Fall River z
 A. Nev Bedford-Lyun s, Ssz Bedford g.
 A. LDveil-worcester 1s. LoueIi Al Broekton-I.awrence 2, Brock ton q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16

Charley Kennedy was a bft Of on the corners yesterday and both teams suffered in consequence Usually Kennedy is pretty safe umpire to have around and one oa dzy is easily overlooked hy the fans
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16

Friday. July 17.-vatsrbury at Hoiyoke. Springfield at Hartford. Bridgeport st New Britain. Msridsn at Nev Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
Cottnn States Ieaaue.

At Biio1i-Guifport-BiIoxi !, Jackson 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
Western Iraxur.

Al LinooIu-Lincoin 8. Omaha i. At DsnVer-Ds1ver 1. Sioux Cify
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16

The whole secret of comfort these days Is In dressing right. Every ounce counts when 1t comes to clothing in hot weather.
 Here are suits of tropical worsted in cool greys, reliable blues and new combinations of tans and olives, light weights, light prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
Connecticut League Standing.
Tri-State League.

Al Lancaster-Lancaster !. Johns town
 At Trenton -- williamsport 2. Trenton 2
 A Wilmington - Harrisburg 3. Wilmington 1.
 Al Reading-Altoona :. Reading
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
FISHING TACKLE FOR BASS

The season is about to open and we have the right kind of tackle. The quality is best and the prices lowest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
Eastern League.

Al Providence 3, New ark l.
 At Baltimore I, Jer- sey City i.
 At Toronto--Toronto 1. Buffalo c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-16
BrIdEeport.

Totals ...ss s.Io aT 2 O.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15
TROLLEY STRUCK TEAM.
Chapel Street Grocer Injured in
 Meadow Street.

w. P Donovan of the firm of Dono- van Brothers, Chapel street grocers, had a close call from going under the wheels of a trolley car when one struck the team in which he was crossing Meadow street yesterday forenoon. He was driving over Whit ing street in a light runabout and did not notice an approaching Winches- ter avenue car until it was upon him. Then he tried to pull to one side, but the trolley crashed Into the forward wheels of the buggy, smashing them, throwing Donovan out, and then drag ging the team along for some distance. Spectators of the accident got thrill when they saw Gerald Wood of New York, a nephew of the grocer who has riding with him, grasp the hand rail of the trolley and pull himself safely aboard it without getting a scratch.
 Donovan was at first thought to be seriously hurt, but he refused to go to the hospital and was driven to his home, where the extent of his in- juries was found to be cuts and bruises. His horse was also gashed about the legs. Policeman Hope took the animal to the veterinary stable of Dr. James E. Kelley, where it was found to be not seriously hurt
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15
THE ORPHANS DAY
K, of c. to Take Out Children from St. Francis Asylum
 and County Home.
TO-DAY AT LIGHTHOUSE
Baseball Game. Athletic Events. Danc- ing and Music to Gladden.
 Youngsters Hearts.

The Knights of Columbus of this city will give an outing to the orphans of this city this afternoon at Lighthouse Point
 Sixty-fve children from the County home and about three hundred from St. Francis Orphan Asylum will leave the corner of Church and Chapel streets, at1:24; along with the children will be ten Sisters of the Poor and four matrons from the County home. There also will be delegates of tie KrisntsI present from Ansonia, Waterbury, Der by, Milford and Branford.
 Charles P. Coyle, the we'll known at. torney of Cold Spring street, has kind ly provided the food for the day
 Six hundred and fifty sandwiches, fif- teen gallons of ice cream, thirty gall Ions of lemonade and three hundred and sixty-fve quarts of peanuts will be devoured during the afternoon.
 On the way down the cars will stop at No 10s engine house on Lombard street, where the orphans will have a chance to see the firenen slide the poles and hitch the apparatus up.
 In the afternoon baseball game be- tween the St. Francis team and the Pequots will take place. A lafge silYee, cup will be given to the winner. AtlfE letic events also will be run of during the afternoon.
 In the list of prizes are noticed two silver cups. several watches, suit Of clothes. silver drinking cup, etc
 Mayor Martin has consented to uni. pire the game and on the bleachers 1t is hoped to have as spectators, besides the county commissioners, Mrs. Alex ander Troup, Rev Father Keating and several other people of prominence.
 Added to the amusements, the St. Francis Orphan Asylum band will give concert In the afternoon and in the evening hop will be given.
 A fair day Is all that Is needed now to gladden. the hearts of some three hundred and sixty-five deserving or. phans.