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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
TWO WINS FOR HOLYOKE.

Meriden; Aug 14.-By cashing Tn a pair of wins yesterday afternoon Holyoke moved up uncomfortably close to Meriden in the league standing and unless there is an im- mediate change for the better in the playing manners of the Silyersmiths those Pulp people are likely to be soon mingling in first division so- ciety. IL took the Champions 10 innings to pull over to l re- suit on the first half of the bill, but the other half was completed in the regulation number of sections. with to score hitched on the tail end. Meriden might have pos sibly pranced in ahead in the open- ing game but for the stupidest sort of base running, but the second con- test was literally forced on the vis- itors, as the home misplay column will bear mute testimony.
 Even though baseball bargain was advertised less than 400 fans trotted through the turnstile and when the supper whistle sounded at o'clock and the last out of the day was recorded not more than half hundred remained. The score:
 First game: R.H.E. Holyoke Oo0001-2 ' 3 Meriden 900 0.001 0 0--1 10 2
 Batteries-Sindler and Ahearn; Plank and Bridges.
 Stolen bases. Finn 3; three-base hit, Baker; two-base hits, Burke, Ac- corsini, Robarge; sacrifice hits, Bridges, Boucher, Massey; bases on errors, Meriden 2; bases on balls of Plank l, off Sindler 3; struck out, by Plank 4, by Sindler 4; lief, on bases, Meriden s, Holyoke c.; wild pitch, Plank; passed balls, Bridges Ahearn; umpire, Steinberg; time 1:55.. -
 Second game: R.H.E Holyoke ..O11012101-71 10 4 Meriden ...l0OO 2-3 6 Batteries-Hodge and Armbrus- ter; Mansfield and Bridges.
 Stolen bases, Hayward, Wade; two-base hits, Hodge, Hambacher Barbour: sacrifice hit, Hayward: : bases on errors, Meriden 4, Holyoke 6: bases on balls, of Masnfield 3 of Hodge 1; struck out, by Meriden 2, by Hodge l; left on bases, Meri. den 5, Holyoke g; double plays, Ba, ker and Massey; Massey and Ba. ker; wild pitch, Hodge; umpire Steinberg; time, 1885.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
r CY YOUNG DAY.
Picked Stars Win After Loving Cups and Gifts are Showered on Player.

and Gifts are ShOwered on Player.
 Boston, Aug 14.-Nearly 19,000 persons. from all over New. England yesterday paid tribute to Denton Tecumseh (Cy) Young of Peoli, O., the Boston American league base ball teams veteran pitcher, at the Amer isan league grounds. The game netted about ss,O0O for the player Three silver loving cups, a travelling bag and two big floral pieces were presented to Young. The largest loving cup was given to Young by Boston admirers, Lieutenant-Gov- ernor Draper making the presenta- tion. Jimmy Collins made the pre- sentation of large silver cup given by the players of the American league. One other cup was given by friend and travelling bag present. ed by the umpires of the American league. The Boston National league club gave big floral offering.
 The main attraction besides "Cy'' himself was a game between Boston and team of star players picked from the other American league clubs. The All-Stars won to 2 in eleven innings,
 The lineup of the All-Star team included: D. Jones, Detroit, If; Keel CT, New York. If; Mullen, Detroit, If; Chase, New York, 2b; Killifer, Detroit, 2b; Davis, Philadelphia, 1b; F. Jones, Chicago, of; Parent, Chi cago, ss; J. Collins, Philadelphia, 3b; Shreck, Philadelphia, c; Mo Guire, Boston, C., Chesbro, New York, D; Suggs, Detroit, p; Coombs Philadelphia, p; Burns, Washington p; and Winter, Detroit, p.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
OLD POLO PLAYER KILLED.
Fell Under the Cars at New London
 Yesterday.

New London, Aug 14.-As an ex- tra freight from Harlem to Midway was passing Federal street yesterday morning, James Molumphy of Hart ford attempted to steal a ride. He fell under the wheels and was in- stantly killed. his skull being frac- tured and his neck broken. Y
 Molumphy. years ago, was a well known polo player. He was an all around sporting man, but drink got the best of him. He was little man. weighing about 1l0 pounds, but early in his police record gained the reputation of fighter. and has had many battles with Hartford east side policemen. When the delegation of Hartford policemen went to New London Wednesday to attend the fu- neral of ex-Policeman Ahern, Mol umphy was met, peddling shoe laces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
GOOD IN MAKING EXCUSES.
England Has America Beaten Tha'
 Way Says a Correspondent.

Beach Street, City,
 Aug IS, 1908. "An evening paper in its early edi- tion, forecasted the first eight places would be secured by representatives of Great Britain. This was very wide of the mark. as the first Britisher to come in was thirteenth in order. The heat in the sun reached 120 degrees, and there Is no doubt that the tropi- cal temperature was responsible for the unexpected ending of the great race presented by the first, second and third being reduced to state of collapse" o ~'%
 MT Editor: enclose cutting re- ceived from friend at present resid- ing in England. In letter of recent date he tells me that the English run ners in the Marathon race say that they would have won the race only for the tropical temperature, that visited England that day and as they thought this suited the runners from the hot climates, .viz-America and Italy, of course they should win. Poor old Johnnie Bull has Uncle Sam beat to death in one thing and that is making excuses. Yours truly,
 D. J. MCCARTHY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
KNIGHTS OF GOLDEN EAGLE.
Sixth Annual Event to Be Held To-
 morrow.

morrow.
 Tomorrow the sixth annual field day of the Knights of the Golden Eagle will be held at Steeplechase island and large delegation is ex' pected to attend from this city.
 There will be all the attractions of the resort itself to amuse the ex- cursionists besides a number or games and contests and baseball game for a handsome gold-lined ail- yer cup. The programme of athletic events follows:
 II a. m.-Open for boys under 16 years of age-The three-legged race, for two pocket knives; sack race, jointed fishing rod.
 1I:30 a. m.--Open for boys under l3 years of age-Three-legged race. two catcher's baseball gloves; pie eating contest. nickel plated watch.
 IF m.-open for girls under 10 years of age-Potato race, gold bracelet; ice cream eating contest. souvenir silver spoon. A
 2 D. m.-Open for members Three-legged race, silver match safes tteam from each castle); sack race. K G. E. silk cap; 1O0-yard dash. K. c. E. gold pin.
 Baseball-First game to be called promptly at 3:l5 ?. m. Castles de- string to enter a team in the contes; must notify the chairman, J. w.. Phelps. upon their arrival. No en- trance charge will be made but each team is to furnish a baseball. No one 70 be permitted to play On any castles team who is not q mem. Der of the castle. The number of innings for each game will depend upon the number of teams entered. The cup to De competed for annual ly by teams from all the castles- The winning team each year to hold same for one year, or until the mex. field day. The cup to become the permanent property of a castle only after it's team has won it three times in succession. The cup is now held by Amity castle. No Il. of Wa terbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
RECEIVES PROTEST.
President Tracy, However, Not
 Ready to Render Decision.

Bristol, Aug 14.-The protest of Manager Dan o'Neil of the Spring field base ball team on the forfeiture of last Saturdays game at Hartford has been received by W. J. Tracy, president of the Connecticut league. President Tracy stated last night that he had not yet rendered any de- cision on the protest, but expects to do so within a few days. His decis- ion, if unsatisfactory to the petition CT. may then be appealed from and the directors of the league will have a say in the matter. President Ira ey has been confined to his home on account of illness for the past few days and may not be able to take up any base ball business for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
COZ BRASS wOv.

MIddIetown. Aug iI.-The Co- Brass baseball team of Torring on had an easy time vfth the local nine here yesterday. winning bv the score of ( to Q Hear. vho wss on the slab for the visitors. vas a puxgle to the local sfickers and only i've scat. tered hfts were secnred uR his de livery. Walsh. formerly win hs Nerideu team Of the Connecticut league. pitchzd for the locals and vas pounded hard by ths Torrfngton tsam- A sensational catch hy Gfl- martin and the hastIng Of C. Brin kiA sneaick and Maynard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
BowERY BUSINESS MEN.
Their Ball Team Won the First Game
 Yesterday.

The Bowery Business men, a new ly organized team which is out with challenges to the Brooklyn business men and similar teams. had its first tryout yesterday and defeated a pick ed team at the golf lots by the score Of 20 to i2.
 The teams lined up as follows:
 BoEery B. M--Hayes C. Walsh D. Higgins ID. Day 2b. Seery ss. Barry 90. Woods If. White ef. Colloty If.
 Picked Mcdonald C. Hayes ?. Horan fb. Walsh 2b. Cutting ss. Mohnkern So. Mclean If, Marone cf. Kiernan If.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
BASE BALL NOTES.
Holyoke here to-morroN.

AA1AF a~AN
 Hartford got a taste of her own medicine yesterday and is kicking. The game rightfully belongs to New Britain
 With a double header played Ia Meriden yesterday. there were a few over le0 people present. It is the same old story as the season draws 10 a close.
 There Is oue man in Waterbury who vas not mentioned la that Elks base ball article yesterday vho de- serves e good word. and that one .s Jimmy Thompson. vho umpiFed all the games in this city without one dollar for his work.
 HolvOke is going pretty fast these days and Is fast drawing up on Meri- den The team vill be here to-mor- row and with it BIT Thompson. who vas one of the stars ia the Eiks team Bdli has not been doirg very much since hs joined Holyoks. but hs says he is saving sf kis povers for to-norrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
HARTFORD WINS AND TIES.

New Britain. Aug l4.-The first game between New Britain and Hart ford here yesterday was not finished, New Britain refusing to play and the game will be left for the board of directors to decide. Previous to the playing of the game it was agreed that hit In the crowd would stand for two bases. In the ninth, with the score 3 to 5, Almeda hit into the crowd and Fallon fielding to second caught Almeida before he reached the base. Hartford refused to abide by the two-base rule, claiming Almeida was out, New Britain refused to con- tinue the game and the second game was played, Hartford winning, to 1. The score:
 First game R.H.E. Hartford 00OI-3 9 1 New Britain OO0OOO3O 6 4
 Batteries-Fisher and Casey; Ward and Ruflange.
 Two-base hits, Fallon, Yancey. Me- Cabe, Cabrera; sacrifice hit, Burns; stolen bases. connery, Bunyan: dou- ble play. Burns and Bunyan; bases on balls, on Fisher 3, ofi Ward 1; struck out. by Fisher 6. by Ward 6; left on bases. Hartford [, New Brit ain 2: bases on errors. Hartford {, umpires, Wilson and Coughlin; time, 2 hours.
 Second game R.HE. Hartford ...02OOOOIsO-6 S o New Britain 1O0200OO 8 3
 Batteries-Evans and Casey: Ward and Rufiange, Kerr.
 Home runs. Reischman, Yancey. Almeida: stolen bases. Gardner, Con- nery, Yancey, Justice; double plays. Ward, Burns and Cobb, Connery and Justice; bases on balls, off Evans 5. on Ward 1; struck out. by Evans 10. by Ward 3; hit by pitched ball. by Evans 2; wild pitch, Evans; passed ball. Casey; left on bases. Hartford 3. New Britain q: bases on errors. Hart ford 2: umpires. Wilson and Cough lin; time. hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
WRESTLING MATCH A DRAW.

Torrington, Aug 14.-The wrestl, ing match at the opera house last night between John Kelly and Louis Montague resulted in a draw. neith- CT one being able to secure a fall after an hours wrestling. The Ital- ian took the defensive throughout. Kelly displayed clever work but was unable to break the strength of his antagonist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
GOOD SIX ROUND DRAW.

Frankie Neil of San Francisco and Freddie O'Brien of Boston put up a slashing six-round bout at the Long Acre A. c. last night and quit with honors about even. The members of the club were divided in their opin- ions and the boys will have to meet again to settle the question of SUI [premacy decisively. z A
 OBrien surprised his admirers by his marked cleverness and showed signs of great improvement. He is clever, fast and has stinging wal- lop. He is well worth being put On in any star bout at any club in the city. Neil is not the Neil of TWO years ago, but he can travel mighty fast yet and it will take a good boy to whip him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
wooDBURY RACES.
Driving Association Will Hold Its
 First Meet at Elmhurst.

Woodbury, Aug 14.-The first meet of the Woodbury Driving asso- .ciation will be held at Elmhurst, west side. Woodbury, Thursday. August 20, at 1880 p. m.
 There will be a free-for-all class. trot or pace. purse si00; 2:22 class. trot or pace, purse s100, and los cal class for horses owned in the town of Woodbury and adjoining towns IS days previous to race. purse $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE.

Friday-SpringEeld at New Ha- ven two gamesD. Bridgeport at Hol. yoke, Meriden at Hartford, New Britain at Waterbury.
 Saturday-Bridgeport al Spring field two gamesl. HolyOke at Wa terbury. Hartford at New Haven, Meriden at New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
Eastern League.

Al Baitimore-Baltimore l. Buff fzlo 6.
 A. Providence-Providence 2, Ro- chester I.
 At Newark-Newark (. Toronto Al Jersey City-Jersey City 6. Montreal l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
GREAT WEIGHT THROWING.
Flanagan. Rose and Walsh Exoeed
 Worlds Records in Exhibitions.

Queenstown. Aug 1s.-At an ex- hibi;ion of strength on the Prone nade Quay here yesterday John J. Flanagan of the Irish-American Athletic club of New York pat the ss pound weight ss feet Inches. Ralph Rose of the Olympic club Of San Francisco put the IS pound shot 51 feet IA inches. walsh heigh- of IS feet 3is inches. The exhibition was very successful
 All the above performances are better than fhe existing worlds rec ords. but fl made In exhEbition. ss indicated. vfn not te placed upon tks record books-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
New England League.

At Brockton-worcester 1. Brock ton 0.
 At Haverhill-Haverhil 8, Fall River O.
 At Lynn-First game, Lynn (, Lowell 3; second game, Lynn 2 Lowell 1.
 At Lawrence-First game. Law renee ', New Bedford 4; second game, Lawrence {, New Bedford O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14

Hlts, on Brown in , 2-3 innings on Romer Q In Ia innings: sacTi. flee hits. Murphy g: stolen base. FItz- patrick. left on bases. Bridgeport {, Waterbury 8; bases on balls. on Brown I. of Farley 2: first base on errors. Bridgeport 1. Waterbury 8: hit by pitched ball. by Farley i; struck out. by Brown 1. by Romer 4 l:4o; umpire. Rorty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
THE SPORTING NEWS.

Frankie Fay of New York went six rounds with Fay having the advant- age. Sunny Smith of Albany and Harry Phillips of Brooklyn went four rounds to a draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
soufhern League.

At New orlezns--Sez Orleans 2. Memphis Q.
 Al Nashville-sflanta 5. Nash vile 2.
 Al MontromerY-First game. Montgomery 2. Birmingham 1; sec ond game. Montgomery {. Blrminx- ham |.
 At MObiIe-Nobils [. Little Ro<x
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
NATIONAL 1rAc1rr

At New York--New York. g. Brooklyn. 3, Batteries-Ames, Mathewson and Bres- nahan; Bell. Mcintyre and Bergen. At Pittsburg -Pittsburg, 1: Chicago. O. Batteries-Leifield and Gibson; Reulbach and Moran.
 At St. Louis-St Louis, [; Cincinnati, 1. Batteries-Beebe and Bliss; Duhec. Vols and Mclean. At Philadelphia Philadelphia. g. Bos- ton, 0. Batteries-Moren and Dooin; Dor- ner and Graham.
 STANDING OF THE CLUES
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
New York state League.

At Wilkes-Barre-Binghamton l. Wilkes-Barre 0.
 At Scranton-Scranton {, Syra- euse 1.
 At Elmira-Albany 2, Elmira 1,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
ROOSEVELT INVITES ATHLETES.
President Will Be Glad to See Vic
 torious Olympic Team.

New York, Aug 14.-President Roosevelt wants the members of the American Olympic team to visit Sag amore HilL where he will be glad to see them, he says, and receive them. In letter yesterday to the reception committee he stated that it would be impossible for him to attend the cele- bration on August 29 but that he would like to see the athletes. Very probably a date will be arranged and whatever members of the team can be mustered will make the trip to Oyster Bay. It was decided yesterday to invite Mrs Roosevelt and the younger members of the presidents family to view the ceremonies from the stand at the city hall.
 Following is President Roosevelt's letter: (
 My Dear Sir: have been very glad , to have been named honorary presi- dent of the American Olympic recep- tion, but it will not be possible for me to go into the city of New York to attend the reception. If the mem bers of the team can come out to . ONSIeT Day sudil uc oluSSiclS Biod to see them here at my, house and greet them in person. Sincerely yours,
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
 Governor Hughes has notified the committee that he will arrange for the National Guard to honor the pa rade. He has sent the following let ter. . Hon P. F. McGpwan. Acting Mayor: 2 < l have received your letter of the 10th inst with regard to the arrange ment for meeting the American ath- letes who competed at the Olympic games. Ishall be glad indeed to ar ? range for the participation of the militia in the parade and l suggest that you take the matter up direct . ly with General Henry to whom your letter has been referred, With high regard, am very truly yours.
 .. CHARLES E. HUGHES.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
Western League.

At omaha-Lincoln 2, Omaha 1. At Pueblo-Pueblo II, Des Moines 0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
Tri-state League.

At Reading-Reading 10, Laneas- ter {.
 At Altoona-Altoona 6. Johnstovn 1.
 Al Trenton-First game, Trenton 2, Wilmington 1: second game. Trenton 3. Wilmington i.
 Al Williamspors-WiFliamsport [, Harrisburg g..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
American Association

At Kansas city-Kansas City Q. Toledo Q.
 At Minneapolis-Louisville 1. Minneapolis Q.
 Al st PauI-Indianapolis 6, St Paul 2.
 At Columbus g. Mil vaukee z.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14

At Jaekson-Jackson 2. vicks- burg O.
 At Gulfport-Gulfport 1s. Monroe o.
 At Meridian-Meridian {. Colum- bus 0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14

We Keep the quality up ana tn0 prices down. -z:-z2-alAs a.s.s.ssEs-.. "T-F
 Every article We sell is from our regular makers and has our time- honored guarantee, regardless of the reduced prices.
 Satisfaction or We make good"
 Spruce up your suit with new Trousers.
 Were $5 and $s, now .......$3.75 Were S4, now ......$2.75 SWere $3, now ..... .... .s1.7S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
south Atlantic League.

At Augusta-savannah 2. Augus- la l.
 At Macon-Macon 6, Jacksonville 5.
 At Columbia-Columbia 2. Charleston 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
Cotton statzs League.

Charleston 2.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
REPORT NOT CREDITED
ALLEGED SELECTION OF WOOD
RUFF TO RUN WITH TAFT.

White House officials will not discuss
Timothy Woodruff, republican state
chairman of New York, as the running
mate Of Secretary Taft. The inference
is given that the White House does not
propose to deny or affirm all the stories
on the rounds as to politics. 1t is plainly
intimated. though, that the President has
not said anything to anybody about Mr..
Woodruff's qualifications as vice presi-
Dental timber and that he is not trying
to pick a vice presidential candidate for
his party. Later on he may have some
thing to say. if he is asked to do SO, but
right now he is keeping quiet.
Mr.. Woodruff is strongly upholding the
hands of the administration in New York.
He is standing with Herbert Parsons,
chairman of the republican county COM
mittee of New York against Hughes in
dorsements in the county committees of
love for Hughes and will do all he can
to stave off action favorable to the gov
ernor.
Outside Of the White House not much
credence is given the talk OF the President
having picked Woodruff Even If he in
tends to try to choose the republican nomi-
nee for vice president he would hardly turn
to Woodruff 1t is also pointed out that
Woodruff is generally understood to be a
candidate for the United States Senate.
He is protege of Senator Platt, who
likes him very much, and the old Platt
machine. together with the one headed by
Woodruff, is said to be in favor of Wood
ruff as the successor of Senator Platt
at the expiration of the latter's term.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
WHERE He PUT 1T.
Tuner Finds Lost Poker Money in
the Piano.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
I never We been taken for a doctor
yet" remarked an old piano tuner the
other day. "but you'd be surprised how
many curious experiences a man does
have in my business
Not long ago. while tuning an upright
piano in the home of a fashionable fam
lily here in town" went on the foe to
discord. II noticed when I ran over the
keys that three or four of the strings
seemed to be hushed in some unaccount-
able manner-just enough to be percep epti-
BILE to the trained ear Of the tuner. l
reached inside. and after cropping around
Tor a minute brought out big bunch OF
greenbacks-yep, money. That's what it
was that had been interfering with the
proper tone of the piano. The bills were
all scrunched up just about like waste
paper that's been thrown away.
The woman who had employed me was
sitting IN the next room with her daugh-
ter. and l hustled in there TO tell them of
my find. They stared at me a moment
and then both burst out laughing. so
that's what he did with it says tn older
woman. between her shrieks of laughter.
1T seems that about two years before
her husband had come home late after a
poker session about $500 to the good. For
reasons OF his own he didn't want the
family to know of his good fortune just
then. and he showed his whole wad back
into the piano. The next morning he
couldn't remember lust what he had done
with it. and announced that he must have
been robbed.
Another time I found a diamond ring
that had fallen back in the piano. The
lost ring had caused four servants in the
house to be fired. and had even placed an
intimate friend of the family more or less
under suspicion