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Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
JACK JOHNSON WANTS
 TO BE GIVEN CREDIT. Entitled to as Much Honor as Jeffries Declares Fitxsimmons in Best Form Would Have Licked Jeffries.

Jack Johnson is getting sore about the way followers of Jeffries are re- fusing to give the black champion even a look-fn when they dope out the heavyweight situation.
 'I have let the pugilfstic critics throughout the country say a lot of things about me, belfttling my fight ing ability, and have not said word in my own defense,'' the champion said in Chicago this week. They say I will never be the fighter than Jeffries was before he retired, and that the only way I ever won the title was to whip much smaller men.
 Well, let me ask these critics how Jeffries won the title? When Jeffries whipped Fttzsimmons at Coney Island in 1899 the Californian fbeat a man who had seen his best fighting days. Jef- fries never could have beaten Fitzsim- mons when the Australian was in his prime. Fitz was smaller man than Jeffries- Bob at the time he fought Jeff did not weigh over TO pounds, while Jeffries weighed 21O.
 When fought Ketchel firmly be- lieve the middleweight champion was as good Fitz when the latter met Jeffries- JefEries had as much advan- fage in weight over Fitz as I did over Ketchel- Jeffries put the Australian away in II rounds in their first fight. while l dispQsed Of Ketchel in F
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23

Sam Langford of Boston, the man who bows to the might of James J. Jeffries, but says he will make Jack Johnson think he is full of circus bees il he ever meets him, is located in Merchantville. N J. to train for his fight with Stanley keteheI.
 Sam is happy. for at last he is to get d chance. ss si cha1nplonshIp 1nis time he will lfcS off to that dynamite operator Stanley Ketchel, the assassin. at the National A. c. on April 27.
 .I am going to be partner of Jim Jeffries on the lcvel l am," said Lang Jack Johnson. Take it from me met Johnson and I know what am talking about. This man JefTies is in class Sby himself. I will be the real as my bout with. Stanley ketcnel is over. I had almost forgotten that was to meet heCShel. Well, l am, and I am going to win inside of the limit have seen hetchei fight l will admit that he. can hit. possibly betta-. thar' any middle We ight or even heavyweight, |, but he cannot reach me with any of the thunder, not if he had it in his hand like buckshot and tossed it at me.
 If Jeffries wins. I will try to be the middleweight champion, but if Jeff loses. then I want . flyer at the ,Iohn son party. He is bigger than I am, but I got that guys number, and he knows it-
 New York April 22-Stanley Ketcllel boxed today for the first time since in turing his left hand o1 Prank Klaus at PittSbu-S. He has hesn Savire the hand for his coming fight with Lang ford. Today he and Nick Miller, his sparring partner, went at it with regu lation five ounce gloves.
 Manager Harry Edwards of the Ma tional club predicts a packed house. There is q s14,o00 advance sale and Ketchel expects to see his gate up to S25, 1000.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23

with young Simcox for his boxmate in the Centrals lineup. Walsh will do the backstop work for both pitchers, making a double barreled battery that will be all to the good.
 Similo had a great season last year with the Moosup team of the Eastern Connecticut amateur league. losing only three games. His record for the league is given below, including games won and lost, fielding and batting fig ureS, his ba tting average being -345- In two of the games where a laT~e number of putOuts to his credit is shown he played first base. In the last three contests of the league he figured as a strikeout pitcher, flaming 3S in those three. Early the same sea- son Sinnino was with a Taftville team. for which he pitched two one-hit games.
 He is 20 years old and weighs 150 pounds. this being his third season in the national game. He first came into prominence with the T. A. C.'s a few years ago, when they had their great team.
 The following is Simino's 1909 league
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
CHAMPION TO TwlRL.
Academy Looking to Win from Wind
 ham High.

Champion in the box and Paul Rick etts behind the mask will be the -Acad- emy battery when they go to Willi- mantle this afternoon to meet Wind ham High in the first league game this season for the Academy. Taylor will be taken along and may have a chance to twi1l if the Academy gets a good lead and Fletcher will be the substitute infielder. Bert Bailey will be in the place in left field which is filled by Moves in all but league gaines The balance of the lineup will be as it has played so far this sea son.
 Coach Au1tman and Pitcher Jack Gallivan will accompany the team. The boys and their followers are strongly l. eful of victory on Windham field this afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Jeffries Is Measured.

Ben Lomond. Cal. April 22.-The hot sun did not check James J. Jeffries in his training today. He put in his longest boxing session far in five rounds with Berger and Armstrong. The latter was willing to quit at the end of the three rounds. Jeffres was keen for more, and Berger went in for two rounds.
 Before Jeffries entered the gymnasi- uTa this morning. Farmer Burns ap- piled the tape to the fighter with the following result: Height feet 1 ~1-2 inches; neck IS; chest (normaD 45; chest (expandedD 50; waist 36; thigh 26; calf IT; ankle 10; biceps 16: fore arm IS: wrist 8 If His weight was given at 22S pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
HUMPHREY HAS NINE SIGNED.
New London Can Put in . Team for
 Trolley League Games-

Mana ger Humphrey of the New State league has assembled the most of his players contracts and is able to tell how his team will line up on May II, when the league season opens. secured the following players: Larry Griffin, catcher; John King, first base man. John Burns, second baseman; George Demara -shortstop: Alec Gau- dette, third baseman: William F. Finn, P. Sullivan and John Ryan, outfield- CTS and J. B. Carroll. pitcher.
 King, who is to play first base. for merly played with New London in the Hartford, where he developed some speed and played fast ball. During the time preceding his playing here King was employed by the Eastern Shipbuilding company--New London Day..
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
HARTFORD BUYS soFFEL.
Former Norwich Captain Will Be .
 Senator This Year.

Gus Soffel, who has been secured to place second base for the Hartford team, may be on hand for Saturdays S game from Utica. He comes from Louisville, Ky. which team purchased him from Pittsburg. Soffel was man. ager and ca ptain of the Norwich team for year; was with the Meriden team, transferred from Norwich. in 1908; and sold by the Meriden management to Pittsburg. He played with the Wheeling. w. Va, team last year. He is a good player and should prove a valuable man for the Hartford team. Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
rounds. but if had tried could have

rounds. but if had tried I could have finished the job earlier
 Take my fight with Tommy Burns and compare 1t with Jeffries' fight with Tom Sharkey. l think. and lot of other people think. Burns better fighter than Saarkey- It took Jeffries 25 rounds to get the decision over Sharkey. and there are d number of people who saw that light who claimed the sailor should have had a draw met Burns for the heavyweight title and put him away in eight rounds. Then why am I not considered to have chance with Jeffries %
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
MiddIetown Signs Some.

Already some players have been signed for the Midd1etown team of the Trolley league, and all will be required to report about the first of May. Among the number if Si Haley, who was captain of the Wesleyan varsity team in 1907; Clark A. Sharpleigh. an infielder. who comes from Vermont;
 George J. Buckles of Portland. Me.
 Floyd E. Stewart from New York state, and some local players Ward, Johnson and Carlson are the Middle town men likely to play with the team
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Football Officers Resign.

After the close of the banquet at Taftville on Thursday evening with which the Norwich association foot ball club celebrated it's championship season. Manager Reid Mcintyre and Capt E.. c. Hilton both resigned. Their resignations were accepted with regret and votes of thanks were passed for their services to the team Robert Walker was put in charge of the club until meeting is held for further ar r3n2ementS
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
simcox to Pitch for AII-Stars.

Manager Joe Desmond has mustered an All-Star team for a stiff workout game this afternoon when he sends them up against the Taftville nine of the Eastern Connecticut league The following will constitute the lineup of the All Stars: Walsh c, Simcox p. ID. Mcintyre h. Kane 2b, Kearns ss, Mo Grath (capt.) 3b, Murphy If, Houlihan or Riordan Of, Calkins If.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23

an innovation in the local gridiron game. About II men responded. The boys were put through their paces in falling on the ball and other fudiment- ary points, These necessary details consume much time when football practice begins in the fall, so that it will be just so much gained if they can be learned now.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
HospitaIs vs. creseents.

This afternoon the baseball team of the Norwich state hospital will play it's first game. meeting the Crescents. The hospital team presents a formidable front and there should be some fine ball. Bob Mcclure is to do the um- piring The hospital team will play as follows: Clabby' c, W.Austin p. S. Aus tin 1b Wieks 2b. McGrath 3b, Stryhall ss, White If, Fowler Of, Collins If.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Local Baseball Schedule Today.

At Taftviile: An-Stars of Norwich vs. Taftville of Eastern Connecticut league
 At state hospital: Crescents vs. Hos pital
 At Willimantic:- Norwich Free Acad- emy vs Windllam High Unterscholas- tic league).
 At New London: Morgan High vs. Bulkeley High Unterscholastic league).
 At Town Green: Fall team (City league) vs. Royal Giants.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Mccrath Trims Dueas With Ease.

John J. McGrath, amateur pool. champion of the state, outclassed Fred Dugas of -Taftville on Friday evening in a match played at a West Thames street saloon before good sized crowd. This was the return engage ment to give Dugas a chance to re- coup after his defeat week ago by McGrath by three balls in 15O-ball game, but McGrath distanced him on Friday evening by getting 15o balls to DugaSs 99
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Hard Blow to the TaIent.

Aqueduct Rack Track, N. Y.. April 22.-The form players at Aqueduct suffered a hard blow today, when Fire stone, the favorite, was left in the handicap at six and a half furlongs- the fourth race on the card.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
COTTON.

New York, April 22.-Cotton spot closed quiet. 10 points lower; middling uplands, 15.15: middlng gulf, 1540; sales, 3,400 bales. Futures closed bare May 14.75, June 1z55, July 14.53. Au- gust 1875. September 12.S2, October 12-37, November 1928, December 1922 January 12.19, February =, March =.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Baltic Speed Bows.

The Speed Boys of Baltic have or ganized for the season and would like to hear from all the fast amateur and semi professional teams in this county. We would like a game for Saturday next Answer soon as poSS1bie.f The lineup: Morfisette cKelley and White house D. Woods 1bs Roy ss. Brown 2b. Jones 3b, Joubert F. Charon lf High ams and Kelley of, Treckman If. Ad-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Pittsbura Passes Up Bridqes.

The Pittsburg club has asked for waivers on Eddie Bridges, the former state league backstoD. The request has occasioned considerable surprise in Pittsburg. as it was thought that Ed dies work entitled him to the call over OConnor and Simon.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23

-Batted for Hooper in the sth-
 Score by innings:
 Boston .----. -.......o 0 Q % Philadelphia ...-.-0 0 o 0 2-3
 Runs. for Philadelphia Collins. Thomas. Krause: first base Boston 2. Phiadeihia 2; left on bases. Boston E. Philadelphia 10; bases balls. oH Hall 3. of Krause B. struck out. by Hall 3. by krause 6: three base hit 0ldring: two base hts Oldring. Niles, Collins: sacrifice hits. Speaker Hart sel; stolen bases. Lord. Stahl: double plays. Collins Davis Krause to Davis; hit by pitcher. by krzuse |; ur1piress Dineen and Connolly; time. 2-62
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
FriIl of Westerly Surprises New York

Pitcher Frill, the Westerly product, now with the New York Americans. did so well in the Saturday game against the Bostons that some of the New York experts said it was wonder he had stayed in the minors so long. The Highlanders got F'rill from the New ark team of the Eastern league.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Manager casey's First Tryout.

Norwich Town green will see fast game of baseball this afternoon when Manager Tom Casey's Falls team is to meet the Royal Giants. The City 1eaguers will probably depend upon the Houlihan battery, and the Darktown
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Here Are the Young Trimmers.

The Young Trimmers would like game with the Pearl streets Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. The Young Trimmers challenge any team under 13 years of age. The lineup: c. Miller c. A. Cfish D, J. Aubrey 2b. M- Friedvery 3b. B. Bentted ss, R. Clish of, O. Ran kin If, J. Fallen If, E. De Barros 1b.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
EASTERN LEAGUE STANDING.
FRIDAY BASEBALL RESULTS.

National League. At Chicaso-Chicaso Cincinnati game postponed on account of rain
 American League. At St. Louis-Chcazo-st Louis game postponed: rain
 American Association. At Columbus-Columbus 0. Todedo 2 At Minneapolis-Slnneapolis o. St Paul 4. At Mlwaukee-kansas Cfty-MiIwaukee game vas postponed: rain. At LouisviIle-Indnapolis s. Louisville D.
 Eastern League. At Newark-Rochester 0, Newark 2. At Providence-Toronto 2. Providence 8. At Jersey City-MoHtreal 3. Jersey City l. At Baltimore-Bzltimore T. Buffalo 5.
 New England League. At Fall Riyer-Fan River 2. Lynn l. At New Bedford-New Bedford 4. Hayerliu 3: II innings. Lowell-Lowell 3. Worcester l.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
eW York.
Xashiu1tnn.

Runs. for Washington Schaefer. for New York Aus tin 2 two base hit. Milan; three base hit. Austin sacrifice hits. Mcbride Laporte; stolen bases. Hemphfll. Austin. Sweeney ?. Quinn 2: left bases Washington 2, New York 10; bases balls. of Johnson 5; first base errors. Washington 1. New York hit by pitcher. Johnson 2. Quinn by Johnson g. by Quinn 4: passed balls. Street l. wild pitch, Johnson; time. 215; umpires. Evans and Egan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
MONEY.

New York, April 22.-Money on call steady at 1-4@3 per cent; ruling rate 7-S; last loan 3-4; closing bid 2; offered at 1-4- Time loans weak and very dull; sixty days 1908 3-4 per cent; ninety days s-4@4; six months 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23

~Bafted for White in sth.
 -.Batted Moran in 9th.
 -Batted for Moore in 7th.
 Score by innings:
 Boston ....-... ..s...0 co Philadelphia ...... 70 Q l | .-3 Runs. for Philadelphia Titus. Magee. Dooin: two base hits. Herzox. Dooin. Bates: hits or Moore in innings. sacrifice Shts. Collins. Grant, Moore. Bransheld sacrifice hy Magee: stolen bases. 3Iaxee. Moran: double plays Sweeney Shean Martel. Herzog to Shean to Martel. Bates to Doofn: left bases. Boston 2. Philadelphia bases balls. ofi White '. on Moore ?. on Humphrfes |: struck out. by White ?. by Moore ?. by Humphres 2; time. 1.3s: umpires. Emsiie and Rigler.
 Champions Win Easily af St. Louis
 Pittsburg. April 2e--The champions had difn- culty in taking another game from St Louis today tn Score.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
SIMINo WINNING PITCHER. Secured by CentraIs of City League Record 12 Out of IS Won With Mocsup.

Tn signing George SiInino, a native of GreeneviIle. but a resident of Taft vile most of his life, Manager Joe Desmond of the Centrals of the City league is satisfied that he has box artist that will make a record in the coming season and put the Centrals right up in the running, teamed up
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23

Academy Spring Football Practice.
 Coach Bunnell had an Academy football squad out for spring practice on the campus on Thursday, springing
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
New York Won. .Tbeush out,Iaysd

Washington. April 22.-New York defeated Wash i1gton today to l. though outbatted and out helded- Quinn effective with bases. while Johnson wild hit critical times. Cree hit the head by Johnson in the first inning and retired. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Totals. 30 2 27 I5 Il @Batted for Ball in 7th.
10 0 0 ss . o-a ] O O 2 O 2 0 l 0|5

sBatted for Ban in 7th-
 Score by innings:
 Cleveland ...... .......Io 1e o-2 Detroit. -----.--0 O 0 o-5
 Runs. for Cleveland Krueger. Lord for Detroit Bush 2. Cobb ?. Crawford base hits. Lajoe. Birmingham: three base hits. Crawford 2: sacrifice hits. Bradley. Jones' sacrifice fly. Stovzu: stolen bases. Crawford. Cobb. Bush: double plays. Turner to Bajoie. Ball to Turner Laioie. Browning to Delehanty Jones: hits. of Link g in 23 innings. of Berger in. 3 Is, bases balls Link 2. Der l. Browning 2; struck out. by Link B. by Berger ?. by Browning g. bases. Cleveland 5. De- troit 3; time. l-46: umpres. Kern and Sheridan
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Caupben.n a1e Hnlz~lttss Gibson.c 0 ,Bafbecu.p PoWeII.p 41 0I-orrtdou.p 0 scknan.p
 Totals ss 24 l3 l

Score by Innings:
 PfttsbuFL 0 Q s4 St. Louis O 0 o 10 %
 Runs for Pittsburg Byrne. Miller Gibson. Powell; two hif. HuIsxit: three basd hit. Miller sscri- flee flies. Wagner Flynn: stolen bases. Byrne Camp bell. Ellis, HuisNftt double play. Campbell to Gib son: bases ou balls on Powell 5. Corridor 3. on Bactn,an 4;fsruck cut by Powell 6. by Backman ]: first PittsburG left on bases. st. Louis 8. Pfttsbng I2: hits. on Corrigan in Is innings. on Backman 10 in 2-5; ume zoos unl- pires, ODay and Brennan
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
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New York.
Brseklyn

New York. April a2--scanlon outptched Raymond today and led the Broohlyns to victory the New Yorks in tho first meeting cf the year be- tween the two clubs Scare:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE SHADING.
Moo,,,, P,tehin, tbe r.atur,.
Phjlade,ph;a.
Roston

Philadelphia April 22.-Earl Aeors's wonderful pitching the feature of Philadelphia's 3 to victory over Boston today. Score
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Athletic. Shut Out Boston. ,
Philadelphia.

Boston. April 22.-PhladelDhia shut Boston. to 0. in q well played this afternon. Krause particularly effective with bases The
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23

Runs. for Brooklyn Wheat. Hummel. Daubert. for New York Devore; three base hit Dsubert; sacrifice hit. Hummell: stolen base. Seymour; left bases. New York :. BrokIyu 6: first base errors. Brook lyn 9 double plays. Raymond to Wilson, DevlIn to Doyle. Wilson to Doyle; struck out. by Raymond 8. by Scanlon 4: first base balls. or Scanlon 4, of Ralmond ?; passed ball. Wilson: time. 200; pires Kane ard Klem-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
Detroit Win. s.e.sd from cIsvsl.as.
Detroit.

Cleveland, April 23--Detruit from Cleveland again today. 2. Detroit punched hits Link and drove him from the box. Score
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-23
Langford Sure of Whipping Stanley
Both Start Training -Psburg. Brooklyn and Fhiladel pha Win Athletics, Tigers and hshlanders in American League

Giants win put in Briscoe and Brew
The Washington herald., 1910-11-18
JUSTICE GOULD

~IAAANG bOL4@D
Estate II Marion \. Kerkus; vii dated August 8.
800 fled.
Estate Of Joseph H. Bradley: petition for letters
Ct administration. Attorney. s d. Bradley.
Estate q Virginia l. Griffith same AttoTneys,
BOuic 4 Bouic
In re Robert NJ. Dobbins ct al guardian ad
litem Appointed.
Estate Of Mary Weeks: petition for letters
testamentary. Attorney. ]. ". Dayidgs.
Estate Of Dora 81 Kelly; letters q admiristra-
ton granted 70 Elizabeth B. Miller; bond s. 600.
Attorney J. s. Perry
Estate Of Henry s. Howe; letters d Edministra-
ton d. b. 4. c {. a. granted to Josephine X.
ingalls,. bond, s. o.. Attorneys. Lyon Lyon
Estate Of Harriet n. Howe; same Attorneys,
same.
Estate q William r. Worcester: letters tesla.
nsntary granted to Philip H. Mattingly; bond, 500
Att0rneyE Au,hef smith.
Eatate 4 Virginia {. Lewis; order TO withdraw
viii. Attorney, Rice Hooe
Estate q Thomas N. Tolman; letters q admins
tration granted to the Union Trust Company. At
t0Tnoy. f. C. CUldFen.
Estate q Samuel Woods s1me Attorney. sams.
Estate q R0meyn B. Ayers letters Of adninistra-
ton granted 10 Juliet o. Il. Ayers; bond 900,
Attorney. same
Estate c; George n. McReynolds: letters tesla
mentary gr4Lted 10 ElOise MeReynolds; bond, 500.
Attorney 7. w Frisby.
Estate q Sarah A. Payne; partial distabution
ordered. Attorney. G.. +. Hamilton.
In "a David Gibbons Ct al: CArris B. Gibbons
appointed guardian; bond, Sloo0.
Estate q Thomas ]. Reoels ancllary letters tes
tamentsry granted TO John A. Garrett; bond 500
Estate Of Robert D. Howard rule 70 EhOW cznss
Attorney. G.. O. Gertm2n.
. Estate Of WilhelminE BehA; order to make er
penditurcs
The Washington herald., 1910-11-18
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Central will have crack midget team
this year. with Blackstone and Tlbbets
as the mainstays.
The captaincy for the baseball team at
Tech lies between Pete Lynch and Coun-
try Norris.
MeCandish is playing cracking good
game at center for the Western High
School basketball team.
Coach Hecox viii have new back
field in his line up when the Teen team
goes on the field to-day Morris AID SIN
clair viii be on the side lines.
The football game at American League
Park to-day between Tech and Eastern
decides which team will end In second
place In the inter-high school series.
The girls Of all the high schools have
organized basketball teams and some
great games should be played between
these teams Why not form league?
The next series OF basketball games
at Business between the sections will be
played Wednesday. The frst team men
have discovered plenty Of good material
Eastern IS expected TO put up one OF
the best games OF the season when they
line up against Tech this afternoon in
the fight for second place. Coach Don
nelly has all his men in fine shape, and
they look for a victory.
Baseball at Western looks promising at
present. as there is plenty OF new ma
terial and goodly nunFeer OF last sea-
sons team viii be on hand when the
time comes for practice. A captain and
manager have not been elected as yet.
The track men at Central reported yes
terday 10 Coach Bill Foley Capt Reuter-
and Manager Sylvester gave talks on
strict training. and Bill Foley stated that
the ones who adhered strictly TO the role
would represent the o street school in
the coming meets
The Washington herald., 1910-11-18
MUST DISCLOSE AMOUNTS.
Campaign Committees
to File Reports.

By December the chairmen OF the
Congressional campaign committees must
file with the Clerk OF the House detailed
statements, giving the sources and
amounts of their campaign contributions
and the manner in which they were dis
bursed
The act providing for publicity in cam
paign contributions. passed at the last
session Of Congress, makes It mandatory
on campaign committees and political or
CARNATIONS that seek TO influence Con-
gressional elections in two. or more
Stats" TO disclose their receipts and dis
bursements. The law. which becomes OPP
erative this year for the first time, al
lows thirty days IN which TO file the de-
tails of the financing OF the Congressional
campaign.
Every contribution must be disclosed
along with the name OF the donor. and
all expenditures exceeding SO must be
enumerated.