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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
BRIDGEPORT PLAYS FINE
 BALL AGAINST HARTFORD
Uppy Upham Holds Senators Down and
 Mechanics Tap RossbaCh For |2 Hits

Hartford, June 16-McCann's men downed the league leaders by to T in easy fashion yesterday. Here is the game:
 Bridgeport yesterday made up in a way for some of the defeats received this season by Lefty Leverenz by winning the game in this city in easy fashion. There was nothing particu- larly noteworthy about the game ex- cept that Bridgeport won it and Cap tain Tom Crook, who added an .'e'' to his name after he was elected cap tain, was about the happieSt person on the ground at the conclusion of play Rossbach was on the mound for the league leaders and while a dozen hits were charged up against him. about one-haf of them were very scratchy. In the very first inning, Kid Rehg made great stop that prevent ed a run and in the last round, Hi Ladd got under a long fly that looked good for about three bases.
 Uppy Upham usually does not have any success against the Hartford team. but yesterday was an exception and he pitched good ball. The six hits made off him were scattered in as many innings and. Hartford would have been shut out but for an error by Litschi. After Hickey had gone out in the first inning, Hart walked and High hit safely. Rehg flew out to Ruell and Moves hit to Litschi. The ball went through the shortstop and Hart scored the only run for his team. In but one onning did the first Hart ford man up get to the base and this shows how hard it was to- get man around Rossbach hit, a hard drive after two were out in the second. High got his base on balls in the third, but was thrown out while trying to steal. There was a chance for a run in the fourth, when, with one out, Soffel hit safely He stole second as Connery struck out and as the throw was high Soffel made third.
 Upham fanneds Shincel for the third out With two gone in the sixth. Moves hit for two bases and then Up- ham whiffed Soffel. Hickey led off in the eighth with a hit, but Hart popped up a fly and Hickey was fore ed by High. After Moves had been thrown out in the ninth, Soffel got his base on balls and Connery singled. Vann was sent in to bat for Shincel got under it. Rossbach hit to first and the agony was over
 Although Bridgeport got a double and a single in the first inning no run came in. With one out in the second, Stowe walked but was victim when he tried to steal. Eley led off the third was hit and Litschi, who tried to sacrifice, popped a foul to Shincei.
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again. The Ponies claimed that Um- pire Langdon misinterpreted a ground rule, which allowed the runner one base in addition to tue bag he was trying for, on a ball thrown into the crowd. A ball was thrown over the heads of the crowd and the umpire let three Northampton men score be- cause he said the ball did not go into the crowd but over it. Teller has f1led about 57 protests so far and this is his first victory His average in the protest league is 0O7.
 Heres hot one. Recently Jack Hoey was asked by Carl Pace what he thought of letting McPartlin go Well, Mack knows all there is to, know to baseball, and taught me a lot about the game, replied Hoey 50 do I know all there is to baseball answer ed Pace. And Hoey turned away New Haven Palladium
 So successful was Bill" Burns of the Philadelphias against the Cubs, yesterday, that Manager Dooin will use him again, Sunday. Burns, dis carded by the White Sox and Cincin- nati Reds, Is said to have developed a fade away" that is as good as Mathewson's
 If John Hotz smoked a Nugget would 1t Kirkpatrick as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
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Sam Crawford Is
 Helpful To Cobb
Georgia Peach Scores Many Runs Because of Sam's
 Great ClOuting

There are three great run getting com mbinations-Cobb and Crawford, Jackson and Larry, and Collins and Baker. Hughey Jennings says his brilliant pair is the greatest com bina- tion in baseball history, and he is proba bly, right.
 Cobb is so much better base run ner than Jackson that Larry's advan- tage over Crawford as a batter is counterbalanced. Collins is almost as good on the bases as Cobb.
 Cobb, Jackson and Collins, the run getting end of the combinations. owe their brilliancy to the great batters behind them. Without Crawford, Cobb would be a good run-getter in- stead of a wonder. Jackson was the second best un-getter whiie Larry was in the game. Both Collins and Baker must hit for Collins to keep up his great clip as a run-getter.
 Jackson misses Larry more than Cobb would miss Crawford or Collins would miss Baker. Larry is the great est batter on playing the hit and run Larry will hit the ball four times out of five if it is within two feet of the plate. and even if he fails to hit safe ly, he protects Joe, who starts with the pitchers motion on this play. Joe also misses Larry for his judgment. The batter signals sthe base runner when he is going to hit on the hit ana run SdcrlIlce, ana some batterS signal that they will try to hit if there is no play on. Larry always signals the man on base. Larry's judgment on the time to attempt a play is surpassed by that of no other player, and Jackson relies on Larry to say when he is to try to reach Second.
 Jackson has played brilliantly with out Larry but he would have been more brilliant with Larry in the game. The Tigers would not be in first place if Crawford had been out of the game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
HOW CAPRICE MAKES
 RUNAWAY BOYS.

Probably nothing is more surpris- ing than the strange indifference of runaway boys to the claims of their parents upon them" writes Alice, Willard Solenberger, in The Survey Tn every instance where we notified parents that we had their sons in our care, a letter from the Bureau oE' Charities was the first word of any kind received from the boy. That their parents loved them and would
 suffer and grieve over their loss seemed never to occur to the lads.
 For example, a Chicago boy of ten, went downtown after school one day with two brothers who lived near him. One of them had a quarter which admitted the trio to a vaudE- vile show After leaving the show
 they wandered about the streets for. several hours. The two brothers then
 went home, but their ten-year-olii neighbor refused to go with them. State street lodging house. One of thel older lodgers at the house brought [,
 us word that the boy was there aDdl an agent was sent from the burea IL He found that the clerk of the lOcg- ing house had turned the boy over to. woman officer of popular and well-known religious orga niZation-. This woman had placed the child for care and adoption in a good fam fly home in the city. This had been, done without any attempt to verifv the boys statement that he was d homeless orphan. This story is telds less to illustrate the Irresponsible way in which the cases of children ara sometimes disposed of than to show the boys strange acquiescence in tha plan The agent of the bureau wen1 to the police department and learns ed that he was the only son of wel1- to-do parents who were living wffn< in two miles of the foster-home iH which the boy had been placed. and who had been searching for him in great anxiety.
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Hey was put out while trying to steal. Bridgeport took the lead in the fourth. Ladd got a scratch hit and Ruell walked. Kauff bunted and it was safe, thus filling the bases with none out. Stowe singled to left, SCOT ing Ladd and Ruell. Kauff tried to make third on the hit and was thrown out by High. The next two men flew out Another run came across in the sixth. Ruell singled and was forced by Kauff. Stowe went out at first, Kauff making second Russell hit to Rehg, who had an easy out, but he threw wild and Connery had to leave the bag to catch the ball. Kauff kept on running and made the plate by a close margin. The side was retired in order in the seventh, but two more runs were sent over in the eighth Ladd got another scratch hit and Ruell sacrificed. Kauff singled and was forced at second by Stowe. Ladd was glued on third so that the fans shouted for some one to cut the rope Stowe stole second and as Russell hit safely Ladd and Stowe came in. With two out in the ninth, Tom Crook got a hit, but Hickey made fine catch from Ladd's bat. Billy Hamilton the scout, saw the game with Hugh Rorty and his impressions are report ed in another column. The score:
 HARTFORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
Charlie Musante
 Campus Hero Now
Former B. H. s. Athlete Tells of Adventures at Ohio Northern
 University
Rv Ira Hall,


 The working forces of Musante & Pastine. wholesale fruit dealers, was increased by one during the past week by the arrival in town of big Charlie Musante Charlie spends the summer juggling punches of bananas and other light matter. During the other parts of the year, he pursues a course of studies at Ohio Northern Univer- sity, Ada, Ohio. Charlie is the same big husk who made himself conspicu- ous on the B. H., S. and other foot ball teams during past seasons.
 Charles return to Bridgeport was a little sooner than his family and friends expected. There's a reason. Charlie reports that the president of the university and himself could not agree and that he was asked to pack up, but that he could return in good standing next September. Here's how it all came about A freshman, an underclass mate of Musante's was the butt of the other fellows pranks. Re- gently the freshman resented a slam behind the ear by a Sophomore and stood his ground. War was declared between himself and the offender Col lars were dirtied and faces marked up. Other class men noting the even- ness of the fracas took hold of the two belligerents hnd rushed then, upon the campus
 The pugnacious two had been at it for about a quarter of an hour when Musante was tipped off that there was a scrap fin progress. Wrestling himself from his dives into ornithology and bacte1ology, Musante hot footed it for the scene of strife. The mar shal of the campus heard the rumpus and chased the boys off the field. Out side the school precincts the two boys again mixed it up. The Sophomore getting the worst of it, let his foot slip into the groin of the Freshman. That kick aroused the ire of the on- lockers who piled upon the Sophomore. Musante and a half dozen other stall warts dove into the mass and rescued
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
FORMAL OPENING .OF STEEPLECHASE
Connecticut Co. Changes Trolley Schedule For Convenience of Steeplechase Patrons Real Water Carnival Tomorrow

Steeplechase Island will have its formal opening tomorrow. when Q real water carnival. the most preten- tious event of that kind ever attempt ed in this section, will be given under the combined auspices of all of the yachting organiza tions of the city. Al of the attractions on the island will be open for the season and the resort will cater to the public every day until the usual time for closing in September
 The Connecticut Company has changed its trolley schedule on Sea- view avenue, because of the opening of the island season and will operate cars under a ten minute headWay daily, and more frequently when the patronage warrants. Good progress is being made by the Connecticut Com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

Mildred Barry, is detained in the House of Shelter as 8 witness. Me- Stea arrived here yesterday afternoon, and went to a boarding house in South Pearl street, where he was told a MT. and Mrs. Brown" were living. He rushed up to the third floor and en- tered the room just in time to see his wife get up from Browns lap, he de- clares. McStea says that Brown jumped out, saying: You I'll get you now," and rushed toward him, striking him blow in the face. Real izing that Brown was too much for him, McStea says he then drew his revolver and shot him. McStea says he came to Albany on receipt of a telegram from his Wife's relatives who asked him to take his wife away
 Brown was one of the best players in the State league. He had played with Detroit, Montreal and Trenton teams
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

the second year man. Then the. war was declared over and the boys, two of them went to the infirmary, and the rest to their books and hunks.
 In the morning at chapel the presi- dent announced that he had an inn. potant announcement to make. He read off six names, Musantes the first ordering them to report to their fath- CTS. Thereat the other boys struck. This was on Tuesday morning. For the rest of the week not student an- swered the class call, declaring an ul- timatum that unless the half 6ozen were given their standing, there would be no class. All but Musante was re- turned He dashed off to Cleveland whene he consulted barrister. The latter. so the story goes, wrote to the president, stating that if Musante was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

Is over. Sternberg umpires all the big college games. He is a capable official and will add strength to the staff.
 Hartford appears at Newfield tomor- row. The Senators are big favorites here and a big crowd will turn out to see how they stack up with the Me chanics. Manager McCann expects to send either Dixie Walker or Chief Shy der against Connerys men. Connery is grooming Mccarthy, the former Ma tionaI leaguer, for the fray.
 Dan O'Neil has sold Marsans and AL meida to the Cincinnati Reds for ST. 800 The sum of $1,25O is to be epaid at once and the remaining s5,OO0 will be given if the players make good. The Cubans are now in their native land. Marsans quit New Britain about three weeks ago, Almeida did not report at all this season. There is some question as to the attitude of other big league players toward the Cubans. They are apt to harbor prejudice against Cubans or other dark skinned players.
 Captain Kling, of the Boston Ma got off to a victory. If he can win nine-tenths of the games from now on the team will cop the pennant.
 Johnn Bates of Cincinnati has not failed to get at least one hit in any of the last 5 games.
 The three New York teams all scored shutouts, yesterday.
 Cleveland is all ready to let Wash lngton go ahead of her.
 
 It looks as if the Detroit team had ground for a suit for divorce against the Highlanders.
 How would a series of games be- tween the St. Louis Americans and Boston Nationals, played on muddy grounds and under lowering skies, ap- peal to your fancy? Rather play solitaire?
 Bill Dahlen was not sent to the clubhouse, yesterday.
 President Tracy has allowed Spring fields protest on the game played in Northampton last Saturday, and rules that the contest must be played over
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

not again admitted to the university, that a islander suit would be started at once In dismissing Musante, the president had used some words be- fore the class that were inappropriate
 The president stated that he would take Musante back providing the Ad- visory board of the school saw fit. Four members of the Advisory board are members of the same frat as Mu- sante. They advised that he be re- ceived back again. Then the president ruled that the Board had no power, and that he was the ruling authority. As it was but a week from commence ment Musante was told that because of the injury done him he could stay out for the rest of the year, and that he could report at the beginning of the next semester with a clean slate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
NEW DRUG STORE COMING.

Announcement is made that the lease of the Blumberg shoe store at 1112 Main street has been taken by the Riker Drug company, which oper- ates a big chain of drug stores throughout the country. J. F. McCor- mick, who planned to operate a cloak and suit store al this location, has given up the idea.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
JIM SMITH WINS
 FROM MORRIS HARRIS
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 New York June 16.-Morris liar ris, of Philadelphia, today, is hailed as "BIack Joe Grim because of the terrific punishment he took from Jim Smith, of Westchester, in a bout that was stopped in the 7th round by the referee at the National Sporting Club, last night, after the negro had been foored three times. The losers game ness and recuperative powers after each round was remarkable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
Lynch DisaIIoWS
 Pirates Protest
National League President Rules That Umpire Doyle Was Right in'Calling Hunter
 Out
fspecial from United Press.)

New York, June 1s-President Thomas Lynch, of the Nattona League. today disallowed the protest filed by Pittsburg, in the game oi May 27. won by Cincinnati by score of to 0. In this game Wagner was caught between third and home on Hunters hit to the infield. While Wagner was lodging back and forth Hunter slid into third. The ball was thrown to Third .Baseman Grant who touched Hunter aAl then threw home mailing Wagner. Both runners were called out.
 Manager Clarks protest was based on a statement of Umpire Doyle that he would have called Hunter out whether he had beaten the throw or not, on the theory that he was not entitled to the bag. Lynch says this would have been contrary to. the rules Both Doyle and Umpire Klem, how ever, say that Hunter was touched out while sliding into the bag and that what Doyle might have done'' does not enter into the case.
 Gene McCann is still smoking. a Nugget a :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
CLAIM PLAYER BROWN
 KILLED IN SELF DEFENSE John O. McStea Says Albany First Baseman Threatened
 to Assault Him
Especial from United Press.)

Albany, June 16-Self defense will be the plea of John O. McStea, the 4Au- gusta, Ga, theatrical man who shot and killed First Baseman Arthur Brown, of the Albany State League baseball team, whom he found. last night, in company with his wife in Browns room. McStea was arraign- ed before Police Judge Brady today, and his case will be considered by the Grand Jury now in session.
 Mrs. McStea, known on the stage as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
SHIRT FACTORY REoPENs.

The most important occurrence for years for the employees of the Star Shirt factory is the reopening of that concern, which will take place next Monday after a shut down of several weeks The closing was necessitated by the making of a number of altera- tions in the big shop
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

which their boosters claim is without a peer in the city. Look 'em over and then judge for yourself. Dan Shan non, Pete Verrelle and Walter Lord. A poor umpire puts the game on the rag, but when a competent man is working, life is there, they're half the game.
 The Kennel St. Stars accept the challenge of the Keystone Jrs. for a game tomorrow morning. Batteries for the Stars, McHugh and Hamilton; for the Juniors, Bayneck, BoWden or Griffin
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
That's more like it.

That's more like it.
 Uppy Upham was there with his hair in a braid. He allowed only six hits, famed eight and passed three. There's one good thing about Uppy. He sticks it over the plate and makes 'em hit.
 Hi Ladd recovered from his bat ting trance and got three safetles. The veteran hasn't been clouting with his accustomed ferocity for the past two weeks but he can deliver in a pinch.
 Is Bob Stow coming back? He cracked out d hit with the bases fli- ed yesterday. Bob has lot of friends here and nothing would please them better than to see him recover from his slump.
 The humorist on the Hartford Cour- ant says we have called Manager Mo Cam genial 54 times this season. We deny the terrible accusation and call upon Old Bill F'reer to eat his words. We have observed Manager McCann on the bench during a game and we would hardly suggest genial as the adjective that describes him. It is another local paper which Is fond of that word. Read your ex- changes more carefully, old top.
 Pete Wilson has been purchased from Troy by Hartford. The south paw was a wonder when he first broke into the game and he was bought by the New York Americans. After one good season he went bad and was shipped to Montreal of the Eastern league His next stop was Troy. It is doubtful if he has his old time stuff, or Troy wouldn't have let him go.
 Benny Kauff did a great piece of base running yesterday. He dashed home from second on an infield tap. The shortstop's throw took Connery off the bag and Benny took advantage of the slip to score.
 Harvey Russell caught a great game and allowed only one stolen base He drove in two runs with a timely smash in the eighth
 It will be good news to players and fans to know that Paul Sternberg will return to the Connecticut league to umpire as soon as the college season
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
BRIDGEPORT.

flee hit, Ruell.s. Stolen bases, Soffel, Stow. Bases on balls, off Rossbach 2, off Upham 3. Struck out, by Upham s. Left on bases, Hartford 8, Bridge port 8. Bases on errors, Hartford 1, Bridgeport 2. Umpire, Lanigan. Time, 1850.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
On Local Diamonds
GAMES TOMORROW.
Factory League.

Factory League. Yost vs. Billiards at Yost Field Harvey Hubbells Vs. Batchellers al Hubbell Field. A. T. & :. Co.,, vs. Auto. Mach. O. at Hairs lot. All games called at 3:15 p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

Frank Mayne has cut out Meccas and is smoking the Nugget (this week.) as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

Harvey Russell caught a great game and allowed only one stolen base He drove in two runs with a timely smash in the eighth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

cracked out d hit with the bases fili- ed yesterday. Bob has a lot of friends here and nothing would please them better than to see him recover from his slump.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

1t will be good news to players and fans to know that Paul Sternberg will return to the Connecticut league to umpire as soon as the college season
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

Hi Ladd recovered from his bat ting trance and got three safeties. The veteran hasn't been clouting with his accustomed ferocity for the past two weeks but he can deliver in a pinch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16
Other Games.

Brass CO. vs. $. N. E. T. Co. at Seaside park.
 Roumaniens vs. Cardinals at Mud Flats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

Benny Kauff did a great piece of base running yesterday. He dashed home from second on an infield tap. The shortstops throw. took Connery off the bag and Benny took advantage of the slip to score
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

No diamond at Seaside will en- close the battle between the Telephone and Bridgeport Brass Co. teams. The Phone boys bat 'em out as follows: Barron, c; Whitley. D; Fitzgerald, fst: Howley 2nd; Kirk, ss; Hayden, 3rd i; Clements, Middlebrooks. Perkins, Gooch and FiLondon, outfielders.
 Tomorrow will see the opening of the Harvey Hubbell field. Part of the circus grounds have been converted into- a field, diamond rolled and bleachers erected by the Harvey Hub, bell, Inc.
 The Factory league has most val uable asset in their umpiring staff,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

Is over. Sternberg umpires all the big college games. He is a capable official and will add strength to the staff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

Gene McCann is still smoking. a Nugget. sa*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-16

IT John Hotz smoked Nugge would it Kirkpatrick as