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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
TV Cobb Leads in
 About Everything
Records of American League Jut Published Show Seven Athletics Above 300

The official batting averages of the Amertan League were announced last Ifght by President Ban Johnson, and ttey differ only slightly from un- officia averages of the players a1- ready announced Ty Cobb, the De- troit sAugger, of course tops the list with an average of APO, which is only two points short of equaling the league record of .422 made by Lajoie when he was a member of the Phila- deIpha club In 1901. Second to Cobb an average of .408. Birdie Cree is the highest Yankee in the list, and ranks ninth among the batsmen, with an average of .34S.
 The worlds champion Athletics have seven men in the select 300 class Collins leading with 1885. The others are Lapp, 353; Home Run" -321;a Coombs .319, and Lord, .31O. Baker. the hero of the Worlds Series, leads the home-run 'hitters with a total of nine circuit smashes, while Cobb IS close behind him with eight. Jackssn of Cleveland had seven home runs, and Ping Bodie of the White Sox, .vho came into the league her runs ell season.
 The Athletics lead the league in club tatting with an average of .299, with. Detroit second with ,291.
 Cobb of Detroit also led the league in run-getting, scoring 147 times, and also made the largest number of hits. 248. Of these, 4! were two-baSe hits and 24 were three-base drives. Cobb is the leader in stolen bases, with a total of S3. and Milan of Washington is second, with 5S. Cree of the Yan- kees Is third, with 48 stolen bases.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Don't Breathe Lazily.

''1f you are consumptive, if you think you are drifting into consumption, singv' said a medical man.
 "Of course singing alone will not save you from consumption or cure you. Besides singing you must have plenty of fresh air and good food. And, speaking of fresh air. must say that not one person in a hundred knows how to inhaIe it. People seldom breathe deeply enough. They seldom properly ventilate their lung cavities, which resemble stuffy. insanitary apartments, where all germs thrive un- disturbed. Acquire the habit of talk ing the big, deep breath which is a pri- mary requisite for any kind of singing. bad or good, and the physical joy de- rived from it will never allow you to relapse into lazy breathing. Further more, the mere effort of singing com pels the singer to stand straight and to throw out the chest, good correc- tive for the bad physical habits of weak chested people,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Tom ShevIin on
 Way to Get Yale
 Eleven Into Shape
Former End Coming From Min 1eSOta to Teach Ellis
 New Plays

New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. 6.-Ion L. Shevlin, captain of the 1905 fale team. and one of the best ends the grldlron ever saw, is on his way tas' to help coach the Yale eleven Iol Brown, Princeton and Harvard. He will arrived at Yale Field Tuesday and as was the case last year the team will practically be turned over to him and Foster Sanford.
 There is not the need for Shevlin apparently, that there was last year. when his spectacular arrival and work was said to have brought about the victory over Princeton, and the tie score with Harvard after Yale had been defeated by Brown.
 Shevlin will remain in New Haven for, the three weeks and will accom- pany the team to Cambridge. He was the season. This time he will bring some dope from Harry Williams, coach of Minnesota, who planned the plays of last year which Yale used to advantage in the big games.
 One person who is very much missed at the field this year is Frank Hinkey. captain and end in 1895 and 1896. This is the first time in many years that Frank Hinkey hasn't come East to help coach the team. The coaches and team haven't yet got over the fact that N. Y. U. scored through the game very we'll. Fran cis and Spalding were slightly in- jured.
 Sey eral representatives of Yale saw the game between Harvard and Princeton Saturday and the practice this week will be for the purpose of preparing defenses for both these teams and of preparing offenses which will prove a surprise. This offensive work will be done under the coaching of Shevlin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
MAT WELLS TO RETURN {
 TO FIGHT YAiKEE STARS
Sailing For England He An. nounces That He'll be
 Back Soon

Before sailing for England on Satur- day with his managers, Mcdonald and Levey, Matt Wells, the British light weight champion, made the following statement:
 "I would like you to know that our departure for England on the Kaiser Auguste Victoria has not been caused by our desire of avoiding a meeting with Ad Wolgast or Packey McFar- land, as I want you to fully under stand that I not only signed articles but posted a forfeit with George Con- sidine at the Hotel Metropole to box Ad Wolgast on November 3. Owing to Tom Jones', Wolgast's manager, excessive demands the match fell through. Mir. Considine still holds this forfeit of s1,0OO, ready to post at any time on my behalf to bind a match with either Wolgast or McFar- land at 133 pounds at 3 o'clock, which is the recognized American lightweight limit.
 '"The reason for our departure is merely to settle a personal matter in England, and as soon as a match can be ratified with either Wolgast or Me Farland I will sail immediately when cabled to that effect''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
k;,lAd hv /. shou,.

A joyful shout thoughtlessly given by an Italian smuggler on having eluded the customs guards on the Swiss frontier was the cause of his six companions being killed by an avalanche. The party. coming from the Grisons, lad, with thousand pre- cautions, successfully negotiated the Forcola pass on the Swiss-Italian bor- der. Five of the men were loaded with valuable contraband goods, and two acted as guides and scouts. When they were all safely on Italian soil one of the guides named Maretof gave vent to a joyful yodel. In the still air the least sound causes vibration which may set enormous masses of snow moving. This is what occurred here. A quarter of million tons of snow detached itself from the moun- tain side and came thundering down upon the party, who were swept in an instant into an abyss. Maretoli alone was able to extricate himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Coach Haughlon Praises Princeton
 For Big Victory
Harvard Instructor Says Tigers Won by Better Work in
 Fundamental Football

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 6-''I wish to state emphatically that I believe the better team won Saturday and I heartily extend my congratulations to the Princeton players on their vic- tory, said Percy D. Haughton, head coach Of the Harvard football team, yesterday.
 t'The game was won on fundamental football Just as the Brown team against Harvard had shown weakness in fundamental play, so the Harvard team was completely outplayed in two departments-viz., in kicking and rush line play.
 'The Harvard team started under a heavy handicap in that Felton, who is our most reliable punter, was hurt In the Brown game and could not play. Potter was also injured in the early part of the game and could not be relied upon for any bunting. Thus Harvard was placed in the embar- rassing situation of being forced to play a back field which, although 1t had shown excellent rushing quail ties, was not adapted to a bunting game.
 Princeton on the other hand was very steady in it's bunting. and with the exception of it's attempted drop kick, almost invariably got the ball away cleanly and for good distances.
 ''The second potent factor of Prince LCIl ldy III lilc SupGIIOIily OI Princeton's line of defense. Harvard s offense was completely smothered even before it reached the line of scrim- mage
 'Princeton took advantage of all Harvard's mistakes, whereas Harvard failed to score when Huntington had blocked a kick and had a clear field before him. Had the rest of the team interfered for him on that run Har- yard would have won the game
 'fThe game was unfortunately mar red by one serious and several minor injuries, and in this respect the liar yard team had by far the worst luck. Gardiner, Harvard's best tackle, broke his arm early in the game. Potter wrenched his leg badly. Campbell re- ceived a bruise which incapacitated him after the second play of the game, and Gardner received a knock on the head which completely dazed him, so that he could not remember the sig nals. This latter accident happened at the time when Harvard was on Princeton's 15-yard line. and failure to score was in great part due to this unfortunate injury.
 Although Harvard was somewhat dazed by the rapid series of injuries, yet the substitutes played a most cred dable game. It is seldom that a team is minus its best kicker, best quarterback, best tackle end and it's fastest back, Campbell, and does not get rattled, and in this respect the Harvard team showed remarkable for titude."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Accordina to Orders.

In employing men to work at his palo Alto farm in California the late Senator Stanford gave strict orders that they were never to strike, kick or whip a horse. On one occasion, while at dinner, one of the drivers insisted that be must see the senator. He was ushered in. with blood over his face, which was badly cut. "John knocked me down." explained the man, refer ring to one of the trainers. "What did you do?" asked the senator. '.Nothing." replied the man. But you must have done something. want the truth" persisted the senator. ''Well, only kicked horse," growled the man, ''and John knocked me down. ''Those were Johns instructions" said the senator emphatically. 'and he did just right"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
cheekmate!

In these days, when various schemes are being suggested by which the loser of personal property may recover it without offering an extreme reward, it is interesting to note two advertise ments which appeared last summer in a German paper. In these advertise ments nothing so bald as suggestion of reward appeared. They seem mere iy to present two wits fencing, and the reader forgets the matter at stake:
 Berlin. Aug. 5.-The gentleman who found purse, valuable beyond ex- planation, in the Blumenstrasse, is re quested graciously to forward it to the address of the loser. as he is recog- nized.
 Berlin. Aug. 6.-The recognized gen tleman who found q purse. valuable beyond explanation. begs that the loser will call at his house at the earliest convenient hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06

ters once I.,-.ais DJlise two fSzfrofsy one of which he gave to the houss- maid and the other to the cook.
 For a long time there eneue4 e1e- mated discussions ss to the mer5D C their respective birds. Ffna1ly t1s housemaid said:
 Your parrot may be bsztsE faikR than mine. though don't bss,s$s 3<~ Then, with an afr of presenting fss final clinching argument fn her favef, she added. Besides, yo1u Lave e s6< init that mine has the most beauf1fsl foliAee."-Lippincott's. ~1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS
Princeton Jubilant and Harvard De. termined to Get Revenge on
 Carlisle.

Princeton, Nov. 6-Although wildly enthusiastic over their success against Harvard, Saturday, the Tiger tfoot- ball men do not propose to let down in their preparation for the Yale game, Nov. 18. Coach Roper's men, how ever, believe they will chew dogmeat that day.
 The Tiger team came through the Harvard game remarkably free from accidents, only three substitutions in the line being necessary during the en- tire game. Roper is striving to con- serve his men and keep them out of the hospital for the game with the Ellis, but he will put them through some hard paces, nevertheless.
 New Haven, Nov. -6-The game with Brown, next Saturday, looms up big, today, and the Yale team did not take the day off today after Saturdays de- feat of New York University. Prac- tice was resumed and a light scrim- mage was ordered to correct the faults that cropped out at Saturdays game.
 Cambridge, Nov. GA very much de- termined--if disappointed lot of Grim son players betook themselves in grim humor and memory aching mood to lisle on Saturday. Coaches and play CTS alike are still disappointed today, but they are far from being discour- aged.
 Coach Haughton set the squads to work the first thing swith two new forward pass plays to be used against the Redskins. Scrimmage was light Beginning tomorrow, the men will be drilled in the hardest kind of defen- sive work. After that the varsity will be given the ball and driven cruel 1y, that Haughton may present more formidable scoring machine during the remainder of the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
rba sluahina oslepus.

The octopus frequently ebasess sD color like a marine chameleon Is would appear, from studies of f11s creature, that the eoIored p1ensnS whereby this change fn color is e2scss1 is contained in envelopes in Is skan< in the tissue of which are uuscaisf fibers actuated by nerves shous1 these fbers become relaxed q ds<< pigment appears. The phenon1en1n is said to be analogous to blushing -Hss- per's Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
OBITUARY

Cooney, died at her home, 125 Col 1nbia street, Saturday, after a long Illness. Besides her husband she is survived by one son., William a da1ghter, Mary Henry Wilcox, two sisters. Miss Mary Pagan and Mrs. Joseph Cunningham, and one broth CT. Richard Pagan. She had lived in this city for years and was devout member of the Sacred Heart church. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Gallant.

Mrne. Sarah Bernhardt once told of a gallant to whom she had been intro duced. His compliments" she said. "were so glowing that at last cried out:
 "'But, monsieur, remember, I am sixty-four years oldy
 Madam he replied, to me you are just thirty-two, for I, scared as l have been by scandal. am too chari- table ever to believe more than half of what hear'"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
LeoisIstiveIy Exprssssd.

"No one can go wrong if he follows the Ten Commandmeuts,c said fne sfn- cere citizen. ss .f,,,o ,.t a->
 "Yes," replied Senator sofshuz. ..'the only trouble about the Ten Com mandments arises from the Gmee4 ments people try to tack to them'- Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
SIX DAYS BICYCLE GRIND STARTS TO-DAY
 AT BUFFALO ARMORY,
Special from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 Buffalo, Nov. 6.-All the prominent six day professionals of America in training and several foreigners will start In the bicycle grind at the 74th regiment armory at D. m., today The Cfarke-Hill team is a big favor tte with the fans but the combina- uons are all so well matched that it Is an exceedingly difficult matter to pick a winner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
,4snsr.A sh. o.1 Men.

A unique festival occurred a Paris in 1797 in honor of the old men Tbe idea was the encouragement sf fbs family circle. and the old man vko was a happy grandfather was he'd 1p to the younger generations to follow in his footsteps "A gracious Hebs crowned their white locks with sar- lands of roses. while the soldiers of France presented arms in their hon. op0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Some Squeeze.

A judge was questioning an old 1riShman.
 ''He took you by the throat and choked you. did he?" asked the judge
 "He did, sor." said Pat. Sure. sor, he squazed me throat till thought he would make cider out O me Adams apple. e."-London Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Corrected Hin.

A reporter was once tntervisw1nG Thomas A. Edison.
 And you. sir" he said to the in~ ventor. ''made the first taking ms~ chine?'
 "No.n MT. Edison replied, the efss one was made long before ny tims--' out of a rib"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Thres Not of q Kind,

Sir Henry Maine's famous polit1ess diagnosis is worth quoting. The kfn9 of England reigns. but does nos eov- ern. The president of the Cnife4 States governs. but does not rsisss The president of France neither rsizns nor eoverns.-Boston Herald
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Final Baseball of Season on Nov. Ie Eastfrn and Western Players Will Clash at San Antonio
 Convention
Special from United Press !

Au}urn, N., Y., Nov. 6.-Eastern and western baseball players will meet ln what probably will be the last baseball game of the season, Nov. IS, at Sai Antonio, Tex. The game will be tie feature of the National As sociaton of Professional Baseball Leagus. T.. F. Murnane, of Boston, ~-ill manage the eastern team with John M. Ward as crptnin, and Pop Ansor1 of Chicago and Norris O'Neill, president of the Western League, will have the westerners in charge. ''Hone Run Baker," of the Athletics and 1y Cobb will be among the play
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
WHAT'S DOING ON LOCAL
 FOOTBALL BATTLE FIELDS

ley and Griffin, tackles; Pjura and Sullivan guards; Hughes, Lindquist and Lynch centers; quarterbacks, Finn and Casey; backs Moshier, Smith, Hallapin and Casey. This line up will give any team in the state a very
 The Washington Glee club did not play yesterday as their players were injured and they could not make a team.
 The Annex were the winners of the Annex-Thonaston game yesterday at the Annex field, g to G. They won but did not hold the Thomastons without a score.
 It is said that the Sokols will dis- band, if they lose Pjura and Halla- pin.
 The Lakeview Jrs. fell for the Oak lands yesterday at Wheeler's lot in a fast game with the Oaklands holding them scoreless. The score was II to
 The Madison A. c. are here with a challenge to the Annex A. c. for a day, Nov. 12. If this challenge is not accepted it is open to any 105 pound team in the city. They would like to meet the Oaklands, but not with a greasy ball.
 Any one wishing to go on the bus ride to Waterbury next Sunday can do so by seeing Dick Barrett at any time during the week at Dunningan's 8 store on East Main street The bus will bring you right to the field, to the Thunderbolt-Laurel game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Her Aim.

MT. Binks, (after an absence)-And so you shot a burglar while here and unprotected. You are hgave little woman. What became of him? Mrs. Binks-The other burglar carried him off. MT. Binks-Which other burglar? Mrs. Binks-The one I aimed at.- Puck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Usual Reason.

"He used to be a straieht snouzn young chap What rnade him sse crookedY'
 Trying to make both ends meet, helieve."-Toiedo Blade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
Exnerience Teaches.

She-Dearie, shall I learn to make biscuits the way your mother used Q make them? He (with a shudder)- No, darling. She used to beat 'em, and my poor father always thought that was how she developed her mus
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
SALOONS CLOSE FOR YEAR
 IN STONINGTON TONIGHT

Especial from United Press.)
 Stonington, Nov. 6--An places in this town where liquor is sold will close tonight at II o'clock, for at least one year. the town having voted no li- cense last month
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
His strona Face.

"Bilkein's is a strong fsee CT Pm no judge of physiognomy."
 'Tt ought to be. He and his yho19 family are living on it7-Bufaio Courier
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
AS WELL AND AS MUCH

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 No merchans ever fxf1ed if he advertised as WELL and as MUCH as he could
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
strslSgy.

Miss Highsee- But it is time foT sbs guests to leave. Hostess-1es, th4fs why I want you to sing.-Esw Tesx Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
axuna.

Teacher = Tommy, do you kugw sHow Does the Little Busy BesT
 Tommy--No; only know bs desn it!-Today's Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
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 The Superbas defeated the fast Ar row, Jrs, yesterday. at Scof1eld's lot, in a very fast game. The Superbas played a very poor game and scored on a tumble, but were unable to kick the goal. Score, to o.
 The State Trade School defeated the Stratfords, Saturday afternoon, at Kuowlton Park, Il to o. Bakus and Pratt were the real boys for the Trade School. Bakus kicked the goal.
 At Steeplechase Island, yesterday, the South Ends and the Columbia A. c. played a no-score game, with the former weighing 20 pounds to a man more than the East Side boys. The ,Columbias have a very fast team, and Walker and Mercer were the two that made many big runs.
 The preliminary game to the South Ends and Columbias were the Ciintons and the Arrows, the Arrows winning with a big score of 2S to O.
 Tn very exciting game at the cir GUS grounds the Iiakeviews and, the Edgewood, Jrs., played a tie game. On the kick off the Edgewood, Jrs., ran the ball to the center of the field l ran the ball up to the Edgewoods 20 yard line and kicked it for the goal. Tn work was done by Bakus, the star halfback of the East Side. The ball was brought to the center of the field and was kicked to the Lakeviews. who did not seem to make any headway, the period ending in the Edgewoods favor with the ball in the center of the field
 The ball was in play in the second period with the Edgewoods making their downs, and on the 15 yard line Duncan, the captain the Jrs., made a it went sailing over the goal, tielng the score, 3 to 3. There were two minutes left for that period and the ball was in favor of the Lakeviews at the end of the period on their D yard line
 On the kick off, Charlie Payden, the fullback of the Lakeviews, received the kick and made a 55 yard run, bringing the ball near the center or the field The Lakeviews could not make their downs and Bakus punted. with Lynch receiving it for 30 yard run. The Edgewoods lost on downs and were obliged to put with Payden on his job, getting the ball and pull ing off another 55 yard run. This period ended with the Edgewood, Jrs., ball.
 The fourth ended with lots of punt ing on both sides, with both teams playing a very fast and exciting game. The referee of the game was Harry Frank; umpire, Victor Lindquist; field judge, Flick Casey. A crowd of six hundred saw the game. The lineup: LOCKWOOD, JRS. LAKEvIEWS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06

Obedience Is not truly performed by the body of him whose heart fs dis- satisfied. .-Saadi.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06
The Green Kind.

A naval officer who has seen consifl erable service in South American wa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06

FulIDaCk.
 NOTES OF THE GAME.
 Griffin, for his first game in four years, played well and was right in it when it came to tackling.
 Heating, Lynch, Shea and LotZko were the stars of the Edgewood, Jrs., while the rest of the players were very good on the line.
 Shea of the Edgewood, Jrs., has a neat way of getting his backs and ends in position.
 With little more practice Harry Frank will make a good referee.
 The ThunderbOlts have changed their night and have appointed John Kecko, the star end of the Thunderbolt team of 1910, as manager
 The Thunderbolts will be called out for practice Thursday evening and also Friday evening as they are to meet the fast Laurels of Waterbury Sunday afternoon in Waterbury, The Thunderbelts have fast line up and they are composed of Baker, Warner and Murray ends; Abbott and Crow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06

The Lakeview Jrs. fell for the Oak lands yesterday at Wheeler's lot in a fast game with the Oaklands holding them scoreless. The score was II to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-06

Tt is said that the Soko1s will dis- band, if they lose Pjura and Halla- pin.