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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18
EIks Preparing
 For Derby Visitors
Will Have Street Parade and Big Time For Second Base
 ball Game

The second game of the series of three games between the hines repre- senting the Derby and the Bridgeport lodges of Elks will take place at New field Park on Friday afternoon. July 28, and believe us, Eddie, from where we sit, you may anticipate some game of baseball"
 Wow! But how those boys can play that game, and in a no amateuriSh sort of way either. The personnel of both teams comprises practically without exception players who have starred in professional and semi-pro- fessional ball, and in the aggregate, these collections of stars are most formidable.
 While the friendliest feelings exist between the members of the lodges, their rivalry on the ball field is most intense as was evidenced by the man. ner in which the previous game was contested. Those who were fortunate enough to have made that trip will recall that the game was one of the most finely played and bitterly-fought battles that has ever been waged on any diamond. There was action every minute, the game being replete with sensational and hair raising stunts, and ones interest was not allowed to wane from beginning to end. The main feature of that game was, of course, the remarkable box work dis played by the local slabman, Gene McCann. His "come-back'' was all the more surprising because of the fact that it was entirely unexpected. Naturally every real follower of the big league ball can remember when Gene was one of the illumining stars on the national league Armament, and for years was one of Ned Hanlon's winning box artists. As some time has elapsed since his ascendency into the ranks of "magnates'' it was to be expected that he had lost some of his old time cunning and skill, but the heavy swatsmiths of the Derby organ ization will agree with the local root CTS who were present that he has not.
 McNamara, the Derbys star twirler, will again occupy the mound, and he expects little trouble in deceiving the local batsmen. Up Derby way, this McNamara is the idol of the fans, and they consider him one of the greatest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18
Taylor May Sell
 Boston Americans
Unpopular Owner of Red
 Sox Reported to Have Ac- cepted Good Offer

Boston.July 1S.-The Boston Amer ican League Baseball Club will prob ably pass into new hands before the present month mas ended. This re- port, which comes to this city by the way of Washington, is not denied by John I. Taylor, the present owner of the club
 When asked whether or not the team would be sold Taylor said:
 Perhaps I have had enough of baseball, and perhaps I have not. And then, too, if I were offered enough money 1 might be expected to sell almost anything. I have a good pro- position here in Boston, and this is not the first time that advances have been made to me for the purchase or the club. Whether I will sell or not. however, depends entirely on whether the price offered appeals to me-"
 MT. Taylor has had stormy career as owner of the local American League team, nearly every official ac-' t1on meeting with, the disapprovaI of the fans. His father, General Charles Taylor. has long advised him to sell his holdings in the club, and the re- port seems to bear out the fact, that he is at last in a fair way to do so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18


 Astronomers estimate that abouf 10000, ,000,OO0 of shooting stars reach this earth in the form of meteorftes Or dust every year. Of course shooting stars in reality are not stars at ali; they are little cosmic particles, often weighing much less than one oupce and composed mostly of iron and car bon. Most of them travel around the sun in the same fashion that comets do, following very fattened eiIiptfcaI trajectories. Sometimes it happens that the trajectory of some of these bodies cross the trajectory of our own earth. If the little meteorite and the earth get to that point at the same time they naturally collide These planetoids are not luminous in them selves. So long as they fly through ether (which is utter nothingnessy there is no friction; therefore no heat and no light. But as soon as they enter the atmosphere with which our globe fs surrounded their speed is so great that the friction against the air immediate ly lights and volatalizes them-Nsw York World. ts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18
''SiIent Knight'' Principle Adopted
 By Stearns Auto

(By James G. Sterling, Chief Engineer,
 The F. B. Setarns (Automobile) Co)
 Ever since it was rumored that we would bring out new model this year, utilizing the Silent Knight prin- ciple, I have been asked to write an article telling why we use the Knight. In the limited amount of space allowed by newspapers I hardly know how best to go about it.
 In the first place, we spent over two years in developing this engine, even though such great concerns as Daim- Ter Mercedes, Panhard and Minerva had previously admitted that the Knight was the worlds best. Our long and interesting tests proved not only that these great European manu- facturers were right, but that the mo- tro was even better than claimed.
 As a matter of fact we found that the Stearns-Knight engine would per- form better than anything before pro- duced It is not only absolutely s1- lent and vibrationless. but its power increases as it gets older. The valves never need grinding, either.
 In the Knight type engine, there is no dependence placed upon springs mechanical laws. Right here the Stearns- Knight is infinitely superior to every other 4-cycle American car.
 Many people seem to think that the Stearns-Knight is two-cycle engine. There is absolutely no connection in any way shaps or manner between the Knight type and the two-cycle. The Knight is just the same as or dinaray engines, so far as the cycles are concerned. Its advantage over them lies in it's greater power, silence, speed and fexibility.
 I have several times been question: ed concerning this extra power, and to settle all doubts I will make this positive statement: The F. B. Stearns Co.,, absolutely guarantee 50 per cent. more power than can be obtained in an ordinary engine of equal size. Pow CT in the Stearns-Knight is not de- pendent upon springs, cams, stems, etc. It is absolutely positive and it increases as the engine gets older. That's the best feature of the motor.
 All timing gears are eliminated. This, together with the absence of cams. does away with all noise. The result is a noiseless engine with such power and speed that it cannot be compared with any other motor in any way.
 In our own laboratories we have duplicated the wonderful test of the Knight motors by the Royal Auto mobile Club of England. This test was officially called the greatest en- zine test on record and it establish ed so high a standard that no manu- facturer of ordinary engines has ever
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18
Conn. League To
 Extend Its Season
Directors Vote to Continue Schedule to Include Sunday
 September 10

New Haven, Conn.,, July 1S.-For- mal ratification of the changes in the ownership of the New Britain and Waterbury clubs was given by the Connecticut league directors at yes terday's gathering here. The direc- tors were guests of George M. Cam eron at MT. Cameron's Seaview hotel and to show their appreciation made the New Haven magnate presiding of ficer of the meeting when President Tracy failed to put in an appearance. In addition to ratifying the changes in ownership, the directors decided to extend the season one day, so that it will close on Sunday, Sept. 10, in- stead of the day before.
 Jim Clarkin of Hartford was an absentee and it Is said he has gone to Philadelphia to get some big league ball players for his Hartford team. Clarkin is said to have conf1ded to his friends that he is afraid both Spring field and New Haven will beat his squad out in the league race. It is expected that the Hartford papers will soon publish story to the effect that Mf. Clarkins was willing to part with untold wealth to get Sherwood Magee of the Phillies. A three-round bout between Magee and Tom Crook would be a great card
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18
Says Morris Can
 Defeat Johnson
Manager of Oklahoma !, White Hope Confident His
 Man Beat All Corners

'I am confident Carl Morris can beat Jack Johnson,'' So spoke Frank B. Ufer recently in Chicago. The was there trying to arrange bout between Morris and Jim Flynn. Such a statement was to be. expected from man who is spending money-hiS own or somebody elses-to make a champion of Carl Morris. It may be taken at it's face value. Ufer, how ever, did issue an interesting state ment regarding Morris. What he said, follows:
 People in the Middle West and East are little sceptical about Nor ris, although the men in the East are more than anxious to see him.. He has never fought there and would prove a big drawing card in any of the Eastern clubs. Everybody out West is sure of our man Morris, and they would back him to the last man. He can whip Flynn in twenty rounds. Of that am certain. and so is ev- erybody else who has followed the man. After whipping Flynn we think Johnson the next in line.
 we have had several boxing part ners for Morris in Tulsa and a few matches, but none has given our man fair trial. Shreck furnished only an exhibition match for Morris. Shreck was taken to a hotel after the fight and it was a half hour before he was able to walk. Morris with one of his short arm jabs knocked the man across the twenty-four foot ring Be- fore that he had spilled him out of the ropes twice.
 Several other men encountered Morris, but none seemed anywhere good enough for n. Hart was easy for him. The only man who was a good partner for him was Joe Jean- nette. All these men were good in their line a few years back and should be able to go at least three rounds Or four. Hart was completely exhausted at the finish of three rounds.
 ''We had Joe Jeannette there for six weeks and he was the only man who gave Carl a fair workout. Jeannette is a frisky fighter and had been con- ceded a great chance to whip Morris.
 At first Morris fought with wide swings and did not cover up we'll, but since he has been training he is han ding himself wonderfully we'll He has short jab with each arm that is as dangerous as Johnson's short punches He stands feet 4 inches and weighs 235 pounds His reach of AS inches is hard to overcome by any fighter and he is fast becoming a shifty man on his feet
 "A lighter fighter can often worry heavier opponent out of his wits by working around him and darting in and out with an occasional punch, keeping the heavier man running af- ter him. Morris is not worried by this kind of fighting, as was shown in his workout with Jeanette.
 'The negro tried to make Morris follow him, but Morris waited his chance for real fighting. He follows his man, but does not seem to be worried in any way by the fast jumps. His style is much like that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18

of Johnson, and it is figured he will more than overcome the champion 8 experience
 T have known Morris since long be- fore he entered the fighting game, and I know he is a clean sort of fellow and sincere in all he attempts. The only thing we figure Morris needs is more heavy men to fight. After he has met Flynn and shown what he can do we are going after big game, and challenges will fly then We are confident out in Oklahoma that Morris can whip any fighter near his weight in the world as we are that he can put Flynn out in a low number of rounds"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18

little men that ever pitched a game, not excluding any of the better known professional twirlers. He has had in- nllmerable chances to sign with big league clubs, but for some reason or other has never availed himself of any of these opportunities.
 The balance of the lineup of the teams will be about the same as in the last game. .sUncle JeemS' ORourke will be on the receiving end of the battery for Bridgeport, while Patrick Sullivan will again essay to fill that position for Derby. As re- gards the umpire, Managers McNa- mara and Waters have unanimously agreed that there will be a change in this position. While there have been number of applicants for the posi- ton, all of whom have safeguarded themselves for the risk they are as- suming, no final selections will be made until the candidates have under gone a severe and thorough eyesight test. In view of what occurred in the Derby game, it was deemed advisable to use this precaution.
 Preceding the game, a. short street parade, headed by the Wheeler & Will son band will take place, with the Derby team and their rooters' gallery, 250 strong, as the guests of honor During the game the Wheeler & Will son band will render a concert.
 That this game has attracted wide spread attention is shown by the tre- mendous sale sof tickets which is re- ported. From present indications, crowd of over 5000 is expected, which in baseball parlance is going some.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18
Offer Of $2O,0OO
 For Star Battery
O'Toole and Kelly of St. Paul in Demand by
 Four Clubs

Milwaukee, Wis, July 1S.-Barney Dreyfuss. owner of the Pittsburg Ma tionaf league baseball club is the latest bidder for O'Toole and Kelly, the star battery of the St Paul Amer ican association team. Dreyfuss yes terday telephoned Ray Meahan, busi- ness manager of the St. Paul club, not to close any deal until he can send man here to put in an offer for the two players.
 This makes five clubs bidding for the. services of the two men, Scouts from both Chicago big league clubs and Cleveland watched the coveted players in action yesterday afternoon The St. Louis National league man agement is ready to pay $16,500 for the, pair and it is rumored that Pres ident Charles Murphy of the Cubs will raise this bid to s20,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18
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Waterbury Won't Get Bill Luby Because He
 Will Manage Haverhi||

Waterbury and New Britain play ir the Brass City today, and the receipts will be given to W. L. Prince, the former owner of the club, who is now stranded in Waterbury. Dan O'Nei says that if the receipts don't amount to s1oo he will give Prince the century note out of his own pocket.
 The Connecticut league is not the only organization that has troubles In the Tri-State league, the owners ot the Altoona club had to take a pub lie subscription to keep the team go- ing, and it is said that Haverhill of the New England league is on the verge of collapse
 Jack O,Hara is going well at third base for Waterbury. He was cratic at shortstop but won't have so much to do at third, and his timely hitting will help.
 Tom Connery has signed a pitcher named Wagner from Paterson, N J. Hope he tried him out against Bridge port today.
 Pitcher Ray, who was suspended by Hartford. wants to get back into the fold again. He is trying to get an
 
 see If the suspension can't be raised. It makes a difference when the mazu1na is cut off.
 There will probably be a big crowd out to see the double header at New field, Thursday, when Springfield plays here. The Ponies are regarded as Bridgeport's most dangerous rivals, and Manager McCann would like to bowl them over twice. Chief Snyder and Freddy Gibbs will probably work against Zeller's men.
 Ty Cobb didn't get a hit, yesterday, but Crawford annexed three and Dele hanty toyed with the ball. The Amer with the remains of pitchers who have passed Cobb to get at Crawford and Delehanty. <s
 G. Stovall has got those Napless Maps actually fighting. They have now tied with New York and Boston for fourth place. With Falkenburg and Gregg going good there's no tell ing what Stovall may do with those former jokes.
 Regarding Dr.. Miller and Herzog. the recalcitrants, President Russell says he intends to run the Boston team as he pleases Which leads one to wonderful it has been running this year as he pleases.
 Taking one squint at Red Dooin, Hal Chase, Frank Chance, Fred Clark and Bresnahan, Garry Hermann de- clares the manager of the Reds must be a playing manager. What good would that do in Cincinnati, where they roast him for his playing and managing both?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18
A HeartIess Father,

q need some help with my house hold duties,v announced aaMalden wo- man when her husband came home the other night.
 Whats the matter with our daugh- terw the husband wanted to know.
 "Our daughter? Tfe idea, Why. Jim, you know she's awfu1ly delicate. and she would die if she had to deany household work. She has her school, and''-
 "And what? Her teachers report shows that she isn't doing a bit of school work"
 But she is the star member of her basketball team. and you know she is eager to take the prize at the gym nasium contest. But that's just like q man-wanting a delicate girl to en- gage in rough, hard labor. Be asham- ed of yourself, Jim Jenkins, You have no feeling."-Boston Traveller.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18

with the Black Rocks.
 Where was Horkheimer in the Yost line up Sunday? His presence was keep on the bench.
 For steady, consistent catching, Backstop Jack Egan of the Rocks tops them all. Egan last season was with the Clovers, the sweetest bunch in this city in years. This year, Egan besides doing the Rocks work also holds up the Crane No. 2 beavers in the Industrial league.
 The work of Catcher Reynolds of the Hubbell team is attracting close attention. He supports Pitcher Gal lagher in faultless style, while many a runner is turned back through his accurate wing. Gallagher and him self present by far the best battery in the Factory league.
 Sunday after Sunday, Pat Hurley in left for the Rocks turns off some hair raising stunt. Hurley is to the Rocks as Benny Kauff is to the Me chanics, their regular thriller con- tributor.
 The Joes, as predicted in the ear Her season, look good to cop the City league rag. They now have a com manding lead. which even the Rocks with their wins over the Joes, cannot overcome.
 The surprise of the season is the falling down of the Yost team. Here tofore it has been the wont of this club to be leading the leagues in which they were represented, even if they did not come through at the on hn af not hold for the Factory league.
 Can the Yost's showing be account ed for by the fact that Frank White is not showing his old time power. It gone stale. o'Day, Garter, Sawyer, Flanagan, Cairns Lohse or Scott are new and good stuff.
 There is seldom a contest at Yost field that Dome" Wilson, the eccen- tric all around man of the Typewriter over the fence. This hopping upon the fence rail by Wilson and spearing hits labeled extra bases is becoming too frequent, declare his opponents.
 Two Johnson, Amosa and Jack, are now. with the Eagles. Both have worn Yost colors, and helped defeat that bunch Sunday. Johnson still man. ages to maintain his craftiness and can sting the ball with the best of them
 The two O's, O'Malley, Bill and OLeary Harry, put up a swell repro duction of the national pastime with the Eagles. Ask the pitchers, they'll tell you O'Leary is the hardest man to pitch to in the league. O'Malley captains the birdlike band.
 
 The BengaIs are having a prosper ous season, to date having lost two out of 13 games played, turning in their 11th win Sunday over the Fairfields, 7-5. Their loses have been to the Yosts and Wfnnipaugs. They have since reversed the result on the Win nipaugs, and are anxious to call an encore on the Yosts. The latter club has promised them a game providing they do not come out on top in the City League race. Looks as if the game vii be played
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-18
lBY Ira Han.l

About time some announcement came that a club had been secured by the Industrial league to hold down the franchise vacated by the Whiting bunch.
 There are still hopes. however that the Whitfngs will stick. Manager Hoffman has thrown up the sponge, but Pat Hurley. captain, says he will make an attempt to bring the boys back. Hurley has been on a vaca- ton for the past few weeks. account ing for his inactivity.
 Howell is doing all the heaving for the Yosts in their Factory league con- tests The cub has yet to lose a contest. his work in small way, ac- counting for the record. Howell, has friends call him "Abe," has all the curves and speed, but never knew the meaning of headwork.
 A committee is out from the City league drafting a schedule for the re- mainder of the season. A new list has to be prepared now that there are but four clubs in the circuit. The City league schedule will be completed about the last Sunday in August, after which the clubs will play with the teams of the New Ha- ven city IcASuSS. AAou i"oSSh AoA the music.
 Rex Finn, the Niagara college phe- nom. worked out with the Black Rocks in practice at the Oval Sun day. He had speed to burn and loads of curves. When the time came for a choice, Manager Jack Halpin de- cided that Jack Whalen looked the more trim, and sent him in to hurI against the Joes. He was led along A A>G \ 4@ t&,k whelan had scored a previous ? to 1 victory over the cold water boys and also had held them to two hits in an- other encounter. but lost.
 F1inn's speed set his friends agog They never knew he had it, nor would they believe reports confirming the fact Like doubting Thomases they looked on and were convinced.
 Finn hurled during the past week for the Rowland team, winning from the D. M Read Co.,, outfit 1S to 3. The same two clubs meet again this Thursday afternoon after o'clock.
 Manager Mike Arnold has gathered a crafty crowd to represent the liar vey Hubbell Co.,, in the Factory lea gue. They are all youngsters who with another year of playing together will start things in the league. As they now stand they are second best, being runners up to the Yosts.
 In Gallagher, the Hubbells have a heady heaver. He throws from the port side, has a peculiar change of pace with a varied assortment of blenders. Gallagher was with Bill Taylor's Black Rocks before that club disbanded.
 That there is something besides lack of team work in the Loco outfit is as- sured- A club with their makeup ought to top any amateur league. Ev- cry man on the team has seen service with clubs in. the City league or it's equal. while in Rasback, holding down first base his peer, cannot be found in the city.
 Doe Mons and Buckley. both for mer North Edners, have joined forces