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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
MIXUP AT THE FINISH
 OF ZBYSZkO MATCH Poiander Got One Fail and Wins ny Referees Decision Raicevich Thought He Had a Fall.

New York. Dec 25.-The much her aided wrestling bout between Zbyszko, tne Polish wrestler, and Raicevicn, the Italian champion, broke up in a. mud dle at Madison Square garden tonight Most of the 4.0o0 spectators left the garden thinking that the Italian had won, but the referee, Tom Jenkins, awarded the decision to Zbyszlzo.
 The Polish wrestler had agreed to throw Raicevich three times in 90 minutes. It took him 37 minutes and which was secured by a forward double arm hold.
 After 6 n-minute interval the men stepped to the mat again, with a large majority of the house applauding the Italian. After three minutes and 33 seconds wrestling Raicovich got just such a hold on the Pcle as he had been floored with in the first fall.
 One shoulder, however, was off the mat. and Jenkins tapped the ton man with the idea of giving warning for him to get his man on the mat He said he fairly shouted the warning. but the great uproar from the crowd may have drowned it out. and in the l--sdst of the applause the Italian jumped up and ran to his dressing room. The crowd. thinking that the Italian had won, moved out of the gar den without hearing the announce 1nent of the referee that Raice,ich mat and there was no course to take but 70 award the decision to Zbyszko
 It was announced earlier that Gotck the worlds champion, would meet the winner of tOnight's bout in the near future.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
M'VEY ON POINTS.
Gets the Decision Over Sam Lanqford
 in 20 Rounds in Australia.

Sydney, N. s. w., Dec. 25.-In the fight here today between Sam McVey and Sam Langford, both American pu- gfl1sts, McVey won on points.
 The bout went the scheduled twenty rounds. In the first and second hon ors were fairly even, both men show ing caution, but landing hard.
 In the third round Langford scored 2 heavy right to the jaw. AcVey came back with a hook which sent Langford to the floor, but he got his feet immediately. The fifth round was left to the jaw and Langford's mouth and tongue were needing and he seem- ed daZed. By the ninth round McVey had piled up many points, and Lang ford had been cautioned for using his forearm. Laneford's right eye was closed after the 17th round. his oppon- ent frequently landing on this mark
 Both were tired and more than eau tion in the 18th, and when the bell rang for the goth, they came wearily into the ring almost too exhausted to fight They ciinched throughout this round All through the fight both men showed gameness and fought with ex- tren1e fairness, the crowd showing its appreciation by frequent applause, but the verdict, giving the fight to McVey on points. was vigorously hooted.
 Eighteen thousand spectators wit messed the contest, which took place in the open air under broiling sun. The betting was to 5, Langford be- ing the favorite. In1ghting was not allowed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Stoyall of the Cleveland club, and Jas John Callahan would give his right eye to secure his services.
 The Pittsburgh club. through the work of Manager Clarke and President Barney Dreyfuss, are hot-foo ing 1t after Tim Jordan. who was the star of the Toronto team in the Interna- tiona1 Ieague last season. both from a hitting and fielding standpoint Chas. Hercules FEbl5ettS of Brooklyn appears on the firing line against the repre- sentatives of SmoketoWn and will try to halt the deal. for they have a hold ing clause in Jordan's contract that would be active any time, even if they do owe him money.
 Bresnahan, manager of the Cardi- na1s, has declared himself and will not allow Victor Saler to go to a class A league if he can stop it. Notwith- standing the fact that he has the great Konetchy under contract he wants SaIer as a sub for the Cardi- nals unless sufficient pressure can be brought upon him to issue waivers on the players.
 Frank Farrell wants to get rid of club in exchange for the Californian star. So it is up and down the line. The magnateS realize that a hard hit ting first baseman is an absolute ne- cessity and are willing to go the limit to annex what they want Some of the trades will fall flat, but others will be carried to a successful concluS- ion
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
LAUREL HILLS WON CLEVER CAME
Hand Out 3O-23 Score Crystals of New London-Both Teams Put Up Hard and Fast Game-Coyl and Doyle Lead in Basket Shooting

By great burst of speed and ac curat shooting in the first half, which made the Crystals-uf New London look as if they were anchored. and then stavtng off the plucky rush of the New LOndoners in the final period, the Lau- rel Hill basketball team challxed up a defeat, 30 to 23, on the visitors from New London Monday evening at the Y NJ C. A. gym. in one of the fast est and cleverest games seen there this season.
 There was action in every minute of the play, with Laurel Hill gaining a biglead in the first period, when they shot nine field goals and one foul goal, while the Crystals were held to four baskets from the floor, shot at long intervals in the play. The score at the end of the first half of % minutes stood, Laurel Hill 1e, Crystals s.
 Coming back for the second half, the Crystals opened up as if they were going to turn the tables on the home five, gaining by fast play till they were only four points behind 20 to Is. Their fast work at this stage seemed to daze Laurel Hill for time, but a couple of foul goals shot by Townsend and a the field by F'orsberg put heart again into the Laurel Hills, and they came back to their old speed.
 For the visitors both Doyle and Rea- gan were dangerous. while Coyl and Jackson were the clever shooters for Laurel Hill. Doyle also had fine eye for the basket on shots from the foul line. The lineups and summary:
 Crystals-Doyle If, Reagan If, May c, Strickland rg, Lawrence lg.
 Laurel HilI-Jackson rg, Townsend lg. Forsberg c. Reveu and Stanley If, Coyl If
 Score, Laurel Hill 30, Crystals 23; fedI goals, Coy1 ,, Jackson ?, Reven l. Forsberg 3. for Laurel Hill; Req gan 3, May ?, Doyle 5; foul goals, F'ors- berg 3, Townsend 3, Doyle 3 referee, Allyn L. Brown; timer, A. C. Pease: scorer. Clarence W. Seyin; two 20 minute halves.
 For the preliminary the Clippers | played a five from the Academy class, | leading them to at the end of the | first half and defeating them by the 1 score Of 25 to 10. The Iineups and sum- mary:
 Clippers Cobliyn If, Katzman If, | Smith ls, Fillmore rg, Rydholm C. Academy Class-C. Grove c, s. Grove rf Hunt1ey lg, Hull If, b1imbalI ry.
 Score, Clippers A, Academy Class 10: field goals, Coblyn A. Katzman 3, | Rydholm 4, for Clippers; C. Grove 2, | & Grove l, Hull ?. for Academy | Class.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS.
Rev. Aime Troie Celebrates First Mass Surprise Party-Christmas Activi- ties-St. Jean de BsPtiste Society Holds Annual Meeting.

At the 10 o'clock mass in the Sacred Heart church onS Christmas morning Rev Aime Troie, Son of MT. and Mrs. Alexis Troie. of Providence street, or dalned in Montreal cathedral on Sat urday. celebrated his first mass. There was 8 large congregation. Father Troie was celebrant of the solemn high mass; Rev. John H. Sta pIeton. pastor of the church. was deacon, and Rev. 7. L. Massicotte. the curate, sub dea- con- Father Stapleton delivered, in French, a sermon in keeping with the occasion, and there was special sing ing. Father Troie will rest for a few days at his home before assuming his charge at Ogdensburg N. Y.
 There were Christmas congrega tions Gt the other two masses of the day, at and at 8 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
NO RIGHT TO
 GIVE AWAY TITLE Champion Cannot Dispose of It That Way, Says Jeffries.

Jim Jeffries talked shop for a few minutes Saturday at Los Angeles, and those lucky enough to get within hear ing distance of the giants umbling tones soon knew exactly how Jim stood on ths subject of a champion right to give away his title.
 T never presented the heavyweight championship to Marvin Hart thun- deIed he When Hart beat Jack Root at-Reno in 1905. the newspapers took up the thing and scrambled it witt; my retirement from the ring with the result that they made It shine like a battle No champion has the power or right to give his title +o another man"
 It vas a discussion over the present lightweight situation that caused Jeff 10 open up and talk fight. Jim is a strong admirer of Ad Wolgast.
 s.Ad is the lightweight champion and will be the rightful holder of the title until he is whipped in the ring or an- that he is physically unfit to continue boxing" was the decision handed down by Jeff.
 All the jaw singing in the world can't make champions out of Welsh, or Nelson" added Jim. aft CT which he gave it as his honest opin- ion that WolgasI will fully recover from his present illness and will return to the ring strong and fall Of fight within a years time.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
ST. JEAN DE sAPTlsTE SOCIETY
Officers Elected, Financier J. B. Rou- cher for 17th Term-Reports Show Prosperity.

Meeting regularly Sunday afternoon in Parish hall, the St. Jean de Baptiste society elected these officers for the ensuing year: Honorary chaplain, Rev. Philippe L. Massicotte; chaplain, Rev J U. o. BelleTOSe, president, IsidOre Bou- cker; first vice president, Matthias Paradis; second vice president. Emil E. Maurice; recording secretary, Mar cisse Raymond; assistant, George Cou- ture; financier, J. B. Boucher; assist ant. Francis Boucher; treasurer and corresponding secretary. R. c. Dion; marshals, Louis Paradis, Xavier Mari on; auditors, Philisa Poirier, Arthur Marcel, Noel Dufresne; directors. Jo- Marion, Edmund BureIle. AdeIard Boucher. Sr; physician. pr. L. l.. Pratte-
 Financier J. B. Bouchers reelection consecutive year is conclusive proof of his ability and popularity, while Pres ident Isidore Boucher was reelected and begins his fifth term as the capa- ble head of the society, which was founded in July. 1884, and hence is the oldest fraternal organization in the parish
 In point of lnances the reports show that at no time has St Jean de Bap- tiste society been more prosperous. The receipts for the year 1911 were $1.656-60; the expenditures $1,567.60; the balance sS9.60. Interest on it's funds brought the total oain for the year up to S2S2.02, and the total on hand at the beginning of 1911, $5,001-36, up to s5,2SS.SS. During the 27 1-2 years Of its existence the society has col lected s27, and paid out s21,- SSO.52-
 The membership Is 235. Five new members were gained during the year, and in the same period six were lost, one by death, one by resignation and four by demissfon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Chicken Supper at Wheel Club.

The spirit of good cheer reigned supreme among the members of the Fonemah Wheel club on Christmas eve, when they maintained their record for convivialty and good fellowship by holding forth with a chicken supper. Although preceded by an oyster stew earlier in the evening, the main dish excellently prepared with all the hxins by Chef Arthur Blais, was vigorously attacked, so much so that 50 pounds of chicken was none too much for the appetites of the diners. There were boxing matches, Instrumental music and solos to finish off the evenings entertainment, which was arranged by this committee: Michael Malone, Frank Erlbeck, Reginald Pollard, Richard Scho1f1eld Teniss Breault and Christian Hoefer.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Bumpinq the Bumps.

From Trinidad, Col, to San Fran cisco on a motorcycle. most of the 500 miles over railroad tracks, Is the record just made by George B. Holds worth
 Holdsworth's ride is regarded as a severe test of a motorcycles reliability under adverse conditions. In summer, of course, it's plain sailing even from ocean to ocean, but not many riders have the hardihood to cross the Sierras in winter. In many places on the rail- road tracks new track was being put in and the bed was not ballasted. It was a case of bump the bumps''-but Holdsworth got through just the same
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
MYSTIC WAS A JOKE.
TaftViIie Beat Them With Ease in
 Basketball, 21 1-2 to 6.

The basketball game between Mys- tic and Taftville on Christmas after noon was a farce. The visitors were Outclassed bp Taftville in every de- partment of the game. After a few minutes of play, when the home team found out the sterngth of the visitors, they began passing from one end of the hall to the other, and had the wis itOrs chasing them for four or five minutes at a time without allowing them to even touch the ball, and occa- siOnally they would cage one to let the visitors know they could do it. Aonth- CT added feature to the farce was J. Fontafne caging 9 goal for the wis., itors so as to help their score. At times Taftville players would toss the ball to the visitors tnd let them have a fire try. without any interference. The final score was Taftville 2T1-2, Mystic 6. The Hneups:
 Taftville e-Potter c, Murphy C. If l. HeureuX rg, J. Fontaine lg, Desjar- dins If, Barry If.
 Guire lg, Gley If, E. McKone If.
 Goals. Murphy ', L'Heureux 5, Pot ter 3. DesJardins ?. Barry l., J. Fon- taine 3, McKone 4, Tenford l.
 Referee, Vic F'ontaine; scorer. and timer, H. Caron;. time. 20 minute pe- riods.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
ST. LOUIS SOCCER CHAMPIONS.
Claim the National Title Through De
 featIng PhilIiy Team to i.

st. Louis. Mo, Dec. 25-St. Louis soccer football players today laid claim to the championship of the United Staees as the result of the game to- day in which the InniSfals of St Lou is defeated the Tacony team of Phila- delphia 3 to 1. Experts declared to- days contest the fastest ever played here
 The PhiIadelphians who, including todays defeat, have lost only four games in three seasons went into the contest slightly fatogued as the result of the strenuous tie battle on a muddy field yesterday with the St. Leo's, To- cal champions. The visitors one point today wa sdue to excitement on the part of the local backs, one of whom sent the ball through his own goal
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

to meet all corners for distances from one to 100 miles for a reasonable side bet, and has T. R. Bullock of Provi- dence for his packer and manager. Brown claims a 100 mile walking rec ord of If hours S4 minutes breaking the worlds record by about hours. Through his vaudeville work he is making preparation for a walk from coast to coast next summer.
 As partner in the vaudeville act the other George is George w. Bassett, champion heel and toe walker of New England, who is about a year older than his partner, stands feet g 1-2 inches and weighs 140 pounds. Bas- sett makes his favorite distance at anything from one mile to 50 and is sues an open challenge to meet any one in competition at those distances.
 The two walkers are hoping that they can get on a match or an outdoor exhibition against some of the local experts while they are in this city for their vaudeville turn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Saved His wife,s Life

My wife would have been in her grave today writes O. H. Brown of NIuscadine, Ala, If it had not been for down in her bed, not able to get up without help. She had a severe bron- chial trouble and a dreadful cough. I got her a bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery, and she soon began to mend, and was well in a short time" Infallible for coughs and colds, it's the most reliable remedy on earth for des- perate lung trouble, hemorrhage, la grippe, asthma, hay fever, croup and whooping cough. Soc. s1.00. Trial bot tie free. Guaranteed by Lee & Osgood
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Liahtninn Kills Esm-

In 1906 lightning killed only 16e peo- pie in this whole country. Ones chances of death by lightning are less than two in a million. The chances of death from liver, kidney or stomach trouble is vastly greater, but not if Electric Bitters be used. as Robert Madsen, of West Burlington. Ia., prov ed Four doctors gave him up after eight months of suffering from viru- lent liver trouble and yellow jaundice. He was then completely cured by Elec- tric Bitters. They're the best stom- ach. liver, nerve and kidney remedy and blood purifier on earth. Only soc at Lee & OSgOod Co.'S
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
NIX ON HOMERS.
Distance CIeuts Affect Hitting Thinks
 Tiger Star

Ty Cobb says he does not want to make four-base hits. Being the great est batter in baseball and not caring to hit them out for the limit sounded like a ridiculous statement to many who heard ny make this remark. but he set himself right with this expla- nation:
 Whenever I make a home run I go hftless for a couple of games after that I lose my stride. I get the home run fever and I want to knock every ball pitched to me over the fence. The result is that do not hit them at all, and every time I get a home run it means that I lose viewpoints in batting"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
HEEL AND TOE CHAMPIONS.
George Brown and George Bassett
 Challenge Norwich Walkers

The two Georges, both with cham pionship walking records in their pos session, have arrived in town, and each is on deck with an open challenge to meet anyone at the heel and toe method of locomotion, issuing their def each night at the Auditorium, where they are appearing in vaude- vile.
 George N. Brown, a native of Au- burn N Y is the headIiner of the pair and although only a, comparative youngster in the game has fancy string of records to show, which he has won in the past five years. In that time he has participated in 127 races, winning 121 of them, his most notable feat being the winning of the worlds championship from W. A. Foagland in 1909, when he walked this veteran into the ground by covering f2T miles in 19 hours. Brown, who is 20 years old, stands feet 1-2 inches, ard weighs 137 pounds, is open
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
NO FALL ON BURNS.
Americus Lost the Mateh-Came Near
 Being Thrown Himself.

Boston, Dec. 25.-GUs SchOenlein (Americus) of Baltimore, champion
 wrestler in the lightweight class, lost in the main bout at Mechanics hall tonight when he failed to throw Cy- clone Burns of Boston, twice in an hour, and came near being thrown himself near the close of the bout Burns secured a double bar hold on Arnericus and had a decided advantage at the close. Americus issued a chal- lergc to Burns for a finish match.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Christ church, the oldest Episcopal organization in Hartford and one of the historic parishes of the country, is making plans to celebrate it's I50th anniversary during the coming spring. This church has had an eventful his tory, and it's long list of rectors has included some of the most mated bish- ops and rectors of the Epicopal church. The father of J. Pierpont Morgan, Jun
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Roller Polo Result. Monday.

At Providence: Waterbury 1, Provi- dence 5, afternoon.
 At Providence: Providence T Wa terbury 5. evening.
 At New Haven: New Haven 1. Hart ford ,. afternoon.
 At Hartford: Hartford s, New Ha- ven 3. evening
 At Worcester: Worcester :, Taun- ton 4. afternoon.
 At Taunton: Worcester 3, Taunton 10, eyenips
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
An Alarm at NiEht

That strikes terror to the entire house. hold is the loud, hoarse and metallic cough of croup. No mistaking 1t. and fortunate then the lucky parents who keep Foley's Honey and Tar Compound on hand. H. W. Casselman, Canton. N. r.. says: Tt is worth it's weight in gold. Our little children are troubled with croup and hoarSeness, and all we give them is Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, always have bottle of it in the house. Lee & Ossood
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
ALL CLUBS WANT HARD
 HITTING FIRST BASEMEN
New York Meeting DiscIosss Fact That Initial Swatters Are Essential.

New York, Dec. 20.--It looks as if every major league wants the services of hard hitting first baseman.
 The Chicago Cubs want First Base man Gandil. a one time White Ssox player who last year was the hitting and fielding sensation Of the Montreal team in the International league. The Chicago White Sox are out after Harry
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

What is thought to be a record for a passenger carrying motorcycle was made recently by Ralph Weisenb0n and Roland Wharton of Dayton, O., who made 240 miles in one day, tray
 cling from Milwaukee to their home city. They travelled l, ,1O1 miles on the trip to Chicago, Milwaukee and return.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Factory Leaoue Basketball.

In the basketball games of the Fac tory league on Saturday night at the I. M c. A. gymnasium the Ponemah Mills defeated the Shetucket Co. 19 to 5, TotCkett Hose Go. defeated Norwich Nickel and Brass to 4, and B-L Co. defeated H. B. Porter Co. to 0.
 The standing:
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Surprise for Miss White.

The young ladies of St. Veronica's Temperance society gave a very enjoy able surprise to one of their most pop ular members Saturday night when they met in their rooms and presented Miss Louisa White with handsome gift There was a social time and re-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

E. G. Baker of Indianapolis, Ind, in tends to try for the six hour record on his motorcycle on the speedway there this fall Another Indiana man holds the six hour record having made 300 miles and 174 yards in that time i1I October, 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Two thousand miles in eight days from Denver, Col, to Louisville, Ky, is tho record of John King of Middle boro, Ky, who made the trip at a cost of SIS. Riding in Colorado the first day he made 300 miles.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Two members of the Columbus, o. motorcycle club expect to set a new cross continent record travelling from their home city to San Francisco in 15 days. The men are A. J. Schuster and D. E. Clappham-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Mir. and Mrs. Frank Godreau of Norwich avenue had as holiday guests the latter's parents. MT and Mrs. Col lette. of Centerville. R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Surliqht Hop.

At the Taftville Maennerchor Mon day afternoon the sunlight hop was well patronized and proved an enjoy able Christmas feature. The Maenner- chor orchestra played.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Mfr and Mrs. Edward Damase enter tafned at a Christmas. dinner Monday 4 AIphonse I.arose and family. Philip Tremb1ay and family and Miss Della G1adue of Greeneville.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Louis Desmarais of Arctic Center, R. l., was the guest of Frank Des- marais of North A street on Mon day.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Joseph. David and Edward Blanchard and the Iatter's son. Hormisdas, all of New Bedford. were holiday guests of relatives on Norwich avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Charles Schmidt of the Y. s. s Rhode Island is the guest O his par ents, Mir and Mrs Adam Schmidt. ir Lisbon
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

John Laffeur of Rochester. N. Y. spent Christmas at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Albert Laheur. or South B street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

MT. and Mrs Samuel Hearn of West erly. R. l., have returned home after spending the holiday with relatives on Hunters avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Mir and Mrs. John Nevins of Ston- ington were the guests of Mrs. Nevins mother. Mrs. Tulia IeMoine. of Nor wich avenue for the holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Joseph Desjardins of New Bedford has been visiting Joseph Champagne of South A street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Rev and Mrs. Donald B. MacLane and Master Donald Saunders MacLane are the guests of relatives in New Haven for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
MOTORCYCLE NOTES.

The Richmond, Ind, Motorcycle club is planning a new board track Mem Eers of the club recently went to Chi cago to inspect the Riverside track and bring back plans.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Mfr. and Mrs Joseph McHugh of PaWtucket were Christmas guests of MT. McHugh's mother on South A street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Joseph Cardinal Of Westerly was tho guest of Zephir Barrie of South street on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Napoleon Fournier of Bridgeport is visiting his father. Peter Fournier. of Hunters avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Principal Frederick J. Working and family of Front street have left town to pass the recess in Watertown, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Mir. and Mrs. John Tetlow are spend ing a few days in New Bedford, guests ot Mrs. Tetlow's sister.