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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
lBY Ira Hau.l

Declaring that his team would not remain as a member if the North End club existed as a part of the City baseball league, Manager Chris Mo Mahon of the Eagle baseball team withdrew from the league meeting in session last evening in the office of the city clerk. Prior to this declar- ation, Manager McMahon made the statement that as long as he was at the head of the Eagle baseball club, his team would never play a game with the North Ends on any grounds.
 The scrap on between the two teams came about through their contest last Sunday at Hairs lot On the returns, the game went ten innings, the North Ends winning 6-5. Last evening, the league moguls considered Manager Me Mahon's protest of the game, and bas- ing their decision on an illegal ruling of the umpire, ordered the game play ed over.
 Manager McMahon in bringing in his protest asked. that in justice to the league and to his team, the game be not see it in that light. but arrived at the best conclusion, that, the con- test be played again.
 The one point on which the game was ordered played over, is a case which often arises in baseball, which has occurred III many games, anu which has brought about many com ments, but one ruling. It is known as a catch play, and one that is over looked for the time The Eagles in the seventh inning had man on first and second with none down. The third batter grounded to the first baseman, who touching his station tfrew to second to get the runner. The second base guardian touched his hut fn Walter Lord who was umpiring ruled a double killing. Bill O'Malley, cap tain of the Eagle nine, noted the play, and questioned the ruling. The play of the North End first baseman was after spearing the ground ball to throw to second, and then receive a relay throw from second to first. This would have made a force-out. Under the play the first baseman completed, the man running from first to second must be tagged out, and not forced, because first base was not occupied, as the last batter was out when the first baseman touched his station.
 Umpire Lord was at the meeting last evening and declared that he had ruled a double play, but admitted he was wrong. He stated that the light dawned upon him only moment af- ter the completion of the play, but\as the players were swarming about him on the field and the spectators were hostile, he did not change his decis- ion
 Manager Voos and Captain Nicer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
Twelve Thousand Favor Legislation
 For Sunday Sports
That is Estimate of Total of Peti.
 tiOnerS to Date

The City Baseball league went on record at meeting last night as in favor of legislation to sanction Sun day sports. The meeting was held in the city clerks office, City Hall. and besides the directors of the city league there were present the committee ap- pointed at the recent mass meeting, to wait upon the various leagues.
 George H. Wood, the chairman of the delegation said he expected to in- terview Rev. q. H. Beard, president of the Pastors association, and by point ing out to him the legislation propos- ed to enlist the support of the Min isters' association in securing the de- slider law.
 MT. Wood announced that 12,000 sig natures have been secured to the peti- tions favoring the legislation and that by Sunday he expects the number to leap to 10000. Another mass meeting will be held at the rooms of the Gae- lie club Tuesday evening when the committee to present these petitions to the Legislature will be selected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
Carl Morris Is Coming Ring Star
 Says Joe Jeanette
Man Who Trained Oklaho- ma Fighter Declares Carl
 Will Be White Hope
(By Joe Jeannette. )

After five weeks of hard work with that this Oklahoma giant will develop into one of the greatest men in the history of the ring.
 My reason for this are many. In the first place Morris has what is to my mind the most essential thing in the making of a great fighter and that is brains. He is the quickest think CT that I ever boxed and learns to ex- ecute a punch just as he is taught. The trouble in teaching most boxers is that you must drill them like sol dier. That's not necessary with MOr- ris. Tell him once, or at most twice, him an opening and in a second you realize what an apt scholar he is.
 When I first went out there five weeks ago he had what was 2, natural right hand. He could use this as straight as line, and it is sure death when it lands, for he carries an aw full kick. His fault was that he would keep pumping that right hand at you all the time, but now he has learned the value of a left hand and can hook and jab wonderfully for a new man. As an infighter he shines. for he is big, strong and willing and has the heart of lion. He believes he is as good as any man in the world and realizes all that he needs is eX- perience, and with that he will be able to fight any of us.
 His next fight of importance will be on July 4, when he tackles Jim Flynn, the conqueror of Al Kaufman. They meet at Tulsa, Okla. for fifteen rounds and will play to house of at least s30 900. Flynn has been guaranteed for his end S50O0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
OBITUARY

Walter Baldwin Lake died yester- day afternoon at his home. 215 We11S street, in his 73rd year. News of hia death comes as a great shock to hi1 many friends, for he had been III b3e short while. He had remained ae his work with the Wheel & Wool Bending Co. until 10 days ago. He was a member of~St. John's lodge. P. and A. M. and of Elias Howe. Jr. Post, No. ,, c. A. R. He was a vet- eran of the Civil War having served with the First Connecticut volun- teers, Heavy Artillery. He is survive ed by five daughters, Misses Gertrude C., Emma A., Carrie NJ. Ivah l.. ana Ethel M. Lake. and one brother, b. J. Lake of Corning, Cal.
 Anna J. Lyons, widow of William Lyons, died last evening at the homs of her son-in-law, Stanley Bennett, g RosedaIe street, in her 67th year. Death followed an apopletic sEoks suffered ten days ago. She was . native of Ontario, Canada the daugh~ hart. She is survived by two daush- ters, Mrs. Bennett of this city, and Annie F.. Lyons, residing with her mother, Mrs. Cathart, and a son. WfI- liam G. Lyons of Newark, N. J.
 Miss Julia Kelly. well known ard respected resident of East Bridgeport died yesterday afternoon at her homs, 72 Booth street, after en illness cow ering a period of six months- She is survived by a niece. Mrs, Richard Ambrunn, and a nephew, Thomas H. Drury
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
EAGLES WITHDRAW FROM
 CITY LEAGUE AT MEETING
Manager McMahon Charges North Ends With Rowdyism and Says Eagles Won't
 Stay in Same Organization

bach of the North Ends stated that the player was tagged by the second oaseman, but Umpire Lord reminded the meeting that he did not see such l action, that he ruled the play as a force-out
 The ruling had considerable result on the score. There were two on when the play was made, on first and second. The latter made third on the play, and the other should have been declared safe at second, and there should have been one out instead of two. The next batter went out on a fly to left center, on which the man on third could have possibly scored Still there would be but two outs and still a man on the bags. Taking this condition into consideration, the league directors decided that it was but fair to have the contest played over.
 Manager. McMahon brought charges of rowdyism against the North End players, that they had played dirty ball with his infield, attempting to spike them, and that no attempt was made to keep back the crowd, the field being the North Ends home diamond. Stones were thrown by the spectators, but it was noted that the missiles were withheld while the North Ends were in the field. Because of these condi- tions, Manager McMahon stated that his club would not under any circum- stances be a member of any organiza- tion of which the North Ends were part. Having made his say, Manager McMahon withdrew from the meet ing.
 An attempt was made to drop one of the present staff of umpires, but a motion by Manager Mike. Kreuther of the Sokols that the staff remain as it is now constituted, prevailed. Man ager Kreuther could see the league made a laughing stock if they drop ped an umpire at every meeting. If one was dropped this week. he could see no reason why he, himself, bearing i'll feeling against another umpire, could not request that his man be dropped the next week. The majority of the directors concurred with Kreu- ther's sentiment
 Umpires were assigned for tomor- rows games as follows: North Ends vs St Joseph's. at Oval, Lord; Yosts vs Eagles, at Hairs lot, McCann; and Black Rocks vs. Sokols, at Yost Field, Shannon T
 The North Ends, though their game with the Eagles is ordered played over, still retain their lead in the league race. The change moves the Eagles up peg. The corrected standing:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17

Brad Kocher continues to hit hard for Toronto. Detroit still has a string on him and it is believed the former | Mechanic will be recalled at the close of the Eastern league season. New Britain will play McCann' s | team at Steeplechase tomorrow. Dan O'Neil has a strong club but the Me chanfcs hope to make up for past de- feats by walloping the Cubebs. Dixie Walker may be sent against the visit Ors. Game called at 3:30. New Britain's new first baseman, Birry, is from the New York State league. He was taken in the Ohio Pennsylvania league last season. With the Canton team he had a batting average of 200 and a fielding mark of .990
 This is what the New York fans heard from Hugh Jennings when Rus sell Ford was flaming his two won ders, Cobb and Crawford, with two on, one out and single meant victory: Come on, Davy, with the old pepper 'Ataboy-'At waytohitem-nake it be good, Owney-Whoa-a-a-a Eh, yah h-h-!-Make it good-give Ty chance to clean atime-Here we are, you Ty-boy-Not too hard, Tyrus-La. la, 1a-Ee, Yah-h-h! Whoa-a-Ty, not too hard-Stick to 'em, you baby-Heer we are, Samuel can see it going now. Touch every base, Sam-'Ata- swingin'-One of the -timers-Putta old ood to it-Whe-e-e-e, Ia, la! Alta oldpep!''
 The Athletics have won 20 of their last 9 games, and are now only two games behind the Tigers Another week and it looks as if they would be in front
 They do say that Bugs Raymond has fallen off the wagon. At any rate he didn't have to fall far.
 / Joe Jackson got back into the Cleve- land lineup, cracked out two safe ones and helped to defeat Boston.
 There were 15 bases on balls and four nit batsmen in the Giants-Car- boots.
 Old Cy Young! Was there ever an- other like him?
 Mike DOnlin got back into the game again after more than two years ab- sence. He was a weakling at the bat and pulled one granite play while coaching at third.
 By strangling the Browns thrice in clearly indicated to them that last place is the best they can hope for.
 For the fourth time the Cubs and Giants have vacated first place for each other.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
SOME FAMILY, THIS. Father Describes 24 Children in Base.
 ball Terms.

Pittsburg. June 17-August Clon- deaux, aged 42. an expert glass work CT of Ford City. near here, has left for New York, en route to Belgium. his native land, accompanied by his wife and "A children. Incidentally he also takes with him a comfortable fortune made in the glass industry in the Allegheny Valley. Clondeaux and his wife came to this country 21 years ago, a short time after their marriage. Clondeaux is great ad- mirer of baseball and described his family and departure as follows: '"The score is 24 to O. (He meant none of the children had died.) Thirteen sim gles, four two baggers and a triple. Now we make a home run''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
EVERY PITCHER HAS
 HIS FAVORITE CATCHER
MathewSon Likes to See Chief Meyers Behind the Bat
 For Giants

St. Louis, June 1.-The catchers most closely associated with old Cy Young's long reign are Chief Zim- mer and Lou Criger. Zimmer caught Young for a half a. dozen years in Cleveland in the 'nineties, and Criger caught him in Cleveland, Boston and St. Louis. Jack O'Connor was an- other who caught Young a good deal, but among the other backsto ps who have been Young's teammates are Jack Doyle. who was a catcher on the Cleveland club in 1892; Gunson, who was a Cleveland catcher in 1893; William Robinson, who caught for the St. Louis club in 1900. when Young was there; Schreckeng who was with the Boston Americans in 1901; Duke Farrell, with the Bostons in 1904, and Clarke, Bemis, Easterly and Land, Cleveland catchers in late years.
 Christy Mathewson generally pairs off with one catcher. Chief Meyers is now his receiving mate, a position which. in turn. has been filled by Jack Wagner, Frank Bowerman and Roger Bresnahan. Those are not all the catchers MathewSon has had on the New York team. but they are the principal ones Needham. Scbel Marshall and Wilson have handled his puissant shoots
 The veteran Jack Powen's catchers include C,Connor.. Criger, Mcclure, kleinow, Kahoe, Sugden. Clarke and Stephens. Old Deacon Philippe had Zimmer, Kittredge and Doc Powers with him in Louisville in 1899: had Zimmer, O'Connor and Schriver with him in Pittsburg in 1900, and since then in Pittsburg has served his slants to Yeager Smith, Pheips. Car 1sh, Peitz and Gibson.
 They're smoking Nupeets at po,y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
(By Wa@ner.)


 The rain made good as a pinch hit ter yesterday and prevented the Me- chanics from mingling at Newfield.
 Manager McCann does not believe that Bob Stow is playing for his re- lease, although many of the fans think so. The manager is of the opinion that the youngster is simply in the midst of a slump. There is certainly no reason why Stow should be dissatisfied. When McCann dug him out of the back lots and paid him a good salary, Bob was generally regarded as a pretty lucky boy. He had previously been tried out by New Haven and had been canned Stow did we'll last year and at the begin ming of this season was given an in crease of $25 a month. He now draws as much as most players re- ceive after years of service in the minors. He can't complain of i'll treatment. If he is playing for his release. he will be disappointed for without pay instead. We hope that Bob is too, sensible to try to get away with any such stuff and that he is really suffering from a slump from which he will soon recover.
 by Waterbury. He was regarded as a wonder when he first joined the Pacers but he has not been doing much of late. George Needham last years shortstop on the Waterbury champions, will replace Shortell.
 Andy Marshall, who was dropped by Waterbury, is playing great ball for Lynn of the New England league Brass City fans think he is a better man than Manning. The latter is said to be very fond of himself.
 Brian Boru Mccarthy twirled Hartford to victory over New Haven yesterday by to l. Dent was hit hard by the Senators and Charles, who replaced him, was also tapped freely.
 Pat Bauman, second baseman on the New Bedford team, has been sold to Detroit for $2,5O0. The Tigers will also turn First Baseman Ness over to the New England leaguers as part rayment.
 The pitchers in the Tri-State league must be pretty poor this season. In almost every game the teams make from F to IS hits.
 Jimmy Hall had all the stuff yester- day. The former Mechanic accepted ten chances for HOlyoke and made one hit, thereby enabling the Papermakers to beat New Britain by to 2. Fret ter worked for the winners and Parker for New Britain.
 Gil Edwards, owner of the North ampton team, is busy trying to sign polo players. He has the Waterbury franchise in the polo league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
Pop McPart|in
 May Join Ponies Former Waterbury Manager Re. ported to Have Been En- gagged as Springfield
 Manager

Will Frank McPartlin, the Old Fox of the Connecticut League, join the Springfield club? Floating about the circuit is a persistent rumor to this effect which not only will not down, but which cannot be confirmed by the man who would be most inter ested in such a deal, says the Water bury American. When the fact IS mentioned to McPartlin, he merely smiles and replies:
 I'm not saying a word
 Nobody seems to know the origin of the report or of any foundation for it. except that McPartlin was seen not long ago having a lone con- fidential chat with Jack Zeller, the Springfield manager. Further than this, there seems to be no informa- ton obtainabie. The report naturally gains in proportions and added de- tails as it's circulation grows, until there are now conflicting conclusions as to just what connection the old boy, whose head more than his arm helped Mike Finn and Comics crew cop the pennant last year, will have with the Ponies.
 One rumor is that he is to become the manager in place of Jack Zeller. Then again. he may become only a sort of assistant manager, and fur ther than that. he may become noth- ing more than the clubs slow ball finger. One paper was cruel enough to suggest that his capacity would be that of thinker for Teller. Me Partlin's attitude when questioned on the matter is one that would seem to indicate that something of this sort is in the works. When asked if he was going to succeed Zeller as manager, he made this evasive, but somewhat enlightening reply:
 Tt would be a pretty nice job mar aging that club with the bunch they've got together"
 At any rate, it is certain that Me Partlin won't go anywhere until he has come to some kind of an agree ment with President Pace in their squabble over the iron bound and copper riveted contract
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
Commencement Opens
 At Yale Tonight
Especial from United Press. ',

Especial from United PressD
 New Haven, June 17-Yale's cor1- mencement opens. this evening. with a performance of Beaumont and Fletcher's Knight of The Burning Pestle" given by the dramatic asso- citation of the college campus. TomOr~ row, President Hadley will deliver the baccalaureate and Professor JepsOn will give an organ recital at Woolsey. Monday is taken up with class day ex- ercises, alumni reunions and the law school graduation. Tuesday holds the Harvard Yale baseball game and OH Wednesday, the graduation exercisea DrOper will be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
ENJOYABLE WHIST.

An enjoyable whist and pinochls was held last evening in St. Anthonyf q hall in Colorado avenue under tnf auspices of St. Anthony,s church-g Tna whist winners were: Rev. J. v. Es Belanger, Mrs. P. J. Alarie. Mrs. K. Mahoney, Mrs. c. Lomme, Mrs. Es Bulkley, Mrs. A. Boudrear, Mrs. g. Vaughan, Mir. NJ. Sherby, Miss Ns McMahon, Mrs. J. Webster, Mrs. Ne Martin MT. !. W. Varson. Mrs. M. Casey. Mrs. l.. GiraTd. Mrs. C. CuTn~ mings. MT. C. F. Lomme and GeOrgf Lacoutiere. The pinocble wfnnerf were: George Fisher. A. Benard. Mrs M. Jennings. Mrs. F.. Lenery. P. r. Osterland. Mrs. H. Geatons, H. SbOef maher, Albert Layenture, Edward Monks and Fred Beioin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
Harvard's Eight
 Hope To Beat Yale
Crimson Oarsmen Make Fast Trial Spin and Eli Camp
 is Gloomy
Especial from United Press. {,

Especial from United PreSs.)
 Redtop, June 17.-No attempt is being made, today, to conceal the confidence of the Harvard crews of victory over Yale in the June 30 regatta as the re- suit of the varsity's time trial over the full course of four miles, yesterday. The first eight easily covered the dis tance in 21 B and the stroke was kept low Under less favorable conditions the Yale varsity eight travelled the course in 23:3O The Harvard fresh man eight, which followed the varsity boat over half the course, yesterday, showed up well. Reports from Gales Ferry credit the Yale freshmen eight with great power also.
 The Ellis four pared boats are said to be their best bet. Today's work out closed the second week of Yale's training at Gales Ferry and the first week of Harvard's stay at Red Top. Beginning Monday, the oarsmen will have increased tasks. Harvard still gets most practice from the exertions in camp, but the Yale men are said to be improving steadily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
Bugs Raymond Is
 Fined By McGraW

St. Louis, June 17.""Bugs" Ray mond was suspended indefinitely and fined s200 after yesterdays game by Manager McGraw. "Rugs" has not kept in condition on the trip snf gave evidence in this city Of having fallen off the water~ gon with 4 deep thud. Rayn1ehd's suspension will hold over him until he can re- port in playing form. If the erratio pitcher had kept to his good resoIu- tions he would have been g big help to the Giants
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
AUNT DELIA'S ARRIVAL
 USHERS IN WEDDING
 ANNIVERSARY OF TAFTS
(Special from United Press l

Especial from United Press)
 Washington. June 17-With the ar- rival of Aunt Della" Torey at the White House, today, the family re- union, preliminary to the celebration of their silver anniversary by the President and Mrs. Taft has begun. From now until the huge garden party, Monday night, President Taft will devote himself almost entirely to his family and guests who are com ing to help in the celebration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
TOM CROOK PROUD PAPA
 OF BABY GIRL
Captain Leaves for Home ID Washington, But Wip
 Return Tomorrow '
By Wagner.)

Capt Tom Crooks didn't preside st first base for the Mechanics today. He left for his home in Waskin ztons D. C., Thursday night, in response tD a telegram that the stork was expect ed to arrive at the Crooks residence. Yesterday Manager McCann received the following telegram from Crooks:
 Arrived home and found bouncing baby girl waiting for me"
 The first baseman promised to re- turn in time for the game at Steepie- chase tomorrow. McCann felt that be ought to give him leave of absence because the big fellow has been full of pepper and has given his best e<- forts to the club. Just now Tom is playing the bag as well as any first sacker in the league and his hitting his been hard and timely. Red Lynch covered the first sack today against Hartford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
NEW AUTO EMBLEMS.

New radiator embleIns of the Con-
 necticut Automobile association, have been received by the Automobile club of Bridgeport and are ready for dis tribution at the office of the secre- tary, 49 Cannon street. They are light weight and handsome and will be carried by the members of the affiliated clubs throughout the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
LAJOIE WILL REJOIN
 TEAM IN TWO WEEKS
Cleveland Star Starts Exercising
 to Get in Shape

Cleveland, June 17-Napoleon Lajoie, second baSeman of the Cleveland American League team, who has been out of the game for more than month because of strained abdominal muscles, will be able to play within two weeks, pr. H. M. Castle, the club physician, announced yesterday.
 Lajoie has started exercising to get in shape for his return to the game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
AMERICAN

Yesterdays Results. At BostOn-Ceveland 5, Boston ?. At Washington-Washi 6, St. Louis 0.
 At Philadelphia-Phila 10, Chicago 6.
 At New York-New York and De- troit postponed, rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
BUILDING NEWS.

Work is soon to begin on a neT factory building for the Bridgeporf Screw Company, which is to be 191 300 feet with a narrow wing so feef long. Changes are to be made in tho Orthodox Russian church which VII cost $8,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
NATIONAL
Team Standing.

Yesterdays Results. At Pittsburg-Pittsbur s, Boston 2. At Cincinnati-BroOklyn postponed, rain.
 At Chicago-Chicago 6, Philadel- phia 3. At St. Louis-St. Louis 8, New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
0THEP GAMES

Bengals vs. U. R. Sokols, at Wheel CTS lot End Park
 Newfields vs. Lincolns at Meadows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17

Games Today. Chicago at Philadelphia. Detroit at New York. Cleveland at Boston (Two Games) St. Louis at Washington.
 Sunday Games. Chicago at Detroit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
Games Today.

Games Today. Philadelphia at Chicago. New York at St. Louis. Boston at Pittsburg. Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
 Sunday Games. Philadelphia at Chicago. New York at St. Louis. Brooklyn at Cincinnati.