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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
Jack Johnson
 Not D0WnCast Al
 Decision Of Courl
Champion and B0mbardier Wells Will Meet in Paris
 Later

London, Sept. 2S-Jack Johnson s
 clever management of his own de-
 fense in the Bow Street Police court
 yesterday excites far more surprise
 here than anything he could achieve
 in the ring. Commonly imagined to
 be an untutored boxing machine. he showed acuteness in crosse examining
 the police witness worthy of a trained lawyer. The court was crowded with
 sports, including many Americans, and outside terrific mob had come to demonstrate its admiration for John son and contempt for the milksops
 who are trying to prevent the fight. Johnson in a dark blue lounge suit with lavish display of white shirt front, a green Trilby hat and two
 blazing diamond rings beamed grac-
 iously upon the court. A few seats
 away was Rev. F. B. Meyer, the quiet. frail, grey haired clergy1nan who started the agitation against the fight,
 but Johnson didn't see him.
 Johnson firmly declined to be repre- sented by a lawyer, and when his
 Johnson waved him aside, took a seat at the attorneys table and listened with distinctly bored expression as Solicitor General Simon stated his
 reasons why the fight should be pro-
 hibited as likely to lead to breach Of the peace. JOnnSOnS s demeanOr or
 unconcerned, good-humored contempt for the whole proceeding, his patron izing air to the SOlicitor-Gene and Magistrate, his supreme disdain for
 Police Superintendent McIntyre's ig-
 norance of boxing lore were quite a novelty in an English court, filling the
 onlookers with astonishment.
 Have you got anything to say.' inquired the Magistrate.
 Johnson replied: 'Ya-as, quite a lot." in drawling tone
 Take him away; I don't want to see him any more; I'm sick of him.
 he said with tired gesture when he had finished with Superintendent Mo- Intyre. There was loud laugh at this, Johnson, showing aIr his gold teeth, Joining in heartily. But in the Supreme court the issue is already de- cided, as the Judge granted an in:
 junction restraining the promoters from having the fight in Earrs court on the petition of the freeholders of the exhibition grounds. Johnson says he will fight Wells in Paris.
 There is no regret in any section of public opinion here that London is not to be its scene,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
BOXING

Young Willus Britt wishes to. have it announced that he lis going to
 change his occupation of manager of
 a string of boxers. After watching
 legged champions Willus came to the
 conclusion that he had tackled the
 hardest end of the game, so he is now in training and open to meet any 122 pound man in the business.
 The winner of the Frankie Conley-
 Johnny Kilbane twenty-round contest at Vernon, Cal, next Saturday should furnish a formidable opponent for
 champion Abe Attell The manner in which Kilbane put stop to the long
 winning streak of Jose Rivers, the Mexican featherweiht, proves that
 Kilbane has all the essential qualities that make up champion Attell ap- peared to be feeling the result of his long years in the prizering when he fought Matt Wells last week. If Kill bane proves to be the winner of the
 bout at California he should be an even choice in the betting in a contest with the champion.
 Billy Uvick, the South Omaha mid dleweight, is coming to New York
 looking for matches Uvick was
 matched with Chicago K. O. Brown recently but the match was called off at the last moment Disguised with
 his non-success in finding suitable op- ponents in the Middle West, he re-
 solved to come East and try his luck
 with any of the men here. Uvick has a long list of wins and says that the worst he ever got in battle was a draw decision.
 Jim Flynn has been receiving chal-
 lenges from all parts of the country ever since he defeated Carl Morris. The latest to hurl defiance at the Pueblo fireman is Hug McGann, a heavyweight of Indianapolis. McGann thinks that Flynn would be easy for
 him if only lie can inveigle him into match.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
Giants Still Hope To Defeat Chicago
 In Next } Games
McGraw's Team Need Win Only Seven of Next IS Games
 to Cinch Flag
Special from United Press

New York, Sept 2S.-Although somewhat discouraged by yesterdays victory by the Cubs, though none the less confident of the ultimate result, the Giants rooters woke up, today, to a realization that the fight for the pennant is still safe for d while at least.
 They figure that a team that has been travelling at such a rapid gait as the Giants have-winning thirteen out of fifteen games on the road be- fore they struck the Windy City would naturally slow up under the strain. But they figure it is only a temporary halt. They grieve more because it was their hated rivals who stopped the Giants onward rush. And they also grieve because "Rube" Mar quard. whose phenomenal pitching this season, has helped the Giants to the top, is not displaying his earlier form. The big southpaw has lost his last two starts and was relieved in three other games. The fans arc hoping that "Rube'' will soon return to his winning streak.
 With 15 more games to play, the Giants need seven victories to have the honor of meeting the Athletics that is, if Chicago defeats them in the next three games. If the Giants are victorious in these contests then McGraw's tribe need but one more victory. Two out of three from the Cubs and the Giants would have to fight for three more marks on the winning side. Should the Cubs an- next two out of three then the Polo grounders would have to hustle for five more victories.
 How they stand, today:
 To Play. Won. Lost. PC. Giants 15 90 AZ .647 Cubs ...... 10 86 ,5S .597
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
Cubs Say Maify
 Will Win Worlds
 Series For Giants
Chances Men Declare Athletics Will Not be Able to Hit
 Veteran Hurler

Chicago, Sept. 2s-Members Of ths Chicago Cubs have various opinions about the result of the worlds se- ries
 Several off ethe Cuhss fBterwieweG ex- pressed the opinion that New YorI-s of Chief Meyers. There have been times when the Chicago team has shown up the chief, bat his catching for the last six weeks has been as brilliant as his hitting. If Meyers keeps his head, figures out his plays, and doesn't get rstt1ed when the Athletics try to run bases | the Giants jwilln just, fabolrf ccpsa The Athletics beat LIS last fall. but only because we played miserable, bal l against them" So say the Cubs. l Jimmy Sheckard voiced the seHti-.
 ment of the Chicago team when bs
 l paid compliment to Nathevson- 1 to win,' says the Chicago cap1sfp. He is tisss greatest in the business
 when it comes to fooline batsmen who nave never hit Against. 4 1du1= @Fg have made a study of Matty~for years and have beat him at times by out guessing him, but he trimmed ,ls; | more often than we did him. Hs has more stuff to deceive a bafsman l Iloffhand~than anybody in the business. The Athletics couldn't touch him in
 1905. nor could the Yankees hold a candle to him last fall Only three of the men who batted against Matty: in the, series of 1905 are likely to come. up against him this fall If the old boy is right he win make the rest of them take to the tall timber"
 It begins to appear more and more ] that Matty will be the big question of the interleague quarreIs. As for. Meyers. the Giants to a man swear by him. They have seen him cut down flocks of base runners this season and his bad days have been rare. He is a bit stale now, but win get plenty oe rest before the series. , ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
Freshmen Defeat
 Yale Sophomores
Wrestling Bouts Between Classes Witnessed by Big Crowd
 of Students

New Haven. Sept 2S-The Yale Freshmen were victors in .the annual sophomore-freshman wrestling here last night, preceding the opening of the university today. The freshmen took the lightweight and middleweight events, but lost the heavyweight The contests were held in the college yard under direction of the "Y'' men of the senior academic class. In the light weight match D. K. Mcdonald, 1915, who comes from St. Pauls School, won from O. M. Stafford, Jr., 1914, of Cleveland. O.
 In the middleweight N H. Osborn, 1915, of New Haven, defeated W. J. Schieflein, 1914, of New York city.
 In the heavyweight match. J. H. McHenry. 1914, of Baltimore, Md, de- feated Sidney Yorke, 1915. of Phiiadel- phia.
 Following the wrestling came the annual clash on York street, between the. sophomores and freshmen, which while brisk during the few moments it lasted left honors even.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
Yale Wears Down
 Wesleyan Eleven
Does Poor Work With Forward Pass But Manages to Pile
 up Big Score

New Haven, Sept 2S-Before the largest crowd which ever saw an early game at Yale Field the varsity team opened the season yesterday afternoon defeating the Wesleyan aggregation by ed by Wesleyan was entirely defen- sive. Yale's style was varied, but att tenpts at overhead proved failures. The forward pass was attempted again and again without success, and Wesleyan gained the ball, many times on the attempt of Reilly to send the ball down to Howe.
 Gallauer, Yales fast end, was hurt in the first play and helped off the field McDevitt had kicked off. and fifteen yards from the latter's goal line
 Plunges fby Philbin and Reilly brought the ball to the thirty yard line in the first quarter. A short end run by Spalding took it ten yards further. Howe took the ball over through cen- ter Francis kicked the goal. Capt. Howe three minutes later kicked a field goal from the thirty yard line. Late in the period Philbin scored a touchdown on~ a line plunge.
 
 / no scoring in the second period. In the second half Yale sent many new men into the game. Merritt re- placed Capt. Howe. Anderson at full back made many plunges for gain. Finally Merritt took the ball around the end for touch down and Francis kicked the final goal. Yale Positions Wesleyan Galiauer. W. Howe Mccarthy
 Left End Warren Parkinson, Mittel
 Left Tackle Franeis. Childs Durling
 Left Guard Ketcham. Loree Murphy, Whiting
 Centre
 McDevitt. Gi1lies
 Right Guard Scully. Tomlnson Bernhardt
 Right Tackle Bomeisler Eustis
 Right End Howe. Merritt Bacon
 Quarterback Reilly Johnson
 Left Haclfback Spalding. Anderson, Laggren, Phiibin. Church Wentworth
 Right Halfback Anderson Pettigrue
 Fullback
 Score Yale 21, Wesleyan 0. Touch downs-Howe .Philbin. Merritt. Goal from the Field--Howe. Goals from Teuchdowns-Francis (3). Umpire. Mir. Torry of pennsylvania. Referee MT. Evars of Williams. Field Judge-Mr. Fuitz of Brown. Time, Four eight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
Jack Barry Is
 Great Sh0tSt0p Says Big Ed Walsh
Meriden Boy Credited With : Helping Athletics to Two
 Remnants

Ed walsh. the great White Sox pitcher. was at his home in Meriden for few days before re1oinlng his team in Boston. Its just as l sald in washinston f1e other day." said Walsh. .sMack's Philadelphia A-siet- ics will beat the New York Giants for the worlds baseball championship.
 "If you want my principal reason for believing in the Athletics IL IS summarized in one name and that Is Jack Barry, shortstop. The young ster is the greatest short lot fielder in baseball to-day and I don't bar any of them. People did not realize how invaluable Barry is to the Atniet- ics' success.
 This youngster has been m tne ie big leagues only two years, yet ne IS playing rings around many Of ms competitors. Barry, in my estlma- tion. is greater Shortstop to-day than Zoe Tinker of the Cubs. and that is saying great deal. He IS Iase covering an immense e,,i amoun. ui ground. He has wonderful arm' eouafing that of the greatest snort stops the game has ever seen
 .sOne hears comments every once in a while that this player or that player is the brains of the Athletics ln0elQ. 1dke DdAiS Ooe White Sox can beat that team more often than it will defeat us. when Barry was out of the lineup the Atn- letics were going bad and the cause was attributed to various and sun dry reasons.
 sIt was Barry out of the game that made the big difference. A great shortstop is big boost to- Wnoie team. and when he is out of the fray the club at once feels there is some thing lacking Bender, Coombs and Plank have been pitching some great ball and all credit to them for tneir achievements, but they have had spectacular support, and the wonder full work of Jack Barry in boosting them and their teammates has been overlooked by many critics. ,9
 s.The White Sox have had many illustrations of BarryS prowess- lie has been present in the tight plncnes when the last slip would have gwen us a victory Barry has made Ed die Collins the second sacker, LOOK better. too by his dazzling assists when he crosses the infield for some difficult chances. His great wing, his ability to throw from any posi- tion and his habit of, doing the right thing at the right time all have corr tributed to boost the Athletics ana make the task of the pitchers easfer. 1t also has helped the worlds cham pionS catchers. A good shortstop can save many an error for a backstop by taking wild heaves that ordinary ln-, fielders will miss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
CORNELL TAXES GAME '.''
 FROM ALLE6HEhY IEln

Ithaca, N. r., Sept. 2s<-Cornelf easily won its opening game of the football season from Allegheny yey- terday by a score of S5 to O. AL though the Ithacans outplayed their opponents at all tiTnesy Keeping them from making even first down local observers saw many points In the play which indicated need of more finish in some departments.
 Forward passes and a delayed pass were used to good effect severni times, and Buffers kicking and general work featured. He made the first score of the season with a field gos I from the thirty-yard line Hawffns and O,Connor made two touchdpwns in the first half by clever runs and Fritz, who was substituted for Hzg- kins in the third period. cfrcled the left end like whirlwind twice for touchdowns. The other touchdown was mainly due to a seventy-yard run by Whyte.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
GEORGE HAIRS DOGS
 7' WIN eUaFOao PRIZES

George R. Hair, the North End dog fancier has cause to be highly elated over the showing of his canines af the Guilford Fair and dog show now being held in Guiiford. Mr. Hairs dogs won five first and special siI- yer cup.r7 Mir. Hair ca ptured the frsts in his entrants of Boston terriers, Blenheim spaniels, Charles chow cTows, Pom eranians. and Beag1es. The special cup came in the Boston ter rier class D. A Armstrong; of this city took a first prize and special cup in his exhibition of Pointers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
REFERRED GETS CLOUT WHEN HE STOPS BOUT.
fspecial from United Press,

New York, Sept. 2S-Three men, in- stead of the customary two, are today feeling the effects of last nights bat tie between Jim Savage and Al Rene dict. The extra victim is Referee Abe Marks, who was assaulted by Benedict's seconds when he stopped the battle to save Al from what he deemed certain knockout
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

strike out Wagner or Cobb, and Faust is confident that he can beat the Ath- letics If he was used in a game and was knocked out, as he would be, it would crush him utterly When McGraw the first day in St. Louis ordered him out of the club house he cried bitterly. McGraw re- tented, and regards Faust to-day as one of the greatest side shows ever developed, whatever his efficiency as mascot may be.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
THE VESTED INTEREST IN JOBS.
Chicago Tribune.


 ''If I had the making of the laws of this country" the President said Monday. the first thing l would do Would be to include in the civil serv- ice every collector, deputy collector, and everybody connected with the in terna1 revenue system in local col lections and put the whole service on an effective, non-partisan basis | know that ittwould4 be a source of economy I know that it would give the president a great deal more time to devote to other duties; I know that it would save a good many Con- gressmen their seats, and I know that 1t would tend to the elevation of the public service \
 Every one else who has thought about it agrees with the President But the vested interest in jobs will not be surrendered by its holders without a long fight. Already the fight is 40 years old. The end is nearer, but not in sight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TO-DAY,

St. Louis in New York. Cleveland in Philadelphia. Chicago in Boston. Detroit in Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
RIGHT OVER THE HOME PLATE

so good as in the Connecticut league where only three men finished above .300
 Because Rube Marquard happened to lose one to the Cubs. the fans are gone back?" They're a hopeful lot, this Windy City fan aggregation.
 Wildfire Frank Schulte and eight other Cubs did terrible things, though. to Rube's benders. Schulte got his 22nd homer, two doubles and single during the melee.
 ''Lurid Lew Richie had the Giants eating out of his hand all the way. There never was a chance for Nc Graw's crowd to catch up.
 But the Giants have six and one half game lead yet and that's a lead the Cubs will not be able to over come if the wise boys know anything g about this great national game.
 Over in the American League. Con nie'' Mack, with the pennant cinched, is using his recruits for the rest of the season to give his regulars rest before the approaching worlds series.
 Jackson of Cleveland got his usual three n1ts ana Larry LaJoie annexed two.
 With the worlds base stealing rec ord already broken, Ty Cobb evidently proposes to set one that never can be broken. He stole another base yester- day, in addition to getting four hits and a run.
 By 7th inning rally, the Detroit Tigers managed to nose the Senators out by to ,. Cobb's playing, natur- ally, was the feature of the game.
 Ping Bodie of Chicago at last came back, and got a couple of hits. The White Sox won from the Red Sox 8 to 0.
 Recruit Compton was batted out of the box but Recruit Boyd was all there and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Rustlers 8 to 4. Dick Egan of the Reds was the particularly shining star at tho hat get ting three hits
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

Cleveland. z; Philadelphia, 4. Detroit, [; Washington, 5. Chicago, 3; Boston, o.
 The New York-St. Louis game was postponed on account of rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
GOING OVER THE LIMIT.
(London Opinion.

.Old Bill? Just gone, 'ome, rollin' drunk
 Well, there's some excuse mind yer. E. lost his wife on Monday
 ''I knows that, but e ought ter be able to celebrate without getting right-down blind
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
A GOOD WIFE.
(EXchange.l

Well. she's fine housekeeper, but not of the sold-fashioned kind. In stead of messing around the kitchen, she earns enough money at bridge to
 pay the grocery bills"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
THE RAGE NOW.
(EXchange.l

Patient-"From what you say. doc tor, it seems that 1 musn't eat any thing"
 pr. Endee (absently)-"Ye and be sure you chew it thoroughly"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
NATIONAL. LEAGUE
YEsTERDAY'S RESULTS.

Chicago, 8; New York, 0.
 Brooklyn. 4; St Louis, g.
 Cincinnati, 8; Boston, 4.
 The burg-Philadelphia game was postponed on account of rain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

The Seasides have reorganized for the season and will hold their first practice this evening at the foot of Main street, at 7:30 o'clock. Dutch" Richards has been engaged to coach the squad. All candidates desiring a tryout are welcome. The boys will have their annual dance Friday, Oct. 6.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
STANDING OF THE CLUES.
GAMES TO-DAY.

New York in Chicago. Brooklyn in St. Louis. Philadelphia in Pittsburg. Boston in Cincinnati.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

Do you gather with the Thunder. bolts next Monday evening at the Co., lonial? It's their sixth annual dance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
Local Football
 Chatter Here
(By TanglefoOt.)

The members of the Edgewoods will report for practice tomorrow evening instead of tonight All members and candidates are asked to show up at g7:30 o'clock, at State street, and Bost- wick avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

The Pequot Juniors won from the Piedmont Juniors last Sunday by a 12-0 score. The winners challenge any 70-75 pound team in the city. An swer through this paper. The lineup includes Weston and Shanley, centers; Olmstead and Foley, guards; A. Me Gran, C.. McGranf and KiArnan, tack les; Kundert and Callahan, ends; O'Neil, captain, and Clancy, quarter backs; and Dolan, Hannon and Hayes, backs.
 The Oakwoods would like to play the Pequot, Jrs., Madison, Jrs., Glen woods Or Maplewood, Jrs., at the cir GUS lot next Sunday. All Oakwood players are requested to report for practice Friday night at State street and tBostwick avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
(By Wagner.)


 Reggie Brown made his bow in American league society yesterday when he was hurled against the Cleveland team. Reggie pitched for the Athletics but he was beaten by to 4. Cleveland tapped the Water bury hurler for 12 hits. Bugs Reisigl, sitting on the Cleveland bench, gave Brown the laugh.
 Almeida has a chance of finishing third among the National league hit ters if he continues his present pace. He clouted Perdue of Boston for a triple yesterday.
 Manager MeGraw of the Giants may not get his chance of humiliating the Cubs by sending mascot Charley Faust to pitch against them Sunday. After the trouncing Chicago gave the Giants, McGraw is likely to need all his regular pitchers. He figured it would be a good joke to put the Kan sas farmer in the box, comedian Arlie Latham at third and the manager in- tended to play second himself.
 It is .said that George Stoval, now manager of Cleveland is likely to be the next manager in Washington. Harry Davis, the veteran first sacker of the Athletics, is generally regard ed as the logical man for the Cleve- land job although Stovall has done we'll with the Maps since McGuire' s retirement.
 This is the season when the big league clubs are trying out recruits. Most of the managers prefer to look the new players over now so they won't have to waste any time next spring. Connie Mack gave Outfielder Emerson a show yesterday. Elmer son is a Dartmouth graduate who was sent to the American association to gain little experience.
 Pat O'Ccnnor. the former Spring field catcher, had a great season with Kansas City in the American associa- ton. O'COnnor was turned over to Kansas City by Pittsburg.
 There were 22 players in the Tri- State league who hit 300 or better during the past season. That shows the pitching couldn't have been quite
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

All members of the Berkshire Jun- iors should report for practice this ev- enlng at 7:30. at Berkshire avenue and kossuth street. Candidates are well come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

Recruit Compton was batted out of the box but Recruit Boyd was all there and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Rustlers to 4. Dick Egan of the Reds was the particularly shining star at the bat, getting three hits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

Pat OCcnnor. the former Spring field catcher, had a great season with Kansas City in the American associa- ton. O'Connor was turned over to
 Kansas City by Pittsburg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

Ping Bodie of Chicago at last came back, and got couple of hits. The White Sox won from the Red Sox to 0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

By a 7th inning rally, the Detroit Tigers managed to nose the Senators out by to 5. Cobb's playing, natur- ally, was the feature of the game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

so good as in the Connecticut league where only three men finished above 300.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

There were 22 players in the Tri- State league who hit 300 or better during the past season. That shows the pitching couldn't have been quite
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28

Almeida has a chance of finishing third among the National league hit. ters if he continues his present pace He clouted Perdue of Boston for 9 triple yesterday