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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
Motoring
.TV Cobb Denies Moriarty Trouble
Detroit Star Says He Didn't Have Fist Fight With Third
 Baseman

There recently has been much loose talk that Ty Cobb is the cause of the Detroit clubs willingness to part with |Captain George Moriarty, the hust- Hing third baseman of the Royal Ben- gals and former New Yorker. It had 7even been said that Ty had sent an |ultimatum to Yawkey, Navin, Jen- |nings, ct al, that they would either | Ihave7 to get rid of Moriarty or look 1 for a new centre fielder
 Ty recently spiked these rumors him | self while his show was playing in Detroit. T. Raymond ayers he and IMoriarty are the best of chums, and that even if he had a grudge against iGeorge he would not put the Detroit club in compromising position. Here 1 is what ny has to say:
 There has been a lot of talk that
 Moriarty. and I almost had a fight ! in the clubhouse last season. George land I are the best of friends. We
 roomed together ih the spring ana were on the friendliest terms through
 out the season The story that I put . it up to Navin to sell or trade George | is a fabrication. In the first place,
 had no grounds for such action, and
 in the second place, I wouldn't take
 such a step if did have. I wouldn't
 put the Detroit club in a compromis- ling position"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
YOUNG COHEN LOSES
 AND DICK MILLER ALSO BEATEN IN NEW LONDON

New London, Dec. 27-Excelling in science and forcing matters after the third round, Jackie Doyle of Phila- delphia, last night outpointed Johnny Cohen of England, before the New London A. C., in one of the fastest star bouts seen here in years.
 Although the battle was an even one through nearly all of the ten rounds, Doyle lanied the most telling blows. The men fought at 40
 Doyle forced matters. but in the first three rounds got in the way of some of Cohen's .jabs, which were like serpent's darting tongue in rapidity. Cohen's blows. however, were not Doyle made no effort to avoid them. He worked for the body and scored some effective blows.
 The preliminary gave fans one of the fastest bouts staged here between midgets in many moons. Young Kee- gan of New Haven went six whirlwind rounds with Kid Barry of Bridgeport. The boys fought to draw. It was a rattling good bout.
 makes a practice of going to every fight in the State, with the hope that the sudden death of one of two sched- uled opponents will give him a chance to box. got his chance last night. Dick Miller of Bridgeport, was sched- uled to fight eight rounds with Young Shea of New London, but the latter, owing to family objections, did not show up. Bunyan replaced Shea and fought Miller for five rounds. At the end of the fifth frame Referee Billy Moran stopped the bout. Bunyan claimed he had his man in bad way
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
SOME SPORTING SNAPSHOTS
Manager Teller oy Springfield Signs a Wife
 and Dan 0'NeiI May Get New Grounds

let them play exhibition games among themselves.
 In Waterbury the fans are revlvlng the rumor that Dan O'Neil may build a new ball park. There are so many complications regarding the lease of the Readville park that Dan may de- eide to get grounds of his own. It might also be good idea If Dan would collect a ball club. The old boy may have something up his sleeve for next season but so far he hasn't betrayed any signs of grabbing a galaxy of diamond stars.
 Overall, the big Chicago pitcher who made it possible for the Cubs to win their glory on the diamond, comes out with the positive announcement in Youngstown, O., where he went to see Bonsetter.. Reese. Overall de- clares he just wants Reese to fix his arm so that he could pitch an oc- casional game of Independent ball. But in the future he says he will de- vote his time to his mining interests in California.
 Catcher Oscar Stanage of the De- trait team who is playing winter ball in California has hit upon a new idea. He and Three Finger Brown of the Cubs were the battery in Oakland the other day and Stanage appeared with protector in the center of which was painted bulls eye of the regu- lation size. They say Brown had great control all through the game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
KID GLEASON HAD FEM
 ALL BEATEN IN ROUGH
 AND TUMBLE FIGHTING

St. Louis, Dec. 27-"I see where Charlie Comiskey has signed Kid Gleason to coach and help Jimmy Cal lahan manage the Chicago White Sox Lefty Leifield yesterday.
 Take 1t from me Gleason will surely earn his salary" replied the Pitts. the smartest men in the game and the gamest guy that. ever put on a uni form. They say he can whip any man in the National League. I saw him go for Fred Clarke in Pittsburgh one day: Gleason was pitching to the Phillies during practice. Clarke walk ed on the field and started to josh the veteran.
 ss Look out or you'll put a kink in that dead wing chirped Clarke ito Gleason.
 '''Think you're, some kidder, eh?' growled Gleason as he wheeled and threw the ball at Clarke's bean" Fred ducked the leather and it sailed into the grand stand. hitting a, spec, tator in the pit of the stomach and doubling him up like a prize fighter taking the count. It cost the Pitts burgh club a piece of change to square the natter
 That ain't marker to the trick Gleason played on Mike Grady, the Cards veteran catcher" declared Jim
 
 roommates one year. One night the club they were playing with stopped at a pitcher and bowl hotel. You know, pitcher and bowl establish ment is an old fashioned hotel with out running water in the rooms. They have a hydrant in the back yard and leave a pitcher full of water and a wash bowl in each room every night
 Who are you trying to rub it into?' said Tom Connery, manager of the Hartford, Conn.,, club, who was stand ing by. Think we don't have up-to- date boarding houses on our circuit, eh?"
 Pardon. me, no offense meant" re- piled Burke. "I was going to tell you how Gleason smashed a big porcelain pitcher over Grady's head. One night Mike and the Kid had a joshing l match and Michael Angelo said some | thing that stung Gleason pretty hard. The Kid grabbed the water pitcher | and smashed 1t over Grady's head. He must have hit hard bean, be- cause it never phazed Grady, who | winked his eye and apologized to the | 'Krd'"
 l ''Kid'' Gleason, Frank Bowerman and | kitty" Bransdeld are credited with being the best rough-and- tumble fight ing men in the national game. All | the bad men of baseball give this trio | a wide berth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
Princeton Won't
 Row In Regatta
Tiger Coach Doesn't Think Crew is Far Enough Advanced to
 Contest as Poughkeepsie

The reports that a Princeton eight pared crew might be seen at either New London or Poughkeepsie during the intercollegiate regattas next. sum- rner have been given quietus by the statement of William w. Roper, grad uate director of athletics at Prince ton. These stories undoubtedly grew out of the showing made by the Tiger crew in the triangular regatta against Cornell and Yale last spring which was rowed on Carnegie Lake.
 Although defeated by Coach Court ney's Cornell crew, the Orange and Black eight made an excellent show ing in what was Princetons first big crew race in many years. To the in- tense satisfaction of Nassau adher- ents Yale was left we'll in the rear and Princeton rowed into second place with a steady watermanship which promised even better things for the future The rowing authorities have concluded and wisely too, that the time is not ripe for Princeton to en- ter crew in the championship four mile races on either the Hudson or the Thames.
 With a large student body, such as appears assured within the next few years, rowing competition of a wide scope will be undertaken, but for the present crew racing will not be added to the list of major sports al. Prince ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
Passes Burden On
Hackett to Pre- elt Assistant Corporation Counsel Un-
 paid Personal Tax List

New Haven, Dec. 27-After January 1 Assistant Corporation Counsel Hen ry H. Townshend is scheduled to be made the personal tax goat He may have something to say in objec- ton to this. but according to the wording of the charter there is ap- parently no way for him to wriggle out of the situation. In a word, Tax Collection Hackett intends to pass along to him the responsibility for col lecting from the 5000 or more persons who have failed to pay their personal tax.
 The charter reads that it is the duty of the assistant corporation counsel to collect all back taxes. Up to January 1 the 1910 personal tax is a current bill. After that it becomes a "back tax.''
 Mr. Hackett plans to have the com plete list of delinquents ready by the last of this week. AS far as urging payments Mr.. Hackett will have nothing to say after January 1 as it is then up to MT. Townshend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
BOXING

New York, Dec T27.-What Is ex- pected to prove one of the best bouts ever held in New York is scheduled for tonight at the Empire A. C., when Carl Morris and Tom Kennedy clash in what lis to be 10 round match. Each man has trained faithfully TOT the fight, realizing that a victory Jack Johnson. Each declares he ex- pects to win on knockout The ad- vance safe of seats indicates that sev- oral thousand fans will witness the 50.
 New York, Dec. 27.-A Kaufman is in prime condition for his fight, to- morrow night, with Al Palzer, before the National Sporting Club. Kauf- mans last entry in the ring was when he was sf1attened by Fireman Jim Flynn and he is hopeful of coming back" Palzer has trained hard for the fights and is confident, today, that he will sbe able to whip Billy De- laney's protege.
 / Ruffalo,, Dec. 27.-Fight fans were surprised at the poor showing made, last night. by Joe Jeannette, the Jack "Tfin" Sullivan. Jeanette was the bettSr on points but the elusive Sullivan put up a great defense and sent across rights and lefts to the face that kept the negro busy.
 New York, Dec. 27.-Harlem Tom my Murphy, today, was pronounced boys of his weight in the east, follow ing his slashing victory, last night, over Joe Bedell at the Royal A. C., in Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
JIM SMIIH IN FINE ys arsse4e-s.
 SHAPE FOR BIG BOUT

All the arrangements for the aH- star boxing carnival which the Lib- erty A. c. will stage at Eagles hall on New Years afternoon have nows been completed and from present fn-S dicatiens there is going to be some attendance.
 Matchmaker Billy Hogan states 4haFs the first bout will be staged at 3cs9 o'clock and 1t would be well for ev-7 eryone who is going to take fn the carnival to be seated before that time as it will be bout well worth wit messing. The management has ar- ranged to have the best of order pre- vail during the afternoon and those present will have their proper seats. The seats have been so arranged that a person can see at a glance if hs has been given his right sitting
 Jim Smith the niddleweight who jz to meet Battling Bfli,, Hurley in ths main boutsof 10 rounds is now at Cau- tain John Bonds in Stfatford where he will put on the finishing touches Hurley sends word that he is now in good shape and when he steps into the ring he will be prepared to put up the battle of his life
 Local interest is centered in the sig round go between Young Bosse and t'Red" Jewell and as each entertaIns the idea that he is the better boy, Ic can be seen that the bout will De 2 fast one. Bosse and Jewell are now actively engaged in rounding into shape and when they enter the ring they will be fit to put Up the fastest go of their lives.
 New Haven boxing fans will be here in large numbers as one Of their townsmen, Fighting Dick Stone is to take part in an eight round bout with Fighting Dick Nelson of New York Stone has been going along at a fast pace the past few months and his admirers think that he will give the New Yorker all that he is looking for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
JIMMY CALLAHAN WILL HAVE 10 TAKE BLAME
 FOR CHICAGO SHOWING

F. Cincinnati, Dec. 27-Manager Jim- my Callahan of the White Sox will have to shoulder the burden of re- sponsibflity for the success of the southside team in the future, accord ing to announcement made by Pres- ident Comiskey at the big banquet given him by the Woodland Bards at Kreamer's on Monday night In the speech the ."Old Roman made he dis. cussed baseball conditions pretty. thor oughly and at. the close made the statement that he expected his pal" baseball that he had started and fol. lowed so successfully to the present time. af
 While it will be impossible for Com my to refrain from taking part in the doings connected with the affairs of he plans life of less responsibility for the future than the one he has led since coming into Chicago twelve years ago. Heretofore he has attended to all of the details of assembling a team for his manager to take charge of each season, but from now on that duty will be part of the work that the manager will assume. -<--
 The administration of Callahan marks a distinct epoch in the history of the White Sox. The owner has been the big factor in shaping the past. He has mada all of the trades and has attended to all of the recruit ing during the summer season. In fact, all of the. care for the future of the team as well as the shifting of the players for each series if any shift has been necessary has been directly under the supervision of the i"Old Roman.''
 It will be different in the future, for Callahan will have to look out for every detail from scouting to signing of players for the next season. It will be Jimmie's duty to look out for himself and the managers in the past have had to attend to. Of course he will consult Commy when he is brought face to face with a proposition that puzzles him, but 1t will be his own judgment for the most part that he will have to depend on, as Comis- key is anxious to get out from under the responsibility as much as he can.
 With a ball plant second to none in the country, the conditions at the south side club are about as ideal for Callahan to make good as they can be. With the nucleus of a champion ship team in the inf1eld and the out field and one of the best pitching a winning combination and a success full future for Callahan during his administration is far above the aver age.
 Callahan in his reply to Comiskey's speech told some plain truths and pledged that if earnest endeavor and faithful service On his part would bring about the era of prosperity, it would be sure to come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
HARVARD FOOTBALL TEAM
 LOSSES HEAVILY IN SENIORS

W.The Harvard football team loses heavily by graduation of seniors this year, no less than nine wearers of the varsity "H" being in their last year some of the best members of the team, among them being Capt. Bob Fisher, Bud" Smith, Freeland Leslie, Bob Potter. Tom Campbell and Fred Huntington from the regular lineup that started the Yale game this fall, Morrison, Wigglesworth,. the varsity quarterback, who was injured in mid. season, and Blackall, who did not get into the Yale game, but was one of the leading backfield substitutes, play ing practically the whole tof the
 The players who will form the nu- cleus for Wendell's team are Hitch cock, tackle; Parmenter, center; Storer, tackle; Sam Felton, end; Gardner, quarterback, and Reynolds and Wendell for the backfield: These positions. Frank O'Brien, who played a fine game at end in several of the games, but did not get into the final contest, should fit in as Felton & rum ming mate on the wing.
 To aid Wendell and Reynolds in the backfeld Haughton will have Some fine material from the freshman team in Brickley, 4Hardwick and Bradlee, all of whom are of varsity caliber. Percy Haughton will be back next year to finish the last year of his three-year contract with the Harvard athletic management to serve as head coach. Percy L.. Wendell, IS, Harvard's s football captain-elect, is a Jamaica Plain boy. He is a son of the late Frank Wendell and brother of Jack Wendell, who played halfback at liar oy-6 fiya r0 id o1G ro-
 lated to Professor Barrett Wendell of
 Harvard and B. Wendell, Jr., liar
 wards baseball captain in 1902.
 Wendell prepared for Harvard at
 Roxbury Latin school, where he | played football four. years, also being ward in 1909,' and played that fall on the freshman eleven. In 1910 and | 1911 Wendell was the right halfback on the varsity team at Harvard, play
 ing such a splendid game against Yale | two seasons ago that he was chosen
 can halfbacks, distinction he again earned by his play this last fall.
 l Wendell is 21 years old, his height | is feet 6 2-3 inches, and last year while playing football he weighed TIT | pounds He is one of the most pow erful back field men that Harvard ever has had and player whose de- l fensive game has been a splendid as-
 set for Harvard during his two years of varsity football.
 Besides playing football, Wendell is
 a good hockey player. He has excel | lent qualifications for captain of the football team. being a popular boy and one whose schooling in Harvard football has been thorough. He Is a member of the Porcellian club at col
 lege, and also belongs to the Nasty Pudding, the Institute of 1770 and the | n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
Purse Of $2O,OO0
 For Jack Johnson
But Champion Refuses to Fight
 For Less Than $3O,O0O

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 27-Jack Curiey. of Chicago, manager of Jim Flynn. the Pueblo heavyweight, an- nounced yesterday that he would guar antee Jack Johnson $20,OOO for his share of the purse, win, lose or draw, for finish fight with Flynn for the heavyweight championship of the world.
 Curley declared he would select Ne yada as the battle-ground, as he in- sisted that the fight be, to finish, and he did not think it could be staged elsewhere.
 Curley expects to leave for Chicago to confer with Johnson after the Flynn-Caponi bout scheduled here for tonight.
 Chicago, Dec. 27-Jack Johnson was positive fn asserting that he would not fight Flynn for less than s3O, 900 purse.
 T am willing to meet Flynn any, where in the world,' he said, "but the purse must be $30.00O.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
YALE ACTOR ALMOST HANGED. Trap is Accidentally Sprung and Knot Tightens Under Ear in 'DevfPs
 Disciple" @5Ss-

Pittsburg, Dec. 27-Members of ths Yale University Dramatic association who arrived here yesterday from 5a~ lem, Ohio, and presented the Bernard Shaw play, "The Devils Discipse, z at the Nixon Theatre in the afternoon say that Irving G. Beebe, who plays the title role, almost met death in the hanging scene Monday night.
 While MT. Beebe was standing i1 the shadow of the gallows in the ez- ecution scene the trap was fnadveT- tently sprung. The moose around his neck proved more effective than was intended and as he dropped the knot frightened under his left ear. WilIian Lambie of Pfttsburg held Bss5e sRD when it was seen he was choking un- til others could sIacken the knot
 The Yale players had a crowded house here. It was society affair and Sixth avenue was choked with automobiles and carriages of the 7a1e alumni and their families. After the performance the players were enter tained at dinner by Mrs Georgs E. Tener of Sewickly and at a dance sf-' terward at the Edgeworth club They left at midnight for Columbus, Ohio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
Baseball 1
 79 Wrestling |
Jeannette Could
 Not Beat Sullivan

BUffalo, N. r., Dec 27-OutweigE5inz his opponent by nearly 20 pounds. Joe Jeannette, aspirant for heavyweight championship honors~--faiIed- to pgr away Jack (TwfnJ Sullivan in a sen round bout here last night. It was the negro's fight from the third round, but the elusive Twin put up a great defense and occasionally sent across rights and lefts to the face that caus- ed the negro to be wary. Tn the last two rounds Jeanette tried hard for a knockout and several times had 5ul- livan clinging to the ropes Or doing 2
 marathon to- avoid his onslauzfts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE co.
 WON'T RECOGNIZE UNION OF
 BOILERNIAKERS ON STRIKE.
SneciaI from, limited Press

Especial from United PresS.)
 Schenectady, Dec. 27.-After> hear ing from vice-Presidentf James Mo Naughton, of the American Locomo- tive Company, that they could return to work without union recognition. the $50 boilermakers who have been on a strike for several weeks are try ing to figure out how they can accept the offer.
 McNaughton's offer that the men could return and he place them as he sees it, means nothing to the men as the strike was called to secure re- cognition of the union. The men de- cided to take up consideration of the offer, Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
Triangle Fire Trap
 Case Before Jury
(special from United Press

New York, Dec. 27.-Whether Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, own CTS of the Triangle Shirtwaist Com pany are to be punished for the death of 147 persons in the fire that de- stroyed their plant, will be known, late this afternoon. When their trial for manslaughter was resumed, to- day, Assistant District Attorney Bost- wick began the initial summing up for the people. He was followed by Max D. Steuer, for the defendants
 Each side was permitted plenty of time for argument after which the jury was charged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
(By Wagner.)

Manager Jack Teller of the Spring field Club has signed up in the Matri- monial league. He was married yes- terday to Miss Fife Grant of Spring field Tom Connery, the Hartford manager, was asked if he sent the couple a wedding present and Tom said, "Yes, I sent my regrets Con- nery and McCann are the only un- married managers in the league now. McCann says he'd take a chance only he's afraid that if he had to be some body's meal ticket he wouldn't have enough mazuma left to keep his 51 suits pressed.
 George Simmons, the former New Haven infielder, is said to be the faV- orite candidate for second base on the New York American club next season. Simmons has had a strange career since he left this league. The New York Giants took him from New Ha- ven and sent him to Rochester. De- troit took him from Rochester and later sent him back there. simmons hit so hard last season that the Yan- kees grabbed him.
 Frank Connaughton, the former Waterbury pilot, who will manage the New Bedford club next season, says his New England leaguers will play no exhibition games next season. He will keep the squad at home and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
Evening Clothes at Moss & Kriegers

Evening Clothes at Moss & KriegersL
 Those who are seeking the, best in Prince Alberts, Tuxedos and evening dress. can be comfortably suited at the Moss 6 Krieger store. This stoTs carries a. full line Of the above and only those made of the best material can find way into their stock Their renting department is separate and persons can rent the suits at very reasonable rates. These suits can o6 had on terms of cash or credit Moss & Krieger store, Main street, corner Gold street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
VERDICT OF S2,OOO AGAINST
 VIOLINIST SET ASIDE.
Special from United Press.)

' New Haven, Dec. 27-The verdict awarding Rev. John O. Burgh s2,0O0 from Yakove Spivakowski, local violinist, as the result of the sale of a violin by the musician to the min ister, has been set aside, and a new trial ordered.
 Rev. Burgh alleged when the case was heard that Spivakowski said tho violin was of a fine old make but thts afterward developed to be untrue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27

Here is a solution for ironing a but toned frock. shirt or in fact any gar ment that has row of buttons. Fold a Turkish towel into several thick nesses. Lay the garment with the buttons downward on the towel and iron it on the wrong side. The but tons will sink into the towel and the garment will be smooth and we'll iron ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27
RAICEVICH WANTS TO
 MEET ZBYSZKO AGAIN.
Especial from United PressD

New York, Dec. 27.-It is quite likely than Stanislaus Zbyszko, the giant Pole, will be matched shortly for a mat go with Giovanni Raice- vich, the Italian wrestler. Raicevich. disgruntled over his Christmas match with Zbyszko, today, offered to post
 s5,OO0 to bind another go. He offers to permit the winner to take all.