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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
ARMY AND NAVY
 MAY PLAY ANNUAL GAME AT YALE FIELD

New Haven, Dec 3p-It is likely that the new concrete stadium at Yale Field will be placed at the dis their annual football game next fall This matter and indeed, the general policy of opening the new athletic plant at Yale to outside use, in a limited degree, will be brought before the new Athletic Committee when it organizes for 1913. in two weeks.
 Many Yale alumni believe that the new stadium can be paid for only by allowing the plant to be used for out side purposes, and leasing it for the Army-Navy game and for occasional athletic events in which Connecticut organizations need large stands and grounds.
 It is likely the plant will be a1- lowed to be used for outside events more than the Yale Field property has ever been used before, but the Athletic Committee will determine the exact extent. tions leased the Yale baseball field. The first time was in 1894, when liar yard and Princeton played their de- c1ding game, and, several years later, when FOrdham and Holy Cross met in their final game
 For three or four years the foot ball association has loaned the grid iron to the Annex and the Washing ton Glee Club elevens for their an- nual game Thanksgiving day, and they have played annually before 15,- UVO persons
 Some of the alumni wish to add another important game to the Yale football schedule, and a match with the University of Pennsylvania has been discussed The Yale manage ment has decided not to take this method of adding to +he seasons re- ceipts, and only the same opponents " hom the Blue tackled last season will be p1av=d next fall in the inn portant matches.
 When the committee meets it will ake up the annual distribution of tickets for the important football games. A recent Investigation dis closed thnt the players. coaches and football officials were allowed to draft large numbers of the pasteboards, and the alumni demand revision of the privileged list.
 At their first meeting in 1913 the four alumni members of the athletic committee must choose a, fifth alumni member. Their selection for 1912 was Josh Hartwel1, the former foot ball end and crew captain. He is almost certain to be selected again by Walter Camp, Johnny Fitzpatrick, George Case and Fred Allen, the pres ent graduates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
MARTY O'TO0LE
 IS MARRIED TODAY
HARRY NORRIS OF THIS CITY ACTS AS BEST MAN FOR
 PITTSBURGH STAR.

Marty O'Toole. the $22. 900 twirIer of the Pirates, signed for life in the matrimonial league this morning, when the celebrated pitcher took un- to hfrnaeaf a bride from the neighbor- ing town of Saxonville, Miss Rose Hefernan-
 The ceremony was performed in St Qeorge's Church. Sazonvi1le, by the Rev Father Richard S. Burke Miss Alice Heffernan, sister of the bride, pretty girl in the twenties. was brides maid, and John O'Toole. brother of the groom, the best man. Harry Norris of Bridgeport was usher.
 Martin J. O'Toole is the groom s full name, but everybody has called him Marty since he put South Birmingham on the baseball map by his pitching stunts in his boyhood days
 After the marriage ceremony in the little Saxonville church Marty and his bride will take a train for New York, from which city they will sail for Bermuda. returning from their honeymoon trip about February l. to live in Boston
 Besides the relatives of the fam ous twirier and those of the brides, many ball players. personal friends of Mar ty's witnessed the ceremony in the little town church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
MATHEWS0N SAVES GIRL
 FROM BEING EXPELLED
GIANT PITCHER WRITES TO SCHOOL PRINCIPAL EXPLAIN ING ABSENCE FROM
 STUDIES.

Pueblo. Col. Dec. so.-Through the kindness of Christy Mathewson, the famous pitcher of the New York Giants. a Pueblo society girl was saved from the wrath of a college principal for having deserted her classes to see him pitch
 The girl in the case is Edwina Worries. daughter of Harry H. Worries, a lawyer here. She is a student in Bemis Hall Academy in Boston, and during the Worlds Series last fall re- cefved a telegram from her father, who is an ardent fan, telling her to attend one of the games, when Mathewson was slated to pitch. She tcut" several classes and followed her fathers advice.
 When it became known that she went to the game instead of attend ing school, she was due for expul- sion. Mathewson's attention was called to the incident and he wrote a letter to the head of the college ex- blaming the matter.
 Miss Worries is home from college for the holidays and today a brief note arrived from the great pitcher telling how he had explained the in cident for her and inclosing an au- tograph postal card.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
GRIFFITH MADE ONE GOOD TRADE
GOT GANDII FROM MONTREAL FOR THREE PLAYERS UsE-
 LESS TO HIM.

For once in his varied career as a trader in ball players Clark Griffith put over a. smart deal last May When he secured Chick GandiI, the real senr sation of the American League last season from the Montreal club. Sharp trading and some luck landed the player for Griffith who made the Washington club a second place team and Gandi1 did not cost the Wash ington club more than $6, 000 in real money notwithstanding the fact that it was supposed Griffith planIed down s1o,O for the player. Griffith jumped his team while they were playing on the hilltop last May and went to Mon treal to see Gandi1 play.
 stGandil had on off day when I saw him with Montreal says Griffith. seHe failed to connect for a safe hit and did not look like a star at first base but I liked the way he handled himself and because he made such a. poor showing I was able to get the player from Montreal at my terms, which included SO much cash and three men under contract with me The Montreal management wanted $lOVOo man, but before I got through the price was sliced to 5000 and three players, the men being Cunningham, Buck Becker and Jerry Akers, who were of no use to the Nationals.
 stGandil started to play good ball the minute he joined the Washington club. The first time Chick faced Joe Wood in Boston he smashed one or smoky Joe's curves to right field for a dou- ble and from that time until the sea son closed the Nationals first base man made the. critics wake up ana take notice I think he is the great est first sacker in the American League not excepting Hal Chase. dil is steadier. and. believe, a better man on low throws" :"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
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 Whether Tom Connery will return to Hartford next season is a. big ques- ton just now. The Hartford Times stated last week that Connery would probably return to the Senators. Af- ted his dispute with Owner Clarzin last season he determined not to re turn to Hartford, and Clarkin declar- ed he would not stand in Connery's way if Tom had a. chance to advance in the profession. Connery was try ing to land the job of managing the Sacramento club of the Coast League, but Harry Wolverton got there first. Connery also had lines out for a posi- ton coach of Western college team
 If this falls through Connery may return to this league Clarkin made it plain that he would not let any other club in this circuit get Connery The report Is that if the Senators don't land Connery the job will be given to Harry Moves.
 Manager Teller of Pittsf1eId will give a tryout to Bill .Leddy, the New Ea- ven semi-pro backstop.
 Bill Jensen, the New Haven player who was sold to Detroit, writes to the Tiger mana cement from his home in Philadelphia that he is already getting g into shape for the spring training trip. Jensen takes occasion to toss little praise at Lefty High, who will also be with the Tigers. Jensen pitched against High often enough to know that the youngster can clout 'em.
 nvunar Cor,a,-ov1 of Nau, Hovop 1,a q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
SYRACUSE MAY BE
 DROPPED FROM YALE
 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

According to the reports from Syra- cuse the wearers of the Orange have had enough of the Yale eleven and may drop the game with the Blue here from next falls schedule.
 Last season, Syracuse attempted to conquer Yale, Carlisle and Princeton within three weeks after their first game They were unsuccessful Now the fans want an easier schedule for the first few weeks. meaning possibly the elimination of Yale from the list of colleges to be met next fall It has been suggested that Carlisle be dropped rather than Yale.
 This is urged because Carlisle is not generally given a rating with the cas- tern colleges. Two years ago. when Syracuse was the only team to defeat the redskins, their standing in col iegiate circles was not raised to any extent It is not thought, however, that Warmers men will be cut from the Orange schedule, because of the great interest which has always been in evidence when the Aborigines come to Syracuse. Because of this it is con- sidered more probable that Yale will be dropped.
 Were it possible to secure date late in the season with the warriors of Old Eli it is thought it might be well for the Orange to again meet the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
GREEN OF H0LY0KE
 GOES TO YANKEES
NATIONAL COMMISSION AWARDS PITCHER TO AMERICAN LEA GJTFRS ALTHOUGH GIANTS
 CLAIMED HIM.

Clear title to the services of Pat rick Green, the young pitcher or Ine Holyoke club of the Connectlcnt League. has been obtained by the New York Yankees The Giants had lines out for the twirler, but the National Commission decided that Farrel had n prior claim The Yankees turned over to HolyoI1e last spring several youngsters with the understanding that they should have the pick Of the club at the end of the season Green will be kept on the payroll until Frank Chance has seen him in ac- tfon." says the official announcement made yesterday.
 Green is a young giant He is 1S years old, stands feet inches tall and weighs POP pounds He played semi-professional ball in New Eng land in 1911 near his home, at Hunt tnxton, Mass Last season with Hol- yoke Green. who is right-hanoeo pitcher, took part in twenty-three complete games, winning nine ana losing fourteen He worked in nine teen others. and showed enough skill in the rough to attract the attention of ali the major league scouts.
 Green is a willing, ambitious young man who has wonderful speed, qulck brea king curves and fair control Fat Donovan, the Red Sox scout, said last another Amos RuS1e. Billy 6aH1lton Jesse Burkett, Jim O'Rourke, Tom Tucker and other oldtine players Who saw Green pitch last hummer praised his work
 Smiling Mieky'' Welch, once a pitcher of the Giants, who lives in HoIyoke. recently wrote a letter to Arthur Irwin. business manager Of the Yankees, in which he said:
 You've landed 9 prie in Paddy Green He is a natural pitcher. game e, well balanced and anxious to fight his way to the front rank He has the strength of two men, and l never saw greater speed Nurse him along with care and you'll have the best pitcher in the country inside of another year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
MORE ARRESTS PROMISED IN
 MYSTIC TODAY

Mystic, Dec. 3O-Never in its history has this usually quiet village been stirred to the pitch Of excitement which now prevails over the arrest Of five of it's most prominent citizens and their binding over to a higher court on charges of serious degrees Of fn- decency, and the suicide of a sixth when about to be arrested, and the promise today by the town proEecu- tor, Warren H. Burrows, that more arrests will come late today or to- morrow The five men bound over are Amos R. Parks, R. B. Chute. AL fred A. Baker Nathan Fl. NewbJHry and Stephen Duke. Duke fs the youngest, 45, all the others. are over 60. Herman Haulisch, who commit ted suicide, was nearly 70. The ahree little girls and boy implicated are all under 13.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
COLLEGE PLAYER TURNS
 DOWN OFFER OF M'GRAW
Douglass Of University of Virginia Re- solves Not to Become Pro-
 feSSiOnal Yet

Baltimore, Dec. 3O.=MalcoIm Doug las, the sensational shortstop and captain of the University of Virginia baseball team, who was recommended to Manager McGraW by the veteran Robinson, will not enter the ranks of professional ball-tossers next season. In a letter to John Dunn, owner of the Baltimore Orioles, who had first choice on Malco1ms services, the big fellow said his parents did not want him to play professional ball yet and to please them Douglas refused to sign a Baltimore contract
 Douglas is native of Maryland which State has turned out such sen sationaI infielders as Herzog and Baker. and q bright future is pre- dicted for Douglas if he should de- eide to leave the amateur ranks Dur ing the summer season Douglas plays with che Maryland A C.. the amateur champions of Baltimore.
 Several big league managers have been after Douglas, including Connie Mack and Clark Griffith. but the youngster has promised Jack Dunn to sign with the Orioles. Griffith also was after Tol Pendleton the Prince ton player, but it seems that he will lose out on both players. as ToI prob ably will hook up with the Highland CTS if he should play professional ball
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
PHILLIPS WILL BE SOLD
 BEFORE NEXT WEDNESDAY,

Philadelphia, Dec 30-Basebau men believe that either today or tomorrow they will learn once and for aI1 whether Charles P. Taft has sold the Philadelphia National league club for $465. 900. Mir. Taft is expected to ar rive here within 4S hours. He will have a final conference with W. H. Locke, secretary of the Pittsburgh club, who admits that he is trying to buy the Quakers. Locke's packers are said to be Gov. Tener of PennsyI- vania, John P Harris of Pittsburgh once a part owner of the Boston Ma CT w F. Baker of this city.
 Throughout the National and Amer ican Leagues the tip has been circu- lated by men on the ''inside'' that the Philadelphia club will change owner sship before New Years Day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILISTIC ANNALS

1sS7-F'rank Klaus the German American boxer, claimant of the mid- dleweigt1t cha npionship, born at Pitts burgh, Pa.
 1907-Matty Baldwin defeated Johnny Summ CTS, now welterweight champion of Great Britain, in 12 rounds at Che1- sea. Mass.
 1907-Billy Papke and Hugo Kelly fought 10-round draw for American middleweight championship at Mil. waulzee
 190s-AI Kaufman defeated Jim Barry in a9 rounds at Vernon, Cal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
KILLED IN TRAIN
 CRASH DUE TO FOG

Cumberland, Md, Dec. S0-James Martin, of Cumberland was killed; John Abbey, of Ridgeley, w. Va, was seriously injured. and three other men were severely hurt when Western Maryland railroad work train collided with an engine in the Ridgeley yards, today. The accident was due to the heavy fog, which prevented. observ- ance of the signals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
VETERAN ARMY NURSE
 DIES AT AGE OF 94

Oswego, N r., Dec 30-Mrs Eqmina Keeler Spencer, a veteran army nurse known to Civil War veterans every where as the Florence Nightingale of the rebellion, is dead here, aged 94. She was born at Mexico this county, and served with the 147th New York Volunteers her husband being a sol dier. She served in Washington hos pitfalls and was on the field at Fred ericksburg, Wilderness, White House Landing and Gettysburg She was a friend of General Grant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
POOL TOURNAMENT AT
 ALGONQUIN CLUB ROOMS

In the Algonquin Club pool tourna- ment last week about 20 games were played Class A is maintaining a slight lead. Of the 57 contests play ed Class A has captured 34 and Class B 23 The only members of Class A who have so far won all their matches are Henry Setzer and Henry Osborne
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
HIGHEST DEATH RATE IN WORLD
 LOT OF RUSSIA

St Petersburg, Dec. 30-Russia now has the highest death rate of tha world, according to reports of the medical inspection department, made public today. Tn the last five years Russian mortality has increased from 2S to 31 per thousand. Epidemic. mainly, are said to be respousible. Tn the first 10 months of 1912 records show SIP, ,2s7 persons died from dis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
BRIEF BITS OF GOSSIP FOR
 OUR SPORTING ENTHUSIASTS
CIarkin Says no Other Team in League Can
 Get Connery

signed a pitcher named Curtin. who played with Ho1yoke and Worcester, until they caught him at it.
 Dick Nallin, the former Connecticut league umpire, has been signed for next season by the International league. Na1Iin was engaged sub stitute umpire last season and was on the verge of being sent back to this league several times. One of the reg ulars was taken ill., however, and Nal lin got his chance. He did so well that President Barrow signed him for 1913.
 Lefty High. the former Hartford Detroit to Indianapolis next year. The American association is after High but Manager Jennings declares he wants to see High in action before he sends the youngster to a farm
 Anticipating easy victory, Johnny Kilbane, featherweight champion, left this afternoon, for St. Louis where he ! will box Ollie Kirk, New Years after gently, Abe AtteI1 announced his tirement from the fight game Battling Nelson. former, lightweight champion, and Billy Sunday, evange- list and former baseball player, be-
 came good friends in day. Sunday is conducting a revival at Columbus, o. Nelson is training for bout New Years. They were introduced Sun graphs last night Nelson occupied seat in the revival chorus Bat Nelson singing hymns ought to hand most anybody a laugh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30
S15O,OOO BLAZE AT
 FERTILIZER PLANT

Baltimore, Dec. 30-The fertilizer plant of the General ManufacturinR Company was destroyed by Ire early today The loss is roughly estimated at S150. 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30

Stamford-Estele Strange, 22, con- fessed to the police that she threw her three weeks old baby upon the ice of Rippowan river and left it to freeze to death. She said it cried and she did not know what to do with it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30

and gentlemen are invited to attend. The program will start at 3:3o in the afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-30

signed pitcher named Curtin, who played with Ho1yoIke and Worcester, until they caught him at it.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-21
PRIMARY BILL
 Is INTRODUCED
spe a. Nysaet seo co

Spe-,a! Nu3aet Ser. co
 WASHINGTON. March 2o.- senar.~ Aih-r' Bard Cummings Of Io"a. IT tduced bIu in the senate y-st-s ss v that ne expects will io a-4t V w.th leeal tate and national conl ontinns !o 're form of primary bnl for se lecting from among cand .lalss d,.-2 lat., pr republican n uo's."ee f-- r., ,sident.
 The bill even zoe SD far t@ ,o pr ' t6e for an expression ct chp.cs ln r.. present campaign setting July as the national primary day. ant 3 second Monday in July hereafter .n presidential nomination s",s- % sr the date Set for rhe people C. -.l.r' their choice.
 Senator Cummings ha- had tn" presidential bee buzzing in his bon net for several years and would rather take chance by direct primarier like Roosevelt than 70 trust 70 con vcntions.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-21
PLOT TT0ASSASS|MATE SEC. KNOX
ROOSEVELT IS SHOCKED
 AT DOCTRINE OF PRESIDENT

speech made last evening in Carnegi' HaH. appearing m tho morning papers proves that the colonel had both bar rel loaded for Rll Tagt. and h" let th.m go on with a bang ae f he meant tn kill on the executive from 'n. ..re urst recognizes 'u hin the Guly real opponent
 In reply to thc speech of President Tan. made several days ago at To- edo ohio. l wish to state the express -ion of Taft 70 the effce' that thrr" orc few thing tho people should not be allowed n do in matters ot vol ing and lis disbelief in people when they voted at th" polls tor recall of the judiciary being q little ont nf their ,phcr. is an old. ola doctrine. mat has iarred upon my audItors nerve for many years Fsrhap- if 1 had received legal training ae Mr Taft I would sc. and feel n far different light this question of n" recall nf the judiciay. but in the pres ent light given me. it is something dreadful. It Is horrible to think the
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-21

Special Nugget Ser,sioe
 NEW YORK March 2i Theodore Roosevelt ahting been released from grand jury duty is now going to get nto tn. harness and do s little cam paignine on his own hook 10 try and hnd out what is the matter With the people, The colonel cannot under stand why the people are not flock Ing to his banner after hc unfurled it toe breeze cnscribed No for the nom ination
 The first gun hr,d hy the colonel in this part of the country since making the announcement he had jumped into 'the ring after hia hat an3 proposed tD stay in their until the last dog was hanged. or the republicans expressed their preference at the Chicago con vention. went off with 4 bang, last evening in Carnegie Hall. where hun dred- of people had Hooked to hear Teddy deliver his first political ad- dress. in the present fight.
 Both Barrels Loaded for Taft. . The printed account of Roosevelt'a
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-21

ground 10 a depth of twelve inches.
 The heavy fall of snow did not con hne itself to Nebrska. but went rush ing north into North Dakota. where [ developed Into such a blizzard traffic was blocked Trains through North Dakota are t1ocked. everything al standstill
 Politicians are making much of the sudden fall of snow in the two locali ties. they report 1t ia a most excel lent omen for these two particular
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-21

what and the state democratic com mittee wish 70 allow the people a choice in the matter or who shall re- ceive the support Of the delegates to the Baltimore convention on June 2s.
 IL is believed Governor Harmon will carry the state; but second choice may go to Woodrow Wilson, The primaries tomorrow will settle the question of the democratic choice of the state
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-21
Government Has Heard Nothing.

The persons finding the bodies re- port the sherifs were murdered for their bodies are riddled with bullets. and their remains as exposed in the woods. proves they were killed not far from the scene of the former crime.
 The people finding the remains ps heriffs colkin. Mckenzie and A. ". Elmer. who have been missing ever since last fall. report they came upon
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-21

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 Th.e H..t 9y,a-- H.r as many nlna- fu, n4-G 70 gr on record that fni old doctrine beIue preached he Tart published broadcast 'brnnghouf the land b, hie political managers he= tended ,u create 'h- bulasrl<e for -p. s.sI privileges. doctrine to me IJe' 6retdn' and I'm in this campaign ta has. f atl1.d oG I'm tf1 for fne sqaar. deal wlth special privileges To- none. and seH fight it ,ut along thos.
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The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-21
Special Nugget Servios.


 PORT SMITH. Ark. March 21.--Y-s- terday afternoon an explosion ot fire damp took place in the coal mines being operated at McCurtain. in Ok lahoma. with terrific force. resemb- ling that of an earthquake. Tho eI- plosion filled the shafts of the mines and the air pumps were put out of commission 90 the eighty five miners working underground at the time are believed to be in serious straits. for the reaction of an explosion from fire damp destroys all the oxygen In .nc air leaving a deadly gas that stops heart action almost instantly
 Volunteer relic fparties are working away trying to make an opening U get fresh air to the entombed miners. also to effect their release from tno n ines.
 Operators Cannot Account for Expo
 sion.
 MeCURTAIN, okla. March 2i-'ffc owners Of the mines wherein th- ex [ loslon took place yesterday afternoon are at a loss to account for the ex