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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
Mike DonIin May
 Play First Base
Pittsburgh Manager Will Use Veteran on Initial Bag if
 Recruits Fail

West Baden, March 1S.-In the gossip of the West Baden camp Mike Donlin figures as a strong first base possibility. It is predicted that when the Pittsburg Pirates start their train ing on the sod Mike will get many trials on the sack. and that from the very outset he will be considered along with Kelliher and Keene as a candi- date for custodian of the No. 1 pillow.
 Mike is not stranger to the posi- ton. He played it-and played it well-during the summer of 1907. If Fred Clarke calls upon him to hold down the cushion this year there will be no sulking on the part of Donlin. On the contrary he will jump at the opportunity.
 ''If you had your choice between the outfield and first base, which posi- tion would you prefer to play?' he was asked.
 "Oh. I'd rather play the infield," he replied. Why? Principally because there's more doing around that sec ton of that lot, and I like to be kept ed one entire series in Pittsburgh last year without having a chance in the field.
 '-Of course I would not want to play the infield if I can play the out field better I have my own notion as to what I can do in either posi- ton, but I am not going to tell it. That's a matter for Fred Clarke to decide, and any choice he makes will be entirely satisfactory to me- But, all other things being equal, I would rather play the ipfield than the out field
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
Texas Boxnen Too
 Clever For Giants
Let's McGraw's Men Down With Three Hits and. Houston
 Beats New York

Houston, Tex, March 1s-The Giants struck snag yesterday afternoon in the person of one Foster, formerly a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns. and before they had become accustomed to the whistle of his fast ball the Regular team was beaten by a score Of to 2
 Foster uncoupled the biggest bundle of speed and curves the Giants have seen since they went against the Attn letics last fall. They were almost helpless in his hands. In the full nine innings only three hits were made by the Giants, and these were delivered byI Meyers, Murray and Doyle. Mur- rays single was somewhat of a fuke, as the ball took a bad bound and jumped over the third baseman's head just as he was about to field it.
 On the other hand the Texas Leag- uers went after Crandall, Wiltse and Ames with a sharp stick and whaled the ball around the lot for total of ten hits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
Most Accurate Sporting News
Young MCAuIiffe
 Has Many Matches Crack Local Boxer Has Bouts In New Haven and New
 London and Other Offers
 Under Consideration

Unless present plans miscarry, Young McAuliffe. Bridgeport's crack featherweight, will have a busy time during the next few weeks. His first Haven before the Clinton A. C., of New Haven on April 5. This Is return match. The boys met recently before the Annex A. C., of New Ha- ven and McAuliffe scored a victory.
 Following this bout MeAuiiffe will probably appear on the April card in this city. although nothing definite has been decided upon. The local boys last appearance in this city was with Battling Henry Miller and the go was so onesided that it served only to whet the capacities of the fans.
 The Greenwood A. c. of New Lon don is after McAuliffe to go on with Frankie Sheehan of Boston in the star bout of ten rounds. With offers from South Norwalk and Pittsfeld, Mass. and prospects of New York debut. McAuliffe is certainly in de- rnand.
 The New Haven Register gives the local boxer the following send off:
 Let's size up the featherweight boxers in Connecticut Of course Joe Shea of Waterbury. Right! He is Connecticut'e greatest bantam weight and has proven that claim. But during the next few months | wouldn't be at all surprised to see all eyes turned to Young McAuliffe of Bridgeport. Starting out about seven months ago the young fellow has i'm proved wonderfully and to all ap- pearances looks like the goods. I first became acquainted with Mo- Auliffe at the time Skinny McMahon was running those elimination match es in Shelton and Skinny picked Nc Auliffe as the best boy in the class. It was right after Skinny had some sort of a fuss with Jackie Robinson and wanted to get Jackie licked
 "McAuliffe dubbed around taking on some unknowns and made good from the start. As he grew stronger he became more clever and developed a punch.
 'T saw McAuliffe hold Joe Shea of Waterbury to a draw in six rounds in Bridgeport He showed fine form that night and his foot work was just as fast and clever as Shea's. Now McAuliffe's victory over Highwood Joe Marcks for six rounds boosts him several pegs. Marcks- is a tough boy -fo beat, even in six rounds and Mo- Auiiffe had to go some to outpofnt him "+ sfrzt s-F~ Fa-rr.-s er--S-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
EXPECT BIG CROWD AT
 BOUTS TOMORROW NIGHT
Many Fight Fans Watch Al Ketchell Work at Bonds
 Yesterday

A big delegation of local fight fans went to Stratford yesterday and saw Al Ketchell and other boxers work out at Capt. John Bonds place. The feature was the go between Ketchell and Australian Charley Griffin The boys mixed it up in fast and furious style, much to the delight of the crowd.
 Ketchell is in fine shape for his bout tomorrow night with Fighting Joe Hyland at Eagles Hall and he expects to win. The National A. C.. under whose auspices the show will be held, anticipates a big house. Tick cts have been selling fast. In addition to the ten round scrap between Hy- land and Ketchell, Freddie Bosse, of this city will clash with Young Ketch- ell, of White Plains, for ten rounds, Young Dempsey. of Trenton, will go against Teddy Fabryck, of Fairfield, six rounds, and the preliminary will show Young Ryan, of South Norwalk, against Young Palmer, of this city, this Is for six rounds.
 Alderman Daniel E. Walker will be referee and Joe Waters is to be the timer The first bout will commence at 8:3O sharp. Doors open at 7:30.
 nnvTERTTSE INs r.~EE EARN1ED
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
ALGONQUIN CLUB AND.
 SEASIDE CUE ARTISTS
Members of Clubs Greatly Interested In Pool and
 Billiard Tournaments

Members of the Seaside and Algon- quin clubs are still greatly interest ed in the pool and billiard tournaments in which they are participants. The contest between teams A and B at the Algonquin came to an end Sat- urday when F. E. Reilly defeated Henry D. Beach at pool by 100 to 54. This made the contest a tie. The players will banquet Thursday night. It twas suggested that Dr. Robert J. Lynch and George M. Flames get to- gether and play off the tie but they like the present situation too we'll.
 At the round robin billiard tourna- ment at the Seaside club, Saturday night Harry s. Pearsons beat Leslie Vaughn 15O to 1S2 in class A. In class c, Dr. G. W. Gardner was beaten by c. G. Waldo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
Johnny KiIbane
 Gets Big Welcome
 In His Home Town
Cleveland Burns Green Fire and Has Enormous Parade For
 FeatherWeight Champ

Cleveland. March 1S-Johnny Kill bane, featherweight champion of the world, came home yesterday He re- ceived the biggest welcome ever ac- corded a notable in Cleveland, a crowd estimated at 100000 greeting him at and near the Union Station when his train pulled in and lining the streets over which tke parade passed.
 7 Cleveland was a solid mass of green from the public square to the western limits of the city. The return of the champion and St. Patrick's day com ing together brought out riot Of color that covered the town. Cleve- land for the day became Irish, and Kilbanetown, County Mayo, whence halls the Kilbane clan, could not have shown more stirring enthusiasm. The parade, which traversed the principal downtown streets immed- lately after Johnny's arrival. was more than two miles long. Johnny, with his wife and their infant daugh- ter, and Jimmy Dunn, his manager, occupied the automobile of state.
 The parade was reviewed at the City Hall by Mayor Baker and other city officials, as well as a number Of State officials from Columbus. Every sport ing organization in the city had a section in tine parade, the amateur city league alone having 2.00O men in line, all wearing costumes and carry ing green banners. Several fraternal organizations also turned out in uni form, while six bands donated their services
 The celebration has astonished the city. All kinds of people took part. Everybody knows Johnny as a clean living lad and his care of his affIict- ed parent has made him a universal faVorite
 Kilbane will rest here for a short time and then will begin a two months theatrical tour, prior to fight ing Abe Attell at Vernon on Labor Day. After the battle he plans to take his father back to Ireland to visit the fathers childhood home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
BIG LEAGUE GOSSIP

Who is going to captain the Pirates this year? is the question the fans in Pittsburgh are asking. As yet Man ager Fred Clarke hasn't appointed a leader. Mike Donlin, the former Giant and Rustler, may get the job.
 One of Frank Chances pitching re- cruits has more than the usual incen- tive to spur him toward the door marked making good.'' He is Earl Victor Moseley, the young spitball artist obtained last fall from the Youngstown team of the Ohio and Pennsylvania League. MoSeley has been pitching in organized baseball to make good for at least another year, he figures, before he can get back some of the money which he is said to have spent trying to learn how to pitch.
 Having been convinced that the use of the knuckle ball is going to be of help to Cashion, Walter Johnson of the Washingtons has now taken to prac- ticing the use of this delivery. When Waiter cuts loose a knuckle ball with his terrific speed it plays all sorts of pranks on its journey toward the it it will be next to impossible to bit him. says Griffith. Walter is ee@ ting into shape rapidly
 There are enough Smiths in the pro- fessional ranks today to start a six team league of their own. There were fifty-four last year. Among the lot there were seven catchers, seventeen pitchers. one first baseman, eight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
MCANN MAKES CASH OFFER
 FOR CATCHER CLYDE WATERS
Contract Sent To Pitcher Cunningham Who Is Now At His Home In
 South Carolina

in exchange for Ivor Swanson. Cum ningham's home is in Kershaw, s. c. A letter was received from the Troy management today stating that con- tracts had been sent to Ruell and Swanson, the former Mechanics. Now that these formalities have been com pleted Secretary Farrell of the Ma tional association was notified of the two trades. A contract was also sent today to Outfielder Carroll, secured from Troy in exchange for Foot Ruell.
 The Park Rifle club of this city is leading the New England Rifle league contest with victories and no de- feats. The Miles Standish club of Portland, Me, isatied for first. The high team total of $40 was made by the Park club. Birks of this city shot a possible 100 prone. During the past week the locals defeated Middle sex by default.
 Baltimore of the International league is anxious to get Swat Me Cabe, the old New Britain slugger. MCabe is now with Buffalo and it is said that Baltimore will make a trade for him.
 The local basketball fans will have busy week. At Eagles hall Thurs day night the Blue Ribbons and Crane
 
 the city championship. There will be a preliminary girls game and also dancing. Friday night the Industrial leagues will play at Colonial hall. They will have the Blue Rivals, of New Haven, champion girls team of the state as an attraction to play the Bridgeport girls.
 Manager Ash of the Ramblers of Stratford Is said to be willing to play the winner of the Crane-Blue Ribbon series.
 Mique Finn, manager of the Mobile club, was offered Bags Raymond, the eccentric Giant pitcher.
 i'You can have Raymond for 5000" Manager McGraw of the Giants wired Finn.
 Finn wired back: '5,00O what?"
 McGraw replied: "5,O0O beers.''
 Finn asked McGraw to send Ray mond on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

pep, speed and harmony must rule on the club. In this code he will have a real supporter in Stovall.
 Ball players of better character and nature than George Stovall are not to be found. He was placed In strange predicament with the Cleve- land club fhe most peculiar on record, and did not vince bit or raise big rumpus when he was traded to St Louis. And he is perfectly satisfied with his new job, which makes him all the more welcome
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
MASONIC NOTES.

sday evening Corinthian lodge, F & A. M, will confer the M. M. degree.
 Thursday evening, Hamilton Com manderv will confer the Red Cross Friday, Dewitt Clinton Lodge of Perfection will confer the sixth and seventh grades.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

at the Empire A. C., Wednesday night. The Oklahoma heavyweight, claims he has improved wonderfully since he met Flynn and believes he can win return bout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
BOXING

Sidney, New South Wales, March 18-Sam McVey, the California pugil- ist, and heavyweight champion of Australia, easily defeated James Barry, the Chicago heavyweight, in twenty round contest here yesterday, McVey got the decision on points.
 New York, March 1S-Carl Morris expects to get another chance with Jim Flynn the Pueblo fireman if he succeeds in disposing of Jim Stewart,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

Fred Clarke of the Pirates says he will stand no shirkers on his team. 'eDrones are out of fashion. I want live wires comments the Pirtes' ann bilious leader
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

William Orr of the Chicago Cubs is the youngest player Chance has under his wing. The infielder has not yet Leader thinks he has landed a good one in Orr He is a former college player.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
BASEBALL RESULTS IN SOUTH

San Antonio, Tex, March 1S-San Antonio's Texas League club defeat ed a team of Philadelphia American players, g to 2, with Plank, Krause1 and Coombs pitching for the visitors. Krause was hit for five runs and Plank for three.
 Fort Worth, Tex. March 1s-The second division of the Chicago Amer ican League team defeated the Fort Worth club of the Texas League, Is to 1, yesterday Scott, for the visit or,s allowed only three hits.
 New Orleans, March 1S-The wild ness of the New Orleans pitchers and errors helped the Chicago Nationals to victory over the Pelicans yesterday. The score was to 3. Martina and Maple save eight bases on balls
 Austin, Tex, March 1s-The Austin club of the Texas League was de- feated by a Philadelphia American team, yesterday, to 0. Bender and Brown pitched for Philadelphia.
 Waco, Tex, March 1s-By a score of to the Waco, Texas, League team yesterday afternoon defeated the third section of the Chicago Amerl- cans in a twelVe-innlng game.
 Shreveport, La., March 1S-The TO- peka club of the Western League yes- terday defeated the Detroit Amer1- cans, IA to 13 Talor, Detroit re- cruit from the Texas League, yielded nine hits which netted eight runs m the seventh inning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

second basemen, three third basemen. three shortstops, eleven outfielders, four utility, and four unclassified
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

Cy Seymour, the former Giant out fielder, tried to get back in the ma jors this spring. The nearest he can get is Newark, where he is to play his year. Seymour's old partner, Joe McGinnity, purchased him from the Baltimore Orioles, where Cy was in bad with Manager Dunn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

''The Tigers once came near getting Alexander the Great" says a tip from Hot Springs, Ark A similar case applies to the Cubs and the pennant last year. |
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

If the national pastime was investi- gated wonder wha kind of witnesses the players would make?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

According to Chance: Baseball is one of the few great sports that has never suffered black eye" No, but it has caused many. N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
HOWLAND'S Cannon street
There Is yet time.

Men who could not get served Saturday. is yet time for you buy of those splendid Kuppenhemer suits at special price.
 We had big lot of them. We sold big lot. But we did not sell all we planned to-smpy because could not take of all the who came.
 We want to be disappointed Everybody should have chance share And so the special prices will hold good till the special lots are sold.
 Not all sizes are to be had But likely not yours the very size that is to be had And peculiarly of the best suits of all have not been snapped up
 $2O and $25 suits SIS suits
 $15 $125O
 fir
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

Secretary Reddy of the Bridgeport club received letter from Jersey City of the International league stating that the Skeeters will play an exhibi- tion game at Newfield park, April 16. On April II the Mechanics will go to Jersey City for a game.
 A contract was sent by Secretary Reddy today to Pitcher Frank Cum ningham, who was secured from Troy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18

Dutch Havenfeltz of the West Ends of this city, has not signed a contract with New Haven yet but it is said that-he will take his contract with him when he reports at Savin Rock
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-04-02
DESPERATE EFFORTS MADE
TO DROWBEAT TREASURER
Taxpayers Aroused Over Attempt
to Hold Up County 10 Tune
Of $4,000

Representatives from the Suthcr-
lin bond syndicate Of Oklahoma
City, and Kansas City which claims
to have a Kensas City contract with
Logan county to take over the $57,-
00C issue OF funding bonds at IL
pei cent. whe. four recorded and
responsible bond firms VIII take tho
issue on per cent basis, thus
saving Logan county Sl0,1SJ, are
now busy seeking TO thret,cn and
browbcat County Treasurer Ritter
busch,
Tho treasurer has t5;cn firm
stand in the bond mater.
He will advertise for bids and
sell 'hc bonds to the highest bidder
.'Iou have no right in this matter"
exclaimed one bond hirin-'.
We own these bonds, aud by
c. were going to take them"
The county board is moi the whole
thing: the taxpayers Of Logan county
have some voice in this matter It
looks like graft and robbery 20 me. 20
hotly replied RtteHhusch II am
going to save 10000 to the county
If possible
"To hi with YOU and to HI
with your taxpayers screamed the
hiring
Were going to get them bonds;
yom courts don't know the law and
Your d-d fool.
Rtterbusch was over the railing
in a bound
Grabbing the hirlns by the collar
thrushed him out the door and gave
him swift kick
The fellow hasn't been back since
Wayne jenkins and the Logan
County Taxpayers league are busy
formulating plans to save $4,000 to
the county in thc bond matter.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-04-02
GOVERNOR CRUCE WANTS LIGHT
ON THE CAPITOL CONTRACT
AND ASKS ADVICE OF WEST

Governor Cruce has asked the at
torney generals Office for an opinion
covering the legality of his receiving
the 100000 forfeit money from the
State Capitol Development company
and deeds to ESQ aCres of land in the
northeastern part OF town. and relicv-
ing the city of Oklahoma from; furth-
er obligation in the much talked Of
free state capitol" project
Governor Cruee wants to know
whether what has been done up 20
date is legal, and whether he has le-
ga right to accept the money aud
land i'm trust, aud to eXpeud the cash
subject to ratification of the lcgisla-
turc An opinion will be rendered
week after next. as soon as Attorney
General West returns To his home.
REQUESTS Contract Be Drawn
Judge c. B. Stuar has been re
quested by the cove nor to supervise
the drawing OF a contract between
h'mself and promoters of the devel-
Opment company. o.dining what is
to be done with the money with the
understanding that neither he, as a
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-04-02
CORRALS
EXPRESS
CONCERNS
HOUSE COMMITTEE. RECON-
MENDS BILL GIVING POWER
TO COMMISSION
CBy Associated Press)

Washington. April The house
Interstate and fereign commre com
mittcc today ;ayorably reported a
bin amending the law giving the in
tcrstate commerce Commission au-
hority over express companies
Tac bill provides rates, zones.
charges. accordng to distance of the
package carried. also a close work
ing arrangement between the eN-
press companies and the rural free
delivery system.
The blll governs the transporta-
tion OF packages not exceeding eley-
en pounds,
The rates range from two cents
per pound between points not over
TWO hundred fifty miles apart to
twelve cents pound between points
not over two thousand miles EN-
press sor farmers on rural routes, Is
provided, the shipper attaching the
necessary postage, the package to
be turned over by the nearest cN-
press to rural carrier
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-04-02

citizen or governor of the state. nor
the state is IL &c bound in any way.
and that if the legislature declines
TO ratlty the proposition as submitted
by citizens OF Oklahoma c y. then
the town and not the state is loser
The 100000 in cash is said to be
available from the recent sale OF
bonds. which the people voted to pay
the company's forfeit TO the sta e.
Deeds to thA csc acres OF land are
also said to be u proper form. ans
that the citizens are only waitin7
completion OF formalities To make de-
livery tO the governor.
1t is the general belief among peo-
pie, aud this is based upon rep
reSentations made To them during the
bond election campaign that the
state is 10 spend the 100000 in cree
ton o. a s-atehouse and that the leg
islature will appropriate Sl.00e,000 or
more to complete the JOB The s5U
acres Of land is scattered In small
areas. some Of them more than six
miles from the proposed building lO-
cation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-04-02
Or. Love GETS CHANGE VENUE

Hugo, Okla, April 2.-Dr r. D.
Love charged with the murder of l..
G. Rucker in this city November
10, 1871, was granted a change Of
venue to l'ushmataha county h.
Judge Ferguson The application
was accompanied by atrdavits of cit
izens from different portions of the
county who alleged that in their
opinion, DIR Love could not get a
fair and iml 9rtial trial in Choctaw
county. The application was siren.
uously objecte to by County Attor-
ney Hardis0p.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-04-02
BILLY" WILSON PASSES AWAY

billy a. va Wilson, assistant
general commercial superintendent
Of the Pioneer Telephone company.
died sunday at Oklahoma CITY,
From 1902 to 1909 Wilson was
manager Of t'10 Guthrie telephone
company,
He suberintcndcd the Installation
OF the phone system here
Wilson was a fine fellow and encr-
getic business man, He was the
oldest member OF the Ben company
in The state.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-04-02
$5oo,Coo Appropriation.

Washington. ~ tpril 2--Fo'ov.
ing conference wth the secretary
Iol war and General BiSby and the
.chjef engineers the president sent a
message to congress urging an imme.
.diatc appropriation Of $50o.00o for
strengthening the Ievees along The
Missouri and Mississippi rivers for
the prevention OF further flood dam
age
The message SAYS the reports TO
The president show that water in the
lower part of Mississippi valley is
lhely To reach q higher point than
ever endaugcrng lives and millions
ol dollars worth of property
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-04-02
COCHRAN ASKS FOR WRIT
Of CUSTER AGAINST CARL|N

Harry Cochran. who was elected
treasurer of the board Of education
in the charter election held June l3.
1911 fled suit of custer against
the present treasurer Harry S. Carlin.
in district court late last evening. He
demands immediate possession of the
books and money Of the district Tib-
belts & tIreen represent Cochran and
Burford & Burford appear for Carln.
The case has not Yet been set for
hearing