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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
JOE" PRAYS
 FOR BROTHER EBENEzER
E. J. Hill At Last Finds Himself In Good Company, He Voting With
 the Democrats.

Washington, D C.. June 11-Repre- sentative E. J. Hill yesterday protest ed against repeating the Canadian reciprocity act. MT. Hill was one of eight republicans who stood with the democrats against repeating reciproci- ty altogether and against exempting the print paper provision in, that re- peal. Representative Reilly voted against repeating reciprocity in any form. Representative Hill tilted with former Speaker Cannon. The latter had advised him to follow Represen- tative Payne in voting for the repeal. He asked Cannon whether he follow ed Payne's leadership when reciproci- ty was enacted, as Hill had. done. NO" replied MT. Cannon. "but the gentleman is right now and was wrong them
 'I have heard Of other people in this country who condemned as wrong everybody that did not agree with them I followed the advice of my Judgment and conscience."df 2 q Then God save you," remarked MT. Cannon.
 The House voted against the report by IA to 101.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
MANY PLAYERS OF SIMILAR
 NAME IN BIG LEAGUES

Ante-dating Buck O'Brien, now pitching for the Red Sox, were Darby O'Brien, the Cleveland pitcher; Darby O'Brien, the Brooklyn oNfielder; Tom and Johnny, second basemen; Billy, first baseman, and Dan O'Brien who caught for the Athletics twenty-five years ago., And what of the Clarkes? There have been a string of them Fred of the Pirates and his brother, Josh; Bill, who caught for the, old Orioles; Bill, who played first base for the Giants in the sos; Dad, the pitcher; Justin, the latter day catcher, and Tom now catching for Cincin- nati.
 The Davises include George, star lands; Johnny, pitcher of long ago; Lefty, the outfielder; Big Jim, the third baseman, and Ira, first base man. There were Millers as long ago at '84, and since then at various pe- riods: Foghorn Miller, the catcher; Otto, the Brooklyn catcher; Jack the Pittsburg first baseman; Doc, the Bos- ton right fielder. and Ward, the Cubs utility man. Four Mitchells are at present in the game-Mike, captain of the Reds; Pitcher Mitchell of the Clevelands and Pitcher Mitchell of the Browns; also Mitchell, last year a Highlander catcher. and before that a pitcher for the Phillies
 There were two Tom Burnses of note and more recent players of that name are Bill, the pitcher and George, now with the Giants. Jimmy Burns in his day was a fine outflelder. The Doyles have produced in recent years three fine players-Larry, Jimmy and Jack. The ball family Robinson has turned out Wilbert, the catcher; Spar row the second baseman, and Ihe present Pitcher Robinson.
 Joe Wood, the crack Boston pitcher, was preceded by Bob Wood and Fred Wood, both catchers and Geo. Wood noted outfielder of the past The Hugheses, with the two Toms and Jimmy, run to pitchers, as do the Keefes. with Tim and Bobby Lewises include Ted. pitcher: Fred. outfielder; Duffy, outfielder. and J.. second base man. Of the O'Neills there have been Tip, Mike. Joyce, Norris and the pres ent Cleveland catcher of that name.
 Will White, Red White, Doc White were. or are. pitchers, while Jim White was a third baseman. Leanings to- ward the box also have been shown by the Taylors-Billy, Jack and Dunn my-while Harry was a first baseman. The Knights, Sullivans, Dolans, Will sons. Kellys, McCarthys, Dalys, and Wiliiamses also have contributed their share of material to the furtherance of the national game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
Most Accurate Sporting News
PAT HURLEY IS
 NOT TRYING TO
 PLAY WITH Y0STS
(By Ira Hall)


 This earache going the rounds that the Yost club of the City League was attempting to slip something over on the other clubs of the league by utiliz- ing player Pat Hurley, a member of the Black Rocks, received an awful bang at the gathering of the league moguls last evening at the City Hall. The league directors were not being a bit backward in venting their spleen, cess than ever, there were outside in- fluences at work in an attempt to dis credit the organization It had been intimated that the Yost club would direct violation of one of the most eff fective rulings of the circuit The ruling is to the effect that no player having given service to club in the league may play with another team in that league without the unanimous consent of all the clubs of the league. Further it was said that if the Yosts used Hurley, the Rocks would quit.
 Hurley some time ago severed his connection with the Whiting Co. He is tool maker and applied for po- sition at the Yost plant His services were acceptable, not as a ball player, but the same as any other employee. He was to have started work yester- day morning, but fearing that his ad- vent might precipitate another fan fight the echo of memorable en- broglio in shop baseball a few seasons back, she held off until the matter came before the league meeting last evening.
 Hurley will not play on the Yost team, says Manager Keenan Of that club That about settles the matter. He is still member of the Rocks and will be seen with that club many more times this season. However, Hurley may play on the Yost team of the Factory league which plays Saturdays and which has nothing to do with the City league. The Yosts have repre- sentative clubs in both leagues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
United Press Wire Service
EDDIE PLANK HAS MADE FINE
 TWIRLING RECORD

Eddie Plank, now in his twelfth big league season, pitching for the Attn Iletics with as much effectiveness as in his first year, is making a record that promises to be without a parallel in baseball.
 He, has now been a pitcher on the Athletics for a greater number of years than any other twirler ever served a Philadelphia club. Tn fact, it would probably require an extended search to find any pitcher with one active work. Not even Cy Young, with his 9 seasons of twirling, can dup1i- cate this mark, for his service was divided between two Boston clubs, two Cleveland teams and St. Louis.
 Plank never pitched for any profes- sional team, league or otherwise, ex- cept the Athletics. He went to that city college student, fresh from Get tysburg. He is still there and during his long years of honorable service has seldom shown better form than now.
 league when Plank went to Philadel- phia in 1900 can be counted on the fin- gers of the hands and not one of the number is a pitcher. Think of it! Not one twirler of P1ank's first season survives in the younger major league.
 In his 12 years on the Athletics Der of championship teams. Last year he started the Athletics on their winning way by defeating New York in the second game of the worlds ser ies
 Tn his first year with the Mack men, who finished fourth, Plank won F and lost Il. With the champions of 1902 he won 20 and lost Is; g and i F for 1904. In 1905, with A and 12. he was responsible for the Athletics win ming the pennant, saving the team af-. ter Waddell broke down. His rec ord in 1906 was even better, 19 won and 6 lost This was percentage of 76O the highest he ever made. This would have been a still more wonderful season for Plank had he
 not, in the height of summer, develop ed trouble with his arm, the only time he was ever thus bothered. Twenty-four and 16 were the figures that marked his return to form in 1907. In 1908, with IA won and Is lost,
 he fell below the 300 mark for the only season in his career. In 1909, 19 won | and 10 lost showed him right again In 1 1910 his mark was 16 and 10, and last year he had another great season. | with P won and lost, falling only a little short of his notable performance of 1906
 The answer to Plank's success is easy. He is the most careful of liv- CTS. He regards baseball as a lucra- tive business. and conducts his exist ence in such a way as to conserve his l physical resources to the limit. He owns big farm property in Gettysburg Pa., scene of the famous battlefield, and spends the winters there. He is a bachelor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
" C0BB BUYS BLOCK OF STOCK
 IN BIG CONCERN

Detroit, June n.-Ty Cobb, the great ball player, entered business Saturday on a large scale. He pur- chased a block of stock in the w. B. Garvis Company, a $500, 1000 corporation with large stores in Detroit and Grand Rapids doing a wholesale and retail sporting goods business. Cobb will be elected a director immediately and will assume an active part in the bus iness s.@
 CT desire to have a good business position awaiting me when I get through with baseball said Ty. "I have intended for some time to make Detroit my permanent home and have been on the lookout for something good here picked this because it is right in my line and I can make good in it easier than in some other field.'
 Cobbs business house is the largest of it's kind in Michigan. With the ex- ception of big department stores it has the finest store of any kind in De- troit. Cobb paid spot cash for his block of stock, giving his personal check .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
+PEQUoNNoCQU0GUE
 OPENS JUNE 28
PLEASANT SUMMER AT PEAR TREE BLUFF.

Camp Pequonnocquogue will go in- to commission at Pear Tree Bluff. Port Jefferson, L., l., on June 2s. this year. The officers of the camp as- sociation elected for this year are as follows: President, James D. Grady; vice-president, John D. Murren; geo. retary, William Patnode; treasureT. Winfield c. Meyer; executive commit tee, Edward Mansfield; Frank Cane .vari and William T. Meyer. The members outside of the officers are Clifford B. Wilson, Michael J. CIab- by, John J. Morrissey, Daniel J. Cliff ford, John F. Brady, Ernest F. Leon- ard, William H. Marigold, Frederick J. Breckbrill, F. L. Cassidy, W. H. Hanscom, W. J. Barrett, Thomas F. Finn and Fred J. Sailer.
 The camp has a long list of invited guests for the season including prom fnent men in the national. state and municipal governments and many in- teresting subjects will be discussed around the camp fire this year. The present association camped last year at Pear Tree and had a very success full season. The site is near the for mer camp grounds of Camp Woodbine. The present associa ton Is starting it's fifth season having been known for the first two years as Camp Lieber- sprung with a camp at Lovers Lear on the Still River.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
HARVARD CREW
 MORE POWERFUL
 THAN YALE BOYS

New London, June 11.-Today was the warmest that has greeted the Yale and Harvard crews since their arrival and water conditions were almost as perfect as the day and the practice will probably be long. Last night s practice was an extended one for all the crews. The Yale varsity bOated in the new English shell but did not seem to get the boat running smooth ly and there was a noticeable drag ging between strokes. On the other hand, the Harvard eight showed much power behind their stroke and the shell kept moving all the time. Philbin is in at six in the Yale boat and Freeman rowed at two. The Yale freshmen eight showed up eX- tremely we'll, their boat going all the time but it is noticed that their stroke is somewhat different from that of the varsity. Although there will prob ably not be a race between second varsity eights, this year, 1t is be- lieved that in the future the fours may be done away with.
 All the men continue in splendid condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11

of other nations have excited curi- osity and sometimes admiration, but without any doubt no warship that ever loomed in the river attracted so cost completed the enormous sum of SIC, 491, ,000, or more than twice the appropriation for the German navy in 1874. Her registered displacement is 22,632 tons. She measures 610 feet long and 96 feet inches beam,
 has a draft of 26 feet inches and carries a main battery of ten eleven
 inch fifty caliber rifles, throwing a shell weighing 760 pounds and hav- ing practically the same penetrative
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
GERMAN FLEET AND THE GERMAN SAILORS ARE
 ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOMED BY AMERICANS

New York, June 1.-The German
 warships now anchored in the North river drew a bigger crowd to River side drive on their arrival than came on any day of the week that Admiral Osterhaus stretched the great Allan tic fleet from F'fftieth street to the Spuyten Duyvil, a bigger crowd even than came when President Taft re- viewed the armada. Police officers estimated that 100000 persons view ed the German squadron and com pared the MOltke with the American battleships of the escort-the Louisi- ana, Kansas, South Carolina and New Hampshire. The visiting squadrons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
MIKE GIBBONS BEATS
 TOMMY CONNORS EASILY

Mike Gibbons only did his best in two rounds of his bout with Tommy Cornors. of Scranton. last night at the Irving A. C.. New York. But in them he so far Outclassed his OppOn- ent that he earned the decision. In the tenth round Gibbons did his best He landed two left hand iabs and two right. uppercuts with such force that the Scranton boy was dazed and wob- biy. The gong saved him from being knocked out.
 Gibbons worked hard in the fourth round. but in this session all he suc- cee6ed in doing was cutting his oppo- nent's nose and lips. ,Connors put up a game battle. He was in good cOndf- tion, while Gibbons was far from be- ing at his best
 Connors was not afraid of the St. Paul wonder and went after him as soor as the baAt began. He played for Gibbons's stomach and landed many good blows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
HOW BRAD K0CHER
 BROKE INTO GAME.
Former Bridgeport Catcher Now With Detroit, Had
 Luck With Him

Brad Kocher, who caught for the E-ideeport club in 1909 and 1910. gets the following notice in the Sporting News:
 Had the manager of the Easton team of the defunct Atlantic League refused to give Brad Kocher, now sec ond catcher of the Detroit team, the a5 cents that he paid to witness game at Easton in 1909, the IlgSrs would probably be without one or the best young backstops' in the game. That was the only condition on which he would catch for Easton when he was picked out of the stand after the only catcher that team had was crippled by a foul.
 It is the merest bit of luck that gave Kocher his start in baseball. It nap pened this way: kocner nveo q. wre shnrt distance from Easton. A big, husky farmers boy drifted into Easton to visit his cousin, said boy being Koch CT on a day when the Easton team was playing a double-header against Sunbury, another Atlantic League team.
 The cousin suggested that they spend the afternoon at the ball. game and Kocher,s who s-Was something or catcher in White Haven. agreed 10 go along. in thes seyentha ipnlng of the firsexame- Catcher Barret was put out with a ~bunged finger and the game was about to be called oil when the cousin tipped the manager, off to the fact that Kocher could catch.
 Kocher didn't want to catch a game that he had paid to see. and so in formed the manager. making the prop osition that he would catch if he re- ceived his quarter back. An agree ment reached, he put on Barrett's un- ifornf and caught H. innings of star ba setafi- The following day Lave Cross. the old Athletic and Washing ton third baseman. came to Easton with his Mount Carmel team. Kocher threw. to all the bases with such speed and ease that Cross told Connie Mack and Kocher has had job ever since
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
PEAT SWAMP ROAD" BETWEEN MORWAlk AND
 WESTPORT TO BE RAISED
Interesting Announcement From State
 Highway Commissioners Office.

Between Norwalk and westport, on the Boston Post road, is ar6treteh of roadway known as the Peat Swamp. This section of the lone has been something of a problem in mainten- ance. but State Highway Commission CT Mcdonald has publicly announced his purpose to convert it into dou- b1e highway. In order to accomplish this he will raise the roadbed nine feet through the swamp. thereby siv- ing perfect drainage and reducing the grade at each end. The surface will be treated with glutrin and tar oil surfacing so that 1t will not ravel and will be one of the best roads of any of the Connecticut trunk lines, re- sembling to a great extent the Berlin turnpike, which has stood up through an unusually hard winter and today needs little repair. MT. Macdonald also announces his purpose to have 2 perfect line between Port Chester and New Haven before the close of the season, though this will be one of the hardest sections to maintain because of the heavy van traffic from New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
(By Wagner.)


 Manager MeCann announced this morning that his trip to New York yesterday had been fruitless so far as getting new players is concerned. He is trying to land crack pitcher but could not get anybody. T saw two or three big league managers and also talked with the Newark and Jer- sey City officials but they had noth- ing to offer. They are looking for pitchers themselves instead of letting any go. It is the worst year for pitchers I remember. The hurlers are not in shape and even in the big league it takes two or three to finish 8 game"
 The local manager is not discourag- ed over the outlook. though. He says his friends in New York promised to send him a pitcher as soon as they landed something good. He expects to have 8 man before the week is over.
 The Mechanics left on the 9:36 train for Holyoke where they open a three days road tour. They are booked for two games in Springfield tomorrow and one. in Hartford Thursday. Jack Spratt, who was sent from the Bos- ton Nationals as part of the deal for | squad and is booked to play short stop today. Chief Snyder is due to work against Holyoke. Cunningham and Gibbs will probabaly work tomor- row.
 President O'Rourke of the Connecti- cut league received word today that the New Haven club has suspended Pitcher Ed Foster. He is believed to be one of the two New Haven ath- letes who fell off the water wagon re- gently.
 Ernie Lush Of this city has landed a job with Albany of the New York Stae league. He will play in the out field
 Jimmy O'Rourke of this city iA hit ting 1858 for Columbus of the Aheri- can association.
 Louis Litchi is now playing regu- larly at shortstop for Vernon of the Pacific Coast league. He is fielding fine but not hitting very we'll. The former Mechanic made only four hits in four games- Danny Hoffman of this city has taken a slump in batting. He made only three safeties in eight games with St. Paul of the American as- sociation.
 Springfield beat New Britain yes terday by to l.. Jack Crowley was 1 in the box for the Ponies and Sam Mclean for New Britain. Frank O'Rourke reported to Bos- ton yesterday but the former Me | chanfc did not get chance to play Devlin, the old time Giant played shortstop. O'Rourke will get a course of instruction from Manager Johnny Kling before he gets into the game. r Tommy Downey got a three base hit against Pitcher F'romme of Gin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11

power as the forty-five caliber twelve inch guns used in other navies. She has developed 76,6S0 horsepower. which gives her a mean speed ot 2725 knots and a maximum speed of 284 knots, and she carries side ar mor ranging from nine to ten inches in thickness. It is contended that the Moltke on two of her trial runs over a measured mile course has made a fraction more than twenty-nine knots at 325 revolutions minute which would make her as fast as most tor pedo boat destroyers and good deal faster than the Mauretanfa or LuN- tania .~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
JOHNNY COuLON'S NARROW
 ESCAPE FROM DROWNING

New York June. 11-Johnny Coulon. the bantamweight champion narrowly escaped drowning near New Dorp, l.. l.. yesterday. Coulon with Frankie Hayes. went put alone in a rowboat, which capsized when he was 200 feet from tfer shore The little fighter who cannot swim, apparently was sinking when a life guard went to the rescue and brought him ashore. He was taken to his training quarters where little vigorous treatment rounded him into shape. Coulon said he felt none the worse from his ex- perience. and would be ready to fight tonight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s., PROBATE COURT.

June 3rd, IyIZ. Estate of Thomas F. Fitzgerald, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CATHERINE FITZGERALD. DSs*p Administratrix.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

QuS -l1lIl, .lVI Estate of Comete l.. H. Stead, of Bridgeport in said District, incompet- ent person.
 The Ccnservator having made ap- plication for an order authorizing him to mortgage certain real estate be- longing to said estate, as per said ap- plication on file duly appears ORDERED, That the said applica- ton be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bridgeport on the i 4th day of June, 1912, at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon, and this Court di- rects said Conservator to give, mo- tice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing this order once in a newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, )n or before the 18th day of June, A.D., 1912, and return make to the Court of notice given.
 Attest,
 EDWARD F. FALLEN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
THIS DATE IN
 PuGILISTIC ANNALS

1so5stanley Ketchef, who was then at the beginning of his ring career. met Kid Pecor at Butte, Mont, and knocked him out in rounds.
 19OeAd Wolgast, present light weight champion of the world, knock cd out Teddy Peppers in 10 rounds at Kansas City.
 1s1OEYSang Joseph tko English Jew welterweight boxer, defeated Arthur Evernden in rounds at London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
COLUMBIA AND CORNELL
 READY FOR REGATTA JUNE 29

Poughkeepsie, June 11.-The oars- men from Columbia and Cornell are now here getting in shape for the intercollegiate regatta on June 29. The red and the blue and white take practice spins morning and afternoon and both camps report their men in good condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
National League

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Chicago, 9; New York, 8. Brooklyn, l.; Pittsburgh, O. Boston, II: St. Louis, 3. Philadelphia, 10; Cincinnati, 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TO-DAY. New York in Chicago. Philadelphia in Cleveland. Boston in St.. Louis. Washington in Detroit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11

| say again and again, a TURKISH BATH taken at the HOTEL ATLAS
 Means Perfect Health to You :.
 IL A ID E g. DAY FRID DAY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
International League

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Baltimore, II; Jersey City, 8. Newark, 12; Providence, 10. Rochester. r; Montreal, 4. Buffalo, &; Toronto, 6,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11

Shirrings of taffeta, lace and chif- ion and ruchings of ribbon. both silk and velvet, are much used for the dec- oratiQu of the new parasOl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
ED FOSTER IS
 LEADING BOWMAN
 OF CONN. LEAGUE

Ed Foster of New Haven is the real leader among the league pitchers but Chief Snyder of the Mechanics is close behind him. Dick Tuckey also has
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
American League

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. New York, 5; Chicago, 1. Washington. z; Detroit, 8. Boston, 3; St. Louis, 2. Philadelphia, 6; Cleveland, 3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TO-DAY

Jersey City in Baltimore. Newark in Providence. Montreal in Rochester (two). Toronto in Buffalo 6two).
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11

The Reds were roughly handled by the Phillfes. Fromme was batted out of the box in the fifth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11

After almost every other club had defeated Boston, Bresnallan must have felt badly to loose to the Braves. 'Salee and Dale were canned from the box