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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
J0E TINKER TELLS SOME
 INSIDE BASEBALL HISTORY

Asked by Billy weart, a Phi1adel- phia critic, whether he thought 1912 baseball was in advance of that play ed when he broke into the major leagues in 1902, Joe Tinker replied
 T don't know of any better illus tration of whether or not the game has advanced than the case of John players of the old days, and who was president of the Boston Nationals for a few months this year If the game hadn't advanced Mir Ward should have known as much as any one.
 ssOne day, when Hub Purdue was pitching for Boston against the Cubs Hub had two strikes and no balls on Sheckard. Hub put the next one over the plate, and Sheckard landed on it for hit and drove in the runs which Ward went to the dressing room and gave Purdue a. tearing out He then notified the Boston pitchers that the next time a pitcher had two strikes and no balls we knew that the pitch put the ball over the plate the twirIer would be fined $25
 '"The players told us about the new rule. We had three more games in that series with the Boston team. Esv- cry time one of us got two strikes and no balls we know that the pitch the plate. So we let that one go past and took a lusty swing at the pitched ball that followed. Say, we had a regular picnic. I guess that's a little of what might be called inside baseball. We had the informa ton straight from the inside and played it for all it was worth.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
BRICKLEY'S MOTHER NEVER SAW CHARLIE
 PLAYING FOOTBALL

This interesting bit of news comes from Cambridge despatch states that Mrs. William J. Brickley, mother of Charlie Brick1ey, Harvard's star half-b back, never saw & football con- test in her life Moreover, she does not want to see one. But neverthe- less she considers football the finest and manifest sport in the world.
 While Charlie was trouncing Yale his brother George was leading Everett High School to victory and two younger brothers, Arthur and Joseph, were enjoying themselves in a sand lot game at Everett.
 Mrs. Brickley was driving with a friend to relieve the nervous tension She is gray haired, but fresh faced with abundant humor in her blue eyes, and cordia1ity in her smile. Her chef charm is her motherliness.
 F People may think I am coward1y when I refuse to watch my boys play football, but I simply can't bear to see them in danger of breaking their arms or smashing their heads.'' Mrs. Brickley is supposed to have said.
 MT. Brickley attends the games; you couldn't keep him away. But you know I like to be at home when my boys come back from the field; want to be ready to rub iniment on their bruises and get them something to eat.
 ''The game is wonderful, am sure. But the moment when my boys step into the house is worth more to me than a whole afternoon Of football.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
JAKE DAUBERT
 SIGNS FOR 3 YEARS
STAR BROOKLYN FIRST BASE MAN GETS INCREASE
 IN SALARY

Charles H. Ebbets. president of the Brooklyn National League club, has already signed ten players for the 1913 campaign These ten are among the very best of his talent. The Gowanus potentate believes that before the first of the year every man on his reserve list will have come in under contract.
 Those already eligible are Nap Fucker, the sterling southpaw; Pat Ragan. another sterling pitcher; as well as cliff Curtis and F. A. Allen, boxnen: inhelders Jake Daubert, John Hummel and George Cutshaw, and Dutf1eJders Zach Wheat, Hub Northern and Herbert Moran Daubert's con- tract calls for service during 1913, 1914 and 1915.
 Ebbets anticipates no trouble in signing mp all his athletes. In fact, shree-Quarters of the strength of his dub is represented by the ten men already in the fold
 It is said on the very best authority that the Brooklyn president has de- >ided upon a far more liberal policy han has heretofore prevailed in the natter of remunera tiOns for services. Such, at least. would appear the case from the fact that such a wonderful performer as Daubert has decided to sign up for three years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
PIRATES ANXIOUS
 TO GET BRESNAHAN
MANAGER CT4ARKE WILL ATTEND LEAGUE MEETING TO BID
 FOR ROGER.

Pitteburg, Dec. 5-Fred Clarke, man
 ager of the Pirates, wired yesterday that he will be in Pfttsburg on Sat urday, and that he is going to New York to attend the annual meeting Of the National League next Tuesday. As Clarke never comes East after khe playing season unless the Pfttsburg
 club is interested in an important deal
 the pilgrimage of the manager at this time means that he is determined to land Roger Bresnahan for the Pirates. Barney Dreyfuss, the club owner.
 admits he intends to sign Roger If possible. "Get Bresnahan for a lead off man and the Giants won't have a look-in next season. is what Dreyfuss told Clarke recently. Clarke wrote last week that he will go the limit to get the former Cardinal, and Dreyfues told him the limit was flexible
 Dreyfuss, Will Locke and Clarke will leave here on Sunday night for New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
BILLY PAPkE CLEANS UP
 GEO. BERNARD IN PARIS

Paris. Dec. 5-A little easy money came Billy. Papke's way, last night, when he beat George Bernard, a French n1iddleweight, for the middle weight championship. Papke pound ed Bernard at will and gained the de- cision in the seventh round when Ser nard was unable to continue.
 Bernard, who was announced as Frances last hope, never had a chance. Tn the first five rounds Paplke allowed Bernard to do all the work, but the Frenchman was unable to do any appreciable harm In the sixth Papke began to fight in earnest. The Frenchrnan went to the floor twice, just managing to struggle to his feet within the ten seconds. But he was in such a state of collapse that when the seventh round was called he could not leave his chair. and the Geferee counted him out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
HUGGINS OF ST. LOUIS
 IS GREAT UMPIRE BATTER

Manager Evers of the Cubs is thought to be talkatfve and a pest to has little on Miller Huggins, who was appointed manager Of the St.. Louis Cardinals by Mrs. Britton, owner of the club. says writer in the Chi CTS type of a ball player, and aside from the Chicago leader one of the best in the National League. Evers and Huggins are not the only ones who come under the heading of pest. Otto Knasbe of the Philadelphia Club, also a second sacker, is in -he same game a manage or ma gnate would not have to worry about having enough ginger on the field
 Huggins has every qualification for ment, and that is base running. He is slightly faster. But when it comes to talking, roasting the ump1res, wait ing for bases on balls, hitting and di- recting the club in inside base ball. there is little to choose. Huggins is player, as well as rapid thinker. It is the general opinion Mrs. Britton could not have made a better choice. As a. fielder Evers does not outclass Huggins very much.
 Throughout the season of 1912 Hug gins practically ran the Cardinal team. Bresnahan was manager, but most of plate was directed by Huggins, and it was through the inflelder's energetic actions and aggressiveness. it is thought, that he was picked to replace Bresnahan. The selection is popular in St. Louis, where Higgins is a big favorite.
 There are only two players in the parent organization who vare said to be Higgins equal in making a twirler pitch. They are Evers and Sheckard. Last season the new St. Louis mana ger gave Sheckard a battle for the 11n nf fr1p 10 Ia mi 1NnF of bases balls in one season. He did the same this year. He was at the top of the St. Louis batting list. and through his ability to wait for passes as well as hit, got on base
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
WANTS PLAYERS
 TO GOVERN CLUBS
COMISKEY OF WHITE SOX SAYS DIAMOND GRADUATES WILL
 SOON RUN ALL TEAMS.

Chicago, Dec 5-In a statement. to- day, Charles A. Comiskey, president of the Chicago White sox, predicted that within six years all American league clubs will be governed by experienced graduates from the players ranks, in the business office as well as on the diamond He points to four clubs Chicag Boston, Philadelphia and ashington-which are now wholly guided by former players as examples of well handled ball teams.
 Bankers, Millionaires, politicians and merchant princes as such, have no place in baseball, said Comiskey. He said the biggest baseball mistake of the year was Hermann'S letting Chance, former Cubs manager, get out of the game instead of making him president of the Philadelphia club in Fogeps place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
NEW HAVEN, WATERBURY AND
 HARTFORD HERE FOR HOLIDAYS
Eastern Association to Open April 23 and
 Close September 7

New Haven, Dec. Selecting with Out "Jim" O'Rourke, the Eastern baseball association yesterday after noon gave an imitation of Hamlet session of the league since it's change of name.. and the state parlor in the Hotel Taft was set aside for it. The absence of Uncle Jeems'' caused an addition to the routine business in the shape of several motions calling a president, secretary and treasurer 10 the various offices for the session. William Carey, owner of the Spring the temporary presidency, and Sidney Challenger of Bridgeport, schedule builder for many seasons, was made secretary and treasurer. It was ex- plained that the veteran league of Hcial was still suffering from the heavy cold that made his presence at a difficult task, and the league ex- tended it's emotions of regret and of solicikude to its general manager
 The framework of the schedule for 1918 was constructed during the af- ternoon, but nothing else was per formed. It was decided to open the season April 2s and close it on Sep temberT, just a week earlier than the past fall. The week day of the schedule opening will be Wednesday. and that of the closing will be. Sun day There will be 20 games by each club with each of its seven rivals, making a total of 140 games for every team Tn the organization.
 The two-game series was adopted. and for most of the season each team will remain two days in every oppos- Ing city. In only one other case was there a pairing ordered that will ex- tend to all the holiday games-Pitts- Held and New London These clubs will meet on all three of the outing days. and they will play both morn ing and afternoon in the same city. For Memorial day that city will be PfftSffeld, for July it will be New London, and for Labor day it will again be Pittsfield.
 The other four clubs will meet &C., cording to no definite pairing on the holidays of the season. For May 30 Hartford and Waterbury will meet ar Waterbury in the morning and in Hartford in the afternoon. New Ha : ven and Bridgeport will meet under the same arrangement. New Haven, of course, getting the matinee per formance- The July 4 doubling up brings Hartford and New Haven to- gether. the teams grapp1ing in the smaller city in the nor" lg. Bridge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
CARTMELL TO SUCCEED
 MIKE MURPHY AT PENN
Veteran Trainer Leaves For South to
 Regain His Health.

Philadelphia, Dec. 5-MichaeI C. Murphy, the noted trainer of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania track team. left here yesterday with his wife for TIlomasviIle, Ga. where he hopes to regain his health. After his return from Sweden last summer with the vic phys health did not improve and he was unable to give much attention this fall to the Pennsylvania football team.
 A big demonstration by students with whom Murphy is popular. was called off at his request, but a large number of friends accompanied him to the train.
 Nat CartmelI, the former fntercoI- legiate sprinter, it is said here, is be- ing groomed to step into the shoes or Murphy as trainer of the Pennsylya- mia track team While no person in authority connected with the Univer- sity athletics will admit this, it is re- garded as a foregone conclusion ths' Cartmel1 will succeed the veteran.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
.RITCHIE MERELY
 DEMANDS $IO,OOO
NEW CHAMPION ASKS THAT MUCH TO BOX IN MADISON
 SQUARE GARDEN.

New York. Dec. 5-willie Ritchie, the new lightweight champion, is ex- tremely modest in his demands. When Billy Gibson te1egraphed him an offer of a $5,000 guarantee for a ten round exhibition with any good man in his class, he expected an acceptance But Billy Nolan, one time manager for Battling Nelson, said nothing doing. He wired that he must have S1O, 900 if his man is to appear. Gibson says he won't show here and as the Gar den is the only club that could stage the bout and hope to break even it seems certain that the new champion will have to go elsewhere for the easy money
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05

port will run up to Waterbury for the morning and Waterbury down to Bridgeport for the afternoon produc- ton. For Labor day Waterbury and New Haven will be mated under the same conditions, and Bridgeport will get Hartford for a morning attrac- ton. Bridgeport shifting to Hartford q for the afternoon.
 The two-game series will not be enforced for the first week of the sea son in order that every one of the eight cities of the league can be en- abled to have a formal opening. The pairing for the first day of the season Pittsfield at Springfield, Waterbury at New Haven, and Holyoke at Bridge port. The same teams wifi play to- gether the second day, but in the other cities than they played the first day, New London going to Hartford, Springfield to Pfttsfield, New Haven to Waterbury, and Bridgeport to Hol- yoke.
 The claims of the Northampton players were discussed, a letter brought to the meeting by Gene Me Cam of Bridgeport from MT. .O'Rourke being read. This contained 8 recom- mendation of a plan for settlement, but it's terms were withheld. It was stated, however, by Secretary Chal- lenger that the reconame mendation was laid upon the table to be taken up again at the next meeting. It is be- Iieved that some compromise has been reached between the league and the Northam ptOn men.
 Two unpires who have served in college games, J. E. Barnett, who has been seen frequently in Western Mas sachusetts games and in many of the contests of the Tri-State league, and Bobby" Bedford. who held the indi- cator over most of the Yale games this season, were in the corridors of the Hotel Taft, where the meeting was held. Both are pos@ bilities for the Eastern association. Harry Moves, the former Hartford captain, was also fa 1I06 fRTvr frav- next year with Manager Clarlxin. All the clubs were represented by their regular officials, President O'Rourke being the only absentee. The re- sponses to the ro1l-can were by George Cameron, New Haven; James H. Clarkin, Hartford; Dan O'NeiI Hol- yoke: William Carey Springfield: i: Sam" Kennedy, Waterbury. s'Jack'' Teller, Pittsfield; Eugene McCann, Bridgeport, and Charles J. Starr, New London, who held the proxy of Mor- ton F. Plant, the New London owner, who was prevented from appearing by reason of his absence in Europe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
YOUNG M'AULIFFE TO MEET BEST MAN HE HAS EVER FACED
ADMIRERS OF POPULAR LOCAL FEATHERwEIGHT SURE HE
 WILL MAKE GOOD.'
Matched to Box 10 Rounds With Canadian Champion in So. Nor
 walk Next Tuesday.

What should prove one of the most interesting bouts that has been staged in this vicinity in a long while, will take place at the Auditorium South Norwa1k, Tuesday evening, De cember 1th, under the auspices of the Twin City Athletic Club. and will bring together in the final go, Young McAulife,' Bridgeport's fast little the Canadian featherweight cham pion. The boys are scheduled to go 10 rounds, and according to those fight fans who know, it should prove 10 of the fastest rounds that have ever been fought in this state.
 Fleming is unquestionab1y one of the fastest boys of his weight in this coun- try, as is evidenced by his sl.owings in York city, when he stacked up against the following star feathers: Tommy Houck, "Young Wagner Young O'Leary, Patsy Kline Eddie O'Keefe, encounters be- emerged with flying colors. The only defeat he has suf- fered since coming to this country was administered to him by George Kirkwood, the hard-hitting boy from St. Louis. who is considered the most likely opponent of the present cham pion, Johnny Kilbane.
 McAuliffe realizes the task he has in hand, and is working diligently to thoroughly. prepare himself. He is confident that he will favorab1y ac- nIa1Sel1s ana aPpFGCIdl0S WIIxdl s@ win over Fleming will mean for, him. At a single leap it will bring him into national prominence, and will put him in line for a metropolitan enga cement with any of the top-notchers in his class
 One thing is certain, the local boy will have every encouragement, for present indications point to an unus- ua11y large attendance of local fight fans A widespread interest is noted, in all parts of the city, and the local ticket sale has been heavy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05

the main bout of the evening and Ketchel has expressed himself as be- ing willing to meet any lightweig glat the club secures. Young shugrue is prominently mentioned as the boy who will be pitted against the pride of Bridgeport, and if he is it will be some bout. Harlem Tommy M1lrrsl1v V and McGinty are two others who are being considered
 It was announced late yesterday af- teTnoon that the seni-flnaI of 10 rounds had been booked Bunny Ford of New Haven and ''Ffgh ting Dick Stone of Fair Haven signed up for the bout.
 The cIub expects to complete the card soon and probably by Saturday the principals who are-t to take part in the bouts of the evening will be known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
IRy Wagr1er.l

Blue Mondays will be a thing of the past in the Eastern Association. No longer will the ball players lounge around the hotel lobby telling how they knocked the heads off the pitch CTS in the French Fried league. The new schedule will provide for a game every day in the week and the play CTS will have to get out and hustle on wash day.
 Another change made by the mag mates in the meeting yesterday was to increase the rain guarantee from $50 to $50. In past seasons some of call off a game if the pitching staff was in bad shape or the prospects of a crowd looked slim. Now when he must pay $50. a manager will hesitate about calling off a game. This rule will apply only when the visiting team has arrived at the city where the game is scheduled.
 There was a great scramble for open ing days. The magnates were so anxious to get the choice dates that finally dropped slips into a hat and the clubs drew lots for the opening attraction.
 It is the opinion of the fans that they adopted the scheme of playing two games in succession when on the road This might be necessary when teams at this end visit New London or Pittsfield, but people in this sec ton are not accustomed to it and it will probably prove a losing financial venture. The cities are so closely punched at this end that the Massa- chusetts teams would not need to play two days in one city.
 Frank Bergin, the former Princeton qua arterback, will be one of the ref erees at the Washington G1ee Club football game at Yost field next
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILISTIC ANNALS

19O9-Jimmy Clabby knocked out Jack Robinson in rounds at New Or leans.
 1s1o-Jack Britton and Frankie White fought 1o-round draw at At Ianta, Ga
 191O-Johnny Coulon defeated Char ley Harvey in 10 rounds at New Or leans.
 1s10-Jack Twino Sullivan defeated Jim Stewart in 4 rounds at Brook lyn
 1911-Mike Gibbons o1rtpointed Wal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
TWO MORE CUBANS
 IN MAJOR LEAGUES
THOMAS CALvO GOES TO RED SOX AND HIS BROTHER TO
 WASHINGTON

Two more Cubanss brothers, will break into big league baseball next spring-one of them with the world Champion Red Sox. He is Thomas Calvo, an infie1der. His brother. Jac- into. is an outfelder. Washington gets him. Both boys have been play ing with the A1emendares club of FIa- vana, known in Cuba as the Ala dranes'', or Scorpions Under the leadership of Armando Marsans the Cincinnati star, this club has been the sensation of the fall season in Cuba
 Jacinto, a left-handed hitter has been hitting for 400 against the New Orleans Peltcans in a lately finished series of a dozen games, while Thon- as, the Red Sox recruit, batted for 1885.
 In six games against the Pf1iladel- phia Athletics, Jacinto batted for 400 and Thomas for 1883.
 Cubans, and Northerners also, who have seen these boys in action con sJder them two speed merchants who rf.y with the ginger necessary for big Iea que success.
 The father is well to do. He feels exceeding sly proud Of the honor of hav- ing two sons go to the States to play ball.
 Turnerville-In order to utilize it's water power privileges, this village has been purchased by c. M. Ames, of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05

The Rosebuds and Oaklands have called off their football battle which they arranged for next Saturday. The managers met last night and could not agree upon eligible players. The Rosebuds wouldn't stand for Frank Hickey playing with the Oaklands and the Oaklands didn't like the idea of Rosenpenny, Pjura and Hallopin wearing Rosebud uniforms. The Co., 1um bias and Tigers may clash instead at Newf1eld park Saturday.
 Charlie Brickley, the Harvard half back, made over s1,0O0 by writing baseball stories during the past sea son. As soon as he became a star, Briekley was deluged with offers for his services and he cleaned up the financially and the money will come in handy for him this winter.
 Talk of the deal between Chicago and Cincinnati for Joe Tinker's ser vices has been resumed. Manager Evers now wants to trade Tinker even up for Outfie1der Bescher of the Reds. It is said that Eyers turned down the offer for Mitchell, Phe1an and Corri- don, the Detroit shortstop, because he thought Owner Murphy was acting over the managers head.
 Articles were signed, today, for 9 \ 10 round bout between Packey MQx Far1and and Eddie Murphy at Keno- sha. Wis, on Dec. 10. Mcfarland is expected home, today, from Dayton, where he proved too much for Bat little fighter, last night. Murphy wired that he would leave Boston, to- day, and finish his training in Chi cago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
EXPECT FINE BOXING
 T BOUTS HERE DEC. 19
Acorn A. c. Signs Bunny Ford and
 Dick Stone For Semi-FfnaI.

The club rooms of the Acorn A. c. af Kossuth street and Stratford ave- que were besieged yesterday after aoon and last night with boxers, most sf whom were from this city. The soys wanted to take part in the pre- irnfnary bout of the big boxing car sival which the club will stage at Ea- sles' hall on December 19 and the men in charge of the event feel that f1ey have plenty Of talent from which D select a good curtain raiser.
 The representatives of the club who gre in New York looking for an op- sonent for Al Ketchel, expect to land sne today or tomorrow. It will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05
NO IDLE MONDAYS FOR BALL
 PLAYERS HERE NEXT SEASON
Frank Bergin, Former Princeton Star, 10
 Referee Yost-G!ee Club Game

be umpire and John Kecko head lines man. Bergin is New Haven boy. He coached Bowdoin college in Maine after leaving Princeton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05

ften and started many rallies for his lub. He is a favorite with the ath-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05

Turnerville-In order to utilize it's water power privileges, this village has been purchased by c. M. Ames, of Mount Vernon, N Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-05

Frank Bergin, the former Princeton quarterback, will be one of the ref
 erees at the Washington G1ee Club football game at Yost field next
 ! Sunday. Joe Waters of this city will