davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
.Zbyszko Winner
 Over RaiCeyiCh Mighty Pole Puts Italian Wrestler To The Mat In About 55
 Minutes

Stanislaus zbyszko, the giant Pole, won his wrestling match with Gio- Italy, at Madison Square Garden last night, because the Italian, after Ios- ing the first fall, showed the white feather and deliberately refused to continue the match. Zbyszko, after hard work, placed both of Raicevich g shoulders to the mat in 54 minutes and 52 seconds with a ha Nelson leg and inside crotch hold. Referee Jen- kins awarded the match to Zbyszko. | Zbyszko waited in the ring ten minutes, the interval between falls, for RaiceVich to resume the match. Raicevich, who had left for his train ! ing quarters after the fall, sent wort by his judges that his left knee had been injured during the bout, and that he was physically unable to con- tinue.
 R2aicevich was not injured. but broken-h h earted. The mighty Pole ha played with him for 35 minutes like a rag dol, and then when ready toss ed him about the ring as he pleased. Zbyszko was too strong and agile for the Italian at all stages and just wore him down.
 It was a tame ending to a fine wrestling match with zbyszko the
 zbyszko gained the first fall in 54 minutes and 52 seconds with half Nelson and an inside crotch hold. Inc Pole had tossed the Italian to the mat over on his back with a half Nell son, stralled his prostrate adversary, twining his legs around Raicevich's shoulders and grasping him around the thighs with his hands. In this fashion he placed his weight and strength on the Italian.
 For over two minutes Raicevich "bridged" on one shoulder but gradu- ally his strength was sapped. His right shoulder, which was off the mat sank down until it touched the mat Jenkins, who was lying prone on the floor with his eyes nearly glued to the mat, detected the "fall.''
 He hit Zby.Zko on the shoulders signifying he had won. The Pole jumped to his feet quickly, but Raice- vich was so exhausted he was unable to regain his feet for several seconds. After the fall, Raicevich retired to his training quarters while Zbyszko re- mained seated in his corner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

was as hard to get the best of Jimmy In an argument as it Is for a catcher to prevent Try Cobb from stealing bases.
 Jimmy's baseball career came to an end last fall His last year in the game saw him manage the Fort Wayne team of the Central league. He could return as manage- this year, Tut he prefers business and priva te life. Casey has quit the game for good.
 The batting average and the field Ing of Casey never set the world on was a star at inside baseball His mind smashed the baseball speed rec ords for thinking.
 CaSey's original home was in Law renee, Mass, which also happened to be the original home of the Donovans Bill or the everlasting smile and Pat sy, of the optimistic mood. who man aged the Boston Red Sox until Jim my McAleer and Robert B. McRoy' got the controlling interest in that club, Lawrence was grand place to come from and they kept on coming from there and entering the pro ressionaI ranks of ba'ldom, but the three Irish men, Casey and the two Donovans, are the bright successes of the Lawrence contribution to the game
 Pawtucket, in Rhode Island, was the scene of Casey's start in the game. No one ever heard of Pawtucket until they included it in the title of a play. The play died and Pawtucket again slipped into oblivion. But back in 1881 Jimmy Casey hit the town and caught for the Rhode Island nine Quite a catcher, too, Jimmy was. Caught all the games and Pawtucket was in the New England league.
 Jimmy thought the matter over and decided that since he was good enough to keep hisS home town on the map, so when he treked it back to Lawrence, Mass, hn the faI' of 1891, he told the boys that he would be the Lawrence catcher in 1892 And he was.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
Ball
 In National League
Magna+eS to P Obe Story That Same Owners Control
 PhiIlieS and Cubs

The annual schedule meeting of the National league. called for this after noon at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York, promises some startling revela' tions before the end of the week. The nature of the bomb could not be jim mied out of those magnates who ar rived yesterday, and the early ar rivals included most every one worthy of mention outside of Cheerful Chub- by Charles Murphy, the Chicago own CT.
 It was broadly insinuated that Mur- phy is directly connected with the granted, it seems that the rumpus will fall along one of two lines. Either Roger Bresnahan, manager of the Cardinals, is prepared to press his ing by the Board of Directors of the National League ,or the league is about to consider the status of owner ship of the Philadelphia National League club.
 Bresnahan was not expected at this meeting when the scheme to convene the Joint Rules Committee here fell through. But Roger showed up bright and early yesterday. Asked if he intended to press his grievances against Murphy, the bold leader of the Cardinals replied:
 That's up to the league. I have laid the matter before the Board of Directors. and do not intend to lay down. I'll go just as far with it as I can. I think something is likely to drop"
 It is said that the National Com miss on has frrefutable evidence that the same interests control both the Chicago and the Philadelphia Nation al league clubs. Said proof is alleg- ed to have been mailed to Chairman Herrma m. of the Na tional Commis- sion. by President Horace Fogel of the Phillies. during the last worlds series when by mistake Horace ad- dressed a letter to Herman that was intended for c. W. Murphy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
KITTY BRANSFIELD TO
 JOIN LOUISVILLE CLUB
Former Pittsburg and Philadelphia First Baseman Sent to Jack
 Tighe's Club.

William E. BIansfield, better known in the baseball world as kitty, ''pa ss- es to the minors after IA years of ser vice in the big league. Kitty has been sold to the Louisville club of the American association by the Chicago National league club, and will join his Louisville club is managed by Jack Tighe, who used to play with and manage. teams in the Connecticut league.
 Bransfield has been in baseball for 20 years starting out in Worcester as a catcher on semi professional cubs playing Saturday afternoon games In 1898 he joined the Boston Nationals with the Worcester team, then in tFe Eastern league. His first year with Worcester he worked behind the bat, and the second year on first base. He did not do so well as a backstop, but the very moment he stepped on first as guardian of the bag he was a big his great all-around work as a first sacker, and the following year signed him up to take care of the Pira'es getaway sack He proved the sensa- tion of the National league in Pitts burg, and was the best first saclzer that the club ever had.
 After four years in the Smoky city, Kitty was sold 10 the Philadelphia Nationals. He remained in the Quaker town for six years, and was the same reliable ball player there as in every other place He was sent to the Chi cago Nationals after Luderus. ycupgs+ CT, made such an impression on the Philade phia fans on Quakers' first bag.
 Kitty was nnore or less covered up last year, as Fred Clarke, captain of the Pittshu~g Nationals, tried hard to get him from Philadelphia, but Char ley Murphy of the Cubs. who also is supposed to be interested in the Phi!- adelrhia team. took him to Chicaeo.
 While in Pittsburg last year Pro ns- fled ran into Fred Clarke and hurt his knee. It put him out Of the game for nearly the rest of the season, and it was his bad leg that figured con sricuously in all Of the big league clubs waverine on him, as he can play the first station as well as any of them, and is a hard and timely hitter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
Final Standing
YALE LOSES FASTEST
 PLAYER ON HOCKEY TEAM
Disbars Cover Point Gore Be-
 cause of Poor Work in Studies.

George ~Abram Gore. of Nelson. B. C., the greatest cover-point in the in tercolIegiate hockey series andzs play CT whose work on the Yale team was in many ways responsible for the vic tories the Blue organization has all ready won, has been taken off the Yale seven, owing to low studies. With the Harvard hockey series but few days off, the loss of Gore is a source of worry to the Yale hockey manag cement.
 Arthur Howe. the ex-footbau cap tain, was~4ajured in the COlumbia game. smashing a couple of teeth, but will continue to play. He is now the best defensive man the Yale team has. Tn many of the plays Yale has depended much on Gore and the play ing without his services is a handi- cap.
 The Harvard series start next Sat urday. Yale playing at Boston. It is there thato the I6ssssofssG eFei iiVsfflr-be most heavily felt. The Harvard seven will play Yale in New Haven on Feb. 21 at the new rink. Five thousand applications have already been re- ceived for the game which Yale will pay with Harvard in Boston Satur- day,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
COLUMBIA WINS
 FROM PENN FIVE

Columbia assumed the undisputed lead in the Intercollegiate Basketball League by defeating the veteran PennsyIvanit team in a hard fought Ia. It night, by the score of 15 to 10. Pennsylvania was relegated to third place by the defeat.
 Only three field goals were scored in the entire game. Two of them went to the credit of Colum bfa-Cap- tain Benson and Meenan-while Jour det scored the only field goal for Pennsylvania. Columbia s victory was due mostly to Benkonfs clever work from the foul line. He eaged seven baskets out of eighteen attempts.
 The score at the end of the first half was to in favor of the Go lumbians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
Western Bandits In Bold Hold Up
 Of New Workers
Especial from United Press.l

New York, Feb. 1S-FuTy satisfied that a band of Western holdup men, who hold human life cheap, are oper- ating in this city, Police Commiss' oneF Waldo today detailed a score of det ec- tives to get them. His action fol- lowed the holdup Of Mrs. Barnett Ia her husbands store. late 'as+ tight. when she was beaten unconscious and watches and jewelry valued at S10,00a Sto en.
 The same crowd is believed to have held up two jewellers Friday and Sat- urday. In each case the victim was bruta11y beaten with the butt end of an automatic pistol.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
RY Wagnerl

(By Wagner)
 Roaring Red Rorty, the well known umpire and polo referee. has returned from the Empire State League. He says there is a movement on foot to have a ten club polo league next sea- son and that Bridgeport. Hartford, New Haven and Springfield. will be included in the circuit.
 Manager Tom Connery has signed a St. Louis youngster named Ernest Menestrina He was an infielder in the St. Louis Trolley league last summer. Menestrina sounds like the name of tome Italian soup but he may be a nice little fellow at that.
 Owner Murphy of New Britain has eight pitchers signed so far. The signed contracts Of Second Baseman Jake Warner and Pitcher Rube Sager have also been received.
 Chappie Ward. the old New Britain and Hartford pitcher, has been traded to the Chicago Cubs by the Phillies. Catcher Cotter is sent to Chicago by the same transaction. Ward was drafted from Brockton of the New England league by the Phillies last season.
 Manager Jack Tighe of Louisville has secured catcher Admiral Schlei from the Chicago Cubs. Schlei was given his release from the Giants last der to get back into shape. He was recently signed by Chicago.
 Hartford has secured a pitcher named verneuille from the Mobile club of the Southern league, where Mike Finn the former Waterbury manager. is boss Verneuille pitched for Greenwood. Miss. in the Cotton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
BOXING

New York, Feb. 13.-AI PaIzer and Sailor White, who finished first and second in the White hope" tourna = m ent, last year. will be the star at the Royal Athletic Club in Brook ,yn.
 New York. Feb. 13.-Tho1e who saw Eddie O'Keefe. the Philadelphia featherweight, outpoint Young Sbusy- rue. of Jersey City, believed, today, that he was a conner in his division. Some doubt was expressed. however, as to whether he carried the punch to land him at the top of the heap-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
SOME SPORTING SNAPSHOTS
Manager Leonard Of Lynn Team Here To Secure Grounds For Spring
 Training

States league last season. He won 12 and lost 16 games but his club was next to last in the standing.
 Manager Frank Leonard of the Lynn team of the New England league was in the city last night He went to Sta mford this morning to see if he could arrange for the use of his squad of recruits practice In this vicinity because the climate here in April is warmer than in Lynn. Leon ard would like to get the use of St. Joseph Oval in this city and if the St. Joes can agree on terms with the guers may spend a week in this city and train at the Barnum avenue grounds. He would prefer this city to Stamford and if he locates here will have his players stop at the Atlantic hotel.
 The Jersey Journal comes through with a boost for Skipper Eley It says the Bayonne boy has been keep ing in condition by taking long walks and that he will play a great game for Bridgeport this season. We hope nobody Is mistaken.
 The Waterbury independent team has been formed as was predicted The management expects to have the Cuban Giants and other star semi professional teams appear at Reid vile on Saturdays and Sundays.
 At the Y M. C. A. gym last night the Bridgeport High school five lost to Bayonne. N. J. High school by B to IS. The local boys were no match for the visitors. Thompson scored ten of the IS points made by B. H. s. In the preliminary the B. H. s. seconds trimmed the Camera club by to Is.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

The Talk of the Town ! Yes-the talk of 42 towns where the Besse System Clothing reigns supreme. 42 big stores buying all at the same time means just this
 Immense quantity - low est cash price-no middle mans proft-better values for our customers.
 On suits, overcoats, hats, shirts, underwear, shoes. You can save real money on apparel at all times. Suits and Overcoats $10, $14.5O, $16.5O, $19.5O.
 Shirts 89c, from $1.19 and $1.00
 Hats $1, $2, $3-
 Shoes $1.48, $2.48, $3.48. Special Sale of Mems Trousers, stimulating reduc- tions-wanted patterns. s.%S9zs. F0STER.BESSE co.
 elSTHTERzs- z-61q1 n,TTEss sou !oTTFnTESA
 BRIpGEPoRT. CONN. E5S OPERATING %I STORES
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
Miner Brown May
 Return To Baseball
Chicago Management Expects Pitcher Will Reconsider
 Determina'iO to Retire
New York Sun)


 The fans in other cities rejo'ce wi h Chicago enthusiasts that Mordecai Brown has reconsidered his determi- nation to quit the game. Brown is stI, great pitcher and would te even should he lose his curve and most of his speed, because, like Ma thewson, he has SD endid control and knows and pitches to opposing bat ters' weaknesses. With Brown gone the Cuhs would be an infinitely less dangerous club.
 Many batting rally would go un- checked and many a pinch hitter would make good who now will wan der sadly back to the bench. This same Brown once came hurrying in from the fence and by taking the place of the faltering Pfeister beat the Giants out of the pennant and a possible worlds championship. Yet we would not see him go. The zest is gone from the fighting unless the foe man is worthy of the steel
 Personally Brown is quiet and un- assuming. He is steady and depend able, quick in thought and action, un- iformIy courteous and, taken al in all, a fine type of a ball player and a man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
DR. WILEY SEES UPRISING
 OF THE WORKING PEOPLE
Especial from United Press.)

Washington, Feb. 1S-''The time ls rapidly approaching when we will be facing mobs in our streets, said Dr. Harvey w. Wiley, in an address last night when the working people Of the country are deprived Of their means of subs 3stence, there is going to be an uprising and every day their position is becoming Worse.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
BIG LEAGUE GOSSIP

If Griff1th's men only live up to their new habiliments they will surely fin- ish among the elect. The Washing ton manager has SC ected his uniforms and they are undoubtedly both neat and novel. On the road the team will wear gray suits with blue trimmings. The caps are solid navy blue with gray stripe around the bottom and along the edge of the visor. It is the stockings, however, that will prove an innovation. They are gray up to the middle of the calf and then sold blue, the effect of this being qui'e different from the stripe which many teams wear. To set it off there is a sight blue belt.
 gray, with the same blue trimmings. Whether the players will wear a sweater or coat has not yet been def- niteIy decided, but the chances are The men vii, of course, wear ties to match their socks.
 .',rhe opening of the season on Thursday, April II. will be memor- ble day in the anras of the Cincin- rau Baseball club,'' said President expect to see in our new park the largest throne that ever saw a league game here. The fact that the Chico go Cubs are to open here assists wo"der- fully in the event. The Cuts rave al- ways made a conspicuous init;al ap- rearance here. O'Day teing a Chica- 20 man and starting his career as manager also lends interest to the oc- casion My only hope is that the weather conditions are favorable. Never before has there been such in tense interest shown in the opening game Here we are ten weeks before the comm mencement, and more han D. 900 grand stand seats have been sold in addition to the 90 boxes distributed to early callers"
 In letting Beck slide to the minors the Philadelphia management ev dent ly believes they have picked up a wonder in Home Run Crava tn of Min reapolis. With Magee, Paskert and Titus all in line for regular job, and Cravath the dark horse to take any of the regu ars' jobs providing they slump, both Fogel and Dooin figured it out that Beck would be more val uahIe to them by playing daily in the International league than he would doing bench duty for the local club. TnasmuCh as Peck can he brought hack within AS hours the Phillies are reasonably sure to be well Fort3f in the outf1eld. Beck was secured from
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

General Grant, center for the Sunshine Girls made a great goal when she caged the ball on the toss up from the center of the floor. Gen crab was given big hand by the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE NOTES
(By "Rex." ")

CBy "Rex.'') ] An increase in the attendance was noted Friday night. Did you notice this Hank of the Bu1lard five covering Smith in the last half? He was in the limelight the entire 20 minutes he was on the f GOT and the crowd was with him at all times.
 Manager Kerrins was out of the ''Newsies'' lineup last week with an injured ankle but will be on hand for this weeks games.
 How many baskets did Bob Hoff- man cage last Friday? The big fel- low was in great form.
 Tanner of the Singers is improving more every game he plays.
 Bjork is easily the best man on the Bullard team.
 General Grant, center for the Sunshine Girls made great goal when she caged the ball on the toss up from the center of the floor. Gen era1'' was given big hand by the rooters. 0
 The Edgswood Girls played a good game considering it was their first ap- pearance this season.
 The championship aspirations of
  full bump Saturday night when they lined up against the Crane No. 2 team. The Crane boys were never in danger and simply toyed with the Edgewoods. winning by the one-sided score of Al to z.
 has announced his intentions of go- ing in vaudeville with an Annette Kellerman" act Wonder who he is?
  as he does a player.
 ''NewsIes" are a team that you can't get line on as to playing. One week they win an exciting overtime game. Next week do not even play an ordinary game.
 The Bullards have a fast floor team but are weak in shooting.
 Singers and Crane teams should create some excitement Friday night.
 Billy Moran plays a good consistent game for Manager Kerrins' quintet. He has yet to make his first foul.
 Wonder if that 25 the Singers arc shouting about at the Crane No. ? lot of people who would like to re- lieve them of such easy money, so talk up Singers.
 "Peachy' Graham will play at his old place with the Crane No. team Friday night after an absence of three weeks.
 Dan Guilty was well pleased with the games held at his hall last Friday night.
 This weeks schedule calls for the | Bullards and Newspapermen at 8 D. | m. The Nutmeg Girls vs. Sunshine | Girls at SEQ D. m. and the Singers | VS. Crane No. 2 at $40 D. m. Danc- ing will start at 9:3O and continue !
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

The Edgswood Girls played a good game considering it was their first ap- pearance this season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

Bjork is easily the best man on the Bullard team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

the Reds last year in exchange for Pitcher Humphreys.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

Tanner of the Singers is improving more every game he plays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

Wonder if that 25 the Singers are shouting about at the Crane No. ? crowd is real money. There are Q. lot of people who would like 10 re- lieve them of such easy money, so talk up Singers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

"Peachy'' Graham will play at his old place with the Crane No team Friday night after an absence of three weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

Baltimore-Specialists at the John Hopkins Hospital are meeting with the lining of chicken eggsheIIs for skin in grating.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
ELKS' TOURNAMENT.
A. W. BURRITT LEAGUE.

Team No. 3 is the winner of the A. W. Burritt Duck Pin league by. a comfortable margin. The final games in the league were rolled last evening tt the Arcade alleys. The scores:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

Manager Kerrins was out of tht ''Newsies'' lineup last week with ar injured ankle but will be on hand fol this weeks games
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

How many baskets did Bob Hoff- man cage last Friday? The big fel- low was in great form.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

Dan Guilty was well pleased with the games held at his hall last Friday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

The championship aspirations of the EdgewoodT received an unmerci- full bump Saturday night when they lined up against the Crane No. 2 team. The Crane boys were never in danger and simply toyed with the Edgewoods. winning by the one-sided score of 4 to [.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13
SOUTH NORWALK FIVE TO
 PLAY HERE WEDNESDAY,

The St. Josephs and the crack South Norwalk five will mix it up at Eagles hall, Wednesday night. The visitors have a lively aggrega ton ard the St Joes will have to turn on the speed clutch to win the laurels There will be prelimi nary between the Nutmeg and Annex Girls teams and after the basketball is finished, danc- ing will be enjoyed. The lineup:
 ST JOSEPHS. so. NORWALK
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

This weeks schedule calls for the Bullards and Newspapermen at D. m. The Nutmeg Girls vs. Sunshine Girls at 8:20 D. m. and the Singers vs Crane No. at $40 D. m. Danc- ing will start at 9:30 and continue until midnight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

FACTORY LEAGUE.

41O 4OO 1OO--1 = *WOn on roll off.
 Game tonight-American & British vs. Bullard Machine Co,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

'Newsies' are a z team that you can't get line on as to playing. One week they win an exciting overtime game. Next week do not even play an ordinary game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

The Bullards have fast floor team but are weak in shooting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

A player in the Industrial leagu has announced his intentions of go ing in vaudeville with an "Annett Kellerman" act. Wonder who he is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-13

Billy Moran plays a good consistent game for Manager Kerrins' quintet. He has yet to make his first foul.