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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
TWENTY YEARS ON THE CINDER PATH
BY JOHN D. NOLAN.

win or lose q. dollar as we'll as any
man in Norwich, but he had some
Kind OF grievance against my back
ers, who were the sirewdest sporting
men in Norwich, and he would rather
lose $500 than have them beat him.
This fact, as well as the anxiety or
MeMahon to win his last race no doubt
was the reason for this proposition.
and / believe this was the only deal
either was ever engaged in.
Although at that time entirely IN
familiar with the devious methods of
the sporting fraternity, 1 had native
shreWdness enough to realize that Il
was case of Heads l win: tails VOL
lose The offer really insured me the
stake, win or lose. and would allow mo
to carry out my project of going to
Philadelphia.
SO, after celebrating for some time
| seemingly allowed myself to be per
suaded, and they departed, apparel ATTY
we'll satisfied
l determined to say nothing to any
one and win if ] could, while in the
event of my losing ! would be well
paid for my hard training and would
leave for Philadelphia at once.
Now, the previous evening, Jim
DOwney had offered to bet Coughlin
800 to SIS that I would win. Cpughlin
replied that he would see him the
next night, and Immediately after see
ing me went to the saloon then kept
by Downey and Riley and offered to
bet 500 to SIS that Mcmahon would
win. This sudden change of odds
aroused the suspicious of Downev who
refused to make the bet at that time;
and Downey, Riley and Burns came
up to the hotel, and asked Mulholland
if I could win. 'sHe can't losel" re-
piled John.
They then asked me if l would win
and 1 told them l would If I could.
They were not satisfied with Johns
answer and returned to the city, with
the idea that Mulholland was in with
Coughlin, and would dope me previous
to the race, an idea which had no
foundation in fact, as John was entire
ly innocent.
The match was declared Off that
night, and Coughlin at once came up
to the hotel, and offered US one-half
the gate money to run the race which
was widely advertised.
We accepted the offer, but when
the next day we arrived at Franklin
square, which we found packed with
more than a thousand people, who
had come from all parts Of eastern
Connecticut to witness the race, We
found that Downey had leased the fair
grounds for the day, and all our trou-
BILE was In vain. as the race had to
be declared off
The following week, which included
July 4, I won the half-mile and two
mile races az Roaths grove, ana q
week later went to Worcester, Mass.
where | arranged match of three
quarters Of a mile with Tom Kenny.
the local champion, whom / defeated
by five yards in sm. eos. I received
only $50 for this race. and returned
once more to Norwich where. the fol-
lowing week, another race was ar
ranged with Ed McMahop
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
SICK, SOUR, Classy, UPSET
STOMACHS ARE REGULATED
Out of Order Stomachs Feel Fine Fivs
Minutes After Taking a Lit
tic DispePsin.

The question as to how long you are
going to continue a sufferer from In
digestion, Dyspepsia, or out-of order
Stomach is merely a matter Of how
soon you begin taking some Diepep-
sin
If your Stomach is lacking in di-
gestive power, why not help the stom-
ach to do it's work, not with drastic
drugs, but reinforcement of diges
tive agents, such as are naturally at
work in the stomach.
People with weak Stomachs should
take little Diapepsin occasionally,
and there will be no more Indigestion,
no feeling like a lump Of lead in the
stomach. no heartburn, Sour rlsings.
Gas on Stomach or Belching Of undi e.
gested food, Headaches. Dizziness or
Sick Stomach. and, besides, what you
eat will not ferment and poison your
breath with nauseous odors. All these
symptoms resulting from a sour, out
of-order stomach and dyspepsia are
generally relieved in five minutes
after taking a little Diapepsin.
Go to your Druggist and get so
cent case Of Pape's Diapepsin now,
and you will always go to the table
with hearty appetite, and what you
eat will taste good because You1
stomach and intestines will be clean
and fresh, and you win know there
are not going to be any more bad
nights and miserable days for yea.
They freshen you and make you feel
like life is worth living.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
HRElTENsTEIN OLDEST PLAYER.
New Orleans Pitcher Was a Star 20
Years Ago With St. Louis.

The Oldest ball player in harness is
Theodore Breitenstein, the sorrel-
topped left handed pitcher of the New
Orleans club Breitenstein was a star
with the St. Louis Browns more than
20 years ago. Later he was the main
stay Of the Cincinnati Reds. He has
been playing in the sunny south for
ten years or more and has taken sucn
good care Of himself that in spite of
the fact that he is more than forty
years old he still commands a good
salary Breitenstetn recently arrived
In the Crescent city from st. Louis.
Ee said he had taken on a dozen
pounds. but was in good health and
would be in trim to pitch GOOD ball
again this season. The old wing is
Just as strong as ever" he said, "and
when I've boiled it out I'll show the
same benders that have kept ME in the
game so long Breitenstein does not
rely on terrific speed. lie has wonder
full control and uses his head. He can
hit the ball, too, and runs the bases
Ike g. colt.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

averaged nearly strikeouts a game
for the A full contests lie worked
That was a marvellous record. and no
one believed he would duplicate ii in
the majors, although there was much
comment on the few men the big
southpaw famed In the first place"
replied Gregs in answer to the player
query, i don't think am quite as good
as l was in 1919. I overworked myself
at Portland, and am paying for it this
year. My arm don't feel as strong as
it did on the coast my speed isn't so
great, and my hook doesn't snap as
much"
Then there is another feature rela
tive to strlkeouts i'll the big show The
ball players up here don't swing at
everything you serve them; they wait
you out, make you get them over An
other reason is, l am not working for
strikeouts as I did last year. Every
day in my last year on the coast the
papers were filled with stuff about my
chances to break the strikeout record.
These notices spurred me on, and as q
result | hung up new mark. Since
coming to the big league one thing
that has been impressed on me most is
the fact that there are eight other
athletes assisting me- who are just as
anxious TO win as | am"
Gregg has two of basebalrs greatest
requisites, brains and nerve. | never
saw q young pitcher grasp. the finer
points of the game or the weakness of
batters more quickly that the western
wonder. American league players and
uInpires will tell you that his nerve is
unlimited. In one game with the Ath-
leties, in which umpired at the plate.
| saw Gregg on five occasions, with the
count two and three, use his curve ball
in preference to growing the fast one.
On three of the occasions a base on
balls would have been costly. but each
time the surprised batter watched the
curve glide over and retired to the
shade of the bench. Believe me. Vean
Gregg is some pitcher.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
Celebrated Nolan -MoMahon Match-A
Sporting DeaI-Fhine for a Double
cross-Thousande Crowd Franklin

Celebrated Nolan NOM ahcn MaSch-A
Sporting Deal-FNina for Double
Cross-Thousande Crowd Franklin
Square-Chockmatsd at Last Minute
A few days after I had defeated Ha-
zelhurst, in Norwich. I ran a ten
mile trial for my trainer, and did il
in the creditable time of IS minutes
This pleased my hackers so much taat
they tried at once to match me against
barrow for ten miles, but the Darrow
people had been informed of the trial
and refused to arrange a match.
A few days later race for two miles
foT 500 a side was arranged with
Ed McMahon, and shortened my runs
and began to try and get up more
speed. Mcmahon was at that time
regarded as one Of the fastest two
mile runners in America, having lost
race to the great e. c. Carter by
only a few Yards a short time be-
fore. l was backed in this race by
Downey, Rilev and Burns of Norwich
and trained On the Cranberry lot,
While AIcMahcn was backed by Dave
Coughlin of Greeneville, and prepared
for the race at the fair grounds. This
race created great interest in sporting
circles in this section, and the excite
nent increased as the day Of the race
drew near.
About a week previous to the 7ato
of the race, / ran a trial in 10m 6s.,
from which my hackers offered to back
me heavily. The trial was run in the
open field, and it seems that a friend
Of Mcmahon was concealed in the
woods, near the track, and caught the
time, which was at once carried to the
Mcmahon camp. The train Of the hard,
constant work was beginning to nave
an effect on me, and I began to get
slower. ] did not realize I was being
overturned and was feeling rather
respondent, when 1 was surprised one
afternoon, two days after the trial,
BY visit from Coughlin and McMa-
hon. John Gleason and I were at the
track, alone, when theyacame over and
spoke to US. They had an object in
view and came directly to the point.
What do you intend doing after
your race with Ed ?'' asked Coughlin.
Il think will go to Philadelphia
II nothing else Is arranged" l replied.
We'll, have a proposition to make
to you which will be for your benefit"
raid Coughlin. You intend to leave
here. while Ed means to remain, and
while we think We will win, We pre-
fer to be sure. and If you agree tc
toSOI NO wall 5fFO sVU NhC StdhO "a
500 and take the gate and outside
bets for our share. We will place the
500 in the hands Of your~friend, John
Gleason, who will give it to you If
Ed wins, while if you win he will ro-
turn it to U.S. You will be lucky to
get s2B from tho crowd back of you
II you win. No, what do you say?'
To say l was surprised at the prop
osition is putting 1t mildly. The weak
/ ness I had felt for the past few days
had left me rather discouraged, and
] had about given up all hope of WIN
ming when the proposition was mada
] to me. Now. Dave Coughlin Was a
good gatne sport who wcsIld bet and
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
Standing.
JACK MONTY VS.. CULVER
FOR STAR BOUT.
oakdaIe A. C. Has Three Clashes on
Boxing Card.

For boxing card next Saturday night
the Oakdale A. c. has three good look
ing bouts on the bill Jack Monty Of
this city and Young Culver of New
Haven enter the ring for the star bout
of eight rounds. Culver has made an
excellent record for himself and he is
q favorite in New Haven and Bridge
port having boxed Bunny Ford before
the Amazon A. c. some time ago The
semi final is six round affair between
Kid Wilbur of Montville and Young
Branche OF Waterbury. They box at
115 riugside. The preliminary will be
six rounds also Kid Hanke of High
wood will go against Young Williams
Of New Haven. Captain Murphy will
referee.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
ED WALSH HAS
BASE RUNNERS GUESSING.
Is Terror for Mailing Men OFF First
Base

Ed Walsh" said Eddie Collins re-
Gently, is the hardest pitcher | ever
played against when it comes to get
ting lead off first. Let me tell you
right now that Walsh has the most
battling motion of any twirler III the
country, bar none. l myself think it is
a clear case of balk when Walsh winds
up and then slaps the ball over to first
But no umpires have called him for it,
except in one or two cases when the
offense was palpable.
There are only few runners who
dare take more than a few feet off
hrst when Walsh is in the box. You
can never tell what he is going to do
until you actually see the batsman
swing at the ball. Then you know that
ne has pitched to the plate.
Next to Walsh I place the crafty
sender. A runner simply has to keep
his eyes on Bender all the time while
he is loaf1ng around first base or he
VIII be outguessed. l think that's one
OF the reasons why Bender has de-
Yeioped into great twirler. johnson
Of the Senators and Wild Bill Dono-
van OF the Tigers are two other
pitchers with whom it is dangerous to
take liberties In the National league
L consider Mathewson Of the Giants
and Brown of the Cubs leaders in the
particular art of keeping a runner close
to the bag.
The third baseman has lot to do
In catching runners off first. 1t is
generally his part to give the signal
to the pitcher when the man is far
enough off first to shoot the ball over
There are some teams where the
catcher gives the signal. but the third
baseman can do it better Next time
you are at game when Walsh is
pitching and there is runner on first
just watch Harry Lords actions
Walsh will be standing moistenins
the ball and keeping an eye glded or
Lord. Suddenly Harry will shift one
of his hands or will reach I'D to grab
his hat. At that second you will SET
walsh whip the ball over to first, an(
frequently there's dead runner"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

After temporary setback earlier in
the week, Capt Bill Donahue led his
team, Owls No. !, hack to victory in
duckpins Friday night at the Donovan
alleys In the Owls duckpin tournament,
cutting down the lead of Captain Sulll-
vans No. team by defeating them in
two thrilling strings by the close mar
gin of one pin and two pins respec-
lively
In the final string of the match Cap
tain Sullivan saved his team from
whitewash by contributing the feature
work Of the evening, single of 1876, IN
which he got five strikes, his three
strings for. the evening, 1872, also being
high for the match.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
CHAMPIONSHIP HOCKEY.
Baltic A. c. Coming Down to Capture
Title from TaftviIIe A. C.

If the people of Baltic who are in
terested in sports will journey to She
tucket pond for Sunday afternoon at
o'clock they are likely to see one of
the prettiest hockey matches OF the
season, Baltic A. c. meeting Faftville
A. C. for the championship.
Taftville will have some fast men
on the ice in McSheffrey, White and
Murphy, while the Baltic A. c. will
pick up its lineup from Higham, Rood,
Desauteles. Roy Brown, St Onge St
Armour and Charon. OF these Rood,
Roy and ST Onge are sure to play,
while Edward Remmert, formerly Of
Baltic but now Of Dayville is expected
to be on hand and is requested to re-
port at Baltic on Sunday. w. j. DON
nelly manager w. Steffon referee
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
The p,nosr Of La erinr.

is it's fatal tendency to pneumonia. To
cure your la grippe coughs take Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound. r. e.
Fisher. Washington, Kas., says: Il was
troubled with a severe attack of la
grippe that threatened pneumonia A
friend advised Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, and I got relief after TAX
ing the first few doses ! took three
bottles and my Ia grippe was cured"
Get the genuine, in the yellow package.
Lee & OsgoOd Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
YALE SPIRIT IN SPORT.
Kirk Kaynor, Yale Football Team
Manager, to Speak Before Norwich
Y. M. c. A. Boys.

Norwich Y. NJ. C. A. boys, either big
or little, and any others who wish to
attend the meeting, are going to have
a chance to hear something about The
Yale. Spirit in Sport, since that is the
title of the talk to be given on Sun
day afternoon at $50 o'clock at the Y.
NJ. c. A. by Kirk KayIor, 1911, man
ager Of the Yale football team.
Between the attraction provided by
the subject and the speaker. it is ex-
pected that there will eb a large at
tendance for the meeting. Wentworth
Prentice Of the Academy Musical club
is to render violin solos
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
WHITE HOPE SITUATION.
Joe Jeannette Seems to Have a Real
Claim to Meet johnson.

Slanting rearWard. We knew that it
had to happen. Two of our esteemed
citizens who gloried in the fact that
they were tagged white hopes" have
been left out in the cold, figuratively
speaking. It hurts us to cause any
pain, but truth cOmpels Us to announce
that Tom Kennedy and Al Kaufman
are the, what NAV be termed, deceased
gentlemen. Carl Morris. the locomotive
heavy, doused the aspirations of Ken
needy and Al Palzer wiper Kaufman off
the pugilistic map. We aren't figuring
on the Flynn match.
Now. glsncing in the horoscope, Pal
ger and Morris must settle their DIFF
ferences in the ring and the winner
will be entitled TO a crack at Johnson.
That is what the respective managers
will declare from the h0usetops. Get
ting rigt down to cases. the old dope
saws that Joe Jeanette is one duslIy
baby that must be considered before
any Of the palefaces seek the cham
piOn's laurels
Jeanette is flirting with LIT Artha
endeavoring TO convince the latter that
Joe is the proper parsonage to muss
with. At the last writing John A saws
he is willin' but Joe must fash a $780,
200 bankrol1 and let it ride on the lire.
is willing to talk shop, and there is
strong probability that he may con-
slider Jeaonnette's prayer From an
other angle Jeanette is the best
heavyweight in the country. bar John
son.
Over in the antipodes thev ere shout-
ing the virtues Of Sam McVev. who
nut the skids under Sam Langford. our
famous tar baby" It was not cons
ago that Jeanette compelled McVey
to shout "sUficiencv'' after 40 rounds
of hard battling in Paree IF Johnson
would condesceud to fight Jeanette the
latter would like the affair to 20 over
the Marathon. rs he shines better that
distance than In short fray. 1t is
nrobable ting the wires viii start siz-
cling verv shortly and when thew cool
off We will hear that Johnson will de-
fend his title AGAINST Jeanette II
ought to be an interesting meeting
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
HORSE % YEARS OLD
DROPS DEAD IN WILLlMANTIC.
Robert With Record of 2.1s 1-2, Ten
Years Ago, Dies of Heart Disease.
Especial to The Bulletin.)

Willimantic, Jan. 26.-Robert, the
private driving horse owned by Q. D.
Leach for the past two years, dropped
dead Thursday evening on Main street
in front of the spoolshop. The horses
death was due to heart disease. Mr.
Leach was driving the horse at the
time. Robert was % years old. but
was classed as some fancy race horse
in his day, having obtained mark of
2.1S IL Is years ago He was pur-
chased at that time by a man named
Clark in Sterling. The fina animal
changed owners a number Of times and
was bought by Mr.. Leach from w. G.
Hill Of this city about two years ago.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Joe White, the South Boston light
weight, is doing well in New York
and the manner in which he has been
winning his bouts has made the pro-
motors take notice. Last Saturday
night White went against Kid Burns
one Of the favorites in that city and
trimmed Burns so we'll that the New
York sports were forced to give White
the credit
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
Factory Lsasus,s Final.

For the final games in the Factory
basketball league. which are tonight at
the Y. d. c. A. gymnasium, the sched-
ule calls for three games, U. s. Finish
ing Co. playing Norwich Nickel &
Brass, Baltic Mills Co. VS.. H. B. Por-
ter Co., and Totaket Hose Co. VS.. Po-
nemah Mills Co. They will be played
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

A league to promote motorcycle
meets in several Indiana cities Ia pro-
posed by the Richmond, Ind, Motor
cycle club, Muncie, Indianapolis, An
derson, Marion and RuShville are
counted prospective members.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Abe Attell is TO be put upon the grill
by the New York boxing commission
ers for the way he boxed last week
with X. 0. Brown. Foxy Abe has done
go much stalling that many figure he
played the game the other night with
Brown. 1t may, however be another
case of a great boxer being on the
down grade, but the sports cannot
realize it. Attell does not help his
case any by declaring he was affected
by some dope a physician gave him
fer the pain in hts hand
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
COTTON.

New York, Jan. 2s.-Cotton SPOT
closed Quot 5 joints higher; nfddlins
uplands 80; middling gulf 9.s5; sales
700 bales.
Futures closed weak. Closing bids
January $50; February 9.S1: March
9.41: April s.48: May S.5T; June 9.s2.
July 9.6s; August 9.72: September
s.71; October 9.79; November 9,S2;
December 9.s5.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Prominent amateur boxers Of St.
Louis have been suspended by the
A A. L. The ineliglbles number 81,
The amateur boxer" is looked on as
a joke in boxing circles, for not many
live up to all the rules laid down by
the A. A. L.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
MON

New York, Jan. 26.-Money on call
steady, 2@2 SS; ruling rate z is. last
loan IA; closing bid 2; offered At
1-S.
Time loans. steady. sixty DAYS s0
2 IL per cent, and ninety days AZ
@S per cent; six months S@3 Ia per
cent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Young Dyson Of Providence must
have good manager, for he has him
booked for a couple Of bouts for the
week. As his opponents are pEomi-
nent in the boxing game, Dyson is
likely to win quite a roll
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Every motorcyclist in Germany is
subject to the call of the government
for military duty in view of the strain
ed relations with other cOuntries
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Blue and yellow, the official colors
Of the Federation of American Motor
cyclists, have been adopted for the
motorcycle number plates in Maine.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

The Wichita, Kan, Motorcycle club
is planning a race to Topeka, Kan,
and return, distance of about 240
miles, on July 4.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
Close Finishes In Owls Duckpins
Captain Donahues Team Squeezes Ahead by and Pins
Capt Sullivan Shoots the High Single, 1885, and Three
String Total of 1872.

in that order. calling the first game at
Z o'clock.
U. S. Finishing Co. team leads the
leage at present and has yet to be de-
feated.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
FriI Signs With ST. Louis Americans.

FriII Signs With st. LOUIS AmerIeans.
ton, Tex, club, Pitcher Frill Of Jersey
City team and Pitcher Earl Hamilton
Of last years St Louis American league
have signed contracts with the st.
Louis club of the American league.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
BOXING NOTES.

Leach Cross and *. O. Brown Of
New York have been matched to box
in New York, January 81
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Two hundred members Of the Day
ton, O.. Motorcycle club ale expected
to attend its annual banquet February
l.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
Take VIBuRN-O

It Is wondGrful female remedy, a.
you VIII admit II you try 1t.
Directions for its Csc are printed Ia
six languages with every hpttle. Price
e1-zS at drugEists.
FRANCo-GERMAN CHEMICAL, CO.
100 West 12Sth Street. New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27
JOSEPH BRADFORD.
Book Binder.
Shank BSstss alada and Rated 10 Order
100 BROADWAY.
TaIepAsnA &kA aaaaE&
Foley Kidney pills

always give satisfaction because they
always do the work, j. 7. Sheiuut.
Bremen, Ga, saysE Il have used Foley
Kidney Pills with great satisfaction
and f0uHd mere relief fF0m their use
than frnm any other kidney medicine,
and Pye tried almost all kinds. | can
ehesrfuIiy recommend them to all suf-
fsrers for kidney and bladder. treuble.'
Lee 4 oRgpod Co
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Joe Mandot, following the example
of all boxers when they become prom
inent, is shaking his manager.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Willimantic fives would like chance
to play few games with any teams
with a reputation in Norwich. SO far
games with such teams appear to be
hard TO arrange.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-27

Officials at Jacksonville, Fla, have
purchased a ! Motorcycle foI the use of