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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-23

Claimed Cow Had tuberculosis.
The civil action Of Ben Bycel of this
city VS.. Oscar Bergason of Village
Hill, Lebanon, was tried Thursday be-
fore Justice of the Peace Samuel B.
Harvey. Attorney P. j. Danahey ap-
peared for the plaintiff and the defend
ant was represented by Attorney
George E. Human
The plaintiff claimed that he pur-
chased a COW from the defendant for
SIS, and that the cow was warranted
by the defendant. When the cow was
butchered it was found to be infected
with tuberculosis, and was therefore
worthless, as the carcass had to be
buried. The defendant claimed that
the plaintiff bought the COW as it stood
and that the price itself would indicate
that a warrant did not go with it, Five
witnesses in the case were examined
for the plaintiff and four fol- the de-
PENDANT At o'clock the attorneys
commenced their arguments and at the
close of the trial decision was reserv-
ed by the justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-23
News in General.

street In this city.
News in General.
Israel Putnam lodge of Odd Fellows
is to confer the initiatory on a class
of candidates next Tuesday evening.
Following the degree work a lunch is
to be served.
The Mozart sisters, two California
girls, on their first tour of the east,
presented a creditable singing and
dancing act at the Bradley theater on
Thursday.
Shipments Of coal to Putnam con-
tinue to come in slowly, though there
is nothing to indicate that there will
be a shortage during the cold wealth
er. Some dealers are of the opinion
that shipments are being delayed in
the hope that premiums may be forth
coming from those who are to be serv-
ed.
Some trouble was reported to wire
service lines Thursday as the result
of the fierce storm of Wednesday night
and the early hours of Thursday
morning, but in the vicinity of Put
nam nc damage of serious nature
occurred.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-23
CHESTNUT BLIGHT

in Connecticut, maintained at its pres
ent standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-23
WEDDING.
Shippee : Burnett.

Roy Shippee, clerk in A. n. Laws
grocery store, and Miss May Burnett
of Dayville were married Thursday.
They will make their home on Church
street in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
SERIES OF GAMES BETWEEN SOUTHERN AND AMERICAN
 ASSOCIATION WOULD PAY
RY REUBEN A. LEWIS

Often have the southern sporting writers declared that the Southern league is faster than the American as sociation or any other Class A or Class A league in the country. In the past there has been no chance for the pen nant winners of the two leagues to fight 1t out for the supremacy, but now there is an opportunity.
 The obstacle in the way of such a series was that the American associa ton always closed about 10 days later than did the Southern and the cost of holding the Southern pennant winning club together was too much. However, 1t is probable that the Birmingham club will win the Southern league pen nant this year in spite of the poor showing made during the past week.
 The Birmingham club will be held in- tact until October l, when the team will travel to Cuba. The American as- sociation closes on September 23 and it will be easy for the two clubs to meet on September 25. There Is little doubt but that the attendance during the series between the two clubs would be tremendous. It would be of won derfu interest to ths fans through out the country and especially to those of the Southern and American associa- tion.
 Now if a promoter of this venture should step forward and offer the
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Barons a few shekels and the other club the same amount besides their expenses, the players would gobble up the chance. The fans would pour out on the field in greater numbers than ever before and 1t should prove profita- ble. The total expense would not be much greater than s2500 for a series of seven games.
 It has been suggested that the series be of seven games, three games to be played in each city and<the seventh, if necessary, to be contested on neutral territory. The games would be more than exhibitions as the players of the respective circuits would be fighting like fiends to gain the supremacy of the world.
 Different players present different opinions as to how the fight would re- suit Often a player. who has failed in the Southern. is able to play good ball in the association, while the Americans cast-offs have often made good in the Southern. Recently Bill Lelivelt, who was cast off by Mont gomery and Mobile. went from the Southeastern league to the association and pitched a no-hit game on his first attempt in the box.
 Opportunity is golden and the fans would be anxious to see the series ar ranged. The players are desirous No see the fight take place and all that Is needed is a promoter, who is willing to bulge out his coffers. Who will promote the scheme?
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New York, August iI-The official well come of the victorious Olympic athletes, scheduled for next week, was reported today to have grown to such proportions that it would at least rival and perhaps eclipse any celebration ever held in New York city since the Hudson Fulton.
 More than $5O.00O has been collected for use in decorating New York streets for providing music for featuring the recep- tion and dinner that is scheduled for the evening of August 24. II was thought probable, however, that this amount would be far exceeded Clubs through out the city and the surrounding suburbs and towns have signified their intention of claiming representation in the festlvi- ties at their own expense. Tn addition to these expenditures. West Point cadets and regular troops from Governors Island have teen ordered to this city on the day fxed for.the welcoming celebration.
 The parade arrangements have been made with regard to q review by Presi- dent Taft, Governor Dix of New York and Mayor Gaynor.
 Saturday, August 9, is the dete that
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1 flags ir the hands of school children.
 The athletes have been instructed to circle the campus of the city hall and pause before the steps for the ad- dresses of the prominent speakers who have been placed on the Olympic cele- bration programme. Among these are the mayor, Governor Dix, the Pres ident Andrew Carnegie and many more who have not yet been announced.
 The committee stated that the com plete Olympic team as sent to Stock holm would be present at the cere- monies. It is further announced that a committee of the athletes would ex- tend thanks for the honors heaped upon them This committee as tenta- lively composed today bore the names of Platt Adams, winner of the stand ing high jump John Paul Jones or Cornell. the champion miller; Gaston Strobino of Paterson, N. J.. the first American home in the Marathon; Ralph Craig, winner of both the 100 and 200- meter sprnts, and Charles Reidpath of Syracuse university, winner of the 400 meter race.
 Most of the speech making, however,
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has been set for the official reception. while a committee composed of 165 of New Works most prominent men has been selected to oversee all arrangements.
 This committee reported today that the i,arade would form at Forty-second street with the Olympic athletes in the fore- front in automobiles Standard bearers have been appointed to accompany each automobile bearing banners, explaining in large type the occupants of each ma chine and their various records. The committee further announced that the plan of march would take the parade down Broadway to City Hall park. where it has been arranged to make the review from the city hall steps.
 It is thought that about 10000 men will be in line. Plenty of bands have been arranged for, and beside the details from Governors Island and West Point a com pany of bluejackets las been instructed to represent the United States navy in the celebration. Teams froins the city schoois have also applied for permission to march with the Olympic heroes and arrangements have been made to have the line ot march banked with American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
VANDERBILT WILL
 PLAY AUBURN HERE

Nashville, August 17--The football eleven of Vanderbilt university is facing one of the most notable schedules in the his- tory of the sport at the university, and interest in the season is today awaken ing. The schedule follows: September 2S, Beloit college at Nashville.
 october 5. Maryville at Nashville.
 October F, Rose Polytechnic at Nash vile.
 October l9. University of Georgia at At lanta. october 2s, University of Mississippi at Nashville.
 November 2 University of Virginia at Nashville.
 November 9, Harvard university at cam bridge.
 November ls central of Kentucky at Nashville.
 November B. Auburn university at Bir- mingham.
 November es. sewanee at Nashville campus.
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has been placed on the programme for the reception and dinner to the ath- letes in Ale evening. Terrace Garden has been selected for this entertain- ment and arrangements have already been made to seat 5000 people at s2 per head It was regarded as certain, however, that this number would be substantially increased by late dinner reservations.
 The expense for Olympic celebration has been collected through public sub scription amounts ranging from s1 to 5000. having been given with great freedom by the citizens. The finance committee stated today that the prob ability was that a fund far in excess of actual needs of the arrangements committee would be subscribed before the date set for the celebration.
 The general committee in charge of the OlymH3c welcome has been care fully selected and is composed of such men as John D. Archbold. Vincent, As tor, George B. Cortelyou. George Ehert. Mortimer L. Schih, John D. and Will liam Rock efeller, Andrew Carnegie. George J. Gould and many others.
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BARONS SPLITDOUBLE
 BILL WITH THE VOLS
BAGBY BEATS THE
 TURTLES HANDILY

Montgomery. August 17.-Montgomery won her eighth consecutive game todayl g to l, from Memphis. Rain threatened from tie first inning and the visitors played 10 delay in the fourth. Manager Dobbs and Hurler Kissinger got into an argument in this session. and but for in- reference by Umpire Keslum a mix ur might have occurred
 Montgomery won by punching hits II tlIe third and fourth innings Bagby held the visitors harmless for four innings, bui in lis hurry tc finish the game before threatened downpour he allowed foul hits and one run. The game was called in the sixth under a time agreement ta allow Memphis to catch train. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
ERIK MAYER IS SOLD
 TO PITTSBURG CLUB


 Atlantay August T.-Pitcher Erskine Mayer, the property of the Atlanta club, now with the Portsmouth. Va. team, was sold yesterday to the Pittsburg Ma tional League club for s250o. the player to be returned to Atlanta in the event he falls to make good. The sale was closed after much spirited bidding between the Fittsburg and Philadelphia National league teams, as both were anxious to secure the collegian.
 Since finishing his college career at the Georgia School of Technology three years ago, Mayer has performed well in the Appalachian, South Atlantic and Virginia league, but failed to obtain regular berth in the Southern organization. In his three seasons experience in Glass B and D" he picked up considerable ex- perience, and is expected to make good.
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Called in sixth by agreement Score by innirgs: NLeHiphls st.'.''.'..''''s...s. ...s..... "Vp Vlo- Montgomery ........................ O01 20s-
 SUMMARY Two Base Hits-Schweitzer, Danzg. Three Base Iiit-Bagby. Sacrifice Hit-Walker. Base on Balls Kisinger ?. Bagby l. Struck Out Kisinger 2, Bagby 3. Hit by Pitcher-BaGby fschweitzerl, K issinger GValker) Double Pla@-Merritt to Crandail to Ab- stein
 Passed Ball-McAllister. Time-1 20 mpire-Kelum.
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Attempting to win double heades proved too strenuous for the Barons and the team "bew up' in the seventh h- ming of the last game, after the first had been grubbed, and Nashville won, to l. Wee Willie Trough pitched magnificent game in the first. allowing but three seat tered hits. The Barons touched up Teddy Bair lively after his wildness had tied the score in the first inning.
 But the second was different game. smith twirled with the ease and grace of Rube Marquard in his palmy days. When the Vols threatened to score he put on the breaks in such manner that it would have done pneumatic air brakes proud to initiate the performance How ever hIs support wobbled in the seventh, with the Barons one run in the lead, and he weakened. allowing the Vols to win i: to
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PELLICANS DEFEAT
 SMITHS LOOKOUTS

New Orleans, August 17.-Weaver held Chattanooga to single and a triple in the second game of the series today, New Orleans winning by a score of ? to O Six of the locals eight hits went for two bases, but More was strong in the pinches, keeping the scoring down. Both teams played strong game in the field.
 Manager Frank announced the recall of Pitcher Orlie Weaver and Outfielder Tim Hendryx by the Boston Nationals and Cleveland Americans, respectively. The players will report at the close of the Southern league season. Score:
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Johnson Going After Records

Washington, August 17.-(Special.) If you ask any local baseball fans who is the best pitcher in the world they will answer without hesitation that it is Walter Johnson. the local star. The big Swede has already tied the American league record for consecutive victories. made by Jack Chesbro of the Highlanders in 1904. The old mark is 14 and Johnson IS confident that he'll beat it early next week.
 Not content with equalling one record Johnson has now made up his mind to go after every record on the books. He is of iron nerve and has no fear of losing bis head when he reaches 19 straight. like Rube Marquard of the Giants did recently.
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Lepg Wins in Golf

Minneapolis. August Hillary G. Legg, Minneapolis, this afternoon won, for the fourth consecutive year, the champion ship of the Mississippi Golf associa- tion when he defeated w. D. Middleton. Davenport. la. playing from the Rock Island Arsenal club, 6 up and to go.
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CUBS WIN VICTORY FROM THE GIANTS
 IN THE ELEVENTH
Mathews0n and Richie We're Batted for
 Many Hits
STANDING

Chicago. August f17.-In desperately fought Thinning game the Chicago Ma tionals defeated New York today by score of to before the largest crowd that ever witnessed a week day game In Chicago. It was estimated that &C., 900 persons damned Westside park. Several hundred could not be admitted for lack of seating space. The victory made it two out of three games for Chicago and tonight the locals are only five games behind the visitors in the race for the pennant.
 Johnny Evers, who returned to the game after a fve-day suspension. played excellent ball and drove out 4 brace of two-base hits that figured prominently in the scoring. It was Archer's slashing single into deep cen ter, however, which scored Safer with the run that gave the victory.
 Both pitchers were hit freely, 35 safeties being pounded out, New York getting one more than Chicago The visitors started their run getting In the third inning when they tailed three times. They got another In the fourth. Chicago made three in the fourth and tied the score in the seventh. Each scored once in the ninth but neither could do anything in the tenth.
 Cubs Win Game
 With Leach out in the eleventh Saier got his third hit of the game, single to right. Then Evers drove his second two- -bagger down the first base line and into the crowd, sending Safer to third. Archer, who already had proved himself worthy by driving in the tieing run in the ninth won the game when he hit the first ball pitched into deep center for single.
 After the game the enthusiasts broke out across the field, leaping from the boxes and their places in the outfeld and crowded about the Chicago play ,ers who were racing for the club house. Evers, Archer, safer. Richie and others were wildly cheered.
 Neither side scored during the first two innings
 Three runs were made by New York in the first part of the third on four hits. After Fletcher had been put out, Tinker to Safer, Mathewson and Snodgrass both singled to left then Doyle drove a hot one to center scoring Mathewson, and went to second on the throw to third to catch Snodgrass. Becker popped to Schulte and Snodgrass scored. Murray singled to left. scoring Doyle. Merkls was hit, but Herzog popped to Schults' ending the inning.
 Evers Receives Ovation
 Evers, who had been suspended, was given an ovation when he came to the plate in the third inning. He was an easy out. The Giants increased their lead In their half Meyer scoring on hits by him- self, Mathewson and Doyle with force out sandwiched in between the latter two
 New York's defense cracked in the fourth and three runs resulted. Sheckard walked. Becker dropped Schulte's fly and threw wide to second, Sheckard going to third, Schulte to second. Tinker lined to Fletcher. Zimmerman made his second double, tallying Sheckard and Schulte. Leach grounded to Fletcher, who threw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18

M IT. Two Base Hits-Rohe ?, Spencer, Hen dryX, Mills, Stanley. Three Base Hit-Moran. Sacrifice Hits-Stanley ?, Knaupp ?, Hannah, Mills. Double Play--Rohe to Knaupp to Rohe. stolen Bases- Moran, Clancy. Struck Out-Weaver g. More 3. Base on Bals-Weaver 8, More 1. Passed Ball-fIannah Time-1 :35. Empires Rudderham and Stockdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE

At Bristol: Bristol 8, Morristown 2. Called in sixth, darkness. At Johnson City: Johnson City-Knox- vile, rain.
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TROUGH WINS FIRST HANDILY, BIT SMITH WEAKENS IN LAST INNING OF SECOND AND THE VOLS TURN TABLES
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Yesterday's Results

Birmingham 5-1, Nashville l-5. Mobile 1, Atlanta Q.
 New Orleans ?, Chattanooga 0. Montgomery 3. Memphis 1.
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TEXAS LEAGUE

At Waco: Waco 8, Fort Worth O. At Beaumont: Beaumont 3, Houston D. At San Antonio: San Antonio ?, Gal weston l..
 At Dallas: Dallas 5, Austin g.
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SUNNI AkY.

Sacrifice Hits-Lindsay. Schwartz. Double Plays--Marcan to Dilger to McGilvray: James to Perry to Lindsay Hits Apportioned-Smith z with runs In 61-3 innings.
 Struck Out-Smith g. West1. Base on Balls--Smith 1.
 Time of Game--l:1s.
 mpures--Breitenstein and Pfen. nipger.
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counted again in the fifth After he had singled to center. Mcbride sacPi- feed. Lattimores wild throw of Me- Gilvay's grounder proved to be the me- dium by which the Cuban reached
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Games Today

Birmingham at Memphis. Chattanooga at New Orleans. Atlanta at Mobile.
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Play Memphis Today

The Barons left last night for Mem phs to play the Turtles a game this afternoon II is probable that either Foxen or Boyd will pitch Foxen has won nearly two-thirds of the games pitched from Memphis and he may work this afternoon. 1t is probable that the lineup will suffer another change.
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FTIlt TOT bdIT m Ilt StNtNIH. Score by innings: Birmingham ........,.,........,.. 10l 2lo %-5 NaSnNliie .......s...s.s......s...,. luu uut VI
 SUMMARY Two Base Hits-Lattimofe. Ameida. Sacrifice Hits-Carroll, McBride. Trough. Double Play-Marcan to Ellam to Me- Gilvray.
 Struck Out-Prough ?, Bair 1. Ease on Balls-Bair ?. Hit by Pitcher-B Bair tMcBride, McGil- Nrayl.
 Wild pitch-Bair. Time of Camel 20. Pfenninger. and Breitenstein.
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The Second Game

With Hi West ornating the slab for the visitors and Clarence Smith for the Barons. the first game opened auspi- ciously when the youngster shut out Nashville in the first The Barons threatened to score but a pinch hit failed to respond and hope died
 In the second. after Baskerville had been downed, Johnston singled to left as an opener Ellam gave a good imi- tation of Johnstons stunt to right and James Stillwell rested upon third. Dil- ger was called out on strikes but Smith punched the pellet through first and scored Pohnston. Ellam tried to take third on the hit and was thrown out by James and Perry relayed the sphere to second to catch Smith who was com ing from first. The Barons, with ordf- nary luck, and base running. should have scored at least three runs.
 Neither side scored or threatened un- til the seventh when the Explosion de Smith" occurred The Barons gave good indication of getting out of the mire of despair and 1t Is probable that next week q better record than five losses and two victories will be record- ed in kavanaugh's record book.
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Trough Was There

Wee Willie Trough pitched in master ful manner in the first battle. The eiongated hurler possessed every requisite needed to win except good support. How ever. after the first inning, his backing improved and he scored an easy victory over freddy Balr. The spitball artist was wild. He pinked Mcbride and Me- Gilvray and walked Marcan ill the tirst inning and did not regain his control until later in the game. Jimmy Johnston fielded in fine style while two fast double plays featured the games
 In the second, HI West triumphed over Young smith, He was hit hard, but was lucky as the line drives from the bats of the Barons usually fell in some fielder 8 hands. Welchonee pulled down several drives that looked good for extra base hits while Daley also stabbed one. In sover innings, the outfielder caught nine liners, which were hit hard.
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Smith Seemed Strong

Smith was never in trouble until the seventh. Then Perry reached first when Almeida fumbled his roller and then threw low to first, which McGilvray failed to hold. James attempted to sacrifice and laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate So perfectly Was the bunt effected that Smith could not throw to first in time to head him off When he did throw it was too high and tco late. Schwartz sacrificed both runners bag each and then Lindsay hit to Almeida. The throw was low but Dilger seemed to touch him out However, Umpire Breitenstein ruled him safe and Perry scored, tIeins up the game.
 Then Elliott hit to center field for one Lag and James marked. West hit to Marcan, who threw to McGilvray, but Big Bill dropped the throw and the bases were filled Daley singled to right field and Lindsay scored the third run.
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Evers Receives Ovation

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Bair's Wildness Hurt

The Barons tied the game up without the resemblance of safety in the first. Marean drew a pass to first. Carroll bunted to Bair, who tried to catch Mar can. but a wild throw allowed both their safety Then Almeida bunted to Bair who caught Marcan at third. Bair hit Mcbride and then McGilvray, fore ing Carroll across the platter With the bases choked with their human freight. Johnston and Elam failed to deliver.
 Almeidas double in the third. followed with McBrides timely single, scored the Cuban. In the fourth, with Ellam out. Yantz singled, Trough repeated, while 6 fast piece of fielding by Lattimorc caught Marcan at first. but advanced both runners. Carroll singled 10 left field and Yantz scored. A wild heave of Bair' 5
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Cotton States League
STANDING

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