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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
GAMBLERS AFTER
 PHILA. PITCHERS
TRY TO BRIBE HURLERS AND DETECTIVES ARE SEEKING
 OFFENDERS.

Philadelphia, July 30.ZPresideEt Horace S. Fogel of the Phillies is authority for the statement that he has discovered a plot on the part Of certain coterie of gamblers in this city who are tampering with his pitchers and that while, no threats have been made his men are so thoroughly disconcerted by the at- ten1pts made to intimidate them that they have been unable to do them- selves justice.
 FogeI says that every morning be- fore the players start for the ball park~tlle pitcher whom the gamblers suspect will be selected to perform that afternoon is called on the tele- phone and told they they understand that he is to lose the game. While no bribes are offered innuendoes are made that at the end of the week after the men have delivered the goods it will be seen that they are not forgotten. In fact, one pitcher who lost his game was called on the telephone after the game and told that his share of the days profits was we'll worth snis while.
 Detectives have been engaged to watch the homes of the pitchers and special officers detailed in street clothes to watch the players dressing room. Some have been scattered about the stands in order that some clue may be learned from the spec tators that will lead to the arrest of the en who have been attempting to bribe the members of the team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
ROCHESTER GETS
 QUINN OF YANKEES
VETERAN TWTRLER GOES BACK TO MINORS As RESULT OF
 POOR SHOWING.

Jack Quinn. for several years a member of the pitching staff of the New York. Americans, was released yesterday to Rochester, of the Inter national League. Quinn left last night to join John Cancels three time champion Bronchos.
 The sale of Quinn, following so closely upon the disposal of Jim Vaughn to the Washington club, is looked upon as a further step on the part of Manager Wolverton toward wedding out the dead wood of the hard-luck Highlanders with a view to building up on new blood.
 Few major league pitchers have proven such a sad disappointment as Quinn did to. the Yankees. He came up from the Virginia League in the Fall of 1908, and for the first couple of years showed every evidence of be- coming a marvel. His best season was 1910. when he won 22 and lost II games. Last season he was prac- tIcally valueIess to the club. This season he showed nothing of class
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
JESSE WILLARD VICTOR :
 IN FIRST NEW YORK BOUT

Jack Denning and Tommy Bergen furnished the fireworks at the Garden, New York, last night, when they met in the ten-round main event. Den ming gave Bergen an artistic drubbing and Jack looked at times as though he wanted to take the advice of a gallery god who yelled, Don't hit him any more, Jack: tell his moth CT"
 Jess Willard, the Texas cowboy, and Arthur Pelky, of Chicopee Falls, troop ed, into the ring for the first time of T7lk ten-round bouts. A larger pair Of men have seldom faced each other sn the ring.
 It went the ten rounds with the cow-puncher having all the better of it. He used a nice left hand and a damaging right hand when he elected to use it. At times the Buckeros wearied from the pace, but he came back strong and was giving Pelky a fierce belting at the bell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
(By Wagner.)

Howard Baker, who has played with the West Ends and other local teams, informed his local friends yes terday that he had accepted terms with the Cleveland Maps. He receiv- promising and he decided to take a chance. It is said that the contract calls for $225 month. The nego- tiations were conducted by Harry Davis the we'll known West End player, who is a friend of Manager Davis of the Cleveland club.
 Baker has been playing with the Coe Brass team of Torrington this season. They had a game booked for Paterson, N.J., July T and the Cleve- land manager was intended to take a look at Baker in action. Rain pre- vented the game but Manager Davis continued negotiations and finally immediately for Cleveland. The local boy is a graceful fielder and has good style at the bat. With good coaching he may become a star player. He received an offer from the New York Giants this season but the terms were not satisfactory.
 Waterbury will appear at Newfield park Thursday and the management has designated the occasion as ladies day Manager Jack Hoey has his club going well since he has been placed in full charge. Manager Me- Cam will probably send Chief, Snyder against the Spuds and Johnny Lower is booked to work for Waterbury.
 
 Holyoke went to Northampton yes- terday and beat Bill Luby's independ- ent team by 5 to O. Foran, Green and Ehman twirled three innings each for the Papermakers.
 Jack Spratt handed the boys a laugh at the Atlantic hotel this morn ing. He told about butchers cart which drove into a street in East Bridgeport yesterday. A woman stuck her head out of a window and yelled to the butcher. How is your
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
(By wagner.l

The preliminary heats have been finished and the teams are now ready for the final dash for the Connecticut league pennant. Local fans are in- terested in the chances of the Me- chanics for the bunting. Just at present the local team is five games behind the New Haven bunch.
 Whether Bridgeport catches the fly ing Elm City boys depends a great deal upon the attitude of the local management. If steps are taken to strengthen the pitching staff there is no reason why the Mechanics cannot give the Wings a fight until the final day of the seaso At least one high class pitcher is needed at once. The Mechanics have about eight more games to play with New Haven and the championship will probably de- pend upon the result of these. With a capable twirler the Mechanics stand an even chance for victory in these contests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
READY FOR HOME STRETCH
 IN CONN. LEAGUE FLAG RAGE
Bridgeport Has Chance to Overhaul New
 Haven if Pitching Staff is Strengthened


 New Haven has the best twirling staff in the league and with a steady fielding team to back the fingers up, Councils men have been reeling off the victories New Haven is ffortu- nate, too, in having slugger like Pop Foster to act as clean up man.
 Bridgeport has the steadiest fielding club since the present owners took charge of local affairs. The boys are strong in critical suituations and make many heady plays. At the bat while not remarkable bunch of hard hit ters they are reliable in the pinches. On the bases they are the fastest Bridgeport has boasted in many years.
 With the proper additions to the fiinging corps there is no reason why the Mechanics can't keep right after New Haven but they cannot hope to gain much under present conditions. Hartford is playing as fast now as any club in the league and the Senators will have great deal to say in de- ciding where the flag waves this sea- son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
ZIMMERMAN AND
 " COBB AHEAD IN BATTING RANKS

It's the same old story every week Heinie Zimmerman leading the Ma tional League with the willow and Ty Cobb of the Tigers showing the way in the American. Tommy Downey od this city. now with Chicago, is clout- ing at .292, and Jack Collins, formerly with Springfield, is batting .282 for the White Sox. Marsans, formerly with New Britain, is up there with an aver age of .336 for Cincinnati The fig ures of the headliners:
 NATIONAL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILlSTIC ANNALS

1ss4-Jack Dempsey defeated George Fulljames. a Canadian fighter, in 22 rounds at New York, winning the lightweight championship of America and S2, 900.
 18s9-Australian Billy Murphy and Prank Murphy, featherweight cham, pion of England. fought 9 rounds to a draw at San Francisco. The battle was grilling one and both men were unable to continue.
 19O9-Jim Flynn and Philadelphia Jack OBrien engaged in six-round, no-decision affair at Denver.
 1e10-Young Joseph defeated Harry Duncan in six rounds at London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
MANAGER WELLS WANTS TO
 MEET COLONIAL MANAGER

Manager Matt Wells would like to meet Manager Gray of. the Colonials Wednesday night at the Brunswick on Fairfield avenue at 7;45 to ar range the game for Sunday which the former manager had arranged at the BostWick grounds.
 A special meeting will be held at the Western Club room, Thursday at A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

A little change will do you good.
 Slip A in Vocation and make it Vacation.
 Shed business cares with business Clothes and climb into one of our cool $10.00 Two-piece Outing Suits when you hie to the hills or the lakes.
 Need Soft Shirts, Flannel Trousers, Athletic Under wear, a Panama Hat or Suit Case?
 Specially attractive things for men in everything for holiday wear.
 See our windows?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
WHITE sox SECURE
 NEW SOUTHPAW PITCHER.

Manager Bill Mcclure of the White Soxs has signed a pitcher named Heiser, who has been making a fine record with the Wolverines. Heiser is a southpaw and it is said that he has been striking out 14 and IS bat fers a game. He started his career with the Brookside Jrs. Manager Me- Gnire plans to start Heiser in next b~M&sAmdnsxa &nu1a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
AMATEUR SPORTS.

For next Sunday the Red Sox will battle with the Boy Scout Patrol Nc, team of New Haven, at Bridgeport This will no doubt be an interestine game. the prize being a S gold piece
 Harris will handle the cork for the Sox and Hartt receive 1t. Mclean. the Scout twirler will pitch for the Scouts and Jasson catch. The diamond for the game has not yet been decided on
 The Modoc, Jrs., will play the Bridgeport, Jrs,, Saturday at 9,30. at the U. M. c. lot. They would ike to play the Young Sluggers a game wed nesday afternoon at the U. M. c. lot. They would like to hear from 11-1s- year-old teams for games Thursday and Friday afternoon or any day next week. Answer through the Farmer. The Modoc, Jrs., lineup is: Gottschalk, e; Garrigan. D; Viet, 1b; White, 2b; V. Lubik, ss; Smith. 3b; Read. If;
 The Young Sluggers accept the chal- lenge of the Modoc, Jrs.. for a game tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock sharp at Oak street lot. We also challenge the Bridgeport, Jrs., for a game ait the same place Thursday afternoon. Spainy and Carley will be the battery for the Sluggers We have 15 wins and none lost so far this season. Sat the White Wings at Oak street lot. Collins will pitch and Carley behind the bat.
 The Young Tigers challenge the Vic tor Star. Jrs.. for game Thursday afternoon at Oak street lot. Answer through this paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
JOHNSON HE WON'T FIGHT ANY MORE;
 PROMOTERS STINCY

Chicago, July 30.-In statement issued, today. Jack Johnson said he was through with the fight game. No inducement, the champion declared, could lure him into the arena. He said he would never again don the gloves for anything more than lit tie exhibition.
 In making his statement. Johnson said:
 "They won't let me fight white man in New York and there's too much tape connected with shorter bouts. have got out of the game anyway. Let the others go and fight it out among themselves"
 Since Johnson's price of $30,000 was not met for a proposed fight with Joe Jeannette. in New York, he decided to let up.
 "I used to be willing to fight any, body for a little more than a square meal.'' he said. Now that have the championship the profnoters seem to think I should do the same thing.
 Boston-Sealer of Weights and Meas ures, Wooley has called women into his fn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
FIRE DESTROYS SCHOOL.

Cleveland, July 30.--Fire, early to- day, destroyed Warren Public School, one of the 19 old type buildings re- gently condemned by the building in- spectors office as fire traps. Fire Lieutenant David M. Dietrich was fatally injured when struck by a heavy beam falling from the third dnors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
HOPPER AND DICK TUCKEY LEADING
 LEAGUE PITCHERS

Hopper of New Haven leads the Con- necticut league twirlers but Dick Tuckey of the Mechanics is right among the elect. Bugs Reisigi of New Haven and Ehman of Holyoke also have good records. The averages:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
SPEEDY SOUTH AFRICANS WHO TOOK FIRST
 AND SECOND PLACES IN MARATHON RACE

Though McArthur came from South Africa, he was born in Belfast, Ire land He served in the Boer war and remained in the Transvaal as police man. He is about 30 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TODAY.

New York in St. Louis. Philadelphia in Detroit. Boston in Chicago.
 Washington in Cleveland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
MFARLAND AND WOLGAST
 MAY BOX IN NEW YORK

New York, July s0.-Billy Gibson, matchmaker Of the Garden club, negotiated. today, for bout between Packet Mcfarland and Ad Wolgast here in September.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
International League.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Toronto, 8; Jersey City.<2 e1st.) Jersey City, 10; Toronto, (znd.) Buffalo, 5; Newark, 4 (1st.) Buffalo, 12; .Ntwark, (2nd.) Baltimore, 8; Rochester, 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

Stockholm Sweden, July 30-Here are Kennedy Kane McArthur and G. w. Gitshaw,9 the speedy South Africans who took first and second places in the Olympic Marathon. The picture
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

was made just after the winner had been decorated with the official gar land and as the two racers were be-
 ing carried around the ring on the shoulders of their enthusiastic friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
American League,
YESTERDAYS RE6ULrs

St. Louis, 2; New York, 1.71 -ssH Philadelphia, z; Detroit, 6.
 Boston, q; Chicago, 5. The Cleveland Washington Hane was postponed on account of the Grand Circuit races.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
IN MAJOR LEAGUES

The terrific slump that was to over- come the Red Sox as soon as they struck the West has not materialized. They trimmed the White Sox fairly handily so far.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
HOWARD BAKER TO JOIN
 CLEVELAND CLUB lMMEDIATELY Y
Louis Litschi's Work With Vernon Club At-
 tracting Attention

chicken?' Great. I saw her last night" replied tae butcher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

Louis Litschi is attracting attention on the Pacific Coast circuit by his fast work at shortstop for Vernon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

< According to dfspatchee from the West Charley Cemiskey has l1nbur-
 dened himself of some $10,o00 in ac- quiring Catcher Schalk, who has made a big reputation for himself with the Milwaukee, club of the American AS sociation It is the biggest, price. by far, that ever was paid for minor league catcher, and ties the best price ever paid for any catcher. Schalk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

dt is reported that Hartford sold Outfielder Irving to Youngstown, O., of the Central league for $500. The Senators certainly know how to diS- pose of their weak players.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
National League.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
 Chicago, 4: New York, 3. Brooklyn. 2; Cincinnati, 1. Philadelphia, 4 Pittsburg, 1. ~ The Boston-St. Louis game was postponed on account of vet grounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

Senators certainly know how to dis pose of their weak players.
 Al Boucher, formerly with Holyoke,
 is doing so we'll with Youngstown, of the Central league that he may get
 trial in fast company.
 Owner Jim Clarkin of the Hartford club says Chief Cowles of New Haven
 did not need to interKere in the game at Lighthouse Point Sunday. He de-
 clares the Hartford players did not make any disturbance that called for police interference. The Hartford
 mogul says Umpire Mullaney did fine work throughout the game. Three straight games for the Cubs and the Giants still lead. Lurid Lou Richie, the Cub, was in- vincible until the eighth when he got sore at the umpire and Was derrick ed. Then came, cool, calm Ruelbach
 who held the leaders at his mercy. The Giants claimed all sorts of
 hard luck but eight hits by the Cubs
 and five for New York told the real
 story.
 The Boston Red sox made it three straight at Chicago while the Cubs were doing the same at New York. The Cincinnati Reds faced Nap Fucker again the result was three
 straight for superbas. Bunching hits in the seventh won
 for the Philiies from the Pirates. The St. Louis Browns turned the
 tables on the Tanks in a close con test.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
was held at s15,O00 until Comiske! went after him.

W uC1O ct @A0,UVO OAI44 lSO411tStACJ went after him.
 Hank O'Day says schalk is easily the best catcher developed by any minor league catcher this year. The Reds figured for while on grabbing the young man, but could not per- suade themselves to give up $15.000 for him.
 With one exception Saturday s game-all the Giant battles since the disastrous St. Louis series have been again and running the bases as only they can Only the fielding is, still off color and the brace can be looked for in that department almost any time. Even if they are a bit unsteady on in- dividual chances now and then figures prove that the Giant infeld has made more double plays than any other club in the league.
 : They have speed enough to grab more than other inffelders can reach, but just now they are not always careful to make the best use of what they get. There is no earthly reason why the fielding should not improve again just as the pitching and offen- sive play has improved during the past two weeks.
 Cleveland seems to be one club that the Nationals can beat at any and all times So far the clans of Griffith and Stovall have clashed 16 times, the former gaining 13 decisions and losing three
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
STANDING OF TIRE CLUBS.
GAMES TODAY,

Jersey City in Montreal. Newark in Toronto,
 Providence in Rpcheeeer. Baltimore in Buffalo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

New Haven-Attempting to arrest four men at time for railroad tres passing, Policeman Preston lost two of his prisoners who escaped, hand cuffed together. They are still at large
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
Connecticut League. YESTERDAYS RESULTS. No games scheduled.

GAMES TODAY. New Haven at Bridgeport. Waterbury at Hartford. Springfield at Helyoke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

Dan Moeller, the Washington right fielder, will probably be out of the game for several weeks to come. In the ninth inning of Sundays game at Cleveland he leaped against the right field fence to pull down a long line fly, and though he caught the ball and shut off couple of runs, he dislocated his shoulder t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TO-DAY.

Chicago in New York. Cincinnati in Brooklyn. St. Louis in Boston. Pittsburg in Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

It is some satisfaction. though not much perhaps. to dwell on the fact that Jimmy Lavender. the Montezuma marvel, and. according to Chicago, the greatest pitcher in the National Leauge today, has been batted off the mound the last two times he has bumped into the Giants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

Boston no longer fears Philadelphia and has only a strong. respect for Washington. For weeks, according to all the most reliable advices, the Mackmen have been on the verge of a pennant winning rush. Seems like the verge can no longer stand the strain and is crumbling under them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

KETCHELL FIGHTS LARSON
 Terre Haute, Ind, July 3o--Chuek Larson and Young KetchelI. both of Chicago, fought 10 lively rounds to . draw here, last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

Boston-Sealer of Weights and Meas ures> Wooley has called women into his service as 'gumshoers to detect s'short weight grocers."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

Al Boucher, formerly with Holyoke, is doing so we'll with Youngstown of the Central league that he may get a trial in fast company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-30

The Young Tigers challenge the Vic tor Star. Jrs.. for game Thursday afternoon at Oak street lot. Answer through this paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
"erupsONS REST" THE SCENE OF
+ COLORADO PIONEERS HEROIC
DEFENCE AGAINST INDIANS.

/ though not a journalist, was one. used TO
meet once month, ! believe, at Del
monico's, and consume the drumsticks OF
tLe chickens at So plate while the second
.oints were furnished In another dining
room AT s. plate, and the breasts in a
higher order OF dining room at $40. Some
,imes we would look In at the doors or
these other rooms. once. ] remember the
s1o dinner we looked at but didn't eat was
60 John Roach. the shipbulder.
.Tbosc Young fellows, when they con-
coived the ambitious idea OF dining DICK
cns. were much in doubt whether they
could get the big guns of the press TO back
them up. but when Greeley and Huribut'
then on The world agreed to come they
felt safe.
"Dlckens did not arrive till long after
The dinner hour. and was reported to be laid
ur with an attack OF govt. You can reailze
that we youngsters were In a stew hearu
somebody remark that taking into con-
sidcration his remarks on his previous VISIT
TO America, he had better die OF MS govt
than not appear OH thai occasion. Al last
lie did appear. with his feet swathed IN
black silk, and spoke at the dinner as IL
pothinc were the matter with him, apoloS1z-
inc. however, for his lateness. or possibly |
only for his voice q incline TO neneVe the !
latter but cannot trust my memory. by |
saving that he was suffering from what he
wos assured was. an entirely typical Ameri-
can catarrbr Notwithstanding the condi-
ton Of his feet he didn't say govt
when his govt permitted while here he
vss all the time taking long walks, even In
competitions noticed by the papers and
before long he killed himself. as many did
q, ,bot time. because Of the then prevalent
snnorstition that man could work his
Train and digestive organs all he pleased II
no would only work his muscles equally |
hard
Sc, don't remember whether Raymond |
smoke AZ the dinner. and I incline to think |
10, =, ,,.s after his death. Though Dick |
ems was by no means bad, the honors Of the |