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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-29
Norton Editor Dies.

Norton, Kan, Sept. 29.-Nicholas
Garland the owner and editor of the
Daily Telegram of Norton. was buried
here Saturday Mr.. Garland had been
suffering for the last year and the
best medical aid brought relief.
The county offices were closed during
the afternoon out of respect for Mr..
Garland, and a large crowd attended
the funeral
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-29
GOOD ROAD CONGRESS
Uncle sam Is Officially Represented
for the First Time.

Detroit Mich. Sept. 29--An address
by Secretary Houston of the United
States department of agriculture was
the principal feature on the program of
the first days session of the annual
American Good Roads congress, which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-29
AT THE MAJESTIC.
State journal Carriers VIII See ''The
Clansman' Tonight.

On account of the interest taken in
the production of The Clansman' by
the North Bros Stock company at the
Majestic theater this week. the State
Journal will send its more than 30
carriers to the performance tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-29
TODAY'S GAMES.
Western.

Western.
Wichita at st. Joseph. rain.
Denver at Des Moines, cloudy.
Others not scheduled.
National.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia, CD
cloudy.
New York at Boston, CD
cloudy.
Pittsburg at Cincinnati, rain.
American.
Boston at New York. CD
cloudy.
Philadelphia at Washington,
cloudy.
Association.
Milwaukee at Louisville, rain.
Minneapolis at Columbus,
cloudy.
Kansas City at Toledo, game
called off; wet grounds
st. Paul at Indianapolis, rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-29

Geary county farmers are now complain
ing of too much rain, according to an As
sociated Press report. Showers last night
brought the months total rains to six
inches. The frequent heavy rains of the
past two weeks have interfered seriously
with wheat drilling, alfalfa cutting, and
the thres hing of alfalfa for seed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-29

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Unsettled tonight and Tuesday: fair
in the west portion of the state to-
night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
INTERNATIONAL.
EAsTE.RN.

Of the Fireman. but age had to bow to youth. As he walked from [his corner a minute after the battle had been stopped Flynn received a we'll deserved ovation rom the crowd AS long as his strength lasted he gave the best he had.
 A minute after the fifth round open ed Smith got over the punch he had been trying to land from the start. It was a terrific right uppercut to the Fireman's jaw, and Jim went down face forward, for the count of eight. When he got up Smith was too anxious and his blows were wild. Finally an other right crashed to F1ynn's jaw and he went down, supporting himself on Smiths leg. He took a count of three this time got up, went down for another short count, and when he arose again Smith put over the fin isher. All were right uppercuts, and after Flynn fell the fourth time, Ref cree Joh stopped the bout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
CINCINNATI BASEHIT
 SHOULD BE CANNED

The so-called "Cincinnati base hit'' has received a thorough test this sea- son.. and according to leading baseball managers and players it is a scoring absurdity. Frank Chance from the outset declared that the abolition of the time-honored s'f1elder's choices' was 8 mistake, and during the recent vest ern trip Of the New York Americans he became doubly convinced that the rule was a joke. Chance, in discuss ing the rule, said:
 Tn one of our games the enemy had three men on bases with one out. A ba tsnan hit a grounder to an iniield- CT, playing in, and the ball was thrown to the plat for what should have been a sure force out. Gossett dropped the ball, however, the runner scored and the batsman received credit for 9 hit a Cincinnati hit-which was an inJus- tice to our pitcher and saved qossett from a fielding mistake which helped to lose the game. At least that was the way the official scorer recorded the play in his book, obeying the new ru1e.''
 A similar play came up in Brook lyn during the recent series with Pitts burgh. First and second bases were occupied by Brooklyn runners when the batsman grounded to Pitcher Hen erix who had plenty of time to force a. runner at third, made a wild throw to Byrne, thereby flling the bags. Ac-. cordihg to the rules the batsman nec- essarily. received credit for 2. hit when; as a matter of fact, he would have been an easy victim at first base if Hendrix had made a perfect throw to that bag.
 The scoring rules governing base hits provide so much; leeway in exer- cising Judgment that the Cincinnati rule appears to be both unfair and sl1- perfuous. It should be erased from the code.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
M'GRAW IN FIGHT
 WITH HIS PLAYERS
Sore About CrandalI Trade Five
 Attack Manager in Hotel

Cincinnati. Aug. s.-Manager John McGraw, of the New York National League Club, and several of his play CTS exchanged feticuns late Thursday night, according to the Commercial Tribune. Trouble is said to have been brewing among the players ever since McGraw traded Otis .CrandaIl, the vet erar pitcher, for Larry Mclean. Cram dall was very popular among the club members and there was much bitter ness felt at his loss
 According to the Tribune, the fight with McGraw occurred when five of the players, who had been spending the evening together, were accosted by McGraW at midnight and taken to task for their late hours The players pass ed hot words, particularly about the CrandaIl trade, and several blows were struck. Two of the players with cooler heads prevented the matter from be- coming 8 general fight and the party finally returned in a body to their ho- tel, McGraw with a bleeding nose as a result of the affray. There was no oth- CT damage done, however.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
YACHTS TAKE CRUISE
 ON NEW ENGLAND COAST

Newport, R. T.. Aug. 9-The New Y York Yacht Club. having established the Astor and Kings cup races for 1913. hoisted sail today to resume t1e annual cruise along the New England coast.
 The days run was on familiar wa ters with a start at Brenton's Reef Lfghtship, the finish at West Chop and a harbor for the night and Sunday in Vineyard Haven. As the winds for the run are usually abeam or astern, some of the yachts have covered the 37 miles in less than hours. The rec ord for the run is held by the Colum- bia, which in 1899 made the distance in three hours and 23 minutes.
 The fleet, which started today. was somewhat smaller than the one which made the run from New London, through the withdrawal of several boats whose owners were unexpectedly called home. The Elena retired yes terday and Commodore Charles Smith CT, of the schooner Muriel. left the fleet today, owing to illness in his fam fly. The 'P'' class boats remained in Earragansett Bay for racing at Paw itucket.
 The breeze today was from the south and had considerable strength. There was every prospect-sof a quick run and an early anchorage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
TUCKEY'S WALLOP : BEATS WATERBURY
Union City Dog Catcher Hero Of Thrilling Battle At
 NeWfieId
(By wagnm.)

Dick Tuckey sat in state last night surrounded by his batting average. The best dog catcher Union City ever had swelled up every time anybody mentioned base hits. For he was thinking of that blow he struck for his country's cause at Newfeld yes- terday afternoon. He touched off a two bagger in the ninth with two down. scoring Promo Si1zer from first with the run that downed Waterbury by 4 to 8. Like Patrick Henry he cried, Give me base hits or give me death"
 A delegation of sunburned rooters from Walnut beach rooted for Water bury and it looked as if they would laugh last in the eighth when the Slappers tied the score and had a couple on the sacks. At this critical juncture None Cross beckoned Tuckey to come out of the bull pen and go to, the assistance of Chic Robertaille, who was being heavily bombarded. Tuckey faced the problem of having Walter Ahearn at bat, Miller on first Baker on third and one down. The score was to 3. Ahearn sent low liner toward second which Bob Stow caught neatly and doubled Miller off first. Loud cheers from the bleachers and groans from the Waterbury bench
 It was fortunate that Robertai1le was relieved then. The S1apperS na0 combed him for 13 swats but he had managed to keep them scattered un- til the eighth. Tuckey blanked the enemy in the ninth. Bridgeport play ed gingery ball, the only error being a miscue of a grounder by Bowman, which did not cost anything. Stow and Bowman starred in the field and Eddie McGamweH led at the bat with two singles
 Reb McC1earv late -of Iersev City toi1ed for the visitors. He worked the corners continually and the locals had difficulty in solving him. They got only six hits. In the fourth Boultes reached first on Bakers error and then singles by McGamweII, Ha1l- man and Russell produced three runs.
 Waterbury tied the score. by picking up one run at time and it looked like an extra inning battle until a pass to Silzer and Tuckey's crack to left finished the pastime in the ninth. The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
LANCFORD- JEANETTE
 BOUT GOOD ATTRACTION
oBy T. s. Andrews. )

Sam I1angford and Joe Jeannette are to get together after all. The two colored stars of the heavy weight division have agreed to box in Los Angeles, Sept. 29, twenty rounds, and it will be a match worth going some miles to see. Both have been rivals for several years and now that both want crack at the cham npionship. which they claim Jack Johnson has forfeited Che has not), why, they are bound to mix in manner that will gladden. the hearts of the fans. Jean- nette is not the kind to stall, and Sam iueI loves to mix as well as any one; in fact that is Sam's long suit. And it Is a. good bet that the tar baby will have a busy night of it. In the mean time Sam will go to New York with his manager, Joe Woodmna, and take on Porky Flynn in a 1O-round bout.
 Leach Cross is no spring chicken In the fighting game, but he is boxing the best of his career just now, despite the fact that he is JuNt turning 2S years of age His battle of 20 rounds with Matty Baldwin at Los Angeles this week proved that he can go the distance without worry. Cross car ried the fight to the Boston boy all the way and it was only in the closing rounds that Matty made a spurt and gave the fans an idea of what he could do It was too late for his spurt, how ever, and the decision went to the New York boxer-d dentist. It seemed to be the consensus of opinion that Cross is in line for a match with Ritchie for the title and they will probably demand it of the champion. Cross advancement the past year has been almost as remarkable as was that of R1,d Anderson. His Leachlets and Rftchie would make great at traction for the coast fans on Admfs- l sion day. Sept. g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
.GUNBOAT SMITH
 PUTS FLYNN OUT
Youngster Eaters Veteran to Pulp In Fifth Round Of
 Stirring Bout

Jim Flynn, grizzied veteran of more than a hundred battles, failed to last through i've rounds against Gun nboat Smith, the California heavyweight, at Madison Square Garden, New York, last night, when the pair came to- gether in scheduled ten-round bout With about five seconds to go in the fifth round, while Flynn was helpless on the canvas after being knocked down for the fourth time. Referee Bil- ly Joh came to his assistanc eand waved Smith to his corner The Pueblo fireman was badly defeated man when John showed mercy and his face was badly cut and bruised. From the first round he had fought a losing battle.
 The ringside weights showed Flynn more than five pounds heavier than the Californian Flynn tipped the beam at 1Ss 3-4 pounds and Smith at 1s3 1-2 pounds. Smith, with ten wears in his favor, and the advantage in height and reach, was the master of his older opponent all the way from the opening round Alter the second round ended 1t seemed put. a question as to how long Flynn's sta nina. would hold up against the youth and punching power of the lanky anu awkward Californian
 Flynn showed the same eagerness to mix as in all his previous bouts, and he likewise showed wonderful ability to assini1ate punishment. Sol i'd hitting, uppercuts from either sloe. and short, snappy, jabs had his head bounding back and forth repeatedly, but Flynn always answered with a rally, generally forcing Smith back to the ropes, though he did no real damage to the Gunboat while at close quarters.
 Even after Referee Joh had stopped the battle, Flynn heard the bell sound and with apparent delight accepted what he thought was an opportunity to continue the battle There was no questioning the wonderful gameness
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
YANKEES SECURE
 STAR FOR SI2.OG9
Give Daniels, Midkiff and Large
 Sum for MaiseI of Baltimore

Manager Chance and President Ear reIl of the New York HighIanders yes terday ended a deal which is believed to further strengthen the Yankees Farrell yesterday came to an agree ment with President-AGanager Dunn of the Baltimore Orioles whereby the Yankee Chieftafn win pay s12O0O and Bert Daniels and EEa 7Gfd3ki6 for Fritz MaiseI the crack third baseman of the Baltimore Interuationaa Leagao team!
 Not only Is 1GaAseI consids1ssH ahs star player ofs the Orioles. putsassc0n- sidered the most valuable player i'm the International League-fhds esza1n-. Managers Sch1ahy of ,JersegRpES and Camel o4 Rochester. esve .11dz1llElsls Iges-l ornnTendat1on 19a1seI reportedfAo ZIan,s ager Chance at the ,PO1O- lcroazndS day.
 1FaiseE 4s now e1ie4B1s4eor rrlsrnahsq-s ship to the ARszaoe AEaScEuair @dare5s sC5a- TooIe-Larry ChappeI1. clzEgb qsTlaats q1S.1rg Is not stage money either E1 newspaper men who were yinss azreI1a1 off1ce yesterday saw thes agEssnsut. drawn up. and the aznouut specfaed is $12s000 and Daniels and ,19strfzI, boEh of whom are valued atsahout e8Oon
 Maise1 has been in much sSsanarH. the Chicago White so1z& and me. g5oS-g ton Braves ZnakingF E 'arrelE 5a54d hiEIa 10 land him. The 1913 Tnterrae1 League averages arc no&saEa1lat4a- ibub Mafsel IS hitting around, the 200 a1zE In 1912 he hit -276 In 120 sEzz1ess sEnd ! hefded -s2s in nor games at s1orbaudl .927 in g games at short.
 Daniels came afo the Yankees sa1I f1o15 after varied career on coEfeEa end 4 minor league diamonds, durinrr TV1fch time he played under many uamea- When Daniels first came he ,ygas be- Heved to be a second Cobb, but he could not 1reep up the fast races Ea was always $ fair batsrnan, but &grfs season his work with the stick has fallen off greatly and he hft around 21o.
 wolverton obtained n6idksn last sea,- son from the san Antonia club Of the Texas League, and weakness with tho stick Is entirely responsible for his re- turn to the bushes. He is a fancy fielder, can run and was one of the most aggressive players on the club
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
WANT KRAENzLEIN TO
 COACH GERMAN ATHLETES

Berlin. Aug. 9.-An athletic mission sailed yesterday morning for America with the determination to secure. if possible, the services of A1vineC c. Kra- enzlein, the famous German American hurdler, as athletic adviser and trainer for the German track team under preparation for the Olympic games to be held here in 1916
 It is hoped by the leaders of the athletic movement here that the Ger man team, with the help of Kraenz- lein, will prove as successful in 1916 as was the Swedish team in 1912 at Stockholm as a result of the advice of the Swedish-American trainer, Ernie H5ertberg.
 If Kraenzlein should be unavaila bIe the members of the German mission intend to engage another American trainer. if possible, from one of the athletic clubs of New York
 They intend to visit New York, Pitts burgh, Chicago and St. Louis athletic clubs and also the universities of Co., Iumbfa, Harvard, Yale and Princeton. They will return to Germany about Oct. 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
TO-DAY IN PUGh1sTIC ANNALS.

19o9-Dave Smith. the Australian middleweight, began his pugilistic ca reer by knocking out Reg. Dempsey in the 1st round. He defeated the best men of his weight in Australia, and in 1910 won on a foul from Billy Papke in a. bout at Sydney and Cyclone John ny Thompson, but was knocked out by Billy Papke. After fighting a draw with Calby in Sydney. he came to America, and in his first bout was defeated by Eddie NcGoorty.
 191O-Ad Wolgast defeated Fred die Cole in 6 rounds at Muncie, Ind
 1911-Sam Langford defeated Jim Smith in rounds at New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
lNMAN-LITTLE WIN
 NY. TENNIS TITLE

The New York State championship tennis doubles final came to close yesterday on the Crescent A. c. courts when Frederick C. Inman and R. D. Little defeated s. Howard voshell and Frederick c. Bags by the score of 6-1, 60, 75.
 It was the most uninterest1ng match ever seen for an Empire State title, and from first to last there was not a single spell of anything like first class tennis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
NEGRO MASS MEETING TO
 OBSERVE EMANCIPATION

New Haven. Aug. 9.-Men of the ne- gro race living here issued a call for a mass meeting to devise means of ob- serving the 5oth anniversary Of the signing of the emancipation by Presi- dent Lincoln.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
NEW YORK AMERICANS BOOKED
 AT NEWFIELD PARK TOMORROW
Manager Chance Will Use Ray Keatmg In
 Box Against Bridgeport Club

It looks fine when five players mix it up with Manager McGraw It is claimed that there is bad feeling among the players because Otis Cram companions. was traded to St. Louis. It is reported however, that McGraw agreed to give CrandaI a share of the worlds series money.
 The defeat of Jim Flynn in New York last night at the hands of Gun boat Smith was no great surprise. Flynn is much older than Smith and with Gunboat's terrific punching pow CT it was only a question of time when he would land the good night wal Top.
 Manager MeCann of New London stepped on Umpire Abe Lincoln's foot in Springfield yesterday and the ump waved McCann off the lot The mat ter has been reported to President O'Rourke and he will probably hand out fine to the former local pilot.
 The Springfield Union says Doc More of the Ponies is the best pitcher in the league. He has won 12 and lost seven which is a fine record for a man on losing club. It looks as if More will go higher.
 Benny Kauh hit the Bull Durham sign in Hartford yesterday and will be rega1ed with a $50 check. He gets credit for a three bagger on the blow for he was nailed trying to make the plate.
 Three thousand saw Hartford down New Haven yesterday and thereby crawl within half a. game of the champions CIarkin and Cameron are raking the change this season.
 Buster Bowman made a thrilling catch of Hickey's liner in the ninth at Newfield yesterday. He reached out and scooped the ball just as it was sailing over second.
 Eddie McGamwell has shown a re- turn to batting form. He was the author of two proud singles yesterday.
 Bridgeport offered tornorrow's game to every team in the league but had no takers Tn order to protect them selves they arranged with the New York Americans at the last minute. New Haven, New London and Hart ford refused to come. Springfield was booked in Meriden and Pittsde1d was for Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
STANDING or THE CLUES.
GARFEs TOpAY

St. Louis in New York. Chicago in Philadelphia. Detroit in Boston.
 Cleveland iR Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
International I.eagus.

YESTERDAYS REsBLTB Buffalo, q; Jersey City, s. Newark, 8 Montreal, 2. Toronto, 8; Providence, B. Baltimore, g.; Rochester, g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
Eastern Association.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Bridgeport, 8; Waterbury, 2. Hartford, 6; New Haven, 3. Springfield, 10; New London, q. Pittsfield, 6; NIerfden, 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
sTANDNG OF THB CUUBs
! GANTEs TODAY

Buffalo in Jersey City. Montreal in Newark.
 Toronto in Providence- Rochester, in Baltimore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
National League.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Cincinnati, q; New. York, 6. St. Louis, 2; BBroolklyn, Q. Pittsburgh, 4; Boston, 2. Philadelphia, 16; Chicago, 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
Waterbury.
*Winning run scored with two out.
 Score By Innings.

Two base hit, Nash, Ahearn, Tuck ey. Hits, off RobertaiIle Is in 1-3 innings, off TucIzey 0 in 2-3 innings. Sacrifice hits, Silzer, Hickey, Baker 2. Stolen bases, McGamwell, Ha1lman, Batch, Edn1ondson. Double plays. Stow to McGamwell. Left on bases, Bridgeport 5, Waterbury 8. First base on balls, off McCleary 3. First base on errors, Bridgeport 2, Water bury 1. Struck out, by RobertaiIle 2, by McCleary 6. Passed balls, Ahearn 1. Time, 1:45. Umpire, Kennedy. At tendance, 500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09

B Shirt and Straw Hat Sale BUY LXFORD BROTHERS SUI x East Side and West End E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
American Ieague.

YEsIERDAY's RESULTS St. Loufsy 6; New York, {. Boston, s; Detroit, A. Chicago, 4; Philadelphia, 1. Washington, 4 Cleveland, s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
STANDING or THE CLUES.
GAMEss TODAY.

New York in Cincinnatf. Brooklyn in St. Louis. Philadelphia in Chicago. Boston in Pittsburgh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
STANDING OF THE CLUES.
GAMES TO-DAY.

Waterbury in Bridgeport. Springfield in BIer1den-
 P1ttsfleId in New Haven CD. New London in Hartford (21-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09
Ry wagner.l

The New York Americans will be with us tomorrow. Frank Chance and his Yankees are booked to mingle with Bridgeport at Newf1eId park at o'clock and it is predicted that the old park will be packed to the eye- brows Manager Monte Cross talked with Manager Chance of the big leaguers over the phone this morning and negotiations were completed. It was necessary to oner a big guaran- the management felt that the local fans would appreciate an opportun- fty to see the New Yorxs.
 Manager Chance promised to bring Ray Heating here to pitch against the Crossnen. The local boy has never been seen in action here since he became a professional and his many friends will be on hand to look him over. Roger Peckinpaugh. the for mer New Haven shortstop, is play ing the same position for the Yan- kees and the two Texas league sensa- be brought along. Birdie Cree, the slugging outfelder, lanky Jack Knight, and the hard hitting Roy HartzelI are with the New York bunch, too. Dick Tuckey and Chief Snyder will proba- bly, divide the burden for Bridgeport. Manager Cross will play shortstop in order to give Buster Bowman a day off. Bob Stow will go to second. The manager will show the fans how he picked 'em up when he was the star of the Athletics great inheld.
 Owner Cameron of lNew Haven Is in there claiming games again He wants President O'Rourke to award him the second game of a scheduled double ehader that was called for in Meri-. den, August 5. Cameron says he re- ceived a telegram from Owner Whalen at in the morning on August s, ask ing for a double header. WhaIen re- Quested an answer but Cameron did not give him any. Instead he had his team in Meriden ready for a double bill but Meriden wouldn't play The president has the matter under ad- visement.
 The president has thrown out the protest Of New Haven regarding the game in waterbury last Sunday. Man ager Cornell of the champions said Umpire Kennedy erred in allowing Chief Miller of Waterbury to score on a ball thrown from the outfie1d that got away from sherwood.
 Old Harmony must have stepped out and left the Giants in the lurch- ]
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09

Eddie McGamweIl has shown a re. turn to batting form. He was the author of two proud singles yesterday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-09

The question of willie Ritchie's next opponent has not SeR been decided. In the more recent discussions of the Eub5ect the important fact has been lost sight of that Packey Mcfarland