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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24

ity. Before a player shall be released
be released under an optional agree
ment to a team Of lower classification.
waivers shall be first secured from
all teams in his classification and then
from all teams, If any, between that
classification and the one to which
he goes, according to their priority
in grade.
Before a drafted or purchased play
er, after the expiration of the season
following his draft or purchase, shall
be released under an optional agree
ment, waivers shall be secured from
all teams in his classification for ST.
500, if he be a major league player
and $3.50 if he be an 'tAA" classical
ton player.
Waivers having been secured as set
forth above, a player may be released
under an optional agreement at any
price, which shall be the same for
all classifcations, by rendering him to
the lower classification according to
their priority in grade, providing that
in all cases where waivers are to be
secured, in the tAA" classidcations
there need be secured only from the
International League and American
Association. That when a player
signs a contract for a certain salary
he shall receive that salary until the
end of his contract, whether or not
he be released to the minors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
CHICAGO DENIES DEAL
FOR ROGER BRESNAHAN

Chicago, Oct. 23-Because President
Murphy, of the National Chicago club,
could not be found, today, a story
that Roger Bresnahan would be trad
ed to Brooklyn to succeed Da1Ien as
manager could be neither confirmed
nor denied. At the Cubs office it was
said that no trade involving Bresna.-
han or anyone else, in fact, had been
considered.
Bresnahan was signed as second
catcher, last winter, but took part in
comparatively few games. His sal
airy, reported to be $4,000 annually. is
said to be considered by the club
too high for the services he rendered
the team. Reports, last summer, of
discord in the team when it was suf-
fering a Tossing streak included
Bresnahan as leader of a small fac
ton opposing Manager Evers but as
the season drew to q close, relations
between the men became friendly.
Murphy, according to one story. may
be seeking to strengthen his position
in the coming National league meeting
by delivering Bresnahan to Brooklyn
in exchange for Ebbetts' further sup
port. Evers' success as manager did
away with one reason for Bresnahan'e
retention, if stories are to be credited
that the latter was held in reserve to
take the leadership in case the former
failed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
PLAYERS REFUSE
TO SIGN UNTIL
DEMANDS ARE MET

Chicago, Oct. 2EStatements were
made here, today, that major league
baseball players who are members of
the Players Protective Fraternity
have signed an agreement not to close
contracts for the season of 1914 until
the annual meeting of the club own
ers, at which certain reforms, drawn
by the players, will be submitted.
What purports to be a list Of 20
demands to be presented by the play
ers to the American League managers
in Chicago on November 6 and the
National League club owners in New
York December, was received in
Chicago, today. The more important
demands are:
When a player received 10 days no
tice of unconditional release he shall
be free to sign with any team imne-
diately. National Association play
ers shall receive 10 days notice be-
fore they can be released uncondi-
tionally.
Players shall be transferred subject
to all the terms of their contracts. If
a regular contract is not rendered, g.
probationary player before the ex-
piratfon of the As day probationary
period, he shall be a, free man. No
player shall be Disseminated against
because Of his connection in a fratern-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
ED WALSH BACK
In MERIDEN TOWN
White Sox Twirler Rides From
Chicago In His Auto
mobile

Ed Walsh, the White Sox twirler,
and Mrs. Walsh have arrived in Meri-
den after a run of 1900 miles in their
autom obile. With them as far as
Philadelphia were Assistant Manager
Gleason of the Chicago Americans,
and Mrs. Gleason. The trip was from
Chicago to Columbus, to Wheeling, to
Bedford Springs, Pittsburgh, Phila-
de1phia, New York and Meriden.
Ed reports his arm to be in excel
lent condition and he states that had
he been needed in the city series he
could have given a good account of
himself. He added Immediately aft
erward that had his condition been
right for the g1obe-trotting trip be-
ing made by the Giants and White
Sox he would have had the trip of
his life.
The big pitcher. speaking Of the re-
cent worlds series, gave Barry great
credit, saying that this shortstop did
more than he got credit for. Ed will
remain in Meriden until February,
when he goes to the training camp in
California
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
HARVARD CAPTAIN IS
STAR AT END POSITION

: Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 24.-Harvard's
varsity line with Gilman in Captain
Storers place at tackle and Storer in
his new position at right end proved
its mettle in a hard scrinmage Of one
hour yesterday.
The varsity baclzsEBrfck1ey, Mahan
ond team, while the second string
backfeld played on the VARSITY The
second teams line was str engthened
by Coaches L. Wilmington and Par
menter. Both elevens were driven
hard. but the varsity line proved i'm
pregnable.
Even Briclxley's p1ungee were inefz
fective, and once the varsity STAYED
off the assaults Of the powerful back
field on the vineyard line. Storer's 8
work in his new position met the ex-
pectation of the coaches. Once Hard
wick got around the captain for a, Is
yard run, but the next time he tried it
Storer threw him for a 10-yard loss
The playing Of Gilman, last years
freshman tackle, was encouraging to
formidable Candidate for the position.
He held hard on the scrub plunges,
which were purpose1y directed at him
repeatedly. On the attack he charged
hard and low.
Even though Penn State is not rated
as highly as it was before the defeat
by Washington and Jefferson last Sat-
urday, the coaches are taking no
chances and there was no let up in the
severity of the scrimmaEe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
SWAP MARQUARD
FOR LEFTY TYLER
Reports That Giants And Boston
Have Completed Big
Trade

New York fandom was very much
disturbed yesterday over the report
that Manager John j. McGraw had ar
ranged with George Stallings, of the
Boston Braves, a swap Of Pitcher
'tRube'' Marquard for George Tyler.
Both presidents, Harry N. Hampstead
and James q. Gaffney, the owneEs Of
the respective clubs, denied knowing
anything of such a proposition. Ru-
NOR had it that the trade had already
been contaminated, and that the mag
mates were simply holding back the
announcement till the annual meeting.
Friends of McGraw know that the
Giant leader has been very anxious
to secure Tyler. But 1t is doubtful if
he would sacrifice Marquard, a south
paw who has fgured prominently in
the past three championships, to, gain
his end Marquard Is an 'iron man
1t is doubtful if Tyler could stand up
under the same rough usage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24

season. just closed the world tour
which the clubs are now making will
be held responsible, whether IL f. OF
not the real cause. Already Managers
McGraw and Callahan have been crit
icised for taking their men on a long
JaJInt that will keep them actively
engaged in the game right through
the winter and into the training sea
son, SO that by the time they get
their next real rest they VIII have
been playing eighteen months with
out a break.
A good many baseball men claim
that players need the winter rest to
be on edge for the next season On
the other hand, some claim that e.
uous work in the game, because It
Keeps him in condition. The answer
is that it is very probably a matter
that affects individual players diner
emily. Some take on weight in win
ter and have trouble reducing In the
spring; For these the world tour
would probably be a. good thing But
players who have no trouble keeping
in condition, and especially If they are
''temperamental,'' would undoubtedly
be better on with a rest
The world tour does not promise
however, to lead the players q very
strenuous winter as regards their
playing. For one thing nothing de-
ponds ON the outcome of the game
and the changing scenes will all be
new to most of them, SO the trip In a.
large measure will be a vacation rath-
er than hard work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
NORWICH welcomes
DAN MURPHY HOME
RouSing Reception By Elks To
Veteran Outfielder Of
Athletics

Members of Norwich lodge OF Elks
having In charge the reception to be
rendered to Captain Dan Murphy OF
the Philadelphia Athletics tonight,
met ON Tuesday evening and arranged
for a big strees demonstration, which
viii include an automobile parade
with as many machines as can be Sc
cured from the members, band Of
music and red fire. which will light
ths way from the Elks' Main street
home to Thames SQUARE, where Cap
tain Murphy will be met The gen
IaI captain viii be in his machine. Re
turn from Thames square will be
made directly to the home, where
tEere win be festivities to which Elks
RIone will be admitted. Captain Dan
v7zH have in his machine First Base
man McInnis of the Athletics. John
Green of Philadelphia and John. r.
Gunshannon. OF Hartford, formerly
state tuberculosis commissioner.
1t will be up to Mayor 7. G. Muir
pay to make the gift which has been
selected for Captain Dan The mayor
Is an Elk, and he will endeavor in his
PRESENTATION to make Captain Dan a
happier Elk It is understood this is
to be life membership in Norwich
Iodge of EIkz
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
GIANTS DEFEAT
WHITE SOX AGAIN
Art Fromme Outpitches Scott In
Hard Hitting Contest

Sioux City. Ia. Oct. 24-McGraw
hung another sign on Callahan's
White Sex yesterday when the Giants
breezed in to a to 3 victory. FrOmme
and Jim Scott did the heaving and
the New York tosser had all the bet
ter of the argument.
1t was a very close and interesting
game all the way. The WindN City
boys broke away to an early lead and
at the end of six innings appeared to
have the game pretty well knotted.
New York, however, uncovered a cou-
pie Of very timely rallies. The first
resulted in two runs and squared the
match in the sixth. The second, in
the eighth, gave three runs, the mar
gin by which McGraw's forces
triumphed.
In the eighth, two singles and two
doubles were plucked off Jim Scott.
1t was one of the worst 1acings any
pitcher has suffered in the six games
played to date
Crawford, the big Tiger outfielder,
knocked home run in Chicago 8
half of the sixth. Magee, Doyle and
Merlkle all had field days with, the
ash Each gathered three safeties.
Larry bingled for two cushions each
time, while Merk1e had a pair of two
three safeties, failed to hit for an
ford and White, with two blows
apiece, did the heaviest execution for
the White Sox.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
NUNANTAKER, BOSTON
CATCHER, REACHES HIS
PATH MILESTONE

Leslie G. Nunamaker, the Boston
Red Sox backStop, will pass his TWEEN
ty-fourth milestone tomorrow. ''Nuny''
is a native of 1.-The Black Water
State Nebraska. and was born in
Lincoln on Oct. 25, 1889. He spent
his youth in the Middle West, playing
ball on vacant fields, working a. little,
going to school when there was no
other alternative, but devoting him
self principally to eating and growing.
He didn't stop growing until he had
reached an altitude of six feet and
one and a half inches.
Professionally. Mummy began play
ing ball at the age of nineteen with
the Dubuque, Ia, team of the Three-I
League. At the conclusion of the
1909 season he was drafted by Chi
cage, but was turned back to the
Three-I after a tryout, and played in
1910 with Bloomington, Ill. Boston
got him In 1911, and in a short time
he was sharing honors with Bill Car
rigan as a regular backstop for the
Red Sox. Nunan1aker figured in six
ty-two contests in 1911, and batted
.257. In 1912 Gladly came TO the front.
and became the main dependence OF
the Red Sox behind the bat in the
worlds series. Cady was a bench
warmer at the beginning of the 1912
season, and. since 'Nuny" was going
along at fine clip, ha might have
remained so If Leslie hadn't bunged
up one of his fingers. That gave Cady
his chance, and for the remainder of
the season he appeared in moro pas
times than Nunamaker, and finished
the season as the leading catcher in
the American League.
Nunamaker batted at a $50 gait
last year, but this season his stick
work fell off and he swatted around
the 200 mark This Spring there
were rumors that ''Nuny'' would be
traded to Cleveland, but the deal
didn't go through. and the stalwart
backstop returned to Boston with an
increase in salary. The Nebraskan is
still a youngster, and If he can develop
his stick work he may yet shine as
one of the great backstops of the
game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
RIG BILL" HOLLENBACK
PENN STATES IDOL
Former Quaker Star Has Done
Wonders AS a Coach.

In searching for tho cause Of Penn
States football victories in recent
years one big factor stands out prom
inently-the coaching staff headed by
Big BiIl'' HoIlenback. former Penn
sylHanHa captain, All America fullback
ana now coaching his fourth Penn
State team.
The fact that HoI1enback himself has
never been much accustomed to defeat
may have something to do with the
coach, Bill has figured in about sew
ensy varsity contests, sixty-ftve of
which have been victories for Bill
or his team In his four years as a
player at the University Of Pennsyl-
yania his team was defeated only
three times As coach at the Dnfvers-
fty of Missouri In 1910 two games were
lost, and in twenty-four contests dur
ing the seasons OF 1909, 1911 and 1912
at Penn State Bill did not suffer de-
feat.
HoIlenbaek knows how to transmit
the confidence of victory to his pro-
teges His rugged winning personal
lty, his intimate knowledge of the
fundamentals and strategies of the
game his INSTANCE on strict train
Ing and discipline ell combine to earn
for him the confidence OF his players.
to inspire them to give their best
from whistle to whistle and to give
him personally high rank among the
country's great coaches.
Hollenback's principal assistant is
Dick Harlow, Penn State -, who
handles the Hnemen. Harlow as an
undergraduates fought for two years
on the scrub teams before winning
a varsity place, but in his Junior
and senior years developed rapidly in
to possibly the best tackle ever turn
ed out of Penn State. His work in
the season of 1911 secured for him
the All America nomination of num-
Der of the Eastern sporting experts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
CRICKET A. G. TO PLAY
BRIDGEPORTS HERE SUNDAY

The Cricket A. c. football team will
bring 400 of their followers down Sun
day to Newfeld Park in their game
with the Bridgeport A. G. team
Coach Ernie Lush had the boys out
at Newf1eld last night and was much
pleased with the way they went
through practice. Manager Harry
Frank has strengthened his backheid
with the help of Eddie Loveday and
Ed Tolles. Ladies will be admitted
free to all games. at Newfeld.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
.(By Wagne.)

(By Wagner.)
President O'Rourke of the Eastern
association laughed at the report pub
Hshed in a Hartford paper to the eff
feet that he had gone to Cleveland to
see Owner Somers about the Water
bury clubs vote during the campaign
for reelection. The president de-
c1ares he did not go west of New
went to the metropolis only to see the
worlds series. sI did not solicit a
vote from any club" says Uncle
Jeems. Speaking about soliciting
votes, how about the trip Dan O'Nei1
made to Philadelphia to see Sam
Kennedy?
Another. yarn spiked is the report
in a Hartford paper that prospective
purchasers of the Bridgeport fran
chise have been scared off by the
ground rent which was said to be ST.
zoo a year. The present owners have
a two year lease on the grounds and
it is q much lower figure than $1,000
a year too.
The Yale oarsmen who will row
Princeton tomorrow at Lake Carnegie
arrived at Princeton yesterday. Yale
had a tryout over the course and won
the draw for choice of position.
George Croweher, the Brown Uni
versity star, will play second base for
New Haven next year. Ray Rolling
will be traded or sold.
The Remington z sts are on edge
for their contest with the strong
Thomaston eleven at Yost field sun
day. This is not the team that was
beaten by the Crickets Of New Haven
but is veteran aggregation. Coach
Mccormick will put his strongest team
in the field including the smashing
backs. Birmingham, Smith and Halo
pin.
Although both club owners have de-
MED the report, Ed Konetchy Of st.
Louis declares he has been traded to
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
LINCOLN FIVE WANT GAMES

sAThe Big Lincoln Five, a fast heavy
weight travelling basket ball team Of
New York city have organized for the
season and are fast filling their sched-
uie. and would like to hear from all
teams offering good inducements for a
banner attraction
J. 0. GEGLER
Manager.
zz7 West 2srd St,
New York City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
CRITICISED
FOR MAKING TOUR

If neither the Giants or the White
Sox fail to do as well in their league
races next year as they did in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24

As only one person in zoo has to
pay the new income tax. there is great
enthusiasm for the law among 80 1-2
per cent. of the people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24
AROUND THE CIRCUIT
President O'Rourke Denies He Went
To Cleveland Looking For Vote

the Giants by st. Louis Konetchy
signed his contract with the under
standing that he would be traded be
fore next season. Various men have
been mentioned as figuring in the
trade but it is claimed that st. Louis
wants Merk1e, Herzog and Snodgrass
for Konetchy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24

Leach Cross claims he has received
offers amounting to $4,000 for year
in vaudeville If he beats Willie Ritchie
in New York next Wednesday night.
That ought to make him hustle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24

President Dreyfuss Of Pittsburgh
says the past season was a poor one
for the National league. He favors
the idea of a 112 game schedule and
then allowing the National league
clubs to meet all the American teams.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24

Members of the Athletics laugh at
the report that Frank Baker will re-,
tire from the gameA Not with $4,000
or $4,000 of worlds series gold COM
ing in next year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24

Manager Ke1leher Of the Washing
ton Glee club football eleven of New
Haven came here yesterday to confer
with Manager keenan, of the Rem
ington- z osts regarding a series. The
Glees want the Yosts to play in New
Haven and they will agree to come TO
this CITY,. The Annex of New Haven
also desire the Yosts to play in the
Elm City but the locals do not want
to visit that city twice. Manager
keenan, suggested that both the Glees
and Annex play here before Thanks
giving and the Yosts would agree 20
go to New Haven after the holiday
and play the winner OF the annual
game between the rivals. No decision
has yet been reached about the mat
ter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24

.lEaEneg went Ads. one Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-24

Johnny KiIbane, who won the
featherweight title from Attell. car
no longer make 1872 pounds and will
probabIy enter the lightweight ranks
during the winter.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-11-14
MAN HE WAS LOOKING FOR
Mr.. Outlets Could Give Steady Job to
Applicant With Such Quail
ificatlon.

Mr.. Underdone Outlets. proprietor
of the Speedy cafe, was VIGOROUSLY
hard-hearted. The most weeping
widow who ever graced melodrama
couldn't have wept a slice of stale
bread out of his restaurant without
the price. &c. when pale and timor-
Gus bum approached the desk and
made faltering appeal 1t was no
surprise to the lunch fiends to hear
curt Nothing doing. Beat it." I'm
not a beggar." retorted the hungry
man. I'm willing to scrub floors or
wash dishes. I'm just out Of prison
and nobody will give me work, I'm
starving" The proprietor portrayed
a faint interest. What were you In
for?" he asked idly. I'll tell you the
TRUTH" explained the ex-convict. Il
was kind of counterfeiter. used
to take 500 bill and split it In two
with a razor. Then, I'd paste the
halves together. SO I'd have two GEN.
turtles, If the sucker didn't look on
both sides. 1t took 'em five years to
catch me-" Mr.. Outlets beckoned the
exprisoner behind the bar. Order
what you like on the house," he whis-
pered. i've got steady job for
you. I'll give you thirty week to
slice the ham for my sandwiches.
Lippincotts.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-11-14
WHERE APPLES CAME FROM
Two Varieties Of Fruit Found Wild
In Europe, but Region Near Cas-
plan Sea 10 Birthplace.
CBy e. p. PowELL.)

(By T.. =. POWELL.)
There are two varieties OF apples
found wild in Europe. but the region
adjacent to the Caspian sea seems to
have been the birthplace of the apple
as known in the east. Charred pieces
IF apples are found In the heaps OF
refuse left by the Lake Dwellers, who
occupied portions of Europe before
my of the present races. These peo-
Ole lived on platforms laid over piles
lriven into the water-probably to
protect themselves from animals. in
an era before metal weapons were
known. These specimens of apples
are generally carbonized by heat, but
they show perfectly the internal
structure of the fruit. These are five
ypes Of native American apples. all
If them crabs. John Smith wrote
from Virginia that he had found
some new crabapples, but they were
small and bitter" New Englanders
made the same report. The -Soulard
as the reputation of being the larg-
st and best of these natives. Sprouts
IF this variety, like the Matthews, are
improved In size and quality. Selec-
tons might probably be made from
western thickets, of even better sorts
than are now known. / believe the
blood Of the wild crab is in some Of
our best orchard apples.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-11-14
MULCH SMALL FRUIT VINES
Prevents Growth of Weeds, Retains
Moisture and Adds Humus, One
Of Most Needed Elements.

A successful West Virginia rasp-
berry grower gives the following rea-
sons for mulching:
1t prevents the growth Of weeds.
1t retains moisture in the soil.
1t adds humus. one Of the necessary
elements.
1t keeps the fruit clean and pre-
vents mud at picking time.
1t saves labor and the cost of
mulching an acre with forest leaves
or straw not exceeding SIS.
1t prevents deep freezing.
1t makes the fruit more solid for
cultivation and better for shipping
purposes.
1t prevents the banking OF the soil
caused by the tramping at picking
time.
1t has the disadvantage of encour
aging mice and establishing surface
root system. However, we have not
noticed any serious damage from
either OF these effects.
The cost of growing raspberries by
natures method, as l like to call it..
is not very great. Picking is a nice
job where there Is no mud, no weeds
and where the canes have been prop
srly pruned.
Don't leave any old canes standing
In the field