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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
IteS All Here
MONTY PFYL. TO
 PLAY IN SOUTH
Giants Sell ReinStated First BaSeman to Chattanooga
 of Southern League.

John Foster, secretary of the Giants, announced yesterday that Montgomery C. 1Monty) PfyA had been taken off the clubs black list, and sold to Handsome Harold Mo CorTniclx, manager of the Chattanoo- ga team of the Southern Association. Monty PfyI has been in the bad graces of the National Commission for three years
 He is a Ieft-handed first baseman, and McGraW had him in Marlin four years ago. Monty did not like the Marlin climate, or did not take kind Iy to McGraw's ways, so he left the Giants to take care of themselves and jumped to the California outlaws. For this high-handed proceeding he was placed on the blacklist
 However, Monty has heard all about Fred MerkIe's wrongdoings on the Giants, and though perhaps Me Graw would like to switch to left handed first baseman- He therefore applied to the Giants, as well as the National Commission for a clean bill of health
 After being whitewashed of his sins, he was told that he was out of base ball too long to try any big league stuff. but Mccormick needed a first baseman in Chattanooga, so Pfyl was sold to the Lookouts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16


 You may say for me that there will be absolutely no further negotia- ton between our club and Cincinnati for any players whatever until Tinker has signed a Brooklyn contract. After that, if MT. Hermann or the Cincinnati club owners desire any of my talent they will be free to negotiate; but I will be under no ob- legations. Tinker is going to play in Brooklyn in 1914 if he plays in organized baseball
 The ultimatum of the Cincinnati board of directors to President Eb- bets was couched in the following terms:
 The board of directors absolutely disapproves of the agreement to sell Tinker for. cash. They want players in exchange. If you can make a deal with Tinker to play in Brook lyn, submit us a: proposition which will include either Pitcher Yingling or Ragon, or OutfieIder Moran or Stenge1 with cash equivalent for diff ference
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
MICHIGAN AGREES TO
 PLAY HARVARD TEAM

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 16-The Har- yard football management yesterday received reply from University of Michigan in answer to the Crimson's invitation to the Wolverines to come to Cambridge to play football next fall The Michigan team is anxious to play Harvard in the east in 1g1l but is unable to schedule the match for October 24, the date offered by Harvard. Michigan suggests October 31, and Graduate Manager Moore of Harvard yesterday notified the AIfchi- gan athletic director that this date would be satisfactory.
 Michigan in it's reply to Harvard did not ask for a return game to be played at Ann ArbOr in 1915. Nothing as yet has been done regarding a guarantee or a division of gate receipts, but these matters will be taken up at once and MT. Moore says that he hopes to an nounce in a few days that f1na1 ar engagements for the fntersectiOnaI game have been made. Harvard win have several other new teams on it's list next fall it is expected. There will be game with Cornell, but a match has been arranged with Tufts and Springfield. Training and Wash fngton and Jefferson are other teams likely to be put on the list
 Nine games, the same number as last season, are. proposed for the Crimson. Three of these are new MIch1San O1SpIaCInS 0CEneAAs AEeoE8e~ town taking the date lately occupied by Holy Cross, and Tufts College be- ing added in place of Norwich Uui- yersity.
 The games with Princeton and Yale occupy the same relative positions az on recent Harvard schedules, being separated by a contest with Brown Except for the Yale game, which win be played at New Haven on NOvem- Der q, all of Harvard's contests will be in the Stadium. The Yale game fs expected to be played in the New Bowl, now building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
.SWIHART QUITS
 YALE BASKETBALL
Dave Dunn of New Britain Elected Captain to Sue
 ceed Star.

Captain Swihart of the Yale basket ball team resigned his position last night. He gave no cause but it is thought that i'll health was the main cause. Dave Dunn, a New Britain boy, of football fame and who has played a consistent game on the five was elected to the vacant position. Swihart is a senior and last year played one of the fastest and hardest games in the colleges. He also has dabbled in baseball, playing first base in a. few games on the 1913 schedule and is considered a probability for the regular position next year.
 As to the basketball activity with the Ellis, interest is just now center ing in the Christmas trip of the team. It is the first time in several, years that this has been part of the Yale program in this sport as , it was thought that the men were tired out for the winters work; but this time Coach Moves hopes on the contrary to keep the men in good physical condition. sf4s41 -tt
 Swihart has been coaching the Bridgeport High School five.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
GEORGE ASHE KNOCKS
 DRY OUT IN THIRD

Bob Diry, the German middle weight, late last night came to the conclusion that Teutons were not built for fight ing Diry became very much impressed with the fact through the efforts of George Ashe of Philadelphia. In the main bout at the National Sporting club, New York, Ashe knocked Diry out in the third round after giving the German thorough trouncing all the way. Ashe had the advantage of four pounds in weight ana about a mile or so of c3everness-
 Ashs ended the scrap just after the start sof the third session. He opened fhe round with a few hard raps to the wind. and then landed a couple Diry's left eye. The eye had been Astehs objective point from the begin ming. and resembled a sunset scene oyer San Francisco Bay A particu- lar1y vicious right smash to the heart sent Diry reeling, and as he lurched Asf1e let loose two Eefts and a right to the jaw Diry hit the canvas, took the full count and then some.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
BILLY EVANS BEST
 OF MODERN UAIPIRES

Cleveland, Dec. 16-Billy Evans is some umpire. Of course, you have known that for some time past, but we are just trying to stamp it on your memory indelfbly and for all time Billy is just about the best umpire that ever wore spiked shoes, and that goes for the American, National and any and all other leagues.
 Of course, Evans makes mistalTes. He's not infalIibIe by any-means- But when he makes an error of Judgment he seldom is held up to ridicule by players for they have come to know Evans and realize that there is no in tent on his part to favor either team They. know full well that he gives each and every play as he sees it.
 Billy had several run-ins with man agers during the past season. He rec commended the suspension of several of them, including Clark Griffith Of the National, who was set down for e longer period than any other manager during the past season.
 But not a. single player was chased by him during the entire 1913 cam paign. Not that Evans didn't mias calling a play as the players saw ft, or even several or a dozen for that matter, but Billy actually got by with out benching a single player. That's record almost without parallel in the major leagues and one of which Evans can feel justly proud.
 The fact that he didn't have to use his power to jerk his thumb towards the bench or clubhouse and have player tangoing thither brings to mind that he was going along swinmingly ft few years back without having had any trouble to speak of, when all of a sudden he ran into a bunch of alter cations that made him realize that umpiring was anything but path of roses. Starting with Ty Cobb Of De troit, Evans was called upon to bench no fewer than seven players in as many days. That's probably another record without parallel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
MANY STUDENTS
 ENGAGE IN SPORT

The participation in athletics at the colleges and universities throughout the country increases year by year. A recent report from Yale states that during the fall months 1,700 students, which is more than half of the total registration, took part in some sort of athletic work. Football, baseball, track and crew have, of course, al- ways held the center of the stage, but the so-called minor sports are gradu- ally growing more popular The coming of soccer has brought out many that previously had not taken a part in any sort of organized athletic work and the growing inter est in cross-country running has been notable. At many of the universities the athletic associations have made athletics extended scale possi- b1e by the acquiring of extensive grounds for the use of the college youth.
 At Harvard, Soldiers Field offers many acres of land for the participa- ton in all branches of outdoor sports, and at Cornell an athletic field is be- ing prepared that will compare favor ably with that of the Cambridge uni- versity. Dartmouth, Princeton, Yale, Pennsylvania and many others are constantly working to increase the in- terest in athletics of all sorts. There has been some criticism lately of the comm mercia1ization of athletics, and the enormous profits realized at the foot ball games has been cited as a, horrf- ble example. It is true that the prof it's of such contests as the Yale Harvard and Princeton Yale football games have been large but the in-' come from such sports has not been mercialism on the part of those in charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
TO-DAY IN PUGnIsTIC ANNALS

1842-Charley Freeman and Per ry, '+the Tipton Slasher,'' fought the second chapter of their famous "to- be-continued" battle in England. The fight began the fourteenth of De cember, but was interrupted by the authorities. Two days later, the sixteenth, the battle was resumed in another ring, but was again stopped before victory had declared for either man. A third ring and date was chosen, and on the twentieth the fight concluded with the defeat of Perry The entire engagement last ed 108 rounds, over two hours. Per ry later became champion of Eng land, and held it, except for brief interval, from 1850 to 1857, when he was defeated by Tom Sayares.
 19O5-StanIey KetcheI knocked out Jack Bennett in 5th round at Butte.
 19O8-Jem Driscon defeated Gro yer Hayes in rounds at Philade1- phia-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
BLUE RIBBONS AND
 GLFNBROOKS TONIGHT

The Bite Ribbon basketball players hope to break into the winning column tonight when they play the fast Glen brook five of Stamford at Colonial hall. Bobby Stow, one of the best players in the state will play forward for the Ribbons and Manager Ieavy, expects to get into the game himself. Smith and Morrison will also be in the line up The G1enbrooks are a pretty fast continuation They recently took the Ramblers into camp and as the Ram blers trimmed the Ribbons 1t will be seen that the Leavy combination must Hustle tonight Emil Della Valle, the old High school star, will make his first appearance with the Ribbons to- night. He will probably play forward. After the game Speide1s orchestra will furnish music for dancing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
M'AULIFFE HAS
 BETTER OF HOUCK
Local Boy and Philadelphia Boxer in Lively Bout
 That EnthuSeS Fans.
Ry Wagner.)


 The lively mixup between Young McAuliffe and Tommy Houck of Phil adelphia last night at Eagles nall saved the evening from being a very dreary occasion. The boys provided the most entertaining bout that has been seen here in several seasons. There have been better boxers and men who knew more about ring gen eralship but these youngsters gave the fans their moneys worth by boxing every minute and cutting out the usu- al stalling tactics.
 McAuliffe had the better of Houck throughout and in. the tenth stanza had the Philadelphia boy wobbling about the ring. If McAuliffe could have steadied himself then and land would have been curtains for the pride of the Quaker city. HoUck had a style which just suited McAuliffe. He made no attempt to block blows but depended on his ability to duck and dodge. His footwork was also good.
 Houck must be given credit for gameness for he never gave ground during the engagement. He didn't t try to hang on and save himself but was constantly wading in to take more punishment. Although Tommy was beaten he showed himself a willing worker and he became so solid with local fans that they will be glad to see him in another bout here.
 McAuliffe didn't lose any time in getting after his opponent. He dis covered early that Houck was not GOV ering up but was even inviting blows on the jaw. So McAuliffe constantly planted right and left swings, some times varying the, combination with a jab to the mouth. Houck's clever footwork saved him from getting the full force of some of the blows and he often made McAuliffe miss
 Taken all in all, however, it was the best showing McAuliffe has made against boxer of reputation.
 The semi-f1nal was a disappoint- ment. Tommy Ginty looked too heavy for Al Ketchen although it was said that he was but a few ounces over the 1855 mark at 3 o'clock He apparently had Ketchen scared by those wild swings which he always ttelegraphed before sending in- The local boy didn't make much effort to go after Ginty and the Scranton boxer was too wild to land in the right place on Ketchell. Al blocked 8 number of body blows with his arms and by good footwork he managed to get away from some dangerous punches. The bout was a draw and Sailor :TIobson fought themselves out before the ten round limit but both were on their feet at the fin ish- Kelly in private life is 'eYeI- low' De1orme. well known East End football player. He took lot of punishment and by a. strong finish earned a draw with Hobson.
 Slim Brennan, who had been re- hearsing his speeches in St. Joseph's hall for a week, announced everything he could think of. He earned a draw with the English language.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
EGG BOYCOTT ENDSaEsfl.' .'-s
 WHEN PRICE DROPS

Kansas City, Dec. 16-74Aac egg boy colt declared 10 days ago at a mass meeting of women's organizations of Kansas City was lifted today. Storage eggs were selling at 40 cents at the time the boycott was started. Today they retailed at 30 to 34 cents.
 ''Of course if the price goes up again we will cease using eggs,'' said Mrs. W. o. Church, president of the Housewives League today, ftbut as long as the market is down we need not deny ourselves
 Commission men ascribe the drop in prices more to increasing arrivals because of mild weather than to the boycott.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
TWENTY PERCENT OFF HOGS ARE FOUND TO
 HAVE TUBERCULOSIS

Madison, Wis, Dec. 16-Twenty per cent. of the hogs brought to slaugh- ter are infected with tuberculosis, ac- cording to a statement today by Dr. M. P. Raxenel, professor of bacterto- 1ogy of the University of Wisconsin. Dr. RaveneI has made a careful ex- animation of conditions in slaughter houses of Wisconsin and other states and makes known his conclusions in a detailed report.
 He states that hogs do not develop the disease within themselves but contract it by feeding on the bi-pro- ducts of creameries and following tu- berculosis cattle. e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
(By Wagner.)


 Andy Coakley, former pitching star of the Philadelphia Athletics and Chi cago Cubs, was in this city yesterday trying to make a deal for the Bridge port baseball club. He has wealthy packers and announced that he was ready to make a good offer for the club. Owner Freeman is in the south and Coakley was unable to get in touch with Secretary Reddy, so noth- ing was accomplished. Coakley said endeavor to have a conference with Reddy at the Eastern association meeting.
 Owner C1arkin of Hartford an- nounces that, a western man wanted but he refused. That was noble of him.
 The New York and New Jersey league declares 1t will fight to be allowed to take the name Eastern league despite the objection of the Eastern association.
 The New London baseball club will train in Tampa, Fla, next spring. Morton F. Plant, the millionaire own CT, has a home there and has arrang- the ba1my climate of Florida. Manager Gene McCann will probably order new wardrobe of white flannel in or der to maintain his reputation.
 The members of the Remington Yost football eleven will hold their annual banquet this week, probably on Thurs day night. At that time they will talk over the seasons campaign and the players will receive their shares of the money earned during the sea- son. A captain for next year may also be elected.
 Arthur Shafer has done his annual retirement stunt. He has notified Manager McGraw that he will not play next season, despite the fact that he has a two year contract with the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
TOM REILLY'S FRIEND SEEKS ELECTION AS
 MAYOR OF MERIDEN

Meriden, Conn.,, Dec. 16-Meriden is holding it's biennial city election to- day for mayor, auditor, two sheriffs, aldermen and councilmen. Mayor Daniel J. Donovan, Republican, is up for reelection and is opposed by Hen ry L. Inlmich, Democrat The latter is a new figure in city politics. He is a personal friend Of Congressman Thomas L. Reilly and the latter has been one Of his most ardent campaign CTS.
 The early voting, it was said. gave indication of an unusually heavy vote.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
WISCONSIN, RECEIVES
 $S,944 FROM BOXING

Madison, Wis, Dee 16-The States share of boxing receipts for three and a half months under the Bedding Box ing jaw reached $3,944 yesterday with the receipt of a check for $752 from the State Athletic Commission. State Treasurer Johnson required the com mission to submit a detailed statement of the. receipts of each contract.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
WESTERN RAILROAD MAN NOT SLATED AS
 N. H. FLEET HEAD

Boston, Dec. -"AbsoIute1y nothing in it, said Chairman Howard Elliott, of the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad today regarding the re- port thta Joseph H. Young, of Port land. Ore, was to become director of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16

Giants McGraw ought to- let him retire and thereby perform a, ser vice to the long suffering baseball pub lie.
 Eastern association baseball mag mates met in Hartford today. They considered the sale of the Meriden franchise and the schedule for next year.
 pie for Charles Waistcoat Murphy, the Chicago club owner. He gets lot of free advertising by telling how much he will give for Tinker.
 Connie Mack is planning a hard schedule for the Athletics before they start the American league campaign. They will play the Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and Brook lyns in exhibition games.
 The New London Daily Telegraph has passed into the hands of Morton F. PIantl The sporting editor will have nothing but praise for Plants New London baseball club next sea son.
 Magnates CIarkin and, Carey are still kicking over the election of Pres> ident O'Rourke; for a five year term at the head of the Eastern associa- ton but they say nothing will be done at this time to test the legality of the proceeding. Nor at any other time probably.
 Since Lord Ashby St. Ledger's de- termination to make another attempt to lift the international polo cup has become known, the task of selecting suitable mounts for the team was intrusted to w. Bidding, with the re- suit that the announcement is made of the purchase of several ponies and seventy, it is said, will be available should they be needed. Not a1I- Of the purchases are for Lord St. Ledg- CTS but it is said he will have the pick of those selected for different owners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
r. M. c. A. WILL HAVE
 CITY WRESTLING TOURNEY

Commencing January 6 the r. M. C. A. will have a city wrestling tourna- ment. The bouts will be amateur and will be conducted under A. A. U. rules. The weights will be 122, 1855, 145 and 158 pounds. Prizes of bronze and silver will be awarded to winners of first and second places.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16

the New Ravens steamship lines.
 MT. Young recently resigned the presidency of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle and affiliated Hill railroads. It was said at Portland yesterday that he was preparing to take charge of the steamship lines controlled by the New Haven company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
MURPHY WILL TRY FOR TINKER

Chicago, Dec. 16-CharIes w. Mur- phy, president of the Chicago Nation als, when informed here yesterday that the directors of the Cincinnati club would not ratify the sale of Jo- seph Tinker to Brooklyn, said that he still was in the market for Tinker and would make an effort to get him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16

Lock me up quickly, before any more come,'' said Louis Petron, of Tarrytown, after warrants had been served charging him with abandon 11ent and passing bad checks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
RITCHII1 AND MURPHY
 5,te+ ARE REBIATCBED

San Francisco, Dec 16-WiI1is Ritchie and Harlem Tommy Murphy were rematched yesterday to fight for the lightweight championship Friday. Jan 23. The terms are those agreed to for the cancelled bout of Dec. To-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16

washington-The House passed the omnibus war claims bill. carrying an of SLIPS, ,012.11-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16
ANDY COAKLEY TRYING TO
 BUY BRIDGEPORT BALL CLUB
Arthur Shafer Annouces His Annual Retirement From Ranks Of
 New York Giants

Giants. AfcGraw ought to- let him retire and thereby perform a, ser vice to the long suffering baseball E pub-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-16

Arthur Shafer has done his annual retirement stunt. He has notified Manager McGraw that he will not play next season, despite the fact that he has a two year contract with the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-28
Methodist Church Notes.

Miss Enid Alexander furnished an
excellent violin solo number for the
service last Sunday morning. Mr.
~. G. Barber, superintendent of the
Iowa Anti-Saloon League, gave an
informing address on the work of the
League. He also spoke at the union
meeting on the court house lawn in
the evening. $780,. e..
Glass No. 3 Is planning a social
evening to take place before several
OF their number 60 away to- school.
: The Sabbath schools of the town
will welcome any children or grown
people to their Sunday morning ses-
sions and assign them to class.
The morning preaching service Is
at / o'clock. The pastor will deliv-
er the sermon. This is next to the
last Sunday before Conference. In
the evening at o'clock the Epworth
League will be led by the girls be-
longing to Glass No. 5. The subject
is an interesting one: Vacation ex-
periences. 80 ~ ''
The Union meetings on the court
house lawn have been the best at
tended of any for a number of years.
The one next Sunday evening will be
the closing one of the season. Come
and help make it the best of all.
In another place in the paper you
ill find an announcement of the
entertainment to be given tonight I'M
der the auspices of the EpWOrth
League.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-28
Ellen Smith White.

Ellen Smith White was born in
Leon, Iowa, March %, 1882. She
was married to Peter White in Leon
in 1900, and died at her home in
Des Moines, Iowa, August Fl, 1918,
after short illness. She leaves
husband and three children, fourth
child having died in infancy. She Is
also survived by her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Smith,
of Leon, four brothers, Jasper, John
and Eliza of Leon, and David Of Col
ony, Kansas, and one sister, Mrs.
Mary Eikhorn of Peoria, Illinois,
who came to Leon for the funeral.
Death came to Mrs. White very
Unexpectedly, as her condition was
not thought to be serious. The re-
mains were brought to Leon Satur-
day evening and taken to the home
of her parents, where the funeral
was conducted Sunday afternoon by
Rev. G. J. Fansher. Members from
the M. E. church choir sang three
hymns. Many friends and neighbors
attended the service at the house and
the burial service in the Leon ceme-
tery