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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
HEAVY GOLD EXPORTS.
Reduce Excess Reserve of Banks to
 Slender Margin.

New York, March 7.-Engagemento of about $6.000,0o0 gold for export ex- pressed in concrete terms the bear ing of strained monetary conditions abroad upon this market. The first engagement of gold for Germany since the spring of 1908, when SIT, $50, ,0O0 was shipped to Berlin. was announced. The bulk of the gold, however goes to France and Argentina, shipments to South America being for European account. Berlin was again bidding 6 1-2 per cent. In this market today for sixty and ninety day loans in ad- vance of the April settlement. Indi- cations were that the eXportation of gold which has amounted to nearly $35, 100000 this year. would be car ried further. this country having the least protected supply of the metal. The outlook for easy money rates was not favorable. although the call money rate here is still the lower of any of the worlds great financial centers- Last weeks bank statement showed that the excess reserve had been re- duced to a slender margin and fore casts of tomorroWs report, based on known movements of currency, indi- cated a further loss of $3,000,000 or S4,000, 900. Time money rates here were somewhat f1rmer today and bank CTS looked for d further stiffening of quotations.
 Tfre disturbing influence of monetary conditions abroad, particularly in Ger
 
 as in European exchanges The list of stocks which declined from one to two points embraced most of the import ant issues. Selling was not heavy but the traders were inclined to take the short side of the market and no eff fecttve support was given.
 For the first time since last August a decrease in stocks of copper metal was reported. the February figures showing a shrinkage of nearly 900,- 900 pounds. The decrease while small was regarded as making better con ditions in the copper industry, espe- cial significance being attached to the gain of 12,000 GOO pounds in exports.
 Standard Oil stocks declined on the curb, being affected by much the same kind of rumors as were ctrculau1d yes terday regarding American Tobacco and the attitude of the new attorney general. Losses ran up TO 100 points in one case
 Bonds were heavy. with further de- clines in recent fotations. Total sales, par value. $1.7s5.000.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
GERMANS WOULD ELIMINATE
 SHOT-PUT AND DISCUS.
Decision is Subject to Action of Inter
 national Committee.

Berlin, March 7-The German Olym- pie authorities who are in charge of the arrangements for the next Olym- pie games in 1916 have decided, sub- ject to the confirmation of the inter national committee, to eliminate from the Berlin programme the shot-put- ting and discus and javelin throwing with both hands and to return to the old method by which the competitor was allowed to use his best hand.
 This decision is expected to have an effect on the chances of the competitors, who unlike the Scandinavians and Films, do not fol- low the ambideXtrouS rule~ at home.
 The German authorities believe that the principle of symmetrical develop ment Is physioIogicaIly incorrect and that one arm development is natural.
 Standing jumps also have been e1ir1- mated, while army officers have taken charge of the organization of the shooting and the modern pentathIon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
UPTON SUGGESTS 75-FOOT LIMIT
Challenge of English Yachsman be Considered Special Meeting of N. Y. Y. C.-Deed of Gift Allows Any Length From 65 to 90 Feet-Sn Thomas Appeals Sportsmanship of Americans.

New York. March 7-Sir Thomas ] Lipton's challenge for the American cup will be considered at a special meeting of the New York Yacht club called by Commodore Pratt for the evening of March 12. Already a diff ference of opinion has arisin among the club members whether the chal- lenee should be accepted on the terms proposed by Sir Thomas Llpton that the competing yachts be llm1teo TO 70 feet on the water line
 The deed of gift provides that the challenger, if a sloOp, may be any where from 65 to 90 feet on the water line. The challenger can elect 10 sal on any waterline length within the designated limits of 65 and 90 feet and the defender has the same right and the larger craft incurs penalty or time allowance. By the deed of gift Sir Thomas can challenge with a 65 foot boat if he desires and the New York Yacht club can meet him off Sandy Hook with a 90 footer <hough, of course, the defender would be com peIled to give a heavy time allowance.
 Sir Thomas suggestion that both yachts be limited to 75 feet would bar out the unbeaten 90 foOter, Reliance, which many of the yacht club mem bers believe could successfully defend the cup.
 Doubt Expressed in London.
 
 in the challenge that the racing boats must not be more than 75 feet along the waterline raises some doubt here whether the New York yachtsmen necessarily will accept the challenge- The deed of grant simply says the boats must be between 65 and 90 feet and some doubt exists whether a challenger has the right arbitrarily to fix the length of his boat >
 When Lipton's attention was drawn to this point he said he recognized that under the strict terms of the deed of gift the New York Yacht club could race an eighty foot boat against his 75 foot yacht, the result of which would be the assured victory for the bigger boat and such contest would be devoid of all interest. Sir Thomas added:
 If the New York Yacht club insists upon doing this I nevertheless shall race my 75 footer against their bigger boat but in the interest of sportsman ship I hope they will agree to meet me with a beat of equal size The de- cision rests with them I put myself unreservedly in their hands"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
MARouARD COMING BACK.
Will Report at Giants Training Camp
 March 20.

New York, March 7-According to advice received from Marlin, Texas, the New York Nationals training camp, tonight Rube MarQuard, the Giants star left handed pitcher, who won 19 straight games last summer, will report to Manager McGraw in Marlin on March 20. McGraw has re- ceiVed assurances through a third party that Marquard will report to the Giants at the end of his theatrical en- gagement, which closes in Los An geles at the end of next week.
 Marquard has been quoted repeated ly as declaring he was through with baseball although he had played only one year under a three year contract. He insisted that the only way in which McGraw could temp him to return to the Giants would be to give him $10,000 a year.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
corkran vs. Towns in Final,

Pinehurst, N. C., March 7-B. War ren Corkran of Baltimore won an ex- citing match tonight from John E. Porter, Pittsburgh, in the semi-finaI round of the ninth annual spring golf tournament here. The match went three extra holes, Corkran gaining the necessary stroke on the twenty-first
 In the 36 hole final tomorrow Cork ran will meet William c. Towns. Jr., one-time national amateur champion F'ownes won today's match with Robert Hunter of Weeburn, 4 up and to play.
 In the other nine divisions today easy matches ruled. There were three 19 hole contests, however, which were won by McMillan Hopes of Whining ton, Del, Jonathan Barclay of Greens burg and Robert Foote of New Haven
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Ten Round Bout.
 New York March 7.-Packey McFar- land outpointed Jack Britton in ten rounds of rapid and clever fighting al Madison Square Garden tonight. While Mcfarland had the better of the argu- rnent as Q whole, Britton made the better showing in the final round
 Neither of the two Chicago light weights, whose long talked of match has excited much interest, boxed up to the expectations of those who have been anXiously looking for meeting between them. Pacley showed that he was the cleverer boxer, but Britton proved that he is the harder hitter Pacl1ey'S nose was bleeding during the last two rounds and his left eye was slightly marked up as he left the ring. Britton did not show any marks of his enc ounter other chan a small scratch over the bridge of his nose.
 The men weighed in under the stip- ulated 137 pounds at 3 o'clock this aft ernoon, but just before they entered the ring they were weighed in. Brit ton turned the scale at 136 1-2 and Mcfarland at 40 pounds.
 The first round was fairly even, but Britton had the call in the second, dur ing which Referee 50h cautioned Me- Farland for holding. Packey's footwork enabled him to make Britton miss frequently in the third session. and he jaTred Jack with a right swing to the head which turned Britton half way around. Britton reached PaCkey'S face and body in the next round, but a right cross from Packey staggered him. The next three rounds were McFarland's on points, and the eighth also~went to his credit, although his face and body had been found frequently by Britton's blows. A short right hook in the ninth raised a lump on Packey's left cheek bone and three left jabs brought the blood from McFarland's nose Packey swung a right to the head in the ninth, but accepted much more than he de- livered in this round, which was Brit tons by a good margin.
 Both men made extra efforts in the final round, at the start of which Mo FarIand pushed Britton down on the ropes. Jack was up quickly and drew the blood again from Packey's nose with left jabs and two good rights to the head. Packey hooked a hard left to the face, but Britton went back left and right to the body in a fast rally. He was doing most of the work at the final clang of the bell The round went to his credit, but the honors of the bout went to Mcfarland.
 There was a good deal of betting on the result, with Mcfarland the favor ite at 100 to 70, at which price several large wagers were made between the time the men weighed in at o'clock and the hour they entered the rng, the prevailing odds then being ' to on Mcfarland.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
pREYFuss HITS AT GIANTS.
Scores Methods Employed by New
 York in Signing Thorpe.

Barney Dreyfuss. owner of tho Pittsburgh club, seldom talks baseball for publication, but he often writes interesting letters to personal friends about the fuss, in @ screed to R. P. Kennedy, an attorney of Unionport, Penn, fires this shot at the New York Giants who beat him to the signing of Indian Jim Thorpe.
 As to my judgment Of Thorpe, please do not get a wrong impression as I really have no idea as to whether he will make good or not, but in offer ing him the contract I did I simply did that because he was as yet un- proved and that he would be treated just the same as we would any other prospect As to New Yorks theat- ricaI display, 1t means nothing, as they can cancel Thorpe's contract any time on ten days notice; while on the other hand if he had shown himself to be a $5,00O man. Pittsburgh would have paid him that figure just as readily as New York after the forty five day probationary period was up We would have done it in the same way as New York, but preferred to work along the more legitimate line"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Hebner set a new mark of 30 seconds for the fifty yard back stroke, A. c. RaitheI went forty yards in 19 seconds
 fiat, while the Illinois Athletic club re- lay team swam 160 yards for a new. worlds mark of III. Hebner and RaitheI belong to the Illinois Athletic club. Only local men competed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
Morse Resigns From League.

Boston, March 7-The resignation of Secretary J. c. Morse of the New Eng land Baseball league was announced today. MT. Morse has been secretary of the league for fifteen years. In- creasing demands of his private bus mess is stated to be the cause of his resignation.
 The vacancy will be filled at the meeting of the league next week, when additional schedule dates will be announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
COLON.

New York. March 7-Cotton spot middling gulf, 12.S5; sales 800 bales
 Futures closed steady. Closing bids. March. 12.19; April, 11.9S; May, 11,88: June, 11S3; July, 11.S2; August, 11.73: September, 1l.4s; October. 11.41; Jan uary, 11.36,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
MONEY

New York. March 7-Money on call frmer, ? 1-2 a 3 3-4 per cent: ruling rate 1-2; last loan 3; closing hid ? 3-4; offered at 3.
 Time loans strong: sixty days and ninety days and six months 4 S-4 5 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Three New Swimming Records
 Chicago, March 7-Three worlds swimming records were shattered at the Central Amateur Athletic associ- ation meet here last night. Harry J.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Two fingers of the pitching hand of c. D. Hale, one of the maiustay8 of the Northwestern university team, were cut off a few days ago, when his hand was caught in 8 lathe Tia digits were recovered, cleaned and seWed on, and the surgeon holds out hope that he will be able to pitch again by the latter part Of the sea son.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

A 245 mile endurance run was held by the San Jose, Cal, Motorcycle club on March ?.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

H. A. Fitch of Cutler, Fla, 61 years old, enjoys a spin on his motorcycle almost daily.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

It is said that one out of every eight farmers in Indiana owns a mo- torcycle.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Motorcycle dealers of Baltimore are anticipating that 1000 machines will be sold there during 1913
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

California motorcyclists are alread, working to secure the 1915 F. A N convention for San Francisco.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Aurora, H.. boasts having the greatest number of motorcycles of any city it's size in the country
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Alabama and Portland have been added to th list of states having state Federations of American Motor cyclists
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

membership campaign conducted by the Aberdeen, s. D., Motorcycle club resulted in the addition of @ members
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

P. Gravatt of Atlantic City rode h1 motorcycle 24 3-4 miles using only on pint and fl ounces of gasoline
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
SPORT NOTES

motorcycle club of P members has been formed at Lindsay. Cal.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

An Indianapolis, Ind. confectionery store delivered valentine packages by special motorcycle messengers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Jimmy Lavender, the former Hol- yoke pitcher, now with the Clbs down in Tampa, Fla, got in wrong with the Cuban ball team. Just before the end of the recent series Lavender acci- deHtally hit one of the play CTS with a pitched ball, and it took some ex- blaming to convince the Cubans that it was only a mistake.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Trainer Ed La Force of Ptttsburg sees no chance for the other seven clubs. Says he: I've are going to win that pennant and the worlds cham pfonship this year just as sure as someone poisoned Honus WaRner's dog. I am good church member, but if I was as certain Of heaven as am that Pittsburg Is going to fetch I'd be the happiest mortal alive. We will have one of the best left1henders in the business when Cooper gets down to work. I have been connected with the Pirates for IS years. but l never saw a youngster who impressed me more than does this boy. He has ev- erything and knows what to do with 1t. He can pitch rings around soma of these so-caIled stars, and you can just bet your last cent that he is Ro- ing through with a whoppety- whoop
 Hank Robinson, too, is some pitcher he showed last year what he can do; and he will be better this year. He can hit some and there isn't a club in the business which has Rny license to get away with him" Nor should La Forces estimates of the two young left handlers be held cheaply. His long association with the Pittsburg club and his ability to judge @ ball player adds weight tQ his words; and there arc those who are willing to believe he knows whereof he speaks when he talks of pitchers and ball players in general La Force is warm champion of Marty O'Toole. He believes the sorrel topped one will go along finely this season, and that he will life every prornissory note issued in his behalf some of the wise ones,' he said. ''I know that old boy can deliver the goods, and weh nhe gets to going this season he will burn up the road"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

ticular, because they were so promi- nent, that has again raised the qucs- tion to which trustees of colleges are giving a good deal of thought. whether the final decision in the case of any freshman who at least refraiDs from cutting" his recitatons. should be determined at the midyear.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

year cleaning. The baseball team has been hit hardest, Pitcher Nesbit being forced out by failure in studies. The track team. which has generally suf- fered. as yet has not been disturbed and the crew is also still intact
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

A minister of Welcome, Minn., who has charge of several country churc l. es, uses a. motorcycle in going from one charge to another.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

The Salt~ Lake Motorcycle club is the worst foe of the reckless rider, and a. member of the club who is with.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Johnny Evers, manager of the Chi cago Cubs, is well stocked with in field material, and he may yet sur prise the wise ones. He has decided 10 retain Martin Berghammer, the youngster drafted from the Lincoln club of the Western L.. que. as his understudy at second. Besides these two infielders, Evers has such prom is1ng players as Art Phelan, secured from the Reds; Red Corridor. from the Detroit Tigers, and Ed McDonaId last year with the Boston Braves.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Patsy Flaherty, the old Boston Ma tional Ieaguer. will manage Lynn; Frank Courtney will have the Haver- hill club; Frank Connaughton, New Bedford; Jesse Burkett, Worcester; Louis Pieper, Lawrence; Jimmy Gray, Lowell, and Hugh Duffy, Portland
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

It turns out that the injuries sus- tatned by Larry Mclean, the former Cincinnati catcher and now with St Louis, are more serious than at first believed. His left arm was broken by a blow with a billiard cue, and 1t will be some time before he will be able to play. Miller Huggins has en- gagged Winger. yoUngster, to heIr warm up the Cardinal tWirlers on the training up, and he will be retained until Mclean is well.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

T have unlimited confidence in George Mullin and with him in shape the pitching proposition in 1913 re- solves itself into much less of a pug zIe,7 declares Manager Hugh Jennings. "MulIin is one of those fellows who is able to pitch winning ball every fourth day and he will make the Tigers a much stronger club than they were in 1912. Mullin was not in shape for the greater part of last season, but this year George is fair with himself and he is sincere in his work"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Washington will begin its training at Charlottesville. "If the weather is good and present indications are for an early spring, we will be in shape by the time we return to play exhibition games with the National league clubs" remarked Manager Griffith. By start ing actual work on Wednesday we will have jus ttime enough to be on edge by the time the season opens. I'm well satisfied with our training grounds. I would not trade with any other club, for we will have virtually the same climate to work in that we will find upon our return. The teams which have gone to the far south to condition themselves may suffer a set back when they come north and strike some chilly weather, while such condi- tions won't affect us very much"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

The West Philadelphia branch of the Western Union Telegraph company has found that one messenger on | motorcycle can accomplish more than two on bicycles.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

The two and only two members of the Dartmouth freshman eleven who looked to be sure varsity material for next fall were Scovil and Teller. Both have been canned" as a result of the midyear examinations, and while a lot of other freshmen fell by the wayside, it is the fate of these two men in par
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Probably no golfer in the state has followed the golf conditions in Massa- chuSetts closer than Arthur c. Lock wood, who has been appointed official handicapper of the Massachusetts Golf association. Lockwood has watched the play in Massac achusetts very closely in the last 15 years. He has been state champion and has played over every prominent course in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Jack Ryan, the Washington scout, who is now at the Senator's training grounds, coaching the young pitchers, has been instrumental in getting 2 number of players for Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Lynch, the infelder signed by Hart ford, is said to be a whirlwind, but he'll have to step lively to land a permanent place on the team, as the old battle line looks pretty good yet
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
MEARLAND BEATS BRETON.

Won by Narrow Margin on Points in
 Ten Round Bout.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Mike Sherman is being boosted as a possible star on the Yale pitching staff this season. Sherman himself is rather modest about his prowess on the ball field. but the critics say lie ought to loom up big in the coming campaign of the Ellis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Cornell is having its annual mid-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

A 245 mile endurance run was held l by the San Jose, Cal, Motorcycle club 1 on March ?.
 l H. 4. Fitch of Cutler, Fla, 61 years 1 old, enjoys spin on his motorcycle almost daily.
 Motorcycle dealers of Baltimore are anticipating that 1000 machines will be sold there during 1913.
 Aurora, H.. boasts having the greatest number of motorcycles of any city its size in the coountry.
 California motorcyclists are already working to secure the 1915 F A NJ convention for San Francisco. P. Gravatt of Atlantic City rode his motorcycle 24 3-4 miles using only one pint and 14 ounces of gasoline.
 An IndianapOlis, Ind. confectionery store delivered valentine packages by special motorcycle messengers.
 Alabama and Portland have been added ~t to Tn list of states having state Federations of American Motor cyclists.
 A membership campaign conducted by the Aberdeen, s. D., Motorcycle club resulted in the addition of @ members.
 A minister of Welcome, Minn, who has charge of several country church. es, uses a. motorcycle in going from one charge to another.
 The Salt~ Lake MotorcycIe club is the worst foe of the reckless rider, and a, member of the club who is caught speeding is summarily dealt with.
 The West Philadelphia. branch of the Western Union Telegraph company has found that one messenger on 2 motorcycle can accomplish more than two on bicycles.
 Jack Ryan, the Washington scout, who is now at the Senator's training grounds, coaching the young pitchers, has been instrumental in getting 2 number of players for Hartford.
 Lynch, the infelder signed by Hart ford, is said to be a whirlwind, but he'll have to step lively to land a permanent place on the team. as the old battle line looks pretty good yet
 Mike Sherman is being boosted as a possible star on the Yale pitching staff this season. Sherman himself is "a ther modest about his prowess on the ball field. but the critics say lie ought to loom up big in the coming campaign of the Ellis.
 Cornell Is having its annual mid-