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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
ENGLE MAY JOIN
 ST. LOUIS BROWNS
HAY BE TRADED WITH LEWIS AND HENR1KSEN FOR SHOT,
 TEN AND WALLACE.

Boston, Feb. 27.-AsE.ng waivers on Clyde Engle hardly indicates desire to trade on the part or President Me Aleer of the Red Sox.
 More probably the scheme is to a1- low the Boston American utility play CT to become a member of George Sta1lings Boston National club. Stall lings being his brother-in-law.
 The news that waivers had been asked on Engle leaked from St. Louis. It is of course, possible that the asking of waivers is merely a fore runner of a big deal which would eventually bring Bobby Wallace and Bert Shotten, of the Browns, here in exchange for Engle, Duffy Lewis and possibly Henriksen.
 Shotten has stated repeatedly that he is through with the Browns. He is not satisfied with the contract ten- dered him and conditions in the Mound city have never appealed to this brilliant little outfle1der. Whether the Sox could land Shotten would de- pend largely on their ability to fur- nish players in return.
 The Browns last season had trouble in finding a suitable man for short field. Hal1inan and Daly were tried there and at the close of the season a raft Of youngsters were tried out, but they all fell short.
 If Eng1e figures in a. deal with the Browns it probably would mean that he would go to some Class A club in exchange for a shortstop whom Boston could use in it's effort to land both Shotten and Wallace.
 But the report that Engle will be let go to Stallings is persistent. Three years ago there was said to be some i'll feeling between the two men, but when StaIlings visited this city re- gently the Red Sox utility man work ed overtime to help make his visit a. pleasant one. The opportunity to play regularly is what would particularly appeal te Engle. as well as to all ann bilious players.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
MANY LOCAL FANS
 WILL SEE SHEA
 AND MAULIFFE BOX

The interest of all fight fans of this state is now being directed toward the Shea-McAuIife bout which will be staged at the Casino, New Haven, on Friday evening. One thing is cer- tain that 1t will attract a capacity assemblage of the fight lovers. Water bury will send down two trainloads of Shea rooters, while the delegation from this city to cheer the favorite little Park City scrapper will be as large in numbers.
 Advices from the different fight camps find both boys in the best of shape. Both McAu1iffe and Shea have been working out faithfully for this fight for number Of weeks. and have left nothing undone to put them selves in the best possible condition. The weight agreement, 122 lbs at ? p, m., is not expected to cause either of the contestants any trouble. for that is their natural fighting weight.
 In addition to the McAuliffe-S Shea star go, the fans will also be treated. to splendid assortment of prelinn- mary bouts. The semi-f1na1 will bring Bunny Ford and Kid Palitz of New London in a return match. These boys met in New London a few weeks ago, and various contradictory reports of it's outcome were sent throughout the state. Some papers claimed 9 victory for the New Haven boxer while others favored the lad from the eastern part Fridays encounter is expected to settle once and for all the question of supremacy between them. Mickey Brown, the sensational Boston bantam, and one of the best boys who ever donned the mitts will stack up against Buddy Fakes; of Waterbury in a 10 round go, while Kid Bengar and WallyH the barber will mix it up in the opener.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
O'BRIEN MERELY
 DEMANDS $7,5OO
BOXER WHO SHOWED HERE RE- GENTLY PROBABLY WON'T
 MEET FREDDIE WEIGH.

New York, Feb. 27.-Prospects for a bout between Young Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Freddie Welsh, lightweight champion of Great Brit ain, seemed slim, today, following the recept of news here that the foreign CT wanted s7,5OO. win, lose or draw. When followers of the fight game re- called that Welsh would be fighting in Wales, where he is immensely pop uIar and that, on past performances, he seemed to have more than an even chance of winning, they were won- dering why he did not accept the S5,OO0 offer of the promoters in Prouty Pridd, Wales. O'Brien sailed for Liv- erpoo1 Saturday. It is expected he will take on Matt Wells, if he fails to get a bolt with Welsh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
CARL MORRIS IN
 BOXING GAME YET

Although Carl Morris has been al most completely forgotten here in the East the Sapu1pa giant is still making spasmodic attempts to come back. Some months ago Morris announced that he was about to invade New York again. At that time the wires carried news of some sensational vic tories gained by, Morris, who seemed to have taken on a new lease Of life. But later it transpired that he had been merely polishing off his eparring partner, who is said to have taken a new name for each occasion. Since then Morris has faded from view. Now he has been matched to meet Jim Stewart at Sapu1pa on March IT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
RAMBLERS AND
 RIBBONS TONIGHT
BIG CROWD EXPECTED TO SEE FIRST GAME BETWEEN OLD
 BAsKETBALL RIVALS.

All indications point to a big crowd at Eagles hall tonight when the Blue Ribbons and Ramblers of Stratford clash in the first game of their series for the championship of the local bas- ketbaIl world. These old rivals have been anxious to get at each other for a long tine.
 The Ramb1ers have been practicing hard and with such good players as Blamey and Beards1ey in their line up they expect to win. The Ribbone have Bob Hoffman, Pat Hurley, Jim Morrison, Joe Keating and other stars. There will be a preliminary game between the Bridgeport ana Park City girls, which will start at 8 o'clock. After the game dancing will be in order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
BLUES STILL HOLD BIG LEAD

In spite of the efforts Of the Red Army to get the best of the Blues, Col Neilson's men are still well in the lead. The contest is now a week along its time and results are be- ginning ito show in a more definite manner than formerly. Yesterday the Headquarters were swarnaIng with sol diers. At o'clock last evening the Armies declared a truce and got to- gether for mess and council. Over fifty were on hand.
 The toastmaster MT. Chas. D. weathers, of the staff of zUmpires, called upon each captain for a re- port of the results of the efforts of his company during the week. Hor- ace H. Jackson, who made himself famous last year during the Aero plane race, was chief speaker of the evening. pr. E. s. Smith, surgeon general to both Armies, was the sec ond speaker The score by Armies:
 Reds. 21 1-2; Blues 55 1-2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
ND WILLIAMS IS
 IN SOME QUANDARY

Since Kid Williams defeated Eddie Campi and thereby added considerable to his fame, the Baltimore bantam has been in a quandary. He feels him. self to be in need of 1et-up, having been in training continuously for over a year, but the promoters refuse to let him rest Billy Gibson of the Gar den A. q, New York @ffered him a hatch with Charlie Goldman on the night of the Mcfarland Britton go. TWO clubs in Philadelphia are after him and promoters Cofforth and Mo Carey want him to sign with them for a match with Johnny Coulon.
 with all these offers on hand Will Hams is perp1exed as to the best method of procedure. Although real izfng that he is in danger of being stale when he faces Cou1on for the championship if he continues to keep in training, he is afraid to discontinue lest he take on weight and thus lose the chance to fight for the title. Even now he finds it hard to make the ban tam limit But for this fact Will Hams would figure to be the favorite in a match with the Californian.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
RAGING TO BE RESUMED AT
 SARATOGA TRACK THIS SUMMER
Jockey Club Waiting for Gov. SuIzer Before
 Deciding About Other Tracks

New York, Feb. 27.-Until the court of appeals decided whether to ap- prove the unanimous decision of the appellate division of the supreme court which in effect legalizes oral betting, the racing associations in this state will mark time. At the meeting of the Jockey Club, yesterday, the situation was thoroughly canvassed. :. It was decided that until Gov. Sulzer named his new racing commission, ex- pected this week, and the situation generally is c1eared up by the expect ed statement from him outlining his views on racing, it would be well for the Jockey Club not to take any ac- ton whatsoever.
 AS matter of fact, it is not up to the Jockey Club to say whether or not there is to be racing in the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
HAILSTORM HITS
 GIANTS AT MARLIN
HOTEL FLOODED AND PLAYERS HAVE BELONGINGS DAMAGED
 BY WATER.

Marlin, Texas, Feb 27-The Giants finished their daily game yesterday afternoon just in time to get back to the hotel before one Of the most des- tructive hailstorms that ever bonn barded Texas broke over the town. Beginning with big drops of rain, the storm soon developed into ratt1ing fire of big hai1stones. This contin- ued for twenty minutes, and then the storm spent itself in one final vol1ey of hailstones that were as big as base balls.
 The heavy haiIstones crashed down for ten minutes, and sky1ighte and windows that had withheld the first bombardment were broken al lover town.
 The sky1ights and windows in the Arlington Hotel, where the Giants are stopping were ridd1ed the air was so thick, with flying hail that one could scarcely see across the street.
 Horses broke loose and ran away and many p1ate-glags windows were went out and the Giants had to eat dinner by the light of candles. The rooms of a number of the players were rendered uninhabitable by the downpour which followed the hail. storm. The rain came through the broken windows in sheets and soaked the beds and belongings of the ball. players, and several had to be nov ed to other rooms.
 Some of the Giants went out when the hailstorm was at it's height and united horses that were being pelted. The hail came down for nearly an hour and did great damage al over this section. A heavy rain is falling tonight and the Giants probably were not able to work at Emerson park today The temperature drop ped rapidly after the storm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
ON
 PENN'S SCHEDULE
QUAKER FOOTBALL ELEVEN AL so PLAYS DARTMOUTH, BROWN
 AND MICHIGAN.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2T--The Univer- sity to Pennsylvania football schedule was completed yesterday when Lafay- cite agreed to play here on october instead of October 25. All games will be played on Franklin Field eE- cept the contest with Michigan. which takes place in Ann 'Arbor. The scheo- ule, which the Faculty Committee and the Board of Directors of the Athletic Association will be asked Co ratify next week, follows:
 September 27-GettysburBs October I: Franklin and Marshall, {; 1.afay- cite Il; Swarthmore, IS; Brown z5s In- dians, Nov. 1; State College, g. Dart rnouth,s IS; Michigan at Ann -Arbor, 25, Cornell
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
Litchaeld CountY Newa
Fire in Lanesville

Fire in 1ane5Ville
 The home of Edward Peek located in Lanesville was burned Monday with its contents. The loss is esti- mated at three thousand dollars. The fire is believed to have started from the chimney.
 Divorces Granted
 Five divorces were granted in the superior court at Winsted Friday. Bertha Domack got a decree from Charles Domack on the grounds of ha- bitual intemperance and fntolerabls cruelty. Domack was granted the privilege of seeing their baby twice a year George F. Wheeler of Win sted Twas granted a divorce from Cora Louise Wheeler of Boston. Mrs. Jen- nie PoIansky was divorced from Mor- ris Polansky, whose present where abouts are unknown. Daisy D. Grant of Burrville got a decree from John H. Grant of Torrington on the grounds of intolerable cruelty. She was allowed to change her name to Gilbert Mabel Barabet of Thomastou got decree from Albert Barabet of Torrington. Mrs. Fife C. Prenti1a was granted a decree from Melville C. Prenties of Pitts6eld. Mre Lillian Abrams was denied a divorce from Max Abrams of Pittsheld, Mass.
 Heir to s60,Oo0.
 AntoniolK PIattis of gTnrTingtons who recently returned to Italy for visit is said to have fallen heir to a foF- tune of s6OOo0 by the death of a rel alive.
 Mrs. Mary F.. Wheeler who died on Jan. 21 at the age of 79 years, 10 laid away in a cemetery fin Goshen. yet the fact that she once lived is going to make business for lawyers and for Frank B. Mum of New Hartford, who is referee in bankruptcy for that coun- ty, and incidentally new proposi- tion comes before the United State@ court On August 10 of last year Francis R. Wadhams of Torrington. representing certain creditors, filed e petition asking that Mrs. wheeler be adJudicated bankrupt. She was ill and unable to walk at the time and the matter dragged along until fin- ally Leonard J. Nicikerson,, acting for Mrs. Wheeler, filed an answer to the petition He denied that she Was bankrupt or that she had committed any act which justified her being de- clared a bankrupt. While a tiiler or the soil may file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, there is a provision m the bankruptcy law that no tnler Of the soil shall be ad5udicated bankrups on the petition of creditors. Az Mir Nickerson claimed among other things that Mrs wheeler was a tiller of the soil his answer raised an tssue- AL though Mrs. Wheeler died on January q, Judge Martin ofs the Unlteo States court has referred the matter to Referee Mum to have decided the question whether Mrs. Wheeler was Tn fact bankrupt at the time the petition was filed There has never been O case like l. before the United StateG court since the present bankruptcy lev became effective, and there was no one who was prepared to say what effect a finding that shex wac iu fact bankrupt would have on the probate administration under the state law
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILIsTIC ANNALS

1sOS-Jack Johnson defeated Sam Mcvey. colored Heavyweight, in 20 rounds at Los Angeles.
 19O4-Mike Schreck and Tommy Burns fought Ground draw at Mil Taukee-
 1S11-Matt Wells defeated Freddie welsh for English lightweight title fin 20 rounds at London. Welsh has since regained the championship.
 1s11-Johnny KiIbane defeated Tom Bresnahan in 10 rounds at Youngstown, O.
 1g12-Koung Jack O'Brien knocked sut Monte Britt in 3rd round at Ma hanoy, Pa.
 1s12-Joe Jeanette defeated Andy Morris in rounds. stopped, at New Haven
 1s12-Paclxey Mcfarland stopped Tommy Devlin in 4th round at Cleve- land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
BOER BOXER DEFEATS
 ART NELSON BY PUNCH

The much touted Boer, George Ro- del, came in under the wire winner at the Fairnount A. C., New York, last night. He stopped Art Nelson of Chicago, in the seventh round, abIy assisted by Referee Billy Joh, who took the thing in hand and called a halt when Nelson seemed to be get ting too much attention at the hand of the Boer.
 Poor Nelson was weary of leg and heart when the curtain was rung down. Nelson was on his feet but swaying like weeping willow. Rodel looks like a good man. He lacks ex- perience but more may be heard from t1.n later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27

That is for the track owners to de- eide. Of course, August Belmont is chairman of the Belmont Park As sociation and all of his associates in the Jockey Club are officials in the various associations but their offices are distinct. The Jockey Club is merely the governing body whose duty is to approve dates and it will act only after the track owners them selves take action.
 day, however, that there would be racing at Saratoga at least this sum- mer. That resort suffered greatly during the past two years because racing had been abandoned and it was reported, today, that business of the Spa might get behind Q movement to guarantee reasonable purses if the gates of the track are thrown open.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
BRooKIAAwNs CHALLENGE BLUE
 RIBBONS AND RAsdBLERs

Sporting Editor of The Farmer
 The Broollawn Athletic club through your paper would like to challenge the winner of the series between the Blue Ribbons of this city and the Rambler of Stratford. Games to be played during March Hoping to hear from Manager AsheIa Manager Leavy in regard to this challenge at EaRies' hall before the game there tonight.
 Yours truly
 Harry F. Carr. Manager Brook lawn Basketball team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
Removed to Hnsnital

Edward Youngs, Weston resident, aged seventy-four years, was taken to the Bridgeport hospital Thursday suffering from mental trouble. Some time ago while engaged in chopping wood, a dead branch fell from the tree striking him on the head. Since that time Mir Youngs has been af- ficed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
FIRST OF SERIES OF BOUTS BETWEEN BIG BLACKS FOUGHT,
 10 YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

Johnson, Jeanettej Mcvey and Langford = Jack, Joe and the two Sams-comprise a quartette of big black fighting men any one of whom, in all probability, could lick the best of the present crop of white hopes The struggle for supremacy between the big blacks began in Los Angeles just ten years ago to-day, when Jack Johnson outpointed Sam McVey, the California eullud man, in a twenty round bout. Later in the same year Johnson again defeated McVey ever the same route- In 1904 McVey was knocked out by Johnson. The year 19O5 was a busy one for the big blacks. Johnson and Jeanette fought three times, Joe winning once on a foul, while Jack had the shade in the other battles. Jeanette also defeat ed Langford in eight rounds. In 1906 Johnson beat Jeanette in fifteen round affair in Baltimore, and lit tie later won over Langford. In the fall Jeanette twice twice held Jack to a draw. Longford had the best of Jeanette in fifteen rounds. Jeanette and Langford and Jeanette and Me Vey fought draws in 1907. Jeanette and Langford fought two drawn bat ties in 1908, and in that year John son won the title from Tommy Burns, and has since left the black men strictly alone. In 1909 Jeanette and Mc-
 
 1ectation of the French fans. The first was a victory for McVey, and Sam repeated in the second, which went fifty rounds. The third bout of thir- ty rounds ended in draw. In 1910 Langford defeated Jeanette in Bos- ton. Langford defeated Jeanette twice in 1911, fought a twenty-round draw with Sam McVey in France, and was defeated by McVey in a twenty-round affair in Sidney, Australia. Last year McVey and Langford fought four houths in Australia, Langford winning all of them.
 From this recital of the battles of the big four blacks, it is difficult to pick the best man. Many believe that McVey would haave been John sons master if they had fought about the time of the Jeffries-J ohnson bat tie, and others would have backed Langford and Jeanette against John son at the same time. McVey's fight ing career is apparently over, and he has ceased to be useful even as a meal ticket for Sam Langford. John son is the oldest of the bunch, hav- ing been born in 1878, while Jeanette was born in 1881. McVey in 1885 and Langford in 1886.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27

W0lS nL OIV1SlOIl
 There are a num- Der of good mid- d1e weights, who are just a little shy of being con sidered champion ship possibilities, but who would make an interest ing tourney of their own. While Eddie McGoorty, Billy Papke,Frank Klaus, J1 m m y Clabby and Mike G i b-b o n s. figure among the stars of that division.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
Struck by Train.

Struck by the 11:O6 east-bound ex- press Monday morning at Saugatuck while picking coal from the tracks, Willie Squires, the seven year old son of MT. William Squires, of Saug- atuck, is dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
SEA SIDE PLAYERS
 BEAT BRIDGEPORTERS

At the Sea Side club last night the Bridgeport club billiard players were beaten in two out of three matches S. N. Lockwood, Seaside, won from C.. A. Hall, Bridgeport, and Murray Elin- Bridgeport defeated J. c. Camp, Seq Side. T. H. Adams the crack Sea Side player, vanquis1ned H. A. Dorr of the Bridgeport club by 15O to 12s It was the best match of the evening.
 The standings are:
 RfITos-7e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
HOT STOVE LEAGUE
Waterbury-Ketche to Box Gilbert Gallant.
(By Wagner)

Ry Wagner)
 Manager Sam Kennedy of the Wa terbury club has sent a contract Fc Infielder Howie Baker of this city The Portland club of the Coast league recently turned Baker over to Water bury. Howie will fight it out wttt Bill Glennon for the third base jot on the Brass City team.
 The Springfield Union says Bot Stow has signed his contract with the Bridgeport club. The local manage ment has not received the document although it is understood that Stow Snyder and Sunny Sexton are the only others of the old players whose con- tracts have not been received.
 Al KetcheI, the local boxer, has been matched to fight Gilbert Gallant in Boston March 8.
 Roesbaeh, a former Hartford pitch CT, has signed with Vancouver of the Northwestern league. Foot Ruel1, the old Bridgeport player will be with the same club.
 Special trolley cars will take local fight fans to the McAuIiffe-Shea bout in New Haven tomorrow night. The cars will leave the railr cad station al S:15 D. T1., and go by way Of Bar- mum avenue. stopping at St. Joseph z hall, Seaview avenue and Stratford center.
 Those old rivals. Exeter and Am dover Academies, will revive their custom of having anua1 rowing races The crews will meet on the Merrimac river June 2.
 The sale of Fred Mitchell, the stocky Buffalo backstop to the Bos- ton Nationals, was announced, today. Manager Stal1ings will use Mitchell as instructor and trainer of his young catcher and pitchers. He will report to the Braves at Athens, Ga.
 Another white hope elimination was expected when a bunch of husky youngsters get together before the 44th street Sporting Club, New York. Fred Mckay, of Winnipeg. who en- joys the distinction of being one of the two tallest boxers in the ring, will cross mitts with Arthur Pelky, of Chi 5copee, Mass, and other good bouts are scheduled.
 With the arrival of Charlie Halls signed contract from California and word from Duffy Lewis that he has signed only two members of the Bos- ton worlds champions, Pitchers Ray Collins and -ssBucIf1 O'Brien, were un- sgined today. Collins was in Bos- ton, today, and was expected to sign this week. The advance guard leaves for Hot Springs next Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
(BY TOM s. ANDREws.)

While promoters about the country are arranging tournaments for heavy weights, bantams, light weights and welter weights why not start one for the near champions in the middle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27

there are such men as Jack Dillon, who might be classed with the above list, and also Buck Grouse of Pitts
 burg. while the lesser lights bring out such men as Tommy Gavigan of Cleve-'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27
TWENTY EIGHT ENTER
 FOR WRESTLING BOUTS

Seventeen entries have already been received by the Bridgeport r. M. C. A. for the state wrestling champion Sllaps to be held in Warner hall Sat- g1rday evening. New Haven and New Britain are yet to be heard from and it is anticipated that many as twenty-eight men will compete for the .championehip in the various classes.
 The following entries have been re- ceived to dates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27

Al Ketchel, the local boxer, has beel matched to fight Gilbert Gallant il Boston March 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27

Roeebaeh, a former Hartford pitch CT, has signed with Vancouver of the Northwestern league Foot F2uel1, the old Bridgeport player. will be with the same club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-27

Totals ....s54 7ss s7o-261T| TWO MEN MATCH
 Bridgeport. P. Musante .... 198 150 14S 17S