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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
NAvIN READS RIOT ACT TO
 COBB AND SUSPENDS PLAYER
Says 0utfieIder Refused to Practice and
 Made Discipline A Farce

pers1stently defy the laws of the game what effect will he have on the other players and where will the Ian above-the-law' theory end? We may as well turn the club over to him and eventually the league.
 'tIf MT. Cobb doesn't like a room a hotel clerk gives him he quits the club for week. If he doesn't like what a silly man in the grandstand yells at him he punches his face and is again out of the game. He quit the game when we were fighting for a pennant and publicly stated that he would not play with his comrade in left field, D. Jones, on account of some misunderstanding with that player. If he doesn't feel like prac- ticing he stays away from the park: He has grown to believe that his greatness precludes him being a sub ject to club discipline. I think MT. Cobb eventually will recognize his fault-until he does there can be no understanding between us.
 He demands $15,000 for his ser vices and then he goes to the other end of the country to fire u1timatums at me through the public press, pro- claiming that no representative of the Detroit club has been sent to talk business with him. MT. Cobb is an ernploye of the Detroit baseball club; he knows where the office is. In the past l have patiently put up with a great deal from Cobb. It has now reached 8 point where there must be a ShOw-dOwn.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
HARVARD OARSMEN
 VISIT PRINCETON
Watch Tigers In New Shell and Com
 pIiment Men on Their Work.

Princeton, ". J., April 16-Capt. Aheles of the Harvard eight-oared crew and four of his associates iz the Crimson boat visited Carnegie Lake yesterday and watched a practice spin of Princeton's eight. Harvard races Princeton and Pennsylvania in a tri- angular regatta on the Charles River oa May 10.
 The Crimson's oarsmen came simnI- taneously with Princeton's first try out of a new shell, which arrived this week as the gift of Warden Mclean 1912, a member of the second crew last year. The new boat Is 60 feet long and has a deeper draught than the other Princeton shells. The course on the Charles River last year was rough fo- the Tigers, and the new boat should not roll with the waves as did the old shell last year.
 The Princeton eight covered about two miles yesterday, but most of the work was done at the lower end of the lake as a courtesy to the visiting Harvard men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

Detroit, April 16.-Discip1ine, not money, Is the alI-important question at issue in. the dispute between the Detroit American League baseball club and its star player, OutfeIder Tyrus Cobb, who is now under sus- pension because he refused to accept the terms of the 1913 contract tend cred him by President Navin.
 This declaration was made by MT. Navin, today, in a signed statement. It is said that $2,5 is the amount in volved in the monetary dispute. The statement follows:
 The difference between MT. Cobb and the Detroit baseball club is all over a matter of money. There are fundamental principles involved principles of discipline recognized in all walks of life.
 ''It is conceded by everybody that MT. Cobb is the best ball player in the world And MT. Cobb is also the best paid ball player in the world. But this is not the issue. MT. Cobb did not make baseball; baseball made him. player cannot be bigger than the game which creates him. To give in to MT. Cobb now in his present attiL tude would be to concede that he is greater than the game itself, for he has put all its laws at defiance.
 MT. Cobb, instead of reporting for spring practice and giving the club the benefit of his play, organized a team and went through the south starring himself with daily ultimatun1s to the Detroit club. If MT. Cobb can
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
K. OF c. POOL TEAMS
 HAVE JOLLY BANQUET

A jolly time was held last evening by the mem bers of the pool teams of the local chapter of Knights of Co., lUmhus and their friends at the Fair Held in Fairfield avenue when the dinner which was the prize of the contest was paid by the losing teams. John H. Tasue presided as toastmas- ter. There were addresses by Frank E- Sanford, R. T. Rock, Thomas Me Mullen. J. w. Reardon, John J. Scan lon, John Fitzgerald and F. J. Bren- man. During the evening a fine must cal entertainment was given, and Henry Lysch, director of .he min P--eis was presented with handsome diamond ring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
WHEN A BALL PLAYER IS "BEANED"
 HE LOSES CONFIDENCE, SAYS ARMOUR

1894 that I bumped against it. I had been laid up and was resting at Altoona, Pa. Marty Hogan came along with his Lancaster club and wanted me to play, as they were short a couple of men. I declined at first but after they had begged me to help them out agreed and played that af- ternoon.
 '"The next day three of the players Jumped the Altoona team and the manager begged me to help them out and go on to the next town for the series. Again I agreed and went with in bed. That afternoon we played against Johnstown. if remember rightly, and Long John Healy was pitching. About the middle of the game was at bat and Long John let go one of those fast ones for which he was noted in those days. tried to step up on it but the ball was com ing directly for my head and I could not get away from it. The ball caught me on the side of the head and it was all off for 12 hours. The last thing remembered was saying to myself, Well, they got you at last was in the hospital for some time and finally recovered, but was never the same as a hitter after that; in fact it had much to do with putting me out of the game earlier than If It had not occurred.
 q could tell you of many players in the big leagues today who have been hit on the head by. pitched balls, and who have never been the same as star batters since. It takes the nerve out of the stoutest heart, don't care, who they may be-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
sfANKEES GRAB
 ..., ....,PLAYER M'KECHNIE
Aanager Chance Secures Boston A National InfieIder by Waiver Route

Manager Frank L. Chance of the
 Yankees telephoned President Frank
 Farrell of the New York club, yester- day. that he would surely be able to
 play against Washington at the open ing game at the Polo Grounds tonor- row Shortstop Derrick will not be able to play before next week
 Manager Chance has purcha sed w. B. McKechnie from the Boston Ma 5tionals, and will use him as an in fielder He played with the Braves
 when they defeated the Giants last
 week McKechnfe was with Pitts burgh last season. Stallings could not
 use the player in the Boston infield, so he asked for waivers, and Chance promptly picked him up
 Several other clubs on the American League circuit have taken up the Chi scago idea of a Frank Chance Day." and in every city where the Peerless
 Leader plays for the first time this year he is sure to receive a fine re- sception- Chance will get a big recep- ton when he plays tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
ANDERSON PUTS
 K. O. BROWN OUT
Oregon Boxer Eaters New Yorker Unconscious in 18th
 Round of Bout

Los Angeles, April 16-Tn the Yer non arena last night Bud Anderson of Oregon sent Knockout Brown to the land Of slumber in the 18th round. It was a fast and furious battle with Anderson leading from the start
 The Oregon boy was the favorite fin the betting and in order to keep on good terms with his packers he rushed at Brown from the tap of the gcug- He put Knockout to the mat ten times during the evening, and in the 18th, when he sent over the final slam, Brown was completely out. Then the referee raised Anderson's hand to signify victory.
 As a result of the knockout, Ander- son will be matched with Joe Mandot or Joe Rivers in May or June
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
YALE TEAM WINS
 FROM NEW HAVEN
Eastern Association Players Show Lack of Practice Against
 CoIlegians

Yale beat the New Haven ball club yesterday by to o.
 There was no flaw in the victory of New Haven contingent came to SCOT ing was in the ninth when Gile fan ned Yackey and Nagle with the bases loaded. The New Haven team, or Champions, were so completely out played that there was no comparison. Displaying the results of the early spring practice, every man on the Ellis was on his toes from start to fin ish and all played an important part in the well-earned victory. It was with the stick that New Haven show ed up woefully weak while the defense slipped a cog or two at the worst pos sible moment.
 Coach Quinby trotted out Bugs Brown to put the collegians tnI the run ming of the first game in the city championship series. Brown toiled on ma jestically and never was the elon- gated twirler in any immediate dan ger But three hdts were peppered oft his delivery in six innings, and Gile simply toyed with his opponents dur ing the remainder of the contest. Yale managed to find Councils pitchers for eight hits in as many innings, two of which went for extra bases before the stick of Jack Reilly. One of Reilly's cloq1ts netted him three bases and the other cIolrt went for two
 Though nine errors were cha1lzed up by both sides during the matinee, there were brilliant fielding plaJE Esat brought the crowd to It's feet time and gain. Barrs catch off Riddeu in the seventh with his gloved hand after a long run just sparkled with bril- liancy, while Middlebrooks center field play was of a spectacular nature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
BALL PLAYERS
 GETTING RESTLESS
Sore Because Presidents of Big Leagues Refused Plea for
 Hearing

The fact that both Presidents John son and Lynch of the two big leagues recently turned down in effect the sug- gestions of President David F'ultz of the Federation of Baseball Players that players be given chance to state their side of the case before fines are imposed the movement for more justice for the players is growing There is little chance that this sug- gestion will be acted on for the pres ent at least but the resen tment of the players against the method which has been in practice for so long is be- coming deep seated, and it is quite probable that this matter will cause a disturbance in the national pastime unless it Is adjusted.
 President F'ultz spent considerable time during the past few monChs bringing the matter to the attention of the major league presidents. Presi- dent Ban Johnson of the American n League turned the suggestion down with scant ceremony, while President Lynch pigeon-holed 1t.
 President FlIltz is however, still hopeful that the demands of the play CTS for right that Is given men In other lines of work will be granted. Commenting on the issue MT. Fultz said:
 ''Of course I realize that the umpire should De supreme on the LSiNs aAl0 when he thinks a player should be sent to the bench, why, he should be sent, and no argument.
 But" he went on, the point wish to emphasize is the fact that when the umpire sends in his report the player Is fined on the facts as stated The umptre's stand in the case Is bound to be prejudiced
 "As matter of fact I expected Just the sort of reply from Johnson that he made to my suggestion and bel1eV- ed that I was wasting time in writ ing to him. President Lynch pigeon holed my letter, said 1t had been re- ceived and all that; that's his way.
 "I wrote to President Johnson last winter and asked that the players be given better protection during the games and that something be done re- garding the language used by some of the spectators. Same results as in this case"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
BRETON BEATS
 BALDWIN; HOGAN
 LOSES TO BEECHER

Jack Brttton of Chicago outpointed Matty Baldwin of Boston, Willie Beecher gained the honors over One Round Hogan of California, and George Knockout Brown of Chicago outslugged Billy Grupp of St. Louis in the three ten-round bouts at the St. Nicholas A. C., New York. last night Grupp was substitute for Jack McCarron, the Philadelphia mid dleWeight, who was unable to appear against Brown. All three bouts went the scheduled distance, and all the boxers were on their feet and going strong when the final bells sounded.
 Brftton's cleVerness and speed had Baldwin bewildered in the early rounds, and when the halfway mark was reached Baldwin had~the appear ance of a badly defeated boxer. Brit ton had. opened an old -cuty on 5his low CT lip in the opening rounds and as the bout continued the blood flowed from the wound more freely Each punch that Jack laid against the Bos- tonian's1 face carried a red mark of blood with it, and Baldwin went to his corner each round with his face smeared. During the last half of the battle the blood ceased to flow, and Baldwin cut out the boxing tactics which he had followed, to his own dis advantage in the earlier sessions. As result the contest became more ln- terestfng in the closing chapters, but even when Baldwin was going%at his best Brfeton he4d tAe 4I5h eHs!1sz 7fe
 The srinssid@ @ fsusAigAts sshowedsCB a1d- win at 135 pounds and .Britton at 18S 3-4 pounds, the lowest figure which the Chicagoan has yet reached since coming to. New York.
 The ten round serni-final was mark ed by more infighting than boxing at long range and Beecher's willingness stood out in every round He @Nvas not as clever a boxer as Hogan, but the latter spent too little Of his time boxing to be entitled to the honors. During the greater part of the time he was huggtnge eBeecher. to escape the 1atter's rapid fire of punches. Hogan weighed IA pounds and Beecher 137 pounds. The last round was easily the best of the bout, and both were going strong at the last bell.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

athlete refused to consider it at that time. Writing about plans for his future, Johnny says: "I may take that offer, for $5,0oO is a lot of money. know that I won't be able to run all my life, and I may as well get a good start now. I have not made any definite plans regarding the race. but am considering the offer.''
 Gallagher is one of the greatest runners who has ever represented Georgetown university. He finished seventh in the Olympic Marathon, and has won many races over courses of from three to twenty miles Last
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

dence when the pitcher is speeding them over the plate and near his head
 When was playing the outfield 20 years ago was considered some what of a hitter and was never ac- cused of being backward in getting as near the plate as the average play CT. in fact sneaking up on the ball. etc, but you can take it from me that after being nearly put to the bad Wltn a pitched ball I was never the same afterwards. It was in the summer oA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILISTIC ANNALS

19o3-Jack Johnson defeated Sandy Ferguson in 10 rounds at Boston.
 19O3-Benny Yanger defeated C1ar- ence English in 10 rounds at Kansas City.
 1903-Harry Forbes defeated Biz Mackey in 10 rounds at FtndIay, O.
 1907-Packey Mcfarland defeated Kid Goodman in 15 rounds at Daven- port. Ia.
 1909@Sam I4a,ngford outpointed Al Kublak in rounds at Philadelphia
 191o-Sam McVey knocked out Jim Stewart in 9th round at Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

winter he landed the South Atlantic championship, in Baltimore, simply toying with the big field of starters.
 Before entering Georgetown, Gal laIgher ran for Yale. and managed to land several frsts. Since entering the southern university Johnny has taken a prominent part in track athletics, and has done good work as a member of the great relay four, champions of the south. rss ..- - .s,,s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
GALLAGHER GIVEN
 CHANGE TO RAGE FINN

Johnny Gallagher, Georgetown's great little runner, is considering the offer of a New York promoter of $5,- 900 for one race, in the Brooklyn ball park matched against Billy QueaI, the Yale cross-country coach, and Kole- manian, the sensational Finn
 This offer was made Gallagher some two weeks ago, but the game little
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

OOC11 LII ' OAL 1A1O head with pitched balls claimed to be as good as ever and all that, but you can not. make me believe it. They may have their nerve with them
 most of the time and even bat well,
 almost as well as ever, but in a pinch you can safely bet that the player who has been 'beaned' will not be there with
 +ho Sa me COnfl-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
HEED THE COUGH
 THAT HANGS ON

The seeds of consumption may be the cause, and a cough that hangs on weakens the system. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound checks the cough, heals the tnflamed membranes and strengthens the lungs. E. D. Roun- tree, Stillmore, Ga, says: 'Lagrippe left me a deep seated, hacking, painful cough which Foleys Honey and Tar completely cured" F. B. Brill, Strat- ford avenue and Sixth street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
(BY T. S. ANDREws0

Any time a baseball player is 'beaned' with a pitched ball you can gamble that he will never have the same confidence at bat again re- marked Bill Armour business manager of the Milwaukee club, while talking shop with some of the boys.
 T have read many times,' continued Bill, ''of cases where players who had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

The University of Pennsylvania yes- terday secured the services of c. E. Cha pin, the veteran lacrosse player, official and. coach, to instruct the new Iy organized team of the Red and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
OTHER SPORTS ON PAGE 10.
F. R. JOHNSON TO SPEAK.

The Church and Public Charities will be the topic of a, talk this evening by Fred R. Johnson of the board of charities before the mid-week meet ing of the North Church chapel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

+fso you claim to be literary man. eh?'
 ''Yes, sir. wrote that. book: "A Dozen Ways to Make a Living. % =
 And yef you are begging P f.2 ''Yes, sir, that's one of the ways.''- Houston Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
Bv Wagnen


 The Bridgeport club has purchased Pitcher Robertai1le from Binghamton of the New York State league and the new man will report here in a, few days Last year with a tail end club he won 15 and lost 13 He is an experienced finger who has seen ser vice with Pittsburgh in the National league and has been in the New York State league for several seasons past. Bowman and Phillips, who were with Binghamton last year, speak highly of Robertatlle Manager McCann is satisfied with his infield but thinks the outfe1d could be streng gthened.. He is negotiating for another outfe1der and expects to be able to announce the completion of the deal in a short time
 The S100 side bet of the Humphrey A. c. of New Haven was received by the Sporting Editor of The Farmer this morning. It ought to be live ly battle between the Blue Ribbons and the Humphreys this evening when the basketball players realize that it means the loss of $1O0 to Ehem if they don't win the series.
 catchers Lemieux, last year with Waterbury will play with the Woon- socket, R. I. independent team this season, He was sold to Atlantic City
 
 The Troy players, who were prevent ed from playing the Mechanics yes terday because of rain, were holding a reception at the Atlantic Hotel lob by this morning. Steamer Flanagan, the former Holyoke outfe1der, is with Troy. He looks in fine trim.
 With the Hind permission of the weather man, the Bridgeport club will play the Yale team at Newf1e1d park tomorrow afternoon. Manager Mo Cam may use Tuckey, Sager and Goddard against the col1egfans.
 Jeff Smith, the midd1eweight boxer from Bayonne, N. J., has arrived home from Paris. While abroad he beat up a number of the foreign slappers, including the French champion, Adrian Hogan. Helpi)
 Johnny Evers used Is ment to beat by 5 to 4 yesterday. Two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16
AROUND THE CIRCUIT
Bridgeport Buys Pitcher RobertaiIIe from Binghamton of N. '. State
 League

utility men, Ward Miller and Good. pulled a double steal in the 10th and upset the Pirates.
 any sum less than $15,0oO Is small change, has been matched to meet Frank Moran before the St. Nicholas A. c. in New York, April 90. The bout is scheduled to go ten rounds. Luther was slowly starving while he him Carnegie's bank roll, so he finally agreed to accept the trifling sum of S5, 900 for meeting Moran.
 Pitcher Jack Coombs of the Ath- 1etics is threatened with pneumonia, and has been ordered to his bed.
 A game has been arranged between the Yost and Newffeld ball clubs to be played at Yost field April 27. Pitch CT Yellow White formerly of the Yosts, will be with the Newfields. He is now working at. Warner Bros. and will play with that team in the league games.
 Owner Navin of the Detroit club says he will make no overtures to Ty Cobb, and declares the Georgia Peach must seek reinstatement before the National Commission. Tyrus. is begin ming to shuff1e his feet like a man who is restless and he will be getting on that payroll soon.
 Waterbury and Albany played tie, to 6, yesterday The SIappers came from behind in the eighth and scored four runs. Wolfe, Bride and zMcGowan worked for Waterbury.
 Luther McCarty and Jim Flynn com pIeted their training yesterday for to- nights six round bout in the Olympic Club arena Philadelphia, and both profess to be in the best of condition for the contest. Although McCarty declares Flynn should have the best of six round match, McCarty's man ager Is also confident of. his own mans success. i
 The University. of Pennsylvania yes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

Waterbury and Albany played a tie 6 to 6, yesterday. The SIappers came from behind in the eighth and scored four runs Wolfe, Bride and McGowan worked for Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

Johnny Evers used Is ment to beat Pittsburgh by to yesterday. Two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

Ietics is threatened with pneumonia and has been ordered to his bed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

CatcherA Lenieux, last year with
 ! Waterbury will play with, the Woon- socket, R. T. independent team this season He was sold to Atlantic City but bought his release.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

utility men, Ward Miller and Good pulled a double steal in the 10th anC upset the Pirates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-16

With the Hind permission of the weather man, the Bridgeport club will play the Yale team at Newf1eld park tomorrow afternoon. Manager Mo Cam may use Tuckey, Sager and Goddard against the cOIlegianS