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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
ARMY NAVY GAME WILL NOT
 BE PLAYED AT WASHINGTON


 Annapolis, Md. Aug. 1s-There was general surprise at the Naval Academy yesterday over official announcement that the Army-Navy football game could not be played in Washington this year. It was thought that the Ma tfona1 Capital had been definitely se- leeted, but it is said that the only pro- curable grounds were those belonging to the Federal government, and that their use was coupled with such condi- ton as to be out of the question.
 It is also understood that the ten- year agreement between representa- lives of the services was contingent upons securing grounds in Washington for the game in alternate years and that negotiations will have to be taken up again. a possibility being that the game will not be played at all.
 The choice for the location of the big service game will probably lie be- tween New York and Philadelphia The Army will make 8 fight for the metropolis as the seat of all the games but the Navy~is opposed to this.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

tfbush'' club in the history of the game was the Troy, N. Y.. aggregation
 known as "Haymakers." Many small cities and towns had great, clubs in the early period of the game, but the Tro- 5ans were the best of the bunch It wasNon Aug. IT, 1869, that the HayTnak- CTS played the Cincinnati Red Stock ings to a tie. The Reds were organ ized as a professional club, the first in history, that year and made a tour from the Atlantic to the Pacific win ming dfty-sfx games, with one tie and
 no defeats. The Haymakers a bunch of farmer lads and clerks who had no uniforms. but who could play ball from "A to 2. were the only players in Ameri- ca who could hold their own against the all-conqueEfng Reds of 1869
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
FAMOUS FEATS OF
 MINORS PUT BIG
 LEAGUES TO SCORN

Big city fans may sniff and sheer at the "brush'' leagues, but the dope
 books show that tthe despised minors have pulled off sensational stunts and hung up records which the main cir suits cannot equal. F'rinstance, the record for winning consecutive games was established in the Texas league in 1902, when Corsicana grab bed off twenty eight contests. in row. Only three years ago, in the same circuit, Austin had a winning streak which be- ginning with a thirteen-inning tie, was followed by twenty-two victories. It was on August IT, 1911, that the club representing the Lone Star capital con hona City. Starting in fourth place, Austin finished the winning streak in the lead and copped the -pennant- Char 1otte in the Carolina Association, won twenty-five straight in 1902. The. big league consecutive record was made in the National League thirty years ago, when Providence annexed 8, score of pastimes in a row. The longest game on record belongs to the Three-I League, Decatur and Bloomington hay ing played twenty-six innings in 1909. In the same year aMuscatine, Ia., and Dixon, III. played the same number oS innings ande.back in 1891 Devils Lake and Fargo N. D., went through twen- ty-hve chapters without scoring. The greatest number of home ruTs was made in game at Corsicana, Tex, in 1882, when nineteen complete circuits were scored the major league record being only seven. The record for the longest throw was made by a "busher.'' g Sheldon Lejeune, of the Evansville, Ind, club. The long distance hitting record was hung up by the Waco Tex, aggregation in 1908. Unassisted triple plays have been witnessed only twice in the big leagues, while nine ''bushers'' have pulled off this sensa- tional stunt. Perhaps the greatest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
STEINFELDT
 FORMER CUB
 PASSES AWAY

Cincinnati, Aug. 17-Harry Stein feldt, member of the famous world champion Cubs. developed by Frank in the National League, died yester- day in his home at Bellevue. Ky. sop- posite this city. SteinfeIdt was 3S years of age and is survived by a widow.
 Steinfeldt had been aiIing for seY- era1 years but it was not until seven weeks ago that his condition became serious. He was one of the most pop u1ar men in big league baseball in his day, and at the same time was one of the most able.
 Steinfeldt broke 1 nto prof essional baseball with the Fort Worth club in 1896. He was sold to Galveston of the Southern Association and in 1897 was bought by Detroit. then in the Western Association. The spring of 1898 saw him with the Cincinnati team of the National League as third basennan and outie1der. He stayed with the locals, as third haseman, sun- til 1905, when he was traded to Chi cago.
 He played with the Cubs at third base until the end of the 1910 season, when he slowed up, owing to his ill., ness, and was given his unconditional release. He was signed by Boston but failed to last out the season of 1911.
 Steinfeldt enjoyed his best hitting year in 1906, in which the Cubs won | theiT. first league championship. He hit for .337 in 151 games.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
BEDIENT MAY
 JUMP BOSTON
 FOR FEDERALS

i Cleveland. O.. Aug. 1s-Alf that is keeping Hugh Bedtent upon the Bos- ton roster is said to be the chance that Boston will win the American League pennant, and thus enable Bedfsnt to acquire a slice of the worlds series melon.
 According to ths Information given, Bedient all but blocked the deal whereby Boston acquired Vea,n Gregg of the Maps. Manager Carrtgan had it arranged whereby Bedient. Egan and Johnson would come to the Maps for the left-hander.
 Bedient, however declared he would not come to Cleveland and the Maps were forced to take GoEnalbe instead Now, the tip comes that Bedfent will join the Buffalo Feds as soon as he sees the Red Sox have no chance of winning the American League pen nant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
ATHLETICS WIN
 FROM RosEBUDs

Isaverys fine pitching combined with the good fielding of the Athletics beat; the Rosebuds at the Meadows Sunday. This is the second victory for the Athletics over the Rosebuds, the first score being to 3. Five double plays were completed, the Rosebuds pulling off one and the Athletics pu1l- ing off four. The game was a pitch CTS battle until the seventh inning g when the Athletics with a, couple of hits and the help of an error scored three runs. Dunn, Howard $ and Hickey featured in the field for the Athletics while Ouch and BaIky got everything that came their @vay. The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
(By wagner.)

Fielder Jones, who recently signed to manage the St. Louis Federals at 8. salary of $5o,0o0 for three years, has aoeen instructed. to lure all promising minor leaguers to the outlaws. He is going through the Pacific Coast clubs OutfeIder Quin1an of Sacramento, Cal, who was booked for the Chicago White Sox. Jones will make an ef- fort to get the Northwestern league to leave organized ball.. ThAs is re- garded as the strongest Class B league in the country. The outlaws make the proposition that it would be wiser for the minors to join the outlaws and thereby get the money for purchased players than to have the FederaIs give the money to the players for jumping
 The Boston Braves began their in- vasion of the west yesterday by taking Cincinnati while the Giants were win ming one game at Pittsburgh. Stall ings men thereby gained half g. game on the Giants and are only 29 points behind the MeGraw cohorts now. The western trip will be harder for the Giants than for the Braves because the fans in that section are hostile to the New Workers. They think the Giants haven't made good in their numerous worlds series chances and there is also the natural feeling of sympathy for the under dog which causes many fans to pull for Boston. So with jeering fans in every city they visit. Mcqraw's players will find the going very rough. As Rudolph and James pitched yesterday, Manager Sta1Iings of Boston will probably have to break his three man pitching com bination today or tomorrow. If Tyler twirls today, stallings would hardly care to send either Rudolph or James back tomorrow with only one days rest. Therefore one of the other box men will probably get a chance to show something.
 omciaI Eastern association aver ages show that Manager Fohl of Wa terbury is the leader with .337. Joe Phillips of Pittsfield is second vs4th
 so7, Spencer of New London is third with BOA and Jones of New Britain is tied for the position.
 The Boston Red sox have pur-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
THREE YALE
 ATHLETES IN
 GERMANY NOW

New York. Aug 1s-Henry B. Ketcn- am, of Brooklyn, reports that his son., Henry Holman KetchaLn, Yale's 1913 football captain, and two other Yale
 men prominent in college < athletics, were sonewhere in Germany and. he had not been able to communicate with him for three weeks. Young Ketcham's companions included c. M. Gile, pitcher on the Yale team and Eoarsrnan. 1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
THE PRET11Esr FACE

ana the most beautiful hands are or- ten disfigured by an unsight1y wart It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus
 Wart Remover. For sale only ar The Cyrus Pharmacy, AIS Fairfield Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

Hit by Lavery. CBaIky. Kohout). Left on bases Rosebuds 9. Sacrifice hits, Bowling and Dunn. Stolen bases 'Mydock, Whalen, Mott. Struck out, by Lavery 4. by Kohout g. Double plays. Bowling, Howard. Hickey; Whalen to Hickey; HowaAd to Hickey; Casserly to Howard; Bakos to BaIlSy Attendance, 800. Umpire, Mover. Scorer. Jeff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. New York, ': Pittsburgh, B. Chicago, 8; Brooklyn, 0. Boston, Il; Cincinnati, 1 61sto. Boston, 5; Cincinnati, 3 (2d). St. Louis, 4; Philadelphia, 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
CLEANEAsY. BEST HAND soAP

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin. instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease. Ink, Paint and Dirt For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Vim. R. Vim. 244 etratford avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
STANDING OF THE9CyTlTTBs
! GAMFS TOnAY

e GAMES TO-DAY. Brooklyn in Kansas City. Buffalo in St. Louis. : Baltimore in Chicago. Pittsburgh in Indianapolis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
er,ANDTNG OF THE CLUBS
GAMES TO-DAY.

Cleveland in New York. Detroit in Philadelphia. Chicago in Boston.
 St. Louis in Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
srANDNG OF THE CLUES,
GAMES TO-DAY.

New York in Pittsburgh. Brooklyn in Chicago. Philadelphia in St. Louis. Boston in Cincinnati.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE
EsTERDAYs RESULTS.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Washington, 1; New York, 0 (1s). New York. 4; Washington, 12d) !. Philadelphia, 5; Cleveland, 0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
sTANDTNG OF THE CTUBs

GAMES TO-DAY. Montreal in Newark. Rochester in Baltimore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
International League
YESTFyRDAYS RF5sUTTs

Toronto, T; Providence A.
 Baltfmore-Rochester game post poned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
STANDING or THE CLUES
GAMES TODAY,

Bridgeport in New Britain Pittshe1d in Springfield. Hartford in Waterbury. New Haven in New Icndens
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

 cester, Mass. This player was drafted last year but was turned back without a. trial.
 The Cleveland Americans have pro tected themselves by announcing the purchase Of First Basernan Shields of Waterbury. This youngster Is only 21 years old and Manager Lee Foh1 of Waterbury regards him as the best first sacker in the league. He be longs to Cleveland, anyway, but if the Maps did not file a formal notice gof sale before August 20, Shields would be subject to draft by any club.
 The next home gan1e7wiI1 take place Friday when the New Britain ssclub plays here. Manager Boultes will probably send young McCabe against. the visitors again
 The United States will not attempt to regain the polo cup next summer. On account of the war and the fact that most Of Esng1and's victorious players areN officers in the: British array it would not be deemed sports man1ike to challenge until peace is declared.
 The Navy football players are down. cast because O1iphant, the star Purdue university halfback, has decided to enter West Point 4He had previously announced that he would go tossAn- napolis.
 On account of the complications in Europe it is understood that Sweden will volunteer to relieve Germany of the responsibility of holding the 1916 Olympic games.
 This is certainly a bad year for Walter Johnson. He had the New Y York Americans beaten by 3 to un- til the eighth inning yesterday when he developed streak of wi1dness and allowed the Yankees to get four runs.
 Hartford has signed a big pitcher named Burns who has made quite a reputation in semi-pro ranks in New Hampshire.
 The first qualifying round in the national open golf tournament is be- ing played today in Chicago. There are 132 entries including Champion Francis Ouimet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
FEDERAL LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Brooklyn, 1; Kansas City, l. Indianapolis. 8; Pittsburgh. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
EASTERN ASSOCIATION
YEsTFRDAY.s REsUIl

Hartford, 2s New Haven, Q. New London-New Britain, H grounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

Hartford has signed a big pitcher named Burns who has made quite a reputation in semi-pro ranks in New Hampshire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

The first qualifying round in the national open golf tournament is be- ing played today in Chicago There are 132 entries including Champion Francis Ouimet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
FIELDER JONES TRIES TO
 GET WHOLE LEAGUE TO JUMP
Boston Braves Will Be Cheered By Western Fans While Giants
 Will Be Jeered

chased outhelder Shorten from Wor- cester, Mass. This player was drafted last year but was turned back without a trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
Celery Plants, 15c Per Dozen
 JOHN RICK & SON

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

The next home game will take place Friday when the New Britain s9clut plays here. Manager Boultes vii probably send young McCa1be agains the visitors again
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

This is certainly a bad year for Walter Johnson. He had the New York Americans beaten by 3 to un- til the eighth inning yesterday when he developed 8 streak of wi1dness and allowed the Yankees to get four runs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

On account of the complications in Europe it is understood that Sweden will ,vo1unt teer to relieve Germany of the responsibility of holding the 1916 Olympic games.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

The Navy football players are down cast because O1iphant. the star Purdue university haIfback, has decided to enter West Point He had previously announced that he would go tossAn- napolis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

The Boston Red sox have pur-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
STREET WILL LEAD
 REPUBLICAN FIGHT
Party Men Hope Bull Moose Faction Will Also Make
 Him Nominee

As to whether or not efforts to bring about the nomination of man on whom republicans and "progressives' can unite as against Charles Tender son, the democratic nominee for gov ernor. have been successful is un- known, but 1t became definitely known yesterday that unless the unexpected occurs. Oliver D. Street. former district attorney, will be nominated July g by the republicans in convention for gov ernor of Alabama.
 When the state executive committee of the republican party met In Bir- mingham some weeks ago. it was gen erally predicted that MT Street would be the nominee. Hope was freely ex- pressed by republicans that the bull moose faction would find sufficient fa- of the republicans and nominate him in their convention August 5. As te whether or not bull moosersn have taken kindly to the suggestion is un- known. It Is learned. however that the republicans will carry through their programme, which includes the nomination of an entire ticket to be headed by MT. Street.
 It Is said that Mir Street will ac- cept the nomination. The republicans in October will open campaign head quarters in Birmingham and make q valiant effort to put their ticket through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
ATLANTA OFFERS TO RAISE S1 500 O0O

Atlanta Ga. July 13,-tSpe oiall When the educational commission of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, meets here Tuesday morning at the Piedmont hotel, Atlanta will al<e an offer of money and property worth ar. proximately s1SOOoOo for the location here of a Methodist university.
 A committee repres entinE the Matho- dists of Atlanta has adopted the fo l. lowing resolutions in regard to the es- tahlishing of a Methodist university east of the Mississippi river:
 Resolved, That as repr esenung the Methodist people of the city of Atlanta We hereby pledge that if thls unVer- sity is located in the city of Atlanta or it's environs there will be given by the Me<lodsts of the city Of Atlanta and their friends and the ethod st s oi the state of Georgia. s1,s5o,ooO in money.
 That In addi ton to the sum ol money above ment toned. there would be turned over to the univ ersity, the Wesley Memorial church buildings and grounds and the Wesley Memorial hos pltal and grounds. easily valued al $500 oOO making altogeth her sl, $50, 000 In connection with the Wesley Me. moral church Is the rare coll ton oi Wesley recently brou ght from En sl and and known as "the Thursfie1d Smit th collection" in which there are many autograph letters aud anuscripts Of John Wesley. Charles Wesley, F1etch of Madeley George Whtefeld Ada m Clark and other Meth odlst celeb 1T ties and valuable theolo gical library of the most important works
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
EIGHTH WEEK OF WEATHER
Allison Says Mercury Has Gone Above 90 Every Day
 During Period

Sunday marked the beginning of the eighth week. every day of which has sent the mercury in Blrmlrlgh ham above tile mark of 90 degrees. This was a sta tement made last night by Nal Ichares l. Allison. well known citizen. nd one of the closest observers of the weather.
 T note by the report this afte rnoon,e he said. that at 13 o'clock today the me reury registered 90. and o'clock. el. Eight weeks ago Sunday. in the begin ning Of this present period of great h eat, the temperature was greater than Is0. l have closely observed the re- ports for every day since Within tn at long period. tho temperature on no day failed to go above 70,
 This Is one of the most protra ted periods of unusual warmth that ve have ever had. In the be ginning It was terrible. We have got accusto led to conditions now and are better able Ito bear them, The nights. fortunately. have been pleasant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
News of Ensley

R. E. Brockman chairman of the music committee of the T. c. l. male chorus. announces that tonight sight reading class will be formed under competent instruction for the purpose of increasing the musical proficiency of its members The promoters of the class state that the instruction Is not confined to members of the male chous only, but will be open to any employe of the Tennessee company interested in music MT. Brockman states this is a fine opportunity to learn how to read music correctly and that the indications are that large class will be organ ized.
 The children who were to have taken part in the Fourth of July celebration at the Ensley park are requested by Miss Frances Youngblood. supervisor of the playgrounds, to meet at the park this afternoon for the purpose of re- beating certain parts of the pro- gramme, including the folk dances. In addition to the programme ball game has been arranged between the girls of the Ensley and Pratt City playgrounds. Refreshments will be served under the auspices of the Ensley Fairgrounds as- sociation.
 An important meeting of the Wom- ems Christian Temperance union of Ensfey will be held this afternoon at the public library commencing at 2:30 o'clock The business to be transacted includes the report of the committee in charge of the drinking fountain re- gently erected in the Ensley park by the local union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
WHY SCRATCH?
 RESINOL WILL
 STOP THAT ITCH

The moment that Resfnol Ointment touches itching skin the itching stops and healing begins. That is why doc tors have prescribed 1t successfully for nineteen years in even the severe st cases of eczema, poison ivy, letter, ring worm, rashes and other tormenting. disfiguring skin eruptions Aided by warm baths with Resinol Soap Resin ol Ointment makes the skin or scalp per- fectly healthy. quickly, easily and at little cost.
 Resinol Ointment contains nothing harsh or injurious and can be used on the tenderest or most irritated surface. Practically every druggist sells Resinol Ointment (5oc and sD. and Resino Soap (25c). For trial free. write to Dept. 2s-R, Resinol. Baltimore. Md
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
ASKS FOR BIDS FOR
 METROPOLITAN HOTEL

Metropolitan Hotel company. held yes terday before Judge E- IT. Dryer. referee in bankruptcy an order was issued 10 " ?. McCressIn, receiver of the hankrupe concern, 10 receive sealed bids for tho ho tel property, each bd to be accornpanied by certified check for sloOo, the upset price being go. OOO all operating expenses of the receiver to be assumed as part of he bid,
 Bids for the hotel property will be read in open court July 23 at 10 o'clock and the highest lid will be accepted
 The hotel company filed petition In voluntary bankruptcy on June 24. and at the first meetlng of creditors w. F Me Crossin was appointed receiver to operate the hotel as going concern-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
CROKER TO TRY TO
 OUSTC. F. MURPHY

New York, July 13.-Richard Croker will return to New York from Ireland next September and seek to oust Charles r. Murphy from the leader ship of Tammany Hall, according to Harry W. Walker. confidant of Croker. who reached here today from a visit in Ireland.
 "Croker has in his possession con- fessions that he is going to make pub lic," said Walker These will have an important bearing on his fight against Charles F. Murphy, which he will vigorously renew"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
Directors Implicated

New York; July 13.-The list of direc- tors of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad as last constituted un- der the presidency of Charles S. Mellen, was given out today at the New Haven offices The complexion of the board changed from time to time during the years preceding this and the men named here were not necessarily members of the board during all the practices com plained of by the interstate commerce commission The names follow:
 William Rockefeller, New Yorl; Charles F. Brooker Ansonia, Conn: Edwin Mill Ter, Moosup Conn; William Edwin Mill her, Mossup, Conn: William Skinner, Holyoke. Mass; l.. Newton Barney. Pennington. Conn. Charles 5. Mellen, New Haven, Conn; Robert W. Taft. Providence, R. l.; Jamea S. Elton. Water bury, Conn; James s. Hemingway, New Haven; A. HeatQn Robertson, New Haven; Frederick r. Brewster New Haven; Henry K. McHarg. Stamford. Conn; Alexander Cochrane, Boston, Mass; John L. Billiard, Meridcn Conn George, F. Baker. New York: Samuel Req, Philadelphia; Lawrence Minot, Bos- ton; M. F. Plant, -Groton, Conn, J. Dey. Warner. Bridgeport, Conn; Thomas De- Witt Cuyler, Philadelphia Edward Milli- gan, Hartford, Conn: Theodore N. Vail, Boston: Francis T. Maxwell. Rockville, Conn; Sidney w. Winslow, Boston, and John T. Pratt, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
State Aid Work On HiehUdys
 Finished In Five Counties

Fayette
 The session of the highway commission today was a brief one, and was held at O clock in order that Robert F. spragins of Huntsville might leave on an carly train. The commission accepted Mr. keI. lers report approved several contracts, and attended to other matters of rou- tine nature
 Tn his report to the commission. Nr. Keller quoted an opinion of Attorney Gen. eral Robert C, Brick ell to the effect that the highway comm isison has no authority to pay the expenses of one of It's mem. bers to investigate the working of con victs in other states.