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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
RIBBONS CLEAN UP
 THE SOL DEER BOYS
Imported Players Prove Slow Ard LeaYey's Men Have
 Cinch
By W Wagner.)

Beer took big drop last night when the 14th Co., basketball team att tempted to give the Blue Ribbons a battle at Colonial hall. In fact some of the beefy soldier boys were drop ping every minute to the slippery floor. Their plump forms ftsed the running suits almost too snugly and it was feared that if a player sneezed he would have lost his presence of mind.S The exhibition was funny for every. body except the fifth Go. players who lost by the figures 76 to 34.
 Manager LaRocque of the soldiers had imported four players from Hart ford and vicinity. but they had no. chance with the locals. They were too slow Manager sLeavy or the Ribbons had CaI1iH in uniform out didn't use him when he saw how weak the en- emy were. He didn't put Bob Stow into the game, either. Smith and Mor- rison were going great TOT the locals and so was Pat Hurley.
 Smith cut loose, as ne was unable to do against the Knickerbockers last week, and managed to cage IA bas- kets. Jim Morrison ch4Ked up six in the first half and retired Pat Hurley, who had his eye the curtains put il across Chief Snyder and Lang hammer found the range in the second stanza when they tallieo three each.
 The best playing for the military men was done by w. Marlin, who was able to show a little speed. Garland also did we'll. The score:
 RI,ITE RTRRONISA<7el
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
LOOK THIS OVER
Read Press Agents Dream Reason Why Wrestling Is
 Regular Pastinae.

We don't believe in making the busy press agent hide his light under a bushe1 and when he throws a collec- ton of words together that sound like this 1t would be a shame not to let the public in on it. So put on an other record and listen to the chant of Bill Mcclure, a local sport promo ter, who is trying to convince people that wrestling is worth watching
 tsWhenever a game becomes popu- lar and athletes of any description strive for suprenacy comes the an cient and tnreadbare announcement like a thunderbo1t from clear sky, T am champion and as usual there is one or more to dispute the right of the bold one to. claim the honor without first making this. fact clear. This time it is one, Leo the Creek who makes bold to proclaim himself the 128 pound champion of Connecti- cut This statement. is itself means little or nothings to the layman.
 Possibly very little more to the casual follower of the wrestling game, but when the far famed grapp1er known as Cyclone Touchy' received this startling information, he was like unto his ancestors, who conquered the cruel Turk in far off Albania Re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
Today in PugiIistic Annals.

1911-Cyc1one Johnny Thompson defeated Billy Papke in 20 rounds at Sydney. Both the Sycamore Cyclone'' and the Illinois Thunderbo1t'' were born in Illinois, and this fact gave added interest to the battle pulled off in distant Australia. The bout was advertised as for the midd1eWeight championship of the world. but there was no basis for such a claim, as both Americans had previously been de- feated by Dave Smith, the Australian. Papke was fat and as slow 3. fredgh. train, while Thompson was in excel lent condition. and led the fighting all the way, except in one round, when Billy scored a knockdown. A little later Papke fought Dave Smith again, and knocked him out
 1907-Honey Melody defeated Will lie Lewis in rounds at Valley Falls. R. T.
 190S-Jack Sullivan and Jim Flynn fought 10-round draw at Los Angeles.
 1913=Adrian Dufuoy defeated Will lie Lewis in 20 rounds at Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
PACKEY ALMOST
 READY TO FIGHT
 MIKE GIBBONS NOW

Packey Mcfarland, who arrived in New York city yesterday from Chi cago, spent the greater part of yoster- day afternoon in conference with Billy and with the directors Of the club After the conference it was announced that Mcfarland had tentatively agreed upon his share of the gate receipts for his bout with Mike Gibbons, which issscheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden on March g. The only thing to prevent a settlement Of the terms of the bout was the absence of Gibbons.
 Gibbons was due to arrive today The object Of his visit is twofoId-fo settle the question of the gate receipts and to act as a second TOT his brother Tom, who is matched 70 box Charlie Weinert in, one of the three ten-round bouts to be held in Madison Square Garden tomorrow night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
LEHIGH BEATEN BY
 YALE AT BASKETBALL

Lehighx was comparatively easy for Yale at basketball in tl1e Yale gym last night the Pennsylvania quintet emerging from a one-sided contest with the short end of a 27 to 13 score to their credit. Against the Eli reg ulars the Lehigh team did not score a single goaI,s their first tally coming during the second half after several Yale substitutes had entered the game, and during the whole contest Lsehigh scored but two goals from the floor.
 Staekpole was the individual star of the game, making three difficult shots from the floor, and Swihart and Ar mold featured their return to the team by some splendid passing during the first half. Captain Smith of Yale beat Kirkpatrick to the ball on almost every toss-up, enabling the YaIe for wards to shoot for the Lehigh basket with practically no interference, and considering the. poor defensive game the visitors showed, it was surprising that the Blue score was not larger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
GIANTS TO OPEN
 , WITH PHILA. TEAM
Brooklyn And Boston VIII Star
 The Season At Ebbsis Field

As announced early in ths winter. the Giants will open the season fu Philadelphia while the Boston Brages will be the opening attraction at ED betts Field. The other opening dates as issued in the official schedule adopted by the National League yse- ,terday, are Pittsburgh in st. Louis and Chicago in Cincfnnatf
 The Giants will have fhefr home opening on April 22. when they meet the PhiIIies on the Polo Grounds. Taia will be the, first -appearancs Of ths Giants in Harlem this year. ss no s1- hfbition games are carded for the Brush stadium. Before appeariug fn Manhattan the Giants will pIav e. three game series in Brooklyn. berIu- ming April 17. The Brook1yns win as- sist the Braves to open the 17ationaI League season in Boston on April 22
 The Giants have only one hoIidar date at home They are carded for morning and afternoon performauc1r with the PhfIIies on July z Th1 Dodgers also have only one oDsnise date In their native heath They have been fortunate enough to plcr Che Giants for morning and afteruoeu Decoration Day games.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
14TH CO, c. N. G. (3D
GREEK STRONG MAN
 WILL PLAY AT U. OF P.
Opponents Must Beware of Hercules Who Is Getting
 Daily Coaching.

College football teams that have games scheduled with Pennsylvania next fall are warned to prepare be- times for some real mussy afternoons
 The reason: Planted in the Red and Blue line will be the strongest college man in the whole world Michael Dorizas, a Greek, PA pounds of solid bone and muscle, who has just knocked all college strength tests to smithereens with the marvellous record of 1890 ki1os. When in real training Dorizas expects to reach even the 2.000 mark. With this great strength the Greek combines great agility and athletic ability
 Dorizas, who is something of an in tellectual giant as we'll as 8 physical one, is being grooned for a line posi- tion by Coach George Brooke. who gives the Greek daily instruction i'll blocking. breaking through and other fine points of the game on Franklin Field. Dorizas has expressed him self as in love with the great gridiron game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
KNABE DOESN'T
 KNOW FRIENDSHIP
Federal Manager Steals Seven Players From Old Pal
 BransfIeId

Who said there was any sentiment in baseball? While Kitty Bransfeld was first baseman of the Phillies he was the e<bunkie'' Of Otto. Knabe-s For four year the Phi1lies, first and second sackers occupied the same room Kit ty is now manager of the Montreal international League team, while Otto manages the Baltimore Feds. It might be thought that Knabe would be a little sentimental and leave Brans- fields team alone.
 Otto was sentimental. So7far he has yanked the following players away from Branshe1d's Roya1s:i Pitchers Mattern. Inlay and Frank Smith. In felders Lennox and Walsh and Out fielder Duncan. Kna'be also had Doc Miller all but signed up, but Charley Herzog purchased the Medico from
 Montreal yesterday, and Doc will re- nounce his Federal faith and become a Cincinnati Red1ander.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11

fusing to be pacified, the Cyclone de- nands proof of Leo's' bold assertion. In other words, before the Greek can claim the honor, he must meet and overcome Touchy.
 This match will probably. be ar, ranged in the near future in view of Touchy's eagerness to disproye the claim, as he asserts he will be unable to sleep at night until he has pinned Leo's shoulders to the mat. It is gen erally believed, the two will meet be- fore some athletic club for a purse. Touchy has a host of friends in the city who are anxious to match him against anyone in his class and back him to the limit. It would be reason able to suppose according to this that the bout when arranged will attract considerable attention
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
EvERS RELEASED
 AS CUB MANAGER
Murphy Sore Because Johnny Lost Series With The
 White S0x

Charles w Murphy of Chicago launched the sensation of the National League meeting at the Waldorf As-i toria. New York, yesterday, when he announced that his manager, Johnny Esvsrs. had been dropped .and Henry osDav the umpire, would manage the <~syrl,z t1ais season. There has been frsc<son in the relations between Mur- Dl,x and Evers since last fall when the Cubs were defeated by the White <sox in the Chicago city series
 Murnty says that Evers resigned r=verr say he did not resign but was actually -kicked outss by Murphys Fsvers has two contracts with the Cni- raro C.7bs. Each is fora term of hve veslrs. and each hes four years to run The deposed manager says these con- tracts as manager and as player are rzo closely identified that the terms or one cannot be broken without affecting the terms of the other. So Hvers attitude is that if he is through as a nanae.er. he Is through as a player.
 Evers said emphatically tnaI ne ru-<,yz1d not play again under Murphy ssr would like to play in Chdcagos now ever. or if not there, 1t wouto p1ease me to play again under the oia rssl5 ss ices Leader Esvers said that he nao received many big offers rom tns Federal League, but he had t1rned them down to remain loyal tos organ fzed ball. From ms StApeLueSuls 4AS '" -. ever. it is believed that he may go with Joe T1nker's outlaws. or, IT could not be arrange& he would not be averse to playing with the>S1 an kees under Chance.
 Said Bvers: ttMy troubles with Mur- Dtr began about the middle of last season, when Murphy criticised me for several plays which occurred on the AeId. From then on Murphy and l have had several tits, but the first real battle came right after the city series with the Chicago White Sox, which was won by ConiskeYs team.
 Murphy said that could have won the series and he lost $1O.000 by the Cubs being defeated.
 ssMurphy also told me after the ser ies with the Sox that was too friend 1v with Jimmy Callahan and had some thing to say about me because went to dinner with Callahan right after the series -"
 Though Johnny has been busted as manager Of the Cubs, he is. still member Of the Chicago feaIR, and Murphy will probably use him in a trade with one of the other clubs. Al ready rumors are ahoat that a trade will be made between the Phi1lies and the Cubs which will involve Evers. The Phil1ies. need a second baseman now that Knabe has signed with the Federal League
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11

New York. Feb. 1.-The deposal of Johnny Evers as manager of the Chi cago Nationals by Charles w. Murphy, owner of the club, for the moment has sidetracked the important considera- ton that has brought so many base ball men to the city, the menace of the new Federal League.
 The national commission members, Ban Johnson August Hermann and John K Tener. were apparently so much perturbed at the news, coming as it does at so critical a time in base ball affairs, that they met and in formally discussed the matter late last night No public statement was made after the meeting but it is known that the members will go before the com mission in the next day or so with contracts.
 President Murphy, of the Chicago club. said that he had nothing to add to his statement given out in Chicago concerning his deposaI of Evers and signing of Hank O'Day, one-time manager of the Cincinnati club. to take Evers' place.
 It is known by those who were in touch with Cub affairs last season that Murphy had several controversies with his manager and it was believed that only the success of the Cubs for the last six weeks or two months of the season prevented the discharge of Evers at the end or even before the close of the season. Long before the season was over Evers confided to some of his friends that he was man : ager in name only because he dared make no move of any consequence without the sanction of Murphy.
 During the fall, Evers lived in Chi- cago and gave most of his time to the Cubs. When the Federal League be- came active in December, Evers was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
EDDIE COLLINS
 COACHES MACKMEN. AND NOT COLUMBIA

It developed yesterday that Eddie Collins, star second baseman of the Athletics and CoIumbia's most famous alumuus from the undergraduates point of view, is not to coach the Co.,. 1umbia nine for any part of the com ing season. when Connie Mack learn ed that Eddie was thinking of spend ing week or two at Columbia teach. ing the Blue and White baseball play CTS how to handle fast grounderS he informed his second basenan that he could probably use him in those same two weeks as driHmaster for some of the Athletic recruits.
 Eddie is too good business man not to see the advantages of helping to whip big league team into shape and will not be at Columbia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
CAN'T INTRODUCE BOXERS IN RING lN
 NEW YORK NOW

Another long established practice ed boxing shows which had -sncrsased te such an extent that at becan1s s nui- sance. was 1egfslated out yestaEdaT the custom to introduce nttrulro1r boxers from the ring preYiou8 to ttl start of the main event. In Bcr11 i1a stances the list Of introdzctic1s -rals up to a dozen or more, and they oe- casioned much delay as well as twpsrir ness to the spectators. The rule adopt ed yesterday by the connmiasion p4C- vides that there shall be no tntt0duc- tions from the ring except that reIat4 ing to the boxers, wno are to taIe part in the next bout
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
NATIONAL COMMISSION PROBING >
 THROWING DOWN OF. EvERS
Federals Ready To Sign Deposed Chi
 cago Leader If Contract Has Been Violated

dispatched about the country and was successful in signing Vaughn. Leach, Phelan, Pierce and perhaps two or three other players. While he was on this trip, O'Day, the new manager, was employed by Murphy to gosato Chattanooga to sign Jimmy Johnstone, the young out1ielder.
 Two of his former teammates who now manage Federal League teamss Joe Tinker of Chicago, and Mordecai Brown of St. Louis, will bid for Evers if he becomes a. free agent Brown has already made him an offer. Evers has expressed a. desire tos play again with Frank Chance, his old manager but the latter is bound by baseball etiquette not to discuss the subject 2 Tinker last night received mes sage from Charles Weeghman, owner Of the Chicago Federais, who is in New York with President J. A Gil more. to hold himself in readiness to start east today Should it be found that Evers, contract has been violated these three would be on the ground to negotiate with the deposed manager.
 The mission of President Gilmore and his associates of the Federal League today remained as much a, my stery as when they left Chicago on Monday. The Federal Leaguers are keeping to themselves and meanwhile the ruling officers of the major leagues are planning a campaign to prevent invasion of their territory by the new organization.
 The American League officers met today to adopt a playing schedule for s1914. The opening dates probably will coincide very nearly with those an snounced yesterday by the National son April A. with the closing of the ss<ae S.or1 on Oct-z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
tBy Wagner.)


 The Twin-State league, which main tains a circuit in Vermont and Massa- chusetts, will no longer be a haven Of refuge for Eastern asso ociation play CTS who want to jump. President O'Rourke today received a letter from President Ries of the Twin-State stat ing that the small league wishes to comply with the rules of organized ball and will not. harbor ineligible players in the future.
 The Twin-State official inquired particularly about Briggs, .Crowther, Keegan and Banta, all of whom were in that league last year although they President O'Rourke informed him that Briggs belonged to New London, Crowtller to New Haven, Keegan to New Britain, and Banta to Spring field.
 Bellows Falls had claimed Briggs, Newport wanted Crowther and North ampton demanded Banta and Keegan. London again for he~told the Bellows Falls management his contract with the Planters had "expired. E Tn the future Manager Leavy ofethe Blue Ribbon five will try to provide New York teams as attractions for To- cal Basketball fans His team has in the state and in order not to have one-sided attractions, strong teams from the metropolis win be booked. Next Tuesday night the Kirkman A. c. of New York will send it's -erack five here
 The only player on the Eastern as- socfation reserve lists who has gone over to the Federals so far is Pitcher Ernie Wolf who has signed with Bal timore. He was reserved by Water bury although the Brass City club Harmed him out last year.
 A large number of local boxing fans will go to- New Haven next Monday night to see Young McAuliffe of this
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
TWIN STATE LEAGUE WON'T
 HARBOR ANY EASTERN JUMPERS
Big Crowd Of Local Fans Going To New Haven Next Monday To
 Encourage McAuliffe

city engage in a bout with Joe Costers of New York. This, is the1 best men McAuliffe has fought yet and he re- alizes he will have to extend himself to win. The local boy has big following here and his friends will be at the ringside prepared to give him vocal encouragement. There are three other good bouts on the. card, which will be given at the Casino, almost. opposite the New Haven railroad sta ton.
 The Princeton officials have decided to number their football players in every game next season. i
 Hereafter a man winning fifth place for Yale in an intercollegiate athletic event will be awarded the 'sY.'' Tn the past 1t was necessary to get at least a fourth place. to win the 1et- ter T
 The Giants and White Sox had a hard time trying to stage their game in Rome because the Italians had an idea baseball was a brutal pastime. They must have heard what the Attn letics did to the Giants last year.
 President Dave Fu1tz of the Play CTS Fraternity says the Federal leaguers' case is hopeless. He doesn't think they can succeed even if they worry through this year F'ultz says the big leagues are worrying because the war will cost them more money in higher salaries. although they are con- fdent of victory in the end.
 Tom Hughes, the old time wash ington pitcher. has signed his con- tract with Los Angeles of the Coast league.
 The Federal Ieaguers claim to have secured eight more men from organ ized ball. Two of these are said to be from the majors and the other six from the American association.
 Owner Carey of Springfield shas booked exhibition dates with Montreal and Worcester.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
F1oKea.s For vaIentanets.

The choicest gift nowadays to send to your. wife or sweetheart on St Valentines day is a choice bunch of fresh cut flowers shaped into ex- quisite corsages if you desire, or a pretty fIewering plant in artistic bas- ket arrangement. We offer this sea son a larger assortment than ever to have your choice from. Orders prompt ly filled. Jas. Horan & Son, florists Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11

". c. Forbes, former governor-gen-. eral of the Philippines, will head a bird collecting expedition into South and Central America for Harvard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11

There were 12 cases Of trichonosis at F'arrel Pa. reported to the state health department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11

Owner Carey of Springfield has booked exhibition dates with Montreal and Worcester.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11

The Federal Ieaguers claim to have secured eight more men from organ ized ball Two of these are said te be from the majors and the other six from the American association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11

Tom Hughes, the old time Wash ington pitcher, has signed his con tract with Los Angeles of the Coast league.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
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HER SLIGHT MISTAKE
By CONSTANCE NEssIER.
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Have you ever seen such oppressive ly hot weather in your life 2" the laven. der girl asked the young woman in white. selecting a wicker chair and pulling it to a position where she would feel whatever breeze came through the window.
 Certainly have. right here fn this city, and so have you.' replied the girl in white.
 T suppose you are right. admitted her friend, but you are most disap- pointing.
 GU interest me strangely"
 You should have adapted yourself to my mood, explained the young woman in lavender. and assured me that you never had seen such hot weather and that you do not believe there is such hot weather anywhere else on the globe. Instead. you try to convey the impression that 1t Is not hot at all
 T am trying 10 help you. my dear If l were to join you in your view of the weather it's heat would become more and more intense until your back hair frizzled. Instead of doing that suggest that it is no warmer than usual Presently, I shall mention some ice cream that is coming and the first thing you know you will be comfortable. You are not so warm right now as you were, are you2"
 T couldn't be any warmer. certain ly. without melting my watch and my finger rings. l was seething when arrived. I had done the most dread ful thing!
 .It was on the L, " said the young person in lavender, launching boldly into her adventure. q entered the train at Sheridan road and there were any number of seats vacant, but saw Mare Willard sitting by window and looking out I determined to sur, prise him. so 1 selected the other half of his seat, the car jerked and I shot down like a ball player sliding to first, with a shoulder hunehed up. I collided with the unfortunate man in a violent fashion that almost sent him out of the car and sailing over the back yards like an aeroplane.
 "Then I turned my head and pre- tended to be looking from the win dow on the opposite side of the car. l felt him turn in the seat, and I felt his eyes boring into my back, and hadn't felt so tickled over anything in a long time. I had on this new dress and I was quite sure he did not