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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
STATE HOSPITAL OPENS
 SEASON MAY 2.
Manager Chase Has Good Prospects
 For Coming Season.


 Manager Chase of the State Hospi tai Baseball team states that he will open the season May with the Sa- chens. This game is sure to be a hummer as these two teams clashed last year and split even in series of three games. The deciding game was a tie. called at the end of the thir- teenth inning on account of darkness.
 The pitching staff of the team this year says Manager Chase will be the strongest department of the game. He has two more added to his list. Big Bill Griffin from New York, and a lad named Harrigan who has already established 8 good rep in and around Boston.
 His infield is sewed up with the best of available men. In the practice tho other day Macdonald, the new short stop showed up in fine style and will prove to be the fastest shortstop that the city ,.as seen in a good time. The team will be known as the River side Baseball club of the state hos pital.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
TWO KNockouTs AT
 MoLLDER's UNION SMOKER,
-Honrsr Monty Handed Sleep Punch to Kid Collins.

The fourth annual smoker of the International Molders' union Local No.
 HOLDERS UNION SMOKER 126. held in Frochlickeit hall Thurs day evening proved decided success, there being in the neighborhood of 601 in attendance, and the entertainment programme was carried out in fine style. The rogTamme opened with 8, ledgerdemain exhibition by Magician William J. Bamf1eld who mystified his large audience in an entertaining and interesting way. Selections by a four piece orchestra and selections on Victrola loaned by the Plaut-C -Cadden company were then heard. The next number on the programme was a four round bout, two minutes duration be- tween Kid Williams of Hartford and High Ladd of Worcester. Charles Carbsrfy followed with paper tearing act and the second bout was a four round, three minute go, between Young Edwards of Norwich and Kid Breeze of New London. Young Edwards last ed but two rounds when he was knocked out The next go was a four
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

baseball club, was issued today by Su- paFior Judge Foell. The Kansas City Federal League club alse was restrain ed from in any way interfering with men now under contract with the Gin cinnati club. The petition set forth that Johnson although under con- tract with the Cincinnati club had signed contract to play for the Kan sas City Federals- The court was in formed that losing the services of Johnson would bt a material damage to the Cincinnati club.
 The issuance of the second retrain- ing order was asked on the ground that the Kansas City Federal club had threatened to obtain other players now under contract
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
VALE TEAM ENTERS
 FOR PENN GAMES,
Thirteen Men Have Been choosen,

Yale will enter a team in the Pennsylvania relay games Saturday according to an announcement made by track managers and coaches last night. Thirteen men will make the trip. leaving New Haven in charge of Coach John Mack.
 The Yale entries in the games are. 103-yard dasr, T. H. Cornell, '15; 100-yard hurdles, c. A. Willetts, '15, s. W. F. Potter, "A s, and W. M. Shedden, '15; shot-put, w, F. Roos, IA s, and H. Harbison, "A; discuss and javelin throw, w, F, Roes, "A s, pole vault L. Carter, '15. w, H, John stone, '16; hammer throw, Lougm- bridge. "A s, H. 0. Caldwell. '16, and F. Knapp, '16; high jump R. A Douglas, If; broad jump, c, A. Will let's, IS. s, and F. H. Hampton, '16.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Giants rake First Home Game.

New York, April 23-The New York Nationals opened their home season here today with an easy victory over Philadelphia, 12 to 4. A large crowd saw the game, but with the exception of a band concert and Mayor Mitchell tossing out the first ball, there were no opening day ceremonies.
 The locals had little trouble scoring on Mayer, who was wild and ineffect- i've. Jacobs was even easier, the New Yerks scoring six runs on him in the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Mckay MAKING GOOD AT TRINITY
Former N F. A. Baseball Captain Made the Varsity Team Freshman Year = Captain Murray Considered Great Shortstop Trinity Opens Season Saturday Against Bowdoin-Baseball Results Thursday

Kid Scott of Fort Riley and Sailor Jeek Sullivan of Norwiah.
 Victrola selections followed includ- ing Where the River Shannon Flows
 The last bout staged was a six round two minute go, between. Homer Monty of Norwich and Kid Collins of Willi- mantle Collins was knocked out by Monty in the third round.
 William Miller was referee and Will iam Fitzgerald was announcer.
 During the evening refreshments were served and cigars were passed around.
 The Richmond Raiator company was represented in the large gathering which included two business agents of the International Moulders' Union of New England.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
phtrait
St. Louis

Totals 2s 2T
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Shut Washington Out.

Washington, April 23-Washingten was shut out in it's first home game of the season with Bosten today, A, Johnson. Red Sox recruit pitcher holding the Senators to six scattered hits and eutpitehing his namesake. The visitors punched hits in the last three innings, scoring five runs, Pres ident Wilson, who was to have thrown out the first ball, was unable to attend on account of the pressure of business caused by the Mexican crisis. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

The Trinity Baseball team opens the seasen this coming Saturday when they clash against Bowdoin. Eddie Mckay, a. former N. F. A. baseball captain, has won for himself berth
 Results.
 This clipping from a Hartford paper says the following about Eddie:
 Mckay is the freshman on the team. He IS getting more .ad more accustom- ed to his niche in the inf1eld machine and with week or more of practice should be at his best He knows how to hit the ball and generally does it. About Captain Murray they say that he is living up to his reputation as be- ing the best college shortstor in the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
R R K
Vale Defeated E. A. rsam.

New Haven, Conn, April 23-Yals defeated the New Haven team of the Eastern Association, in the second game of the series today, to4- The Blue started things in 8 rush by scoI>- ing five runs in the initial inning. CaI- tain Blossoms triple cleared the bas~ es. The game was called at the end of the seventh by agreement, Score by innings;
 RHE Yale 8 6 0 Q 0-S 10 2 New Haven oo21o OA s4 Steven and Smudge; Perser and LeecA AngeI7nier and Speer,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

sixth inning on four hits, two passes. a steal and two errors. Neither of the visiting twirlers was well supported.
 Tesreau pitched a strong game for New ' York
 Before the game the New York club was presented with a large floral bat and Mike Donlin was presented with a gilded bat. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Pittsbunh
Mon in Eiaht.

Philadelphia, April 2S-A triple by Sweeney with the bases filled in the eight inning decided the opening game of the championship season here in favor of New York, the final score be- ing to 8.
 Mayor Blankenburg tossed out the first ball. The weather was chilly and only a fair sized crowd turned out.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Detroit Defeated St. Louis.

St. Louis, April 23-Cobb's sacrifice fly in the third inning scoring Kay anaugh, whose double had scored Bush, gave Detroit enough runs to beat St. Louis, but the visitors added one more run in this inning and made the score to l in their favor. Bush, at short stop for the Detroits, was the field ing sensation of the day, his stops and throws cutting off runners at several critical stages. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Breaks Losina Streak.

Cleveland, Ohio, April 23-Cleve- land after losing eight straight games. finally won today. when Mitchell held Chicago to six scattered hits, and Cleveland found Cicotte for ten safe drives. some of them for extra bases. The score was 1 to 1. Outside of Mitchelfs pitching, the playing of Wood, recruit in right field for Cleveland. was the feature of the game. Score.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Hendrix and Wilson.
rbree souts on The sIIi.

The night of the opening of the baseball season in New London Is to be heralded by the National A. C. of New London with a bill of three box ing boats. They will be thee follow ing!
 Tommy Shea of New Haven vss Young Arronson of Boston. preliminary rounds, 1ds pounds
 Semi final. 10 rounds, 14e poundA K O. Palitz of New London vs. John- nie Boyle of Boston,
 Star bout of 10 rounds, iAs pounds, Yankee Evans of BroeiRtan. Mass, and Eddie Flynn of Boston, MasA
 The winner of this star bout wfn meet K. O. Brown at this club in May.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Philadelphia
New York
chicaao Feds Win.

Chicago April 23-Chicago's Federal League team opened it's season here to- day by defeating the Kansas City club g to 1. Claude Hendrix did the pitch ing for the locals until the game was safe, permitting the visitors not a chance to score. On the other hand Chief Johnson was hammered hard and President Hermann's injunction, wich pulled hi mout of the game, only anticipated an order for his removal by Manager Stovall. Art Wilson, former catcher for the New York Ma tionals, knocked out two home runs. Score:
 R H E Kansas City 0 0 0 0 o c 6 l oA14 2 Chicago o 8 1 0 20 0-9 10 Johnson, Stone, Hogan and EaStsrlyr
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
GAMES SCHEDULED TODAY.

American League. Boston at Washington New York at Philadelphia Detroit at St Louis.
 National League. Brooklyn at Boston. Philadelphia aI New York. St Louis at Pittsburgh. Cincinnati at Chicago.
 Federal League Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Buffalo Baltimore.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Won in the Ninth.

Indianapolis. April 23-Two singles. an infield hit and a double gave St Louis three runs in the ninth and g victory from Indianapolis in the open ing game of the season here today. The game up to the ninth had been . pitchers battle. with honors even. be- tween Keupper and Fallenburg. Score: St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 S@5s c Indianapolis o 0 0 0 0 0 0 co 6 2 Keupper and Hartley; Falkenberg ara Texer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
COTTON.

New York. April z3-Spot cotto1. steady; middling uplands 1925; gulf 1850; no sales.
 Futures closed barely steady, May 1272; July 12.56; August 12.35; Octo- Der M.69; December 1167; January: 11.63.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Braves Wins Opening Game.

Boston April 23-Although Tyler gave the Brooklyn batsmen eleven bases on balls the visitors could not hit with men on bases and Boston won the opening game of the local Nation al League season, g to l. Brooklyn had 16 men left on bases. Three times the bases were full when the side was re- tired.
 molly were principal factors in driv- ing in five of Boston's runs. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Baltimore Victorieua.

Baltimore. Md. April es-Baltimoss defeated Buffalo today to 3, Krapp relieved Moore in the fourth inning after Baltimore had scored two runs on three hits and an error with none out. Score:
 RH E Baltimore oI13 3e>e 0 0x" s2 Buffalo 0 o 0 1-S Wilhelm and Jacklitsch; Moore Krapp and Blair.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Pirates take One.

Pittsburgh, P, April 23-Pittsburgh opened the National League baseball season here today before large crowd by defeating St. Louis to 1. It was the locals seventh straight victory. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

As a result of Judge Sessions rul- ing in the Killifer case the ten day clause has been stricken out of all the contracts of the St. Louis Browns. Washington contracts are getting the same treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
VoIuntown Busy.

The voluntown baseball club h making preparations for a busy season and have commenced work on their grounds. They hope to have every thing ready for an early opening. Manager Sheldon expects to havs another strong team this season and will make teams hustle the way they did last season. Mgr. Sheldon is waiting to hear from any amateur team that want to play his team.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

Jimmy Walsh of the Yankees can play the sun field at the Polo grounds as well as anybody. As a thrower he will add strength to Chances team
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
r1n rops Lose Arekher.

Pittsburgh, Pa, April 23-fn 8 hard Hitting game today the Pittsburgh Federal League team defeated Brook lyn 6 to 5, The visitors used three pitchers while Barger for the locals, although allowing eight hits. was in vineible in the pinches. Score!
 RRE Breehlyn ae1o g 6 6 6 e-B 3 Pittsburgh l No IL Marion, Chappelle, Lafitte and Ow- ems; Barger and Berry,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

AIcGraw thinks that Fritz Malsel of the Chancemen is a coming star, and now that Shafer is gone would like to be directing his ascension
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

The Athletics made the grand total of two runs in tho games with the Yankees and Saturdays struggle with the Red Sox-27 consecutive innings, including two coats Of wnfteWash.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Washington
Held Chicago to Four Hits.

Chicago, April 23-Pitcher Douglas held Chicago to four hits, three of which were doubles and the locals won their first home game of te season from Cincinnati today, 2 to 1. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Injunction on Johnson.

Chicago, April 23-An injunction re- straining George K. Johnson, former pitcher for the Cincinnati National League baseball club from playing with the Kansas City Federal League
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

Joe Kelley of the Toronto club needs pitchers badly. Joe would like to have Bunny Hearne of the Giants back, but it's a. question whether Mo Graw will let the big fellow go.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

IotaIs 70 ID z4 ID VN
 (xl Called out: eatcher's interference
 Score by innings; Chicago ...--...--. I a- Cleveland ...---...--.. l r-
 Two base hits. BOdie, Graney. carisch- T11res base hit. Wood.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
MON EY.

New York, April 23 = Call money steady 1 S-4@2i ruling rate 3-4; last loan 2; closing 1 3-4@2.
 Time loans stronger; sixty days 8; ninety days sea 1-4; fsx months 3 1-4@3 1-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

The Cardinals are so well pleased with St. Augustine, Fla, as a train, ing camp that Proxy Britton. intends to take them there again next spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Philadelphia
New York
Totals 32 I 94I0

ICtais S2 241o 5
 tx) Basted fer Murphy in FttL
 txx) Batted for Mayer fn 9th.
 tx1x) Batted for Reed in eth tz) Batted for Jacob in 9th
 Score by i'm i-gs: Philadelphia ......1 8 e- New York .-...-.... 2 q G x-t9 Two base hits. BeseheF Burns Home Fun, Merkle.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

While in St. Louis the other day, Ban Johnson took & run out to see the Miners new ball plant, which is in course of construction. After looking it over he commented: Well, 1t cer- tainly is a nice looking place"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
SPORTING NOTES,

G.riffiths comedians, -Schaefer and Altrock. are as funny as ever. Their antics are harmless.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

Were up against it again." ts the song of the Braves. They remember six successive rainy days of . yeas. ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
Cincinnati
Totals 2s h4 g

(xl Battsd for Douglas in Sth inning.
 Score by innings: Cincinnati .....-... 0 0 o-l Chicago .. ......... 0 o 1 0 O 0 x-e Two base hits Lavender Good. Johnston, Clark
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
BrcokiyB
Totals s3 ' a4 IS sI


 (x) Batter fer Ragan in sth.
 fxxl Battsd for Wagner in Sth.
 Score by innings: Brooklyn @ 0 6 8 eI Boston .,.... o r-e Two base hits. Cutshau. Everss McCarty. Deal. Three base hit. Connolly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24
THURSDAYS RESULTS.
international Ieasu..

international League. Buffalo 5. Baltimore s. Rochester l, Newark !. Montreal 8, Jersey City 8, Toronto II, Providence 1S
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

Hack Simmons is being used as an out6elder by Manager Otto Knabe. When he was at the Hilltop Hack lacked speed. Knabe must be sort of pressed for outfielders or else he wants to play second himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

thinks so much of Cincinnati that he has sent for his family. Charley has leased a house in Walnut Hills, sub urb of Cincinnati. By June he may have a different opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

George Stallings of the Braves Is a farmer. The tall manager owns a fine plantation in the south and spends much of his time there in the off sea- son. Cunning is one of his favorite sports and he is @ great admirer of huI{t.ts dogs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

Ix1 Batted for Neiiman in sth. Score by innings. Detroit ........... 6 8 6 6 e-3 St Louis --..-...--.- o 0 @ oI Two base hits. Austin Williams, KaFsnaugh, Crawford. Veaeh c. Walker.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

Fred Clarke expects much of Babe Adams, hero of the 1909 worlds se- ries. Adams has shown up well this spring and thinks this will be one of his good years Adams is 29 years old and weighs 1855 peunos. Nine years ago he played first base for the Parson, Kas., team in the Missouri Valley league.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-24

John Ganzel of the Rochester Hus- tiers has had a hard life this spring. The Feds worked havoc with Johns team by grabbing off a number of his players. Ganzel is not bashful In ad- hitting that his team Is weak for the International league race.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-20
Travelling Salesman
Is Seriously Injured
As Team Runs Away

A. L. Delhi, No 436 Central ave-
nue., a travelling salesman for the NJ.
C. Kiser Shoe Company, was brought
to Atlanta Tuesday morning and
placed in a hospital, suffering from
injuries sustained when a team be-
came frightened and ran away with
him two miles out OF Cochran Ca,
late Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Delhi lay in a ditch by the side
of the road where he was thrown
when the team bolted, for more than
half an hour before he was dlscov-
cred. lie was en- route to Dyas, Ga,
with a negro driver. About two miles
from Cochran the horses became
frightened and bolted throwing Mr..
Diehl and the driver out Of the We
hicle. The driver was uninjured. but
Mr. Deihls left leg was badly bruis-
ed and sprained, and it is feared he
was hurt internally. friend who
was stopping at Cochran hotel car
ed for him during the night and
brought him to Atlanta Tuesday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-20

fixed thei- John Hancocks" to their
respective contracts
And then Mr.. Ebbets invited the
entire bunch to luncheon.
Between mouthfuls, the genial
Brooklyn magnate managed to tell
newspaper men the following:
"Rucker, Smith and Allen, all re-
ceived boosts over last years salary.
They were perfectly satisfied.
I'VE are going to have a first-ii
vision club sure next sea son. And, let
me tell you, Joe Tinker is going to
play with the Dodgers This Federal
League is going to blow sky high,
and then Tinker will don Brooklyn
spangles.
"Wilbert Robinson is going to make
an excellent manager, and he will
have plenty of good material to work
with. We were right up at the top
Of the race last season until the mid
die Of June, when within a weeks
time five regulars were forced to lay
Off on account Of sickness or inju-
ries."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-20

Charles H. Ebbets,. owner and pres
ident of the Brooklyn baseball club
of the National League, spent three
hours in Atlanta to-day. And it was
the busiest three hours he ever spent
anywhere, for in that time he signed
Nap Rucker for three years, Frank
Allen for two years and Red" Smith
for one year. Also during his stop
off here Magnate Ebbets announced
that he had received a wire from
Catcher Hcck!ngcr, former Cub, that
he would return to the Dodgers this
spring.
Quite some three hours.
For the benefit of those who may
not be thirty third degree fans
Rucker is the greatest left-hand
pitcher in the game, whose home is
in Roswell; Allen, former Mobile
hero is some southpaw himself, and
lives in Newman, Ala; Smith. ex
Atlanta Boys High School and later
Auburn star, plays third b e for the
Brooklyn team, and lives in the West
End.
All three of the players received a
big boost in salary. While Mr.. Eb-
bets refused to state the salary he is
paying Rucker for the next three
years, 1t is not far from $4,000 for
the three seasons
There was no hitch in the signing
Of these baseball stars. Mr.. Ebbets
cal, al, three of them 10 his room
at the Piedmont and handed each hts
contract The three men real them
over and all signed them without a
word OF comment. But those smiles
that refuse 10 fade decorated the
faceg Of the entire trio as they af-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-20
GIRL HAL rs
PO[YGAMY'
7 R A |
Becomes HystericaI When Man
She Accuses Of Deceiving Her
Enters Room.

A hysterical denunciation of A. W.
Williams by Mrs. Ruth Dunn Will
liams, of No $50 Madison avenue,
said to be the second of Williams
three wives, interrupted the proceed
ings brought by Miss Georgia High
tower who believes she is wife No.
3, and threw the court of Recorder
Broyles into great excitement Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs. Williams outbreak occurred
the moment the alleged bigamist was
led into court She started from her
seat, shrieking her accusations
against the man.
you ruined my life; you ruined
my life!" she exclaimed hysterical-
ly. What did ever do that l should
be shamed and humiliated?"
Breaks Down Utterly.
She then broke down utterly, sob
bing without restraint. She sank in
a seat, bowling her head on the desk
of Recorder Broyles. Her whole
frame shook with her emotion The
court, stirred W it'll sympathy for
the woman, was resored to order with
difficulty
Williams If he was affected by the
dramatic scene. did not show It. His
gaze never wavered from directly in
front of him. He looked at the tragic
figure of his accuser not at all, but
walked quietly to the prisoners chair
and sat down
ordeal. He was compelled to face
another accuser, Miss Hightower
whom he is said to have led into tho
belief that he was a single man and
persuaded her to run away with him
and get married week ago last
Sunday.
Held in $4,000 Bond.
Miss Hightower is the daughter Of
j. w. Hightower, No. Haygood
avenue, a retired merchant, and he
gave to her much OF the credit for
uncoverirg Williams alleged deceit
and furnishing the basis for the case
against him. While he was calling
on her at the home of her father, in
the belief that their marriage was
still a secret, Miss Hightower was
working with her father getting EVIL
dence against him as a bigamist.
Mr. Hightower and ]. b. Dunn,
father of the alleged wife No. 2, both
were in court to press the charges
Wife No. 1 is said by the detectives
to be in Tampa, Fla.
Williams was bound over to tho
higher court In bond of $4,000 by Re-
corder Broyles. He denied marrying
wife No. 2, but admitted to Wife No.
/. but said that this marriage was
contracted when he was only 10, and
therefore probably invalid.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-20
Race Entries on Page 7.
Lind Confers With
Carranza's Friend

snecIaI Gable TO The Atlanta Georgian.
VERA CRUZ, Jan. 20.-Conferences
now going on here between Special
Envoy John Lind and Senior Magon.
former candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency Of Mexico are believed by some
tn relate to recognition Of the Con-
stitutionalists by the United states.
Senator Magon has close friends
among the Huertistas and Carran-
zaistas. and he Is also well qualified
10 sneak for either party His lean
ings Of late. however. are said to
have been toward Carranza.