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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
CHICAGO FEDS TO
 KEEP SEATON
Philadelphia Jumper Refuses to Join Brooklyn and Trade May Be Ar
 ranged.

Chicago, March ze-Pitcher Seaton will remain with the Chicago Feder- a1s. according 50 message teIeph0ned from here yesterday to Manager link CT at Shreveport by President Gilmore of the league
 Seatons one of the leagues star pitchers. had been ordered by R. B. Ward to report to the Brooklyn clubs camp at Columbia, s. C., but Seaton refused to leave the Chicago camp. He insisted that he would play with Tfnkers team instead of Brooklyn.
 It was said that Seaton signed a Chicago contract originally, having been induced to do so when his old teamnate on the Phi1adelphia Nation als, Ad Brennan. Joined the Chicago club He was transferred to Brooklyn as bonus to Ward in taking over the Toronto franchise, it was said.
 President Gilmore of the Federal League and George Ward of the Broklyn club yesterday discussed q Brooklyn club yesterday discusaed a Pitcher Seaton,s being transferred from the BrookIyns to Chicago. SeaAon has been anxious to remain with Man aEer Tnker's team, and if a deal sat- isfactory to Brooklyn can be made, 1t is likely he will do so. Temporarily he will continue to train with Chicago, but P President Gilmore refused to dis cuss the case further.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
FEDERALS START WAR BY
 TRYING TO ENJ0IN kILLlFER
File Papers In Michigan Declaring Catcher Violated Contract With
 Chicago Outlaws

attention to the service of the Chicago Federals.
 The court was informed that $500 was advanced Killifer on account and was accepted by him and is still re- tained. Failure to report for practice in accordance with his contract was alleged against Killifer. The bill set forth that one of the principal posi- tfons on a baseball team IS that of catcher; that on account of it's im- portance and of the extraordinary skill, adaptabilfty and training neces- sary for the expert playing of this position it is more difficult to secure an expert catcher than any of the other players
 naragrafh informed the court that the defendant is a Baseball play CT. to wit, a catcher of unusual and extraordinary skill and expertness and Of such personal and intellectua1 character that his loss cannot be sub- stantia1ly replaced by the substitution Of another p1ayer.ss
 The bill set forth that the Federals would suffer irreparab1e injury unless a.restraining d. order issue, enjoining Kill 1ifer from playing with clubs other than the Chicago Federals. The conn plaint closed with a prayer for the immediate issuance of temporary in- junction preventing Ki1Iifer from vfo- lating his contract with the Chicago Federazs and petition that the tenn porary Injunction be made permanent in the final hearing of the suit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20


 Grand Rapids, MIch-s March 2e-- The first legal shot Of the baseball war of 1914 was fired here today by the Federal League in hling q petition with the United States district court for the western district of Michigan asking for an injunction to restrain William J. Killifer, Jr.. formerly catcher for the PhlladeIphia Nation aIs, from playing baseball with any other than the Chicago Federals-
 Kilifer signed a three year contract with the Chicago Federzls but after ward was persuaded that the reserve clause in his old contract with the Philadelphia club held him legally to Philade1phia and he joined his former team The suit involves the legality Of the reserve. long regarded as one of the bu1warks Of organized base ball The Suit was brought in the western Michigan district because Ki1Iifer is a resident of Paw Paw. Mich
 The complaint which was signed by Charles Weeghraan, president Of the Chicago Federal League baseball club. told of the signing Of the contract by Killifer who agreed to play for three years for the Chicago Federa1s for a total Of $500 or $5ssSS.a3 q year The contract. copy Of which was at tached to the petition for an enJoin- ing order, expressly stfpulated the court was informed that Eiuifer agreed to devote his entire tIme and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
B. H. s. TRACK TEAM
 AND Y. M. c. A. SQUAD
 CLASH HERE TOMORROW

The Bridgeport high school track team will engage in it's second local dual meet tomorrow afternoon at the F. NJ. c. A. when the red and black athletes compete against the local Y. M- C. A team. The entries Of the B. H. s. boys are practically the same as against Hartford high school last week, while the association squad will be composed of the men who repre- sented that institution in the meet with Waterbury a few weeks ago. The events to be held are one half mile run. running high jump, running broad jump, standing broad jump, 100 yard dash. the one quarter mile run and the half mile relay race As much interest is being taken in this new branch of high school athletics a large attendance is certain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
GOOD BOXING CARD FOR UNION CLUBS
 SHOW ON MARCH 30

Hach could be said about Red AL len and Bud Palma the two local boys who are tO appear in the opening bout of the show which the Union Boating Club will stage at the new Ca s5no on State street March 30, but both are well known to the local fans and need no 1ntroduction. It will be their third meeting and that means both will star rtsRro1n the outset to win.
 One Of the most important batt1es on the card will be. the one between Gene Morfazty and Chick West Those two boys are hitters Of much renown. West has never been defeated while Moriarty has met some of the boys in his class in the country. There is no question but what hForiarty is there with the science and wa1Iop. He can hit from any angie and can also take puriishrnent- This was deznonstrated in New Haven a few weeks ago when he allowed DodQ Maher to push over his famous sshaymak kerr which did no damage
 ~ obng zEcAulifke and Frankie Elem
 zg the head1iners, are training hard Tor their ten round contest and both are eonddent of winning. Mac says he will surely send some of his stiff svaI1ops into Fleming and he thinks ing pushes out and still be able to come back with heavy olts. F1eningJ is a very clever boy but he will be called upon to use everything he has in his makeup when he tackles Mac.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
JOE TINKER REFUSED
 TO GIVE OLD FRIEND
 RICHIE JOB WITH FEDS
New york Evening Sun.

Remember Lou Richie, the curve less wonder. who once pitched for the Cubs and frequently made the Giants look foolish He has just discovered that this is g cruel world Richie got to the end If his rope as a Cub last summer and MT. Murphy sent him to the Kansas City American Associa- ton club.
 Lurid Lou had no idea of going to the Federal League until two weeks ago the Kansas City club declined to accept his terms. Then Richie re- Inembered that his old friend Joe Tinker was managing the Chifeds, so he asked Joe to take him in-
 Am sorryt' replied Tinker. T have no room for yeus as I've signed all the pitchers need,
 But you've got only two good men, Hendrix and Brennan, argued the former Cub boxnan. The others will be cherry pie.''
 They are better than you,'. snap ped Tinker. and Richie faded from view.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

morning March 22i for 1imbering up practice and general consultation On Iy the best will be picked and it be- hooves all to show their best speed as the White Sox of 1914 will be q faster aggregation than Sthe Sox of 1918 and will meet speedier teams Mrs Maguire especially requests the following to be on hand Sunday OLoughlin, Eagen, Christie, Vincent Benham, Ike Sheehan, Jack A6ozel. Red Jewell, Joe Stap1eton, August h4eerbach, Johnny Hayes, Joe Mir Cartfy, Hale, Heysers zempke; TI1- Ierman.
 For the benefit of the admirers of the Sox, MT. Mcguire inparts the in formation that he has games booked throughout the state as we'll as in New York State. Massachusetts and Long Island. He has however a few choice dates left which are going fast saIfd any clubs wishing dates should write MT. Mcguire, No. 118 RenneH St. city. or through the Bridgeport Farmer MT. Mcguire wishes to impress on all club managers the fact that his is a travelling team only, no games to be played in Bridgeport. The first ap- pIications received for open dates will be given preference and it is therefore np to the managers of teams wishing to meet the Sox to get their applica- tions in early:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
PREPARING FOR
 DAVIS CUP GAMES
International Tennis Contests En New York start
 August 1s.

Oficials Of the United States Lawn Tennis Association held their annual schedule meeting today at the Wal dorf Astoria New York when an eff fort will be made to complete the list for the season The difficulty in ar ranging the dates for the important tourna1nenfs is due to the Davis Cup
 matches, which will be played on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Aug. IS, 14 and IS. It is possible that owing to these difhculties the official list of dates will not be anneunced until next week The all-comers tour nament at Newport Is scheduled to be- gin on Monday, Aug. 24, while the week between these two imp portant fix tures will be taken up by the Meadow Club at Southanpton
 It is hoped that the foreign players will consent to play one or more of the preliminary matches in the United States, The preliminary round for the international cup must be completed by Aug 8. This leaves only four days for rest for the team Of the nation that wins the right to challenge for the cup. This short time may infiu- ence the teams in the semi-fnaI round to play ntIlis country, in which event the players could remain over for the national tournament
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
HEATING READY TO WORK AGAIN
Local Boys Injured Toe Better Yankees Release Rose
 to Houston.

Houston. Texas. March 20--Nan- ager Chance has come to the con clusion that this is the time of year when he will have to decide who he will keep among the new men. The weeding-ou process started yesterday. While the rain was falling and the Yankees had to stay indoors the hrst Of the rockies to be released was Charley Rose. the little left-handed pitcher, who was secured from the Houston Club. Rose will again play with the Houston Club. Rose pitched good ball in the Texas League last season, but the consensus of opinion seems to be that he is little too light for the big organization, but he may come back for another trial next sea son.
 Manager Chance is evidently de- lighted with the work of King Cole, who at one time was a great pitcher for Chance when he was the leader 2 Of the Cubs
 Ray Keatfng reported yesterday that his toe was better and that he would be able to get in uniform, prob ably, today. Only two days ara left for the Yankees to finish their work at Houston. It is very likely that Chance will have his men out twice a day for the finish of the preparatory trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
BILL MAGUTRE GROOMING HIS
 WHITE sox TEAM FoH 1914

As the baseball season is but a few weeks away Manaser Bill Maguirs, who has been spending his winter promoting the manly art of wrest1ing, is giving serious thought to the or ganization of his White Sox, a team which hung up record on 1913 which caused the envy of all the semi pro clubs in the city as well as other cities of the state. A rec9rd of 24 won and nine lost is one to be proud Of and Manager Mcguire hopes to beat this record this season. With this purpose in view he is after the fast est players obtainab1e in this vicinity.
 All members ofsIast years team are requested to be on hand Sunday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
VETERAN GIANTS
 TOO CONFIDENT I
MeGraw Gets After Players For
 Fear Club will Slump.

Marlin, Tex, March zo-At the Gil antss training camp here AdcGra;w has seen driving his squad harder the past few days than he has ever driven q Eunch before. and while the explana- lion is partly the good weather giving opportunity for plenty Of work there Is still another reason
 .-The second and succeeding years of a channpdonship ball club are are hardest Of all for the manager, said McGraw last night ssThe first year is tionfnE is concerned, but after that the men are apt to fall into a too com ddenf mood.
 They have been champions, and they seem to think that the very fact will carry them through again. They thing in the world necessary Their attitude is, sOhs we'll. we will be there at the right time and the first thing you km0w they are not there
 T saw it happen to my cham pion- ship club fn 1905. that went to pieces on me over night and have seen it nappen before
 = rake the practice games lately The so-qa1Ied recruits have run right oyer the regulars. They have had all the pepper and sfnsers and they have had it because they sre out there HoEAzug 6 TOT t1e-aE Jopss fkfzttS EAe o1t15F men are taking things easy, satis7ed that they will be reax5y when the gong rings That is the most dangerous of all mental attitudes for d c1a1nplon- ship club, ana youi can bet there will he g. change arounH here before long.,,
 While many Of the players are in good condffion, some are carrying a Htrle too much weight and McGraw IS hot after theze fellows. Fred Mer- kIe and Harry Doyle, the roq1rltl- fhe- worIers, are especially in great shape and both are going great guns at bat and in the nelds which is a source Of considerable satisfaction to the man ager
 Saturday and 1dlcGrasw will take the regulars to Dallas On Wedn esday the Giants break camp for good and move into Houston for a four days stand before starting home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
BOXING NOTES
ByT. S. AnflreWs.l }

Since the suspension of Packey Mo F.arIand by the Wisconsin Boxing Commission, there have been numer- ous writers about the country who was not a success. Why this decision. should have anything to do with the law being a success is hard to fatho1n. but just the same a great many seem to look at it iR that way The matter. has been discussed so much that even in England, 1000 miles away. it has been taken notice of. In regard to the
 matter a prominent English sporting man writes me as follows: "It seemed. very queer to me that the boxing game as conducted in Wisconsin under the commission rule, should be eriti- cised because of the suspensi on Of Packey Mcfarland. : It may seem a. pension to boxer for alleged sailing. in his contest with Jack Britton, but it must not be forgotten that the no decision rule lends itself to tame ex- hibitions by star boxers and unless the commission takes a hand in the game, it is liable to be abused by the same star boxers. Mcfarland is na-l tdrally a very showy boxer. as his rec
 ord will reveal at a glance. You will note that Packey has not many knoclouts to his credit. Wisconsin has apparently been suffering from a com -plafnt Wn1cn g. 1GW-s years Dack was fairly common in London and the sur rounding country. I refer to the de- faulting fight promoter, who having entered into contracts with boys, fail ed to carry out his end, though the boxers did their best for him. The evil was cured here by the determined stand made against it by all the sport writers and see no reason why sin1i-. lar methods should not prevail on your side. From what understand, the commission has absolute charge in Wisconsin and if the men composing this commission are fair and honest, the followers of the game may rest as- sured that the sport will be benefited instead Of injured. It is very neces- sary sometimes to be severe with peo- pie who violate the rules and pre- sume that the Wisconsin Boxing Com mission feels that way in dealing with boxers Of course, am pretty far away to pass judgment. but keep in close touch with American affairs and give my opinion for what 1t is worth 7
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
YALE AND BURKE WIN
 ROLLER SKATING RACE

MiddIetown, March 20=Yale and Burke of Bridgeport defeated Mogue and Benton of Hartford in a three fn5ls relay roller skating race last night for Ihe Connectfcut cha1npdon- ship at Manager Jol1nson's College street rink, in the fast time of II. minutes 20 seconds The race was ex- citing throughout, Yale and Burke winning by a lap
 Yale and Burke issue challenge to A1orgus and Benton for race in Bridgeport tonight for any purse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
Bv Wagner.1


 Jack Egan. the local boy who was with Albany in the New York State league last season, hasn't signed his |contract for the coming campaign He is not satisfied with the terms. AL though Albany has threarened So trade. "Td just as soon play somewhere else.' he says. s.I had one season in that circuit and would not be sorry if didn't go back there" Egan bat ted .250 in games last year.
 Kenneth Nash, the old Waterbury shortstop. is representative in the Massachusetts legislature and has been visiting variousf cities as member of a committee of inspection. He did not go south with the St. Louis Na- tionais. by whom he was drafted. be cause of his legislative duties, but plans to join that team later.
 Harvey Russell has not reported to the Ba1timore FederaIs. The local backstop who did the jumping act. is stilI confined to his home in Marshall, Va, by illness.
 Owner sinski of the New Britain club will not have such an easy time as he expected to get a held in New Britain. He said a few days ago that he had a lease on Bill Haunass park, T. willing to give Scinski month to month lease so the magnate can with draw whenever his new park is ready
 Hugh High the former Hartfoud outhe1der, is very popular with Man ager Jennings of Detroit The man ager is always kidding High and fre- IquentIy plays handball with him. High is sure to be retained as utility loutfeIder.
 >f E f American. Bowling congress tourna- ment yesterday. Schardt and Fuller of Buffalo where the tournament Is held. got high score in the doubles by making 1.16z. George Kumpf, hold CT of the worlds record of 712 for three games. did not do very well yester- day He made 5s3 in singIes and 160, 187 and 15S in doubles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
ENGL LEWOOD CLUB WILL
 HAVE BASEBALL TEAM

The Englewood club composed of young people living in the South End, held it's second annual banquet last evening at Halls. Dancing followed a lengthy musical program. The club will put a baseball team in the field this summer The elections were as follows: James Somers. Jr-, president; i; Thomas Smith, vice president; Joseph P. Keating, secretary.
 The baseball team will hold first practice tomorrow at Yost field. weather permitting The candidates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

are: Thomas Smith. catcher; Joseph Heating. pitcher; James Soners, first base; John MeDonald. second base; Foster Ferguson, shortstop; Frank Farrell, third base; Roger Frederick son, center field; John Kelly, right field; William Shaw, left field.
 Uniforms are to be selected at the next meeting which will be held We'd nesday evening, March 24 Any man ager desiring games please notify James somers, Jr. West avenue. City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
BIG LEAGUE EXHIBITION sCoREs

Chicago National. 12; Savannah, 8: at savannah, Ga
 Boston National. 3 Newark. 2; at Macon. Ga
 Cleveland American. 6; Atlanta, 6 (tie)s; at Atlanta, Ga
 PhiladeIplaia American, g: Way cross, O. at Waycross, Ga.
 Washington American, 5; Univer- sity of Virginia, 4; at charl ottesvilIe Va
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

Coach Roy Thomas of the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania baseball team is in favor of the proposed rule forbid ding coaches to sit on the bench dur ing games. He says it will give cap tains and other players more chance to display their Knowledge of the game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

Four persons are reported to have perisl1ed in a. fire which destroyed the Housfton Elevator Co at Detroit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
Baseball Gossip


 With Claude Cooper and Steve Ev- ans practically sure Of two1outfeIa ro- sitions on the Brooklyn Fed team, either Danny Murphy or Artie EEof- man win have to Ros maybe both lf Al Shaw plays as well as Iaat year
 It looks a sure thing that Chance will farm out Burr Brown Suifivan. Quinn, Cook, Rogerss White. Ru1dG. Hutchinson and Thompson probably to Texas League clubs
 king Cole is going to b4 chance'n nainstay in the box unless Ray Cald-
 Heres a novel argument. If aI the Fed teams lack major league cIael and are evenly matched, they ought fr provide interesting basebah eNen though 1t savors of the ennallsr alr- cults But will the fans pay u1as1r league prices to zee bush IsaEners trr to play like biz starsz
 The Feds have forced Prexy -Gn- more to accept a. salary As he sagr he has $5O,O00sooO behind nird. he ought to be we'll paid for his service1 as a booster and buffer.
 charlie Weeghman. packer or Ono Chicago Feds denies that wher 900 Tinker g value as p4ayeE ana I15esll-Ilol ends he will be appointed head waiter in Weeghyss biggest lHncl room.
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 It turns out that Tinker had pis1T- ed his word to join che Feds before Bbbets bought him from Herrnlaria for $25, ,000. Tinker tried to tlp tN Ebbefs when he wired tAae BrookIlr xnagnake that. if sold he would rer111 to play at (Ebbets Field. At ieslt 4f,f~ fe The latest etoEv
 sSnodgrass IS hzEure ct thirc base. writes an innocent pDrSOu who probably believes that Larry uCgir will pitch the opening game for tr- Yankees on April A.
 Senator AIdrich of Rhode Island Wa1 made defendant in a. breach of con tract suit for $1O,4 ,416 damases by C. f- stroneyer a contractor Of New Ecr&
 The Senate at Albany paced the o..l providing for the appointment of rc- men watchers at the polls at che els-- ton when the question of WOu1an sf- frage is voted upon
 The Senate lands cou1mittee report ed favorabIy on a resolution rroVlc- ing government ownership of 1E1IfI- cello, Thomas Jefferson's VirBiuia home. either by purchase or eondcn- nation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20
AROUND THE CIRCUIT
Jack EQan Of This City Declines The Terms Offered By Albany
 Club

satisfied with the lack of pepper shown by OutfieIder Gilhooley. the SIP. 900 outfelder bought by New Y orlz from Montreal Chance declared if the youngster didn't display a little ambition he would be sent back to the minors Chance is pleased with SBilI Holden, the New London recruit, and has put him on the first team for the exhibition trip north
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

The Brooklyn club has decided t, ark of the international league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

king Cole fs going to bd Chanrem rnainstay in the box unless Ray Cald- well gets away to an early start
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

It looks a sure thing that Chance will farm out Burr, Brown Suifivan. Quinn, Cook, Rogerss White, RuddT. Hutchinson and Thompson proba5Iy to Texas League clubs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

With Claude Cooper and Steve Ev- ans practically sure Of twoaoutneIa ro- sitions on the Brooklyn Fed team. either Danny Murphy or Artie Efof- man will have to gos maybe both lf Al Shaw plays as well as Iast year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

Hartford has sent a Contract to Catcher John R. Curtin Of Natick, Mass. This youngster is recommend- ed by Scout Howard Earl of the Pitts burgh Pirates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

Charles P Taft Of Cincinnati, who announced "Wednesday night he would retain his controlling interest in the Chicago National League baseball club for at least year refused an offer of { $770,0O0 for his holdings, according to John T. Connery, who attempted to purchase the Cubs for the Connery- Spiege1 syndicate of Chicago. Con nery did not state the price asked by MT. Taft for his stock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

Eddie Plank is far from being all in. The veteran of the Athletics hurling staff worked three innings against Waycross. Ga, yesterday with out yielding a hit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-20

Springfield has signed I .E. EIarring ton, twirler who was with Bratt1e- boro, Vt, in the Twin State Ieaeu,