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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
NEED FUNDS FOR
 YALE'S NEW BOWL
Must Have $1OO,G0O to Finish
 Field for Harvard Game.

An urgent appeal prepared by the Yale committee which IS in charge of the work of the Yale bowl and of the complete athletic equipment which it is planned to install at Yale, reveals the fact that unless large additional contributions to the work are received quickly, it will be Impossible to com plete the bowl in time for the Yale Harvard game of next fall which Is the ambition of the coKnInittee and all Yale. Approximately, $100,0O0 must be subscribed in the near future to in sure the complexion of the bowl in time. The committee prepared its ap- peal a few days ago and has just sent it out to all alumni al.u those inter ested It is understood that the mon ey will be needed for use within a. short time now despite the fact that the committee has not yet expended ! all the revenues which have been re- ceived to date.
 It is understood that since the ap- peal was prepared out before 1t was received by the graduates, two contri- buttons of $25,000 each were pledged towards the $150Ooo which is needed, so that the committee, has cause to feel that with $100. 600 still to be raised the effect of the appeal vii be to ih- sure the carrying on of the work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
FIRED DAILY TALKS
 OF SOME CHANGES IN FOOTBALL RULES

ssThere is very little likelihood of any radical changes being made at the meeting of the football rules commit tee this February says Coach Fred Daily of the Williams College football eleven ..The two probable and most helpful changes will be the number ing of the players and the reinstate- ment of the field judge. D
 .sThe reinstatement of the .on-side kick would, in my opinion, be of ma terial advantage. It would furnish a good argument against those who ad- vocate lessening the present 1O-yard down limit to T yards, for 1t would provide a valuable weapon.
 Under the present rules the de- fence appears stronger than the of fence. This would do great deal to- ward I1aiancingt them. z A The play re- quires skin, af7d tthe9 element of luck enters into it scarcely more than into the forward pass or many other plays in football. Personally should be very glad to see it re-estab1ished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
MANY STARS OF COLLEGE
 FOOTBALL IN PUBLIC LIFE
Frank Butterworth, Lee M'C1una, Vance Mccormack, Everett Lake
 And Pa Corbin Included

Tn the Connecticut senate recently sat Frank S. Butterwortfl, Yales famous fu1l-back of twenty years ago Down in Delaware IS Jusllcs Marvel, of the supreme court ana once secretary of state, an old Prince ton captain and forward. and in the off7ce of the aetorney-genera of the state of Maryland sits the celeorateo Edgar Allan Poe, of Princeton Tn the office of the chief justice of New Tarssy is willia s. Gummere, another old Princeton captain; Tn PennsyIvaRda's 20th Judicial district is another Princeton player, Judge J. M Woods. George w. Woodruff, an ex- judge of the United States cir cult court, was once a celebrated guard at Yale, and still more famous as a coach at Pennsylvania, inventor of the qlarter-back kick, guards-back and a host of other football manoeu- vres A recent reform mayor Of liar risbs1rg was Vance Mccormick, the old Yale quarterback. A late as- York was Bert, Hanson. the old Yale guard, and there is Big BilP EoT wards, an old Princeton captain, late New York street cleaning commis- sioner, now in charge of 9 similar department at Newark N. J. Chas- D. Daily, the Army,s successful coach last fall, has recently left the office of Fire Commissioner of Boston to re- join the army and the list might be continued Indefinitely.
 The University of Pknnsy1vanda boxing team elected officers last week to formulate plans and take action toward the formation of an inter collegiate boxing league. The pro- jected organization as the result of boxing enthusiasts to interest other universities in the establishment of such a league. One obstacle is the popular belief that boxing is dan gerous and an incentive to gambling It is believed, however. that the pres ent effort will succeed, and that box ing will be taken up as an utter r-coI- Iegiate. sport.
 If league is formed the Amateur Athletic Association novice rules will be amended to- serve as. the league code. The projected regulations call for a regulation costume and eight ounce gloves. Other rules will pro- vide for three rounds in all competi- tions; an interval of one minute be- tween rounds; each competitor to be assisted by one second, who shall be an undergraduate in good standing; no coaching during the progress of a bout. No student under eighteen years of age will be allowed to com pete.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
EBBETS FINALLY
 LOOSENS UP PURSE
Brooklyn Magnate Agrees to
 Tinker $7 300 Salary.

Chicago. Jan s1-Joseph Tinker, the Cincinnati shortstop who was traded to the Brooklyn club and of- 6ered salary of $5,0o0 a. year and a bonus of $1e,OOO for signing a con tzart to play with the Ssfperbaz, yes- ter1ay received a. contract from Presi- dent Bbbets, which was increased to $zs5o6, the amount Tinker demand ed before he jumped to the Chicago club Df the Federal League.
 While the Brooklyn club he's acced- ed to all the demands made by Thinker before he became allied with the s'osBt- law forces, it is believed here chat his requests were only granted for the purpose of making the Brooklyn clubs case stronger in the event that it takes the matter into court to determine hfle rights to the services of Tinker.
 Tinker has acknowledged the re- ceipt of the contract, which came in a registered letter, but he declared yes terday that MT. BbbetS offer came toc 7ates as he has renounced the .majoa leagues and will carry out his three years contract with the F-ederal L League.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
KILLIEER TELLS
 WHY HE JUMPED
 BACK TO PHILLIPS

Billy Killifer asserts that false staten ents made by Federal League officials were the cause of his signing a contract with the outlaws. He was laboring under the impression that Tinker had signed twenty major league players for his club. Killifer is quoted as saying:
 sesThe Federal League gained my contract under false pretenges. Tinker told me he had twenty stars signed, among them half Detroit club, and it was only after receiving such assur- ance that l. signed with the Feds. Later I learned that Knabe, Tinker, Brown and Brennan were the only big Ieaguers. under contract imnledi- ately consulted my father and was told that the contract was not binding. [ now propose to quit baseball for good rather than ever play with link er's teann.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
FRANK CHANGE IS
 CLUB OWNER NOW
Buys Interest in Los Angeles Team and Sends Wolter
 There.


 Manager Frank Chance of the New York Yankees has bought an interest in the Los Angeles Club of the Pacific Coast League. Advices from the Coast say that he has invested $60.000 in the team. Chance plans to develop many of his recruits on the Coast un- til they are ready for the big league. Yesterday, President Farrell an nounced that Outfielder Harry Wolter had been released to the Los Angeles Club Wo2ter was slated to go to Indianapolis. but this deal was can cel1ed as soon as Chance became in tereeted fin the Los Angeles Club.
 WoIters home is on the Coast, and, as the player is a close friend of Chance, 1t would not be surprising if he was in line for the rnanagerships of the Coast club. The Yankees yester- day released Pitcher Cooney to the Lincoln (Neb.) Club. Cooney was drafted by the Yankees last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
KNIGHT TO PLAY
 FIRST FOR MAPS
Former Yankee Takes Place of Doc Johnston, Probable
 Federal.

Cleveland. Jan. 31-C1eyelaTd club ofncia1s yesterday received word that Ivan Olson, Nap utility man, had af- fixed his signature, to an American League contract at Folsom, Cal, where he is wintering. The Federals had sought to sign Olson. Owner Somers also announced that he had signed Jack Knight, former New York American first Ebasenan. He Wheeler Johnston jumps to the. Feds Johnston is on his way from Chatta- nooga. Tenn, to talk-terns with Som- CTS. se
 Somers has sent Buddy Ryan. former Cleveland outfielder. to Portland, Ore. Ryan was originally sent to Toledo, but threatened to jump to the Fed erals if not allowed to play in Port land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
BROOKLYN TO HAVE
 TWO CLUBS IN 1915

It is almost certain that if the In- ternationa1 League club is not placed in Brooklyn the coming season, 1915 will see a club playing at E1pbets Field when the Dodgers are not at home. The Brooklyn baseball officials realize the fact that the Federal league, while it will not make an invasion Of New York this year, Is sure to continue the fight next year, and break into this vicinity.
 President Esbbets and the McKeever brothers are willing to let fine Inter national league come into their terri tory as a war measure to keep the Federa1s out. They would not object to the Jersey City club being trans ferred to Brooklyn. They feel that the surest way to head off outlaw inva- sion is to let BorofIlyn fans have base ball every day in the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
CAN GIANTS CRAB
 4TH STRAIGHT FLAG?
(New York EvenIng sun.l

'
 Back in the early seventies the Bos- ton club four seasons in succession won the baseball champion of the United States. That was, however, in 1872, 1873, 1874 and 1875. while the National League did not come into ex- major league club has won over three championships in successi on.
 In 1880 Anson's Chicago club, on which were such players as Flint, Wdl- liamson, Dalrymple. Gore end Kelly won the flag and also captured it dur ing the two following seasons. but in 1883 the Boston club grabbed the pennant. It was not until the first of the ninetieS that a team again triunphed three years in succession. Starting in 1891 the Boston club won during three successive seasons.
 That was when Frank Selee was manager and John Cqarkson, Nichols, Stivetts and Sta1ey were in their prime as boxmen and when Boston had such catchers as Bennett, Ganzel and Kelly. Duffy and Mccarthy were in the outfie1d, and in 1898 the former hit .378 and the latter .360. Lowe, at second base, was hitting .316; Nash, at third base, 1904; Tucker, at first base, 299; Long, at shortstop. .294; Merritt, one of the catchers, .36S; and Stivetts, 1909. That team certainly was not weak at the bat, but it had nothing on the Baltimore club, which, ! under Ed Hanlon, won the flag for the next three seasons
 In 1894 the Orioles had eleven mez: hitting over 300, in 1895 they had seven men hitting over 300, and in 1896 they had eight men hitting over | 300 The lowest team average for the l three years was .s30. The team aver
 age Of the Athletics last year was -2S5
 Hanlon's club in 1894 actually aver aged s43. That season Dan Brouth- I CTS hit .344, Reitz .30s, Hugh Jen-
 nings .332, McGraw $40, Keeler .367 Brodie .36e, Kelly 3e1, wilbert Rob l inson .34S and Gleason .342.
 | The Pittsburgh club won the pen | nant in 1901, 1902 and 1903, and the 1 Chicago club in 1906, 1907 and 1908 ! In the American League the only clut | to win the flag three wears in sue ! cession was Detroit, which won ir
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
GUS GARDELLA TO
 TAKE BRUSHING BRIDE

Gus Gardel1as HaE'tford'a third sack CT, will be a, benedict when he appear on the diamond with the laartf0rd team next season, as he is to be mar rfed in less than two weel0s Gus will be married to Miss Elizabeth Angelo Giovana11is daughter of Mrs. AnEelics Giovanani of No 24 Aberdeen road West Son1ervi11e, Mass. the wedding to take place Wednesday, February Il, in West SomerviIle. MT. GardelIs has been employed since tne baseball season closed at Sul1ivan's shoe store in Hartford. MT. and Mrs. cardella will live in Hartford upon their return from a wedding trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
The Associated Press,


 New York Jan. 31@That college football with it's rigorous training, necessity for self central and ability to suhmount repeated setbaczs on the part of it's players. is particularly fitting for a successful political car- reer later in lift would appear to be indicated by the number of famous players who have achieved positions of prominence in both state and na- tion- There is seldom. an election of importance in which some football player is not elevated to public life by the voters of one or another po- t1t5cal party. Those former knights bf the gridiron are selected or ap- pointed to all manner of political po- k1fions and almost withoue exception discharge the duties of their offices in an exeremely satisfactory manner.
 The recente election of Blain Lee as United States Senator from Mary land recalls to mind the long list of former players who have won public recognition of similar nature. Lee, who was 8 famous "foTward,' at Princeton in the late seventies, play Ing the position of s.next-to-end' now known as tackle, followed the cootsteps of many other Princeton, Harvard and Yale players.
 Robert Bacon, late ambassador to France, was an old Harvard captain and half-back; James S. Harlan. of khe United States interstate com tnerce commission, is an old Princeton forward Lee McC1ung, late treas urer of the United States, a former captain and half-back at Yale;s Will liam H- Lewis, recently assistant att torney general of the United States. an old Harvard center; S. H- Thonp- son, the present first assistant attor- hey-genera1 of the United States, and William W. Roper, the present sur Ueyor of the port of Philadelphia, man IzAius N. Littauer, a Hnesman for the Crimson; Clifford N. Pinctot late chief forester once a varsity man at Yale, and his successor, the present incumbent at Washington. Chief Forester Harmon s. Graves, a. former haIf-bac1z for the Blue. The late Governor William E. Russell of Massachusetts,, was a 11alf-back at Harvard: Governor George R. Car ter. of Hawaii, once a guard at Yale: Everett J. Lake, the great Harvard ha1f-back, Lieutenant- of Connecticut, and the famous w. H. Corbin. affectionately known as sePa, '' the present Commissioner of taxes for Connecticut, once a center for Yale John c. Bull, the great Penn sy1vanfas half-back, is attorney gen. eraI of the state of Pennsylvania
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
HARVARD CREW IN
 THREE BIG RACES
Crimson Will Meet Yale, Navy
 and Cornell on Water.

Cambridge, Mass. Jan 31-The Har- ward varsity eight will participate in three big rowing events the coming spring.
 According to present plans. the first and second university eights will take trip to Annapolis and during the week of April 1928 will be guests of the Navy oarsnen.
 Another event that has practically been settled is the date of the liar vard- Cornell race, now scheduled to take place on the Charles River, Tues day, May 26. Although this follows very closely on CornelIs regatta at Ith- aca on May 23, at which time the Ith- aca crew will row Yale and Princeton, it has been decided as the best date possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
6By Wagner.)

(By Wagner)
 The mystery of Jake Boultes' claim against the Bridgeport club. which was allowed yesterday by the Ma ttonal board, has been solved. The little bill was for transportation from Jake's home in St. Louis to this city. When he was signed, Boultes had a verbal agreement with former Man ager McCann that the player would receive transport rtation expenses. Moth ing was known about this until after McCann several his connection with retary Reddy had known of the agree ment there would have been no trou- ble about getting the money.
 . When Boultes explained about the agreement at the close of the season it was arranged that ne should take proceeding; was entirely friendly and the result will have no effect on Boul- tes chances for the nnanagership, which will be settled next week.
 The claim oe J. J. Murpay against the local club, also allowed by the National board, grew out of a debt Steamer Flanagan owed Jim Murphy the former New Britain owner When Flanagan signed here, Murphy noti- fled the club that Steamer owed him $67 for money borrowed. Former Manager AncCann said Bridgeport would assume the debt and pay Msir- phy $20 a month out of FTanagan's s say. Only s20 was paid before Elan agan was released and as Steamer re- fused to do anything for Murphy, the claim against Bridgeport was presked.
 The Atlanta club of the Southern league is sore because 1t didn't get Howard Baker from Pittsde1d. While Atlanta was dtckering. Montgomery bought the player.
 Manager Teller of Pittsfeld thinks he has a star in Van Horn a first baseman drafted from vincennes. Ind. Van Horn hit 1902 in 100 games in 1913 He stands over six feet and weighs 19O.
 Every day some new applicant comes through for the distinction of being Young McAulifre's opponent in the next boxing show, wLfch will be held here February 27. The latest ie Kid Black of New York, who claims to have won three decisions from Johnny Dundee
 Gene Kelly and other plungers are picking the Blue Ribbons to beat the crack Knickerbocker five of New York nert Tuesday night in Colonial hall. It is figured that the Ribbons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
s1so,ooo BLAZE IN MEXICO.

Amarillo, Mex, Jan. 31-FTre which for a time threatened to destroy one of the most important blocks in the business district of Amarillo early to- day did damage estimated at $150, ,O0O. The buildings of the Amarillo Bank & Trust Company, Thompson Drug Com pany and Roache Drug Company were burned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

The letter is interesting in that It hands us some new dope on the cham bpfon's present condition. From most of the stuff that has been written and cabled over here in the past year we have pictured Johnson as a Tegu- lar fat guy-one so big and gross that it would take many months to work the surplus weight off. But my correspondent writes that Jack is not over-fat, as we have been led | to believe, and that whatever dissipa- tfons he has fndu1ged in have had an opposite effect. As for Frank Moran's chances of beating Johnson-if the match ever should take place-we11, the Pittsburg- 1 CT is simply taking a chance. He has nothing to lose in the matter of reputation. and whole lot to gain. Danny McKettrick, his manager, not there any more than Moran or any ether fighter would have good
 chance to lick him.
 | However, Moran is not the fighter
 would choose to send after the ti-
 tie. Frank is an earnest and will | ing fellow, but when that's said it is about all. There are several fellows | in this country-white men at that
 who can beat Moran. At least think so sGunboat" Smith out
 pointed the Pittsburgh man, and that happened before the Gunner was as good as he is right now. Moran's | latest mill on this side was with Al Palzer, and when he beat that giant we thought he might amount to something after all But in the light of recent developments concern ling Pa1zer's condition at the time
 Franks stock has taken a sharp slump Sickness had robbed Palzer of much of his strength and he proved easy victim for Moran, as he was again a few weeks later on in the bout with Dan Daily, Jimmy Dimes heavy weight.
 Jess Willard, if he would fight and
 not stall, would stop a fellow like
 Moran inside of ten rounds. In fact,
 I think Willard could trim any white
 heavyweight and possibly the blacks | if he could but be developed into ar
 Iaggressive fighter. tsGunboat' Smith
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

< Contrary to the impression prevail ing among some of the girls, a long ipurply yellow hat feather does not taste good when the end of it is stuck into your mouth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

1907, 1908 and 1909. The Giants have now been champions Of thsir 1saeue for three years Can they upset trssli. ton and go out in front again thi1 year2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

Inventory clearance sale of winter millinery at E. H. Dillon & co. $, 1.1o5 Main street.-A6Iy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31
LOCAL CLUB EXPLAINS JAKE
 EQUITIES CLAIM FOR COIN
Outfielder Bob Bescher Trying To Hold Up The Giants For
 S1O,0OO Salary

! have improved greatly since the early part of the season and the addition of
 Stow and Della Valle has helped But perhaps the .Knickerboclzers have i'm
 proved, too.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

part of the season and the addition of Stow and Della Valle has helped. But perhaps the sKnickerbockers have i'm proved, too.
 .s The Boys Inter7clulbs Basketbsli league staged three games before big crowd in Olfvet hall. The score5 were as follows: La1urelS 13 Tr1m- bulls F; Cardinals 19, stratford IS. Barnu1n 22, Olivet 5.
 Bob Bescher. the outfelder secured by the Giants from Cincinnati in a trade, is trying to hold the Giants up for $10, 900 a year. He got S5,OOo in Zealand. In his trip around the world John McGraw has probably learned to cuss in Chinese and other heatf1en tongues so he will outdo him. self when he hears of Beschers de- mands.
 The new income tax will hit many big league players an awful blow in their most tender spot-6he pocket book. All single men getting more than $3,0OO a. year will have to come across and all married men with more than $4,O0O in their pay envelope A ball player would rather sign for less money than give any up to the gov ernrnent or anybody else
 The latest buIletin on Ed Sweeney is that the New York American catch CT failed to hook his old employers for a. raige and has decided to join the Federals. Frank Chance is count ing on Gpssstt to do the bulk of re- ceiving for New York.
 F'allzenbergs the Cleveland pitcher who jumped, says the Maps doeked him 95 cents last year for extra esl- pense money and offered him a raise of s9.38 a. week this year. He won 24 games and lost ten in 1918.
 Eddie Collins of the AthIetics is coaching the baseball candidates at his alma mater Colunlbda. University. This arrans sent is temporary. as CoIunubla cqtild not af6ord to pay Col 1ins for a long term
 New Haven expects to have Joe Pope hack at slaortstop next year for the AIiasoala Mont. club insithe Union association has lost it's franehise-
 Yale ana Princeton meet at hockey again tonight but this time in New York next Tuesday night i'm Colonial Dartmouth hockey seven in New Ha- ] ven. Quite a few local enthusfasta wi51 make bne trip
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

The Boys Ir1ter-cl1Ib Basketbali league staged three games before a big crowd in Olfvet hall. The scores were as follows: L4aDurelS 13, Tr1m- bulls 12; Cardinals 19, Straitford 15s Barnu1n 22. Olivet 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

New Haven expects to have Joe Pope hack at shortstop next year for the Missouaa. Mont. club in the Union association has lost it's franehise-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

Yale and Princeton meet at hockey again tonight but this time in New York next Tuesday night i'm Colonial Dartmouth hockey seven in New E3a- ven. Quite Q. few local enthusiasts wi5a make the trip
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

Eddie Collins of the Athletics is coaching tEfe baseball candidates at his alma mater Columbia University. This arxang is temporary. as CoIurnbia coa1la not afDord to pay Col 1ins for q long term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

is another whose record entities him to a chance at the champion over Mo ran. Smith has beaten practically all the white hopes, either by knock out or via. the decision route, and looks the best in the game barring Willard And this pair has been matched for twenty rounds at San Francisco July 4 next. The winner of that battle will be in line for a match for the worlds title.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

Tine Atlanta club of the Southern league is sore because 1t didn't get Howard Baker from Pittsdeld. While Atlanta was dtckering. Montgomery bought the player.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-31

Gene Kelly and other plungers are picking the Blue Ribbons to beat the crack Knickerbocker five of New York nert Tuesday night in Colonial hall. It is figured that the Ribbons