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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16
ALEXANDER STARTED OUT AS AH
INFIELDER,
CLEVELAND

GROVER CLEVELAND ALEX
AMBER the pride OF NebraFl1a
fans and the star pitcher OF the Phil
lies. started in the great national game
as an inf1eIder. That was in his lzid
days in ST. Paul. Neb.. Growers home
town Aleck played with the yoInE
Saints in those days, and he pasttWed
at second and behind the bat.
1t was an accident to the Fegtlas
hurler that was responsible for Grovera
advent as a pitcher. Grover had a lot
of steam, so he was selected as the
goat" and was called upon to take
the place of the pitcher. He start1d
with a victory and has been pItchinE
ever since.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16

knew Himself For Jinx.
Evidently Sherwood Magee Identifies
himself as a hoodoo without difficulty.
This. has long been suspected. but it
was not believed that Magee himself
was hep.
He tips us OFF in a remark attributed
to him by scribe as having been made,
when he was transferred to the Braves:
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16

terness among the fans nowadays than
there used to be.
TT doesn't make any difference
whether a man has been sent, In a
pinch, to cover a position he is en-
tirely new to. If he exhibits the most
natural and unavoidable break they get
at him with their wild demands that
he be taken OUT and the result is all
ways disastrous to the players game"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16

An in all, instead of being deemed
berth to be Stunned the managers job
is now one eagerly sought The chance.
of turning a loser into a winner is not
nearly so impossible as it seemed be-
fore the advent of the third league.
But there is not much activity in the
Cincinnati producing department. now.
All the angels have flown. fy
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16

gentina, Brazil Chile and Uruguay.
The z. M. c. A. is cooperating with the
Basketball union in furnishing coaches
for teams. The game was a welcome
addition to the recreation of a people
whose most lively athletic game Was
soccer football. Mr.. Hopkins says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16

datty drove his bali within twenty
yards of the corner of the green. a dis
lance Of about 235 yards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16

employer and more fit and contented
employe In fact in many cases the
employer or his superintendent or man
ager is leading in. this new move IN the
business world It is a wholesome
change in any way that you look at it.
and with encouragement and assistance
from those who are being affected and
from those also who should get into the
program will help in making the life of
our people far happier than before.
Surely anything that does this is worth
the attention of the public Any change
that gladdens the heart OF the men and
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
State Tennis Tournament
Starts At Detroit Today
Champion Green Here
to Defend Title Won
in 1914

The state tennis tournament start
ed this morning at the courts OF the
Detroit Tennis club with very fatr
entry list The tourney is not rep
resentative OF the western part Of
the state. where some brilliant play
ers arc located. but 1t is the equal
of previous competition OF the sort.
State Champion Green. who resides
in Chicago, arrived this morning TO
defend his title. The pairings for
Mondays play arc az follows:
First Round.
q. L. Wright. Detroit, VS.. r, II.
Floyd. Detroit.
j. r. Gardner. Toledo. W. Raymond
81. John. Detroit. :,
Forster. south Bend. Ind.
A. T.. Green, Jr., Chicago va. A. De
q. wilkinson. Detroit.
Clinton Edwards. Detroit vs.. c. r.
Arthur Webster. Detroit VS. Harris
l.. Corey. Toledo.
n. y. Funston. Port Huron. VS.. Al
Dean Emerson. Detroit. ~ "
u. A. Rathbun. Tecumseh. vs.. p. J.
Donovan. Detroit
FTitz hu0fOIu, Dctroit. W. howard
Lawrie, Detroit.
y. c. lie sueur. Sarnia, Ont. VS.. e.
n. Mack. Ann Arbor. ..t
a, II. Doolittle. Detroit. vs. Martin
r. RI. Doughy, Detroit. VS.. Phil Rob-
inson, Detroit
r. p Wright. Detroit VS. r. q
Owen. Detroit.
James Weber. Chicago. vs. II. BiSeI.
+. c. Tord. Detroit VS.. F. w. At
kinson. Detroit.
J. a. Bucknail. Detroit. VS. John
Codd. Detroit
Ira H.. Reindei Detroit. vs.. w.
W cstbrook. Detroit.
Carl Raneman. Detroit. VS. Bryan
Thomas. Toledo.
..E. p. Nevin. Detroit. vs.. d. =.
Hodges. Tecumseh.
H.. ID. Baker. Detroit. vs.. q. L.
Stocking. Detroit.
second Round.
~. W. Weber, Detroit. vs.. Claire
y. Bird Lansing.
M. q. Ketchum. Chicago. VS.. =. A.
Morse, Detroit.
Ralph Stone. Jr, VS.. w. u. streeter,
Jerry Weber. Chicago. VS.. winner ~
Baker Stocking match. -
IF. l.. AEvinsldo, Detroit. VS. H. q.
St1yenes Detrottf.
W. = weish, Port Huron. W. John
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
Former Champion to
Go to S. A. to Start
Boxing School

NEW YORK. Aug. Bob Fitz-
simbons. one-time champion heavy
weight pugilist OF the world. is in
financial difiiculties. He has been
engaged In expensive litigation In
connection with his suit for divorce
in Chicago. and a mortgage for 81 500
on his farm at Dunnellen. n. j..
which he gave his lawyers to guar
tee their fees. has been foreclosed.
Now Fftzsimmons Is trying to Dor
row the money TO pay the debt.
Fitzsimmons Is looking for some
thing remunerative to do. He IL not
going on the stage. however. AS
soon as he gets some money, he
says. he is going to Buenos Aires,
Argentina, to start boxing school
for the plutocrats OF that city. who,
according to the former champion.
are enthusiastic about the manly
art
Yes, sir" announced Bob, I'm
going to Buenos Aires Just as soon
as raise the wind. and I'm going to
start a boxing school there. There
are 700 millionaires In the place,
and they're crazy about boxing"
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
THE RACE IN THE
NATIONAL.

Folks who have been watching the
Tiger pitching stan this season
and last season. and the season be-
fore. for that matter--can easily
comprehend the status Of the Ma
tional league pennant race at pres
ent. There seems to be at least a
half a dozen contenders, and every
team Of them Is fully qualified 20
belong to the Detroit pitching staff
in thnt they are a gang OF erartic
In and cutters. The dopester who
can figure the team whose turn il
Will be to be ''in" In the first OF
October. will be in a position to
lay q bet or so with confidence.
A contemporary suggests that a
kneader Of dope has about as much
right to bet on which OF half
dozen youngsters can blow the big.
gest soap bubbles az to attempt to
figure out the race In the senior cir.
cuff. and IL must be admitted that
he said something.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09

weather Of the east does not agree
with me. so | cannot do myself or
the public justice.
Every time fought the fans got
run for their money. can't re-
member OF ever giving a poor exhi-
bition from the public's standpoint
in my life. And am not going TO IL
can help IL. The fans appreciate II.
too-if they only knew 1t. Look at
the houses have drawn. The
Ritchie-Wolgast fight drew over $40.
600. The Ritchie-Cross battle. my
fights with Rivers, Murphy and
Welsh all drew big houses.
"Then there is another reason why
I am not more active. think there
Is something in life besides money
despite the public impression. I want
to devote some Of my time to my
folks and my friends. want to en-
Joy life as I 60 along
But don't you think for one
moment that I am not taking the
best OF care OF myself. always do.
Don't look 1t, (He does) At the
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09

or course / would. | would be like
many other fighters could mention
today. who stall and fiddle through
all the matches they can secure with
never a cara about anything but the
money they get for it,
II believe" said Richie. speaking
with emphatic slowness. that I am
the only boxer in the business who
places the public before all else. II
l had the slightest feeling that
wasn't in perfect shape and able TO
give the fans run for their money
there wouldn't be enough money In
the world TO tempt me inside the
ropes. even with the rankest dub.
The fans make the game. They sup
port II. They support US boxers.
Don't the storekeepers and the the
atrical managers try 10 please their
customers, Certainly. Then why
shouldn't boxers have the same con-
sideration, Well, l for one always
shall That is why haven't ac-
cep;ed the good offers have been
receiving-simply because the hot
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
ONLY coNvIcTs CAN
SEE BOXING MATCHES.

Freddie Gilmore, who is well
known in Detroit as a boxer, and
who 10 chiefly famous as the son OF
his father, Harry Gilmore. Of Cana.
dian lightweight fame In the old
days. has revealed the one place in
Illinois where boxing matches can
be safely witnessed. Ordinary folks
In Illinois are not permitted to see
boxing.
Although some private bouts have
been pulled OF in the outskirts Of
Chicago without interference dur
ing the past few weeks. Lovers OF
hsticuffs must either leave the state,
commit crime. or be denied a
glimpse OF their favorite diversion.
Gilmore's haven for ring fans Is
the state penitentiary.
In company with Johnnie Coulon
and number of lesser lights, Fred,
die has staged a few cards at the
Joliet prison recently, and he says
that never did he see SO much in
terest and enthusiasm over the
game. Three-round boxing exhibi-
lions are what Warden Allen. the
honor rule" man. calls the bouts
which he permits. but after the box.
ers learn how pleased the convicts
are at their chance to see some ring
sport, Gilmore says they fight like
Ketchels without exception.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
TIGERS AT
--.
CAPITAL

WASHINGTON. Aug. s.--some OF
the Tigers reached here yesterday
morning from Philadelphia, and the
rest came in this morning from va
rious seashore resorts where they
spent Sunday. The squad seems to
DO in good condition, and somewhat
improved in zip and pep because Of
the lay-off for . day. Washington is
considered a. the toughest nut they
will be called upon to crack this
month. but there n plenty OF con-
fidence in the squad.
Coveleskis and Dubuc. who are
counted upon to win their games,
viii not be called upon until late
IN the series. ~ is now believed.
Dauss will probably open today.
johnson ID expected to pitch tomor-
row. The betting has II that Boeh.
Ter Will get chance st Washington,
and the speed boy may get his OBJ
portunity today.
Jennings has not bought a pitcher
YET, and his sole chance now seems
20 make a deal with Crifith for
Ayers. Whatever deal IL made In
likely 10 cost him come players with
Wbem - 6eesnt want - paSt.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
First Time Packey Has
Ever Fought With
Odds Against Him

There is little doubt in the minds
OF those who already are making
a study OF the coming Mcfarland
Gibbons fistic encounter at Brighton
Beach that the st. Paul Shadow
will 60 into that ring a favorite
over the Chicago Irishman. Consid-
ering that Mcfarland has been out
OF II for a year and nine months.
that Mike is weightier and rangier
and probably packs much snap
pier punch. II Is almost certain that
those who put their money on the
Minnesota marvel will have to take
the big end OF the odds. New York
is sure to make Gibbons a choice
at about 10 to and Chicago prob
ably will string along at the same
price.
Gibbons last two fights in the vi
cinity OF Broadway did not show
him OF TO advantage. Leo Houck
gave him a rough evening. and so
did Soldier Bartfeld. Still. the
Phantom has boxed a classy bunch
OF middleweights and some light.
weights in the big town, while Nc
Farland has been seen there n gainst
bundle OF lIghtweights, on all of
whom he had the weight advantage.
Jack Britton Is the best man Packey
ever boxed In New York, and the
most fooihardy ring fan would not
give Britton the ghost OF show
with Gibbons at i47 pounds at 3
O'Clock for night fuss.
This will be a new experience
for Mcfarland going into the rims
as second choice in the wager
ing Also II will be an innovation
for him In tackling bigger oppo
nent. Never but once before did he
get the worst OF the poundage. tina,
being when Johnny Thompson
tricked him at Kansas City. Packey
was foored In the second round that
night and has taken no chances
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
BY ROBERT L. RIPLEY

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Have
you ever wondered why Richie
doesn't fight? Most others have. In
fact, II has been somewhat of mys-
terry to the sporting fraternity. Here
Is a champion who evidently 10 pass
ing up good matches continually and
allowing himself TO grow fat and out
of condition. A mystery, indeed!
But in truth there is no mystery at
all. Not after you have listened to
the little American champion him.
self. Here is what he told us the
other day while resting meath the
sheltering palms in the fair grounds
of mis- home town. Frisco. Are you
listening7
The fans are Inconsistent" said
Willie vehemently. They say am
money mad-and then they wonder
why don't fight What could be
more contrary? II was q raving
money maniac like am supposed TO
be. why l would fight, wouldn't L.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
BY Ripley

present time my great hobby 10 ten
mis-. They tell me that am good
player. All know Is that | like to
play. and that do play as often as
can. Look at me. Am l not In
good health? have no form Of dis
sipation-that is. except my automo-
bile and a theater once In q while.
"Of course play golf. That IL an
incurable affection. On the nrst OF
August l am TO take hunting trip
with some friends OF mine. expect
to be gone for a month. We intend
to rough II all the way. Then will
do at least a months road work In
the gymnasium before I enter the
ring. which will be In the latter part
OF September.
II don't know who my opponent
will be. have had many offers. but
probably will meet Charley White
first OF all In Milwaukee.
But when do. believe me. the
fans and my opponent are going to
get run for their money.
TITS some fair we have--isn't it,
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
First White SOx
Alibi Is Dandy

CHICAGO. Aug SACK Barry.
member Of Connie Mack's once fam
Gus 100000 inneld. would be In Q
White Sox uniform and playing be-
side his ex.teammate, Eddie Collins.
had II not been that July 1 fell on
Sunday. followed by a legal holiday.
Monday. July 5. resulting In a delay
Of the mails. Connie Mack's an
nouncement that Barry was for sale
reached Boston without delay and
the Red Sox had purchased the star
shortstop before Comiskey had q
chance TO bid on him. Comsikey
would have outbid Lannin, Of Bos-
ton.
Al lthis was made public today.
as an advance alibi il the White Sox
fail to grab the rag.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
WIFE WON'T LET
RESTA RACE ON
ELGIN TRACK

CHICAGO. Aug. with the Des
Moines race over and the 100-mile
challenge race at haywood history,
interest today settled on the Elgin
National road races. Onicials are
trying to secure the entry OF Dario
Resta, who has been in the money
In every race he has entered in this
country. Resta's wife Is a sister
OF Spencer wishart. who was killed
at Elgin. and because OF this the
speedy pilot Is not expected to take
part. Joe Cooper. killed at Des
Moines. Iowa. had been entered.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
M Today Nationals Winners of FL Victories In Their Last 81 Games
TnING MORE THAN
TCHERS ON CAPITAL
] CITY CLUB THIS Time

ser extent. DOME Bush Is a dyna-
mic player who can improve the
general play OF club by his pres
ence.
1t was believed q month or so
ago that Eddie Collins would be n
wonder In this respect. but the
doubters are now having their inn
Ing. II Is beginning 10 seem that
the $4,000 keystone man Is weak
ening on the gingerspreading stunt.
Magnetic players OF this sort are
scarce. and usually II the play Of a
team Is to be speeded up. 1t Is up
to the manager to instill the pep.
That's why scrappy managers who
can kser their proteges sweet tenn
pered are SO valuable.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
GIANTS WIN
AT MACK PARK

The New York Giants shut out
the 3. & 8. team at Mack park yes
terday afternoon. winning by a 4
TO o count. Most OF the McGraw
stars were in the lineup and the
crowd Of 1000 that turned out
seemed we'll pleased. Kuhagen
pitched good game against the big
lenguers. and I.avens added a touch
OF the picturesque by making some
circus catchers. Larry Doyle also
did some stellar fielding.
Kelley. who played nrst base and
who II noted chiefly ~ the nephew
OF Bill LANCE. got homo run.
LANCE personally directed the DE-
veIopment Of this y0ungster and
pee1'sss : vsae eerses ~ NM
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
NO EXCUSE FOR PASSES,
SAYS 0RUoNAHAN.

Roger Bresnahan IL chock full OF
theories this season, and he II CIV
ing expression to most OF them In a
manner which seems to be securing
much publicity for him. His latest
outburst was the declaration that
after the first Of May. big league
pitchers give bases on balls from a
lack OF nerve rather than lack OF
control. He says they fail to lay
the ball over, not because they
can't, but because they are afraid
10 trust their teammates 10 gather
In whatever Is hit.
This is an extreme statement. and
that the Cub boss seems 10 be say.
ing IL that that most pitchers who
are addicted to Witness, are too
anxious to get the batter into a hole
for their own good. They throw too
many balls just outside the plate
In an effort 10 fool the batters. II
II a trick they learned in the min
ors. and they don't seem TO realize
that batsmen In the big show are
too wise to permit strikeout records
to be built on snch foundation.
The case OF Russell Robbins. the
tanning monarch OF the South Mich
issn league last season. is cited.
Robbins had the making of a good
pitcher. but Bresnahan released him
after a short trial. because Russell
refused to give his support chance
10 chasc some balls.
George Boehier might find some
~ ~ ro1oction In this comment
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
O'Day Gets Old
Job in National

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.--After watch
Ing four innings OF the double-head-
er between Brooklyn and Chicago
yesterday, President Tener OF the.
National league, sent for Hank
O'Day and signed the veteran nm
pire on the spot. Hank browsed
about for some regalia, and was
soon back on his old job. The ova-
ton given him rivalcd tha1 With
which Detroit welcomed Bill Doii
ovan this summer.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
Bob Fitzimmons Is Broke
LAWYERS Even Get His Farm
Gibbons 10 to 8 Favorite
Over McF arland, Is Dope
Fans Don't Always Know Just What's
Happening On Field-Here's Instance


fielder slide
indicated
Soak him in the jaw yelled back Of first base
a
sedate Pittsburgh partisan.
That night Fitzpatrick trouble
His explanation show public fooled
cochin fowls
20 a be
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
Ebbets Denies He
Picked On Trojan

CHICAGO, Aug president
Charles H. Ebbets. OF the Brooklyn
Dodgers, today denied that he had
mistreated Johnny Evers. Boston
second baseman. who threatens to
quit baseball. He admitted that he
protested to President Tener on the.
printed story quoting Evers as say
Ing the National league race was
fixed. 81
II hope Evers will reconsider bis /,
decision to quit baseball" said Ed
bets
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
d. B. c. PADDLERS
SPLASH ALONG
TO SPRINGFIELD

The Detroit Boat sluD. which
made a very good showing at st.
GATHERINGS. will send some crews to
Springfield, Mass, for the national
regatta next week. II Is certain
that the junior eight will go. and
possibly some Of the other crews
The Detroit club Is entered In Ave
events in the National regatta: the
junior eight. the senior international
fours. the intermediate eight, the
senior fours and the intermediate
singles. The Duluth crews will rank
favorites 1t Springfield.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
FIVE GREAT
PAIRS PLAY
National Tourney Al
Chi" Most Repre- /.
sentative Since '93

CHICAGO. Aug. 9.-when play In
the preliminary national doubles
tournament starts on the courts of
the Onwentsia club at Lake Forest
today the most representative field
entered In any doubles event In this
country since 1893 viii be seen In
action.
In this years event ave teams will
compete. the doubles winners In the
western championship tournament
representing the west; r. Norris
Williams II. and William NJ. Wash
burn. the recent winners Of the
Longwood tournament. representing
the east: william NJ. Johnston and
Clarence J. Grimm. winners Of the
recent Long Beach. Cal. tourna-
ment. representing the east; VIII
liam NJ. Johnston and Clarence J.
Grimm, winners Of the recent Long
Beach. Cal. tournament. represent
ing the Pacific coast: b. NJ. Grant
and Nat Thornton, winners OF the
Atlanta, Ga. tournament. represent
ing the south. and Dean Mathey and
George NJ. Church. winners OF the
northwestern championship held at
Lake Minnetonka. Mimi. represent
ing the northwest.
Chief interest TO Chicas oans will.
Of course. center In the play OF n.
Norris Williams H.. the present ma
tional champion in singles. who is
with Maurice McLonghlin-the
leading American exponent of the
game, and possibly the most finish
ed player. 80 far as form" 10 con-
cerned. In the world today.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
INDIANS GET SOME
MORE PLAYERS.

Cleveland has exercised options
on two more recruits. Both are from
New Orleans. and neither will re-
port until next spring. when the
New Orleans and Cleveland clubs
will train together at the Louisiana
metropolis. One is Infielder Thorn
as, and the other Is Outfielder Ed
mondson. The latter has played in
numerous spring games against the
Tigers and has always created the
impression that he might make a
valuable player. Thomas, who has
been tried out before by the In.
dams. is leading the Southern asso-
citation In home runs for the season.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
FAST TRACK
AT RAPIDS
Grand Circuit G e rs
Some Real Weather
At Last

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Aug. o.
For the first time this season. the
Grand Circuit has encountered some
splendid racing weather. A hot sun
beating upon Q track already In
splendid condition. indicated that
some superb racing would open the
Blue Ribbon meeting this after.
noon. The 2:l4 trot. the 2:l2 pace.
the pacing division Of the Matron
stake for three-year-olds. and the
2:l0 trot compose the Monday pro
gram.
The Matron stake. OF course. II
the feature. with the 2l2 pace next
In interest. Both the first two races
mentioned are worth $4,000. Lettie
Lee, Mirthful. The Guide and Todd
Temple are In the first race. and II
was doped this morning that Mirth-
full would rank above Lottie Lee In
the betting. This will be something
of a surprise.
Hal Boy should rank favorite IN
the 2:12 pace. but the fact that he
raced FIVE heats Saturday. Is likely
to hurt his chances II he cannot cop
In straight heats.
MONROE. Mich. Aug. S.-Ideal
racing conditions will mark the
opening OF the Short Ship meet.
ing here tomorrow. This Monroe
meeting II one OF the most popular
weeks OF half-mile competition In
the middle west, and some great
sport Ia predicted The 2:20. AIS
and 2:13 pace are the events sched-
uled for Tuesday. Limited cars
from Detroit and Toledo will stop
at the track at Monroe.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09

since. II might also be mentioned
that Gibbons will feel bit strange
in boxing smaller man than he.
Mike has been combating fellows
like Eddie McGoorty, Bob McAllis-
ter. and noted glove parties OF that
ilk for the past three years. always
finding himself the smaller man,
except, perhaps, when he met
Jeems Clabby.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
WHITE HACKLE
BRINGS $4,000

White Hackle. the star colt Of
John z. Madden's stable. has been
sold to the Shoshone stable for a
price estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000. II. c. Hallenbeck has been
keen on obtaining the son OF Star
Shoot In order TO be represented in
tie Futurity. TO which stake the colt
Is eligible. Trainer Jerry Carroll
the deal with Madden.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-09
EMPIRE CITY
TRACK is O. X.

NEW YORK. Aug. Oh. X. Dew.
ereux, president OF the Grand Cir.
cult. has inspected the Empire City
track near Yonkers where Grand
Circuit meeting will be held Aug.
81 to Sept. 4, and had found the
track and stables in good condition
The inspection was made because
OF reports that the stables were un.
sanitary. Mr.. Devereux said the
stables reserved for Grand Circuit
horses had not been occupied by
other animals.