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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12
DILLON ANXIOUS
To MEET MORAN
Manager Announces Dillon
Has Open Engagement
With Pittsburg Man.

New York, May 12.-Sam Marburger,
manager for Jack Dillon, the IndianaD-
oils light heavyweight has articles OF
agreement with an amusement club
here for an open bout with Frank Mo-
ran, the Pittsburg heavyweight, it was
announced today. Moran has not signed
to fight Dillon. and his manager says
Moran wants to fight Fred Fulton be-
apolis man.
There is a clause in the agreement
with Dillon providing that if Moran re-
fuses to fight him the promoters shall
be permitted to name another opponent
Dillon is to receive $4,000. with an O2-
tion Of 2j percent of the gross re-
ceipts. IT is proposed to hold the fight
some time between May 30 and July 5.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12

EVERYB0DYS team will blossom
out in new uniforms on Sunday
Wonder if the new costumes viii
cause the players to forget their
fielding ability?
\ x
WJALZ plays Puritys in the second
" game at Rio Grande park on
Sunday afternoon. The bakers will
have all their hOrseshoes on duty
and hope to trim "Curly" Villareal,
the sensational little finger of the
Gomez tribe.
FREDDIE WELSH has long been
an advocate of temperance and
if the Wisconsin boxing commission
proves that he used alcoholic stimu-
lants between rounds OF his fight
with Ever Hammer, F-eddie's stock
IS going to be hammered even worse
than Ever hammered his face.
X
DON'T overlook the athletic exhi-
bition by the boys Of the Y. NJ.
C. A. classes tonight. It's free to
all and the program is one that will
furnish plenty Of entertainment for
everybody.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12
.PITT5BURG KEEN
To GET SI5LER
Barney Dreyfuss is Eager to
Get Michigan Star Now
With the Browns.

Barney Dreyfus and the Pittsburg
club want to steal George Sisler from
the Browns. Thereby showing that
the Pittsburg CLUB is like every other
team in organized baseball
Ssler is the fost sensational young
ster that has flashed since the advent
OF Tyrus Raymond Cobb. He is the
one man in the national nuisance who
seems to have Il possible chance Of
rivaling the wonderful Georgian.
It seems that few years ago, when
Sisler was a student at the University
Of Michigan. he signed an agreement
TO play with the Pirates II he turned
professional. Later he assured Drey-
fuss that he would not take up base
ball as a profession, and the Pittsburs
owner released him unconditionally.
Signed with Hickey.
Then IL came TO pass that the one
and only Branch Hickey assumed the
leadership Of the Browns. Sisler and
Hickey are fraternity brothers The
Michigan star signed with St Louis.
Barney Dreyfuss promptly put i'm
protest. The matter was referred to
the National Commission in June. 1919.
Garry Hermann has been considering
IL I'm his profound way ever since lie
has not vet rendered a decision.
hHaIlM ME DlHlNL litH ANh fANlfNA AiiAN
the wonder OF the national nuisance.
Coming to the Browns from college az
n pitcher. he has played the Outfield ac-
ceptably and has become the star first
sacker OF the American league.
He is hitting at a 1873 clip and bids
fair to hold il through the sweep Of
the seasons play. He is clever fielder
as well.
willing To Leave 81. Louis.
Sisler is said to be perfectly willing
NNn.a oh
Hickey has given way to Fielder Jones
as manager of the team. TT Garry Herr
mann shOuld bocide the case in favor
Of Pfttsburg before the star youngster
dies Of old age, he viii probably offer
no objection to making the change.
Some time ago rumors were rife in
st Louis that Hermann had decided
to award Sisler to Pittsburg. Then
Mound City scribe published a denial.
saying that he had seen letter from
the National commissions chairman to
Branch Hickey, awarding Sisler to the
Browns. This Hermann denies, de-
claring that he has not reached any de-
cision in the case.
Dreyfuss is I'm need OF a first base
man. and viii probably force a decis-
ion i'm the Sisler matter at once. To
the man on the fence il would seem
that his chances Of getting the Brown
star is very remote, but reports from
indicate confidence in the
Smoky City that Dreyfuss can win the
case If he gives out all the evidence In
his possession and goes determinedly
after the player.
The acquisition Of Sisler would mean
the regeneration of the Pirates. It
would mean the collapse of the Browns
however. He is the only one OF Fielder
JOnes's minions playing any kind Of
ball now and is an idol in the Missouri
The team that would be the most
benefited by the acquisition OF Sisler
would be the Giants. He can pitch, /
play first base or pastime in the out
field McGraw might let him do all
three at once and bench a couple Of
the noble athletes that are intrenchins
the club in the cellar so rapidly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12
PROsS CHALLENGES
THE MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Henry PrOss. who sports the fiossiest
letterhead that has come to the sport
ing editor in some months. wants
bout with some good man before any
club in the southwest. BE states that
he has good record as a clean fighter
and always gives the fans a run for
their money.
Pross is open to meet any middle
weight i'm the world and sends a clip
ping from a Silver City paper Of his
recent fight there with kid" George.
The decision was given to George but
the newspaper critic states that 1T is
difficult to see how he OutpOinted Pross
in any way" PrOss is now in Hanover,
y. NJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12
HIGH WALLOPS
MINERS, 7 TO 8
Orb Walker Pitches Fine
Game, But Fielders Fail
to Hold the Ball.
BY 4DUKE' EVANS.

The local high school boys romped all
over the Miners TO the tune Of z to 9,
Thursday afternoon at Rio Grande
park. Capt Franklin Williams, Of the
High. was I'm fine form and allowed the
Miners only two real hits, one Of which
was twobase clout by Roman in the
sixth. The High started things early
and counted three I'm the first, when
Tatum was hit by a pitched ball, an
error by Bailey Gallegas's single and
Hank Goudy'' McGrady's ripping
double The High gathered two more
in the third on a couple Of errors and
McGrady's second double Of the day. In
the fourth and fifth. the High annexed
two more on timely hits by Pomeroy
and Williams.
Mines scored their first in the third
on an error, stolen base. passed ball
and n long sacrifice fly TO deep center,
upon which Pomeroy had little chance
10 throw the runner out Mt the plate.
They counted twice more in the sixth
and seventh on hits by Roman and
Dryer.
Orben Walker pitched good enough
ball TO win any kind Of q ball game.
hut his teammates refused to hold onto
the pill in the pinches. The High boys
showed poor work on the paths and
threw away enough runs to win the
game twice over by careless running.
Umpire General Chris Fox had his
lower jaw stuck out like a street car
fender early in the game. as some Of
fhe Miners "jaWed" at him from the
bench. He nearly fined some Of the
boys and put some up in the stands. and
altogether he had a nice workout From
the looks Of the General" when hand
ling the Indicator, players are not go
ing 10 get much nourishment talking
TO the jumps. 1t viii be far safer and
more economical to write him n note.
On the whole. Fox handled the game I'm
fine style The box score:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12
KOCH WINS TRAPSHOOTING
CHAMPIONSHIP OF SOUTH

Memphis. Tenn, May 12.-Fred Koch.
Of PhilHpshurE. Ohio. won the trap
shooting championship Of the south in
the final event or the tournament here
Thursday by breaking 30 Of n possible
40 targets in a shoot-off with r. J..
Duval Of Belleville. Ills. who had
tied the Ohio gunner with n score OF IS
breaks in the regular 100 target event.
Duvall broke IS I'm the shOot-off
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12

or. yes. the Braves rusticated in the
1914 cellar until July and then swept
onward to a worlds championship
but miracles don't happen every year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12

~HE flourishing Giants probably
never fully absorbed Bill Shaks-
n pere's advice on opportunity,
which runs thusly:
There is a tide in the affairs OF man,
Which taken at the flood, leads on to
fortune.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12

AWRENCE SHEAY, FL Paso's
junior champion, was rather
badly beaten in the junior event at
Tuson on Thursday, Young, of
Phoenix, winning, 81, 81. Sheay
did not have the opportunity for
much practice this spring and that
may have had something to do with
his defeat.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12
,IINEs-ACGIE GAME OFF

Owing to five members Of the Aggie
baseball team being called out with
the New Mexico militia, the college Of
ficiaIe decided to call off the game
scheduled with Mines for today. IN
all probability no game will be played
this year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12
LINCOLN RELEASES TWO,
IS NOW INSIDE LIMIT.

Lincoln. Neb.. May 12.-llanager
Holmes Of the Lincoln Western league
club announced Thursday night the re-
lease of pitcher Guy Hoffman and first
baseman Schmandt This brings the
Lincoln roster of players to one man
below the limit permitted by league
rules. Schmandt goes to Bloomington.
Ills, on an optional agreement Hoff-
man is released outright.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
CnAEInL-AE ~. NICTnRN !

Urbana Ill. May 12.-The University
of Illinois team was confident of a vic
tory over the University Of Chicago in
the annual outdoor track meet here
today
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12

Summary: Two base hits McGrady (2),
Dryer: struck out. by williams 10. by Walk
or 3: base on balls. Off Williams I. off
walker ! hit by pitched balls Tatum by
walker Pomeroy By williams: double play.
%. walker to Nelson 10 s. Walker: passed
balls. Pomeroy ?. McGrady ! sacrifice hit
conway. Alderete; time Of game. 1-15; UNI
uire. Fox.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12

Mexican rent collections, Lee human.
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-12

90 times-a total Of - brackets In los
starts is a splendid record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-01
GAELIC FOOTBALL TO
 COMMENCE THIS WEEK

The Gaelic Athletic League of Con- necticut elected the following officers at a meeting held in New Haven. last Sunday: Daniel J. Began, Water bury, president; Andrew Creagh, Bridgeport, vice president; J. Nor iarty, New Haven, recording secre- tary; T. J. Sullivan, Bridgeport, f1nan- ciaI secretary; James McHugh, New Haven, treasurer.
 Six clubs were admitted to the league: Sarsield club, New Haven; John Mitchell, New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury, Young Emmets of Bridge port and the Gaelic Athletic Club of Bridgeport.
 Bylaws were read and adopted and a report on schedule accepted. The schedule for the opening games is as follows:
 Waterbury vs. Hartford, at Water bury, Aug. 6 Gaelic club vs. Sarsf1eld club, at New Haven, Aug. 6; Young Emmets vs. Mitchell club, New Haven, Aug. 13.
 The, governing body decided to have an exhibition game played in Water bury on Labor Day, the teams drawn are Sarsfields of New Haven vs. Waterbury.
 It is also the intention of this league to incorporate and a special fund has been set aside for the purpose of bringing about this project.
 At the close of the meeting the del- egates were rendered a banquet by the New Haven clubs. Speeches were made by D. J. Began of Waterbury. James McHugh, New Haven, and An drew Creagh, Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-01
PLEASED AUDIENCE FOR SECOND EFFORT OF OPERA COMPANY
"The Mayor of TOkiO" Well Presented by Singers at
 Lyric Theatre.

The Bonville and Schoeneck Opera company presented the musical com edy "The Mayor of Tokio' to well filled house at the Lyric theatre last evening. The company is consider ably strengthened this week by Ira Jeanne, a sweet voiced soprano who appears as Oloto San, daughter or Row Tow, the mayor of. Tokio. Ar thur Pacie is another new member Of the company. He has fine tenor voice. Last night he appeared as Ju- Han Lincoln. Their parts this week do not give them very wide range for the display of their vocal accom- plishments They gave charming rendition last evening of the solos as- signed them and the audience showed appreciation in repeated encores.
 Dave Mallen, as Rustic, the song boy, and Dorothy Wright as Birdie Talcum, soubrette, were received like old favorites. They breathed true comedy into their lines and although the night was hot the audience want ed them to dance longer.
 John Kearney is the type of actor who is bound to be a favorite wher- ever he appears. A natural comedian, his work is free iron, the taint of self importance and has that touch Of finesse which marks the true artist MT. Kearney always works hard to please. The applause, which oft times in the actors only reward, is very 1iberally bestowed by his audi ence. This week he is cast as Mar GUS Orlando Kidder, impressario, the part made famous by Richard Carle, who wrote the book of the piece.
 William Sellery, cast as Row Tow. the mayor of Tokio, repeated his suc- cess of last week. He has many bright lines all of which he gets over. Allan Ramsay, as Satake, the conspir- ator, has one of the principal parts in the piece and he does a difficult character in manner worthy of com mendation. Marie Clifford as Madame Stitch, wardrobe mistress. Edward Crawford as Tenake, court physician, and Walter Gilbert as Nik- ko, royal messenger and Royal Cut ter as Ivan Orfulitch, Russian spy presented comedy characters well.
 Virginia Wynn as Betsy Lincoln had the most tuneful song in the opera, "Tokio" but she didn't sing it well. The other song numbers were we'll rendered. The principals were the saving grace of the play. Mem bers of the chorus cast for the small parts mumbled their lines or forgot them and the,tvoice of Watty Hydes, stage director, could be heard con- tinually as he prompted them. The chorus too showed lack of drilling which probably will be overcome by the next performance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-01
Amusements
POLES

Opera at it's best with Verdis tri- umph, 'Il Trovatore," as the vehicle is the offering that draws all lovers of beautiful music to Polis theatre this week. A wonderful company of Italian and American singers whose voices are cultivated to high degree and whose acting is supreme are cast amidst the grand and wild scenery to fit the libretto and score.
 It is seldom that Bridgeport is fa- vored with grand opera at it's pin nacle, but in the s. Avitable produc- tion, including a cast of IS people who appeared at Polfs theatre on Monday, the music loving public is of fered a novel treat.
 Miss Agnes Robinson, who sang the leading part has high soprano voice and musical critics with one accord commend her high notes as extremely clear. Throughout the cast the voices are perfectly blended and with ex- ceptional acting in addition Verdis opera in it's epitomized form is offered with that finish at Polls which all de- voices of high art must appreciate.
 The feature photo-play "The Daring of Diana" which is seen in five parts with Anita Stewart, the queen of the screen, in the leading role, is of the international type with superb acting throughout by accomplished players and carries the audience through the very depths of newspaperdom and dramatic effect. The piece is filled with thrills and moments of great in- terest.
 Mary Pickford is at Poli's-not Mary Pickford of the screen. but the Mary Pickford of vaudeville for in Edna Northlane who appears with Joe Ward, formerly of Ward and Webber, the resemblance is so close that one would almost expect to see Miss Pickford in person. The act does a very neat song and dance turn in which artistic work at the piano plays no small part.
 Tom Havery and company, offer a very funny sketch in which the trio inject much that is new in the con- edy line.
 Ota Gygy, court violinist to the King of Spain, seen upon his second American tour, plays Sarasate's Gypsy Airs and other classical pieces with wonderful execution and his lowing is remarkable. His ad- vent into vaudeville gives those not accustomed to concert stages an op- portunity to witness this marvel of the violin.
 Montrose and Sardell, man and a girl, in song, dance and cycling are far above the average, being extremely versatile and clever in all their work.
 The performance for tfe first half at Polis both in pictures and vaude- vile will fully satisfy the most capri cious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-01
MAN WHO WALKS
 UPON HIS HEAD TO
 BE SEEN HERE SOON

The old saying, See one circus and you have seen them all, does not ap- ply to the performance presented by the Sparks Circus this season.
 A feature that is entirely new in this country and that stands out as a distinct novelty. is the wonderful per- formance of Henri Mordette, "the man who walks upon his head"
 This wonderful exhibition of skill and daring consists in bounding up and down stairways balanced upon his head, with no support other than the contact of his head with the steps. The fine balance that must be main tained to accomplish this feat can only be appreciated after seeing this won derful act accomplished.
 { This novelty will positively be seen at each performance of the Sparks Circus here next Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-01


 A coat of white serge made vithou lining and trimmed with a bit q black noire about the waist and necl IS very smart outer garment fo young ladies of fashion. The mode pictured today has one e-piece raglaI sleeves, made with turn-back cuff. The front Of the coat closes to tn neck, though the fronts may be turn cd back to form revers. The belt slipped through the underarm sear and lapped at the front. Wing po< kets are added to the front decors ton of the coat, but these may tucked inward, if desired.
 In medium size the coat rem,ir. 3A yards 54-inch serge, with A van silk for the trimming. A1thonob th importance of studying the guide ha Deen frequently emphasized, there ar nome dressmakers who overlook thi step in their anxiety to finish a gar ment and, unless they have had wid, experience in sewing, the result rerel fails to prove disastrous. But Iitti time is required to study the guid carefully. Note how the cuff and DOC ket are placed into position first, eacj on a lengthwise thread of the goods with the underfacing next. The col lar and belt, in fact, are the only set tions of the pattern that are laid on lengthwise fold of the material.
 The front, sleeve and back are plae cd on lengthwise thread of the serge If shorter length coat is desired, GU off the lower edge of the front, bacI and undertaking the desired amount The belt may be shortened by cutting off the front edge along the two smal 70" perforations.
 Worn over a sheer summer frocl this coat adds chic to the toilette and supplies the element of comfort nee essary on, chilly afternoons. or eve nings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-01
Music, Bathing, Dancing.

Music, bathing, and dancing makes good combination if enjoyed at the right place, where the cool breezes from the Sound blow, and the only place is at the new pavilions at Lord ship. The new dancing pavilion opens for the season Wednesday evening and there will be dancing there every evening for a week. Murray's orches- tra will furnish music at the bathing pavilion every afternoon and will play for the dancing in the evening. The new pavilion is one of the largest in New England, has a perfect dancing floor, is cooled by the breezes from the Sound, and is easily reached by the trolley line in Hollister avenue. The bathing beach is one of the finest in Connecticut and admits of bathing at any stage of the tide. Lordship Manor Is a strictly high class place of amusement, has restaurant and other facilities for parties, and the dancing pavilion will be under the manage ment of D. c. Guilty. After hot day there is no more delightful place in reach of the city.-Adv,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-01
MORE ARRESTS EXPECTED FOR
 BIG EXPLOSION
State eeks to Eliminate Dan- ger From Handling of
 Munitions.

New York, Aug. Three addition al arrests are expected today as a re- suit of the investigation by the New Jersey and Jersey City officials of the great ammunition explosion of the Black Tpan Terminal. With three men alread&HAeld in bail on charges of manslau&hter. a warrant had been is- sued for the arrest of B. l.. Mackenzie, president of the National Dock and Storage Co.,, at whose pier the disas- ter started.
 The commissioner of public safety of Jersey City, Frank Hague, said the two railroad agents, E. B. Thompson of the IJehigh Valley, and W. c. Bes- Ter of the Central Railroad. of New Jersey, probably would be arrested to- day, charged with complicity. New Jersey authorities declare that the $2O,OO0,0OO blast on Black Tom Island shall be the end of the danger in which 1000, 900 persons have lived in this section for the last year, during which ammunition has been pouring through Jersey for the use of the en- tente allies.
 They say that the ammunitions were loaded on board ships here and they have begun proceedings with the determination to compel its shipment from points remote from New York. The New Jersey authorities intend also to dispute the authority of the interstate commerce commission to regulate ammunition traffic. Both state and federal officials plan to eli- minate danger of a repetition of the disaster. It is declared that about 100000 pounds of explosive are trans-shipped daily from railroads here to steamers lying in Gravesand Bay. Rules of the Interstate com merce commission require that the ex- plosives must be unloaded within 24 hours after reaching the piers. New Jersey officials believe many of the railroads are violating this law. Rail- road presidents conferred today with the United States district attorneys of New Jersey and New York in an ef- fort to prevent any more violations of this law
 E Governor Fielder declared he be- lieved public sentiment would not per init the further unloading of high ex- plosives in New York harbor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-01
PLAZA.

If you have any doubts as to the advertised popularity of either Bessie Barriscale or William Desmond. it would behoove you to drop into the Plaza any afternoon or evening during the forepart of the week and see the crowds that throng that popular re- sort at every presentation of "The Payment the latest Triangle play in which this wonderfully talented cou- pie is co-starring. "The Payment" is a remarkable sex drama and affords both it's stars unusual opportunities for emotional work. The theme is not altogether uncommon but it is played up in rather unique manrier and serves to bring out more forcibly than ever before tthe price of virtue. It is vivid preachment against vice in it's most polished form and carries home splendid lesson to young womanhood.
 Jack Ward and his American Min strels" offer singing and dan2t1g speciality on the order of a minstrel first-part with two funny endmen and a quintette of charmingly attractive girlies in becoming costumes, as the headline attraction on the vaudeville program. It is easily the best act of its type a local playhouse has offered this season and 1t should prove pop ular feature.
 Wells, Norwood & Moore. Q trio of funsters in a singing, piano and nut comedy skit that is positively the live Hest and funniest on the variety stage, scored an easy victory with yester- days audiences.
 B. Kelly Forest, tramp comedian and songster, is making many friends with his clever line of chatter and his humorous parodies, while Neher and Keppel give a roller skating exhi- bition that cannot be surpassed.
 "Bedelia's Bluff" a Keystone com- edy in two parts, is responsible for much laughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-01

The barbers at Passaic, N. J., have threatened to strike