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New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
IS TED GETTING LAZY?
Former Penn Star Will Give Up All Racing Past the 600 Yard Mark Training Too Hard.

Ted Meredith, holder of the worlds half-mile record has probably run his last championship race at that distance.
 The probability of Meredith's steer ing away from all races over 600 yards in the future has nothing what ever to do with his recent defeats in Scandinavia by J. Bolin, the Swedish middle distance champion. Meredith, ever since his triumph in the 800 metre Olympic championship at Stockholm, more than four years ago, has had no hankering to run the longer distances, and except when preparing for the intercollegiate championships he has consistently avoided races over 500 yards when it was possible to do so.
 Of course, Meredith has started in a long race at the indoor meets now and then to please promoters who wanted to have him appear in their "specials' but he has never trained
 regularly for the half mile, except when the University of Pennsylvania needed his points in dual meets, or in the intercollegiate championship. In the last four years old Penn's point column has been the only factor l capable of making Meredith work hard in training, as he must. to be fit to run the half, and now that Ted is ineligible to race for the Red and Blue it's but natural to suppose that the Quaker f1ier's half-mile days are about done.
 Because of his susceptibility to talk l ing on weight Meredith has always 1 been obliged to undergo a long siege ] of rigorous training whenever he 1 sought to travel the half mle at the pace he is capable of. This thing
 was wholly possible for him as a col l 1ege student, but now that he is out 1 in the world hustling to make good it 1 is not likely that Ted will be able to 1 give up the necessary time and make l the other sacrifices necessary for him l to reacquire the stamina that enabled 1 him to travel the 1880" in better than
 l minute and 53 seconds.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
CORNELL HOOTERS REBUKFD.
College Newspaper Criticises Their
 Conduct at BuclxneII Game.

Ithaca, N. Y, Oct. 26.-Cornell un- dergraduates have been called to task for unsportsmanlike conduct at the football games in Ithaca. The Cornell Sun, the college daily, criticises the students for hissing at last Saturdays games when Cornell was penalized and for cheering when Bucknell was set back for violations of the rules.
 The Cornell daily says: "The in stincts of a gentleman do not incite spectators at a, football game to hiss and applaud when the opposing team is penalized. No doubt it is a glorious thing to have a teams supporters wildly enthusiastic for it's success, but 1t is equally glorious to have them maintain in the stands a standard of sportsmanship equal to that set by the players on the field. The Cornell team Saturday showed itself to be made up of true sportsmen. Some of the supporters showed themselves several times to be the reverse"
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
Green Has Final Workout.

Hanover, N. H., Oct. 26-The warriors had their last workout be- fore the Princeton game yesterday afternoon. Scrimmage was the order Of the day, and everybody except the players was strictly excluded from the field. The entire Varsity was in ac- ton except Merrill Duhamel the regular fullback, was tried out, but it is doubtful whether his recent in- juries will permit him to enter the coming contest. Much emphasis was placed on running back and blocking punts.
 The squad of forty men, includin g coaches, trainers, managers etc., will leave for New York tonight. Last night the student body held a mass meeting to urge on the team. It is expected that six or seven hundred under graduate supporters will make the trip to TigertOwn.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
Penn Men Please Coach.

Philadelphia, Oct. 26.-A big send- off is planned for tonight when the Penn team will depart for Pittsburgh to meet the Partners in that city on Saturday. What Coach Bob Folwell regarded as the most satisfactory practice of the season was held on Franklin Field yesterday afternoon. In a drill lasting half an hour the Varsity team handled the ball with out one tumble. The bunting of Berry and Quigley measured up to their best previous efforts.
 Charley fleming, the guard who was operated upon for appendicitis was out on the field in uniform yes- terday afternoon. Henning expresses eagerness to get into Saturdays game but Folwell told him to rest for an- other week.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
Brown Workout Is LOEB.

Providence, R. l., Oct. 26.-Coach Robinson gave the Brown squad long scrimmage yesterday afternoon in preparation for the Rutgers game Saturday, Wednesday being the one afternoon in the week when recital tions do not conflict with practice Captain Farnum, Purdy, Ray Ward and Williams of the regulars did not get into their suits because they are all suffering from slight injuries. Of the four, however, the only one who may not be able to get into Satur- days game is Ward, who has a slight attack of grippe.
 Several sets of backfeld men were used on the Varsity yesterday Je- mail, who has just recovered from a sprained ankle, played well at left half This was his first appearance on the field since the Rhode Island game. In the absence of Purdy, tho quarter position was taken by Conroy and later by Jimmy Murphy. The scrub eleven with a backfield inc,ud- ing Shaw, Brooks, and Edie Murphy Varsity scored several touchdowns during the afternoon mostly on long runs by Pollard and Annan.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
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and yesterday the practice was secret and every day has seen hard scrlm- images with the second team or the freshmen.
 Captain Welch, who played only 8 short while in the Brown game, owing to an attack of the grippe, was back in his place at center Monday and there is little doubt, but that he will be able 10 start at that position Sat urday. Clifford has .,lso been back at his position at quarterback, from which he was kept by a sprained ankle received in the Union game. All the other regulars are in fine condi- tion, so that Williams should be able to put the best team on the field Sat urday that she has had since the first two games.
 Practice every day has consisted of fast signal drill followed by a sCrim- mage with either the scrubs or the freshmen. On Monday and yesterday all spectators were asked to leave after the scrinnmage and the team was drilled on the plays to be used against Columbia.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
FINES WILL STAND SAYS BAN
Guilty Red Sox Players Must Be
 Punished, Insists Johnson.

Chicago Oct. 26.-Despite the pro- test of David l.. Fultz, president of the Baseball Players Fraternity, against fining members for playing exhibition games after the close of the season, it was declared yesterday by B. B.. Johnson, president of the American league, that the guilty players would have to contribute to the treasury of the National Commission.
 T do not care to enter into any lengthy debate with MT. F'ultz," said MT. Johnson, "but as the players knew they were not permitted to play exhibition games they must expect to be punished Their contracts ex- piicity state that they shall not engage in any games outside of the regular schedule after the season closes, and a fine is provided by the rules of the commission"
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
The Football State.

Leaving the intersectional quarrel aside for the moment, the state of Pennsylvania is well beyond any rival commonwealth in producing football machines.
 New York has Cornell, West Point and Syracuse for her main entries.
 Massac achusetts has Harvard as her leader, Connecticut has Yale and New Jersey has Princeton and Rutgers.
 But Pennsylvania has Penn, Pitts hurgh Univ., Penn State, Washington and Jefferson-to say nothing of Swarthmore, Lehigh and others.
 When Penn. slumped a few years back, Carlisle was there to carry on the war. As the Indians began to skid, Penn. State and w. and J. were ready. And now there is Pittsburgh, with one of the great machines of America, on top of the job.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
Final Test Tor Cornell.

Ithaca N. Y, Oct. 26.-A final test
 of the strength of Cornell's offensive arm and a forty five minute secret signal drill in the baseball cage yes terday afternoon wound up Cornelrs last hard practice for the Cornell game. The Ithacans made the best impression of recent practices. Twice from the 20-yard line the Varsity forced it's way through the scrubs team for a touchdown. Haucke and Speed, second string backs, were placed on the Varsity last night and it is probable that Dr. Sharpe will use them part of the time at least in the Harvard game.
 Haucke is a strong line plunger, while Speed on end runs is one of the fastest men on the squad. Benedlct, left halfback, did not scrimmage yes- terday, but he is slated to play against Harvard, with Speed and Van Horn as subs. Hoffman's work has not been altogether satisfactory this week and Haucke is pressing him close.
 Miller was left at left guard on the Varsity yesterday, but Right Tackle Jewett, who was hurt yesterday, did not get into the scrimmage, Dixon playing the position. There is strong probabi however, that Red Tilley will play right tackle in the Harvard game if Jewett does not im- prove soon. Carry has definitely won the center position from Brown at least for this game.
 The Varsity lineup yesterday in- cluded Ryerson and zander, ends; Gillies and Dixon, tackles; Miller and Anderson guards; Garry, center: Shiverick, quarterback; Speed and Haucke, halfbacks, and Mueller, full back. With the possible changes of Benedict at left, Tilley at right half, this is the team that is to play Har- ward. As the team will leave this eve- ming there was no hard practice this afternoon. About twenty-four men will comprise the Varsity squad.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
AUTO DRIVERS TUNE CARS.
Prepare for Hardness Gold Trophy
 Race Saturday.

New York, Oct. 26.-Resta, De Palma, Aitken, Rickenbacher and a score of lesser stars in the automobile racing Armament practised yesterday on the Sheepshead Bay Speedway for the hundred mile Hardness gold trophy and fifty mile consolation races to be, run Saturday. Lap after Jap was made at speeds approxi- mating 110 miles an hour.
 One of the features of the Hardness race will be the participation of Will liam Wightman Sd of Casonova, Va, a member of the Philadelphia family of the same name. This marks the debut in the automobile racing field of young millionaire who has the means, the ability and the desire to rival the records of w. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., and Hardness as drivers and pa irons of the sport.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
TIGERS PREPARE
 FOR DARTMOUTH
Final SCrimmage Shows Improve meDt in New Jersey Boys Work

Princeton,' N. J., Oct. 26.-With the game with Dartmouth only three days c1f, the Princeton eleven showed a Gec1ded improvement yesterday in tae long drill which Rush gave them On the offense and defense the Tigers l1ayed game much superior to the enc which they have been putting up al this week, and the frequent fum- : ing which has marred the last two | @l1es and has been the occasion for ) uch discontent was conspicuous by its absence.
 The scrubs found the Tiger line i2npenet"able yesterday afternoon and were held repeatedly for downs. IEGrold Comey was the only member Cf the scrubs who was able to prove effective. Comey comes from the Uni versity School in Cleveland, where Speedy Rush was formerly a teacher and coach of the football team. and players on the Tiger squad. He is handicapped by lack of weight, how ever.
 An hour and a half was devoted to a secret drill in the stadium. dur ing which time Rush attempted to + perfect several new plays which he will use against Dartmouth. Rush declared that the scrimmage was the last before the Dartmouth contest.
 Eddy, Tibbott, Brown and Driggs composed the backfield quartet and Rush said definitely yesterday that these four would start the game Sat urday. Moore will not be able to participate.
 "Hold the ball'' has become the slogan on the Princeton gridiron, and the Tigers had these words ringing in their ears every time they got their hands on the pigskin. As a conse- ouence fumbles were must less fre- quent. Halsey was at right tackle in the varsity lineup and is almost sure 10 start the game Saturday. He is the heaviest man on the eleven. McGray, who has been used at right tackle for week, was put in McLeans place this afternoon. Mclean had a rest, but he will be able to start the Dart mouth contest.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
YALE FRESHMEN
 IN ANNUAL GAMES
Some Fine Work Displayed by Youths-SWeeney Wins Event

New Haven, Oct. 26.-Several bril- liant performances were recorded by freshmen at the Yale fall games yes- terday afternoon. Henry s. Thorne, a freshman from New York city, leaped 20 feet 1 1-2 inches in the broad jump, and Gerald Sweeney, son of Michael F. Sweeney, former cham- pion high jumper won the pole vault with an effort of Il feet 3 inches. Young Sweeney has just entered Yale from the Hill school. Harvey Reed, freshman from Mercersburg academy, won the mile run with thirty yards to spare in 4:42 2-5. c. R. w. Smith, a Sheffield Scientific school freshman, from the Hill school, won the 100- yard dash from a large field in O:1O4-5.
 The summary:
 1OO-yard Dash-Won by c. R. W Smith, '19; F. G. Thompson, '19, sec ond; E. Woolen, '19 third. Time 0:10 4-5.
 22O-yard Dash-Won by Roger W. Nevins, '19; Fargo Balliett, O, sec ond H. G. Williams, '19, third. Time, 0:23 4-5.
 44O-yard Run-won by E. c. At kins, 20; G. H. Slackpo1e, '19, second; E. wallace, ~, InlIO. | lulS, U 9o'
 Half mile Run-Won by Richard son Bronson, 20; Thomas Glass, 20, Time, 2:08.
 One-mile Run-Won by Harvey Reed, 20; J. M. Hincks, 20, secondi Ralph. Talbot, 20, third. Time 4:42 2-5.
 12O-yard Hurdles-Won by G. W. Spur, 20; S. J. Jones, '19, second, Time, 0:17.
 22O-yard Hurdles-Won by S. A. 1 Herrick, '19; William Baird, '19, sec | ond. Time, 0:27 3-5. Running High Jump-Won by l.. H. Hitchcock, '19, with 5 feet inches; Spencer Vanderbilt, 20, sec ond with feet inches.
 Pole Vault-Won by Gerald Swee- ney, 20, with Il feet 3 inches; J. w. Weber, '19, second. with II feet.
 Running Broad Jump-Won by H. S. Thorne, 20, with 20 feet Il inches; c. M. Dick, second, with 20 feet l inches; H. R. >Hesbner, IS, third, with 1 19 feet 10 1-2 inches. =
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
PLAINVILLE MASONS DEFEATED.

Frederick lodge of Masons of Plainville went down to defeat at car pet bowls last evening at the hands of the Sir Francis Drake lodge, Sons of St. Geeorge, by the score of 45 to 32, in the F'raternal league series at Lees hall. The score by rinks was as follows: Rink No. 1, Sons of St. George, Slaney skip, 17; Masons Ed wards, skip, 7; rink Mo- 2, Sons of St. George, Coleman, skip, 16; Masons, McKernon, skip, 12; rink No. 3. Sons of St. George, Swift skip, 12; Ma sons, Seymour, skip, 13. The game this evening will be between Clan Douglas, o. s. C., and the Temple of Honor.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26

game, but later went into a hard ten- minutes rcrimmage against the fresh men team and wound up with a live ly miNuD with tho scrubs. The fresh men, who are about as heavy as the varsity and, according to some of the coaches, more aggressive just now, put up a great fight, holding the regu- lars to small gains and, in a few plays, rippng through the first teams line for some good gains.
 Percy Haughton took the ball away from the freshmen when he found they were gaining so much ground, and on the first play after the ball was received by the regulars, Eddie Casey broke loose for a 65-yard end run and the only touchdown the var sity made.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
M'GRAW AQU|TTER,' SAYS B. JOHNSON
Head Of American Still Aims His
 Volley at Giants Leader

Milwaukee, Oct. 26.-It's a good { thing, evidently, for John McGraw that Ban Johnson is not president of the National league
 According to the word of the boss or the young major circuit suspension from all connection with baseball un- tli he either proved or apologized for his strictures on his own team would have been the fate of the Little Na- poleon if he had been in the Ameri- ct~n league instead of the National when he quit the Giants bench in the middle of a game that decided the 1916 pennant.
 Johnson took no pains to conceal his disappointment for the failure of the proper officials to recognize the gravity of the situation nor his pique at the repeated attacks directed his way for putting in. For the first time the executive of the American league expressed his real attitude to- ward the perpetrator of ''the worst knock baseball has had in years."
 Johnson's Statement.
 Said Johnson:
 'When l read of McGraw's action was m New York and firmly re- solved not to discuss the affair in any way, confidently expecting the Ma tiona1 league to protect the reputation of the game by properly handling the affair.
 "Along in the afternoon a string of five newspaper men came to me with the statement that President Tener had declared it closed incident. I could not believe it at first. but when assured he had taken that attitude I exploded.
 "McGraw was in absolute charge of a property of great value. He was in the same position as the captain of a ship in midOcean. If McGraw's ac- ton was as cowardly as if the captain of an ocean liner were to quit in an emergency. It deserves the same sort cf punishment that would be meted out to 2 ships captain under those circumstances.
 McGraw's Duty Plain. If McGraw thought some or any of his players were not trying to beat Brooklyn it was his duty to yank them instantly, and send in some of the men he had on the bench, then report to his club owners and demand drastic punishment for the offenders. ] Personally I do not believe any of ! the Giants were deserving of the sus- ! picions cast on them by their man 1 ager. McGraW himself would have 1 Eiven anything to beat Robinson out | of the pennant, and in his rage at the 1 failure of his team to do it he gave 1 baseball the greatest blow it has re- l ceived in years. He quit in the face of plain duty.''
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
The Of-Side Guess.

The set of Shakespeare presented McGraw by his ball club cost a tidy sum.
 One of the athletes who held one of the volumes as he fingered the cover couldn't quite make the price. Whats this thing bound in?" he asked.
 'Morocco,' came the reply again. 'What?' asked the puzzled ath1ete
 I'M M0roccO,' came the reply again. "Aw, hell,' was the response. ''I thought 1t was leather''
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
Changes in Eli Lineup.

New Haven, Oct. 26.-Two changes in Yale's football lineup were ordered \ yesterday afternoon, Jim Braden re- placing Emil Jacques at fullback and Artemus Gates, left end. crossing to right tackle and replacing Howard Ioaldridge. while Mosely, first sub- stitute end, was placed at left wing Both changes are probably temporary. BaIdridgc. who has a slightly lame ankle, will be rested two or three days but expects to be able to start Sat urday's game against Washington and Jefferson. Jacques has been some what oVerwOrked recently and will also be rested a couple of days. Chances slightly favor his starting Saturdays game instead of Braden, because of the superiority of his in terference for his fellow backs. Bra den, however, has shown better line forcing ability the past week and is how the best distance punter on the eleven.
 Yesterdays scrimmage lasted more than thirty minutes and was the final long drill of the weeks practice. Two brilliant end runs by Harry Legore, P 30-yard rushline. plunge by Braden, two 3O-yard broken field advances by I ward dash for touchdown by End
 Rush Charley Comerford featured the
 practice
 Bingham, who has been out of the
 practice for three days displayed de-
 cidedly improved form on his return
 this afternoon. scoring two of the
 three touchdowns made by the var
 sitv in the bout with the third eleven
 He cut outside of tackle into a free
 field for a 3O-yard advance in making
 the first touchdown, after the varsity had been held at the scrubs 3-yard line and Duryee had punted back tc midfeld. The varsity covered eighty yards of successive ground in register ing the second touchdown. Bingham taking the ball across.
 After the scrimmage practice closed. Brader lifted four dropkick out of five attempts between the up rights from the 35-yard line. Ra! Page, tackle four years ago joined the coaches.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
San FeI:c7 Cigars FIVE CENTS STRAIGHT
 AND WORTH IT!

Owing to the greatly increased cost Of quality tobaccos, in fact every thing pertaining to high grade cigars, the makers of the San Fellce cigar, The Deisel- Wemmer company, have advanced the selling price to the Jobbers and Dealers, and henceforth this cigar will positively be sold to the consumer at cents straight in stead of six for a quarter as pre- 1iously.
 The SAN FEL1CE is national in it's scope and character, having justly at tained this eminence through it's un- excelled excellence. To maintain this unequaled standard Of quality, the advance in que stion is absolutely un- avoidable. The generous support of all men using quality cigars is earn ea4tIy desired.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
PLANNING TOURNAMENT.

The annual handbal tournament of the senior class at the Y. M. c. A. will open on Monday evening, No- vember G. OEntries will be received not later t.Tan October 28. The tour nament will be conducted on the han dicap plan and a gold medal will be given to the winner, and silver med al to the runner up" A. E. Berg, chairman of the handball committee, and Physical Director Warren S. Sls- ter will receive entries.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
The A1I-ArOunder.

Herzog is the only infielder we know of who has been a star at second, short and third. His work at second this last season was phenomenal. At shortstop a year ago he was the most valuable man in t1.e game on this job. And his play at third came closer to the Collins Bradley-Devlin output than anything we have seen.
 There are few enough who are stars at one job; for a man to star in three positions is far beyond the normal
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
CAUGHT AT IT
Summer Baseball Ruling Deprfves Cornell of Three of Its Best Play CTS for Coming Season.
ling Deprives

Ithaca, N Y, Oct. 26.-Fracis J. Clary of Seneca Falls, captain of the Cornell baseball team and one of the best catchers in collegiate circles, has been barred from athletics for vio- lation of Cornells summer baseball rule, it was announced yesterday, The Cornell Alumni News, which made the announcement, also says that A. J. G. Valentine of Chicago, outfielder, and w. c. Wolford of Ithaca baseball substitute, have been declared ineligible for a similar res- son.
 There is no charge in any of these cases that the players received any remuneration for his services, but Cornell's rule is stringent. It declares that a man has violated the eligibility code if he plays on other than a col- lege team in a game in which admlS- sion is charged. Clary. Valentine, and NVolford played as members of fire league last summer and the admis- sion fee was 25 cents.
 They made no attempt to play un- der assumed names and admitted the violations. Clary is said to have been warned before of this rule. He and Wolford did not appeal the ruling, tut although Valentine did, the Stu- dent Affairs committee could take no action
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26
FINAL GAME TONIGHT

The final game in the pool tourna- ment that has been in progress at Walsh & Holfelder's cigar shop for several weeks will be played this evening, when George Hallaby and John Looms, contestants for first place honors will meet. The game is scheduled to commence at 8 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-26

Referring again to the Shakespeare edltlon Giant players gave John Nc GraW, here are a few additional passages that John J. has probably marked by this date
 A very ancient and a f1sh-like smell" II do begin to have bloody thoughts
 My pride fell with my fortunes" 70 vile, intolerable, not to be en- dured.'' "Alas-I then have enid away my friends" ''Play out the play" "I am man more sinned against than sinning''