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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
BRESNAHAN IS
 LIKELY TO BE
 TANK CATCHER

New York, March 6-In the event Roger Bresnahan does not land the orphan franchise of the American Association for Toledo, there is a chance that the veteran catcher will join the Yankees as an active back stop. A few days ago we got the '1owdown'' on the report, which in several quarters has been taken to mean that there was some possibility of Bresnahan's displacing Bill Dom ovan as manager of the Tanks.
 Some time ago Charley Weeghman offered Bresnahan to Captain Illus ton and Colonel Ruppert. Weeghman. wanted to present the catcher to the locals and in addition pay half of Rogers annual stipdend, which, ac- ccrding to his unexpired contract with the Chicago club, was $1O,O0O a. year. The Yankee owners took the matter under consideration, and there it stands.
 Bresnahan would make valuable addition to the Yankees. A man of his aII-around qualities would not only prove of great value in coaching the young pitchers, but Roger is still there as a backstop. An experienced catcher is the one big need of the local club. New Workers always did like Bresnahan, too.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

A large number of fans saw Wild Burt Kenny go through his training stunts at the Acorn A. c. yesterday. The big New Yorker, who is matched Park theatre, tomorrow night, is full of pepper and declares he will sur prise Levinsky. Trainer Joe Smith is watching Levinsky carefully at his Stratford camp. The Batt1er won his last two fights by knockouts, but will find Kenny a willing mixer. To- morrow nights affair is Sche eduled for 10 rounds.
 The semi-final between Bud Palmer of this city and Battling Kunz of South Norwalk, is sure to be good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
DUAL SYSTEM OF RACES FAVORED BY
 YALE CREW COACH

New Haven, March 6-Guy Nick a1ls, head coach of the Yale crews, in discussion of American crew courses in '"The Yale News says that he believes a system of dual races be- tween college crews is the best meth cd of deciding the American rowing championship.
 NickaI1s' statement makes it cer- tain that no move to have Yale enter the Poughkeepsie regatta will receive encouragement while the present men are in charge of Yale rowing. The statement of the coach follows:
 ''In my opinion there is no com parison between a race such as is held annually at Poughkeepsie and one such as is held annually at New London. At the Poughkeepsie, re- gatta very many crews compete; spec tators are a long way from the ac- tual contestants, and when so many crews are competing it is very difh- cult to focus ones attention on either any single crew or individual oars man.
 ''The dual race, in my opinion, is infinitely better. It is very difficult, 1t seems. in this country, to get any course with crews rowing five, six or seven abreast, which is equally fair for all crews concerned. Either some boats are in the tide more than others or other boats are in more shallow water than the rest.
 ''I understand from people who know the Poughkeepsie course that it is a notoriousIy unfair course, and it is much easier to get a narrow course fair ito both crews, like that at New London, than it is on an excep- tional1y wide course.
 '"Then, again, the situations of the two rivers differ so. At New Lon don one gets breezes fresh from the sea and the surroundings are general Iy delightful. At Tough keepsie on the other hand. boat housing facili- ties are of the worst possible descrip- ton and the only healthy place to live is some miles away from the river.
 "As regards the best method of de- cidfng the championship of America, if the people are agreed that it is ab- so1ute1y necessary, why not accom- plish this by a series of dual meets? In this way, think, you would gain a greater interest in the sport from outside sources. The public would a series of good dual races than they would in seeing all the races punched into one big event.
 s.As regards the length of the race, that can be mutually decided upon Personally, I am in favor of a race that takes about 20 minutes to row. say, about four miles with moder- ate tide think that this not only gives a better display of real oars manships but it is not such a tax on the system as a short, quick race. In rowing as in other sports, it is the pace that kills.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
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the winner of the Dundee-Leonard bout and Champion Welsh. After the raw deal Dundee received in New Or leans when he met Mandot it is hardly likely that he will take another chance on southern hospitality. Dundee and Leonard meet in New York Wednes- day night.
 It is said that Gene Packard, the southpaw bought by the Chicago Cubs from the Feds, is one of the best field ing twir1ers in the big leagues. Pack ard jumped from Cincinnati during the baseball war.
 The New York Sun tells a story about Manager Stallings of the Braves bawling out OutfieEder Sherwood Ma gee. There you are," shouted Stall ings. as Magee came to the bench be- tween innings, playing the field on one foot.''
 "Uh, huh'' responded Magee That's a hard thing to do. I'm the only outfelder in the league that can do it.''
 Hal Chase is in bad most of the time. His latest escapade is being ar rested in San Jose, Cal, for failure to support his minor child. At the time his wife divorced him in New York it was said that Chase agreed to pay $50 nOntn allnlOny toward the support of his wife and child but in spite of the face that he has been drawing sS.000 3, year he wouldn't come across.
 Nobody has bobbed up yet to fur nish money to back the New Haven club in the Eastern league. The Cam eron heirs, who own the franchise, are not able to finance the club themselves and want somebody to buy a half in- terest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
Local Manager Problem.

The problem of the Bridgeport tonight or in a few days anyway. Neal Ball was to have informed the club officials Saturday what his answer was but he asked for a little more time saying he would give his decision to- day or tomorrow. The former Red Sox infie1der has a chance to return to Toronto in the International league.
 Pat O'Connor, the Pittsburgh Fed era1 catcher, is also in the race for the job. O'Connor learned the game with Springfield and graduated to the National league He jumped from the St. Louis Nationals to the Feder- als. Hugh Bradley, the old time Red Sox first ibaseman, has been exchang- ing telegrans with the Bridgeport management the past few days Bradley would like the managers s berth but Ball has the inside track at present. If he declines the job Bradley may be considered.
 Ira Plank, who pitched for various clubs in the old Connecticut league is manager of 8 club in the Blue Ridge league, which operates in Penn sy1vania and Maryland.
 Fritz Maisel will be groomed for center field by the New York Ameri- cans. The fast inf1elder says center is the easiest of the three outf1eld jobs because the fly balls come at you more on a straight line. In right or left field the ball is apt to curve as it sails along the foul line.
 A New Orleans promoter has offered
 900 purse for a match between
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
BASEBALL BITS

The Portland club, of the Coast league, through friendship for Fielder Jones' is going to hook up with the St Louis Americans. This gives the Browns a large number of farms,
 for they already have the Southern league tied up almost in it's entirety.
 Jimmy Isarninger says that while Ogden Armour, who is supposed to De associated with Weeghnlan in the Chl- caga Cubs, calls his team a. mine" he will find out differently when he be-
 gins paying salaries
 It is estimated that every team which trains in the South will spend from 1000 to $15OOO getting it's men in shape And very little of this will come back through the gate in exhibi- ton games.
 Clark Griffith is expecting much this season from Harry Harper, the young southpaw he has been carrying along for the last two years. Harper looked mighty good in the closing weeks of
 last season.
 Frank IsbelI, formerly Comiskey's
 star second baseman, was responsible | for sending Death Valley Jim Scott to the White Sox. Scott has one of the
 best curve balls in the country, and is
 considered the best curve ball pitcher in the American league.
 Whether or not Benny Kauff joins the New York Giants, he will have some satisfaction of knowing that some of the best baseball judges in
 the country say he is among the ten
 most natural hitters 'n baseball Last year the Boston Braves had splendid training weather at Macon
 Thus far the Tanks have not been favored with the same brand of the important commodity.
 The left-handed hitter who settles
 down in the batting box and takes 'toe hold'' against right-handed pitch ing but who fails to hit left-hand
 tossing with equal ability, is going to have a tough time of it this season in the American League. Never have Southpaws been more plentiful Plank,
 Hamilton, Weilnan, SisIer, Koob and Watson are with St. Louis. Feussel, Danfroth and Williams will be with the White Sox; Leonard, Ruth Collins
 and Gregg are among the port side flingers with the Boston Red SoEs Coveleskie and Oldham are at Detroit
 Harper and Boehling represent Wash l ington; Mitchell and Coumbe will be met at Cleveland; Philadelphia has
 BressIer and Morgridge and Cullop
 ar- only two of the several left-hand-
 CTS at present owned by the Tanks. Brains with speed is a great asset.
 The brain of a Gladstone with a glass arm isn't worth a nickel. Miller Hug gins in this way expIa ms MathewsOn's decadence as a pitcher. ''He hasn't
 the old hop on his fast One,' says
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
Iris Speaker Denies He Has Signed With
 Red Sox For Season

Dallas, March 6-The report tbat Iris Speaker has signed contract with the Red Sox is evidently untrue. The big Texan was around at the Or ienta1 Hotel Saturday, and held a long talk with Larry Doyle, the field captain of our Giants. Iris said that he had not put pen to paper and that he did not intend to do so until his terms were met,
 He said that even in times of peace he was worth more money than the Boston men were willing to pay him. Runnor has it that he refused an of fer of $1B,eoO a year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
Kingston.
B. HI, $. Five Beaten
 By Torrington Boys

The B. H. S. basketball five lost a hard luck game Saturday afternoon at the school gymnasium to Torring- ton High by 19 to IS. The contest was close all through. Torring7ton led by 10 to at the end of the first half and B. H. S. gained in the sec ond period. The locals were one point ahead a few seconds before the final whistle blew but Torrington caged the goal which spelled victory
 In the girls game the local maidens lost to Watertown High by 10 to g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
KINGSTON FIVE OF INTERSTATE FAME
 TO PLAY RIBBONS

Basketball fans will see new com bination tomorrow night when the Kingston, N- Y.. players of the Inter state league appear at Colonial hall as opponents of the Blue Ribbons. The Kingston bunch have not 'ap- peared here this season so the fans don't know what they can do against the local stars.
 Roxey Roach will be put back into the lineup by Manager Leavy and Leonard will replace Smith at cen ter. Big George has been released. The Kingston boys claim to have a crack center in Tome and their for wards, Johnston and Bruggy, are also good. Bruggy, the former Boston National catcher, is popular with the fans because of his pepper. There will be a preliminary at 7:45. The lineup:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
Young Rector Wins
 Victory From Leo Rauz

Philadelphia, March 6-H ounS Rector of Jersey City easily defeated Leo Raux of New Orleans in six fast rounds at the National A. c. here, Saturday night. Raux is credited with wins over Mandot and Chaney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

At the annual meeting of stock holders of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, held in Philadelphia, the re- tiring directors were reelected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

A draft for $500 was received by Secretary of State Hugo with a re- quest that it be added to the New York state ''Conscience Fund"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

The weekly statement of the Bank of France shows a decrease of 20,- S39,000 francs in gold, and an increase of 566, 900 francs in silver.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Reports from Manch ester, Eng, state that $5OO,0OO damage was caus- ed by the burning of the British tank CT Spirea there Wednesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Three persons were killed and three others injured when a New York Cen tral freight train ran into an express near Albany, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

Juan T. Burns Mexican consul at Galveston, has been appointed consul general at New York, succeeding Dr. Alfredo Caturelly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

As the result of a severe cold, Pre- mier Asquith is losing his voice, and will be unable to deliver any long speeches for some time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Great Britain has prohibited specu- 1ation in copper and all other metals required for the manufacture of wal materials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Masujt Miyakawa, the first Japan ese lawyer ever admitted to the American bar. died at Los Angeles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

"Heinie'' Wagner, former famous shortstop of the Boston Red Soxs. signed a contract to manage the Hart ford club of the new Eastern League.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Walter Hines Page, American am bassador, took lunch with King George
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Wreckage of the German steamship Delta was washed ashore on the Dan sh coast. The ship is believed to have struck a mine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent & Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Brains with speed is a great asset. The brain of a Gladstone with a glass arm isn't worth a nickel. Miller Hug gins in this way expla ms Mathewson' s decadence as a pitcher. "He hasn't the old hop on his fast one," says the Midget.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

and Queen Mary at Buckingham Pal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Clark Griffith is expecting much this season from Harry Harper, the young southpaw he has been carrying along for the last two years. Harper looked mighty good in the closing weeks of last season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Last year the Boston Braves had splendid training weather at Macon Thus far the Tanks have not been favored with the same brand of the important commodity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Frank Isbe1I, formerly COmiszey' 8 star second basenan, was responsible for sending Death Valley Jim Scott to the White Sox. Scott has one of the best curve balls in the country, and is considered the best curve ball pitcher in the American league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

Whether or not Benny Kauff joins the New York Giants, he will have some satisfaction of knowing that some of the best baseball judges in the country say he is among the ten most natural hitters 'n baseball.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-06

It is estimated that every team which trains in the South will spend from $5,0Oo to $15,OOO getting it's men in shape And very little of this will come back through the gate in exhibi- tiOr7 cannes
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

DR.. Ferguson is busy packing his
furniture and expects to leave here
Saturday for his new home at Avoca,
Iowa.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

DIR. and Mrs. Cuthbert returned on
Friday from Devils Lake where they
attended the State medical meeting.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

Sam. Adler of Pelto, came up Tri..
day to visit relatives and friends, re-
turning Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berglund's only sen.
reported last week suffering from
pleurisy is recovering.
w. Barnes Of Devils Lake, repre-
senting the Pure Oil Co., was a busi-
ness visitor in town Friday evening.
P. w. Debs, representing a Chicago
advertising firm registered at the Com
mercial hotel Monday and Tuesday.
Judging by the Z number of cream
cans passing back and forth at the sta
tion, our farmers are doing land Of
flee business. The price for cream
which has been high all spring, is said
to have dropped q few cents this week.
A. H. Wood of Michigan City, came
up Monday to visit his son-in-low, Mr..
c. G. Kops and family.He also interds
visiting his other children in North
Dakota and Montana during che sum-
mer. Mr.. Wood is one of the pioneers
of the northwest.
c. G. Kops and Merton Dodge went
to Edmore Tuesday to bring home a
string Of Ford ears which shou.i have
been left at Lawton,s M. Kops re-
marked that if the agent at Edmore
ever set hands on 'em, he, Mr.. Kops,
would have to wait for a long time be-
fore he could supply the demand for
cars at Lawton, these cars having been
spoken for already.
j. J. Smith purchased a new Buick
last week form M. Butler at Brocket.
Not to be behind the times, j. G.
Jenson of Newbre township, purchased
an Oakland car from our local agent,
10. Hagen.
James Young, one of our big thrifty
farmers just west Of Lawton, treated
himself and family to q new Ford this
week.
:
Fred Fish, H. E. Williams, r. S. Nc
Moran and A. ]. Zeman motored to
the Lake yesterday to take part in the
opening of the new Masonic temple.
Before starting out, Gus made sure
that his auto license tag was o. K.
BROCKET
i M. T. Scarf of Michigan City, visit
ed Brocket Sunday.
J. vorachek Of Lankin visited F. j..
Bina and family Sunday.
Miss Alice Crandall of Lakota Wis
tied friends Saturday.
Judge Griffin of Devils Lake was a
political visitor in town Tuesday.
Fn.k Henning, candidate TO- sher-
iii of Nelson county, was q visitor ii
town Saturday. 11f ~os-.-
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joins the townsite. |

The contract for building the new
addition to the school and repairing
the old building was let last week t.
Peder Westegard Of Devils Lake.
Work to commence June 1, and to Ia:
! finished in six weeks.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

]. Johnson, representing Stone, Or
dean & Wells, transacted business in
town Monday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25
The dance gotten up for the benefit
of the new band Saturday was well at
tended. :

A. M. Powell Of Devils Lake, oandi-
date for county treasurer, was in town
Saturday looking after his political
fences.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

A small farm was purchased by
James Beckvar last aweek for which
he paid 800 per acre. The land ad-
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

Mrs. w. F. Crawley arrived from
Fargo Tuesday ad is guest at the
Hedelman home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

attended the State medical meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. "A. Nicholson, Mr..
and Mrs. D. C. Mcleod and Mr.. and
Mrs. F. R. Stevens, went to Devils
Devils Lake Thursday afternoon to at
tend the grand opening of the Masonic
temple. 4@eca -f'f rs; 'a
A very pleasant surprise was given
Mrs. H. A. Nicholson by the ladies of
Crary last Saturday on her birthday
anniversary. Mrs. Nicholson had
been invited to spend the afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. F. w Southan,
and it was not until the ladies' began
to gather and shower their congratu-
lations on her that she realized the
purpose of the meeting. Thirty-fve
ladies were present including Mrs. M.
D. Kavanaugh and Mrs. G. F. Drew Of
Devils Lake. The rooms were frag-
rant with blooming plants and cut
flowers. A buffet lunch was served at
5 o'clork after which Mrs. Chamberlin
with few we'll chosen remarks pre-
sented Mrs. Nicholson with a set of
sterling silver teaspoons, in behalf of
the ladies present. Then followed
another equally pleasing surprise,
when Mrs. F. w. Southam, who had
her birthday the previous Wednesday
was presented with a cut glass vase.
in behalf of the ladies present. Mrs.
Nicholson and Mrs. Southam are held
in high esteem by their co-work>.rs
and friends, and it was an occasion
which will long bring a pleasant rn.ee-
ory to all who participated.
J. H. Smith spent Tuesday ming
at Devils Lake.
The Misses Lucille and Eva Mcleod
had as their weekend guest, Miss
Mootz, of Niagara and Miss Edtn
Kirk.
G. I. Swenson stopped off here Mon.
day On his way to Scobey, Montana
from the twin cities where he purchas.
ed three car loads of cattle for the
Montana market.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oakley were s,nda,
visitors this week.
Mrs. Andrew Forslof entertained tho
members of the Ladies Aid at ne,
home Thursday.
Miss Herring Of Boston was here 0,
Thursday and gave pleasant and in
teresting talk on missions and 8. $.
work. p
4 LlkWTON
! uawesa 1el14lea)
! .!te:a 90 10 sess
| Banker Hagen was a business vii
'itor at Lakota Wednesday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

Frank Bina and family accompanied
by Mrs. G. E.. Anderson, motorei to
the county seat Friday returning on
Saturday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25
- J-.--.
CRARY

0. B. Olson is up from Hillsboro,
and will devote part Of his time to
real estate.
Arthur Miller of Edmore spent Sun
dap at the home of his brother Clar-
ence.
Rev. and Mrs. Atcheson attended the
conference of Congregational churches
at Cando last week.
Mrs. w. F. Crawley arrived from
Fargo Tuesday ad is a guest at the
Hedelman home.
William Scanlon of Towner, N. D.,
a former resident Of Crary, was call
ing ON his friends here this week.
J. A. Northrup, president of the
Crookston State bank, was business
visitor at Crary Friday of last week.
c. b. Doyon, John LeDuc and Chas.
Rebillard were up from Doyon We'd
nesday to see the May-pole exercises.
]. H. Smith returned from Minnea-
polls Last Monday. Mr.. Smith states
that heavy winds aand rain vailed
there for the past week.
Miss May Boyd and Eugene Calder
wood went to Lakota Saturday to at
tend the track meet. Dan Boyd, Jr.,
scored number of points for Lakota.
G. A. Boettcher and family from
Wood Lake, MINI. has located in Crary
as a builder and contractor. o. H.
Boettcher, brother, will also locate
here.
Quite number of prominent Ma
sons of Crary TENDED the dedication
of the Masonic temple at Devils Lake
Wednesday afternoon and evening.
A. L. Ahlbrecht has made arrange
ment with Mr.. Downs to occupy the
north half of the Soby store building
for his furniture and undertaking
stock.
Eugene Wright and Mr.. Dodson
came up from Grand Forks Monday in
the interest of the Crary band, which
Is progressing nicely under the lead
ership Of Mr.. Elder of Fargo.
9. !. Swenson, vice-president of the
First National bank Of Scobey, Mont,
was in crary over Sunday visiting his
parents. He has just been, to St. Paul
where he purchased car load Of
young cattle.
TIE special train of the MINNEAPOLIS
Civic association on their 5th annual
traAD tour will stop 20 minutes in
Crhr % Monday, June 5th. This tra.u
consists Of Il coaches, carry about yoo
people bankers. and representative,
Of Yholeesale house M end jobbers.
Is currisr spsnt few days last
week at Devils Ahs 49,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

William Scanlon of Towner, N. D.,
a former resident Of Crary, was call
ing ON his friends here this week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

J. H. Smith returned from Minnea-
polls Last Monday. Mr.. Smith states
that heavy winds aand rain PREVAILED
there for the past week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

Born to Mr.. and Mrs, Ernest Ander-
son, Tuesday, May 18th, a girl.
J. H. Newbre of New Rockford was
business visitor in Crary Wednesday
and Thursday of this week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

G. A. Boettcher and family from
Wood Lake, MINI. has located in Crary
as builder and contractor. o. H.
Boettcher, a brother, will also locate
here.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-05-25

Quite a number of prominent Ma
sons of Crary TENDED the dedication
of the Masonic temple at Devils Lake
Wednesday afternoon and evening.