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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
ANNIVERSARIES
OF RING BATTLES

1s96-Jack Moffatt knocked out
Mike Haggerty in 4th round at Chi
cago. There was nothing rematlC-
able about this Windy City battle of
20 years ago, except that it served as
the ring introduction of NIofatt. one
of the best midd1eweigtts Of that Pc
Rod. Moffatt, whose real front name
was James, was born in Springfield,
I'LL, but did most of his fighting in
the Windy City. After his first tri-
umph he took on George K1rwin, 1.-THE
Mystery and was defeated. The
following year he knocked out Kir-
win and Ed Wheeler. He next de-
feated George Ryan, but lost to Jack
Root, the Bohemian battler. In 1898
Jack went to Toledo and defeated 5
Jack Hammond and Jim Janey. and
besteds Bob Douglas in a St. Louis
bout. . Moffatt later defeated ScaIdy
Bill Quinn, Frank Purcell, George
Pierce and other noted boxers of the
day, and fought Tommy Ryan 20
rounds/in Dubuque, but was oUtpoint-
ed by the Syracuse wonder. After
quitting the ring Nohatt became a
detective and the father of a brood
of nine children.
19O1-Jack Root knocked out Geo
Byers in 9th round at San Francisco
I1s78-Philadelphia Jack O'Brien
(Joseph Hagan), middIeweight, born
in Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
OZANAM'S FIRST DANCE
IS SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR

The first entertainment and dance
to be given by the Ozanam club was
held last evening at Seaside Institute.
and attended by the largest crowd Z
that ever visited this hall.
The PROCLAIM of entertainment In
cIuded solos by Arthur Levassuea, Al.
bert Lapke, Edward Larkin, Joseph
Miller and the Misses Helen Carroll
and Lucy clancy. Iney were receiV-
ed with great applause. Edward and
Joseph Shea pleased with a. violin
duet and Miss Agnes Light recited iT4
her usual entertaining way, while Miss q
Rhea Durham entertained with a pi-
ano solo. -
By o'clock the hall was well filed
and before the entertainment was over
standing room only in the outside
halls was the rule. Dancing follower
the entertainment. Music was fUr-'I
nished by Kearns' orchestra ~
The committee in charge OF the en-L
tertainment was composed of JoseplIQ
Cummings, chairman; Robert Kelly
Andrew Corbitt, Edward Creagh and
william Luddy.
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time he might develop into a star at
second.
'sI1ook for a mighty strong pitching
staff and capable catching during the
1916 season" said Griffith, land if we
get the improved hitting which ex-
pect there will be no reason for US
complaining abbut the team. CON
cede that it is going to be a hard
fight in the American League next
season, and that there will be more
contenders in the race than there
have been in several years. but I am
well satisfied that we will hold our
own, and if I have any luck in the
matter of making a trade or two dur
ing the winter may further improve
the team. believe that L will be
able to swing a deal or SO before
reporting time rolls around
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
GIANTS PAY $50, 600 FOR
KAUFF, RARIDEN AND ANDERSON
McGraw After Konetchy Now And Will Release
Chief Meyers.

outfielder came here a short time ago.
Nearly every other club in the two
big. leagues sought Kauff, and it was
for this reason that the Giants were
Western club in tho National League
recently offered $3o, 900 for Kauff, and
when informed of this Hampstead
raised his offer to. $35. 900.
The acquisition Iof Kauff, Rariden-
and Anderson means that McGraw
will begin housec1eaning in few
days. The first player the axe will
fall on will be Chief Meyers, the IN
dian backstop. The Chiefs activities
behind the plate last season. were of
bush league order, and several times
it was rumored that he was to be let
out. Other members of the Giants will
also be cut loose from the string be-
fore IMoGraw hikes for the Marlin
training camp.
While the other two players have
not gained as much prominence as
Kauff, they are not new to the big
as a good catcher for the Boston
SBraves. He signed with the Braves
in 1911 and played in Boston until
after the season of 1913. Then he
jumped to the Indianapolis Club. and
last season played with the Newark
teamI where he was one of the most
popular players on the nine.
Rardden was Sta1lings' first catch
er when he Topped to Indianapolis in
1914. Last, season he had a great re-
cord behind the bat. He participated
in 142 games and was credited with
I'll put-outs and 226 assists. Seldom
has a catcher recorded this number of
put-outs and assists In one season. In
142 games he batted .273.
Anderson was born in North Caro-
lima. and is a graduate of the North
Carolina A. &M. College. He was
signed by the Red Sox in 1911 In
1914 he jumped to the Feds. Last sea-
son he won nineteen games and lost
eleven.
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ball club by Owner Paul McHaIe. He
told the Worcester man that he had
much better offers, but despits the
fact would take the Worcester prop
osition under consideration.
The fact that Wagner has been Of
fered a berth in the International
League means that Owner NIcHale
will have to look elsewhere for a
manager for the Worcester team. Nc
Hale is now in New York on business.
Before leaving he declared that he
was going to pay q visit to John Nc
Graw, the manager of New York Ma
tiona1 League club. and see If the IA
nous leader Of the Giants could
recommend a manager.
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ADVANCE BOOSTS
BENNY KAUEF GOT
MAY BE HANDICAP

Benny Kauf,. called the ..Tyz Cobb
Z of the Federal League" is going into
organized baseball next season under
the same handicap that made life mis-
O'TooIe, Lefty Russell and Larry Cha
pellea
Kauf has been touted to such an
extent No will have to set the Ma
tiona1 or American League on fire or
be regarded only san ordinary ball
player
Marquard was touted to the skies
when the Giants bought him for $11,-
900, and 1T was three years before he
was worth a nickel to McGraw.
O'Toole's sale for $22,5eO attracted
q lot of attention, and Marty, a really
good pitcher. never did come up to,
expectations.
for s13. 600, was a failure in the ma
sJors, and Chapelle. touted as an $18,-
600 beauty when Comiskey got him
from Milwaukee, was back in the
minors in short time.
Kaun played great ball in the Fed
era1 League. He led the league in
batting in both seasons of the
leagues existence He was the top
notcher IN other departm ents He
can hit that old baseball and is fast
on his feet, but that about let's him
out He is not a finished fielder.
Kauff will not only have to- over
come the effect Of newspaper boosts.
but the boosts he has given himself,
which makes things worse
When peace vas declared between
the Feds and o. B., Kauf Immediate
" informed the world that he was one
of the classiest athletes that ever
wore a glove and that the club that
secured his services would have to
give him about all the money in the
mint
Kaun will have to go some to make
good the newspaper boosts and viii
have to go some more to justify his
own opinion Of his ability.
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New York, Jan. 18.-Harry S. Sin
clair increased his fortune by $4,000
yesterday afternoon by selling Benny
Kauff, the sensational young putfield-
fer of the Brookfeds; Bill Rariden, the
catcher of the Newark Feds, and DR..
Fred Anderson, a pitcher of the Buff
falo Feds, to the Giants. While neither
Harry N. Hampstead, President of the
Giants, nor Sinclair would tell the
prices paid for the three players, it
was learned from an authentic source
that Kauff brought $35, 900, Rariden
S15, 200 and Anderson $4,000.
The contamination of the sale of
the three players came about at p. m.
Immediately after the signing of the
>papers, President Hampstead said to
the gathering of baseball writer's in
his office:
I'VE have just concluded a deal with
ATr. Sinclair for the services of Kauff,
Rariden and Anderson. I guess this
will eliminate all talk and gossip
about the Giants going to be sold. Our
negotiations with Mr.. Sinclair were
always of the most amicable nature.
Furthermore, Mr.. Sinclair allowed US
the first pick of all his players except
Lee Magee.''
Then turning to Manager McGraw,
Hampstead said:
''I believe that we need another first
class player, Mac
This other player the Giants are now
trying to purchase from Sinclair is an
inffelder-possibly Eddie Konetchy of
the Pittsburgh Feds The deal for
him is likely to materia1ize in a day or
two.
The signing of Kaufft comes as no
great surprise, but it was not figured
that McGraw was seeking Rariden
and Anderson The deal for Kauff
was practically closed Saturday night
at a conference between Hampstead,
IMcGraw and Sinclair.
Ever since peace has been declared,
McGraw has been angling for Kauff,
and it was at his suggestion that the
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Dorkfn; vice president, Harry Bahon;
treasurer, Grant Cassidy; recording
secretary William Duggan; financial
secretary, Francis Dunn; sergeant-at-
arms, Bernard Dingman.
After the election of officers box
ing was held. Two well known anna
teur boxers. Benny and David Dorkin,
gave a fast three-rounde exhibition.
Nine other rounds of good sparring
were held, in which members of the
club participated. An orchestra fur
missed the music for the evening and
a few songs were sung by the club
quartet. A luncheon was served and
plenty of cigars were passed out. This
club is one of the coming organiZa-
tons of this city and its members
are all working hard to make sue
cess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
WILLARD AGREES
TO MEET MORAN
IN NEW YORK RING

Kansas City, Jan 18.-After several
DAYS of dickering, Jess Willard, cham
pion heavyweight signed to meet
Frank Moran in New York No date
was decided upon, BUT it will be some
time between April 10 and April 20.
The bout will be scheduled for ten
rounds. s-f
Curley, who gave out the information
regarding the signing of the articles.
said Willard would get 1872, 500 and a
privilege of As per cent. of the total
gate receipts after the state tax had
been deducted. The fight papers, Cur
lev said, bore the signatures of both
willard and Tom Jones, his manager.
Although the fight will be held in the
metropolis, Curley was not prepared
to announce at what arena
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
LEVTNSKY IS WILLING
TO GIVE WILLARD OR
MORAN $4,000, HE SAYS

Here's the latest from the fertile
pen of Dan orgMan:
SO Battling Levinsky, the worlds
famous heavyweight. is all ready to
show Frank Moran a few points in
boxing 1t is a pity to watch Moran
in action, for he knows absolutely
nothing about the game of hit, stop,
and get away. Frank is about as
graceful in the ring as an elephant.
for all he does is to let go a slow,
wild, right hand swing for general re-
suits. If the boxing game had to rely
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
SHEEPSHEAD MAY
CLEAN UP RIBBONS

Many local fans are going to Co
Jsforsdal hall tonight expecting to see the
Blue Ribbons get a beating in their
game with the crack Sheepshead Bay
Basketball five from New York. This
aggregation has already put the Rib
bons over the hurdles twice and is
likely to repeat unless all signs fail.
For some unknown reason the Rib
hons have not played up to- their last
seasons form. although they have
made all their games close. Manager
Iseavy has changed the players around
several times. His latest idea of put
ting Leonard at guard and Smith at
center seems to work we'll The
Bheepshead boys have such great
shooters as Joe Dreyfuss, Norman and
Harvey. The OzanaLn five will play
the st. Augustine.s in the preliminary.
Eancing will be enjoyed after the big
game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
HEINE WAGNER OFFERED
JOB AS NEWARK PILOT
(Worcester Posi-. }

Heinie Wagner, the veteran short
stop recently released by the Boston
American League club. will in all
probability, manage the Newark In
ternational League team nexts eason-
Wagner has received f1attering offer
from the owners of the Newark club.
and 1t is said that the salary is nearly
as much as the Sox paid him last
year. Wagner was recently offered
the management OF the Worcester
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
SMOKER Is
PLEASING TO MEMBERS

The Athletic A A held a smoker
for it's members at the club rooms on
Sixth street last night. An evening OF
much enjoyment was passed and it
was voted to hold another in the near
future.
Election of officers was held early
in the evening and the following Of
dcers were elected: President, David
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
SPORT TALK
Giants Pennant Chances,


Giants Pennant Chances.
In landing Kauffa Anderson and
Rariden Of the Federal league, Nc
Graw has gone a long way toward
building a pennant winner for New
York. The Giants were weak in the
outfieId last season because George
Burns failed to repeat his Il 914 form
and because Robertson was out Of the
game a great deal by reason of in
juries. If Kauf can do as well in
the National as he did in the Federal
he will be sensation in New York.
1t Is doubtful If he will have such
success against National pitchers but
eraI league form and still be 800
c1outer.
All National league clubs suffered
financially because the Giants were
not in the running last year. A team
that was houndering in the second di-
vision as the Giants were meant small
crowds. Neither the Phil1ies nor the
Braves, who showed the way in 1915,
have been strengthened since the
campaign closed and the Giants are
likely to give them a hard tuss1e for
the flag. It depends largely upon
McGraw,s pitchers. His fingers fail
ed to live up to their regulations last
year but he is hoping they will show
something in the coming campaign.
Lightweight Champion Freddie
Welsh was outpointed by Eddie Nc
Andrews In a six-round bout in Phila-
.deIphias last night. Welsh had to
clinch frequently to save himself.
outpoint him so long as he can cIinch
and save himself from losing his title.
At the Yale gymnasium tonight the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
STRIKE FOR PAY INCREASE

North Andover, Mass, Jan. 18-ApS
proximateIy 500 employees Of the na-
Wis & Fruber shops here struck today
demanding 10 per cent. wage in
crease.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18
HANDED OUT :
BY WAGNER

Pennsylvania five will meet Yale in
an intercollegiate 1eageu game. Yale
was beaten by Cornell last Saturday
night and tonight's contest will de-
eide whether the Blue has any chance
to retain the championship. Bobby
Stow, the old Bridgeport baseball star,
is coaching Yale.
owner, weeghman of the Chicago
Cubs says that if Roger Bresnahan
does not buy the Toledo club he, will
be sold to- some team, in the National
League. Whichever club buys Bres-
nahan will have to assume his CON
tract, which still has two years to
run.
Fred Toney, who made such a great
record as a pitcher for the Cincinnati
club last season, is a holdout. He
has demanded a big increase in sal
airy and although the Reds are willing
to give him some extra, money they
are not willing to meet his demands.
I Heine Schultz, the southpaw who
jumped the New York Americans, is
likely to land with the Cincinnati
Reds. It was said that he was the
best southpaw among the youngsters
in the Fed circuit last year.
For the first time in three years
Harvard and Princeton will meet in
a. boat race. They competei at Prince
ton April 90 Harvard win meet Cor
nell in Boston May 20, and Yale at
New London June %.
4 Mike Dorizas, Penn'sA great athlete,
may be lost to the Red and Blue as
result OF an accident in the Penn gym
nasium- During a wrestling bout his
left shoulder was injured and it is
feared the shoulder blade is broken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

Great Clearance Sale before fnven-
tory at e. H. Dillon & Co., 1105 Main
street, in shirt waists, petticoats,
cloth coats. separate cloth skirts, silk
and wool sweaters and reliable fur
scarfs and muffs at less than cost
prices-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

The national convention of the
United Mine Workers Of America
opens today in Indianapolis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

Use LYTORD BROTHERS BIZ
U UNION LABEL PANTS II
n Eass Gtde and WeR End =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-18

President Wilson will undertake a
stumping tour in behalf OF his pre-
parednessf prograR-
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-04
HALL FAVORED OVER German

EVERETT, Sept 4.-Crowds
OF boxing fans from Seattle and
the towns adjoining Everett
were erowdIno into the city TO-
day. In anticipation OF seeing
one OF the best four-round
mixes ever staged In these
parts.
Joe German OF San Francis
co. holder OF the bantamweI1ht
championship Of the Pacific
coast, 10 scheduled TO defend
that honor this afternoon, when
Laurence Hall. iie-pound cham
pion Of the Middle states, from
Lincoln, Neb.. era~ls thru the
ropes TO do battle with him.
Hall has been In Everett
since Wednesday. and In that
time has made many friends.
He will answer the bell the "a
vorite In the betting. slsho Cor.
man money was not hard 20
get
The champions have aitogeth-
or different styles Of singing
the padded mltsens. The San
Franciscan depends on the kick
OF his good Ie. hand 20 bring
home the bacon, while Hall In
tends to outlook hIs siuoaino
opponent In the first three Of
the four.round clash and then
90 In and exchange wallops
with him In the hope OF scoring
q X. o.
Both boys announced them
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Governor to See
That Kilbane Row
Is Fought Lawfully

CEDAR POINT. o.. Sept A.
Champion Johnny Kilbane OF Cleve-
land will defend the feathsweight
title OF the world here this after.
noon against George Clancy Of Bal
timorc. via tho i5-round route.
under the eyes OF the las.
The thousands OF fight fans Who
flocked here were thrown INTO a
high pitch OF excitement when II
became known Gov. Willis had
ordered Adjt. Gen. HouEh and spe-
eial Counsel John @. Price TO de-
tcrmlne tho legal status OF the bat.
tie from rinrsido seats.
Despite tho legal scrutiny no
hitch is expected by Matt Hinkei.
referee and promoter. lie has
given bis word Of honor to the state
authorities that the battle will be
staged to the letter OF the law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-04
WEI SH and WHITE TO MAKE
ROUGH Battle OF CONTEST

COLORADO SPRINGS. Sept. A.
Two years ago In Greater London.
Freddie Welsh. OF Pontypridd.
Wales. wrested the lightweight
championship from Willie Richie.
an American. Today. before these
Westerners. he defends IL against
an American In what IL called
Little 'Lunnon.' this mountain rc-
sort OF Colorado Springs. and for
the first time since he won the title
Welsh is booked To travel the 20
round mATathon-with Challenger
Charley White.
Probably never was a champion.
ship battle fought In such quaint
and picturesque surroundings.
The gigantic arena which has
been splendidly erected for the
fight, rests In q grassgrown hollow.
four blocks from the center OF the
town. To tho east stretches for
miles and miles sunburned prairie.
while on the west. IN all It's stu.
pendous glory. rises Pixies Peak. a
heap OF brown granite. Far up on
its tip a white ring OF snow can
be seen. Below. to tho west. IL the
Continental divide. swathed In
snow. and across which q western
breeze gently whipped today.
In this poetic setting thousands
Of fight bugs gathered today. every
one an authority. every one a critic.
shouting mind bets. predicting this.
predicting that and every other
possible event OF q championship
battle.
The only thing universally be.
lieved ia that when Freddie Welsh
and Charley White sail in there will
be a fight. This Is based upon tho
frank arrangement OF the fighters
and their managers 10 bar nothing
in the method OF fighting The only
restriction placed upon the cham
pion and his opponent Ia that which
will prevent holding and hitting.
Everything else goes-blows in the
break. kidney punches. clinch mill
Ing and what not OF fighters tricks
Everything's fair above the belt.
Two preliminaries have been ar
ranged. Benny Garcia OF Denver
and "Swcde" johnson OF Pueblo.
weiter weights. are to open the card
In a six.round match. Stewart Don
nelly OF indianapolis and Frankie
Murphy OF Denver will 20 ten
rounds and then the big fight.
The seconds in Welsh's corner
will be Harry Pollak. his manager.
Charley Rose. his trainer. Fireman
Jim Flynn and Eddie Hennessy.
TIE men in Whites corner will
be Nate Lewis. his manager: Joe
Thomas, his trainer: Gus Lapp, Of
Chicago. and Jack Kenney, OF Den.
yer.
SO far as In known this is the
first time in ring history that a
cham pionshlp tilt has been fought
In a boozeless land.
The lack Of intoxicating bev-
erages may be the cause OF 40 little
actual betting. hut the Keeling at
mosphere 10 getting all the blame
for the mind wagers which are the
exasperating rule.
Referee Billy Roche's announce
ment that the decision. II the fight
goes the full 20 rounds. viii be
given on points, also was well re-
ceived
The first round counts as much
as the last" said Roche. "A flash
finish by either man will count no
,oora In tho summary than aturdy
battling In the early rounds"
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STATEMENTS OF The FIGHTERS

Welsh and white tho following statements 10 tho
United Press this morning after they officially weighed
Q O'Clock:
Freddie Welsh think stand In better condition
from White than In either OF three former baca
good feel and uneasiness regarding tho
suit do underestimate opponent realize
battle will be hard but thnk beat him easily
haps stop him
Charley whie-No who fought BATH. could
possibly have felt better today
for weeks In the belief that will
Welsh. and intend do today. think
bring the title back to America and I'm Welsh due
be beaten That's all I'm not afraid OF the result"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-04
FIGHTERS BATTLE TODAY FOR TWO WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIPS
@ KILL versus the punch
~ will feature two cham

@ KILL versus the punch
~ will feature two cham
pionship ring battles today!
In both cases the clever
oys rule favorites.
Freddie Welsh. king OF the
lightweights. defending his
title over a distance for the
first time in 20 months, pits
his glove-craft against the
knockout that turks in Charlie
Whites left hand in a 20
round combat at Colorado
Springs. Colo.
Johnny KiIbane, master of
the fca,herweights. and like
Welsh. the personiiication OF
boxing skill. risks his laurels
in l5-round clash at Cedar
Point, o, against George
Chaney's sleep producing
southpaw punch.
Both battles will be TO a
decision.
Promoters bid $4,000 to snlis,
the services OF the topliners In
these divisions. The Hundred
Million Dollar club, staging the
lightweight affair. guaranteed
Welsh Si3.soo for an even hours
work. White will receive $500
for q 6o-minutes' marathon run aft
or the Briton-
Kilbane's bit" for Is minutes OF
shadow dancing outdoors will be
$4,000. CLANCY will be paid $500.
Capacity houses will attend the
tituiar scraps.
The sporting public to . man con-
fldentiy expects Kilbane to romp
thru TO an easy victory by virtue OF
his superlative speed. cieverness
ana all-around generalship. Fans
contend Clancy won't get close
enough to the champion to hand
him an orange
Welsh. tho a slight favorite over
White. presents n different betting
proposition. Like Kilbane. the man
who dethroned Richie IL a boxing
wizard, but he lacks kayo vallop.
This battle will be the first 20
rounder that the titleholder has had
since he beat Richie. IN London.
over two years ago. On occasions
the champion has fought rs many
. as ~ rounds. but these bouts were
Flew and far between.
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FIN AL BAIL
GAME is
TODAY

Altho Seattle dropped both games
OF Sundays double fray TO the Ia
coma Tigers. the locals gave Russ
Halls boya a run for the Victories, AS
both mixes went into extra innings.
The first melee ended TO /. the
second TO 0.
Fas, time was made In both OF
the fraeases. as each was recled off
In one hour and Is minutes.
The curtain will be rung down
for the las. time on the 1915 season
following tho double bill TO be put
on this afternoon by the same
teams