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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
THE PEPPERY LADS

Charlie Dexter isn't name that stands for anything to the younger fans, but the old timers remember him we'll as one of the scrappiest, snap piest players who ever wore a big league uniform. Evers and Heinie Zim and McGraw have nothing on Dexter when it comes to pugnacity and hair-trigger temperament. Dex- ter was born in Evansville on June IS, 1876, just two-score years ago tov day, and it was in 1896 that he began his big league career with the Louis vile Co1onels, who were then past timing in the National League. Charlie was equally at home behind the bat or in the outf1eld, and could also play inf1eld positions with con siderable fineness. His peppery tenn per soon manifested itself and he be- came the bane of the umpires soon after his arrival in the big tent. Dex- ter's big league career comprised four years with the Colone1s, three seasons with Chicago and two years with Bos- ton. He was still going strong when he quit the game in 1904 in order to enter upon a business career. Dexter came in for a lot of knocking because of his lbellicose spirit, but he had a him one of the marvels of the pastime. As a matter of fact, the peppery lads have always been popular. The bugs pretend that they don't like 'em, but it is only a pretense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
Old Time Battles
 in Ring Were More
 Bitter Than at Present

Here is a description from an old St. Louis papeV of the concluding scene of a worlds championship heavyweight battle fought on an island an Ehglishman, and Mike NGcCoo1e, a big Irishman:
 '"The McCoo1e party then cut the ropes, and the excited mob covered the fighting grounds. Clubs were wie1ded promiscuously. while the referee was besieged by enraged men, armed with murdereus weapons, who savagely and threatening1y demanded a decision in favor of the pool, bleed ing, almost power1ess mass of human ity who had been a chopping block for AlIen.''
 This contest was staged forty-seven years ago today, June IS, 1869, and it was fairly typical of the disgracefuI prize fights of that period. Although McCOo1e and Allen were matched for the worlds title,'' there was little basis for such a claim, as lem Mace visited America the following year and whipped Allen, the conqueror of Nc Coole. The big Irishman didn't have chance from first to last, and at the, end of nine rounds the EngIishman was declared the victor. Then follow ed the mob scene, and the referee was forced at the point of pistols and knives to reverse his verdict and dHteAAO l14S OSC4SIOA to 0lCCOOl6-Ou foul! McCoo1e thus got the stakes as Ia reward for the terrible beating he had received, and he found this sufIi- cient balm, for the battle was for S1 ;
 o0o a side, very nifty sum in those days.
 lem Allen held the American heavyweight title for several years after that, and, on quitting the ring. settled down in St. Louis, where he died few years ago. McCoole was often in hot water and later killed an other pugilist in a, drunken brawl. His neck was saved by influential friends anG he disappeared, from St. Louis and
 was heard of no more.
 l The Mississippi island near St. Louis
 were the scene of many desperate en-
 counters in those days, and Aliens ex-
 perience in being robbed of the title
 and stakes was by no means a novel I one. In fact, Tom had a similar raw deal a little later in the same year,
 when he was given the double cross 1 by the referee after clearly defeating
 Charlie Gallagher. a Cleveland battIer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15

 OF RING BATTLES

1S14-Continental royalty had its first introduction to pugilism on this date, when Lord Lowther invited the Emperor Nicholas of Russia, who was visiting England to join in the cele- bration of the victory over Napoleon, to witness a boxing display at his town house in Pail Mall Some of the best boxers of England were engaged to display their prowess before the Emperor, General Butcher of Prussia, General Platoff, and other distinguish ed guests. Several sparring bouts with gloves were staged, and the Emperor was so delighted that he asked TOT a repetition of the performance. This was staged a few days later, the spec tators including, besides the Czar, King Frederick William 11I- and the Prince Royal of Prussia, the Prince of MeckIenburg and several other royal personages. Belcher, Jackson, Cribb, Richmond, Oliver and Painter were among the top-notchers of the British ring who showed off before the distinguished company. All were Hberally applauded, but John Jack son, the most scientific of the boxers of that period, came in for the larger share of the royal favor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
COvELESKlE WINS
 HIS 2ND GAME OF
 SERIES FROM NY.

Detroit, Min; June 15-Manager Donovan. who drew a three-day sus- pension for his tilt with Umpire Chill on Monday. viewed the defeat of the Yankees from the stand today, the Tigers capturing the final contest on a rain-soaked field by the score of 6 ito 2.
 It was the second victory of the series for Cove1eskie, who held the Highlanders to six hits, while theTi- gers nicked three of Donovan's hur- lers eleven times for a. total of nine teen bases. The first Yankee finger was Mogridge. Field Marshal Shae- fer took him out in favor of Fisher in the second, after he had been hit for two runs. Each relief pitcher allowed two runs.
 Bob Veach was the hitting hero of a dull afternoon, the Tiger left fiIeder having a perfect record at bat, two of his four bing1es being of the three base variety.
 Rain twice halted the proceedings and transferred the diamond into a mOrass. New York presented a switched lineup, Mullen going to first and Baumann to right field. Paddy drew down batting average of BOO for the day, but narred his afternoon s work by allowing two runs to score in the eight when Burns's grounder percolated through his legs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
CONN. OPEN ~GOLF
 TOURNAMENT WILL
 BE IN GREENWICH

The Connecticut Golf association will hold it's annual championship tournament on the links of the Green wich country club June 28, 29, 30 and July 1.
 In accordance with a new rule pas sed at the annual meeting, all entries are required to be mailed nor later than Saturday, June "A. This is to enable drawings to be promptly made, and by Tuesday morning all the papers in Connecticut should be able to print the list of entries, and the time at " hich each pair will start.
 In sending in entries specify if you so desire, with whom you wish to play, and the committee will try and arrange it.
 There will be a few rooms at the club house. In addition to that there are the following Inns in Greenwich: {: The Naples, Kent House and The Films. '. The annual dinner of the association on will be held Wednesday evening, and the committee will try to have an oc- casion that is worth while. The cost will be $2 per plate Table d'hote lun- cheons will be furnished every day during the play at $1 per person.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
TOM LASHAR IS
 FIXTURE AS YALE VARSITY COXSWAIN

New London, Conn.,, June 15.- Neither Yale nor Harvard rowed the full four mile course, yesterday, but re- ports from both camps indicate long distance time trials scheduled for to- day.
 Harvard's varsity eight is still handicapped on account of H. s. Mid dendorf's illness. He rows at No. G., and is an experienced oarsman, but seems to recover slowly from his cold and light touch of grip. Just when Middendorf will be- able to row again is not certain and his absence from the boat is causing Coach Herrick a little worriment.
 Att YaIe's camp all the oarsnden were reported in good health last evening but taking on weight as a re- suit of continued cold weather. Ralph Kositsky, who was rowing at No. in Ya1e's varsity crew and whose place was taken yesterday by Fitzpatrick, was in the second boat yesterday and it is rumored Fitzpatrick will remain with the first crew permanently. Thomas Lashar of Bridgeport succeed ed Allen McLane as coxsWain, owing to the latter being too heavy. is also slated for permanent position at the rudder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
JENNINGS DID NOT
 BENCH CRAWFORD
 BECAUSE OF SPITE

Jennings has been unjust1y charged with keeping Sam Crawford on the bench through spite. The absurdity of such charge lis apparent when it is considered that success means more to Hughie than it can possibly mean to any other persons, writes Norman Beasley in the Detroit Jour nal. Jennings has been switching his team about-that's true-but he has made switches with the purpose of getting a winning combination. Sure ly that is a 1audabIe desire.
 Jennings has been unable to use Crawford through most of the season because the veteran has been suffer ing from an assortment of ailments. First Sam was threatened with pneu- monia and when shaking off this dis covered that the cold had settled in the muscles of his back. > It was an Impossible thought to consider Sam in the lineup when beset by these troubles.
 In the next place, Jennings honestly believes Sam is at his trails end as an outfie1der. Jennings, in believing this, shares an idea with a lot of base ball men. Sam is at the age where tendons tighten and he cannot cover ground as he once did. Slow runners take advantage of his throwing arm i and Jennings, in playing Heilmann in right field, was casting about for a capable Substitute.
 Hughie does not believe Crawford days are ended as a major leaguer He wants Sam to play first base but Crawford is unwilling because of 8 lack of practice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
Auto Smashes Into
 Fence; Occupants,
 Hurt, Hide Identity

Chester, Conn;f June 15-An excit- ing automobile accident, over which considerable mystery has been shed occurred at Dennison's Corner between II and 11:30 last night. A six cylin- der car bound from Hartford for one of the shore resorts, tried to round the turn at high speed and crashed through the fence put up by the state as protection here. The car turned completely over, coming to stand still in upright position, after knocking down some fifteen feet of fence.
 Tn the automobile were two men and a woman, who declined to give their names and, as the number plate on the machine was taken off by them, no other clue to their identity could be obtained One of them sus- tained severe scalp decorations and another broken ribs and probable in terna1 injuries. After receiving tenA- pOrary treatment here they were taken to the Hartford hospital The automobile which went through the fence was somewhat damaged. Men of the state highway department made prompt repairs to the broken fence today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
Edited By Wagner
KAUFF MAKES
 ONLY HIT OFF
 JIM LAVENDER

New York, June 15-ames Laven- der held the Giants to one scratch hit yesterday and thereby defeated them in the last game of the New York Chicago series by to o. About 10,- .O00 fans turned out to see the Cubs make it three out of four from Mo Graw's men.
 It cannot be said that the Giants are partial to the pitching of Lavender. thing over 15 innings against the Giants, and they got to him for just four hits and one run
 Chicago always seems to be able to dig up a boxman that can beat the Giants First it was Jack Pfeister, then it was Miner Brown then Lew Rdtchie and now it is Lavender. This is not saying that the Cubs haven t other pitchers who can trim our war riors. but they do 1t with more diH- cu1ty.
 New Yorks only hit yesterday was made by Bennfe Kauf in the seventh inning. It was a pittfu1 poke on which to lose the glory of a no-hit game KauR swung at a. ball and hit 1t on top. It drfbbled out in the direction of Lavender, but just as he stooped to field it, the ball hit some obstruction and bounced over his ex- tended hand. He picked it up and threw but Bennte just beat the ball to first.
 That was the only official hit, but the Giants believe that Burns scored another In the ninth inning George slammed a ball to left in the last ses- s1on which struck very close to the foul line. From the press stand it looked as if the drive was fair by a couplepof feet and the Giants strongly inclined to this view. Heinie Zina- nnexman. however, made violent mo- faons that the ball was foul and as sBfH K1em agreed with him, he got the decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
FIELDER JONES HAD TROUBLE TEACHING HIS
 SYSTEM IN ST. LOUIS

It is true that the Browns have not played good ball, that they ymight have won many games they have lost, but it is also true they are still we'll in company of what we know as the ''contenders in the pennant race,'' writes J. B. Sheridan in the St Louis Globe-Democrat- In a word, the American League race seems to be an utterly false one as it stands
 There can be no doubt that Jones had material for one-two-three team in the Browns. That Jones knows this is evident from his rejec- ton of his employers offer to buy get down to playing the ball they can him players Clearly all the Browns need is that Shotton and Pratt shall play They have both been rattled by Jones' scheme of play, for they have never been mentally tuned up to the sharp baseball employed by smart player in many ways, always has had an evil genius for throwing to the wrong base and always has been weak on ground balls
 His virtues are that he can get on base, hit pretty we'll catch all signs and do exactly what he is told to do. Shelton is a managers ball player, others In this he suits Jones per fect1y. Pratt, an intelligent man, has always been more or less of a college ball player, never an accurate professional worker such as Jones' system demands
 The other men are going along we'll Third base is not so strong. but who would trade Austin for Tur- ner, who plays third for the leading team of the American League? Not that Turner is not a good ball player, but because Turner has a weak arm and has had it for years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
SQUEEZE PLAY BY PRINCETON
 DEFEATS YALE

Newark N. J., June 15-A we'll ex- ecuted play by Buzz Law in the ninth inning enabled Princeton to beat Yale in the third and deciding game of their annual series, played at Vie denmayer's park here yesterday after noon, by 1 to 0. Eddie Shea slid over the rubber with the only run scored during the entire game.
 Vergil Link, the winning Princeton pitcher, hurled an excellent game, all | lowing the New Haven players just one lone single. When the game was over the Princeton crowd docked down over the diamond. Link was hoisted to the shoulders of as many as could get hold of him and a, snake dance was then in order with the Princeton alumni and undergraduates joining in singing Vale, Yale, You
 Can't Play Ball.
 Link struck out ten of the Yale
 players, walked two batsmen, and hit two. Only two of the Blue players reached second base, and not a single New Havenite got as far as third. In
 the opening inning Vaughn walked
 and stole second. but did not get any further, as Law made a fine running
 catch. getting shep1ey's fly back of second base for the third out. In the eighth Kinney got to second when Driggs threw wild to first in an
 attempt to complete a double play. Kinney hit to Driggs, and the latter touched second, forcing Munson, and
 then threw the ball over sScully' S head.
 : The winning run scored by Shea was not an earned one. Newell Gar field, who pitched a brilliant game
 for Yale, handed out a base on balls | to the Princeton third sacker. Jack
 Scully followed with hit to left and
 Shea went to second. Eddie then stole third, sliding right under Kin
 ney. The issue-was new~up to Buzz Law. He bunted between first and
 second Shell came in after the ball
 made a fine pickup, shot it home, but | Shea beat the throw to the rubber
 and the game was over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
DONOVAN
 DRAWS HIS FIRST
 MAJOR SUSPENSION

Detroit, June 15-Wild Bill Dono- van. former niger pitching idol and manager of the New York Yankees, was notified by President Ban John son of the American League that he will have to manage his club from the grand stand for the next three daysg Wild Bill drew his suspension because he became very irate when Ollie Chill ruled Ty Cobb had hit a double in Mondays game, Bill con tending that the Detroit star had been thrown out at second.
 This is the first time the smiling leader of the Gotham team has drawn a suspension from league headquar- tera since he took over his new com nand in the spring of 1915. Bill plays a stay-on-the-unps policy, but sometimes even the n1i1dest managers cannot restrain themselves
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
Second Jury Disagrees
 In Summary Process Suit

During the last two. weeks two diff ferent juries have disagreed in the hearing of the summary process suit brought by Miss Virginia Sullivan to oust the East End Athletic club from herbuilding on Kossuth street, Two weeks ago the first jury of six men was unable to agree and yesterday the case was reopened before Justice Clarence B. Hall with an entirely new jury.
 After the case had. been, presented by Attorney Thomas M. CuIlinan for Miss Sullivan and Henry Greenstein for the club, the jury again disagreed and another trial will have to be held before the club can be elected.
 The club claims an oral lease for one year from last April 1, but Miss Sullivan denies the claim.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
BENNY LEONARD MAY
 SOON BE TOO HEAVY FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE

New York, June 15-Judging by the Sudden increase in Benny Leonard's s weight he will have to bestir himself if he expects to win the lightweight title He is only 21 years of age and is sure to continue growing for some time yet 1so that in another year he may be a full sized sveIterweight-
 In the meantime another bout be- tween Dundee and Leonard should be an attraction we'll worth while, for Welsh evidently has no immediate in- tention of meeting either in the near future. One of the surprises of the evening on Monday night was the number of Dundee followers and the enthusiasm they displayed. Among local promoters there has been an idea that Bundee is hot goJd card, but that opinion will have to be revised at least when Leonard is in the op- noeits corner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
LACK OF BATTING
 BEATS BRIDGEPORT

New London, June 15-Although House pitched fine ball for Bridgeport yesterday he lost the battle because his team was helpless before the twirling of Pat Martin. The Planters southpaw famed nine Bridgeporters and kept the six hits so we'll scattered that only one run resulted.
 Bridgeport was ahead by 1 to un- til the eighth. Then the Planters punched three hits with an error and got two runs. Jimmy Curry led Bridgeport at bat. with two singles. Baker and Red Wha1en did some sprightly fielding. Manager Ball sent Crook and Mulrennan in as pinch hit ters in the ninth but they couldn't get a. rise out of Martin. The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
Local and Outside
TED LEWIS TO < TAKE SIOO,0O
 FOR 2 FIGHTS

New York, June 15-Ted Lewis has developed into a $1O,OOO boxer within a year. Lewis sails for Buenos Ayres on Saturday to fill a $1O,OOO contract for boxing Albert Badoud and one other welterweight within the next six weeks.
 Just one year ago Lewis, who was trying to break into the select fistic society, received $96 for boxing ten rounds against Johnny Marto at the St. Nicholas Rink. Since then Lewis has been climbing the pugilistic lad der until now he is hailed as the weIterweight sensation.
 Sam McVey and Sam Langford all so are booked to sail on Saturday. Charley Johnston will manage Lewis for his brother, James Jesse, during the stay in the Argentine Republic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
CORNEN DENIES LOCAL BALL
 FRANCHISE IS GOING TO BE SOLD
Admits O'NeiI and O'Hara of Sprinfield Made
 Offer For Bridgeport Club.

Dell, whose fielding at the first bag has been poor. An effort is being made to get a hard hitting outfe1der.
 It looks as if Manager Ball has grab bed another good pitcher in @'Shanty'' House, the big Springfield co11egian. He twirled well against New London. With a little batting support he would have come through with a victory.
 The batting order was scram b1ed yesterday but it didn't help Bridge port much. George Moshier, who has been hitting well lately, was moved to fifth place and ManageT Ball went to second.
 Charley Courtney, the veteran Cor nell coach, says he does not intend to retire. His contract does not expire until next October. It is understood that while Courtney will give up ac- tive coaching, he will be retained in an advisory capacity.
 Dot WhaIen, the first baseman from Springfield college, who was let out by Bridgeport, has signed with Worces- ter. He made one hit in three times up yesterday.
 Steve Manning hasn't been a howl ing success as an OuCnelder TOT Brldge- port It looks as if the local man agement will need a heavier hitter in center field.
 Hal Justin, the young Springfield twir1er, broke into the news yesterday by winning both sections of a double header from Lawrence. He allowed Burlett's men five hits in the first game and six in the second. 
 Bridgeport plays in New London again today and in New Haven to- m morrow Hartford comes here Sat urday and by that time the locals will be about due for a victory.
 The inside story of how Nick Gull | lop, the Yankee southpaw, was forced | to quit during the game in Detroit l Tuesday, has just leaked out He was taking a drink before hitting iI the ninth and the water washed hi: l chew of tobacco down his throat When he tried to pitch in the nintf he saw the grandstand moving up ant | down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
(By Wagner.)

Y Owner Harry Cornen of the Bridge port club denied this morning that he and his partner, Gus Knorr, intend to sell the franchise to Dan O'Nen and Jack O'Hara of Springfield. That is not Vice President Dan O'Neil of Hartford.
 The Hartford Courant published a story this morning to the effect that negotiations had been pending but the prospective purchasers had received no definite answer.
 t'They did make us an offer but we would not se1l," declared Cornen to- day. 'We intend to repay the fans for the fine support by giving them a good club. We are not very far be- hind Hartford and New Haven and with the addition of a few players we the cellar soon.'
 The CoUrant says:
 "O'NeiI says that Gus Knorr is anxious to dispute of his holdings but Harry Cornen wants to hang on and await better times. If the sale of the club was in Knorr's hands alone, it would have been sold before this. The Bridgeport club has broken even financially in it's Eastern League campaign so far and is said to be the only club in the circuit to be so favored. The amount offered by O'No1l IS Sa1O to De less than WI1dt the present owners paid for the franchise, but has it's appeal to Knorr and Cornen because of it's being a cash proposition.
 "O'Nei1 was to become the princi- pal owner, although O'Hara was to put some money into the venture. The two had planned to operate the club themselves, O'Nei1 to look after the business end and O'Hara the care for the clubs performances on the field It was understood that Neal Ball the present manager, was to return to Toronto, thus giving the new owners a clean slate with which to start their venture and in no way be con- nected with the old regime.' Bridgeport will make an offer fo1
 Mike F'laherty, who belongs to the Lawrence club, when the magnates gather in Hartford for league meet
 ing tomorrow night. Flaherty is
 catching for the U. M c. club. He
 belongs to Lawrence. We're was sem
 to New London today to replace Jack
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-15
JrrNEY DRAWS FIRE APPARATUz

Much excitement and amusement was caused on a trolley car coming to Bridgeport from Walnut Beach last evening when at Devon, fire broke out in the resistance box in the cen ter of the car. The passengers alight- ed and the Devon fire department in answering the alarm used a jitney bus to draw the hose cart to the troll ley. A hand chemical was used to ex- tinguish the blaze which was caused by a short circuit.