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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
MOTOR BOATS TO COMPETE
 AT DETROIT FOR BIG CUP

can Power Boat Association, was burned last year and did not compete but has been rebuilt.
 In a race at Putin Bay this season the Miss Minneapolis averaged 66.66 miles per hour. a new worlds record.
 While the Miss Detroit was not forced to extend herself in winning the 1915 races at Manhassett Bay in straight heats, her best time being 48.49 miles an hour, it is hardly prob able that the defender can equal the new worlds record holders speed. However, the boat has been thorough ly overhauled and the packers be- lieve she can retain the trophy. The Wills boat will be dark horse but is expected to be among the fastest of the hydroplane type ever produc- ed. This craft will be driven by John ny Milot with Jack Beebe as mechan- ic, the crew that piloted Miss Detroit last year.
 The course this year from the spec tator's standpoint will be deal. Thir- ty-mile heats will be raced each day over the five mile course, laid on the American side of the Detroit river, in the channels between Belle Isle, a city park, and the American shore, and the boats will be visible from almost any point at all times.
 Fourteen winners of the gold cup, owner and average speed follow:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
Two Buffalo Stars
 Will Get Trials With
 Red Sox Next Season

Ty Tyson, the cratic pitcher of the champion Bisons. may goeinto the big circuit next year. Tyson. it was an- nounced yesterday in Boston. has be- ccme the property of the Red Sox. The announcement also contains the news that Pitcher Joe Engel. Out fielder Mamie Kopp. Catcher Wilder and Pitcher Herb Penneck will also go to the Red Sox. None of the play CTS will be recalled next season.
 The work of Tyson and Kopp this season clearly entities them to a chance in the big show Tyson's re- cent performance of pitching four shutout games in four successive starts was the best that has been shown by Bison pitcher this year. In forty one successive innings Tyson was SCOT ed on only twice, both runs coming in the same inning.
 Kopp is easily the fastest man in the International league and is un- doubtedly one of the best outfielders in the circuit. He is leading tht lea- que in base stealing and is gradually hammering his way back into tho 300 class. Kopp has been in the big league before and Manager Donovan has frequently been heard to remark that he. regards Mamie as ready Tor, another trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
Kid Gleason Handed
 Jennings Hot Retort
fsporting Newsl

Kid Gleason, formerly assistant manager and general factotum of the White Sox, is noted for the sharp ness of his repartee on the ball field. Manager Jennings, of the Detroit Ti- gers. had occasion to feel the sting of Gleason's tongue just before the veter- an left the Chicago Club. Jennings it must be remembered. has been in- yolved in two serious accidents, each of which nearly terminated his ca reer. First he dived into the swim ming pool at Cornellwhen there was no water in it, breaking bones innu- merable. and having to stay in bed for weeks while the doctors patched him up.
 Later he drove his automobile off a bridge near Scranton and hurt him. self so badly that he was in hospital for a couple of months. Gleason, of course knew all about these two ac- cidents and when the time came he reminded Jennings of them in a way more pointed than polite.
 The Detroit manager was coaching one afternoon and had taken occasion to make a number of extremely per- sonal remarks to the Chicago pitcher. He plainly was getting the slabman's goat'' and Gleason was quick to come to the rescue.
 why, you freckle-faced ape,", he yelled at Hughie. "You have a fine chance to be kidding anybody. You tried twice to commit suicide and your skull was so thick you couldn't go with it."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
THE LAST OF THE CUBS

The deal which sent Frank Schulte to the Pirates marked the passing of the last of the old Cubs who used to win pennants for the Windy City. Had Schulte remained with the Chicago club until Monday next he would have rounded out his twelfth year with the Cubs, as it was on August 21, 1904, that he was purchased from the Syracuse club of the New York State league. Frank Selee was then the pilot of the Cubs, but he gave way in 1906 to Frank Chance, and Schulte was one of the stars who help ed to win shat year the first pennant Chicago fans had gazed upon in twen- ty years. Old Frank was batting around the 300 mark when Tinker swapped him to the Pirates, and while h!s fielding may not be quite so fast as formerly, he is still to be chased among the, classy outer gardeners of the old league. It was the late Frank Selec, who discovered Schulte, as well as Tinker. Evers, King. Reulbach and other great players who, under Frank Chance, made up one of the best baseball machines the game has ever had.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
MAY TRADE BENNY KAUFF
 AND DOYLE TO CHICAGO
Report Giants Will Get Williams and Zimmerman
 In Exchange For Pair.

New York, Aug. 19.-According to a report current last night a big deal between the Giants and the Cubs is in the making. Nothing very defin- ite could be learned, but 1t was bruit- ed about in we'll informed baseball cir c1es that the negotiations most inti- mately concerned Larry Doyle, Benny Kauff, Heinie Zimmerman and Cy Williams.
 While the trading of Doyle and Kauff for Zimmerman and Williams would be one of the surprises of the season it would not be a terrific sen- sation. Baseball fans. especially those in New York have come to receive such news with considerable equanim- ity. Doyle has been going badly with the Giants and Kauff has not com. up to. expectations. Rumor has it that neither player is getting aong amic- ably with John McGraw.
 As for Zimmerman, one of the most valuable players in the game, he is at odds with everybody ip authority on the Chicago club, and with Joe Tinker in particular. Chicago wants to get
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
POLICE OUTING IS
 SURE 10 ATTRACT
 MAMMOTH CROWD


 Lovers of athletics will find an att tractive program at the annual outing of the Bridgeport police department to be held at Pleasure Beach, August 26. All kinds of contests have been arranged and as police athletes from all over the state will compete there Is bound to be some lively sport.
 The boxers of the local depart ment will clash with cops from other cities and the state lightweight, mid d1eweight and heavyweight champion ships will be decided. Local wrestlers will also take on, out of town grap- piers to test the question of supre- macy. Policemen from 20 cities and towns of the state have accepted invi- tations to be present so the competi- tion for prizes will be keen.
 One of the features of the day will be the baseball game between the East Bridgeport cops and those from the West side. There are a number of policemen who were stars on local teams, which assures high grade arr ticle of ball. It looks as if the outing win attract one of the biggest crowds that ever visited the beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
MULLEN'S TIMELY POKE AGAIN GIVES
 YANKEES VICTORY

New York. Aug. 19-The Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians at the Polo, Grounds yesterday in thirteen in- nings by a score of to 3. Donovan's men thus made a clean sweep of the series and also regained their place as decided factor in the pennant race.
 It was again the bat of Charley Mullen which decided the issue. Null len had batted for Gedeon in the sixth, and from that inning on had covered second base and covered it well. In the thirteenth High had .fouled out when Peckinpaugh walked. Then Pipp sent a fly to Speaker, and things looked unpromising.
 Baumann, however, drove one through short which was too hot for Wamby to handle, and there were two men on with two out. Then Null len walloped the horsehide to distant left centre and Peck brought home the winning run.
 The game was a wonderful pitching battle between two youngsters, both new to fast company. Rurban Shocker. last season with Ottawa, and Otis Lambath. secured by the Indians from Topeka. twirled like stout-hearted veterans. and it seemed shame that after the exhibition they gave, both of them couldn't win.
 Their comrades gave them wonder full support. Time and again the out fielders captured what appeared to be hits. and Graney and Speaker especial ly roamed all over the place. Shocker was found for eleven hits and diLambeth' for eight, but 1t must be remembered that the New York hurler did not have the assistance of Speaker either at the bat or on defense. Anyhow, there was glory enough for both.
 Speaker had great day. He made three hits out of five times up, in cluding home run, and scored two of the tallies made by his team. Walter Pipp also hit for the circuit and scored two runs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19

rid of Heinie, but it refuses to let him go unless it gets some first class play CTS in return.
 McGraw has repeatedly declared that Williams has the makings of one of the best outfielders in the majors. Zimmerman and Williams would make very valuable acquisitions for New York and Chicago would no doubt be glad to make the trade. The advisa- bility of New York's going through with such deal hinges on the ques- tion of Kauff's real class. Benny has indicated that he is a natural ball player, but he has also indicated that he believes he knows 1t all. He has repeatedly shown an unwillingness/to follow the advice of McGraw and his batting has in consequence suffered
 Recent stories had it that Kauff and McGraw had had a verbal scrap in the club house at the Polo Grounds. That story has practically been verified. Kauff said something about being anxious to land with Chicago, az he Is a close friend of Tinker, and Joe can perhaps handle the Federal star better than can McGraw.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
LEONARD WINS
 OVER AzEvED0
 IN FAST FIGHT

Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 19-In a fas. 10-round bout here last night. Benny Leonard made a chopping block of Joe Azevedo of California. The New Yorker was far too clever for his op- ponent, who displayed rather pro- flciency in fighting than in boxing. The Westeerner was boring in all the time, and took many a hard uppercut to get a chance at Leonard's jaw but the New Yorker was too willy for him, and when he saw he was in danger rushed into a clinch.
 In the first, few rounds he fre- auently sent Azeyedo's head back with straight lefts, and at times used a hard right to the nose with effect. Leonard also received cut on the nasal organ, but, there was little real damage done on either side
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
DAUBERT TAKES HIT TING LEAD FROM
 DAvEY ROBERTSON

Chicago, Aug. Blake Daubert has wrested the National league batting leadership from Dave Robertson, ac- cording to averages published here to- day which include records of last Wednesday. Carey, Pittsburgh, re- tains first place in base stealing with 4O; F1ack, Chicago. sacrifice hits with 31; Williams, Chicago, in home runs with 10; Hornsby. St. Louis, in total bases with 174; Burns. New York, in runs scored with 6S. and Brooklyn in team batting with .264.
 Leading batters who have played in at least half their teams games:
 Daubert, Brooklyn. 336; Robertson, New York, 1923; Chase, Cincinnati, 322: Wagner, Pittsburgh, 319: Horns by. St. Louis, .314.
 In le American league, Speaker, Cobb and Jackson continue their race in the order named. Cobb is ahead in stolen bases with S4; Weaver, Chicago, in sacrifice hits with 31; Baker, New York, in home runs with 8; Jackson in total bases with 221; Speaker in runs scored with 79 and Detroit in club batting with .257.
 Leading batters: Speaker. Cleve- land, .Ss1; Cobb, Detroit, 1858; Jack son, Chicago. .s53: Roth, Cleveland, SIS; Sisler, St. Louis, 1906.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19

Detroit, Aug. 19-For the first time since 1904 when the gold cup was put up, the motor boat championship race of America will be held this year on western waters. It will be decided on the Detroit river, September 2. 4, and 5, with the mile championships on Sept. G. Previous to 1915 most of the boats competing represented eastern clubs but last year a group of Detroit sportsmen built and financ- ed the racing of the Miss Detroit, which. lifted the cup and brought it west.
 This year Miss Detroit will defend the cup against Count Mankoski's s challenger Ankle Deep Too, which sank twice in trial trips on Long Isl- and Sound last year. Among the other known contestants will be the Miss Minneapolis, the Hawkeye. and a new craft being built in Detroit by c. Harold Wills. Among the proba- ble starters are: The Tech Jr., own ed by Col. T.. Coleman Dupont. Com modore James A. Pughe's new Dis- -turber hydro and w. J. Connors' Buff falo Enquirer. It is expected that others will make bid for the gold cup and that about a dozen of the hydroplanes will start in the race. The Hawkeye, owned by Commodore J. L. Judson, president of the Ameri-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
WASHINGTON IN BIG DEAL WITH
 F0HL' $ INDIANS

Washington, Aug. 19-Clark Crit filth, manager of the Senators, an- nounced yesterday that he had traded Bochling.. pitcher, and Moeller, out fielder. to the Cleveland club for Smith, outfelder. and Leonard. an in- fielder.
 last fall, and farmed him to the Co., lumbus team of the American Asso- citation. He recently was recalled by Cleveland because of the good show ing he made at third. base for Colum- mus. diately for New York to join the Cleveland team. and Smith and Leon- ard are expected here in time to get into the local lineup in today's game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
WEISER QUITS NEW LONDON. |NA
 THICK OF RAGE

New York, Aug. 19-"Bud" weisersn the hard-hitting left fielder of the Newii London team, has jumped the club, its was reported here yesterday. weiser failed to make the trip to New Ha- ven with the Planters yesterday and Manager McCann was at loss to ex-" plain for the absence of his star player. Weiser, according to New London players, has voiced his dissat- z 1sfaction over conditions for some C time previous. They believe that he,, has gone to parts unknown. Weiser. 1t is said, feels that he is 700 good for this league.
 When Weiser failed to show up for yesterdays game Manager McCann l' placed Kelly. a semi-pro player, n leIt neld. Kelly struck out twice and 4 was then derricked in favor of Har- vey Russell ,
 The loss of Weiser will be badly felt and is apt to hurt whatever chances New London had of winning the pen-o nant. Weiser was the most consistent< slugger on Plants payroll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
SHAKESPEAREAN FETE
 ATTRACTS NOTABLES

Rehearsals for the community play. "The MasQue of Shakespeare writ ten by Dr. Louis Smirnow, which is to bep resented on the evenings of the 14th. 18th and 16th of September in eBardsley park. arep rogressing splendidly. and from the present out look thep- reduction bids fair to be very much of a success. A produc- tion of great magnitude is being planned for. and aside from the cos tuning. and the natural scenic advan- tases. thel lighting is to provide some wonderful effects.
 Assisting Director Douglas Ross in putting on this mystery play is Miss Wyllda Millson of New York, who has been playing for the past year with Mrs. Fiske in "Erstwhile Susan," and who starts in thel alter part of Sep tember with rehearsals for Mrs. Fiske's new production for the com ing winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
JOHNSTON MEETS
 KuMACAE IN TENNIS FINALS IN NEWPORT

Newport, R. l., Aug. 19.-When the final round of the invitation tennis tournament was played on the Casino courts today, a confident little son Of Nippon, Ichlya Kumagae. tested his skill against the leading player of this country, William M. Johnston of Cali fornia, holder of the national singles title. These are the two who came through the semi-fina1 round matches yesterday. On the championship court Kumagae once more evinced his mas tery of Clarence J. Griffin in five set contest. the score of which was 1-6, 6-3, 2-6. 6-1, 6-1, and John ston's victory was scored over the na- tional intherscholastic champion. Har- old A. Throckmorton, in a match that aroused the large gallery to keen en- thusiasm. The score of this encuon- ter was 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3..
 Each of the semi-final round matches drew large following of en- thusiasts, and those who watched the progress of the Johnston-T -Throckmor- ton struggle were rewarded with contest that reached the heights Of tennis skill. Brilliant strokes followed one another so rapidly that they drew loud bursts of applause in which the loser, Throckmorton, shared almost equally with his more fortunate rival.
 The Griffin-Kumagae contest was less spectacular. but 1t was neverthe- less a sharply waged battle. Its in- terest was derived in large part from the knowledge that these two were rivals of long standing, and that in former contests the Californian had been forced to give way before the superior play of the dark-skinned Oriental. This was the first time Crsf- fin had played the Japanese on grass and he derived from the fact a sense of false security. believing that his turf game would succeed against kuma- gae, although on clay his inferiority had been demonstrated. But turf and clay were the same to the indefai!ga- ble Kumag gae, and Grif1n once aEa'n trod the path of defeat after bitter struggle, the early stages of which held for him some promise of a favor able ending.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
BASEBALL BITS

One the present Western trip the Boston Braves split into two teams on three different days and played six exhibition games. Evers is the head liner for one team and Maranville goes with the other. These exhibition games will cover the railroad and bo- tel expenses for the trip. 9'
 Dazzy Vance, who joined the Yan- kees last spring at Macon ana was sent later to the Columbus club, has been troubled all season with a lame arm, and will come to New York to have the member treated. Many com petent baseball men predicted that Vance would be a major league star, but his injury prevented him from showing his worth.
 The loss of Jake Daubert at this important stage of the pennant race may prove disastrous to the Robins.
 Claude Hendrix has been pitching in his old time Pittsburgh form lately yet it was only short time ago that Joe Tinker was about ready to turn Hendrix loose. He started poorly, but has rounded into winning form and is going strong for the Cubs.
 Bankston, the Richmond player who has been claimed by the Yankees, &C., cording to an agreement with the Richmond owners, is the cleanup hit ter of Billy Smiths team. Many scouts have looked him over this season, and they agree that the Tanks have picked up most promising player.
 On the last day of the season Out fielder Shanks of the Washington club hopes to play one inning in every posi- tion. He says he can catch and pitch all right, and he has already played in about every other position for Grif- filth. The inning he pitches may be the longest of that game.
 The passing of Jimmy viox from the Pirates to the International Lea que recalls the great start made by, this player as major leaguer. He looked like one of the greatest finds , of years. and with Hans Wagner play ing aside of him it was generally pre- dicted that new star was about to flash among the second basemen. He did his best all around work in 1913, when he batted at .317 mark.
 It is safe now to award the base running honors for the 1916 season to- Max Carey of the Pirates and Ty Cobb of the Tigers. Both hold commanding leads and there is little chance of either being displaced unless forced. out of the game for extended periods by accidents. -s'
 No other American League pitcher has won as many games as Walter Johnson and only two boxmen have lost as many. The heavy losers are Elmer Myers and Joe Bush of the Johnson has scored two victories over every rival club. except St. Louis. He won only one game, from the Browns.
 New Workers cannot understand why Jimmy Lavender of the Cubs does not rank high among the pitchers. The little fellow always pitches great ball in games at the Polo Grounds. He is almost as effective against the Giants as were Pfeister and Richie of former Cub teams.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
BOBBY STOW LIKELY TO PLAY
 IN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
New Haven Plays Bridgeport Here Tomorrow
 Other Sporting Paragraphs.

make Bridgeport hustle. It look! as if Manager Healy is saving Mart, Walsh for the New Haven crowd. Int game will start at 3:30.
 Bridgeport is to be represented ir the Interstate Basketball league the coming season. The circuit will con. tain Paterson. N. J., Jersey City, N. J North Hudson. N. r.. Norwalk, Stam. ford and Bridgeport. The seasor will start in November and it is said the Blue Ribbons, who will represent this city in the league, will have all the old stars back.
 Henry Mertz, who has been twirline good ball for the Stamford semi-pro club, has been signed by New Haven. He recently beat the Portland leaders in an exhibition game.
 The heroes of yesterday are the quinces of today. Charley Brickley, Harvard's noted football expert, has been released by the Cplonials of New Haven. Eddie Mahan, another Har- yard graduate, will take Charley's place in. the outfield.
 Elmer Smith, the former Water bury outfielder, is a victim of tough luck. Just when it looked as if he might get some worlds series coin with Cleveland. he was traded to Washington. Tn his last day with the Indians, Smith made three hits. It appears as if Washington is get ting the better of the trade but Cleve- land was in such desperate need of southpaw that it was necessary to make a sacrifice to get Boehling. In addition to Smith Washington gets In- fielder Leonard Moehller, the vet eran Washington outfielder, goes to Cleveland as part of the deal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19
(By Wagner.l

Bobby Stow is having such a fine season with Fort Worth of the Texas league that papers in that city de- clare he is sure to graduate to faster company at the end of this season. Thief ormer Bridgeport shortstop is hitting hard and also fielding in sen- sational style. He is leadon man in the batting order. Stow was given a trial by Oakland in the Pacific Coast league last season but did no hitting. Fort Worth. claims the deal fell through because Oakland did not want to pay $1,2Oo for thep layer. An after Stow now.
 The Phillies hayep urchased Pitcher Finn from Waco of the Texas league. Both the Yankees and Detroit were after the twirler. N
 Mullen of the Yankees is rapidly winning fame as a pinch hitter. In their present home stay Mullen has won two games for the Yankees by pinch clouts and has done valuable work in that department in previous games.
 It is claimed Kid Gleason is slated to be the next manager of the Chica go White Sox. Although Clarence Rowland was given a fine squad of stars to work with his showing has not been satisfactory to the White Sox owner, it is said.
 
 The fans are expected to turn out in force tomorrow for the Bridgeport New Haven game at Newfield park. The Elm City boys are g scrappy bunch and as they have a better pitch ing staff than the locals they always
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-19

sBatted for Mulrennan in the ninth. Bridgeport, % O-2 Lawrence, DO 5 x-4
 Two base hits,i Fuller. O'Connell. Murphy. Deininger. Stolen bases, Howard g. Mahoney, Nye, Blake. Sac rifice hits, Ostergren, Nye. Warner. Double plays Mahoney to Nye to Os- tergren; Warner to Horkheimer to Deininger Left on bases, Lawrence 6, Bridgeport 6. Bases on balls, off Fuller 2, off Mulrennan 2. Hit by pit ched ball. by Mulrennan 2. Struck out by Fuller 3. by Mulrennan 3. Umpire, Stafford. Time, 1:43.