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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
ASK JEFFRlES TO
referee WILLARD
AND MORAN BOU I

New York. Feb. flames J. JEFF
fries, former worlds champion
heavyweight, will be asked to referee
the 1o-reund battle between Jess VIII
lard and Frank Moran, Which is
scheduled to be held somewhere in
this city, on March II. Tex Richard,
who is promoting the affair, will offer
Jeff the job.
Rickard and Jeffries are great
friends. They have kept up a cor
respopdence ever since the fight be-
tween Jeffries and Jack johnson.
which was promoted and refereed by
Richard.
In case Jeffries accepts Tex's offer,
application will be made to the State
Athletic Commission for a referees
license for Jefries. Whether the
commission will grant this license is
problematical but if precedent is fol-
lowed there may be some difficulties
placed in the way of Jeffs appoint
ment.
However, this will rest entirely with
the commission, which has discretion
airy powers inTthe matter.
II think that Jeffries as referee Will
help the match along,'' declared
Waldorf-Astoria, where he is staying.
st intend to invite Jeffries to see the
bout as my guest anyway
81 see that some of the newspapers
have alluded to the fight as gamble
and to me as a gambler continued
Richard. 'eThis is not q gamble ind
I'm not a gambler. It is strictly a
business proposition. And those who
come to see it will not be paying fex-
orbitant prices. When one goes to
see Gaby Deslys or some opera singer
he pays anywhere from 50 to So Say
Gaby gets $4,000 week. Well; I'm
paying many times that amount for
\, f1f0 a RI
son will be extremely low. I haven't
made up my mind just where I'll hold
the fight, but one thing is certain
it will not be in the open. I'm not
gambler enough to gamble on the
weafher."
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
EDDIE PLANK is
STILL IN DEMAND
IN MAJOR LEAGUES

New York, Feb There has been
a lot of spoofng at Federal league
pitching averages, especially because
of the fact that Eddie Plank and Mi
ner Brown were among the pitching
leaders. Barney Dreyfuss was recent
ly reported to have said, ttThe work
of Plank and Brown in the Federal
League should be considered in this
wild bidding for Federal league play
ers Why both of these men were all
in when they were last in Organized
Baseball
This is an unjust accusation. es-
pecially at Plank. When the old Get
fysburg wizard was last with the Ath-
letfcs in 1914, he won 16 games and
hardly showed him to be all in
We don't know whether Barney
saw the 1914 Worlds Series, but il he
did he saw Plank pitching one of the
greatest games ever hurled in the fall
classic. For eight innings OF the sec
ond game, Plank fought off Bill James,
the score being 0-0, with Eddie having
a little the best Of It,
Two players, who subsequently be-
came Federal leaguers, beat him in
the NINTH Deal made his first hit of
the series a double, was caught nap
ping, but succeeded in getting down
to third, from where he scored when
L
Lacquer just out of CoIlins's reach,
Boston winning, to o. Plank did not
look all in that day, and it is interest
ing to note that the Braves refused to
waiveS on him when Mack put Plank
on the market that fall
The fate of Bender and Plank, the
two big Mack aces of former days,
since that disastrous 1914 Worlds SCI
ries, is interesting. Before that series
Bender had just gone through one of
his most successful seasons he ever
enjoyed, and had a percentage beaten
only twice in the American league.
He won IT games and lost three, for a
percentage OF $50, leading the league.
He also did much better than Eddie in
the matter of earned runs.
Where Plank, at 40, is still consid-
cred a great pitcher, and is much in
demand, Bender, at 22X is through as
a big Lacquer, though he *. wanted by
several Coast league teams. Yet prior
to the 1914 Worlds Series, Bender still
was considered as good as ever That
game must have broke the Chief.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
JOSH DEyORE IS
BACK IN MAJORS
WITH PHlLA. CLUB

New York. Feb Josh Devore
has shaken the dust of Chillicothe,
Chic, from his shoes, and will return
to the National League next year.
josh signed a contract to play with
the Philadelphia National League
next season.. Devore has played in
every worlds series since 1911, with
the exception of last season. He had
his slice of the melon with the Giants
in 1911, '12, '1S, and then was releas-
ed to the Braves in 1914
OF course, he horned in there for
a good share of the coin of the realm.
Even when released to the minors
the habits of the champion chung to
him still, and he guided the Chilli
team to victory In
the Ohio State League Incidentally,
Josh, hit the leather for an average
of .sO6 in 70 games, and played a
stylish game in the field Lucky
George Whitfield is a mere amateur
compared to this fellow in locating
c4aI1 P1OI1S. j
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
BRAVES UNWILLING
TO GIVE UP $4,000
FOR Ed KONETCHY

New York. Feb. '7-Percy Haugh-
ton and George T. Stallings of the
Braves came to town last night and
had a quiet little talk about baseball
business and the weather.
Sta1lings presented to Haughton a
report on his trip to Chicago, whence
he came here. While in the Windy
City the manager of the Braves tried
to get Jimmy Archer, the veteran
catcher, from the Cubs, but both Joe
Tinker and Charley Weeghman re-
fused to part with Jamie. Tinker
asserted that the report sent out un-
der the Bresnahan regime that Archer
was through as member of tire CUBS
was all wrong. StaIHngs offered a
few players for Archer and then tried
to buy the player, all to no avail
Stalhngs also talked .Evers-Z thinner
man, but nothing came of it.
Sta11ings needs various players, in
Guiding a first baseman, catcher, a
pitcher and a regular outfielder. Ko-
netchy of the Pittsburgh Federals,
Ivy Wingo, Claude Cooper and Vari-
Gus Federal hurlers are to be had if
the price is produced. 1t is known
that the Pittsburgh and Boston clubs
are trying to put through deals with
the Giants, although it is hard to see
which Giants who are any good could
be let go to other clubs.
Chief Meyers is slated to go, and
Stallings may take over the Indian
catcher Since he cannot get Archer.
While Meyers may be done as far as
the Giants are concerned, he is still
a good catcher, and his hitting should
improve under proper conditions
Several clubs are willing to give Bah
bington a chance if McGraw cannot
use him.
In regard to Konetchy, Sta1lings
stated that in view of Butch Schmidts
retirement the Braves could very well
use Honey, but that the club was un-
willing to pay anything for the player.
E. w. Gwinner of the Pitts Feds
has offered Honey to Haughton for
$4,000. Not only does the Boston club
refuseg to pay for Honey, but it also
has asked that the Pittsburgh Feds
pay part of his salary on his $500
contract, which has two more years to
rum Boston is willing to pay Honey
So 900 4 season for the next two years
and wants Gwinner to contribute
$4,000 each year.
Hal Chase the other topnotch first
sacker on the market, is of course
persona non grata to Stallings, who
cannot forget the time he managed
the Yankees and was superseded by
prince Hal"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
Home and Abroad
WILLARD TO HAVE
ADVANTAGE OVER I
MORAN IN REACH

New York. Feb. 7-Whi1e Frank
Moran, from a<physical standpoint, is
p much more formidable opponent
1han Jack Dillon would be for Jess
willard. the fact remains that the big
Western champion will possess great
advantages in height, weight and
reach over the Pittsburgh pugilist
when the pair meet in their: 10-round
bout here March IT. They are nearly
of equal age, Moran having been born
on March Is. 1887. and Willard on
Dec. 20 of the same year. In height
Willard will tower fully five inches
over his opponent, who measures six
feet one inch. and as to weight, Moran
will have to concede at least 40
hounds. He generally enters the ring
weighing a couple OF pounds over the
400 mark. while Willard in all likei-
hood win7not be very much under ESQ
pounds after training for five weeks
or less.
Wizards enormous reach of s31z
inches as compared with Moran's 78,
IS a handicap which the Pittsburgher
will have to overcome in order to
have a chance Of outpoiEnting. his big
adversary. That Moran is the pos
SCISSOR of courage, stamina and
punch sufficiently effective for
Knockout has been demonstrated in
several of his ring battles.
He has been. anxious to meet Will
Hard ever since the latter won the
championship from Jack Johnson.
nearly year ago, and basing his
chances on the showing he made
against johnson at Paris in 1914.
Moran believes he has the ability and
force to wear down Willard even, in
q limited bout of 10 rounds.
If confidence is a potent factor in a.
battle of this kind Moran will not be
found lacking this essential That he
can absorb punishment of the heav-
lest kind no one will deny, but Moran
may be overcopfident. of his prowess
when pitted against such a giant as
Willard. Moran makes no secret of
his intention to make this the great
est effort of his career, and will try
hard to land a championship winning
+ waIlop with the chance OF taking one
for the count himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
ANNIVERSARIES
OF RING BATTLES

1882-John L. Sullivan knocked out
Paddy Ryan in 9Th round at Missis-
sippi City, Miss, winning the cham
pionship of America. This ranks
among the most important of the
scores of great title matches pulled
off in New Orleans and within a hun
dred miles of the Crescent City. The
history of New Orleans pugilism goes
back to 1886, when Deaf Burke, the
English champion, fought Sam
O'Rourke, the champion of Ireland
The latter was the favorite, and when
Burke got the best of it the crowd
broke into the ring, and poor Burke
was lucky to escape with his life In
1870 ,Jem Mace, the English champ,
beat Tom Allen at Kennerville, La,
and the following year Mace fought a
draw with Joe Coburn at Bay st.
Louis Miss. After winning his title at
Mississippi City, John L. defended it
against Jake Kilrain in 1889 at Rich
burg, Miss. About quarter of a CEN
fury ago the Fitzsimm ons-Dempsey
Corbett-Sullivan and other title match
es put the Crescent City permanently
on the pugilistfc map
1s9s-Tomny White and Billy
Whistler fought 15-round draw at
Trenton, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
NEWARK FIVE TO )
TAKE ON RIBBONS
TOMORROW NIGHT

Joe Johnson, who is to appear here
with the Newark, N. -J..i basketball
five against the Blue Ribbons tomor-
row night. is rated as one of the best
shooters in the East. He and Chief
Muller will be paired as forwards
and it is hoped that Muller will be
able to make a better showing than
in his previous appearance here.
Swenson will be assigned to the job
of guarding Johnson. who is regarded
as more dangerous than Muller.
Barger and Brnggy, the Newark
guards, are well known Interstate
players and so is Mcintyre, the center.
Bruggy displayed his skill here as
member of Joe Jeannette's five and
made a hit with the fans. After their
victory over the New York Nationals
last week the Ribbons are hopeful Of
beating Newark. There will be a good
preliminary. The big game lineup:
Blue Ribbons Newark.
Clinton ..,.... r. F. ....-.- johnson
Beckman L. F. Muller
Smith c. Mcintyre
Leonard ...... r. G. .,.<.,s.. Barger
Swenson !.... L. G. ....... Bruggy
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
Edited by Wagner
MEETS
JIM SAVAGE AND
DILLON THIS WEEK

New York, Feb. THE busiest box
er pugilistic circles hereabouts has ever
been acquainted with, Battling Levin
sky, plays a prominent part in this
weeks boxing card. Levinsky will
meet the hard hitting Hooster, Jack
Dillon, who also has plenty Of action
this week, at the Broadway Sporting
club in Brooklyn on Tuesday night in
the same ring where Dillon's blows put
Tom Cowler to sleep last week.
Levinsky boxes more often than any
man in the game, and his stamina and
activity have never 1essened. The
boxers met in Indianapolis and the re-
suit was a fast fight from start to fin
ish. There was little to choose be-
tween the two at that time. Dillon
will meet a boxer something near his
own size in Levinsky and the bout is
sure to furnish a lot Of real action.
On Friday night Levinsl<y will box
ten rounds with Jim Savage at the
Long Acre A. c., on the Brewery. Jack
Dillon is to meet Jack Geyer in the
same show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
How Haughton Fooled
Boston Writers Who
Thought Him Too Stiff
fsnrinrfie1d Newa.l.

The Boston baseball writers who
were all SO fearful little while back
that Percy Haughton would be ter
rible joke as president of the Braves,
have changed their tune considerably
now. Immediately after the former
Crimson football coach took the IBos-
ton National chair every writer in the
Hub started in to tell him where ''he
got Off"
They suggested that he keep en-
tirely away from the managerial end
of the club and let Boss Stallings do
all that is necessary on that end They
1mp1ied that he would be liable to
lose q. little spare change If he didn't
sloosen up and give them more
stuff than he was wont to at Har-
ward. They deplored the fact that
his temperamAntal nature would be
sure to clash with that of Stallings
with disastrous results. Some Of
them even suggested that he discard
his wrist watch.
Thus far, Mr.. Haughton has shown
little inclination to mingle into the
managerial affairs Of the club, and
the only time he has been in con-
sultation with Stating was to learn
more of baseball and not to tell the
Miracle Man how to run the team
He gave a esweIcome'' dinner to the
baseball writer's and told them that
he would give them all thes tories
they wanted. His temperamentaI ma
ture has conceded beautifully with
that of StaIlings. And last Of all he
has presented the wrist watch to an
other sporting man.
And now the baseball writer's with
one accord concede the fact that he
Is just the man for the place. The
only thing he has done that the
scrfbes didn't have the nerve to tell
him to do first, is to raise Sta11ings's
salary. No matter what happens to
the Braves now, they will have the
Boston press force back of them as
long as Percy is at the helm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
(By w agner)

An effort by the men who are try
ing to effect a merger of the Eastern
association and New England leagues
was made last week to freeze out John
H. Freeman, owner of the Bridgeport
franchise. The attempt failed, how
ever, because President O'Rourke of
the Eastern refused to throw down
Freeman, who has always been square
in all baseball dealings.
The merger men must find some
way to take care of Joe Burns, who
owns the Lewiston, Me- franchise in
the New England league, because it is
the intention to drop Lewiston from
the circuit Burns had his eye on
New Haven but the mergerites want
to give the franchise there to Major
Louis E. Stoddard. They though they
could work Burns into Bridgeport as
the owner if O'Rourke< would give
Burns a lease of Newfie1d park. A
man was sent here to see O'Rourke
but the latter replied that he could
not turn Freeman down. He thought
the local owner deserved a chance to
recoup some of his losses in the past
three seasons. Burns and Arthur r.
win, the former New York American
scout, conducted the Lewiston club
last year.
Evidently the new owners of the
Chicago Cubs have been unable to
settle with Roger Bresnahan, who was
deposed as manager. Roger has
threatened to go before Judge Lands
in the United States court today and
tell some things about organized base
ball. 1t looks as if Roger is trying
to hold up the Cubs for little more
coin before he consents to step out.
The Chicago Cubs will take 20 men
on their trip to Tampa, Fla, Manager
Tinker will take Outf1elder Williams
along, although for a time he thought
of letting the Cub outf1eIder go. He
was deluged with letters from fans
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
SIX TEAMS TIED FOR
LEAD IN CHICAGO RACE

Chicago, Feb. 7-SeveraI sprints
marked the sessions last night and
early today Of the international six
day bicycle race. At O'Clock this
morning when the riders ceased their
nights work six teams were tied for
the lead. having covered 1,O46 miles,
laps, in 4s hours actual riding. The
Wohlrab- Kopsky team was second
with 1,046 miles, laps. Three other
teams were tied for third. only laps
behind the leaders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
B. HI. S. BOYS BEATEN
E, BUT GIRLS TEAM WINS

The first B. H S: basketball team
met with a. reverse in Winsted Satur-
day afternoon when the local boys
were beaten by S3 to % but the
B. H! S. Seconds defeated the Long
Hill five at-jCo1onial hall by FL to L.
Co1ey and yCuneo did well for B. H. S.
In the girls game the B. H. S. maid
ems won from St. Margaret's school Of
Waterbury by 16 to IL. One half the
game was played under girls rules
and the remainder under boys regula-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
Coroner Begins Probe
of Kalescizenski Death

Today Coroner John J. Phelan went
to the spot near the Baird Machine
Co. factory where Mrs. Victoria Kales-
cizenslzi of 30 White street was struck
and killed by the Shore Line express
Saturday afternoon With her nus
band. John, she had been visiting
friends at HOLSTER Height and was
returning home about $40 along the
railroad tracks. The man stepped
clear of the train but the woman's
skirts were caught by the suction of
the rapidly passing train and she was
drawn under the wheels The coroner
will hold a further inquiry in his II
fee tomorrow morning.
The British steamship Romandy.-
New York for Bordeaux. grounded On
a mud bank in Boadeaux harbor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
WILLIAMS TRYING TO
GET YOUNG RECTOR TO
APPEAR IN LOCAL SHOW

Owing to the good record made in
the ring by Young Rector of New
York. several local promoters are an
xfous to sign him for bouts in this
4sss4S. Matchmaker D. K. Williams has
already opened negotiations to have
Rector appear in a local show. Man
ager Fred DeLor1ne Of New York, who
is handling Rector's interestsT says
the youngster will give McAu1iffe or
Johnny Drumrnie a lively battle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
.PHILLIES SECURE
OUTFIELDER GOOD
OF CHICAGO CUBS

Philadelphia, Feb. THE man
agement of the Philadelphia Ma
tional League baseball club announc-
ed today that the club has secured
Wilbur Goode outfielder, from the
Chicago Nationals He will join his
new team for spring training at st.
Petersburg, Fla, on March 80.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07

who threatened to boycott the club
unless Tinker kept the tall s1ugger.
Williams was seen by local fans in an
exhibition game at Newfe1d park last
season.
The Boston RED sox have bought
Inf1e1der Jimmy O'Nein from Provi-
.dence of the international league.
O'Neill played with Utica in the New
York State league last season.
Jimmy sheckard, the former Cub
outfielder, wants to buy the Albany
N. z, franchise and transfer it to
Reading, Pa. The latter is regarded
as q good baseball city, while Albany
although it has over 100000 people.
is a frost when it comes to attend
ance.
The difference between big league
and minor league pitching is explain
ed by the New York press. which COM
pares the records made by Outf1elders
Miller and Hendryx, bought by the
New York Americans from the South
ern league. In the Southern, Miller
hit for 1925 and Hendryx 1925. In the
American. Miller was good for .145
and NHendryx for 200.
Now that Frank Moran has secured
the. match with Willard in New York
it is said Jack Dillon and the cham
pion will be matched for an open air
bout in New York after the Willard
Moran go. Perhaps Willard won't be
champion then.
The St. Louis Browns have sold six
players to the minors. AL Bridwe1l
the old Giant shortstop, is among the
number. He goes to Nashville, in the
Southern league, with Inf1eIder Kores
Outfie1der Lee and Pitcher Herb 5rt.
Infie1der Dee Walsh goes to Louisville
in the American association and
Pitcher watson tic, Sioux City of the
Western league. ,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07

Great Britain and France purchased
200, 900 tons Of wheat in Australia dur
ing December. England is, also buy
ing the grain in Argentine
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07

Seven hundred striking employees of
the Federal Sugar Refinery at Yon-
kers, N Y, returned to work, after
the company had increased their
wages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07

Use LYFORD BROTHERS BUY
u UNION LABEL PANTS b
u East Side ana West End z
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07

VIII the meteorologists please tell
us what truth there is in the report
that the gales which retarded the
home voyage of the Ford peace pill
grirns were caused by counter-cur-
rents rushing in to fill the worthless
produced by the rising of great bod
les of superheated atm osphere?
When favorable business news is an
nounced,- the guileless public rushes
in to buy stocks. Then the inside
who knew the good news long before
and sold out at top prices, proceed to
put the market down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
BURNS TRIES TO FREEZE
FREEMAN OUT OF. LOCAL CLUB
Snappy Snapshots Of Interest To
Those Who Follow Sporting
Events

who threatened to boycott the club
unless Tinker kept the tall s1ugger.
Williams was seen by local fans in an
exhibition game at Newfe1d park last
season.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1916-12-08

For SALE Matched bay team,
suitable for driving or work.
Harness, wagon and buggy.
JACK H. HOWARD,
Taylor, Ariz.
Born, Wednesday, to the wife
of F. D. Owens. a son. Mr.. 0.
had recovered sufficiently the
following day to report the new
arrival.
Buy her a rocker or some
other furniture at Wetzler's.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1916-12-08
Notice to the Public

w. E. (Billie) West, who has
been for the past several weeks
soliciting business for the HER
AID, is no longer connected with
the paper in any capacity what
ever.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1916-12-08

For SALE-One pair of bay
horses-4 and 6 years next June;
weight, 400 and 1900; sound
and we'll broke. Inquire Geo.
A. Gardner, Snowflake. L2S-4t
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-11-09
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

ten pound son was born Satur-
day night to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Barraford.
The Rev. T. H. Hagen, superin-
tendent of Sunday School and
Young Peoples work for the NORTH
err Baptist Convention. EeId an in
stttute- in Lynden this week.
One of the big home attrac ion s
of the week is the display Of a
shingleweaver's hand, modelled by
Spud of Lynden, ct the City
Drug Store. Don't miss it.
Voices. and a lot of them, are
needed by the Lynden Choral Club
for the winter concert, and for tae
Christmas ehoruses which will be
sung around the Municipal Christ