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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
HEATING HAS
 GOOD DAY AND
 BEATS DODGERS

New York, April 6-The Yankees in the first home exhibition game of the season defeated the Robins 1,y 4 to g. Moreover, they did it in the presence of some 5000 witnesses, most of whom were neighbors of the Eb- betses and the McI<eevers.
 And J. Franklin Baker did it with his big bat, and this is how he did it: Twas in the eighth inning, and the teams were clinched in a. deadlock of 2 to 2. Gedeon and Pipp had singled in the second and rode home astraddle of Nunamaker's two-bagger. StengeI had tripled in the third and regis tered on a 1eIder's choice. Casey doubled in the fifth and galloped across thep latter with the tieing run when Wheat slashed a timely single to left.
 Entering the eighth inning. Score: New York, 9; Brooklyn, 2. Appleton now pitching for Brooklyn. Gilhoo1ey up for, New York. Little Frank wait ed out Texas Ed and drew a base on balls. When Magee grounded out to Daubert Gilhooley raced to secohd. GiIhooleyt on second. Baker up- The Trappe s1ugger almost broke his back, going after the first ball Alp pIeton pitched to him. But the sec ond- u =
 Boom! Over first base the ball dipped like Q Stee1-noSed Springfield bullet and went whistlfng down the right field foul line, with Stengel gall Ioping in desperate pursuit. Before the blond-thatched BFook1yn out fielder could retrieve the ball and re- lay it Gi1hoo1ey. was across thep lat ter with what proved to be the win ming run and Baker was perched on the midway.
 Ray Fisher drew the pitching as- signmept for the New Yorkers,s while Sherrod Smith, the big southpaw, worked against him. The Brooklyn ite hurled a, fine, brand of ball. Fisher was far from right, and only spec tacular fielding saved him from a drubbing.
 The "schoo1master'' went five in- nings and was touched up for two runs ahd nine hits for a total of 12 bases. Ray Keating took up the bur den in the sixth and showed a lot of stuff. The Bridgeport boy is 40 pounds lighter than he was at this time last season, and yesterdays ex- hibition proves that wild Bi11' can count on him for many a victory this year.
 Appleton relieved Smith in the sev- enth. His arm appeared to be a, trif1e sore or muscle-bound. In tho eighth inning a base on balls and two doubles off him gave the Yankees the winning runs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
MEDICAL MEN
 WILL CONSIDER CANCER CONT ROL
Annual Meeting of Fairfield County Association to Be
 Interesting.

s'ControI- of. Cancer will be the principal topic of discussion at the 124th annual meeting of the Fairfield County Medical association, which will be held at The Stratfield at Il a. m. next Tuesday,. Next week will be known as Cancer Week. among the members of the association and all have been urged to see that news papers, women's clubs, churches, de- batting societies and others discuss the control of cancer at every possible op- portunity during the week.
 Three papers will be read. One will be by Dr. Howard Channing Taylor of New York city, director of the American Society for the Control of Cancer. Control of Cancer from a, Gynecologist's Standpoint will be the topic of Dr. G. R. Hertzberg, Stam- ford;f Control of Cancer from a Gen era1 Surgeons Standpoint Dr. Philip W. Bill, Bridgeport. A general discus sion of the papers will follow. Dr. Robert Douglass Roller, Jr-, of Bridge port will be elected to membership.
 The order of business will be: Pres ident's call to order Il a. n1., reading of minutes, reports of officers, pres ident's address, introduction of guests, election of officers, reports of commit ished business and new business. Din ner will be served in the dining room at 2 p. m.
 Delegates to the county association are: New Haven, Dr. w. s. Randall; Hartford, pr. H. B. Smythe; Litch- field pr. J. D. Gold; New London, Dr. w. B. Cogswell; Middlesex, pr. J. R. Topping; Holland, Dr. c. B. Keeler; and Windhan, Dr. F. H. Coops.
 The officers of the association are: President, Frank w. Stevens, M. D., Bridgeport; vice president, F. HI. Barnes, M. D., Stamford; secretary, Eli B. Ives, M. D., Bridgeport; treas urer, H. B. Lambert, M. D., Bridge M. D., Bridgeport; censors, J. D. Gold, M. D.; Harris F. Brownlee, M. D., and George H. Noxon, M. D.
 Delegates 1916: Drs. Stevens, Mar tin, V. B. Durham, J. Murray John son, F. H. Coops, George E. Noxon and J. R. Topping.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
REAL SURPRISE FOR PATRONS OF
 SURPRISE STORE
One of Finest Store Fronts Nm New England Greets Spring
 Shoppers.

When a few days ago the boarded protection which had been before the Surprise store at 1119 g Main street, for several weeks, was removed, one of the finest storei fronts in New England was revealed to view. For some years past the popular mems. clothing store had a front that-was even with those of the other stores on the street and which, because of a large pillar be- fore the doorway, had the appearance -of belonging to two smaller establish ments rather than one large one. But the proprietors of the store wished more window space in which to dis play their really splendid stock and so they decided upon a plan df remodel ing the front upon the arcade style. The windows were arranged in a dou- b1e 'L" effect which, gives nearly twice the display space that the store formerly had. There is now practically so fet of window space in which may be found at all times the latest styles in mems and boys clothing.
 Within the store there have also been changes. The sidewalks have been lined with capacious dustproof closets in which all the clothing for mer1y- on tables are now hung. Not only does this method of caring for the stock keep them from being dusty or shopworn, but it also keeps them fresh and unwrinkIed. The closets match the other mission furnishings of the store. A number of large handsome mirrors have been installed in various places ahout thes tore
 Another addition is the 20 new 800 Watt lights of the indirect lighting variety.
 The entire stock of spring styles are now in the store and the assort- nent is larger and more complete chan ever before. In spite of the ao- normal conditions, there are more values if possible than ever.
 One of the most important sections of the store is the large department, opening. onto Elm street, where the children's clothing is displayed.
 The Surprise store has been located in it's present quarters for more than 10 years. It is one of chain of five, two of the other four being in New York. One in Hartford and one in Yonkers. The company manufactures all its own clothing.
 Joseph H. Barker is manager Of the store. During the week force Of 20 clerks are kept busy supplying the demands of the numerous customers while on Saturdays this number IS doubled with temporary clerks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
i. SPOIR;T1 I;1 'III LOOP &~
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cided that Outfelder Compton belongs to the Braves. He deserted the Kansas City American association club originally and went to the St. Louis eFds. Then he was induced to- quit the Federals for the Braves. The Commission ruled that he was with the Braves previous to the peace agreement and therefore belongs to Stallings' club.
 Manager Fielder Jones of the St. Louis Browns believes in giving all his men a, workout. He used 20 play CTS to beat the Cardinals in an exhi- bition game yesterday.
 Fred Snodgrass has been unable to do any hitting for the Braves and it is reported that the former Giant outfielder will not be detained long.
 Iron Man Bill Powers, who pitched for New London in 1914, is a free agent and may be signed by some Eastern club. He was with Wichita in the Western league last season.
 Manager Gene McCann of New Lon don, expects to get either Jacobson or Farrell from the Giants. They are young outfielders. Rochester has first choice and the one rejected by that club will be sent to the Plant CTS.
 All the New York sporting writers speak highly of Ray Keating's pitch ing against Brooklyn yesterday and it looks if the local boy will have 8 good season with the Yankees. Although Hartford claims Gloomy Gus Garde11a, it is said that Worces- ter will retain the third !baseman. He was sent to Worcester under a gen. t1eman's agreement but that kind of an agreement. is a huge joke with some baseball magnates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
AL KETCHEL WILL
 HAVE TO HUSTLE TO BEAT DRUMMIE

Al Ketche1 has every incentive for trying to beat Johnny Drunnnie when the pair meet here in the star bout of the Liberty A. c. show on April 12. Since his recent comeback promoters in other cities have been watching the Yankee Boy and he has been promised a bout with Johnny Dundee if he wins from Drummie. eF
 Ketchel's victory over Battling Kunz was a big triumph for the local bat tier. Kunz is a hard hitter and many felt that he would make Ketche1 re- treat. Al beat the South Norwa1k youngster at his own game however. In Drummie the Yankee Boy will tackle a hard customer for Drummie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
YALE CREW GETS
 BIG SHAKEUP FOR RACES WITH PENN.

New Haven. April 6-Guy Nickalls. head coach of the Yale oars1nen, last night announced the first sha.keup of the season. The new crews were picked after the first and second 5 Varsity had raced to a. tie over three@quarter mile course on New Haven hafbor.
 awf11s the changes probably will not be permanent, the new seating will be the basis upon which the crews for the races on April 22 against the Uni versity of Pennsylvania are picked. If the new combinations perform satis- factorily there will be no changes before the Pennsylvania races.
 Captain Seth Low was shifted from number to number B. the seat he held until this year. Kozitsky was sent from the first boat to No. in the second crew. McNaughton, who was conspicuous on last year 8 fresh man eight, was sent to No. on the Varsity, Sam Atkins taking his old place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
Three American Boxers
 Invading Australia

Thomas s. Andrews, who repre- sents Snowy Baker, the Aus tralian boxing promoter, has sent the three boys to that far away country to meet the best in that country. Buck Grouse, the Pitts burg, Pa~y middIeWeight, will first clash with Les Darcy for the mid- dIeweight hOnors, while both liar ry Stone and Young COstica, who will box at 133 and 145 lbs. will have good opponents to meet in the first clash. Each boy has five bat ties arranged for him and will all have tough customers to meet.
 This will be Stones second trip. He has a great reputation over there and should be able to win every one of his five matches. Grouse. who will make his first trip has met and defeated Brown, who gave Darcy such a sterling battle Iastf all. Costica is one of the best weIterWeightS in the game and should be able to uphold the hon. ors for Uncle Sam. The trio are on water and Should reach Sydney next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
.M'CABE, FORMER
 BRIDGEPORT HURLER, EARNED BY BOSTON

New York, April 6-In spite of the short training season. they had, the Boston Red Sox. champions of the world, are in good condition and ready to begin the fight for another pen nant Manager Carrigan is confident of beating Brooklyn in the coming ex- hibition series.
 Two of the recruit pitchers and probably one of the fbackstops will be let out, as Manager Caprigan has a1- ready decided upon the makeup of his team. McCabe will probably be sent to some New England league club, while the Buffalo team seems bound to reap the benefit of the pruning operation. McNally will be carried by the Red Sox all season, judging from Carrigan's plans at present. N~
 McCabe is a youngster who made his first plunge into professional ball with Bridgeport in 1914. He looked promising but when the Eastern as sociation failed to start in 1915 Me Cabe was signed by Lewiston, Me. He did so well there that lthe Red Sox signed him. He needs more experience before he can qualify for the big league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
GIANTS TAKE BEATING FROM
 CHATTANOOGA

CshaktaAdogaz Tennss prfls 6-It re- 4na4ned for Kid E1berfeld's Chatta- nooga team to hand the Giants the worst drubbing they have taken on the exhibition circuit this spring. There is really no excuse for this one, as it was the last game of the Spring training trip, and the Giants ought to be ready now if ever. They fell down in their hitting, however, and the Lookouts banged Perritt and Ben ton for seven runs. while New York barely averted a shut ouC.
 Chattanooga rattled off fourteen hits for total of twenty-three bases, while the Giants extracted just five singles from the offerings of four Lookout pitchers. They simply could not hit, and the local team refused to make error.
 At no time were the Giants in the game, as the Lookouts scored twice in the first inning. It was one of those days when everything went wrong for the. Giants, and on those days they can rival the rankest minor league team. Great elation was manifested by the small crowd because the local team had done no hitting all Spring until the Giants came. along. The Yankees easily trimmed them here last week and if Chattanooga affords, any real basis for comparison, the city series in New York will not con tain much nourishment for the Giants.
 Neither Perritt nor Benson had any thing on the ball that bothered the local hitters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING BATTLES

19O3-George Gardner knocked out Peter Maher in first round at Boston. It was Galway against Clare in this battle, Maher mailing from the former county and Gardner from the latter, and the Boston Hibernians turned out in force to root for the gladiators. It was a. sad occasion for the Galway men, for their hero had barely start ed when Gardner landed a punch that put Maher to sleep. The mem were well matched iii height and weight, both being just quarter of an inch under six feet, but Gardner was eight years younger than old Peter. Up to that period Gardner, who was a light heavyweight had never been knocked out, although he had lost decisions to Jack Johnson, Jack Root and Jimmy Handler, and had been outpointed by little Joe WaIcott. the black .tgiant Killer" He later fought 20 rounds with Bob F'itzsimmons, but lost the decision. Gardner's first experience S< how it feels to be knocked out did not come until 1905, when Mike Schreck put him to sleep in the goth round of a bout in Salt Lake City. Gardner retired from the ring soon after that battle. He was one Of the best men that Ireland has sent over in many years, and, with a little more beef, he might have aspired to the heavyweight title
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
FIGHT FILMS ARE STRUGGLED ACROSS
 U. s. BOUNDARY

Rouses Point, N. Y. April 6-Fed- eral and state laws to the contrary notwithstanding, the motion pictures of the Johnson-WiI1ard fight, which, as every one knows, took place in Gu ba, will be shown in this and other states if the plans of certain promo tors do not miscarry. The pictures have never been exhibited in the United States because the Federal law prohibits the importation of prize fight movies, and an additional embargo against the pictures has obtained in New York because the local law for bids the exhibition of fight pictures not made within the boundaries of the state.
 But, even though these. axe. true Broadway fight followers who were unable to go to Cuba will soon have the pleasure of seeing the Smoke and the White Hope punching each other on a screen.
 The object of the promoters was to get the Willard, pictures into New Y ork and the United States without violating the laws. Here's how they did it:
 A few days ago a party of men ar rived here with all of the parapher- na1ia necessary for taking motion pie tures- > They rode one mile north of the Delaware & Hudson railroad sta tion to a stone that marks the boun- dary line. between this country. and Canada Over this stone they set tent, half in the United States and half in the Dominion.
 The films of the fight pictures had previously been sent to Toronto where they were in the possession of the Universal Film Go. of Canada A special messenger was started south with them, under positive instruc- tions not to let them get out of his possession and not to set foot on Unit ed States territory with them.
 At last, however, the tent was but carefully on Canadian territory If the foot of the-workers had slip ped and the box had been \turr1ed over on the domain of the United States, the films would have been seiz- ed promptly by Richard Parr. of the customs service, who was on hand to see that the law was obeyed But nothing unfortunate happened and the reels were set up in Canada, just 12 inches away from the lens of a. cam era fixed firmly in the United States. A synchronizing device to regulate the movement of the negative film on which the pictures had been taken and the positive to which they were ton, and the taking of the pictures within the boundaries of the United States and of New York state wes be gum The process was completed yesterday.
 According to every authority inter viewed by the promoters the pictures have been made within this country and are, therefore, legitimate show property for American exhibitors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
ALGONQUIN BILLIARDISTS DINE AND SEE GAMES
 BETWEEN CUE EXPERTS

The players who contested in the recent billiard tournament at the AL gonquin club enjoyed banquet at the c1ubrooms last night. There was much good natured raillery' between the members of Mayor Wilson's Class B team and the Class A team, headed by City Clerk Robinson. Class B won the tournament by 2,O83 to 1887 but many good alibis were offered by the losers.
 After the banquet the diners saw two pocket billiard matches. J. How ard Shoemaker, national amateur champion, beat Henry s. Osborne 1855 to 35. H. M. Munoz of New York was beaten by Dr. H. w. Haw1ey, 125 to 69. There was some talk of having next season a Connecticut Auxiliary of the Amateur Billiard players, with Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury and this city represented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
EASTERN WILL
 HAVE SALARY
 LIST OF S2,OOO

Worcester, April 6-After lengthy deliberations which lasted all after noon and late into the night, the Hugh Duffy and Gene McCann some weeks ago was adopted in it's practical entirety by the Eastern league mag mates in session here.
 As there are 21 Saturdays, each club playing either 10 or Ii at home, Owner Roach of Lowell proposed that the receipts of the off-Saturday be divided equally but this was turned down. In this connection the pro posal of pooling the club nniIeages came up, but was also voted down. An effort to boost the individual salary limit above $175 was also decided against.
 The schedule, it was announced will be released Monday.
 It developed in the course of the early session that the league pro poses to go along on a salary limit rOf $2,000 this season. The class B linn it is rated at $1S0Q so the $2OO boost is considered the sl1batantial increase announced at the previous meeting here.
 The league directors were told by Treasurer B. B. Fraser of Lynn that they must conform to Jack ZeIIer's Aued OI now those notes rom the n1er- ger decision must be paid, and the chances are now excellent that Teller and O'Rourke will get their money from the famous-or Kerwise--F'ar- relI decision without much more troJl- bIe.
 Vice President Dan O'NeiI announc- led a. staff of five umpires: Doherty of New Haven; Thomas E. Bannon of Lynn; Jack Stafford of West Somer- vile; Jimmy Ennis of PiAtsdeId, and Martin J. Waters of Springfield, were the arbitrators, named. Doherty- is a familiar figure in New England base ball, Bannon was a. New England league umpire two seasons ago, and Stafford worked in that circuit last season. Ennis had a successful sea son last year in the Twin State league while Waters, was rated as the best umpire in the Colonial league last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
Outfield Errors By
 Braves Present Game
 gTo. Washington Club $ A#

Washington, April 6-Two hits, four errors and a base on balls by Knetzer in the sixth innig netted the Senators five runs, and Washington easily defeated the Boston Braves in an exhibition game here yesterday, ' to 4. Each team scored two runs in the first five innings, but the Boston defense went to pieces in the sixth. OutfieId errors sbys Snod odgrass and Will holt proved costlS. zssFcfRet
 2 In addition to stealing two bases Clyde Milan made four singles. A spectacular double play, Maranville and Konetchy. was the fielding fea- ture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
DoWNEY AND BALL WILL
PLAY AGAINST RED sOX

PLAY AGAINST RED SOX
 In order to give the worlds cham pion Red Sox a good battle at New field park next Sunday, the Bridgeport club has secured the services of Tommy Downey and Neal Ball. These former big leaguers will bolster the inf1e1d and will also give the fans a chance to see Ball, who has never played before a local audience. The former Red Sox star has been getting into condition at his home in this city and is ready to jump into the pastime.
 The Bridgeport club has signed Red Stewart, a Springfield youngster, who has been a star in the City league in that place. Chet White, the former New London outfe1der, says Stewart will make good.
 According to the Springfield Repub- lican, Pitcher Champion of this city will play with Bridgeport instead of New London as announced some time ago. It is said that Champion has agreed to report to the local club in June. Champion is one of the best semi-pro hur1ers in this section and ought to make good in the Eastern.
 OutfieIder McCloskey has been pur- chased from the New York National League club by the Montgomery club. South Atlantic League, it was an- noupced today.
 Brad Kocher won the game for the Giants colts at Columbus, Ga., yes terday He made a home run in the 11th inning, driving a. man ahead of Iiro and allowing the Giants to win by 5 to 8. The former Bridgeport back stop also made a two bagger during the game.
 The National Commission has de-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06

knows every angle of the boxing game. He made Young MeAuliffe hustle to get & draw and some critics thought -DruInmie had a shade in that battle.
 The ten round senai-fnal in which Cowboy Charley Shands will take on Hughey Ross of Columbus, O., ought to be exciting. Shands made himself solid with local enthusiasts when he beat Larry Williams here several months ago. Shands is quite a slug ger and so is Ross.
 Kayo Moran, an East Side boy, wh o recently knocked out Kid Lewis of Waterbury, will tackle K. O. Palitz of New London, in six round engage ment Moran will have to travel at a fast rate to keep away from Pa Htz.
 In the opener Eddie Kelly, the vet eran. will go against Kid Proto of New Haven. Proto has been beating all corners in the Elm City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
Frank Moran Talks
 To Sing Sing Inmates

New York, April 6-Frank Moran addressed two audiences of 800 in- mates at Sing Sing yesterday.
 I'm glad to have the opportunity of paying my respects to Tom Brown and to give you boys a little of Broad way life,'' said Moran before the nov ing pictures of his bout with Willard were shown.
 When you are up against tough proposition, think of the mountain, I was up against. If my battle with Willard had gone 20 rounds would have stood a good chance of win ming"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-06
Browns Rally in 9th
 And Beat Cardinals

St Louis, April 6-The Cardinals lDutpIayed the Browns in every angle afeztlaes game until the ninth inning Yesterday, when Steele weakened and the Browns scored four runs, win ming 4 to 2. In that inning Marsans trip1ed and Pratt doubled. Steele then was relieved by Anes. Ward Miller walked and Borton, batting for SLavan, bounced one off the plate to Ames, who threw to first, which was left uncovered by Gonzales. Pratt and Miller counted on the throw, and Tobin's single scored Paulette.