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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
coRR,s SUCCESS DUE
TO DETERMINATIc
sisIer, Speaker. and Jackson Lack Big
 the Asset.

Were the youngest baseball enthUsi- ast in these United States to be asked ! ''Who is the greatest ball player now
 in the game?" the answer probably
 would be made without a seconds hes tancy, ny Cobb.'
 1 There are few who would find fault with such an answer, for richly indeed l has the furious Georgian earned lis fame. He has risen to the heights 1 through sheer determination. He had | the natural ability to begin with, but
 more than that, he had the will to suc- l ceed. Like thousands of other stars who flash in the baseball Armament for l a while and then disappear into the
 mists, Cobb might have steered a mid l dIe course, but then there would have 1 been no Ty Cobb.
 That relentless determination in Stilled into such a man as George Sis 1 Ter, that great little player of the Browns, loaned to Iris Speaker, the walloping Texan of the Indians; or to Shoeless Joe Jackson, Cobb might have l the battle of his life to hold his place in the sun. All these men have at 1 least as much natural ability, and Sis Ter stands forth as the most versatile player in the major leagues today.
 Lacking in Ambition.
 Sisler, as all baseball enthusiasts know, is not only a first baseman of great ability, but an exceptional out fielder and a high-grade pitcher .Sisler is hitting around the .270 mark and is running the bases cleverly. For all his natural talent the Brownie is not Up to the mark that should be his. He seems to be content to get along, hold ing his place in the lineup without any trouble, but not eager to be the really great star he might be.
 Baseball men declare that SisIer can go down to first base even faster than Cobb, yet he does not get so many in field hits as the Georgia Peach. He is as fleet in dashing to second and can slide as cunningly, but he does not steal as many bases. The reason is this: Cobb fights for everything; SisIer does not. When Ty gets Q little roller to the infield he strains every energy to make the bag. The fielders know that he will do it and they are always any other base the felders know that he will come in with spike glistening, willing to risk anything to make that bag.
 Sisler does not follow this course. He is more apt to ease up if he thinks he cannot make a. base. His slide is not so vicious. His daring is not so great, He wishes to rise in his pro- fession. That is beyond question, but he is willing to take the easier way, while Cobb plays neck or nothing.
 Consider the case of Iris Speaker. It is safe to say that the erstwhtle Bostonian is 3 better outfelder than Cobb. He is a harder hitter than the Georgian, still he has not yet led Ty over the line in the race for the bat tiItg honors. That some intangible something which is lacking in Sisler is lacking in Speaker. Iris does not take the full advantage, of the slow roller he hits, for he is a slugger at heart, and cannot endure these weap-topper strokes. He loses that all important fraction of a second in starting on a 1 drive, and truly he who hesitates loses 1 many a hit.
 Case of Thorpe.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Howard Lohr, the Philadelphia semi professional, has been turned over to the Columbus club, of the American Association, by Cleveland for more experience. FohI considers him a bright prospect, however. Joe Leon ard, purchased from Columbus, is ex- pectedyto- report to the Indians this week,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Planters lake One and Lose othe

New London, Aug. IO.-SpringfieId and New London divided a double header here today, Springfield winnig the first on punched hits aided by cost lv errors. New London won the sec oud same of seven innings, to 1. Nhitahouse was ordered off the field in the first game for disputing a third called strike with Umpire Ennis. The
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
American League.
Eastern League,
Brfdgeport swamps Hartford,

port shut Hartford out, 8 to 0. here, today by closely punching hits. Seven hits in the fifth scored seven runs In the seventh, with two out, Baker and Warner singled, and Baker scored while Warner was run down between first and second. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
The Cincinna+h.aRzEz ba,

The Cincinnatt@Reds have recalled Stanley Dougal. a pitcher, from the Salt Lake City club. Dougan made the spring training trip with the Uh- lans, but was shipped to the Mormons' by Charley Herzog. He won two- thirds of his games with the western club, which is a second division ~ag-.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

and tried to put into execution the methods advised. He simply could not do it. He has advanced to a point now where he is a fair minor Ieaguer. He may come up again in a season or so. Thorpe's greatest handicap was a late start.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Philadelphia Shuts Out Cincinnati.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1O.-PhiIadeIphia shut out Cincinnati today l to o. TOney and Mayer had a twirling in which neither team made more than one hit in an inning. Errors caused Cincinnatfs defeat. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
COTTON

New York, Aug. 1O.-Cotton futures closed barely steady. October 14.15, December 14.36, January 1443, March 14.55, May l4.71. Spot quiet, mfddIing
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
oCUI65
Lynn Trims New Hauen Twice

New Haven, Aug. 10.-Lynn defeat ed New Haven twice today, to 0 and 4 to 8. The visitors hit Opportunely and took advantage of the locals mis- plays at critical periods. Scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
MON

New York, Aug. 10.-CaII money firm, high 2 1-2, low 2 IA, ruling rate ? 1-2, last loan 1-2, closing bids ? 1-4. offered at 2 1-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Nnw Lnndnn
s1Hrrrd
Sporting Notes

Charley Pick. of the Athletics, is an iuheloer, but is playing a splendid game in the ouAeld for the Macks.
 Jimmy Archer. catcher of the Cubs, has recovered from his injured finger, and will be able to play again in a few days.
 The improvement in the playing of Del Pratt has been an important fac tor in the winning streak of the Browns.
 Bert Niehor continues to 6s-the. star of the Phillas both on offence and ue- fence. The sturdy inGeIder is the main prop of the inner works.
 Wheezer Dell, the Dodgers pitcher, .s compiling a splendid pitching rec ord this season, but his stiC5work is very palid lie is batting only 100.
 Jess Barnes continues to be the mains-1- of the Braves pitching bri- gade. NraI!ings says he wouldn't trade him t0 AofraW for any member of the Giants except Buck Herzog.
 Jimmy Austin. third baseman of the Browns and Jack Thomas, catcher of the Red SgT. have been indefinitely suspended for lghtiug during the Red SoN-Hrowus game in St. Louis re- gently.
 Pat Haley who made a strong i'm precision when he joined the catching department of the ATackmen, has made some costly errors in recent games. but Mack is confident he will soon find him elf
 Rochester, while last in the Inter national league. appears to be a, for midablo aggregatiOu. Tommy Leach is having trouble with the grand stand managers, but he predicts the club will climb out of the ruck soon.
 In completing the deal for Guisto of the Portland club, Cleveland has given Rip HaEeTman, Harstad and Kelly, all pitchers. tO Portland, with no strings attached, all three having been with the Beavers on optional agreements.
 Harry Seibold, of the Wheeling Gen. tral League club pitched a no hit mol run game there recently against the team from NuszegOn, Mich. Five men reached first base, two as a result of errors but none passed second base.
 Bill NcEechnie has been sent to his home lu Williamsburg Pa, by Christy 1Tsthews0n. The Cincinnati third fascU has been troubled with a sore f..t and injured side for some time. -.Hi. .iHus advised him to take a rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
GAMES SCHEDULED TODAY.

National Lea1us. Pittsburgh at Boston St. Louis at New York Chicago at Brooklyn.
 Cincinnati at Philadelphia American League. Detroit at Chicago Cleveland at St. Louis
 Eastern LeaRue. Springfield at New Haven. Bridgeport at Hartford. Lynn at New London Lawrence at Lowell.
 Worcester at PortIan d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Chicago CA)
Boston (A)
Totals So 10 ? l4
xRan for EIclrullin in

AIt00 T0T ICNIUITTT m m NEBatt1d for Danfartl tuSth Sccro by innings:
 E.srell .-.--.....---I 0 9 q n A-17 Chicago -...-.--..--0 O O O Q 2 l-5 Two base hits Barry, Cady. Walker. Three base hits, Walker, Jackson.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Naw Havnn
] 0 ] Q 0 Q c 0-3 0 o o 0 0 0 Q co InrEa Lnsa lii E.-roIL

zIToyt out in hth fer not touching second
 Score by innings: Lynn .--.---,.----..-.--.-2 0 0 O-4 New Haven -.--.s--.-.-..O 0 2 I-3 Two base hits, Denovfle, Grie7e.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Case of Thorpe.

Yet ambition is not the only neces sity. There is Jim Thorpe, now in the American Association. Jim was the greatest all around athlete in the world some 1 years ago.,H was one Of the greatest football players in all time. When he came up to the Ma tiona1 League he was determined to make good. Yet his weakness with the bat sent him back to the minors. A dozen times this spring in Marlin Jim voiced his ambitions to succeed in the bg leagues. He practced long and faithfully, listened to the advice of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Players Released to Minor Clubs National Commission Makes Public the List-New London
 to Get Fortune, Fish, Weiser and ROdiquez

Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 10.-The na- tfonal baseball commission today made public a list of all major league play CTS who have been released to minor clubs in approved optional agreements which complete a clause giving re- leasing clubs right to re-purchase the player at a specified time. At a num- Der of options which include only money consideration on the side of the major league club are as follows in the list, which follows in part:
 National League.
 By Boston to Providence-Blackb $500; to Louisville, Compton, $1,5O0, option to re-pUrchase for $3, ,0O0.
 By New York to New London, Rodi- guez, $500.
 By Philadelphia to New London, Fortune. $500. Fish $500, Weiser $500; to Providence, Baumgartner, $500 and Tincup $500.
 American League.
 By Boston to Buffalo, Holmes $500; ONeill $500: McDonaIds $500; Smith $500. To Montreal, Devine $500, op- tion transferred to New Haven. To Fort Worth, Johns $500. To Hartford, Herman, $500; to Buffalo, Anderson, $500; McCabe $500; Haley $500. To Newark, Shotton $500; to Buffalo, Gregg $500; Pennock, $500.
 By Cleveland to Portland, Harnstadt $JpO; Kelly $500.
 By Detroit to Springfield, Haines $500; to Providence, YeIIe $500.
 By Philadelphia to New Haven, Bressler to be returned if not drafted. By St. Louis to Portland, Vaughn $500; SOtherOn, $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
BrldaepoFt
Hartford

Totals 2S "A 12 II ! Score by innings:
 Hartford .......--..-O Q co Bridgeport -........0 0 0 x-S Two base hits, Deininger, Lyons. Three base hIAsa Baker
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Jess Barnes continues to be the mains-a- of the Braves pitching bri- gade. SraIlings says he wouldn't trade him tu M-GraW for any member of the Giants except Buck Herzog.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

The improvement in the playing of Del Pratt has been an important fac tor Iu the winning streak of the Browns
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
ATTORNEYS -AT-LAW
Brown & perkins. LiinrnRJ

over UaCa5 Nat Bank. Sbstucket St. Entrance stairway near to Thames %auo.gL Bank. Telephone 3S-3
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
1Two out when winnin. zBatted for Arragon Ii,

zBatted for Arragon in third
 Score by innings:
 New York ......... 0 0 0 O-2 Cleveland ...........O 0 0 c 0 I-3 Two base hits O'Neiu. Speaker, Oldrlng. Three base bit, Peckngpaugh.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Pat Haley who made a strong i'm pression when he joined the catching department of the Nackmen, has made some costly errors in recent games, but Mack is confident he will soon find himself
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Wheezer Dell, the Dodgers pitcher, ss compiling a splendid pitching rec ord this season, but his stickwork is very palIiI. lie is batting only 100.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Charley Pick. of the Athletics, is an iufeloer but is playing a splendid game in the outdeId for the Macks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Browns and Jack Thomas, catcher of the Red SgT. have been indefinitely suspended for 1EhtuS during the Red SoN-BrOWus game in St. Louis re- gently.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Bert Niahor continues to 5e-the star of the FhilLas both on offence and de- fence The sturdy inGeIder is the main prop of the inner works.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Jimmy Archer catcher of the Cubs, has recovered from his injured finger, and will be able 10 play again in a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Rochester. while last in the Inter- national league. appears to be a for midabIe aggregatiOu. Tommy Leach is having trouble with the grand stand managers. but he predicts the club will climb out of the ruck soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
DEALERS GASOLINE SUPPLIED FROM NORWICH

NORWICH G. W. CARROLL & SON LEE 6 OSGOOD co. THAMES SQUARE GARAGE MAJESTIC GARAGE CHARLES s. HICKMAN A H. & c. G. JACOBSON SCOTT & CLARK CORP. CLARENCE E. BARBER
 NORWICH TOWN JONATHAN SMITH MAX HIGHLAND
 YANTIC A R. MANNING w. E. MANNING
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

TAFTVILLE PEOPLES STORE w. E. BALDWIN A ZION
 BALTIC GEO. DRESCRER
 HANOVER ADAMS J. NELSON ROBERT A. SOUTER
 VERSAILLES CHAS. H. PHILLIPS
 PRESTON CITY JOHN F. RICHARDSON PoOuETANuCK GEO. ". MANSFIELD
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Tn completing the deal for Guisto of the Portland club. Cleveland has given Rip HaEerman, Iarstad and Kelly, all pitchers Co Portland, with no strings attached, all three having been with the Beavers on optional agreements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Harry Seibold, of the Wheeling Gen. traI League club pitched a no hit no. run game there recently against the team from AuszegOn, Mich. Five men reached first base, two as @ result of errors. but none passed second base.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Bill NcEechnie has been sent to his home in Williamsburg, Pa, by Christy 1Tt-hews0n. The Cincinnati third tazcu u has been troubled with a. sore f.at and injured side for some time. IHns advised him to take a rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Totals 27 5X26 IS l run was scored. third.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
Tax Return Notice

I will attend in person or by deputy
at the following named places, and on
the dates mentioned. for the purpose
OF receiving tax returns. on all per-
sonal property. polls. roads, and dogs:
!, Tindal, Tuesday. January 4.
u Privateer, Wednesday. January s.
!, Levi Siding. Thursday, January s.
J. sWedgefield. Friday, January z.
!. Claremont. Monday. January 10.
Hagood, Tuesday. January II.
!, Rembert. Wednesday. January IL.
iDalzell. Thursday, January 13.
Brogdon. Friday. January IA.
Mayesville. Monday. January II.
oswego, Tuesday, January ls.
Pleasant Grove, Wednesday, Janu-
ary 10.
Shiloh, Thursday. January 20.
:Norwood's Cross Roads, Friday,
January 81.
My office will be open for the pur-
pose OF receiving tax returns from
January LIST, 1915 to February goth,
1915. inclusive.
R. e. WILDER,
County Auditor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
GIVE Up LIQUOR LICENSES.
Sixty-nine Such Documents arc Sur.
rendered. to State Constables In
Charleston.

Columbia, Jan. 6.-Gov. Manning
received letter from Charleston yes
terday. saying that 80 persons had
surrendered their internal revenue II.
censes to the State constables ope rat
Ing there. Gov. Manning said that
he would not decrease his efforts to
keep down the sale Of whiskey in
Charleston and other points Of the
State. Some provision will have to be
made to pay the special constables
since the dispensary system has been
abolished.
II - likely that the Legislature will
be asked for an increase in the ap-
preparation for law enforcement.
Vigilance committees to aid the Of
ficers In detecting illegal sale OF
whiskey are being organized at sever
al places in the state.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
Chamber Of Commerce Notes.

The Sumter Chamber of Commerce
has received one hundred copies of
Bulletin No. 1872 on the various farm
materials containing potash and"which
DR.. w. w. Long, at last Mondays
meeting, advised every farmer to
write Clemson College for. These
bulletins will be distributed free to
those who call at Chamber Of Com
merce.
This No. 1872 Bulletin is very val
liable to farmers just at this time and
every one should send for bulletin
or call at Chamber of Commerce for
one.
Mr.. G. Med. Hampton, chairman
Of the South Carolina railroad COM
mission has written Secretary Rear
don that the commission has decided
to leave the passenger service and
schedule on the Northwestern Rail-
way as they are for the present, on
the showing made at the hearing in
sumter IdSC thursday.
After the meeting at the Chamber
OF Commerce, the commission met at
Hotel Claremont with delegation
from Summerton composed of Mayor
T. J. Walker. Postmaster Ellison Ca
pers, Rev. M. M. Gordon, and Mr.. H.
II. Medlin.
These gentlemen requested that
the present service and schedules be
maintained for the presnt at least.
Mr. F. M. Wooten, chairman of the
railroad committee of the Camden
Chamber Of Commerce telegraphed
the commission that Camden had no
complaint and he thought the present
service and schedules satisfactory to
the people Of Camden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
ONO srRIKE RIOT.

Xomestown Given Over to Reign j OF
Tcrros- Ope-third Of City Burned.
YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. Jan. s,-.-Four
companies Of State troops. with ma
chine gun complement marched into
the city at 8 o'clock. causing tenn
porafs ihIi IN hoAtinties. The toll Of
last sights riotink II four dead and
forty m3ursd..' The .city was given
overtS = rsSfn Of terror. six' e65G-
sand mem are actually striking. but
fifteen thousand, moro are idle as a
result. All are employees of the Re-
public Steel and Iron Co.. and the
YOUNGSTOWN sheet Tube Co. Over q
third Of the entire city was consupaed
oy incendiary firsa and practically all
the stores were looted. y. ,,a.,.J
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
WIN II I0Unes10VN.
TERRlBLE STATE OF ANARCHY
IN OHIO CITY.
STRIKERS Start Fight I'm Saloon Which
Bec1mes General Riot-One. third
Of City Burned and Banks, Stores
and Residences Looted-Militia on
Guard.

youngstown. o.. Jan. S.-The city
u under martial law this morning but
the situation In still threatening. Four
companies Of troops are massed on q
hill In the zone Of last nights bat
tling. Two more companies are in
side the company gates, while rioters
several thousand strong are massed
on the opposite hill. The number of
buildings burned was over fifty, in
cluding hank and the East Youngs-
town postoffice. twelve saloons, and
scores Of business houses. Private
houses were entered. furniture smash
ed and articles stolen. Three hum
dred girl clerks and stenographers
were marooned inside the company
stookade all night and food was
brought in this morning. An investi-
cation reveals that the wholesale riot
Ing was the result of d single fight
starting In q saloon fight which be-
came gsnsral. The saloon waa loot
cd - The booze distributed. All
milielSmsn are supplied w enty
rounds ef ammunition and nave ten
thousand rounds for the machine
gums.
The situation was quieted during
the forenoon. though more troops
are constantly arriving. At noon II
was estimated that two thousand
troops were patrolling the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12

We have been surprised to note the
onlsslon Of the names Of two or more
q. south cArolina's perennial cahdi-
ea(es from ths list OF applicants for
~ leoe Justice Lamar's seat on the
eu>rome Bench. Perhaps they are
p1(vihs the dark horse game and win
eoehs up strong at the finish.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
DOUBLE TRACK TO LANES.
Atlantic Coast Line Uses an Additional
FOur-mile Link.

Charleston, Jan. 6.-The double
track system Of the Atlantic Coas
Line railroad from Charleston te
Lanes is now in full operation, the
formal opening Of the final four miles
of the double trackage having taker
place Saturday. The trains have beer
operated over double tracks from an6
to Charleston from the south end OF
the Santee river bridge for some
time. The four additional miles OF
the second track. from the north end
Of the Santee river bridge to Lanes
was completed some time ago. also
but was not placed in operation until
New Year.
With the formal opening of the
final four-mile stretch Of the addition
al trackage trains are now operated
into Charleston from Lanes over
double track, with the exception, of
course. Of the Santee river bridge, a
distance Of about three miles.
In connection with the building of
the double track all modern and safe
ty conveniences were installed, the
roadway being conspicuous with it's
signal apparatus. The staff signal
system is used at the Santee river
bridge and according to railroad men
Is one Of the safest systems now in
use.
3eing a single track bridge, it is
therefore a "block," and only trains
going in the same direction can pass
over the bridge. The staff system is
worked with towermen at the ends.
day and night. When a train ap,
proaches the bridge it is brought to- a
standstill, and the towerman on that
end presses a button. which notifies
the towerman on the other end that
train Is to move over the bridge.
The engineer has to be given the
'stan." which he can only secure when
the towerman on the other end press
es q button and thus releases the
"staff." He takes the STAFF over to the
end of the bridge he wishes to pass
and throws tito the towerman there
who can only replace the STAIR bn
his end by notifying the towerman On
the reserve end and have him press
button so that it can be received hi
its regular position ready for a train
going the other way. Each end so4
the bridge is equipped with sufficient
number of ''staffs'' to pass a, number
OF trains in any one direction without
a train going the opposite direction.,.'
BY this arrangement of signal sys.
tenn tits said that 1t is almost imposa
sible for collision to occur on the
bridge. 4t II,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12

With . bag of ten splendid bucks.
as the result Of two days hunt on the
North Island game preserves Of Jo-
seph l. Wheeler. the party of Christ
mas hunters who went on last Tues
day morning to Georgetown. returned
to the city this morning. Two Of the
party. Mayor Barringer and Judge
Shipp were among the fortunate nim-
rods. the mayor bringing down two
magnificent stays. and Judge Shipp
one. Mr.. Barringer had to wade half
way over to Europe to pull the biggest
OF his bucks to land after he had shot
him plum full of buck shot. The stag
took the briny deep and was owes
come out among the breakers. but the
valient mayor nothing daunted sprung
into the wet and hauled his prize
from the waves.-Florence Times.