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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-10-27

The machine used in mixing cement
for the state road to. the mainland has
been moved to Rio Grande. This end
of the road is completed aud for a con-
siderable distance the other side of the
bridge. The material used is known
as Topeka mixture and makes a fine
hard surface. The road is thirty feet
wide, said to be the widest and most
magnificent road in the state of New
Jersey. 1t Is about three miles long,
extending from Pacific avenue in the
City Of Wildwood all the way across
the meadows to the mainland. The
road stands as a monument to Free
holders Hilton and Saul,and to Robert
s. Miller, the latter a candidate for
Sheriff OF Cape May county. There
is an interesting story about the award
of this contract, for 1t is said that it
was Freebooter Miller's vote that saved
the county $38, 900. An effort was
made to have Warrenite used, about
which there is now contention in
Atlantic county.
H. l.. Connolly and Sophia, his sis
ter, closed their 18th street cottage this
week and returned to their Philadel-
phia home at 1915 Green street.
Report has it that Carl Erickson has
sold the Hotel BrightoH to local par
ties for $50, 900.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Bridge, OF Hotel Delwyn, at
DR.. Mace's hospital.
Bright's Express. Hauling of all
kinds, Garfield and Pacific avenues.
Storage warehouse and boarding
stables. Both phones.
Mrs. George D. Woodward, who wa
ejown this week to attend a Civic club
meeting, is mourning the loss of some
beautiful flowers which grew in her
yard on Pine emu Somebody took
them while she was here. Mrs. Wood
ward was greatly disappointed, as she
expected to take some of them to Cam
den with her. 1t is wrong to take
flowers from your neighbours yard
without permission.
Ground was broken this week for a
cottage to be built for Councilman
Heber Crane at the corner Of Cardinal
and Pacific avenues, Wild wood Crest.
Contractor Bonham Is In charge of the
work.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Luth-
iran church will give their annual sour
krout supper at the Hotel Winona on
Saturday evening, Now 4. Tickets 35c.
Edwin s. Turner has moved off shore
to Erma and enjoying the quiet farmer
life.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-10-27
The Holy Name Society Organize

On last Sunday afternoon the men of
st. AIMS parish met in the church and
organized a Holy Name society. There
were quite a number present and the
following officers were elected: Chair
man, Benjamin Tones; Secretary, Ed
ward McGarry;T Treasurer, Chris Scully;
Spiritual Director, Rev. James A.
Moroney
On next Sunday afternoon at 8 80 in
the church will be another meeting of
the society. All the male members of
the parish are requested to attend.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-10-27

Fancy towels for Christmas gifts,
new warm comfy blankets, percales
and ginghams, short lengths, suitable
for aprons, mems shirts, school dres-
SEES, new serges, the wanted green,
black and brown, seventy-five cents a
yard. Come see us. VanHorn, corner
Pine and Pacific avenues, WILDWOOD
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-10-27
BOardOf Chosen FreehOlderS
B T

SEALED BIDS for the construction of
wooden trtstle bridges over Main Channel,
Middle Thorofare and Weakfsh Greek, with
a Bascule lit bridge over Main Channel only,
on the line of the CorsOn's inlet-Oeean City
road in accordance with plans and specihca-
lions prepared by the County Engineer will
be received and opened at a regular meeting
of the Board OF Chosen Freeholders OF the
County OF Cape May, New Jersey, in the court
house at Cape May Court House, N. j., at
twelve O'clock noon. ON
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-10-27
Tuesday, the Fifth Day OF Deem
Der, A. d. 1916.

Plans and specifications can be obtained
upon application to L. NJ. Rice, county engi-
neer, Wildwood, N. j. by depositing with him
the sum OF ten dollars, which deposit will be
refunded / If the plans and specifications are
returned in good condition or accompanying
a bid.
Ali bids must be accompanied by a deposit
in the sum of One Thousand Dollars Isl ,000)
in cash or certified check made payable to
Joseph l. Scull, County Collector.
The successful bidder will be required to
furnish a Surety Company bond in the full
amount OF his bid to insure a full and faithful
performance OF all the conditions, restrictions
and requirements of the contract and specih-
cations.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
BY order of the Board,
FRANK W. FOWKES,
Clerk.
Dated October 18th. 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

G. Oct. g, Hartford High 6, N. F. A. o; Oct. 13. Westerly High 0, N. F. A. 19, Oct. Is. Stonington High O, N. F. A. O, Oct. 20 Windham High 0. N. F. A 6. {. Oct. 23s Greeneville A. C. 0, N. F. A. 0 Oct. 2s. Westerly High 0, N. F. A. 21, Oct. 30. Stonington High Q, N. F. A. IT Nov. 6, Buikeley High 0. N. F. A. g.. Nov. 13, Vocational school 0, N. F. A. O; Nov. 23, Bulkeley High '. N. P. A. IS; Nov--25, All Collegfans 8, N. F. A. '
 Made Poor Showing on Diamond.
 On the. diamond the Academy failed to make the showing that was expect ed in 1915. Out of 15 games played, then won seven and lost eight. The team was explained by Charles Young and managed by Bruce MacMillan.
 Their baseball record follows:
 April 13, Westerly High 2, N. F. A. 4; April Is, All Stars 2. N. F. A. II; April 19. Conn. Aggies 8, N. F. A. 4; April 21. Killingly High l, N. F. A. IA i; April 26, Dingbats 2. N. F. A. 8; April 29, State Hospital 3, N. F. A. 1 May 3, State Hospital 10, N. F. A. H. May 8, Stonington High 6, N. F. A. 1; May IS, Killingly High 8, N. F. A. T; May Is, New London Ind. 10, N. F. A. 6; May IS. Westerly High 4. N. F. A. 8; May P, Stonington High IA, N. F. A 8; May 27, State Hospital 4, N. F. A 5; May 29, New London Ind. 8, N. F. A 3; May 31. Hartford High ', N. F. A. 8
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
N. F. A. CHAMPION HIGH SCHOOL
 ELEVEN OF EASTERN CONN.
Team Made Good Record During 1915
 Season-MacMilIan 1916 Captain.

The Norwich Free Academy football eleven of 1915 was the best gridiron combination that the school has turned out since 1910. Of the 13 games on the schedule, they won seven, lost three. and tied three.
 Both on the field and financially the team was a big success, and Coach J. c. Overbagh has the honor of placing team on the field that has defeated their ancient rivals, Bulkeley High, of New London, in five years.
 The team was explained by Bob O'Hearn and managed by Emerson Jones. The Academy boys cleaned up every high school in eastern Connecti- cut and have a right to proclaim them- selves the champions of this section of the state. This may be disputed, as the Vocational school of New London held the Academy to a tie, but the New Londoners were clearly outplayed in all departments. and the Academy was handicapped, as their two best players were absent from the lineup.
 Bruce MacMillan has been elected the leader of the 19cs eleven and under his guidance the prospects, for win ming team are brig <.
 The record of theIr 1915 playing sea- son follows:
 Sept. 25, Windham High 0, N. F. A 25;, Oct. 2. Conn, Aggies 2d 6, N. F. A
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
1915 FOOTBALL SEASON
 JAMMED WITH uPsETs.
Cornell Had Best Season in History Pittsburg Shares Honors With Ith- acans.

After a season jammed with sur prises three football teams emerged from the mob with claims of the East ern championship. Just why they in- sisted on accepting the thonors is not known, but they have made lots of noise, and something must be done to stop it. There is no way to award the championship except through the grandoldope, and this has been used so much during the fall that we will take one more shot of it before the curtain falls.
 Cornell, Pittsburgh and Harvard de- serve a place in the big show, with the first pair leading in the field. liar yard comes next, and the others trail along in order until Pennsylvania and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
PEACE NOTE SOUNDS
 IN BASEBALL WORLD
Decrease In Interest During 1915
 Owing to Federal League opposi-

The sound of the bugle note of peace has been heard in the baseball world and the dove has alighted in the camps of the American, National and Federal baseball leagues. The past year has seen many changes in base ball and can be laid to the fact that the war between the Federals and ma jors, which has waged continuously throughout two seasons, has depressed interest far less than might have been expected. But the present indications at this writing are that scores will be settled, peace and harmony will reign, atd prosperity for the grand old game until something else springs up.
 There was a decrease in the interest in baseball this year. Many reasons were given for the slump, among them being the Federal league opposition and a disposition on the part of many popular players to jump contracts, dis play disloyalty and to openly show far greater interest in their salaries than in their playing. There was a falling oft in attendance in all the cities of both the National and American leagues, and the real old-fashioned in terest in the game did not return until the worlds series games at the end of the season.
 The Boston Red Sox of the American league won the worlds series, defeat ing the Philadelphia club of the Ma tional league by four games to one. IL was the first time in the 34 years of the National league that a Phila- delphia club has won the pennant. This feat was accomplished by Pat Moran, a manager who was serving his first year in that capacity. Moran, with the aid of a remarkable pitcher, Grover Cleveland Alexander. and a sensational home run batsman, Cravath, swept through the league to the front, easily finishing ahead of the former worlds champions. the Boston Braves. The Brooklyn club was third, the highest the Dodgers have finished in the race in a dozen years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
JoHsoN WILLARD BOUT.
Has No Parallel in History of PugiI-
 ism.

A fight that has no parallel in the history of the pugilistic rings was that when Jess Willard, contender for the heavyweight title, knocked out Jack Johnson, the holder. on April 5th. at Havana.
 Willard is the biggest man who ever entered the prize ring as a white hope and through his ability to take a se- were punishing was probably the main asset of his victory. For 26 rounds these ring gladiators hammered and pounded each other, with the white hope getting the brunt of the punish ment until the 18th roun6, when Will lard took the aggressive side of the fight, but the clever negro warded off his attacks,
 The battle waged on until the 24th, when it was quite noticeable that the negro battler was tiring, and Jess, who seemed fresh to the fray, let loose punches of a howitzer calibre which Johnson was unable to stand and duck. The final blow came in the 26th, when
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
WaIkina. New Records.

Five Milo Outdoor-George H. Goulding, Toronto Central Walkers club. Time 36.10.
 Six Mile, Outdoor George H. Goulding. Time, 43.28 2-5.
 Seven Mile, Outdoor-George H. Gou1ding. Time, 50.40 4-5.
 Hurdles, New Records.
 40 Yards, Three Foot Hurdles, Outdoor, (ten hurdles, the first hurdle forty yards frcm the start, forty yards between hurdiesl---WiIli H. Meanix, Boston A. A. Time 0.54 3-5.
 220 Yards, Two Foot Six Inch Hurdles, Outdoor Quarter of a mile track, around a turn)-F. w. Kelly, University of Southern California Time, 0.24 4-5.'
 Running, New Records.
 60 Yards, In6oor-R. A. Carroll, In- diana Normal School. Time. 0.o6 1-5. 300 Yards, Indoor-A. T. Never. Irish American A. C.. New York. Time, 0.S2 1-5.
 One Mile, Outdoor-Norman s. Ta- Der, Boston A. A. Time, 4.12 3-5.
 Relay Records.
 1,760 Yards Aelay, Outdoor (four men, each running 40 yards)-Uni- versity of Pennsylvaria. team. P. Kaufman, J. Lockwood, D. Lippincott, J. E. Meredith9 Time. 3.1S.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
JOHN D. NOLAN JR. WON
 BULLETIN CUP
In Y. M. c. A. Five Mile Marathon
 Race on Memorial Day.

In a most sensational and grueling race John D. Nolan, Jr., son of the famous John D., won The Bulletin cup Memorial day in a five mile Marathon race conducted under the auspices of the local Y. M. c. A. Alex Charnetski came in second and the winner of this event was not determined until the final few yards.
 This event has become yearly event and last year great interest was shown in the classic. The streets of the city were thronged with people all along the course.
 This was the third cup that The Bulletin has donated to athletic events during the past two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

Willard pasted one to the jaw and stomach, which forced the champion to take the count.
 It has been reported that the knock out blow had the appearance of suspi- cion and many attacks have been made on the genuineness of the fight, but it is clear in the minds of fight fans and followers that the negro was tiring fast and could not compete with; it seemed. his fresher opponent
 Fred Fulton. the young giant heavy weight from Rochester, Minn., has been selected to battle Willard for the heavyweight title in New Orleans the early part of March.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

Moosup. Washington ?, Moosup g. Jewett City. 1, Moosup '. Pawtucket Stars 8. Moosup 2. Sterling 3, Moosup 2. Sterling 6, Moosup g. Danielson ', Moosup 6. Webster ', Moosup 4. Tafts End 4, Moosup 15. Providence Giants l, Moosup Is. Darieison {, Moosup 8. (15 in.) EN;islson 9, Moosup 6. ssAtster ?. Moosup 14. Wconsocket Nationals o, Moosup ( (No hit, no run).
 Woonsocket Nationals O, Moosup 1 North Grovenorsdale g, Moosup IA North Grovenorsdale 2, Moosup l. All Stars. Norwich Q. Moosup B. :. Pawtucket Stars 0, Moosup O. (6 inniEgs.)
 North Grovenorsdale 0, Moosup g. Ben Hur, Hartford l, Moosup 6. Ben Hur, Hartford 0, Moosup 3. Wauregan 0, Moosup 4. New London 8, Moosup 1. East Greenwich 1, Moosup 3. New London 2, Moosup 16. Sterling 0, Moosup 4. Anthony 4, Moosup 5. Taftville 5, Moosup 8. Taftville l, Moosup o. Sterling 4, Moosup 5. Worcester ', Moosup 1. Putnam 3, Moosup T. (10 innings.) Webster 1. Moosup 2. Putnam O, Moosup 1. 15 innings Newfields, Bridgeport 0, Moosup 8. Newfields. Bridgeport 3, Moosup II Southbridge o, Moosup 4. Southbridge 5, Moosup 4. Conn. All Stars 9, Moosup 10. Southbridge 0, Moosup 1. Webster s, A. A. 8, Moosup 1. Attawaugan 3, Moosup g. Putnam O, Moosup ]. Putnam 5. Moosup 3. Webster 5, Moosup 1.
 Emeralds. July 4-Emeralds Il. Ben Hurs o1 Hartford 2.
 July 11-Emeralds 8, New London Independents ' (11 innings). July 1S-Emeralds 5, Samosets oi South Manchester 2. July 25-Emeralds 3, All New Brit ain 2.
 Aug. 1-Taftville 8, Emeralds 0. Aug. S-New London Independents Z, Emeralds 1 (11 innings.) Aug. 15-Emeralds z. Arctic, R. I. 1 Sept. 5-Emeralds -15, Orange So- cial Club of New Haven 1. Sept. 6-Emeralds 6. New Londor Independents 8.
 Sept. 12-Emeralds 8. All New Bri. tain [. Sept 1s-Taftville 5, Emeralds 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
eREENEvILLE A. C. HAD STRONG TEAM
Football Season Successful One
 Fleming Was Captain.

The Greeneville Athletic club placed on the football field this last fall an eleven of great strength; out of the six games played they won three, tied two and one contest ended in a dis pute. The team was handicapped in the early part of the season in chang ing managers and other obstacles were encountered. Bill Fleming was cap tain and the season wound up with the managerial berth in the hands of Joe Gadle. The record of the eleven follows:
 Oct. iO-Independents o, G. A. c. 52.
 Oct. 24-N. F. A. o, G.. A. c. o.
 Nov. Rockville 0, G. A. c. F.
 Nov. 21-Fort Wright 0, G. A. c. O.
 Nov. 26-"Roclxville -, G. A. c. -.
 Nov. 28-Hartford ', G. A. c. 12.
 HGame ended in a dispute.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
ENTERscHoLAsTIc LEAGUE.
Stonington High Won Baseball Honors
 In 1915 Season.

An interscholastic baseball league. among the principal high schools in eastern Connecticut, was formed on Jan. 23d. The schools represented were Norwich Free Academy, ,Stonington High, Westerly High, Windham High, Putnam High and Bartlett High. The league was organized through the eff forts of Bruce MacMillan of the Acad- emy, who held the managerial position Of the Academy nine.
 The league was a big success, creat- ing much interest and keen friendly rivalry. Stonington High won the championship.
 From all indications the league will be launched again for the playing sea- son in April.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
PLAINFIELD WINS TITLE
 IN SOCCER FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Captures Bulletin Cup for Second Time-competition Not So Keen in 1915.

The competition In the Eastern Con- necticut Soccer football league for the Bulletin cup was not so keen during 1915 as it was in 1914, owing to the withdrawal of Baltic and the Pone nah Wheel club. The new corners in the league, Goodyear club of Will Evansville, were weak, but towards the latter part of the season they gradu- ally grew stronger and at the close of the season they were able to extend the other teams.
 Plainfield with ease ran away with the cup winning all games save one and placed on the field team we'll balanced with a great combination.
 The record standing of the league
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

SacheRfS. May 1o-TaftviIle 15, Sachems 6. May 11-Taftville g, Sachems 4. May 15-Baltic 6, Sachems 10. May 16-Baltic IS, Sachems F. May 22-Westerly 3, Sachems 4. May 23-Westerly 6, Sachems l. May 29-Newfelds ?, Sachems 3. May 31-State Hospital A. Sachems IS.
 June 5-Jewett City 1, Sachems IS. June 12-Danielson 10, Sachems z. June 13+Danielson 6, Sachems 1. June 27--Westerly '. Sachems 5. July 4-Ivoryton 0, Sachems 2. July 5-New London Independents z, Sachems 3.
 July 10-white Rock 5, Sachems 3. July 11-White Rock g., Sachems 10. July 1S-Moosup l, Sachems 3. Sept 5-Newf1elds 5, Sachems 6. Sept 12-New London Independents ?, Sachems 3.
 Nationals. May 3-Fort Wright 5, Nationals 1. May 10-State Hospital 10, Nationals May 22-Yantic 6, Nationals 0. May 2S-~Yantic =. Nationals -. June 26-Potter Hill 8, Nationals 8. Aug. 5-State Hospital l, Nationals Aug. 7-TaftviIle 5, Nationals o. %Game ended In dispute.
 TaftvilIe. May 10-Sachems 6, Taftville 15. May 11-Sachems 4, Taftville g. May 15-Jewett City 1, Taftville 27. May 29-Baltic 6. Taftville IA. May 31-New London Independents 1, Taftville 8.
 June 5-Danielson 1, Taftville Il. June 18--Danielson 2, Taftville IA. July 6-State Hospital 5. Taftville 2. July 10-Putnam 4, Taftville '. July 17-Attawaugan 8, Taftville 5. July 24-State Hospital II, Taftville F.
 July so-Wauregan 3, Taftville 1. Aug. 1-Emeralds 0, Taftville 3. Aug 7-Nationals 0, Taftville 5. Aug. 14-Moosup 3, Taftville 5. Aug. 15--Moosup 1, Taftville 3. Aug. 21-Putnam 1, Taftville 5. Sept. +Putnam l. Taftville 3. Sept. 1e-Emeralds 3, Taftville 5.
 State Hospital. April 29-N. F. A. 1, State Hospital 3. May 3-N. F. A. II, State Hospital May 1o-Nationa1s 8, State Hospital May 15-Tremont A. c. 1. State Hospital A.
 May 22-Fort Terry 3, State Hospital May 27-N. F. 4. 5, State Hospital 4. May 29--Newfields 10, State Hospi- tai 6.
 May 31-Sachems IS, State Hospital June 5-New London Independents 10, State Hospital 4.
 June 12-Yantic 0, State Hospital 6. June 1S-Colts 6, State Hospital 10. July 6-Taftville 2, State Hospital 5. July 10-Hartford Ind. '. State Hos pital 8.
 July 17--Potter Hill 1. State Hos pital 2
 July 2-Middletown 3, State Hos- pitaI 8. July 24-Taftville 12, State Hospi- tai II.
 July 29-Middletown 8, State Hos pita1 2.
 July s0-Fort Wright 5, State Hos pital T.
 Aug. 5-Nationa1s 0, State Hospi- tai 1.
 Aug. 7-Skat Go. 5, State Hospital 1. Aug. 14-Potter Hill 4, State Hospital 2.
 Aug. 21-White Rock 2, State Hospi-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
CITY LEAGUE ORGANIZED
 DURING 1915
Finished Season After Hard Struggles
 -Sluggers Won Championship

On May 11th a City league was or ganized which played throughout the season after a few halts and reorgan- izing of the teams; nevertheless the league officials stuck to their posts and succeeded in carrying out their playing schedule. the Sluggers of Taftville, and the Em- eralds carried off the second honors.
 At first the league games did not att tract much of a crowd; during the lat ter part of the season great interest was manifested and the closeness of the games added much.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
WINNERS OF SPORTS IN 1915.

Baseball, Worlds Champion-Bost Americans National League Champions-Phil- adelphia.
 American League Champion-Bos- ton.
 Champion batsman. National League --J1arry Doyle, New York. Champion batsman, American League-Ty Cobb, Detroit Champion pitcher, National League Grover Cleveland Alexander, Phila- delphia
 Champion pitcher, American League Joe Wood, Boston.
 Football. Cornell
 Tennis. National Singles Champion-will- jam M. Johnston, California. National Doubles Champion-Will- jam M. Johnston. and Clarence J. Griffin, California.
 National Women's Singles Cham pion-Miss MolIie Bjurstedt, Norway. National Women's Doubles Cham pfons-Mrs. George Wightman and Miss Eleonora Sears. Boston Golf. National Amateur Champioa-Rob- ert D. Gardner, Jr., Chicago. National Women'S Championships. Clarence H. Vanderbeck. Philadelphia. National Open Champion-Jerome D. Trayers, Montclair, N. J. Hockey. College Champion-Harvard. (No intercollegiate. league.) Amateur Hockey League Champion St Nicholas team. New York.
 Rowing. Poughkeepsie Regatta-Cornell. YaIa-HGrVard RnDafta Nauy T Yale
 Champion Senior Eight-N. A. A. O. Duluth Boat club.
 Champion Single Sculler-Robert Dtbble Canada.
 Polo. Senior Championship Meadow Brook, Long Island. Junior Championship-Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
 Champion-Roamer. < Light Harness Horses. Champion Pacer-William. Champion Trotter-Peter Scott. Professional Billiards and Pool. Worlds Ball1line Champion-Will- jam F. Hoppe, New York. Three Cushion Champion - Alfredo De Orc, Cuba.
 Pool Champion-Bennie Allen, Kan sas City.
 Amateur Billiards and Pool. Class A Balkline Champion-Joseph Mayer, Philadelphia, Burned pro- fesEional after w1nn1ng) Pool Champion-J. Howard Shoe- maker. New York.
 Racquets. National Amateur Champion-Clar- lnee C. Pell New York Worlds Professional Champion %ock Soutar, New York.
 Court Tennis. National Amateur Champion = Jay Gould, New York. Worlds Professional Champion- Walter A. Kinsella, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

~ Aug. .; as-Mansheld 3. State Hospital Sept. 4-wauregan 0. State Hospi- Sept. 1s-wauregan 3. State HQspi- tai g.
 Sept. 2s-s. & E. Co. 4. State Hos pital g.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
1915 LIVE BASEBALL
 SEASON IN EASTERN CONN.
Many Big League Stars Played In This Vicinity-Records of Teams.

The baseball season of 1915 in East ern Connecticut was a live one and several of the baseball towns placed on the diamond teams almost equal to minor league calibre.
 Games staged in Mcosup and Put nam during the latter part of the sea- son were of the best, many a big lea que star being seen in action.
 As to the championship team of this vicinity it is hard picking as several pop into the ilnelight for the honors.
 All the local teams reported a sue cessful season and reports from Will irnaptic, Moosup and Putnam state the same.
 The records of the leading hines fol- low:
 Tha records Of the teams follow: