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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
LOSE PENNANT WHEN
 BRAVES TAKE 2

Philadelphia, Oct. 4.-The Phils lost their fight for the pennant yes- terday afternoon when Boston trim med them in a double header, while the Dodgers clinched the 1916 title by beating the Giants on Ebbets Field. The double disaster puts the Moran men out of the pennant race. They are now two and a half games behind the Robins, and even if they won their two remaining games from Boston while the Dodgers drop two to Me Graws clan the Phillies could not sup plant Brooklyn.
 The Phils went to pieces in the closing innings of the second game just as they did in the first encounter the score of the second game being to l and that of the first game 6 to 3. It was a heart-breaking setback for the 15,000 fans who packed the stands and urged the Moran men on to another pennant.
 Lefty Tyler and Erskine Mayer fought a pitchers duel for seven in- was taken out to make way for a pinch hitter. Bender tried to pitch, but his efforts in the remaining in
 
 quit in disgust. Hundreds went home, while the others who fingered jeered the team which they had followed and encouraged all through the long pen nant season. Boston scored four runs off the Chief in the eighth and filled the bases again in the ninth, but this time the Phils managed to retire the Braves without a run.
 The Phillies' lone tally, was a home run clout by George :whitted, the plucky fielder, who limped through the game with sprained an- kle. Whitted's hard slam slipped through Chappelle as he leaned over the left field wall and dropped among the bleacherites for circuit drive.
 This lead was maintained until the sixth inning. Mayer famed the first two Braves, and then Wilhoit drove a hit to right. The ball bounded away from Whitted, and before the limping fielder could retrieve it Wilhoit rested on third. Koney tapped the ball weak ly to Niehoff, who made an inexcus- able boot; and Wilhoit scored the ty- ing run in the seventh, although it was unearned. Egan slammed dou- ble to left centre. Blackburn bunted toward third. Byrne came in fast, but his throw to first was wild. Lu- derus knocked down the ball, but could not hold it, and Egan scored the winning run all the way from second. Tyler held the Phils in check during the remaining innings, but the efforts of Chief Bender to hold the Braves in check were the essence ot futility.
 The Phillies' hopes werei given an- other jolt. in addition to losing the first game, when George Whitted joined Dave Bancroft on the injured list. While chasing Sherwood Magee's liner in the eventful seventh inning Whitted stepped on pop bottle in front of the bleacher wall and turned his ankle severely. George was helped tc the clubhouse at the close of the in. ming by Mike Dee, the Phillies' train. l CT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
.GUNBOAT SMITH IS
 BEATEN BY cox IN HARD HITTING BOUT

New York, Oct. 4-Guaboat Smith was treated to, a little surprise last night when he met Joe Cox at the Broadway Sporting Club. Joe got up in time at the finish tc nose the Gunner out at the wire. There wasn't much of brilliant fighting during the ten rounds, but Joe did manage to stand out because he. did most. Of the leading and had the better of many close-range rallies.
 The Gunner depended entirely on his familiar haymakers, but to his chagrin most of the weu-meant wal lops curled harmlessly about Joe's seventeen-inch neck. Gunboat, 'tis true, was surprised, but Cox had a few crowded .- his young life, tod.
 At the end of the fifth round, Dep- nty Sheriff Jim Shortell crawled up Into Cox's corner and handed him a subpoena in a suit to be brought by his former manager, Sport Sullivan. Willie Lewis, Joe's new manager, tucked the paper in his back pocket just as another sherift's handy man galloped up with a second subj ena
 This one related to suit for di- vorce being instituted by the fighters wife. From that time on Cox fought like a champion. He was bent or getting even with the world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
BETTING ODDS
 FAVOR BOSTON TO WIN SERIES

Boston, Oct. 4-Distribution of re- served seat tickets for the worlds series baseball games in this city be- tween the Brooklyn Nationals and the Boston Americans which will open Saturday, began today. Each of 27,- 900 seats available for reservation was covered by applications, officials of the local clubs said. Almost immediate ly after the receipt by mail this morn- ing of the notices of allottments, sev- eral applicants appeared at the club offices at Fenway Park. Ticket dis tribution prior to the date of the opening game will be made from there, although the games will be player at Braves Field. the grounds of the local National League club.
 To prevent the congestion which in- terfered with traffic in the vicinity of Braves Field last year. new arr engagements by the police and club of ficials were made today. Sale of admission seats at $1 and at 50 cents each will be made from offices on the side of the grounds opposite the grandstand entrances, thus obviating the crush which kept many holders of reserved seats from the games last year. These new gates will be open ed at g o'clock on the morning of the games, purchasers of tickets must move into the grounds at once and the gates will be closed as soon as the 15.o00 r''-', seats are filled ac- cording to tl. Jan.
 Assurance that the Red Sox will be cheered on the foreign field by or-' ganized local supporters as the local world series contenders have been for, years was given today by John M. Kileen, leader of the Royal Rooters. He reported that President Ebbetts of the Brooklyn club, had promised an adequate supply of tickets for the Boston party which will follow the fortunes of the team throughout the series.
 First indications of the betting odds on the series were available today with Brooklyn definitely placed as the Ma tional League pennant winner. wagers were Offered here at odds of 10 to ' on Boston. As yet it was said no Brooklyn money has appeared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
CHANGES NATIONAL EAe We % LOST 4 AFTER MAKING HARD FIGHT
TWO CHANGES IN YALE TEAM
 BY TAD JONES

New. Haven, Oct. 4.-Head coach Tad Jones yesterday made two changes in the Yale rush line by plac- ing Moseley at right end and Galt at right guard. The changes came about as a result of the weak play displayed by the ends in the game against Car negie last Saturday as well as the poor straight guard play. Moseley got into several games at end last year, held down guard position for the fresh men last season. Captain Black, who suffers sprained ankle, did not get into yesterdays practice.
 Yesterdays drill was given oversto fundamentals rather than scrimmag- ing and over an hour was spent in this department of play. But 20 min- utes was devoted to scrimmagins, in which straight-away football featured The forward pass loomed up as one of the features when Art Gates swept over the goal line for score on a heave from Harry LeGore. The line plunging of Bob Bingham and Jacques for short gains stood out prominent. In the days play.
 Maurice Smith was at center for the varsity and is expected to start in that position against Virginia here Shtur- day. Callahan and Vorys. two strong candidates for the position, are out with injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
LIGHT MING SHOTS Ar F SPORTING TARGETS E
THAT GIANT SCANDAL.

The shortsighted way in which baseball players look at the game which has done so much for their personal fortunes was never better il- lustrated than in the scandal which cropped up in the Giants Brooklyn game yesterday. Because of their dis like for the Phi1lies and the friend, ship for Manager Robinson of the Dodgers it is charged that the Giants quit in their game with Brooklyn.
 It is said Pitcher Benton roasted Shortstop Fletcher of the Giants for careless fielding and Pol Perritt took a windup with runner on first, a strange thing for a major league pitcher to do. McGraw's action in leaving the field before the game was over showed what he thought of his players. It was felt that players had done enough to hurt baseball interest by their moneymad tactics during the Federal league days but now they are apparently attempting to further blacken the name of a sport in which dishonesty has hitherto been barred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
BOUTS
 ARRANGED FOR - OPENING SHOW

All arrangements have been com. pleted for the opening boxing show of the season which will be held at the Casino next Monday night under the auspices of the Black Rock A. c. Matchmaker Sammy Hollis thinks he has secured a strong semi-final bout by matching Willie Condon of this city against Battling Kunz of South Norwalk. These boys will battle ten rounds at 135 pounds. Kunz is a hard hitter and so is Condon so the bat tie should be interesting. Condon is under the management of that ex- perienced sportsman, Ducky Holmes. and the boy will probably figure in numerous bouts this season.
 There will be six round affair in which Harry Glenn of Baltimore and Young Nunce of New York will be the principals. The boxers will weigh 126. Although unknown to local fans these youngsters are said to be lively scrappers.
 The star bout between Silent Mar tin and the Zulu Kid of New York was settled on Monday. Martin ap- pears before the biggest clubs in New York and so does the ZuluI They are the aggressive type assuring the fans there will be no stalling.
 Terry Lee has been engaged as re- fierce for the evenings bouts, Frank Braithwaite will do the announcing and Al Burdick will keep time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
bur IN COOLIDGE T0 HELP HARVARD
 AT END POSITION

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 4.-There was little satisfaction yesterday for the
 Harvard varsity football players to cross the scrub teams goal line three times For the first time this season the scrub team was able to, get a touchdown on it's own account.
 The black mark on the varsity s record was made by Jacobs, a scrub backfie1d man, who after catching a kick at mid field raced fifty yards for the score. Flower got one of the var ysity touchdown on a fifteen yard end run, while Horween, recently placed
 on the substitute backfield list, made the two others at the end of long ser les of line plays. Robinson, the varsity ! quarterback, also kick a goal from
 placement.
 The varsity line was changed by
 placing Charley Coolidge, for two
 years a substitute end rush, on left
 wing, where Phinney had played fof
 two weeks, while Lowell continued in 1, Tay1or's place, the regular tackles leg
 still being in none too good shape.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
FIRST TWO CONTESTS WILL
 BE PLAYED IN BOSTON PARK
Arrangements Completed For Meeting of Red Sox
 and Brooklyn in Worlds Series.

New York, Oct. 4.-Everything is all ready for the opening of the 1916 worlds championship series between the Brooklyn Dodgers, champions of the National league, and the Boston Americans, two time champions of the American league and present title holders. The series will open in Bos- ton next Saturday.
 The National Commission, basebalps governing body, had an unexpected meeting yesterday morning, in which all arrangements for the worlds series were completed. The schedule was so drawn up that it would cover either Brooklyn or Philadelphia, but as the latter club was knocked out of the pennant later in the day the Philly de- tails may very nicely be left out
 The teams will remain in Boston over Sunday and play the second game of the series there on Monday, Oct. g, weather permitting, after which they will return to Brooklyn for two games at Ebbets Field on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Il.
 The fifth and sixth games, if neces- sary, will be played on Thursday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Oct. 13 at Boston and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

sportsmanlike. He knows very well the Brooklyns are superior to the New Yorks and when they came here Monday they encountered the best team in the league. It was only natural that the best team should win. The New Works did not play bad baseball yesterday but they were just out of long winning streak that Boston crushed Saturday and they had not the stamina to win. They were simply outclassed and simply did not have to play listlcssly so that we could win"
 John Tener, president of the Ma tiona1 league, said that after the Brooklyns scored four runs in the third inning, the New York club played sloppily and it was unfortun- ate that it happened in the game that decided the pennant. I knew nothing about the players disregard ing McGraw's signals but if they did it was violation of club discipline. They crumbled- under the fast pace that made for them a new record in victories in the major leagues"
 In being defeated yesterday the Giants were forced to be content with fourth place in the race. Whether or not this had anything to do with Mo Graw's statements could not be ascer- tained. Yet it is a fact that if the Giants could finish third or better McGraw is paid a bonus above his regular salary.
 He was expecting his team to beat Boston in the race this season and no doubt felt the loss of the high rating as much as he did the money that would have been his had the club been able to keep up it's winning stride long enough to pass the Braves. After the Giants had won 26
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
SENSATIONAL RACES.
 AT DANBURY FAIR

Danbury. Oct. 4.-Rich Hall and Ha- gel Hall were extra heat winners of the opening-day's races yesterday af- ternoon, Rich Hall, driven by Dolan, coming through and winning the last three heats of the 2:24 pace after Rho- da Ashbourne, driven by Brusie, had taken the first two and Hazel Hall, with Murphy (not Thomas W.) in the sullxy, finishing in front after the first heat of the 2:27 trot. Kadiska Penn, another of Brusies' stable, won the first heat of this race. Large fields faced the wire in both events, five
 horses being distanced in the first heat of the trotting event. Isotta won the running race in straight heats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

New York, Oct. 1.-The glory of ,Brooklyn's victory in the National league race was temporarily obscqred' by the controversy in baseball circles over Manager McGraw's censure of the New York club in yesterdays game which decided the pennant. Mc- Graw accused some of his men of dis obeying orders and playing indiffer- ently No one outside of the inner circles of the club knew early today whether McGraw would manage his club in the game with Brooklyn this afternoon or whether he would make good his assertion when he left the field:
 'I am through for the year."
 John B. Foster, secretary of the club, expressed the opinion that Mo Graw would finish out the season. MT. Foster said it was impossible for the New York club have deliberately lost the game with Brooklyn yester- day but said McGraw was thoroughly aroused by the indifference of his men. Most of those who heard McGraw's comment when he left the field in anger say that he did not accuse his players of dishonesty hut of ,disre- garding his signals and that he would not stand that kind of baseball.
 Wilbert Robinson, manager of the Brooklyn club, said:
 "It is ridiculous even to suggest that the New York's were not trying to beat us yesterday. It looked to me as if they were irving to pretty hard when they scored three runs against us in the first inning. At that time I felt like quitting the bench myself.
 ''McGraw's assertions are very un-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
OF QUITTING IN CAME WHICH GAVE BROOKLYN CLUB PENNANT
 DODGERS MANAGER INDIGNANT AT CHARGES AND MAKES DENIAL

situation as we'll as the players and on account of the years of friendship between McGraw and Robinson, which dates back to the old Baltimore Oriole days, there has been much wild spec ulatiol and gossip that the New York club might favor the Brooklyn in the race.
 There were many features of the Giants play yesterday which were very unlike the tactics which the club has been pursuing during its recent outburst of great playing. The Brook lyn batsmen hit many grounders to the infield which went as hits all though a dozen times during the last few weeks the same Giant inf1elders have fielded grounders, which looked much more difficult. The Giants were careless on the bases and it was this feature of the game McGraw referred to when he accused his players of dis regarding his signals.
 Not once this season had any of the Giants pitchers been so careless as to wind up their arms before delivering the ball when men were on the bases. When Perr'tt did this yesterday it gave advantage to the Brooklyn base runners The Giants did not play to- gether yesterday and there was more or less wrangling between the players.
 Early in the game 1t looked as if Her zog and Benton were going to have a serious engagement. When McGraw quit the team in the fifth and went to the club house, Herzog, as field cap- tain. was in charge, and the listless playing of the Giants continued to the end of the game.
 | The accusation of Manager McGraw has evidently stirred up g. hornets
 nest of trouble among the players Last night they were to have theatre
 party at the Rialto theatre, but none of them appeared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

straight games it was the general opinion that in this series with Brook lyn the New York team would be in- vincible. Most critics believed that the Giants were infinitely superior to the present champions of the league. Because of this several wagers were made that the Dodgers would be ,de< feated. t There is absolutely no suspicion that gambling and baseball were closely connected in this series. nor has there been found any one who cares to state that the contests were prearranged and a winner determined upon. However, the weakness of New York, following so closely upon its outstanding strength, has brought up h debatable point.
 Although Manager McGraw did not accuse his players of deliberately toss ing the game away to Brooklyn, he made it known that the Giants did not play the game of which they were capable.
 There has been bad feeling between the New York and Philadelphia clubs since 1908, when Coveleskie, the Giant KilleH spoiled the Giants chances to get ilt to the worlds series. Several times during the few years there have been outbreaks between the Philadel- phia club and the Giants, one of these being an attack on McGraw in 1912, which ended in a near, riot, when the New York manager was struck by Ad- die Brennan, one of the Philadelphia pitchers.
 It would take no mind reader to un- derstand that when it came to a ques- ton of the pennant's going to Phila- delphia or Brooklyn, just where the interest of some of the New York players would rest. For many days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

Brooklyn, respectively. Should a sev- enth game be necessary to decide the series, the location of the contest will be determined by the toss of a coin, as in other years.
 President Lannin of the Boston club suggested that the series begin in Bos- ton, owing to the immense seating ca pacity of Braves Field, instead of de- ciding the place of the opening game by the customary toss of coin. This plan was adopted in view of the fact t both the Brooklyn and Philadel- phia clubs required several days in which to install additional seats and
 boxes to accommodate the large crowds.
 The umpires, who will get $1,OOO each for the series, were announced, as fol- lows: American league, Dineen and Connolly; National league, O'Day and Quigley.
 j J. G. Taylor Spink of St. Louis wa; name1 as the official scorer ~or the National Commission. while the Base
 b." Writers association was empow- cred to nominate one member in each | city to act as second official scorer in
 his home city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
WORLDS SERIES SEATS.

In the Brooklyn worlds series games all seats will be reserved ex- cept those in the left field bleachers. These will be sold on the morning of each game. Reserved seats for three games may be obtained by sending in one of the clubs application blanks enclosing the required amount. Re- served tickets for the three Boston games may also be obtained by send ing mail applications, although orders from Boston fans will be considered first. Grandstand tickets are $3 each both in Brooklyn and Boston but many of these seats are $5 in Brookr 1yn.
 The Giants after the close of the Ma tional league season tomorrow will play series of exhibition games in Pennsylvania. They will tackle the Lafayette college nine Friday in Eas- ton, Pa.
 The Washington Glee club eleven of Na1s - yen, one of the best foot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
MISS BISHOP OF
 BR00kLAWN LOSES

Waverley, Mass, Oct 4-There was many an upset yesterday in the first round of match play over the Bel mont Springs Country Club course in the national womens golf champion ship tournament, the Philadelphia contestants and those from the New York district breaking down the hopes not only of the best of the western competitors, but of the Boston stars as well.
 Philadelphia has reason to be proud of it's showing. Four of the sixteen first round winners came through and are likely to be in the going through both halves of the list.
 The sensation of the day on medal scoring was Mrs. w. A. Gavin of Ta- comic, who bea' Miss Bishop ofsBrook- lyn and 3, with a card of S1 net, notwithstanding three stymies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
NEW FOREIGN MINISTER
 OF CHINA IS OPPOSED

Pekin, Oct 4.-The House of Repre- sentatives has refused to ratify the appointment of Lu Chen Thiang as foreign minister, because of his mon archial leanings. Le Chen Thiang wasi minister of foreign affairs in Yuman Shi Kai's cabinet during the monar- chial movement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
American League
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

New York g.; Washington, g (called in eleventh inning on account of dark ness.) /., Philadelphia, 5; Boston, 3 (first).
 Philadelphia, z; Boston, (second).
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

The Department Of Trade and Com merce received from the Trade Com mission st Melbourne, a report on the Australian r war loans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TO-DAY. New York in Brooklyn. Boston in Philadelphia (two).
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
National League

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Brooklyn, g; New York, 6. Boston, 6; Philadelphia, 3 (f1rst). Boston, G.; Philadelphia, 1 (second)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TODAY. Washington in New York (two). Philadelphia in Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

They say Capt. Black is quite popu- lar at Yale because of his rough and ready methods. The chubby leader was cuffing and kicking his players all around the place in last Saturdays game. That's one way to shake the pepper box.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

ball aggrega6ons in the state will open the season next Sunday by playing the Jersey City A. A. at Savin Rock.
 Local fans who>>don't have the price to see the worlds series can see all the players, anyway. Just go down to the railroad station some night and wath the players on their way from Boston to Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04


 Those who have been complaining that the Red Sox have only two good outfielders should not overlook Chick Shorten. This youngster has, alterna- ted with Walker this season and on the western trip he did some timely hitting in critical games. Shorten gain ed his baseball education with Wor- cester in the old New England lea que. After he was taken by the Red Sox he was farrned to Providence where he did so well that he was re- called.
 Jack Barry, Heinie Wagner and Manager Carrigan of the Red Sox will watch Brooklyn in the two remaining games to get an idea of the Dodgers style so as to be prepared for them in the worlds series. After being re- leased by Hartford Wagner fell into a pretty soft job as scout for the Red SoX.
 Watson Washburn, the Brooklawn tennis star, is still winning. He cap- tured the championship of the West Side Tennis club in New York yestex- day by beating Fred Bags.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

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