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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
IS HARVARD STALMNG?

Is Harvard really as weak in foot ball this season as the Crimson coaches pretend? Doleful tales come from Cambridge to the effect that the material is poor and that there are nc stars who stand out as did Brickley Mahan and Hardwick in other years
 One New York writer who visited the Harvard camp declares. however that Harvard is likely to' furnish a surprise. He says Eddie Casey is backfield star of great ability, who will not suffer greatly in comparison with Mahan. Casey is regarded only as a substitute for Flower who Is tn- jured, but this writer asserts that if Flower is better than Casey he must be a wonder. It is also claimed that Harvard has a number of promising linemen who have played with crack prep schools and that these will be heard from later in the season. Per- haps Haughton is grooming the Crimson for another 11th hour tri- umph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
BILL cARRIGAN WHO BOSSES RED SOx,
 ONLY B YEARS OLD

Bill Carrigan. the well known and popular grocer of Lewiston, Me. will celebrate his thirty third birthday to- morrow. In the summer months MT. Carrigan lAts his clerks run the gro- cery business and devotes himself to managing the Boston club of the American league. The announcement that Bill, after grabbing pair of pennAnts for the Red Sox, proposes to abandon baseball to it's fate is not taken very seriously by his friends and admirers.
 Carrigan was born and reared, in Lewiston, one of the leading sport centers of the Pine Tree State, and got his first baseball experience on the high school nine. He then went to Holy Cross college, where his back stopping attracted the attention of the Red Sox management. He was signed for the 1906 season, but was loaned to Toronto in 1907, returning to Boston the following annum. In the middle of the 1913 season he was made manager, succeeding Jake StahL The Bean City brigade finish ed second in 1914. and first in 1915. The sale of Iris Speaker made his chances look lean this year, but Bill wasn't discouraged. and he went right ahead and copped the buntips inlspite of the loss of his star. Which was some fea+, if you ask us, consid- ering the class of competition the Red Sox had in the gruelling race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
MARKS DECLARES HE WILL BUY OUT
 BROOKLYN OWNER

New York, Oct. 21-Jacob Marks still insists that his syndicate will buy the Brooklyn club of the National league. He did not hold his expected conference with Charles H. Ebbets yesterday, but said he will be at Eb- betts Field with an offer on Mon- day.
 He said other things, too. and one was a sort of diplomatic threat My syndicate" he averred, "has an option on a piece of property right under the nose of the Brooklyn club, and if we can't buy the Robins we'll put an American league team in Brooklyn"
 It sounded more like Ban Johnson or Jim Gilmore or others who have warred in the past.
 If Ebbets does not sell his club he may have to build a fence around Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
DILLON WILL NOT
 MAKE WEIGHT TO SUIT MIKE GIBBONS

New York, Oct 21.-Those who had hoped to bring Jack Dillon and Mike Gibbons together have come to dead standstill. To all appearances, the matter has fallen through. Thomas Walsh, empowered to close finally with Gibbons. arrived in New York last night and informed Harry Sherman that Gibbons had set Dillon's weight at 161 k and that he wouldn't budge from that mark.
 Dillon is ready to sign with the weight set at 163 at 3 o'clock. Gib- bons, with his mind set on making a good bargain and better match, re- fuses absolutely to give way for the pound and @ half difference.
 Sherman was bit doubtful last night about ever bringing the men to- gether. He has guaranteed Dillon $7,5O0, and Gibbons will work on . percentage basis if he works at all. sherman will make a final plea to Dillon today. and if heart to heart coaxing will do any good Dillon will agree to whittle himself down to 161k pounds at o'clock
 Dillon must be pretty certain of his weight. He would rather, have the notch set at 165, his first suggestion. When Gibbons said 161 Dillon cut it fair >proposal. When Gibbons set about arranging weights to suit Mike, Dillon put his foot down and refused to be budged also. There the matter stands and will perhaps for all time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21

,hicago, oct. 21--Aroused by the persistent hunt for money exhibited by the players of the major leagues, B. B. Johnson, president of the American league, publicly denounced such actions here yesterday and threatened to fine a half hundred or more players who have been guilty or transforming" since the season closed. Especially is President John son put out by the way the Boston Red Sox went from the worlds series to New Haven and played the New Haven Colonials, who were led by Tyrus Cobb.
 In this New Haven struggle every active member of the Red Sox was in the game. excepting Hooper and Gard ner, each of whom had started for home.e Ruth pitched the game and Cady caught. President Johnson said that inasmuch as these players ig- nored the recent ruling of the league against transforming he not only had fined them but would deny them the use of the worlds championship em- blems which annually are given to each player on the title team.
 Cobb. who played first base and practically led the New Haven team,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
LIGHTNING SHOTS AT H SPORTING TARGETS N

local boy has picked up quite a little easy money by twirling exhibition games lately.
 The Annex team of New Haven will play a football contest with the Fort Terry team in the Elm City to- morrow. The soldiers were originally scheduled for this city but the Chain Co. management cancelled the game and gave the date to the stronger All- Waterbury eleven.
 It is probable that the Yale football coaches will take from Harry Le- Gore the task of kicking goals after touchdowns. The fleet back has been very poor in this important depart ment this year.
 Hal Chase is one of the many play CTS who think the American league at present is faster than the National. In the later years of his service in the American Chase did not pile up any big batting averages. When somebody complimented him last sea- son on his hitting for Cincinnati he replied: '"The tipoff on the National league Is the way I am slamming the ball."
 Although Chicago fans are clamor- ing for a change it looks as if Owner Comiskey of the White Sox will keep Rowland as manager for another sea- son. The fans think Rowland. with his all star cast, should have won two pennants since he has been at the helm. Comiskey still has faith, however. in the man he rescued from the darkest depths of the Three league. r
 One of the reasons why Colgate has such strong eleven this year is be- cause the New York staters have eight veterans who have played three years together. That is cheering news for Yale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
BENNY LEONARD BIG
 FAVORITE IN WEST BY
 VICTORY OVER HAMMER

New York, Oct. 21-Benny Leonard made himself solid with boxing fol- lowers in the west when he stopped Ever Hammer in 12 rounds at Kansas City. 1t was the New York stars try. and the way he polished off his fans.
 any impression on Freddie Welsh, Hammer has been leading western contender for the title. He first at tracted attention when he outpointed Welsh in a bout in which he was said to have fioored the. champion.
 By defeating Hammer so decisively Leonard has created a great demand for his services. Eddie Pitts, the Dem yer promoter, w.Io was on hand to see the fight, has made Leonard an offer to meet Charley White with the promise that he would stage Leonard and Welsh over the 20-round route provided Leonard defeats the Chicago .:;nr1per.
 Leonard and White is a match that >es.ld go well at New York club, and the promoters should not over lnok this one. Leonard is. really a remarkable boxer, and it is rather surprising that he is not used more frequently here in his home town. Over in Philadelphia they have not been so slow to recognize his merit. In that fistic center he completely Dominates the lightweight situation, md 1t is the ambition of every enter prising gloveman to work up to a bout with him. None of the other track 1ishtweights has made anything hle the hit that Leonard has in Suakertown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
ANNIVERSARHS ~
 or RING BATTLES

1ss4-Charlie Mitchell and Jack Burke fought six round draw in New York. This was one of i've drawn battles between these once famous ring s1adiatora both of whom hailed from England. Burke was a much heavier man than Mitchell, but the latter was accustomed to giving away a lot of avoirdupois. and he was one of the greaxest of the giant killers" of the game. The first meeting be- tween Charlie and Jack was in Eng land in 1881, and was with the bare knuckleA Mitchell held his own against his larger opponent for hour and . quarter. when the fight was ended by darkness Both fighters then came to America and fought in New York. It was fairly even. and q second engagement a little later was the same. After that they fought twice in Chicago. and it was generally agreed that Mitchell was the winner, but, although he outclassed Burke, the decision in both cases was a draw. The biggest man Mitchell ever fought was Belgian named Cara doff. He was a giant. weighing about 260 pounds-a full hundred- weight more than Mitchell-but Charlie polished him off in 1s min- utes. ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
SOCCER CONGRESS AND FOUR GAMES
 HERE TOMORROW

In addition to the meeting of the United States Soccer association there will e four games in this city to- morrow. At Remington field the Remingtons will tackle the Bridge port Citys of the State league. Over at the Meadows the Rovers of this city will meet the Waverlys of New Haven in an Amateur league battle. At seaside park the Rangers of this city and the British-Americans will mingle. The Danes and Swedes will get together in an Amateur League game at the Brewster street grounds. Black Rock. n.
 The Soccer association meeting will be held at The stratfield. Sev- eral important questions are to be discussed, including the reinstate- 'mert of players. The Rangers of this city have one man and the Rovers have two they wish reinstated. In- ternational contests may be planned at the meeting. st
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
College Games Today.

Princeton vs. Lafayette at Princeton.
 Harvard vs. Massachusetts Az gies, at Cambridge.
 Cornell vs. Bucknell, at Ithaca. Pennsylvania vs. Penn State, at Philadelphia.
 Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh, at Syra-. cuse.
 Dartmouth vs. Georgetown, at Haverhill, Mass.
 Army vs. Trinity, at West Point. Navy vs. West Virginia, at An nopolis.
 Brown vs. Williams, at Provi- dence.
 New York University vs. Wesley an, at Ohio Field.
 Columbia vs. Union, at South Field.
 Fordham vs. SuseQuehanna, at Fordham Field.
 Washington and Jefferson vs. Westminster, at Washington, Pa. Tufts vs. Boston College, at Med ford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
YALE'S SHOWING AGAINST
 VIRGINIA POLY. ONLY FAIR
Kicking Department Mediocre and Substitute For
 wards Fail to Impress.

New Haven, Oct. 21-Presenting a substitute rush line with a veteran backfield in the first half of yester- days game with Virginia Po1ytech- nic Institute, Yale quickly ground out two touchdowns. With this safe lead, a substitute backfield was put in, but the reserve lineup which fought the virginians during the last three per- iods of play proved able to check two scoring chances and to increase the Yale score by third touchdown. there was much mediocre play, soft, slippery, field.
 Played in the bowl the day before the Yale pageant, the fog and drizzle which enveloped the field kept the spectators down to about 5000. Few CT scouts from rival colleges than were expected witnessed the game. The absence of Captain Black, Shell don, Callahan and Smith because of injuries caused Yale to present Full back Rex Hutchinson at centre, Char ley Taft at lefttackle, Graham, an ag- gressive third string candidate for guard, at leftguard, and the veteran Howell Van Nostrand, last years reg ular quarterback, as field general.
 Although not in the best of condi- ton, Bob Bingham and Harry Legore opened as halfbacks, but retired when Yale had accumulated a safe lead of two touchdowns within ten minutes after play started. In this attack LeGore. Bingham and Jacques proved irresistible in piercing the Polytech- mic line, Jacques proving the most reliable when a five-yard advance was demanded. On both occasions when
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21

Yale, on taking the ball for more thans half the length of the field, crashed by. short line plunges to the visitors 5-yard line in the opening period, Jacques was trusted for the final dash, and on both occasions he cleft the Virginia defense for a touch- down.
 Relying on both a substitute rush line and sback field. Yale proved un- able to register consistent gains dur ing the remainder of the game. Once in the third, and once in the fourth period, the Ellis smashed ahead for total of 50 yards, through a series of small gains, but were halted on both occasions and compelled to sur render the ball on downs.
 Yale's third touchdown resulted by grasping an opportunity laid at the Eli door through Virginia fiuke. A poor pass to Roden, the visiting quar- terback, gave Charley Taft, the Yale tackle, chance to grasp fumbled ball, for the second time during the game. at the Virginia 13-yard line. The Yale substitute attack failed to gain ground, but Harry LeGore's feigned drop kick. turned into for ward pass, allowed him to heave the ball to end rush Gates, who stood be- hind the Virginia goal, for the final touchdown.
 Yale's bunting, attempted drop kick ing and goal kicking. following touch down, was second class. Of the three tries for goal, incident to touchdown, only one was successful; this was kicked by Comerford, after Gates and Legore had failed in trials following the first and second score. LeGore averaged less than 40 yards in his punts, and two kicks were blocked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
McAuLIFFE MAY BE SIGNED AGAIN
 TO TACKLE SHEA

New Haven, Oct. Manifestations are that Tommy Shea of New Haven and Young McAuliffe of Bridgeport will be matched to box again. AL though Referee Joe Kilmartin declar- ed Thursday's bout between the two draw, it is still an open question as to who really won. In sporting cir cles yesterday there were many who liked McAuliffe. l On the other hand there were just as many who thought Shea deserved the decision. Few thought the battle a draw. odd. as it may seem, adherents of the opposing boxers both claimed victory by decisive margin.
 There is little doubt but what some club will stage another bout between the two. Shea yesterday expressed a willingness to fight McAuliffe again while the Bridgeporter is eager to go the route again. McAuliffe boasts he will knock out Shea should the two be re-matched.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
Joe Yelling Looks
 For Boxing Job Here

Jimmy Johnston, the New York boxing promoter, takes this occasion to say few words in praise of his boy, Joe Yelling. He writes:
 'T see by the papers that Chick Brown, the New Haven lightweight, is rapidly coming to the front and it has been freely predicted that he is the peer of any lightweight in the East. This is where I object strenu- ously. Joe Yelling, the sensational Chicago lightweight, is one of the best boys in the 133 pound class. Benny Leonard has absolutely re- fused to meet him, making him a stronger factor in the lightweight class, than ever before.
 Yelling has defeated Johnny Dun dee, Sam Robideau, Jack Britton, Ever Hammer, Ad Wolgast, Milburn Saylor, Harry Pierce, Phil Bloom and hosts of others. 1 would like the pro- moters of New Haven and Bridge port to get in touch with me regard ing a match with their champion in either of the above cities"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
SYRACUSE SCARES
 OPPONENTS WHEN
 GIANTS TRoT OUT

New York, Oct. 21-Bill Hollen- back must have a wonderful team up at Syracuse. Following is the descrip- tion of the team as given by one who saw the up-Staters in action:
 ''The team looks like the reception committee of the piano movers un- icnl when it takes the field Capt Babe White, with his six feet six inches of bone and muscle towers above the others, who range from a paltry six feet to six feet four inches in height. The weights run up to only PTS pounds and the centre trio average up close to 250.. Newberry, the speedy halfback, tips the beam at only 200, but he probabIy will put on weight before the season is over. In all, it Is terrible gang of dreadnoughts, and unless something happens, like running into wreck or something, the future opponents will have that same calm, restful feeling before entering the game as a guy about to walk the plank"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
Charley Weinert Is Advancing in Fighting
 Hanks; He's Only 21

Charlie Weinert. the Newark, N. J.. heavyweight boxer, will join the ranks of regular men tomorrow, when he will celebrate his twenty-first birth day. Charles has been able to give a fair imitation of man for some time as he is three inches over six feet in altitude He was born in Buda- pest, Hungary, Oct. 22, 1895, but, all though the Kaiser of his native land is in a peck of trouble, Weinert hasn't shown any inclination to help him out
 Little old Uncle Sam's country looks pretty good to Charlie, and he prefers gloves to guns as weapons
 If he should settle down, now that he has arrived at manhood's estate, relinquish his title as Cabaret King and go about the job in deadly ear
 nest, the task of winning the heavy
 weight title ought to be within the range of Weinert's possibilities. No other youngster among the hopes has
 displayed as much class as the New Jersey kid. He has speed to burn. is clever and a good ring general, and game and aggressive. It is true that Jack Dillon has bested him twice, but weinert is several years younger than the Hoosier demon. and by taking good care of himself ought to be able to clear that obstacle to his aspira- tions. He is only now gaining his mature powers of strength and en- durance, and ought to improve lot in the next two years. He has the height, which is what Dillon. Moha and Levinsky lack.
 Right now, of course, Weinert prob ably wouldn't have a chance against Willard. although if Jess didn't train properly Charlie might outpoint him in a limited engagement. But Jess is getting along in years, and in condi- ton is getting no better fast. Vein ert is broadening and taking on weight, and will soon be in the 200 pound class. He is a good looking lad, and while fond of the white lights he drinks little and smokes not at all He has been boxing five or six years. but it was not until 1913 that he got into the limelight by holding Battling Levinsky to pretty nearly draw. His progress has been hindered by his frequent changes of managers. and he has had more of 'em than there are generals in the German army.
 If weinert will prove that he is a full-fledsed man and voter by cut ting out the cabaret stuff and settling down to real business, he will be lad that will bear watching. And if he should win the big title he would be the first native of Central Europe to hold that honor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
M'CARTY ANDHAL E CHASE BOTH SAY
 THEY LED LEAGUE

New York, Oct. 21-The question of the batting leadership in the National league is puzzling Secretary Heydler of the National league.
 Holke and McCarty of the Giants and Chase of the Reds are all claiming the honor. Holke took part in only 34 games and McCarty in 80, while Chase played 142. Secre- tary Heydler said Chase would prob ably be called champion by popula, opinion but the league has nothing to go by regarding the number of games a man must play to be called cham pion.
 The first three batters in the Ma tional league finished as follows:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
CHAIN co. MEETS
 ALL-WATERBURY

The American Chain football play CTS will have their first hard game of the season tomorrow when they tackle the All-Waterbury team at Newfield park. The Brass City boys average 1855 and are all veterans. Moose Miller. who starred last Sum- day, will be in the Chain line. Johnny Nagle has recovered from the injury received last Sunday and will be back at end. The game will start at 2:46 and Joe Waters win referee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21
ARMS TO TACKLE
 GLEES TOMORROW

The Remington Arms football team opens the season tomorrow with a game at Avon Park in which the Washington Glee club of New Haven will furnish the opposition. The Glees will bring a large delegation of root CTS. Eddie Reilly, the old time quar- terback, is running the playing end of the Arms team. The Arms have & number of good men including Chief Myers, formerly of the Bradhurst Field club, and Bradley, the old Buck nell college star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-21

McCarty has many friends, espec- ially among the members of the Brooklyn and New York teams. who think he is entitled to the champion ship.
 He played in more than half of the scheduled games. and as he was at bat 216 times, his average of .343 cannot be overlooked. It Is seldom that a catcher appears in more than eighty games and if McCarty's claim for the championship is ignored 1t might put a damper on the batting ambitions of maskmen.
 In 1906, Stone of St. Louis and Mig Clarke, the former Cleveland catcher were tied for the American league lead, though Clarke only participated in 57 games. Stone actually. led Clarke by fraction of a point. but Mig was generally given credit with a tie that year.
 The 1909 Spalding's Record Book runs a picture of Dode Criss of the Browns as, American league batting champion for 1908. Criss was pitch CT and pinch hitter that year. and had an average of .341 in GA games, being at bat only s2 times. However, Ban Johnson officially designated Ty Cobb the batting champion that year though there was quite a bit of talk about it. Cobb was second on the list, and as Ty had taken part in 150 games, Johnson's ruling unquestion- ably was correct.
 McCarty. of course, would deserve the honor far more than a man like Criss or Clarke, since Criss was at bat only S2 times and McCarty 216 times.
 There never was a time when a man who actually led the player des, ignated as champion participated in as many games as McCarty. Perhaps Christy Mcdonald, who played with Cincinnati and the Braves in 1913, took part in the most games and head ed a champion without getting any consideration. Mcdonald hit 1855 in 7s games, before his fielding got so bad that Stallings sent him to the Southern league. Raubert was the champion that season with a rating of 1850.
 'If we did call McCarty champion for this season, then why should we stop there?" commented Heydler. "we might call Holke the champion. as he is the actual leader of the league"
 When Heydler does make out the final averages he will probably decide to make Chase champion. but says it is delicate decision to make. Sup pose one man took part in 100 games, and led player who had been in all his games. What would be the ruling them" continued John.
 Heydler will ask the National league to take some action on the matter at it's December meeting. and will suggest to the league that 1t adopt a fixed rule which will make it neces- sary for @ player to take part in two- thirds of the scheduled games of his club before he can be eligible for the batting championship. Such a rule, according to Heydler. will allow some- thing to work by, and prevent the doubt which exists this fall as to which player really Is entitled to the mpionship-McCarty or Chase.