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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
LIAR
 BASEBALL

Almost any sport-even Marathon race-can draw a crowd when no ad- mission is charged, but the true test comes when the public is asked to dig up the old maZuma, Baseball was first put to that trial fifty-seven years ago today, July 20, 1859, when the first game at which admission was charged was played on the famous Fashion race track on Long Island. Clubs rep resenting New. York and Brooklyn were the contestants, and nearly fif- teen hundred people paid half dollar head to see the sport. From that time the practice of charging admis- sions became general, so far as the leading clubs were concerned, but the usual price was ten cents, and it was rarely that more than a--quarter was charged for the biggest games. In nearly 2,O0O fans paid @ dollar to see a decisive contest between the old Philadelphia Atlantics: Half-dollar baseball did not become an institution until 1869, when the Cincinnati Red Stockings established that tariff for all important home games. In the early years of the National League the pre- vailing tariff was twenty-five and fifty cents. The old American Association like the later Federal League, experi- mented with cheap baseball, and for time charged only two-bits adInis- sion. In theory "jitney' baseball looks good, but it has never worked out in practice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
LES DARCY AND CARPENTER CANNOT
 VISIT U. s. NOW

-- New York, July 20-The latest re- port on Les Darcy's coming is that he will arrive next spring under the man. agement of William Douglas, man. ager of theatrical circuit in Austra lia. Darcy's period of training as a soldier will be over by that time and it is said he will receive permission to make the trip. There may be some truth in this report, for it is evident that he is not going to the war or he would have started long since.
 According to another story. every thing has been arranged with the au- thorities by Hugh Mcintosh some time ago, but just as Darcy was about to sail he received a much larger, of fer from an American promoter, and he asked Mcintosh to release him from his contract. The upshot of the matter was that Mcintosh, who is all powerful in political circles, had Darcy's permit revoked.
 Georges Carpenter, the noted Frenchman, occupies similar posi- ton to that of Darcy, and the de- mand for his services is equally as great. Sam McCracken, who was Tex Richards partner in the Willard Moran match. says that he will make trip to France in September to see if he cannot induce the authorities. to grant the Frenchman leave of hb- sence.
 The possibilities in match be- tween Carpentierl and Darcy appeal to McCracken. If the conditions ever are such as to make this match possi- ble it will take a promoter on the Tex Rickard order to handle the af- fair. It is difficult to estimate how much such fight would draw here in New York, but it probably would break all records.
 However, there is very little chance that Carpentier will be induced to come here until the war is over. With himsit is not merely a question of re- ceiving a permit. Even if granted leave of absence he would not take advantage of it, according to his own statement, as it is matter of honor with him to stick to the finish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
KAUFF DOES SOME BAD BASE RUNNING
 BUT GIANTS WIN

Chicago, H., July 20-A combat wild and loose and hilarious and ex- citing was played yesterday between the Giants and Cubs, and the Giants
 won by a score of to 6. It was slip shod baseball but stirring, and when McGraw and Tinker stood on the coaching line and saw opportunities to score wasted by work on the bases it seemed as if gray hairs could be seen growing on their heads.
 Spectators yesterday were moved to laughter and also to delight or dis may, according to the way they root ed by cratic base running in which
 both sides took part and in which Kauff and Mann distinguished them selves.
 Kauff's thoughtlessness caused him to stumble foolishly into a double
 play, but he was the main performer in another double play which went far to save the game for the Giants and was far different from the conA ventional design of double plays. Not
 only was the base running wild, but there was tattered fielding and poor pitching.
 The Giants knocked out both Law ender and Packard. Rube Benton, al- though he was supplied with big lead, gave slipshod exhibition. The big lead didn't steady him at all, and he was relieved by Anderson. Ander- son was an improvement, but needed the help of three double plays. The Giants made four double plays. Kauff's headless base running pre- vented scoring in the sixth. After Kelly had walked, with none out. Burns sent him to third with a single. Kauff popped to Knabe, and the lat ter was smart enough when he saw Kauff turn and head for the bench to trap the ball. That forced Burns,
 and the passing of the ball from Knabe to Zim to Safer, of course, ac- complished double play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

JACK DILLON NOT
 TO TAKE OFFERS
 TO UPLIFT STAGE

Jack Dillon, humber of giants, can- promoters and domestic vaudeville manager, for the reason that money is not talking loud enough.
 The Hoosier whirlwind, who trim med Frank Moran and Jim Flynn within a fortnight, is back in In- dianapolis more of an idol than ever before. The Indianapolis boxer plans to take rest. Then ne will seek a match with either Champion Jess Willard or Fred Fulton, the Mime sota giant, for Labor day.
 Dillon fared generously from the Moran and Flynn bouts, and he is in position to have large part of the say in what he shall do, to gain future matches. Snowy Baker, the Australian fight promoter, has made Dillon several offers to journey to the Antipodes and meet the best of the continent islanders, out the offers have not been satisfactory to the Hoosier, who figures that such a trip would require at least three months of his time-a month going, a month there and a month returning. He is not averse to meetSng anything Aus tralia has to stack up against him in the ring, but he wants a good slice of money before signing up to make the trip.
 Since he sent Jim Flynn into dream land, July 4, Dillon has been swamped with offers to appear in vaudeville, but he has turned them all down He says he is not an actor, but that if he is a drawing card the managers will have to sweeten their offers for his services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
BASEBALL BITS

After seeing Catcher Walters of the Yankees in action Hugh Jennings kicked himself. The Tigers scouts who looked Walters over in Texas last summer reported that he was entirely too small eao~ .-4sA A--l.
 'Wa14ery is the nearest approach to Ray Scha1k in the American League." Bays Umpire Dineen. "The little fel- low 1S . quick thinker and has Nonderfu1 arm"
 Why does President Hampstead want to have a string tied to Matty? Does he expect McGraw to retire?
 Looks as if the Robins will come home with a safe leadt
 No American league team has ex- perdenced such hard luck as the Yam kees have sustained this year. In- 5ur1es will bs to blame if Donoyans men Lose the pennant.
 Donovan could make good use of Gtuny McInnis just now, either at sec- ond or third base.
 Of the Yankees who played under Frank Chance, Nunamaker. Caldwell. Fisher. Heating. Mullen. Peckinpaugh. Boone. Maisel and Hartzell still re- main under contract
 Bennie Kauff's batting average is going up. The little otithelder still predicts that he will hit in the 300 class.
 Sssreau's ine6fectiveness is a mys- tsey The big fellow is said to have 5oet his splitter.
 Jos Boehijng has shifted from bfdearm motion to an overland deliv- cry, and he is pitching fine ball for the Senators, He has been winning regularly for the Griffmen of late.
 Chic Gandif's batting average at Cleveland has not been very high this season. but the big first baseman has done some hard and timely hitting for the Indians and has helped them e many of the victories.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
SCOUTS WILL SOON BE LOOKING OVER
 TALENT IN EASTERN
Howell Courier-Citizen)

In the course of a few weeks, big league scouts will begin to invade Eastern league territory on the look out for promising material. There are several very fine looking perform CTS along the circuit, but they are not all free agents. There is Hammond, second baseman of the Springfield team, who is hitting far over 300 and playing his position with the assur- ance of a big leaguer. Cleveland has first call on his services. Roderiguez of the New London team said by Gene McCann to be the best first baseman in the country, must report back to the New York Giants. Bud Weiser, the hard hitting outfielder of the New London team, is claimed by one of the big league outfits-Phi1a- delphia Nationals.
 r. Dowell of Portland, Cooney of wor- cester, Helfrich of Lowell and Spires of Hartford are infiefders of more than ordinary talent, and they aren't farm hands, save Spires. who was loaned by Lowell to Hartford
 There are some capable pitchers along the circuit. New London has Bunny Hearne. big league farm hand immune from scouts, also For tune, another pitcher affiliated with ownership other than New Lonoon. They are two of the league leaders. Dick Burning of Portland has a great record and as he is not claimed by majors, the scouts will give him the several times over. But of all the pitchers of the league, Zeke Loh- mans record stands first. We make no exception. Pitching for a recog- nized loser, Lehman has won IA and lost only six games the present sea- son, with an average of TT hits an inning. according to official averages just received. These averages were compiled on Thursday last and Loh- man annexed, win on Friday, mak- ing his total IS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
Pitchers Have Kept New London in
 Front For Eastern Flag

Good pitchers it is often said are sufficient to win pennant for ball club and such a statement is now be- ing strikingly demonstrated by the New London slabmen this season. Manager Gene McCann of the Mill lionaires has a staff of hurlers that compares favorably with any minor league collection in the country. There are any number of Class A teams that cannot boast a better quartet of fingers than the little Nut meg city sports just now. So effec- lively have these lads been working that only one run was scored against the Millionaires in their last four games, record that will stand for some time to come in the Eastern circuit.
 The most remarkable feat of the season was the work of McCann's hurlers in the Hartford series. The pace settlers played three games in two days with the Burkett lads and each game resulted in shutout In the first game Reiger shut out the Insurance City gang with two hits Fortune then turned in a 1 to wash day victory, in which he allowed only three hits and Lefty Martin held the Clarkjnites to four hits and no runs During the four games, the Million aires slabmen have allowed only II hits. which is an average of little over two per game. They struck out 25 batsmen which is an average of five per game and issued only eight passes. an average of two per game. Such pitching is sufficient to win nine out of every ten games and a pen nant for any ball club especially when it is averaging about four runs per game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Chicago, July 20-President Hemp stead and Manager McGraw of the Giants got together last night and de- cided to go to Cincinnati. They caught the midnight train and will confer with August Hermann, president of the Reds, as soon as they get to Gin cinnati. President tWeegham of the Cubs is already there trying to land Herzog for his team. If McGraw has His way the Giants will get him, and tomorrow ought to see the matter set tied.
 Cincinnati, July 20--Charles Eb- bets. president of the Brooklyn Ma lttopals, came here yesterday and con- lferred with August Hermann, presi- dent of the Cincinnati Nationals, in another effort to obtain for his club Charles Herxog. manager of the Reds. Ebbets obtained permission from Hermann to confer with Herzog as to what terms the latter would exact should Ebbets be successful in making . trade for him. Hermann is said / to have offered to trade Herzog for !. Outfelder Wheat and Second Base man Cutshaw, but Ebbets refused the proposition.
 Julius F1eischman, one of the di- rectors of the Cincinnati club, declar- cd that his fellow directors were keen for having Matty manage the club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
HIGH INJURED BUT
 TANKS TAKE TWO FROM THE BROWNS

New York, July 20.-The villainous 5tnx plying it's trade in the way of in turies continues to pursue the Tanks. Striking again yesterday, it succeeded in shelving another member of Bill Donovan's clan. But it was far enough in the rear of the march to allow the tribe to get away with a double bill at the expense of the St Louis Browns by scores of to and 5 to 4. '
 This time the candidate for the hos pital list was drafted from Manager Bill's outheld Hughie High was shelved for repairs after tine second tanning of the closing contest Hughie wrenched an ankle in making a des- perate attempt for Severeid's short fly in the Browns' half of the round, and was forced to retire, being replaced by Hartzell. High will doubtless be miss ing from the lineup for three or four days
 However, some of the sting of Highs disabling was removed by req son of the fact that the Yankees took both games on the hill They needed them, and needed them badly. over in Boston Bill Carrigan's Red Sox bestirred themselves sufficiently to grab . pair from the roistering De- troit Tigers, and but for the double victory over the Browns the Yankees would now be but one-half a game ahead of the Hub entry, even though they had drawn an even break yes terday.
 To Allen Russell, the spitballer, goes most of the credit for the vic- tory in the opening encounter. He restricted the Browns to four measly hits. Only one of these was a real clean blow.
 The second battle found Ray Fisher on the pinnacle for the home people to start. The Vermont pedagogue travelled along atN very satisfactory pace until the seventh He encoun- tered trouble in that round and was derricked. George Mogridge walked in to pitch to two batsmen and Bob shawkey came along to finish the job.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
REPORT YANKEES ASK FOR
 WAIVERS ON PITCHER HEATING
Deininger Field Captain of Bridgeport Club
 Reiger Balks on Lawrence Deal.

Bill Luyster, the veteran Lawrence outfielder took an extra day off when he was allowed to visit his home town, Elizabeth, N. J., Monday, so he had to pitch yesterday to square ster pitched for Hartford but he hasn't forgotten how
 Pat Duggan, is one of the fastest outfielders Bridgeport has had in years. He made great running catch of Ostergrens short fly in the eighth yesterday.
 The Lowell club is here for the sec- ond game of the series tomorrow. On Saturday the local players are slated to appear in Springfield.
 Hal Chase is batting better in the major league than either Kauff or Lee Magee, although both led Hal in the Federal last season. Chase is go- ing at a 300 clip this season while Magee is lowering around PAP and Kauff is under .280.
 It is said Herzog was ready three weeks ago to resign as Cincinnati manager and that it was McGraw who opened negotiations for the infield- CT. McGraw went to Baltimore a week ago last Sunday secured per- mission to dicker with Herzog.
 The Japanese invasion of the ten- his courts is still sweeping on. Yes terday at Narragansett Pier, Kuma- gae beat Mckinney. Later Kumagae and his partner beat an American pair in doubles.
 Big crowds are expected to. wit ness the matches in the all-comers' tennis tournament at Forest Hills, N. Y. August and 5. Stands with a seating capacity of $500 are being erected.
 Outfielder Doc Cook, sent by the Yankees to Oakland, Cal, failed to make good and has been sent to Mem phis in the Southern league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
(By Wagner.)

It is reported that the New York Americans have asked for waivers on Ray Keating, the local boy, who has been with the Yankees for several seasons. Heating has been the victim of bad luck this season. When he pitched good ball his club failed to support him and on other occasions he was wild. Several clubs, notably Cleveland .and Detroit, which badly need pitchers, may refuse to waive on Heating. It is claimed the Yam kees have already secured waivers on Markle, the young twirler secured from the Texas league.
 Because of the crippled condition of the twirlipg staff, the Yankees will probably recall Shocker from To- ronto. He has made a wonderful record with a second division club. Yesterday he captured his 18th game, blanking Newark and getting 13 strikeouts. Manager Donovan of the Yankees probably intends to send Heating or Markle to Toronto if he recalls Shocker.,
 Otto Deininger was today appoint ed field captain of the Bridgeport club. The veteran knows the game and as he is popular with the players is bound to get results. Jake Warner, the second baseman secured from Lawrence, reported this morning. Johnny Reiger balks on leaving Bridgeport for Lawrence, however. He may be suspened by the Law renee management. Catcher Murphy has been released by Bridgeport.
 Vice President Dan O'Neil of the Eastern league was in. the city today to confer with Manager Healy. He says no exhibition games are allowed between Eastern clubs so that con- test yesterday has to stand as a reg u1ar battle. It was announced yester- day that the game had already been played as part of Sundays double header so yesterdays engagement would be an exhibition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

The two longest losing streaks of the Yankees this year extended four games and three games, respectively. On the recent western trip they lost two games at St. Louis and two at Detroit. At home the Indians beat them three straight. Barring these two slumps two games have been the extent of continued losses by Dono- vans team. They dropped two straight few times this year but only twice did they fail to break the string in the next game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
BRIDGEPORT GETS
 ONLY 2 SAFE HITS

When a ball club makes only two hits there isn't much chance that vic- tory will knock at the door. Bridge port could collect only two blows yes- terday and lost to Lawrence at New field park by to 1. Turner pitched we'll for Bridgeport until the ninth when Lawrence punched hits for four runs. Turner was given poor sup port. Luyster bothered Bridgeport with a curve ball. The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
POSTPONE BOXING < AT WALNUT BEACH

The boxing carnival which resi- dents of the Walnut Beach summer colony intended to stage next Satur- day has been postponed until July 29. The summer colonists say there are a number of crack boxers spend ing the hot months at the shore and they expect to put on a high class card.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TO-DAY. New York in Chicago. Brooklyn in Pittsburgh. Boston in St. Louis. Philadelphia in Cincinnati.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
BRIDGEPORT.

Two base hits, Howard, Three base hit, Baker Stolen bases, Howard 2, Longstreet. Sacrifice hits. Ryan, Wha- len. Sacrifice flies, Luyster 2. Double plays, Ball, Whalen and Deininger. Left on bases, Bridgeport 4, Lawrence g. First base on errors, Lawrence 4. Bases on balls, off Turner 3, off Luy- ster B. Struck out, by Turner 5, by Luyster 1. Umpire, Bannon. Time, 1:45
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TODAY. Lowell at Bridgeport. Lynn at Hartford. Lawrence at New London. New Haven at Portland. Springfield at Worcester.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

The national railway strike at Madrid has been settled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
American Association
xEsrERDAY,s REsuIns.
DUTCH CAN'T TRACE ORIGIN OF TORPEDO
 THAT SANK EEMDIK

Berlin, July 20-The Dutch ship ping council has completed its inves- tigation of the explosion which dam aged the Holland-America freighter Eemdik last April. It was decided, the Overseas News Agency says. that the explanation was caused by a tor. pedo of unknown origin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TODAY. St. Louis in New York. Chicago in Washington. Detroit in Boston. Cleveland in Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

The British Admiralty announced on April Is that the Eemdik, while on passage from Baltimore to Rotter- dam with the Dutch colors painted on her sides. had been ''torpedoed by an enemy submarine" Fragments of the torpedo. the admiralty said. were similar In appearance to those found In other ships tprpedoed by German submarines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

FUNERAL BOUQUETS ' AND DESIGNS.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

pr. George W. McNeil, postmaster at Pittsburgh. was dismisses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Pat Duggan, is one of the fastest outfielders Bridgeport has had in years. He made a great running catch of Ostergren's short fly in the eighth yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

The Lowell club is here for the sec- ond game of the series tomorrow. On Saturday the local players are slated to appear in Springfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Joe Boehijng has shifted from a sfdearm motion to an overland deliv- cry, and he is pitching fine ball for the Senators, He has been winning regularly for the Griffmen of late.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22

! hereby announce my candidacy for
election to the office of Tax Receiver
OF Sumter county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primary Of
March 18th, 1916. l sincerely ask
the support of all the voters, and if
elected l pledge my honest and best
efforts in the discharge of the duties
devolying upon said Office, and all the
assistance rendered me will be highhly
appreciated l am not able financially
to canvas the county, as my wife will
have to remain in the Americas hos
pital for several weeks yet, and will
have to spend most of my time | have
to spare with her, so will ask the vot-
ors to remember me at the polls. Re-
spectfully. GEO. d. JONES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
REVIVAL SWEEPING
ALL BAINBRIDGE

BAINBRIDGE, Ga, Feb. 22.-Arthur
Moore and Charlie Tillman, two South
Methodist conference revivalists, are
standing the people of cambridge on
their heads with the series of meetings
they are conducting here Never be-
fore has revival of religion swept
this city like the one now being con-
Quoted.
The large auditorium of the First
Methodist church is crowded at every
meeting and many conversions have
already been recorded. Moore seems
10 grow stronger every day and those
in close touch with the meeting be-
liieye that the remaining week will b.
the best yet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
For Ordinary,

To The Democratic Voters of Sum-
ter County: l respectfully announce
as a candidate for Ordinary of Sumter
county, subject to the primary called
for March 18th, 1916. Thanking you
foT the confidence and support shown
me in the past and assuring you that
ii elected l will give the same impair
tial, fair, efficient and competent ser
vice as l have always given you in the
discharge of the duties of this honored
and responsible Office. Respectfully
JOHN A. COBB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
For Tax Receiver.

l am candidate for the Office OF
Tax receiver Of Sumter county, subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary, March 18th. 1 am thoroughly
familiar with the duties OF the office
having written UP the digest for sew
eral years, and if elected promise my
very best services. If it carries any
especial credit, will state that / was
"a Confederate soldier" two years.
make no claim on this ground, as !
feel that l merely did my duty, but
knowing my competency, do ask your
vote on the ground of efficiency.
w. c. GRAY.