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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14

tual admiration cannot be expressed in
words. Each owes his athletic life Il
| the same source. No less source
than Horace F'ogeI, the trick magnate
of the National League, who was read
riout out of the game for loose talk
several year sage.
In the dark ages before McGraw
came from Baltimore to the Pole
Grounds, Horace .Fogel was manager OF
the Giants. He tried to ruin Mathew
son by making him over into a frs.
baseman. If Horace hadn't thought
Matty a good first baseman he probably
would have thrown him back into the
sticks. In that case McGraw never
would have seen the pitching possibili-
ties of the grand Old Master.
Horace also discovered Alexander
or at least. he claims the credit The
way he tells the story he went to syria
cuse in 1910 to look for an outfielder
He saw Alexander pitch and baited the
trap.
Billy Murray. then manager of the
Phillies. tells different story Hor-
aces version gets the preference He
was club president, Billy Murray mere
manager. There's another interesting
may be barred some day. Scout Irwin.
of the Yankees. who went UP in quest
of pitching talent couldn't see Alex-
ander with a syp glass.
To hear the scouts talk everybodr
was hep to Alexander while he wa
with Svra cuse in 1910. Yet Philade1
rhia got the big fellow by draft He
made good with the Quakers from the
very start The first three years AL
exander had a rather mediocre team
behind him. His first year he won %
and lost only 8 games In 1912. with
a second division outfit he had mis-
worst season. winning 10 and losing ~
games. In the season of 1913, Alex
came back with p victories against
only defeats. He won 81 and lost I 5
in 1914. and the following year car
ried the Quakers to a pennant with 81
triu.nphs against only ten reverses.
But last season was Alexander's very
best year. He would have carried Slow
Townthrough to second consecutive
flag had not the rest Of the staff col
lapsed under the drive. In 1916 Alex
auder won 80 games against II defeats
He set a worlds record by scoring
sixteen shutouts during the campaign.
The work of Alexander this year viii
be followed with unusual interest
Until the present campaign the shrink
ing violet. He took what his employers
offered and seemed grateful.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14

Chicago. May 13.-Eddie Cicotte
held New York to two hits today.
while Chicago touched Cullop up for
FIVE, and won the final game of the
series here, / to o. A base on balls to
Collins, Jackson's sacrifice and a sin
gle by Felsch scored the winning run
in the fourth. Toward the end Of the
game Cullcp persisted in spelling the
balls as fast as Umpire OT-oughlin
would throw them out to him, until
the umpire told the visiting twirler
1t would cost him five dollars for his
actions. Then he stopped. Cicotte
pitched a grand game, only three New
Workers reaching first and two of
them getting as far as. second. The
score.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
Cleveland 2, Washington o.

Cleveland, May 13.-Cleveland made
it three out of four from Washington
by winning today'S game, 2 to 0.
Cleveland made only two hits but by
daring base running turned each into
a run, Shaw's balk being factor in
one. Only four Clevelanders reached
first base. >CoXeleskia was harder and
lacked Shaw~S .,~ner1i put was effec-
tive with bases occupied. Ainsrnith
was put out Of the game for disput-
ing a decision at the plate. Score:
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Co ,mb Won for Detroit.

Detroit, May IA two base hit
by Cobb coming after a single by
Bush and Young's sacrifice gave De-
troit a to 1 victory over Boston in
I2 innings here today. Boston scored
in the second on Walkers three base
hit and Gardeners single. Singles by
Heilman and Witt and sacrifice by
Burns tied it in the eighth. Both
Ehnke and Shore pitched great ball,
the former allowing only five hits,
none of which came after the sixth in
ming Score
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14

President johnson, of the AnArican
league. returning Saturday from a
trip around the circuit said it was too
early to tedermine what effect if anv
the war was having on baseball at :
tendance- Although admitting the at
tendance in the East is below fha
usual standard. President johnson said
ne believed the falling off was due to
dnfavorable weather and not the ma
tionaI situation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
St. Loui. 8. Athletic. 1.

St. Louis, May 1s-Koob held Phil
adelphia to five hits today and St
Louis won, to L. Phnadelphia
scored in the first inning on singles
by Strunk and Bodies and Bates out
ST. Louis counted five in their half
on four singles, two bases on balls, an
error by w. Johnson and a wild pitch
Ey Myers. Myers retired in the first
in favor of Schauer after one was out
koob was never in danger after the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
Philadelphis (Al

Totals 80 ) "A 20 !
~ R.++oI For Coh.,,
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BOWLING
Crescent Fire Arms.
Mt. Pleasant Street Wins.

Thursday on the Mohegan Park
grounds. the star Mt. Pleasant Street
School team defeated the Broadway
Grammar team in an exciting nine in
ming game to the tune of 10 to 9.
Chase for the victors and Epps for
the losers both pitched a good game
with the former having a little the
best of it.. Lyman at bat for the
winners featured The winners play
the Broadways a return game on Tues
day of next week. and a hot game is
promised.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
MON Ely.

New York, May 12.-Mercantile pa
per 3-4@5. Sterling, 60 day bills
Ar; commercial 60 day bills All 1t:
demand AIS 1-2; cables 476 1-2
Francs, demand 5.72 1-2: cables 5.71
IL Guilders. demand 40 rs; cables
Al. Lires, demand, FOG: cables 100
Rubles demand 26 "a: cables 26 rs
Bar silver "A rs. Mexican dollars s.
Government bonds steady. Railroad
bonds heavy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
LIVE STOCK MARKETS,

Buffalo, May 11.-Cattle-Receip
400 head. Market active. Prime steers
$12@12.50, butcher grades S6@115O.
Calves-Receipts 1900 Market ac-
tive. Gull to choice S5012.25.
Sheep and lanlbs.-Receipts 5000
Market active, 10c higher. Choice
lambs $15@15.25, Gull to fair 500
1850.
Hogs.-Receipts 5000. Market ac-
tive and Toe higher. Workers. $4,000
1875, pigs s1s.50@14. mixed s16.25@
1910, heavy s16.4o@16.5o. roughs $40
1925, stays $12@13.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14

George Clark suffered a broken thumb
and his mechanician, Charles Haw-
kins, Dallas, Texas, broken shoulder
when his automobile left the track
and crashed through a fence in the
69th mile. Clark was in the lead at
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14

Totals ~ 2 a II
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STAND INaS
SPORTING NOTES

Robert Simpson. of the University of
Missouri, set a new worlds record for
the 22O-yard hurdles on circular
track oy going the distance in "a 2-5
seconds, according to officials of fbe
Kansas Missouri dual meet in which
he was competing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
GAMES SCHEDULED TODAY.

HatIouai Leaaus.
csre4znau At BruskIyn
Chicago ct Boston
St Louis at New York
Pittsburgh Philadelphia
American Leaaus.
WazhzE1oe a. Detroit
Philadelphia Chieaeo.
New York St Louis
Boston Cleveland
International League.
BG11zors Rochester.
Richmond at TernaAn
Provide1ce at Buffalo.
Eastern LsaRus
err1E1eld Al LaErenca
Worcester Portland
New London Bridzeoort
Hartford al New Haven
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
COTTON.
cotton

New York, May T2-Spot cotton
quiet. middling 2G.15
Cotton futures closed steady: May
1895: July, 1911; October 1903; De-
cember 1919; January 1926. Spot
quiet: middling 2915
Cotton futures opened steady; May
1915; July 1885; October 1898; De-
cember 10. o. January 1908
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
New London g arido.por+ ?

Bridgeport, Conn. May 13-New
London defeated the local team here
this afternoon, to Z. Timely hits by
the visitors and errors by the home
team, contributed to the victory. Three
local twirlers were used Gingras
Llopd and Banks, the later doing the
best work, holding the visiting team
hitiess for three innings. Score:
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Detreit ca


(1J One out when winning
Score by innings:
Boston =. % / 90 90 o a-I
Detroit 20 0 Ia
Two base ht. Cobb Three bast hit Walker Ssr-
dhce hits. Barry. BUM Lewis. Young.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
Former Federal Lsasus-H Rapidly
PASSING Int Eclipse

One by one the stars Of the rucr-
touted Federal League are falling 20
the Wayside. Lee MaEee ie fnr latest
member OF the outlaw" organ IzrfIar
to lose his regular berth in the Amer
lean Lea que. MaEee has been narasa
ed by Manager Bill Donovan. 81 rre
Yankees and although Guhoolar was
injured here last Monday younr Hen
dryx was given the position ln raH
outheld in place OF the hlen-HalaH.s.s
Magee The latter was conzffernH =
star when with the ST. Louis rrrfI
mails. but has been slipping ever a.ree
he took that fata! leap % the -rFrfar
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
Cleveland (A)


Totals 81 5 q g II
(x) Batted fer Henry in 9th
Xxx Batted for Crane in 9Th
xxx Battcd for Shaw in 9th
Score by innings
Washington 80 90
Cleveland .......0 0 10 II
Sacrifice hit. Crane.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
Horey Wins Auto Race.

Columbus, o., May 13.-Fred Horey
won the 100 mile automobile race on
a dirt track here this afternoon in one
hour, 81 minutes and Sc As seconds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
Kansas City. May 11.-H

Kansas City. May 11.-Hog receipts
estimated 5000. Received officially
yesterday $685.. Shipments LOTS. The
from $15.05 to $16.15 per 100 pounds,
against $14.95 to s16.05 per 100 pounds
on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
SATURDAYS RESULTS.

National League.
Ssz To-k 6, Cincinnati 5.
Chicago I. Brooklyn O.
PhI1aoelphda Q. St Louis
PttShurgh n Boston. wet grounds.
American Leasus
Czz = Es~ York l.
WzshinEl1n & Cleveland !.
Boston 8. Detroit o.
$. LoI1s 4. Ph1adaphis 0.
International League.
Rcohesar G. Newark 2 First camel.
Ee7F1rk I. Rochester T. (Seccnd Ezme)
Bu6slo 2. Richmond l. (F1rst camel.
Buffalo g. Echnoud 2. (second camel.
Baltimore Is. Montreal g. (F1rst game
BHidnors g. Montreal s. (Seoond camel
Tnronto 2. ProTidence Q.
Eastern LeasHs.
Es~ Hsrsz 2 Hartford l.
Springfield 8. Lawrence l.
WoFceEser Portland. rain
BddeeDor-NeE London rain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
LEAGUE RACES MORE
SPIRITED LAST WEEK
Boston and New York Still Hold the
Leading Places.

New York, May 13.-with more ia
vorable weather the races in the Ma
tional and American leagues for place
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
SUNDAY RESULTS.

SUNDAY RESULTS.
National League.
Re e1uens sEzEduIed-
Americas League.
NsY -EsrE 0. Chicago l.
De<ruit 4 Boston IL innanRAJ
Washington o. C1e-e1zrd 2.
International Lsaaas.
AZ Acknowledgement z. Newark Q.
American Associations.
At St Paul 2. IndianApoiia s.
Al Minneapolis 8. Toledo s.
Is 1filwaukes 5. LouisTi1le g. CFarst CANA
hflTzukee 9. Louisville S. (Seoond zarael
A. Kansas City l. Columbus To- (First camel
Kansas City I, Columbus 3. fSecond camel
Southern Association.
At New Orleans 8. BirndnRham l.
AZ Memphis S. Little Rock S.
A. Mobile l. Nashville s.
A. Chattanooga 8 Atlanta II.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
GREATEST
BASEBALL PITCHER
PhiIIies' Hurier Set Worlds Raeoru
Last Year.

Grover Cleveland Alexander. main :
stay of the Philadelphia National
League base ball teams pitching STAFF
enjoys today the universal homage and
esteem that was Christy Mathewson's
due one decade ago. before the present
champion of pitchers burst upon the
big time stage.
Alexander will 60 down In history
as one Of the greatest pitchers of ali
time. He has assured his right to q
place IN the Hall Of Baseball Fame re-
CARELESS OF what the future holds In
store for him. Grover last year set a
worlds Zecord, and fame is usually ad-
judged by that broad standard No less
than sixteen times. through the drift of
single campaign. he turned oppos-
ing clubs back without a run
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
nett's error in the eighth and LIE
Claire on a hit in ninth. Score:

Totals 81 g u a. Totals ga 81 ID 5
Score by inning:
y F. A. =. ....s % o 90
Stoningtcn .--..0 0 o 0 o.
Two base hits. Parker. Lenihan Bases balls.
of Stanley s. off Lehman s. Hit by pitcher.
ley. Dolbarn. Struck by Stanley
Than g Sacrifice hits. Parker. Stanley. Umpire,
Custman
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No Basis of Comparison.

There is no basis of comparison be-
tween the stars of different eras.
Mathewson had begun to slip when AL
exander first challenged for the laurels
of Big Six. History alone must decide
the debate as to which of the two will
be considered the greater performer
Alexander has long way yet to go be-
fore he can hope to achieve as many
victories Christy Mathewson turned
in for the New York Giants. Alexander
broke in much later in life than did
the greatest individual playing Idol
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14

Batted for Schauer 9th
by innings
Philadelphia ......I s-l
st. Louis =. ........5 0 0 rs
TWO base hits. Austin 2. Sacrifice hits. E John
son, SisIer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
National League.

Records of players who have played in ten gam,
10.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
oSOl
8ria aannrt
(x) Batted for Lloyd 1
D4Al .

(x) Batted for Lloyd in
Xxx Batted for n
Score by innings
New London e.. ....z z a
Bridgeport .-.l 0 o. a -
Two hits. Becker 2 Three base hits. linn,
Donnelly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-14
ATTORNEYS AT-LAW
Brown & Perkins. Iif1mus.at-lav

Over Thames Nat. Bank, Shetucket St.
Entrance stairway near to Thames
National Bank. Telephone 1913
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
JOINT PROTEST
 TO BE LODGED
tAASOriateI prrEs)

LONDON, Oct According t. advices received here, joint pro test from all the Scandinavian coun- tries is expected to be lodged against the sinking of neutral vessels under convoy in the North Sta last We'd nesday by German warships. Great indignation is reported to have brok- en out among the people of all those countries, and they are strong in their demands for vigorous ac- ton by their governments.
 According to the latest adyices, 167 lives were lost in the sinking of these vessels, most of those miss ng being sailors off ships Of neu- tral countries The protest will be based on the ground that the at t2clIers fired on the merchant ships without warning of any kind and gave their crews no chance to leave he vessels before they were de strOyed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
COPPER MINERS
 STRIKE CLOSED
{ A SSociated rTesS)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Oct. 23.- President Wilson today received a telegram from the labor commission now in the west Investigating the causes of the copper miners strikes stating that the Arizona strikers and employers have made com plete settlement of their dispute and the men will return to work imme diately. These mines have been practically closed down since the I. w. w. outbreaks early in the sum- mer, at which time the President appointed the commission which has been able to bring about work ing agreement
 It is expected that the commission will proceed to Montana at once and that in a short time the differ ences existing in that field will be satisfactorily adjusted in the near future.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
ALLIES DESTROY OVER HALF OF CERMANY'S GREAT FLEET
 OF SUPER ZEPPELIN CRAFT
Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 23.-Thc greatest de German air forces since the started probably resulted from the Zeppelin raid of October 20 over Eng land and France Germany declared have lost at least nall total effective fleet ot super ZeppellnS re suit o the raid.
 All oi France tNultant what the dispatches de clare to have the greatest defeat administered the Germans This qualification the more intense be cause known that the German rad an attempt to carry out threat of fearful vengeance made by the German, just days before the raid was made.
 Four the giant super Ieppens reported to have been brought down by the British before the invaders were driven oil At point France seven of the big air cruisers brought down and destroyed with the loss their full crews, and another place three others absolutely destroyed and brought down nithn the French lines This number is said to be more than half the total number of the larger Zeppelns now possessed by the Germans.
 The terrible punishment inflicted on these air craft is believed will put end German air raids the unortified ot both France and England for many months It is practically certain that the Zeppelins will 70 longer be used raidng machines they eas'y susceptible damage.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
NEED AMERICA
 AT CONFERENCE
"A SSOCiatel PreSS)


 PARIS, Oct. 22.-ln lengthy ed.- t0rial Saturday morning, the Temps, one of the most influential neWspa- pers in France, welcomes American participation in the coming allied conference to be held here in the near future. The occasion of the editorial was the official announce ment that President Wilson had ad- vised the allies that he would send representatives to attend the meeting
 The Temps says :"It is highly gratifying to know that America will be represented at the approaching conference of the entente allies. The task is too great for these nations alone to discuss without the partici patton of the United States. Presi- dent Wilson is esteemed throughout the world, and his wisdom is so greatly respected that the allies need to listen to men such as those must be in order to possess his full con fidence." The article is expressive of the general feeling of satisfaction which greeted the knowledge that the American government would be rep resented at the conference.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
PETAIN OPENS BIG DRIVE AGAINST GERMAN TRENCHES
 ALONG THREE-MILE FRONT
Associated Press)

PARIS, Oct. 25-General Petan yesterday opened gigantic thrust against the German positions i'll the Ai>nc region to the northeast of SosSOns which expected to prove to be operation of major importance The French attacked along three mile front covered by heavy ar ery lire which at times reported have attained the pro portions of drum fire.
 The most important objective of the present thru, k believed to be Fort De La Malmason great strong ol which batIled the French attack last spring and held u, their offensive along this portion of the battlefront \ this particular point of the lines the bonbardment the French artillery has been extremely heavy, after of metal being thrown into the heavy Qualifications in az attempt batter down the deiese and prepare way for the assault for the French infantry.
 FRENCH MAKE GAINS
 PARIS, Oct. 23.-In oi the swite>t ari most flashing blows o tc the French troops today ~a~eI through the German lines north the Nisnc depth more than two miles, at point capturing several y~ of trenches Heavy losses iIhccI tac enemy, and more than 75OO prisoners captured Twenty five heavy pieces artillery and field guns aic1 and several important villages held by tn: Germa0s
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
WORK RESUMED
 IN SHlPYARDS
Associated Press

SEATTLE. Oct 22-All work was resumed in local shipbuilding firms this morning, and the shipyards strike is over. All men have re turned to work and are leaving their claims in the hands of the federal aso board for a final settlement. They returned to work under the same terms which were in effect at the time the strike was called.
 Work on all government contracts will be given preference, no other jobs to be undertaken until the com pletion of government work. The strikers agreed to return to work without a definite settlement only because of the importance of com pleting government contracts and the present national emergency
 Reports received here today from Portland state that the striking ship builders in that city have agreed to return to work tomorrow on the same terms as the Seattle workmen This will practically reopen all northwestern shipbuilding plants,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
GERMAN AGENTS CAUSE STRIKES
 AMONG MINERS
Associated Press)


 CHICAGO. III. Oct. 23.-Fuel Ad- mfnistrator Garfield today announced that federal investigator who had been working in different sections as a coal miner has succeeded in obtaining conclusive evidence that the present unrest and agitation in the mines through the coal fields of America is due largely to the I w W. agents and other pro-Germ propagandists. These persons, he said. are seizing every opportunity 10 lncite the miners to strike.
 Following the recent strike of the Illinois coal miners and the threat ened strikes in other sections of the country. the government sent sev- cral agents to the different fields in order to ascertain the cause Of the unusual demands being made. The evidence which they have gath cred has been placed at the dis posal of the labor leaders, and they are urged to explain the situation to the union workers and endeavor to block the work of the German sympathizers
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
LOCAL POST
 OFFICE ID BE
 THE HEAD ONE

According to Postmaster Deal, an order has been issued by the post master general at Washington mak- ing Fairbanks the head of all post offices in the interior of Alaska, which amount to forty-four The re ports of all the interior postmasters are to be sent directly to Fairbanks for auditing and checking and will later be sent to Washington after being approved here.
 All post office supplies will be given out to the smaller offices through the office at Fairbanks. The reason for this change is to perfect more systematic and economical system for the post offices.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
GERMAN SHIPS
 WERE PUT 0UT
 OF COMMISSION
Associated PTess)


 PETROGRAD, Oct. 23-In the fighting in the Gulf of Riga around Oesel and Moon Islands last week the Russian fleet put temporarily out of commission two German dreadnaughts, twelve destroyers, one battle cruiser and one transport. Six German destroyers are known to have been completely destroyed and sent to the bottom of the gulf. The ultimate fate of the other yes sels put out of commission is un- known by the admiralty.
 The Russian fleet, although greatly inferior to the enemy, fought excel lently and outmaneuyered the Ger mans and showed better marksman- ship throughout the engagement The Russian losses number only two yes sels, the warship Slav and one large destroyer The government is great ly encouraged by the showing made by the fleet in the face of great odds and believes that it will be impossible for the Germans to force an entrance through the northern part of Moon Sound.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
IRISH PROBLEM
 HEAR SOLUTION
ASSnnLntnl RrESG1

LONDON, Oct 23. according to eX-Premier Asquith, the Irish prob lem which has been troubling Great Britain and Ireland for centuries will be settled completely in short time. The eX-premier in a speech before the house of commons today declared that the government be Heyed that scheme of Irish gov ernment acquicsced to by the ma jority of Irish people would be pre- sented to parliament within few months.
 It is thought that the present Irish convention which is in session in Dublin has at last solved the vexatious question by settling upon some method which will be agreeable to both the Irish natonalists and the Ulsterites. No details of tn" proposed plan have yet been made public,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
GERMANS PLOT
 POLAND ARMS
 FOR REBELLION
lAssncintel pressN

(ASSOClateu IreSS)
 LONDON, Oct. g. Premier Lloyd George sprang a big sensation today when he declared in a speech in the house of commons that the British government had discovered that ar engagements were again being made by certain Irish cOnSpirators and Germans under the leadership of Count VOn Bernstorff 10 land sup ply of arms and ammunition at cer- tain points along the Irish coast with which to start second rebel lion in Ireland against Great Britain.
 The premier stated that the plot was entirely pro-German in it's ori- gin and conception and that none of the responsible Irish leaders were implicated or had any knowledge of ii, The plans are being laid in a neutral country. and the shipments of supplies are to be made in yarT- ous forms, such as provisions and other supplies, hoping in this man ner to evade the watchfulness of the authorities.
 The government has no fear that the plot will succeed. All avenues are closely watched, and every pre- caution is being taken to prevent a repetition of the former ill-timed uprising.