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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
GOLFERS PREPARING. FOR WESTERN OPEN TITLE. TOURNAMENT

Chicago, Aug. 13.-with the West ern amateur golf championship out of the way, attention of American golfers yesterday was turned to the Western open tournament, the only other im- portant golf championship of the year in the United States, as the United States Golf association cancelled it's tournaments on account of the war, leaving Chick Evans to hold over his dual title. All the Eastern profession als and several leading amateurs, ac- tcording to Tom McNamara, of New Y ork, one-time champion, will meet at the Westmoreland club, Chicago, on September 12 to IA to contest for the open title.
 When Francis Ouimet, recognized as an amateur by the Western Golf As- sociation, captured the amateur title at Midlothian recently, following the decision of U. s. G. A. to abandon championship play, further attention was called to the open meet arranged by the Western body for September. This event has for several years been national affair, and the title was captured last year by Walter Hagen, ; of Rochester, at Milwaukee, with Jack Hutchinson, then of Pittsburg, and
 
 for second place and James Barnes, of Philadelphia, close behind.
 l While the event has been more strictly a professional championship than the national open meet, it is likely that Ouimet will compete this year. The Boston amateur, who won | the national open title by defeating Harry Vardon and Edward Ray in 1913, said he intended to play in the coming Westmoreland tournament un- less unforeseen contingencies pre- vented.
 Evans early in the season decided to devote his golhng activities this year to playing for the benefit of the Red Cross and similar war organizations, but he may yet decide to enter Rob- ert Gardner, twice national amateur champion, has enlisted for war ser- txice and. will not compete. Tom Mo Namara, as spokesman for many Eastern professionals, while attending the amateur championship play at Midlothian said:
 All the best Eastern professionals land. I believe, a goodly number of amateurs will be at Westmoreland for the open tournament. Golfers in the East are pleased with the stand of the Western Golf association in staging tournaments, feeling, as MT. Thomp- lson, president of that body, said, that lgolf keeps men perpetually and pleas Iantly prepared In addition, as entry lfees and ordinary cost of cups are given to the Red Cross, the players feel that they are doing their bit fol lthe country by playing in the meets Of course cash prizes are to be award ed at the open championship, but Ike. ly these sums will be turned over fo1 was purposes by the, winners, and 1T any event the leading golfers will bt Icaryipg out President wilson's ides lthat athletics should be kept up.'s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
WEAK IN FIELD AND KEN
 TUCKEY WlTHERS

Concocted with consummate skill, set with taste and served on a platter was the feed rendered by the mem-' bers of Manager Krichelrs team to the Lawrence club, runners-up in the Eastern league race, on the occasion of the third successive clash between these two rivals The visitors de- voured with avidity the alluring dain- two of them earned, while the locals were working hard to ward off an ap- plication of kalsomine.
 The Americans managed to ball up their efforts half dozen times, mostly on easy chances, and on each occa- sion the visitors were quick to take advantage of the slip. On the other hand. pair of misplays cost Law renee nothing.
 The last three\ innings were played under protest. Manager Krichell ob- jecting most seriously. to ruling by Umpire Brown in the third canto. With Schreiber. one of our guests, on first, Daily smashed lustily to left field, driving the lone occupant of the paths across the pan. Ground rules prohib- tted a runner or batsman annexing more than two bases on hit into the bleachers. Apparently Brown an1 Krfchell viewed the flight of the sl1ere from different angles, for the fcrmer allowed the run, while the lat ter protested most vociferously and argued with great logic. At least, his logic, as interpreted from the wildly swinging arms was acceptable to and approved by the hirelings and rooters alike
 Lifting the blanket fora moment in the pleasing half of the seventh, the Americans unlposed a drive which 'fas just sharp enough to startle the fans out of their reverie. but not pow erfil enough to raise and undue hopes in the breasts of the faithful, of whom, by the way, there was a goodly gath erfnk.
 fGooch opened the frame with a sim gle and moved on to second base when Lear was tossed out at first. Grimes smashed to right for two sacks and 0ooch registered. Neither Martin nor EAgan were useful and Grimes died on the paths. =
 Tuckey looked good at the start, but after the third inning was accompa- nied by a glove and prayer only He weakened so rapidly at the finish tt-f GinEras replaced him in the ninth and held the visitors scoreless. y. The sad news follows:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
TENNIS CHAMPION
 R. N. WILLIAMS IN
 NATIONAL TOURNEY

New York. Aug. 13-R. Morris Williams, 2d. the present champion, will play in the national patriotic singles tournament at Forest Hills on Auf. 20- Julian s. Myrick, president of the West Side Tennis club, has re- ceived definite assurance from Platts- burgh, where Williams is training, that he will play.
 There has been some uncertainty as to the possibility of Williams en- tering, because it was not known whether the men at Plattsburg would be on leave at the time of the tour nament. Advices from Washington, however. have declared that they will be held for later delivery if de- which gives a chance for men in training camps to enter the national tournament.
 With William M. Johnston in Cali fornia, serving with the militia, and M. E. Mclaughlin also on naval duty, 1t began to look as though recent champions would be few and far be- tween. However. Williams entry will make up in part for the lack of the Oaliforuians. and %here is no doubt. but that the tennis public will be keen for the chance to see the champion in action. He has had some tennis at Plattsburg, and, of course, is in splendid condition physically
 Several of the first ten will be in action at Forest Hills, for R. Lindley Murray (No. A, c. J. Griffin (No. @ Watson M. Washburn (No. D and Dean Mathey (No. 10) have agreed to play. There is also a possibility that Joseph J. Armstrong (No. 9 may enter, depending upon arrange ments he can make with reference to his work in the navigation school where he is enrolled in the govern ment'S servica
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
BRIDGEPORT HAS FIVE MEN
 BATTING IN 300 CLASS NOW Priest and Grimes Made Great spurt Weaver of New
 Haven Leading Pitcher
Especial to The Farmer.)

Hartford, Aug. 13..-Ray Grimes and Johnny Priest of Bridgeport got into the 1900 class last week by doing some good hitting. These boys start ed squirting about three weeks ago and have been going a steady clip ever since. Outfielder Gooch batted 300 while with Springfield and his hits while with Bridgeport have kept him we'll over that mark. Krichell and Lear of the Americans are also in the select class.
 Official pitchers averages show that Weaver of New Haven is the league leader with 13 won and three lost. Shanty House has the best record of the Bridgeport bunch having won sew Hen and lost five. Ferguson has cap tured four and lost two. The official figures:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
TITLE HOLDER AND
 PARTNER WIN OUT
 IN TENNIS BATTLE

Dr. R. Warren Hall. holder of the titles in both singles and doubles in tennis, partnered with Edgar Mclean, defeated Benjamin Dungan and H. Hallsworth at 6zT-k. STQ, Saturday tennis in this match especially on the part of Hall and Dungan who oft times played each ot.-ef, notwith- standing both Hallsworth and Mclean were short of practice and could have been more profitably attacked. Both these men scorned, however, to center all their attack on the men out or practice. This made at times a very fast and lively match. Mclean and Hailsworth both played well under the circumstances.
 Mclean was on the courts for the first time this year, and Hallsworth was also short of practice and is one of the newer players just entering the <tan1e.
 Hettfnger and Porter defaulted these two matches completing the first round Saturday night.
 The next round which will be play ed this week, beginning today, will bring some very fine tennis to the Sront Buckingham and Kohler play henneoy ana AnureWs, FOsrer ana Babcock play Evans and Crocker; Hall and Mclean Hay Fosdick and Hennick; Wagner and Williams play Barrett and Phillip-, while Olmstead and Lacy draw a bye and therefore do not play in this round.
 The courts of the Y. M. c. A. Ten nis club are in fine shape, both the ts~1 at, Seaside park and the three al C +-z4 "a rven11e The fine weather js '-~ out the players in great
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
MATHS SALARY s12,o

Salaries paid baseball stars was the subject of an examination of August Hermann, owner of the Cincinnati team and Chairman of the National Baseball Commission, in suit of Vincent Campbell a player, against the defunct Newark Federal League club, to recover $s,26S for breach of contract.
 roll for the Cincinnati team last year aggregated sS9,500, of which Christy Mathewson, manager of the team, got $12,000; Herzog, whom he succeeded. SIG, ,e0o-and Hal Chase, S$S.oeo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
OUIMET WILL NOT
 CLAIM EXEMPTION

Boston, Aug. 13-Francis Ouimet, Western amateur golf champion and former national amateur and open title holder, today announced that he would not claim exemption from the draft. He has already passed the physical examination.
 My services are at my country's s disposal in whatever capacity I can do the most good" he said, whether this proves to be in the army or play ing golf in aid of the Red Cross"
 Ouimet sad he hae received anony- nous letters charging him with be- ing a stacker, based upon reports that he would ask exemption.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
Standing of the Clubs.

Games Scheduled Tor Today. Brooklyn in New York (twol. Philadelphia in Boston. Pittsburg in Chicago. Cincinnati in St. Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
SIMPSON IN CAME

St. Lous, Aug. 13-Robert Simp- son, worlds famous hurdler, is among those designated to attend the second officers training camp at Fort Sheridan, H., it was announc- ed here today. Simpson was grad uated from the University of Missouri last Spring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
Standing of the Clubs.

Games Scheduled For Today. New York in Washington. Boston in Philadelphia. Chicago in Cleveland. St. Louis in Detroit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
Bridgeport.

Two base hit, Kane, Daly, Grimes Egan- Three base hits, Gooch, Mur- phy. Sacrifice hits, Hinchman, Bran ntgAn, Tukey. Double plays, Schrei- Der to Hinehman to Flynn; Egan to Martin Left on bases, Lawrence ', Bridgeport S.. First base on errors, Lawrence 3, 4Bridgeport 2. Base on balls. of Tuckeys 4. off Gingras 1. Hits and earned runs. off Williams 6 and 1 infs Innings; e TuckeylT T and in 8 innings; off Gingras and In 1 inn ing: Struck out. by Williams, 8, by Tuckey 4, by Gingras l. Umpires, Brewn and Waters. Time, 1885.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

There is a greater and a better fight for the pennant in the International League than in nay other. Tom Need hams Newark Bears are on the top of the heap but the Providence team is trying it's darndest to pull them down. Needham is aware of the dan ger, too, and is getting every ounce out of the Bears.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

Los Angeles, Cal. Aug. 11-His "cannon ball service made Maurice E. the champion tennis player of the United States few years ago, and 1t is to be hoped that he serves cannon balls against the Germans as effec- lively as he served tennis balls against hisk opponents on the courts. The oth- CT day Mclaughlin appeared at the naval training station at San Pedro, Cal, and enlisted. He is now receiv- ing training, and when he, has com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Results of Yesterdays Games. Cincinnati, z; St. Louis, o tflrst). Cincinnati, 2; St. Louis. tsecond3. Chicago, 3; Pittsburg, 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Results of Yesterdays Games. s9a Detroit, 8; St. Louis, 0. ,.sLslLs Chicago, 4; Cleveland. 3 (1s ins7 lings).
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

Games Scheduled For Today. Worcester at New Haven. Portland at New London. Springfield at Hartford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

p1eted his course will be assigned to any duty that the authorities see fit to have him perform.
 Mclaughlin is only another of the crack tennis stars of the country who have enlisted. Since the outbreak of the war the world of sports has given many of it's brightest stars to Uncle Sam to use as he sees fit, but the showing made by the men who have distinguished themselves on the ten- his courts is better than that of any other branch of sports. Football probably ranks next.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
COBB INCREASES LEAD FOR LEAGUE
 BATTING HONORS

Ty Cobb made four hits in five times at bat yesterday, increasing his lead to 40 points in the American League batting race.
 In the National League Groh moved into third place, deposing Hornsby. The standing to date of the five leading batters in/ the big leagues follows:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
EASTERN LEAGUE

Results of Yesterdays Games. Lawrence, 5; Bridgeport, l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
NEW LONDON'S PARADE
 THE GREATEST EVER
Over Seven Thousand People in Line
 Norwich Represented.

With over 1000 people in ,fne. the parade in New London on Wednesday was the greatest of it's kind ever held in New London. Nothing in the past history of that city is likely to equal in mag agnitude and diversity the pro- pram carried out throughout the day, the first of New London's safe and sane observation
 The formation of the parade covered about three miles. In line were com panies of sailors from ships in the harbor men from the regular army, National guard, Home guard, repre- senta tives of various manufa ctories. fraternal orders and floats of every description.
 Norwich was represented in the line of march by Company K, Home guard, the Moose, Tierney cadets and Tubbs Military band. Before embarking on the trolley the Home guard gave a short street parade with the band heading the company. This was their first public appearance in uniform and their appearance was very commend able.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
JULY is DATE SET
 FOR MOBILIZATION Of Local Coast Artillery Companies Third Company to Open Recruiting Station.

Are we going to be called out July IS? That is the question that is be- ing debated over and over among the mem bers of the Third and Fifth Coast Artillery companies of this city. It is known that the commanding ff1cerS of both companies have received word that July 15 is the day set for mobili- zation of the companies. There have been other dates mentioned for the mobilization of the Connecticut Ma tional guard, but the commanding of hcers of the local companies have not had word of any change as yet, and apparently the original date will stand
 The Third company has made ar engagements to open a recruiting sta ton in the Thayer building the latter part of the week and the men in charge will gladly explain to anyone the phases of the branch .< The com pany is below war strength and 8 campaign to recruit right up will be started
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05

Home. Old Folks at Home. Long, Long Ago. Loves Old Sweet Song, Juansta- Annie Laurie, Nearer. My God. to Thee, Dixie and Home Sweet Home
 As The Star Spang1ed Banner vas sung someone in automobile turn cd spotlight on the flag floating over the '. M. C. A. building. At the con- clusion of the programme the court house bell tolled. The front portion of the court house was lighted for the occasion.
 The arrangements for the celebra : ton were made by the civil com Ni.- tee of the chamber of commerce who appointed the following committee: Wallace s. Allis, chairman. Grcsvenor Ely, Charles Fl. Phelps, Reuben Bart lett. Martin F. Jensen.
 The committee appointed the fol- lowing special musical committee: Frederick w. Lester. Prof Frank l. Farrell, Miss Hannah Crowell and Miss Mary F.. Rogers. The musical committee appointed Charles D. Geer musical director. Song sheets were distributed to everyone.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
NORWICH SCOUTS DO FIRST AID WORK
oHiciated at the Big New London
 Celebration.

About eighteen of the local Boy Scouts under the direction of Scout Commissioner Bruce went to Ocean Beach Tuesday evening and camped out for the night. Everything was fine and the boys greatly enjoyed themselves until about midnight when a drenching rain set in. F. T. Clifford. realizing the predicament of the boys kindly offered them the use of his cottage which the boys gladly accept ed.
 Tn the morning the boys went to the New London Y. NJ. C. A. where a swim In the pool was enjoyed. A first aid tent was erected on the pa rade and the local hoys used this for headquarters during the day. There were six cases of first aid rendered by the local scouts during the cele- bration, one of sun stroke, two of fainting and three children who were taken sick were treated.
 During the disbanding of the pa rade the boys assisted in handling the thaffiC
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
DANtELSON BOY
 ACCIDENTALLY SHOT Robert Smith, Age 10, Dead from Re-
 voIver Wounds.
Especial to The Bulletin. !

Danielson. Conn.,, July 4-Robert Smith. aged 10, son of George R. Smith was almost instantly killed here Wed nesdav evening when he was accident ally shot by George A Pratt, who was shooting at a tin can with a 22 re- volver. The accident happened in the rear of MT Pratt's home Franklin street shortly Gster o'clock. The boy ran across the line of fire just as Mir. Pratt shot tsIe revolver The bull lett entered the boys heart. After the little fellow was hit he ran up to MT. Pratt and said: "The bullet hit me-
 MT. Pratt carried the boy to his home and laid him on couch and then sent telephone calls for physi- cians. Dr. Frank P. Todd and Geo. Burrows responded but the boy was dead before their arrival. An autopsys will be performed this morning.
 Coroner Arthur G. Bill visited the Pratt home soon after the death of the boy and investigated the case. He found that several children were play ing in the vicinity at the time of the Smith boy had previously run across afraid.
 Bill took Mfr. Pratt to the police sta a hearing this morning. Mir. Bill said later ttat Pratt proba abIy would be charged with manslaughter.
 The dead boy is an only son of Geo. K Smith. The boys mother died about a year and a half ago. The fam ily have relatives in New London and Mystic
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
HE WONDERFUL
 FRUIT MEDICINE
Thousands Owe Health And Strength To "Fruit- a-tIVaS"

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 5Oc. box, for g 70, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
QUIETEST FOURTH IN YEARS
City Practically Noiseess All DayCommuny Chorus and Concert Big Success-Many People From Here Went Q New London.

The Fourth in Norwich was the quietest in a number of years. Owing to the ruling by the city government of the use of fireworks on the streets, made the city almost noiseless com pared with former years as this city was never behind other communities when it comes to whooping it up on the Fourth.
 Early in the day the main streets were damned with people going to the New London celebration. but in the afternoon the streets were deserted
 In the evening the communitv cho- rus and band concert were held on Union Square which proved to be great success, several hundred people turning out. The affair was such great success it has been decided to hold another during the summer
 Preceding the community singing Tubbs' Military band. under the lead ership of John M. Swahn. gave a very good concert and among the songs sang by the chorus were America, Co., lunbia, the Gem of the Ocean Flag of the Free, The Star Spangled Ban ner, Old Black Joe, My Old Kentucky
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
HOME GUARDS NOT TO
 PROTECT MUNITIoN PLANTS
In Opinion Of Governor HoIcomb- Railroads Have Assigned Men for Watching Purposes.

Governor Holcomb has received no | protests from manufacturers against | the withdrawal of military guards | from their factories nor requests that | the places of the National Guardsmen, l who have guarded them, be taken by members of the Home Guard. At the | office of the state council of defense it was stated Monday that the nanufac- 1 turerS of the state. whose places of in 1 dustry have been protected. have eX- | pressed their satisfaction with the ar i and have offered no objection to the i withdrawal of the guards. They have I said that they will guard their prem l ses with their own men.
 1 Governor Holcomb did not think ! 1t would be necessary for the state to provide guards for the munition and other plants or for the railroads and water sheds The condition of pression of loyal sentiment. did not indicate that there was a disposition on the part Of any to destroy property. If however there was an application from any one for protec- tion to property he would give 1t ear nest consideration. and If he thought 1t necessary he would send members of the Home Guard to protect it.
 The Home Guard was the only available force which the state had for the purpose and the law gave him ample authority to employ the guard in the protection of property. The scope of the employment of the Home Guard was greater than the suppress sion of instructions or disorders
 Do you think that there is a possi- bility Of requiring the services of the Home Guard for the protection of pro- perty now that the federal troops are to be removed? ?' the governor was asked
 NO. I do not.'
 Continuing. Governor Holcomb said that owing to the steps that were taken early in the year to organize the resources of the state, the author ities had the situation well in hand.
 We have got on top of the danger" said the governor. This was well known, and perhaps the dangers with which the state was threatened at one time were averted by the knowledge of the fact that the authorities were prepared to meet it.
 You do not apprehend any dam age to bridges or to watersheds.
 fThe governor replied that the New York New Haven and Hartford rail- road company had five hundred men specially assigned to protect its prop erty including the bridges on it's lines There were few bridges in the state whose destruction would cause serious damage or inconvenience except those over the Connecticut and other rivers Navigation would be impeded for some time in case a part of a bridge over a river was blown up. Governor Hol- comb was satisfied that the state au- uation in this state, and the existing condition under perfect control. They had made satisfactory arrangements to meet emergencies that might arise from whatever cause. The people of the state had been aroused to the pos sible danger that confronted them and provision had been made in time for any possibility"