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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Ebbets nor Dreyfuss might secure a
fancy price, even if they did not real
ize their original figures
Plenty of desirable people of sound
financial standing" declares an official
of a National league club, would be
willing to invest either in Brooklyn or
Pittsburgh If the coast were entirely
clear.
'iBut they prefer to await develop
ments of two possible crises-the
strike threat Of the players for pre-
stunned contract rights and the suit of
the Baltimore Federaas against organ
ICED baseball. Both these points should
be cleared up definitely within the next
month or six weeks-certain1y before
the schedule meetings. If organized
baseball wins, as it is almost sure to
do, and the owners do not take adyan-
Atage of the fact to raise the prices.
would not be at all surprised to see
Messrs Ebbets and Dreyfuss retire
from the game. I'd risk a hat that
transfer of the Brooklyn property will
be effected before the opening Of the
next season.
o. H. Wathen, president of the cham
pion Louisville club of the american
association. would purchase the st.
Louis National league club from Mrs.
Helen Hathaway Britton if this lady
magnate were inclined to sell at rea-
sonable terms. Mrs. Britton, however,
has SO far refused to listen to reason.
It is said the seven male club presi-
urged her to dispose of the Cardinals
or institute a more liberal policy tow
ard rebuilding for mutual benefit
Mr.. Wathen, it is understood, has
also sounded out Barney Dreyfuss on
the Pittsburgh franchise. He prefers
St. Louis to Smolxeville as a base of
major league operations, however, be-
cause it is nearer, his home and bust
ness. Wathen is a wealthy distiller of
Louisville, an old fashioned magnate
who loves the game for sports sake.
and who gets more pleasure out of the
success of the club than from the
financial returns.
Wathen's Louisville pennant winner
is said to have been an expensive lux
ury, but still he is one of the most en-
thusiastic promoters to be met with
anywhere. He believes Bill Clymer,
who led Louisville to victory, the last
word in generalship. For Clymer's
sake as much as for the sport of the
thing, o. H. Wathen is now cunning
for a major league franchise He is
the type of man not easily turned aside
once he puts his mind on an object.
The National league could go to the
length of the land and.find no brighter
prospect for either ST. Louis or Pitts
burgh.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
Australian Boxer Guaranteed tn
Modest Sum of $4,000.

Les Darcy yesterday signed a con-
tract to elevate the American vaude-
vile stage and incidentally the prize
ring for fifteen weeks for the modest
guarantee of $4,000.
This announcement was made by
freeman Bernstein, theatrical agent
and former boxing promoter, who
says that he is Darcy's new manager
darcy signed with me this after
noon," declared Bernstein. THE con-
tract calls for him to box or to per-
form for me for the period of fifteen
weeks. with the priyilege of an extern
was given. but the contract is abso-
lutely binding. L put one over on the
other promoters / succeeded in con-
vincing Darcy that there. was little
country and he finally accepted my
terms.
"As for Mr. Richards connection
with Darcy. you understand that Oar
cy and Richard had no written agree
ment- I may agree to let Darcy box
under Richards promotion, provided
Richard offers inducements that ap-
peal to me. I am Darcy's manager for
that is done with Darcy must be done
through me"
The announcement of Darcy's con-
tract with Bernstein was news to Tex
Richard. He said that he did not be-
lieve that Darcy would have signed
with anybody without first consulting
him. The Australian transoceanic
runner and boxer was not exploring
the Great White Way last night, and
even Richard. who has bee acting as
his cicerone. did not know where he
was doing the evenings road work
Since his arrival Darcy has been
offered over a quarter million dollars
in purses. Bernstein, who asserts
that he is now the Australians mana
ger, formerly handled Battling Jim
johnson, a co1ored heavyweight, and
for a time acted as managed to Kid
Lewis.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
THE ~. G. SWAN CO. New London

trapshooting. See that big fellow
over there? He's one of the old ones
used to shoot for the market once,
too. Came out here at my suggestion
and only got IA out of 25 with that
double gun that he has combed the
marshes with for 20 years. He al
most cried he was that Inundated and
was all for quitting. 1 reasoned with
him and he stuck. See that hump on
his stock? He put it on himself and
now he is 80 per cent. taget buster.
Say! he's crazy to try it on the ducks
next year-he's learned something"
1t is getting to point now where
a town of any reasonable size is be-
hind the times if it doesn't boast
trapshooting club and every once a
year game shooter who holds aloof
from the year-around' sport of trap
shooting is, to say the least, unfair to
himself for it means pleasant compan-
ionship and above all makes for health
and high average field accuracy
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

spells severe retribution, it is fair to
pi esume that the game will multiply
and the rational hunter will come into
his own.
This is as it should be and it is
freely predicted-nay, promised that
each succeeding fall will see a greater
increase of migratory game birds so
that the beloved chokebore will do it's
duty and the huntsman will come
home with the bag limit, a clear con-
science and the maximum quantity of
red RcorpuScies-
Must the old gun be put aside. then
until another fall has rolled around?
Must you sigh regretfully for the fun
that. has gone as you put it to your
shoulder and sight at an imaginary
the case for a 12-month? Not if you
are wise, brother. You may still shoot
it every week throughout the year IL
you choose, it will not interfere with
your business and the family Of red
corpuscles will increase accordingly.
With 100000 trapshooters in the
country and the land, in all directions
dotted by gun clubs, 1t would seem
that every nitro powder artist was
alive to the fascination Of shooting at
There are thousands, however, who
have never essayed to adopt the sport
and you, worthy gunman, may be one
of these. Perchance there Is a trap
shooting club in your town; if so, drop
in on them some day when the squads
are working.
1t viii look very easy to you a sim
onpure game shot, and you will won
der at some Of the misses This is
the time to try it and soon you have
discovered that the clay target, de-
spite the fact that you are prepared
with gun at shoulder and finger on
trigger-despite the knowledge that a
target will break cover only 1e yards
away when you give the worlds
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
pointed a gun at.

pointed a gun at
You will learn much about shooting
| that you never knew before and may
be discover. that the drop of your
stock or thickness OF comb has to be
considerably altered before you are
able to centre your charges consist
emily. Perhaps you will then look
back to your hunt in the fall, remem-
bering some of the easy shots you
missed or some of the birds you Grip
pied and realize that with your pres
emit! stock measurements and your
ability to centre your charges, those
birds would have been bagged.
Results show that it is much harder
er for the game shot to master trap
shooting than for the trapshot to bag
birds in the field and this seems to be
largely due to the fact that the latter
automatically solves the stock-meas-
urement problem. This solution means
that when his check engages the comb
Of his correctly fitted stock, either de-
liberately or hastily, his eyes get the
sighting plane with true alignment
and the charge must land where he
looks.
The trapshot apparently has little to
learn insofar as craftsmanship goes,
when he takes up game shooting. On
small town in the hunting district
Of Wisconsin. The game season had
closed but the local trapshooting club
was active and a small tournament
was m 1u1l SWING. IT seemed TO De
with great pride that an timer
who had followed the sport both afield
and at the traps for years, pointed out
q number Of contestants.
Those boys said he. took up
trapshooting just year ago. This
fall they went duck shooting for the
first time and I'm burned IL they didn't
trim lot of the old veteransl How
do account for It? Why. the fellows
they trfmed have overlooked the best
DointiPx education in the world =
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
/ DA~ ~
and (1Ar ~
FIELD EEA|

To the lover Of the great outdoors
and that grandest Of all sport adj
Juncts, the chokebore shotgun, this is
me season which appeals, and besets
him with an unshakable longing to
go forth. The tang of frost is in the
air, the migratory, wild things are on
the move and living nature seems to
be awake to desire for action ere
hoary old winter blots it out with his
pitiless shroud. I
Thus are tens upon tens of thous-
ands of US, each year, lifted from the
rut of bread winning and transplant.
ed to the healthfu1 delights of the up-
land, woods or water, lucky citizens OF
a free land. beholden to no overload !;
only asked to pay the necessary IL
cense fee and obey the laws Could
anything be fairer? Time was when
game laws did not exist and many
thousands of our citizens ceased to be
sportsmen or rather sensed sport and
craftsmanship from a distorted view
point. We had close call.
Some varieties of game became ex-
tinct and the rest was fast disappear
ing when the Federal Government
stepped in, eliminated the disastrous
spring shooting and demanded that he
of the distorted viewpoint play fair
So, with the government having the
matter well in hand and generals
knowledge, upon the partsef sparsmens
that an infraction OF the Federal law
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
THREE NATIONAL LEAGUE CLUBS
MAY. CHANGE HANDS.
Dodgers, Pirates and Cardinals May
Be Sold Before the Opening of the
1917 Season. -

Before the opening of the 1917 sea-
son three of the National league clubs
may have changed ownership. It has
been learned from a very reliable
source that negotiations for the Dodg-
ers, Pirates and Cardinals have gone
very much further than the public has
been allowed to know.
While Charles H Dbbets maintains
that no definite offer has been made
for his handsome stadium and the
champion club of the National league,
and, furthermore, that he has not re-
coded one jot- or title from the orig
inal valuation set when he appeared
more DESTROYS of getting out Of base
ball than his present attitude would
indicate, a certain influence close to
the inside maintains that no less than
three interests are after the Robins
Besides rival syndicates, James e.
Gaffney, former president of the
Braves. and his associates in that ven
ture are ready at any time to talk
straight business whenever Mr.. Ebbets
cares.
Barney Dreyfuss, too, has set
rather stiff valuation on his Pitts
burGh property. This, like the Ebbets
estate Of Flatbush, is situated in part
CT the city where real estate values
have increased by leaps and bounds.
If organized basebalRs immediate fu-s
ture were guaranteed, It Is said. neither
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

The last Sunday of the old year was
a nespecfaaly CHEEKY one at the Shelf
erfng Arms. There we're wreaths of
holly and evergreen in the windows,
ropes of evergreen In the halls, small
Christmas trees an4 carnations and
vice was held The song service by the
choir OF Mt Calvary church Included
the hymns / ShAu-KnoW. HIM Love
Is Thy Way. Christ Has Set Me Free
There la SunshIRe--3n Ny Soul, and
was greatly enjoyed by the wish be-
ing expressed that more singing could
be heard. Oh How I Love the Old
Songs was especially effective with it's
parts of, Nearer. My God 10 Thee
There is Fountain Filled With Blood
Jesus Lover Of My Soul, interviewer
with the song.
Rev. B. W. Williams read from St
Matthews account OF the transf1gura-
lion ana spoke briefly from the words,
Il is good for us to be here. 1T is good
70 have a day full Of sunshine for the
last day of the year, he said. These
sweet songs are blessing to us all
Looking into your faces it seems to
me that here you are in the noun
tain with Jesus. quiet, undisturbed
place, where you can study Gods
word. As we live our lives day by day
may those lives speak for Jesus. May
ask you the question, If you had
your lives to live over again would
you make better use Of your oppOr-
tunities? Trust firmly in the Lord and
know that there is a permanent home
The blessed Christ
Members of the choir were Mrs
Agnes Lacy. Mrs. Francis Evans. Mrs.
EudOra Randall, Mrs. A. F. Drury
and A. H. Randall, Miss IdeIla Scott
was at the piano
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
FRAZEE TO STAND BY
BOSTON RED Sox
Will Not Make Any Changes in the
Champs Until New Manager is Sc
cured.
President

From all indications, President
Frazee of the Red Sox is going to
stand pat on the worlds champion
outfit. He recognizes that this com
Ing season will furnish even keene1.
competition than the Red Sox had to
go up against this past year. as New
York, Detroit and even philadelphia
have strengthened considerable but
he still figures that the Sox are such
a. clever and resourcefuI team, and
that the majority of the men are still
SO young, that they can be depended
upon to hold their own, and even do
better in the 1917 campaign.
Strong For Carrioan.
He stated yesterday that he would
go to any reasonable length to get
Carrigan back. for he knows that un-
der such leader the team would have
plenty of reason for repeating, but he
recognizes the fact, too that there are
a number Of clever. brainy players in
both inf1eld and outfield. and that they
can be depended upon to do the right
thing at the right time always
He looks for great things next year
from Chick Shorten, whose showing in
that one game of the worlds series at
Brooklyn considerably impressed him
He is banking a lot on Janvrin lad the
reserve strength of the team and while
Foster may decide to retire, as he
promises, and Woods arm is still
matter of considerable doubtful conecj-
cure lie IlB uIGS on oaIf1 Jones especially
coming through to take the place of
either of these great slabsters.
In his high estimation of Jones Fra
zee is more or less Influenced by the
Judgment of Roger Bresnahan, who be-
Geves that Jones is one of the greatest
rockies that ever broke into the big
leagues. 1t developes that Brasnahan
was watching Jones like a hawk, and
had the Boston club asked waivers on
him last season the astute Roger
would have grabbed the Woodsfield
grocer without delay. Bresnahan has
it fguhed that only for the fact that
Boston having such capable workmen
as Shore, Ruth, Leonard and Foster
working in turn Jones would have
made a sensation in the American
league last season.
President Frazee will not attempt to
reduce the squad or make any change
in the roster of his team until his new
manager has been signed up. He fig
ures that this is the managers work
anyway. He does believe in plenty of
workout games at the training camp
something like Is contests with the
and will try to arrange series of
BROOKLYN club while both teams are at
Hot Springs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
LELAND STANFORD NINE
TO PLAY EASTERN TEAMS
viii Play at Columbia Penn State
and Fordham-Schedule Includes %
Games.

The baseball team of Leland Stan
ford University will play Columbia
lat South Field on class day. June 4.
This was learned. from a Columbia
man yesterday: Pennsylvania, as US
ual, will be participant in the COM
mencement day game on June 6. The
schedule will include some twenty five
York University will be met. -.-.--
Even at this early date prospects
for a fair team at Columbia are bright
Mern stein, first baseman; Bunoguro.
shortstop; Houck, third base; Temple,
catcher; Captain Lane, catcher, and
Spottke, a jack Of all trades and mas
ter of outfelding, are the veterans
around whom Andy Coakley will en-
deavor to construct a. winning team.
Howard Miller and Bud Colloton
two right-handers. are the most prom
Using of the pitching material now in
sight The latter is held. in high es-
TEEN by all who have seen him work.
Z u
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They'll Have to Work.

commissioner getting more than they
do. They forget the tariff commits
sioners are expected to do more than
lot of senators have as yet DONE
Chicago Herald.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
Question of Appetite.

Probably no difference of opinion
on a comparatively minor subject is
more striking than that which exists
between a man and his doctor on
what constitutes ,overea ting. Ohio
State Journal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
Times Healing Hand.

Time heals all things, and we sup
pose by now the favorite sons have
almost forgotten that they ever ex-
pected that their parents would be
able to give them what they wanted
Ohio State Journal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Miss May Caldwell OF Garden CITY
Long Island, as visiting her sister,
Mrs J. W, Areson at her home on
Washington street
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
Other. Ned Them, AIse.

People who are in daily contact
with the butcher and baker are unan-
are not all that need a stabllizor.z
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Miss Helen M. Lathrop was the
guest OF friends in New London the
last Of the week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
kino,a- pauohters, Mea+;ro-

Ever Ready. circle of the Kings
Daughters Win meet Tuesday evening
az the home of the leader, on East
Town street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Now Villa wants to treat for peace
with the United States and we dare
say he'd even agree not to shoot un-
armed Americans heareafter unless
his leg hurts.-Grand Rapids Press.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
Returns to Indiana.

George Casey returned Thursday to
Valparaiso, Ind. where he is a student
at the university. after spending four
weeks AZ Eh1s home on West Town
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Nothing could shock Germany more
than the suggestion that ANYBODY
could possibly object to their dnding
jobs for deserving gians.-lI3os
Advertiser.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
N-.n-cd "a Rnstnn-

Mrs. Harry Armed ard son. Merton
Arnold, who arc spending some time
ON West Town street have returned
from a motor trip to Boston.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Miss Florence Bennett of Vergason
avenue, principal of Jordan school.
Waterford. returns today (N1onday) ),
for the winter term
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

After weeks vacation at his home
on Mcclellan avenue, John Blacker,
Jr., has returned to waterbury.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

At the Palace alleys Friday even
ing the Hospital team went down to
defeat when they lost three straight
Adj was the star pin smasher. hit
ting the maple for a total of 325 with
100 for his single. In the Palace
leag Team won two games while
Team lost two. The scores:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Mr. and Mrs. John Denker and lit
tie son of West Town street have been
spending a week with relatives in New
York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
MAY Coma True.

If Villa persists in an intention to
drive Americans out of Mexico" that
much advertised funeral of his may
yet come true.-Washipgton Star.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Mrs. CIarrfsa Powers of West Town
street spent last week in WiHfmantfc
the guest of her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs.
William buckingham
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Three years ago, the V-type
principle as applied to auto
mobile engines was practical
ly unknown In America.
To-day it is the dominating
influence In motor car de-
velopment. fClains already
made and to be made indicate
how profoundly the future
course of the industry has
been affected by the Cadillac
V-type Eight" In eager
ness of demand, the Cadillac
Company has never expert
enced anything like the exist
ing conditions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Winter brings an Increase In FIRES
Having Us handle your INSURANCE
means being protected by strong
companies and competent .serVice-
Insure then through this agency.
IssAc 8. JONES,
Insurance. and Real Estate Agent
Richards Building 81 Main ST.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
Heard and Seen.

Miss B NJ. Grant of the Scotland
road left Friday for a few days WIS.,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
NORWICH TOWN

Pastor and Choir of Mt. Calvary
Church Provide Inspiring Service
at SheItsr77s Arms-Ever Ready
Circle to Meet Tuesday-HoIiday
Week Corners and Goers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Rev. z. H.5Susdth of Huntington
road preached Sunday morning at the
Congregational church in Lebanon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Misses Isabel and Christine Rache1-
err. return TODAY (Nfonday) to East
Town street after passing the vaca-
ton at their home IN TafcottvflIe.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
Feast OF .the c.irc.,Innnfaion.


Today AAEonday9 there win be mass
es at and Z o'clock at Sacred Heart
church, it being a holy day Of obhga-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

sewing machine has been invent
ed to stitch together baseball covers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
An Important ounntlon.

The important question at this juno
ture is: Who will go on Cermanv'r
] bond Herald.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

After a weeks visit with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Durr of
Lathrop avenue, William Durr re-
turns today GAIonday), to Newark. N.
i IL - 81 =.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Miss Cecilia ". Halls, teachera O
domestic science in the New Haver
schools leaves today CMonday) aftel
SPENDING the vacation uptown.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

DARCY SIGNS CONTRACT
FOR VAUDEVILLE ENGAGEMENT
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01

Rev. Clinton w. Areson, rector o.
Trinity church. Bridgeport, made a
brief visit during the holidays at the
home of his parents and sister. at 4a5
Washington street. 80
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-01
ATToRNEYS-A T-LAW
Brown & Perkins. Lltrnsys-at+aH

Over Uncas Nat Bank. Shstucket St
Entrance stairway near to Thames
National Ban.=- Telephone asa.