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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

It is the opinion of prominent base ball men that npt all of the minor leagues will attempt to operate next year. Many of them have already thrown up the sponge, while others are pluckily trying to keep alive until the end of this season.. It is said among the baseball wiseacres that a majority of the clubs in the American Association, the International League and the Pacific Coast League face the prospect of losing big money and will vote to abandon their pennant races during the 1918 season. The two ma jor leagues will go ahead as usual, but expenses, including players salaries, will be out to the bone. The quitting of the minors would put several hum dred players out of employment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
CHICAGO KEEPS LEAD FOR FLAG
 BY EVEN SPLIT

Chicago, Aug. 21-Chicago and Boston divided a double-header yes terday in the opening of the series which will have a Big bearing on the pennant race. Chicago shut out the visitors z to 0 in the initial game, but Boston won the second game 3 to 1 in eight innings. when it was called on account of darkness. Chi cago still retains the lead by a scant margin.
 In the first game Urban FSaber allowed the worlds champions, only four scattered hits and only two sBos-' ton men reached second base. Chi cago, on the other hand, batted Eos ter and Bader freely. Faber was given perfect support. A one hand catch by Jackson deprived Lewis of a possible triple, and lightning dou- ble play by E. Collins, Risberg and Gapdil cut off Boston rally.
 A heavy rain which came up in the sixth inning of the first game after F'aber had doubled caused a delay of one hour and 12 minutes. Play was resumed on muddy field.
 Cicotte's wildness in the second in- ming of the second game and Barry's timely double won for Boston. Lewis iIdu siHSleu ana ocott SAcrlHce0. AZ new then flied to Felsch. Cicotte walked Mays and Walsh, filling the bases and Barry delivered his double, which cleared the bases.
 The locals started a. belated rally in the eighth inning. Two singles and base on balls filled the bases and forced Mays retirement Ruth walked the next man and forced in run. but Jackson and Felsch struck out in the pinch. z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
U. ..-s sL ssxr &slsss .s- fs'feI OLDFlELO WANTS
 DEPALMA TO RACE FOR $5,OOO. PURSE

New York, Aug. ,21-Barney Old field is seeking revenge. The de- throned king of the speedway last night issued a challenge to Ralph De Palma, who relieved him of the auto racing championship at the Sheepshead Bay Speedway last Sat urday. Oldf1eId offers to wager $5,- 900 on the side that he can defeat his rival in two out of three heats.
 William H. Wellman, who so suc- cessfully managed Saturdays speed carnival, last night received many offers from different cities desiring to enlist his services to promote the re- turn match between Oldheld and De Palma
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
PITCHER NAYLOR,t STAR NEW HAVEN TWIRLER
 CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT

New Haven. Aug. 21-Rollie Nay- dor, one of the best pitchers that eyer wore New Haven uniform, has re- peived word from his home town. I.Ardmore, Okla, that he has been caught in the. military draft. He has been ordered to appear before the lexaminihg b5ard there Tight away.
 Efforts have been made by Owner 5sm Collins to have Naylor examined fn West Haven so as to' save him the ling trip. expense and absence from the team. NayIor is the third mem Der of the Mur1ins to be drafted. The others are Miller and Nutter. Naylor W1u not claimAexemption.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
JOCKEY SCANDAL
 AT SARATOGA TO
 BE .PROBED NOW

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, Aug. 21- John Sanfords silks flashed to the front twice yesterday afternoon in the racing offered by the Saratoga Asso- citation. The first victory came in the Kentucky Selling Stake for two-year- old Allies when Stitch In Time scored handily overa smart field. Meteorite rounded out the double when he was winner of the mile of the fifth race.
 After Stitch In Time won, W. H. Baker. was of the opinion that the lilly had been valued too cheaply at $2,500 and he carried her to $3,800, but Hughes, her trainer, bid tho necessary $3,S05 to retain her for his employer.
 The Steeplechase of the afternoon may develop a scandal before the Stewards are through with an inves- tigation that is under way. It was won by Parr's Bally, Bay, well ridden by H. Williams, but he had some help when J. Smith who had the mount on Old Salt. the starter from the Olympus stable, pulled up andd Smith dismounted when there was no good reason for his action For a strongly in front, then Smith took back and finally he stopped his horse and unmounted.
 This unheard of proceeding re- suited in his being called before the Stewards. He said in his defense that the horse was bearing out and that he thought he had broken down although the horse came out of the field perfectly sound to all outward appearances. The Stewards are not through with the race, and in any event 1t would appear that Smith al least is in for severe punishment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
HANDBALL PLAYERS IN T LIVELY CONTESTS AT <
 NEWFTELD AVE. GYM

A series of hand ball matches were held during the past week at Levin sky's Gymnasium, all or them being hotly contested. and decisions oy the. referee were frequently the cause of heated arguments, until the old hand ball sage, Danny Maher, would ex- plain the technical point upon which he had based his decision. Games played under the instruction of Maher are found to bring out the fines points of the game, and make finished play- CTS of those engaged. Score: x f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
YANKEES SECURE
 CATCHER RUEL OF
 SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Detroit, Aug. 21-CharIey McManus who is subbing on this trip for Sec retary Harry Sparrow, announced last night that Colonel Jake Ruppert as added another young athlete to the Yankee payroll. He is t.Buddys Ruel, who has been backstopptng for the Memphis club in the Southerns Association. sG
 Rue1 was given a trial by the Browns last year but was not ripe :af that time. He will report at the fn- ish of the Southern season. sf ss@9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
U P AN D :. D o w N S PORT STR F E T
GIANTS RECALL BAKER.

In order to keep title to Pitcher Ferguson, the New York; Americans have exercised their option on the Bridgeport youngster. According to baseball law all options by major league clubs must be exercised by August 20 or title to the player is lost. It is not the intention of the Yam kees to recall the player immediate 1y so he will finish the season here. This will be welcome news to the fans, most of whom consider Fergu- son the best twirler on the Bridgeport club.
 According to the list the Giants have recalled Howie Baker of this city from New Orleans, but have not taken Zeke Lohman from Rochester. This is strange in view of the fact that Lehman has been pitching brilliant ly this season for Rochester and is regarded as one of the best fingers on the International circuit. Pen nington, who twirled for Lawrence last season, has been recalled by the St. Louis Browns from Newark. Baker has hit hard this year for New Or leans.
 Players taken back from the East ern league are Catchers Devine of New Haven and Wilder of Worcester by the Red Sox. Pitcher Keefe of Hartford by the Athletics, Pitcher Crum of New London, by the Braves and Pitcher Burning of Portland by Brooklyn.
 Manager Bill Donovan of the Yan- kees has discovered that it doesn't pay to be too easy with ball players Donovan has tried to get along with out cracking the whip over the ath- 1etes once. in while but he found the Yankees won't hustle for him. The result is that the. club is in fifth place and slipping fast. Donovan has sent J Pitchers Love and Shawkey home fol failure to observe the rules of dis. cipline Monroe and Russell, two other pitchers, have been ordered home to- work out their injuries and Catcher Alexander was sent with then 1 reported every day for practice al the Polo grounds. Because of the slump of the Yankees, Donovan will lose his job as manager.
 Tomorrow will be Ladies' Day al Newfield park and the hard hitting Springfield team will be the attrac. ton. Manager O'EIara has been get. ting better results since he added Becker of New London and the vet eran Clemens to his outfield. Dut Smith or House will probably twirl fol | Bridgeport. 43..,.,
 Scout O'Hara of the New Yorl Americans saw New Haven and Law renee play at Savin Rock yesterday O'Hara says the war has played hay
 oc with the minor leagues, Two years ago. there were. 46 minors and now there are oIfly 12. He says the l Eastern and Texas are the fastest o1 the Class B leagues. l Pitcher Mamaux has been blacklist | ed by the Pirates. Owner Dreyfus. | took the step after Mamaux pitched for an amateur team in Pittsburg las Sunday. .Mamaux= was recently sus pended for failing to keep. in condi ton. It has been reported that hs was playing for his release but nov the only way he can return to tn, game is by getting reinstatement from the National commission. Mamaux ii
 only hurting himself by his foo1ist
 actions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

Games Scheduled For Today. New York ip Detroit. Boston in Chicago. i' Philadelphia in Cleveland. Washington in St. Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

Games Scheduled For Today. Portland at New Haven CD. Lawrence at Bridgeport (2).. Springfield at Hartford. <. Worcester at New. London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
Standing of the Clubs.

Games Scheduled For Today Cincinnati in New York. Pittsburgh in Brooklyn. St. Louis in Boston.
 Chicago in Philadelphia CD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

and few thought he could play for McGraw in harmony, especially with other such high tempered players as Fletcher and Herzog.. However, Zim- merman fooled them. He has not been in single. scrap this season, has worked in perfect harmony with his manager and other members of Me- Graw's clan and has improved won derfully in batting and "fieldinge His hard hitting and brilliant fielding have saved many games for McGraw, and Zimmerman is satisfied in every way with the treatment he has received The great Heiniezim will be heard from in the big October series.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Results of Yesterdays Games. ' Detroit 3, New York 2. Chicago z, Boston O: (first). Boston 3, Chicago 1, (second). Cleveland 5. Philadelphia 4. St. Louis 4, Washington 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
EASTERN LEAGUE

Results of Yesterdays Games. Lawrence 4, New Haven g.. Worcester 2, Hartford o. New London 4, Springfield O., (1st game).
 Springfield 5, New London ?. (sec- ond game).
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Results of Yesterdays Games. Pittsburg 1, Brooklyn 0; (1o inn fngs.) . St. Louis 2; Boston 6.
 Chicago 4, Philadelphia 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

New York, Aug. 21-Heinie Zim- merman. star third baseman of the Giants, has been one of the surprises of the baseball season and no doubt will play a prominent part in the next worlds series, as the Giants have practically sewed up the National league bunting. When Zimmerman was traded to the Giants last fall for Larry Doyle, Mermen Jacobsen and Herb Hunter it was said that he would not last until July with McGraw. Zim- merman had the reputation of being one of the most hotheaded and high tempered players in the big leagues,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
Sporting Comment

President Hickey of the American Association has lately come in for considera ble criticism because of the discharge of Umpire Johnstone who had become lame from overwoFk. While the fans are never particular1ya enthusiastic about giving an umpi- a anything, they seem to be at t-ne in their, desire to see Johnstene get re- dress from the National Commission to which he has appealed.
 We'll, the Cubs got stnng. They wanted Shortstop Hollocher of the Portland club very badly, but the lat- ter called the deal off because the Cubs couldn't deliver Dutch Reuther. who was claimed by the Reds. .-.e,
 Babe Borton who was injured in Pacific Coast League game some time ago, will be out for the. rest Of the, season. Rorton's game at 6rst base has always been appreciated by the fans. He has played with the White Sox. Yankees, St Louis Feds and Browns. 4. ;f sy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
Southern Association
American Association
Results of Yesterdays Ga,

At St. Paul R. H. Indianapolis ............-. St. Paul ...........---1 Batteries-Fillingim and Gosset' Schang, Griner and Glenn.
 Other teams were not scheduled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

FLORAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RECK S. SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

The ranks of the leagues are thin ming, and Uncle Sam's ranks are growing. The latest recruit for the regular army from the realm of base ball is Pitcher Kirmeyer of the Salt Lake team. %~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

Instead of pigs feet in jelly, it will be pigs feet set in platinum If the price of hogs continues to go up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

Scout O'Hara of the New York Americans saw New Haven and Law renee play at Savin Rock yesterday. O'Hara says the war has played hav- -oc with the minor leagues. Two years ago there were 46 minors and now there. are ogfly 12. He says the Eastern and Texas are the fastest of the Class B leagues. .
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
641 MEN BUSY
 ON BRANCH LINE
 TO MATANUSKA

John Merrick & Go. finished their grading contract during the period.
 The temporary piers and the exca- vation for the bents of the south cross- ing of the Chickaloon river have been completed, and the bridge crew has commenced work on the north cros- sing.
 Steam shovel No. l at Mile II, on the Matanuska branch, moved 17,796 yards during the period, of which ma terial 16,524 yards were used in wid- ening the fills between Miles 9 and IA; the balance was placed at low spots and at the bridge approaches between Miles and 9.
 The line change at Mile II and Mile 12 is 75 per cent complete.
 At the close of the week 641 em- ployes of all classes were at work on the branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
WORK REPORT
 OF ACTIVITIES ON
 TALKEETNA END

No additional contracts were award ed during the week of May 19. Satis- factory progress is being made by all contractors in the district.
 A new camp has been established at Station S9OS, south of Goose creek, and arrangements have been made for a camp on the Susitna river, approxi- mately three miles south of Montana creek, to serve as a temporary supply point for material required for the lower end of the district.
 At the date of this report the snow is fast disappearing, and overland travel between Sheep creek and Dead Horse hill has been resumed. The river south of Montana creek is still closed by ice jams, and numerous and extensive jams have been formed be- tween Miles 23O and 2&9. From Mile 24O to Indian river the channel is open with very little ice running.
 There were 312 employees within the district at the close of the period, classified as follows: General super vision 2, engineering 26, office and clerical :, foremen and Subforemen 4, mechanics and laborers 10S, teamSters, packers and corral help 1S, mess house help 20, stationmen no, stationmen'S laborerS 22.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
IN PROBATE COURT ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE TO
 CREDITORS

All creditors of the esEate of Bob Labich, deceased, are hereby notified that I, Radona MilOsivich, have been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Bob Labich, deceased, and all persons having claims against said estate are notified to present them to me, at the office If l. Lindley Green, over Bank of Sewatd, within six months from the date of the first pub- lication of this notice
 Date of first publication June Sth, 1917.
 RADoNA MILoSIvICH,
 Administrators.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
LISTEN

ACREAGE-lf you are looking fcr acreage that is ideally located for 6 suburban home.
 ACREAGE-That is particularly suit ed for truck gardening. ACREAGE-That is bound to in crease in value in the near future. ACREAGE-Fronting on the Gov. R. R. and Lake Kenai Boulevard. ACREAGE-That is most desirable for re-subdividing-See me. Will be glad to show you the land, or fur nish particulars on request. J. A, Stewart, Phone Red 147.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
NOTICE OF SPECIAL STOCK
 HOLDERS MEETING

Under authorization of the board of directors call is hereby issued for a meeting of the stockholders of the Post Publishing company to be held at the office of the Gateway Publish ing company at o'clock Monday even- ing, June 18th.
 R. G. CHAMBERS,
 Acting Secretary.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
CROOK TO MOVE SCRAPER FOR ROAD
 WORK UP VALLEY

Commissioner r. Mears has receiv- ed a telegram from Major Davidson, of the Alaska road commission, ask ing for permission to ship a road grader from Valdez to Anchorage on the next trip of the U. S. A. T. Crook. The scraper will be used in connection with "good roads" in the Matanuska valley and the request was granted.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
WEATHER ON RAILROAD

Clear weather with maximum tenn peratures of 70 degrees, "A, the high mark, coming from Caswell, is report ed from along the line.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12

The First Bank Of Valdez has moved into the quarters formerly oc- cupied by the road commission and the office force of the road commits sion has moved into the quarters oc- cupied by the bank.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
NOTICE

There will be a meeting for the reorganization of the Seward Volun- teer Fire Department held at the fire hall at s o'clock Monday evening, June 11th. By order of
 FIRE CHIEF.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12

Watch our ads at the Movie" house. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12

2 c. Kodak, Jr., Kodak $12.OO- Seward Drug Go.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12

Waterfill & Frazier whiskey at The Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
PROGRESS ON LINE
 NEAR MATANUSKA

Steam shovel No. 8 at Mile 154 moved 5000 yards. This was spread between Stations 52SO and $500.
 Extra gang No. 4 completed the surfacing of track to Station 5312.
 Track was laid from Station 5922 to Station 6054.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12

We carry Symphony Lawn Station ary the Seward Drug Company.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
NOTES

J. C. Williams, formerly special dis bursting agent at Fairbanks, has been transferred to Nenana.
 The commission is in receipt of a cable from Governor Strong inquiring for the present address of one Matt McGovern.
 More than S4OO has been subscribed by Nenana residents for the establish ment of a public library, and the first large order of books is expected to arrive from Seattle in June.
 The total disbursements on the cen tral division for the period May 15 to May 21, were s4O,77714. The pay ment of salaries and wages amount ed to $S6,694.O5; for local purchases, $2,SS6.42; to contractors, $529,64; Oth- CT expenditures, $667.O3.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12

Oyster cocktails at The Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
OH, READ THIS!

SUNNY DALE FARM TRACTS
 FOR SALE Mr. Gaston ". Smalley, owing to disability
 OFFERS Sunny Dale Farm Tracts on easy terms.
 Four miles from town. Good farm land. On the Government Road. One acre to larger tracts as request cd by purchaser. tt
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~" No. 10 Remington typewriter, good condition; bargain if sold at once Inquire Gateway. t victrola and records, good selection, Inquire Gateway. u An eight horsepower Pelton water wheel, never been used. Just the thing for a small mining plant or electric generator. Inquire at the Gateway. u
 FOR RENT -~~ooo~~-~~~~~~~~ ~-~>>--~~-~0~7->'~>,>>S FURNISHED apartments for rent ln- quire Brosius & Noon. u For rent two-room furnished house $12.5O per month. See DOugherty X Stewart.
 MISCELLANEOUS
 
 City Express. Phone Main l2Z' If your sweet tooth is your wisdom tooth you will buy your candy at the
 if Key.
  Oyster cocktails at The Branch. Andy's Express, phone Madison l40'
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12

Proof of labor blanks for sale at Gateway.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12

Andy's Express, phone Madison l4S'
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-12

No. 10 Remington typewriter, good condition; bargain if sold at once. Inquire Gateway. u
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-03
SEVEN MEN FOR NAVY
SENT TO INDIANAPOLIS

Seven navy volunteers, who ap-
piled some time ago at the South
Bend navy recruiting station. and
who passed the preliminary eXamin-
alton there, were sent 10 navy re
cruiting headquarters at Indianapo
lis yesterday, where they Will be
given a final examination. They
were Leo l.. Jakregewski David
Putt. Clarence 4. Elbel, Louis II.
Brinkman and julius DeZutter OF
South Bend, and clyde Underwood
and Harry J. Pelton Of Mishawaka.
Those who are passed at Indianapo-
lis will return TO South Bend quar-
tiers. where they Will await further
orders
Two other recruits, Leo +. Wall
gorski and Harold Hans. were sent
10 the naval training station at
Newport. r. l.. yesterday. They had
enlisted some time previous TO their
forwarding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-03
STOCK MARKET
STILL UNSETTLED
Irregular at Opening, Sub
StantiaI Concessions Re-
Spond to Increase.
International News Service !:

International News Service:
NEW YORK. July after ir-
regularity at the opening of the
stock market today in which some
stocks made gains on execution on
overnight orders. the market again
became unsettled and during the
first . minutes there was increase
in supply all around the room at sub
stantial concessions.
United States Steel sold at 127 =
at the opening, rallied To 12S1z. and
then fell off TO 1918. Many OF the
active issues followed the lead OF
United States steel with a reaction
with gains i'm the initial trading and
losses of "A point or more in the mex
few minutes.
Baldwin Locomotive advanced Is
to 1873, but lost the gain on the next
few sales. CTUcible advanced p TO
SO "a, then yielded to IS. Bethlehem
Steel "B" sold down 1Ss to 1881
Denver preferred was without de-
mand and declined + to 1874. Bal
timore and Ohio ranged from 70H
TO 69ls. St Paul was exceptionally
steady, ranging from 675s TO 6S.
partly due 10 the urgent demand
which developed in the short crowd
yesterday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-03
HE HESITATES TO
REGISTER, THOUGHT
HE'D BE A DELEGATE

Less than LOO registrations are
now in the hands OF the county
board. The registration OF women
has dropped almost entirely, and
even the men do not appear 10 be
entirely sure OF themselves when
they register
One man VINO registered Tuesday
morning. the head of a local man
ufactOry. was under the impression
that by registration he was obligat-
ing himself 20 act as a delegate 10
the convention next September He
paused as he was about 90 sign his
name. and asked the clerk. How
long will the convention last?"
"Oh. about a month, was the
reply.
Well. I can't spare that much
time. IL don't believe I'd better
register"
And then the clerk explained the
entire scheme Of the registration
for the election of delegates. and
told the applicant that the registra-
ton merely gave him the right 10
vote for delegates. and that he
would not be expected 20 go 10 In
dianapolis to help write the consti-
ton.