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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
ZBYSZKO WINS LONG BOUT
Polish Wrestler Works Hard to
Flatten Christensen

NEW YORK. Dec. l3.-Wladek Zbys.
zko, the Polish wrestler, one of the
foremost grapplers in the country. was
forced to his limit for 81 minutes and
25 seconds last night before being able
to pin the shoulders of Harry Christen-
sen. the Danish mat artist. in one of
the finish bouts at the international
wrestling tournament at the Lexington
Theatre. Christensen, looked upon as
one Of the ceyerest wrestlers of his
weight in this section OF the country,
gave his bigger and more experienced
opponent an interesting combat for every
minute the bout lasted, but the Pole.
using his weight and superior knCwl-
edge to good advantage, triumpied with
an arm scissors and wrist lock. after
having christepaen on the defensive for
the greater part OF the bout
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

cfss|ys y, 4. Z u h
.rerssn s;ailsnhsr. 7os2 f.lns's3n >ff5et< n.
Wiiinm Banks. League island and i11|
=. tRrrNll, Iaf Walnre st. 80 sll s. /I<1X
Henry Humcs. Tt1 =. Hsrshnw st.. and N6I
Melee. 1907 Carpenter ~ &<X
ROY Byrne. 1893 Bristol St. and Minnie
. Howard. 1870 Bristol ~.
Henry ileizer. t2ts n. 9th st.. ana MnfII|
. smith, 5S23 Reimsr terrace. NJ +fX
Robert Cohen, 2dli =. Darien ST.. nnd Ko141
Retiner. l3i Moore 81 1Ift*
ronJapin Ncwmen. 3i2s r ST.. and LIifIar'
Genrrc u F'nkbohn. isi7 ". i.,h ST.. and
Emma n Schwars 5ii ainorr II. '.f
William Elliott. iG3a n tparicn VI and
Katie Ucrry. fWia Os1en st. 1A.
Charles Weiss. 3S3G 1'opihr st.. and T.cbn.
Max Mosl,ow. 2nia :, tith st. and I'M
. Han SOLOMON. i5iG Moyo omensnr ave. :. n
Moses a, Caldw"u. fs"f y. Wandatock Al.
and Nora r.. Elzcy 700 s. 18Th ST. i.l
Michael ". shea. t1iG nregor ave. and Mar~
ru"rite koerucf 17"G Oregon ave H
Michael Conforto. i3i simpson st.. and
Philomena Terraccio, cara Vine st ~ 81
John =. Schaefcr, iiG2 n. e3d st.. and Edun
". Brown so3o y Sih ST 49,
Wiuinm ,nraNton. las Webster ST.. ana
=, Helen ,flrtcher. ici3 s bancroft 81. (.
Enrtco l,nrca. s..2, Hising sun ave-. and|
Joseph y, Grace. 3Go7 Scpviva St and Alice
NJ. Schwocrcr. I3i3 E Tlerks st. '1l77l
| Bernard l'erdick. $40 Poplar st. and Esther
Temper S0O Poplar II.
Joseph Roscnthal SIS Dickinspn st. and
Esther kcSseiman. stS n. Tth st. NJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

ELkTON. Nd. Dec. 13.--Couples pro
curing marriage licenses at Elkton todey
were Lawrence DE Sourg and Mary a.
Nice. Edward Shelley and Helen Held
Isaac u. Brodsher and Agnes Green.
George n Loesch and Anna Kelly. VIII
liam q. McCandless and Olive Haley
all OF Philadelphia Wesley Coleman,
Philadelphia, and cara Bartlcy, Milton,
Del Arthur J. Densmore aud Mary T..
tresswell, Rising Sun, Md. Walter Gully
and May Alexander. Nortleast Md.
Edward Sisson aud Marie PARKER Ridley
Park. Pa. Harry H. Bauer. Wilmington
and Sophia Cohen. Baltimore,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
USE WOOD FOR FUEL

WASHINGTON. Dec i3.-Patrlotic
citizens have organized companies to en-
courage the use of wood The average
company is capitalized at $500 ana
profit over per cent will be devoted to
the Red Cross. fa AZ
Wood is being purchased at 81 :,
cord. delivered. and retaiied at about
$3.50 for fire wood and $3.50 for stove
wood. Buyers are urged TO get fire wood
and cut their own stove lengths. Beech
scrub oak and ash woods are obtained by
thinning groves near towns and cutting
unclearcd lands .cs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
Goals From Every Angle

Trautweln, the former G.. ", $. star, is
one of the bCst blackboard shots IN the
American League lie bangs 'cm in son"-
thing on the order of Ray Cross when he was
with the GraSs.
'KangarOO'' Eddie Neuman is back with
US He made his first appearance with
Hancock last evening.
Basketball Is popular sport among the
feminine sex In this city and many good
teams are playing the game. One of these
10 the Germantown " W. e. A.. and it Will
travel to Trenton on saturday evening to
meet the Trenton Y. w. e. a. Temple Uni
vorsity is scheduled at Trenton on January ).
p. e. Kuser. Of the Trcnton Eastern
with Camden for the Jersey title series to
his players II they come out on top
With big league basketball gone to rest,
in these parts, fans are content to learn OF
the doings OF their favorites elsewhere. Joe
Dreyfuss IL again out Of action, when he
injured his foot on sunday night playing
for the Newark Turner'S against III" Ma
ttonal Turner's. ~ TO 20. Johnny
Reckiuan scored eight field goals in the
afternoon. Johnny's foul toss tied the score
at 31-31 and the Nationals refused to finish
the game.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
Moran Chats Robinson
in Proposed Wheat Trade

Nnother biE baseball deal huns In the
balance for y few moments ut the WAL
lOrf Ne terdny afternoon.
Wllhert Robinson, mannger Of the
!,rooklSn Robins. offered TO trade Zach
Wheat. or 80 the .tory went. 10 the
rhlilies fur Genree Whitted.
Pat Moran locked Wise for n few mir
,"t,c,, mud then Shaking his head snid;
50 far as could he learned, Charley
WceTimsn. OF the thicago Cubs, did not
spend any more OF his s2OO, 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
American Schooner Sinks at Sea

\ GULF PORT. Dec. 13--The Amer
lean schooner Bcrcward with a cargo of
horses spranG leak and sank at sea
last Sunday while en- route here from
cuba. Her master, who was rescued
with the crew. has arrived here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
Waivers Are Asked
HERZOG TO BE SOLD
TO BOSTON, is RUMOR

NEW YORK. Dec. 13r-Char'es Her
zog. New York Giant second baseman
Is TO be sold to the Boston Braves. II
was learned here today. The deal Is
expected to be announced tonight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
Bill Clarke Going to France

BALTIMORE. Dec. 13.--Catcher Bi
Clarke. OF the famous old Oriole basebai
team and teammate of Hughey Jennings
John McGraw. Joe Kelly and Willie Keeler
is going to France for the v. NJ. c. A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
Wesleyan Captain Resigns

MIDDLETowN. Conn, Dec, lS.-The
I.ester ]. Pitt. OF this city, has resigned.
owing TO an injury to his knee. His physi-
elan tells bin he cannot play again this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
Czernin Has Stomach Ailment

VIENNA, via Amsterdam, Dec. Ia,
count czerniu, the Austro-H Hungarian
Foreign Minister. who has been con.
fined to his bed for several days. is suf-
fering from liberation of the stomach.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
One Veteran on Penn Chess Team

team. which won the championship of the
Triangular Chess League last year, has
been dlsrupted. with the single exception
~ Never Schiselewitz. 10. through whose
efforts the club has been reorsanized this
season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
Grantland Rice a Sergeant

GREENsviLLE. >; C.. Dec. lS-Grsnt.
of New York. whS came zane here on sunday to
ssvier. has been made a sergeant Of Bat
iery y. a unit from Tennessee. his native
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
PLAN SCHEDULE
OF l54 GAMES
Players Limit of 18 or 20
Men May Be Adopted
at League Conference
AMERICAN MARKS TIME

NEW YORK. Dec, 10.
\ schedule of l54 games for n period
Of five and one-half months for the 1918
season and a players limit of either
eighteen or twenty players are certain
to he adopted at the conference to be
held between the two major leagues at
Chicago tomorrow. according to the
statement OF one Of the best Informed
men in baseball here today.
II was declared the reduction of the
player limit would go through despite
the objections certain to he raised by
Comisliey OF the White Sox and Ruppert
Of the Yankees.
CHICAGO. Dec. 10.
American League club owners met
again this afternoon to mark time until
the joint session with their National
League brethren set for tomorrow.
Phil Ball. OF St. Louis: Ben Minor. OF
Washington Ben Shibe. Of Philadelphia
and Frank Nav;n. of Detroit, were elect
ed directors for 1918.
According to President Ban Johnson
several important matters are to be
taken up this afternoon and i is prob
able that the question of a player limit
and schedule will be reopened.
Although no definite decision has been
reached, il became evident today that
the American League will leave matters
of war policies entirely up to the presi-
deut.
President Ban johnson declared the
sentiment among majority of the club
owners to favor sticking to the existing
PLAYER limit of 25 men.
The magnates were plainly not opti-
mistic concerning next seasons pros
poets. but all appeared determined to
start the year at the greatest possib {
strength, sit tight and wait fer what
ever the Sc lson has in store for them.
Any decisive war measures are not
likely TO be taken, il is believed, until
after the joint meeting with the National
League magnates here tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

Christmas celebrations for the $500
children of the city who are under pro-
baton are being planned by the Mu-
nicipal Court. These celebrations will
be held in different parts of the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
NATIONAL LEAGUERS DECIDE
TO DIVIDE SERIES RECEIPTS
AMONG ALL CLUBS IN CIRCUIT
President Tener Will Take Proposition Before
National Commission Early Next Month.
Additional Executive Power
NEW YORK. Dec. Is.


\ radical change will he made IN the
distribution OF the receipts OF the
worlds series games next season II the
National League has its way. The or
sanitation yesterday approved Of new
plan of division. and this pan will he
taken before the National Commission
by President Tener early next month
The National League scheme is to
rave all the players OF the first seven
clubs in each league get share of the
worlds series spoils instead of giving
Il all to the two contestng clubs. Under
the plan. the tail-end clubs are not to
figure in the division. President Tenef
worked out the new system for pooling
II the receipts and pointed out that 1t
would stimulate interest in both the
league races right up to the last day.
The National League club owners
"eali2e that the worlds series has grown
far beyond it's original proportions, and
that the winners. and especially the
osers. receive too much reward for
their work in the series. Under Presi-
dent Tener's plan. the winners will get
something In the neighborhood of $500
while the losers will get about $500
each. This would leave large sum to
be divided among the other clubs. the
division TO lie NJ de according to the
position In which each club finishes
League Is Unanimous
Each season when the pennant win
ners Clnch their titles in both
leagues. the interest in baseball falls
off Immediately. The games al the end
Of the season mean nothing, for there
Is no incentive for the players, only to
play out the schedule with a bonus
offered for high position in the PEN
nant race, all the clubs would fight it
out right up to the finish. The National
League also considers the plan only fair
to the players of the trailing clubs.
The National League was unanimous
in favorirg this plan. 1t is known that
August Hermann. chairman of the COM
mission, is also strongly in favor OF
it. and although it will probably be op-
posed by President Ban johnson. of the
American League. Tener and Hermann
will be able to carry the project. John
son is a strong advocate of the slogan,
ITO the victor belong the spols."
Constitution Amended
The. constitution of the National
League was also amended yesterday so
that the power Of tie president is more
clearly defined. At the time that Mana
ger McGraw was suspended last sum-
mer and fined $500 for his trouble in
Cincinnati with Umpire Bill Byron. the
New York club appealed from the de-
cision. According to the constitution
they had no power of appeal. but uLder
the amendment a player or manager who
is suspended for more than ten days by
the president may appeal to the board
of directors In the case of a fine, how.
ever. the decision of the president Is fral
and the player or manager has no APP
peal
President Branch Rickey. of the St,
Louis Club. tried to have the league
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

ut the suggestion was voted dow, I'm
the National League once waivers are
asked On player there can be no with
Ciawal of the waiver. but in the Ameri-
q League waivers may be recalled.
~ Ali: n
'>" H''o" "" "sSes
The league discussed the mass evil
Int no action WAS taken. Various rlui,
".ns ,a, po,',,r" % ou. Una, ''e ,Ssua','e ,.
81 mething should be done to curb the
practice. The club owners took no action
C'' the matter as II is believed that the
war tax on complimentary tickets viii
tend TO reduce the number OF passe>
ntNt season,
The owners discussed the player limit
ma scheauc TOR some tilne, but decided
10 take no action uhtil the Joint meet
ing WIN the American i.eague, Wmcn
WIN prooaplE De heid IN 'hichgo tomor'
ro" AFTERNOON ne sentiment aotut th'
shor'en,hs OF me scheduIe III the Ma
,'pnaL League mas changed withlh INC
I"s' rev uaEs. ana 'he oI"er orgahlEa
t,on wiz ia'or lne regular iof-ghine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

whitehall -Br ride sburs soccer team is de-
slrous OF hearing from frst-class teams In
or out OF town. Games to be played at home
o. avsy: D5ipmssn;a s a14 tSst Richmond street,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

Tires, shows that users of Pearce Tires have
had a much smaller percentage of tire trouble
than the users of any other tires. "Pearce
Tires are the Best in the World" is therefore
the only claim the makers of Pearce Tires can
logically make
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

waiver rule changed to agree with the
waiver rule in the American League
Ut the suggestion was voted down In
the National League once waivers are
asked On player there can be no with
Giawal of the waiver but in the Ameri-
otn League waivers may be recalled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

q This is not guesswork. 1t is not bragga-
docio. 1t is fact-fact proved by the law of
averages. Study of the law of averages shows
that people in the long run react about the
same way. Study of the experience of Motor
lists with all makes Of tires, including Pearce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

Lsnston Monotype vs.. lnter-Non, Butter
worth vs.. L. q. l.
Cirard Alumni dropped its clean slate
Mt the head Of the American Basketball
League by losing to Y. NJ. H. a. in an
exciting and well-played eNtra-pertod
game at Traymore Hall last evening by
the score of 23-2l. The going was tea-
tured by numerous rough scrimmages.
due TO the closeness of the totals
The exhibition of foul tossing was
about as mediocre as has ever been wit
messed. Girard counted five of twenty
eight opportunities. while V. NJ II. A.
made good on seven out of twenty-four
casions. The victors owe their win
to the clever goal shooting of Bunnin
and Black. This pair played wonderful
ball and divided the eight field goals
credited to their team. Fossett did well
for Grard.
Black started the scoring for Y. NJ
II, A. on a field goal and Duke" Fowler
followed suit on free shors the figures
jumped to : to in favor of Y. NJ w. A.
A series of short sensational passes be-
tween White and Seball resulted in a
beautiful basket by the former. Fowler
counted again and Girard went out one
point ahead. A one-timer and two clever
baskets by Bunnn seut Y. NJ. VI. A.
ahead by IL TO s, and in the last two
minutes Gallagher and Fowler regis
tered, the latter's basket going through
the net almost simultaneously with the
timekeeper's bell
Both sides had all kinds of opportu-
mites to tally at the start of the flral
frame and Girard missed a score or
more of chances. Two baskets in sue
cession by Fossett gave Girard the upper
hand at 16 to ~. Excitement ran high
when Bunnin ard Black sent twiu-cylin-
der shots through the net tying the
totals at 16. Fossett contributed his
third shot of the period and Girard
again forged two to the good. A one
timer and field goal by Black sent V NJ.
II. A. ore ahead. and foul by White
sent the players into the extra period.
After waiting the regulation two min
u,es play was resumed Fowler regis
tered a foul. but field goals by Black
and Bunnin decided the issue in favor
Of Y. NJ. II. A. The field goals went to
Bunr in 4, Black 4. Gallagher |. Fos-
sett 3, Fowler 3 and White.
Trautwein Stars for Hancock
Howard Trautwein and Liz" Powell's
sensational goal shooting was factor
in Hancocls i4-1A victory over Port
Richmond Y. NJ. C. \. II was the latter
clubs third straight defeat even though
II had three new players in the lineup
including Walt Young, KRISTEN and
Clyesdale
Hancock was handicapped by the alb
sence of centre man. "I.iz" Powell
held down the job but AS "Liz' never
claimed to he n center his work at the
position can he excused. One c uld have
easily counted the taps he secured on the
fingers of one hand.
The first half ended 1873. hut IN the
second half IIopkins's champs ran away
with their opponents. The field goals
went to Trautwein. S: Powell. 6: Wood.
3: Neumann / kimmcI. i; Ierby. |,
and Young. /.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
|NERICAN FTVES
J IN TRIPLE TIE
Y. M. H. A. Throws Un-
expected Jolt Into the
Girard-Hancock Wins
TRAUTWEIN is A STAR
INDUSTRIAL LE\Gt
AMERICAN LEAGUE

SCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW NIGHT
Lsnston Monotype vs. lnter-Non; Butter
worth VS.. l., q. l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13
THE PEARCE RUBBER CORPORATION
Is Substantial, Permanent Concern

G Despite the existence of many good tires, Mr. A.
Lincoln Pearce, short time decided to enter the
field with tire. The reason for his decision was
the fact that he possessed several important tire i'm
provements for which he held letters patent These
improvements included longer life and absolute nsur-
against blow-Outs.
He started manufacture in the building at Ritten-
house and Osceola Streets Germantown. The capacity
of this mill 1900 tires week and thought to
be sufficient for future needs for time to
& The of Pearce Tires the road
immediate and great that the Mill at Ritenkouse
and Osceola Streets, compelled to at full
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-13

capacity night and day. with ever increasing pres.
sure OF orders The new factory at e1s and Cleared
streets as the outcome Of this condition. This factory
was bought for cash out of the profits Pearce Tires
The capacity of the new plant is 1000 tires per day
with the ability increase to 5000 tires per day. Quo
taton of these facts is all that is necessary to prove
that Pearce Tires hare made good.
q tire with longer life and guarantee against
blOw-Outs is tire that every motorist wants II
stands alone in field heretofore unoccuped The fea-
lures which give this tire its longer life and insur-
against bowouts patented features and do not
exist in any other tires
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
LEGISLATURE HAS
 1874 BILLS FOR
 ACTION THIS YEAR

Hartford, Jan. 27.-Legislative bus mess to be disposed of by the present general assembly appears to be slight Iy more than last session. There are many measures of practically the same import, for instance changes in the motor vehicle law, mothers pen sions, for appropriations aside from the bills prepared by the state finance commission, changes in the workmen's compensation laws, and on matters relating to agriculture,
 The number of bills 6ffered is placed at 596 in the senate and 1,O7s in the house, with additional resolutions and petitions.
 The record for recent sessions fol-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
BAR ASSOCIATION DIETING SQUADS
 READY FOR EATS
Committee on Arrange ments Hints That Cost of
 Banquet Food is High.

The following notice has been re- ceived by members of the bar asso- ciation:
 Honored Sir:-
 This will take but moment of your time, as the hangman suggested, as he made sure that the knot in the moose nestled close to the ear of the de- fendant It is to let you know that Monday evening, February 18th, Anno Domino 1917, at 6:30 o'clock, has been selected as the most opportune time fc< the Diet Squad of the Bridgeport Bar Association to demonstrate that, while a man may possibly live on "A cents day, thanks to whatever pow CTS that be, he don't have to.
 The place selected for the work this time is known as the University Club House, situated on Golden Hill street, Bridgeport, Conn.,, and the land lies south of the county jail, yet north of the city court.
 The association, in selecting a presi- dent for this year, was embarrassed at the start by an abundant lack of can didates protesting willingness to serve After good deal of discussion there seeming to be nothing else to do, the matter was finally adjusted by the selection of former Alderman Ar thur M. Marsh, and he will preside in person. N
 There will be wonderful, weird and soul-stimulating melody, both remin- iscent and proclamatory. There will be fiery oratory, there will be pleasant interchange of inexpensive cordiality, there will be lots and lots of fndiges- tion, both acute and simple premoni- tory Come and be convinced that even immutable law has its softer mo- ments.
 Lay aside for few brief shining hours the relentless infliction of the comm on-counts, and let your being revel in a period of guarded indiffer- ence.
 It took lot of mathematics on the part of your committee to keep the price of table entries, for one guest, for one complete course, with music, a self-starter, cigar or cigarette, four comprehensive courses de luxe, and the heterogeneous oratory at $500 each, but that is now history. If after partaking you seem to realize how we did it, retain your own counsel.
 Owing to the prevailing high prices of food stuffs, it has been decided to conduct the sale of tickets as strictly cash transactions. Your committee has learned that advance payments are really the best evidence of good faith. Your credit is good as soon as your ticket is paid for. Alas. mems appetites have ever proven to be so much stronger than their memories.
 Secretary William II. Kelseys lat est bon-mots will be freely dispsnsea to even those who ask not. His pon- mots, as always, will be fresh ana good. They should be, as they are the identical bon-mots that have 1n- been so considered ever slncs our common ancestor worked the little apple game oc her very first caller.
 Under the transforming influence of good fellowship, watch the grave be- come enlivened, see the sullen scintsl- late, witness the witty grow dull. the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
55s 'ss' as sS DILLONS '5 '?s .A!s s.:, ss Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners.
Only } Days More Before Inventory

This store was crowded all day yesterday with eager purchasers talk ing advantage c3 the wonderful bar gains we are offering before stock taking. Winter Millinery at one quarter former prices. Reliable Fur Scarfs, Handsome Cloth Coats at half prices. Shirt Waists, Sweaters, Silk Petticoats at cost prices. We need the room for spring merchandise. Sale closes Feb. 1st.