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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
YANKEES UNABLE TO HOLD LEAD IN CLEVELAND CAME

New York, Sept. 19-In the sham and C1evelands at the Polo Grounds yesterday the C1evelands excelled the Tanks in lax fielding. tied them in poor baser unning, but also exceIled them in the insertion of timely hits, wherefore the Indian persons won in spite of the large openings they pro- vided for Yankee victory. They won, to 4. It takes pretty shabby ball playing by opponents for the Yankees to win a game nowadays. That of the tribal troupe was pretty shabby, but not quite pretty shabby enough.
 Among those who looked on was Frank Baker, who says he will be here a day or two, then go home. It is doubtful whether he plays baseball again. There's lot of power left in that iron bat of Bakers, more than in any other Yankees, and the, fans would like to see it put to use instead of hidden under the bushel of, a Maryland farm. .,.~
 The Yankees had good openings for twice as many runs as they made, but their unreliable Astick work wasted chances created for. them by poor Cleveland pitching and poor Cleve- land fielding. Their biggest fizzle was in the first inning. The Cleve lands won the game when they tan- ned Shawkey hard in the eighth inn ing, but those three runs wouldn't have suficed if Shawkey,s support had not stubbed a toe in the fifth inning. Without said stubbing the foe would have had two runs less.
 Being in the lead was no security to the Yankees at all. They were ahead two runs on two separate occasions. They labored terribly for a paltry one run in the first inning. The noun tain labored and brought forth g. mouse. Seven. men, seven hardy athletes, went to bat against the loose pitching of Klepfers and produced one tiny tally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19

Chicago, Sept. 19. = While the Giants have not the reputation of be- ing "hitless wonders" still yesterday they made four runs on six base hits, while the Cubs, who tore off nine safeties,. again failed to score.
 Yesterday the Giants were credited with only a half dozen bingles, yet they were all so ,opportunely placed that they counted for runs That was the case in yesterday afternoons game. The defeat of the Phillies ad- vanced the Giants another full game in their pennant chase.
 Kauff sent in a run in the first in ming with a single to right. Smith got around in the seventh on McCar- tvs safe wallop, and Burns and Rob ertson rode home on Zimmerman's timely swat in the eighth.
 Zinlm erman made several sensa- tional plays. He made a left-handed catch of a high line smash off K1l- duff's bat; a two-handed grab or Schick, and, by one of his, noted bunt killing stops and throws to first. he smothered Dilhoefer, with runner on third.
 Burns made "a great catch off Flack in the fifth inning. He grabbed a low liner to short left that was near the turf George slid headfrst for ten feet catching the ball. Benton pitch ed we'll in the pinches, and the only good chance the Cubs had to score was in the last inning after Doyle and wolter had singled. TheA next three men were retired, one on strikes and the others on fine stops by Fletcher and Smith. There was another big crowd out yesterday, and among the spectators were many who came to size up the Clan McGraw as against the White Sox. Carter pitched eight innings for the Cubs and Hendrix one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
HERz0C SAYS HE WANTS
 TO PLAY IN WORLDS SERIES
Suspended Player In New York But Does Not Visit
 Rl Owner of Giants.

New York, Sept. 1s.-Charles Her zog arrived in this city. from his home in Ridgely, Md. at ?. m. yesterday. He came up to see his physician with whom he had an appointment, and in- tends to go back to Ridgely this aft ernoon.
 Herzog says that he does not in- tend to call at the offices of the Giants while he is here, as he can see nothing to be gained at present by any meeting between himself and Harry N. Hampstead. President of the New York Club. For this reason although he came from Philadelphia on the same train with MT. Hemp stead yesterday he did not engage him in conversation.
 'I was absolutely astounded at my suspension. There is little can add to what I have already said concern ing this unfortunate affair. The fact that some persons brand me as a de- serter naturally hurts me deeply. Nothing is further from the truth. They do not seem to realize that in my present condition am absolutely forced to consider my health.
 "I gave the ball club all I had. l went far beyond my strength l fought tooth and nail until the Giants had a lead which assured them the pennant. Time after time I thought that could go no farther, but took just enough rest to enable me to go back, and fight again. After that Philadelphia series was done. I had reached the very end of my rope. It was absolutely necessary that should have a real rest, and felt that I had earned 1t.
 "McGraw had said to me repeatedly that if we finished those Philadelphia battles with an eight game lead, he would consider the pennant safe. He promised me that as soon as we prac- tically had the flag cinched, he would give me vacation, which had so long felt that I needed. Before the last two games with Pat Moran's team I went to McGraw and said to him that we would surely do as well ,as split even that day which would give us a ten game lead, and I reminded him of what he had said and told him that intended to hold him to his promise. I told him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
BAKER THREATENS
 HE'LLQUlT UNLESS HE IS REINSTATED

w York, Sept. 19.-If Col. Jacob Baker within the next few days the yankee third baseman will announce his retirement from baseball. Baker issued that ultimatum yesterday. He was decidedly peeved over his suspen- sion and added that he had been treat ed unfairly by the New York club. Baansr declared that the club broke it's agreement with him, inasmuch as hs had been promised that he would not a1aye to play in exhibition games It was for his failure to rep0t for g. game in Bridgeport that Baker was euspendedl
 sI-rid not violate an agreement with the club" said Baker yesterday, "but She. club broke an agreement with me. In& flle winter of 1916, when agreed totrlay for the Yank ees, exacted g. prdnnise from President Ruppert. that . Heed. not play in exhibition games. laxdN to this President Ruppert com Eented. My only mistake is thai did mot have this agreement put into writ ing but did not think it was neces- Eary.
 . asked Donovan as carly as last weonesoay TOT permission to go home nver Sunday and he said it would be aa1 right.
 , ~My future in baseball will depend entirely on the action of the club with, dn Fthe next few days. It is immater- iaIt to me whether I ever play again Aor not If I quit now, however, I shaal not De back. There is only one reason why should not care to quit EbassbaH at this stime-I do not want aqrdt the game under a cloud.
 .-During my entire baseball career I have prfded myself on my conduct as a player. I do not think either Connie Mack or Donovan could call me a Erouzsle maker. This is the first time have been in, any trouble, or disci- pined since playing baseball, and the trouble was net of my making.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
AND AL
 THOMAS TO BOX
 IN CASINO SHOW

Matchmaker Al Burdick. who is ar ranging the card for the boxing show to be; held for the benefit of the Red Cross fund, announced the compile tion of his card today. Billy DeFoe and Harry Nelson. two New York scrappers, will meet inh the 12 round semi-fina1 and Al Thomas will clash with Johnny Clinton of New York in an eight round engagement. Thomas has met, Joe Yelling and Champion Benny Leonard, while Harry Nelson, who figures in the semi-final, has met K. O. Eggers in a draw bout. The show will be held September 28 at the Casino. Az already announced Young McAuliffe of this city, and Billy Hughes of California, will meet in the star bout of 12 rounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
Western Owners Clean Up At Aqueduct In x
 -s Afternoon Race Gard

. AN0wSYork,s Sept. .19-Western own- ppuzsde ethefr presence felt at Aque- duct yesterday by winning two races Fin succession, both of the victors. be- ling weIl~suppOrted in the oral specu- flation- The greatest impression twas made by the runaway victory scored by the Kentucky Stables tCourtship in the Glen Cove Selling Stakes, tat seven furlongs, which was s4hesfeatnre of, the card Many of the entx1es had been scratched, leaving sonlyt fveStoe go to sthe post On the EstrenHth of having beaten Courtship iwllen the pair met previously the Crown Stables Starlike was installed | favorfte, with Clifford A. Cochran's fTripleSC Crown the second choice.
 May w., the outsider, cut out a lpace too fast for Starlike to follow
 and fhespubzic- choice never was dan kgerous. Triple Grown and Courtship followed the shot pace closely and on 1.-the stretch turn Courtslnip raced by
 flse leadsFs@to gallop in six lengths in Eadvance offEz4piea Erewn,r which beat EMay W, bsr-a nose for the place. Star like qfinhhed Nast sse How we'll Court rshfp had been primed for the event
 wasvshown by the time, 1:25,Twhich is tonlys- three-ifths of a second slower Mhan the track record.
 {. Roy, T. Yager's Wild Thyme follow cd up. the success of Courtship by
 winning the race at a. mile and a six
 teenth, almost as easily as the other iWester1 horse had scored. W. Ca fhilrs [ue Thistle was a slight favor lite ovaMwild Tz1TNze The latter was Ecarrying only 92 pounds and racing to Ifhe front atsthe drop of the flag soon scut out a lead of half a dozen lengths. Little Troise, who rode the Yager en- itry. was able to take his time in the istretcf, so that he won by two ilengths. Old Amalf ran one of his so1d fashioned races and after being in Elast place to the stretch came along to take third place, two lengths behind l6tar Gaze.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
BIG SQUAD OUT. FOR PRACTICE OF. CHAIN GO. ELEVEN


 A squad of S5 candidates reported for the first practice of the. American Chain Go. eleven held last night at Newf1eld park. Coach Jim Mccarthy took charge of the players and put them through their paces for an hour He was well pleased with the number of candidates and expects even q larger squad tomorrow night when the second practice will be held.
 The first game will be played Oct. 2. but Manager Kearney is not yet ready to announce the name of the opposing team. There will be II games in the schedule and games with the Annex and Washington GIee club elevens of New Haven will be included. Joe Waters, who gave satisfaction as ref cree in the big games last year, has been engaged to off1ciate in all con- tests this season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
U F A N D DO W N s P o R IT $ T R E E T
GIVE I.AJoIE CREDIT.

Although Ty Cobb and Iris Speak CT get numerous fine press notices during the year Nap Lajoie has been rather neglected, considering she won derfu1 performance he gave in the rternationaI league the past season. In addition to plotting the Toronto club to pennant Lajoie led the league in patting with mark of BIT.
 Lajoie is over 40 years old. but dur ing his long diamond career this is tine first time he has been with pen nant winner. When managing Cleve- land he kept his club at the top for 3. long time in 1908 but injuries to players wrecked his chances Just when pennnrt chances looked bright. La joie is a popular idol in Toronto and the work of the club there made the season financial success not only for Toronto but for several other cities which gave the Lajoie aggregation a battle for the az,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19

that I. had reached my limit and that I intended to go home. To this he made no reply.
 After the last game with the Phil lies was so exhausted tat lay on a bench in the clubhouse without taking my uniform off, but finally struggled to my feet, dressed and went to see MT. Hampstead.
 ''I told him how badly. I felt and that I had notified McGraw that I had intended to go back to Ridgely and try to get into condition for the worlds series. MT. Hampstead at that time said if was as i'll as seemed to be, he did not blame me for wanting to take a vacation and that he would be glad to see me come back when I felt better.
 'tHe was kind enough. tp say had played good baseball in those final games, and told him that I only had been able to. do so by the use of sum- ulants. something to which I had never before -resorted. We shook hands and I left.
 "I also said to MT. Hempstead that if the club felt any hesitation about giving me a vacation, I was willing to take the rest that must have without pay.
 'Tm going back to Ridge1y to do my best to get into condition for the Worlds Series. shall use every ef- fort to play baseball now, but I sin cerely hope that I shall s be strong enough by the time the Giants and White Sox meet"
 MT. Hempstead, who did not know that Herzog was in town and actually had walked through his car on the trip from Philadelphia, refused to lac ra1.I,Iinafi finn was, however, willing to say that there was nothing personal, so far as he was concerned, in the present con troversy.
 He said that McGraw had wished Herzog to be with the team in Boston and that he therefore had telegraphed him to report. He said that when Herzog failed to do so he automatical- ly suspended himself. and that his presence with the club was consider ed desirable. He hoped that matters would be adjusted and that Herzog would be in condition to play in the big series.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
Billy Miske Fails To
 Knock Out Burt. Kenny

New York. Seut. 1s.LBi1y Miske of St. Paul failed to knock out Wild Burt Kenney in their ten-round bout at the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn last night. Kenney weath- cred the storm of blows which MislEe showered on him, and although badly battered was swinging both hands wildly when the final bell sounded
 Kenney went down three times in the ninth round. Once Miskes drop ped him with a right flush on, the chin. The second time Miske practi- caily threw him, and the third time Kenney. was half pushed and half punched to the floor. He went to his corner groggy. but courageously struggled through the final round. <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19


 natives is another spectacular event. The Outrigger Club of Waikiki, conn posed of "Haoles'' or whites, usually enters this race, and occasionally the whole blonde crew beats the natives at their own game. The feminine canoeists have a race of their own, and there are many native Hawaiian women who can make the men look to their laurels- There are also sail ing canoe races and yacht races, but the big event of the day is the six pared barge race between the Hea- lani and Myrtle clubs. Swimming races are included in the program, and Hawaii has many swimmers who are almost as good as the great Kahanamoku, who established the Olympic record for the 100 metres at Stockholm, and set. up a new worlds record -fors1 yards sinako sMasen <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
GIANTS DECLARE HERzOC JUSTIFIED
 IN LEAVING CLUB

Chicago. Sept. 1s-The Suspension of Charley Herzog, star second base man of the Giants and captain of the team, fell like a thunderbolt in the New York encampment and yesterday conjecture, as to whether the great player would be with his club in the worlds series next month overshad- owed every other topic in local base ball circles.
 The coneensus among the members of the New York team is that Herzog, realizing the necessity of his being with the club in the big clash with the White Sox, willyforget his griev- ances and return, provided his health permits. It is probable the club will lift the suspension if Herzog rejeins the team at once. The management of the Giants, it is understood, is willing to grant the star inhelder kevery possible concession, but insists that he stay with the club so long as |the Condition of his health does not make it imperative for him to be ay his home in Maryland
 It is said that the club physician of the Giants has advised the manage nent that while Herzog's condition is not of the best, it would not work any hardship upon him if he were to re- main with the club and curtail his activities on the field to such light occupations as, coaching or helping to direct play from the bench. But the management does not see why it
 should dispense with Herzog's ser vices entirely. That is the attitude it has taken in suspending him with out pay.
 In the maze of conjecture anent the case is one apparently well founded belief and that is5that Herzog will re- | join the team and play in the world series fit is physically possible for him to run out, at the eleventh hour unless his condition prevented. There
 is not man on the New York team
 who is not willing to wager months s salary that if the management of the team is willingit to let Herzy come back ! that he will do so without delay. Although Herzog is considered a "temperamentar player and apt to
 resent suspension the New York play CTS are confident that no matter what he thinks of the actions of his SUI perfors he will not permit his feelings in the matter ito keep him out of the series.
 players on the New York team. Every player with whom he has associated this season knows that his health has
 been poor and that he has given of his best, although for several weeks he has. been playing ons his nerve alone. The injury heasus ustadned zans sassfa55 55lsau .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
KEAT1Na WINS AGAIN.

Ray Keating of this city continues to reel off thetvictories for Toledo of the American association. He beat the hard hitting Minneapolis club by to yesterday in 10 innings. Alex ander,. the catcher, recently sent to Toledo by the Yankees, caught Keat- ings delivery. Heating has been a steady worker all season. and is a fa- vorite with Toledo fans. With. the Indianapolis club winner of the pen nant, the Aherican association will close today with St. Paul and Louis vile fighting for second place.
 That story about Phil Bloom frac- turing his ankle in a bout with Benny Leonard in Pfttsburg must have been on the level for it Is said Bloom is confined in a hospital in. P1ttsburg and won't be able to walk for seven weeks. No boxer will cut himself off form easy money for seven weeks It he is able to walk.
 Bob Wilson of the New Haven Jour nal-Courier says some of the Elm City boxers l6o their best road work rum ming to and from the newspaper of fees.
 It has finally been decided to stage the Brown-Dartmouth football game at Braves field in Boston on Novem- Der 24 The contest was originally booked for Springfield but because of the importance. of the game the man. agers thought a. larger field than Springfield could provide would be needed.
 Elmer Smith, an outfelder who was with Waterbury when Lee Fohl man. aged an Eastern league outfit there in 1914, has been a Hnx for Pitcher Bob Shawkey of the Yankees, Smith is with Cleveland and for the past two years has frequently beaten shawkey by making hits at critical moments. YesteTtdlay at the Polo Grounds he bounced on his favorite twirIer for a single that allowed the Indians to beat the Yankees by 5 to 4.
 Pitcher Doak of St. Louis won 8 double header from Brooklyn yester- day by to and 12 to 4. He allowed only two hits in the first game but eased up in the second when he se- sured a. big lead. Frank O,Rourke, the former Bridgeport player, was put back in the Brooklyn lineup after a layoff and got two hits in the second game as we'll as stealing two bases He has not been hitting much since he joined the club and it is said Man ager Robinson will not retain him next season. Siz/
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
CRAsHOs EXPECT FAST
 TEAM COMING SEASON

The Crasfos held their first football practice last week and from all ap- pearances the Orange and Black will have a fine year on the gridiron. An option has been secured on one of the best fields in the city and the West End warriors vii stake. their home games there. There will be a meeting tomorrow evening at Harry Carr cot tage at Fairfield beach at which time the election of officers will be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
GIANTS MUST WIN THREE
 GAMES TO. CLINCH FLAG

The Giants are now .12k games in front, with IA to play. If they win three games the National League pennant is absolutely clinched, no matter what the Phil- lies may do in playing their last 5.
 The flag can be nailed to the mast before the week is out. If the Phillies lose one more game, two victories for New York will settle the fight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19

Besides the game there will be a 100 yard dash, 75 yard dash. potato race, sack race and many other ath- 1etio features At night whist and pinochle will be the chief diversion The.sfield will be t1luminsted, by many Jack O,ianterns and some automobile headlights which will be donated by the church members. On the out skirts of the field many booths will be erected at which many useful things can be purchased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Results of Yesterday's Games. Cleveland g.. New York 4. Chicago 6, Philadelphia 1. Washington g, St. Louis 3. The Boston-Detroit game will t ,layed as part of today's double leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Results of Yesterdays GameA .s New York 4, Chicago O.
 St. Louis 2 Brooklyn 0 (first). St. Louis 12,s Brooklyn 4 (seconj)- Boston 5, Pittsburgh 3 (frsty. Boston 1, Pittsburgh 0 (secondl Cincinnati 1, Philadelphia o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
Standing of the Clubs.

Games Scheduled For Today. Cleveland in New York. Detroit in Boston (two). Chicago in Philadelphia St. Louis in Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
FOOTBALL TEAars NoTICR

1i1re I'd Iarranre. games with any team Silver City Biiiiards Room,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19

In the last eight months automo- piles valued at $S00,ooO were stolen in Pittsburgh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
BASKETBALL CHALLENGE.

The Lennox A. C., g. fast travelling quintet, challenge and 125 pound. basketball team in the state. For games please write to Manager John, sheshansS S3 Beacon savenue,ss Nor:wa1k..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
Members of Blessed. Sacrament Church To
 Have Big Field Day

The Blessed Sacrament church boys win hold a field day Saturday after noon at o'clock at NewAeld park.
 The event of the day will be base iba4 EeH1fAh hetEeen the .stlyMary's the UuniOr G4tH Ehhn1pipns;i and a picked team from the. Blessed Sacrament parrish. The line up for each team:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
Standing of the Clubs

Games Today. New Ysrk in Chicago. Brooklyn in St. Louis. Boston in Pittsburgh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19
American Association

Results of Yesterday's Games.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-19

Bob Wilson of the New Haven Jour nal-Courier says some of the Elm City boxers ldo their best road work rum ming to and from the newspaper of fees.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-22
Hint for Bachelors.

Since ! have given my best thought
to the problem ! have not found it e>-
pecially difficult 10 take care Of my
sister-in-law's two-year-old baby while
she goes shopping" said the bachelor
brOther-in-law. For time. until
that ii had me considerably obfuscated.
But now l merely PUT the dear little
fellow under u tub. weighted down 50
that by no possibility can he overSet
it, and then go out to the barn and read
and smoke in peace. -Judge.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-22
PRINCESS ,ssENA-Mr. and Mr.

DESPLAND-E. J. Jennings, Bridge
port: j. P. Ouerbacher. Miss Pauline
Ouerbacher, Louisville. Ky; Mr.. and