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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
FULL TON WILL
 TACKLE MORRIS IN GARDEN SOON

New York, March 8--Arrangements
 for 8 10-round bout between Joe
 Welling and Charlie White, both
 Chicago ightweights, were completed last night .and the contest will be
 held next Monday night at Madison
 Square Garden. Originallyit was in
 tended to promote 8 bout between Jim Coffey, the Irish heavyweight, and
 Rill Brennan of Buffalo, but because
 Of an alleged boycott against Jimmy Johnston as matchmaker of the Gar
 den this bout was cancelled.
 Johnston last night announced the
 Arrangements for the contest and add ed that both boxers will be working on a percentage basis with no guar antee. The conditions for the bout call for both boxers to weigh in at 1S5 pounds at o'clock on the after noon of the contest.
 Johnston is also working on nego- tiatiohs for 10-round bout between Fred Fulton, the Minnesota heavy weight, and Carl Morris of Oklah oma. Another proposed bout is between Charlie White and Kid Lewis, the
 English welterweight, providing that White registers a decisive victory over ,NWelnng in their enga cement on Mon- day night Johnston expected to have something definite to say about a FultOn-M orris bout tomorrow. If unsuccessful in securing Morris to box the Minnesota heavyweight he plans l to have Frank Moran, the Pittsburgh Heavyweight, to oppose Fulton at the Garden on March 26-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
BOXERS WIND UP TRAINING FOR BIG
 SHOW AT CASINO

The boxers who will take part in the bip show to be conducted at the Ca- sino tomorrow night under the aus- pices of the Park City A. c. have hn- ished training. They arc only waiting now for the announcer to aim his voice at the audience and give the names or the nitt experts. Frankie Burns and Battling Lahn, who mingle in the star bout of 12 rounds, have agreed to weigh fr at 120 pounds at 3 tomorrow afternoon.
 There is considerable interest in the local debut of Frankie Burns because of the fame the Jersey City boy has won in the ring. He has battled Dig ger Stanley, the well known English boxer, to a draw and has met such topnotchers as Johnny Kilbane, Kid Wid williams and Abe Attell. Before Pete Herman won the bantam title, Burns knocked him out in a New Or leans bout He is. to have another chance at Herman soon. Battling Lahn is the type of a boxer who should make Burns extend himself. Lahn is young and strong. He has boxed many of the high class young sters before New York clubs.
 The semi-fnal of ten rounds between Billy Richards, the former Philadel- phia welterweight, and Tommy Ma ringo of Boston ought to provide some excitement. Both boys are willing to swap punches at all times. The open ing affair will be a ten round session with Joe Dillon of Stamford and Young Mundy of DanIbury as principals. This bout will start promptly at S:15.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
DARCY MAKES PERSONAL PLEA,
 10 WHITMAN

Albany N. Y, March S-TIoping to prove that he is not a "slacker," Les Darcy is coming here today to plead with Gov. Whitman to rescind his order to the State Athletic Com mission prohibiting Darcy from box ing in New York state.
 Darcy made a brief personal ap- peal to the governor in the foyer of the St. Regis hotel in New York last night. When the Australian heavy weight saw the governor enter the hotel he rushed up to him excitedly and after introducing himself began to protest that MT. Whitman had done him an injustice. Darcy said he could prove that he had not run away from military service in Aus tralia and that when he had offered to enlist he was told that he was un- der the military age
 The governor said to Darcy: eff you wish to discuss this matter with me come to my office at the Capi- tol."
 Darcy promised that he would do so and the governor was notified that Darcy would arrive on the Empire State Express at noon today He will be accompanied by Grant Hugh Browne, head of the Garden Tower Corporation.
 John B. Stanchfield is expected to appear as attorney for Darcy. Will liam R. Wilcox, chairman of the Re- publican National Committee, proba- bly, will represent Browne, Lemuel Ely Quigg also is one of the legal staff for Browne and Darcy.
 Those who have the confidence of the governor say he will not change his mind and that the order barring Darcy will stand.
 The governor has received scores of letters from all parts of the country commenting him for having stopped Darcy from boxing in this state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
MC'L C'L0uCHlIN IN
 OLD FORM AS WEST IS VICTOR

Los Angeles, Cal, March S-Cali- fornia triumphed in the opening match of the lawn tennis series be- tween the east and the west on the specially prepared asphalt court at the University of Southern California yesterday. The inaugural took the form of a doubles match, and Mau- rice E. Mclaughlin and Willis B Da- wis defeated Theodore R. Pen and Bernon s. Prentice of New York in straight sets. The score was 12-1O, 6-4, 6-3. A record gathering was grouped about the court.
 California scored through the su- periority of Mclaughlin, who was the strongest man on the court Pell and Prentice made a splendid start and played better tennis than had been expected. In the long and hard fought opening set there was very little to choose between the two teams, Mclaughlin played his game, but Davis was slow in getting into concert with his partner, while the eastern pair acted in unison.
 The second set saw Mclaughlin and Davis develop fine combination play, with the Comet flashing almost as brightly as of old. His terrific over head smashes came down to the feet of the players from the east and they could do nothing with them. Davis used his backward to fine advantage.
 As had been expected, Pell played much more effective tennis than did Prentice, but considering the line of play the match developed Prentice made a creditable showing. There was rarely a lob all through the match. It was battle of hard driv- ing tall times, and on the fast as- phalt court the customers were at a slight disadvantage. Pell, accustom- ed to play on boards, did fairly well, but Prentice found the court too fast for him. Some declared the court to be the speediest yet prepared here. ~
 The east fared better in the mixed doubles exhibition match. Miss Molla Bjurstedt, national champion, and George M. Church, leading mem-' Der of the eastern team, defeated Mrs May Sutton Bundy and Thomas c. Bundy with marked ease. The score was 6-2 6-2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
BRASS co. QUARTET
 TO SING TONIGHT AT
 FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

The Bridgeport Brass Co. male quartet twill present a program of choice musical numbers tonight at the fellowship supper at the Y. M. c. A. The quartet, in the short time 1t has been organized, has worked up splendid program for this occa- sion.
 The religious educational clubs will meet immediately following the fell lowship supper. The Dormitory club will continue it's discussion on "Chris- tianity and Modern Thought" The Philosophic club is regularly enlisting new members and the subject The Five Greatest F'hilosophies" which is being discussed is commanding the attention of not only the members of this club but of many men throughout the association. MT. Willmore has led this club three years and handles his subject in a very scholarly man. ner. The Everyday club under the leadership of MT. Lacy is studying "The Psalms and Social Life" This practical course is making very strong appeal to the younger men of the association. Taking Count of Stock is the practical subject which the business and professional men are givang their time and attention to. MT. Raymond B. Culver, one of the secretaries of the Yale University Y. M c. A., is the leader of the club. The Mackenzie club is as usual very popular with the men of the city. Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie has led this club for 19 years and is very efficient and effective leader of mems thoughts. All men regardless of their aff1liaticn with the association, are cordially in- vited to attend the supper and club meetings AS the club meetings ad- journ at 7:30 it is possible for cvery man to Keep other engagements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
BAKER. BY GREAT
 DRIVE SAVES DAY
 FOR THE YANKEES

Macon. Ga, March S-WilingneSs lefthander in captivity, and J. Frank lin Bakers well known demon war club spoiled the chances of the rockies to defeat the regulars in the first practice game played by the Yankees this spring. Wild William limited the opening skirmish to six innings, and at the end of hostilities each side had tallied two runs.
 The naughty rockies held command until the final inning and felt confi- dent of victory oyer their proud rivals until the six feet and seven and a half inches of Love lost all control of regulars to keep to near the plate.
 Slim first passed Maisel and follow ed by passing Magee. Wally Pipp amazed the good folks of Macon by striking out for the second time. Maisel and Magee tried to upset Love some more by attempting a double steal, but Fritz was caught at third on a fine throw by Alexander to the midget Aragon.
 Tlereupon entered Baker of Trappe, Md, with the count two and one and the regulars one run behind, the Home Run King met the ball squarely and it sailed on a line into centre field. Magee crossed the plate with the tying run, while J. Franklin. moved to second on the throw in. He was left there, for Aragon made 8 dandy stop of Hendrix's wicked grounder.
 Six pitchers were used by Donovan during the game. Each twirled two innings. Cullop started for the reg ulars and was followed by Alex. Ferguson, the semi professional from Bloomfield, N. J., and Bob McGraw of the Colorado University.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

Palm Beach, Fla, ~ Heavy-weight wrestlers and pugilists will have to look to their laurels shortly. Charles Kid Mccoy is the authority for this statement, or at least he is being quoted as saying so. The man he has in mind is Henry Elionsky, the famous long distance swimmer. For some time Mccoy has been coaching Henry in the finer points of boxing and says that the husky young swim mer should make corfing good man in long distance battle. Elionsky will never make clever boxer, but should make good sluggera He has a heavy wallop, can assimilate punishment and has wonderful lung capacity EIonsky has also taken up wrestling, and right now it would take a good class man to throw him. Henry likes the mat game and may take it up instead of the art of fisti- cuffs. Elionsky is not going to give up the swimming game right away, but intends to engage in a number of long distance races this summer and hopes to establish some new rec
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
Sporting Chatter

'@Who is the most popular umpire in basefbal1?" inquiries scribe. Might as we'll ask, "Who is the most popular Hohenzollern in F'rance?" <s
 The American league race this year looks Nike a battle of the hosiery. with the Red Sox having the shade on the Brown and the White. . We see that a vegetarian society in England is mainly composed of pa cifists. Now we know why Freddie Welsh won't fight.
 Two years ago nobody thought the Phillies could cop the National league bunting One year ago Brooklyn lookeI like a sure also-ran. The only thing certain in the National league is that the Reds won't win.
 Kitty Bransfield, the new umpire, has come in for a lot of praise in the papers The only time an arbiter is ever praised is before he starts the active practice of his nefarious pro- fession.
 April will bring baseball to most of the larger cities of America, but to the majority of the fans of Baltimore April in only April.
 We understand that the chess tour nament originally scheduled for Bos- ton next October has been postponed to November date, so as not to de- tract from the public interest in the worlds series.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
HITTING FEATURES GAME
 OF GIANT SQUADS

Marlin, Tex, March 8.-The Schaef- CTS got revenge yesterday for the many defeats they have suffered in the practice games at the hands of the nine led by Hans LoGbert. Germany 8 team was not content with a mere victory but played with such vim that 1t shut out the rival aggregation. The score was to 0. The big bat of Jim Thorpe was largely responsible for the outcome.
 The Indian made single his first time up and on his second chance drove the ball far over Benny Kauff' head for home run. Kibduff was on base at the time as result of his hit to left, 50 Thorpe's mighty blow &C., counted for two runs.
 The game marked the debut of George Kelly as a pitcher, and, judg- ing from the showing he made, Mo Graw's hope of making a good twirler out of the lanky Californian may be realized. Kelly allowed only two hits in the three innings he pitched, Shep- ner getting one and Pie Way the other. Such veteran titters as Benny Kauff, Jack Murray and Hans Lobert were unable to do any more than pop the ball in the air for easy outs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
Hitting The High Spots

boy under 16. This is done in or der that the youngsters will retain their interest in tho national game. |,
 Mort Lindsey, the great New Ha- ven bowler, arrived in the Elm City yesterday from Baltimore, where he has been working. He will leave Saturday with the New Haven team for Grand Rapids, Mich, Ito take part in the American Bowling Congress.
 After making the usual speech about retiring from the game and earning his living as dentist, First Baseman Hoblitzell, of the Red Sox has con- cluded to sign his contract. It is said his salary was cut from $500 to $5,O00.
 Pitcher Ray Caldwell of the New York Americans, has not yet admitted he spent the winter in Panama, al- though Panama newspapers contain ing his picture have arrived at Ma con, Ga, where the Yankees are training. When asked where he obtained the coat of tan, Caldwell al- 
 in his cellar during the winter.
 Capt. Huston, the New York Ameri- can magnate, is so pleased with the progress his players are making in the military drill that he has decided to have the boys give an. exhibition drill before each game when the Yankees and Braves make their barn. storming trip through the south.
 It is said some of the political lead- CTS in New York state are not very enthusiastic over Gov. Whitman plan to abolish boxing. It is re- ported there is so much opposition to the bill that it could not be passed at this time. A compromise may be reached by the terms of which the governor may appoint new commls- sion to govern the sport.
 The Brooklyn National league club officials announced today that waivers had been obtained on H. H. (Mike) Mowrey, third baseman. and Olfver O'Mara, shortstop. O'Mara has been released under an optional agreement to the Oakland club of the Paclnc Coast league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
Nathan Hall. Boston.
SERIES FOR HANDBALL
 TITLE IN DOUBLES IS
 UNDER WAY AT Y. M. C. A.

The city doubles championship series in handball started at the Y M. c. A. this afternoon when Al Burdick and Harry Quinn took on Bill Thompson and Dennis keNley Burdick made a good showing in the singles championships. Walter flag gerty, who won the honors in singles, will be paired with s. D. Locke. This ought to be a fast team. The Casey brothers, who represent the Emmet club, are also expected to do well.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
COACH NICKALLS
 OF YALE CREW IS
 BACK ONCE MORE

New Haven, March S-Guy Nickalls, head coach of the Yale crews, arriv- ed in New York yesterday on the steamship Baltic. Nickalls came inn mediately to this city. He stated he hopes to get the crews on the harbor this afternoon.
 The Baltic carried two large extra tunnels astern which are to be used for spreading dense clouds of smoke to screen the vessel from hostile war craft Tests made on the voyage here, it was asserted, proved the plan would be effective
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

An informal subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee was ap- pointed to confer with Governor Whitman in an effort to induce him to change his position for the repeal of the state boxing law and to con- sent instead to more stringent regula- ton of the sport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
JIM 1COFFEY MAKES
 SAM NOLAN QUIT RING

New York. March 8-Jfm Coffey, with the aid of Fred Wenck. stopped Ham Nolan, the heavyweight of Roch- eater. in the third round at the Em- Dire A. c. last night.
 Nolan. who was substituting for Soldier Kearns, did very we'll for two rounds. In the third the Roscommon boy began to peit him with rights, one of the blows cutting a sash over tha eye, Nolan was staggering and help lees when the Boxing lCommissioner ordered halt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
HALL NEEDS ONLY ONE
 MORE VICTORY TO GIVE
 HIM BILLIARD HONORS

Boston, March S.--Nathan Hall of this city, has but one more game to win in the National amateur billiard championship. class 2, at 1S-2 balk line, with two games to play. He has won all four games hat he has play ed, he has the high game average and the high general average and the in- dications are that. he will win the tournament without a tie. Th:s is Halls first appearance in national The standing is as fol- lows:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

The British var office announced that Major General Frederick Stanley Mlude, coInmaHder of the British forces at Kut-el-Amara, has been pr0moted to be Acknowledgement as a recognition of his defeat of the Turkish forces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

The nominations of Charles W Baker,. of Montclair, N. J.. and w. Averill Hartman, of Arden, as mem- bers of the Interstate Palisades Park Commission, were confirmed by the Senate, having been favorably re- ported by tho finance committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

Thomas A. Edison, chairman of the Naval Consulting Board, has threat. ened. to resign unless the new naval experimental laboratory is located in the vicinity of New York instead of Annapolis, as most of the, naval off, cers would prefer,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

The Ned Harrigan club, of New York, presented to President Wilson an engraving in which the President is the central figure surrounded by pictures of Washington, Jefferson, Patrick Henry, BehJalnin Franklin, Grant and Lee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08
WHY SELECT DARCY?

Although Les Darcy may receive cold reception when he appeals to Governor Whitman today many box ing enthusiasts are of the opinion that Darcy has been unjustly treated by the New York governor. People are asking why Darcy should be made the goat of the proceedings.
 Even if it should be proved he is a stacker he is not the only one in these parts Champion Freddie Welsh is British subject, and so is Ted Lewis Tom Cow1er is another boxer who owes allegiance to Great 8 demand that these men be barred Britain. Nobody has come forth with from the ring although Welsh has been blacklisted in Wisconsin be- cause of his sta1ling tactics in a re- cent bout. England needs soldiers worse than Australia so if Governor Whitman is going after slackers let him rule out the whole crowd.
 CAREY TO MANAGE.
 Owner William E. Carey of the Springfield Ponies is, about to make one of those monumental blunders that magnates must be guilty of every so often. Carey has decided he knows how to manage a ball club as well as anyone else. He will discover his mistake as most owners do who try to save a few dollars on man. ager's salary and then lose ten times as much at the gate.
 Although Howie Baker of this city has been reinstated by the National Commission, Gene McCann will prob ably not try to get him from the Giants. He has just signed Third Baseman Beatty for New London. The National Commission was indig- nant, at the action of the former Bridgeport owners in using Baker without permission of the Giants but as the present owners had nothing to do with the case, no punishment was inflicted on the club.
 Small boys in all parts of the coun- try are wishing they lived in St. Louis. The plan of public selling of stock of the St. Louis Nationals pro- vides that a season pass to the park shall go with each share of stock and the pass must be turned over to a boy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK 6 SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

Farmer Want Ads. One Ca.A a -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-08

boy under Is. This is done in or der that the youngsters will retain their interest in the national game. ~
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-26


perfect condition. The team is intact
as it will start the season.
The pitchers are right up to the
last notch Of twiTlng form. Red Fa-
Der, Lefty Williams and Jim Scott
have each gone a full nine innings
against a good ball club and each
has exhibited excellent form. Will
liams yesterday held Houston to
three hits and the SoX won, 4 to 1.
April II the South Siders should be
ready for the best start they have
ever made. They will be right phys
ically and can gradually work into
full swing for a drive through the
middle months of the campaign.
In former seasons the Sox tried
the same stunt the Cubs have at
tempted this season and found,it IA
tai. They profited by the lesson and
the results were there for every one
to see. But evidently the North Sid
ers haven't read the signs properly.
John McGraw has signed a new
contract to manage the Giants for
five years, dispOsing of the probable
ity that he would direct the White
Sox in 1918. His salary and the stock
allotted him will give him an income
from the club in the neighbOrhood
of $4,000.
Miscellaneous Scores
Brooklyn II, Red SOx 2.
Washington 5, Cincinnati 1.
West Sides l, Union Giants 0.
Basketball Scores
MCHale "A, Perez 8.
Aquinas 26, NeTi 10.
De Soto Sc, Barry 81. e..
Soccer Scores
Joliet 6, McDuffs 1.
Harvey 2, Pullman 1.
Corinthians 8, Pullman Pros. 3.
Swed.-AmeT. 5, BTicklayers 1.
Cal. Park 8, Chi Hungarians 0.
Atlas 6, Union 2.
st. George 2, Chi. Jewish Club 0. !
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-26

third place in the all-events with
1884.
ST. Dominics scored its second
straight win in the finals of the Chi
cago Catholic Indoor league, defeat
ing Nativity, 6 to 8.
M. G. Ketchum and Hal Clifford
won the all-comers' indoor tennis
doubles championship at the munich
pal pier by defeating Kinsel and HOl-
brook, As, GA, 81, 6-3.
Freddie Anderson of Portland, Ore,
brother of the famous Bud" Ander-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-26

son, who set the fistic world afire
some years ago, has started out to
win the lightweight championship
for the Anderson family.
bud" Anderson travelled far in
the pugilistic world. He beat all
corners until he ran uD against Leach
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-02
List Stevens Graduates
For Defence Service

n classified list Of graduates. Wuiins
and ready 70 serve IN such branches Oh
the Federal service as their specialized
education warrants, is being eomplIed
b. the committee on military and naval
affairs OF the alumni of Stevens Instl-
tute Of Technology. The alumni nave
been working along preparedness INES
for the last year. Sd many OF mem
already have been commissioner ON
GERS i'm the regular army. the oiilcers
reserve CORPS and the National Guard
while others are doing special WORK III
ordnance and naval engineering
The enrolment is being carried on
under the direction Of an advisory com
mittee consisting of Alex C.. Humpn-
reys. president OF Stevens Institute
John ". Leib. vice-president o. the
New York Edison Company. Robert
VI. Dixon. president Of the SAFETY Car
Heating and Lighting Company; Arson
". Burchard. vice-president OF the
General Electric Company; William d.
Hoxie. vice-president o. the baoeocN g.
Wilcox Company; Newcomo carton
president OF the Western Union Iele-
graph Company; William A. Field, gen:
ersi manager Of the United Alloy steel
CORPORATION. and Charles II. NcCuI-
Tough. ir.. vice-president OF the LscAa-
wanna steel Company.