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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
YOUNG McAULIFFE
 IN FLYING CORPS

Young McAuliffe, the well known local featherweight, has enlisted in the aviation corps and has left town for. some unknown destination. all though it is expected he has gone to Texas where the main aviation train in field is located.
 McAuliffe is boy who treated Bridgeporters to some fine bouts when he appeared before them, but in the last one he met defeat at the hands of Billy Hughes of California. Although defeated he gave good &C., count of himself and fought bril- limit, though losing battle.
 For a long time he had been trying to get into the aviation section of the service and ony succeeded during the past week when the big rush was on. He received orders to report and was ''tickled" at the chance, so he went right away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
HUSSANE TAKES FALL
 OVER SULA, THE FINN

New York, Dec. 14-Sula Hevpnpaa. the peaceful Finn, gave his first exhi- bition 'fby request in the Interna- tional Wrestling Tournament at the Lexington theatre last night Sula automatically eliminated himself from ranking honors in the tournament through the falls he had sustained up to Wednesday night. Then, however, a thankful public came to the shout ing Ffnn's rescue and voted him back into the tournament again by popular acclaim. This made Sula's appear ance on the mat last night by request.
 The Finn, as if to show his appre- citation, designed to throw Yusif Illus sane, described on the program as the Balkan Bone Crusher," in a fin- ish match. Unfortunately for Hevon- paa, the Balkan had just a little bet ter knowledge of the mat game and wasted no time in making this man. ifest, even to the rotund Sula. Illus sane leased and coaxed until he aroused the Finn's ire and this was accomplished in 21 minutes and 56 seconds. So was Sula's downfall, but to achieve this Hussane had to use a half-Nelson and toe hold.
 The toe hold. with the punishing half Nelson, was the bitterest part of the bout for Sula. He groaned and yelled, and writhed tortuously on the mat, trying as he never tried before to break the hold of the Hussane, but the Balkan grappler held on to the bitter end, as if to get even with Hevonpaaa for the latter's efforts earlier to mix Marquis of Queensbury rules with wrestling rules.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

Chicago, Dec. 14-Col. Jacob Rup- pert, president of the New York club, proposed a deal to Phil Ball, presi- dent of the St. Louis Browns, at the American League meeting here yes terday, which if consummated, will eclipse even the famous Alexander Killefer deal in its scope
 Ruppert would skim the cream of the Browns and for it would give a complete inield, including two of the leading stars of the club, hard hit ting catcher and the pick of the Yan- kee pitching staff. Ruppert offered to trade Pipp, Gedeon, Peckinpaugh, Maisel, Nunamaker and the pick of the Yankee pitching staff, including Caldwell, Fisher and Shawkey, for First Baseman George sisler, Second Baseman Derrell Pratt and Shortstop Doc Lavan of the Browns. Ruppert originally sought only Pratt.
 Ball liked the deal if a large money consideration went with it. If Ruppert now cares to come across with $50,0o0 and the players he has mentioned the deal is made,'' said Ball. T know how much Sisler is worth and so does Ruppert."
 Ruppert is unwilling to throw in any sum like s50,00o, but might be induced to part with smaller amount. He believes the deal would make the Yankee ball club and that Sisler would give it the one star which makes the club stand out as Ty Cobb does for Detroit.
 American League men here would like to see the deal consummated, and it Is figured it would be a good deal for both clubs.
 Keep 25 Player Limit.
 It may be recalled that both Pratt and Lavan are now suing Phil Ball for tnsinuating that they 'layed down" on his club last season. It is taken as sure thing that neither player will be with the St. Louis club next year. though Ball would prefer a decision on the suit before transferring the players.
 Retention of the twenty-five play CT limit and continuation of the usual spring training trips was decided upon at the closing session of the American League meeting last night. The club owners cleared up these points in preparation for the joint meeting with the National Leaguers here today.
 | Summarized, the important ques- tions to be considered by the sixteen club owners of the two leagues are: l The advisability of reducing the playing schedule to 40 games. The advisability of a 154 game schedule running only five and a half months.
 Devising a method to collect the Federal war tax.
 | Settlement of the financial obliga- tions resulting from the Federal League war.
 Suggestion of a new division of the worlds series receipts. Inserting war clause in the players contracts to protect the club owners in the event of players being drafted into the army.
 Johnson favored a war clause in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

The National League men, neverthe- less, left here with the determination that they would not be dictated to. by the American League. The American League has tried to assume the upper hand for the last two or three seasons because of the success of the John- son organization in the worlds series of late years.
 Before departing the. National League owners had practically decid- ed among themselves that no radical changes would be advisable at this time. It is known that at the joint meeting today. the, National Leaguers will advocate the usual 154-game schedule and will also disapprove of any change in the player limit. The policy of the National League will be to allow baseball to go along as usual for the present at least.
 If any changes are to be made in either the player limit or in the schedule they will not be made until the league holds it's annual schedule meeting in this city in February. At that time the club owners will have much clearer idea of just how the clubs are going to be affected by the draft. If the war conditions are so serious in February that change in baseball policies is advisable, the changes will be made at that time.
 During their meeting here the Ma tional. Leaguers discussed the advisa- bility of curtailing. the spring training trips, but the general opinion was that it is too early to determine such radical change at this time. So the club owners will plan the training trips as usual, but they will be can celed next spring if the conditions | warrant such action,
 Before leaving with the other club | owners yesterday President Hemp sted of the Giants said that he would take no action oh Captain Charley Herzog's ultimatum that he wo1% not play with New York next season un- l til he had conferred with Manager 1 McGraw after his return from Chi cago. Since the close of the season 1 HerZog has been in communication with President Hempsted concerning l the salary which the club deducted during the term of his suspension.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

Popular idols in Philadelphia, these days, are Kaiser Bill and Charlie Weeghman.
 But then, the Philadelphia fans ought to be tickled to death that the city hall and the Pennsylvania ralt- road weren't thrown in with Alex, the Great and "Paw Paw" Bill as part or the bargain. to balance so munificent a price as $60,000.
 Philadelphia, by it's brilliant ex- change, now acquires exclusive rights to the wonderful pitching and catch ing ability of Mike Prendergrast ana William Dilhoefer ''To be listed as assets CD when the Athletics go into bankruptcy at the end of next season, most likely" says a fan.
 Pat Moran, whose brilliant perfor- nance enabled Chicago to take over his two bets, took the position of the farmer who closed his barn door after the horse had been stolen, yesterday. Pat absolutely refused to consider an offer to exchange Whitted, his speedy irst-baseman-to-be for Zack Wheat, of the Dodgers. And he made no bones of telling Charles H. Ebbets what he thought of the proposition.
 Joe Shugrue, of Waterbury, will be an interested spectator at ring-side
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

contracts for the 1918 season. The clause will include all drafted or en- listed players to the extent of protect ing the club owners. The latter would be absolved from all salary obligations in the event the player enlisted or is drafted. But if the player returns to the game after be- ing discharged from military service he must consider himself stiI bound to the club with which he last signed.
 While it Is regarded as practically certain that the two leagues will de- eide on 154 game schedule for the next season, August Hermann, presi- dent of the Cincinnati Nationals and chairman of the National Commis- sion, advised the American League executive over the long distance tele- phone that the question of a schedule still was open with the National Leaguers. Johnson favors 140 games, but probably will be obliged to accede to the wishes of the older or |ganization, as both leagues use the same park in New York.
 Johnson's announcement that the $110,000 fund agreed upon to reirn- purse packers of Federal League clubs still remained unpaid caused a sur prise. He said that the American League was ready to pay its share, $55,000, at once. but that the entire issue would have to be settled by the club owners of the two leagues today.
 It was revealed that Edward Gwinner, who lost heavily in backing the Pittsburgh club of the Federal League, is to receive $50,000 of the fund, and the balance is to be divided between Harry Sinclair, who financed the Newark club and the Ward es- tate of New York, which supported the Brooklyn Federals.
 Oppose Worlds Series Change.
 The suggestion advanced by the National League that a new division of the worlds series receipts be l made did not gain favor with the American League club owners. The National League proposes to limit the amount the players of the con tending clubs receive and divide the remainder among the players on the | four leading clubs in the two leagues. President Johnson said he believed this proposal probably would be voted down by the American League. who thought that the 'spoils should go to the victors."
 After agreeing to retain the present player limit the league decided to hold a ''bat and ball fund day. in every city in the league next June, Twenty-Five per cent. of the gross re- ceipts will be donated to the fund for the purchase of baseball para phernalia for American soldiers. Johnson also announced that the 1 league would raise 8 fund to buy baseball equipment for Canadian sol | diers.
 The Philadelphia clubs of the American and National Leagues will play an exhibition game early in the season to raise a fund for the widow of William G. Weart, of Philadelphia, secretary of the Baseball Writers as- sociation, who died recently. The suggestion for the benefit game was made by Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Americans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
MATHEWSON IS NOT
 WORRIED OVER DRAFT

New York, Dec. 14-Christy Math- ewson, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, is not at all alarmed because the draft is likely to take away many of his ball players. Matty has filled out his organization just about as he planned, and the loss of any of the players would break up the unity of the club. He takes a common sense view of the situation, however, and believes he can get along just as well as the rest, even if his club is crip- pied.
 "The draft says Matty, may crip- pie a lot of good ball clubs and may hur: some teams worse than others. And yet 1t may fall with almost equal severity on everybody, thus leaving the clubs on almost an equal +" and by building up the ranks W whatever talent is available there will be plenty of players. I think the fans will make every allowance and will give friendly support all along the line."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

New York, Dec. 14-All the Na- tadnaI League club owners left for Chicago yesterday, morning at Il o'clock and if the train is not held up along the way they may arrive in
 Chicago in time to hold the. joint meeting with the American League some time this afternoon. President
 John K! Tener didF not go with the other National League, men and he stated yesterday that the only reason. was that he wanted the club. owners to decide about their business affairs for next season for themselves.
 President Tener stated that the dis cussSon in Chicago will simply be a
 question whether or not the club s owners want to anticipate unfavora-
 ble conditions on account of the war
 and adopt stringent economical measures He decided that this was matter for them to decide for them selves and. therefore, did not go with
 them. a < kfsAN
 However, there seems to be another reason. for President Tener's absence from the joint meeting in Chicago. He has not met President Ban John
 son of the American League since that executive gave out the inter- view some time ago intimating that both major leagues would ask for the exemption of baseball players from the draft. At that time President Tsner gave out a statement repudiat- ing Johnson's suggestion and in pretty plain language he stated that the National League never had or never would ask the government for any faTors at such a critical time.
 ] This wasn't the first time that President Johnson has included the National League in his sweeping { statements when he had authority to speak only for his own league. Presi- 5 dent Tener, it is known, does not ap- { prove of Johnson's methods of con. ducting baseball affairs and his re- fusal to go to the joint meeting is ] the first open indication of his disap- ] proval of the Johnson policy
 No Friction Expected.
 I However, it is not believed that ! President Tener's absence will cause any friction between the two leagues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
PATERSON TO TRAIN
 COZ RACING STABLE .FORSEASON'S MEETS

New York, Dec. 14-Charles Pater- son, one of the foremost trainers of thoroughbred race horses in this coun- try, contracted to handle the stock of W. R. Coe next season at a meet ing between the owner and trainer yesterday. Paterson is to be in full charge of the thirty or more racers now in the Coe stable, although Jerry Carroll, who had such success with the Coe jumpers last season, will be retained to care for horses of this speciality again.
 Paterson is known for his training of Hamburg and Ornament, two of the greatest performers of turf his tory. He at one time trained for John Madden, and during his turf career has handled the horses of many leading owners. His most re- cent success was his purchase of Omar Khayyam in a sale in England for $1,500. Paterson then was com missioned by c. K. G. Billings, and was in charge of the stable being ac- cumulated by the former harness horse enthusiast. Shortly after I stable into form MT. Billings decided to retire from racing, and sold his horses at auction last Spring at Bel mont Park. In this sale Wilfrid Viau the Canadian sportsman, purchased Omar Khayyam for $26,000, and since that time Omar Khayyam has raced himself into the lead of the Ameri- can turf.
 MT. Cole has had a, lot of poor rae. ring luck with the horses he has ac. quired in his three years as a follow CT of the. turf. He purchased White Tackle for $20,000, and after this ami. nal had won one race it died. MT Coe also paid a big price for Hau- Jerk, and the horse was entered in z selling race and bought by another owner. MT. Coe bought severa yearlings from English and French owners, but most of the imported stock failed to come up to expecta, tions. Under the guidance of Pater. son, MT. Coe hopes to build up { formidable stable in a short time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
Herzog Firmly Determined To Leave MCGraW

Any person who doubts that Charles Lincoln Herzog is through with the Giants need only discuss the matter a few moments with the fiery New York field captain. The popular 'Herzy" says he will not play another game of ball for John J. McGraw, and says he is willing that the whole world knows 1t.
 The Maryland farmer bubbled over in conversation with President Hemp stead of the Giants in the wee hours early yesterday morning, and was full of wrath even yesterday afternoon.
 Herzog insists nothing can be gain ed by trying to reconcile him with McGraw and that under no condition will he play with the Giants as long as McGraw Is manager.
 T succeeded in putting by a little since I started playing ball." said McGraw, and that under no condition would have enough to keep me from the poorhouse. However, I do not intend to quit yet unless I am forced to, and am therefore giving President Hampstead chance to trade me. I have nothing against Hampstead or
 
 agreement is with McGraw."
 Herzog's main grievance is that McGraw requested the club to hold back the pay he lost last fall when he took rest toward the end of the season after McGraw promised him that this money would be paid him.
 The amount of salary Herzog lost was $833. Herzog yesterday re- hearsed all of his grievances against McGraw. He insists that NcGraw got him because McGraw felt he was slipping, especially after finishing last in 1915. Herzog also brought up the Brooklyn incident of 1916 when, he said, he was incensed at the Giant leaders attack on the team after the boys had won twenty-six straight games. AS captain of the team ac- cused Herzog said he was incensed more than at any other time in his baseball career, but agreed to forget the matter.
 The Chicago, Cincinnati and Boston clubs, the clubs to which Herzog ex- pressed a desire to be traded, are all eager to land the player. It is likely that Weeghman = will land him, though. NStallings is making big bid, and is ready to turn over a right handed pitcher, other players and cash for the crack infielder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
BEACH CLUB BEATS
 LOCAL. AGGREGATION

Myrtle Beach, Dec. 1.-The Walnut Beach Athletic club basketball team defeated the St. James quintet of Bridgeport, g to 5 last night in the Myrtle Beach auditorium and as the score indicates the local poys played circles around their opponents. By splendid team play and exceptional floor work combined with accurate basket shooting, the Walnut Beach lads were never in danger. Next week Thursday night the Y. M. c. A. team will be the opponents of the Walnut Beach lads
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
BUTLERs OPEN NEW STORE.

Buffers, who have a Charge Ac- count Store at HOY Main street, an nounce the opening of their newest and largest store in Buffalo, N. Y.
 The new addition to the Butler Chain Stores occupies three com plete floors, and is one of the best equipped stores of it's kind. At the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
PITTSBURGH TO
 DROP BASEBALL

Pittsburgh, Pa-, Dec. 1.-The Uni versity of Pittsburgh will not engage in intercollegiate baseball next spring, it was announced by K. E. Davis, graduate manager of athletics. In- reference of baseball with military drill and general lack of interest Is given as the reason for the abandon mer.. of the sport. Interclass base ball will he substituted.
 The university wrestling team will not engage in intercoliegiate' competi- ton this winter for similar reason it was announced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
TO-DAY IN PUGLIsTIC ANNALS

'9"1 - Alec Greggains defeated
 2I'anche in three rounds at
 lie City.
 --tcl.i Lavigne knocked out Andy Bowen in the 14th round at New Orleans.
 1900-Jimmy Scanlon won on foul from Dan Creedon in the first round at Memphis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
LEAGUE HEADS IN
 JOINT SESSION AT { CHICAGO TODAY

President Tener of Nationals However Refuses to A
 tend Meeting Desires That Club Owners Decide for Themselves About Their Business Affairs for Next Season-War Measure Question to Be Settled at Con ference, He Says-Doesn't Want to Meet Johnson, Is z Belief =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
TANKS DICKERING
 WITH BROWNS FOR
 IMPORTANT TRADE

Ruppert Offers stLos Team Star Ineld Strong Gather and Pick of Pitching Staff for sisler Pratt and Iavan Deal Favored by American League Backers- Browns Manager Considering Proposition, Says Good Financial Offer In Addition to Players Will Close Transaction
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
LACKED ouORuM.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 14-For lack Of s a quorum the extra esssion of conSs gress called to begin yesterday was not opened. The political sttuati0zM at present is oompl4cats&
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

grand opening last Saturday beaud- full souvenirs were presented A all
 customers and MT. Butler tells us
 that the opening was grand success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

Score: Walnut Beach A. C., 32; St. James, 5. Referee, Harry Jackson. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

Chic's praying may get him some thing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

Then again, it may be worth while to back Chic Brown to stay the limit. YOU NEVER CAN TELL.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

HOLIY-XMAS TREES
 WREATHS JOHN RECK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
HOVER THE TOP:-:

when Benny Leonard steps up to give Chic Brown his first boxing lesson in New Haven, Monday night. T re- member when I knocked him flat" is what Joe may be expected to tell those beside him-and we'll say for him that Joes' the only boy who can remember having done such a thing to the champ. .ly
 Yales athletic council is going to try to devise some means of conduct ing all sports in a manner seemly and satisfactory during the war. Let's hope whatever action is taken will not be too late for next football season.
 Betting is fairly brisk, in New Ha- ven, that Chic Brown will stay ten rounds with Benny Leonard. Irish Patsy Cline barely lasted the six rounds, Wednesday night; Patsy put a thing or two over on Johnny Dun dee; Johnny gave Battling Kunz a. wicked beating, Monday night, and Battling Kunz is champion of Con- necticut solely by virture of having defeated Chic Brown! But bet as you please-we don't care.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

HOLLY-XMAS TREES
 WREATHS JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

Joe Shugrue, of Waterbury, will be .n interested spectator at ring-side
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-10-04
"our New Minister. ;.

With the assistance Of Mrs
Gene King, a group of young peo-
pie will give an operetta, "Onr
New Minister" at the opera
house October 13, under the aus
pices Of the Ladies Aid society OF
the Christian church.
There win be special numbers
by Mr.. King and also by Miss FL
liott.
Following is the east Of char
acters:
Rev. Homer Alexander Brown,
the new minister. Leslie Basket.
Professor Topnote, leader Of
the choir, Clayton Miller.
Crescendo b. Flatt, music CON-
mittee, Harold Fike.
Mrs. Hazakiah F. Sharp, Edith
NJ. Wright.
DR. IIoosick, Henry Anderson.
Ralphy Bnnter, a baritone in
the choir, II. b. Wright.
Seth Perkins a joke George
Ratliff.
Daisy Loveioy. a new school
teacher. Hazel Basket.
0delia Hasbin, Lois Ramey.
Petunia Pimples, Lottie Sorenson
Uncle Alec, the old sexton. Rob
ert Wright.
Augusta Wind, everybody :
friend, Lois Ramcy.
Mrs. Delaney, president Of the
Ladies Aid, Anna Paige.
Members of the Ladies Aid so
ciety.
Albertina spicer. Adeline Po-
feet.
Mrs. Slocum, Blanche Rowe.
Mrs. Reddy, Marie Potcet.
Mrs. Brassy. Callie Basket.
Members Of the Old Maids club
Henrietta Sharp, Miss McMon-
igle.
Patience Pickles. Miss Elliott.
Prunetta Pills, Miss Richmond.
Ivory Sope, Miss Green.
Eliza Whiffles, Miss Woesner.
Betty Buttons, Miss Huse.
Polly Poppleton, Miss Ratliff.
Song hits:
when l Shovel in the Coal, y
'sThe Kind Of Preacher | Like, ,"
- A Pretty Little Flower is a Dali
sy, "0ld Maids Lament, = How
DO You Think You viii Like the
Man, "What Will the Poor
Preacher Do" tWho Tolled the
Bell, !" Tickets for the Potpic
Supper, 81 Haven't Made Up
Ny Mind.
Admission s5 and so cents.