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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
GRAYS GAIN ON
NEW LONDON

New London, July providence
ga-.ed a whole game on New London
here yesterday by winning fast and
light hitting contest, to 2. None
of the runs was earned. Rain in the
seventh, causing the ball to become
wet made Kelleher wild and after
the bases were filed with none out, he
was relieved by Fortune, who forced
in one run and allowed another on a
sacrifice fly, tying the score. A base
on balls, single and a double in the
eighth produced the winning runs.
The score:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
RESPITE FOR CARDINALS.

ST. Louis, July PA 30-day ex-
tension for payment of s35O,oO0 due
Mrs. Helen Britton, formerly owner of
the st. Louis club of the National
League, was granted the present
stockholders yesterday. This is the
second extension granted. Most of
the money is to be obtained by sub
scriptions from stockholders.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
COUMBE BATTLES DETROIT.

Cleveland, July Cleveland de-
feated Detroit, to 1, in the final
game of the series here yesterday. 1t
was Coumbe's second victory of the
series. Although hit harder than
Cunningham, he was effective with
men on bases.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

Two base hit, Cameron. Stolen
bases, Pickup Brausen, Sweat. Sac
rifice hit, Cakes. Sacrifice flies.
Pickup, Gearin. Double plays, Bates,
Brady to Flynn. Left on bases, New
London 4; Providence 8. First base
on errors, New London I. Base on
balls, off Kelleher 4; off Spaid /; off
Fortune 2. Struck out, by Kelleher
2; by Spaid 2; by Fortune 2. Umpire,
Kerrins. Time, 1:4O. Winning pitch
er, Spaid Losing pitcher, Fortune.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
A. A. CLAIMS "CY" BARGER.

Louisville. KY. July 20. H. Wa
then. president of the Louisville
American Association club, announc-
ed yesterday that he had purchased
Cyrus Barger, former manager of the
Memphis Southern Association team.
Barger, pitcher, is a former mem
Der of the Brooklyn Nationals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

Rensselaer, Pitcher
Star of College Teams

Troy, N. Y, July 2.---The close of
his second season as pitcher of the
Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute var
stty baseball team gives Leslie Ar
thur kuhnert, the former Rochester
East High school moundsman, high
rank as a candidate for the AlI-Amer-
lean Intercollegiate pitching honors.
Lefty" Kuhnert pitched every inning
of the nine games in the Institutes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
ROBINS LOSE
TWILIGHT GAME
Pittsburgh Defeats Cincin
natl In An Interesting
Exhibition Game.

Boston, July Twilight baseball
was sprung for the first time in the
major leagues here last evening. The
Braves and the Superbas started their
game at o'clock. The Braves prov
cd the better eve ming performers and
won by to 8.
It threatened &C rain during the af-
ternoon and at game time the sun
hid behind black clouds. When tn"
game got under way the Brool Ign
fielders had great difficulty in seeing
the ball and made four errors. Three
misplays We're punched by the infield
! in the third inning and enabled the
Braves TO score twice.
| The last two innings were played
in a shower and it was almost impos-
sible for the fielders to follow the
course of batted balls. Umpire Har-
rison made the players hustle to their
| positions between the innings and the
contest was played in one hour and
twelve minutes. The crowd was es-
timated at 1000.
Raglan opposed Marquard. The
Braves got to Rube's delivery in the
first inning and scored twice. Pawl-
ings opened with a triple to centre
and Herzog scored him with a single.
Herzog reached second on an out and
crossed the plate when J. l.. Smith
singled to left.
The Robins tailed their first run
in the third when after two were out
Johnston walked and stole second
Olson singled to left and Johnston
crossed the plate.
The Braves added two more IN the
same inning. Herzog singled ant
Kelly got a life on Olsons tumble
While Wickland was forcing Kelly
Herzog counted. In trying for a dou
BILE play on the batter Doolan made
= 6 low throw to first. Wickland stole
3 second. Smith peat out an tnfielC
! hit and when Marquard made a poo
7 throw to the plate Wickland scored.
Q The Superbas counted twice in thu
ninth on Dau5art's single. Wheat
triple and an infield out. Dick Rob
ertson twirled the last round agains
the Braves and they scored thei
fifth run on a pass to Wickland AM
e a three base hit by Smith.
Il Columbus, Ohio, July 2-Pittsbur
e defeated Cincinnati by 0 to l here yes
n terday in an embarrassing exhibition
: game.
81 Billy Southworth, a Pittsburg re
~ cruit from the Southern League, wa
. the hitting star, getting a home rur
three Dagger double and single i
> five times at bat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.

Buffalo 6, Jersey City (1st).
Buffalo s, Jersey City (2nd). At
Hamilton, Ont.
Newark 6. Toronto 1 (1st).
Toronto 4, Newark 8 (2nd). At
Hamilton, Ont.
Baltimore 7, Rochester 4.
Syracuse 8, Binghamton 5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
CHICAGO 4, ST. LOUIS 2

ST.. Louis, July 2-Wild throws by
Gonzales and Paulette, coupled with
timely hitting by Hollocher and Pas
kert and Deals sacrifice fly in the
sixth, enabled Chicago to win the
first of seven game series from St.
Louis today, to q
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
SPORTING CHATTER
SPORT CHATTER

SPORT CHATTER
Ross and Sticking, the two new
Giant recruits from San Antonio, are
showing up very we'll They are as
yet only taking part in fielding prac-
tice before games are called.
Slim Salee seems to have succeeded
Leon Ames as the Giants hard luck
pitcher. Slim has lost number of
tough ones this season.
The Cleveland Indians are coming
along fast and it will not be a sur
prise to anyone if they get on even
terms with the leaders or even go to
the front.
Arthur Irwin, who is making sue
cess as manager of the Rochester club
of the international League, has a big
league prospect in Earl Smith,
catcher Smith is showing good judg-
is playing an important part in the
teams success.
James McQuade, star pitcher of the
Fordham University nine, has been
snapped up by the RoDlnS,g VINO dEs
reaching out for many young players
to be used in case of emergency. Nc
Quade has already reported to Mans
ager Robinson and has received sew
eral stiff workouts. He has been a
sensation in the college arena, and
with proper coaching it is believed
that hte will score a success in fast
company. He will be instructed by
Iron Man Coomtts, who already has
been favorably impressed by him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
AROUND THE CIRCUIT.

Pete Lehman celebrated his return
TO the Eastern League by beating
Bridgeport. Pete now figures he can
beat all the other teams since he beat
the league leaders.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

tionals announced the purchase Of
Barger.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

American League.
New York at Philadelphia.
Detroit at Chicago.
Boston at Washington.
St. Louis at Cleveland.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Milwaukee /, Toledo (1st).
Milwaukee s, Toledo (2nd).
Kansas City 2, Columbus 0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

O'Rourke, the hard hitting third
baseman of the Planters, earned an
extra SO bones Saturday when he hit
the bull at Worcester. O'Rourke
seems to have regained his batting
eye.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
American League
GAMES TODAY.
National League,

Philadelphia at New York.
Brooklyn at Boston.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
Chicago at St. Louis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

FUNERAL DESIGNS
AND BOQUETS.
JOHN RECK g. SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

Mick Devine has hard time keep
ing out of the league. He was taken
South by the Red Sox three eimes
and was shipped back every time
because of his weak hitting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

Parker, the centerfelder of the
Green sox, is a new conner in pro-
fessional baseball. He came from
the speedy Poll team of Hartford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
Eastern League
Yesterdays Results.
q
Providence A, New London q

Games Today.
Worcester at Bridgeport.
New London at Hartford.
Springfield at Providence
New Haven at Waterbury,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

Paddy Green hasn't won a game
since his no-hit game. Maybe Paddy
thinks that was enough to keep him
on the payroll the rest of the sea-
son. Ask Carey, he knows.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02
NSTANDINGSw
baseball
- RESULTS -
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
National League.

Ndb1OAAA AOoes AOs
New York-Philadelphia, rain.
Boston 5, Brooklyn 2.
Chicago 4, St. Louis 2.
Other teams not scheduled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

American League.
New York 9, Philadelphia 2.
Cleveland 4, Detroit 1.
St. Louis 2, Chicago 0 (1sD.
st. Louis 4, Chicago 8 (2nd).
Washington Boston game played
Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

The locals bettr hurry up If they
expect to stay in the lead as New
London is only four games behind.
With the loss of Ferguson this is a
slight lead.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

: Local fans will have plenty Of
baseball this week as the locals will
! be home every day. Saturday a dou-
BILE header will be the attraction with
Springfield as our opponents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-07-02

Messenger, the right fielder of the
Planters, is former Coast Lacquer.
+ He had several trys with major
league teams but was shipped back
because of his fielding.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11

INDUSTRIAL PLANTS ovERHAULNG
Practically other
kind
limit Repairs postpe1
overhaung The work will no
thorough and back
"a
repo
appalling
good the losses and
But one big deeioration-has not been considered.
There thousands ships
lon them.
They go hospitals CT aveyads of the deep so soon nav
tonnage is built to relieve the strain on shipping
is modest the 100000
must unked
vesnt Ordinarily the expenditures for maintenance and equipment
go staggering totals.
That
means need of 100000 For five the building
on onethrd of normal basis
to
railway
full for supplying the needs American lines nothing
BUILDING NEEDS ENORMOUS. e4
Think
1917 United 1O790G
of 400 $4,000
a s1p#4e t
young every day
building swell
ing population This explanation Of high rents f sl
America hundreds
1t thousands
stances II needs furnishings nnumerabe ranging from pins and needles
and
the making
of PLACES to work in or places to live in sa5s
America unsh and reurbish
itself it would its attention.
When job
America whale nation fashion Of doing pretty well
house
and in Then--full
Editors NoeThe views expressed in this series of articles are those
held Mr. splane held advocated
by The World which a
Copyright 1918 by the Newspaper Enterprise Association
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11
KEEP OUR CITY CLEAN.

Keep city boys who coming back from
training camp and trench!
That's the urgent warning of the United Staes public health
endorsed by the secretaries of and the navy
They point to the moral cleanliness of America
Whoesomeness of the
ed on cities examples for America in peace times
Dr. Rupert Blue, general Of the United States public
health service believes that the venera disease problem will
one of the nations biggest peace problems
Are sure DR. Blue asks "that the proteers
not planning to take advantage of the days of festivities when
the boys marching home dishonor them they get
settled again the normal life? Are you
mobilization will not mean Generalization"
There should be truce with the redght district
tice with venerea diseases
Unconditional surrender is the governments demand
this enemy at home
Under the protection of the military authorities four millions
Of soldiers sailors received greater protection against
diseases than they received in civil life
The cities and towns through which they will which
they will return rehabilitation must be made sa pleads
g. Mcdoo behalf of the public health service "a program
of law enforcement education wholesome recreation medical
measures must be everywhere adopted" he adds.
Signing of the armistice way lessons responsibility
civil communities for the protection of soldiers from prostitution
and sale of liquor' warns Secretary of War Baker.
Welcome the boys home communities cleaned kept clean
Of vice.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11
OBSERVATIONS.

MANY SENATORS strong the belief that the
guarantee of lasting for America lies strong military
policy with universal training keystone This policy was
highly successful Europe where has peace for AZ
years with only little four years costing only about
100000 lives.
IS ~ A
LUCKILY the that telephone used by the
Yanks discovered by the Huns S. So would
have been nundating the whole American public c APP
peals every twenty minutes.
AS Lying Joe Bernsor got through here the
United States swaed Germany got through
Turkey that nation collapsed.
so LONG they conine their activities German soil, we
won't have much to complain of if the Sparacide
homicides
Crown Prince Willy Ludendo undervaued power
the United States but the United Crown
Prince Willy.
HOWEVER ROTTEN may be the German beer which the
correspondents complain can't be bad American nearbee
THE BRITISH ARMY of occupation eau de
vie of France must find the Cologne rather nsipd
<.
THE WORLD still full of number of things but Stevensons
verse about the happiness of kings is Anticipated.
THERE is PEACE earth good will but not to-
Huns.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11
WRITING OF BIBLE COLOSSAL uN,
DERTAklNG.

A remarkable achievement is the
writing of the entire Bible, the WORK
of Hugh Russell, of Montreal. The VOL
ume is scarcely larger than the ola
style family Bible, and every page mas
been written with the greatest care
requiring an infinite amount OF pa
tience and reverence such as Wouia
recall the work of the medieval monk
Mr. Russell, who is a Presbyteriah
and devout believer in the BOOK oi
Books began his work of transcrlbms
the Bible into manuscript in 1894, anu
finished it on st. Andrews day, 1910
The work was done in odd moments Oh
leisure during these % years. The DOOR
in manuscript form runs to 1857 pages
and is written in peculiar handWTit
Ing, almost half-printing. 1t Is perfeeliy
legible, and Mr.. Russell says he woui1
be willing to offer 500 for any error
DR. omission anyone could find III IT,
The book is beautifully bound IN heaNS
biack morocco.-Detroit News. H.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11

certain amount OF roughness in mans
makeup if he's to be "a regular man. /"
How would You like to live with
a perfect" man or woman?
Good night! IT. would be like hell
to most of us.
So let's thank the Lord for the frail-
ties of human nature and the rugged
ness of life, even though they bring
with them little heartaches and yearn-
ings, which in themselves make sui,
fering more exquisite and returning
Joy more thrilling. h
- s9sa*s
I'll venture to say that YOU have
often set up man of straw and pbund-
ed the daylights out of him, the s'man
of straw representing somebody whom
you heartily dislike, or think you do,
and with whom you have carried on an
imaginary conversation, during which
you just gave him fits"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11
SAVING ON PAPER.

Representatives were urged by one
of their number In the House 10 Sho'
en- their speeches to save paper
good deal of saving can be done 'h"'
way. In the discussion that followed,
member spoke of a case where '"0
extension of another members ~
marks in the Record cost the Govern
ment $40c Extension. OF reinaiAp
the printing of speeches that were nOs
delivered. 1t Is the miserablest sors =,
camouflage, for which the people nav
to pay. It is next to plain steaiine
take the, people's money in TINS wa5,
The only way to correct this ABUSE
a@pevsCongress. In the niear
time, every district should be asnanv~
Of Its member who extends his ren s,aa
who lies to the people ana ''i''
makes them pay for it. Consie9.
could save thousands of tons Oh pap.
II It wasn't 30 seifiah Columbus oD''
State Journal,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11

How you've been stirred by what
you've said to HMM your own mind,
of course.
And how excited you've become as
you carried on your Solitaire quar-
rel.
Passing people become as trees and
automobiles as shadows.
Now, that's the best way to quar-.
rel, If quarrel you must, but the nerv-
Gus energy required to speed up your
imagination during your mental ram.
page. rightly directed, might have
brought about peace with victory"
And you wouldn't have said to him
all that you imagined anyway, if you
had looked him straight in the eve.
because. among other reasons, he
might have laughed at your "heroics."
No change of circumstances can re.
pair a defect OF character.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11

No change Of circumstances can re.
pair defect OF character
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11
THE LILIES OF FRANCE
CA LOVE soNG.)


Do you remember the night that we met?
The pulse of its music is warming me yet!
The touch of your hand and the light in your eye
The light which shall brighten my life. till die!
Do you remember the night that we met 7?
Phe night whose delight shall never forget!
You wore the, lilies of France
| an American rose.
Perfume to perfume they met in the dance
Breathing the soul of our budding romance;
You: the lilies of France;
AI an American rose
Though you are absent, Iivision your face
Though we are parted, know your embrace
The warmth Of your breath and the Of your arm
The reel of the waltz and the meody's charm
The joyance of youth and the dreams of romance
And the deepdrawn delight of those lilies of France
You the lilies of France
| an American rose.
Perfume to perfume they met in the dance
Breathing the soul of our budding romance
You wore the lilies of France;
an American rose.
Copyright, 1919, N. e. AZ 81
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11

Pure gold, as
such, hasn't much
! practical value;
: it's only when it's
mixed With other
metals that it be-
comes really USE
full. :
A nation must
have iron as well
as gold to make
good. &
And men are
much like nations
in this respect.
MI A
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11

1t would have been better if American estabIisb,oa,
had taken all $16,O0Oo00 of the equipment
Few Americans appreciate the magnitude If III,
country. Take. for example what must be done =,
the textile industry in order. There are eSo -
mills in America Employing nearly 10Oo0 oo oners+tc
They include cotton wooden, worsted jute linen no.
hemp, silk and other establishments Since 1919 n
has been little new machinery bought since 1915 the N
dustry has been working to capacity
Depreciation in this field is estimated normally -,
10 cent annum If split in half if leav
monster total of replacement mention extensi
work in this one branch of national structure
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11
JUST ABOUT FOLKS
God Said, al Am Tired Of
Kings" '-'1f
(By the Rev. Charles steIzle.)

When things 100 per cent pure it's
pretty nearly useless.
The bride who wanted a perfectly
pure gold wedding ring was soon sorry
because it was SO soft that it easily be-
came sdented--it needed just enough
alloy tohelp it.stand the wear and tear
of everyday life.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-12-11
America Must First Set House In a.,
der, Then, Full Steam Up!
By RICHARD SPILLANE.


the Topics anu
We hear much about construction
a tremen
time a exit in New
a
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-08-01

Ray Brazeal and wife of Nor
wood and Ebert Brazeal and
wife of Squires visited at the
home of their brother, Jesse E.
Brazeal, this week.
Republican voters Vote Tue
sday for an Ozark man for Unit
ed States Senator, Col. Jay L..
Torrey of F%ruitville. 1t is not of
ten a man from South Missouri
and a man of Col. Torrey's cali
bre, becomes a candidate for so
important an Office. Let's stand
solidly behing Col. Torrey next
Tuesday, and give him an unani-
nous Republican vote in Wright
county.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-08-01

The Fall of a Nation" drew
packed houses at the Nugget
theatre Tuesday and yesterday.
Miss Verna Boyer of Hartville
was here Sunday en- route to
Springfield for an operation.
She was accompanied by her
father, L. R. Boyer. who return.
ed Tuesday.
Hon. S. A. Cunningham of
Eminence. Democratic nominee
for State Senator has a letter
in this issue to the voters of
Wright county. Mr.. Cunning.
ham is one of South Missouri's
ablest lawyers and has no OPP.
position.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-08-01

To the Mayor-I am pursued.
l need your help at once. Please
send help at once. l will be at
the Nugget Theatre Saturday.
THE Woman in the Web.'-adv.
1t looks natural to- see G. S
Burney's smiling countenance
at the Frisco depot again, he
having accepted the position of
telegrapher here, succeeding II.
G. Pendergrass, who has gone to
Arkansas. Mr.. Burney had
been telegrapher at Mountain
Grove and he and his wife are
once more residents of Mans
field. We welcome them back
to the Gem City Of the Ozarks.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-08-01
Kansas City Stock Market

Furnished by Greer 4 Co. Stock Yards
CATTLE,
Good to choice corn steers, $1,000 to
$IS.35.
Medium 30 fair, $500 to $l5.25
Good to choice cows, $1,000 to $1,000
Medium to fair, $500 to 1913.
Good to choice fat steer and heller
yearlings, $500 to $l4.45.
Medium to fair, So. 0 to $l0.75
Gamers, 1872 to ZOO.
Bulls, $3.50 to HOO.
Good to choice veals, $1,000 to Sl4.O0
Good to choice stock feeders, ST. 80
to $l6. 80.
Medium to fair, $3.50 to $ll.0O.
Good to choice stock steers, $l0.45 to
$l2.55.
Medium to fair, 1925 to 0.65.
Good to choice stock COWS and hei.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-08-01

.Smalley and son were here
during the week. He and his
son, U. E., were formerly in
business here. He is suffering
from a very sore hand. caused
by a bite off mule about a year
ago.
Mesdames G. w. Brentlinger
and CIV. Miller have returned
from a months visit with friends
in Kansas City, formers son and
daughter, Mrs. G. H. Rridger of
North Missouri, and r. B. Bren.
tlinger of Omaha, Nebr.; they
report heavy oats and wheat
crops but corn is suffering from
lack Of rain.