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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20
MAISEI., GREAT HEART-BREAKER,
FACES ACID TEST THIS YEAR
Must Come Back on Down
trodden Outfit A f t e +
Flashy Start and Nota-
BILE Breakdown

or ALL the heart-breakers that have
~ strewn the path of New York Yam
kee managers with thorns and spikes.
two stand out prominently. These are
Lee Magee and Fritz Maisel, both OF
whom have been switched this year and
will have last chance to prove whether
or not their historic flivvers were the
result of poor management or hostile
audiences or what. Maisel will have a
clean shot at the third base point for the
Browns and will, therefore, confront the
real acid test, for coming back" on a
downtrodden team is some feat. Anyhow
there Will be the change of scenery and
an audience that is used to failures, both
of which facts ought to help.
Maisel's case has been a mystery. He
broke into the big leagues with a big
rep which he well sustained during his
big season of 1915. That year he fin
ished with a hitting average of .281.
playing a rafting good game at the third
corner and fairly burning up the bloom
ing league with his sensational speed.
That season the Yank fans would have
squawked IL the management had traded
Fritz for another club and the Wool
worth Building, for they thought he was
going to improve still more and be the
coming diamond star.
Maisel kept his speed. even rivaling
,sCobb In base stealing, but his hitting has
gradually dwindled away to almost
nothing, his mark the last season drop
ping to .181. although in spite of this
he still managed to snag twenty-nine
bases, a wonderful exhibition of speed,
but woeful one of hitting.
Born at Catonsyille, Md, twenty-n
years ago, he is one Of six brothers. all
ball players, and has ten cousins named
Maisel who play ball. Fred attended
the public schools and later learned the
machinist trade, playing amateur ball
with several crack Baltimore teams In
his spare time. He was signed with
Baltimore in 1910. but later played with
Elgin. of the Missouri Association. and
Wheeling, of the Central League, before
getting a real Baltimore tryout. From
1911 to 1918, inclusive. he played short
stop and third base for Baltimore and
hit fairly well, played a good fielding
game and was a streak on the base
lines. In August, of 1918, the Yanks
bought him and in his five seasons with
them has always shown wonderful speed.
and, occasionally. good hitting ability.
Maisel is a good au-around athlete.
having played football in his amateur
days and also basketball. He is only
about five feet six inches tall and weighs
about 157 pounds. II Fred regains his
hitting ability he will be a valuable ac-
QUESTION to the Browns. II not, even his
speed won't help Jones much, as speed
on the bench doesn't cash in runs across
the plate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20

FAILURE OF PILLS TO REACH n
ST. PETE ON TIME CASTS GLOOM
OVER MAYOR LANG AND NATIVES
Speech of Welcome Ruined, Key to City Lost
and Kilties' Band Dispersed When Moran
and Mates Arrive Several Hours Late Y
BY ROBERT W. MAXWELL


ST. Fe'ersDurs' r's'' "a'oh -V'
THERE is much gloom and sadness
i 4, G, po,a ,h.so dovs because one
of the best little plans that ever split the
plate has been wrecked beyond repair.
AL Lang. the hustiins Mayor. IN wearing
A.. 81
s'ou''' an" o'"e' '"e''e o
come-to-our-city club are disconsolate'
They have been foiIed, aad the worst
nos, -, q, "a .h.. 80 ora con be b,amed.
~
not even themselves.
On MONDAY nignt was oecloeo 70
nave a monster celepration 10 "eicorne
the incoming Phillies when they stepped
of the train Mayor Lang had ms
speech or welcome all prepared. tho
kilties Band was tuned UP TO Sprinkle
harmony all over the town In the tr1-
umphsnt march from the station to the
hotel and the other holders OF the glad
hand stood under their straw hats, con-
scious of their own Importance. Then
Some one had made huge wooden
key which was to be presented to Pat
Moran TO prove that the city was 9is'
and the Mayor held 1t aloft to make
sure tnat no one saw IL except every
| one III tne nuge CROWD. Ine passengers
were scrutihized careiuhy as tney
stepped OF tne humans put there was
ho sign Oh 'he fhHnes'
Cavyy ONLY Arrival
| -
,...is ,,' ,.,,.. nso Sa ou' vi tne
on ,he,r ;rs,rnn,sn,. Ma,,or ~ .oo,,
~ L., .n,,.a nms ~, .s.,.s LIS ..,n .oon
C.,,,,, croya,t nas ~ ou,,. a--,,,.i
and rou, ha l., core hoca,,s,o ,hs,, a,s 49,,
iead him m The hotel iiLe . re1,,ar b. =,
pIaver
| When the c,ub arr;ved ves,ora,v
morning onIv a few back dr,yers wi.
coined the njavers The n,en were nor-
fectly satisfied however and gladly
made the trip to the Edgewater Inn in
hired hacks. They were too Iate for
morning practice, so only one session
was held in the afternoon. Today,
however the athletes worked out both in
the morning and afternoon, and this
program will be followed out until the
team leaves for the North.
Eight Veterans Report
Yesterdays practice was short and
sweet, but IL was enough for the ner-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20
LEWIS WINS MAT
DECISION ON FOUL
Zbyszko Butts Stranger
Unconscious in Big
Wrestling Match
HURL CHAIRS AT POLE

New York, March 20.
After thirty-seven minutes and twenty
ty-iive seconds of resting in Madison
Square Garden last night Stranger
Lewis was declared the winner over
vladek Zbyszko on, a foul The decision
by Billy Roche, the referee. brought to
an end a fairly even contest. in which
Lewis's head lock and Zbyszko's toe hold
appeared and reappeared and in which
neither was able to gain any decided ad-
vantage with his particular agent Of tor
ture.
1t was a most unsatisfactory termina-
ton of what had been expected to prove
a spectacular contest. The foul. the dis
qualification and Zbyszko's exit from the
ring amid shower of chairs all came
quickly. They were sparring at the
center Of the mat. Each was In a
vicious mood They ,lunged and backed
and suddenly Zbyszkos right hand went
out to Lewis's chin. simultaneously the
Poles head struck Lewis over the right
eye.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20
MARINE FIVE MEETS
ST. COLUMBIA TONIGHT
Y. M. H. A. to Play Port
Richmond in Prelimi-
nary Game

st. Columbia, American League bas-
ketball champions, will meet the husky
United States marines. Of League Island,
tonight at Traymore Hall, Franklin and
Columbia avenue.
This Is the hardest game on the ma-
rines' schedule, and 1t may be Of In.
terest to the sport fans to get some In (
side history Of the sea soldiers quintet
The team is largely made up Of west
erners. BILLY" knostman, the huge cen-'
ter, halls from the Kansas Aggies, Hstq
a musician and played with the band d
the foregoing institution. Then thar
Is "Dick" Bradley. the peppery captaina
Of the team. Bradley is truly from OK
of the wild and woolly, having gained
considerable prestige as a basketball
player in Wisconsin, his native Stata
Bradley holds down the berth as guards
Twitehell is another One Of the slGsn
tic Westerners who are included In ua1
marine lineup. Twitchell comes from
Cleveland. Philadelphia can lay claim
to three crack players on the marine
team. They are Stienman. Tom Dough-
erty, formerly Of Catholic High. and
Mike Wilson, of Northeast High
st. Columbia will present Its regular
lineup of Dunleavy, Brown. Moorehea4
Dietrich and eastman. which has not
been beaten this season.
The other game of the night will bring
together Y. M. H. A. and Port Richmond
both of the American League.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20
Fast Ball Still a Tremendous Asset

PRoNoUNCNG the smoke ball still tremendous pitching asset
J. remarks to spill:
pitcher with ball
in
at
utility Such
whole
neede to manta The upper batter
Babe Ruth the
largely responsible for bringing
a ball
eccentric shoot
this ability keep the
bauow hayem madeh I'm uncommony effective.
relies speed,a he
Hardly with exception south
thet fast ball
shoo thanth Of he highlander.
themselves pretty well refute the an
he
khaun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20
Pounces on Ball Just Like a Hawk Bird


= a OF
in
a a
an can he ball 1 comes %
o
would
asks a
boy Nine o'clock
to
DUT Holocher
~ one
a coincidence will
to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20
a0LLOCHER, REARED BY FATHER
FOR BALL STAR, MUST CONQUER
FATE AND OVERCOME PUBLICITY
Kid Must Make Good Where Seventeen Other
Tries Failed and Must Prove Parent and
Admirers Were Fright"

ENHANCEMENT all complaints
NJ 1t Is more the of
aspiring throws the
victim line and plants his
spoiled
Cubs historic short in
ood in which failures been recorded within the
publicity
him
the subject coached
rudmens satisfied job The hometown fans and
public
be satisfied fivver all would be dsGraced
Whatever the unusual being outlined
by ST. Louis scribe follows:
Hollocher a
ball player who
From his earliest oocher
great baseball He brought the think that
time he kits Charlie Holocher
great baseball The remarkable all is
everything
tion hortsop Chicago
Williamson, Dahn Tinker
during thirty Of play"
IIoLLOCHERS style of after ball
II Cede. who
n o a hawk
o n a n ground
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20
Girls Are All Right, but as Caddies-Neuer!

decided
a will
a do
prshend
Nseuug to the linguistic twothirds of the
a caddy would
tongue Of
fnn playing
baby buggy lines and solve the problem for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20
PLAYERS LIBEL SUITS
TO BE HEARD IN APRIL

81. Louis. No.. March 2o.--The hear
shortstop % with the ST. Louis Americans,
against Phil Il. Ball. president OF the
club. In which the latter Is charged with
making slanderous ACCUSE tion was
set yesterday for April 22 In the Circuit
Court. A similar hearing In which Der
rill Pratt. second baseman. Is the plain
tin. has been set for April 23.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20
Giants and Yankees Each to Haze TWO Farms

likely to have farms this Class M incubator
Cancel Class
provided
Toledo outfit Bresnhan
his
out to
released
Keang from Toledo
courtesies Bresnahan has offered
Athletics world
roll He the
Association last and he is hodout
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-20

NerfoIk, Ve,. March 20, - The an
nonncement WAS ms4e yesterday that
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
POLES

Today will mark the three closing performances of Charlotte Walker, Anna Lehr and Robert Cain in that great Dhotodramatic masterpiece. Men" and will also be the last op- portunfty which the theatregoers or Bridgeport will have of seeing The Tick Took Girls" the biggest and best tabloid musical comedy on the Vaude- vile stage today. Beside the fore going features there are other and equally attractive vaudeville and pie ture numbers which the public of this city should not fail to see, as the bill marks the highest standard in enter tainment.
 Tomorrow will be a memorable date In the entertainment history of this city because 1t will mark the opening of another mammoth bill at Polls, the leading feature of which will be none other than Private Harold Peat" the American boy who went to the mud of the Flanders battlefields with the Canadian army. lived two years in Hell and came back with a smile. His book on his adventures in the thick of the fighting is too well known to need any comment here, as are his many lectures on the world conflict The picturization of his ad- ventures is. however. hailed as being the greatest of all photographic feats and is acclaimed by critics all over the country as being the most sensa- tional triumph of the silent drama. | In addition to this great war drama there will be a wonderful vaudeville program which will include Tom
 Moore and company. a comedy sing ing and talking combination of un-
 usual merit. Herbert Denton and Florence Hackett, in their big success
 "Poughkeepsie,'' comedy sketch which has been accorded a great re- 'ception in the largest houses. The dancing Cronins who present this
 season a new and original dancing
 act Leonard and Willard. one p1
 vaudeville's greatest entertaining teams. and Nellie Veronica and Er-
 nest s. Hurl-Falls, natives of Bridge
 port in their famous sketch, By the Sea"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
PLAZA

"Mr. Logan, |. S. A., the William Fox production in which Tom MIX, the well known star, portrays the part of a II. S. Secret Service man, will be show-a for the last time at the Plaza theatre at each of the three perform ances. The picture Is packed full of sensational episodes and shows Tom Mix in his endeavor to do his duty for his government go through some dar- ing and desperate ordeals. Among the thrilling scenes is the blowing up of q government mine by German agents, a machine gun burst of ac- ton and Q routing of the I. w. w. A pretty love story runs through the picture. adding to its interest. The vaudeville attraction, "A Day on Ellis Island" as presented by Mau- rice Samuels and company is one of the greatest comedy sketches seen In Bridgeport through which there runs vein of pathos which makes the act one of unusual diversity.
 Kimbell and Kenneth, vaudeville s famous banjo artists, will also be heard for the last time in their won derful display of talent. Dave John- son will again be seen in his exhibi- tion of clog dancing and musical spe- cialties. Copes and Hutton in their originol act of nonsensical comedy which brings laugh after laugh will end the vaudeville attractions, while a Lyon Moran comedy which is bound to please and the latest official release I of the Allies War Review will con-
 clude the bill at the Plaza theatre
 which will be shown through three performances today.
 An exceptionally fine bill. including
 the screen adoption of the drama by
 Tale Hamilton, "The Return of Mary, in which Mae Allison stars, Babe An
 derson with her five dancing violin
 ists, and a collection of big acts have
 been booked for the latter half of the IMeek.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
MONROE

At the Republican caucus on Fri day night Solon B. Wales was named for representative. For justices of the peace were Charles L. Smalley, Arthur J. Hull, Ambrose s. Hurd and August D. Jacob. Arthur J. Hull was chairman of the caucus and Freder- ick P. Sherman clerk.
 At the Democratic caucus held on Tuesday evening Ebert R. Eastwood was nominated for representative. For justices of the peace the following Joseph G. Woods Turney Northrop and Arthur B. Tyrrell. Stephen B.. Hayes was chairman of the caucus and Victor W. Burr clerk.
 Mrs Albert Armbruster of Thom- aston, a former resident of this place, died of Spanish influenza and was brought here for burial in the Monroe cemetery on Monday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Dixon were weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. Fred Ken drick.
 Mir. Fred Gisner died at his home ir Monroe of pneumonia following in-
 
 eral small children to mourn his loss. Interment was in Elm street ceme- tery.
 Fairfield County Pomona will hold special meeting at Greenfield Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward L. Hurd at tended the funeral of their niece Miss Julia Dickerman, of Mount Car | mel, on Sunday. She was a victim o1 pneumonia preceded by Spanish in | fluenza, and was only two years o1 age. Besides her parents she leave! four brothers to mourn her loss.
 There will be no services at St Peters church on Sunday next.
 Mrs. William W. Shelton has re turned home from a two weeks vist with relatives on Staten Island. Clairmont B. Standish, who ha been on Easton the past week, return ed home on Saturday.
 Special communication of Washing ton lodge, No. 197, F. and A NJ, vii be held on Monday evening, Oct. 2S with work in the E. A. degree.
 Regular meeting of Harmon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23

Grange on Thursday evening. A com petitive program is promised for that evening.
 While placing the upper. door in his silo one day last week, George w. Burr of Bagburn Hill, slipped and fell the entire distance to the concrete floor below, and escaped without in- jury.
 The selectmen and town clerk will be in session at the town hall on Fri day, Oct. 25, from g a. m. until p. m. for the admission of electors.
 MT. and Mrs. Philip H. Jones are the happy parents of son born to them at the Griffin hospital on Thurs day, Oct. IT. Both mother and child are doing we'll.
 Marshall Beach has had his house shingled, also had new roofs on booth house and store.
 Miss Minnie Osborne expected to leave for France last week as a Red Cross nurse.
 MT. and Fred J. French and fam fly have sold their place in Stevenson to the Water Company and will make their home this winter at the home of Mrs. John H. Hawkins. She left last week for New York, where 1 she has entered the Faith Home. MT. French still works as blacksmith at his old shop, and commutes daily. Theodore J. Beardsley and family have left their home here and moved | to Bridgeport.
 Homer F. Clarke of Stratford is | caring for F. W. Wheeler, who is i'll. Ralph G. Wales and Leslie E. Shel- | ton, youthful hunters, spent last Sat | urday afternoon on a hunting trip and returned home with four gray squirrels and a monstrous hen hawk. Several from this town were called | to Bridgeport Wednesday as witnesses | of the petition of the Bridgeport Fly ] draulic Go. vs. Twist Brothers. Con- ] demnation proceedings of an eight acre tract of land in East Village was the cause of the suit.
 Mrs. George W. Burr, who has ! been seriously sick, is a little better at the present writing, and her friends hope for a speedy recovery.
 The East Village Cemetery Asso- citation will held it's annual meeting at the school house on Monday even ing, Oct. 28.
 William c. Kruger is relayng a chimney for William S. Clark.
 Charles W. Deane, former superin- tendent of schools of Bridgeport, has i been delivering four minute talks on the Fourth Liberty loan in Polls and ! other places.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
LYRIC

Although nothing but success has greeted the popular drama, Bought and Paid For" wherever and when ever presented none ever exceeded the reception given the Poli Players now playing in the famous production at the Lyric theatre. The play itself Is a wonderful production but interpret ed as 1t is by the well known com pany holding forth at the Lyric it is better than ever. Not an opportunity for improving some of the situations in the drama has been overlooked and the scenic effects were never better not even in the original production when 1t ran successfully for 15 months in New York and six months each in Chicago and London.
 Miss Alice Clements, the leading lady, who so successfully portrays the little telephone girl who is taken by storm by the wealthy Robert Stafford, is most excellent in her interpretation of the part Both in the second and third acts which call for dramatic ability of unusual merit, she far eX- | ceeds all expectations and brings forth the continued plaudits of her audi ence. Clay Clements, as Robert Staf- ford the millionaire who overcomes every objection the poor little work ing girl offers against their marriage and who later spells it all by getting intoxicated and telling her he Bought and Paid For" her Wher 1 she became his wife, is fine. MT 1 Clement is a superior actor, but a no time since his appearance in thi' city has he done more efficient worl than in the present role.
 Next week the Poli Players vii appear in a brand new drama neve1 before presented on eny stage. "Th' Cabin In the Hills" is the latest pro
 duction from the pen of EdWart PepIe, a well known playwright who's successes have obtained a worldwide reputation. MT. Peple has selected
 the Poli Players to give his latest pla, the first production and several prom
 inent New York managers are expect
 ed to be present to review 1t with view to further presentation on tn road. "The Cabin In the Hills" is
 dramatc version of the eternal tri angle in which appears a woman ant two men and her indecision as t
 which she really loves forms an eX cellent theme about which MT. Pepl has woven his story.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
STAMFORD
Special to The Times.)


 stratford. Oct. 23---Frank Matsyn was struck by an auto while crossing Stratford avenue near the Gaynor fac tory last evening. The auto was driven 'by Edward Thomas of Home stead avenue. Witnesses say that he was in no way to blame as Matsyn walked directly in front of the car. Matsyn boarded on Clarendon street. He was taken to the Bridgeport hos pital in an unconscious state. He is a man of about 40 years of age. | It was found yesterday that the 1 heating facilities in the SelIeck house were not in condition. consequently the selectmen were obliged +n look for another location for the Influenza hos. pital. After a long search Mayor" Lally secured the Etta Ely ho'ase ON Stratford avenue. The place is large and 1oomv and will accommodate a large number of patients. A number of cots were installed today and more will be added as the need arises A competent nurse has been secured to take charge. She will be assisted by | local volunteers. The Stratford Red Cross will furnish bedding and other necessary supplies. The local doctors will be in attendance as often as re- quired.
 At the meeting of the executive committee of the Stratford branch of the American Red Cross held last evening details were completed for the opening of a canteen service. The use of the kitchen in the Congrega- tionaI parish house has been secured and will be under the supervision of Mrs. Walter Curtiss. The object of this service will be to provide cooked meals for families where, owing to the epidemic, the people are unable to prepare their meals. This service will be commenced tomorrow delivery be-
 ing made by the Stratford Motor Corps. Applications may be made tc First Selectman James Lally or tC members of the Motor Corps
 | The regular meeting of Azalia
 Chapter, O. E. S., will be held at Ma sonic hall this evening.
 The Argus Club will hold their reg
 ular meeting Thursday evening, Oct
 24, at their club rooms, corner ot
 West Broad and Rockwell avenue
 All men living in that vicinity are in. Nlleu to dttenu anu edch memDer expected to bring a friend. Selectmar Archibald Person, Justice of the
 Peace Edwin Curtis and Registrar
 Edward Skinner all members of the club, will tell the members how they
 will conduct their offices during tht coming year. An entertainment vii be furnished. Brother Georg
 Mooney, the well known soloist, vii sing songs of his own composition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-23
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 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the liver and bowels like calomel-yet have no dangerous after effects.
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