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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
NEW WORLDS SWIMMING
 RECORD SET FOR WOMEN
Two American Records Also Set By
 Miss Frances CoweiIs.

A new. worlds record and two Am erican records were made at Delmonte, Cal, Sunday, in the first official swim ming racing events held in which all participants were women. Both re- cords were set by Miss Frances Co., wells, of Alameda. Calf.
 In the twenty five yard dash she defeated Dorothy Burns of San Fran cisco in thirteen seconds, taking from her opponent the previous worlds re- cord of 14 2-5 seconds.
 Miss Cowells won the 220 yard event in two mintes, 59 second, lowering by three Efthsr of a second the prev ious American record held by Olga Dorfner of Philadelphia. In this event Miss Cowells for 200 yards was timed at 2:41 4-5, setting up a new record for this distance.
 The meet was sanctioned by the Pa- cifc Association of the Amateur Ath- letic Union. Sixteen women partici- pated.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
WATERBURY FRANCHISE SOLD
 TO WILLIAM, F. BAKER
Sale of Eastern League Club to PhiIa- deIphia Owner Announced at Eastern League Meeting.

New Haven, Conn, June 24.- The sale of the Waterbury franchise of the Eastern baseball league to William F. Baker, former police commissioner of New York city and now, president of the Philadelphia National league club, was announced at a meeting of the Eastern league directors here today. Every club except Waterbury was rep resented Robert w Emmons, 2d, of Boston, the former owner, is now a commissioned officer in the navy.
 Bridgeports protest against the throwing out by President Dan .O'Neil of two games won by that club against Hartford and New Haven on June l 1 and 13, respectively, was withdrawn by President C. P. Lane, IT,, of the
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Bridgeport club, the directors having given him permission to do so. In the games Bridgeport used Connolly, a catcher not regularly signed by the club. No action was taken on the two games forfeited last Saturday to New London by Bridgeport, pending receipt of the umpire's report.
 The forfeiture of the game by New London to Bridgeport on June IA stands, it as announced, and the New London players fines have been paid.
 The directors decided that hereafter player when fined by the umpire must pay the fine himself instead of having it paid for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Eastern League.
cUoeEL WINS BROOKLYN
 HANDICAP IN 1.5o 1.5,
Roamer Second and George Smith Third-Winner Owned by Canadian Naval Officer.

New York, June 24-Cudgel. the four year old colt by Broomstick Eugenla Burch, owned by Commander J. K. l.. Ross, a Canadian naval off, cer, and cleverly ridden by Jockey Lyke, won the Brooklyn Handicap. one mile and a furlong, over the Queens county Jockey clubs race track to- day. The winner, which was the prh- lie favorite, carried the top impost of 12S pounds past the judges a length ahead of Andrew Miller's aged gelding Roamer, with John Sanford's five wear old George Smith third, four lengths away. ~--o
 The time of the race. 1.5o 1-5 is Just one second behind the track rec ord for this distance, made bv IT ? Whitney's Borrow, in this event last year. The winning owners portion of the stake was $4,S50.
 Eight horses made up the field Roamer and Ticket being coupIed as the Miller entry, the other one Re- count, having been withdrawn. as were Damrosch, Motorcop and Corn Tassel while H. P. Whitney added last wears winner. Borrow. They were onlv three minutes at the post and all got off we'll =,
 Roamer, as usual, was always prom lnent and quickly raced Westy Hogan and Borrow, the leaders for over half a mile, into submission. Cudgel was slow to get going and raced in sixth position until turning into the stretch where he shot past the other con- tenders and challenged the f1yine Roamer. The latter was crowded s bit on the rail in the stretch drive but Cudgel, perfectly handled by I,yke gained steadily and won by a length
 Schuttinger. who rode Roamer. made a claim that Lyke rode his mount too close to the rail. but the claim was not allowed. Both the winner and jockey were loudly cheered when thev returned to the judges stand fhe Canadian owners victory being very popular one.
 George Smith finished third, five lengths in front of Hollister. which beat Hendrie neck for fourth place Westy Hogan finished sixth. Is lengths in front of Borrow, and Ticket trailing the field.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Ashland Schedule,

Manager Carpenter of, the Ashland club announces his schedule for the next few weeks as follows:
 June 30-Fort Terry at Jewett City.
 July 4-Putnam at Jewett City,
 July 14-Putnam at Putnam.
 July 2S-U. s. Marine Corps at Jew cit City. s
 The Fort Terry team that plays on Ashland park this week is ranked as one of the fastest service teams and is composed almost entirely of leaguers, including Sam Rice, of the Washington Senators, who will pitch. Last week Rice, on a five day furlough, played with Washington and was the sensa- tion of every game.
 Ashland, having won nine games and lost but one, is playing a fast game of ball and Sundays game will undoubtedly be battle royala The largest crowd of the season is expect ed to be on hand. as the Fort Terry team is good drawing card, being consistent winners and playing a su- perb game.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Philadelphia (N)
Pirates Find Reds Easv.

Cincinnati, O., June -Schneider's wildness, combined with clever bunt- ing and base running by the Pitts burgh team. gave the visitors an easy victory in the third game of the series here today. Mollwitz was put out of the game at the end of the fourth in- ming by Umpire Klem for talking toe loudly from the bench and Archer fin ished the game at first base. Score:
 (kN
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Giants Shut Out Rraues.

Boston, June 24.-Demaree had the better of Rudolph in a pitchers duel here today, New York winning 3 to 0. It was Rudelphs first defeat of the season, after three victories. Boston made only four hits off Demaree and reached second base twice. Plays by Rawlings and Zimmerman were fea- lures. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Cubs Win 8 to 3.

Chicago, June 24-Chicago settled down behind Hendrix after an Gn- steady start, overlook St. Louis and won to 3. Meadows was replaced by May on the mound in the fifth in ming after Mann touched him for a double May was hit for single in that inning which sent Mann home with the winning run. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Rice Stars for Senators.

Washington, June 24.-Harper had the better of Gregg in a pitching duel here today and Washington made it two straight over Philadelphia ? to 1. It was Harper's fifth consecutive vic tory. Sam Rice, who recently enter ed the military service, made his fare well appearance with Washington for the duration of the war. He scored one run and batted in another. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Champions Lose to Tigers.

Detroit, June 24-James outpitched Cicotte and Detroit won the opening game with Chicago today 6 to ?. De- troit scored it's runs by punching hits with bases on balls and Chicago er- TOTS.
 Chick Candil, Chicago first base man, was notified today to appear be- fore his draft board for re-classifica- fion Score.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Yanks Win in Final Innino.

New York, June 24.-New York de- feated Boston in the first game of a four game series in which the Yan- kees have an opportunity to oust the Red Sox from the league leadership. New York won by a score of 3 to 2 in ninth inning rally despite wretehed fielding, as six errors were made be- -,ri.1 Mn9ridge. who permittAd only
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
BASEBALL.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

fESTEHGATS RESULTS.
 National IsaFusL Boston o. New York g. Philadelphia T.. Brooklyn l. Cincinnati 2. Pittsburgh l. Chicago s. St Louis 3.
 Americen League. New York 3. Boston 9 Washington 2. Philadelphia l. Detroit S. Chicago ? St Louis Cleveland, rain.
 International League. Rochessr q Binghamton B. Syracuse l. Baltimore ,. JeTsey City Buffalo game played Sunday. NtWark-Toronto game played Saturday.
 Eastern League Springfield s. worcester g. Only one game scheduled
 American Association. LOufs-fne l. Minneapolis 2 Columbus [. Milwaukee 2 No others scheduled
 GAMES TODAY. Ne~ York at Boston. Brooklyn at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
 St. Louis at Chicago
 American League. Boston at New York Philadelphia at Washington Chicago at Detroit
 Cleveland at St. Louis
 Eastern League. New London at New Haven. worcester at Providence. e games)
 Waterbury at Bridgeport
 Springfield at Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25

Cheney was wild and Philadelphia won the first game of the series today ' to l. Cheney forced in the first local run by giving Oeschger his base on balls after he had filled the bases by Intentionally passing Adams.
 Pearse, a local -professional, made his. debut as a regular second baseman, McGafgan having been call ed in the draft Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Barry, Shorten and Shaw for Ensiqns'
 School

Boston, June 24.-Jack Barry, for mer manager of the Boston American league baseball team, and his former teammates, Chick Shorten and Ernie Shore have given up their berths at the Boston navy yard preparatory to
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rec hits and no earned runs.

three hlts and no earned runs.
 Peckinpaugh walked in the ninth and advanced to third on Bakers single and scored the tying run on Pratt's sacrifice fly. Pipp then hit into the upper right field stand for what ordi- narily would have been a home run, sending Baker in with the winning tal- ly. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25

entering the school for ensigns at Cambridge, it was learned today. The trio are undergoing preliminary train ing at the naval camp at Wakefield
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Chicago (A)
Totals s1 5 24 F

tx) Batted for Gsndil in 7th
 (ax) Batted for Cicotte in 9th. Setre by innings: Chicago .... ..-..0 0 Q O 0-G Detrcit . .....-0 l ? l xe Two base hits Spencer. Neach Three base hit
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
MONEY.

New York, June 24. = Call money firm; high 4 low 3,3-4; ruling rate 4: closing bid 5-4; offered at f; last loan 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
perb game

Nearly one hundred major league players are now either in the army or in the navy. It is fitting that Ameri- cas national pastime should be well represented in Americas fighting army.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
COTTON.

New York. June 24.-Cotton futures opened steady July 26.45, October 24.SO, December 24.45, January 2431s March 24.30. Cotton spot quiet; mid :, Ali.- anAS s
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
%. l AS oIOI <
 New York (Nl
Boston (Nl
Totals g g 27 l8 Q

tz Batted for Rudolph in 9th. Score by innings: Boston ...... ........O 0 0 0 0 co Two base hits, Zimmerman and Young Three base hit, Fletcher.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
ATToRNEYs-A s-AT-LAW

Brown&Perkins, Attorneys-.t-Law Over Uncas Nat. Bank. Shetucket St Entrance stairway near to Thames National Bank. Telephone 3S-3
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Cincinnati (h
Totals 2a 10 o7 10 {

(x) Archer out hit by batted ball.
 Score by innings: Pittsburgh .........s 0 0 20 1-7 Cincinnati .. .......O 0 0 0 0 I-l Two base hits. Wingo. and Chase. Three base hits. Schneider and Caton
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St. Louis tNl
Chicaao (N
Totals 30 , 24 10 CoSra hv ibniu7e-

St. Louis ......-...1 l, 0 0 O-3 Chicago ..............o 0 Q 70 KS
 Two base hits, Heathcote, Beall and Baird,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
BRAVES AND INDIANS FEATURES OF WEEK
Boston Team Wins Six Out of Eight Cams Cleveland Wins Five Out of Seven-Both Teams in Third Place In Respective Leagues-Cubs and Red ,Sox Continue to Lead -Cudgel Wins Brooklyn Handicap in 1:5o Is.

from Cleveland Tuesday in a game cunday and Monday Washington won advanced from July 21. Chicago lost an opportunity to go ahead of, Cleve- land by dropping three out of four to the Indians. Sunday the Indians took another from Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Washinuton (A)

Score fy innings: Philadelphia ....0 0-l Washington .. ......0 X-2 Two base hits. Dugan and shannon. Three base hit Lavan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25

Walter Pipp has not missed a game played by the Yankees since Sept IS. 1916. He has taken part in more than 1S0 consecutive games.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
New York (Al
Boston GA,

Totals 9 27 r 6 (x) One out when winning run scored.
 txXx) Batted for Hannah in sth. Boston q. ....e......O. 0 O1OO O-2 New York .. .......0 o 0 0 2-3
 Two base hits. Peckinpaugh. Gilhooley and Pipp. Three base hit. Bodie.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
cheney's WiIdness Loses for Robins.

Philadelphia. PaasJune 24-0esehger kept Brool<l---,,, hits scattered .-v..l-:l->
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Y. M. H. A. THANKED
Jewish Welfare hoard OF Allentown,
Pnr Writes Exprcssing Graft
tude for C0urtexics.

During tho recent holidays sthe Y.
NJ. II. A., 412 North Eighth Street,
was the center from which radi-
atcd the work Of the local Jewish wei
fare board. y special committee under
the direct supervision of the president
OF tho organization, ably assisted by
Mrs. Samuel Cohen. Miss Hannah Cohn,
and Welfare Worker Dreyfoos, OF
Camp Lee, looked after the religious
needs and material wants of NIL Visit
ing soldiers.
That the work was we'll done is at
tested in a letter from the Jewish
Welfare Board of Allentown, Pa. The
local secretary has received a COM
munication which says:
We are under advice from Corporal
Louis Shaffer. located at Camp Lee
Va. advising US of the generous treat
ment accorded to the Jewish boys OF
this city. during the recent holidays
Permit me. In the name OF the
Jewish Welfare Board. as well as o,r
community in general. to thank you
most heartily for the courtesy and
entertainment thus extended and we
assure you that same will be made a
matter Of record. Should there be any.
OF your boys now or In the future
located at Camp Cooper. South Bcthlc-
hem. or Camp Crane. Allentown. kind
~ notify us and we shall at once give
them all The courtesy that is possible"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
TWENTY-NINE u. S. FLYERS
ARE MENTIONED WITH CREDIT
Men Taught by British Royal Air Force
Accomplish Great Fcats on
Western Front.
WAX lIlNGTON


WASHINGTON, September Is
Twcnty-ninc American flyers are men
toned with credit for their exploits on
the western front in the British Royal
air force reports, which were received
here to-day.
These American officers, who went
over early in the war when there were
no Tying schools in this country and
were taught abroad, have brought down
nifty enemy airplancs and seven bal
looms In tho period from July to Au-
gust 25.
Tho War Department announcement
referring to the fact that many flyers
were taught abroad, says:
The acceleration in speed and the
enlargement in numbers of the Ameri-
can aerial program made possible by
the whole-heRrted co-operat!on by the
allies Is matter of grateful acknowl-
cdSment at this time"
The instance of special mentions are
these:
Lieutenants NJ l.. Campbell. l.. A.
Hamilton. II. G.. Lands. j. a. Heating
and simpson
General Pcrshing's earlier reports
show that the British distinguished
Flying Cross has bcen awarded to the
following officers OF the American air
service:
First Lieutenants George A. Waugh
an. Jr.. Thomas ]. Herbert. Morton L.
Campbell and Lloyd a. Hamilton.
or those mentioned In the reports
Lieutenants Reed G.. Landis. james AL
fred Keuting and Howard Clayton
Knox are from Illinois. The two first
mentioned are from Chicago. and the
last from Carlinvillc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
URGES DRAFT BOARDS TO
SPEED UP CLASSIFICATIONS
the Class I Men Into Cnmp,. Ia
SUBSTANCE OF McssnEc Sent by
General CrOwder.

WASHINGTON. September 2s.-
speed, more speed. Get the class I
men into camp. Keep the necessary
industries on their Jobs. Don,t do.,r'.
speed 0'
such Is tho spirit OF q long telegram
froVost-Marshal-Ge Crowder sent
10 all tho district draft boards TODAY
iie sought again to impress them with
.ne TACT that they are the oririno, ~
staes In determining deferred elias
omt ~; ons on occupational grounds
IN IN, III most cases the final authorities
oh u:anheaIs in dependency cases.
WITH the need that every repistr,nt
know his standing as soon 40 Snssii ~ !
S nr tnat business and industry may
iWsIe ~ Win as little arrangement "a
iheir ~ ~, ne urges the boards to hasten
All class l men under thirtv..i~
expect to be in training ramns ,s;. 10y
tmo months. and 1t is urged that tho
eiS,Ilcl boards clear the way for the
ecPortS from over the country indi.
care very large lists of claims for ~
cupational deferments. and the dis,-;c,
BOARDS are likely TO be congesed for
weeks. hut they will be urged to clear
. me, simpler cases as rapidly as possible
,"u proceed III way TO make as great
-, ii'an- power available as possible in
me shortest possible time
reports on the totnl Of the rcpis-
ration of September IL were received
from Two states to-day Figures from
lhree are still missing and from one
are subject to change. Maine went
S SS eS7 inc TOP with 2 registration Of
OF SO,77O, while Alabama fe, Behind
with only 236.753 registered agalnst
estimate of 243.27l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
PERSHING'S ITALIAN BOYS
ARE FIGHTING WITH ZEAL
Many Letters Reaching washington
eh OF Hood Meals Served and
Fine Beds Provided

WASHiNGToN. September 2s.-Let-
ters from ltalinn-Amcrican soldiers
nave come Into the Red Cross ONCE
In WASHINGTON and into a number Of
That the Italian boys in General
Iershings forces arc fighting with the
greatest zeal and are more than satis-
4 part.
One. of them writes: I'VE have had
GOOD 1000 and beds. Now that we are
the blood OF the thousands Of brothers
who have already fallen in this
rishteous cause and for the glor.. Of
american arms. The port where We
landed is fine. the people are very
courteous and respectful We hone
when We reach the battle front to Kill
al those infamous Germans and TO
make mincemeat OF their viliainous
Naiser. And we are going, courage
0ins,y. to bring about great final
Is is evident from much of the cor
r resi- that the foreign born
duty I'm spirit Of the deepest serious
ness. Perhaps they have not the same
sly sense Of humor which causes the
fank or1th British Tommy to Jest
about the vital things of life, and pre-
a aGnd mat mr,I 1t Is a All great adventure
Another Italian boy, with n strain
follows
Don't worry about me. From now
on shall Initiate my ancestors the
Spartens, Either l shall return with
turn at az This desire has been
we must crush our enemies So that
we can i've In peace in the future"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

intervals, For the most bart thsy
were cheerful. some apparently joyful.
combat. but the greater part of them
AMERICANS LICKED
GERMAN FIFTH ARMY
may have been forced to take cover
Sesn tie beSnS and
Of upralscd hands. Several oiile eess
GERS were we'll In the rear when the
Every objective was made according
of time, The first objective was gained
sIsr eSrty minutes after the Americans
Information reaching the intelligence
Offices to-day Indicated that the Ger.
aGs fss ATTACKS to
the German lines attacking various
Muse.
known. but it is not expected that they
can continue their retirement without
suffering terrible punishment
The lines from which the Germans
prepared, and It would have caused no
Surnris nc, had the enemy offered such
q question Of days Instead OF hours.
envy had lines which had taken months
to prepare. but the American artillery
and infantry had forced the Germans
to abandon them within less than three
hours.
The first enemy limo was taken with
q rush in a few minutes. the second
line offered greater resistance and at
the third line the Germans put up a
fight that promised to delay the ad-
vance. The progress OF the Americans
however. was checked only briefly.
One ravinc contained massed machine
guns which poured Il hot fire into the
advancing troops, but without break
ing the line.
During Wednesday evening and
early Thursday tho enemy artillery
continued To shell the regions east and
west OF M0nizcvillc. but the fire quiet
ed down soon after the American bonn
bardment began.
The American artillery. had been SO
carefully placed that Wednesday night
there was nothing for the artillerymen
to do but to wait for the zero hour"
y number of long range guns joined in
the attack and from hidden positions
hurled croSS-f1re into the positions
behind the German line
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
"Sa0e My Pants"
: Pleads Soldier Boy
although Badly Wounded He
Is Fearful of Losing His
Brccches.

PARIS. September 2S.-For a time
there was shortage OF breeches in
this mans army" as tho Americans
call their own. Not that any one ever
went without. seriously, but It was
one Of the items short In n number of
company stores. The best OF breeches
20 to pieces quickly In trench and pa
troll work. So most soldiers, whatever
their condit ion, are careful about los
ing this valuable bit of uniform. The
sentiment persists even In the badly
wounded boy whose leg was so
completely shattered that 1t Is doubt
full whether yhe will ever walk again
was brought into a Paris hospital the
other day. The first thing the doctor
did was to seize n pair of scissors aud
start ripping away the torn and bloody
breeches. The action brought the
wounded man promptly to conscious
ness. But he didn't groan. What lie
said was this:
Hoy. doc, have u heart! Don't you
know how hard 1t is to get pants In
this mans army?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
TO ENFORCE BLUE LAWS
MORE DRASTICALLY TO-DAY
commemorative Attorney Issues Warn
ing to Northumberland Jury
May lie Asked TO Act.

Violators OF the Sunday antiselling
laws Will be vigorously prosecuted, &C
cordinR to Commonwealth Attorney
Wise. who yesterday issued warning
to store keepers and others and pre-
dicted a probe by tho October grand
jury. After conference With Wise,
Chief OF Police Sherry issued orders
to his men to make careful search to-
day for stores remaining open IL
legally.
Commonwealth Attorney. Wise stated
yesterday as his belief that the law
was being evaded by some who have
taken out licenses by misrepresenta-
ton. Those stores posing as lunch
rooms and restaurants in order to re-
main open on Sunday Will come under
the ban and the police are expected to
make. arrests in this connection to-
day.
1t was declared by the Common
wealth Attorney that even dry goods
are being sold in Richmond on Sun
day, while cigars. cigarettes. candles.
fruits and other merchandise Is being
disposed of In great quantities.
Druggists who are obeying the law
and the Richmond Ministerial Union
are said to have lodged formal COM
plants against the violations. Com
monwealths Attorney Wise asserted
in issuing his warning last week. that
AS long as the antiselling law is on
the statute books he proposes to sec
that q Is enforced.