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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
SKI HONORS GO TO BROTHERS
 BJORK

New York, Jan. 29.-Those who braved the biting gale and the snow storm yesterday morning on the liar lem River Speedway were treated to rather unusual sight. Under the auspices of the Finnish-American Athletic club, four ski runners com peted in a three mile race that devel- opel an interesting contest and still more interesting exhibition of a mode of locomotion that is used only to a limited extent in this country.
 The four ski runners who came to the mark were J. Werner Bjork, who also is an ice skater of some ability; his brother Ellis, Valno Noppa and John Rostimaki All except Els Bjork, who belongs to, the Baltic A. C., hold membership in the Finnish American A. c. J. Werner Bjork went into the lead at the start and there he stayed to the finish, winning by more than quarter of mile from his brother. Noppa came home in third place, while Rostimaki, who broke a ski on the second leg of the journey was unable to finish. The winners time was 15:15 2-5, while the second runner was caught in 1S:45.
 It had been intended that the race should be a five mile event, with the leading ski runners in the East talk ing part. Owing to the gale north of Washington Bridge, the course was cut and owing to the short notice given, the field was small. flames Kolehmainen, the Flying Finn, who has done such great deeds on the track and who was a champion ski runner on his native heath, was to have competed, but he could not get here from Philadelphia in time for the early start.
 An effort will be made later in the season to get Kolehmainen and other experts in ski running here to meet |J. Werner Bjork. Ski runners from Dartmouth, New Hampshire State, Williams and Colgate also may be in- duced to test their skill against the foreigners.
 The snow was packed tightly on the Speedway when the runners came to the mark at West 155th street and Edgecombe avenue yesterday morn ing. The officials decided to have the runners go the mile and a half north to Washington Bridge and then turn for home. In spite of the gale and the needle1ike snow the runners made good progress and fine turnout fol- lowed them. The runners with their ski poles made a pleasing picture.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
TITLE PRIZE AT GARDEN
 CONTEST TONIGHT
Standing Room Likely to Be at Premium When Wladek
 Zbyszko and Olin Meet on Mat-Figures Show Rivals
 Are Well Matched-Stecher and Hussane to Grapple.

New York, Jan. 29.-Wladek Zbysz- ko and John Olin will come to grips on the wrestling mat at Madison Square Garden tonight for the heavy weight championship of the world.
 Since the death of Frank Gotch early in the winter this title has hung in the balance. Zbyszko is now gen. erally acknowledged the champion, although Strangler Lewis, Joe Stecher and Earl Craddock and John Olin are claimants and must be considered.
 Gotch was undefeated at the time of his death, and Jack Curley made an effort in the recent tournament at the Lexington theatre to establish a new champion. Zbyszko was declared the winner of that tournament and on that his title hangs. If he beats John Ohn tonight this title will be reasonably clear.
 The two men will meet in a finish bout, and judging by the interest aroused and the advance sale of tick cts, the big amphitheatre will be crowded. It will be surprising in fact if a seat is vacant, as in addition to the big bout Joe Stecher, of body scissors fame, and Yussif Hussane will clash, to say nothing of several minor bouts.
 With all the theatres and other places of amusement closed because of the exception made in their favor on Fuelless Monday, the bout in the Garden is likely to attract many who otherwise would seek some other form of diversion.
 The government made an exception for this meeting of the Wrestlers be- cause of the fact that Madison Square Garden was closed yesterday, thus conforming to the fuelless day and because the contract had been signed before the fuel order went into ef- feet.
 Inasnfuch as the purpose of closing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29

one day in the week with a conse- quent saving of fuel was served, no objection was raised to the bout be- ing held as originally scheduled
 zbyszko is well known to lovers of wrestling in this city. He has been seen here in a number of bouts and his skill is recognized. John Olin is not so well known but he is a worthy contender for the crown. He came from Finland with a reputation as Graeco+Roman wrestler but soon took up the catch -as-catch-can style and ing Joe Stecher after two hours and a half of wrestling.
 Later he wrestled Strangler Lewis to a draw after three hours, and then met Zbyszko in one of the most gruel- ling bouts ever seen in Louisville. He earned the first fall but was injured so badly in the second that he could not continue and the question be tween the two men has remained un- settled ever since. It should be set tied this evening.
 zbyszko weighs 25o pounds to 221 for' Olin andi is about an inch taller, but otherwise the men are practically the same in build and physical develop ment. In fact it would be hard to find two men better matched so far as measurements and strength are concerned, Skill must tell.
 If the men turn out to be as well matched in skill as they are in other respects the bout may last well into the early morning hours of Wednes- day morning. With the title at stake and the standing which goes with it, to say nothing of the money, neither will take any chances.
 Wrestling has suffered in the past because of much hippodroming, but neither man is likely to "puIr' to the other in this bout, and for that req son it should be wrestled strictly on it's merits.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
WHY BASEBALL WON'T
 DOLBY A. CRICKET SHARP

it is to make the heavier cricket ball do the same when boWled a greater distance. A fact of which my critic seem totally unaware.
 To write as one critic does, that "basebalr' requires far greater skill and technique than any average cricketer can ever hope to attain" is simply nonsense. A batsman has far more to contend against than has the striker at baseball. In the first place, he has II men in the field against him as against 10; then he has all the swerves and curves known in baseball, pGus the difficulties of the wicket; and he can be "out'' in nine different ways at cricket. A fieldman at cricket has TO glove to do most of the job for him; and 9, bowler has to find ways of getting out batsmen who have 10 tu 20 different strokes, as against the club-swinging blind-swipe of the base ball 'fbat," who hits the ball only by sheer luck or very remarkable eye.
 All the fine points in cricket, such as 'placing" the ball to avoid the fieldman; bowling a special kind of ball to a certain kind of batsman in order to get the other batsman op- posite the bowler; bowling specially for catches in the slips, or at cover, or at short-leg, are missing in base oaIl No pitcher at that game can pitch for a catch by a certain fields man.
 For these reasons alone baseball can never be classed in the same category as cricket, and never will be by any one who has ever played much cricket. For those who cannot play cricket, baseball may be a suitable exercise, or a means for letting off volleys ok abrse at umpires or players, accc-ss ing to whichever is losing their money Apart from these considerations, the incessant shouting and jeering, quar- reling. wrangling, render this game a thing totally unsuited to English men. I know many cricketers who will never again go yard to wit ness such an exhibition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
BASEBALL'S WAR
 TAX PUZZLE FOR
 MAJOR MAGNATES
Big League Club Owners Still Trying to Settle Question of Collection Next Season Without Use of Pennies To Raise or Not to Raise Is the Question.

New York, Jan. 29-Should base ball admission prices be revised up- ward or downward this year as the result of the war tax and the attend ant nuisance of making change in pennies?
 Baseball club owners are on the horns of a dilemma, between the devil and the deep sea. up tree with the wolves bowling beneath, or one of those tight places so often pictur- esquely referred to.
 If they raise prices they may drive away trade; if they lower prices they %ill certainly drive away money; and if they let prices stay as they are the making g-change-in-pe pennies delay is going to hurt business, too-in addi- ton to being an inconvenience to the fan who can't be driven away by any thing except the mo game sign. - The changes brought about by the , war tax are going to affect two kinds of popular priced tickets-the 25 and 75 cent admissions. The 5O-cent ad- mission will not be affected-the pur- chaser simply paying 50 cents ad- mission and 5 cents war tax, and avoiding the pennies in change. In Western cities like Cincinnati Pitts burgh, Cleveland, Detroit and St. ! Louis the 25-cent ticket is a big problem because of the big percent age of that sort of admissions.
 If the price is kept at quarter the baseball clubs will get 22 cents fo1 each admission, the tax virtually coming out of the coffers. If the price 27 cents per seat, the spectator pay ing his quarter for the old ticket, cents war tax and cents that may gc to the clubs or may be given to a wa charity.
 In the East the 75-cent seat is the one giving the most concern. Here if there is a fiat 75-cent rate the club will get 6S cents per admission ant pay the war tax themselves. If th' regular price of 75 cents is retained the tax will be cents, making 8; cents for the ticket buyer to pay.
 Here again the proposition is madt that the price be fixed at 85 cents 75 for admission for tax and either for the club or for the wa charity spoken of above. What tn, baseball owners would like to be surt with favor on this general raise anC attend ball games as before.
 The baseball club owners are fear ful that if they lower prices, even tn, or cents per ticket that the Ire
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
HOBLITzELL WILL BE M ANACER
 OF BOSTON

Dick Hoblitzell, first baseman of the Boston Red Sox for the last four sea- sons, will be appointed temporary manager of the Boston team within the next few days. All doubts about the possibility of Jack Barry's being granted a furlough by the Navy SC that he might manage the Red SoX again were set aside last week by Lieut.. Park of the Boston Navy Yard when he said that positively no fur loughs would be granted to profes- sional baseball players in the Navy.
 Hoblitzell recently was permitted to leave a hospital in Cincinnati, where he had undergone a difficult opera ton. He is now convalescing at his home there and probably will meet Harry Frazee of the American League in this city on February 14.
 A strange part about Hobbys op- eration is that he decided to go through with it to enable him to en- ter the dental service in the army. The proffer of the temporary man. agement of the Boston team may acuse him to change his mind.
 Hoblitzell will continue at first base for Boston and Stuffy McInnis, the Athletics old first baseman, will be shifted to second. While McInnis has won most of his fame as a first baseman he originally came into the American League a shortstop, and can play a tidy game at any infield position. It is curious coinci- dence that three members of Mack s famous $100,000 infield-Collins, Bar " and McInnis-Will play second base next season. Barry will play for a navy team.
 Despite the inroads which the war has made on the Red Sox, Hoblitzell | will be able to put a rattling good team on the field next season. He l will have Walker, Strunk and Hoop CT for an outfield; himself, McInnis 1 Scott and Gardner for an infield; Schang, Agnew and Cady, catchers l and Leonard, Ruth, Mays and Bush | for his first string pitchers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
CAMP RESTORES BAT LEvINSKY
 AS TEACHER

Aver, Mass, Jan. 29-"Battling' Levinsky, assistant instructor of box ing at Camp Devens, recently suspend ed pending an. investigation of charges in connection with a match at Boston with ''K o. BiIP' Brennan, was reinstated today.
 James B. Raycroft, chairman of the Commission of Training Camp activ- ities, announced that nothing had de- veloped to warrant the charge that I'evinsky had an agreement with Brennan as to the character of the exhibition before entering the ring.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
WANDERERS WIN
 OVER ST. NICKS

New York, Jan. 29.-In one of the most spectacular games ever played at the St. Nicholas rink, the Wanderers seven last night defeated the Arena H. C., of Boston, by the score of 1 to 0 in the second game of the National Hockey league series. The solitary and decisive goal was registered by Tom Mccarthy from a scrimmage in the second period.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
IRISH SERGEANT WINS ENGLISH
 MIDDLE TITLE

London, Jan. 29.-Bandsman Blake lost the middleweight championship of Great Britain at the National Sport ing club last night when he was de- feated py sergeant Pat OKeefe, for mer we1terweight champion of Ire land. O'Keefe's victory came in the second Fo14nd
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
BASEBALL AT LORDS
WHY AMERICA'S NATIONAL GAME
 DID NOT APPEAL.
 o

(By a County CricketeP)
 am not surprised that there have been several letters criticising my ar ticle in last weeks News of the Worlda on the subject of a compari- son between baseball and cricket. Where the writers have not descend ed to vulgar and stupid abuse, have much pleasure in replying to what they say, as I have been requested to do. There is no need to reply to abuse, especially from those so well trained in it's deliverance as habitual onlook- CTS at baseball matches seem to be. I am criticised for referring to the pitchers play or duties as 'monoton- ous," yet in the same breath a critic informs me that sometimes pitcher has to play for nine innings, unless he is replaced by a spare pitcher" We'll, if that is not monotony, I know it not Imagine Blythe or Hitch or Douglas bowling all the time for the duration of even a quarter of an inn ings at cricket.
 Another critic doubts if I watched the pitching from behind either pitch CT or catcher, and could, therefore not judge as to the swerving. I watched one of the pitchers from as directly behind the catcher as a spectator could get, and the swerving seen was not to be compared with that produc- ed under far more difficult conditions by bowling" and not by throwing a cricket ball, by such bowlers as Ar mold, Noble, J. B. King, Hirst, Blythe, the late Trott GA. E.), W. T. Gres- well, and others much too numerous to mention. It is, in any case, far easier to make the lighter baseball swerve or curve when thrown" than
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
Y. M. C.. A. MATMEN
 READY FOR MEETS

Grapplers at the Y. M. c. A. are getting in condition for wrestling meets. Three meets are in view, two with Ansonia and local champion ship, the latter scheduled for Feb. T.
 The war has hit the team hard, however, several of the old men are still eft and some good material has aYailed itself.
 Fash, Mitchell and Olaf are in ster- ling condition and always give a good account of themselves: A new man from Elizabeth, N. J., also promises:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29

wadsworth and probably would re- fuse to make the long trip to Denver, in view of the fact that the journey would take him away from camp for too great a period.
 Moran is one boxer who is serious about camp training, and in order to create added interest in genuine fisticuffs he intends to train for the Fulton bout in front of the whole di- vision at Camp Wadsworth, remain ing there up to the last possible mo- ment before making a hurried jump to New Orleans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
TODAY IN PUG1I1sTIC ANNALS

1900-Tommy McGovern knocked out Jack Ward in the first round at Baltimore. McClelland in the second round at Kansas City.
 1910-Johnnny Thompson and Tom Mccarthy fought 20-round draw at San Francisco.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
HARRY DAVIS .RETIREs.

Philadelphia, Jan. 29-Harry Davis, captain and coach of the Philadelphia American League team, last night announced his retirement from the game in order to devote his entire time to business. He is a member of the city council.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29

The old controversy between Eng fish and American lovers of sports relative to the respective merits of cricket and baseball is on again.
 Read the following reproduction of an article in a British paper on the subject. Howard Manion, of this city, formerly an ambulance driver in France, received the clipping from Lieut.. Snader, another Bridgeport young man, now at the front, with the French forces:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29
GREB-zULU BOUT TONIGHT.

Harry Greb of Pittsburgh and Zulu Kid of Brooklyn meet tonight at the Casino. The doorz open -ata&:S1
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-29

FUNERAL BOUQUET AND
 DESIGNS JOHN RICK & SON
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-09
TUN|CA SAILOR DIES
At GALVESTON

oseeola irwin Rogillio died Oct 5th
In John sealy Hospital at Galveston,
Texas. with bronchial pneumonia. lie
was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs A E.
Rogillio Of Tunica, La. aged q years
and nine months He enlisted in The
naval reserve on April i4th, 1917
He was buried In the cemetery neqr
bis home, Tunlea, La, Oct. goth, 1918
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev 5, r Carpenter Of the Metho,
dist Church, and burial rites by his
lodge, Woodman of the World He IL
survived by his father, mother. AMI
three brothers. One brother is also in
the service.
Just In the bright beginnins OF his
young life he was taken We. his
friends, who are many mourn as he
slwayh had good word and pleasant
smile for all NO that he made all his
friends He did not ask of any one
what he could give his country, but
proved without asking by giving his
service and hts brave young life to
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-09

his eouatry dying ia this service for
us all
He was the light Of his home where
he knew no sorrow he vas always
happy as his dear parents made him
so Ills mother and home VAS bs
heart and his cherished hopes were
when be had fulGled his service so
his country 10 return 10 home and
mother ~ returned bat nol as all
bad hoped but ailh funeral pail aud
earth.stIlled manhood Where there
would have been joy aud pride there
Is nov sofroN and pride. for il Ia not
sinful bat human and natural Ia be
proud Of him Rho died IN bis country s
service.
Cur tears must aow. ear hearts must
endure the wrench 81 parting the
agony of loss. the SORROW Of disappour
ed hopes bat We know hls brfeh,
young spirit knows no death aud
elsewhere tu the Happy Beyond where
there is no war nor yet umor Of VAT
his development Of soui viii go ou
May those who loved him best and who
sorrow most for this devoted son
brother and friend find consolation ir
these thoughts he IL removed but
not lost 10 them Some happ, dag
he sill greet them with the bright
smile remembered foudly nos
A FRIEND
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-09

From and after th.s tats an hunting Of
aHF hind au The Greenwood plantation il
positively prohibited undel penalty q
treEpass.ur ANS enc found GA this place
without permission sill be considered
trespassHg Wd prosecuted to the fun
eNteHt 80 rbe laN
MRS J A. VENTURES.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-09

rREsPAss NOTICES
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From ana after shls date all hunting 4
any bind on Ambrosia and independence
plantation IL positively prohibited under
fsualtY af FsspssslnH ANY enc found on
these places with0ut permission viii De
considered trsHpsnns and prosecuted 10
ihf faH extent 81 tie lave
MRS T. II BARROW
From and after this date an hunting Of
suE t4nd au The Greenwood plantation j.
positively prohibited unde penalty Of
treHpassur ANS enc found GA this place
without permission viii be considered
treapassiae and prosecuted to the fun
extent - rbe lass.
MRS. J. A. VENTURES.
W- realrf ve hsya ~ fofbld ail tres
s H ne'ndlne passing
H...H H.ailaau Ea1w
T. s. NcaEHEE
rHgaas.Hs - 40 F.u#z rs hereby pro.
Ehhfl #nHa pausll n the laN. on my
+ lands H ths ninth aau purchased from
n. N d. TaElar
ALBERT T. sorlE
mauaa any alud cattle driving or
'HaHHE ~ Nf ktmaa plantation ls posi-.
uE prohibited under peHaIu ~ the Law
af fg,agass SEQ exceptions
MRS D. HAMILTON
s.ns lHs rsaf 81 property below
fha rms Democrat office les 50 Francis
sHH a hereby prohibited unier penalty
gf Hspss Persons found crossing thess
premises ur aawasiuE the fences Wlll he
prosecuted NRs So o. ROBINSON
Al frezrassHr is prohibited ON Illll and
Slaughter laHs. Breeze gnEaeld and
Gha place plantations such ms huutIus
pecan gathfflug etc. 9na viii he pros
e.Htr1 a faN rNtcat " the laN
nACcOrRrJ COMPANY
q GOODMAN, Agent.
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The pHhl IS hereby warmed that the
island sHi Forest plantations are postsd
.aEHs hunting fishing wood cutting
aHH ali either forms 81 lrespass. agents -
eyers description included
M Il JACKSON
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-09
We ADVISE EAaLY euYiko OF
Handk erchiefs

Just nov we have complete stoeks of Off Handker
ehefs-these we're contracted for year ago ami
Ne are able to sell at small advance on old prices
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-09

fru aasIHs - 40 hu3H rs hereby pro,
hh#a nta peuslie n the aw. on my
lands .H TIE ninth afd purchased from
70. N d. TaFIar
ALBERT 4 sotIE
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-09

Al lresrassIur ls prohibited ON Ilili and
Slaughter laHs. Breeze gnEaeld. and
GLASS rlaas plantations such rs hunting
pecan gathering etc. auH viii he pros
eaHtg3 H mN extent ~ the laR
UACcUunrI COMPANY
q GOODMAN, Agent.
sWfh8Hi Zig 8ua + O Ia
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-09

H#HHHg If Say a.nd cattle driving or
aaHe an Mi Vernon plantation is posi-.
ugI prohibited under peuaItN ~ the Law
af f.rayHss >a exceptions
MRS g. HAMILTON
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-11-09
rREsPAss NOTICES

Prom ana after thls date all hunting 4
any bind on Ambrosia and independence
plantation il positively prohibited under
penalty af trsspsssn2 ANY oBs found on
these places without permission viii De
considered trsHpsn.ns and prosecuted 10
thf fal extent 81 tie law
MRS f. N BARROW
Arizona republican., 1918-12-05

gin rate from 30 to 20 per cent found no reflection in the money market, the rate for call loans holding at per cent
 Rails were dullast of all the impor- tant stocks and such changes as oc- cured in that group were generally downward, Pacifics, grangers and coalers easing 1 to IF points, but ral- lying slightly on short covering later
 Oiis were more than ordinarily CT . ratio, Mexican Petroleum yielding most of its two-poirt advence.
 Studebaker was the striking e1cep- tion to the strength of motors and subsidiaries, losing almost two points at the outset but rallying in the final hour. Coppers and tobaccos were firm, but equipments and feathers for feited one to two points. Sales amount ed to 425,00o shares.
 Heavy selling of Liberty issues chiefly the fourth 414s at the new minimum of 96.20, was the striking feature of the bond market. Other do- nestle bonds including speculative rails, were moderately lower, but in- ternationals held firm. Total sales par value, aggregated s13,275,000 old United States bonds were unchanged on call.