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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
DUNN WILLING
 ID TRADE ROTH

Chicago, Dec. 12-Bobby Roth, sluggtng outfieIder of the Cleveland Indians, probably will be traded to some other club before the end of the American League confab which will be held here today. President Dunn was asked point blank here yesterday if he would trade Roth and he answered in the affirmative.
 It will require a number of play CTS for any manager to land Roth, who is considered in his prime as ,t big leaguer. Roth has kept in con- dition, he contends, by playing ball and other games while engaged in essential work since the closing down of the American League season.
 The White SoX, New York Yam kees, St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers may make strong bids for Roth at the annual confab here this week. Col. Ruppert undoubtedly will go as far as any magnate in the circuit to land Roth.
 That Roth would make a good man for the Yankees to bolster their outfcld goes without saying. Manager Huggins could handle Roth and get a lot of baseball out of him. He should be home run hitter at the Polo Grounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
GERMANS SING
 U. s. ANTHEM

London, Nov. (Correspondenc of the Associated Press)-A German band at a prison hospital near Lon don played ''The Star Spangled Ban- ner" and several hundred wounded German soldiers sang it as if they en- joyed it in celebration of the signing of the armistice. The music was in honor of a parade of American wounded quartered in a hospital near the prison hospital.
 If the sentiment of these prisoners may be taken as a criterion the Ger man people will harbor TO old scores against Americans for helping to de- liver the final blow of the vf-T. They entered heartily into the Ermistice celebration and were glad the war had ended.
 Soon after news of the signing Of American hospital at Dartford it was sent over to the Germans, whose prison hospital joints the American establishment.
 On the following day every Aneri- can able to walk was mustered into a parade the route of which took them through the prison grounds. As the vanguard entered, the German band Germans always manage to scrape up a band wherever . large number of them are quartered-hegan play ing the anthem of the U. s. A and the Germans sang it as the happy Ameri- cans passed. They were happy, too, and showed no animosity toward the Americans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
DECIDE STATUS OF SHEPARD
 BALL PLAYERS

Chicago, Dec. 12 - The status of baseball players who deserted their clubs last season to join teams in shipyard leagues will be one of the problems up for settlement at the an nual meeting of the club owners of the American League here today These players, it was said, will be barred from playing in the league.
 The length of the 1919 season, the opening date and the player limit for each team are other questions to be considered, as well as the personnel of the National Baseball Commission
 The schedule question, however, probably will have to be settled at a joint conference of the two major leagues.
 The club owners apparently favor the spring training trip as usual, D despite the reports that the National LeagC CTS were inclined to curtail Or omit them entirely. The American League clubs, Boston and Cleveland, are negotiating with the Chicago Ma tiona1 League club to make tour of California next spring.
 Retrenchment will be the policy of the 1919 campaign, President Johnson said.
 There was much talk of trades among the club owners.
 Bristol, Tenn.-Va., Dec. 12-Clar- ence Walker, of the Philadelphia American basbeall team, announced here today that he had quit baseball and would enter the real estate busi- ness at Limestone, Tenn, his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
CURLEY'S SUIT AGAINST JESS"
 THROWN OUT

New York, Dec. 12.-Justice Leh- man in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon dismissed the complaint of Jack Curley and Tom Jones, the box ipg promoters, against Jess Willard for S25,000 for an alleged breach of con tract. The case was dismissed at the conclusion of Tom Jones' testimony 'h the grounds that the promoters had failed to show how much Jess Willard earned during the period in question: Jones and Curley announced that they would appeal the decision.
 Tom Jones was the first to take the witness stand for the plaintiffs. He testified that he and Jack Curley were largely responsible for having man. aged Willard in a way that brought him to the front under an agreement to receive 10 per cent. of his earnings for period of years. As an indica- ton of the value of such a, contract, Mr. Jones said that he secured for Jess a salary of $2,000 a week as star attraction with "101 Ranch in the season of 1916-17.
 MT. Jones said that until that time Jess continued to pay the 10 per cent. commission to his managers and did so even after he opened on April Il. 1917, with the Jess Willard, Buffalo Bill Wild West Show" which was like Hamlet with Hamlet on a sick leave, as Buffalo Bill was of course no longer the show, having gone to the happy hunting grounds.
 "Jess continued to split o. K.," said MT. Jones, "until on June II that year, when he said: T own the circus, but have to turn over everything to Archer After that Jack CurIey and I didn't get a look in on Willard $ earnings"
 The heavyweight champion was not in court but was represented by c. A. Pickard and Edwards, O'Loughlin & George. It will be the contention of i the defendant that his contract with Messrs Jones and Curley had termin- ted and that hence he was under no obligation to continue paying them 10 per cent. of his earnings
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
BOGASH ID MEET
 TWO GOOD BOYS
First Bout in Lowell On 18th and Second In Ports
 mouth Xmas Afternoon

Sam Driver, manager of Louie Bo- sash, the local lightweight, and also lightweight champion of this state, has matched his boy to meet Terry Brooks of Boston before the Crescent Athletic club of Lowellon Dec. 19 aSHd on Christmas afternoon he will box either Barney Adair of New York CT Dave Paulson of St. Paul, at Ports mouth, N. II.
 He has also matched Bogash 10 meet Johnnie Drummie of Jersey City in New Jersey in an eight round en- gagement to a decision. Bogash will fight at 135 ringside and expects to be in the pink of condition.
 Mar ager Driver also expects td clinch the match between Larry Will Hams. the local light heavyweight, and Joe Jeanette today.
 Williams will meet the winner of cne Clay Turner-Kid Norfolk battle which takes place in Boston Tuesday night. The battle between Williams and the winner is expected to take place in Boston within the next two weeks and will probably be at tho Armory A. A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
MACAULIFFE SHOWS HIS
 GAMENESS
Local Boxer Passes Up Two Bouts to Go Jo
 France

Here is story that Hugh Rorty, fhe former umpire, tells about Young McAuliffe, the local fighter. Hugh has a younger brother at the same training camp that Mac was at and that is how he got the dope.
 It seems that Mac was scheduled to leave for France on a certain night and was all het up about it, glad that his opportunity had come at last. He had been approached a day or two before by the managers of couple of fighters who were trying to get him to go on with their boys. While chewing the rag with a couple of other rockies just before they were to sail he happened to mention the matter and at about the same time the commanding officer was passing. He called Mac to one side and told him that he would try to get him a leave of absence if he wished to take ! the fights.
 Mac said absolutely no. Game to the core, no amount of coaxing could f change him. He had made up his mind when he joined the army to go tacross no matter how he got there and although he had a chance to pick up a big bunch of coin, he chose to cross the big pond and get in the biggest fight of thNn all, and from all accounts he has gwen a fine account of himself.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
AMERICAN FILMS IN HOLLAND.

The Hague, Dec. 12 - Under the auspices of the American Committee of Public Information, the first ex- hihiti0n,of the American war film en- titled "AmeriCas Answer" was given here recently to a select audience composed of chief officers of the gen. eral staff of the Dutch army and navy invited by American military and naval attaches.
 The film consisted of eight reels showing the American fleet in Euro pean waters, transport and hospital services and other aspects of Aneri- ca's achievements in the war
 A feature of interest proved to be the pictures of American aviation. The whole display was greeted with warm enthusiasm while views show ing President Wilson and General Pershing drew spontaneous cheers.
 The musical accompaniment was patriotically American and included famous songs of the Civil and Spanish American wars as well as Southern melodies, many of which were heard here for the first time. The film will be shown throughout Holland.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
LEONARD WINS
 DOUBLE VERDICT

Benny Leonard, the worlds light weight champion, won a double vic tory in the Supreme Court of the Bronx yesterday. The title-holder won a suit for the possession of his auto, (which a repairing company wanted to hold for a bill of $69. Leonard resd- fled he agreed to pay $3OO and to set tile the matter paid $390. He was rep resented by Louis Fdidiger, the well known attorney.
 At the conclusion of the trial Jus tice Edward E. Finch said to Leon ard:
 T am pleased to shake the hand of a man of your type. You talk like gentleman and are a credit to the work you're engaged in. I hope the boys in camp will follow your exam pie. From what I have seen of you in court the boys will not go wrong if they follow you. You're a credit to yourself and, your associations. I'm glad to meet you and pleased to have had an opportunity of observing your manly qualities"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
HOLKE AND SMITH 60 TO BROOKLYN.
 FOR DAUBERT.
Dodgers Big First Baseman Will Wear Giant Uniform
 Next Season

When the curtain rolls up on the opening game at the Polo Grounds next season glance over at first base, gentlemen, and you will see Jake Daubert occupying that position for the Giants. That is "In."
 As all fans know Jake was the Initial bag hound for the Brooklyn Dodgers for many years, but the old trouble of dough popped up. The club owners declined to pay Jake, and the player has suit against them in court. Whichever way 1t turns out the team doesn't want Jake, or does Jake want the team. Conse- quently he was forced to seek other pastures, and he will land wi h the Giants.
 To make the deal regular the Dodgers will receive Walter Holke, the former Giants first baseman, and Pitcher George Smith in exchange.
 Daubert will be of inestimable value to the Giants, for he is first sacker of renown. He has led the league for three years as 9 champion hitter, and in covering first bag is rated on a par with Hal Chase.
 Proves Timely Hitter.
 Last year Jake was exceptionally good especially at the bat, for he won quite a number of games with his timely hitting. When he does the uniform of the Giants it is more thar probable he will show better forrc for Jake is an ambitious player and with a team of the Giants calibre may play even better than heretofore
 The deal was consummated yester- day at a conference between Harry Hampstead the Giants president, and Charles Ebbets, of the Brooklyn club The former would not admit tha Daubert was the property of the New York club but said he had discussed the matter with Ebbets. NOtwithins all this Daubert will be with us, an( the fans may rejoice, for he will bt 9 valuable addition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
FOCH MADE GERMANS BEG

An amusing story of the first meet ing between Marshal Foch and the German armistice delegates is told in a London dispatch to the New York Sun, stated to be on the author ity of "a high British official" When the Germans stalked into the room Marshal Foch received them with calm dignity.
 "To what am I indebted for the honor of this visit?" he asked polite ly.
 The Germans were somewhat abashed One of them replied:
 We come about the armistice which you offer.",
 "Armistice ?" queried Marshal Foch. What Armistice? I have made no offer"
 The Germans were astounded.
 But we must have an armistice,' ,'' they waj'ad.
 Must" said Marshal Foch, then you come to beg an armistice." The Germans admitted ruefully that they had come for that purpose. Marshal Foch's eyes sparkled as he said: "If you come to beg an armistice that is another matter.'-Army and Navy Journal
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
YANKEE BOXERS
 SHOW UP WELL
 IN LONDON RING

London, Dec 12--Harry Greb, Pitts burgh light heavyweight knocked out Corporal Green of South Africa,in one round here yesterday afternoon, in the Anglo-American Service Boxing tournament.
 Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee, American lightweight star, was elim- mated by John Miller, a British pri- vate. Miller won on points. A. Will kinson, a British seaman, was award ed the decision over Jake Abel, Chi cago welterweight.
 London, Wednesday, Dec. 11-1n addition to the other bouts in the InterAllied boxing tournament held today which were reported, r. C.. Laney, of the American navy, de- feated Corporal Bingham, of Canada. Both men are featherweights.
 Eddie Coulon, American army, beat J. Davies, British navy in the feather weight division. Lightweight Game ster, British Royal Air Force, beat Eddie Shannon, American army. c. Delaney, American navy, beat Willlin- son, British navy, in the middleweight contest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
AUTO RACING IS
 TO START SOON

There will be a 500-mile auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this coming year. May 30 is the date, and $5O,O00 is the purse.
 The last big race at the Indtanapo- lis Motor Speedway was held May 30, 1916. Since that time the big brick saucer has been idle, % far as racing is concerned.
 It is 8 remarkable coincident that most of the countries represented in the five former 500-mile races at Indianapolis are today listed among Americas allies, and an International Sweepstakes in which France, Eng land, Belgium and Italy participate with America, at Indianapolis, would be the greatest event in all gasoline history.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
RAWEST RING DECISION WAS
 GIVEN S1 YEARS AGO TO-DAY

There have been many raw decis- ions handed down by ring referees, but perhaps the rawest was that given by Frank Barnes in the battles for the featherweight championship of the world between Ike Weir and Tommy Warren, pulled off in Minne- apolis 31 years ago today. The Bel fast Spider" outfought the Boy GanIble.'' of Louisville at every stage of the game and Warren was in a bad way when Barnes stopped the affair in the goth round and called it a draw.
 Warren was a native of Los An geles, but began his pugilistic career in Louisville. He claimed the feath- erweight championship of America by reason of his defeat of the best little lads of the United States. The year before he met the Irishman he had engaged in a sensational battle with Tom Barnes, near Louisville, which had gone 40 rounds to a draw. Ike Weir was a native of Belfast, and had been on this side only about year and Q half, during which period he had whipped all the best featherweights of the East, when he challenged Warren. The bout was the first ever pulled off under the Marquis of Queensberry rules with the worlds featherweight champion ship at stake.
 John Barnes, the Minneapolis pro moter. arranged the details and also acted as referee. A number of Louisville men were on hand with large wads of coin to hack their fa vorite, and Weir had many rooters from Boston and New York among the spectators. It has been alleged that Warren was given two-ounce gloves, and Weir much larger ones but this cannot be substantiated. Even if Warren had that advantage, 1t did him no good. The little Irishmar played with him like a cat with a mouse. A majority of his blows were aimed at his opponents eyes, and early in the battle Warren's optics became black and blue. The Louis. vile boy was all but out at the end of the goth, when Referee Barne: gave his draw decision. Wei promptly challenged Warren fol another fight but Tommy had enough of the Belfast Spiders game, and re fused. Weir then claimed the Rich ard K. Fox featherweight champion ship belt and it was awarded him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
EVERY DISABLED DEER AND
 SAILOR SHOULD KNOW

That the Government is resolved to do it's best to restore him to health, and self-sUppOrting actiV- ity.
 That until his discharge from hos pital care the medical and surgical treatment necessary to restore him to health and strength is under the jurisdiction of the Military or Naval authorities.
 That the vocational training. which may be afterwards necessary to restore his self-supporting activity is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Board for Vocational Education.
 That if he needs an artificial limb or other orthopedic or mechanical ap- pliance the Government supplies it free upon his discharge and renews it when considered necessary.
 That if, after his discharge, he again needs medical treatment on ac- count of his disability the Govern ment supplies it free.s
 That any man whose disability en- titles him to compensation un6er the War Risk Insurance .Lct may be pro vided by the Federal Board with a course of vocational training for a new occupation.
 That the Government strongly re- comments each man who needs it to undertake vocational training and put himself under the care of the Federal Board, but the decision to do so is optional with each man. That if his disability does not pre- vent him from returning to employ ment without training and he elects to follow a course of vocational train ing provided by the Federal Board the course will be furnished free of cost, and he will also be paid as long as the training lasts g. monthly com | pensation equal to the sum to which | he is entitled under the War-Risk | Insurance Act or a sum equal to the pay of his last month of active ser vice, whichever is the greater, but 1T no case will a single man or a mar required by his course of instruction to live apart from his dependents re ccive less than S65 per month, ex elusive of the sum paid dependents nor will a man living with his depend ents receive less than $75 per month inclusive of sum paid to dependents
 That if his disability does not pre- vent him from returning to employ
 ment without training and he elect to follow a course of vocational train
 ing provided by the Federal Board
 the course will be furnished free o
 cost to him. and the compensation
 provided by the War-Risk Insurance
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
YOUNG MACE SHOWS GANSS LANDS TWO TOUGH CONTESTS
RoBINsoN's IDEA.

-'I hope that every big league manager, just before next season opens, will take his players into the dressing room and tell them that the welfare of baseball is en- tirely in their hands," said Uncle Wilbert Robinson of the Brooklyn team last night. Baseball can be restored to favor right on the field. If players will show more in- terest in their work and will forget the money end of the game they arc bound to attract the fans. The magnates cannot reorganiDe things without the support of the players. Good, hard, honest ball playing. with petty grievances forgotten, will turn the trick. There's great baseball year coming if tho players will do their share. Let's all pull together and cut out the knocking"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12

Act will be paid to him, but no allow ance will be paid to his family.
 That in addition to the above the family of the man or dependents of each disabled man will receive from the Government during his period of training the same monthly allotment and allowance as that paid prior to his discharge from the Army or the Navy.
 That upon completion of his course of training he will continue to receive the compensation prescribed by the War-Risk Insurance Act so long as his disability continues.
 That in nearly every case, by fol- lowing the advice and suggestions of the Federal Board, he can either get rid of the handicap caused by his dis ability or acquire new powers to re- place any that may have been lost.
 That if he is willing to learn and to take advantage of the opportunities to increase his skill offered him by the Federal Board he can usually get a better position than he had before entering the service.
 That if he fails to take advantage of these opportunities he will find himself badly handicapped when he is obliged to compete witn the able bodied men who come back to work after the war.
 That the Federal Board, through it's vocational experts, will study his par ticular disability and advise him as to the proper course to pursue and give him free training for the occu- patton best suited to him.
 That on the satisfactory completion of his training the Federal Board, through it's employment service, will assist him to secure a position. That public authorities and other ! large employers will in many cases at least. give the disabled soldiers and sailors preference when filling vacant positions, provided they possess the training necessary to fill them. i All disabled soldiers, whether in or i out of the hospital, should address thcir communications either to the i Federal Board for Vocational Educa- tion, Washington, D. C., or to the
 district office of the Federal Board of the district in which he is located The district office for Connecticut is l located at 2SO Broadway, Room 617 i New York city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
GIRLS STUDY IN LONDON.

London, Dec. 12-Hundreds of girls employed at the Ministry of Food Registration Clearing House are re- ceiving instruction during working hours for after-war commercial ca reers. The London County Council has taken charge of their education and each girl is given 1 A hours every day except Saturday for instruction and study.
 Glasses are held three times a day The girls are from 16 to IS years old.
 There are classes in bookkeeping, French and shorthand, and the girls are also given the choice of recrea- ton classes in elocution and sininging.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-12
IT WAS EASY FOR JESS WILLARD

Five years ago today, Dec. 12, 1913, Jess Willard, worlds champion heavyweight (but not working at it very hard these days) knocked out George (One Round Davis in the sec ond round at Buffalo. It was an easy victory for the Kansas Cowboy over the Buffalo idol. 'The fstic bar tender" had an excellent record, and earned the nickname of "One Round by stopping most of the men. he met in the initial chapter. When he be- gan to take on the good fellows, how ever, he did not fare so well. He knocked out Jim Stewart the Brook lyn heavyweight, in the seventh round, and defeated the veteran Jack CTwin) Sullivan in three rounds, but he was twice knocked out by Soldier Kerns, and Jack Geyer stopped him in one round early in 1919.
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