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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
Maurice HoWlett's Birthday.

Maurice Henry Hewlett, the dis tinguished English novelist. will pass his 60th milestone tomorrow, having been born Jan. 22, 1861. It was his son, Flight Commander Francis E. T. Hewlett of the British flying corps who made the famous Christmas raid on Cuxhaven in December, 1914.
 Maurice Hewlett started his career as q barrister. and was admitted to the bar in 1891. He soon turned to
 literature. and published his first book, "Earthwork Out of Tuscany"
 about 25 years ago. Since that time he has contributed many novels to
 English literature, the most famous of which is perhaps "The Forest Lovers." Mrs. Hewlett. the daughter of a clergyman. was one of the pioneer airwomen of England, obtaining an aviation license in 1911, Before that
 she had become an expert in motor
 engineering. Her son, the hero of the Cuxhaven raid, became a naval
 cadet 14 years ago. He received his
 first instruction in aviation from his mother. He was one of seven airmen
 dispatched against Cuxhaven in the Christmas raid of 1914, Six of the , pilots escaped, but young Hewlett was at first reported drowned, Later it was Iumored that he had been taken prisoner by the Germans, but on New Years Day, 1915, the anxiety of his parents and friends was relieved by the news that he mad been safely
 landed on the Dutch coast, after hay | ing spent six days in Dutch trawler, by which he had been picked up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
HOME RUN BAKER
 QUITS YANKEES

Trappe, Md, Jan. 21--It Is pretty certain that Frank Baker will not play third base for the Yankees this summer, for it is reported that he had signed a contract to play with the Upland club of the Delaware County League. The home run slug ger played with Upland during the season of 1915, after he left the Ath- letics, joining the Tanks in 1916. faker had a good season last year and led the club in hitting. He an nounced at the end of the season, however, that he was through with major league baseball. He has con- sented to play in the Delaware Coun- Ey League, because it will not take him away from his farm, except for a few days a week.
 Manager Hugsins of the Yankees visited Baker here a few weeks ago and had a long talk with the player At that time, Huggins expected to persuade Baker to play with the Tanks again. His contract expired last year.
 It is understood here that the Up- land club has also made a f1atterinS offer to Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox. Ruth announced recently that Eff he played with Boston next sum- mer he would have to be tempted with large increase over last years contract.
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are properly conducted, and I believe that all shows in Bridgeport have been properly conducted in times past, and speak from personal experience, as have attended most of the shows held in Bridgeport, and have seen nothing to criticize.
 The other members of the Police Commission, William E. Primrose stated that he had not given this mat ter serious thought, but that if the shows were properly conducted he would not oppose the granting of per mits, in fact he would favor grant ing them- He stated that he had no interest in the matter one way or the other personally, as he never attend ed a boxing exhibition in his life, but he realized, that many persons liked this form of amusement and for that reason,A could see no reason why he should oppose holding boxing exhibi- tions in Bridgeport if they were prop erly conducted by reputable and re- sponsible citizens.
 From an outline of the above it ap- pears very plain at this writing that three members are opposing the Pres 1 ident of the Commission in this mat ter, and as in matter of this kind the president of the board has but one vote the same as the other mem bers, 1t now seems that the next re- quest which reaches the Commission to run a boxing show in this city will be promptly granted by that body.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
Sixth Round.


 Benny let Dundee lead. Johnny gets over a right to the jaw, but Leonard rips two rights into the ribs and makes Dundee swing wildly. Johnny gets one to the wind, but Leonard ap- pears not to mind, and uppercuts snappy rights to the mouth in clinches. Leonard's round.
 Seventh Round.
 Dundee was willing to mix it with Benny, preventing him from landing a solid punch. Dundee met his on- slaught with short left jabs and hooks to the face. Dundee ran into a, ter rife right uppercut that shook him from toe to toe. Dundee instead of clinching rushed in whipping a left to the jaw, but Benny at short range gave an uppercut to the jaw. Leon ards round.
 Eighth Round.
 Benny sends four lightning hits to Johrnys jaw and face and swings another right to the jaw, which stag gers Dundee. Dundee then tries to swing his right, but is wild. Leonard forces the fight, trying for knock out. He turns Dundee half way around with two snappy rights. but Johnny stuck 1t out, trying all the time to break through Leonard's de- fence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

in the vicinity of the armory that one tiguraively had to fight his way to get to the building. Ticket takers and assistants were none too gentle in passing" the spectators through the gates.
 Kid Gleason, manager of the White Sox, was one of the late arrivals. ''Whew" puffed Gleason as he took his seat. Talk about g. worlds ser ies crush. That isn't in 1t with this. I thought they had broken every rib in my body"
 Leonard Weighs 1864.
 Leonard and Dundee weighed in at 3 ?. m. in the presence of two state inspectors, Ben Meyer and Phil Stone. The champion with bathrobe and slip pers weighing about two pounds tipped the beam at 136 If pounds. Dundee stripped to the buff scaled an even 13O pounds. Leonard was under the poundage at which he won the title from Welsh
 Dunn and Long went six rounds to a. draw in the opening preliminary Joe Forgeore of Newark shaded Frank Farmer in the second bout Then two sons of Uncle Sam, Ser geant Sprout and Soldier Nash, crawled through the ropes and mixed it up in approved doughboy fashion The non-com forced the fighting and earned the verdict. Some of the fans did not like the bout overmuch and demanded that the men be mustered out.
 Freddy Reese, Leonard's sparring partner, and Serving Margolies, for mer amateur 125 pound champion, met in the six round semi-windup. The former Union Settlement A. c. lad showed himself to be the classiest youngster that has come up from the amateur ranks in a long while. He knocked out the professional in the fourth round after as pretty an exhi- ibtion as one could wish to see.
 Margolies, besides packing a punch. timed his punches well and showed himself to be a splendid judge of dis tance. The youngster was as cool as cucumber yet lightning quick to take advantage of an opportunity when 1t was offered him. Nursed along properly he promises to make his mark in fstiana.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
UP-TO-T THE-M|NUTE DO!NGS IN THE SPORT WORLD
JOHNSON AND HEYDLER NOW REFUSE TO SIGN AGREEMENT
Want More Time To Go Over Details of Tentative Agreement With Minor Leagues H. Farrell Greatly Disappointed.

New York, Jan. 21-Ban Johnson and John A. Heydler, presidents of the American and National Baseball leagues, decided at a conference yes terday not to sign at present a ten tative agreement with the minor leagues.
 Following Johnson's refusal to sign the paper, John H. Farrell, secretary of the National Association of Pro- fessional Baseball clubs took the doc ument to President Heydler. Gho also declined to consider it.
 Heydler said that he and Johnson would not sign the agreement until they had time to go into the subject more fully. They may take up the situation as presidents of their respec- tive leagues at the next meeting of the National Commission. he stated.
 Farrell, who had remained here to get the signatures of Heydler and Johnson, was greatly disappointed. He said he did not think there would be any trouble in getting the sigma lures after the agreement had been approved by August Hermann, chair man of the commission. last Satur- day. He added that while the big
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leagues had made several promises the national association deemed it important that these promises should be in writing pending the drawing up of a lasting agreement.
 Before leaving here for Washing ton, President Johnson appointed Col. Jacob Ruppert. president of the New York club and Frank Navin, presi- dent of the Detroit club, as the Amer lean League committee which will act with the National Commission on the question of finding an available candidate for the position of chairman of the National Commission. They will act with the National League committee, William Baker of Phila- delphia and William Veeck of Chi Cago.
 Johnson, while in Washington, will endeavor to make arrangements for the discharge of certain major league players in service in Europe. The American League clubs, as well as several National League clubs. have furnished Johnson with list of play CTS overseas whem the clubs regard as essential.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
Only Men in Uniform
 Can Use the Club
When Soldiers and Sailors Take Of the Garments of Uncle Sam
 TlxaA Become Civilians.

More soldiers and sailors are ac- cepttng the hospitality of the Sol diers' and Sailors club on Golden Hill street now than there were a. month or two ago. This is not sur pristng to the members of the War Bureau committee, who anticipate that for a time this will be true. There has been some confusion in the minds of enlisted men as to who may or may not enjoy the privileges. The rules require that men shall be in the uniform of the United States or It's allies.
 Some discharged men have felt hurt that the officials of the club have been constrained to refuse them admission to the club, but this pro would be much confusion and imposi- ton.
 Men In service are always welcome Men out of the service are civilians. The matron has no means of know ing whether men in civilian clothes have been soldiers or not and in or der to simplify the situation the unl- form and papers showing the man is absent from his unit with the per mission of the commanding officer are all the proof that Is needed.
 From August ' to January 2, there were 4,212 men registered at the club. 1,577 of whom stayed over night. and every one of them asserts that the club Is the best institution of it's kind along the Atlantic seaboAzd.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
GENTLEMEN MEET
 IN DENVER, COL.

/ Denver, Colo, Jan. 2I.-Post-war sreadjustment of the live stock indus Ftry furnishes the principal topic to be
 considered at the twenty-second an nual convention of the American National Livestock association, which began a three days convention here today attended by stockmen from all parts of the west.
 The question of whether steps
 should be taken to increase produc- . ton of livestock is expected to oc- cupy much of the time of the con- r vention together with consideration
 of legislati recommended by the Federal Trade commission for super vision of the packing industry,
 Iivet stock men say they anticipate as heavy a demand from Europe for American meats in 1919 as last year ] bat whether this demand will con- , tinue through 1920 is probienatieai. Upon the prospective demand for E1920, they say. depends the decision BIS to the necessity for increased pro- { dBction on the American range. The question of increased grazing ! fses on national forests. which are opposed by many stockmen, and the E continuance of the work of the food ! administration as 1t affects meat Efood products and prices for livestock E are also expected to receive much f attention.
 /, Other topics which will come ur ! for discussion during the convention gre federal control of railroads, regu- , Iation or disposition of the public lands, appropriations for control or { eradication of animal diseases, eXter- i animation of predatory animals, and financing of livestock loans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
bUR(;L AR JUMPS
 FROM HIGH ROOF

Leaping from the roof of a. three story house at 206 Grand street, at 2 o'clock last night, an unidentified bur glar made his escape with $50 worth of War Savings Stamps, which had been registered by the owner.
 Dominick DeIIuzzio, whose apart ments had been burglarized, discoy- cred the intruder and posted guards at all exits to the house, notified the police, and then chasing the burglar
 to the roof, DeLuzzio stated that he was right on the heels of the burglar when the man made desperate, as it appeared escape was impossible, ran to the edge of the roof, and jumped. He landed on the roof of a shed. broke two boards from the force of the impact. but evidently was unin- jured, as he sprung quickly to his | feet, and ran away. Although the chase for the burglar had attracted
 a large crowd, the man eluded those
 who were waiting to capture him, and l ran north on Housatonic avenue. He i has not been captured.
 ! DeLuzzio states that his W S & , have been registered, and the thief will have difficulty in turning them | into cash.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
FOR COMMANDER
 R. H. M. ROBINSON

Colonel Warren Putnam Newcomb, |, $. A, department inspector of the Northeastern Department, with head quarters iE Boston, yesterday notified the committee in charge of arrange ments that he would be present at the annual banquet of the Military Order of Foreign Wars of the Unit ed States, Connecticut Commandery, to be held Tuesday evening, January 2S, at : D. m., at the Hartford Club, following the annual meeting of the order to be held an hour earlier. Col onei Newcemb has been nominated for yice-commander of the command cry for the 1919 term by the com mittee on nominations.
 Lieutenant Commander Richard H. NJ. Robinson of Bridgeport has been nominated for commander for the 1919 term.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
SECRECY IN WAR
 CONTRACTS IS OFF

Washington, Jan. s1.---The secrecy provisions of war department con tracts having been revoked, the war department yesterday made public a circular, issued to all contractors, specifically authorizing them 'to fur nish the public information concern ing war department, contracts and or ders received by them"
 Under the contracts and orders made during the war the contractors were prohibited by clauses of the agree ment from revealing any information as to the work they were doing for the ge&ernment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

It Is understood tn times past that
 several persons have asked for g. per init for boxing shows, through the . president of the police commission, t and have been as promptly turned down by that member of the com mission without the matter ever be- c1ng taken up by the commission as { Q body.
 What MT. Stanlsy's present attitude on this question Is, is unknown. He < has been in times past opposed to Z: issuing boxing permits. Efforts to X get in touch with MT. Stanley today \ proved fruitless, as he Is out of the { latter part of the present week. Commissioner Frank D. Anderson, ], when asked regarding his attitude, said:
 "I am heartily in favor of allowing boxing in Bridgeporc, and I believe | from my conversation with other ! members of the commission, that the majority of the members feel the k same about this matter as myself I ' shall use my influence with the com 1 mission to act favorably on the ! granting of permits for boxing in ! Bridgeport"
 Commissioner Richard H. Murphy, when interviewed on this question, [ said:
 T believe that boxing should be
 allowed in Bridgeport, if the shows
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
ROUND BY ROUND
 STORY OF BATTLE
First Round.

Leonard circled Dundee and put light right to the head. Dundee hit Leonard with two lefts on the chest, but Leonard seemed not to mind them and kept backing away from Johnny's onslaught and was satisfied to send in a right uppercut now and then. Dundee's round,
 Second Round,
 Leonard let Dundee come to him and met him with two rights to the Jaw, Dundee put left to the jaw anGi forced Benny to the ropes away from the danger zone, Benny tucked Dundee's two lefts cleverly, Benny kept trying to get Dundee to stand straight so as to cross his right, evi- dently trying to get the telling blow over.
 Third Round.
 Johnny keeps jumping In and out trying to land a haymaker, Leonard , keeps his guard up and blocks most of the blows. Leonard lets Dundee do all of the forcing, easing up and then, Benny still tries to get his right over, but Johnny gets out of the way, dnd the round appears 10 De eVenr Fourth Round, ! Leonard comes up full Of the old pep" and hooks two lefts to the face, following with a right uppereut to mouth. Leonard tries with his right 1 but Dundee beats him to It. Leonard i jabbed four lefts to mouth and cross ! ed right to jaw. Benny now started 1 to move fast and got around like 8 Jumping jack" Leonard's round. Fifth Round.
 i Benny jafobed three lefts to the face and kept this up, sidestepping Dun- dee's left swing for the body Benny sent Dundee half way round with a hard right, the one he was trying to land right along. He copped him again on the same spot, but Dundee came back with a rush, although the blows had hurt Johnny. Leonard's round.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
MEIGS FOUNDERS TAKE TWO GAMES

the Meigs Founders of this city and the J. Johnson Store of New Haven the local boys rcmped away with two out of three games. The local men were bowling in good form especially Ball. who was knocking the pins all ways. The scores follow:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Senate passed the bill with amend- ments authorizing the payment of 30 days pay and travelling expenses home to discharged soldiers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
BOXING PERMIT WAITING
 BUT DON'T WRITE STANLEY
Anderson, Murphy and Primrose Favor Ring Con- tests Under Responsible Management With Proper Safeguards Applications Made to Chairman Have Been Answered With a Negative.

If the next responsible citizen who asks for permit for boxing show will address hi communication to the Police instead of the sden of the Commission John C. Stanley they will in all pro babty get the permit | he chnu
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Edward Hanlan Ten Eyck, the only American single scuIler to lift the dia- mond sculls in the Royal English Henley regatta on the Thames, will coach the oarsmen of the Duluth Boat club. succeeding his brother, Jim Ten Eyck.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Detroit Soccer club made the best return in connection with the recent united war work drive, turning in s1. .S05. St. Louis was second with s1, ,59s and New York third, with s1 ,369. Other cities made cred4taible returns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Railroad Director Hines announced the report that freight rates will be raised 10 per cent. to make up the deficit at the end of the year was not true.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21


 coach the oarsmen of the Duluth Boat club. succeeding his brother, Jim Ten Eyck.
 Frank Darcy, younger brother of the late lamented Les, who is known as Frosty, is Is years old and is a clever exponent of the manly art of self-defense. He weighs 142 pounds. Although he has not been boxing q great deal. Ee has won eight out of Il contests, losing on points in the three SOuts. His most brilliant feat was Knocking out Dan Tierney. Women prominent in aquatics are advocating the formation of a na- tional swimming committee of their own sex to cooperate with the Anna teur Athletic Union governing council in conducting the sport
 Out of 105O trotting meetings heldi in this country each year about 1,G0G are, it is said, without any form of public betting.
 | H. Makita won the recent Japanese marathon race, covering 25 miles in hours, 27 minutes A seconds. Forty of the 45 starters finished. l 1chiya Kumagae, the famous Jap anese lawn tennis player, who is liv- ! ing in New York city, will take part in the indoor journeys this winter Toronto, Canada, has 27 hockey r1nks for use of residents and 31 skat- 1 ing rinks. Toboggan slides for young and old are also ,l feature of the win ter recreation of the city. It is expected 5000 golf players of Massachusetts will be enrolled on the handicap lists of clubs of the various orga antzations in the Bay State.
 Sir Thomas Lipton will next month visit New York and inspect his chaI- lenge yacht Shamrock " and decide If 1t will be suitable to race in the tests for Americas cup In 1920. 1 Word comes from London that there is small Himalayas of money awaiting several American fighters. Those most in demand by British fans, who. given a taste of what the present day Yankee mitt Wielder is like, want more of it, are Mike Gib- bons. Pal Moore. who whipped Jim my Wilde, worlds flyWeight cham pion, Mike O'Dowd and Johnny Kill bane, Regarding Moore, If the Mem phisite doesn't come over here Wilde probably will invade the United States, attempt his revenge on Moore for the blot the latter placed on his escuteheon.
 In the event Jake Daubert is trad ed or sold by the Brooklyn club be fore the 1919 season gets under way the Brooklyn club will not have to look far for a successor to Jake if the sad Field Artillery has reach ed these shores from France. where it has served so well since last sum- mer, In that outfit is Clarence Mitchell, pitcher, outfielder, first basenlan and pinch hitter extraordi- nary, whe ranks as the premier al around player of the National Lea gue. Mitchell is a remarkable field ing first basenaan and a sharp and consistent hitter.
 One expert says that basebalrt greatest period of prosperity dated from the signing of the nationa agreement in 1903 and lasted abou ten years. The best years were iron 1905. when the Giants made New York, National League stronghold until 1s1AsAFhsn EsS cenditianA- thl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

rise of the Federal League and tho power behind the Players Fraternity rapidly reduced the incomes of highly capitalized clubs.
 Every player under reservation by the Giants will receive contracts for Che coming season this week. In vitations to walk the dotted line with the pen will Le extended to forty per formers of greater or lesser renown. including Big Fred Toney. the hefti- est tWirier on the local staff The hurfy Tenness@an Is just now the uu- willing guest of some gentlemaniy southern warden, but will be foot loose again fore 1he end of Ap-its and Manager John J. McGraw fSs counting upon him to win about twen4 ty ball games between May IS and Sept 30, g-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS

Australian oarsmen may compete in national championship regattas in the United State4 and England in 1920.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
NEWSPAPER DECISIONS ON
 LEONARD-DUNDEE SCRAP

RECREATION BASKET
 BALL LEAGUE. Recreation Hall, No. 1. Date Played January 20, 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Adyices in official Washington chan ness report President Wilson is con Isidering the appointment of an addi- itional member of Americas peace del- legation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Tine American warshiR Leonidas and two submarine chasers arrived at kGivitaveechia, Italy. The crews will
 sVfsit Rome.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Miss Margaret Wilson left Paris for Belgium, where she will sing to Bel gian and British soldiers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

One expert says that baseballs greatest period of prosperity dated from the signing of the national agreement in 1903 and lasted about ten years. The best years were from 1905. when the Giants made New York, National League stronghold, until 1s1ZSEhsn Ess eenditisnA. thA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

When the 1.566 homecoming troops Spn the transport Canada come up kBestaH harbor they will be lombard kad win doughRuts,