davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
RIBBONS CLEAN
 UP PASSAIC IN
 THRILLING GAME

The changes made by Manager Leavy in the Blue Ribbon lineup worked well last night when the local basketball team defeated Passaic, N. J., by 23 to 21 in an Interstate League game. The big crowd of fans had great time cheering the many good plays made during the evening. Sedran and Friedman, the PassaGc stars, were in the thick of the fight, Sedran scoring four goals and Fr4ed- man three.
 Skeets Wright, who replaced Ma lone at center for the Ribbons, play ed strongly on the defensive and 1t was his accurate foul shooting in the second half which allowed the Rib bons to keep in front. Joe Ashmead, the new guard, had a tough man to following Donahue but kept after the Passaic boy all evening and also found time to cage two goals himself
 The first half of the Interstate League season ends this week and the organization will probably dfsband as the New Jersey cities are not SUD- porting the teams. Manager Leavy of the Ribbons declares that before next week a. new league may be form ed to include this city, Ansonia, Wa terbury, Danbury, Norwalk and Pat erson. At any rate the Paterson team will play the Ribbons here next Tuesday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
NEW YEARS EVE.

The ringing out If the Old Year and the ringing in of the New, brings with it the most sacred feelings in the human breast.
 The joys that we fain would live over again; the sorrows and dangers through which we have passed; the Accomplishments in many projects we had depended upon; the triumphs we have had-in business, in love, in family headings after bitter estrange- ments; the pride around the family circle of children answering to fath- CTS, to mothers, expectations of them all those have gone down into a fathomless gulf, never to be repeated save in their sure and absolute inf1u- ence upon future action.
 To many, 1t wNll be the last year on earth. To many it will be the ad- vent of a golden dawn long sought. '-The event is in the hand of God, ' said the Founder of this Republic, said George Washington.
 Bid every one a Happy New Year" with a glowing heart-that 1920 may be the greatest year that the bells have ever rung in, bringing us all nearer to that which is noble and of good report.
 Let this be your resolution on New Years eve, "By Gods Grace, the world shall be better and brighter this year because have been in it."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
Red Sox Players Threaten General F1oIdout For
 Salaries Next Season Following Babe Example

Boston, Dec 31.-Signed contracts have been few and far between up to date at the Boston Red Sox office and their failure to appear as per schedule only emphasizes the sug- gestion made some time ago that Manager Barrow would have quite a bit of trouble in getting his men into line again.
 Topheavy salaries paid to certain men have given several very ordina- ry players the idea that they are en- titled to far more than the sum named in last years contract and very likely a wearied public will be treated again to the time-worn wrangIes between players and man agements.
 Following Big Babes exam pie more than one of the 1sI9 Red sox string has sent in word that he will insist up an increase, but the Boston management is not inclined to give much heed to these demands Big Babes claims that he was Q tremen- dous drawing card last season cannot be denied and Ruth may be able to string his arguments out to greater length accordingly. But other play eB who have signed up to long term
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
ROTH MAY LAND WITH TANKS IN
 BIG TRADE YET

New York Dec. 31.---There was a report around town yesterday that Robbie Roth, traded on Monday from the Red Sox to the Senators wtu eventually land in New York Hug
 gins was very sweet on Roth last win ter and endeavored to get him from Cleveland in a trade before the Atfl-
 letics made a better offer and gave
 up Larry Gardner, Elmer Myers and
 Jacobson for him Huggtns also tried
 to get him from the Athletics last
 summer when word was passed along
 that Mack was willing to part with him.
 Huggins had some dealings with
 Griffith during the annual meeting when the New Yorker tried to gel Sam Rice from the Senators, but Rice is one man that Griffith will not let go. It is understood that Huggins might have had Clyde Milan, but Zeb is beginning to slip and Huggins de- clined to make any deal for him Sev. eral years ago any manager would have jumped at the chance to get Milan.
 The release of Harper to Boston leaves Griffith with only two first class pitch Johnson and Jim Shaw The Yankees may help out Griffith with pitchers in exchange for Roth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31

contracts and are now bowling for an increase won't get much of the fans sympathy.
 If Ruth makes good his threat and retires from the game he will be badly missed. But even as big a figure as Ruth is the public would soon forget all about him, especially if he went into retirement, as he has threatened. The Boston fans thought they would never become resigned to the passing of Bill Carrigan, the shrewdest, most successful and pop ular manager that Boston ever knew. Yet only rarely is Bills name men, toned today.
 The public soon swallowed the dis appointment over the departure of Iris Speaker, Lewis and Wood. And other players who have not the long and successful big league career be- hind them, such as these real stars, could boast would not have the ghost of a chance of making the public back up any presumed grievance.
 A contract is 8 contract, and when a man signs his name to a document of this sdrt, agreeing to work for a certain figure for certain length
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
Fulton Marched With
 Veteran Frank Moran
Man Who Cleaned Up Tn England to Tackle Old Rival Before New Jersey Club and Boxing Fans
 Look for Slugging Exhibition

New York, Dec. 81-Fred F'ulton's s first appearance in the ring around New York, since his memorable con fession of having been double cross ed by Jack Dempsey, will be staged in Newark, January 12. Fred, yester- day, was matched to minsle eight rounds or less, with Frank Moran. The session will take place in the First Regiment Armory.
 We'll say the ex-plasteTer is not superstitious, for twas in Newark a put out F'red's lamp in almost record time. Fred, later, said Dempsey handed him the "woiks," but that's ancient ring history now, and, be sides, hasn't Fred been making good during the past six months?
 He f1attened a pair of blighters over in London and .did 1t so artistic ally that Beckett and the rest of them put Fulton on the black list. Now he's back home and plans a, campaign that he hopes will lead to another chance with Dempsey.
 When Moran steps into the ring with Fulton 1t will be his sixth bout in his series of "come back engage nents He knocked out four of his five opponents. His last victim was Sergeant Jack Burke, the 'tarmy boxer" Moran disposed of him with his mighty Mary Ann walIop in one minute and hfty-fve seconds in one of the bouts of the Newark clubs show last week.
 That contest did not last long enough 60 enable the spectators to determine Moran's present status in the boxing game, but it served to show that the opponent of two worlds champions and master of Jim Coffey is apparently in prime physical condition. Moran actually looked in better shape than he did when he was wont to knock out Coney. For one thing he weighs considerably less now than he did then.
 Fulton unquestionabIy is one of the most dangerous opponents Moran could be pitted against but, Charles Francis professes to harbor absolute Iy no fear of the outcome. In addi- tion to this bout, the Newark Sports , mems Club will put on at least two others, associations for which are now under way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31

of time, he should respect his ob1i- gation. Right is right n baseball as well as In anything else. In no other business in the world would a man sign an agreement and then hope to evade the terms later on. Men who signed last spring knew right well what they were doing. Each one of this group could have signed for one year instead of three, but they ac- cepted terms for three years, and if they are dissatisfied the fans wont howl with them now.
 Sam Jones is one player who may be able to come to satisfactory terms with the arrangement. Jones was given a fair increase last spring, and was promised 8 handsome contract for 1920 in case he could duplicate last season his success of 1918; but Sam was in bad health the greater part of last summer and was never able to do himself real Justice. Still Jones is willing: his heart has always been in the game, and Frazee and Barrow, realizing this, may guarantee Jones some figures that will make him feel that his efforts have been appreciated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
EAST ROOFING
 FOR HARVARD ID ITROUNCE OREGON

Pasadena, Cal, Dec. 31-Bastern college men are roofing hard" for the Harvard eleven to turn back the Oregon aggregation on New Years Day. Telegrams from leading col leges are pouring in to the Crimson delegation in large mum bers daily, giving encouragement and appealing fo Harvard to defeat the Western CTS.
 The mesa ges come not only to Fred W. Moore and Bob Fisher, but also to Casey, the Horweens and oth- er individuals of the Crimson aggre- gation as well.
 It is manifestation of the loyalty of the Fasteners, who want their representatives from across the Charles to demonstrate to the cocky" West that the product of the
 acif1c seaboard Is not superior to
 at Of the Atlantic.
 . This message was received last night: Best wishes for Harvard success from graduate managers of Cornell Dartmouth. Columbia, Penn sylvania, Michigan, Tufts, Boston Col lege, Rutgers, Lafayette, BucIneII, Johns Hopkins, Colgate, W1ashing ton and Jefferson, Penn State, Syracuse, Holy Cross, West Virginia, Maryland. Massachusetts Aggies, New Hamp- shire and Virginia assembled in an pUal meeting at the Hotel Pennsyl- vania."
 At the Raymond Hotel last night the Harvard club of Southern Cali fornia banqueted the eleven. Many old college stars were present. The speakers were Mathew Luce, '9l; Judge Thomas, Bob Fisher, Capt. Billy Murray and Fred Moore.
 The Harvard party visited the stu dio of Douglas Fairbanks yesterday. Headed by the star they walked onto an important scene in his new S35O,- 0G0 picture and completely "busted'' t, despite the movie traditions that bar that sort of thing. Billy Mur- ray, Eddie Casey and others were compelled to "do antics'' in front of , the camera in company with Fair banks. The film in which they showed will be presented to the Harvard party before it leaves for the East.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
Promoters Have Big
 Time Making Bids for Dempsey vs. Carpenter

The battle among the worlds lead ing promoters for the right to stage the Demps psey-Carpentie match for the heavyw eight championship prom ises to be as interesting as the fight itself. This is the first time in ring history that America, England and France have entered into a bidding contest for one particular match. It marks a new epoch in the sport. Up to the present time America was the only country able to offer $100,00O or more for a match. That amount was surpassed three times: When Jefries fought Johnson at Reno, when Willard met Moran at Madison Square Garden, and when Dempsey won the title from Willard at Toledo last July. Judging by the characters Of the offers that are announced daily 1t will cost the promoter something like a quarter of a million to put on the Dempsey-C Carpenter battle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
JAPANESE STAR TENNIS PLAYER DEAD IN MANILA

New York, Dec. 31-Ichiya Kuna- Eae has received the news from Manila that Hachichiro MIkarni, who came to this country with him in 1916, recently died of fever in the 1 Philippine Islands.
 Mikami has been credited as the ! Japanese player who brought out and . developed Kumagae. During their tour of the tournaments in 1916 Tt chy' and ''Hashy," as they were GamidarIy- known, created a sensation. The Japanese with their startling skill at the baseline game bowIed over many of the American stars and created a sensation that Kumagae has sustained
 Mikarni and Kumagae had gained Ehe topmost 1aurels in singles and doubles in the championships of the Orient held at Manila As a pal. they did fairly well in this country receiving a. ranking in class 1 for the season. along with such teams as T R PeIl and Frederick c. Inman Clarence J. Griffin and Roland Rob- erts of California and others
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
DOPE IN FAVOR 0F HARVARD TO
 WIN BIG CAME

Boston, Dec. 31.-Havard 1s, Ore son Q.
 That is the score indicated by past performances, when Harvard and the University of Oregon meet on New Years Day at Pasadena in the Allan tic-Pactftc coast football classic.
 And how are those figures reached is immediately asked. The answer is that Harvard in nine games scored 221 points, an average of A 2-8 points per game and in those 10 games had 13 points scored against it, an aver age of l 4-a points per game Oregon scored 97 points in six games while 53 points were scored against that team, showing an average offensive of 12 5-6 points and an ability to hold opponents to 1-2 points per game.
 Now take the difference-Har- ward was F points better offensively and four points better defensiveIy, making the 16 points difference noted above.
 That is what the dope indicates and Harvard will undoubtedly enter the contest a strong favorite. For, aside from the better record of the Grim son, it must be admitted Harvard met on the whole much stronger outfit of football co41binations than did Oregon.
 Nfu1tononah A. C.. Idaho, University of Washington, Washington State, and the Oregon Aggies, teams met by Oregon, do not stack up as strong collectively as do Bates, Boston, Col by, Brown, Virginia, Springfield, Princeton, Tufts and Yale, the teams played by Harvard.
 Harvard will have the heavier and more versatile line, but a lighter back field. Both teams arev ersatiIe and rated as thinking eIevens. Oregon has a fast. heavy backfield that has pinned it's faith on smashing tactics Such tactics are not expected to be so successful against the heavy liar yard line, and if Oregon has any chance of victory 1t is expected to hinge on the ability of the Pacific Coast players to execute the forward pass. The Harvard defense has shown ability to meet all styles of attack except the arieal game. In that respect it cannot said to be lacking, as it has never really been tested against a forward passing at- tack.
 On a. general sum up, it looks as if Harvard should win, If the Eastern CTS can become acclimated and keep in the training condition of the reg ular football season. However, if Harvard makes the trip across the country as a joy ride and does not observe rigid training rules, the dope may be upset and Oregon returned a victor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
CHAHEY OUGHT ID GET CHANCE
 ETH KILBAnE

New York. Dec. 31-Young Chaney, who decisiveIy outpointe:d Johnny Kubane on Monday night, deserves 3 title bout with the featherw ght champion. Many of those who saw the encounter in Jersey are inclined to overestin1ate KiIbane's whirlwind finish. After tincanning for seven rounds and letting Clancy do all the work Johnny cut loose with a rally so sharp, sudden and savage that he battered Chaney about the ring. Yet despite the fact that the Baltimore boy was tired from his early exer- tions, KiLbane, who elbowed, heeIed. gouged and wrestled. could not knock him off his feet. Chaney was strong and full of fight at the finish.
 Leaving the club, we heard fans express the opinion that if Ktlbane had cut loose in the first round as he did in the last he would have made a quick finish of Chaney. The opin- ion was wrong, however. Johnny put all he had behind a one-two punch at the start of the fight. and
 when he found that 1t failed to even
 slow up Chaney he wisely followed the safe plan of battle. That was to box on the defensive and save his title.
 Against 2, man of Chaney's ability a. first round onslaught like the one Kibane flashed in the final round might have wrought havoc with the champion Johnny is a veteran. He k1oes not recuperate as quickly as he | used to, and his stamina and vitality i are lower. If Kilbane had fought from the start as he did in the final
 round the champion probably would 1 have become weaker and weaker | To have attempted to rough it with l Chaney for eight rounds practically would be equivalent to Kilbane pre- senHng the Baltimore boy with the 1 title
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
CALLAHAN BOYS GET PRESENTS
 IN HOME TOWN

Lawrence, Dec. 31.-Praise for the three Callahans. John of Yale. Harry of Princeton and Arthur of the Law renee High School, and the honor they have brought to their native city were the keynote at a banquet given for them Monday evening at the Merrimac Valley Country Club by about 200 of their acquaintances.
 Among the guests were Judge Louis S. Cox, Hugh s. McConnor, sec retary of the Federal Reserve Bank of Springfield, Andrew B. Sutherland, Leonard E. Benmick, Principal J. D. Horne of the local high school, Mayor-elect William P. White, ex- Mayor John P. Kane, Congressman Michael s. Phelan, Phil Philbin of Harvard and members of the alumni of Princeton, Yale and the local school. John L. Donovan, a gradu- ate of Harvard, was the master -of- was the toastmaster.
 During the evening the following message was wired to Captain Will liam J. Murray. of the Harvard foot ball team now in Pasadena to play Oregon:
 Greetings from dinner to the three Callahan brothers at the Merrimac Valley Country Club tonight. We join you with them in wishing you victory over Oregon on New Years Day. Good luck"
 Between speeches of the evening 1t was announced that number of gifts consisting of travelling bags, etc., had been presented to the Cal lahans: also bouquets of roses had been sent to Mrs. Mary Callahan, their mother, and to their sister, Miss Flu nice Callahan, who is a student at the Sargent School.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
SOME NEW YEARS
 RESOLUTIONS TO EVERYBODY.

The Bolshevists-To talk more, ansd work less eff possible).
 
 The Motor Speeders-To run down the impudent people who venture to cross the streets instead of stay ing on the sidewalks where they be- long.
 The Congressmen - To stand for rigid economy, but make sure that their districts get their full share of the pork and a little more. The Home Town Knockers - To prove that their home town is dead one, and then to throw cold water on anyone who attempts to nven 1t up-
 
 The Mail Order Buyers-To pro- mote the prosperity of any old place in the United States except the one where they live.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
NEW HAVEN IS TO AGAIN HAVE
 ITS TROOP A

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 30.---New Ha- ven is again to have it's Troop A, cav airy in the Connecticut National Garuad. An order from the adjutant generals office today announced that the petition of George M Wallace and 72 other residents of New Haven that they be allowed to organize them selves into such a troop is granted The order makes the following ap- pointnents subject to the regulations of the war department
 Captain of cavalry, George M. Wal lace, New Haven; first lieutenant Of cavalry, Wifred H. Herman, New Haven; second lieutenant of cavalry, Thomas J. Reilly, New Haven.
 All are assigned to duty with Troop A, with rank from December %.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
Yale Five Defeats
 Geneva in Hot Game

Beaver Falls, Pa, Dec. 31.---The Yale basketball five had better luck here last night than at Grove City Monday night, for they defeated Gen eva College by a score of s1 to 2S, af ter an exciting game that was either teams until the last minute of play. Hammill played a star game for the Ellis, and it was his two field goals in the last minute of play that won the game for Yale.
 The score at the end of the first half was; Yale 15, Geneva Il.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
BANKRUPTCY COURT.

Bertha Goldman, trading as B. Goldman at 1897 Pembroke street filed a voluntary petition in bank ruptcy with Referee John W. Banks. Her liabilities are s5,59S.4S and as sets s2360, The assets consist in stock in trade estimated at $2,o0O, shares in vessels, $2O0; horses. $50; carriages $40, and exempt $70.
 There are 27 creditors the largest are: Jacob Schef Of New Haven, S6o3.73; O'Donnel 6 Wasberger, New York s548s7 and D. Friedman, Hart ford s543.95. The first meeting of creditors will be held on Jan. 10.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
Nebraska Eleven to
 Tackle Penn State

State College, Pa, Dec. s1-If the Penn State football team next fall wins all of the games on it's schedule which was announced yesterday by
 Neil NJ Fleming, there will be little difficulty in giving it a rating of one of the very best teams in the country. Of the nine games scheduled there are five that will test the mettle of any team in existence---with Dartmouth, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Lehigh and Pittsburgh.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
MAX NJ. POLICY.

Daily we read of the increase in price of tobaccos, cigarettes and cigars but you will find upon inves- tigation that the Max M. Prices" are on the downward trend. We are selling everything 10 to 30 per cent less than other stores of this kind in the city or state. This Is no sale for any special limited time but regular prices that will prevail all the tirne.- Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
g.: Sporting Gossip From Many Fields :-:
B. H. S. FIVE AGAINST
 ALUMNI NEW YEARS

The E. Il. s. basketball play will clash with the Alumni at the tIIigh School gymnasium, toInOr- row afternoon. On the alumni, Jim Murphy, IOx an athlete at Notre Dame university, will play centre and will be opposed to his ilE-otlper, Joe. who is one of the 7mainstays of the High school boys. F'ftelsOn and Pious will he forwards on the Alumni and McGran and Nfiacco will play guards. The game will start at 2:SO D. m. and will be followed by dancing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
40 to 1 Shot Wins
 Havana Track Event

Havana, Cuba. Dec. 31-Sentry, the winner of the first race at Oriental Park yesterday, proved the biggest priced horse to win at the local meet ing. He has started only twice here, and has never been close to the long end of the purse. He was neglected both in the books and in the mutuels, and, when they hung out the price of s96.60 for a s2 mutue1 ticket, a record was created for 1ong-priced horses Ormes had the mount on him. and, though he was a trifie slow to get into his stride, he came up fast on the outside and closed with a rush to win by a nose from the fayorite, Hot Foot, which, in turn. was front of Donaelio. In the books the winner paid only to l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
LEONARD IN 1919
 DREW OVER $4S2 900

Benny Leonard tops the list of champions for the year of 1919 as a box office attraction, the contests in which he has taken part during the year drawing S4S2. .OG0. Leonard defended his title successfully twenty five times in 1919, the Ritchie-L LeoaaEd con- test in Newark topping the list with $52.0OO. During the year Leonard broke records for gate receipts in Newark, Jersey City. Philadelphia, San Francisco and Detroit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-31
sEEUrHs RECOVER $2,5oo LOOT.

Danbury, Dec. 31.-SpeciaI agents of the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford railroad detective depart ment recovered loot valued at $2. 800 at AIlerton, Q few miles east of Wa terbury, where it had been concealed by thieves The articles, which in cIude shoes, cloth, watches, clocks and batteries, was stolen from trains between this city and Waterbury,