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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15
T HE splendid work of Robinson Tn
 -,rada attracted considerable

T HE splendid work of Robinson m, Tn \ Canada attracted considerabIe , attention by horsemen on this side as Che border. About that very fine Jimmy Rowe was in need or +ba services of a jockey and he en- saged Frankie to pilot the Whitney tboroughbreds. It was proud day for Robinson when he piloted the first whitney horse to victory.
 19ut fl was the following season, in 1o1G that American turfmen began to sit up and take notice Ihat ,,oor Robinson led the jockeys with 17S victories. Johnny McTagB1rt ,.as the only rider to pass him In the amount of money won during the aaason Mac had an unusually DIE year and cleaned up about $ZV'oo' nor ethan Robinson
 ,Boblnson resumed his sensational riding in 1917, but did not lead the procession of crack jockeys. Crump stood at the top with 151 wins, four more than Robinson. However, Frankie won the most money in nurses that year. Tn 191S-last 1,oar-another duel was staged for S,vst nIace between Robinson and Laurence Lylxe. who will be remitted +o ride on May 1. WheE the New orleans, meeting closed, however. RobInson had 1855 victories against I,vke's IFS. The latter led the ,,1onev winners with s2o1 sG4. Robin con made S15.Ooo less.
 Btl Knapp has been signed to ride +bA Whitney horses, but he can never be expe-ted to fill properly the shoes left vacant through the untimely de- mise of Robinson. Bill is an old timer at horse racing and knows all the tricks of the game, but horsemen mt all American tracks will miss the only Frankie Robinson.
 Yesterday was moving day ct Bowie Most of the horses were being shipped to Iavre where another 15-day meet fnc opens tomorrow afternoon. There will be seven races daily and indica- tions today point forward to an un- usually busy season there as some of !, 1he hest steppers in this country are billed to show thore. The Ptmhco meeting will follow the one at Hayre, which will close on May 1.
 JOHNNY ERTLE. former bantam J weight champion, and Frankie E.aiy of Staten Isiar6, W. r, are billed to furnish the main attraction of Is rounds at the American A. C. in this city next Friday night at the Audi toriu1n theatre. Sammy Harris, the popular local boxing magnate, is Inaachu1aker at this club Harris told the writer the other day that boxing is undergoing tremendous boom in this city..
 ''Perhaps you haven't heard it yet, " said Sammy. "but right now there is o Maryland gentleman up in New fork talking budnesS with Tex Rick
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15
CPORT YARNC
 ~ BY THE VETERAN O

T ONTORROw will be the twenty A first anniversary of the death tu Baltimore of Bobby Mathews, t.-e famous old-time twirler who is of ten credited with being the inventor of the curved ball. The curve-bau question is still-and probably always will be,-a matter of dispute. Math ews has a lot of supporters who in sist that he was the first pitcher to fool a batsman by putting a twist on the pellet, but the acceptance of their claims is far from being unanimous. Mathews was the associate of John NJ. Ward on the pennant-Tyinnins Providence National club of 1879, the two constituting the pitching staff.
 Terry Larlzin, who joined the Chi cago club in 1878, has also been put forward as the originator Of the curve. Larry Corcoran, of the ia nous Windy City aggregation of the "Opo' Anson era, also had a puzzlin 2 curve. but it is. said that he was taught the art sE curve pitching by Larkin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15
cPORTORTALe
BY ROGER FEP2

R ALTIMORE, ND., April 15- D Never in the history of horse racing has there been as much in- terest or enthusiasm over the sport as one finds here at present. Every where one hears discussions concern ing some feat over at Bowie Or races that will develop at Havre De Grace tomorrow. Briefly, Baltimore, and by that I mean all the country with in a radius of thirty miles or more, is racing mad and one can see nothing but success for the meeting that is about to open at Havre De Grace.
 The Bowie meeting, which closed today, has been the most successful here at that track. Horsemen with whom I talked the other night here appeared well satisfied with tho per formances registered there. There were just enough upsets and sur prises to suit everybody. While the meeting will not go down into turf history as a record breaking one, 1t will be recorded as one of the best held in this section.
 The only marring feature of the Bowie meeting was the death of Frankie Robinson, the jockey. I was surprised to find horsemen still mourn ing his death and discussing the re- markable feats of that great jockey. Everywhere one went one heard words of praise for the jockey. Sure ly there can't be a more popular rider than this Robinson was here. Everybody knew him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

The Giants do not expect to find the Senators as hard to beat as they did the Red Sox. but they may be fooled again.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

Eddie Sicking has about recovered from the game" leg that has kept him on the shelf for the past week and a half.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

B T was on this date in 1900 that A Terry McGoE arn defeated Tom my Warren in one round in Net. York. The bout was d pitifuI farce. The Louisville boy although former fly featherweight champion, was then but d. shadow of his former self, while Terrible Terry was in his prime. War ren had been an unwilling guest of the state of Texas for several years, having shot at an enemy anf hit an innocent bystander in Waco, Tex in 1892. Even then Tommy was in the sere and yellow, and as may well he imagined, eight years in prison had 3not helped him any.
 That any matchmaker could have been found so lost to decency and the instincts of sportsmanshtp as 10
 match Warren with McGoVern indi- cates to what a low ebb the game had reached in New fork at that per Eod. McCfovern realized that War (ren was in no condition to fight and merely made game of the poor fel- low. This aroused Tommy's ire and he really struck Terry, whereupon McGovern knocked him down. T-~1 tthe horse play was resumed, and at Ehe end of the first round the club officials stopped the farce. Warren treturned 10 Louisville finally convinc- Sd that his fighting days were over, and did not long survive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

ard. Thi gentleman represents Cum berland. one of the most prosperous
 and best sporting towns in America It is only five hours ride from here, but believe me it is some lively town and the residents and officials there want the championship 5ou- between Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey. And 1ll bet the world that that's where the bout will be staged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15
E Y is just a quarter of a century

Y is just a quarter of a century A ago today that Joe WaIcott knocked out Tommy Tracey in the sixteenth round at Boston. Walcott. the Black Demon," was then just beginning to make a, name for him self in the ring. while Tracey was an Australian. a foster brother of Dan Creedon, inc great niddIeweight, who had had but two previous bouts in America, in which he defeated Billy Gallagher of san Francisco and Mike Harris.
 The white boy gave the sawed-ofE colored lad a great battle. The bout was to be fifteen rounds, with the referre having the right to orde- five rounds more if necessary. Tracey held Walcott about even in the fif- teen rounds, and the referee ordered them to go on, but in the sixteenth Joe landed the punch that sent Toms champ pioTship aspirations giimmer- ing. The Australian afterward fought a draw with Joe, but was knocked out by Tommy Ryan and lost to George Green and Kid Lavigne. After retiring from the ring Tracey became a boxing instructor in Port land, Ore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

After all Is said, however. it be gins to look now as if the man who invented curvature of baseball pitch ing was William Arthur Cummings. The old hurIer of the Brooklyn Stars is declared on good authority to have used the curve as early as 1867 whicl- would give him pre-eminence over both Mathews and Larkin- Cum mings. of course, used the old un- derhand delivery, as overland pitch in-s was not authorized until 1S84.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

c UNDAY afternoon we happened D to run across an old friend and an enthusiastic follower of the horses at the Academy Hotel here. He, too, told us of the tremendous loss the horse racing sport suffered through the death of Robinson But this gent went further into detail concerning F'rankie's life and furnish ed me with some interesting data on his career as jockey. This l Wll. pass along to readers of my col umn-
 That Frankie Robinson's career was remarkable goes without saying His total winnings during the last four years alone were almost S5OO,- 900. Incidentally it must be remem- bered by the reader that press dls- patches from Cleveland, Franilte's home, stated that he left property valued at $5OO,OOO- Most of this money represents real estate invest rnents in the Ohio metropolis.
 % N IDEA of Robinson's winnings "A can be secured by single glance at the following tables giving +ta 1yaars D1aCes and money he clean
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

sGFN \ that town there are no four
 \ fIushers or petty promoters. They have the ready cash and stand ready to give Tex Rickard any amount of names And he can get that money within ten hours. All that he has to do is to tell Cumberland's represent alive who is now in New York that it is all right and the money is his. Cumberland's citizens will look after the res And they will make 1t pay, too. That's on the dead level for geographically it's centrally located.
 Tt i5 five hours from here, four from Washington, seven from Phil adelphta and nine from New York There are train connections for Pitts F,lrSh and the West and all the South ern States. For a. town its size 1t is as we'll off as New York is so far as hotels are concerned. The business men are a progressive lot. And the officials. real Americans; the kind that can see some good in the world and are not afraid to give the public what it wants. They will sanction any distance fight.
 50 you see there is no hitch II Cumberland gets the bout fl will be a real championship bout, for the men
 can travel over any distance they | choose and taking or stalhng is moi
 tolerated tharE."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

Before leaving here yesterday for New York. Colonel Ruppert de- cuned to discuss the verdict against organized baseball in the Federal League suit. He believes, however, that tho case win be carried Go ehS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

Ferguson was too fond of liquid refreshments, and old John Barley corn got his number, as he has that of so many good boxers. Drifting from city to city, and drinking heavily, Ferguson was soon reduced to 1he ranks of the second and third raters, when he might have been battling among the leaders if hs had trained properly. It is only a few weeks ago since the announcement Of Sandy Ferguson's death.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

\ ACK JOHNSON defeated Sandy es Ferguson in ten rounds at Bos- ton sixteen years ago today, April t6, 1903. Sandy was then one of the most promising of the white heavy weights, and in their three meetings in 1903, one at six rounds, another at ten and the third at twenty rounds, the big black had to extend himself to the limit to outpcint Fer guson. They fought a fourth bout in 1905, and Johnson won on a foul. Great things were expected of Fer guson. and, had he lived the eimpIe life, he could probably have made good his early promise.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

Billy Kelly will have one race to help tame him up for the big event and his first appearance under coIors will he viewed with the greatest Of interest, for there are many who fear that he was raced too much last year and that the hard campaign he went through before being fully developed will have a bad effect on his future career.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

Bill Lai the crack Chinese third baseman, who was with the Bridge port Americans, has been resigned for this season, according to an nouncement made today by Business Manager Jim Kelly. The coming of Tai is pleasant news for local follow CTS of baseball. for Lai is a nifty in fIder with plenty of speed and pep. He will report here within few days and will be among the first who will start training at Newfield Park.
 Meanwhile Business Manager Kelly is devoting most of his time to get ting his All-Star combination into trim for the first professional exhi- bition game Of the season with the Red Caps of Philadelphia. The Phillies will come here with a first class team and one that is already in good shape. They played in Quaker vile Saturday defeating a fast VII rnington aggregation with compara- lively little trouble
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

Lowell. Mass. will soon have two clubs within it's boundaries. At pres ent F. NJ. Moore is operating the Crescent A C. there, but reliable in formation received here today has fl that another club is soon to open it's doors there. Bob Paridice will prob ably head thA zAHr 11rxh
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

i So 1t would seem that Promoter 1 Rickard cannot be downcast, but he 1 can't be blamed for not trying to | house 1t in old New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

But Rickard need not care. There is many a place in these United State where he can hold the bout. and It will draw, no n7otter what the feeling of the public ara inst Willard or any body else.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

Charley White of Chicago is going to try a comeback at the Arnory A Az in Boston on next Tuesday night. His first opponent will be Eddie F'itz- simmons of New York. White made quite a reputation Irsore that club several years ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-15

Sam Hudreth's Purchase is anoth- CT prominent Derby entry that Is do- ing well at Belmont Park Hildreth is just as confident as George Odom, the former trainer of the colt. that Purchase will be a wonderful three year-oId HiIdreth also has Cirrus entered in the Derby and If both colts round into form on time he may start both in the big race.
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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-27
His Diamond a Bargain.

An amusing story is told in cOnnec-
ton with the early days of Sir J. B.
Robinson, the South African million
aire, who has been figuring prominent
ly in the London law courts.
He was crossing the Vaal river in
1869, looking for diamonds. He asked
the natives if they had seen any ''pret-
ty stones" and at last he found man
who had diamond. 1t was small
stone, and the prospector offered $50
for it, but he refused to part with 1t.
He increased his offer to $50, but still
the man refused.
"What will you take for it?" he was
asked.
"Twenty goats" was the firm reply;
nothing less"
II sent off to the nearest farm" says
Sir j. B. Robinson, in telling the story,
land bought 20 goats for $37 so, and SO
got possession Of my first diamond
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-27
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one of tho
prominent Life Insurance Companies in
an interview of the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
so many applicants for insurance are re-
jected is because kidney trouble is so
common to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applica-
tions are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease. It is on sale
at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes,
medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y. for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-27
Fruits on HIahways.

We have much to learn from other
countries, and the general plea for the
fruit tree along highways is not so i'm
practicable as many seem to think.
Japanese cherries are famous the
world over for the beauty of their
flowers and foliage. Community spray
ing would at once change the possi-
bilities Of fruit raising and lessen the
number of decayed orchards of which
w hear, Many township might
easily become famous through the COM
munal fruit 1t might raise along its
roadside and induce It's farmers to take
up as we'll, sending to the markets only
the perfect fruit and preserving the
rest in marketable form. A farmer,
observing a dozen fine Baldwin apple
trees on the roadside by his place bear
ing full harvest of perfect fruit, will
not long resist the temptation to try
some over his fence.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-27
GOOD COVERING FOR sILAGE
Run In Constable From Which Ears
Have Been Removed-Top 10
Thoroughly Tramped Down.

Prepared by the United States. Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Several years ago it was a common
practice to cover the silage with some
material, such as dirt or cut straw. in
order to prevent the top layer from
spelling. At present when any provi-
sion at all is made for this purpose 1t
consists usually in merely running IN
on top cornstalks from which the ears
have been removed. By this method
some Of the corn grain Is saved. The
heavy green corpstalks pack much bet
ter than straw does and so exclude the
air more effectually. The top is thor
oughly tramped and then wet down.
Sometimes oats are s0wn on the top be-
fore wetting. The heat generated by
the fermenting mass will cause the oats
to sprout quickly and form a dense
sod, which serves to shut off the air
from the silaga beneath, and In con-
sequence only q very shallow layer
spoils. Whenever possible. 1t is better
to begin feeding from the silo as soon
as it is filled; by doing this no cover
ing is necessary and there should be no
loss on account Of spelling.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-27
MODEL VILLAGES IN ENGLAND
Country rs Recognizing Necessity Of
Improvement in Genera! Hous-
inp Conditions.

It is said that the average English
middle-class home Is so ugly it ought
to be just burned down, and English
men are just beginning to realize this
fact, with the result that all over Eng
land plans are afOot to build model
villages and model suburbs.
Brighton is the first to lead the way.
1t is building super-suburb. consist
ing of 900 houses. so planned that
there will be not more than ten to the
acre. This will allow each house gar
den of 16 rods-or $40 feet.
The suburb is to be built in an or
chard setting. Fruit trees will line
the roadway. There will be no walls,
the gardens being divided by hedges.
There will be recreation grounds, al
lOtments and common Fairgrounds.
The houses are to be built on modern
and artistic lines, the internal arrange
ments being the last word in house
comfort.
The only fly IN the ointment is the
question of the small boys. win they
be model enough to inhabit a model
suburb, or will they help themselves to
the fruit that abounds in the public
thoroughfares7 1t is hoped they will
become imbued with great respect
for communal rights and thus grow up
first-class democrats.