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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

After Robert FItzsimmons scored his decisive victory over the master boxer, COrbett, at Carson, 1t was gen erally conceded by every one that the freCkled COrnishman was the most dreaded pUncher the Queensbury ring had ever produced. His ring rivals most of whom had sampled his mur- derOus knUcklos, cOncurred in the prevailing conviction. So Ruby Rob ert through his widely heralded re- nown as a hitter remained practical ly in a state of pugiIistic quarantine for nearly two years after his vic tory over the COnqueror of Sullivan
 Nevertheless while Fitz basked at ease in the sunlight of his fistic achievements, a strapping young giant of the golden west was scaling by slow and arduous degrees of fist cuffs the rocky paths that wind to the summit of pugilistic glory The handspring of the climbers inspira- ton was an incident which served to dispeI hope rather than stimulate it in the hearts of other seekers of ring fame.
 Lofty ambition thrives on the most formidable of obstacles. So it was natural enough when COrbett writhed in agony on the canvas floor at Car son from the effects of the terrible Fitzsimmons shift that one of his own seconds should become fired with notion that he could overcome the great FitzsimmOns and usurp his matchless fame-since that second was James J. Jeffries. The latter was practically unknown then-iust one of the help hired to condition a great boxer for battle. But Jeffries himself will tell you that the first time he received the idea that he could whip Bob Fitzsimmons was when he witnessed the Australian's most brilliant ring exploit the Sin ister shuffle of the COrnishman's buckskin-covered feet followed by the well directed smash which rendered the illustrious Corbett hors de com bat. And little did the mighty Fftz- simmons dream that he was facing his own drab destiny of defeat in his victims corner that in his very next battle he was to go down before the unknown bucket and fowl bearer in the employ of his conquered antag- onist COrbetti
 When the gloom enveIoped Cor bett camp dispersed Jeffries the spar ring partner became Jim Jeffries the fighter-with a lofty notion. Jeff's ascent to the top wasn't exactly met eoric. Because of his towering phy- sicaI apDeaYancs he always attracted notice but he wasn't regarded as a wonderful fighter. In his early ring days on the coast they used to re- mark of him: What a giant of a fellow. If he could only fight he wouId be a world-beater!"
 When the youthful giant lifted the brawncy Sharkey off his feet and ac- tuaIly shook him as he would a school boy the old Guard of the ring began to take notice and pass com plimen- tary remarks about the Los Angclan. But they never mentioned him in the sams breath with F'itzsimmons. New
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
BROWN HOPES
 TO HAVE FAST
 FOOTBALL TEAM

Providence, R. l., Sept 22-Foot- ball prospects at Brown University arc considered most enc0ura ging by coaches Edward K. Robinson, Buck Whittemore and Archie Hahn. Ten letter men already have reported, in- CIudiug several members of the 1916 eleven which defeated Harvard and Yale on successive Saturdays.
 At present it looks as though Brown would have a light backfeld. @ heavy line and medium weight but speedy ends A merry fight is de veloping for the position of field gen eraI on tho team. Coulter would naturally have tho first call, as he has had varsity experience, but, on the otker hand, Samson, who is a New York boy, was one of the fnesc players in the East last fall. Samson weighs only 145 pounds, which may count against him in the hard sched- ule ahead of the team. Eddie Murphy is also being developed by the coaches. He was formerly half back. but is showing considerable ability at thc quarterback position.
 Brooks and Armstrong, both for mcr Blair Academy stars. are out for their former positions at haIfback and fuIlback respectively, which they held down on the 1917 team. The former was also letter man on the 1916 eleven. Jcmail, the running mate to Pollard at hllfbaCk in 1916, has also returned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

ertheless there were two men who be-
 ieved that Jeffries was the coming champion of the world They were liam A. Brady of New York The lat ter offered to manage the younEster and the Californian swung into New York to demonstrate his prOwress, His Gotham debut with Bob Arm strong, the colored heavy was a dis tinCt disappointment and although Jeffries won in ten rounds, the big fellow wanted to quit the game. So disheartened was he at his miserable showing. Brady, however still retain ed faith and persuaded Jeff to stick to the mitts. A year later, although JefCKtes did nothing to excite public admiratiorr in the meantime, he was matched with Bob Fitzsimmons. The public didn't warm up to the match at first. It looked like a waIk-over for FItz. However, the conviction born in Corbett's corner at Carson that he could whip FitzsimmOns never deserted young Jeffries. have never considered Fitzsimmons a murder ous puncher," the big fellow used to say. "Corbett was all in from the fast pace he set rather than from the ef- T Opine.
 Jeff went into training at Allen hurst, N. J., where he rented a cot tage. It so happened that it was the same in which Fitzsimmons had pre- pared for his successful battle with Corbett. When told of the singular occurrence, JeffT1es remarked, A lucky omen. You see everything bears out my belief that I am the man to whip Fitz. The latter took no stock in Jeff's- prophecies I'll make short shrift of that young slumsy! exclaimed the champion when told of Jeffries remarks.
 The night of June 9th, 1899 at Coney Island dealt Bob Fitzsimmons a series of grim surprises starting in Jeffries' dressing room and term;n- ating in the ring where the freckled Australian met his Waterloo. Della ney had it all fixed up to get Fftz's nerve before the fight began to make things easier for his charge. He want ed Fitz to see what a powerful man he was to meet and to understand that Jeffries in no wise feared the Fitzsimmons reputation. So Billy had JCCf sprawl himself out on a cot and place himself near the door where Bob would be sure to see him the first thing he entered. Then Billy sent for F'itz ''to talk over the rules.'' Bob came in willingly. The first thing he stumbled into was Jeff on his couch coiling his bulging back muscles into knots When called upon to interpret the rules as he understood them Jeff jumped to his feet and in the ensu- ing demonstration slammed Fitz up against the wall several times Fitz left Jeffs dressing room somewhat wildered. This was the first surprise.
 The second came when the bell rang calling the men to action. Jeff crouched low, his ponderous left ex- tended, head nestled behind his mas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
BIC BILL EDWARDS MAY
 HEAD NATIONAL COMMISSION
Former Princeton Athlete Is Favored for Place If Judge LandiS Will Not Accept BaSebalPS Greatest Job.

New York, Sept. 22.---Big Bill Ed wards Collector of Internal Revenue of New York, has an excellent chance of landing the position of chairman of the National Commission. During the Yankee-Tiger game at the Polo Grounds yesterday it was rumored that in case Judge Kenesaw Noun tain Landis does not accept the posi- tion then it will be offered the former Princeton football hero.
 Edwards is the candidate of Will liam F. Baker, president of the Phil adelphia National League club. He would make an ideal man for the big gest job in baseball. Big Bill has been a rabil fan for many years and knows every angle of the game.
 It is said. however, that Colonel RUpper, Charles A. Comiskey, of the White Sox; William veeck, of the Cubs, and Harry Frazee. of the Red SOx, have practically pledged them selves in favor of Landis RuDpert and Veeck are members of the joint committee of the National and Amer ican Leagues instructed to name a. successor to Garry Hermann. Baker is the other National League commit teeman. Frank Navin, of Detroit, was on the committee, but recently re- signed.
 Although the position will probably pa. anywhere from S20. 900 to $50 900. Judge Landis may not be able to see his way clear to leave the bench In that case Edwards undoubtedly will be the selection of the magnates
 When Colonel Ruppert was inter- viewed regarding the selection of Landis or Edwards, he declared that both men had been mentioned for the position. He refused to state which name he would cast his vote for.
 The Colonel did, however, declarf that GarrE Hermann must go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
GEORGE DIXON WAS BETTER THAN MANY
 MODERN PJGTLESTS

'Tve seen a lot of great fighters" said the Dixon fan, 'but take 1t from me, big or little, white or black, the Erandest of the lot was little George Dixon. He was my idea of a wonder fuI fighting machine. I know that a lot of the fight fans Of today never saw Dixon. He's been dead ten years, you know. but his fights will live for ten more. and then some
 "I liked Cans as a fighter. too He had almost everything but speed. Dixon had everything that Cans had, with speed added. You must remem- ber too. that Dixon at 9s pounds was fighting big, strong boys. He put on a bit of weight later, and then kept on giving away weight. He was fight ing big, husky lightweights along with the feathers all the time, and he was first under the wire nearly every trip.
 ''There isn't a fighter today who can rip with that old left the way Dixon could. He could rip a left to the. body and upon the chin and then shoot a right over before a fellow could say Seat He was a hitter, a boxer, a ring general, and was cooler than a lemon and soda.
 'Kilbane?'' Yes, a great boy. but Dixon would have taken him. Dixon was a better feinter and better hit ter. Kilbane, I admit can sock, but he can't J@e the left as Dixon did. There was never another left like Dixon's. It was murGerous. That old rip to the stomach was poison to anyone.
 "Yes, siree, put me down as Dixon man above all others. There were great fighters, but I can't think of any man who was a master of every department oe the game like Little Chocolate.'"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
OLD
 PHILA LEADER,
 SHOT IN TEXAS

Palestine, Tex, Sept. 22-JaclS Coombs, former major league base- Lall player, was shot in the leg while engaged in a dispute over the right of way on a country road near here last night. Coombs was driving his car along a narrow road. closely fol- lowed by Dan Laroe, a road contrac- tor, who, according to Coombs, tried tO pass him. CoOmbs said he stop ped his car and the quarrel follow ed.
 Laroe asserted today his gun was accidentally discharged when he struck at Coombs as the latter at tempted to leave his car. Both men expressed regret over the accident
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
JOHNNY CLINTON TO
 BOX LOUIS BOGASH

Johnny Clinton, promising New York lightweight, who recently gave Champion Benny Leonard a strenuous tussle in their ten round fracas at Syracuse, N. Y., is training like tro- jan at a gymnasium in his home town for bis future battle with Louie Bo- gash at Bristol Conn, on Sept. 27.
 As this coming event will be a twelve round affair the New Yorker Is extremely confident of stopping the winning streak of the Bridgeport ter TOT. Clinton already holds a 12-round victory over Bogash, and judging by his past performances in the squared circle should give Sam Drivers pro- tege a great battle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
WALKER LOOMING UP
 LIKE GOOD RECRUIT

Augusta, Ga, Sept. 22-As far as the financial end is concerned, the Augusta club of the Sally League made some money, baseball having been well supported here. The only sale of a player made so far is that of Curtis Walker, the clubs star out fielder, to the New York Americans. IL is understood the sale is for cash consideration of $1,O0O, and should the player not make good in the big league he is to be returned to Au- gusta.
 The automobile crowd kick if the streets are torn up for repairs, and they kick if they aren't repaired.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
AUTO SPEEDERS
 ARE PREPARING FOR SHEEPSHEAD

New York, Sept. 22-AIthoush the motorcycle speed and championship carnival at the Sheepshead Bay Speedway ts two weeks off trace date being Saturday. Oct. D, entries from knights of the puisarius motor are al- ready coming in from all sections of the country. IL is expected that the West, East and South will be repre- scented by the respective title holders.
 A number of the daredevils, who thrilled thousands at the old Brighton Noturdroue are eager to return to the game and have requested entry blanks from the Eastern Motorcycle Racing Association, which is revivinE inc thrilling sport after a lay-off of more than two years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
CY SEYMOUR OF GIANT FAME HAS
 PASSED AWAY

New York, Sept. 22-James Bentley Seymour, known to baseball fandom as "Cy" Seymour. died on Saturday at his home, 68 West 162d street. III health forced bim to leave the game six months ago.
 Seymour was born in Albany in 1877 and made his first appearance on big league diamond as a member of the Giants in 1895. His first work was as a left handed pitcher. Cy was a heavy hitter. When with the Cin- cinnati Reds in 1905 he led the Ma tioHal League in batting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
DETROIT, OUTFTELDERS
 HITTING THE BALL HARD

Fifth place in American League is undergoing quite a few changes late ly In the last five days five men have held the position-Peckinpau Ruth, Collins, Lavan and Flagstead of the Tigers. With Flagstead hit ting fifth Hugh Jennings has his en- tire outfleld among the American Leagues five leading hitters. There was no change in National League hitting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
RING CHAMPIONS CLEANING
 UP IN NO DECISION BOUTS
WORLDS SERIES MAY
 MAY BE STARTED OCT. 1.

Cincinnati Sept. 22-The Ma t!onaI Baseball Commission will met here today to make arr-lEc- ments for the Worlds Series games between the leaders of the National and American League teams. The schedule will be an IsounCcd, the time of starting the games, and various matters of in terest in connection with the championship games will be de- termined. It is stated unOfIicially that the first game may be played Wednesday,. Oct. 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

The palace of Versailles, the scene of the signing of the world peace treaty, is probably the most costly palace ever built. In order to keep the outlay a secret, Louis XVI de- stroyed the documents relating to the building.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

A declaration Of marriage in Siam is very simple. It is considered a proposal merely to offer a lady 4 flower or to take a light from cig- arctic if she is holding it in her mouth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

The coldest period of the day Is Usually a few minutes after sunrise. This Is owing to the fact that when the sun first strikes the earth it caus- os the evaporation of the chilling moisture.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
National League.

Brooklyn 3, Cincinnati 1.
 Chicago 8, Boston o.
 The St. iladelphia game was postponed on account of rain. Other teams were not scheduled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
BICYCLE CHAMPION, FREED FROM GERMAN
 PRISON. HOME AGAIN

Paris. Sept. 22-C. A Doerfiiuger. the Swiss professional bicycle rider, who was arrested by the Germans in 1915 because Of his sympatb'cs with the French. has returned home. hay ing been liberated from a German prison. Doerfiinger asserts that he underwent terrible sunerings during his imprisonment He has lost maIy pounds in weight
 He says that at several of the prison camps where he was informed the sufferings of prisoners were terri ble and that numbers of them died daily.
 A despatch from Geneva in Sop tember. 1915, said Doerflinger, whose home is in Basel, had been condemn ed to death as a spy by a German court-martial, but that the Swiss gov ernment had requested clemency for him The following month a Bernc despatch said Emperor William had pardoned Doerfiinger. The charge under which he was convicted was obtaining military information dam aging 60 Germany for a monetary consideration.
 Doerflinser is widely known in the United States. Some years ago he took part in a six day bicycle race held in Madison Square Garden. New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
National League.

ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

Games Today. Chicago in Boston. St. Louis in Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
AMERICAN LEAGUE. Yesterdays Results.

New York 1, Detroit 3. Cleveland 8, Washington 1. Other teams were not scheduled
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13
Recruiting His Idea
Of Honeymoon Joy

LEWISTON, ne. Oct. 18.--"Got a
Job for me for a few days?" asked
sergt. Earl Va Etten who walked in
to the Marine Corps recruiting office
here today.
Sure" replied Sergt. Slack, 81 can
give you a job for from two to four
years If you want to re-enllst."
"Oh, I'm not out OF the service
said Van Etten, II Just wanted some
thing 10 keep me amused for few
days and thought I'd like to help
out with the recruiting. You see, I've
got the Marine recruiting station in
Portland"
Then what are you doing here?
asked Slack.
"Just passing through on my hon
eymoon,' said Van Etten. Then he
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13
FARMS FOR SALE

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13
Quits Cathartics---
Internal Baths Re-
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13

poraIs Lynn z. Jones and C. L. >Sharps
the latter Of >Newbura W. Va; the
award Of a pension by the Pension
Bureau Of $25 month TO Mrs. Vfr-
ginia Dowd. of Cameron; and among
the Senator's callers, Charles s. TrumT
of Morgantown, and G. F. Farrell, OF
Huntington.
A marriage license was issued in
this city. on Saturday to Pgarl.e E
Puffenbarger, of Sugar Grove, W. Va,
and Ella F. Dyer, of Fort Seybirt, Wyo
R. C. McCandlish. of ParkersEurg
Is visitor in the city. While here he
called on Senator Sutherland and the
latter recommended him for an APP
pointment as an expert accountant
with the U. S. Shipping Board.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13
lee MEsT VRGIA1 lAIRoNT M0NDAY EENINg 0cT0BER p so

sxplained that 3 few days before be-
had married Miss fyra Pauiine Nc
Langhlin q Portland
Some people have queer ideas q
how 10 spend a honeymoon, SAID
Slack. So
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13
SHE Cannot THANK
HER friend enough
Mrs. Virginia Carter, No. 1877 doth st.
Was Advised to Take
Plant Juice.

Only recently the following testimo-
NAL was received from Mrs. Virginia
Carter who lives at No. 1877 Fortieth
street, and has many friends in this
CITY Size stated:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13

S. H. Goodloe, Jr, Of WilliamsQn, is
in Washington. He came here on ac-
count of the serious illness of his
.brother-in-la Congressman Wells
Ioodykoontz, The latter is a patient
n a hospital here suffering an attack
IF plural pneumonia resulting from an
earlier attack of the "llu' of a sup
posedly mid kind The patient Is
holding his own, but his is serious
case. The physicians are hopeful vf
preventing dangerous complications.
he is being gwen the best medica,
, ,ervice and careful nursing obtainable,
The friends of Congressman Goody
koontz, however, can't help but feel
anxious about him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13

David Ray, who came to Washing
ION from Morgantown, w. Va, to sue.
coed Oscar A. Price as auditor for the
Interior department, when Mr.. Price
first became associated with William
G. McAdoo, when the latter was a
member Of the cabinet, has rendered
his resignation to take effect when a
successor IS appointed Mr. Ray vii.
return to Morgantown to practice law
and to look after his extensive bust
ness interests there He has been
contemplating resigning for some time,
finding that retaining the position and
temporary residence in Washington
fentailed a sacrifice of business connec-
tons that he felt that he could not
afford to longer make. The position
he resigns is one Of the best political
lpIums in Washington, carrying with
tia salary OF $4,000 per annum.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13

The government, at the request Of
Congressman Stuart F. Reed, has un-
tlertaken to locate soldier, John P.
Jett, whose mother at Lumberport, w.
Va, hasn't received a letter from him
since August, 1918. His last letter,
received lnat month, was written from
New York and stated that he was
about to sail on the ship, FINLAND, for
France. She has never heard from him
directly nor indirectly since that time.
Another West Virginia soldier boy
who is, so far as his parents are con-
icerned, missing, is Pvt. Edward D..
,Gaughan, late of Warrington. There
has been no word from HIM for three
months. Senator Sutherland has start
ed tracer out Tor him through Wan
department channels,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-13
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