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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
BAKER AND GRANT
 IN TRADE OF STARS

The Phillies and Braves have en- tered into negotiations which are ex- pected to result in the exchange of several members of the two teams. George Washington Grant, the new owner of the Boston club, has had several conferences with President Baker of the Phillies, and according to word from the Hub, Grant will an- nounce the names of at least two new members of the Braves before the club starts south. In one of his early confabs with the owner of the Phlllles, Grant made an attempt to land five men in a deal, but Baker turned down the proposition. Grant refused to name the players who would have been involved if the trade appeared worth while to Baker.
 Soon after being turned down on his first attempt to grab new material for his club, Grant made another of fer to the Philly owner. The latest proposition would bring two members of Jack Coombs' club to Boston for several Braves. Baker looked upon this offer with more kindly eye, and although he did not promise the new est National league magnate anything definite Grant feels pretty sure that the deal will be completed within week or two. Who the men involved in the trade will be was not disclosed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
TAKE STEPS FOR
 ORGANIZATION

Pittsburgh, Feb. S-At meeting held here yesterday the first steps were taken looking to the organiza- tion of national mothers of Ameri- can democracy" The idea is an out growth of the organization known as the Pennsylvania mothers of democ- racy. which has a large membership in the state.
 Mothers of soldiers were present from adjoining cities and the hope was expressed that when the mothers of democracy becomes national 1t will be possible to spread the association into every home in the Allied nations which furnished soldiers for denlec- racy's battles.
 A letter from General John J. addressed to the organiza-. tion here, was read. In it the American commander said he was touched by the expressions of cor diality sent by the mothers in their victory letter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
ATHLETES WILL VISIT J. s.

Stockholm, Jan. 24-(Correspon- dence of the Associated Press)-Ste- phen Loftman, president of the sWed- ish athletic association, conferred here recently with Minister Morris concerning the proposed visit Of picked committee of twelve Swedish athletics to the United States next summer. They also discussed the prospect of America being represent ed in the next Olympic games should Sweden initiate the men for holding the games in Stockholm.
 Minister Morris, it was stated, promised to give both projects his support, and was informed that com mittee of which the Crown Prince is expected to become honorary chair man, would lose no time in making the necessary arrangements. Sweden it was stated, would be able to gath CT an especially strong team, and in anticipating of the success of the movement the men would begin train ing at once.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
ARMY AND NAVY
 SPECIAL MAY
 FEATURE RELAYS

Philadelphia, Feb. 8. - Pennsyl- vania's twenty fifth annual relay carnival may be featured this year. by a championship service race be- tween Annapolis and West Point.
 The graduates of these two great schools have desired for years to compete at Penns famous classic. but the general rule forbidding the cadets leaving the academies has been an insuperable obstacle.
 This rule is broken for the foot ball and fencing teams, and the cadets feel that the track men should get like permission. especially ill view of the national importance in which the relay carnival is held.
 The relay committee, at the sug- gestion of several Army and Navy officers, has written to the Secretary of the Army and Navy and to the heads of the two academies, giving them information about the relay carnival and showing it's national scope and representation.
 As the athletes at both the acad- emies are desirous of the event 1t Is quite possible that the race may take PldC0 Ol1 Ap11 tllO SAOS4lAS ooy OA the great carnival. If the cadets come to Philadelphia they will be the guests of Penn. University while here.
 The fact that though the invita- ton letters have been sent out only little more than a week and that there are already no colleges and schools entered indicates that this years carnival will be up to the. standard set prior to the war. The. Middle Western Colleges are much interested, judging from their queries, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Kansas, Wabash and Indiana already being on the list.
 Invitations to the grammar and parochial schools of the city will be sent out about the end of this week. In reply to requests for admission to these races by out-of-town grammar. and parochial schools. the relay com n1ittee regrets to state that it Is compelled to restrict these races to the Philadelphia schools as there is no room on the programme for other races of this class.
 Each year the college, and school group races grow, so that now, all though two days are given to tho. meet, 1t is great puzzle how to ar range for all the races that the very large entry list entails.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
THE JACK JOHNSON STUNT.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Arcanum Lodge
 Initiates 4 Candidates

Before a large attendance of visi- tors and members the officers of Ar canum lodge worked the initiatory degree on a large class of candidates last night. The almost perfect degree work was due largely to the efforts of Horatio J. French, past grand, who was in charge of the degree.
 Next week it is planned to work the first and second degrees in or der to leave on open night for the minstrel show which the Triple Link club proposes to have on the 2Sth of February. Among the visitors was the Rev. Aroh of the West End Luth- eran church and Flank L. Moors, P. G., of Maine Lodge No. l., Port land, Maine, who both proved to be excellent speakers, the Rev. Aroh told several humorous "darkie" stories as well as talking in a more serious vein. MT. Moore gave a short patriotic speech which was well received and greatly applauded.
 News of the death of Frank B. Heller was received. A very gratffy- ing report was received from the secretary and treasurer. After the lodge session sandwiches and coffee was served in the banquet hall. The Triple Link club held short meeting and Thomas Watmough the musical director for the coming minstrel show reported that very satisfactory re- hearsaI was held last Tuesday and called for a rehearsal at I o'clock Saturday evening in the Odd Fellows hall, after rehearsal the club will in itiate several of the new candi- dates
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
BATTLING LEVNSKY MAY MAKE A TOUR OF EUROPE
BOXING NOTES

There Is what looks to be pretty fair chance of the WilArd-Dempsey title bout going to Oklahoma. A boxing bill allowing twenty rounds bouts there has been reported favor ably, and If it becomes law the oil men will make bid for the contest There's money to burn all through Oklahoma these days.
 Joe Dunfee, the boxing promoter of Syracuse, N. Y, today wired the manager of Frankie Burns, the Jer- sey City boxer, an offer for Burns to meet Pal Moore in a ten-round bout at the Grand A. C., of that city on Monday evening, Feb. IT. Burns has accepted the match and Dunfee is waiting to hear from the manager of Moore. Lew Tender and Ralph Brady drew a gate of $4,100 at the same club last Monday night.
 It was discovered today that Clay Turner, the Indian fight heavyweight, who Is laid up with a fractured bone Tn his chest, will not be able to box again for at least four weeks. His physician advised him not to take part in any bouts before that ttme As a result his manager has been compelled to call off his bout with Tom Gibbons in Buffalo on Monday night and with Harry Greb at the Armory 4. A. of Boston on Feb. 25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
FALLING IN LINE.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
NEED NEW ELI
 GRID CAPTAIN
Gates, the Present Leader Will Graduate in
 June.

New Haven, Feb. S.-Yale's foot ball plans for next season under went change today when 1t was an nounced that Artemas Guy Gates, who was elected captain in 1917, and who was supposed to be the captain for next fall had decided to come back to college immediately. He will complete his college course In June and will not be on the eleven next fall.
 Another member of Yale's last va rSity eleven in 1916 who has also de- cided to come back to college at once and not to play next fall is Howard Baldridge, who like Gates was tackle three years ago. Gates decision is likely to compel the election of a captain at the meeting of the candi- dates which will be held tonight when plans for the season will be announced by Professor Robert Cor w7n, head of the athletic council. Jim Braden, Tim Callahan and Ches ter La Roache of the 1916 eleven ara expected to return to college next fall. Gates and Baldridge have been in military service since April, 1917.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Ruth For First
 Says Clark Griffith

Boston, Mass, Feb. 7-Clark Grif fifth of the Senators says he would have Babe" Ruth on first base every day in the week if "Babe" were with the Washington club, writing to a baseball friend here. Griffith de- clares he can't see Ruth at all as a pitcher or as an outfielder.
 q have watched him from the first day he reported as a big leaguer With little practice he'd equal Jack McInnis- Knowing the job was his own he'd leave McInnis far behind in two months. That's where he'd play if had him. As a pitcher, Ruth is a joke. I know all about his rec ord, too, when say this. I could go up and get two hits off him in every game he pitched against me i; that's what I think of his pitching As an outfielder, Ruth is not good. As hitter-oh, lady, lady, he's a wonder. Played at first base and coming up four times a day to take his three healthies, he'd pack the ball parks all around the country"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
DIAMOND CREST

New York, Feb. S.-According to Brooklyn reports, Jimmy Hickman, the fleet little outf1elder of the Dodg- CTS, will not play for Colonel Ebbets next season. Hickman has returned his contract unsigned to the Brook lyn owner. Hickman is doing well with his brother in an importing bus baseball endeavors next season to playing sem4-pro ball on the out skirts of Brooklyn.
 Philadelphia, Feb. S.-Eddie Col lins, of the Chicago Americans, who enlisted in the marines and was s;a- toned at the quartermasters depot here during the war, has been dis charged from the service. He will join the White Sox when they go to their spring training grounds.
 Philadelphia, Feb. 8. - Connie Mack has received the signed con- tracts of Scott Perry, his star pitcher, and Ralph Perkins, his young catch CT.
 There seems to be as much chance of Clark Griffith getting rid of Wal ter Johnson as of Ty Cobb getting away from the Tigers. If Griff ever sold Walter he might just as well close up shop.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
CLOSE MILLS TO
 CLIP WORK TIME

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 8-The Ar lington mills, in the vicinity of which a number of strikers and sympathiz- CTS have been arrested during the past few days, were closed today and several other large textile plants op- erated only part of the day, in ac- cordance with the plan to reduce the working time to 48 hours a week. AS a consequence there were few per sons on the streets and the morning disturbances which have kept the police on the alert since the strike for 54 hours pay for AS hours work was lnaugurated on Monday were missing.
 Mill agents said today that they ex- pected increased forces next week. Those plants which have remained open throughout the strike have op- erated with about 50 to 60 per cent
 of their normal forces, according to the agents. Many operatives who re- mained away are believed to have done so through fear. of trouble and the agents look for their gradual re- turn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
BARNEY LEvINSKY MAY MAKE TOUR
 OF OTHER SIDE
Local Man May Fight Car pentier-Would Then Tour
 England and France.

According to Johnny Pollock in the New York World if Battling Le- whisky, the local llght-heavyweight tain match with Georges Carpen- tier, the French heavyweight. Pol lock has the following to say:
 If Battling Levinsky is willing to take a trip to Paris within a few months he has an excellent chance to get on bout there with George Car pentier, the French champion. A let ter from Vienne the boxing promoter of Paris, today declares that Car pentier is ready to fight again in Paris, and inducements are offered Levinsky to make the trip. Vienne also says there is not a chance of Carpenter ever coming to this coun- try to box as he is still in the French Army and does not know when he will be able to get released from it."
 When asked last night if he was thinking seriously of making the trip LeY1nsky said that he might be tempted to go if the financial end of the proposition was alright.
 It is not alone planned to have him fight Carpenter but he would nlake a tour of Europe and take on all the good men on the other side. Levinsky would like to make the trip and it is thought that if the mone- tary part is arranged he may.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
GIANTS SIGN
 UP FLETCHER

New York, Feb. S.-John McGraw's s expedition to the Middle West brought its first fruit yesterday, when word was received at the Giants office that the manager had signed his captain and veteran shortstop, Arthur Fletcher, to a contract for the season of 1919. McGraw met his Infleld star yesterday in St. Louis.
 On his jaunt MoGraw also wild call on Fred Toney, who is 8 guest of the state of Tennessee, and on Ferdie Schupp and Slim Sallee. He will at tempt to coax SalIee out of retire ment, and explain to Schupp that the club felt it necessary to cut his sal ary after his experience of last sea son when he was worthless to the club. Schupp's contract, however, is such that If he pitches in his former form, he will be paid accordingly.
 McGraw also will call on Garry Hermann, president of the Reds, be- fore his return to New York and ar range for the transfer of Hal Chase to the Giants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
'SCHAEFER WILL
 CLAIM CUE TITLE
Youngster Gives Hoppe 60 Days to Meet Him in
 Championship Match.

New York, Feb. S.-Sporting lifs today seems to be one title squabble after another. It took a long time to get Jess Willard to risk his crown and now the billiard world is waiting tc see what Willie Hoppe is going to dc about the challenge hurled at him by Young Jake Schaefer. The latter has posted a S1,000 forfeit to bind match for the championship, an ex- tra $4,000 to be put up when the pa pers are signed.
 When this news was wired to R. E. Benjamin, Hopes manager, he lost nc time in accepting the def, but stipulated that the match be played in October or November and didn't mention anything about Hoppe risk ing his title or covering Schaefer's forfeit.
 When the son of the former wizard was informed of this he said: "If Boppe does not meet me in a cham pionship match within 60 days I am going to 'claim the title. It seems to me as though he is trying to hold q perpetual championship on the strength of trophies which he won and are now his personal property and not subject to competition.
 He wants to delay playing until next October-at the end of his tour. That isn't eair to player who has the backing which Hoppe has de- manded right along. I expect to be in France In October and, as I said before, unless he agrees to a cham plonship match in the next 60 days will declare myself the 1S.2 balk- line champion of the world"
 Welker Cochran voiced his opinion of Hopes answer to Schaefer's 5 challenge with: That fellow won't take a chance with the title. When I asked for a match he told me he wouldn't play for less than a s2,5O0 side bet and when that amount was ! deposited in Chicago, he ducked. I'm willing to play him any time for any amount up to $5,000 but I will not wait on him for a year. You couldn't | drag that fellow into a champion l ship match unless he was guaranteed | half the earth"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Although Ted Lewis, the we1ter- weight champion, Is again laid up with a fever, he nevertheless will go through with his match with Soldier Bartfield of Brooklyn, at the Ar n1ory A. A. of Boston on Feb. IS. Lewis has been under the doctor 5 care at Lake Placid for several days and as the physician has managed to reduce the fever, he IS sure that 1t will not interfere with him engaging in the bout.
 Report from St. Paul has 1t that Billy Miske has turned down an offer of 5000 to box Fred Fulton because of Fred's confession that he mistook the ring at Harrison for a diving pool. Can you imagine Miske or any other fighter throwing away s5,00O, ali because of the shaky reputation of prospective opponent. Not so It would be noticed.
 The bout between Sapper Johnny Conan and Joe Dillon which was to be fought in Stamford the 17th of this month has been cancelled. The bout was cancelled because of the fact that the promoter could not ge. a permit.
 Louie Bogash has been matched to meet Barney Adair of New York a. Lowell, Massachusetts, next Thurs day the 18th. The match was clinch- ed yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
MATTY CAUSE STIR IN BASEBALL
Likely to Question Herr mann's Treatment and
 Acquittal of Chase.

New York, Feb. 8-While every thing is apparently quiet and serene along the baseball front and the Ma tional League ostensibly considers the Hal Chase case closed, friends of Christopher Mathewson say that he may explode bombshell into base ball ranks upon his expected soon return from Over There. Matty, so his friends say, will not at all relish the whitewashing of Chase, against whom he was the principal accuser, nor will he condone the summary treatment he received from President Hermann of the Cincinnati club.
 ''Mattys delay in answering Herr mann's cablegram only was expect ed, considering the conditions. The cables have been overburdened and 1t is hard to locate an American soldier in France, even when one is an offic- CT and as we'll known as is Matty. It might have been several days before Mathewson received the message.
 "I am not certain whether Matty was desirous of remaining as manager of the Reds" continued The Suns in formant; "but there is a vast differ ence between getting out and being let out. Matty knows that his delay in answering the cablegram is being used as an excuse by Hermann in forcing the issue. Matty is not one to stand for such treatment and it's dollars to doughnuts that he will start something before he is many hours back in the little old U. S. A.
 There is only one thing that may stop Matty from starting things. That is his great love for the game. He will be loath to satisfy his personal feelings by any action that would in jure the sport. He may be convinced that the good of the game demands he remain silent and take his knocks calmly"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Dempsey Not in New
 York to Sign Articles

New York, Feb. S-There wasn't the slightest sign of Jack Dempsey lowering around the Claridge yester- day afternoon to sign the articles binding him to fight Jess Willard for the latter's crown His absence was really due to the fact that he was resting at Excelsior Springs, Mo, to get rid of an annoying cold.
 As far as could be learned, his manager, Jack Kearns, wired him to entrain this way as quickly as possi- ble to sign the papers. If Jack listens to Jack, then he will probably strike this burg either tomorrow or Monday. In the meantime, one must restrain ones impetuosity.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Right From The Oven
HELP FOR THE REFEREE.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
SUITS TO MEET NEXT WEEK

The Connecticut Branch of the National Women's Party is holding two public meetings this week-one at Putnam and the other at the Taft Hotel, New Haven.
 Next week there will be a similar meeting at the Stratfield Hotel, Bridgeport The meetings are open to all who are interested In suffrage and to those who wish to understand the why of the somewhat militant tactics in Washington.
 The Prison SpeciaT', the special train carrying 26 of the women who have served jail sentences on trip from coast to coast, starts from Washington on Sunday at 2:30 p, m. The meeting of Marchard will prob ably be held in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Yale Webfeet to Meet
 Columbia Men Tonight

Capt Hincks of the Yale swim ming team will lead his charges into New York today. where the Ellis are scheduled to clash with the Columbia webfeet tonight. Hineks will conn., pete in the 100 yard dash and relay.s while Binney. who broke the inter- collegiate record for the 50-yard dash last week. will appear in that event.. Benjamin and McAleenan will dive Loeb and Boyce will plunge, while i Tyler, Phybil and Hopkins will take care of the remaining events, The. water polo game bids fair to. be an interesting affair and will Eith Gapt.T Vorys, Howard and Reinhcrdt, threes of the best in the country. in sthes lineup. o
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
PHILLIPS BUY MORGAN.

Philadelphia, Feb. 8 - The Wash ington American League club has sold Infielder Ray Morgan to the Philadelphia Nationals. The Phillies obtained the player by the waiver route for the sum of $2,5OO. Morgan will be tried at second base.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
TO HONOR BOSTON PLAYERS.

Boston, Feb. 8 = A bronze tablet bearing the names of 14 players of the National League baseball club who served in the army and navy during the war will be erected at Braves Field, it was announced yesterday by George w. Grant, the new owner of the club. The name of Henry (Hank) Gowdy, the first major league player to enlist will lead the list
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
ROWLAND BUYS
 MILWAUKEE CLUB.

Chicago, Feb. s|Clarence Row land, former manager of the White Sox, has purchased the Milwaukee club of the American association. ac- cording to reports in circulation here today The purchase price is said to have been s76,O00. Ray Schalk, White Sox catcher, is said to be as sociated with Rowland.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
THE GET TOGETHER CLUB

The Get Together Club of the Bethel A. M. B. Church met at the home of Mrs. w. Seays, Tuesday, February 4th after routine business the club decided to hold a social af- fair for the rebuilding fund, this vii, be held at the home of Mrs. PaulinS Joseph, so Hill street, sandwiches, coffee, Ice cream and cake will be for sale and a good time Is assured all who attend, After the meeting a lunch was served and the meeting adjourned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
PINOCHLE AND WHIST.

Harmony Rebekah lodge, No. 26, will hold a pinochle and whist after their regular meeting on Monday evening Fen. 10. at their lodge rooms Steuben hall, State street. Meeting will open at 7:30. Members are ln- vited to bring friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Eighth Grade Division,
Varsity Division,
Games Next Week.

n Games Next Week. 'eb. 1e-Lincoln vs. McKileyn (6th) Tbl 10-Huntington vs. Hall (7th) ar ,. 14-Summerfield vs. Hall street,o pastor. 14-Lincoln vs, Franklin Address,
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