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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12
FELT SOMETHING WAS WR0N3
Youngsters Experience Made Him
Doubt Whether His Prayers Were
Really Acceptable.

In the smoking room of La France,
on a cool, rough, windy day, George
Gould said:
These winter passages are I'M
pleasant, but they're never dangerous.
"One bleak December day was sill
ting wrapped up in furs and rugs. in
sheltered corner of the promenade
deck of Cunarder. The seas we're
mountains high. The good old boat
seemed to stand on her head one min
ute. and the next she reared right up
ON her hind legs.
"A tiny tot of a boy made his way
cautiously to the young and pretty
matron seated next me He Sieadied
himself against her deck chair and
said:
"Mamma. is it wrong to pray that
we get home safey
"'Of course not, darling
"Well,' he went on. I've been
.neeling on a locker trying to pray
that we arrive safe in port. and each
time ! begin the ship heaves up and
throws me on the deck
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12
LOVE SEEN IN NEW LIGHT
Old Idea Of Affection All Wrong, Ae-
cordng to announcements of
Modern Scientists.

Science revolutionizes our ideas"
The speaker was w. L. George, the
English feminist lecturer. He resumed:
"A millionaire contractor was com
planning to a scientific friend of
mine that a beautiful actress had
accepted his proposal of marriage
only he had just discovered that she
did so for purely mercenary motives.
But my scientific friend pooh
poohed the millionaire contractors
lament.
"What a queer devil you are :
DE said. You want to be loved for
your looks alone-that is, for the
position in space Of the atoms, ions.
molecules and what-not which
chance, working through some Oar
winian selective theory, has grouped
together in the entity that is your
self. Ridiculous And you hate to
be loved for your wealth-for a
financial achievement, that is to say,
which is an unimpeachable testimo-
NAL to your industry, intelligence, So
briefly and virtue"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

spent as tie guest OF Robert Morris.
then one Of the senators OF Peuusyl-
vanja and better known rs the imam.
cial genius of the country, having
founded its first bank and financed the
cause Of liberty NJ u time when the
outlook was chilling.
The trip through New Jersey was
continued through Princeton, New
Brunswick and Elizabeth, where
Washington boarded a barge and was
rowed 10 New York. Flags and floral
decorations marked each step; every
where ne went Washington heard
shouts for conquerors ears. He was
hailed as deliverer ana acclaimed as
IA deity, bur throughout all the heart
felt adulauon paid him 10y those who
almost worshped him, the greatness
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12
Smart Bow

THAT boy seems TO be the most
popular caddie around the club. Every
body wants to take him out"
YES"
rs he a better caddie than the 9th
ersT
Il don't think So He's just the
best diplomat we have around here,
a diplomat. | don't get YOU"
ITS this way. The artful little
chap is wise to the game and every
time the man he is caddying for
makes a poor shot the boy looks sad
and apologies to him for having
coughed or moved. That gives the
player an excuse for losing the hole
and keeps the boy solid in his job"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

And double your razor efficiency as
we'll as promote skin purity skin com
fort and skin health No mug, no
shiny soap. no germs, no waste, 40
Irritation even when shaved twice
daily, one soap Tor an uses shaving
bathing ana shampo0iug. ADV.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12
Nal EmbarrassInn Moment.

When You have forgotten whether
the new baby Is a boy or girl:
well wen but be is fine chap
Isn't she? lie her teeth bother him
uuch2 hope be gets through tile
winter without getting sick She looks
like YOU doesn't he? Everybody says
Ii does"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12
Our Iannnane.

"This Man Jenkins who is running
COR Office"
well what about him3'
''What does he stand for?"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12
The Comparison.

"Can you imagine anything more
thin than that singers tones?"
Hardy. unless it is a skeletons ar
ticulation."
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Eccentricities can be borne If peo-
pie are not vain of them and always
boasting about them.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Experience Is one of the few things
that never find their way to the bar
gain counter.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Thousands q freemen whose hear-s
burned With patriotic FIRE fen lro .Ha
'anss almost every square we uarahel.
anil The column -rvelied beyond
rrea bi'ity t-elf and. baking conducted
.be MAN q our hears 50 he City
tavern BE- was introduced ta very
-aHa and plentiful banquet which
was prepared for him by the eitizeas
At dinner thirteen patriotic t6asts
acre drank
The night Of the 20th the President
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
SPORTSRULE AT MASONIC SMOKER

There was a real sporting tint last night to the smoker program of the FelIowcraft Association of St. Johns Lodge, No. 3 F. S A. M.
 Wrestling, boxing and gymnastic exhibitions furnished the enjoyment to a large gathering.
 Wendell Horn and c. Lewis figured in a mat exhibition, while Louis Eurle and Thomas Hawthorne donned the mitts and went three fast and evenly contested rounds.
 ''Y" boys furnished the remainder of the program in gymnastic stunts. The performers were James Chokas, B. Balsovis, K. Neystrom, Louis Surle and George Warrek. The ex- hibition was given under the direc- tion of Assistant Physical Director H. V. Abbot.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
CFORT A)FOTS By AL JACKSON

Valentines day comes on Feb. 14th this year, but will be celebrated on July 4th because Postmaster Gener- al Burleson is still in command of the situation.
 Killing off the maniacs ain't such a bad stunt after aIl except that it would make the Eastern League sell all it's bIeachers.
 Eastern League season will begin on May IS, and the Bridgeport team won't lose the pennant until the week after Decoration day.
 Biffing Bill SI1iff has decided to hie back to New Rochelle and stick to his him.
 Connie Lewis may not be able to beat Louis Bogash in the courts but he can still take his measure in the alleys.
 Yes, sister; it is funny that Abra- ham Lincoln and George Washington were beth born on holidays And Volstead was born on Jan. 16, 1920.
 Lincoln made the United States free But that was in 1885, and that was 61 years ago, eastern time.
 If Willie Hearst insists on decIar- in war on Great Britain, at least let him do so before Pussyfoot Johnson makes the coantry dry. That would kill all enlistments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
Snapshots in Sportdon,

Dutch Reuther offers a novel ex- cuse in his refusal to sign Brooklyn contract. He says it costs $2 more per days to live in Brooklyn.
 Connecticut is in the limelight at Syracuse University with Sammy and Eddie Suisman shining in bas- ketball.
 Penn and Harvard fencing masters will compete for honors tonight at Cambridge.
 Laurel racing dates may be can celled as a. result of a controversy between the racetrack moguls and State Commission.
 Owing to football injuries Mickey Fallon, Capital City athlete, will not play baseball this summer.
 The New Bedford whalers are still leading in the American Roller Polo league, with 63 wins and 33 de- feats, Providence being the runner up with 53 and 3S.
 Bills of interest to motorists are scheduled for a hearing before the judiciary committee Tuesday at the State House.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

Columbia swimmers meet the Navy today in the Annapolis tank.
 Williams took the measure of Dartmouth at basketball, 34 to 21, on the home courts.
 Cornell was victorious over Col gate at hockey by a to 0 score at n Aca.
 Athletes from five states including Connecticut will compete in Central Highs monster athletic meet tonight in Newark, N. J.
 The intercollegiate fencing season opened in New York yesterday, Co., Iumibia defeating Pennsy to 6. The Salt Lake club has voted against the proposed draft clause in the National Agreement. For the first time in 25 years liar yard and Penn will engage in a dual N track meet on April 23. Looks as if Bridgeport High is a % bit wary of little Simsbury's prowess. X The long delayed S. K. F.-Man- Al chester soccer cup tie game will be .i played in Manchester tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
NEW SCHOOL SPORT BODY
 ORGANIZED

For the purpose of stimulating the sport interest among Bridgeport Evening High school boys an athletic association was successfully launched last night with membership of 42 The meeting was called to order. by- Mr- MeheSan. and the following off, cerS were elected:
 President. MT Peterson: vice presi- dent. Mir Atherton: secretary. Mir Stenquist; treasurer. Mir. Burns; ath- letic director. MT Mchegan
 Tho boys will have the 1,sa of .ba gym and regular practice sessions will be held It is the intention to form baseball. basketball and football teams.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
BRITISH PHENOM ON
 WRESTLING SLATE

Lewis step down from the champion ship class. In Ivan Linow, Zbyszko will meet a worthy opponent and a bitter rival for there has never been any love lost between the Poles and Cossa cks. Then, added to the above attraction is the star Seml-hnal be- tween Franz Solar, the Bohemian champion, and Louis Romano, the Italian strong boy.
 Both Romano and Solar have ap- peared in other cities, but their op- ponents have always been of the main attraction class and this is the first time that wrestlers of this calibre have been matched to battle each oth- CT in the semi final. However Bridgeport and Fairfield county fol lowers of the mat game will be given the benefit of witnessing one
 of the most varied programs evel | staged outside of cities like New York and Boston.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

To complete the big carnival cara at the Casino on Monday night, Feb. 21, Manager Sam Howard today completed arrangements to have Z Harry Stevens. the English strong man, compete and test his strength { and knoweldge of the wrestling game ! against Demetrus Tofalos, the Greek
 whirlwind This will be the prelim- /; inary bout of the night and will start promptly at 8:30 o'clock, but it is big \ enough to be main attraction in some of the other cities in the coun- { try.
 Zbyszko, of course, will be the big attraction because of his ideas con l corning the heavyweight champion < ship. Recently he met Ed "Strang- { ler'' Lewis is a worlds championship | bout and lost it because of Lewis ! deadly headlock, but the Pole figures t he will yet master that hold and make
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
Trinity Five Shutters
 Boston's Winning Streak

Hartford basktba1 followers are jubilant today.
 A big surprise was uncorked by the local collegiate quintet last night when they put crlmp in Boston College hopes for nine straight wins by winning a red hot tussle, 23 to 20.
 The Boston collegians played a fast game and led at the end of the first half, IS to 10. In the second half Trinity excelled in pass work and overhauled their lead
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
MAJ BARRY
 MAY BE A FREE AGENT

Hartford-First Baseman Nal Barry may be missing in the Sena- torial lineup this season.
 Barry, while not especially brilliant as a first sacker, was a mainstay in the Hartford batting department last season. He's in town today in his capacity as a shoe salesman and gave out the information he has not been Rendered a contract by the local club. Barry is not worrying, and declares he prefers being a free agent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
PINOCHLE TOURNEY
 MOGULS TO MEET

A meeting of the Sequoyah Pm ochle Tournament team representa- tiveSs will be held in the Eighth Dis trict clubrooms Sunday afternoon al 3 o'clock
 The tournament is proving very successful. Nine districts are repre- sented, games being played Tuesday evenings at the various district Dem ocratic clubs. A A Tibbals of the Sth District is chairman and Fran cis P. Dunigan of the ninth is sec retary and treasurer. The standing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
ROSS WILL ATTEMPT
 NEW SWIM MARK

Detroit-Norman Ross of the Illinois Athletic Club, Chicago, will try to lower his record of 5:05 for the 440 yard free style swim here to- night in the Central A. A U. cham pfonShip meet. His only competitor in the event is Clement Brown of the Chicago Athletic Association
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
Placed Upon
 Rubber Mouthpiece

New oYrk.-Into the ash can goes the rubber mouth piece.
 The shoe kabsorber." Ted Kid Lewis introduced in his bout aSaint Jack Britton last Monday 1ifeht is under the ban today by the State Boxing Commission
 Hereafter boxers W-. w+1r nothing above the belt but gloves and expressions in the Empire State
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
WALTZ vs. MURPHY
 IN HARTFORD BOUTS
Hartford-Hartford

Hartford-Hartford boxing fans are on edge for Nutmeg A. C. show on Monday night
 Sammy Waltz, Pride of Hart ford,'' and Willie Murphy, the sturdy Staten Islander are down on the pro- gram to travel 12 rounds in the star bout, Kid Kaplin of Meriden and Irish Johnny Dwyer of Ireland, will clash in the semi-final go of eight rounds. while Battling Brooks and Jimmy Shea are down for a Ground argument
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
YALE AMPHIBIANS
 EXCEL CARNEGIE

New Haven-The Yale swimming team annexed another swimming vic tory to their long list of successes last night in Carnegie pool, easily defeating the Springfield College natators by a score of 4S to D.
 Ferguson was the sensation of the evening, earning five points in the fancy diving contest. his efforts being exceptionally brilliant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
ST. JOE AND POLICE BOWIlERS TO MEET

St. Joseph's bowlers and the Bridgeport police pin topplers will clash in three games Monday night on the Nutmeg alleys. The St. Joes will pick their team from Smith Muldoon, Mckenzie, Swords, Som CTS and Nevins.
 St. Joseph's defeated the Bridge port Postal Clerks in three straight games at the Nutmeg Alleys. Som CTS, with a total of 313 carried off the honors of the evening"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
DELANEY TO
 GO AGAINST x McCARRON

In Jack McCarron, Jack Delaney, the local middleweight will meet one of the Stiffest propositions in his me teoric ring career. Delaney has been matched to box McCarron 23 rounds before the National A. C., Provi- dence, February 22.
 McCarron is a big card in Phila- delphia boxing circles and has fig ured in bouts there with Mike O'Dowd, Silent Martin, Battling Ue- whisky and other good punchers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
YALE STAR
 CARDED IN LOCAL GAME;

With Frank Kelly, star Yale half back in the lineup, the speedy New Canaan basketball five will engage with the Y. M. H. A. quintet, here Sunday afternoon, the game starting at 3:15. The up-country team recent ly made a great showing in Stamford and the locals will no doubt have their hands full when the whistle for ac- tion sounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
FIVE
 HUMBLES WEBSTER

The Waltersville basketball team defeated Webster yesterday by the score of 10 to 6. The winners are anxious to meet all 60-pound quintets in Bridgeport. In the lineup were James DeFeo. Shorty Lesl<o, Orville Rogers, Dan Russo. Bob Gam and J. Schless.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
WASHINGTONS TOP
 MAPLEWOODS. 9 TO T

The Washington basketball five triumphed over the Maplewoods in the iatters gymn by a to score. The lineups:
 WashinStons-L. Montanaro and Narrona, forwards; Terry. center. Del Vecchio and Polman. guards
 Maplewoods-Stewa and O'NeIIis CT and Buswen. guards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
NUTMEG SPORTS RESPOND QUICKLY
 FOR RICE BENEFIT
Champions Leonard and Britton and Other Ring Celebrities Carded to Appear at New
 London Show, Wednesday Night

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 Wednesday London Of is Theatre, for widow children. of bout four five 
 a Dick nd James the Mahan Haven. George Is ticket s hand Norwch's interests
 
 Benny Leonard McAuliffe. Young of will provide fort and who knoc ou have he five days and
 he show yllbe al expected last afte dothe accommodations 2016
 Austin D. following his death then found debt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
JOE HALL
 OUTBOXES
 PETERSON

Joe Hall came out of hs bout with Harry Peterson with flying coGors in Stamford at a private entertainment in the latter city last night
 Hall landed a stiff lefthander to the jaw, flooring the Stamford bat tier in the fifth, but the latter re- vlved and held ou until the end
 With the exception of the first and second rounds Hall shaded his oppo- nent,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
WRESTLER DIES IN
 NOVICE MAT BOUT

Waterboro, Me. = Dominic Mer- chant, of Lakeport, N H., dropped dead while wrestling with Guy Bagley. Heart trouble was given as the cause. It was Merchants first wrestling bout. He was 23 years of age.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
ANOTHER THoRP ON DECK.

Leon Thorp, a brother of Tom and Ed Thorp. the famous athletes and coaches, has entered Columbia and will be eligible for intercollegiate competition immediately. Young Thorp graduates from St. Johns Prep and comes to Morn1ngside Heights with a reputation as a basketball and football player.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
BLESSED SACRAMENT
 TO MEET KNIGHTS

The Knights of Columbus and Blessed Sacrament basketball Quintets will hook up in a game tonight in what promises to be a battle royal for su- premacy. The lineups:.
 K. of C.-Hurley, Coogan, Bruval Judde, Trainor.
 Blessed Sacrament Selgenrich. II Delmore, Blade, O'Donnen, V. De- lorme.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

McGill University, of Montreal, led at the close of the first days events of the Dartmouth College winter car n1val, with a total of 2S points. Dart mouth was second with 16.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

Games fcD- To-
 9th and 10th vS. 11th at 11th Dis trict Club.
 Sth vs 18th at 5th District Club 1st and 2d vS. 12th at 18th Dis trict Club.
 7Uh ys 9th at 5th District Club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

HartfoTd.-''Ted'' Lewis swept the Hartford polo team to a victory last night over Providence, to 4 Lewis scoring four of the five points for tine locals
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
NO R0LL0! Bridgep01t Baseball Prices WiU N
INDOOR SPORTS
HittingThe Sport Trail
With Geo. E. Firstbrook

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
No Baseball Cut
 Za NezUfIeZd Park
 Admission Rates

Kricheu will coach the \. Y- L. base bah squad in addition to his duties as Yankee coach
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

Rabbit Maranville, sensational shortstop of the Boston Braves re- gently sold to Pittsburgh, is a s1ckler for keeping in condition during the of season. Maranville is a crack basketball player and gets constant conditioning as we'll as pleasure out of the sport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
Schedule Good to Yankees.

Schedule Good to Yankees.
 The New York Americans should have no kick over the 1921 schedule reelased today. The Yankees drew IS Saturdays and Sundays at the Polo Grounds. and the Athletics will be the opening day attraction. April I3- The Tanks also get Fourth of July and Decoration Day. play in Bos- ton on Labor Day
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
Jimmv Rurns. the crack little ban

tam who claims this city as his res- idence, will resume training today after a two months layoff- Burns had an operation performed on his arm as the result of an injury re- ceived in a bout with Jimmy Nable a tthe Garden. Burns recently held Jabez White to a draw. The latter gave Joe Lynch a tough bout the other night and received a draw.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

Jack Stone who knocked out Jim Kelly at Waterbury the other night an caused Silent Martin to retire has been matched to meet Frank Car bone at the Pioneer Club in New York next month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

Ball fans who were living in ex- pectations of lower admission prices at Newfield Park next summer are doomed to disappointment Despite the slump in all other ''luNuries' the turnstile rate will be 50 and so cents, the same prices which prevailed last season, according to Manager Gene McCann- So, don't dream of 25 cent bleacher seats again.
 Buck Lai, third baseman, is still out of the fold. McCann and Buck are conducting a correspondence duel between Philadelphia and Bridgeport Lai. who has been quoted as having declared he will not play here next reason, is said to have made 1t known to McCann he might be induced to reconsider his decision if a substan- tial salary raise should be proffered. Weiss Returns From Dixie. George Weiss, owner of the New Haven club, returned last night from Georgia where he went to perfect ar engagements for the Indians training trip to Macon. Weiss, according to Elm City reports, was too exhausted eept ce tt to say say Nej Haven looks gooa enough to him to cop another pen nant-
 Another Job for Kriciiell.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
Contracts Coming In.

Contracts Coming In.
 Benny Kauff and Pitcher Jess Win ters are the latest Giants to sign their contracts. John Lavan of the St. Louis Cards and one of the best shortstops in harness. has recons.d- cred his decision to quit the diamond also has signed Charley Ebbets has also received Tom Grifhth's docu- ment-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

Brennan will also meet Spike Me- Faden at Harrisburgh Feb. ,; three days later at the Garden with Bob Martin: and Feb. 2 Soldier Jones at Toronto.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
Weiss Returns From Dixie.

Another Job for Kriciiell.
 Paul Krichen, former Bridgeport pilot, has a knack of landing good johs Latest from New York is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

Leo P. Flynn is sending advance publicity out about Brennan with the caption Bill lasted lnger than Will lard, Fulton, Gunboat Smith, Levin sky an Miske put together
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12

Mickey Damn. Hartford catcher. Is flirting with Arthur Irwin for more money Mickey says he has an all turing offer from an industrial team-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-12
Boxing News And Gossip
By G. c. Hawman

Larry Williams, the heavyweight with the punch of a feather dus- ter, has been signed to meet Bill Brennan of Madison Square fame at Trenton on Feb. 26 in a. twelve round go. Williams seemed all through when Bob Martin finished him in one round at Boston last year, but a tempting purse for another seem ingly Shcr-t engagement has drawn him between the ropes again.