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The New York herald., 1921-06-16
Tte Ionnom Shop
f O r. M E n
June IS, 1921.

LISHl-WtIBHC gOII StOCK-
ings of Scotch wool, in
cool, attractive shades, add
to the joys of a day on the
links. You will find the
choosing, here, very graft
flying.
Burlington Arcade Floor,
New Building
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
HITTING THE SPORT TRAIL.
With Geo. E. Firstbrook

Not all of the old faces will the
 
  who  bat,a whov inrSo the will also bring along Pitcher Rtge Gadeno Hammond will be with Ponies of fling
 
  n a   a is a at to 
  O are o Uncle Chick peculiar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
3rown Derbies h Waterbury For Opening League Game
KINGDOM, YANKEE
 NFIELDER, COMING

new infielder,, Kingdom is his name, is due to join the Brown Der bies hefore Sundays game, Mana ger Gene McCann announced today King don is coming here from the Yankees and is said to have played on the Pa cific coast.
 Waterbury fans are all tuned up for the lid pryer today when Bridgeport will oppose the Brasscos, while the To- calls will perform in the Brass City again Saturday. with Springfield play ing at Newfield Park Sunday.
 If the weather man is lenient Eddie Lennon will stack up against Water bury batters, while Kahn or William are slated to do the hurling against the locals. The festivities were sched- u1ed to start in the Brass City at D. m.. a street parade which will include a band, the ball players, city officials and members of the Chamber of oCm- and members of the Chamber of Com land is down on the program to pitch the first ball.
 Manager Joe Cosgrove took his two defeats here with grace and his cus- tomary optimism. Don't worry. We will hit our stride In a. few days, and then it will be different
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
FACTORY LEAGUE
 ADMITS 2 CLUBS

Two new clubs were admitted to membership in the Park City Fac tory League, Bridgeport's representa- tive amateur baseball organization. at a meeting of the body last night in the '. NJ c. A, the General Elec- tries and Manning, Maxwell X Moore clubs. The teams continuing from last season are the two brass com pany aggregations, Housatonic and Main street plant: Acme Shear and Holmes & Edwards.
 CaSS1uS Deitz was reelected preSi- dent. and Robert Stevens will serve as secretary for the ensuing yeals
 Members appointed to the execu- tive and rules committee. the govern ing body, follow:
 Joseph Pfunkett, Housa tonic; Clifford Lockwood, Main Street Brass: William Isles. Acme Shear: Ed Monahan, Holmes X Edwards: Ed Hall. General Electric, and C. $. Smith, Manning, Maxwell X Moore.
 'Bud'' Palmer was selected as chief of umpires and he is open to receive applications for jobs.
 The league will open May 14, con tinuing until Aug. 27. each club playing the others a series of three games Sen1imonthly meetings will be held, on the first and third We'd nesdays of each month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Star Quits
 H. 5. Team

Ed Mccullough, veteran baseball man and star quarterback of the Hilltop gridiron, has quit baseball this ysar. Mac claims that he was given a raw deal. being allowed to play in only five of the 27 innings played by the Lyon Terrace squad. During his playing this year he made a perfect record accepting three chances. The other second baSeman that have been used on the Hilltop squad this year are responsioEa for all but six of the 23 errors made by the squad. Mac was considered the Hvliest man in the infieid and also a fair hitter.
 The Red and Black nine will play Derby this afternoon at Seaside Park. Following the baseball game the big inter-cIass track meet will be held on the race track, with the juniors as the most formidable winners.
 The Lyon Terrace will take Nauga- tuck on for the second time this sea son at Newfield Park Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
ia m Ond DaZZIers

Elmer Smith, Cleveland out fielder. who is out of action owing to injuries. is regarded as enc of the SureSt and dependable hittcrS in the game. He is a long distance clOuter and be- longs to the sluGgin% class. His first professional engagement was with the Kalamazoo club in 1912. and he joined the Indians lil the following year. and was released to WaShint %on. SubSe- QuentIy he was repurchased by Cleveland. He reached the pin nacle of his batting form last season when he hit for .316. He is a left-handed hitter and is ef- fectiNc against Southpaw twirI- CTS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Eastern League Fan Chatter

A poor throw, two hits and a, huff n,etted Hartford three runs in the 11tfh and broke the tic with Worces- ter.
 Brick Kane broke in the game with the Senators, playing left field.
 Eastern League teams are putting up a loose fielding game. Errors to- tailed 20 yesterday.
 Albany outbatted New Haven. get ting II hits off Bender. but the champions pulled out on top.
 Leary. Albany outhelder. cracked cut a. homer at the expense of Ben der.
 GardeIa. Pittsfield third sacker. waxed too tal<ative, and was the first Eastern League player to get a pass to the gate by "BulT' Brown.
 Pitchers in the PfttsfeId-Spring- field game were battsd for 25 safeties. the Ponies getting 13. Four twirlers were in the melee.
 Jack Flynn is out of the Pony lineup, with Naughton playing first base.
 Fish, PittsfeId's new catcher is rated in the pippin class. He took care of all of 10 chances and whack- ed out a double.
 Eastern League twirlers can also bang out Nhome runs. Wiltse of the Albany Lawmakers did the trick at New Haven.
 Wilson, New Haven first baseman isn't being touted a wonder in the Elm City, but he hit safely three in four trips to the plaite-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Back to the Old Days.

''MooS,s'' Miller was itching to get in the game yesterday. Moose was jumping near first base line when Le must have thought he was back to the old New Haven days when he GOV cred the initial sack for he made frantic leap and shot out one of his hands to get the ball. bus he was six inches out of the way when the liner wh:zzed by and barely grazed his ready hand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
BOGASH TO LUMP"
 GAME TOMORROW

Louis Bosash will put his mitts on the shelf tomorrow afternoon to off, ciate as umpire in the game between the AcornS and LakeViews at Yellow Mill park. The game is scheduled for 3:30. The Acorns will begin their road campaign May l in a game with the Colonial A. A. of Seymour at the lat ter place.
 Manager A. J. Ford of the Acorns requests the following players to re- port at the clubhouse. 123 Kossuth street, tomorrow at 2:15 D. m. to try on the neWaIniforms:
 SchorndorT. Arnold, Horan. Schults Dorkan, Ahearn, Daily. Morrissey CIassendorf, Silzer, Marron, Boyhen SchWenck, McGee, Curry.
 The Woodchucks. who hail from North Bridgeport. have an open date for Sunday and would like to hear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Kaum And Zinl
 May Be Banned

Semi-pro1essional baseball clubs in New York may place the ban on Benny Kauff and Heinie Zim- mcrnlan, the latter having played with the Bronx Gian: for the past two seasons. Harry Davcga has called a meeting tonight of the New York Baseball Fedora ton when resolutions will be adopted barring the indicted White Sox from playing on grounds controlled by the organ iation. ''Zim'' and kauh arc likely to De included
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Leonard And
 Waltz Draw

Stamford, April 29-Sammy Waltz of Hartford and Joe Leonard of New York went ten fast rounds to a draw heree last. night. The Nutmeg battIer H-aST clearly puzzled by the awkward style adopted by the New Yorker, but toward the end of the bout he had apparently solved the problem, ad- ministering severe punishment to his apponent when the bout ended. In the last round Waltz closed Leon- ards eye with the last wallop.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
McCann To
 Name Captain

With Bobby Murray to play with Worcester, Manager Gene NIcCann is up in the air over the captaincy Mur- ray was slated for the honor Me- Cam expects to pick his field leader The need of a captain was evident in yesterdays game when Lai and Mclaughlin figured in a mixup over a pop fly which either could have gotten Some fans blamed Lai for the error, while others put AIcLaugh- lin on the pan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Same Old "Red, Torphy.

"Red' Torphy is just as popular here as he was in the New Haven livery. Red is a ball player all through his system. He had d big day with d triple and double at the bat and a fia.wleSs fielding record Local fans like Red and like to see him get along in the game when the red flag isn't in evidence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Yale Gridir0n
 Outlook ROsY

SptS VALE GRIDIRON. Dkb Inc
 Spring football practice has been terminated at Yale. It was the hardest and longest carly training period in the history of the Ellis and Tad Jones express ed himself as highly pleased with the results. He sees possi- biiitieS of a great gridiron squad. The rudimentS of the game have been drilled into the men by ones. Charles Taft. Paige. Com erford, Rockwell, Hoyt and Ows- lev
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29

from any 16-1S year old team for dates. Answer through The Times.
 The Putnans of the Boys club will line up against the fast Hall Com munity nine Sunday afternoon at Sea- side Park. Rogers is slated to twirl for the Putnams.
 The Red Men of Norwall<, are ready Lo book Sunday games with any strong team in Bridgeport. Address Ralph Garfield. manager, 43 Wash ington street, Norwalk.
 The Riversides will journey to Fairfield, Sunday, for a game. J. Dean, manager, 494 Central avenue, would like to book games with the Lynn Stars, Lakeviews, Federals, Red Sox, Rosebuds and other local hines.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
CRAIGANERAN WINS < BIG TURF CLASSIC

Newmarket, Eng, April 29.-The two thousand guineas, the classic race for colts and fillies, run here today was won by Niscount Astor's Craig aneTna-
 e7TineaS for cost and fillieS, and the one thousand guireas for fiIlies only, were on today'S card.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29

 New Golf Club

, Plan to 1engthen the course of the Beardsley Park golf course were considered yesterday at meeting of the newly organized Beardsley Golf club, which will be conducted under the supervision of the Board of Receration. Alderman Al Bgrdick was elected president of the club; P. V. Gahan, secretary. and Martin Leighton, treasurer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
ROSEBUDS TO PLAY
 STRONG STRATFORDS

The Rosebud A. c. ball tossers will be the guests of the Stratford A. C. al Stntford Sunday afternoon The game will be played at Avon Park at 3 o'clock. The Stratford players are asked to report early for a meeting. Either Iintish or Boyd will pitch for Stratford. while Botlow will catch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Waterbury.

Three base hit. Loftus; two base hits, Rodrigue, Smith, NcLauehli lin. Torphy, Zimmerman. Double plays. Tai, Start and Rodrigue; Mclaughlin and Rodrigue. Stolen bases, Grimes Emericll. Smith, Mclaughlin. Struck out. Rawley ?, Le Pard 3; base on balls, Rawley ,, Le Pard 2. Cm- pires, Mcdonald and Miller.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
"B" HARPER LOSES 2 IN DUCKPIN TILT

torious over "B'' Harper of Bridge port in a State duckpin series on Kelly's alleys last night, winning seven games out of thirteen. two ties making it necessary for the extra sameS. Scores:
 B" Harper-1os 99 100 So 1O1 1O1 0 125 1O7 90 9S 107-1S26.
 "W' Harper~10S 92 13S 96 101 121 96 s7 107 95 120 100 146-1327.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Luck With IoftuS.

Dick Ioftus was enabled to stretch his bang to left in the eighth into a triple through the graces of 'tHi' Henry, who fell during his chase Cosgrove sprinted toward the ball, shot it to long. and halted Loftus.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Hits 'crn in Wrong Place.

Another notab ble achievement was corttrihuted in the sixth by Buck Lai when he scooped in a wicked smash ing grounCtar off Joe COSgrove'S bat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Jose, the Dazzler, Again.

HomerfordS advent in the sixth paved the way for Jose Rodriguez to execute an aerial act when he Speared Homerford's high drive - with one hand. The ball was travelling through the air at bullet speed when rhe Gu ban made a leaping catch that thrill ed the spectators.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
North End To
 See Big Game

The new ball field of the LenoS A. c, at Lexington avenue and Grand street, will be opened Sunday after noon in a game between the LenoX and k. of C. teams. The game will start at o'clock, daylight time. The game was billed for last Saturday but wet grounds proved an obstacle North End fans are looking forward to a big game.
 NEW YORK Tex Rickard an- nounceS he will send Dempsey and Carpenter into the ring at m., daylight time, on July ?.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Henry Rencbed for Error

Henry was benched in the sixth after nuffing Emerick's long fly which yielded the Rabbit two sacks, Homcrford taking his place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
What a IittIc Roy Saw

When Grimes banged out a long foul in the seventh a 1O,year old fan chatt"red to his father, why don't they call those kind fouls for Water bury. tOon''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Crews Take
 Final Spins

Derby. April 29.-YaIe and Colum- bia oarsmen will get in their last prac,ice licl<S for the rowing combatS tomorrow afternoon the HOuSa- tonic. Both crews will row over the rwo-mile course late this afternoon. Coach Rice declared his men are in first class condition. and denied re ports that he felt optimistic over beat ing the Ellis. Larry Gardner of the Yale second crew is i'll and is likely to be Scra.t Ched.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Ed Le Pard
 Cops Win In
 Local Debut
By GEORGE E. FIRsTBRooK.

Southpaw Ed Le Pard, Yankee re- cruit, passed inspection of the critics without any verbal grenades being heard to explode If yesterdays work of I>e Pard is a fair sample of the 'twirling stuff he possesses the F'ren ch-Amerfcan should prove a val uable boXman for the McCann tribe. While Le Pard did not stand the Rrasscoes on their craniums, Git wasn't necessary, he was the master of the situation throughout the game. He has a splendid delivery. his most effective shoot yesterday being of the sinker variety. Barring Torphys triple and Geary's inf1eld scratch hit in the second which yielded the wis iors one tally, other four hits allow ed by him count for naught.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Eddie Hart in Hinh Dire

Eddie Hart also executed d high diving stunt in the eighth when he leaped his limit and pulled down Longs high chuck of Grimes grounder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
EASTERN LEAGUE.
(Games Tomorrow.)

Bridgeport at Waterbury. Pittsield at Worcester. Hartford at Springfield. New Haven at Albany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
BASKETBALL. "Bs"
 AWARDED TO GIRLS

The following high school girls were awarded their ''B's'' for basket ball: Capt. Gertrude Reid, E1inor Da- wis, Harriet Hunter, Dorothy Breene, Dorothy POlackewich, Emma Rega, Sadie F,itelson, Rose Patrizio and Manager Catherine Murphy.
 Dorothy Whitney was elected the captain for the next year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29

NEW HANEN-Yale's nine buried Trinity under a 1S to score.
 ANNAPCLIS-Penn oarsmen are here today for the races w!Sh Anna polls crews tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29

LOS ANGELES - Charles Pad dock, Olympic sprint champion, will be seen in competition in the East June , in the Hartford Stadium
 NEW YORK = Jack Murray was awaCaed the decision over Johnny Levine at the National Sporting Club after 10 rounds of milling.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Hummer Crop of Ass;sts

An unusual crop of assists in the first two games threatened epidem- , ic of writers cramp" among the scorers. In the two games the com- bined assists tota1ed 6. In the first IS were credited to each team while, yesterday, Bridgeport had 19 and Waterbury 12. Will Old Man Record please step to the front?
 Press Box Joy.
 The presence of Grimes in the game was due to Gene Martins sore foot.
 The razz chorus is tuning up for the umps. Si Mcdonald heard some thing like warbling yesterday.
 Pitcher Fuller of the Brasscos wit messed the defeat of his team mates from the press box. Connie Lewis was also brief visitor in the quest for wisdom on an outfield smash.
 Some of the inquisitive are asking whether Gene McCann is guilty of grabbing the only new uniform in sight.
 A question for debate looms up: Which is the largest, Jimmy Kelly's box office or the press box? Can you tell us, Cynthia?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
"Shipyard" Joe There.

Fans are also taking notice of the superb backstopping of East Side" Joe Smith. The Gotham boy exhib- tied the powers of his whip in uhe fourth when he threw out Eddie Hart in an attempt to steal second. Joe bubbles over with pep in action and
 is a great aid to the working pitch
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29
Press Box Joy

 The presence of Grimes in the game was due to Gene Martins sore foot.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29

The razz chorus is tuning up for the umps. Si Mcdonald heard some thing like warbling yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29

Wilson, New Haven first baseman isn't being touted a wonder in the Elm City, but he hit safely three in four trips to the plate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-29

A poor throw, two hits and a, huff nlstted Hartford three runs in the 11tn and broke the tic with Worces- ter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1921-12-23
SOUTHERN RAIL
ROAD RESTORED
TOITS OWNERS
.-s~. FItzHenry Issues Order End
ing Receivership Of Road
Jan. Il.

The Rock Island Southern Rail-
.v company will be restored to
!. ovners. the walsh interests. by
:. "a, of Judge Louis FitzHenry in
- r1uited States district court in
naorsa this morning Officials OF
I Re company were present at the
ss .s,g the receivership being end
- after 22 months.
g rss - railway is operating on a
isnv basis for the first time in
pe a vears and receivers and own
wv srs contented with recommend
~ 49, as affirmed by Judge Fitz-
nna-y s.lsl,S they said. The company
n. nd into receivership March IL.
issS, Tss receivership will be declar-
an5ed Jan. l. Several changes
e trsieht conditions and the con-
narsson = of the line from electric
,ontrol into a steam road put the
so1Snany on its feet again. This
movement has meant an increase
- pannroximately $4,000 month in
ne business, or nearly $5o.Oo0 a
wear.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1921-12-23
In the Lodges

John BlaisdeIl was elected regent
of the Rock Island council, No.
1852, Royal Arcanum, at the annu-
al election of officers. Adolph
Cawi is past-regent. The other Of
ficers chosen we're:
Vice regent-Richard Park.
Orator-Raymond G.. Koch.
Secretary-George w. Park.
Collector-H Fl. Robb.
Treasurer-H. X. WalkcR.
Chaplain-William Emig.
Guide-James Bagley.
Warden-William Penrod.
Sentry-Emil Schaab.
Trustees-Otto Litterst, William
Emig and Edward Murrin.
c. ]. Cramer was chosen chief
patriarch Of Plow City encamp-
ment, No. 200, 1. o. o. F., Moline,
at the annual election of officers
last evening, when the following
were named:
Senior warden-B. c. Station.
High priest. A. Paul.
Scribe-Fred j. Wiene.
Financial scribe-Harry Hamar-
strom.
Treasurer. G. Inman.
Junior warden-Harry Boil.
Trustees - George Stoltenberg,
Ed G. Brown, Roy Piper, E. B. Ber-
ger and Harold Wright.
Work on all three degrees was
conferred on one candidate, the
Rev ]. T. Dodds, after which a
social hour was srent. Installa-
ton of these officers is scheduled
for Jan. H.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1921-12-23
GARAGES USED
FOR LODGING BY
HOME SEEKERS

1i,coIn. Neb.-Pioneering to the
average American today associates
: nenory Of Indians, buLaIoes, SOD
souses schooner trains and pral-
- but to those score or more
families of homeseekers who nave
bpilt up a community or com1orta
HE garages in the suburbs OF LIN
eoln their winter quarters, pioneer
is a modern word
community of garages is pelng
buiIt in a new section OF Lincoln
young married folks. particularly,
chartered in the movement. Lots
are purchased and then a garage Is
constructed. The high cost OF rents
and the absence of homes that
come within the average young
mans financial purview started the
garage community. The garages
are built as a temporary lodging
nlaee on the site they eventually
hone to build permanent dwell
ing Some are son constructed as
to serve as the first unit OF the
contemplated home-the additions
will be built around it
Thehe garage-houses are modern
with the exception, in a few in
stances. of heat. Small heating
p,auts have been individually in
stalled. or one large plant serves
four and five homes. The garages
consist mostly of two and three
rooms.
I'VE can't lose, as a garage is an
investment today anyway" says one
tenant. "I was paying SlOO pei
month for house rent before bull
nv garage-home, and it wasn
much better than my present nome
which cost me $40. would have
paid more rent in eight months
than the garage cost me-" Others
build cheaper, doing much of the
work themselves.
Four families lived in tents fol
nearly a month while their garage
vas being built.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1921-12-23
SURVEY BRINGS
OUT MERITS OF
NEW CONCERNS

According to a survey OF new
establishments in Rock Island, just
completed by the Industrial depart
ment Of the Rock Island Chamber
Of Commerce. it has been ascer-
tanned that the Rock Island Slip
per company is turning out 500
pairs of felt slippers a day, and
that plans are under way to triple
the output The Cassini Mosajc c
Tile company Is serving four
states from this city; that more
milk and cream is shipped into
Rock Island than the other cities
combined, factor In Determining
the Sturtevant G Baker company
plant.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1921-12-23
REID RAY IN FILM
WORK AT IOWA u.

Reid H Ray, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. G. Ray, 911 Twenty-third
street, in addition to his regular
work at the University of Iowa,
has been filming and producing
motion pictures Of the Iowa foot
ball games this season for the attn
letic department These films show
the big games m detail and are be-
ing booked in Iowa theatres as
means of creating interest in Iowa
athletics. He returned to spend
the holiday vacation with his
parents.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1921-12-23
OLD TODD HOME
IN LEXINGTON
TO BE MUSEUM

Lexington, Ky.-Mary Todd Lin
coins home during her childhood
days and where she received the
martyred president. Abraham Lin
coin, will be presented as a memo
rial to her and as a museum Tor
reservation of Lincoln furniture,
manuscripts and relics now in Ken
lucky, if plans of a group OF inter
ested citizens materialize.
The old Todd home on West Main
street formerly was saloon anu
now is q soft drink stand 1t is for
sale for the first time in years and
business interests are trying to get
il fc- some new building. Those
Wishing to secure it for historical
purposes have obtained an option
On the property and are seeking
funds necessary to complete the
Transaction.
The building is well preserved
and the quaint interior could be
easily restored, it is said The his
toric rooms where Mary Todd spent
her childhood and where she re-
esiTed Mr.. Lincoln. are much the
sane as when she married and
when she visited her old home after
: marrying Mr.. Lincoln.