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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Special Cars For
 Big Soccer Game

For the convenience of soccer fans who will attend the England-Scot- land contest tomorrow afternoon at the Meadows special Lordship trolley cars will leave the railroad station at 2:3O and 2:55 o'clock This game is considered one of the association football classics of the season, the teams being made up of picked stars from all teams in the state. The game will staut at S:15 aE.l Harvey Calliss, of Bridgeport will be ref cree. The ineSmen will be Presl- dent Alderman of the State League and J. Miller of the State Football Association. The personnel of the
 England-PolIard est. Georges) i; Haddam (Danersk); Wilson, (New Haven); Mace. CAnsonia) captain; :; Matthews, est. Georges; Wakefield, CNew HaveO Chipps, CHartford) i; Marston, (Ansonia); Johnson. CMan- Chester); Bloxam Bridgeport City) i; Whitehouse, (Danersk). Reserves Shaw, est. George's); Abbott. Bridgeport City); Stamford, Bridgeport City).
 Scotland-Johnston, (New Haven) i; Todd. Bridgeport City): Mackenzie, CNIeriden): Dryburgh. CManchester) :; Macdonald. (New Haven); Wagner, est. George'sl: Hackney. CDanerck) i; Hutton, (Danersk); Hanley, (Hart- ford): Ferguson, (DanerslO; Little, (ManCh ester). Reserves - Hamp- ton, (New Haven); Kirk, (St- George's); Griffin. est. George's).
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Introducing BLU Biscb0n
 70 NeVfieId Park Society

Manager Gene McCann last season went on record as saying that he would never have a nut on team he was t1le manager. Now, comes an enjoyable yarn which had its incep- ton at Jacksonville, Fla. the train ing camp of the Brooklyn. The hero is Bill Bischop, a rookie hurler obtain ed from the Brooklyn Club by McCann, and who is due to report here next week.
 Arriving at Jacksonville from the thriving metropolis of Franklin, Pa, Rischop was greeted by Squire" Charley Ebbets, who noted the young mans ample jaw and forwith reliev- ed himself of the following:
 They say you are a pitcher, but you look more like fighter to me, "
 "I can do both,'' quoth the oblig- ing MT Bischop. and because he seemd inclined to prove it without further ado. the squire suddenly re- collected a pressing engagement elsewhere about having neglected that appointment
 He's Sure Coclxsure So much for MT. Bischop's entTee. It was typical of what was to follow
 Mention, with juStifable excite ment, that man in Peoria had shaved himself with a saw and i'm mediately you were given to under stand that you deaFt- exclusively, in conversational broIIl5 les. Bill often shaved himself with a saw and af-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01

terward eased the roughened jowi with a file
 He could and did do everything that was ever done. And if a man specialized in doing nothing, a Bill was authority for the statement that he himself could do less than that without trying at all.
 A modest youth, indeed. One of those painfully self-conscious young men, the kind that you like to back into a corner and sort of draw them ont.
 I BlundePbus BIunder After listening to Bill for a week, the Dodgers arrived at the same be- lief. They would have liked to back him into a corner and there draw him out after the manner of Jack Dempsey drawing out a sparring partner.
 But that was several weeks ago. Today his little playrnates regard him as one more to be pitied than censur- ed An Illuminating incident of several days ago had much to do with the change in sentiment
 Finding himself considerably mys- tified by the activities of a rotund person who seemed to be hanging on with the club for no reason at all, MT Bfschop took his troubles to Leon
 Who is the fat slob? ?" he asked MT Bishop had been with the club for two weeks and didn't even know the manager.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
CZ0rkin Oa Wheels When
 1eans Zs Losing; Scatters
 MOney When It's WjHning

By GEORGE B. FIRSTBROOK.
 There are temperamental club owners as well as baseball players, according to yarn spun yesterday by Gene Martin, Brown Derby out fielder, in flaming bee One of those temperamentaI mOguls is Jim Clarkin, of Hartford. the story re- vealed.
 There was a ball game last season at the Hartford park between the Senators and Bridgeport. Things were breaking bad for Hartford and Bridgeport got a commanding lead. Clarkin was pacing around the grand stand. and cussing the luck, but the Hartford magnates ire did not reach the church steeple point until a foul was knocked and an urchin, proba- bly, a knot-hole invader, chased the ball and was trotting in toward the Hartford dugout with it
 CIarkin made a rush and demand ed the ball of the lad, with the order not to chase another ball "or I'll fire you over the fence into the chicken coop"
 Would Give His Shirt to Win.
 The kid" scampered back after the rebuke. The tide of battle chang ed Hartford had tied the score and the bases were filled. Clarkin's heart strings were pumping together with joy. Another foul was rapped - again toward the youngster who shortly before suffered the sharp re- ouke from Clarkin.
 2 Undaunted, he gave chase to the ball, and again scampered toward Clarkin who was at the rail tn receive it.
 Didn't tell you never to touch another ball in these grounds thun- dered Clarkin with a smile. The kid" appeared as though he thought his last moment on terra l frnla was at hand.
 "Boy. come here," again yelled Clarkin.
 Seeing no avenue of escape and knowing that Clarkin wears a No. g boot-or carries that reputation, the lad meek1y obeyed.
 Showing his hands down into one of his pockets, CIarkin extricated a greenback. and exclaimed:
 Here boy. take that, and buy yourself a new suit of clothes" The boy shivered as he beheld a $20 bill.
 An 1S-Carat Sport. Clarkin, perhaps, has been made the target of the "crabbers," proba bly, more than any other clubowner in the O'NeiI circuit, but Jim may have his minor faults. like anyone else, but he always plays his cards above the table and has no use for fakirs. Oarkin has helped many a ball player and their families in hard luck, but he never has gone on record in advertising his Good Salnaritan''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Still
 I-iingers For
 Cage Series

Action of by the directors of the Boys Club in withdrawing the use of their gym for the first city basketball championship tilt between the Y NJ. h A. and Rector teams scheduled to De played tonight has caused a post ponement of the opening game of the series.
 It is said that the directors got wind the followers of the rival teams. coupled with rumors of trough house" of a lot of betting going on between play. and acted accordingly. An other reason is that the Boys Club is affiliated with the A. A. U. which would place a prohibition on the con tending teams playing under profes- slonaI. rules on its floor.
 The unlocked for developments does not mean that the series will not be played. Arrangements may be made today to stage the first game in the Y M. H. A gym next Tuesday night the date originally fixed for the second tilt.
 This morning Max Fitelson, captain ot the [. M. H. A. team, said he be- iieVed that new arrangemen would be made between Managers Dondero and ROSenbluh.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Quits Game Two
 Years, But Is Back

St. Petersburg. Fla, April 1.-The Braves are banking a great deal on the return of Pitcher Frank Miller to baseball
 Miller was purchased two years ago from Pittsburgh.
 sure he retired from the diamond at the close of the 1919 season.
 Despite his absence from the game Miller kept himself fit physically.
 He comes back with a new view point, refreshed interest and de- sire to prove that he is as good as ever.
 During his last year with the Pir- ates, Miller was ranked among the first twelve pitchers of the Nation al League in point of effective ness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
McCanrn Is All Set T To
 Grab IIaiines

If what Miller Huggins says About Norman McMillan goes Gene McCann may shelve his hopes of landing the hard hit hing Yankee recruit for the Brown Derby brigade. Hugglns khas declared McMillan to be one bf the seasons finds" and that he will keep the youngster with the Yankee squad.
 McCann is not giving any pointers on whom he expects to get. It may be that he is Figuring on getting Hinkie |Haines, ex-Penn Slater, who played a part of last season With Hartford. Time alone Twill tell
 McCann is all set for receiving the Exception of Shanty House, who will report in June, all of the Bridgeport pennant hopes are expected to arrive here Monday or Tuesday. Just what chance Bridgeport will have to cop |the pennamt will depend on the players turned over to him by the Yankees. Tine Derby pilot is still in need of q |trusty lefthander, and an infielder;
  back up on the question of taking Ianother good outfielder if he had the Opportunity, although he has five Listed Following is the Bridgeport |enrollment to date:
 CatcheFS Bernie Starr, Yankee recruit and Joe Smith, last seasons veteran. Pitchers Bill Bfschop, Brooklyn recruit !; Luck Howe. Yankee yearling; Bill Yale, Meriden boy, and stauffer, House. I4ePard. Leasure and Born hoeft of the 1922 squad. First EaSemen Jose Rodriques and Marty Breslin, by Steamer Flanagan
 Other InficIders
 Wescott Kingdom, last season 8 ShortStop, Jim Irving, candidate for third base and Hunt a semi pro saspirant for second base job with Eddie MooerS. second baseman, sdoubtful of reporting.
 OutfielderS
 M Hank Brackett Gene Martin. I"Rahbft Emmerioh, Dick Loftus and lDuke Reilly, the latter formerly 'p1aying with St. Paul in the American
 Ssocia ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
LOcOmObile Nine
 Seeks New Laurels

The Locomobile baseball team. city industrial champions, and winners of the Recreation League pennant as the Keystones, will be in the field this sea- son in quest Of additional diamond laureIs. The Locos are booked to play their first game. April 29, with the Mutual Welfare team at Sing Sing. Games have been booked with the R. B. and w. team of Port Chester Yale and Towe, of Stamford, and other strong hines.
 Manager Jimmy Kelly is going to get his ball tossers out for practice next Saturday and the following fa- vorites will be seen in unfform:-- A'Hearn,\ Hayes, Bowling. Montesento, Beach, Boyhan, Broad, Davis, Franz, Casserly, Daley, Reed and some re-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Musante-KeIly
 Team Entered

Dave Musante and Jimmy "Jazz" Kelly have entered the State Doubles Duckpir Tournament which will gec underway next week. The entry of this team will insure some red hot series between the Dewey and Lewis combinations, the other local team in the tournament.
 Although the schedule is not com pleted the two local teams are likely to hook up in their initial tilts next Thursday night on Sadler's alleys All four bowlers are among the top- notchers in the alley sport and rivalry is sure to run high.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Stamford Athlete
 In Hub Marathon

A Nicholson, Stamford road flyer" is a likely entrant for the an nuaI Boston Marathon race on April 19. The Stamford athlete compet- ed last year and was up with the leaders at the finish. Other late entries are. Albert Smoke. of Pe- terboro, Ont. an Indian, who is the Canadian distance running champion and a winner of "The Hamilton Her ald' road race; Mike Dwyer, of the Mohawk A. C., of New York, and the veteran A. Monteverde, of Morris town, N. J., the latter in his fifty second year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
2 Church Leagues
 Will Take Field

Two church baseball leagues will take the field in Bridgeport this sea son, eight clubs to make up each league. Organization plans will be perfected at a meeting in the United church next Thursday night. It is planned to get the teams in action around the middle of May or June l, and it is proposed to adopt a schedule that will consume three months time. The teams all will be uniformed and at Thursday'S $ meeting team equipment, trophies. appointment of umpires and the schedule are matters that will be considered
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Boston College Star For aterbul.y Club

Charley O'Reagan, catcher and noo- ley, a shortstop, with the Boston Braves in the South, will be turned over to the Waterbury club cc.l-'d- ing to announcement made in the Brass City. O'Reagan is a former catcher for Boston College. while Dooley is a semi-pro. Both made good showings in the Braves training quar- ters at St. Petersburg. Fla, according to Manager Fred Mitchell.
 The Waterbury club also made an attempt to buy Kenneth King bril- liant outfielder of the Worcester club but Jack Mack mentioned $3,50O and negotiations abruptly halted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Bowlers' Victory Banquet, April P

April 22 in the new date set for [ the victory celebration and banquet of the Knights of Columbus bowlerS. ! winners of the State championship The fete will he staged at ''Fhe Farm and an elaborate program is being ar ranged. All of the members of the ! State Athletic Council will be pres | ent. The local Kaceys will be pre- sented with theIr team prize. while l Bill Malone, winner of the high sin gles and Dave MuSante, high average {rollers, will also receive their awards
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Bell Rings For
 Oriole Players

All of the Oriole A. c. ball play CTS and candidates for the team will
 line up for the initial practice of the season tomorrow morning at Old Mill Green Captain Joseph keane and Manager Paul Pekar are anticipating another successful season. Follow ing will be the lineup of the Orioles:
 Kosa. catcher; Keane. pitcher; Golf fey. shortstop; LiPovsky, first base;
 Smith second base; Pekar. third base; Franko, Chiss and Warga, out
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
TIIDEN-RICHARDs WIN.

Philadelphia April - W1lia n T, rilden 2d. Vincent Richards, national junior champion Wallace Johnson of Philadelphia, Lawrence Rice of Bos- ton, and R. Lind1ey Murray of Buff falo, won their matches of the Mid dIe States indoor tennis tournament
 Judge Landis exchanged hand shakes with Gov. Parker of Louis jana and watched the Cardinals de- feat the Athletics yesterday at Baton Rouge.
 Frank Baker isn't slamming out many home runs, but he's hitting the ball consist ent1y for the Yankees With domestic worries off his mind, Baker is expected to star as of yore this season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Rather Regards
 Bogash As Soft"

According to New Y oral fight dope sters, Augie Rather. who fights Louis Bogash Tuesday night at the Pioneer Club, New York, is figuring that the scrap with the Bridgeporter will just put him on edge for his fight with Mike McTige, scheduled for Jersey City, April '. McTigue is out on a champaign to eliminate all middle weight championship aspirents and Rather regards Mike as a dangeroGs opponent. Tickets\ for the Ratner- Bogash fight are on sale at George Dwyer's Plaza dining parIor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Packy Mcfarland
 Will Train Ross

Packey Mcfarland one of the mar vels ot the prize ring when he was in his prime, will act as sparing partner to Hugh Ross in the latters prepara- tion for his bout with Jack Delaney April 10, it was announced todav Mcfarland is expected to arrive here tom morrow, to start on his duties Mon day. Both Ross and Delaney went through light programs yesterday in their workouts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
S1,000 FOR TRIP

Yale authorities have voted s1,0oo toward the Yale tennis players ex- penseS in the coming trip to England with Harvard players fer the match with ONford-Ca ubridge, July IT. The American team will be composed of three men from each college. the safl- ing date being fixed for July 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
QUITS FIGHT RING
 TO ENTER COLLEGE

George Lynch, the Meriden feather. who had a decisive beat ing to George ProtO, New Haven battler, this week in New Haven, declares he has quit the ring for good. According to Lynch he is preparing to enter q Boston edu- cationaI institution. Lynch isn't CaptiVated with the punching game. nor is their sufficient mon cy in to satisfy him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Fairfield Bremen Trim Night Hawks

Fairfield fire department basket ball players are in an exuberant frame of mind these days over their win over the Night Hawks. The firemen had a walkover in the contest, win ming by a score of 31 to 4. Lineup:- J. Curran, R. F.; P. Carroll, L. F.: F. Smith, C.; s. Lucas, R. G.; J. Neary, L. G.
 Night Hawks-L- Curran, R. F.; E. Kinsella- L. F.; c. Fenton, C.; T. Cur ran, R. G.; J. Roland, L. G.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Tilden To Play
 In Brass City

William Tilden, worlds tennis champion, will give an opportunity to Bridgeport fans to see him in ac- Jion before the summer is over. The well known tennis wizard has ac
 cepted an invitation to play on the counts of the Waterbury Country Club, and preparations are being made by the Brass City organizations for a record gallery on the occasion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
King Lear With
 Milwaukee Club

King Lear. former Bridgeport fa- vor1te and who also hit the popular chords Of fans in other Eastern
 this circuit will play second base for Milwaukee this season. Lear will have as his teamnlate Paul Johnson, Worcester4 star outf7e1der in 1920 who piaye& with the Athletics last
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
BASE BALL GAME
 LURES LEGISLATORS

.2 Jackson. Miss, April 1.-The state Legislature, in session in the Capitol Building, refused to fall for the lure of the game, even if the worlds champions were the parties of the first part.
 \ vote to adjourn until after the ball game was defeated. 50 votes to g. ThereupOn the base ball party announced it would play ''hookey' anyway, and it did
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Semi-Pro Spurns $500 Salary Offer

There's big money in semi-profes- sional baseball if a fellow gets in right Frank Hagen, who is the property of the Rochester club, has turned down a $500 monthly salary offer from George StaiHngs aIonf with an offer of immunity, if he wi1 rejoin the team Hagen has spurne the offer and will pitch fndepende4 ball again with the East New Forks at Rerks way
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Kaplan Aspires
 To Be Leaguer

Davy Kaplan, star Y.M. H. A. basketball player, who is also quite bail player, is yearning for a chance to make league company. Kaplan is going to Init up'' Gene McCann, Brown Derby pilot. for a chance to work out with the locals Kaplan, last season, performed with the Way sides, Lenox A. c. and ether teams. Two years ago he was a pitcher of ability but forsook the mound and has since been playing in the infield and outfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Fast Players On
 Kaceys' Roster

The Knights of Columbus Athletic Council has deferred it's conference on baseball plans for the impending season until next week. Sentiment is strong in the organization to place teams in the city and state leagues and the chances are that the Kaceys will be there when the bell rings There is some good material available including Marty Ryan, college play CT, Vim Cogan Ed Garrigan. Jack k nMa lSkv and Ed DeIahunt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
JOE NEVILLE FINED

Joe Neville. famous Yale halfba ok, has receive She appointment as loot ball coach at the College of the City of New York. Neville made quite a reputation for himself on the Eli team
 He was graduated in the class of 1918 and had many friends in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
DEMAREE ON COAST

Al Demaree, former Giant curve dispenser and cartoonist of ability will draw his salary envelope this sea son in Seattle Demaree played In the American Association last season and pitched good ball
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Bonus Demand
 By Jack Perrin

Jack Perrin. Michigan athlete and former member of the Red Sox and Brsscos, has stated his terms to sign 'a Waterbury contract.
 Perrin want a S1 300 bonus to sign. asks the same salary he received last year. which is said to be about $400 per month, and wants a promise of half his purchase price if he is sold to the big leagues at the end of the season
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
kEEFE A REGULAR

Keefe, former Hartford pitcher and ater with the Athletics, will be ogular boxrran this season for the -feveland Indians In addition to the es-nlars, Iris Spea aker will carry three a ruits to be selected from Barton.
 5snwald, Lindsey, Guess. Potts and fssonette-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
katchellor Pin Quintet Winner

The pins flew in all directions on etctjnnie Lewis alleys last night when the George C. BatCnelor & Go. and Locomobile Go. maple toplers crashed in a series, the honors of which were won by the Batchellors. A return series will be played next week. The
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
TROUT ANGLERS OUT

-A few of Bridgeport's hardy and game anglers made their way To Icng Island and other New York trout streams today. ti.e opening of the sea
 son, despite the rain. Acc 1rding to af1s- ling experts inoications. point to good sport, the only unfavOrable conditions being hich waters. caused by recent rains Non-residenSs are required 5o pay g. 50 70 fish in New York waters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
COBB HAS WONDER

Ty Cobb compares his young box sensation, Sylvester Johnson. secured from Portland, Ore, favorably with Dutch Leonard. Johnson has curves and speed and should prove to be another Walter Johnson in time, is Cobb's opinion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
PASSES UP CHINk

Connie Mack has a reputation of never passing up a player that looks good. Has he made a mistake? ? While at Eagle Pass the Athletics pilot had an opportunity of signing Chuck Fonn a Chinese player. but he came north without the chink.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
ELI REEY.EsIEN WIN

New Haven, April 1.-Yaie defeat- cd Princeton in an intercollegiate :ifte ras=ch tes to 4es, keering up its Ions xtxsrg O. straight victories. The Yal score: Baker. 100: Seward, tQ0. Redjck, 100; Lanf,an, s9; Meyer. 99 Capt C'fse was i'll and unable 10 sheet for Yale.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Sarasen Performs We'll At Pinehurst

Playing in drenching rain, Gene SaraSen, former Brooklawn caddy boy. had a card of 41-39-81, yester- day in the North and South profess sional championship, at Pinehurst. Rain put a stop to the competition with Jock Hutchinson, champion, in front his card for the first round be- ing 37-37-70.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
Mack Tied In Billiard Tourney

Ed Mack, Bridgeports lone repre- tsentative in the state pocket billiard Tourney being conducted at the Woes r ter academy in Waterbury, is tied sBo6 fifth place in the competition with .ohe defeat and one win. Mack is ,Se heduled to play Schuler and Police .lfOniPht The Standinec follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
HOT AND HARD JOB
 FOR SUMMER DAYS

Three former Eastern League players will be put to the hcrcu- lean feat of trying to exfricatc Connie Mack and his Athletics from the American League cellar, which they have been inhabiting for the past seven years. They are Eeinle Scheer Frank Mo- Gouan and Joe Hanser.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-01
SUN IN THE CELLAR

Wid Conroy. formr Yankee, who is now one of the Philadelphia National coaches. is one person who is suffi- ciently brave to declare that the Quakers look better than last sea