New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 13, 1915, Page 8

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD., SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1015, 'King of Hearts, Has Had Romantic Career---Kénfiéy ’s Hanager Doesn ;t Liké £ § ippy A Articles for Match With Eddie Ketchel--- Bridgeport Club for Sale for $4,000 ¥ Wagner, Out for a Season, |FREEMAN ASKS $4.000 . other ht and started ¢ Indiana f ago, has ed with fore wom- adventures in history. have noth- Coy t occasions, led a blush- On three oc- atisticians, the =breaker made lady, and as the divorce asion he tri- pean of wealta or a fair lady's , Kid McCoy jmantic tale of | could Kid Me. L fed McCoy has role of injured the time when ining wife e a trip to the oy—No. she 0 not err—was and when the the farm he He discov- Iped with Ralph of a wealthy a former coxs- lew. The run- yvear in Japan py returned she had become bsence and had b have heen but antic career of ‘won and lost wives, and in these wads of d numerous and | in addition to| g of his money ular, but never ¢ has supported Riviera, where rincess of the and was the boon Maeterlinck, the nd dramatist. d Rags. pnced every lux- an provide, and| vation and pov- | been behind the Now Trying Comeback Stunt FOR BRIDGEPORT CLUB Hot Springs, Ark.,, March o Every one here is deeply interested in of Charley Wagner, the veteran shortstop of the Boston Red Sox. Heinie, as he is called, is try- ing the comeback stunt. Judging by the way the veteran is cavorting around shortfield position in the prac- tice games it appears as if he Is ready the playing ple of years ago sier globe-tfotter ice of an Englishl h ex_pugilist was | and was held| request of the iwho accused him theft of $80,000 the Princess of At Ostend Mc the same hotel d his arrest was istaken identity. month in a Lon-: e Belgian author- | fir mistake. ured as a hero in ch he saved tho girl. Miss Tiva nming at a Long a big wave car- ar that she was pre. Her screan ffon of McCoy, who | ance and hruuzml an exccllent edu- i much polish (lul'-[ ne career, so that hold his own in which pugilists ywn, as well as.to many fair cha lender, with a thin graceful carriage, d always elegantly ght of fashion, Mc- he earmarks of the ose who faced him lver, knew that the sneering smile was ssion of a fighting o mercy, and which intellect which had art in its perfec- 0 Vas Postmaster. was the son of a and postmaster in B His parents in- should become McCoy did not take en. Perhaps their et be realized, for ate years developed philosophy of which e evangelist. cquired the name of re he entered the vouthful companions melodrama in which ain robber, called Kid r that the youngster h admiration for the t he was called Kid gang.' t, from which he has Ninth Page.) IN THE on Bowlers T THE Alleys ! shive, a | received sume his old job. Wagner did not play single game for Roston last season . He is to show what he can do during the training period and, of course, unless he displays all o old form will not take Scott place, for that youngster loomed up as a high class artist last season and undoubtedly was benefited by his first vear's experience in fast company. a he Sportography BY “GRAVY.” For sheer ferocity and devilish brutality no other contest in ring his- tory ranks with the bout between Jack Slack and King Cole, which was fought 160 vears ago today, March 13, 1755, at Kingswood, in Gloucester- England. In those days prize fighting was itself a brutal, dangerous sport, but the battle between Slack and Cole was so devoid of science anda so regardless of rules that it does not deserve to rank as a prize fight, Tt was unigue and happily so, in pugilis- tic history Jack England in ck became champion of 1750 by whipping Jack Broughton, the father of scientific pugilism. That was a combat in which vouth and brute strength were pitted against experience and ring cunning, and the former, represented by ack, was victorious. In the five yea that intervened before his meet- ing with Cole, Slack had somewhat improved in his knowledge of pugil- ism, and had mastered some of the crude science of the game. King Cole was not a pugilist, but a miner. He was a brute and a bully, and had long terrorized the rough community in ‘which he lived. TIn his quarrels with other miners he alw invited them to go to a remote part of the pit to settle their differences, and some of his, antagonists never re- turned. He was accused of having killed a girl and her lover, out Jjealousy, but this:erime could not be proved. When Slack was' touring the coun- try, giving pugilistic exhibitions, he a challenge from' this terri- ble King Cole, whose real name was Cornelius Harris. Jack had no de- sire to meet the ferocious collier, but declared he would fight him for $6500 a side. King Cole promptly replied by putting up the money, which rep- resented years of savings. The miner had so terrorized the community that he was given food, drink and lodging free, and so had been able to save all his wages. With the money up, Slack had no choice but to fight the challenger. i King Cole had never fought in a ring, and was absolutely ignorant of the rules made by Broughton to govern the game. The miners, almost to man, hoped that the big bully would be soundly whipped by the pugilist, but for a time it seemed that they would be disappointed. Probably no other pugilist in history was ever caled upon to face so ferocious and unfair an opponent. King Cole fought of | as ery diabolical trick he had learned in his career as a rough-and-tumble fighter. “They hammered away at each other with such indiscriminate vio- lence as would have killed ordinary mortals a dozen times over an eye-witness, “Iron fists fell on iron faces, and seemed to produce even less results than a couple of ham- mers and anvils would have done, for the concussion of hammers and an- vils would at least have emitted sparks and these were wanting in this process of human pounding.” King Cole’'s desperate onslaughts finally told on him, while the ring craft of Slack enabled him to hus- band his strength for a last supreme effort. In the early part of the dev- ilish engwement the miner seemed to hold the advantage, but gradually he lost the upper hand, and Slack be- came the master of events. When the men came up was to be the final bout, staggering with weariness. little better, but he had at his com- mand one more mighty punch, and when it landed the collier fell, dead to the world, finally vanquished. King Cole lay unconscious for nearly an hour, and doubtless many hoped he was dead. When at last he recovered **he shrieked with the voice of a thousand devils, and blood and foam came from his mouth, making his | blackened face hideou: Slack had immediately left the village, which was doubtless a fortunate cir= cumstance for him. TODAY 1 PUGILISTIC ANNALS. 1905-—Kid Herman defeated Dave Sullivan in 9 rounds at Hot Springs, Ark. This was the last battle of the ring career of Sullivan who, for about six weeks in 1898 held the feather- weight championship. His rise and fall was about the quickest on record. On Sept. 26, 1898, the little Irishman annexed the featherweight title by whipping Solly Smith, the Los Angeles hoy who had become champion by besting George Dixon about a year before. On the 11th of the following Noveinber Sullivan fought George Dixon, and the ““Chocolate Drop” re- covered his lost honors, winning on a foul in 10 rounds. Dave was a sort of accidental champion, as it is doubtful if he would have defeated Smith had not the latter broken his arm. Dave was a native of Cork, and he had been defeated by Pedlar Palmer, *of England, before he became cham- pion. After his defeat by Kia Her- man he retired from the game. 1891—Jake Kilrain knocked George Godfrey in 44th round at Francisco. 1902—Joe Walcott and Young Pet- er Jackson fought 10-round draw in for what Cole was Slack was out San with the desperation of a devil. He would rather be kiled than lose the money he had saved, and he used ev- Baltimore. 1903-—Mike Ward defeated . He Fagin in 10 rounds at Detroit. L wrote would play ball again would give him $10,000 a year salary. §ays That is Half What He Paid for Park City Franchise. Bridgeport, March 13.—Owner John H, Freeman ball club has come into the open and of the Bridgeport base- told all bidders that the lowest price for which he sell the is $4,000. Freeman hag just returned from a trip south. He declares the club is a bargain at his price, which, he says, is just about half the amount he paid James H. O'Rourke for the franchise in 1910. Freeman it nobody wants the club at $4,000, he will again condubt baseball in Bridgeport. Meanwhile Secretary Reddy is sign- ing players so that things will run smoothty if the club not sold. Pitchers Dick Tuckey and ‘“Blossom' Blum have returned their signed con- tracts, Tuckey is wintering in Naugatuck, and Blum in Roxborough, Pa. Outtielder that he will will franchise is “Billy” Hallman writes be glad to return to Bridgeport. He threatened to retire last scasan, but when spring rolled around he changed his mind, as most veterans do. Hallman ‘has a farm just outside Camden, N. J. CONNIE SAYS FANS WILL FORGET BAKER Mack Beieves He Shoud Worry Ebout Thid Baseman. a Jacksonville, Fla.,, March 13,—Con- nie Mack is not worrying about the alleged retirement of J. Frank Baker, the Trappe, Md., mauler, and in an interview expresses the opinion that he could be replaced if he made good on his retirement. “Has Baker communicated you nce his ultimatum that he retired?”” Mack was asked. “No, 1 haven’t heard a line from him. I'm off Baker and he should know it by this time. Certainly T would like to see him back in the line-up, but I have done all in my power to bring him around. with had ‘Not a Money Question. “You see a lot in print these days about it being a money question with him. Why, the latest yarn I heard was to the effect that Baker said he if some club he waiting for this, then I don't It think he will play in the big leagu question Baker never brought with me, up the mone) 1 won't believe he is trying a hold-up game until he tells me personally that it is a ques- | tion of money with him, and if this should be the case Baker will get the greatest call he 'has ever had in base- ball. Can Be Replaced. “I am not counting on him. He is not so wonderful that he cannot be v | ! l l one, no matter how good he is, can be replaced in busi- ness or baseball. The fellow who thinks he is so good that they can’t get along without him is mistaken. 1t may take a little time, but the right fellow com along sooner or later.” Mack then pointed to Sammy Me- Connell, the recruit inflelder, who was nearby, and in a semi-serious tone said: “They will forget there ever was a Baker when that little fellow comes through and fills his place. Baker would look good with us, but we will be out there at Shibe Park just the same if he should stick to 'his retire- ment.” A number of playvers letters to Baker at h Trappe, Md., but as yet have been received. replaced. Any have written farm in no roplies HAYES SHADES O'BRIEN Chicopee, March 13.—Groves Hayes of Philadelphia had a very slight shade on Shamus O'Brien of Albany in a fast twelve-round bout before the New Atlas Athletic club in this city last night, The “go” was one of the best ever put on before the mem- bers, the fans enjoving a rare treat in seeing these two boys together. While Hayes outgeneraled O’'Brien, the latter deserves credit for his ag- gressiveness, carrying the fight to Hayes in practically every round. The Quaker boy blocked nearly all of O'Brien’s hook nd hody blows, and landed heavily with his right to the body. Up to the fifth Hayes con- tented himself with blocking, seldom leading, with O'Brien carrying the fight to him, although no blows were landed by either lad: ©O’'Brien got through Hayes' defense in the fifth and sixth rounds and landed some rights to Hayes' jaw and head, BIG POOL GAME, John McCue and Krie Ericson will play 100 points of pool at n Hartford billiard hall this evening for the suppers. There is a great rivalry between the two. McCue Is a well known Elk and Ericson is equally well known as a member of the Kenil- worth club of which he is president. On the Alleys \ ! ‘\ "HERALD LEAGUE, Allies. Y'ouzzner O'Brien Submarines, Ellis 81 McEvoy | Vance | Drago ... McAllister Edwards Zeppelins, 71 62 94 Bachom % Smith Moran INAL LE. URATE Morse | Tigan “ Swanson | Parker { Walther | RN McAloon Gaffney Callahan 611-—193 0. U. A. M. LEAGUE, Reds 154 108 116 141 138 149 115 96 151 137 116— 131— 129 Sandberg | Beach Nettleton Rockwell 42 626 Biues, 107 141 145 138 160 158 112 Peterson Schade Bull Wilcox Holtman 166 128— 161— 108— 41 35 FACTORY North & LEAGUE. Juaa. Johnson ... | A, Blanchard Olson Traceski 5 T. Blanchard Osland Stanley Works, No. 2. McKeon 70 108 McConn 99 107 Wilcox 995 Dickman 94 Screen 78 4005 482 New Britaln Machine. Earnest .... Facey Nott | T Wright .. Anderson 501 & ¥, Corbin 87 82 83 110 80 92 P, Fitzpatrick Schaefer G. Toberg .. 103— 90— 81— On tap at 605—1980 414 469 o 141— llT‘ = e 421—1356 272 283 93— 04 282 286 H. Foberg | Puppel | | Herald League. | L. 9 10 11 1R | | | | Allics S Dreadnaughts . Submarines Zeppelins High High High Single—ludwar Three Strings— ram String—Dreadnaught High Team Total—Allies, 778 Individual Averages Edwards O’'Brien | Rachom Drago MeAllister Mc Smith RED MEN'S LEAGUE, W, Braves Sannaps Warriors | scouts High Single 13% High Three High Team High Team ~Berlin, Strings——Beriin, String—Scouts, Total—We rriors, Individual Averages, Wright Logan Toberg o F. L. Robertsor | Leupold Berlin Abrahamson Olson A. Robertson | Oberg L. Logan . Nelson Sandstrom . Gronback Molander Daigle Briere cese C. Gronback F. D. Robertson | Norton | Pfiefer H. Gronback 1 1 TRI-STATE OUTLOOK BAD. Only Three Clubs in League Ready (o Start Season. Pa., Castle, who last year managed the Are Allentown, March 13 Al- | lentown Tri-State team, se gloomy this thaee clubs are outlook for the league Castle said only season pre- pared to enter the circuit and if there be Tristate baseball this year the sal- ary limit will have to be most to $1,200 and probably There is to be a delphia, March 19, the league is to be decided The directors have received word from the bank that a $900 note which represents the debt of last s due next week, and they have up their minds to pay it. Sald President Max dman, “What's the use continuing to pay in- terest on the note when paying inter- est only means putting off the fatal day when it must be met?" cut at the to $1,000 meeting in Phila when the fate of son made is ‘ffldlfi Ke!chel | Ross; | KENNEY'S MANAGER BALKS AT ARTICLES May Mect ol 3. Boxing Show Here Apru 2 Some doubt of Ketchel's April ha clination of of Kenney, to to him by “Tippy” Fay ( lisle, Fa Ketchel's mar to whet Fronk Hartlorc i 1ddic opponent i1 it as Kenney on t de- been caused Ly the Samuel Carlisle, manager entede ign articies pre Jack ger yesterday ternoon and talked over the situation The articles as presented by were read by the others and James said he was willing to sign. Carlisle balked over clause. He didn't like that of the con to box best of his forfeiting * Carlisle James, af and met Fay one each the risk of wad, omething according a line stating testants ability his seemed put Jame regulated moter was or run share of the think that over on him but that i® in « set mus the to was being to well clause very articles the protect of as pro= James to put but himself read the article: was ready his John Carlisle took a copy of the ith and said he would have his man look theq” over and Hancock declined at 1 bottom He LWHY irticles him Jimmy Taylor Arrives. Young bout at night, Taylor, who meets a fifteen next Tuesday town yesterday and had & workout in the afternoon in Hadley's hall. He went through shadow boxe ing, =kipped the rope and then waded* into his sparring partner and a amateur for two or three rounds each Taylor chunky sort of an in- dividual must come down a bit if he wants to the advertised weight, He appears to have consider- able avoirdupois more than is called for in the announcement of the show but of this weight there not an ounce of fat He is ot muscles from the tip of his toes to his scalp and unless Marino can stand plenty of punishment, which they say he can, Silvey Burng' pro tege will have things pretty much his own way While Kenney's that he Red” Ames Thompson of Jimmy Marino Turner rived in in round hall local is a and box at is a bundle in maanger, wag town vesterday Carlisle, told a Herald man ready to put Kenney, of Hartford “Kid Holyoke against any men of their weight in this state Kenney and Ames scale at about 145 pounds and Thompson at about 131 CLAIM CHAMPTONSHIP, Tribuncs Say They Hold Indoor Titlf For This City The Tribunes claim to be the city at indoor the state armory Company 1 to hit the ball hard in the It looked like anybody's to the eighth when the to Pierson’s slants and runs the plate. Bloom did the ners. In the what championship of the night at they deteated The winners, pinches. gam Tribunes got pounded nine Thompson and heaving for the wine ninth the Company | sluggers woke up but the side retired after it had made elght two short of tying the score Score by innings Tribunes 20661219 1— Company 1 013044128 Batteries—Thompson, Bloom Pierson, Liepitz and won they baseball last when uh across was runs 26 23 and Burgess As Usual, The Unusual Bock. The use of IMPORTED BOHEMIAN Hops exclusively assures the highest quality. On Tap or in Bottles. At Dealer's or for Family Trade— of our Bottling Department. The Hubert Fischer Brewery, HARTFORD, CONN, Connecticut's Leading Bry Charles ¥. Dehm, Schmarr, M otel w. J. Beloin, McCarthy. ory. Kceevers, Herman