New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 22, 1917, Page 8

JSE CRTICISM OF SALE OF ALEXANDER MAY EFFECT YANKS_WILLARD'S ACTION DISPLEASES FIGHT FANS—COLONIALS TO PLAY C.A. TEAM HERE TONIGHT—YALE QUINTET LOSES FIRST GAME ON CHRISTMAS TRIP—LEWISPERMITS HEAD-LOCK, THEN BREAKS IT {he Cause ¥k, Dec. 32.—Although the t by Champion Jess Wil- ‘would not box to a de- . Jong: bout for the Red keen disappointment to ,baxln‘ as it was ‘hoped go into the ring and risk in so worthy a, cause, yet it out yesterday by sports- evep a ten round decision- . would be better than none. 8w of the fact that the ten out between Willard and Mo- ‘Madison Square Garden yield- ‘above $100,000 in profits, and ito & worthier opponent of mplon than Moran, there is L that the Red Cross rodt even through the shorter \ | b I8 not believed that Fulton will the slightest objection to meet- llard on the terms laid down p the champion, as the Minnesotan all to gain and nothing to lose. should happen to stop Willard fide the Mmit, Fulton then would be ‘& *position to coin money there- T. ‘Bven if he made a good showing inst Willard in a bout that went e limit of ten rounds it would be a féather in the cap of the challenger nd would mean much prestige for m. Close students of boxing are of iithe opinion that Fulton will make a | erious mistake if ‘he accepts a penny | for his services, no matter if the “rich ! friend” of some promoter is eager to hand 1t to him. One condition imposed by Willard Mas been received with general satls- ‘ faction by the public, and that is to the effect that no promoter will be Ppermitied to have a finger in the pie, ind that every cent will be handled By agents of the Red Cross and go ito the Red Cross treasury. The “malodorous incidents growing out of jiother heavyweight championship [ events wil therefore be conspicuous f by their absence. As' soon as Willard comes to an Agreement with Fulton, or .any other man who may be selecteds to meet [ | the champion, then the Red Cross sattitude. They can hardly - be, pected to express an opinion on a bhms not. yet been - ‘made. eats Jaffe im 33 Moves at New York Chess Otub. ew York, Dec. 22.—Janowski won fourteenth game in his match Jaffe after thirty-three moves at New York City Chess club yes- The winner relied on the ’s pawn opening and the first moves were identical with those match. n both players altered their tac- és, but it soon became evident that "ihe Puarisian master had the far 'su- ‘mor position. early as on the seventeenth move doom seemed practically sealed. nowski, continuing to play with it energy and circumspection, e tened a mate on the thirty-third e when Jaffe resigned. Of the = mes mo far played Janowski has Wor six, Jaffe, four, four mes have been drawn. ‘while ‘. COMISKEY AIDS K. OF C. {Chicago, Dec. 32—Charles A. Mflkey, owner of the champion ;mwnpo Americans, who made contri- ‘pitions totalling $17,000 to the Red yesterday danated $1,000 to the Camp fund of the Knights of farnie Shore, crack pitcher of the I “il Sox of Boston, who recently en- {'sted in the United States navy, will for. some time do some fancy twirling for old Uncle S8am. He is at Charles- jown navy yard, ITS JUST A FOOL\SH WA STE OF MoNEY AND WE NEED IT To HeENRY BUY COAL =~ ¢ wowT BE one BT SORRY- I M oG To GET NOTHING (2 : Copoerght, 1917, by The Tribane Assoclation (New York Tribusa) -LEWIS WINS' AGATN Champion Pormits' His Opponent to Got Famous Head Lock on Him and i Then Breaks It. New York, Dec. 22.—In order to show him" contempt, for those com- petitors in the wrestling tourney at the: Lexinigton theater who have pro-: tested against his head lock, Strangler Lewis last night insisted that his op- ponent use the hold while he re- frained from it. Demetrius Tofalos, a stocky, powerful Greek, was pitted against Lewls, and the Strangler not only won with the old fashioned haif nelson’ and crotch hold, but he also showed other grapplers the most ap- proved method of breaking away from the head lock. The Greek took the head lock early in the proceedings and securely fas- tened it. Lewis, by a series of feet first lunges and vielent kicking, broke loose without the loss of an ear or his temper. It was an illuminating ex- ample by an expert of the proper method of doing things on the wres- tling pad. Joe Rogers, the Terrible Apollo, laid his 325 pounds on Sula Hevon- paa, the Funny Finn, and crushed all the comedy out of him. Rogers gave the Finn a side roll that would have overturned a battleship and then with a double arm lock pined Sula’s shoul- ders in 14 minutes and 10 seconds. Hevonpaa expressed the opinion that Rogers had no sense of humor, Fred Stevens put George Sampson on his shoulders in 8 minutes with a body scissors. Cyclone Ress defeated Kaird = All with a body scissors in 23 minutes. The fina] bouts take place tonight as follows: Hans Fuerst vs. Tommy Drask, Demetrius Tofalos vs. George Mannich, Sula Hevonpaa vs. Pierre Le Belge, Ed (Strangler) Lewis vs. ‘Wiladek Zbyszko, Le Roy Ripley vs. Arthur Baer. The head lock will be barred in the decisive contest. Dr. Roller threw John Heracle with a half nelson and crotch in 14.51. Zbyszko threw Fred Pilakoff in fif- teen seconds. The Pole seized his man with a body hold at the call of time and put him to the canvas. Then 4| quickly applying the bady scissors Z{b | added a wrist hold and scored the quickest fall of the tourney. PEDDIE BEATS HARTFORD, Hartford, Dec. 22.—The crack Ped- die Institute basketball five of Highs- town,"N. J., had little difficulty de- feating the Hartford High school team here last evening. The score 31 to 26 does not show the superior- ity of the New Jersey boys over the vanquished. It was a: disappointed crowd of Hartford rooters that left the hall, the scene resembling : that which usually occurs when New Brit- ain High scheol gets through with Hartford High teams. CADDOCK IN NATIONAL ARMY. Camp Dodge, Iowa, Dec. 22.—Earl Caddock of Anmita, Towa, claimant to the world’s wrestling championship, vesterday donned the uniform of a private in the National Army. Cad- dock said that he was in the draft increment expected here in January but decided not to await the official call, EVER EXECUTED Although no official figures were given out in the deal which gave Grover Alexander and Bill Killifer to the Cubs, it was unofficially an- nounced that President Weeghman figured .that he forked over $100,000 for the star battery. If such is the case it is the biggest deal ever exe- cuted in baseball. 1 JusT COULDN'T TRESIST BUYING You TheEsE SHIRT STUDS- ARENT, THEY STUNNING!? Gee HELEN THOSE ARE SweLL Now WLISTeEN— | THOUGHT THe UNDER STANDING ' JusT CouLDN'T LET CHRIST MAS Go ®BY WITHOUT GETTING SOME THING| | APPRECIATE THEM VERY MUCH DEAR You ToLp ME DISTINCTLY = To GET You A = THAT WAS OUR NQT TNG — UNDERSTANDING - IDF.AL WITH PHILADELPHIA BIGGEST IN BASEBALL WORLD | It Weeghman gave $100,000 for Alexander and Killifer, a part of Which is in the form of players Pren- dergast and Dillhoefer, it is likely that he figured he was paying at the very least $75,000 for Alexander alone, which breaks all records for money paid for ball plavers and sets a mark | likely to stand for years. NEW ORLEANS RACING Brynliman Proves Best in Cotton Blossomn Purse—Mary's Beau Fur- nishes Big Surprisc of Day. New Orleans, Dec. 22.—Brynliman found the heavy track at Jefferson Parish park to his liking in the Cotton Blossom purse here yesterday after- noon and, defeated a good field of handicap horses in clever fashion. Frankie Robinson guided him in per- fect style. ond and Producer was third. Mary's Beau sprang & big surprise in the first race, a dash of flve and a half furlongs for two-year-olds. She was considered to have littls chance of success and was at the generous odds of 12 to 1. Jockey Lyke got her away in front and kept her there to the finish. Oriental Girl took the sec- ond end of the pursé and King of the, Wind was third. 2 REACH TENNIS FINALS. Pinehurst, N. C, Dec. 22.—The semi-finals of the women’s singles in the St. Thomas tennis tournament were played at Pinehurst yesterdav. Miss Caroline Bogart, of Elizabeth Town and Country club, defeated Miss Beatrice Morrison, of Summit, N. J., '6—1, 6—0. The winner will meet Mrs. Ralph W. Page, of Pinehurst, in today's finals. Mrs. Page defeated Miss Bsther Tufts, of Boston, yester- day, 6—2, $—1. Harry Shaw finished sec- | BOUTS FOR ARMY FUND. Boston, Dec. 22.—An intercity spar- ring tournament, for the bencfit of the army and navy athletic equipment fund will be conducted by the Boston Athletic Association in Mechanics' buildings on January 7. It is expect- ed that there will be several entries from New York and Philadelphia. There will be special bouts for army and navy men stationed in this vi- cinity. \ MIDDLETOWN THE VICTOR. Middletown, Dec. 22.—Middletown High won a league game from South Manchester- High on the local basket- ball court last evening, the score was 44 to 22, . BASKETBALL TONIGHT M. C. A. Quintet Has a Worthy Foe to Contend With in the Colonials— Favorites With the Visitors. The Y. M. C. A. basketball quintet i will have plenty of opportunity of shewing its mettle this evehing, when the crack Colonials of Hartford will furnish the- opposition on the local gymnasium court. Both teams are traveling at a fast clip at present. The calibre of the Hartford boys is well known to local basketball fan- dom, Harry Schofleid, the speedy lit- tle forward,. having exhibited ’his wares here before Sherman’s march to the sea. Harry is a big favorite in this city, his clean playing and gen- a host of friends. Another boy who added to his fame right here in New Britain is Joe Smith. Joey unfortu- nately happened to be a member of the Hartford High school teams which underwent beating after beating un- til’ it got to be a habit, accepting it, but there was good feature about him, he always took it in good grace. Cronin, Osterling and Carrier are top-notch players, and if the locals are to win tonight, they will ha,ve to play at top speed. KEATOR, A. A. U. OFFICIAL. Chicago, Dec. 22.—Harry F. Kea- tor of Chicago, who has been asso- clated actively with Central A A. U. athletics for years, today was ap- pointed chairman of the championship committee of the central governing body by President Charles A. Dean. Others to receive appointments on the committee were Walter H. Liginger of Milwaukee, Charles D. Lynch of De- j troit and C. T. Booth of Minneapolis. MAY NOT HAVE HOCKEY TEAM. be known until Monday whether the Boston Athletic association will be represented by a hockey team this season. The conference scheduled for Thursday night failed to material- ize. Charles C. Abbey, af the Boston Arena, will be on hand Monday to give final decision regarding a guarantee the arena is willing to offer the B. A. A. seven for playing in the rink this season. INTERCITY BOXING TOURNEY. Boston, Dec. 22.—An intercity spar- ring tournament for the benefit of the Army and Navy Athletic Equipment fund will he conducted by the Boston Athletic assoclation in building on January 7. It is expected that there will be several entries from New XYork and Philadelphia. There will B¢ speci¥#l bouts for-#rmy and aavy men stationed in this vicinity. Adkms Prmtmg Co. 66 Church tt. tlemanly tactics having won for him Boston, Mass., Dec. 22.—It will not Mechanies ! Umbrellas Bath Robes Mufflers Suspenders Neckwear House Coats Pajamas Established 1886 Globe Clothing House A List 0f Givable Gifls Socks Combination Sets Caps Satchels Suit Cases Shirts A FEW MINUTES IN THIS. STORE WILL SUGGEST MANY GIFT ANSWERS Brooklyn Club’s Fast Team Be- wilders Collegians at Times Brooklyn, Dec. than in any game this season, the Crescent A. C. basketball team . de- feated Yale university last night on the Brooklyn club’s court by a score of 26 to 17. Instead of a wild scramble for individual honors, New Moon players worked like so | many parts of a well regulated ma- chine. Guided by the commands of Capt. Nicklas the men worked at top speed, and in the second period the | men formed combinations which the collegians were unable to break up. Capt Nicklag and Eddie Butler, the | former Cornell football tsar, made scores on intricate plays which fair- ly bewildered their opponents. Strad- ela and Shedd played best for Yale. The lineup: Crescent, 26 Nicklas . . tere.eee... Baker Lett Forwn.rd. Lett Guard Yale, 17. Van Slyck Ashmead ... . Stradela Butler ... .. Damm Trenkmann Bushby Left Gum:d Substitutes—TFor Crescent: Heath for Calde? Colton for Trenkmann, Pumpelly for Nicklas; for Yale: Shedd for Baker; goals, for Crescent, Nick- las, Calder 2, Ashmead 2, Butler 4, Trenkmann; for Yale, Shedd 2, Van Slyck 3, Bushby; fouls, for Crescent, Calder 6, Ashmead; for Yale, Stradela 5. Referee, J. Deering. NEW HAVEN WINS. New Haven, Dec. 22.—The New Ha- ven bowling quintet captured the state championship here last evening, when the Hartford five lost three straight games. The teams were the winners in their respective leagues during the past season, and the roll- off brought together New Haven, Hartford and New London. The lo- cals nceded two games to win the: honors, accomplishing this In rather casy fashion. It fs the first time that | a champlonship has been brought to | the Elm city. TENNIS TOURNEY OFF. Brookline, Mase, Dec. 22.—The annual covered courts invitation ten- nis tournament of the longwood Cricket club will not be held this win- ter. Officials of the club said yester- ! day that as all the high grade play- | ers were now in the country’'s service it would be impossible to arouse enough enthusiasm to warrant having | the tournament. The last cup offered for the event became the permanent property of R. Norris Willlams, 2d, last year. TEXAS OIL STRIKE. CRESCENT QUINTET! 22.—Playing better | “the | New York, Dec, 22, -—Colonfil Ruppert, president of the Yah! | his return:from mflrm Ind., yesterday, revealed’soms inner workings of the big deal tried to swing at the Ameriean. Lavan to New York o & swap involving Pipp, Peel |Nun-nu.ler, Maisel, Gedeon pick of the New York pitchers. “I was greatly disapponted l‘ inability to put that & Lavan deal over,” sald Ruppert. would have been a great the Yankees. Sisler would ba & card in New York. At ons tin looked as though we could vealty the transaction over, but at the K moment Ball refused to §9 g with it, fearing the consequ: “I believe we could have made big trade but for the panning the two Philadelphia owners for § posing of such players as Ale Killifer, Strunk, Sohany and. last moment . feared ' the ‘which might be leyied at him if h Staler go, especially after what pened to. the Philadelphia owners. “Would Have !le'ped Clubs.” ‘“The deal we proposed would c been different, in view of the ' that we were not offering Ball & but real ball players, including Peckinpaugh, as fine a shertstop as 18 in baseball today, and Pipp, a great flelder and cleanup hitter, amd pick of our pitchers: Sisler is o the few first bassmen whe could nfic Pipp’s place. I still think it wowkl have been a fine desl for bothr clubs. “Huggine still is in St. Louia dolag fils best to land Pratt, and I lopo'ho, will be able to announce something offer after offer - for Pratt, but "‘ think sooner or later we will be al to strike a bargain. Huggins, 1 Q* lieve, made an offer for some for Pratt yesterday, though I @ know which one. He is to report on the extent of his diekerings tomerrow. “We still are out to strengthes the club at all costs ,and believe 3 or later something will break T ably for us.” From St. Louis yesterdey announcement that Hugsins in another conference with Manager Quinn of the mn subject of Derrell Pratt. " after the conference that 1 made him a tentative offer fer Pratt,™ .. hut that the player H ns offered - in exchange was not the fllflrlm St. Louis club was %r Pinehurst, N. €., Bec. 23. Whistles medal' play tourney at Houston, Tex., Dec. 22.—The strike in the Gulf coast oil fields has been adjusted, it was announced last night by the president's mediation com- mission. The ten thousand employes involved will resume work at an early | \ date, it was sald. The settiement is _cflective Christmas eve. hurst was won yesterday by W. Statzell of the Aronomink ol‘b‘ 88, 14—74, H. G. Phillips ot hurst finished second with @4, 7 There was a triple tié for the B prise. o: 79 net amoBg .Vohn Goodati of St. Louis, T tomorrow morning. We have made W