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B0. M’MILLAN A
DERBY CHOICE
Fine Showing of Western
Horse Makes Him Big
Race Factor.
romsmuz. my 11.-—An air of
bonndence has been waited in this
direction to Kentucky owners of
derby eligibles. by recent advices of
Bonddsred shrewd observer. that
outren eligibles are “not so much."
One recent arrival from Baltimore,
who has witnessed the performances
by all the easterners, contends that
they impress one as lacking in sta-
mina: that most of the berated east-
ern contenders are or a sprinting
type and will be found wanting when
put to a severe test over the mile-
and.a.-quarter distance on May 19.
The newcomers from Baltimore in-
cline to believe that R. T. Wilson Jr.'s
Wilderness was the premier in the
eastern three-year~old division. They
also express a doubt of his starting
in the race on account of showing
symptoms of lameness. 'n'ainor T. J.
Healy is too good a horsemen to send
a lame horse here to give battle to
the best colts in the land. 80. in the
event that Wilderness has really gone
amiss. he can be considered out of
the Derby.
Aside from reports that the east-
ern colts seem to fancy sprint dis-
tances westerners have added confi-
dence in their ability to repel the
eastern invaders through the splendid
performances of B0 McMillan in the
Blue. Grass Stakes. which the Pren-
dcrgast colt annexed the closing day
of the Lexington meeting.
He triumphed over some highly re-
garded Derby timber in the race over
a. muddy track. and. as he had also
won in hollow fashion on a fast track
from the best that could be mustered
he must be accepted as the most
formidable here. liis defeat by Nas-
sau in his initial essay is not held
against him. He was given a weird
ride on that occasion. no McMillan
is western owned in every sense. He
races in the colors of T. J. Pernder-
gast, political boss of Kansas Clity.
Mr. Prendergast. however. races his
horses exclusively on Kentucky tracks.
except for the brief period that he
soicurns at Barstoga.
A Kentucky-owned horse that is
gaining stcntly friends through im-
pressive trials is Oari W'eldeman's
In Mcmorinm. He covered a mile
and a quarter last Sunday in 2." 1-5.
tho fastest that any three year all had
gone the distance in. And he came
right back Thursday with 2.10 for the
same distance. hard held.
He appears wcl leondltloncd and
lets like he will stay a while. Carl
Weldeman is comparatively a. new-
'comer to the ranks of owners, but
has benn a constant visitor on Ken-
tusky tracks.
Ben Block's Aspiration is also com-
ing in for consideration from good
iudgcs. His two racee at Lexington
are not taken seriously and improve-
ment is looked for from him. It
,would be quite an achievement if
Owndr Block could land this classic
in successive years.
The galaxy of Kentucky Derby eli-
gibles that performed or trained at
Lexington is now at Churchill Downs.
It includes no McMillan. Aspiration,
Boys Believe Me. Anna M. Hum-
phrey, Actuary. Bright To-Morrow.
Calcutta. and Nassau. The latter
made the loo-mile trip from Lexing-
ton here i no private van. He will be
given a stiff workout Friday.
James Rowe has advised that he
.will bring fifteen of the Harry Payne
Whitney horses next Monday. The
poneignment will include his Derby
eligibles. Trainer Rowe has not yet
indicated those he will elect to start
in the race. but it is now said his
dependence will be Enchantment.
Preston Burch will load General
Matcher on a cot- after the running
of the Preakness at Pimllco Satur-
day and Join the six that he owns
now here.
Monday is also expected to witness
the arrival of the J. B. Cosden rep-
resentation.
CLOU'IED BY CLUB
SEEKS $25,000
Frank Eastman, professional golf
player and until April 27 golf instruct-
or on the Van Cortland Park links,
has filed summons and complaint in
a suit for 826,000 damages against
Edwin H.8ylvester. of No. 230 West
Ninety-ninth street New ,York. an
“while pupil.
Eastman was hit with a mashie, he
mys. That is the substance of his
cause of action. On April 27. accord-
ing to his sworn statement. he was in-
structing lylvsster in the gentle art of
putting a ball and keeping one's tempo
er at the same time and had Just
placed a ball on' the ground for a
swing when his pupil's ambition
roved too much for him. The mash—
smashed the back of Frankie's left
d. "without warning and with
t force and violence." with results
forth by 1dr. Eastman as follows:
“Plaintiff. solely by reason of the
latendant's neglisnee. as aforemid
has severely. seriously and perman-
Iatly injured. in that he sustained
aadutgat‘bmm of mid left
a are of two a -
at said lets hand and a severe nae:-
flesh and has succeed and will
'gset pets. and has expended
Cased some of money in en-
te be sored of mid
been and will continue to be
Wilton vs. Madison
'A. C. of New Jersey
The Wilton Base Ball Club will en-
tertain the Madison Ball Club of New
Jersey tomorrow afternoon at Orem
Field. Wilton. at 8:80 p. m. Consldo
ering the Arctic weather so far this
season, the MO" have done very
well. winning both games played this
mason. and it is their aim to ccian up,
on the third game.
The line up of the two teams will
be as follows:
Wilton Madison A. O.
Riley, 18. ............ Lennon, 213.
Sample, 8. l: . . . . . . . . . Johnson, 3 B.
Guaneri. R. F. ..... W. Giacci. B. F.
Melts. L. l'. ............. J. Leo. B. l.
Pleasants. 28. Dale. 1B.
Chittened, P. a C. F. .. . . James, C. l".
Mulvoy. C. .......... F.Gacei. L. F.
Kenna. IB. .........,..... Burns. C.
Ostroskey. P. . . . . . . . . . . Nalmo. P.
Whone, 0. F. ............. Vanek.P.
Princo.0.!‘. ...... ..... Gaul. P.
Our visitors seem to be well forti-
fied with pitchers. but that little
thing. will not cause the Farmers any
stage fright, as they are just warm-
ing up their clubs and due for another
good batting bee. The fans win see
a new face among the Farmers at this
game. in the person of Ted Chiitened,
who pitched for Yale who nattending,
college, having the honor of beating
Harvard and svecral minor colleges.
If the weather man will favor us with
a little summer weather. the base ball
fans have a treat in store for them.
as judging from the reports furnished
the manager of the Wilton club, the
Madison club, is a. strong team and
one that will cause the Farmers to
play the game. from start to finish.
The attendance so far this season,
has been fine. and with good weather.
it is only a matter of! short time. be-
fore more seats will be necessary to
accommodate the base abll fans. Nor-
walk fans should not forget the fact.
that a buss is provided for the many.
who have no car. and same should be
taken advantage of, as it is only a
half hour ride from the Norwaiks.
through a fine section of the country.
and an opportunity to witness a good
ball game. on one of the most pictur-
esque ball fields in Connecticut.
Clark Handicap
Today at Louisville
LOUISVILLE. Ky.. May 12.—Be-
sides drawing attention as the feature
of the card for the opening day of
the Spring meeting here. the run-
ning of the Clark Handicap today
given two eligibles for the Kentucky
Derby scheduled for May 19. an op-
portunity to show their wares. Anna
M. Humphrey and Prince K are the
Derby candidates entered in the
Handicap. with the last named as-
sured of a large gallery because this
is his initial start of the year.
In this connection observers who
held the clock on Prince 1: when he
worked a. half mile yesterday credit-
ed him with 49 seconds for the dis-
tance.
Boys Believe Me. Blossom Time
and Betty Beall. eligible for the clas-
sic were Dressed in creditable time.
Audacious stepped three quarters
in 1:14 8-5 and Actuary reeled ofl
eevcnaighth in 1:27 2-5.
Observers here refused to let out-
works and the opening day perform-
ance‘hold their attention to the ex-
clusion of happenings at other
points. but kept an ear to the ground
for news from Pimllco to get addi-
STKGE AEL SET FOR
Bush Leaguer Gets
Five Homers
in One Game
SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. May
il.—Psts Schneider, right fielder
of the Vernon Coast League base-
ball club yesterday set what is sup-
posedtobearecordlwhsnhe
knocked five home runs in a game
with lalt Lake. He drove in four-
teen of Vernon’s runs. and‘in his
sixth time at bat the ball missed
going over the fence by inches. but
was good for two bases. Vernon
won. as to 11.
tionsl lines on the best bet for the
Derby.
Lockwoods to Meet
A. S. B. Tomorrow
The Lockwoods will have as their
opponents at Amusement Park the
American Storage Battery team of
Stamford. tomorrow afternoon.
The Stamford nine is considered
one of the best teams in this section
of the state. and have a fine record
to their credit. The Lockwoods will
have several new faces in their
line-up in tomorrow's game. Larkin's
name was not mentioned in yester-
day‘s.line-up. but Manager Hoyt stat-
ed this morning that he would play
in the outfield in Sunday’s game. It
is expected that a large crowd will be
on hand for this game.
Meriden to Meet
Kaceys Tomorrow
The Meriden baseball team. champs
for the past two years of the Silver
City. will be the team that will face
the local Kaceys tomorrow afternoon
at the Baxter rounds. and will be the
first out-of—town team that the local
team will have had to face this season.
From the showing of the local Knights
so far. it is to be expected that a.
good game will result.
The line-up for the Meriden club is
as follows: Petersen. lb; Winter-
halder. 2b: Tnmburnin. as: L. Lun-
derville. 3b: Smedick and Brandi. if:
Stevens. cf; Roy Lunderville. rf;
\V’oodke. c: Walsh. Yale and Haber-
ehon. pitchers.
Walsh. who appears tomorrow. is
the son of Ed “’aieh the famous ma-
.ior league pitcher. who has made an
enviable record with the Merldeu out-
fit during his stay with them.
The Kaceys will have the following
line-up tomorrow: Russel. 2b;
Prann. lb: Burke es: Neetile. rf:
Jackson. if: O'Davis. cf: A. Tarlov.
c: Jack Hccmhy. 1b: “hcker, p;
Cooke and Croseietere. sub catchers.
JOHNSON TO BOX AGAIN
CHICAGO, May it. - Farmer
Lodge. who was unintentionally
fouled by Jack Johnson in Havana
last Sunday. will be unable to meet
the negro heavyweight next Sunday
in a resumption of their engagement.
it was learned today when Lodge.
passed through Chicago on route to
St. Paul. He said Johnson had been
matched to meet Jack Thompson. an.
other negro. in Havana May 19.
DODGERS RELEASE HARPER
The Brooklyn baseball club an-
nounced yesterday the unconditional
release of Harry Harper. the Jett-
handed pitcher. formerly a member
of the Giants.
W By way
No matter how fair bowling may
be. it is an underhsnd game. '
O O O
Manager Hoyt of the Lockwoods.
will have five pitchers on hand for
[Sunday's game. according to the line-
up that he gave. out yesterday: He
must expect to use one every lil-
.ning.
He has one on the list by the name
of Heimbender. If he can only throw
a few benders he may be the man
that the Clover team has been look-
ing for.
O O 0
Louis Tarlov will be used as utility
player in Sunday's game. Louis has
been putting up a. good brand of bail
this season.
e s e
Would you say that--Oulmet his
match in England yesterday?
0 O 0
Willard will have his chance this
afternoon to show the fighting public
that he is entitled to another crack
at Jack Dempsey. If he is defeated
in today's bout he will be done for in
the prize ring.
0 O 0
Boxing critics scratch their heads
when they are asked to pick a win-
ner in the Willard-Johnsou fight.
The result of the fight will all de-
pend upon the physical condition of
the ek-champ.
Leading Batters in ‘
Major Leagues
NATIONAL LEAGUE
l Players—Club G. A.B.R. H. Rd
'Hornsby. St. L... 21 79 20 82 .405
Wheat. Brooklyn 19 70 18 80 .420
Grimm. Pill... . . . 22 78 :8 IS .018
Bottomly. St. L. . 21 79 26 83 .405
Friscli. New York 23 9! 25 40 .604
’ AM ERICAN LEAG Ill
layers—Club 0. LB. R. H. EC.
Iioilmnnn. Detroit 17 61 13 81 .508
iRurns. Boston . .. ll 7! 10 :7 .8]?
inelcme. Boston.. 14 to s 19 .310
;Speaker. Clove. .. 10 78 10 17 .870
'Cobb. Detroit .....83 84 18 31 .3"
‘ '~ SpOrt Barrage l
Chat and Comment of Special Interest to
Norwalk Fans.
Jack McAulifi‘e 2nd Who
MeetsFirpo. T
Luis Firpo’Sduth America's Entry in Milk Fund Show.
DDom
A large delegation of local fight
tans left the city today to witness
the bouts. Norwalk will be well rep-
resented at the ringside today.
‘ 0 O O
A defeat at the hands of Willard
would be a severe setback for John-
son. It would mean that he would
have to start all over and fight his
way to the top of the heap of
heavies.
Everything is quiet down in You-
kers once again. as all of the heavy-
weights finished theiretraining. The
Yonks down there are not afraid of
an earthquake now since the big boys
have stopped eocking one another.
0 O O
The fight between Darcy and Bo-
gash on Monday night in Bridgeport
should be a. hummer. as both scrap-
pers have tine records to their credit.
Darcy has met some of the best light-
ers in the country. '
O O O
Chick Dorsey of this city has en-
tered training for his bout on the
next card at Stamford. It is hoped
that Dorsey and Young Mulligan will
be matched for this card.
0 0
Those two boys should put up a
corking fight. There seems to be
great rivalry between them.
now THEY STAND
NATIOIAD LEAGUE
‘. Ii. RC.
New York ............-17 6 .739
P‘t‘lbur‘h ...-Ilflgeeels 12 10 .545
Chimo .s-eeseeseesee 11 11. .50"
Boston ............... 10 11 .476
» 8t.L.........-...u...13 11 .458
Cincinnati ............ 10 12 .455
Brooklyn .............. 8 13 .381
Philadelphia .......... 7 14 .33:
CAKES YESTERDAY
New York. 7: Chicago. 4.
Pittsburgh. 7: Brooklyn. 0.
Boston. 6: Cincinnati. 4.
Philadelphia. 30: St. Louis. 14.
GAMES TODAY
Pittsburgh at New York (a p. m.).
. C 7 _ at Brooklyn.
st, 'nis'atiBoeton.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
ARIERICAN LEAGI'E
, , . , .w. L‘. PC.
New York ............ 18 7 .650
Detroit ............... 12 lo .545
Cleveland ............. 12 10 .545
Philadelphia .......... 10 9 ..523
Wuhin‘ton e-eeeeeeseee ’ :0 e‘74
me mut- IIOOIIGOOIIIOO ’ 12 0‘29
Chicago ............... t it .421
Boston ................ 7 11 .389
GAME! WA!
Washington. 6: Detroit. 1.
8t. Lauls. 1i: Philadelphia. 8.
New York-Cleveland (rain).
Boston-Chicago (rain).
GAMES 10nd!
New York atrDetroit.
Washington at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
Boston atlt.Louis.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
. W. L. BC.
Rwhmr eeeoeddeoess 1‘ ‘ .800
“1W0“ eseeeeeeeee. 1‘ 7 .667
Tolon‘o assesses-odes. 1° 9 .526
Jersey City ........... 11 10 .524
Bumo eeeeeeseeeeess. 10 11 .‘78
“Wt OOIOO‘IIOIOIOIO . 1: .‘00
Reading............... 1: .36:
Syracuse............... 6 17 .261
GAMES YESTERDAY
Bufhlo, d; Baltimire 8 (1st game).
Baltimore. 4: Buffalo, 1 (3d game).
All other games postponed.
GAMES TODAY
Jersey City at Rochester.
Newark at Tomato (2 games).
Baltimore at Buffalo. » ‘
Reading at Syracuse.
MC sum HA8
NEW MANAGER
Jack. HoAuliils. the Detroit heavy-
weight who meets Luis Firpo in the
Yankees Stadium this afternoon. has
changed managers. . Hark Shauneseey
'. ho discovered and developed hicAui-
iife. yesterday disposed of his contract
to Ben Friedman. s. Yonkers sports-
for his contract with the young heavy-
weight. He will also receive a, per-
centage of neautiftee’s future earn-
lnss- .
Negotiations for the'deal had been
going on ever since nuances made
his apperance in Yonkers to finish
his training for to-morrewa battle.
The youngster made a good improm-
ion on all who saw him in action.
SATURDAY, MAY 12
Bportdom’s Record Donation
MW roan Hay 12 (By The
the available heavyweights of the
pugilistic sensation.
children 01' New York.
of Women.
8450.000 Receipts "
If they are filled the receipts will
total 3450.000. admittance fees run-
ning from 81 up to $20. Early in-,
dieations pointed to a “full house." ‘
Taken by and large the urd dis-
plays good wares in the big men‘s di-l
vision of the pugllistic game. It fol-i
lows: '
Jess \Villard of Kansas. former.
world's heavyweight champion vs.i
Floyd Johnson of Iowa, 15 rounds. I
Luis Angel Firpo of the Argentine’
Republic vs. Jack Zichulitfe of De-
troit. 15 rounds.
Fred Fulton of Minnesota \s. Jack
Renault. heavyweight champion of
Canada. 10 rounds.
Al Reich. New York City vs. Jim
Herman. Omaha. six rounds.
Joe McCann. New Jersey \s. Harry
Drake of England. four rounds. ‘,
Picturesque careers have marked
the ascent of the heavyweight ladder
by the four outstanding figures in
the Milk Fund boxing carnival today
at the Yank Stadium. Jess \\'illzu-d.
Floyd Johnson. Luis Angel l‘irpo
and Jack McAulitTe ll. all aspirants
for the crown worn by Jack Demp-
sey. Brief sketches of their ring
achievements follow:
Jess “'lllard.
\Viilard. giant from the plains of,
Kansas, who answered the call for
a "white hope" eight years ago and
took 1113 heavyweight title from
Jack Johnson in Havana is essaying
j- cometarkgin his bout ‘with Floyd
Johnson. Mite his 40 years or so.
“'illard “confident he can fight his
way to a return match with Jack
Dempsey. who toppled him from the
throne on July 4. 1910 at Toledo.
His showing today after a four-year
layoff. against Johnson's aggressive
youth. will be watched with keen in-
terest. “"illard defended his crown
but once in the four years init-r\.'ll
.of his reign. defeating Frank Moran
in a temround bout in New York in
1916. He stands six feet six inches
in height. weighs 240 in his present
fighting trim. and towers over all of
his rivals for honors.
Floyd Johnson.
One of the younger crop of chal-
lengers,_ Johnson has climbed rapidly
to'tho fore within the year or more
that he has been active in Eastern
rings. He knocked out Bob Martin,
gained a decision Over Billy Bren-
nan and another oVer Prod Fulton.
recently at Jersey City. but lost some
prestige by his failure to more than
shade the tall Minnesotan. Johnson
is 23 years old, a. good boxer and
fast. but to date he has failed to
show a powerful punch.
Louis Angel Flrpo.
Firpo. a national hero in his na-
tive Argentine. where he cut a wide
swath through amateur and profes-
sional ranks. is the most picturesque
of the present heavyweight crop. He
created a. sensation on his first ap-
pearance in the United States more
than a year ago. bowling over sev—
eral third raters in rapid succesion.
and returned this year to knock out
the veteran Bill Brennan. Under ex-
pert tutolage the cruder edges have!
been taken at his caveman style ofl
fighting and he has quickly acquired
scientific ability to reinforce his ten.
rible punching power. Numerousl
critics hail him as a second Jim Jef-
frlea. He is 26 years old. weighs
around 215 and stands well over six’
feet.
Jack McAuliire. II.
McAuliffe. the least known of the
Milk Fund principals. is nevertheless
rated highly by critics who have seen
him train for his bout with Firpo.
His records show 16 knockouts out of
17 fights and a six-round decision
over Floyd Johnson. but most of his
conquests have been over little
known opponents. He is a shifty
boxer. posesses a good left hand
punch. but has yet to prove ability
to assimilate the type of punishment
he will receive at the hands of Firpo.
for Jack Dempsey’s title will meet in the Yankee's
day in a series of elimination contests that pro
At least one world's record is expected to be 11
While the fighters may not furmsh' any records.
affair in itself is expected to provide a top mark in spoa
nations to charity. For the proceeds of the tourna
are to go to the purchase of milk to be distributed free .0
The card under promoter Tex Bickard’s ma
under the auspices of the Free Milk Fund of the
domain the Yankee's bright new field, now t~
gladiator-la! arena, will accommodate 70,000.
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