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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1908

Page

3

Japanese Poachers Seized By U S Revenue Cutter

Seattle Aug 18 cable despatches from Valdez report the revenue cutter Boar arriving at Unga Alaska with seventy five Japanese seal poachers from Seal Island. The prisoners, part of crews of two Japanese schooners captured while stealing seals on American territory. US Commissioner Dunfield sent twenty five prisoners to the federal grand jury for examination. A rigged vessel resembled the cutter McCulloughs and armed men resisted Americans with long knives and rifles but were overpowered without bloodshed.

Seattle Wash Ad Lees Valdez Boar Unga Alaska Seal Island United States Dunfield Haw Federal Grand Jury

Sheriff Hughes Defends Antibetting Enforcement at Saratoga Track

Albany reports John Bradley sheriff of Saratown County and his defense against charges of failing to enforce the antibetting law at the Saratoga race track. Bradley asserts he has enforced the law to the best of his ability, noting no warrant or violations in his presence.

Saratoga Albany N. Y John Bradley Saratown Hughes Saratoga Race Track Walter Laidlaw Bradley

Lasker Tarrasch World Chess Title Begins in Ermann

Emanuel Lasker and Siegbert Tarrasch opened an eight game world championship match in Ermann Duesseldorf under German Chess Association auspices. The first game ended at move thirty two after four hours. adjourned positions were nearly equal. The plan is to finish in Berlin after one player wins three games with Munich as the final location. Lasker will receive 7500 marks regardless of outcome. winner gets 4000 marks, loser 1000 marks.

Duesseldorf Emanuel Lasker New York Siegbert Tarrach German Chess Association Berlin Munich Dr Lasker

One More Shutout For Us In Diamond Play

New Britain tops Harriers 5 to 9 as Coughlin limits the visitors to three hits while Eastman allows nine. Almeida homers for New Britain. Cabbage shines at shortstop with improving defense. Eastern League notes include Montreal Toronto rain delay and Worcester report.

New Britain Harry Durant Coughlin Bristol Eastman Mountaineers Almeida Cabbage O'Rourke Waterbury Ae Marsans Waterman McCabe Cfs Burns Bunyan Cabrera O'Meara Pisc American Association Minneapolis Indianapolis St Paub Kansas City Kan Columbus St Paul Louisville City Bronkle Milwaukee Tole- Shincel Murphy Toledo Sternberg Montreal Rochester Buffalo Rochesstort

Regional Baseball Again Dominates Weekend Scores

New York State League results show Binghamton over Troy 4 to 1, Syracuse over Albany Tri-State 6 to 0, and Tren ton defeating Harrisburg 6 to 3. In the Southern League, Memphis beat New Orleans 6 to 4, and Birmingham swept Atlanta 7 to 1 after an opening 5 to 0 win. New England action includes New Bedford hosting Haverhill, and Fall River defeating Lynn 6 to 4. Other scores feature Brockton lowing Lowell 4 to 0, Biloxi edging Gulfport-Biloxi 4 to 3, and Meriden topping New Britain 7 to 6 amid a late rally. Batting leaders span the Pirates and Giants, with Criss and Cobb among top averages. Conn league standings show rising stars and shifting marks as teams chase titles.

Hans Wagner Pittsburg Criss St Louis Mike Donlin New York Ty Cobb Claud Rossman Detroit Tim Jordan How Brooklyn John Hummel Giants Tigers Cubs Naps Chicago Williamsport Harrisburg Lancaster Johnstown Trenton ALG Wilmington Pry Ars New England League Worcester Lawrence Ois Haverbi Ck Brockton “A Ae Pail River New Bedford U Os Ars New York State League Wea P.c. Bingham

Hartford Leads standings after winning most games last week

Team Batting shows Hartford advancing to first place as Springfield slips despite a strong week. Hartford posted 12 runs in seven games, going 5-0-1, aided by pitching and fielding. Bridgeport tumbles with O Rourke departure as teams prepare for a busy schedule through Aug 22.

Hartford Springfeld Bridgeport O'Rourke Waterbury New Bri Saleen New Haven New Postadny Holyoke Neven New Britain Meriden Springfield

Square Deal Dan O'Neil Got It Last Night

Hartford directors ruled last night that the August 8 game Hartford versus Springfield should be replayed and New Britain credited with a victory instead of a tie. The protest centered on umpire Hugh Rorty and authority issues, with Springfield upheld. President Tracy lifted Dan O'Neil's season suspension after the vote, and a possible Hartford double-header is planned for Tuesday to resolve the disputed game.

Tracy Ump Rorty Gus Soffel Meriden Pittsburg Leonard Lynn Durant O'Hagan Hartford Springfield New Haven Bridgeport Jeems Ume Jeems O'Rourke Stovall Holyoke Square Deal United States Mount Vernon N.Y Burg Eclipse A. C Odeil Newburg Philip Slexas Detroits New York Boston Americans Glade Femp Mit Niles Louis t/ Louis Hoffman Williame Ferris Boetom New Britain Pete Wilson C. J. Danaher Hugh Rorty Dan O'Neil James H. O'Rourke Iee John E.’ Kennedy Kennedy Rorty O'Neil J. H. Clarkin Hartford Club Clarkin Haven

Americans Take Early Lead in Cricket Match

Derby Aug 14. The Gentlemen of Philadelphia opened against an eleven scoring 247 before the last wicket fell in their first innings. Denkshires began a second innings as the play continued with early effort from both sides.

Eay Philadelphia Denkshires Piny

Tropical weight suits marked down to ten dollars

Retailers announce deep discounts on tropical weight suits, with prices slashed from 15 to 10 dollars, 17 to 10 dollars, and 19 to 10 dollars, highlighting a blanket clearance across sizes and styles.

Melisande Wins Demoiselle Stakes at Empire City

Keene secures his second win of the afternoon as Melisande dominates the Demoiselle Stakes at Empire City Yonkers finishing about a length ahead with Notter guiding her. Colette runs second with Falcata and Tony Bonero as alternates in a competitive field alongside other race results listing Pootpad Woodcratt and Gowan as winners.

Melisande Empire City Track Yonkers Empire City James R. Keene Foote Pad Notter Colette Falcata Tony Bonero Pootpad Bind of Flight 11 Kilereen Woodcratt Drety James B. Brady Grimaldi Fatenda Golden Pearl Melixande Co Tytto Arondack Gowan Cymbal Roma

Will There Be Polo in Waterbury This Season

Waterbury Eagles house committee debates polo use of the Auditorium this season. McMahon and Halliwett met locals about renting the building for polo nights after roller skating and mov ing pictures failed. Polo managers seek season rental amid interest from top western players.

Waterbury Eagles Mane Agers McMahon Halliwett Aemin Steren Chmoring

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