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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1908

Page

10

Milton S Jr Drives Waterbury Horse To Grand Circuit Win

Milton S Jr driven by Walter Cox won the 2:11 pacing event in Columbus Ohio, setting a 2.06% mile and marking the first Waterbury horse in a Grand Circuit race. Dan J Hart, owner, celebrated a historic Waterbury victory as Governor Searles and Ruth Dillon also featured in the day’s racing.

Columbus D. T. Hart Walter Cox Tax Tite Reading Governor Searles Waterbury Milton S., Jr Ruth Dillon Lady Jones Allen Wilson Dan S Wilson

Weakness in Western Circuit Youngstown Polo League

Dispatch reports doubt about reorganizing the Inter-State Polo League in Youngstown and surrounding areas. Interest is weak in smaller towns, with losses evident last season and promoters reluctant to resume. The New York State league rumors and possible National League countermeasures add to the uncertainty about whether the circuit will proceed. Ted Lewis has announced developments as meetings are postponed.

Fred Jean Jean Bobby Hart Jigger Higgins Western Polo League National Polo League Higgins Bog Hart Youngstown Bob Hart Lewis New York State East Dispatch Ohio Cycult Little Fellows National League Ors mag‘Bates

Kramer Disqualified In Newark Cycling Meet

At Vailsburg track in Newark, three riders faced disqualification for rule violations against team racing. American champion Frank L. Kramer Joe Fogler and Fred Hill were punished amid a 6000 spectator uproar Hill protested and deposited ten dollars Hill led late in the unknown distance race but was edged out by two feet after disqualification. Rupprecht moved to first. McFarland and Anderson battled in pursuit. Magin Carmen and Jokus gained a lap in the ten mile amateur races.

Vailsburg Newark Frank L. Kramer Joe Fogler Fred Hill Kramer Fogler Hill National Cycling Association Pace Cameron Menus Bedell Rupprecht McFarland Anderson Magin Carmen Jokus Sige

Cubs Defeat Pirates In Tense Chicago Showdown

In Chicago a record crowd watched Brown and the Cubs rally to beat the Pirates 6 to 5 as Chicago’s defense and timely hitting, including Sheckard and Evers, held off a Pittsburgh comeback. Wagner and Abbaticchio sparked Pittsburgh late but fell short as Brown and the Cubs seized control in critical innings.

Chicago Pittsburg New Yorks Cubs Pirates Ume Atrain Plecea Brown Willis Kling Abbaticchio Sheckard Evers Schulte Pirate Wagner Haas Thomas Short Clarke Leach Roy Hans Nen Tinker Aunt Lizate Brownie Imperial Wagner Chance Howard Camnitz Browns Sheckara Chan Hofman Po Thomas A Wagner Abbatachio Storke Wilson Gibson Kane Camnus Pittsburgh Obey Rigler

Waterbury Defeats Meriden 11 0 in Season Opener

The All-Waterbury eleven defeated All-Meriden 11 to 0 at Reidville in the season opener. Waterbury's backfield led by Tanner and Joe Bagley produced most of the yardage and two touchdowns came in the first half. Meriden showed stubborn defense but failed to gain a first down, while Waterbury capitalized on penalties to seal the victory.

Thin City All-Waterbury All-Meriden Reidville Waterbury Brooklyn Athletic Club Tanner Joel Bagley Bauby Meriden Spain Griffin W. Cronan King All- Waterbury Silver City Mr. Hubbard Yong Ee Seeee Leonard

Swanson to face Bonefant in Naugatuck wrestling clash

On Thursday night in Naugatuck two top lightweights Alex Swanson and Philip Bonefant meet in a marquee match. They are known as rugged showmen and will wrestle for the entire gate receipts as promoter 1.8 Carroll promises an exciting bout that should draw a large crowd and attract New York supporters.

Daws Naugatuck Alex Swanson Philip Bonefant New Britain Carroll New York Ja Han Biddle Will

Fountain of Youth via Sour Milk Gain a Laughing Life

A Philadelphia Times summary notes that sour milk the Balkans may aid longevity but cites doubt. It argues humor is the true fountain of youth, a gift from birth that requires no science, with smiles and laughter as powerful peace promoters.

Balkaps Balkans Parle Philadelphia

Telephones On the Increase in New Haven State

New Haven October 5. Southern New England Telephone Co nine month report shows 3700 stations in the state January 1 1908 total now 64000 with New Haven leading at over 10000 and Hartford close behind. Fifty four exchanges operate statewide. Two new buildings opened since January at Danbury and Middletown each with common battery service.

New Haven Southern New England Telephone Co Hartford Danbury Middletown

Judge Gaffney Endorsed for Re election by Three Parties

New Britain October 5 Judge B F Gaffney incumbent probate judge owns the distinction of nominees from three parties for re election He is a Democrat but was first nominated by the Prohibitionists then by Democrats and later by Republicans at their caucus amid party support and local politicking.

Judge Gaffney New Britain B. F. Gaffney Naily

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