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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
A BILLIARD ACADEMY.
New Club in New York Patterned
After Paris Institution.

New York, Dec. 3O.-For. the
first time in the history OF
billiards in this section New York is to
have an academy" 1t will lack the
public features of the Paris lnstitu-
ton. being run under the auspices of q
private club with the contestants in all
contests "both members of this club.
and it will cost IS for initiation and 81
year dues to see the games.
The management has engaged quar-
tors in AID street. Here a large room
on the second floor which is capable Of
seating 115 to 200 spectators, has been
comfortably fitted up.
George Sutton, champion at 1S.2-inch
balkline; Willie Hoppe, Albert Cutler
and Tom Gallagher will meet in the
opening games. Jake Schaefer, Ora
Morningstar and several other proni-
nrnt players will join the colony of
players later The contests will con-
sist of all kinds of billiards by leading
ere experts, who meet in afternoon and
evening games. and if members wish
to back their favorite for small
wager the privilege will probably not
be denied.
Dick Roche, former hacker of
Schaefer, is said to have an active in
terest in the club management.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
The American Association
Seeks Change In Circuit.
Appoints Committee 10 Confer
With National Commission.
Ban Johnson Says That Body Has
No Authority. In Matter.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-The American AS
sociaticn of Baseball Clubs has at last
gone on record as favoring Il change
in its present circuit. so that Chicago
will have Il place on the list. At the
annual meeting at the Auditorium An
mex Sunday afternoon, it was decided
by L unanimous vet" that such Il
change would be an excellent move
and President ]. d. Brien OF MilWau-
kee was appointed committee of one
10 confer with the National Connis-
sion at it's meeting in Cincinnati Jan.
8, and try 10 arrange such a deal
On the surface this looks like good
start for the invaders. but 1t is really
an easy way of letting the association
out of stiff bluff, without admitting
that it was retreating. The idea or the
National Commission considering the
proposition was laughed at by Presl-
dent Ban Johnson of the American
League, who declares that a PROPOSE
ton to give up territorial rights III
Chicago, or any other city, must be
decided by vote OF the IS clubs IN the
two IlaJor leagues.
1.-THE National Commission does not
have the authority to pass on change
in the circuit of any of the leagues,
said President Johnson last night,
wkeu discussing the action Of the
American Association. THE vote or
every club owner in the American ana
National Leagues would be required
for such a grant, and l know that the
American League magnates are op-
posed 10 such invasion.
President Comiskey of the local
American League club does not think
the American Association has any
chance to secure permission to put
team in Chicago. President Murphy OF
the National League would not discuss
the matter.
Before the meeting was called To or
der the invading faction did no end OF
talking. Among other things was the
placing of the Louisville team in CleVe-
land. The talk question was apparent
ly one of the principal topics of con-
yersation at yesterdays meeting, for
when the meeting had adjourned, mum
was the word on every hand. The mag
mates have decided, no doubt, on what
action they will take, but have sworn
soIerlnly not to tell what it is until al
ter the National Commission and the
major leagues have given d final an
swer After the meeting was adjourned
the rlagnates made haste to get back
to their homes. In answer to the ques-
tons as to the latter'S invasion news,
each one laboriously refused to talk
and referred to President OBrien as
the official talking machine of the as
sociatiOn for the next few days.
Outside of the action Of the invasion
Of Chicago. little was done by the asso-
citation. NJ. f. Cantillon of Minneapo-
lis was reelected vice president. ana
George Tebeau was again selected as
chairman of the board of directors. "A
schedule committee composed of Thorn
as Bryce Of Columbus. NJ. f. Cantillon
of Minneapolis and George Tebeau of
Kansas City We're appointed q commit
tee on schedule and instructed to ar
range u list of 1874 games. The season
will start April Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
MAY IMPORT A FEW.
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr., Will Study
English SteepIechasers.

New York, Dec. 30.-It is the inten-
while abroad next year the steeple-
chase game in England closely, and if
he thinks. after careful inspection, that
the British chaSers are better than
ours he may import few. Mr.. Hitch
cock does not believe now, however.
that the chascrS of Great Britain and
France have anything on the Ameri-
can cross country horse. lie believes
that Good and Plenty could have won
the Grand National al Liverpool in any
of his good years. and horse for horse
he believes that the American jumper
will outfence, outciass and outrun the
English cross country campaigner.
If Mr.. Hitchcock has the good luck
to develop another Good and Plenty it
is more than probable that he may
one day make an effort TO win a Liver
pool Grand National TO satisfy himself
definitely as to the relative qualities
of the British and American jumpers.
If John NJ. p. was as good a horse as
the weights allotted to him in two
Liverpool Grand Nationals would seem
to indicate. there are already in this
country ScNeral horSeS cdpdple ol " M
ming the Liverpool Grand National.
Hylas. the winner of two Champions
and the conquerer Of John N. p. in one
of them. is one. ColiGny. the winner Of
last falls Champion, and Mr.. Mccain,
the Contract gelding, who should have
beaten ColignY. are others. These three
horses can jump any course in Chris
tendon. they are absolutely tireleSs,
and they handle weight admirably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
BASEBALL NOTES

Pitcnc- Gus DPrner OF the Boston
National League team was success
fully operated upon Friday at Cham
blrshurg, Ia. for appendicitis.
Cincinnati is counting on a fast and
hard hitting outiield for next season.
The three leading candidates are Mike
Mitchell. George Paskert and Mike
O'Neill.
Charley Murphy's announcement that
the Cubs have been invited to train in
British Honduras must have been one
Of the Chicago magnate's advertising
schemes. He certainly knows how to
keep before The public.
They arc very chesty up in Toronto
over their attendance figures for last
season The official figures for the
home games are 1887. an average of
1862 for 10 games. 1t is claimed that
this is the best showing ever made by
a minor league city. in 1908 the at
tendance was $4,000, and in 1906 it was
1UG, 000 SOC kelley'S success more than
doubled the attendance. No wonder
they did not like to lose Joe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
MANY RECORDS
Were Smashed and New
Ones Made In Year 1907.
Steady Improvement Shown In
Many Lines Of Sport.
New Marks Made In Autoirg, Rae.
ing and Other Sports.

lille 1907 has not been
+ f.. q; ::: e: ::::
Improvement in many lines of
sport. and the record breaking per
formances have been of Il nature to eX-
cite wide interest.
In the ice and snow sports, the
snow shoers set new mark in cross
country running of nine miles in AZ
minutes 20 second. ard the ski jump
crs, who have rapidly attained proml-
nence, have placed the record for
jumping at ia feet In the internal
t;onal skating meet new records were
made. about the best being minutes
A-5 seconds for 5000 metres 6 miles
1SS yardS). III ice yachting Il 20-mlle
course Uen turns) was covered in 80
minutes 50 seconds.
Racing autos were credited with
many new records, the fastest mile on
a circular track being that of 81 sec
onds by Walter Christie. In road rae
ing Navarro (FiaO covered the Grand
PriX course in France Of AS miles at
an average speed of 1851 miles per
hour. Duray Ode Bietrich) made the
fastest round of AS miles in 31.54
CharelS NJ. Daniels, the New York A.
Continued on page Tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
BOXING.
THURSDAY NIGHTS BOUTS
Will Be the Best Vet Offered a
City Hall

Signs Of unusual activity arc in evil
dcnce in local sporting circles in con-
sequence of the important bouts at
City hall Thursday evening, between
those strenuous "mitt artists Dave
Sawyer of Rockland and Larry Con-
nelley of South Boston.
Sawyer has had draw with Jack
(Twin) Sullivan one OF the first heavy
weights in America, and it is declared
by his many admirers that Dave can
beat any welterweisht in the country.
He is especially anxious to meet Billy
Papke and it is expected that these
two boys will be seen opposed to each
other here during the present season.
Larry COnnelley, SaWyer'S opponent
for Thursdays bout. is also Il most
successful boxer and has beaten such
good boys as BARLEY Connoley, Terry
Martin, INK Russell, Tommy Sullivan.
Mantell. and a score of other top
notchers. Indeed there are very few
boxers in the country who can be in
ducnd to oppose Larry. in consequence
of his reputation for constant aggreS-
SiveneSS during contests in which he
has taken part. In Sawyer. however.
he will meet one who has proven him.
self to be veritable glutton for stiff
work and it is safe to predict that the
clip these boys will carry each other
during their contest Thursday evening
will prove an entertainment worth the,
while SsGGN
The Augusta Social and Athletic AS
ISOLATION secured Foresters' hall for the
boys to finish training in and one or
the other NAV be seen there each even
Continued on Page Ten)
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unable to come within striking distance
Of his former times. Shortly after in
the Is by 50 foot pool of the Oakland
A. G. ill Pittsburg the human pick
ercl' set ont to dsprove the state
ment, aud he did to the queens taste.
Paced by his clubmate, l.. Deb Hand
ley. to whom he conceded a handicap,
he forged through two lengths and
one-quartnr of the pool at such a ter
rife clip that the timekeepers could
hardly believe their eyes when they
consulted their watches. One stood at
% As. the other two at 80 seconds fiat,
co yards in exactly half a minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
The Leading Stocks.

New York, Dec D.-'rhe evcntful fnan-
cial year drew towards It's close with ac-
tivity in stocks today under tn" restraint
Of tn" seasons circumstances Call mon
ey rates went higher. but the advance
was not solvent as had been feared. The
extent of the actual calling = loans
seemed To b. small. No effective Obsta-
Gle WIS intorposcd. therefore. to the
marking us process. which WAS Being pur-
sued III the interest OF the year and show
ing in balance sheets and Investment
holdings Of Institutions. a complicating
factor in the money market was the no
ticc from Tie secretary Of III" treasury
Ia the national banks in New York that
they would 70 expected to pay over ~
per cont. of the government deposits h"ld
In daily inStallnentS covering the EcXt
~ davs, the first payment having Dern
made on Saturday This means a daily
requirement Of from 500 go to $Sf1,G0O. the
government deposits ia New York banks
standing at some $7S.GH.00.
TIE condition of the treasury balance,
which had run down to the vanishing
point. seems to have left the secretary
no alternative To the drawing on G"pOSita-
RIGS for cash. although the apparent eX-
cmption Of banks outside Of New York
from the demand was the occasion of
some comment. There is 2 growth of con-
hdenc" in the rate of improvement in the
money situation which is to be expected
after New Years. Discount receded
sharply in London and an early reduC
ton in the Eanh Of England Official rate
is considered assured.
Berlin also marked down its discount
rate ana there WAS violent decline in
the sterling rate It Paris. The action o.
the days call loan market gave some
feeling of assurance thai even the tenn
porary needs Of tie yearly settlements
might be passed with nn great dist urb-
ance Of the money rate. To-day the open
in". % per cert. was tho highest. An in
cidont Of tho dav w.ts some increased Of
fcrir-S Of funds in the time honey mar
k"t. although the increase Was not suifi-
cicnt to alter materially the almost dor
mart state Of tn" department. The days
gains were fully retained IT the closing.
Bonds were firm. Total sales. par value.
&. - tAh United States Is declined II.
per cent. on call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

nervous state all the tipe in game.
If the fans only would cheer him up a
little he would do much better. But
the fan would much rather jumped
him, especially if the player is young
and has just Joined the club. The new
player wants to get everything in sight
and he will go after more than an old
one will. If he makes a mistake the
rooter will jump on him at once.
In one of the New York and Chicago
games the boys in the beachers
jumped all over young Doyle for bad
play. What can any one expect of a
young player coming into a big league?
The OLD players are all against him,
too. They don't like to see a young
player succeed. The only show
young player has is when they can't
get any one else to fill in" with. Then
he gets a chance to get over his stage
fright. Doyle Overcame his nervous
ness enough to be hailed as a star in
his first year in baseball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
Boston Produce Market.

Boston. Dec. ~
FLOTR-Unchanged spring patent5s
s Sn;i6.2o
CORN-Lower; No. yellow 75iam76
OATS-Firmer; No. clipped white 5ssz
HAY--Unchanged; choice y.
MILL FEED-Unchanged.
STRING BRAN-26.5GM21.0 90.
MINED FEED-27. GGd3cW.
PORK-Quiet: medium H.2JG17D.
LARD-Easier: 10ls.
BEE.F-Firn. whole cattle SliIla.
I.AMi3S-Firm: spring 9la@11
RUTTER-Stcady: northern 9G;N
CHEtcSE-Steady: York state 15Tl6. .
EGGS-Lower; choice 3jdSI; western b
GoS.
APPLES-Dull: No. Baldwins 2.eJI2jO.
POTATOES-D Dull Maine white 70GiS.
STGAR-Steady on basis of 500 TOR
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a
the most unique characters of
IA world has realized an anlbi-
x "A ton which he has cherished
the oocning Of :hc new Arcadia
Race Course by LUCKY Baldwin, and
as he says, Il desire no other monu-
ment"
This same spot was the home of
some of Americas greatest thorough
one of Lcxington's
greatest sons; Vuiante, Emperor of
Norfolk (who died on the 18th inst,
and the sire of Cruzados). Silver
cloud. and not the Last Eey RI Santa
Anita. winner of the American Derby.
Another one &c iiiS breeding went
across the pend and made good. Rey
lie CarrercS. Who's" name was changed
to Americas. and from Il l,hen"menally
fast sprintnr. developed into one of the
best murders ever seen On that side Of
the water
Fifty-GuIr years ago Lucky" Bald
win arrived in California. Twenty
two y"ars liter with the fortune he
had won i'll I'll" Wnrld-famous Com
stock" at Virginia City, he began by
purchasing large tracts of land in the
san Gabriel valley. and in those days
man had to be ready to defend his
holdings with Il gun. In later years
he met with rev"rSeS, but with his
indomitablc will and pluck he nverrode
adversely and was again on Il sound
financial footing.
With adverse legislation TIE Ascot
Race Course WAS haraSscd and this
was another incentive for Baldwin to
get busy In one of tn" prcttiest spots
on his famous ranch he built his track
and the beauty of its surroundings
make on" marvel. 1t is Baidwin's
track on Baldwin's ranch in Baldwin's
town. for the little city of Arcadia is
I3aldwin's own creation. and he con-
trolls it the same as his own household.
For more than % years Baldwin
cherished the hope that he would live
to see a modern race track upon this
Continued on Page Ten.)
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now heraldmg Billy Papke
VW as the coming welterweight
champion. Those who have
seen him in his recent bat
ties say that he has solved the problem
of the successful uppercut.
For a fight governed by the present
day hit-int he-clinch rules, Papkc has
worked into 4 boxing system that
makes him practically invincible and
toy don't see how it is possible for
another to stand up against him until
S'Inc stronger man meets him in the
same plan of battle.
jimmy Ryan, Il Western referee. who
has been in the ring several times
while P;ipke was fighting. says the lat
ter has perfected blow that was
never before used
"Hc edges up close II his man if he
can ilet him against the ropes" says
Ryan, then he leans forward till his
head rests on the other fellows
shoulders. If possible. lie gets his
head under his opponents chin. Then
with his body STOPPING way over-not
the crouch 50 many fighters use. but a
plain -ase of leaning on the opposition
he uppcrcuts with Il perfect storm of
lifting blows. If the opponent covers
the guards the blows come so fast that
the man finally opens up his guard to
locate his man. Then like a shot the
upnercrt lands and it is all over.
while 1'aplc is attacking, this
strange position also gives him perfect
protection. There is nothing to hit
His body is far away. his head is rest
ing on the victims chest. He can't be
reached.
"Under the ciean-break rules, Papke
could not work his game, bat he is fast
enough and hits rapidly enough to take
care of himself under any system"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Dec. ID.
Srot closed quiet. MiddlinE uplands
II 81: do. gulf Zoe Sales 900 bales.
Galveston firm, 111@; Charleston steady.
l0%: Memphis steady. 1l3s; New Orleans
firm, IN: Mobile steady, IL; Savannah
steady 10 11-16
Net receipts for three days 1852
Fxports to Great Britain J1,S2: to
France 413SS: to the continent 1871; to
Jaran 12,045.
Stock LOB, 119
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

ANS make or
break a player
and if the root
ers take after Il
player he gem
orally is gone
in a short time.
The fan doesn't
think when he
starts after Il
young player
that he can dis
courage him,
but a ball
plaVnr is in q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago, Dec 50.
CAT'TL E-Recpfpts 23OO0; market
strong to 10c. higher: steers 3.9D16.35 81
HOGS-Receipts $1,000: market 1OI15c.
higher choice heavy shipping t.7Ia4S5 u
SHEEP-Receipts Loco; market STEADY STE
yearlings 4@5.S5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

had everybody crazy in the grand
stand with that roar Of his.
In the Western League not long ago
the game was a tie and there was q
storm coming up. They We're iE a
hurry to get the game played out be-
fore it raincd. Two men were out in
the tenth inning and the next batter
came UP and hit a little fly right over
the pitcher. who was waiting to catch
il when the wind came up and carried
the ball out of the ground and in a
cornfleld and it never was found af-
forwards. 1t won the game If a
play like that had come in the early
part Of tho game there would have
been a nard kick on it, but as it was
the last Of the game everybody ran for
the clubhouse to get out of the rain
ard let it so at that.
There was funny decision made
years ago i'll the Northwestern League
in game between Peoria and Quincy
\ long lily was hit in the left field
and the left fielder got on top of the
fence and caught the ball The umpire
would not allow the out. saying the
ball was ont of the field. The Peoria
team. which suffered from the de-
cisicn, left the field and would not fin
ish the game. After man made a
play like that he deserved credit. but
did not get it from the umpire, al
though every one at the game was
with the Peoria team.
That was the kind Of work that hurt
the Northwestern League more than
else.
1t was about this time that Emil
roster was in the Northwestern
League. We called him Wild Bill.
He was great player in the field. but
he thought he could pitch. He was a
swift one. but you never could tell
where a ball was going. He was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Out of an average annual loss to the
worlds shipping of 2,172 vessels, ninety
four are completely missing and never
heard Of again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

They arc panning Stanley Robson i'm
St Louis for not trading karger for
Eresnahan. Stanley is not to blame
inasmnch rs Bresnahan was never Of
fered for Karger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

,,As,chihald w Willard the c,o,o,
.srha e MO Painted the famous nict,,re
or me s spirit Of IS. was carriage PAM psire
he b" began mas th WORKING at his trade when
which rrar; we rairVlns Of the picture
odd times. e' '~o f'on'es to finish al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The Chinese firecracker industry con-
tinues to grow despite the fact that fire.
crackers are made in great quantities in
other countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. Dec ~ IN
Tie price Of wheat for May delivery
broke more than three cents today he
cause Of heavy selling by holders. TIE
net decline of the day was 2zaN27sc. Corn.
WIS down $s615: oats We're IS lower Pro-
visions We're unchanged to sc. lower.
The leading futures closed as follows: !
WHEAT-Dcc. 9S4; MAY 10i5sGtlOJ; JulvA
CORN-Dec. 55ss; Nav 1917 as: July 5sH.
,0ATS-AIay old =; May new 52h; July
MESS PORK-Jan. 12.45: May 1312ls
IAED-Jar. -: May 7.S5.
SHORT RIl2S-Jan. G.6I12: May 10.
Cash quotations were as follows:
FLOUR-Steady.
NTIEAT-No. > spring 1850 IL: No. 8 9s
clio; No. red gS%MlCls
CoRN-5Sl4c59. No, : yellow Gs11kd63,
OATS-No. : 4S4; No. white l7l4tTei.
RYE-No. > rs
RAILFY-Fair, to choice. mailing $685.
FLA XSEED-No. ! northwestern Lii.
TIMOTHY SEFD-Prinre +20W 4.35.
CLONER-Contract grades 1916.
SHORT RIBS. SIDF,S-6.jeHT06.
MESS PORK-Per bhl. 12n0612.12i.
LARD-Per 100 lbs 7.6712M7.70.
cJrnDT
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There is Chicago fan on the west
side that will drive a player to the
madhouse. He has a voice like the
biggest lion and he can use it more
than the lion ever thought Of He was
at the Detroit and Chicago games and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

dailies 1925.
FGGS-Steady: At market, cases includ-
cd. -102222: firsts 70; prime firsts =; eX-
tras a.
CHEEST3-11i4N13
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IN HIS BEST FORM.

Recent Remarkable Showing of
Champion Swimmer Daniels.
Swimmers are beginning to wonder
whether Champion c. NJ. Daniels of
the New York Athletic Club will ever
reach the end of his tether. A few
days ago the voice went around that
hn was out of shape, going back and
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New York Money Market.

New York, Dec. 30.
Prime mercantile paper @i10 pr cent.
Sterling exchange weak at 4si%I4a. 10 for
demand and II 40 for 6c-lay bills.
Commercial bills Al.
Bar silver 53Si
Mexican dollars 4G@,.
Government hords easy.
Railroad bonds firm.
Money on cali firm at 5M3o per cent !:
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Lucky" Baldwin
Is Happy Now,

a # pretty near lifc's close one of
the most unique characters of
A world has realized an aHbi-
4 n ton which he has cherished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

l s1lIa2GS IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS.
Papke Has Solved
Uppercut Problem.

wv - ESTERN fight experts are
now heraldinS Billy Papke
VW as the coming Welterweight
v champion. Those who have