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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

from Melrose, Mass, where he was
born in 1884. Joe started out in 1908
to pitch in Melrose, but went over to
Maiden in the Trolley League there
because there was more money in the
move. He pitched good ball against
Jack Carney of the Concord. n. H.
club, who invited him to go to Con-
cord in 1904 He stayed at Concord
about a month and then was given MS
congo. He pitched a couple of games
IN Salem and then went back 10
Carney, but failed to hold on. he
also tried his luck in Lawrence anu
finally in 1905 got u job with McDer-
mott in Fan River and there ne
semeu to strike the combination. WIFI
the result that he turned out to De as
good pitcher as there was In th0
New England League that year. al
though there were some who feareu TIC
would not make good when 1t was an
nounced that he had been secured Dt
the Boston Americans. He was bough'
for $1,000, $1,000 cash down and Catchei
Peterson, who had jumped the reserve
rule from Fall River, was thrown i"
for good measure. He proved oe
cided success in the games he piayeu
in Boston in the fall of 1905 and was
reserved for 1906. That season ne was
loaned to the Providence club OF w
Eastern League, for which he ola suen
fine work that he was reclaimed III tno
fall of 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
FOOTBALL NOTES.

No one has been discovered by the
Navy coaches to take the place of Capt.
Douglas the great fuiback Of last
years eleven.
The Colgate team which will play
i Brown Saturday plays Syracuse Nov.
Z. and is making that game the obiec-
tive point Of the seasons campaign
Only one onsitto kick was tried in the
Harvard 7BowdoEn game. That was at
tempted by Bd7vdon, and was ig-
ANONYMOUSLY blocked.
Fitzpatrick. captain of last years Yale
Freshmen team. IS putting up a great
game at end in the p,2 lioe. and it
looks as if this would he his position
this season.
Joshua Crane. head coach Of last
years Harvard eleven. wac ~ the side
lines with the Harvard team, as We're
also several other prominent Harvard
graduates.
Capt. Douglas of The Navy team of
last season VIII he assigned to special
duty at the academy for while :his
fall and will help Berrien in coaching
the Mildies
Scarlet, the veteran Pennsylvania
end. and Keinath at quarterback. make
IL great combination for the forward
pass. The former follows the ball very
closely. and is also useful with outside
kick plays.
Glen Warner says that Balenti, the
regular quarterback Of the Indians, is
as good as Mt. Pleasant was in eXecut-
ing the forward pass Mt Pleasant s
value. however. was not confined to
that department Of the game.
For additional sportipo pofes see
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Arthur Hoolsletter. utility player for
the st. Louis Nationals, is a native of
that city and was born in 1881 He
started in his native city as an
amateur. becoming locally noted as
Trolley Lea que PLAYER in 1901, Den
yer. of the Western League. gave him
trial in 1902. but he was released be-
cause of Illness In 1903 he played in
the Missouri Valley League. In 1904
he was again tried by Denver and this
time made good in the fast Western
League He began the season as
pitcher and finished it as a shortstop'
in which position he scored a brilliant
success The Cincinnati National
League club that fall purchased his re-
lease. but in the spring of 1905 turned
him over to the st. Louis club. Be-
sides pitching he has played every
position on the team. including an &C.
casional turn at catching. and in all
he has acquitted himself well. He is
fine fielder and a very good batsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
Big JEFF WANTS $4,000
TO Referee A FIGHT.

Los Angeles. oct. 1.--James J. JEFF
fries, retired heavyweight champion of
the world. ha, been asked to referee the
fight between Tommy Burns. active
holder OF tho title. and Jack johnson.
which il SC hcduled to be held at sgd
Eey. Australia late in November. In
answering, jeff said that lie would act
as referee provided his terms are com
piled with.
Jeff's terms arc that he he paid 5000
for his services and receive his trans
Iortaticn expenses. This is moro than
Jack johnson was offered by t, syndi-
cate of English sportsmen for a fight
with Tommy Burns in England. and
more than he is guaranteed for the
coming ficht.
If the managers of the CLUB that is
to hole the Burns Johnson battle agre.
to Jeff's proposition. the champion will
receive the highest price ever paid
referee. But at that the alfalfa farm
er's demand is not an exorbitant one.
when it is considered that he would be
bigger drawing card" in Australia
than either of the men who are to
fight.
The Australians will probably accede
to Jeffres' demand. inasmuch as they
have guaranteed Burns $4,000 for his
end. win or lose or draw. Hence .Jef-
fries is of the opinion that they VIII be
able to pay him his price, and he de-
clared that he did not think it was an
unfair one.
Il will have to leave my business for
period of time that might make a.
big difference in the profits" he said.
land besides there is the trouble of
travel.i 1t is not like jumping on a car
and being back home in the evening. 1
wouldn't even consider acting for
lf SC"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

major league magnates. In the fall of
1902 his release was secured by the
Athletic management and during
1903 he was used as utility outfielder.
In 1904 he was made regular and did
splendid work until July. when he was
hit in the eye by a pitched ball by
Jesse Tannebill of Boston. and laid UP
for the balance of that season. In
1905 he had an off season in batting as
a direct result of the terrible injury he
had sustained. In 1906 he was re-
leased by tho Athletics to the New
York club. Of whose team he has since
been valued member. as he gradually
got back into his old form in 1906 and
1907. and now appears to be as good as
ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Philadelphia. Get. New York broke
even with Philadclrhia today and Thereby
retained the lead in the National League
race. II" visitors knp, k"d cnrrhnn off
the rubber in IN first innir.:; Of the open
ing ccni'st. but the hnm" team punched
hits Oft Mathews son ana tied tt" score in
the fourth lu'in@. In tn" LIST five innings
Philadelphia could "n.V 90, t"" hits off
MatheWson v hii" Richie held his oppon-
ents down to three hits during the second
First game
New York :. 3 o & o. 81
Philadelphia , @ . o--.'-10-l
Iat' -Math6 VISOR and 'Nc"dham
Corr don. Richie nd DOOM. Ja"kltsch.
Time. 1N Iinri1es, Klein and John
stone
Second game
New York .....0 o o 0-2-4-1
Philadelphia % y l X-69-0
Batte,ieS--WiltZ McGinrity aud Need
nam Coviieski and Doom. Time. .3S.
Cmpires. Jchnstonc and Klein.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
and
Shrubb Matched.
pennant.

Boston. oct ALFRED Shrubb. pro-
fessicnal champion of the world. and
Tom I.ongboat, the Canadian Indian.
have been matched for a 10-mile race
for the professional championship OF
the world
The race will be run Oct. u, at
Madison Square Garden. New YORK.
and will he for a side bet of $500 and
a nercentage of the gate receipts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
PHILADELPHIA.

Two-base hits-Wlgner Barker Sacri-
flee hite-Stahl, Struuk. Stolen bases
Stahl. Murphy Double play Mcconnell,
Wagner and Stahl Loft on bascs-Bos-
ton 6. Phladelnhja 6 First on ialls-Off
Morgan 3. off Plank , First base on cr-
Iors- Boston >. Philadelphia Hit by
pitcher-Ev Morgan l. struck out-By
Morgan 3. by Plank 5. Passed ball-Lapp.
Wild ptch-Plank. Time. 40 Umpire
Evans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
George E. Howard.

George E. Howard, outfielder of the
Chicago National League club, was
born Dec. IS. 1877. at Kinney, Ill. He
began his baseball career at Nation,
H., in 1898, Dummy Taylor and Bob
Wicker being members of the same
team. For four years he acquired
valuable experience on various minor
league and independent teams, mean
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

MAINE GRIDIRON GOSSIP.

John A Tidl. q Colby Junior is the
leading man for ce'lter ON the Water
vile eleven ana is a strong man for
the position. Tidd halls from Aro"s-
took and is a preacher as well as a
football man During the summer va
cation he occupied the pulpit Of the
Baptist church at Nit. Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
Interesting Sketches of
Famous Baseball Players.

Canton. Conn. As q boy he played
en- several of the local teams but his
professional career BEGAN with the
Waterbury club. in the Connecticut
State League. in 1901. In the follow
ing year he was transferred to Spring
field, Mass. where his batting and
fielding attracted the attention of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
Ieieune Beats Record.

Chicago. Oct sheldon Lejeune
exceeded the worlds record for throw
ing a baseball Wednesday at Gunther
mark. when in an exhibition he hurled
The sphere from the grandstand over
+he center field fence. distance Oh
about 145 wards. or 435, feet. Jejeune
&c credited with the old record. S99
feet 1OA inches made at Cincinnati
last September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
BROOKLYN

Twc-hasc hit Dunn. Sacrifice htS,M"-
BATES. Jordan. Furch Double nlays-
p,irch aud Mcmillan: NcMilian. 1o,dHn:
Humnel. Shcellan and Mcmillan hcft on
haITs-Ofr Mccarthy 4. of Mcintyre, |,
First on errors Boston :. Hit by n'tchcr
-Ev McIrtvrs Struck "ut,bv McSar
ham Time, IL Umpire. Emsiie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
otto Hess.

Otto Hess. the star left -handed
pitcher of the Cleveland club, has
shown steady improvement during the
three seasons he has been with that
team. After serving as a soldier in
the Philippine Islands Hess became q
baseball player and his
fine pitching in 1903 for the Kansas
City team of the Western League led
to his acquisition by the Cleveland
club He made a poor start, but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

In 1906 he Won 10 games out of rs
pitched The following year he was
"uccessful in IS games out of 40
pitched and in 1906 doomed Up as q win,
ming tWirler. but was the victim of ac-
cident and poor health all the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
At BROOKLYN.

In brilliant fialdins: game Brooklyn
defeated Boston here Thursday in tho
ninth inning hy n nice batting rally. The
score was to |. Brooklyn got the first
run on an ilteld hit, q steal and Hum
mels timely single. Boston tied in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

fifth on Hannifn's hit. tumble by Lum-
ley and two sacrifices. The winning run
came In the ninth on Burch's single a
sacrifice by Hummel an infcld out and
Sheehan's timely single. Jordan, Lnm-
lev and Rates made fast running catches
Cf fics ami tw" fast double paws by
Brooklyn robbed the Bostons of chances
TO score.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

showed flashes of great ability. At
times he was unhittable, but was as
erratic AS effective and often wasted in
one inning the efforts of an afternoon.
Nevertheless Lajoie was remarkably
patient with the man, as he showed
steady improvement. In 1901 he won
eight games, lost seven and tied one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

time travelling much for the McCor-
mick Harvester Co. In the fall of
1903 he was signed as an outficlder by
early in 1904 he was turned over to the
Omaha club of the Western League
Needing a second baseman Manager
Rourke tried Howard in the position
and he at once made good being re-
tanned there for the balance of the sea-
son He fielded splendidly at second
base an on the season made 1S6 safe
hits for a total of 294 bases. In the
fall the Philadelphia club purchased
his release with the intention of giving
him thorough tryout in 1905. Dur
ing the winter. however, the PhilaGel-
phid club traded Howard for Brans-
field and Kruger Pittsburg in 1905
played him in right field, but subse-
ouently stationed him at first base and
his batting was so good as to place
him among the top-nOtchers. In the
fall of 1906 he was traded to the Bos-
ton club. He started the season of
1907 with Boston. but in June was
traded to the Chicago Nationals as
part consideration for Outfielder Ran
dali and Infielder Sweeney.
Daniel j. Hoffman.
Daniel j. Hoffman was born in that
section of New England which has
furnished many baseball stars. The
date of his birth is 1880, and the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
two teams for the season.

4
Sargent last years fullback on the
Fates team. is back in college again
ana was cut fer practice when the
| team got back from Providence This
will give Bates both her last years
fullbacks, Sargent and Lovely, and add
another to the capable bunch of backs
which is already in commission.
Morse High school Of Bath is grind
ine out a fast though light eleven TINS
year according to reports. Ali the ii
men played with Morse high last year
with two exceptions DR. r. II. Don
nell is coaching the team, Clifton Page
is captain and Earle Thompson Is
managing the outfit.
The Yarmouth Academy foot ball
team will he coached this season by
Greenwood, who comes from Mediocre.
Mass He is preparing for BowdoiiI
College and being an undergraduate
will be himself eligible for the eleven
keancy looks especially good for
Bates at half this year In Saturdays
game with Exeter he was everywhere
at once and both on the oIfense and dc
Tense was d tower OF strength. HIS
one al shining feat in that game founi
him overhauling an Exeter man on q
hard stern chase and downing him with
the pigskin on the Bates 2o-yard line.
I hen in Wednesdays game with Brown
he distinguished himself by a goal from
the field.
The kent's Hill eleven is again being
Goa ched by Carl r. Greene of Water
vile who was the star quarterback on
Buwdoin two and three years ago.
Sullivan. the sub quarterback at
BOwdoin, weighs less than 100 pounds.
He is Il sophomore. haiing from lioX-
burr. Mass. ana was one of the finds
of the GaS;; game last fall.
Below is the schedule Of the four
Maine colleges for the rest of the sea
son:
oct 3-C"lby VS.. Hebron at Water
Vile
oct 3--Bpwdoin VS.. New Hampshire
at Durham.
oct. "--Malc vs. Harvard at Cam
bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

The bad weather of the last week has
ra,,aad . slump Tin the attendance at
the games In the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
AT CINCINNATI.

cincinnati ..o0o 0 q g o 1898
chicago ........0 q "a T. ST.
Batte.es-sTa,de 'nd SIM 1r,rirr se OVEN
and RtCler.
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AT NEW YORK

WASHINGTON 30 | @ o o q o O-1-5-O
New York 30 q . 0 l c x-2-9-1
Ratterirs-Johraor AMI Street, Chesbro
and KIeinoW Time. 20. Umpire. Hurst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Philadelphia, Oct 1.-Philadelphia won
today'S game from Boston in the first in
ming on misplays of the visitors, followed
by safe hits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

Portland High school is brushing up
the weak points that showed up sat
urday against the Emeralds and will
be in fine fettlc to make things hum
when Edward Little strikes town Sat
rrday for the first game between the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02
Joseph Harris.

Joseph Harris, one of the young
pitchers of the American League, halls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

The kent's Hill eleven is again being
coached by Carl r. Greene of Water
vile who was the star quarterback on
Buwdoin two and three years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-02

SullivaE. the sub quarterback at
Bowdoin, weighs less than 100 pounds.
He is sophomore. hailing from EoX-
burr. Mass. ana was one of the finds
of the tIaS;; game last fall.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-28
"WHAT CHEER JOE"
ENDS LIES CARES
Prominent Character of Water
Front Is Found Dead Be-
side Poison Bottle

Joseph McGiffin, for more than half
century known along the water front
of San Francisco as What Cheer Joe,"
was found dead in vacant lot in Ma
son street near Ellis at an early hour
yesterday morning by Policeman James
found a four ounce bottle which had
contained carbolic acid, and the police
say he committed suicide. He was 70
years old
Coming to California in 1853 from
New York. McGifin went in busi-
ness with Thomas Finnegan. who later
became wealthy. For nearly a score
of years McGiffin was a runner for the
famous What Cheer house, which then
stood in Sacramento street, between
Montgomery and Sansome. McGiffin
was one of the most successful hotel
runners in this city for many years,
his rare humor and jovial disposition
making him popular with travellers.
McGiffin was man of much business
ability and made many fortunes, but
the troubles of his friends were his
own and it was in this way that his
great earnings passed through his
hands.
The old International hotel was an
other house which enjoyed the services
of McGiffln for 10 years, and he also
spent several years working in the in
terests of the Golden Eagle and Win
chester hotels. 1t has been said of Nc
Giffin that he could have made finan-
cial success of any hotel he ever
worked for
In the early days of his career as a
hotel runner, it was the custom for
the runners TO board the steamers as
they came into the harbor, using row.
boats. McGifin was an excellent oars
man and his little dory was always
among the first to reach the side of a
steamer.
The last few years McGiffin has been
in poor health and has been unable
to do any work. He lived with his son.
Joseph McGifin, at 1895 Mission street.
McGifin's son is of the opinion that
his father became respondent because
of i'll health.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-28
PERFECT RECOVERY
Is DUE TO CUTlCURA

with the exception Of his hands and
feet, my son Clyde (thirteen years old
was almost completely covered with
eczema. Physicians treated him for
nearly year without helping him any.
While they were very kind and did all IN
their power, yet nothing seemed tc re-
keve him. And / had tried many rem
Ssiies sent TO me by kind friends but they
all failed His head. face, and neck were
covered with large scabs which he would
rub until they fell on. Then blood and
matter would run out and that would be
worse. Many q time he looked e. il
his ears would drop OF. Friends com
ing to SEQ him said that II he got wei he
would be disfigured for Life.
When it seemed as II be could pos
sibly stand it no longer, decided to
try Cuticura- bought q cake Of Cuti-
cslra Soap, a box Of Cuticura Ointment,
and bottle Of Cuticura Resolvent. I
used them In the evening and that was
the first night for nearly . year that he
slept. This may sound exaggerated
TO you, but N the morning there was .
great change Tor the better In about
six weeks you could not have told that
chad ever had anything wrong with him
/ treated him twice day Sor ak months
and at present he has hno compilation
and not scar on his body. This story
may seem overdrawn, but neither words
nor pen can describe Clyde's suffering
and bow be looked. Our leading ply
sician, Dr. -, recommends the Cut-
curs Remedies for eczema Mrs. Agy
Cookburn, Shiloh. o., June III, 1907"
Freouent shampoos with Cuticra
Soap and weekly dressings with Cilti-
cura stop falling hair, remove crusts.
scales, and dandruf, destroy hair para
sites, soothe irritated, itching surfaces.
stimulate the hair follicles, supply the
roots with nourishment. loosen the scalp
skin. and make the hair grow upon
sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp, when
ell other remedies fail
complsts External and Internal Trestm<nt tcr
Every Hunor Of Infants Children, and Adults
consists Of Cuticurz Soap (15cJ to Cleanse the Skin
Cuticurs Ointment Q50c.l 70 Heal tho Skin. and
Cutcurz Resovent 5Oc (orin the form OF Chocoiats
Coated Pis 26c- per vial Of 6ol % Purity ne Blood
sold thrcux1cut the world Potter Drug 4 Cnen-
Corp. Sole Props. Boston. Eass-
HrNAilsd Frse. Cusacrra Book on Skin Dissassa
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-28
N. ]. SULLIVAN TO
WE'D MISS GRlDLEY
Former San Franciscan Will
Lead Charming GoIdfieId
Girl to Altar

To go TO Goldfeld, New for gold and
TO find there both the desired metal
and a bride is the pleasant fortune OF
Maurice J. Sullivan. formerly of San
Francisco. Wednesday evening, De-
cember 80 at o'clock, at st. Mary s
cathedral, Sullivan will be married to
Miss Lula Gridley, daughter of DR.. L.
n. Gridley of Goldfeld and niece OF
C. w. Gridley, after whom the town
of Gridley, Cal. was named.
The future Mrs. Sullivan is a beauti-
full brunette, a girl Of charming man
ner and bright personality, which has
made her most popular among the So
cial set of the Nevada mining town.
Maurice ]. Sullivan is well known in
this city. For number of years he
was connected with the, sales depart
ment of Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson
Three years ago he left this city for
Goldfeld and these established a hard
ware business. He has also interested
himself in mining
After Southern California honey
moon of four weeks the couple will
settle in Gold1eld.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-28
.DOLPH TO FIGHT
RETURN TO SOUTH
Partner OF Memphis Concern
Charged With Embezzlement
Seeks to Avoid ExtraditiOn
Business Associates of the AC=
cused Man Doubt Story Wan=
dering With Mind Blank
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI


MEMPHIS, Tenn Dec. 27-Business
associates, including Harry Neal, part
ner In the lumber firm of Neal-Dolph
company, place no credence in the re-
port that w. A. Dolph, member of the
firm under arrest in San Francisco
charged with embezzlement in Tennes-
see, has roamed about without knowl-
edge of his whereabouts.
Neal, who was responsible for the
Indictment drawn here resulting in the
arrest of Dolph, said: "It's an old trick
OF Dolph's to get drunk and to feign
ignorance of everything that happened
While the amount of his shortage with
us is not as large as reported, with
what we know of and with what we
may unearth it will reach in the thou
sands"
Requisition papers were forwarded
from Governor Patterson of Tennessee,
but not before powerful political in
f1uence had been brought to bear on
the Tennessee governor to prevent it.
Relatives went to the state capital
Opinion is expressed here that the
Tennessee officer who has gone to bring
Dolph back will encounter trouble at
the habeas corpus proceedings. 1t is
said that the offense, if committed at
all, was committed in Mississippi, In
which state the Neal-Dolph company
is incorporated and where their prin-
cipal offices are located, their Mem
phis headquarters being subof1ce.
Chief O'Haver received a telegram
from Captain Perry of the local de-
partment who is San Francisco, that
Dolph will make big fight to pre-
vent his return. It was said that Neal
had received a telegram today from
Mrs. Dolph asking for mercy" but
Neal would not corroborate THIS.