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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
MAGNATES WILL PUT STOP
TO ABUSE OF PLAYERS PASSES

Cincinnati, Dec. 25-No more will
the hotel waiter receive baseball passes
in lieu of tips. Likewise will the ton
serial artist be compelled to pay cash
for his admission to the national pas
time, even though he massage the
maps of the games big stars. For
the baseball magnates have decreed
that passes are not legal tender, and
for that reason shall not be used in the
future either to secure favor or in
other way take the place of Uncle
Sans currency.
1T was beginning to be joke the
way passes were scattered around by
the ball players" declared Pres. Herr
mann of the Reds, land for that rea-
son there is a movement on foot to put
an end 70 this promiscuous distribution
of skulls
every morning during the local
PLAYING season there was a steady
stream of callers at our office from
the visiting teams, and every man ask
ed for from two to six or eight tick
cts for that days game, the limit be-
ing pushed as the men got better ac-
uuainted with Business Manager Ban
croft.
"And in the afternoon, when these
tickets were presented for admissions,
they almost always We're in. the hands
of BARRIERS, barkeepers, haberdashers
and people of that class, men who had
not the slightest right to any courte-
sizes from the Cincinnati club
"Our experience in these matters is
identical to the manner in which the
pass evil is worked in other cities, and
it's about time that a halt was called;
and so next season there will be q
clean sweep of the pass holdup, which
probably means slightly decreased at
tend .nce and largely increased rev
enue for all the clubs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
BIG JEFF SAYS POSITIVELY
HE WILL NOT FIGHT AGAIN.

Los Angeles, Dec 25.-"I positively
will never re-enter the ring" says
James J. Jeffries, the undefeated cham
piOn.
During the past two days |. have
BEEN Swamped at my desk with tele-
grams from many individual sporting
writer's, different newspapers and in
terested parties all over the United
States, asking me whether or not |
would box again in case Jack Johnson
beats Tommy Burns.
1T would be impossible for me to an
swer all of these messages personally,
so l will take this opportunity of plac-
ing myself on record before the sport
ing world.
In the event Of the negro winning,
realize full well that there win be a
powerful demand, or rather a series of
demands, made upon me to meet john
son and retake the heavyweight title.
have fortified myself in advance, and
am prepared to resist any and all in
fuences that may be brought to bear
on me in this connection"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
BOXING

When Jeffries retired the title was
claimed by Marvin Hart and Johnson.
They met at San Francisco, March 2S,
1905, and Hart won "a shady decision
in 20 rounds. In July of the same year
Jeffries referred Hart's fight with Jack
Root at Reno, New, and announced
before and after the battle, which Hart
won by a knockout in II rounds, that
the winner would be the heavyweight
champion of America.
Hart held the doubtfully gained
honor less than 4 year, for in February,
1906, at Los Angeles he lost decision
to Tommy Burns in 20 rounds, and
that practically ended Hart's ring ca
reer.
Hart's shady title descended to
Burns. Burns claim was disputed by
Bob Fitzsimmons and Jack O'Brien,
both of whom advanced the claim that
Jeff-ies had no right to award his IL
tie to any successor, but that upon his
retirement it reverted to FitZsimmons,
his predecessor.
1t was a neat claim, but it did not
head off Burns O'Brien beat Fitzsim-
mons. and then in the famous "bat-
tie" in which O'Brien claimed that
Burns had agreed to flake" and ther
had "double-crossed'' him, Burns de-
feated Nifty Jack. and his claim to The
title was made doubly good.
Since then Burns victories over Bill
Squires of Australia and Gunner Moi
and Jack Palmer of England have put
lis claim to the worlds title beyonC
luestiorf.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
NEW YORK A. C. WILL
TAKE UP WRESTLING GAME.

New York, Dec. 25.-Amateur wrest-
ling is to be revived by the New York
A. c., and already several dual meets
are under way. Richard Jaeckel, man
ager of the New York A. G. wrestling
squad, plans to have these meets held
in New York. Cornell and Columbia
have accepted challenges to wrestle
here, and this is sure to be followed by
matches in which Yale, Princeton and
Harvard will take part.
The New York A. G. always has a
big squad of wrestlers in condition.
Charles Hernsheim, f. L. Smith, John
Naething, DR. w. d. Hennen and Fred
tEsheverria are among the best heavy
weight grapplers at the local club. Fred
Narganes is about the best middle
weight and Dick Jaeckel is well quail
fled to look after the clubs colors in
the 145-pound class.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
MATTY WINS A GAME.
Billiards. This Time, in Tournam for
Baseball Men.

New York, Dec 25.-Three games
were played in the 1872 balkline billiard
tournament for baseball players at NC
Graws Billiard Academy yesterday.
Mike Donlin, the captain of the Giants,
won and lost game. defeating Andy
Coakley, who had Is points handicap,
bv a score of IS to 80. Donlin was in
good form and played the game out in
short time. having a high run of 3.
Charley Atherton, the Eastern League
player, who is on scratch. proved too
much for the leader of the Giants, how
ever, and Won easily by a score of 100
to AZ. Atherton played out his string
in 33 innings. and had a high run of is.
In the other contest played Christy
Mathewson retained his position at the
head of the standing by defeating
Coakley by a score of rs to 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
DIED..
CUMBERLAND


Portland Dec. IA, Anson Z. Mosman,
aged a years: Dec. A. Miss Addie Cora
Smith, aged 45 years. months. days;
Dec. Il, Sarah E. Howard, aged IS years
Dec 15, Daniel Delaney aged SO years,
months; Dec. Is, Gilbert Eddington, aged 4
months; Dec. 10, Oliver Goodwin. aged 81
years. 10 months: Dec. 9, Isabel Smith
Hobbs: Dec. II, Andrew Larkin. aged 70
years, months: Dec. II, Albion z. Max
well, aged g. years
FRANKLIN.
Phillips, Dec 8, Mrs. Mary F. Wilbur,
aged 70 years, months.
Strong, Dec. l. Henry Gardiner, aged
81 years.
Farmingtcr, Dec. 1. John Furbish, aged
8 years: Nov 25, Edna A. Dyer, aged
East Wilton, Nov. IS, Mrs. Simon Lom-
bard, aged IS years.
HANCOCK
Bluehill, Dec. 2. Herbert Deforest Cand-
age, aged II months. % days
Gouldshoro, Dec. Z, William L. Guptil,
aged II years. tS
Orland, Geach's Point. Dec S, Deca-
tur Leach, aged 6S years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
MARRIED..
FRANKLIN.

N LIN
Kingfield, Dec /, John Barslow and
Mrs. Nora Hopkins, both of king;ield.
Grace A. Adams l,oth Of Jay,
Miss Anna f.: Hutchngs
Rucksport. Dec. $. Frank NJ Rumcl
and Miss Josie l.. Reed.
Bluclll, Dec. 9. Alexander n. Snow anC
MIS-. Julia Z. SHELTON. both of Yves
Brooksville.
KENNEBEC
Augusta, Dee Il, Mark s. Roberts ant
Miss FlosSie Lawrence. Dec. Il, John W
Dearborn and Charlotte NJ. Richards.
KNOX.
Friendship. Nov. 26 Lewis Delano ant
Maude Simmons.
Ninalhaven, Dec 8. Or. Edward Bur
beck: of Beverly, Mass, and Edith Mills
of Ninalhaven.
Nohlehoro. Nov. "a. William L. Frencl
and Miss Ruth l. Genthner; Dec. .. Hen
~ 4. Sidlirger and Mrs. Hortense a
OXFORD.
ing and Miss Florence Lucy Poland.
West Paris. Dec. 4, Paavo Hiljanen ant
Miss Ma1da koskelo:. both of Paris, Dec
Rumford Dec 1, William B Reed o
Rumford ard Vera l.. Iurvey of Mexico
kezar Falls. Dec. l, Rev. H. A. Pear,
and Jennie Moulton.
Norway, Dec. 6. Charles S. Bartlett ant
Grace f. Smith of Auburn.
South Paris. Dec. g. Crockett Clark Rec
ord of South Paris and Miss Lucinda Ma,
Everett of Norway.
PENOBSCOT.
Bangor. Dec. 2. Ernest lockwood Prizes
Of East VaSsalboro and Miss Josephin,
Emma r.. Estabrool5 Of Bangor: Dec. .
LYMAN D. Bennett and Miss Lenora ]
Old Town Toe = Iepr,- Allan car,o,,
and Mrs. Annie Gertrude Waltor
Miss Annie L. Weber, of Bluehill an,
Robert l.. Austin of Brooksville.
of Castine. and Walter NJ. Laid. o
BroOkSville
North Sullivan. Dec 4, Miss Edith NJ
Hooper and Arthur +. Abel.
SOMERSET.
,Pittsfeld. Nov. 2S, John r. Clarity ant
Miss Edith Braley.
ST. Albans, Nov. 26, Arthur G. Hanson
and Rentnn Miss Elerenee en ~ wilkins; Iliftna r,
Bristol. n. H., and Miss Bell Dorothy o
Newport, Nov &c. Freeman Hanson O
Newport and Miss Grace NJ. Spaulding o
Detroit.
, North Winterport, Dec. 2, Leroy X
Beatham ot Pangor and Miss Clara b
Downs of Brewer.
Miss Eva x. McKinnon. both of fIf Belfast. s.''
MISCELLANEOUS.
South Royalton. Vt, Dec. 5, Rev. Davit
F: .Atherton of Hooksen, N. III. and Mis-.
Alice Lilly of Woolwich.
Miss Jean A. Mulholland both of Oxford
Berlin, \. FL, Dec. 1, Olney Burgess ant
L4srstia part Henry; both Of Andover ",
Churchll and Miss Mary p. Barry. botf
of SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26

Although the purse 5000, was a
big one, larger ones are recorded in at
least two instances. The biggest sum
ever paid two fighters was to Jeffries
and Corbett five years ago, amounting
to $43,63S. The next biggest was to
Jeffries and Sharkey, November. 1899
in New York, s36, ,465. Other purses that
have raised the $4,000 mark We're to
Corbett and Mccoy, $33,S49, August,
1900, at New York; $33.500 to Cans and
Nelson, Labor day, 1906, at Goldfield
New, and $31. .402 to Nelson and Britt,
December, 1904, at San Francisco. So
the $4,000 purse guaranteed to Buns
and Johnson. with expenses allowed
for travelling and training, amount
ing to $4,000 more, makes this
battle loom up among the very top
notchers in ring history
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
BRESNAHAN SERIOUSLY ILL
AT HIS HOME IN OHIO

Toledo, O., Dec. 25-Roger Bresna-
han. the new manager of the st. Louis
Cardinals, is at his home here fighting
with his indomitable energy against
the inSidiouS attacks of pneumonia. He
has three physicians attending him ana
they hold out the best of hopes, al
though handicapped considerably by
the righteousness Of their patient.
The latest bulletin announces that
Bresnahan will recover. provided he
takes the best of care Of himself dur
ing cOnValescenCe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
ADAMS cRAWLS OUT OF
MATCH WITH BERGIN.

Portland, Me-, Dec 25.-Frank Adams
of Newton, Mass, would not go on
with Tommy Bergin of Lewiston at the
Pastime Club Thursday night and the
fight was declared off. Adams claimed
there was not money enough in the
house, although the crowd was one of
the largest of the season, and Manager
Galley said he offered to pay him be-
fore he entered the ring. There We're
two interesting bouts between young
Sters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
AMERICAN BALL PLAYERS PASS
CHRISTMAS AT MANILA.

Manila, Dec. 25.-The Reach all
American baseball team which is MAX
ing a tour of the Orient, arrived in
Manila this morning The American
players received a great ovation from
the Manila fans. The first OF the series
of games which the visiting team is to
play while it is in the islands was play
ed today with Lieutenant Johnson's
2Sth Infantry team and resulted in a
victory for the invaders by the score of
2 to I after / innings
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
KETCHEL is OFFISH.
Hugo Kelly Not Likely to Have a
Chance for Sometime.

Chicago, Dec 25-Hugo Kelly will
not get chance at the middleweight
laurels for some time, according to
Stanley Ketchel, the title holder Kelly
was figuring on a contest with Ketchel.
The latter passed through Chicago
Thursday and announced he had no
present intention of meeting the local
boxer. ketchel was on his way to
Grand Rapids. Mich, to pass the
Christmas holidays with his parents
The middeweight champion is of the
opinion that no large purse will be Of
fered, since he disposed of Kelly in
three rounds several weeks ago. He
says the battle is desired by fight clubs
on the coast, but the amount offered
will not justify him in going into train
ing. Ketchel adds that he is willing to
give Kelly an opportunity to win the
middleweight championship when
good purse is forthcoming.
ketchel likes to box in Milwaukee.
He says he prefers the Cream City to
any other place He has heard the
game is to be renewed there and viii
wait until he receives some definite
word before he clinches any matches
on the coast. ketchel and Papke
IouSnt IN milwaukee, and the former
was pleased with the treatment he re-
ceived and the large crowd the bout
drew
Fight fans will probably see Ketchel
in only one more battle as middle
weight and that with Kelly. He says
he is getting too big and it requires
too strenuous training to get down to
1853 pounds. After his combat with the
local boxer he intends to enter the
heavyweight division and meet the
winner of the Tommy Burns-Jack
johnson fray, if he is able to secure a
match Ketchel declares he fights best
at 165 pounds, and if meeting an op-
ponent at catch weights he could go
into the ring in excellent shape at 10
pounds. He intends doing this as soon
as he disposes of all the middleweights
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
PHIL McG0vERN SHOWS ..
CLASS AGAINST PIERCE.

Philadelphia. Dec. 25.-Phil McGov-
ern, brother Of the redoubtablc Terry.
showed class at the Broadway A. c.
Thursday night by earning a draw in
terrific bout with Young Pierce OF
Germantown. Like his famous brother.
he is a rusher and a slugger He kept
Pierce on the hop from bell to bell and
frequently landed stiff swings to the
head and body. Pierce was cIeverer
than his opponent, but he was forced
to use all Of his ring craft and skill
to avert a defeat
In the sen,i-windup Young Marlowe
and Johnnie Hogan fought savagely
for six rounds with honors even.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26

Sam Fitzpatrick, manager of Jack
johnson, has been identified with box
ing in America so long that even some
Australian newspapers overlooked the
fact that he was native son of New
South Wales. Sam came here as a
fighter about 20 years ago, bearing the
title of the Australian Comet
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26

According to reports both Johnson and
Burns bet heavily on themselves at the
prevailing odds. which slightly favored
Burns at the ringside. The fighters were
trained TO the hour and fought before
what probably was the largest crowd that
ever witnessed puglistic contest. Burns
did his training at Darling Point, while
Johnson got in condition at Manley, a
seaside suburb. Besides a retinIe of
skilfu trainers who gave the men daily
practice at the game of hit. stop and
get away. both Burns and johnson fol-
lowed Americar training methods by do
ing hard road work. Each man picked
up a lot of loose change by giving train
ing exhibitions twice a week at the Sta
dium.
Since James J. Jeffries retired and
Tommy Burns claimed the championship,
Johnson has been trying to get the Ca
madam boy to meet him, and he has trail
ed him throughout the United States and
even to England in quest of match. 1t
was not until Mr.. Mcintosh, the promot-
er OF this fight, and who also acted as
referee, offered a purse Of $35,OOO for
battle at Ruschutter's Bay, suburb of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26

Tommy Burns. whose name in private
life is Noah Brusso. is French Cana
dian. He was born June II, 1881, at Han
over, Canada. His fighting weight is ITS
pounds. Since breaking into the boxing
game he has lost but three battles, those
having victory over him to their credit
being Mike Schreck, to whom Burns lost
in 10 rounds at Detroit Nov. %. 1902; Jack
O'Brien, who won from him at Milwau-
kee, scoring a victory i'll six rounds on
Oct. Z, 1904, and Jack Twin Sullivan. who
was victor in a 2O-round battle at Los
Angeles Oct. II, 1906.
Most of Burns victories have been won
by the knockout route. He twice handed
a dream pill to Fred Thornton in 1900,
once at Detroit. Mich, and once at Del
roy, in the same state. He defeated Bill
ly Walsh, Archie Steele, Ed Sholtreau
and Dick Smith in 1901, fighting Walsh
twice at Detroit and knocking him out
Mike Schreck in 1902 was the first he had
received. He fought Il draw with Schreck
in 1904, after meeting 10 good men and not
losing battle in 1903. Eight out of the
10 fights were knockouts. The ninth was
a draw with Billy Moore at Houghton,
Mich, Oct. 25. Burns fought a draw with
Jack OBren at Los Angeles Nov. 2S,
1906, and May 8, 1907, defeated him in the
same city, thus wipng out the defeat of
1904.
Burns had not lost a fight since 1905 and
not since 1906 has anyone succeeded in
getting draw with him. He went to
England in the latter part of 1907 and on
Dec 2, before the National Sporting Club,
knocked out Gunner Moir. the champion
English heavyweight in 10 rounds. This
battle left Burns the undspUted cham
pion heavyweight of the world. After
defeating Mor he fought several lesser
lights, including Bill Squires, the Aus
tralian champion. whom he had previous
ly knocked out in the first round at
Colma. Cal, July 4, 1907.
While in London Burns became famous
as a moneymaker. invariably demanding
the long end of the purse in any match in
which ,he participated and refusing to
fight unless the purse was a long one.
Johnson had been trying for "A long time
to get battle with him, following him
to England for that purpose. Burns fl
nally consented to meet him in Australia
provided he was assured of $4,000, Win
lose or draw. This arrangement was
agreed to by Johnson and the club at
Sydney put UP a $4,000 purse, $4,000 to go
to 60 to Burns and 5000 to johnson, re-
gar1less of the result of the fight In al
dition Burns receives transportation from
London to Sydney and return, and train
ing expenses
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26

sydney, that Burns consented to meet
Johnson Then he stipulated how the
money should be split up, the size of the
ring, and an the conditions surrounding
the fight. Johnson Immediately accepted
and sailed from London for Australia to
begin training. Johnson, during his ring
career. has fought 64 battles and . OF
his opponents have gone to defeat by
the knockout route. Prominent of those
who have been put to sleep by the big
black are Jack Jeffries, brother OF the
former heavyweight champion. who was
knocked ont by Johnson at Los Angeles
in five rounds and FitZsmmons in Emil
adelphia was unable to Withstand john
sons shifty work but two rounds. rms
fight caused some comment. as 1t oc-F
CURED sometime after FitZsimmons had
lost his prestige, and there was some
criticism at the time of johnson for
fighting man in his condition
Not since the days of James J. Corbett
has the prize ring seen so perfect boxer
as johnson. Long and 1.-THE, he Is as
graceful as a dancing master and as
swift as an arrow in placing his blows.
Especially deft is he with his left hand
and few boxers are able to keep the big
black man from beating the face to tat
ters In courage Burns was a bulldog
always. Johnson. it was said by some,
had a yellow streak In none of his
MANY battles, however, has it been proven
that johnson would not take good beat
ing. Neither Burns nor Johnson, how
ever, have been considered men of the
stamp of Jeffries. Sullivan or Corbett ir
the fighting game. a LYIMWT
Jack Johnson was born March 81, 1878
at Galveston, Tex He weighs 1875 pounds
and has been in the fighting game as a
professional since early in 1901. On Feb.
25 of that year he lost to Joe Choynski at
Galveston in three rounds. Since that
time he has been beaten but twice, once
by Marvin Hart at San Francisco on
March 2S, 1905, and once by Joe jean
,ette who won on a foul in the second
round at Philadelphia. Nov. % of the
same year. Jeanette and Johnson fought
| 4 draw at Portland Nov. a6, 1906, in the
seventh meeting which has occurred be-
tween the two men. In three of, these
bouts, two at Philadelphia and one at
New York, no decision was given. The
Philadelphia bouts were for six rounds
each and the New York bout for but
three rounds In the three decisions
which he has gained over Jeanette.
Johnson has managed to win by mar
row margin.
The only achievement he has accom-
olished which entitled him to serious con-
sideration for championship honors was
the defeat of Jim Flynn at San Fran
cisco Nov. . 1907. Flynn was knocked
,ut in the 18th round. Johnson won from
Sam Langford in q i5-round bout at Chel-
sea April g. 1906. but the decision was a
close one, although Langford, who weigh
ed 80 pounds less than Johnson and was
much shorter. was in bad shape after the
ninth round. Hart, Jeanette, Flynn and
Langford are the only really good men
Johnson has been up against in recent
years.
johnson was so anxious to meet Burns
| that he followed him to Europe and final
| ly succeeded in landing the match by ac-
cepting $4,000 of a 5000 purse and trans
portation to Sydney and return from
| London.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
Newport II. S. 81; HartIand IL.

Newport, Me, Dec. 25.-Newport
High basketball team defeated Hart
land here Thursday night 81 to L., be-
ing superior at All stages.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-26
Reardon. Douoherty Eiuht a Draw.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 25.-"Patsy"
Reacdon and John Dougherty, both of
Philadelphia, fought 10 rounds to a
draw before the Wilmington Athletic
club tonight.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-07
TAFT PLANS A TRIP
FROM COAST TO COAST

MIDDLE BASS ISLAND. O.. Sept.
- ~ ffIIiiaTa- ,Fatt-pi44 leave here
today, for the activities OF his cam
paign. lie has written the Republican
national committee 10 arrange FOR him
a. speoch-making itinerary and has
suggested that the states OF Missouri
Nebraska. Kansas Iowa. Illinois, In
diana and New York be Included ~
any tour that may be decided on
Mr. Taft has also expressed the
view that his stay In Cincinnati might
be terminated as early as Sept q,
thus permitting the extension OF his
services In the general political field
10 period OF nearly six weeks and
make possible trip. from coast 20
coast
The request OF the candidate to be
assigned speaking dates coming as II
does directly upon the visit here yes.
tcrday Of National Committeeman
Hitchcock. and his desire 10 hasten
the time when he is To take 20 the
road. is regarded as showing his fixed
determination TO be personally in the
fight wherever 1t may be the thickest
ana also his determination that no
doubt shall exist as to his attitude
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-07
ttBBF PPRRtt#Hf PREVENT
MINE DISASTERS
EUROPEAN EXPERTS WILL co ON
TRIP WITH PARTY loF ~
AMERICANS,

PlFTsBURG Sept 7-Copt. Arthur
Desburoush. member OF the British
explosives commission. arrived here
last night ANA Joined DO an informal
conference with Victor Wattcyua. chief
of admlnistrauon OF Belgium mines.
and kau Meissu,r. private superior
councillor OF mines for Germany. Who
nave been here tor several days
These European experts are here
at the invitation OF the United States
government TO help arrive at methods
for the prevention ot mine fatalities.
Prof j. =. Holmes. OF the tcchnoloeiC
branch OF the United Sutcs geological
survey. on behalf OF IN government.
is the host OF the visitors
ON Tuesday The party viii inspect
mines I'm the PittsDurs district and ON
Wednesday viii leave 10 examine
mines in Ohio. Wcsl Virginia Illinois
Indiana, Wyoming, Colorado New
Mexico Oklahoma and Alabama S,c
tOns of some OF the mines Ca be- tis
ited have been on 6re Tor years
Following he visits o' inspection i,
is expected Il number ol reports Wll
be- complied from which viii result
mining regulations that Viii greatly
reduce the danger OF mining BOB the
United States.