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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
EUROPEAN MOVEMENT TOFOLLOW LEAD
OF AMERICA IN COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS
FOR DEVEL 0PMENT NATIONAL BACKBONE

New York, Dec. 1S-(By A. P.)-
Participation of American athletes in
international sporting events abroad
has aroused great interest in Am
erica's athletic methods and has
caused a widespread movement in
Europe for the popularization of
competitive sports, former Adjutant
General Charles H. Sheriff., n. Y. N.
G., American member of the inter-
national Olympic committee. who re-
Gently returned from a tour of Eu-
rope, declared today.
General Sheriff. said that Ameri-
cas- highly developed athletic sys-
tenn and it's beneficial effect on the
building Of the character of the ma
tons youth has been brought forcib-
ly to the attention of European
statesmen and educators by Ameri-
can athletes who have competed in
European sporting events.
Europe is waking up to the fact
that there is no more effective fac
tor in the creation Of a sound ma
tional backbone Of young men, heal
thy in mind and body. than the popu-
larization of competitive sports
General Sheriff. asserted.
"My trip abroad showed me that
Europeans realize more than we do
how far we can attribute to our COM
petitive sports, the health and pow
err of our national life.
THE influence Of American partici-
patton in events abroad has sa a
reused the rivalry of Europe as to
produce in many countries as radi-
cal movement in athletics as Fas-
cism is a radical movement in italian
politics.
''For example, association football
has become so important in Spain
that it attracts as large crowds and
in many cases larger crowds than do
the famous bull fights.
THE tremendous rivalry of ath-
letes in Finland is we'll known be-
cause the small team of two dozen
FInns finished second to America S
numerous teams at Antwerp. The
'Sokols' or athletic groups of Czecho-
Slovakia, are so successful that it is
not unusual to have 10000 competi-
tors in a single set of games. Italy
and France are not far behind. In
Alexandria, Egypt, a huge athletic
stadium is being built In Japan,
baseball is almost as popular as in
the United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
GIRLS CLUB NOTES
Christmas Tree Party Enjoyable
Affair Monday Evening

Last night over 60 enthusiastic
members Of the Augusta Girls Com
munity club and it's Advisory Board
attended the clubs annual Christ
mas party. The evening began with
the throwing on screen of a yer,
effective shadow picture, represent
ing THE Other Wise Man" standing
beside his camel and pointing to q
star over the desert. Mrs. r. H.
Eodwell then read this ever appeal
ing Christmas story by Henry Van
Dyke. When the lights once more
were turned on. the guests attention
was directed to the golden walnuts
hanging on fir trees around the hall
When these were opened number
was found within and then the cur
tain was drawn back from the stage
to display a gaily lighted Christmas
| tree with gay old St. Nick, in the
. person of Miss Ruth Leavitt, in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
500 To Attend Harvard
Football Dinner Tonight

Boston, Dec. 1S-About 500 guests
including the players who partici-
pated in the Yale victory at New
Haven. this year, will attend the an
nual football dinner at the Harvard
club tomorrow night. Dean LeBar-
ron Russell Briggs. chairman of the
Athletic committee will be toastmas-
ter. The speakers are to include Head
Coach Robert T. Fisher, Captain
Charles c. Buell., Captain-elect c. J,
Hubbard and possibly President
Lowell.
A feature of the program will be
motion pictures of the Yale Harvard
contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
High Championship Fought Out JAM 9O

Harvey for the years 1s09-1s11 and
against John Hassam from 1912 to
1922, and that the city treasurer be
authorized to issue quit-claim deed
covering this property.
Ordered-that the city abate the
following tax deeds. The reasons
being that the property was assessed
against two different people or in
one case that was cited, was actually
situated in another town and that
taxes were being paid upon it in that
town. The list is as follows: Resi-
dent taxes, A. w. Thompson $27.92;
George Howard SASS; Evander
Brown, s29.2S; Oliver Anderson,
$40; S. S. Brooks and Co., s27.73;
Nonresident taxes. John NJ. Quimby,
$500; George A. Harlow, $4091; w.
S. c. Stevens, $27712; c. E. Rey
nolds, $1,000; b. H. Smith, 1898:
Hannah Crawford, s52.S5; A. p.
Longfellow, S79.44; NJ. r. Sylvester.
s25S5; Reuben Blackman, s115.64;
Olive Harvey and John Hassam,
s353S: Fannie Marble estate, Sl1.56;
| total, s961.59.
The following order was referred
to the new city government: "Wherc-
as, the city has no records covering
| non resident tax deeds prior to the
year 1892, yet by reason of the fact
that prior to 1892 various parcels of
real estate taxed to non resident
owners had been sold for non pay
ment of taxes, this creating tax
deeds, the amounts of which were
,, in turn were listed upon the city
books as assets and have ever since
been carried as such. except such
amounts as have been paid or abatcd,
and whereas without a record of the
various names of persons to whom
! the properties had been taxed. the
city would find it difficult if not i'm
possible to protect its tax liens, be
| it now ordered that there be charged
! off from the auditors books the
! amount Of non residents tax deeds
| in excess of the total as listed upon
, the treasurer's books, which record
gives the names of all persons to
whom the real estate was assessed
as represented by the total as car
ried upon the treasurers books"
The purpose of this order is to con-
tinue the policy which in late years
has been carried out whereby the
city has been charging from the
books, inflated assets. thus bringing
them upon a sound basis with the
ultimate goal of representing the true
worth.
This was the last meeting of the
, present city government. The newly
elected city government will take over
the reins OF the city at the next
| meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
WOman's Democratic
Club Celebrates at
Victory Supper

The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Democratic club of this city.
was held in the form Of a victory
supper at Odd Fellows hall Monday
evening, to which all Democrats of
this city were invited TO meet with
Mayor elect Mclean. The hall was
we'll filled, there being about $50
present and a most successful and
pleasant meeting was held.
A supper, consisting Of baked
beans. brown bread, rolls. coffee.
doughnuts. and other good things
was served to the people present by
Mr. and Mrs. B. Freedom Smith.
After the supper was well over. Ex-
Governor Frederick w. Plaisted was
elected as POSTMASTER. Mr.. 'Plaisted
spoke briefly to the gathering, tell
ing of his joy at the happy turn of
events in the city at the recent cleo
ton and expressing his entire conf
dence in the new mayor.
Judge Stephen S. Lancaster was
the frs. speaker of the evening. He
made a most happy speech. taking
various departments Of the present
city government and showing where
in in his opinion they were weak.
He was humorous and had everyone
laughing before he was through.
Mayor elect Mclean then called
upon to speak, but before he could
say word he was greeted with roars
oe applause. everyone standing up to
pay him honor. Mr.. Mclean stated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

charge. Santa Claus annous ced N.
numbers on the gifts which wers
claimed by the proper owners an'
enjoyed for the evening, but wer
left at the club to be turned over I,
the Salvation Army.
After a period of dancing and Pam
Jones numbers which helped the ola
members to become acquainted with
the new, refreshments We're served
in the Chimney corner. Miss Eth,
ellie Garside, president of the club
and Mrs. Fred Lord vice president O,
the Advisory Board, presided at IN.
refreshment table. Cakes and ices in
Christmas green and reds were
served while candles glowed and
cleaned on red poinsettas and The
many attractive decorations of the
Chimney Corner in its Holiday attire
Much credit is due Miss Arletta
Snow, captain of circle and q grour
of enthusiastic club members who
worked hard for the success of The
party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Cadet Basketball
Five Has Held Two
Teams From Scoring

West Point, n. Y, Dec. 1.-THE
United States Military Academy
basketball five is credited with one
of the most unusual records in the
history of the court game as a re-
suit of the cadets feat in preventing
the first two college teams 1t faced
this season from scoring point from
the field.
quintet defeated Trinity College, SO
to and st. Johns College, Sc to S.
a margin of 119 to 10 for the two
contests. All of the points scored
by opposing teams were made by
free throws from the foul line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Y. NJ. c. A. Secretary
Completes Duties In Augusta

Friends of Allyn Freeman who
mas been acting as business secretary
at the Augusta Y. NJ. c.. A. will be
sorry to learn that he has severed his
connection with that institution and
will leave this city Wednesday for his
home in New Jersey Mr.. Freeman
while here has been instrumental in
forming club of the dormitory men,
which meets every Thursday evening
at the Assembly hall for a supper,
holds bowling matches and does
many other things to enliven the
evenings of those who live at the
"Y." He has also organized a rifle
club and has been instrumental in en-
larging the activities of the "Y.'
His departure will be regretted by
many friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
HEAVIER FINES
Continued from Page One.)

Governors Cox. Massachusetts,;
Richie, Maryland; Trinkle, Virginia;
Hardness. Vermont; McGray. In
diana: Kilby, Alabama; Hyde. Mis-
souri,: Preus, Minnesota; Olcott.
Oregon; Allen. Kansas Morgan, West
Virginia McKelive, Nebraska: Davis.
Idaho, and Campbell Arizona.
TN. many cases." Commissioner
HAYNES, declared. after the meeting,
1.-The reports Of the governors were
of an encouraging nature; Numerous
instances Of lack of cooperation were
pointed out: many instances of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
RIVERSIDE
Riverside School Has
Pleasing Christmas Program

The pupils of the Riverside School
held their Christmas exercises on
Thursday, Dec. IA. Both the Primary
and Grammar divisions were gather.
cd in the large room of the Grammar
grade and combined program Of
very creditable quality was given.
With the three teachers, the goodly
number of visitors and the seventy
odd children, there were about IS
people in the room. which for rural
community is a meeting of large pro.
portions. REGULATIONS. dialogues, ex-
ercises and short play interspersed
with spirited singing, furnished an
enjoyable hours program. At the
close of the exercises the pupils en-.
joycd their Christmas tree, one for
each room, which were loaded with
scasonable gifts and goodies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
MUNICIPAL BOARD
AUTHORIZE SLIDING
ON. five STREETS
Streets Designated at the
Regular Session City
Council Monday
Many Matters OF Routine Nature,
Including Tax Attachments, Come
Before Busy Session - Newly
Elected City Council Will Com
mcnce Duties at Next Meeting

Sliding was authorized Monday eve
ming by the municipal officers at the
regular meeting of the city council
upon the following streets of the city:
Cony street cast of Bangor street Ban
gor street not to be crossed by the
sleds: jefferson street between North
crn avenue and Washington street
Washington street not to be crossed
Winthrop street west OF the LithSow
| library. State street not to be cross
cd: Capitol street cast of State street:
and Child street. Arrangements will
be made so that any autoists using
the streets and cross streets may be
notified that children are sliding upon
the streets and policeman may lie
stationed on Winthrop street as an
added protection.
Other business before the city gov
crnmcnt was: 'Orginat ting in the
board of aldermen and passed in con-
currence by the common council: Or
dered that the oiling assessment on
Stone street between Middle street and
the south line of the Marley estate
be abatcd as it was not properly adver-
tiscd.
Ordered: That the city solicitor be
authorized to draw up a lease covering
right of way between the Hartford
fire station and Swan street, this right
of way being laid on land owned by
f. E. Goodrich, the amount being S36
per year
Ordered: That the sewer assessment
for the north lot of the Frank A. Tur-
ner estate on Bangor street be abated
to the amount of S45.32, as this land
is so situated that because of a large
ledge the sewer cannot be entered OK
cept at great expense to the owner
Of the land.
Ordered: That street light be in
stalled on Pearl street near the resi-
dence of Mr.. Dudley. This was re-
ferrcd to the committee on street
lights with power to act
Ordered: That the order referring to
the matter of purchase Of new motor
ladder truck for the use of the fire de-
partment be taken from the table and
referred to the new city government.
From the common council and pass
cd in concurrence by the board of al
dermen:
Ordered: That the city accept the
sum of s41.50 from w. II. Gannett in
settlement of all taxes and tax deeds
upon lots No. "a and No. %, Blaine
avenue. The said taxes were assessed
against Mrs. Fannie Marble estate
since January IA. 1914. while owned
by Mr.. Gannctt.
Ordered: That the order of February
90. 1922. accepting the sum of s13 70
from Melbert d. Pray in full settle
ment OF tax and tax deeds Of 1910. be
rescinded as the sum has not been
paid to the city treasurer.
Ordered: That the city accept the
sum Of SIS for tax settlement and tax
deeds against s. s. Brooks Co., Evan
der Brown and Mrs. olive Turner, and
that the city treasurer he authorized
to issue to A. w. Brooks a quit claim
deed on this property
Ordered That the city accept the
sum OF SIS from II. H. Stickney for
taxes and tax deed upon property on
Mud Mills road assessed against Olive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
hTU,0FM, AND Bates COLLEGE MARCH $40
PRINCIPALS ASSN. DEFINES ELIGIBILITY

Especial TO Kennebec JournaD
Portland, Dec. 1S-The dates for
the basketball tournaments at the
University OF Maine and at Bates col
Iege were set for March 9th and 10th
AZ the meeting Of the executive coun-
ell Of the Maine Secondary School
Principals Association. held at the
Congress Square hotel. Portland, to-
day. These Journeys will be con-
Quoted simultaneously. with eight
high school basketball teams COM
peting at each college. The winners
Of the two tournaments are to clash
on a date and at a place to be de-
termined later, for the high school
championship OF the State. 1t is I'M
derstood that at the same dates, at
the University of Maine. there will
be an elimination contest FOR the
Maine prep school title.
Another important matter when
received the consideration or the
council OF five. was the eligibility
rule, governing participation IN hiSh
school athletics. Because one or sew
oral players on an up state team had
been protested, 1t was found neces-
sary 70 interpret and make uniform
in their application. certain OF the
classes Of this rule. e..
The interpretations are that Tor an
athlete to be eligible to compete Win
his school team, he must have car
RED three major studies with passing
rank in the preceding term. 1t VIII
not be permissible to make up
"funked" subjects during the recess
between terms and be considered
eligible for that term. To unity TINS
ruling. the term has been designated
ne dating from September to Christ
mas recess: Christmas to Easter ana
Easter to the end of the school year.
The executive council voted to SUB :
init to the general association the
matter Of utilization with the Amateur
Athletic Union.
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Paddock Says Indoor
Running Not His Forte

New York, Dec. 1S.-Charles
Paddock, record sprnter of the Los
Angeles, 4. c., will not run in the
Millrose track meet to be held under
the auspices of the Millrose Athletic
Association.
In a letter to the organization,
Paddock wrote:
'1ndoor running is not my game.
I hope to come east anq run again.
but it will not be on the boards. On
800 yard curved track I no doubt
would give another circus perform
ance similar to that of 1920 for l
know no more of indoor running than
l did on that night"
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Los Angeles Club
Gets Five Players in
Trade With Chicago

Los Angeles. Dec. ,1S.-The trade
OF Nick Dumovich. star pitcher Tor
the Los Angeles club of the Pacific
Coast Baseball League to the .Chica-
go Nationals. for five PLAYERS ana
$4,000 in cash, is the first step IN
the rebuilding of the Los Angeles
club, according to Charles Lock
hard, business manager.
The five players to come here IN
the trade are: Golvin. first base
man; Maisel, outfielder; krug. sec
ond baseman: Percy Jones, lett
handed pitcher. and another out
fielder. These men are said by base
ball experts to be worth $6o,OOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Boston-Bishop Coadjutor Slattery
of the Episcopal Diocese Of Massa-
chusetts, addressing an assembly of
Congregational ministers today, ex-
pressed a hope for a richer unity be-
tween the denominations which can
ultimately hope to bind into one body
the whole church of Christ in this
commonwealth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Herman Wins Over KapIan

Meriden, Conn, Dec. 1S.-Babe
Herman of California. won r.
round decision over Louis kid" kap-
Ian, of Meridcn, at the. National A..
c. here tonight, after one of the most
furiously fought contests seen here in
years. After an even first round
Herman got away to a clear lead in
the second by series of left hooks
which had Kapian wobbly until just
before the bell. Herman won five
of the twelve rounds with three even
Kaplan weighed 129 and Herman 129a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
New York Giants Add
Diamond Rings To
Championship Trophies

New York. Dec. 1S-The New York
Giants today selected diamond rings
as emblems of their 1922 baseball
championship and forwarded the APP
proved design to Leslie O'Connor.
secretary to Commissioner K. NJ.
Lands.
Last year the Giants received dia-
mond studied watch fobs from Com
missioner Lands for their victory in
the worlds series.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
N. Y. Boxing Commish
Uph0lds Midget Smith
SUSPENSION by n. Y.

New York. Dec. 1S.-The New
York State Athletic Commission has
decided to uphold the suspension In
voked against Midget Smith, the
Harlem bantamweight. by the New
Jersey Athletic commission. The
decision. announced by Chairman
Muldoon OF the New York board will
prevent Smith from meeting Joe
Lynch, worlds bantamweight cham
pion. in Madison Square Garden,
Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Boston-The Boston & Albany
railroad announced today that it's
new station at Springfield. Mass
has been authorized and that con-
struction will begin as soon as de-
tailed plans are completed and sent
out to contractors for bids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Grange Christmas Sale

On Friday afternoon Dec. 18th,
the ladies of Cushnoc Grange held the
Christmas sale for which they have
been working for the past week.
Many beautiful and useful articles
were on sale and in spite of the very
Indictment weather. each table reallz-
ed good return. The hot oyster
stow supper proved Acceptable on the
| cold piGht as well as profitable. ard
the evening was spent by the younger
people in dancing. 1t is the intention
of the ladies who have stood behind
TINS fair to appoint their committees
/ Immediately for next years sale,
which they plan to hold in October
on the fun moon, when it will be
; easier for all who might wish TO at
tend, to crafty that desire.
On Sunday last the children Of
riverside church held very inter
csting Christmas exercise which was
enjoyed by good congregation in
spite of the storm which ragged out
side. y very powerful sermon was
preached by the pastor. Arthur K.
MacDou2all Jr., and at the close Of
the service each child was presented
by the Sunday School superintendent
with a Christmas card.
Cushnoc Grange will meet in regu-
lar session Friday evening. Dec %.
A report of the Bangor state Conven-
ton will be given by the master. Fol.
lowing the business session the pro-
gram hour will be devoted to tic en-
Joyment Of a Christmas tree. Each
member attending is asked to bring
NJ least one present, however small
Tor some ono else in order that the
tree may be we'll trimmed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
AUGUsTALOCALs

Kcnnebec Lodge No. 1853. Loyal
Order of Moose have invited Gardi-
ner Lodge to come to this city and
work the degrees Wednesday eve
ming Dec. 20. Refreshments will be
served after the work and all visit
emf
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SkOwhegan Bowlers
Invade Madison for
5 Man Match Tonight
isnncial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Skowhegan. Dec. 1S.-The Skowhe-
gan bowling team will go to Madison
Tuesday, Dec. 10. to bow Madison. A
special car will bring them back after
the game. Numerous rooters are ex-
pected to attend the game. The lineup
for Skowhcgan will be l.. Smiley. L.
Arata. r. Paddock, D. Staples, l.. Fox.
L. Smiley gets high io-string total
ut Bowlodrome. Smiley 100. 10. lVl'
-. 80. 1913, 116. IS, 121, III. Iotal
1915.
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Pomona to Meet Wish Cushroc

On Tuesday, Dec. &c, East Kennc-
pee Pomona Will meet with Cushnoc
Grange. Members of this Grange,
VINO have not-taken the fifth degree
are strongly urged to take advantage
OF the opportunity. The following
program will be presented: opening
exercises. comforting of the firth d.
Srec, recess, opening song by Po-
mona, address of welcome by Master
of Cushnoc Grange, response by
Fearl Jackson of Benton, report Of
the State Grange by Pomona Master.
, topic, "How can the Grange increase
It's service in the Educational Work
or the TOWN." opened by the State
Master, census. music by lecturer OF
POMONA Grange, reading by Annie
tarnham, talk on Community work
for the Grange by Ella Marden, read
ing by Kate st.son of Vassalboro'
music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Leisenino Win. at Pinehur.t

Pinehurst. N. c.. Dec. 1S-E. B.
Leisening of Huntington Valley club.
Philadelphia. won the mid Pines
County clubs annual invitation tour
nament today by defeating John H.
Hyde Of the Charles River club. Bos-
ton. 3 and 2 in the final match.
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Good Chance of Recovery For
Injured Michigan Grid Star

Ypsilanti. Mich. Dec. 1S-Hopes
for the recovery OF Bernard Kirk.
University of Michigans football star
injured in an automobile acoident
here last night. were held out today.
Kirk. an all-American end. sustained
Z fractured skull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
NORTH AUGUSTA

There will be a meeting of North
Augusta Grange this Tuesday evenin,
with work in the third and fourth
degree No. 3. Followed by literary
program and Harvest supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

The owners Of John r. Braden, the
star PAGER from Pressure Isle have de-
clarcd a 100 per cent dividend and
have an additional $4,000 to split.
John r. certainly presented the boys
with a very useful. Christmas pres
emit