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, 1923-06-17
0LDTIME FANS
CANNOT FORGET
'TERRY'S DEFEAT
Y%oungCorbett, Practically
Unknown, Turns Trick.

There have been many famous up
sets in the realm of nstiana since
Gentleman Jim" Corbett tipped over
the old dope pail by grabbing the
worlds heavyweight championship
from John L. Sullivan over thirty
years go.
But 1t Is extremely doubtful, how.
ever. IL a more startling and unex-
pected surprise was ever handed fol.
lowers of the ring han the defeat Of
Terry MeGovern by Young Corbett in
their f~eatherweight utular battle at
Hartford. Conn, Nov. rs. 1901. Not
only in the outcome OF the bout is this
true but in the quick and precise man.
her In which II terminated as we'll.
Terry's Defeat Memorable.
Tho ~dethroning OF the Brooklyn boy
on that memorable occasion will never
be forgotten. 1t created a sensation
which shocked tho entire pugilistio
world. 1t came almost like a great
catastrophe. for Terrible Terry" had
been dropping ambitious opponents
In reckless fashion aver since he won
the title from that gallant fighter.
George Dixon. Terry had waded
through the field in easy manner. leav.
ing a trail OF beaten foes in his wake.
His followers. M they included folk
In NIL walks OF life. thought him well
nigh Observation-Disclosures.
But out Of tho west came one Young
corbett. practically unknown, save for
a few bouts be had participated in out
on the coast. A good boy in his class,
Vetured the wise ones. but out Of place
with a lad like MEG overn.
consequently Young Corbett was a
rank outsider ms the two boys squared
away In the Hartford arena. Just m.
other set up for the champion wa
the general opinion.
What the clean cut Denver youth did
to McGovern. however, is history. Far
Corbett, undismayed and unafraid Of
the savage-like attack of the redoubt.
able Terry. went right at tho title.
holder and ere that first round was
over he had the crowd "slttln' up"
End Came in Second.
Tho end came In the second session
when the challenger sent the great Nc.
Govern TO h canvas for the fatal
count. And thus "a another ring
champion deprived OF his much cher.
ished crown. And by n boy who hadn't
hardly been heard OF east OF tho Rocky
mountains.
A couple Of years later corbett
showed that his victory was not a
nuke. knocking out McGovern again.
This second whipping practically
sounded the knell of Terry in the roped
arena. though he took part in a few
battles after that. but mostly with
sccondraters.
But as championship timber Terry
McGovern, the "pugliistlc idol OF
america was through when he was
banded ina unexpected. u~nthought.of
beating at Hartford.
, 1923-06-17
FORMER GRIDIRON
STAR SUCCESSFUL
N. Y. MINISTER

From tina football field TO a Bowery
parish on the lower cast side Of New
York City Is not such a novel expert
eDoe.
But to stay there for twenty-five
years as pastor In a community of
$4,000 persons. only $500 OF whom
are born OF native parentage, is an
achievement worthy OF note. To be a
minister Of the gospel for that length
OF time among Russian Jews, Italians.
Siavs. and Chinese tests a man to the
limit.
The dedication OF the new 1ve story
community house OF the Church Of All
Nations OF the Methodist Episcopal
church at s2d avenue. Now York city.
acclalms that the Rev. John r. Henry
has stood the test and has made good.
Now that his dream OF a building ad.
oquhte for the needs OF the community
has come true. this six footer, who did
much TO make the football team at
Wesleyan university. Middleton. Conn,
win victories during the late 'sos. tho
while he edited the college newspaper.
may well look forward to years OF even
greater success. as he builds on the
FOUNDATION which character. personal.
ity, a broad sympathy for folks OF all
tongues and every condition have laid
during the days when he had no decent
place 10 house his flock and dug up
the support for his work where he
could.
, 1923-06-17
FRANK GENARo.
The Old ~CoPyreader
Many a story is hopeIessiy
written, but the story Of life is
hopelessIy rotten"

ANOTHER NEEDED REFORM.
sinee Mr.. Hays has sanctIhed
fhs silent screen = bit
II he will take my poor sirice
He'll make . bisEer hits
He's got the players and tbs plays
DELIGHTFULLY."- rennedi
The questions of subtltles now
Should occupy his mind.
Il certainly would tickle pink =
A lot Of us n he
Could squeeze some info into them
And les hypcrbole,
Instend Of Game the hour thai
Across the seas expanse
From Over There Jim sailed" ] wish
They'd my films back from Franea.-
I'd Ike 10 read In place Of this,
Prom Polar haunts the spoil
OF Winters blight enwnpped us" that
II snew and blew like hell"
I think And TO the boundIess plains
He hithered" 10 q pity
When all tho Teller did was take
Ths train for Kansas City.
"Whn virtus Sleeps In tnnocencss
u seems TO mes REDUNDANT;
" That night" al dawn " get on my nerves,
They're both too, too abnndsnt
The picture and the gals and gents
Therein arc hunkydory,
But Mr.. Hays should swat the seribos
Whose bunk balls mp the story.
GUY LEE
, 1923-06-17


East showed beautiful Judgment IN
giving up his hundred aces for the
sake Of game. His hand was not
strong enough to warrant n bid Of
two no trumps after n takeout. When
h first card was led the declarer
realized that he could only AFFORD to
lose one trick each in thu spade. heart,
and diamond suits and none whatever
in the clubs. To lose but one heart Il
was necessary 10 md the ten OF hearts
in h north hand. as we'll as one OF
h other honorp. and the nnesse Of
the eight was obligatory.
Although north falae-carded clever
iy in the club suit. not OVERRIDING the
matter, hut playing the queen at trick
hve, the declarer continued the suit,
as there was no possibility Of secur-
ing game unless north was ~false-card-
ing. Even II the play had Allowed
north to mako the king OF trumps, II
would not have mattered. as otherwise
south would have made a club trick.
Throughout the play OF the deal the
d~eclarer's purpose was to compel the
adversaries to lead diamonds.
1t did not matter which adversary.
provided his partner was Obliged "a
continue the suit. BY carefully work.
ing out the trumps and all the black
cardh h dtclarer reached the play
for which he was working at trick
eleven and the sdversaries were help.
less after that time.
As a game winning hand the holding
OF west was remarkable.
, 1923-06-17
PADDOCK FULL
OF FAULTS, YET
FASTEST HUMAN

Charley Paddock, University of
Southern California and Olympic
nprints champion. is n phenomenon.
He Is not physically we'll formed and
his running form Is contrary to ali
previously accepted rules OF sprint.
ing.
That was the conclusion of DR..
Bellin du Coteau. a Paris physician
much Interested in athletics, expressed
after he saw Paddock compete in the
international university games held In
Paris recently.
"A competent physical director after
examining Paddock undoubtedly would
prescribe a medical, gymnastic, ortho.
pedic cure" DR.. Coteau said.
n OF Paddock's shoulders Is lower
than the other. the result either OF a
Sigh curvature OF the spine or Of a
muscular ir~regularity.
His chest is round and his shout.
DER blades are too prominent. He ha.
directive nasal respiration and
breathes through his mouth most OF
the time.
He is plainly fat. A swimmer
might have some excuse to carry ey.
cess fat, but a sprinter--never. A
racing horse would not be oonside. ed
." couuluon II ne carried such exc.sy
weight. But Pnddock's arms and
shoulders remind one of q 40 year old
matron in decollette.
In short / have never seen any
Splinter so poorly set up for speed
The doctor was Just as harsh in
criticizlng Paddock's running form.
When Paddock runs he looks exactly
Ike a calf with two heads" DR.. du
Coteau said.
IF l had a class of young sprinters.
l would teach them this way" no said:
Watch Paddock closely. He com.
mits most OF the faults OF a beginner.
faults you nus avoid
But, nevertheless. he IL the fastest
mar in the world"
In getting away with the enek OF
the gun Paddock resembles a boxer
swinging his arms wildly much NOR.
than he resembles u man starting a
sprint, the doctor charged. Further.
more, ho runs too high of the
ground" and his final jump at the
nnish line con do nothing but retard
his speed.
, 1923-06-17
ALWAYS LOSING COLT
CAPTURES MILK DERBY

Ed Cole. the famous veteran race
track man. once had a horse named
In his honor. Ed was younger then,
and when he discovered that an wner
had selected one Of his yearling colts
and ehristened It ed Cole" be was
6attered.
He hunted up the owner. expressed
his pride. and said, "Tha nrst RAGS
the colt wins I will buy a blanket and
a hood fer it."
Something went wrong. then every
thing. That colt developed quarter
cracks, spavins. bots, ~epizootic, wind
sucking, cribbing. and a few other dis
orders. He raced three years on the
nat, tried Jumping. and sun was q
maiden.
Hopes Of Winning Slim.
Hopes of getting that blanket and
hood grew dim in tho mind OF the
owner. The horses were racing then
over at old Gloucester-which, for the
benefit Of the new generation. 1t must
be explained. was in New Jersey. on
the Delaware. a short distance below
Philadelphia. The owner started Ed
Cole. no finished last. and It looked
desperate for the blanket and as II Ed
Cole was destined for a quick trip 70
the glue works.
Going home that evening the owner
saw a notice In the paper. There was
n gymkana meet at a country club
near Philadelphia, and among the
events was a race for milk wagon
horses. Any horse that had pulled -
milk wagon was eligible TO start.
The owner acted quickly. He fixed
It UP with the milkman, and the
next morning Ed Cole was pulling a
wager over a Philadelphia milk route
and wondering what 1t was all about.
Finished on Three Legs.
The next day he was entered in the
special event and, finishing on three
legs. he won. Ed received n wire
stating that his namesake at last Ind
achieved brackets. He rushed out,
paid $50 for the finest blanket and
hood he could buy. and sent them
along.
His namesake went Into the glue
factory and the blankets we're worn in
his memory by one OF the other horses.
, 1923-06-17

WV 6NAID " NItEHss
The feature of the deal was the re-
fusal OF south to play his ace Of dia-
monds at trick four although there was
. singleton in dummy and two trumps
left with which TO run the diamond
suit. The fall Of the ten Of hearts
from the west hand at trick three indi-
Gated another heart In tho north hand,
to which might be added the fact that
tho declarer registered disappointment
when south failed 10 follow on the
second round Of trumps.
1t was impossible for the declarer
to establish . club In dummy or to
make more than one trick in the spade
suit. South therefore figured that II
he ducked the diamonds the deciarer
could make only owe tricks in hearts.
and n each In diamonds and spades.
thus failing to secure the game. Al.
though he ultimately lost the ace OF
diamonds. south gained two tricks by
, 1923-06-17
EXPECTS
BIG GRID YEAR

Purdue Is making arrangements for
a big football year. and II is reported
that the athletic council at Lafayette
institution has given its o. X. 10 So
curing proper assistants for Coach
James phelan. former Missouri men.
tor. who Is now head coach OF the
Boilermakers.
Good assistant coaches arc a mighty
important asset 10 football coaching In
this day and age of Specialization. and
1t Is a step in the right direction.
, 1923-06-17
DERBY
FIRST IN 1880

The Derby stakes. run at Epsom
Downs. England. is the major classic
OF the British turf. The race is run at
a distance of a mile and a half, for 8
year olds, entire colts and Niles. This
classic was i~nausurated in 1850 and
was won that year by Sir Charles
Bunbury's Diomed. The late King Ed
yard won the rae twice-in 1890,
when he was Prince of walesr with
Diamond jubilee, and In 1909 with
Ainoru.
, 1923-06-17
Royal English Henley
Regatta to Be Shorter

The Royal English Henley regatta
July 2 to z will be decided over a
slightly shorter but almost straight
course. approximately n and n quar-
ter miles on the Thames. The starting
point will be advanced about 100 yards
n this adjustment will eliminate
a slight bend at the start Of the ex'
listing course. IL.
, 1923-06-17

the play. as the declarer could easily
have secured eleven tricks had south
played the C Of diamonds at trick
four.
The declarer erred In taking a second
round OF trumps, there being no reason
at that stage OF the play for him TO
desire trump extraction. Tho next
deal Is a rather hard problem in cards
of exit.
, 1923-06-17
California Endeauoring to
/ Get intercollegiate Meet

Only seven colleges have ever won
the intercollegiate track and fold
championship. In which California has
cleaned up the last three years. The
Berkeley stars will endeavor 10 seeur
the meet for thSr new stadium in
1924.
, 1923-06-17
Raise $4,000 for Ice
Arena at Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls has concluded a sue
cessful campaign by raising $3.50
for a new artificial ice arena. 1t viii
permit popular winter sports programs
being carried out.
, 1923-06-17
Wilde May FoHoW Footsteps
of KHbdne in Villa Hqht
JIMMY WILDE.

Jimmy wilde Of England. worlds
hyweight champion. who will defend
his title Against the fast and clever
Pancho Villa, former holder Of the
American fyweight title, in New York
tomorrow. will have to be at his best to
recross the Atlantic with his crown.
according to close followers Of doings
Of the roped arena.
There are not n few, including many
wise observers OF padded mitt sport,
who believe wilde will go the same
route as Johnnie Kilbane Of Cleveland.
who lost his worlds featherweight
title to Eugene Criqui Of France re-
Gently. These persons contend Wilde
is too old and has not had enough re-
cent lights under his belt to beat a
lighter Of the Villa type.
Genaro in the Middle.
Should villa win the title a peculiar
condition will exist. Pancho lost the
American championship to Frankie Ge-
marc. the Italian. who has been clam
oring for a match with the English
title holder. II Pancho wins from
, 1923-06-17
NET COURTS ON O o

a PsriA tasieab COMPANY xili onnruo
fourteen tnnis courts.
, 1923-06-17

Score: 90.
South dealt and bid n spade. west
two hearts. North two spades, East
three hearts. n the bidding closed.
North had the initial lead.
, 1923-06-17

FOR PLAYERS OF WRIST
~ Ar. NETCALFE
CONVENTIONAL Z GF

CONVENTIONAL play Is one Of
the greatest faults Of the aver
player. With more than
ffty-three octillion possible COM
binations. the majority OF players be-
have as though there were about fifty.
The situation in the deal which follows
ta I'm Lanai.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-15
Church Notices

Old South Congregational church.
Rev w. p. Bradford: Morning wor-
ship at 1890; sermon subject Loyal
ty versus Indifference" anthem by
vested choir: Sunday school at 11.45;
Christian Endeavor at Z; subject,
Treasures of Scripture" leader. Har-
riet Nutting; pageant rehearsal at 8
o'clock.
st. Matthew's church. Rev. Rush w.
d. Smith rector (third Sunday in Ad-
VenD Holy communion. s A. NJ: lit
any. holy eucharist and sermon. 1880
A. M; church school, 11.45 A. NJ. Fri
day. December 81, Feast of st. Thomas,
Apostle; holy communion, A. M.
First Universalist church: Service
and sermon by Prof. c. j. Weber of
Colby College at 1880 A. NJ.
Middle Street Methodist church. Rev.
Henry Otto Megert: 1890 A. NJ,
preaching; sermon on THE Task of the
Church," anthems by the chorus choir;
church school at 11.45 A. NJ. Epworth
League $50 p. NJ; at P. NJ. after an
inspiring praise service the pastor will
speak on 'The Secret of a Great Life"
prayer meeting Wednesday at 100
Baptist. Rev. G. f. Young: 1890,
sermon by Rev Harry Taylor; Miss
Ruth Taylor will sing: 11.45, Sunday
school; Miss Taylor will tell story
to the school; 4. Miss Taylor will talk
to the Juniors: Z. Rev. Harry Taylor
and his daughter Ruth will conduct an
evangelistic service. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all the above serv-
ices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-15

Gels. Silesia. Dec. 14-Former
Crown Prince Frederick Williams re-
turn to his Silesian castle lends new
interest to the comment upon the
exiled son of the eX-kaiser which
Count Robert Zedlitz- TruetzsehiIer,
former marshal at the court of Will
liam II, makes in his recently pub
lished memoirs.
ION the whole one is disposed To-
judge the crown prince too severely"
saws the former marshal. who is any
thing but kind in his estimate of the
character of the ex-kaiser THE
crown prince has much in him of
the spirit of independence of an
Englishman. and much of an Eng
lishman's conception of sport"
Count lity-Truetzschiler credits
Frederick William with tho follow
ing remark:
my father will never understand
me He thinks very differently about
sport. That is natural, because he
could never do real sports because
of his short arm. / divide men into
two classes: those who are sportsmen
and those who are not. With the
-sportsmen l can never agree"
The notes from which the count
wrote the comment on the eX-crown
prince were penned in April, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-15
Annual Senior Party
At High School Friday

Friday evening at high school the
annual senior party was held. The
earlier part OF the evening was occu-
pied with games. The first was
guessing game, Maine Cities. Then
the class shot wild" celluloid animals
in miniature forest. They rested
from their labors awhile and at corn
balls which had their fate as their
heart. Then followed fishing for cellu-
loid fish in a miniature pond. Fishing
over, they tried guessing game again,
Shakespeare romance this time
BY this time Santa Claus had left
in another room, where a beautifully
decorated tree awaited him, an assert
ment of gifts, five mild SLAMS" for
each member of the class, based
chiefly upon accidents and mirthful
happenings in school. The class then
marched in and surrounded the tree.
Before these wonderful gifts were en-
amined each senior received an II. H.
5. arm-band and pinned 1t on for wear
during the evening. thus announcing
that they were really members of the
graduating class. Then candy bags
were distributed and the serious p
business Of the evening began. AS each
gift was taken off, the bit of poetry
marking the slam was read and the
gift exhibited amid gales OF laughter.
When all Santa's bounty had been
exhausted. and nearly all the class
capacity for laughter. also, eats were
the order of the hour. Ice cream, cake
and candy were served. Mrs. Haskell
and Miss Robinson assisted the host
ess. Miss Haskell, in serving.
After that part of the program was
satisfactorily adjusted, the "handwrit-
ing character sketches" were read and
their owners guessed. Some of these
were very apt in their application.
Then fortunes were told again and the
party adjourned.
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EAST WINTHROP

Miss Marian Stone. who has been
at the Augusta General hospital for
the last few days, for surgical treat
ment, returned home Wednesday.
Mrs Lizzie Mace has gone to Win
throp and will pass the winter with
Mrs. Helen Lavallee.
Mrs. Maud West visited at ]. c..
Cushman's on Friday.
Ernest Leech and his mother, Mrs.
Abbie Leech of Vassalboro, were
callers at Cushman farm on Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith visited at
"A. B. Cars Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perlie Ainslie at
tended State Grange at Lewiston on
Wednesday.
Mrs. j. G. Cushman called on Mrs.
Ansel Brann at Winthrop one day
last week.
Mrs. Alice Waugh and daughter.
Evelyn, were callers at Mrs. Carrie
Bisbee's on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-15
Star Club Present valley
Farm" At State School

The drama, valley Farm, was
given Friday evening at the State
School by the Star Club. This pre-
liminary presentation was very sue
cessful and much enjoyed by the au-
dience. The play was a credit to the
cast and to the director. Ralph Brown
OF Augusta.
The cast was as follows: Harold
Rutledge, young New Yorker. Law
renee Slack; Perry Deane. a son of
the soil, Ernest Edgei9y; David Hill
dreth New York lawyer, Carroll
Gray; Silas Holcomb. owner OF VAL
ley Farm. Norman Gray: Azariah
Gray. clock tinker. Harry Rideout:
jennings, servant at the ,Rutledge
mansion. Wallace Brann: Hattie Hol-
comb, u country flower transported TO
the city, Grace Wheeler; Isabel Car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-15
NEWS BRIEFS

Warsaw, Poland, Dec. 14.-An ex-
change of documents took place today
between Russia and Poland, whereby
Poland agrees to recognize the union
OF soviet republics. The signing of the
documents was the outcome of nego-
tlations which lasted for several
months.
Brussels. Dec 1.-THE German
charge daffaires today asked NJ. JAS
par, the Belgian foreign minister. for
an appointment for Saturday morn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-15
Social Welfare Club Entertained

Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Stevens entertained the Social Welfare
Club of the Methodist church at their
home on Second street. This was the
monthly meeting of the club. There
was a short business session, reports
and discussion of plans. then a social
evening. Music and games were en-
joyed. "Rook" was the favorite game.
Refreshments of cocoa and sandwiches
were served by the hostess. All had a
delightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-15
Death Noted Alienist

Hanov-r, n. f.. Dec. 14-Dr. Char
les Parker Bancroft nationally known
alienist and for many years super
intendent of the New Hampshire
State Hospital for the insane. author
of many books and pamphlets deal
ing with his speciality. died at the
hospital here early tonight. He was
stricken with cerebral hemorrhage
Wednesday and never recovered
consciousness. DR.. Bancroft was Il
native of ST. Johnshury, VT, born
there January Il. 1852.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-15

We. wish to thank the friends and
noishbors for their kindness during
the illness and passing Of our dear
one and for the beautiful flowers.
q. w. BLAISDELL and family,
MRS. FRANCIS BLA1SDELL,
MRS. SARAH BLAISDELL,
MR.. and MRS. PEARL BLAISDELL
and family.
MR.. and MRS. ALTON BLAISDELI,
MR.. and MRS. EARL BLAISDELL
and family.
KENNETH BLAISDELL.
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Christmas Program at High School
FRIDAY

At high school Friday morning a
Christmas program was given under
the direction of Miss Judkins of the
faculty. The first number was a song.
"Christmas Carol" by the school. Miss
Woodside at the piano. Then Henry
Van Dykes STORY of the First Christ
mas Tree" was told by Miss Haskell
Miss katherine McGinn sang Holy
Night. Then Kennedy Cummings read
Just Before Christmas" The final
number was solo. "yolly Saint Mich
olas," by Evonne Beaudoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-15

Rome, Dec. 1.-THE keenest disap-
pointment is expressed by the newspa-
pers over the settlement of the Tan
giers question without the admission of
Italy to the discussions. For Tangiers
Tad Tunis.' says the Idea Nazionale,
France only gives tls offensive phrases
and preteXts which hide though unsuc-
cessfully, her desire to hinder Italian
development i'm the Mediterranean. 1t
is clear cut policy against Italy"
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Inn. For +.
Children
With
WORMS
ing. Nj. Jaspar fixed II o'clock as the
time for the charge to call on him.

ing. NJ. Jaspar fixed II o'clock as the
time for the charge to call on him.
Newport. r. L.. Dec. 14.-John r. Sill
verman OF Providence was arrested
here late today on charge of kidnap-
ping William Beattie of Newport and
taking him to an undertakers' estab-
lishment in Pawtucket last night,
where he was questioned concerning
the disappearance of a truckload of IL
quor. According to the police. Beat
ties abductors sought to learn what
disposal has been made of a $4,000
truckload of liquor which was hi
lacked" shortly after 1t left Newport
for Providence recently. Beattie was
brougM back and was deposited un-
day.
New York. Dec. 14-Paul Florence,
halfback and captain of the 1928 foot
ball team of Georgetown University,
and a baseball star. has signed a con-