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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Lands Scouts Idea
Minor-Major Conflict
Over Draft Issue

New York, Jan. .S-SCOutinC the
possibility OF !. ma ior- minor base
bali conflict over the draft issue,
Commissioner X. N. Lands arrived
in New York today on his way TO
1ulliil several speaking engagements
in the East the latter part of the
week.
The Commissioner, while rcticcnt,
in his discussion of the controversy
which has arisen as n result of the
major leagues decision to attach the
draft string to all players released
hereafter to minor league clubs. in
dcatcs his belief that an open break
would be avoided.
Shelving Of the American League
of curbiug pop fly" home runs, at
least for 1923. was intimatod in the
commissioners statement that no
meeting of the joint rules committee
to which the question was referred,
had been scheduled this winter. He
said no request had come from either
league for a session to discuss the
Zoning pan.
No joint meeting of the league is
in prospect either. he said.
Commissioner Lands is scheduled
to attend on Friday night at New
Haven. Conn, function in honor
of Bill Donovan, manager of the New
Haven club, which captured the
Eastern League pennant last season
and claimed the minor league title
by virtue of its defeat of the Balti-
more Intcrnationals in a post-season
series.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Citizens Have Firm
Hold on Conditions
In Mo. and North Ark.

Harrison, Ark. Jan. 23.-Condi-
tons along the Missouri and North
Arkansas Railroad today We're more
firmly in the grip of citizens openly
opposed to striking worllmen on that
road after the designations here last
night of J. l.. Clue. mayor: George
Minimus, city alderman. and William
Parr. city marshal, and endorsement
of the work of the "citizcns' commit
tee here by a mass meeting at
Eureka Springs.
Armed volunteers continued to pa
troll Harrison streets and the roads
leading into the city.
Mayor Clute's resignation will be-
come effective Feb 5. while immc d.
late successors to Minicus and Parr
were selected by a meeting of the
city council.
The designations follow week of
virtual control here by a Citizens
committee" selected last Monday
night by armed men from points
along the railroad with the announc-
ed purpose of stopping burnings and
other depredations which have tied
up service along the line.
At Eureka Springs committee of
II was selected to call before it any
person suspected of having any con-
nection with attempts to hinder op-
Grafton of the railroad. A resolution
was adopted which commended the
action of the "citizens' committee"
which met in Harrison: rebuked all
"utterances in sympathy with the
continuance of the strike" and re-
quested each citizen to pledge his
support to the M. & n. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Golfers Make Money
For Their Employers
Says Alexander

Chicago, Jan. GA golfer is worth
at least $500 more year to his en-
ploNer than an cmployc who does not
have the physical and moral benefit of
Chic3Cp. a pioneer of golf in America,
who preached golf as Il business in
NoStment at the annu3l meeting of the
Western Golf Association. He de-
clarcd that the game had such Won
dcrful influence on the player for intCC-
rity. generosity and urhantY that it
would he q good investment FOR every
business man to see to it at his own
expense that his employee; had oppor-
tunity to play Golf at least once Il
week.
Mr.. Alexander said the difference he
had found in mon who played golf over
those who had never taken up tho
game convinced him that an employer
would bc the gamer if he actually eX-
pended $500 a year on each employc for
golf. Tho returns in nCncsty. alert
ness. fr2HkncSs and refinement would
repay such an investment many times
over in some cases. and would at least
equal the outlay II the least promising
man.
Tho speaker WAS particularly urgent
that the youth of America have the
benefits OF solf. and offered a hand
some cup for the winner of the west
crn junior championship. contested an
nually by golfers under 90 years Of
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Bates Preparing
For 3. A. A. Games
Especial to kennchec Journal


Lewiston, Jan. 23-Time trials for
the selection of the men to run at the
Is. A. A. games are being held on the
board track several times a week. On
Tuesday and Friday afternoon of this
week the men will be clicked Archi-
bald who suffered a slight injury on
the ski jump is back in the game
again and will make a berth on the
team. Sargent. the college miller and
cross country runner, who was MAX
ing a strong fight for place. unfor-
tunately was injured by a fall from
the track. Although he will be I'M
able to coMpete in the 3. A. A. games
he will be in good shape by next
spring, Jake Landers, the little
colored flash, is doing very fast time
while Sanella, the versatile middle
distance man is also living up to his
record. The struggle comes in pick
ing the fourth man of the team.
Simpson and Wilson are the likeliest
contenders at present. both men be-
ing powerful runners with the ability
to tear off very fast quarter. The
team will undoubtedly be selected by
next week as the games come in
February. Last year Bates defeated
Vermont at the games and this year
will be matched against Worcester
Polytech and Rhode Island, both
worthy rivals.
The first word in baseball has been
heard in the way of call issued by
Manager Wade on Monday for assist
ants. The men of the Sophomore
class are eligible. While practice
will not begin for time Coaches
Cults and Wiggin. are planning the
season on paper and putting the final
touches on the schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Coburn SeXtet to-
Meet Hebron Today

(Spccitl 10 Kcnnchcc Journal)
Watcrvillc, Jan. o3.-Thc Coburn
soXtet will meet their hardest OPP
ponent in the prep school ranks
whom they face the fast Hebron six
on Community rink Saturday af-
tcrnoon. The Maroon team is
working out daily on the Coburn
rink and will take on Il game with
the Lewiston Independents this af-
tCrnoon for a practise game. The
absence of Jake Goldberg in the
defense was felt last evening in the
game with the Watervile Ice Birds.
Coburn will meet Hebron for the
first time since the fail of 1919, the
Hebron authorities breaking rela-
tons with the Watcrville school
after the Maroon football team ad-
ministerod a defeat to the would be
State prep school champions on their
own field. The patching up of ath-
letic relations in hockey is hoped to
lead to the resumng of relations in
all branches of sports in the course
of short time. The two schools
are amongst the largest in the State
and until four years ago, We're prob
ably the greatest rivals in football
dom in Maine.
While Coach Haines has not an
nouncod the lineup for the game
Saturday afternoon. it will prob
ably be as has been in the past
games. Several new men have been
showing up remarkably we'll and
they may be sent in to relieve the
first string men. The lineup will
probably be as follows: Drummond,
rw: Mitchell, c: Bowc, lw: Gold
berg, I'd; Connell. Id, and O'Brien, 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Intermural Basket
Ball Players Start
Second Round. Colby

Especial to kennebec JOurnal.(
Waterville, Jan. 23.-The first two
games of the second round of the
intermural basketball league were
played off in the Colby gymnasium
this afternoon, the Phi Delta Theta
winning their first game from the
Alpha Tau Omega 32-1S, and the AL
pha securing the better end of a Is
- score.
The Phi Delta Theta team opened
the afternoon program by trouncing
the Alpha Tau Omega. The game
was fast throughout and the final
score does not show the real worth
of the game, as the Phi Delta team
scored heavily on fouls, Burke
shooting fourteen foul baskets, to
four of Callaghan's for the Tau's.
Haines was the outstanding star for
his team, being all over the floor
and following the ball at all times.
Mcdonald and Callaghan played best
for the Tau's, the latter making
some remarkable shots from the floor
in the last few minutes of play.
The game between the Alphas and
the Delta Kappa Epsilon team was
full of eXcitemcnts and was so evenly
contested that it was nobodicS game
until the last whistle blew. The
Alpha team took the lead few min
utes before the end, when Shaw. for
The Dekes, shot a pretty basket,
tieing the game at II all. Mari
broke the tie by shooting one basket
on double foul and few minutes
later shot the last basket for the
Alphas ten seconds before the whs-
tie. Mari and Fetch played best for
the Alpha aggregation, Peabody and
Shaw for The Deles.
The standing in the intermural
basketball League is as follows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Dempsey in N. Y.
Willing to Meet
All Aspirants

New YORK, Jan. 23-EXpressing his
eagerness to meet any aspirants for
his heavyweight crown, Jack Demp-
sey and his advance encourage, in
Guiding the champions pet pedigrced
bull dog, Diamond Dick, Jr.,"
reached New York today.
Dempsey's manager. Jack Kearns,
is due to arrive tomorrow and in the
afternoon a conference is scheduled
with Promoter Tex Richard at which
negotiations for the title holders ex-
pected program of action during the
outdoor season may reach a definite
basis.
Richard said today he would sub
nit two proposals to Dempsey and
Kearns. one calling for match with
Jess Willard, probably June so, and
the other with the survivor of a
heavyweight G linn n a t ion series
among Floyd Johnson, Tom Gibbons.
and Luis Firpo, the Argentine pugi-
list. The latter contest may occur in
September.
Dempsey declared he was ready to
meet any of these hcavywcights as
we'll as Harry Wills. with whom he
signed tentatively for a bout six
months ago, but ring circles were
convinced that no proposition for a
match with the Negro would be dis
cuSsed.
The champion is unlikely to appear
in any contest here during the in
door season, because of Inadequate
seating facilities of any available
site.
Looking fit and weighing, on his
own testimony. only 1875 pounds.
close to his best fighting weight.
Dempsey declared he would want at
least six weeks or two months to get
into condition for championship
| fight. He intends to remain in New
York or its vicinity for several
weeks.
Asked about offers for 4 bout with
| Joe Beckett. English champion in
London. Dempsey said he was not
anxious to fight abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Augusta Baseball Fans
Propose League for
Fast Summer Ball

That Augusta ShOulq nave a DaSe-
ball team for the coming summer
and that league be formed of clubs
in this part OF the State was the con-
census OF opinion OF the fans at
tending the meeting of the Augusta
Baseball Association held last eve
ming at the municipal court rooms.
Ben Houser was there and his Opin-
ion that the league was the only
solution for the baseball situation i'll
Maine was endorsed by all present.
He was authorized to communicate
with other clubs with an idea of
forming such an organization.
Roland Scribner, treasurer of the
association, read his report, which
showed that $l4,632.12 had been
raised last year through admissions,
grandstands, guarantees, the carni-
val, gifts and season tickets and that
ali but a few dollars OF that amount
had been expended, principally for
payrolls, guarantees and tor work
at the grounds.
Blaine S. Niles, president, stated
that in his opinion Il league between
teams in this section was desirable
and he hoped that such Il league
could lie formed. Mr.. Houser. who
managed the team last year, stated
that he had already discussed such l
project with several other managers
and he felt sure that an eight team
league, embracing towns in this part
OF the state, Lewiston, Portland,
Harrington, Norway, Livermore,
DiNtield, Lisbon, Brunswick or others
would be formed.
Ben declared that it could be seen
from their experiences last Year that
games could not be arranged salts
1actorily with teams from MasSa-
chuSetts as practically all the games
played with these outfits were too
one sided to be interesting. although
every team that played here came
we'll recommended and close games
had been expected.
The one way out of this difficulty
was the formation of a league, en-
bracing the best clubs in this section.
playing under rules TO lie drawn uo
by Il central governing body and with
each team posting Il forfeit that they
would complete the season and play
according 10 the rules prescribed
The race in such a league was almost
sure to be close and interesting and
with Il regular schedule OF four
games Il week drawn up, chance
was lett for each team to play one
or two games Il week with other
teams of recognized ability.
Ben stated that he would be at
BoWdoin after Saturday of this week
and he wished that others favorins
such Il plan would communicate with
him there.
The project of ways and means of
raising funds to finance the team at
the start OF the season was taken up
and Il committee consisting of J. J.
OConnell. Williacj Condor, Harry
Hanks. George Clark and DR.. W. G.
Thomas, We're named to consider this
matter and report at later meeting.
This same committee was authorized
to draw up Il slate of officers and to
issue the call for the next meeting
OF the Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Sisler Will Have
Understudy This Year

st Louis, Mo, Fan. 70 (By 4. p
George Sislcr. who has been voted
the greatest all-around player in the
American League. probably will have
an understudy this season. it was
announced today. 1t would be the
first time since Sisler became regular
first hasoman for the Browns in 1918.
that 4 second string first sachcr has
even been considered. it was said.
Consideration of the ACCESSIBILITY
of an understudy. it was explained,
was given only after it was believed
tho injury Sislcr suffered to his
right shoulder last September. may
cause him some annoyance this sea-
son in event he strained the shoulder
in some manner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Announce Hebron
Baseball Dates

Hebron's baseball schedule has
been completed. and Manager c. C..
Crandall has been able to schedule
thirteen games. and Hebron expects
to have a strong team for 1928.
The schedule is as follows:
"Wednesday, April %, South Paris
at Hebron.
Saturday, April IS, Rumford High
at Hebron.
Wednesday. May 2, Brunswick
High at Brunswick.
Saturday, May ), Bates End, at
Hebron.
Wednesday. May Q. Gould's Aca-
denny at Ecthcl.
Saturday. May l., Cohurn Classical
Institute at Hebron
Wednesday,, May IS, Colby md at
Hebron.
Saturday. May 10, Bridston Aca-
denny at Eridgton.
Wednesday. May %, Brunswick
High at Hebron.
Saturday, May %, Kents Hill at
Hebron.
Wednesday. May so. Coburn CLASH
cal Institute at Waterville.
Saturday, June ,, +. L. High
School at Auburn.
Wednesday, June g. Kent's Hill at
Kcnts Hill.
Hebron's basketball team PLAYED
Kcnt's Hill on Friday evening. this be-
ing tho first game in basketball ever
PLAYED between the two schools. The
game started out roughly, and few
fouls were called. At the end of the
first period the score was 10 to 1
III favor of kent's HILL During the
second half the Hebron boys became
more accustomed to the low ceiling
and tho posts in the middle of the
hall, and outplaycd the kcnt's Hill
boys. scoring II points to Kent's
Hill Q. kcnt's Hill has never been
beaten on their own floor and we
can understand why
Bridge and Moore played eXcep-
tionally well for Hebron. and Carlton
and Captain Healy did the same for
kents Hill.
Tentative Football Schedule
Manager Moore is busily engaged
in arranging the football schedule
for next fall. There are many diff
culties. as some of the schools have
not yet elected managers for this
sport. and have given the matter of
been able to arrange the following
games, and only two dates are still
open, September Goth. and October
goth. There are several applicants
for these. and the matter will be de-
cidcd within the next few days. The
following games will definitely be
scheduled. October Goth, will prob
ably be filed by Coburn Classical
Institute.
September %. open.
October 6. Maine Freshmen at
Orono. -
October 1s, Bates End at Hebron.
October 90. open.
October 81, Coburn at Lewiston.
November 3, kent's Hill at Kent's
Hill.
November 10, Exeter at Exeter.
Lose at Hockey
Our hockey team was defeated by
the strong Lewiston Independent
team by score of Al. The game
was played Saturday on the An
drews rink The Lewiston team has
played together several years. and is,
in all probability the best team in
the State. as they have already de-
feated one of the Maine college
teams. The game was fast and fur
ious. and characterized by aggressive
work on both sides. Both teams,
however. are a little weak in team
work. and good passing was lacking
for the most part. Both teams
showed lack of practice because of
severe winter conditions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Special Groups to
Have Spring Grid
Practice at i. of P.

Philadelphia, Jan. 23-Coach Lou
Young of the University of Penn
sylvania football team, announced to-
day that there would be spring prac-
ticc only for special groups Of the
football squad. Andy Smith. coach
of Southern California, VIII help in
the work. Young said.
My idea of spring practice" said
Young, lis to instruct the men in the
certain specific things that each man
must know how to play his position
well. Centers should receive special
instruction in swapping back the ball
and quarterbacks should receive
special drills. There must be puntinG
practice for the men who are to do
it, and forward passing for the
backs. The ends must receive spec
ial instruction in many things"
The spring work outs Will last
about three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Middleweight Champ
Wilson Makes $500
Stairs Climbing Bet

New York. Jan. 23-Johnny Wilson,
world middeweiGht boxing cham
pion, is out to win wager of $500 on
his ability to climb stairs.
There's a series Of long flights Of
steps at 2S0th street and Edcehill
Terrace-30 FIGHTS in all and Wilson
has made a bet with sportsman that
he can make two round trips in 20
minutes. The last person who tried
to negotiate the steps in given time
made one trip in l3 minutes and gave
up. The test will be held Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Harvard to Send
Two Man Team to N. Y,
For MillrOse Games

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 23.-Be-
cause Harvard undergraduates will
be IN their mid-year examination
period at the time, the Harvard
team that will go to New York for
the Millrose y. A. track games on
January 81. will consist of only two
men, it was announced today. Cap
tain Billie Burke will compete in the
two thirds mile run, and Vinton
Chaplin will enter the 800 yards run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
SPORTING NOTES

Lovers of the wrestling game wit
messed a splendid exhibition Monday
evening between Prof. Bobby Main
fort and Peter Sturgis at the Arson
Town hall. The first and only bout
lasted two hours and 10 minutes and
resulted in a victory for Mainfort.
There was large audience present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
.i1n3tllt

Amer cans. today signed a contract
for 1923 as assistant manager of the
New York Giants, post lie held last
year.
The Giants also announced that
Hugh McQuillan. star finger obtained
late last season from tho Boston
Braves, had signed for the coming
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Augusta Hockey Club Notes

All members Of the Augusta
Hockey club are requested to be at
the rink on this Wednesday eve
ning at 40 for practice. Anyone
VINO thinks they can play hockey will
pc gwen a try out if they will come
down and demonstrate what thew arc
able to do. All buffers. Bull Moos-
crs and Central Maine Wire Twist
ers are invited and will be lined up
against the regular team for pra ctice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Harry Greb to Meet
LOughran for Title

New York, Jan. 23-Harry Greh.
of Pittsburg. will defend his Americ
can light heavyweight boxing title
January 80. against Tommy Lough-
ran. of Philadelphia. in a 15-round
bout at Madison Square Garden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
For Referendum

IN the House Tuesday Representa-
i've Barwise Of Bangor introduced a
assolVe amending the constitution so
rs 20 llpit appropriations for private
a - ,nn and purposes until Dec.
appropriations after Dec. al iaa0
the resolve Is as follows:
Section AFTER Dec. 81. 1890.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Next Game

Psi.
Lambda Chi Alpha VS.. Delta PIP
silon.
No games next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Zoning Ordinances
CONTINUED from Pace One)

Auburn Chamber of Commerce. ex-
Planned the new draft the bill, which
ne said had the endorsement of Prof,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
Hugh jennings Signs
Assistant Manager
New York Giants

New York. Jan. 23-Hughey Jen-
ninss. former pilot of the Detroit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24
York Beach Corporation

The venerable Edward c. Moody,
representative from York and the
only surviving member of the Conn.
Gil of Governor Garcelon. annearad
before the l1gal affairs COMMITTEES To
conduct tho case for the proponents
OF the emergency bill providing for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-24


unlawful to operate a poi: m doinfl
mill or a stationary sawH'h. ana D
own logging directly TO u !%S
either through its own en, npovt y
through a contractor. VIM VIII from
obtaining a license therein
forest commissioner. .ha1
Application fora hcens sea b. ]
made upon blanks prepai.Ihua t 3,
forest commissioner for ina a,dic
pose. Proper record of al III Id
tions for licenses and licenses sompl
shall be kept by the fores,u ~ y
sioner at his Office, and sna dud
to inspection of any pers0 Whs
reasonable business hours auplia
mill is located IL a town. .,s ruut
licenses shall be sent to INC
ipal officers. .hall w.
payable at the time Oh ra oue |!
and all licenses shall expn' IT
from the date of Issuance. md fpr
The forest commissioner .awns .
fire wardens in organized love ore
at any time suspend or re' ~ y
license for the violation sr,sps
laws, and he or they ma5 sroucht
such license in times OF ~ onersi
to any portable sawmill the s v
of which would create an
Upon application filed . s 8
ed, the forest commlss."o'the ID
grant a Nrmit to change
ton of a,) sawfnill. ), favor
The first resolves II Ida y
charitable institutions m .Srse VI
appearance in the House, .t t G.
introduced by Representa.hs @
of Lewiston in favor Of 4l,a.nital !
Orphanage. st. Mary's. IN, nys city.
the Healy Hospital Of tna ma, ~ 81 ,
The act to prevent crim .nd ~
sons masked or disguised e !
by Representative Sturs'ss ~ 81
burn when it came from III ~ y
last week, was taken ir n..r 4!
and referred to the 5uolc'A
mittee In concurrence
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