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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Dan Daniels Seeks
Lease Bayside Park
Portland n. E.. League

Portland. Me. Jan. 1.'.--Dan Dam
iels. business manager of the Provi-
Gcnce club of the old Eastern club
and of the Portland New England
League club, under Hugh Duffy. has
made formal application for a lease
OF Eayside Park for the purpose of
installing club for the proposed
New England club.
Mr.. Daniels is resident manager of
the Jefferson theatre here. which is
controlled by NJ. J. Clarity, a former
New England owner and manager,
who also is interested in the plan
to bring New England baseball to
Portland.
+. +. Driscoll of the Portland
Baseball Association. which controls
Baysidc Park, announced today he
will call meeting Of the directors
this week to consider Mr.. Daniels
offer.
Local parties have asked an op-
ton on Baysidc Park for New Eng
land League purpo.es. but were said
today to he acting for outside pro-
motors.
This park, built for Hugh Duffy's
New England team of 1913, is con-
trolled by the Portland Baseball AS
sOciation. 1t reverts to the city this
year under a ten-year agreement
but the association will decide this
week whether to exercise an option
Of renewal.
Portland, declared by Duffy to be
the best minor league city i'll New
England. was said to seem eager for
league ball this year. The Portland
club won the pennant in 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
BIG HOUSE INDICATED FOR y
Vanderbilt E0NARD BOUT AT
AUGUSTA CITY HALL TONIGHT

City Hall. Augusta. holds the at
tention Of fight fans tonight
for what promises to be the best
series of bouts of the winter. This
is the sentiment prevalent among the
sports for the past week..
In the main bout will be seen
George Vanderbilt of Fall River. the
clever and terrific punching bantam
seen here a couple of weeks ago and
whose style won the admiration of
the fans. Against him in the feature
bout of the evening will be Young
Leonard of South Boston who is a
stranger to Augusta fans but who is
confident that he can stop the Rhode
Island flash and if he does, fans are
sure in for a Whirlwind affair.
Leading up to this classy scrap
will be a semi final of six stanzas
which is termed a ''grudge" affair be-
tween Chick Wills of Augusta and
Young Corbin of Hallowell Both
boys have been seen in the local ring
several times but both claim to have
a new line of wares to displs.;' and as
they have agreed that the winner
, shall take all, there is apt to be a de-
cison by the sleep route.
Opening the evenings festivities
will be six-round bout between
Bobby Messenger" of Augusta and
Young Chase of Gardiner. Both lads
ycarn to shine in pugilistc circles
and will give their best. Fans are
advised to come carly and see all of
this curtain raiser. 1t will serve as
an appetizer for the feast to come
later in the evening.
For Master of ceremonies Matty
Quinn of Portland has been specially
engaged for this bout and will run
the show in proper style and with the
Wcll-knoWn Quinn snap.
Every fan is guaranteed a full
moneys worth and in addition will
have the satisfaction Of knowing that
the funds will go toward the support
of a baseball team another season.
Seats on sale at Packard's. Augusta:
Arata's. Hallowcll, and Eastman's.
/ Gardiner. Prices $50. 81 and 15c
plus tax. Cars to all points after the
| bout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
q SPORTING NEWS e
Propose National
Boxing Bureau
And REGULATIONS

New York. Jan. 15.-Creation OF
a national boxing registration bu-
reau, to act as a clearing house for
information on professional pugil-
lists. and adoption of a standardized
universal code of ring regulations
were favored today by delegates at
tending the third annual convention
of the National Boxing Association.
which represents boxing commits
sons in IS of p states and five for
eign countries where the sport is
LOCALIZED.
Both proposals were referred to
committees to be reported for action
tomorrow and closing of the tWo-day
convention.
The association took no action on
a suggestion that it seek to prevent
the proposed return bout for worlds
heavyweight championship. between
Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard. on
the ground that the latter is not
fit opponent for the champion. Pres
ident Walter H. Liginger, of Milwau-
kee. declared. however, that in his
opinion. the n. 3. A. had no juris-
diction over the matter and that it
was question solely for state au-
lnOfltlCS TO Qec!Qc ii al issue dTOSe.
The proposed boxing registration
bureau. as devised and outlined by
Tex O'Rourke. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of
the ~ l.. A.. would be conducted
under the direct supervision OF the
association, subject to the approval
of boxing commissions in New York
and Massa chusettS. Both commits
sions have declined so far to affili-
ate with the n. B. A., but it is un-
derstood that they are ready to CO.
operate in carrying out the national
registration plan.
Every professional boxer would be
required to register with the bureau,
according to Mr.. O'Rouriic. at a cost
rot to exceed ?.o. aud would be given
an identification card which would
serve as a passport" to engage
mcnts anywhere in the country. The
plan would include distribution of
detailed information on all boxers
and weekly bulletins on results of
fights.
Supporters of the idea believe it
would do away with q great deal of
misrepresentation connected with
boxing as we'll as protect both pro-
motors and participants.
Need for standardized boxing rules
not only in this country, but uni
vcrs2lly. was stressed by President
L'2'nG"r and Gutzon Borglum, noted
sculptor. who is an honorary vice
president OF the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Golf Champion is
.Sz-uriged by Action

Los Angeles, Cal. Jan 15.-Gene
Sarazcn, American golf champion. ex-
pressed surprise when informed of tho
refusal of tho directors of Hriarcliff
Lodge. the New York county club,
winch employs him as professional. to
grant him lease of absence to COM
Pc" in tho British open championship.
Tibet means wc'll have to leave the
matter rid for tho time being" he
said after moments thought, adding
that he preferred not to make any fur
thcr comment en- the directors de-
cI3ion until he had heard from them di-
rcctly.
1T was the consensus of opinion.
SAID statement issued by the direc-
tors. that permission should be re-
fused Sarazcn for this purpose. but
definite "ction will be withheld until
his return from an exhibition tour he
is making through the West and
South"
Sarazcn. holder of the American ma
tional open and professional titles,
planned to go to Enslan in Jurc with
other American golfers in quest Of the
only major title he has not won. He
signed contract as Briarcliff pro" a
short time ago with the understanding
that he would be allowed time away for
tournament play, but apparently the
contract did not cover long leaves Of
absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Or. Purves Speaks
Upon Community
Service" Before Girls

Inc spirit of fellowship will set
| ue the questions of the day of the
Civilized nations" was the sentiment
expressed, Monday evening by Rev.
STUART Is. Purves. d. D., rector of ST.
marks church, in speaking before the
members of the Augusta Gi,ls Com.
munity club and their guests.
Dr. Purves proved a very enter
tanning and very interesting speak,
oi' taking for his subject, "Commun-
NV service. Sensitive conscience"
IS that something which is CON
famed in Christian religion, declared
~. furvcs, in Quoting Chinese
- udent, who was endeavoring to de-
me the Christian religion. The Chi
nese student had declared that rho
CHRISTIAN religion and the religion of
NoiIuclus were in many respects
aliSe, put that tho Christian religion
Iau mat sensitive conscience"
Hlsh tribute to the endeavors of
the Girls club was made by tho
speaker. He called to mind tbe
stand which Billy Sunday. the fa
nous evangelist takes upon dancing
sunday declares that a girl cannot
enter modern dance today and come
out of it, as clean as she went in
LII. Purves. in stating his views
SAID That dancing. if conducted pro-
perry was not harmful. There is
5000 dancing and bad dancing as
wen as there is good language and
PAD language. If the Girls club con-
oucts only dances. where the girls
may go and enjoy themselves gin
Mhoicsome manner, then they have.
in that one act, done a great good
for the girls.
In speaking further Of the work Of
the club. DR.. Purves expressed the
hope that the girls We're learning to
COOK as they would find that neces-
sary when they got married. as all
the girls would get married sooner
Or later.
A song, containing cheers to DR.
Furves, closed the evenings program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
SaraZen and Partner
Win in Golf Over
Their Two Opponents

Santa Barbara, Cal. Jan. ID
Gene Sarazen. national open golf
champion. and Jock Hutchinson, for
mer British open title holder. could
boast today their partnership veng-
ence over their two travelling COM
panions. Walter Hagen. British open
champion. and Joe Kirkwood. their
Australian star. who after winning
twice recently, lost yesterdays four
some here. 6 and . Yesterdays
morning round. played over the
Montecito Country Club course, was
an up-and-down exhibition, with
neither team ahead more than one
up until the 18th hole when Sara
zen and Hutchinson won. ending the
round. two up. Hagen and Kirkwood
gained back the first hole in the
afternoon round. which was played
on the La Cumbrc course. The
British golfers, however lost this
advantage on the second hole and
from then on they were unable to
head off the two champions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
'TOny" Successfully
Appears at A. G.. c.. G..

Tony" made his appearance OF the
Augusta Girls Community club
house. Monday evening and was
more royalty greeted. as ne brought
many attractions with him. Tcny'
proved to be, as it has been pl eve us
ly called, musical comedictta, with
all the fiXings. girls, costumes. set
tings and music. The special. guests
of the Girls Club Monday evening,
were girls who are employed IN tie
publishing houses of the city and
there was a good sized crowd at the
Monday evening fun.
TONY" was presented in two
parts. The first part was a ccberet
scene. Miss Gladys Little presided
at the piano, assisted by Miss lGdel-
inc Merrill. The girls of the Chorus
led by Gladys Madore were, Florence
Wilson. Miss Pease and Marion
Beck. Their costumes were most CT
fective of black and white crepe "a
per. Tony, of the title role, was
Miss Ruth Leavitt. and she I,cved
to be very popular Tony, with fer.
or rather, it should be said, his
waiter cap and waiter apron. The
guests at the caberet were Miss Nary
bowling in Tuxedo. Miss Henrietta
Hanson, Miss Madeline Merrill, Miss
Arlene Hilson, Miss Jennie iller, in
black dresses and picture hats.
a dance by Miss Bowling ard Miss
Wilson was feature of the first act
Dances by the Little Misses Save GO.
two Of Augustus promising ycung
dancers, was much enjoyed. 4 solo
dance by Miss Queenie Folsom, was
also another pretty part OF the pro-
gram, she being very graceful in her
number.
The dance by the ballet gilIs in
the first act was also veiy pretty.
The second act showed Tony in the
act of cleaning up the restaurant. A
hasty entrance was made b. Denis,
the cooks assistant, Miss Lora POOL
er, looking every inch the pat. from
Dennis cheese-box hat to tie shoes
which certainly fit the part although
they didn't fit the wearer. Dcnnis
was followed by Nora, the cook, .iiss
Ruth Henderson, armed with al OIL
ing pin, in ardent pursuit OF her
beau. A song to Dennis and ,orS
to Nora were exchanged, then uun-
Der ending with clog dance.
Tony then sang a story about an
old maid which caused mucr u,rrri-
ment and was obliged to respond.
The chorus entered again, ..ucn ,ired
out after having washed dishes all
day. They were invited 10 Join the
Girls club, by some Of the liemrcrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Staples Auxiliary
InstallS Officers

The installation of the Offices
II. G. Staples Auxiliary. Sons
Veterans was held Monday evenis,,
G. A. r. hall. with a goodly aiss
ance. All but four OF the 0nss
were present and We're instahesa y.
Past Division Vive President =
Mary FLETCHER of this city. -
After the ceremonies OF ines
ton, a fine past presidents -
was presented to the retiring p,
dent, Mrs. Arthur Davis ana y
Davis and Mrs. Fletcher were =.
given a beautiful gift by the Fl
liary. 4
Refreshments were served a. =
close of the meeting, these cons.S
Of ice cream, cake and fancy c
There were present as guess
president. Mrs. Legarde GeoIss
Mrs. Nellie Humphrey OF Bans%,
/ The chaplain, Mrs. Clara MaIvl M
the second color guard. Mrs. n
MacEachern: the second guaru -
Ada Malloy and the inside -,
Mrs. Mary Frazier will De 'n''
later. .sis1
The new officers OF the ois
ton are: -, II
Mrs. Nellie Allard. presidens, ~
Ruth Frazier, was elected vice ~
dent; Mrs. Alice Beane, trsa e
Mrs. Clara Mariner, chaplain.
Clara Ferran, patriotic inst 1,sI
Mrs. Georgia Patten, nrst e
Mrs. A da Malloy, second gualu ~
Eva Simmons, Mrs. Lillian -
Eachern, color guards; MIS- NJ
Frazier inside guard; MIS-
Cram, outside guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Winthrop Grammar Boys
Want Basketball Game
Sporting Editor.
1[CnucbCC Journal.

kCnncbCC journal.
am writing in behalf of the bas-
kct ball team of the Winthrop Gram
mar school We have Il fast five
that has no equal in any Grammar
school in the state. but are having
difficulty in getting games. We real
iz2 that in order to lay claims to a
championship we must play some
games.
Thursday night we played n fast
team from the Augusta y. NJ. c. A..
beating them - to ;. The Augusta
team was made up of older and
heavier fellows. in fact all were jul
niors and seniors from Cony high.
The visiting team played a very
clean game and showed good sports
manship against their lighter oppo-
nents. but We're no match for the
Winthrop team.
Our team is made up of fellows
under IL years. average weight of
team is around 12J pounds. all the
fellows are in the Grammar room
and are good students.
We would like to get in touch with
some Grammar school teams or sec
end teams nearby: as. from Gardi-
ner. Hallowcll. Augusta or from
Kent's Hill. but so far have had no
success in getting in touch with
them.
We would appreciate it very much
If YOU would give this space in your
columns.
JOSEPH G. JORDAN.
Principal Grammer School.
Winthrop, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
new ENCLANlBALL
LEAGUE REVIVAL
/ NOW IN PROSPECT

Boston. Jan. 1J.-(By a. PO Re
jval of the old New England Base
ball League. with eight eastern cities
represented by teams, is i'll prospect.
Ii present plans are fulfilled, the
franchises will have been granted,
clubs formed and a schedule under
way by May 30.
stephen J. Flardgan of Lawrence.
manager of clubs in several cities of
the old league. is promoting the
revival He said today that formal
application for territorial rights had
been made 70 Secretary John H.
Farrell of the National Association
OF baseball Clubs, and he ANTICIPATED
no opposition.
The circuit has not definitely been
decided upon. At present, Flanagan
said, nine cities were under consid-
c!ation-.I.Cw iston and Portland, in
Maine: Manchester in New Hamp-
Shire; and Lowell, Lawrence. Haver-
hill. Salem. Lynn. and Fitchburg. in
N2ssac husetts. 1t is not improbable
that another city or two may be in
cluded before the schedule makers
sit down with the final list of clubs.
In most of the cities mentioned. it
Is understood. parks were available
ana in good shape. In one or two
arrangements viii have to be made.
In sc.nc of the cities. teams will be
taken over by mon who have been
prominently connected with profess
sional baseball or amusement inter-
erts. but present indications were
SAID to be that local groups would
get club franchises in a majority Of
places.
The names of those associated
with Flanagan in the project are not
made known at this time. His con-
ferences i'll this CITY and elsewhere
recently have brought together some
men at present connected with ma
jor league clubs. one at least among
whom may arrange to take the fran
chisc and to manage one OF the clubs
in the league.
A meeting to consider the propo-
sition to put the New England
League back or the baseball map.
a" the 10Th of the minor leagues III
the country, probably in Class c. will
be held here in ten days, Flanagan
said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
BOSTON BARITONE
FlEASES MANY At
CECILIA REC|IN

G.. Roberts LunScr Of Boston M
young baritone who came to Augss|
Monday under the auspices. Of the a
celia Club. giving a recital in the e.I
ming at the Penney Memorial chgri|
was mostly warmly received. and j
the conclusion of the program the N
dience WAS loath to let him STOP
Mr.. Lungcr has a most exprxr1|
voice, very flexible and with a Al
range. and with the varied progzs|
which he had selected the recital vi
most charming. The program rang
from French classical music throi|
the Old English Jester songs to n
ever welcome "darky songs" which n
VIC ALI love to hear.
The last song on the program. I'll
Task Is Done" Mr.. Lungcr explainiI
was takon from the last canto 4
"Childe Harold" by Lord Byron u
music being composed by Mr.. Luasd
himself. who played his own accongI
niment for this song. This was w1
beautiful selection and called foEiI
much applause, so that the artist I'd
finally compelled TO give an encore
Mr.. Lunger was accompanied by NJ.
George II. Brickctt of this city, whc|
fine performance on the piano u|
much appreciated by the audience Al
by. the artist, who so expressed hrj
self after the program.
The program Of tho evening was
Jester Songs Granville Bantm
(a) Ho! Ale We Mcrrie Cpmpana
90 The Jester
(c) In Tyne of Olde
Cd Will-O-the Wisp
(c) Under the Rose
(G Sercnade
Beau Soir A. Claude Detuss
Mutt d'Etoilns A. Claude Debus
Star Vicino al Bell'idolo
Salvador Ra
Nebbie Ottorino ResptI
encore. Rocked in the Cradle Of
Deep" Mr.. Lunger playing his
accompaniment
Myself When Young Liza Lehna
Beyond Mabel Dant
Lift Thine Eyes
Frederick knight Log
If You Knew John Adams In
Encore. The Blind Plowman" clah
Hard Trials Burds
Swing Low Bursr.
Garden of Eden 6i'
I Stood on the Ribbcr Of Jerdon
Burldt
Joshua Burlaf
The Waters of Minnotonka"
My Task Is Done Lung
Encore, "Homcing" Teresa Del Ks''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

tive membership would beo.
quorum. A committee co,,s,ss,s
Elizabeth Shorey, Chairman
Remission and Kenneth Ner,,,
appointed to sec to the bro a..
Ing Of this amendment. eaH
The program Of the evening .
followed: We
"Geometrical Fallacies"
.s.''s.. Charlie ~,
"Algebretical Fallacies" s'
49,. ..s.......... JaUeH r..
"Peculiaralities Of the F,s,,sSl as
s.s.....s... ...... airline Int.s
"Arithmetical Puzzle"
................ Elizabeth d,
yoke In Math" :. Frank F'nrr;.
The refreshment commirir.
sigting of Joan Sturtevant ~.
Davies, and Donald Hewitt, ~,
served tastcy refreshments a. 8
cream with sauce. cake and ce..i
after which music and game, s'
enjoyed. The next meeting a, n
club will be held THURSDAY. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Math Club Holds
Best Meeting Yet

The largest meeting in Two wears
That the Cony Math club has ,.een
III existence, was held Monday eve
ming at the school. The meeting
opened with roll call winch was
responded to with geometry the
orems. The resignation &C Mary
COOK as secretary was read and nc
cepted. and Frank HARRINGTON was
elected to fill the office. A commit
tee consisting of Lora r;iciIolson
chairman. Charles Nelsor. Joan
Sturtevant. and Dorothy vyyman
was appointed to look into the mat
Ter OF pins for the members of the
1t was also decided that the con.
st.tution Of the club should he
amended so that any membcr who
should miss three meetings in suc-
ccssion should cease to be an active
member and should become an as
sociate member. returning 20 tho
status Of active member as coon as
ne attended meeting. This il cone
because the constitution now cella
Tor one half of the memberships to
make up a quorum. while under the
new amendment. one half Ut the &C.
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Former. Manager
Chicago White SoX
Appointed Umpire

Chicago. Jan. 15-Clarcrce Row.
Chicago White SOX. tonight was ap-
pointed by President Ean johnson
of the american League. as a men,
Der of the umpiring staff for 1928.
! Rowland managed the White SoX
team from 1915 to 1918. winning the
worlds championship in 1917. After
leaving the American League, he OBJ
tanned an interest ard managed the
Milwaukee club of the American As
ISOLATION, and later managed Col
umbuS
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Nine Cities Discuss
Entering New n. e.
Baseball League

Lowell. Mass. Jan. 1J.-EffOrtS to
include Lowell in the proposed re-
vival of the New England baseball
league have been unsuccessful to
date because of no suitable park be-
ing available. Spaldng Park, home
of former league teams, has been
sold to the city for a high school
stadium. George Nefty) Tyler, for
mer Boston Braves and Chicago Cub
pitcher who makes his home here,
had been asked to take a Lowell
franchise but inability to get a park
forced him to turn down the propo-
sition.
Fitchburg. Mass. Jan. 1J.-Titch-
burg has been offered a franchise
in the proposed New England
League, but w. w. Sargent. head of
the syndicate which owns the only
available park. and John Herman,
who operated semi-pro baseball here
last season and who has an option
on the plant, have not yet decided
to go into the new circuit.
Efforts are being made to ORGAN
ize an Independent league to include
Fitchhurg, Salem, Haverhill and
teams in the Boston Twilight
League. Mr.. Herman said, adding
that he would await developments.
Lewiston, Me. Jan. 15.-No efforts
have been made here to finance a
baseball club in the New Ens1and
League, but Roger A. Greene Of the
Chamber of Commerce, said that
steps would be taken to sound out
the proposition. The baseball park
owned by the city was built IN 1914
for New England League .asebal;
and is available.
Salem, Mass, Jan. 15.-NIaraper
Frank Donovan of the Salem nine.
owner of the only available baseball
park here. said today that he C.uld
not decide at this time 10 acce.t a
franchise in A reorganized .;ey Eng
land League. Nm other parties appcar
to be in a position to bring & league
team here. 1t is possible that Man
ager Donovan may enter the Greater
Boston Twilight League. The i'm
preston prevails that Salem will rot
enter any New England Leaidc.
Brockton, Mass, Jan. 15.--John o..
Blake, former New England and Col
onial League baseball owner II this
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Parish Meeting Of
South Parish Church

TIE annual parish meeting of tie
South Parish Congregational Church
was held Monday evening at the
parish house with a good attendance
Frank Fl. Sterling acted as modera-
tor of the meeting. Thomas Dodge
was reelected as clerk and Mrs
Ralph l.. Leighton as treasurer. The
committees were also reelected.
Mrs. Leighton presented Il fine re-
port which shows that the. church
is in good financial condition, with a
surplus in the treasury. 1t was voted
at this meeting to substantially in
crease the salary of Rev. Andrew T.
McWhorter, who las boon pastor Of
the church for the past few months.