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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
Sarah L. Deuel.

Sarah L. Deuel. died at the home Of
her daughter. Mrs. Frank E. Doe.
West Gardiner late Thursday after
noon. She was 81 years old and was
born in MiddIesex. y. Y, April 80
1s42. the daughter of Levi Bagnall and
Jane Martin. She was the widow Of
A. Wellington.
She is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Jennie L. Doe OF West Gardiner;
one son. Freeman Deuel. of Chicago,
and enc grandson. Byron w. Deuel. Of
Houston. Tex; also one era nddaugh-
ter, Vida f. Ireland Of West GarGI-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
Farningdale Farm Bureau
Holds Planning Meeting

The Farmingdale Farm Bureau
held its Annual Planning meeting
Tuesday. January 80. at the Farm
ingdale Town Hall with a very good
attendance. 1t was an all day meet
ing. n very fine dinner being served
by the Women's Division at u
o'clock.
Tn the morning. County Agent, c.
r. Day. showed sets OF lantern slides
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

The committee in charge of the
American Legion Auxiliary Dance
which is to he given at Grand Army
Hall this evening has arranged an
attractive program OF dances with
both old fashioned and modern
dances. and George Manson and his
Three O'Clock orchestra will furnish
the music. The committee IL com
posed Of Mrs. Everett Strout, chair
man. Miss Mary Hamilton. Mrs. Will
bur Roberts, and Miss Grace Cover.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Misses Marian Malaney and Gene
va Morang will leave today for Bos-
ton where they will attend the Con-
vention of the Massachusetts League
of Girls Clubs. The local organiza-
ton is affiliated with the MassaChu-
setts League. and are sending these
delegates in accordance with the
rulcs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS
Two Big Features today q. Opera
House Gardner

II YOU have seen 'Tol'able David
we do not have to tell you very
much about Richard Barthelmess in
The Seventh Day playing today at
thf Opera House Gardiner. The high
standard this popular player set for
himself in that picture has been re-
tanned in his newest offering by his
own company and we are sure will
meet with the same stamp of ap-
prevail that has at all times greeted
the efforts of this star. On the same
bill another clever western comedy
drama featuring Franklin Farnum,
Smiling Jim One big show start
ing at 1.S0,-AdN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

ner. she had been sick since last oc-
saber- She vas 4 member OF the Maine
}iissipn 81 the Deaf of Portland,
The funets service viii be he'd from
{ home Of her daughter. Mrs. Frank
=. Doe. West Gardiner. Sunday at l
.'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Friends of Miss Katie Doyle Will
regret TO learn that she Is suffering
from the effects sustained in tall
at her home on Vine street. MISS
Doyle was taken 20 the Gardiner
General Hospital and treated for
broken wrist and various bruises
and returned yesterday to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

We wish TO thank our neighhors
and friends for their kindness shown
i'm our recent bereavement; also the
beautiful floral tributes.
MIR. AND MRS f.. NJ. HOWELL
AND FAMILY.
AIR. AND MRS, c. NJ. MARSON
AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
bethlehem Profits

New York. Jan. 24.-Net earnings
OF the Bethlehem Steel Corporation
for the quarter ended December 81
made public today. totalled @M'o-
1f7. rs compared with S1O.o1S.35l IN
the preceding quarter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Albert L. Brown, q high school
Junior. received Thursday from e. g.
holster Of tie Bureau Of Navigation.
his certificate ana license Us soc
ord class amateur radio operator.
His letters are 1B.)E.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

The boys basketball team PLAYS the
'Y" tonight at the gym. II should
he an interesting game. and II is
hoped that many Will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

sF The girls class of the First Zap
stist Church will meet for practice
Friday afternoon at \ O'Clock with
Mrs. Moore. Washington avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

TIE II. II. s. girls basket tall
te"m goes tlis afternoon 20 Water
Will" who're they will play the Wat
eryillc girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Ben Bowling who has been seri-
ously Ill with pneumonia at his home
on Highland avenue was able to he
out on the street for a short while
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mrs. Henry Fowles Of East Pittston
was in town on business Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mrs. Clara Small left yesterday
afternoon for Richmond, Va. where
she will make an extended visit with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

= New dance hit played by Peaslee
mt prize dance at Granite Cutters
hall. lIallowell, sat. Jan. &C a good
time. Jan2id3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Rehcareals arc Progressive FOR Tic
| Hockey Pokcy Minstrols Tho colo
! lists are 10 bc katherine MCtiinr.
Grace Blake. Evonne Bowdbin ana
Ruth Johnson. The program sheet
is being prepaTcd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Miss Mary Stuart has returned
from WisCasset. whore she went to
3ttcnd the funeral OF her Erandfather.
Il. l.. SdclinEer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mrs. Wallace \. Price was the in
stallinE officer at Mount Carmel
Chapter Order of Eastern Star at
Richmond last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

John MacIIardy has been confined
to his home with illness for several
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

! James Atkins of Spring street mas
gone to Lewiston called by the dealh
of his father. Walter Atkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Supt. w. T.. Packard of Winthrop
was in town Thursday on business
and was caller at the high school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Swift are
receiving congra tula;ions on the
birth OF a ten and half pound son,
born January 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

John Cate Dresden Mills was n
business visitor in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
LOCAL NOTICE

Special day sale Schrafts Blue
Hammer guaranteed chocolates ave.
regular price coo. \. II. Condos. III
Mater street. jan25d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Private sale touches. rockers, table,
dressers. kitchen range. gas range,
preserve Jars. etc. Must he sold at
once. SO Elm st. Gardiner.
jau25dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

c. f. kirschman of New York was
H. Gardiner on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Alvin Johnson had the misfortune
TO freeze his feet while skating the
other day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Miss Helen LarrabCe Of South Gar
diner was the guest Thursday of
Miss Grace Blake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

There will he a social given by the
Epworth League Monday evening in
the Nestry of the Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

RAYMOND Miner while sliding
Thursday afternoon near Maria
Clark school was run into by another
hoy ana thrown from his sled. His
head was badly cut So that lie had
to have medical assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

2 Old fashioned dance Farmingdale
Town Hall. Friday evening.
DeC6(Thur&F rit0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Those who are To attend the meet
ing Of the South Kcnnchec FedCra-
tion Of EpwuIth Leagues. which is t'
meet in Gardiner this evening, arc
asked to take the 40 car from Hal
lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Miss Olive Cummings has been out
of school because Of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
Hallowell Local News

Miss Louise Lint was recent Wis.
itor in Richmond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Furniture repairing and upholSt"r-
ing. A. L. Canon. II Fountain ST.
Gardiner. Tel 4s@-M. ;ane4d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
LOCAL NOTICE

Milk customers wanted AZ IS Lin
coin street. Tel. 1919. jan24d3t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mrs. William 6. Ruce was In
South Gardiner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mr.. Joseph Varney had an i'll turn
Thursday. but Is Improving some
what today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Samuel Giazier OF Boston was
recent visitor in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Tic Auxiliary TO Gen. G. W. Til
den Camp. Sons Of Veterans is plan
ming an interesting and clhbnrato
patriotic program for February T.
Guests from other auxiliarics are TO
be invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

There will be a special meeting Of
Queen Esther Chapter Q. +. x,
Tuesday evening. Jan. %. ut 80 to
install the officers for the coming
year. This is q public installation
and Mrs. Isabel Montgomery. grand
motron. will he installing officer. All
members Of the order are cordially
invited to he present. Refreshments
after the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Ernest NiCkCrson returned Thurs
day from the Augusta General hos
pital. He is CunvalcScinG rapidly al
ter his recent operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

There will he 4 celebration 1T the
Holy Communion at Saint Matthew
church at eight O'Clock this morn
ing. il being the Feast Of tho Con-
version Of Saint Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

It is understood that Raymond
Canton. whose condition is serious.
VIII be taken today to the hospital
for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

the vestry of the Methodist church.
Mr.. Joseph Varney had an i'll turn
Thursday. but is Improving some
what today.
Ernest Nickcrson returned Thurs
day from the Augusta General hos
ptal. He is convalcscing rapidly al
ter his recent operation.
Mr.. ami Mrs. Richard Herbert of
Lynn, Mass. are guests of Mr.
Charles Dudley, Loudon Hill, for the
winter.
It is understood that Raymond
Canton, whose condition is serious,
VIII be taken today TO the hospital
for treatment.
Miss Marie Patterson goes toniglE
to Oakland. where she viii install the
officers IN the Sons Of Veterans Aux
Hilary there.
Mrs Harold II. Tihbetts and small
son. Wilbur have gone To Pembroke.
where she viii visit her mother, Mrs.
Edmond Wilbur.
Funeral services Tor the late Mrs.
Margaret Fish will he held this ar
ternoon at two O'Clock from the fam
lily home. S North street
All those who have been solicited
for food for the L. q. q. c., installa-
ton this evening are asked to bring
il early to the hall before o'clock.
, The supper will be served at $50.
There will bc 4 celebration 1T the
Holy Communion at Saint Matthew s
church at eight O'Clock this morn
ing. il being the Feast Of the Con-
version Of Saint Paul
Those who arc To attend the meet
ing Of the South kcnnchec FedCra-
tion of Epwurth Leagues. which is to
meet in Gardiner this evening, arc
asked to take the 40 car from Hat
lowell.
RAYMOND Miner while sliding
| Thursday afternoon near Maria
Clark school was run into by another
hoy ana thrown from his sled. His
head was badly cut So that lie had
to have medical assistance.
Tic Auxiliary 10 Gen G. W. Til
don Camp. Sons Of Veterans is plan
ming an interesting and elaborate
patriotic program for February Il.
Guests from other auXiliarics are TO
be invited.
There will be special meeting Of
Queen Esther Chapter, .. =. x.
Tuesday evening. Jan. %. at 80 to
install the officers for the coming
year This is public installation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Funeral services Tor the late Mrs.
Margaret Fish will he held this ar
ternoon at two O'Clock from the fam
ily home. S North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Miss Marie Patterson goes toniglE
to Oakland. where she viii install the
officers IN the Sons Of Veterans Aux
Hilary there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

All those who have been solicited
for food for the L. q. 6. c., installa-
ton this evening are asked to bring
il early to the hall before & o'clock.
The supper will be served at ESQ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

Mrs. Harold n. Tibbetts and small
son. Wilbur have gone TO Pembroke.
where she viii visit her mother, Mrs.
Edmond Wilbur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
| GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue Telephone 37.W
Office hours II to " M.-3so to $50 p. N.

HIaIaL
Evening star., 1924-02-25
"UNBEATEN" IS TABOO
AT WEST VIRGINIA u.

West Virginia University can prevent
it no inountaineer squad. regardless
"f impressive and conSecutive ne
"undefeated" or "unbcaten."
Or. 9. ". Spears WAS the first TO
reeister q co,np!aint., and now il. is
T. II. Stadsvold. co:tch OF the basket
boil team, Who is projecting. 70
SO s9onsr do the the MouatalneeT. start
dubbed "unbcaten,' aud Immediately
thereafter their defeat can be ex-
pected.
Before the Penn STATE foot ball
game last fan sport writer's referred
TO the West Virginia ele"e.. rs "un-
defeated" and praised it's long string
Of victories. Or. Spears request tina;
stories enlanat!ng fr. n Morgantown
contain no mention OF the teams past
record was granted. but to New York
the "unbeaten No.ntnireers." and
that phrase was an integral part OF
every article written before the game
which ended with the score 1913.
Even though West Virginia papers
made no attempt to broadcast the
record OF the Mounta.neers and sell
dom mentioned the-tearn's clean slate,
foot bali reviews written in the cast
late in the season always labeled the
Spcarsmen "undefeated" What hap
Washington and Jefferson has made
Or Spears more Euperstitious.
West Tirginia's basket ball squad
has suffered the same fate as the foot
ball team. 1t won siy straight games,
WAS hailed IS the "unbeate,i Noun
taineers." and promptly lost 10 Ken
lucky University.
From this tilac Oh ti.e press will
he asked 10 help West Virginia
coaches who believe they can shake
the jiDA If ncwspaperne;1 cooperate.
Evening star., 1924-02-25
CUNTS IN HOT RACE
FOR BIG TEN HONORS

CHICAGO. February 25.--The contest
for the Western Conference basket ball
championship continues 20 be neck
and-nech affair, with Purdue slightly
in the lead III its "A to - victory over
Michigan Saturday and Wsconsin.s dis
placement by defeat. % 10 l3. by Ohio.
Chicago defeated Indiana. Is 10 20
and is in second place, just behind the
Roile-malers Ohio State and N'iscon-
sin are tied for third place, with the
Buckeyes pressing the leaders hard in
their squirt toward the seasons finish
three Weeks hence.
Indiana. Michigan and Illinois are
almost out uf the championship race.
each with four or mor> defeats.
Purdue. with seven victories and two
defeats. h;,s three games remaining.
one with Ohio and another with Chi
cago. Chicago and Ohio each has three
games left, while the Badgers must
play five more games. four of them
with strong teams.
Wisconsin tonight has its second
game with the Illinois. and Michi-
gan plays the much defeated Iowa
five. Wednesday night Purdue
plays Ohio. and Northwestern. defeated
Saturday by Minnesota, 2S to 16, meets
Chicago, while on Saturday Chicago
plays Michigan; Northwestern meets
Wisconsin, Iowa meets Illinois. and
Ohio plays Minnesota.
Evening star., 1924-02-25
REDS MOUND STAFF
MAY WORRY GIANTS
By the Associated Press.

ClNClNNAIl, FeDrOary 2U.-Cln-
cinnati. with it's royal Red pitching
SEVEN" is knocking at the door Of
base balls hall OF fame. On paper it
would appear that the. Reds have
the strongest pitching staff in the
National League. The royal Red
SEVEN" ;ia the staff has been called, is
composed Of the veterans I.uGue. Ben
ton. Donohue, Mays and Rixes, and
the recruits, May and Shechan.
Luque was the leading pitcher in
the major Leagues last year when he
won % and lost s. Rixey won 20
and lost 10; Donohue, 81 and -, and
Benton. II and 10. Thus. this quar-
tet won a total OF Sc games. almost
enough to land a pennant, and IL they
do as well during the coming season
the chances Of the Reds will be
bright.
II is difficult to figure just how the
new pitchers will fit in. Carl Mays
the Yankee castofS, took part in only
seven games with the world cham
pions last season. and although he
won five, he ranked near the bottom
in the earned run averages. Jakic
May. the Pacific coast southpaw, last
season won 10 and lost %, which
was not as impressive IL record as he
compiled in 1922, when he won 35
and lost only 8 games. Sheehan has
made an excellent record in the
American Association. Last season
he won 81 games and lost 9.
II Pat Moran. manager of the Reds.
gets from this trio Il winner and a
fair performer he will be in position
to seriously challenge the monopoly
which the New York Giants have had
on the National League pennant for
the last three years. The three pitch
ers cost the Cincinnati Club close to
100000 in cash and slayers. which is
proof of the extent To which Garry
Hermann, owner OF the club, is will
ing to go to insure "a championship
contender
Carl Mays, wearing the hannels Of
the National League, will be an un-
certain quantity. He experienced his
nrst bad season in the major leagues
in 1923, but, Manager Moran is gam
bling that hia underhand delivery will
prove q puzzle to the batters of the
National League for one season at
least.
Evening star., 1924-02-25
GIRL MAY ATTEMPT
TO SWIM CHANNEL
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
BCEEOS AIRES, February Ri
Miss Lillian G.. Harrison, the twenty
year Old Ang4o-Ar2eutine girl who
SWAN across the I.i-e- Plate Deccn-
ber 90. the first person 70 accomplish
the feat, hopes to set another record
by being the first OF her se- TO swim
the English channel. She is planning,
with the backing OF the Argentine
Athletic Federation, to leave for
England IN May and attempt the
crossing during the English summer.
Enrique Tiraboscht. the Italian
Argentine swimmer who swan the
channel last summer and "'ho accom-
panied Miss Harrison L part Of the
distance across the Plate, believes she
will succeed in her new venture. The
distance she had to swim across the
big Sout.i American river vas twenty
six and Il half miles in i direct line,
somewh2t less than the channel swim.
and. according to TiraboscEi, the
channel currents are no more difficult
70 master than the Plate currents.
though somewhat colder. Tira bosch;
himself, in en- unsuccessful attempt u
traverse the Plate about two year
ago, was fo,ied By them.
Miss Harrison won cash prizes %
1000 pesos. two cups and Z geld
medal for her Sant she accomplished
the distance in tEcnty-four hours and
ninctee-. and half minutas. which is
claimed TO BE- the worlds record for
permanence IN the water b. woman
s%tmmer as weil as Ior Gistanr". tai,, she she
lonia. on the Truguayaa side. and
landed the next morning near la
Plata, east oC Eu@nos Aires. Tier
father accompanied her in = launch.
while relays OF man swimmers "S-
cortcd her IN the water. She kept =
pace OF twonty-se"cn strokes q min
ute. exr~pt when stronger currents
compelled her to inc-ease Il 70 thirty,
and her course vas approximately
direct.
For food Miss Harrison tool, biacI,
coffes. orange Juice and Z. vegetable r
concentrate. tossed to her from time
to time in nursing bottles. When She
touched bottom IN the broad shallow =
! without any seeming difficulty. CON
dition that TO win her prizes she must
wade until she reached entirely dry
land.
The young woman scarcely even
resred after her exploit. going the
same afternoon 20 attend 4 girls atll-
letic meet IS hl;the end vivacious rs
IL she had only returned from ar
ordinary swim. She did not seek
sleep until her usual bed time hour.
"I old not train for this event By
swimming much Miss Harrison told
an interviewer. "I trained for It by
taking Swedish drill three times u
week for several months. What !
wanted was endurance. for I know
how to swim. But I did not let my
fnusclee get roo hard left or IN q
crossing the river. 4 year ago
swan for twenty-oae hours down
stream. but I was more exhausted
that time than this. I believe my
muscles we're then too hard"
Evening star., 1924-02-25
PIRATES EXPECT MUCH
OF YDE, YOUNG PITCHER
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Pfess.
NEW YORK, February 2o.--.M-
though he never pitched u base ball
game as professional until July,
1923, Emil Yde pronounced E-dee)
was called to the major, league fold
III the fall Of 1923, little more than
d. year later.
lie was obtained by the Pittsburgh
club of the National League on tho
remarkable record he had made as a
minor Lacquer. Starting forty-seven
games with Oklahoma City in the
Western League last season, he won
twsnty,eight and lost twelve. He
took part In a total of ninety games,
having been used outside the box be-
cause Of his prowess- as hitter. and
complied Q batting average Of .3s2.
Yde won nine games In a row last
year, losing the tenth by one run
because OF an error behind him. In
The winter months he is physical di.
rector Of the Freeport, Ill, Y. NJ. c. A.
EIo attended Illinois and Wisconsin
universities.
The Pirates expect him to prove j
tower of strength to the pitching
staff this year In spite of his lack of
major league experience.