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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
By Frank Getty

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 81
Amidst the reverberations Of scan
dial, the firing OF managers, the
booming of trades and the lamen-
tations of winter stove league fan
dom, a lean, lanky old gentleman
down in this city where a modicum
of brotherly baseball love stan exists
has entered his sixty-sixth year with
every prospect Of capturing next
years American League pennant
and quite likely another world series
to boot.
remnants and worlds champion
ships are nothing new in the life
of Cornelius McGilucuddy, although
he hasn't brought either to Phila-
2elphia since 1914.
What makes the present situation
unique IS that the taciturh, gray
haired manager of the Athletics adj
mits, for the first time that one
sports writer can recall, that his
club will win the pennant in 1927.
Grins CheerSully
Connie Mack was so pleased
about being able to celebrate his
sixty-sixth birthday with the an
nouncement that he had obtained the
services of Eddie Collins, his former
star second baseman and more re-
Gently manager of the White Sox,
that he broke his standing rule with
a cheerful grin
"I reckon that with the help of
Collins and maybe a good outfielder
to work with Simmons and Lamar,
we can win next year." admitted Nc
Gillicuddy.
And for Connie, that is comparable
with the most rabid claims of the
average prize fight manager. The
veteran pilot of the Shibe tribe al
ways refused to admit it was a
pleasant day. He believed in never
claiming a ball game as won until
the bases had been put away for
the nightrand the baseball extras
had confirmed the victory
There is real reason to believe that
Mack's optimism is justified With
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
CONNIE MACK HAS EYES
ON 1927 WORLD SERIES
Acquisition of Eddie Collins Expected to Brace Athletics
nfied-Another 0utfieIder Is Sought

the other teams in his league shaken
by scandal or trying out new man.
ayers and worried over trades and
hold-outs, Connie has a great base
ball machine ready to wheel into ac-
ton next spring.
One thing the Athletics needed was
a veteran star to steady the infield
Collins is all that and more. Eddie
will keep Poole, Boley and Dykes in
line. The role Collins will play is
somewhat similar to that filled by
"Stuffy" McGinnis, another former
Athletic star. In the world series of
1925. 1t will be recalled how "Stuffy"
at once steadied and popped up the
Pirate infielders so that they came
through from behind to win over
Washington.
Mack has as good a catching staff
as there is in the league in Cochrane
and Perkins. Poole and Boley have
veto win their big league spurs,
but were stars Of the first water in
the minors Dykes is without many
peers as a third baseman, The out.
Held at present is Lamar and Sim
mons, but Mack has reserve ma
terial which should enable him to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

swing a deal for good gardener. If
not, his boss will have to dig down
again into the old wallet.
But what Mack needed most of
all was just such star as he ac-
quired in Collins. Eddie, for ali his
failing legs, has the best head in
the major leagues for sizing up the
direction of a batted ball, ands so
saves himself plenty Of unnecessary
steps. He should hit around $40,
and his assistance as captain and
field manager will be a great help.
There was some question as to
why Collins didn't hold out for the
Job of managing the Cardinals.
IT think I'm nearer another world
series right where I am" explained
Eddie
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
8 BOUTS.
Q m CAR =
SATURDAY
Harter Arranges Big Fistio
Program for New Years
Afternoon.

Six bouts, each for eight rounds,
will be staked at Tomlinson Hall the
afternoon of New Years day, under
the auspices of the Washington
Athletic Club, Steve Harter match
maker. First scrap will start at
2:3O.
1t will be a popular-price program
and Harter hopes the encounters
will supply the kind Of action the
fans enjoy.
Merle Alte, local featherweight,
will be sent against Joe Ortez, ag-
gressive Mexican, in one of the fea-
ture conflicts, and in another feature
Young Babe Ruth, Louisville, will
trade punches with Johnny Muir
ply, Indianapolis.
Merle Alte has not been seen in
action in his home town for a long
stretch, and he is eager to perform.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

He will find Ortez a shifty opponent,
1t is said.
Roy Wallace, Indianapolis; Joe Sc
kyra, Ohio; Don Carson, Indianap-
oils, and Tate Langford, Louisville,
are other scrappers signed by Pro
moter Harter, and he is seeking
strong opponents for each.
Downtown fistic promoters have
given the fans a rest during the
closing weeks of the year, and Sat
urday's show is expected to prove
heavy drawing card.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
THORNBURGS ON TOP

The Thornburg Lewis Motor team
defeated the Yorktown Merchants, Sc
to 81, before a large crowd at York
town Saturday night. The Buick
five, led by Sallee. Lingeman and
Webb, set fast pace and piled up a
No to Is lead at the half The Thorn
Sburgs are looking forward to their
game with the Indianapolis Ramblers
Jan. a. These two, teams met in the
finals of last years State tourney.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
Crash the Apple,
Saws George

=" DETROIT, Dec. 27--'Strat-
egg has its place In baseball"
says George Morfarty, now
manager of the Tigers, ''but 1T
can be OverdOne.
at Is often a mistake to try
to make your ball club BOO
smart. Some players can be
Just SO scientific and no more.
Try to cram too much theory
In their heads and they forget
to be natural.
''The best way to make runs
is by getting base hits. II Is
hard enough to steal second,
third or home, but you simply
can't get to first that way.
1.-THE Tigers strike me as q
base-hit ball club"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
BILL DOAK TN GOOD"

Bill Doak, veteran spitball hurler,
has been restored to good standing,
following a suspension due to his re.
tirement, two years ago and expects
to report to the Brooklyn Robins in
the spring. Doak believes he will
still be able to pitch winning ball in
the National League.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
Basketball Notes

Indianapolis Marves have a few open
dates and desire games with teams playing
in the 17-year-old class. Call DreXel
1854. or address Harry Beplay, 10 e.
Orange st. The manager of the Clermont
(Ind;) team Is requested to call the above
number.
The Communal Midgets 125-pound city
TO their credit so far this season The
Midgets challenge the Muncie Midgets and
the indianapolis Marvels for games to be
Qrexel 1l03 or write Coach Abe Goldsmith,
1922 Union St. Recently the Midgets de-
faeateda the strong Celt Reserves. 23 to
league games at the Communal gym.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
HANDLERS VS.. METEORS
Local Teams Clash Tuesday at e.
Tenth GYM

Indianapolis Ramblers will clash
with the Indianapolis Meteors at the
f. Tenth ST. Community House
Tuesday night at s o'clock. The
Ramblers are undefeated this season
in local circles,
The Ramblers lineup includes
Eberg, Roberts, Grimsley, c. How
ard, Huesing, Phillips, Caskey, ].
Craig and r. Craig, while the Me-
teors boast such stars as Williams,
Rhodes, Thompson, Callahan, Car
penter and Bennett. Saturday the
Ramblers will meet the Swayzee In
dependents at Swayzee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
AT PASADENA
Alabama and Stanford to
Alternate in Practice.

BIZ United Press
PASADENA, Cal, Dec. 27.-The
Stanford and Alabama elevens were
on the ground today for the fea-
ture East-South football game In
the Rose stadium on New Years
day. They will alternate in practice
at the stadium during the week.
Alabama's star center, Holmes,
probably will be unable to play.
because of the attack of ap-
pendicitis which forced him to stop
over at Ell Paso.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

Bn Times Special
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 81
Harold Red) Wright, captain of the
Purdue University basketball team,
will lead his squad into action next
Saturday night at Charlottesville
against Pete" Vaughan's Wabash
Cavemen. Wright last year won un-
disputed possession Of the backguard
position on the Purdue team which
shared Western Conference honors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
CAREY CAPTAINS ROBINS

Wilbert Robinson, manager of the
Brooklyn team, announced recently
that Max Carey not only would be
with the Robins the coming year,
but would be captain Of the ranks.
At the same time. Robby announced
he would resume his old place on
the coaching lines next season.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

Martin and Reitzell were so we'll
pleased with the exceptionally large
entry in the sweepstakes at the
Capitol alleys Sunday afternoon that
they added to the prize list. Actions
of this nature are what encouraged
the bowlers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
BUYS FIRST Stacker

President Bob Allen OF the Little
Rock club, recently announced the
purchase Of First Baseman Al Me
haus from the Atlanta club. He has
been a Southern Association player
for several years, being given a trial
in the National League ir 1925.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

Freddy Mounts was returned the
winner in the open sweepstakes
held at the Recreation alleys Sun
day afternoon when he gathered
total Of 664 pins. Other prize
winners for this event were: Col
ler, 625; Sargent, ga; Chryst, GA,
and Faust, 600.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
S. S. TURNER'S WIN TILT
Defeat Smith Specials of Girardeau
MO.-Brilliant Defense.

South Side Turner's defeated Smith
Radio Specials, Girardeau, Mo, 55-26,
at the Turner gym Sunday after
noon. The Missourians were unable
to break through the brilliant de-
Tense put up by the locals and were
trailing at the half, PAIL.
Limbaugh was best for the visitors
while Richards, Hutchinson and
Roberts starred for the Turner's,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

Mrs. Weisman led the women OF
the city in last weeks play when
she secured total Of $40 on games
Of 169, 213 and 1873. Johns, who has
been shooting wonderful tenpins, had
554.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
BADGER HOCKEY COACH

BIZ UHtIeU PFeSS
MADISON, Wis. Dec. 27.-w. r.
Brandow, Duluth, is to be named
Coach of the University of Wiscon-
sin hockey team, it was learned from
authoritative sources here today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
WANTS BOUT POSTPONED
Rosenberg to Ask Boxing Commits.
sion to Change Ring Date.
BIZ United Press

BN Unlted Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Charley
PhiD Rosenberg, world bantam
weight champion, will ask the boxing
commission Tuesday TO postpone his
fight with Bushy Graham, scheduled
for Jan. z, to Jan. Ia, to give him a
chance to make the necessary 11S
pounds without weakening himself.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

The entry in this play showed a
total of II trying for the prizes hung
up, by far the best showing Of the
season.
a, Winners We're; E. Schott, Holman, $40,
628; Collier. 627; Faust, ga; Rockman'
Sl7; Patterson. GIG. The winners of the
man, 617: Lausman. 500. The high game
was won by Lausman on 264.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

The Merry Widow mixed doubles
the Elk alleys got under way Sun
a and will continue throughout the
eek, winding up Sunday night, Jan.
Quite bit Of interest has been
sDlayed over this class of play and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

H. the individual games Paine of
j Stafford Foxes dropped the pins
! a nice count of 27S, which was
yt in this class.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

The Beam Alley Five turned the
tables on the Werbe-Meissen boys
Sunday night at the Capitol al
leys, and took them into camp
with score of 2,760 to 1851. This
allowed them to pick up a total
of sixty-nine pins, which gave
them the match for the six games
by a margin of twenty-seven pins.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
CITY BOWLING GOSSIP

rhirty.seven of the boys finished
tn totals better than 900 in last
aek's play in the various leagues,
Bh Bowen of the Coca-Cola team
|ding them, on a total Of u.s.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

plenty Of competition for the various
prizes is promised.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27

Matches Of this kind increase tn,
interest in the game and the writer
would be glad to see more of them
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-27
For Your
Convenience!

A Regular
Sale
This store never has nor
ever will buy goods for a
Sale" This is Strauss
merchandise garments
from our regular stocks
the reductions are from
our regular pricesl
Evening star., 1926-12-12

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Second Summer
Meeting Franklin
County Farm Bureau

The second summer meeting Of the
executive committee of the Franklin
County Farm Bureau will be held at
the Farm Bureau office in Pennington
on Tuesday, August II, at 8 P. NJ,
When several very important matters
VIII come up for consideration and
decision. Among other things the
method to be used in conducting the
membership campaign this year will
be discussed and the district man.
ayers approved. Under this method
the county is divided into districts
with four or five communities in a
district; each community is in charge
or community committee, which is
responsible to the. district chairman.
An effort is being made to have all
dues in before the annual meeting in
october, and this will be another i'm
portant matter which will be dis
cussed. Definite plans for the annual
meeting will also be made, and it is
expected that it will be possible to
make this the biggest and best meet
ing of its kind ever held in Franklin
county.
Norton and Cook Of Bailey Hill.
harrington, have purchased a Better
Bull of Edgar Savage of the Mosher
Hill Farm Bureau district, from which
great results are expected, as he is a
yearling of much promise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Wounded, Tells
Of Being Forced to
Aid in Robbery

New York, Aug. 9.-(P)-John
Silverman. % years old, staggered
into Brooklyn police station early
today bleeding from two pistol
wounds which may cause his death
and said he had been shot by rob-
bers after they had compelled him
to drive his automobile to the scene
of a robbery.
Silverman had just said good night
to his sweetheart and was on his way
home when an armed man halted his
car and ordered him to drive in an
other direction. A few blocks fur
Their, four other armed men got into
the car. At Suffer avenue house.
four of the men jumped out while
the fifth remained with Silverman in
the drivers seat, pointing a pistol
at his head. The quartette then pro-
ceeded to hold up 20 men engaged in
a dice game, beat two of the players
and escaped with $4,000.
Silverman was ordered to drive
away as fast as he could. The
thieves evidently thought Silvernan
was trying to wreck his car he said.
and one Of the men shot him twice.
one shot entering his chest and the
other shattering his arm. All five
men then ran away and Silverman
dragged himself to the police sta
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Virginia Sheriff
And Dry Agent Kill
Each Other in Duel

Clintwood, Va, Aug. 9 - UP - A
sheriff and a state prohibition agent
were dead here today as the result
of a revolver duel on the steps of the
Dickinson county courthouse which
came as the climax of a five years
disagreement over a land deal that
had been famed anew by an argu-
ment over the recent Virginia pri-
mary.
C. Pridemore Fleming. Dickinson
sheriff. died soon after the duel with
bullet near his heart. James S.
Mullins, the dry agent, succombed
last night from three wounds.
A group of villagers, gathered on
the courthouse steps for their usual
evening talk, were ordered away by
the sheriff. All but Mullins obeyed
and witnesses said the sheriff opened
upon the agent, who had only one
arm. Mullins retreated up the steps,
endeavoring to draw his revolver.
He sought protection behind a stone
column, but was struck in the alb
domen. arm and face. Fleming turn
ed and walked away and witnesses
say that Mullins fired the shot which
struck the sheriff. He fell uncon-
scious and died 80 minutes later.
Fleming was so years old and
serving his second term as sheriff.
He also conducted the Fleming
hotel. His widow and three children
survive.
Mullins was IS and had been con-
nected with the state prohibition
force for five years. His widow and
eight children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
FARM|NGTON

During a long and severe thunder
storm Sunday afternoon and even
ing, lightning struck tree near the
old slate quarry off Maple avenue,
and is also said to have struck the
center bridge across the Sandy river,
between this village and West Far.
mington. A transformer of the
franklin Light & Power Co., near
High street and Greenwood avenue.
vas put out of business, and that
vicinity was in darkness last even.
ing, but no other damage is reported
in this vicinity
Alfred E. Grover, of Farmington
rails, has purchased what is known
as the Hiscock house on Water
street, West Pennington, now occu-
pied by Ephraim Johnson and fam
lily, and will move his family there
as soon as the place can be vcated
They formerly lived at West Farm
ington.
Mrs. Oscar Armstrong, Of Bedford,
Mass, is visiting friends in Farm
tngton and vicinity.
MIR. and Mrs. Edward w. Marble
have leased cottage at Clearwater
Lake, where they will pass the re-
ma1nder of August.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Card, of Port
land. have been guests for a few days
or their son, Harold NJ. Card, and
family, at West Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
Foreign Relations
China Discussed at
Institute of Politics

Williamstown, Mass. Aug. e.-LP)-
Ominous portents in China's foreign
relations were pictured at the Insti-
tute of Politics today by Chinese and
American experts who discussed the
various political and social influences
underlying the present situation.
The Chinese problem, which GEN.
tenrs about that country's demands for
tariff autonomy and abrogation of the
extraterritoriality treaty, was attrib-
uted to the patriotism and awakened
nationalism that are being inculcated
in the Chinese mind with the intro
duction of western education and
these methods.
DR.. G. H. Blakeslee of Clark Univer-
sity said there was grave danger that
the Chinese government would, by de-
cree, cancel the, treaties giving for
clgn powers military and naval rights
in China. If this should happen, he
said, it probably would result in a
hurried call for gunboats and ma
rines, with consequent local military
clashes and a deepened bitterness be-
tween China and the foreign powers
Limitations of the foreign right by
which some of the cities are entirely
under the control Of foreigners also is
demanded by China, he said.
DR.. Edward Hume, president of the
Yale College in China, blamed England
for the troubles over concessions held
by foreigners in China.
with reference to the unequal trea-
ties" he said. ''it is again England
that is responsible. In revising the
treaties we must begin with England.
DR.. P. W. Kuo director of the China
Institute in America, declared that the
policy of France must be abandoned
in favor of the policy of justice.
Continuation of the policies formerly
maintained, he said. and refusal to
recognize the integrity of treaty agree
ments, will only make stronger the re-
sistance China is already finding SO
effective by means of economic boy
colts, and it will further make neces-
sary the development of her military
strength to combat occidental impe-
realistic policies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-10
CAMP OWNER GIVES
fine ADDRESS At
LOCAL ROTARY CLUB

James Forbes, proprietor Of the
"a IllIsloe Camps at Great Pond wa 9
lne very interesting speaker at Tho
regular weekly meeting of the Wa -
lerViiie Rotary club held at the Elm
wood Hotel yesterday noon. DR.. 3.
-. swan whose name had been writ
Ecu INTO the program as the after
uilner speech maker was for certain
reasons unable to be present, Mr..
oroes, upon being requested, ac-
oseptlng the difficult task of acting as
pinch hitter" as he humorons1y
termed it. oS'S
The speaker told Of coming to this
slate several years ago for his sum.
iner vacations. and that after visit
ing this wonderful country of ours
for a few successive seasons as a
vacationist, he fell so rapturouslv in
love with the beautiful valleys and
lakes and healthful climate, shat he
felt he could do nothing less than
establish citizenship in Maine. He
SAID 1t was nineteen years ago that
Ne hrst came to Hillside Camps. of
Which he is now the head. as a
guest seeking health and recreation.
He stated that the running of a
summer camp Is the most interesting
business ii the world. presenting as
1t does a multiplicity of problems.
He laughingly said that it was no
insignificant ordeal to interview the
chef on some gloomy morning when
the latter happened to be in a mood
for almost anything but comedy. To
receive from said grim visaged mon
arch Of the cuisine a casual invita-
ton to go towel, some torrid sub
teranean region which had not pre-
viously been included in ones itin-
erary-could hardly be entered in the
diary as a joyful incident of the
day.
He remarked upon the business
which the many camps in this reg
ion brought into the city, and the
wide variety of purchaes made,
ranging from a bunch of hairpins to
parlor car on pullman train. He
said that there are fifty camps on
the Belgrade chain of lakes, each
with summer population of from
fifty to a hundred people. and that
this should logically mean something
to Waterville. He intimated that it
would not be in any sense unwise if
business men in the city, would send
representatives to the camps at reg
ular periods to solicit trade, there
being at present only a few whole
who did this.
Among the many details incident
to camp life which the speaker
touched on was the question of fuel.
He said that his camps burnt about
fifty cords of wood each seasn. This
was an item which the average per-
son. unacquainted with the camping
business, would hardly have taken
into consideration.
Occasionally. the speaker observ-
ed, he goes to Massachusetts, his ma
tive state. for a visit. but is always
glad to get back to the land of his
adoption-Maine.
Concluding his informal talk. Mr.
Forbes thanked the Rotarians for the
honor which he felt had been con-
ferred on him in being asked to ad-
dress them, but the applause which
greeted his final words seemed
strongly to indicate that the pleas
ure Of the day was peculiarly the
good fortune of the club.