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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
Long Shots Put Winners Out in
Front-Both Teams Shot
Same Number Baskets But
Printers Melted the Fouls
Good Crowd Saw Game

BY dropping in several long shots
from almost the entire length OF the
hall, Vic6ery and Hill remained in
the undefeated class by trimming the
American Legion by a score of So
80 at City Hall last evening in one
of the most wildly exciting games
seen in this city for quite some time.
The Legion worked the ball down the
floor more often and shot more often
than their opponents but failed to net
at least a dozen easy shots under the
basket,
The Printers started off with a
rush and Gagged points before the
Legion got started. The winners
found that corner play would not
work and resorted to long shooting
except on few occasions when
Trask and Winslow attempted shots
after recovery of the ball from the
blackboard. Incidentally Trask had a
tough night and lost few which he
ordinarily would have made.
The first half ended with the score
21-19 in favor OF the Printers. De-
vine. who had been giving Che Le-
gion the tap in the center position,
was put out on personals, and Yippie
Nickless was forced to jump center.
Dick Bonn going into the vacant for
ward position. The Legion defense
had sewed up the play of the Print
ers under the basket and the V&H
team started tossing them at the
basket from all over the hall net
ting several of them.
The Legion started off with bang
in the third period and went into the
lead by a score of 1928 Dunnack
was feeding Benn under the basket
and Dick netted three by this meth
cd. Three baskets in succession by
Tiny Overlook from the very center
of the floor deadlocked the count and
Hon Overlook melted another from
the same position. Trask and Win
slow worked the corner for the next
counter and the V&H team was
four points to the good From then
on honors We're even. The Printers
had their margin and held it. The
Legion worked the ball down the
floor several times but failed to hoop
the easy ones. Cy Thyng. who had
been playing strong game for the
Legion in the guard position was put
out on personals in the last half
minute of play.
Both teams put up a good game
and there was little to choose be-
tween them. The two clubs are un-
doubtedly the two fastest clubs ever
located in Augusta at the same time
and their two games have been clas-
sizes. In the first game the V&H team
exhibited better teamwork than the
Legion but last night the ex dough-
boys were undoubtedly better than
their opponents in working the ball
down the floor but failed to take adj
vantage of this fact.
Babe Lapidus, stellar Legion guard.
vas unable to play and his absence
from the lineup hurt the chances, of
the ex-doughboys. The game was
toss up until the final whistle and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
FIRP0 WILL NOT
RETURN TO AMERICA

Buenos Aires, Dec. S.-tF--Luis
Angel Firpo, Argentine heavyweight,
today denied reports circulated in
New York that he would soon return
to the United States to seek match
with Gene Tunney, champion Of the
division. Firpo's business interests
keep him so busy that he hasn't
even time to think Of boxing" he
said.
Miguel Ferraro, Argentine heavy
weight who accompanied Firpo on
his last visit to the United States.
announced that he would leave New
York Immediately after his match
here with Victorio Campolo. former
South American amateur heavy
weight champion, late in January.
Ferrara intends to wage a strenuous
ring campaign in the hope of enter
ing the elimination tournament Tex
Richard is staging to select a chal-
lenger for Tunney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
JUDGES WILL GIVE
DECISION IN BOUTS
OUT IN ILLINOIS

Chicago, Dec. e.-tR-Illinois to-
day Joined New York and Pennsyl-
vania in providing for boxing de-
cisions by two Judges, with the ref
eree's help II they disagree.
state Athletic Commission decid-
I'd upon this method after they had
voted to uphold Referee Benny Yam
gers decision awarding the middle
weight title to Mickey Walker in his
1O-round match last Friday with
Tiger Flowers.
Flowers manager, Walk Miller.
stayed here for the commission's de-
cision and then set out for New York
In pursuit of the return match
which he declared would return the
crown to the Georgia deacon. March
81, in Madison Square Garden. New
York. Is the probable date OF the
return fight, Miller said.
: Flowers left for his home IN At
lanta the day after the contest ana
Walker and his manager, JACK
Kearns, went to New York, leaving
none but Miller to receive the box
ing boards statement.
N"Titles are won and lost In the
ring" the commission decided, and
the Judgment of the referee is al
most universally considered as final
This commission Is of the opinion
that Referee Benny Yanger gave his
decision as he saw it and that there
was no collision or crookedness on
the part of the referee.
Flowers loss Of his title by de-
cisIon with which many disagreed.
was the second time this occurred IN
the seven months of legalized box
ing In Illinois. In the opening bout
of the new regime last spring. Rocky
Kansas lost his lightweight title to
Sammy Mandell by verdict over
which there was some grumbling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
CRID|R0N STARS
WILL PLAY UNDER
NAVY BILL INGRAM

Annapolis. Nd. Dec. s-lR-i,
teen eastern and middle u
gridiron stars. including SID
Princeton, Flora of Michigar
Broga of Brown. have so far 1,
to play against picked Pacific I
team at Berkeley. Calf, On
Years Day, it was anneunca
night by Navy officials in chan
eastern arrangements.
NAVY Bill'' ingram, the u
football mentor, who will axs
coaching the eastern team. Gl
to obtain, finally, squad of IN.
to 40 men. The game win be tr
benefit of the Shriners' HospHl
San Francisco.
Other players who viii NJ
across the continent are: Conn
ton. Georgetown; Carey. CD
Amos. Washington and JsHs
Neal. Western Maryland, II
Butler and Douglass. Univgst
Pennsylvania; Karow. Ohio =
McHenry, West Virginia; RI
Washington and Lee, and DenI
Loyola. (Baltimore).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
JACK DELANEY
WILL TEST METTLE
OF JACK SHARkEY

New York, Dec. s.-(R-Humbert
]. Fugazy announced today that
Jack Delaney, worlds light heavy
weight champion. had agreed to
meet Jack Sharkey, of Boston, in the
match which the conqueror of Har-
nv Wills is under contract to fight
for Fugazy before next February ].
The agreement between Fugazy and
Pete Reilly, manager of Delaney,
was reached yesterday. The promot-
err said.
While no effort has been made as
yet to come to terms with Sharkey,
Fugazy declared that the contract
binding the Boston slugger to meet
any opponent chosen by the pro-
moter had been signed to a long
term contract to appear under Rick
ards promotion against Jim Malo-
ney, of Boston, Harry Person,
Swedish champion, and Paolino Uz-
cudun, of Spain, in an elimination
tourney to determine a challenger
for Gene Tunney. heavyweight
champion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
FRANKIE CENARo
WILL APPEAR ON
CHRISTMAS CARD

Jersey City, N. j., Dec. s--tP1-The
card for the Christmas Club boxing
show in Jersey City, Dec. 20, has
been completed with the signing of
frankie Genaro, formerly flyweight
champion. to meet Johnny Green of
New York in a ten round match.
Other leading contests bring to-
gether Jack Delaney, light heavy
weight title-holder, and Bud Cor
man. of Wisconsin, while Charley
Phil Rosenberg, bantam king, will
face petite Mack Of Jersey City In
1o-round bouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
YALE Will. Mt
COMPETE IN IND0o||
TRACK AT MEETS |

Cambridge. Mass. Dec. VI
Yale will not compete agains
ward in the annual Boston s1
Associations indoor track mee'l
Feb. 5. the Harvard Athlenc
citation was notified today by \
art n. Scott. Yale track nlaaas
In a letter to the Harvard -,
ton, Manager Scott said the
trackmen will not engage IN al',
cial indoor competition TINS J
and for that reason would en'A
team for the meet.
Yale Harvard rivalry In M
has centered in two evenA
freshman mile race and tM
mile relay. although the isE
have also competed in otnel u
With receipt of the leIsa
nouncing Yale's wfthdraNa.
Harvard track management N
today to fill the vacancy ana
negotiations with both Da
and the University OF Pennap1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
ENGLISH ADOPTING
THE COUNTRY CLUB
SYSTEM FOR GOLF

London, Dec. s.-tF-To save
golf courses near London, the Amer
lean Country Club system. with resi-
Dental districts constructed around
them, is being adopted.
Home builders have encroached
upon or crowded out golf links in
many suburban districts, Raynes
Park, a famous course, has disap-
peared; footing Bee, one Of the old
est near London, is menaced. and
Greystoke will close down In the
spring. The opening Of new roads
from London to the country also has
ruined numerous golf lay-outs.
New developments, some Of them
are pretentious as the American
Country Club districts are springing
UP near London, Wentworth, St.
Georges Hill and Moor Park, where
Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, and the
other American stars played match
es last summer, are examples of the
new type Of London's solfing sub
urbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
RICHARD TO BUILD
TRACK IN MEXICO

Dallas, Tex, Dec. s-(P-Charles
Mumm, secretary of the chamber of
commerce of Laredo. Texas, said
here last night that. Tex Richard
and a group Of New York capital
lists have obtained a concession from
the Mexican government to build an
amusement park and race track at
Nuevo Laredo, opposite Laredo.
He quoted promoters as saying the
race course would be completed dur
ing 1927. with Mexican Derby"
to be the annual feature of the rae
Ing meet. The plans call for an in
vestment Of about s5,o0o.00o. Mumm
said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
KAY JAY
SPORT
CHAT

>, SPIN Mcguire, former we'll known
lightweight scrapper of Augusta has
d boy under his wing who will ap-
pear on the card in the Harry Sears
ooAinS SHOW to be held the first of
next year. The boy, whose workouts
nave impressed Harry and Spin. is
Is named Young Beckwith and is re-
puted to possess worlds of speed and
natural ability. He Is a feather
weight.
The-Bath A. c. is holding workouts
every night in the week in prepare
tlon Tor the game against the Au-
gusta American Legion at Bath, De-
cember IL. The Legion team will
nave plenty of strength for the occas-
ion and will give the Seaporters a
chance to show all the tricks they
have in the bag.
Coach John Manter is having plenty
Of trouble in picking out fast ouin-
tet to represent Cony on the polished
court this winter The bows who
have the natural ability lack the
speed and the boys who have the
speed lack the natural ability. John
AS ~ y AbS ~ oSSSIl1UiS d last passing
team and will have a pretty fair ag-
gregation ready by the last of the
month.
incidentally the Augusta high
school basketeers have no leader as
yet. There is but one veteran, John
Plummer and he will probably be
elected to the post of honor. But at
present the team has no captain.
Realizing that he has not the mater
ial for a flashy team this winter John
Is developing sturdy, methodicaI,
snappy passing team and should win
at least his share of the games play
ed this winter
Amherst, Mass, Dec. S--[P)-A
preliminary move toward the pos
sible abolition of cross country run
ing as a sport at Amherst College
was made today when the student
council unanimously approved a re-
commentator to the waculty athletic
committee that cross country should
be done away with until suii.ci
interest is shown in the sport to war
rant lts-renewaha The prepssal.eanl me
from Philip n Chase track manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
Big WooIworth Dividend

New York, Dec. S.-(Pj--With
holiday sales mounting in impressive
fashion. directors OF the +. w. Wool
worth Company, one of the largest
chiln store organizations in the
country, today voted to cut $32,-
ooo'ooo christmas melon for their
stockholders in the form of so per
cent stock dividend. The company
now has outstanding s65. 100000 OF
capital stock and upon distribution
of the stock dividend will have issued
most OF its authorized capital of
slVo,ooo,oo0. Small investors, whose
aoidlngs. would. not entitle them to
receive full shares of the new stock.
VIII ne given the equivalent in cash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
Brown Grid Coach Favos Honest Scouting Among Rival Eleven
BRIDGTON TO AAN
FAST; OUTFIT ON
ICE THIS WINTER

North Bridgton, Dec I.
Bridgton Academy hockey j..
year looks to be one Of ths Z
the preparatory school rans.
state. With only one yste,,, !.
but with a fealth Of very =.
teriai they will make stro. ~ n
hlgh prep school honors ON /
Practice has been held ..,
on the Mill Pond in Harr;. .i9s''
Long Lane is ready 10 ms ~
rink. The candidates Viii wsss9 4
promising to date are Bapt IN
Dow, Oscar Holmsberg n Il 49,
Mass, who have played Il, n \,
High School; B. BIanchara y w
er. Dana McCarty of Lewi.,o. {
ter Deacon of Leominister "
Connolly of Boston. Mas. l.
Swift of New York, ]. Maei,o.'J
Medford. Mass, r. Doyla y
Mass, Warren cawthorns !. = !
minister, Mass. These boys ~.
pricticing diligently SO a. ~
good condition when tl,sir
opens after the Christmas ~
Captain Dow is arranging . ssa
games with some Of the fss,s.
paratory schools in the sat- ~
OF the state He also has ~.
games with some Of the N
freshmen teams SO the bows I'm i
their work cut out for them 1
to take all the teams they d,
camp. They open up with ia n
Hebron Academy team and M.
following week they 20 agai,s /
burn Classical DR.. Hunter N = !
son. is to coach the bows n.
had quite a lot Of experiencs ! }
line as he played with Mcc,s 4
versity for three years az n,
Of the varsity team. Plans i
ing made now to erect a belts }
TO accommodate the specta,an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
Wet ORIOUS IN
ANOTHER HECTIC HOOP CANE

there was little to chose from be
tween the clubs or individuals. Iippie
Nickless played a strong game for
the losers. his defensive work being
q feature of the contest. The Legion
has lost two games by total margin
of five points but Is determined to
end their losing streak Tuesday night
against fast aggregation from
Bowdoin College.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

a decrease IN its 6 per cent voting
preferred from $25.00O,o0o to $14,-
$4,000.
Dissolution Of the United RAILWAYS
investment company has been com
pleted, holders of the preferred stock
receiving $1s4.67 for each share in the
distribution Of assets. Nothing was
left for common shareholders after
this payment, but they may ex4
change one share for a half share of
Standard Gas and Electric Common.
Officials Of Sicily OIL Company es-
innate its output of Casinghead Gas
oline this year will reach 200, 1000, 900
gallons, making the company one Of
the largest producers. 1t has 1,142
producing oil wells and 81 gas wells.
Approximately 10000 tons Of steel
will be required by the New York
Central Railroad Company for a new
thirty-five story building in the
Grand Terminal area, plans for which
have been completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
Wall Street Briefs

Knew York, Dec. S-[R}-Heavy
melting steel scrap has declined to
lk60 . ton In the Youngstown dis.
N3eA the lowest levels In months.
aoyal Baking Powder declared an
E6xtra dividend Of two per cent on
Ehs common stock In addition to reg
hlar quarterly dividends Of two per
cent on the common and Ia per
bent on the preferred, all payable De-
Eember 81 10 holders OF record De-
,Eemher is.
/. t>sF
Stockholders Of American Light and
Traction have. disEpproved q propos-
u new issue Of $50. 0o0. 600, Of six and
~ ns1f YF5aE anpaayot!af steek and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
WOMAN'S NAT|0Aa
TOURNEY on l0Nt
ISLAND IN 1927

New York, Dec. s-R al,ias,
of the 1927 Women's ). N I'd II
championship to be pias ss Il n
Cherry Valley Club course Ss
City, Long island, !. n. ,,aas,,di ID
set for Sept. 1898. .u ussd n
the event remain uncnanss % \
n no, .o 80 match plas n
match mate play win be Is ISL hG assl
execution of the 36-noie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
FAST EUROPEAN
GOLF COURSES
EASY Fer HAGEN

New York. Dec. ~
British championships are
June the courses are 50 ~
but few exceptions. that ann
hole is a drive-and-pl.e $50
George Duncan, British pr ,aS
said on arrival here iuesu 80
Walter Hagen saw the sr-,t
Lytham and st. AnIles e ~, Y
American golfing invasion s a 4
he said: George. this Is ous i
Duncan related. $50 IL 's ,.n.s
Duncan added. You ' nS,rJ|
Bobby Jones, British open a., ~
does to drive-and- pitcn pV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
McCausland Takes
Honors in Augusta
Rife Club Meet

L. McCausland of the Augusta
Rife club turned in a perfect score
at the meet last evening. H. Nc
Causland being runner-up with a
score of IA. The scores were ex-
ceptionally high. there being only
two scores under the 20 mark There
were IL members present. Sum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
ANNOUNCE RULES
MARYLAND RACES

Baltimore, Dec. e.-tR-Repre-
sentatives Of Maryland race tracks
have agreed upon the following 1927
dates, subject to approval Of the
State Racing Commissions:
: Bowie. April lib and Nov. 1875:
,Aavre De Grace. April 1890 and
Sept. 21-Oct /; Laurel. Oct. 40;
'Pimlico. May 2-14 and Nov. liz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
Mum Stops Munes
In Second at New

Newark, n. J. pyssIn,rasIl
Monte Mum, former .don Nb]
bail star, istopped assscopi i
heavyweight match 3, ,lpsuicb Y
the Pete-Latzo-Joe n,eSnsisht
the Newark Armory ..,rtsd hc
The referee interr1ipp stsst
ment after he had : ssIs5as.
tins. BY the na .iioa,saed y
clouts. Mum
Munce POS IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
MAINE CENTRALS
EASILY ANNEX
WIN over HhRTLAND

Pittsfield, Dec. S.-M. c. l. easily
defeated Hartland Academy here to-
night by a score of 6l-25. Hubbard
and Weber starred for the visitors.
Between the halves NJ. C. l. second
team defeated the Pittsfeld Wander
ers 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

Asheville, \. c., Dec. S--tP)-The
administration of Kenesaw Noun
tain Lands as baseball commission
err, was unanimously endorsed by the
National Association of Professional
Baseball Leagues in executive ses-
sion here today when Lands was
recommended for reelection with
out curtailment of authority" The
commissioners seven year term of
office expires Jan. 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09
The Day in Washington

President Coolidge's budget mes
sage was sent to congress.
Former Secretary DENLY testified
at the oil conspiracy trial
Tho house took up the treasury
postofffce department supply bill.
A Democratic tax bill was intro
duced by Representative Garner of
Texas
The nations cotton crop was es-
timated at 1s.s1s,o00 bales, the Iarg-
| est ever.
War Secretary Davis outlined a
plan for continued Improvement Of
harbors and waterways.
l Secretary Wilbur told q house COM
mittee the budget ignored request
for funds to build light cruisers.
A senate sub committee was crea-
ted to investigate charges that Sen
ator Gould of Maine. paid 100000
improperly to Canadian officials.
Halifax, Dec. s.-(P)-Burglars en-
tered the offices of the chief of police
today, smashed an expensive filing
cabinet, and escaped with several inn
Iportant documents and postage
1teppa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

Anonq the pitchers that George Moriarty will count
heavily year to bring the Goddess Tigers to
the top of the American League percentage table is
Owen Carroll the former Holy Cross star, who last Octo
Der completed very satisfactory minor league
with the championship Toronto team Of the Information
al League.
The Leafs five straight wins from the Louisville
"Colones" champions of the American Association. to
cnch the junior world series is ancient history but let
me refresh YOUR mind bit the part played by
Owen Carroll in Toronto's overwhelming victory. The
sensational pitching Of the ex coeean was more or
less lost in the publicity given to the world
SERIES which opened while the Toronto Louisville games
in session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

Secretary Wilbur told q house COM
mittee the budget ignored request
for funds to build light cruisers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

This the second aane-the only in
September 29 The
in Included
whom he famed
Catcher Steve
Sezel the latter reach
batters hit Carroll whitfield Cuop for
ninth with
sensational slide the plate.
In at Of fifty
pitcher He
of
Ty
Morary
his 1927 pitching staff he huns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

War Secretary Davis outlined a
plan for continued Improvement Of
harbors and waterways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

The nations cotton crop was es-
timated at 1s,s1S,000 bales, the Iarg-
est ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

Referee. o'Donnell COLBY. 4 los. /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

a decrease in its 6 per cent voting
preferred from $4,000, 900 to s14.-
2S6000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

A Democratic tax bill was intro
duced by Representative Garner of
Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-09

President Coolidge's budget mes.
sage was sent to congress.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-27
Franklin Lodge To Install

The recently elected officers of Franklin lodge, A. F. & A. M, will be installed this evening. Past Mas ter James D. Foster of this city will be in charge of the exercises. The new master is Samuel W. Steele, who has the honor of being the youngest member ever to oe elected head Of the local lodge.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-27
Fewer Autos Are Being
 Registered in Bay State

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 27 l4S - Either the compulsory accident in- surance law which takes effect January 1 or the abnormally cold weather of this month which may have induced motorists to put their cars in storage is having an un- precedented effect upon motor registration at the local branch of the state department here. In view plates must show insurance policies the registration officials blame the situation to the new law.