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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
A FEW FACTS AND
FIGURES ON WORK
OF 1926 HURLERS
fRv the Associated Press)

In arranging the National League
pitchers of 1926, in the order of their
effectiveness, 1t was found expedient
to classify them into three groups,
the same arrangement that has been
followed in the last nine years. The
first group embraces those who bore
the brunt Of the campaign and pitched
at least 10 complete games; the sec
ond, those who participated to some
extent in a minimum of 10 games; the
third. all others who took part in a
championship contest.
The percentage of games won and
lost is given, with notation of the rel
alive position of each pitcher, this
special record being supplied in order
that comparison may be made with
the official earned run rating.
Remy Kremer, Pittsburgh. has the
title of leading pitcher, with the low
est average of PSI runs earned per
game. He also leads the league on
the basis of games won and lost, with
20 victories and six defeats for per-
centage of 1853 Kremer, Peter Dono-
hue, Cincinnati; Charles Rhem, St.
Louis, and Lee Meadows, Pittsburgh,
won the most games, each Of these
men being credited with 20 victories.
John Scott, New York, pitched in the
most games, so. Carl Mays, Cincin-
natl, pitched the most complete games,
"a. Peter Donohue, Cincinnati, pitch
ed the greatest number of innings, 2se,
allowed the most hits, 29S, faced the
most batsmen, 1871, and pitched the
most shutout victories, S.
Lloyd Davies, New York, finished
the most games, 29. Fred Blake. Chi
cago, allowed the most bases on balls,
go, and Grover Alexander. Chicag COST.
Louis, gave. the least, 81. the fourth
successive year Alexander has led in
this department.
Arthur Vance struck out the most
batters, 40, his fifth straight year of
leadership. During this period Vance
has struck out $50 batters. On Sep
TENDER 26 Vance struck out Is Chicago
batters, getting Wilson four times.
Beck and Tolson each three, and
Heathcote, Stephenson, Hartnett,
Churry and Bush. In this game
Vance. struck out the first five batters
to face him.
James Ring, New York, with Claude
w. Wilioughby, Philadelphia, made
the most wild pitches, 9 apiece. Don
Songer, Pittsburgh. hit the most bats
men. IL. Wayland Dean, Philadelphia,
allowed the most runs, 136, and with
his teammate, Claude w. Willoughby,
allowed the most earned runs, III each.
Jesse Petty. Brooklyn, allowed the
most sacrifice hits, Al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
AGREE PENALTY
FOR CURLING PASS
WAS UNSUCCESSFUL

New York. Dec. 27.-(P)-Eastern
football officials agree that some
thing should be done about the shift
and huddle.
Meeting in annual session until early
this morning, the Eastern Association
of Intercollegiate Football officials de-
voted much of it's time to criticism
of the huddle as slowing up play and
of the shift as making il difficult for
officials to determine legality. AS
result, a suggestion will be made to
the rules committee that on all shift
and lruddle plans. after the players
have become set, they shall remain in
their rearranged positions for three
seconds before the ball is snapped.
The eastern officials went the west
ern conference one second better in
their suggestion, the westerners hav-
ing decreed two,Second halt.
If the rules committee agrees with
the officials in another suggestion. ref
erees and umpires will be given wider
latitude in imposing penalties for I'M
fair play not otherwise provided for
in the rules. Rule 81. Section 9, now
provides a five-yard penalty and the
officials would see it amended to pro-
vide proper penalty"
pass during the 1926 season, including
a five-yard penalty for a SECOND in
completed pass during one series of
four downs, were not effective, in the
opinion of the officials. A suggestion
will go forward to the rules makerS
that the existing limitation be changed
or abolished. The suggestion will not
include proposed remedy for the de-
ficiencies.
A provision previously in effect but
not now in the rules. providing that an
offside player touching a punted ball
should be penalized five yards" and a
touchback declared if the offense be
committed within the 10-yard line. the
officials thought should be restored.
No fault was found with the work
ing of the try for point after touch
down.
A suggestion was made that a clear
er definition be given in the rules as to
proper equipment, especially cleats.
Eight minute periods were favored
for junior and elementary school
games.
David T.. Fultz (Brown> of New York
was elected president of the associa-
ton. succeeding Walter R. Okeson of
Lehigh. DR.. Edward ]. O'Brien (Tufts)
and Arthur V. Palmer. Colby. of Phil
adelphia. secretary and treasurer.
Directors elected We're:
New York-William r. Crowley
(Bowdoin), Harry A. Fisher tColum-
bal, Fred W. Murphy (Brownl.
Boston-Edward ]. OBrien (Tufts),
Dan J. Kelly (Springfield), Hugh Nc
Grath tBoston College,.
Philadelphia-A. c. Tyler prince
, toni, Fred r. Gillender (Peunsylva-
MAJ, A. w. Palmer tColby).
Pittshurgh-Dan B. Dougherty
Washington & Jefferso-). John r.
Egan tDuquesne), Rodgers NJ. Baird
(Penn State).
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Nation in Sound
Condition as Year
Ends, Word President

Washington, Dec. 2S-tP)-Wltnou.
discussing the future, the Wni.s
House today pronounced America "
a fundamentally sound condition.
President Coolidge is well pleaseu
with the situation at the end OF t0s
old year, although he is making no
forecasts.
Secretary Davis Of the Labor &c.
partment today informed him ina.
the opportunities for employmen.
seem to be increasing, notably IN ins
east, The President feels that tn
country is we'll supplied with capila1
with skilled labor. with natural r.
sources and with raw materiais'
Manufacturing is going on at nor
than the ordinary rate, he undel.
stands. and transportation is mo'lns
rapidly. an
Mr.. Coolidge feels no one can 'eh
when these conditions will chang
1t was recalled at the White Houss
today that before the present yea
began many experts believed W
preston likely, but that on the cvn.
trary the year proved one OIL wv
most prosperous in history.
Mr.. Coolidge relaizes that son,
farm commodity prices are not :.
high as a year ago, but he oene.ss
that this is an offset in part LOT Wv
gains in the previous three years.
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Arrives for Visit
IHan4inuad from PAGE Qnel

ton of Australians and EngIshmen
Under a police motorcycle escort the
prince was driven to the Plaza Hotel
and Mr., Bruce to the Hotel Bilt-
more.
Prince Yasuhito had prepared a
statement, written on fine linen, bor-
dered with a black margin. and
bearing the Imperial seal of Japan.
The statement read:
II am hurrying home this time
under a most painful circumstance
and I have no occasion, therefore
to have the pleasure of meeting the
people of this country, the country
which has had very important re-
,lation towards my own during the
last 10 years in bringing 1t to the
position we now enjoy.
1T would be a pleasure to me II,
in the near future, ] could have an
opportunity of visiting the States un-
der a happier circumstance"
He indicated indirectly the deep
emotion he felt at the death of his
father. His aides requested newspa-
permen not to ask any questions
about the obsequies He and his
aides, as we'll as the japanese dele
CATION which met mis- party. were
in deep mourning.
The prince, who Is second in line
to the Japanese throne, will pay his
respects in person to President Cool
idge but his visit to the White House
will be quiet one. He is to sail
from San Francisco for Tokyo on
January 3. His trip to the Pacific
coast will not be attended by social
engagements.
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DR.. z. A, Williams

Word was received here Tuesday
of the sudden death in Philadelphia
of DR.. z. A. Williams. one of Gardi-
ner's professional men who retired
from active practice as a dentist
several years ago. DR.. Williams was
in Gardiner this summer renewing
the friendships of his 40 years in
Gardiner, and the news OF his pass
ing will be heard with regret by as
sociates and friends.
DR.. Williams was born, at Litchfield
Plains on April %, 1S49, the son of
Joseph and Charlotte E. (True) VIII
liams. He came to Gardiner in 1881
and on March IS, 1888. married the
late Eva NJ. Richardson. He is sur
vived by daughter, Paula who is
now, Mrs. Lewis Stoll of Philadelphia
where DR.. Williams made his home.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
heen announced but interment will be
at the family lot in the Litchfield
Plains cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Grafton claims within n.
sip 20 per cent Of the nat,.Me mb1.
teur athletic activities W ,.,s ana.
affiliated the Army, Nav .c y ars
Collegiate A. A., United q. Msuonal
tennis association and Fedaaes lawn
Boys Clubs. among other . Gallon 1t
lions. organiza.
Alleged domination Of A..
participation in the 1924 nn,e .lica
games by q minority groun oo.ynpic
led by the A. A. U. was ha Il. .oluel.
Federation's action, but fbs s lor Tie
tween the rival factions d.tsNua y.
several years. That the latss.s Daek
may develop into the most tevols
in the history Of Americas o,s slous
participation, was subject a. ' s.
consideration today when s,sss
Federation prigram was rer..
calling for a more intensive S.,ssa
ment of its work along stats ','op.
and forecasting conflict with =, una
A. U. In its own field. 'ls
A formal statement issued 1.
Federation's executive comm,tt. We
explanation of its withdraw ~ q
the A. A. .. as having assumed .srs
relation OF parent to thousara.I ae
skilled teachers and supervisosa q
school and college activities.
The statement gives too -.
counts upon which fthe FederansMa
based its withdrawal action:
1.-Changes in the Olympic H..
citation constitution (which denr;x 49,.
the national organizations thai 49,. ~
prised the Federation of any ma. a'
ence in relation to Americas na,t y
the Olympic games and put ~, =
troll IN the hands Of one membh, J.
the association, the A. A. u "
decentralization of such eon,,,,
restored "the unsatisfactory situate.
that the American Olympic assoc.
ton was organized to correct
The statement goes On TO sav H..
there was much criticism Of the AL
ministration, inefficiencies in con
nection with living and trainis,
and conduct of some Of ~
official representatives" which can.
to a head after the 1920 game, a,a
led to attempt to organize the Olmr.
pic Association on a Democrats
basis.
After the withdrawal of Col. Roh.
ert NJ. Thompson as president Of ths
association, the federation Charges
that there was a resumption Of H.
methods Of the faction that causN
the 1920 crises" which, in the word,
of President Henry Breckinbrsirs
took advantage Of "a ioker in Ia
constitution" Organizations ves
admitted to Representa-.
ton and utilized to swell their ma.
jority, he asserted.
The struggle for control between
the two factions came to an open
break at the recent quadrenntl
Of the Olympic association.
when abolition Of the two thirds vote
rule caused Colonel Breckinridgs
Major John j. Griffin, athletic con-.
missioner Of the Western Conference
and General Palmer E. Pierce. pres.
ident of the National Collegiate 4
A, to resign all committee membc.
ships in the Olympic body. 4
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DRY LAW
Continued from Page One)

who conducted a round table on pro-
hibition, added that there are many
economists who oppose prohibition on
other than economic grounds.
One of them who spoke in favor of
prohibition was Henry NJ. Leland of
Detroit. S3-year-old founder of the
Cadillac Motor Car Co.
MY very decided views on the dry
law" Leland said, are based on my
experience in operating large plants
employing from 1000 to 6000 men. l
am convinced that the open saloon,
the brewery and the distillery are far
and away the most wasteful, the most
destructive forces in our country.
IL am also convinced that the 18th
amendment has already been a great
blessing TO the United States; that it is
largely responsible for and should be
credited with many of the elements
of present prosperity"
Prof. Frank w. Blackmar Of the de-
partment of sociology of the Univer-
sity of Kansas. took Kansas as the
best example of "a continuous strug-
gle. for more than 40 years, with all
phases of the liquor problem"
There are violations" he said, but
the law was finally and reasonably
obeyer, just as other laws have been
reasonably obeyed by great majority
of the people. But what of the pres
ent status of prohibition? No thought
full person acquainted with the sub
ject would expect federal prohibition
to be a success Immediately upon the
passage OF the law. A long period of
trial AMI error in administration and
an educational propaganda to build UP
public opinion is necessary to make it
a success.
zone thing is in Immediate demand:
The federal government must learn to
cooperate with local communities and
local government. The government
must clean it's prohibition house and
then give ample support to it's officers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Passes a4th Milestone

Randolph residents have Just
cause to be proud of their citizens
of the older generation and the hon.
or list is headed by Mrs. NJ. A. Black
of Middle street, who on December
"A observed her Oath birthday. She
passed the day quietly but was re-
membered by her large circle of
friends in that vicinity, a number
of whom gathered with Christmas
tree laden with appropriate gifts.
Mrs. Black was also the recipient
of record number of cards wish
ing her returns of the day and good
health and happiness in the New
Year.
Mrs. Black is able to be about
the house and enjoys her declining
years in comparatively good health.
She retains all of her faculties to
a remarkable degree and takes an
especial interest in reading. The
Journal Joins with neighbors and
friends in wishing her many years
of continued peace and expects to
congratulate her upon the birthday
marking century of life well
lived.
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Benevolent Society Dinners

The Hallowell Benevolent Society
sent out "a dinners to the needy of
the city on Christmas day. These
dinners consisted of a chicken, po-
tatoes. turnip, squash, onions, beets,
bread, pie and doughnuts, and for
the children of the family each a
candy bag, oranges, peanuts and APP
pies. Hallowell people were very
generous in their response to the call
of the society, giving both food and
money, and their bounty was much
needed. Twenty-four homes We're
the happier for it. The dinners We're
taken by Mr.. Cottle's teams without
charge to the various parts of the
city. Another pleasant feature of
the work was the thoughtfulness of
the Worster Brothers, who sent down
to the hungry and tired workers OF
coffee, doughnuts and cookies.
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IT'S OWN CITIZENS


Secretary Kellogg said the CONVEX
sation had related to China.
Meanwhile the envoy here Of the
unrecognized Sacasa government at
partment formal protest against
the operations of the American
forces landed in the Puerto Cabezas
district. Among other things the
protest accused Rear Admiral Lati-
mer. the American naval commander
in Nicaraguan waters of setting up a
censorship in violation of the inter-
national laws. Both the state and
navy departments denied that they
knew Of any such step.
One Of those who looked upon the
days developments with particular
curiosity was Chairman Borah of the
senate foreign relations committee.
The administration policy In Nicara-'
qua has not appealed to him very
strongly. but he is Withholding de-
cision. Despite assurances given
him repeatedly in talks he has had
with Secretary Kellogg. Mr.. Borah
is making a personal investigation
and until it is completed he will not
decide whether to ask congress to go
into the whole subject after the hou-
days.
The White House pronouncement
today was directed at charges ema-
mating from Central America and
elsewhere that the real purpose of
the American landing force was to
strengthen the hand of president
Diaz, who has been recognized by
the United States as constitutional
ruler of that country, and to cripple
the activities of the Sacasa group
recognized by Mexico.
The spokesman for the President
said that in making the landing Ad-
miral Latimer had followed the usu-
al policy of the United States in
| Central America, making his con-
facts with shore at fixed points and
in such a manner IS to prevent
harm to American life or property
by either of the combatants. 1t was
denied specifically that the American
marines and bluejackets at Puerto
Cabezas had interfered with the
Liberal leader, Sacasa, or the mem
bers Of his cabinet. Sacasa has been
given a house for his own use by
| the Braggmans Bluefleld Lumber
Company. an American hardwood
concern in the Puerto CabeZas dis
IIlCLf LIE w HllC I1OQSC ttcAS OCCh SOAOj
and he. and his lieutenants are at lib
erty to carry on there as they see
| at.
DR.. T. s. Vacca, the Sacasa agent
here, did not make public the pro-
| test he delivered to the state depart
ment late today, but he previously
| had complained that some of his
messages to his chiefs in Central
America had been turned back, and
| that the radio station at Puerto Ca
bezas had been placed under censor
ship by Admiral Latimer. 1t is
doubtful whether the department
will make formal reply to this pro-
test, since 1t does not come from
the agent of a recognized govern
ment.
One report that spread around
diplomatic Washington while Sec
| retaries Kellogg and Wilbur were at
| the White House told of suppositious
messages of great importance. said
| to have come to the navy depart
ment during the day from Admiral
Latimer. OF this report there was
, no authoritative confirmation. When
asked If Nicaragua had been dis
cussed at the conference in the
White House, Secretary Wilbur said
he must decline to reply.
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Place 300 Trout
In Pleasant, Pond

r. R Littiefeld and John W. Hill
bert in their capacity as officials of
the Gardiner Fish and Game Assoc
citation, directed the placing of ap-
proximately 1900 trout in the waters
Of Pleasant Pond this week. The fish
were sent from the Governor Hill
hatchery at Augusta and were three
years old. The work. of depositing
them required the services of six
men working all day with the use of
two trucks
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Rev. C. F. Lipp at
HIGHLAND Ave. Church

The Highland Avenue Methodist
Episcopal church has rich treat in
store for the congregation next Sun
day morning. Rev. Charles F. Lipp,
who for 10 years has teached and
preached to the Hereditary Crimi-
nal Tribes Settlement at Gokak
Falls, India. will be the speaker.
When the British government failed
to reform the Criminal Tribes 1t
turned the job over to Mr.. Lipp who
has had wonderful success. Every
body who can be present will wish
to hear this man. DR.. H. B. Has
kell, the pastor, will preach a New
Years sermon Sunday evening.
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MARRIAGE Returns

The following marriage returns
have been filed at the office Of the
CITY Clerk. Miss Beatrice Irene
stevens of Randolph, a Junior IN
Gardiner High school was married on
December % to John V. McCollett Oh
South Gardiner. Miss Thelma Ger,
trude Robinson of Richmond ana
Charles Alton Pottle Of Farmlngdale
were united In marriage on Christmas
Day by the Rev. H. A. Clark. pastor
OF the Free Baptist church. Mrs,
Rancella Meader OF Augusta anu
Herman Boynton OF Randolph were
married December "a in Gardner.
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DISPUTE OVER
ATHLETIC CONTROL
MAY HURT 0LYMPICS

New York, Dec. 2S.--(P)-America's
traditional supremacy in information
al athletics today was threatened by
internal strife over control of the ma
tional Olympic Association.
Voting unanimously to withdraw
from the Olympic body Yesterday. the
National Amateur Athletic Fedora
ton struck the first major blowin a
conflict with the Amateur Athletic
Union which broke out afresh re-
Gently in Washington, d. c. The fed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

One of pair of heavy work
horses caught his toe caulk in the
rail of the M. C. r. r. tracks at
the Gardiner end of the bridge
Tuesday afternoon and was thrown
to the ground. Bystanders assisted
the owner to put the animal back
on his feet. The only damage was
to the harness, which was broken.
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lHallowen Postoffice Business

During the Christmas season the
Hallowell postoffice did larger
business than for years. The BUSH
ness for the year has been good,
particularly the local business. There
has been a falling off in some of
the parcel post of past years, but
the whole amount of business done
for the year 1927 is large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert NJ. Lawton
have announced the engagement of
their daughter, Leone Ray, to Irving
Davis Wheeler of Port Jefferson,
Long Island, New York. Miss Law
ton is a graduate of the Gardiner
High school class of 1921. She at
tended simmons College two years.
and graduated from Miss Lesley's
school in Cambridge, in 1925. She is
now teaching on Long Island.
Mr.. Wheeler is a graduate of Port
Jefferson High school, and of an en-
gineering school in California. He
is now engaged In the coal business
in Port Jefferson.
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Union Services at
HallOWell Tonight

A very interesting service was held
Monday evening in the Baptist chapel
and an excellent address was given
by DIR. Hamen, Tuesday night.
This evening the Methodists will
unite with the Baptists at the chapel.
DR.. Hamlin will remain in this city
for the rest OF the week and will con-
duct services Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

Local friends of Wilfred Luttrell
are pleased to learn that he has
been given the unusual honor of be-
ing reelected to the captaincy of
the Maine Central Institute football
team. Luttrell led the team success
fully this past season and his play
ers accorded him real recognition by
this reelection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

The Epworth League will hold
social Thursday evening of this
week. The Leagues in Augusta,
Randolph and Gardiner have been
invited TO attend and members from
these societies are expected to at
tend. The members of Mrs. Harvard
Gray's Sunday school class will be
In charge of the refreshments. Sa-
wins orchestra will play for the
games
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

At the State School for Girls,
Christmas was celebrated in n
whole-hearted manner. Everything
was done for the girls at the school
by Supt. and Mrs. Weber that
could possibly add to their pleasure.
And the girls were well remembered
from outside. Twenty-three sacks
of Christmas mail made their way
to the school,
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George n. Robinson

George H. Robinson passed away
at his home, Second street, Monday
evening at 9 o'clock, after long i'll
ness. He was "A years old. He is
survived by widow, and one daugh-
ter, whose home is in Massa chusetts.
Funeral services will be held from
the home this Wednesday afternoon
at % o'clock.
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Funeral Of Mrs. Ellen T. Kelley

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Ellen T. Kelley were held at 9 o'clock
Tuesday morning from st. Joseph's
Catholic church, Rev. FIR. P. H. Rear
don officiating. The bearers were NJ.
A. Haraden, John E, Cunningham, NJ.
T. Mcnamara and John CAIRO End.
Interment was In the family lot in
ST Joseph's cemetery.