The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
SLAGPILE NOTES.

Something over 34OO fans were happy yesterday. The other 1OO were pulling for Montgomery, but they had little chance to pull. The fans rooted as of old, and the bleachers always responded to the call from Matthews, who was coaching al third base
 Whenever that popula" catcher wants noise from the bleachers, he starts his arms going like windmills and something breaks loose. He and Dusty" Miller made themse,ves heard, and felt yester- day.
 Somebody is .ndicapping Deehanty in his fielding He leid his sun glasses down on the foul line between innings yester- day and some one walked away with them. As this was the only pair that Delly could find in Birmingham. he is very anxious th-t they be returned to him. He needs them badly in the sun field.
 Ward fielde,. the frs1 ball, Vaughan secured the first put out Moorse made the first hit and HafIord the first score for the Barons this year.
 Umpire Bassett halls from Hopkins vile, Ky, where he owns part interest in a newspaper, stock ih baseball team and numerous other things. He is com paratively young but seemed determined yesterday that the old ones should work nc new tricks on him.
 Bassett was in the Cotton States League last year. His decisions on the bases yes- r1oxr l,a I,.< fair in calling balls and strikes His suc- cess in this league depends on keeping up the good work. He must also put a stop to all kicking. and if he will bench a few players, the rest will let him alcre. He might have core we'll yester- day to have sent member or two of the Montgomery team 70 he bench for kick ing, merely as a lesso for the future.
 Without the least bit of padding, the number of paid adr lss.ons yesterday went over 5000, and with the dead heads and others, the total attendance was easily $500 nice opening attendance, and the crowd saw good game.
 Al Campbell, the popular caterer and saloon man, was at the gar.e yesterday. This was his first amusement since he ao ocidentally shot himself about a month ago. He enjoyed the game immensely ly and rooted hard -or the Barons.
 Owing to the large crowd yesterday, which overran the accommodations a ground rule had to be made. Two bases was allowed on any ball which went into the crowd.
 The imitation of Vulcan which has marked the left field foul line, was taken down yesterday During the preliminary practice it suddenly fell to tho ground. and at first the crowd thought that some player had knocked it down with long line drive. It was mistake, however.
 Dessau, who went to Meridian from Bir- minghtam, pitched his first game Monday and won it. Those who watched him work here appreciate the fact that the youngster has a nice bunch of goods, and they predict that he will win out.
 The Barons presented a most striking appearance yesterday when they trotted on the field. The white uniforms and black caps, belts and stockings make a neat appearance.
 Molesworth arrived late yesterday, and did not get into the game until the seventh inning. He missed a train. Shie- back played center until Molesworth ar rived, and secured one of the two runs credited to Montgomery.
 Ginger Clarke will pitch for Birming- ham today, and it is probable that one of the left handlers will pitch tomorrow. Whether it will be Salee or Pylant Man ager Vaughan has not decided Hale is ex- pected to perform for Montgomery today and Gardner tomorrow
 The sale of reserved seats yesterday was not very large. Not more than 100 people took advantage of this new section of the grand stand. The reserved seat section is fitted up with comfortable chairs and an excellent view of the~ game may be obtained from it.
 Atlanta and Birmingham were gener- ally picked to win yesterday. and they lived up to the expectations. Atlanta evi- dently had an easy time and put the fin- ishing touches to Nashville in hurry.