The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-18

In spite of the fact that a heavy down.
fall of rain prevented the second game of
the Memphis Birmingham series on yes
terday, baseball did not die away on that
account. Instead the Barons and the
Memphi, seated together in front of ho-
tells, talked of current events, and those
that have gone before.
Manager Vaughn thought that the Men,
phis aggregation was strong one, and
that Manager Babb was an ideal fellow.
Manager Babb thought the Barons stout
bidders for the pennant and Secretary
Mccullough stated that the Barons had
the grea test pitching staff on the circuit.
It was a day of compliments. Good feel
ing, surface deep, at least, reigned SUI
preme, and when it was officially an
nounced that no game would be played,
the conversations to this effect were con-
tinued
At o'clock 1t looked as If the battle
could be fought. At o'clock rain was
falling heavier and heavier. 1t was then
announced that no game could be pulled
off.
on account of the fact that the field is
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one game with the Babbites this after
noon. 1t will be called at the usual hour.
1t is the opinion of the local management
that the field cannot be sufficiently dried
by the time that the first game of a
double header is scheduled
On the Grounds.
Before it was decided that no games
H. III Do
Vaughn paid visit to the baseball park.
They padded about the field from home
plate to home plate, and decided that
there could be nothing doing. In this
opinion they were Joined by Umpire Buck
ley, who left the Bijou theatre for the
park at 3 o'clock. After reaching this
unanimous verdict the three officials re-
turned to Birmingham and the big ball
in front of President Baugh's store house
was pulled in
The rain was exceedingly heavy, and
the baseball park is completely hoated
On account of the heavy deluge it is con-
sidered improbable that the ground will
be sufficiently dried by the time that
the first game of a double-header must
commence. For that reason only one game
will be played this afternoon Both teams
play a double-header. Babb thought that
his men would be able to land both
games, and Vaughn was certain that Will
helm and Clark could turn a double trick
themselves.
Memphis Strengthens.
It leaked out yesterday that the Mem
phis management intends to further
strengthen its good team. Another pitcher
will be corralled from somewhere, and a
man to hold down second base will also
be imported. Thus strengthened, Babb will
offer a strenuous bid for the pennant
With another first-class pitcher added
to the staff, Lebhardt, Suggs and Stock
dale will compose one of the best corps
of the league. Haidt. at present playing
the Keystone bag, having succeeded Plass
at that position. is considered a good
man. but one inferior to Southern league
material, and one exceedingly weak at the
stick. For that reason 1t is probably
Babb's intention to release him as soon
as hrst-class successor is obtained.
Secretary Tom Mccullough, one of the
best-known figures in Southern league
baseball, stated yesterday that Birming-
hams pitching staff. composed of Will
helm. Clark. Raglan and Sallee, was with
out superior in the south. The Memphis
officials opinion is correct. Secretary Nc
Cullough admits that the Barons will
be able contestants for the rag of battle.
The Game Today.
In case Jupiter Pluvius holds up in
his downpour. game will be played in
Birmingham this afternoon between the
Memph and the Barons 1t will be begun
promptly at 4 o'clock. The Barons will
be led by Irwin Wilhelm, and 1t Is prob
able that Ibis desire TO defeat the locals
will cause him TO send to the slab his
best man, Liebhardt.
The Barons will make great efforts to
land the game. If it is lost, then the first
series of the season on home grounds will
have been taken by visiting club. On the
other hand. Manager Babb is extremely
DESTROYS of having that honor for him
self and will probably give the locals one
of the best tussles of the season.
Oyler will play shortstop for the Ba-
rons this afternoon Alcock is out of com
mission and this accounts for his miser-
able showing of Monday. Oyler will ma
terially strengthen the fielding ability of
the locals. He Is admittedly one of the
star shortstops of the Southern league.
If the weather is fair, the park will
be crowded. The fans are hungry for base
ball. and since the return of the locals