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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
A SOUTHERN GAME NEVER
 SAW SUCH ANOTHER CROWD

The crowds that surged towards West End park on the Fourth of July were composed of the largest number of peo- pie that ever attended a double-header played in the south This Is no longer a problematic matter. President Kavan- augh has made the official statement.
 The official statement of the Atlanta attendance Is not given by the president but the papers of that city reckon 1t as something over ten thousand The Br- mingham attendance topped that by some ten hundred The attendance on the New Orleans game is not given. though it Is a certainty that it could not campare with that of either Atlanta or Birming- ham. The attendance of the Little Rock game is hardly considered
 The interesting point of the entire mat. ter, however Is not that the Birmingham attendance was in excess of the Atlanta attendance. The point of surpassing in. terest Is President Kavanaughs state ment that the Fourth of July attendance in Birmingham was the largest that eyer saw ball game in the south This state.
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The infantile jealousy that has charac- terized New Orleans. and the New Or leans sporting writers. in paying their respects to the younger but more vrile Birmingham, reached an absurd height yesterday when 1t was charged that the reason for the publication of the story that Judge Kavanaugh might not again stand for reelection to the presidency of the league, was due to a desire on the part of the local sporting writers to find Il rich berth for local director.
 In case Judge Kavanaugh does not stand for reelection to the presidency for an- other term, 1t is now a certainty that neither of the foremost baseball direc- tors of Birmingham will even wish for the office, and probability that the solid vote of this club will be cast for Clark Miller, the well known secretary of the league. The jealousy of New Or leans may therefore sllbside
 In this connection, however, in case a man from the east did desire the office, and make stand for it, there is every reason why he should be accorded the honor of an election. Tine eastern enthus- tasm for baseball is not on the same low level as that of the west, and it is now a substantiated fact that Birmingham and Atlanta together make up the very back bone of the eight united cities. In case Lowery Arnold of Atlanta, or President Amerine of Montgomery, or a man from any other of the eastern members of the league, desired the office, there are several very good reasons why they should be elected. As 1t is. however, in case Judge Kavanaugh does not again ask for the office, it is very probable that his successor will be Secretary Miller.
 The east does not desire to see Charlie Frank elected president. His efforts to dictate the policy of the league from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
Ferd Marx Store

cuspidor, Finn refused 5000 offer for his release.
 The matinee at Atlanta was poorly at- tended, a special says and the hammer ing was hard and consistent.
 Montgomery landed another game. Breitenstein was in rare form, and gave the visitors but two scratch hits.
 The audience smiled when Rudderham was hit by a foul. An umpire they say, feels pain just as an ordinary man.
 Kavanaughs statement concerning the local attendance is one of the most signi1 cant pointers of this seasons history.
 The Phllies found Andsome 'Arry Me- Intyre. the old Memphis star, for four teen safe hits yesterday and won hands down.
 In two games yesterday, the Highland- CTS shut the Boston Beaneaters out Ches- bro and Doe" Newton were the Highland twirlers.
 Meeks Is popular here, but the big fel- low must not get in the habit of going after them with one hand it matters not how easy they come.
 Only two games scheduled today. If the Barons win they will be standing side by side with the Pelicans. The Pirates will then be next in order
 Birmingham Is to be congratulated Gar vim and Matthews are good catehers. and then Roy Montgomery Is a baclxstop who is too valuable ever to lose.
 
 Philadelphia Americans. The Birmingham fans are pulling hard for the Highlanders. and have nothing against Connie Mack.
 Smith and Fox hit the pellet hard to all corners. Sallee was severely punished. The long twrler caught cold in his arm, and this cold Is what caused the drub- ping.
 With Meeks on first. a fan, frenzied and dreamy, remarked: "A three -bagger by Gear and a single by Walters will tie this score" Both came as soon as possible after the utterance.
 After the game today the Barons spend week on the road They will visit Nash vile and Montgomery. Hard struggles are anticipated in the Capital City Nash vile should come easy.
 Had Wilhelm pitched the entire game, or mad he made his bow in the sixth, the fans would be celebrating victory to- day, and the chorus brigade would have worked overtime in Atlanta.
 Zeller will twirl for the Firenen this afternoon. Zeller lost a game to BirmIng- ham once upon a time when 'Horseshoe'' Smith broke it up In the ninth These lit- tie things will continually come back. 
 Memphis. 1t must be remembered, is right behind the Barons. and a few more games. in case the locals strike a losing streak. will put the Tennesseans above us. In the upward way. those fol- lowing close behind should not be for gotten
 New Orleans papers are very much afraid that Birmingham is trying to elect an customer the president of the league If easterner is elected, the Pelican writers fear that Frank will be handi- capped In his manufacture of rubber balls" It's as plain as the nose on the face. or the bark on the tree, or any other old thing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
PRESIDENT KAvANAueH.

ment Is of worldwide significance, classes Birmingham all to itself, and designates this city as the backbone of the South ern league, the best ball town from point of population, in America. These are some of the former contentious of the local sporting writers. They are now sub stantiated facts
 In referring to the fact that Birming- ham claimed the largest Fourth of July attendance. the New Orleans Picayune jealously, and picayunshly, declared that "'twas the smallest frog that always croaked the loudest" The Atlanta News, in commenting on the Fourth of July at tendance, declared that Atlanta easily led all the other cities. The Atlanta Jour nal, in referring to the Fourth of July crowds, failed even to give Birmingham consideration. and styled Atlanta "the backbone of the league
 The matter is now settled, however. The official statement upholds the contentious of Birmingham. It would be improper to gloat over the premature and youthful opinions of honorable contemporaries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07

POINTERS TO RANDOM

It is often the case that the enthusiasm Of baseball fan gets the best of his judgment. It so happened yesterday and when a foul ball struck Umpire Rudder- ham, there was a heartless wavelet of mrth that pervaded the entire bleacher audience. The foul was an unusually fierce one, and inflicted much temporary pain. The laugh was from those who would not smile. even, had a dog been similarly in- jured
 An umpire is a man who has no friend. This may be all right. But this lack of friendship need not be shown when he who receives no kindness is suffering.
 It is a fact that Charlie Frank and his 'rubber ball put Billy Smith on the bum-ski Since losing the game in New Orleans which was lost Smith charges, on account of the introduction into the game of a rubber ball, the Atlanta bunch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
ALL ABOUT IT.

At one time they had us on their hips.
 Wilhelm was steady under fire, as he always is.
 The backbone of the Southern League Birmingham.
 The Barons have an excellent chance to land the rag.
 That rubber ball" club in Atlanta is something fierce.
 Montgomery will catch Atlanta within the next few days.
 Hughes was hit hard, even if he is the best pitcher in the south.
 The attendance was good yesterday. It always Is in Birmingham.
 Ragan will get on the firing line this af- ternoon. Ragan generally wins.
 Night came early yesterday. It was cloudy. This saved the visitors.
 After the Rag" is a great slogan, and the Barons cannot lose under It.
 One game today, only. That draw will be fought out some time later.
 It was an off day for Carlos Smith. and an off day for one George Winters.
 A drawn fight is better than no fight at all and much better than a defeat.
 An off day down in New Orleans. The Pirates and the Pelicans went fishing.
 The hitting of Walters. and the hitting and run getting of Dale Gear were fea- lures.
 Is the rubber ball' matter to die a natural death, or shall we hear more of 1t?
 The Bremen stung the ball good and stout, the number of extra base hits be- ing large.
 Boston beat the alleged champions of the world yesterday. Dormer had them at his mercy.
 Sallee was not in good form. and had Wilhelm not relieved him, the Barons would have lost.
 Billy Smith will have to win this after noon. If he doesn't there will be no home for him in Atlanta
 Memphis took the game from Little Rock after the Travellers had won 1t. The Memphii hit the harder
 Plank landed his game against Wash ington, but had to hit some himself be- fore that end would come.
 Charleston and Augusta played an H. inning. to 0 game yesterday, which was ended by falling darkness.
 Pitcher Sorrell, it is reported is now permanently out of commission. Before he injured his hand by cutting 1t on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07

has gone down the soapy chutes most con sistently.
 However, it seems to a Birmingham fan that the formation of a rubber ball' club in Atlanta. the object of which is to roll little rubber balls Into the field on the next visit of the Pelican mogul is puerile iii the extreme Frank will hardly pay any attention to this manner of showing dis pleasure It will evoke a broad smile from the entire circuit.
 Stop now and shake hands with your self
 Birmingham has not lost series on the home ground this season.
 Birmingham has won every series since returning from the west.
 Birmingham surpasses Atlanta, New Or leans and all the remainder as a baseball town.
 Birmingham has an excellent chance to land the pennant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
Mobile 2. Jackson 1.

Jackson. Miss, July 6.-(Special. )-Mo- bile downed Jackson the second time to- day, but by score of only ? to l. after most exciting game. Umpire Burke made few decisions that Jackson called rotten" and robblng and at the close of the game he was struck on the jaw by an outsider. who Is supposed to have lost a few dollars. The umpire was then escorted to the depot by the police.
 Score: R.H.E. Jackson .. .. ......... 900 010 000-1 0 Mobile .. .. ............ 600 001 100-2 1
 Batteries: Hall and Petit: White and Hunt. Umpire, Burke.
 At Gulf Port-Gulf Port 2; Baton Rouge 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Columbus-Indianapoli 8; Colum- bus 0.
 At Louisville-Louisville 12; Toledo l. At Kansas City-Mlnneapolis 4; Kansas City 2.
 At Mlwaukee-Milwaukee g; St. Paul B.  win.
 Sacrifice hits-Alcock. Double plays-Jordan to Morse to Fox Sallee to Meeks.
 Struck out-By Sallee 5, Wilhelm g. Hughes 4.
 Bases on balls-Of Hughes 2, off Sal lee 1.
 Wild pitch-Wilhelm, Sallee. Balks-Sallee.
 Past balls-Garvn. Hit by pitcher-By Hughes, Meeks). Innings pitched-Sallee s, Wilhelm g. Hits apportioned-Off Sallee Il, off Will helm 1.
 Time of game-2:35. Umpire-Rudderham Attendance-3900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING.
New York 4-9, Boston o-o.

Boston, July 6.-ln neither of the two games with New York today could the local players score. Boston's numerous er- TOTS accounted for all the scoring in the first contest.
 In the second game Young proved easy while Newton kept the Bostons' few drives we'll scattered. Score of first game:
 R II E. New York ...... ....... 100 O03 OOO-4 Boston ........ ........... 900 GOO 0O0--0 ' 5 Batteries: Chesbro and Thomas; Dineen and Armbruster Time. ;32.
 Score of second game: R. H. F. New York ... ......... .210 031 010--S IA Boston ........ ........... .OO0 O00 0W-O < l Batteries: Newton, Mcclure and Thom- as Young, Glaze and Armbruster. Time, :50. Umpire, OLoughlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
OTHER SPORTS ON PAGE SEVEN.
REWARD!!

I will pay Five Hundred Dol lars for the capture and de- livery to me of Robert L. Dix, who escaped from Jefferson County Jail about 7::3O p. m., July 9th, 1906.
 Description:-
 About g years old, height about 5 feet 6 inches, light ginger cake color or mulatto, long dark hair, several gold crowned teeth, weak or fem mine voice, we'll educated. ' ANDREW w. BURGIN, g
 Sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Meridian 5, VIcksburq 2.

Meridian. Miss. July 6.-(Special. )-Five hits combined with three errors and two outs. netted the locals five runs, their entire total, in the first inning of this afternoons game.
 Jones pitched his third straight victory for Meridian. and was never in danger The hitting of Huber and Sample was the feature. Score: R.H F. Vicksburg.. .... ....... GOO 002 O00-2 6 4 Meridian. a. ......... 800 600 00s-5 0
 Batteries-Bishop pand Earle Jones and Sample. Umpire Brady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
AttaIIa g, Alabama City 2.

Attalla, July 6.-(Special) )-Attalla won from Alabama City today by the score of to '. Cross held Alabama City to three hits and should have scored shut out, but errors behind him allowed Alabama City to pile up seven runs. Attalla hit Nobles hard. Batteries: Cross and Stew art; Nobles and Riley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07

SUHHlalY. Ieft on bases-Montgomery G. Nashville B Two base hits-Apperious, McAleese, Schwartz Bases on balls-Off Bretensten ?, Schmidt 3. Hit by pitcher By Breitenstein 1. Passed balls-Wells 1. Double plays-Schwartz 10 Busch. Struck out-By Bretenstein 3, by Schmidt 1. Stolen bases-Apperious. First on errors Montgomery 0, Nashville 2. Time of game, 1:40. Umpire Pfenninger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
Boston 2, New York i.

New York, July 6.-Boston beat New York today. The locals with one run in and the bases filled in the ninth inning were unable to hit Dorner. Score:
 R.H. E. Boston ........... .OOO 900 1Ol-2 3 0 New fOrK ......VOO OVo VUl-l 0 4 Batteries: Dorner and Brown; Wiltse and Bowerman. Time, 2:O6. Umpire, Ems Ifa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE

At Macon-Macon 8: Savannah l.
 At Jacksonville-Jackson 0; Colum- bia 2.
 At Charleston-Charleston o. Augusta o, called end eleventh inning account dark ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
Philadelphia ?, Washington 1.

Philadelphia, July 6.-Singles by Plank and Lord followed by Davis double. to- day gave Philadelphia two runs and an- other victory over Washington. Score:
 R.H. F. Washington ....... ..... .000 GOO 100-1 1nlladeIpnld ....... .OUz uuD Uu"-z b U Batteries: Falkenburg, Klttredge and Wakefield; Plank and Powers. Time, :3S. Umpires Connor and Hurst.
 At Cleveland: Cleveland and Detroit game postponed on account of rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING.
Pittsburg 3, Chicago 2.

P1ttsburg July 6.-The Pittsburgs to- day defeated Chicago in a fast game of ten innings. With the bases full in the tenth and one man out Leach hit to first a single. scoring Clarke. who ran for Phillipe. Score: R.H.E. Pittsburg . ............ .01 100 GOO 1-3 1. Chicago q. .. .. ..... 200 900 900 0-2 6 2
 Batteries: Phillipe and Peitz; Taylor and Klng. Time. :35. Umpires John- stone and Bauswine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07

Summary: Two-base thits-Clark, Doug- lass Three-base hit-Hurlburt Stolen bases-Meany Brady, Thiel. Babb 2, Ca rey. Plass. Bases on balls-Of Brady 1, off Utley 9, off Clark 1. Struck out-By Brady B. by Utley 2. by Clark 2. Wild pitch-Clark, Sacrifice hit-Noblett Quick Hickey, Drennen. Haidt, Utley Tme-2 10 Umpire-Tackaberry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
IN THE EIGHTH
 THE MEMPHII WIN
LITTLE ROCK LED FOR GREATER PART OF GAME, BUT LOCALS WERE TOO HEAVY WITH THE STlCk-SEVERAL LONG HITS.

Memphis, July 6.-With the score in favor of the visitors Memphis punched their hits in the eighth inning today and won. Score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
'-Archer out for interfering.

SUMMARY. Three base hits-Gear Fox. B. Smith. Two base hits-Crozier, Winters, Fox, B. Smith. Archer. Stolen bases -Molesworth, Walters, Gar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
NEW ORLEANS INSANELY
 JEALOUS OF BIRMINGHAM

managerial camp stool have already caused trouble sufficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
DARKNESS FOUND
 THE SCORE TIED No Victor in Eleven Inning
 Game LONG HTS WERE NUMEROUS sallee Was Severely Punished. Hughes, Too, Was Hit Hard. Smith and Winters Have
 an Of Day.
STANDING.
Results Yesterday.

Birmingham 1, Atlanta 1. Montgomery ?, Nashville 0. Memphis I, Little Rock 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
Philadelphia 10, Brooklyn 0.

Brooklyn, July 6.-Brooklyn was shut out by Philadelphia today. The visitors batted Mcintyre hard. Duggleby was ef- fective at all times and received almost perfect support. Score: R.H.E. Philadelphia .... .. ...4o3 GOO 021--10 14 1 Brooklyn .. . ....... GOO 600 0O0-- o 3 6
 Batteries: Duggleby and J. Donovan; Mcintyre and Bergen. Time. :27 Umpire. Conway.
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have established a reputation for never giving up, did some timely hitting, and aided by miscue of the mind on the part down. Meeks took first when Hughes pasted him in the slats. Then Gear hit safe to right, which Winters allowed to get by him. Meeks scored Walters then again did the proud thing. and sent a terrific line ball through the pitcher to center.
 The cheering of the locals was deafen- ing. The old habit of beating the seats with coca cola bottles broke out anew Pandemonium reigned, indeed.
 Game Called.
 Tn the ninth, Wilhelm relieved Sallee who had been severely punished through out the game. The first three up were easy outs, Jordan flaming the breezes delightfully."- The same was the pro- gramme with the Barons, In spite of the fact that Molesworth managed to scratch in a Texas leaguer. to later die at sec ond. In the tenth. Sid Smith hit safe to center, but did not get further than the initial bag. In their half of the tenth the Barons went out easily.
 In the eleventh, the Barons fooled the fans. When Gear. first up. was walked to first. and Walters hit safe to the infield on an attempted sacrifice, the fans thought that the day was won. Oyler however, popped out to Hughes on bad ly managed bunt, and Garvins hit to short resulting in a double play retired the side.
 The last game between the Bremen and the Barons will be played this afternoon, beginning at the usual hour. There will be no double header. The remaining de- tails of the game, are shown in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07
NASHVILLE GIVEN
 GOOSE EGG FEAST
BRElTENSTElN, IN RARE FORM,
 SHUT OUT VISITORS, GIVING THEM BUT TWO LITTLE HITS, SCHMIDT ALSO PITCHES WELL.

Montgomery, July 6.-Breitenstein bested Schmidt In a pitchers battle. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-07

When, in the eighth inning the Bremen added yet another score. making the Ba- rons two to the rear, the fans were im- pressed with fear that all was over.
 The fourth score of the Bremen came as result of a walk, balk and a double. Fox drew the pass, and went to second when Sallee baked to first. Billy Smith then found the nose again and double.
 In the eighth. however, the Barons who
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-02

vehicles coming up the pass from the hotel
From the first ones, the only news he got o.
Walter was that they had seen him wandering
about in rocky Rhone valley, about mile
below the hotel
AT length, however, he encountered a car
rlage whose occupants assured him that Wal
ter had started back up the road a half houI
at least before they did, having at last reeeiv
ever. overtaken him.
This news was alarming, for Jack had seer
nothing of Walter as he came down. The
tourists were themselves puzzled. They al
once interested themselves, and, as there was
vacant seat in their carriage, they invited
Jack to occupy it and return with them.
:. IL was about dusk when they reached the
little inn where the Birds were waiting
Mr.. Bird came forward eagerly as his eyes
fell upon Jack.
is Walter with you" he asked
Jack felt as if his heart was slipping down
INTO his boots. Before he had time to STAN
mer out reply, Mr. Bird instinctively knew
the truth
He is lost then!" he exclaimed, in tone
OF agony. And the brave mother, who stood
mined effort to conceal her suffering. "What
can be doney continued Mr.. Bird. "Some-
body must go in search of him at once"
The lmpulslve man made as if he would
set of on run down the pass, but he was
restrained by the voice of the landlord, who
rivals.
Disturb not yourself my gentleman said
that functionary. Il something have to help.
The boy, we shall find him. Mine Pretzel,
come here!" And the worthy host whistled
loudly. little mongrel dog ran skipping up
at his masters call. "Pretzel have the nose
as never was," continued the landlord "He
shall find the boy. Give him something that
he smell, and you shall see."
Jack hastened for Walters overcoat, which
he had left in the carriage when he set out
to walk. This was shown to the little dog,
who, encouraged by his masters command,
shifted it over eagerly.
Go then, Pretzel,' the landlord said-"go
then" pointing down the pass,
Mr.. Bird and Jack, attended by the hotel
porter, started at once, while the dog seam
pered about in circles, with his nose to the
ground.
Suddenly Pretzel discovered the trail. 1t
was rather cold by this time. and the saga
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-02

tramp, too ,stingy to pay his fare, to ride on
the engine"
That being wrong, was it made worse be-
cause 1t was done before your face than be-
hind your back?"
IT wasn't right TO do it at ALL
Il know It is contrary TO regulations, but
you are aware that very few regard it"
Give me the names Of the engineers who
dare violate that rule" interrupted Godfrey,
catching up his lead pencil, and making ready
TO write them down.
telling tales of those who are better than
you" was the firm response Of the young en-
gineer.
Il have gwen you one reason" continued
the official, as though he had not heard the
last remark; another is that you are a mis-
erable runner. Tonight you we're so much
ahead of time, few miles out, that you had
to drop to a dog-trot pace to prevent running
into Des Cartes long while too soon"
"Fll admit | ought to have watched my
fireman closer"
"Therel therel" interrupted Godfrey "If
there's anything / despise, it's sneak who
tries to, shift the blame for his own stupidity
upon the shoulders Of some one else. 1t 10
cowardly and lowers my opinion of you, if
that be possible"
Fortunately, my opinion of you cannot be
any more contemplate than it is" replied
down and robbed by footpad, and the next
time / see one sneaking up behind you L
won't interfere"
Get out of the offcel" commanded young
Dunbar, angrily. "Out of the office, / say
You are discharged"
To lie Continued Next Sunday