The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20
WHAT OTHERS SAY.


 In the early part of the season. when Nashville first visited Birmingham, John- ny Dobbs. one of the few southerners who are managing ball clubs in the south was handed a bunch of beautiful roasts by the Birmingham baseball writers They referred to him as "a tough and hood lum, only excelled by Mugsy McGraw" He was also put on record as an umpire batter. Dobbs has been in New Or leans two days and during that time he has conducted himself like a gentleman and so has his team. During the two days Dobbs has not said a word to the ulnpires and has disproved every bad word that has been said about him by the Birmingham writers. In Dobbs case 1t seems that the defeat of the Birmingham club by Nashville was the cause of the roasts.-Nashville American.
 Local opinion remains unchanged, too
 Nashville won again yesterday and fair head.
 lIurrah for Nashville-and the east.
 And everlastingly Down with the Dutchman." Georgian.
 Same here.
 Personally. Vaughn's bunch is much more popular than the members of the Atlanta team. Lee Garvin especially has any number of friends among Little Rock fans. Garvin is working behind the bat in faultless style although suffering with n split hand Meek was working for Gar win after the latter had been injured. but Meek went on the hospital list and it be- came matter of either Garvin or Vaughn catching. Vaughn is enrolled as q non-playing manager and as he is anx- ious to avoid any such difficulties as are confronting Billy smith, he will not sign himself to a playing contract unless it becomes absolutely necessary.-Arkan- sas Gazette.
 Garvin formerly worked in Little Rock, he regrets to report.
 You've got to give it to the Crackers They are little the speediest bunch in all departments of play that has appeared here-Shreveport Times.
 The average opinion says Smiths bunch will win the rag. If it weren't for Billy Smith, the average opinion might be good.
 Wonder if Hickman is "aIl out" or if he only had a bad day" Last year. if you walked up behind a Cracker and yelled Hickman in his ear the Cracker would fall in a fit.
 But yesterdayl Well, Hickman is a nice ball player and all that, but as long as he is on another team we are glad times have changed.-Atlanta Georgian
 goods abundance. He's coming.
 Although the game went to the Barons the Little Rock club still looks good enough to justify the prediction of a few days since, that the locals would ba 2 three straight. The joke part of the Barons inteld was more in evidence yes terday, and although it happened that none of the errors proved costly, the visit ors made trio of bungles which, had they been products of Little Rock players, would have been the signal for much observation-disclosures Gazette.
 That prediction reminds us of the in- Junction that 'unhatched' eggs should not be counted chickens
 Billy Smith has been violating the rules of the league for the past six days by having fifteen players on his team Tile penalty of this infraction is a forfeiture of the clubs franchise. if persisted in. Manager Smiths contract with the AL lantas Is players contract, and as Kay nnaugh has also been forwarded fourteen other player contracts held by the Fire mems boss, Smith must release him self from the club or one of his play- CTS. Waivers from the other clubs in the league have to be obtained before signed player or playing manager can be re- leased, and Manager Frank thinks he will claim Smith, even if he has to part with one of the dear Pelicans to make room for him.-New Orleans Picayune
 It would be perfectly natural if Smith spoiled an excellent chance by some move so foolish that the world stands agape. In the two games that Birmingham has played here, Gardner is easily the star of the aggregation. He has done perfect work in the outfield, while at bat he has been the entire strength of the Barons He has made five hSs out of eight times at bat in the two games. and most of his hits were timely.-Arkansas Gazette
 Hurrah for "Rube."
 Alcock succeeded Montgomery at third yesterday and the change was respon- sibie Tor the fact that the Champions won Athe game. Besides playing a brilliant game in the field Alcock's stick was prominent factor in the Barons' six runs .-Arkansas Gazette.
 Quite a boost for the kid,
 Mike McCann. the Montgomery outfield- CT, strayed from the straight and narrow path today for the first time this season Pitcher Walker took his place in right field. The temporary vacation cost him $50 fine. imposed by Manager Malarlly. who also assured the officials at home that McCann would be in condition to re- sume tomorrow.-Memphis Commercial Appeal.
 What does a months thirst care for $50 bill?