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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 5.-(Special )- Baseballs promise to achieve almost as much fame for historical Lookout Noun tain in 1909 as cannon balls did during the Civil war, for if plans materialize Chattanooga bids fair to have the most unique baseball park in the world
 Playing ball over 2000 feet above the level of the sea is something new, but baseball authorities say that it can be done. If so, warriors from the big league camps will come south next spring and battle among themselves, just like their forefathers did. "above the clouds
 The scheme has been planned by Man ager W. R. Armour, who has had his American Association Toledo team in spring training here. He has consulted with the people owning the big hotel on the summit of Lookout Mountain, and they have assured him of their willing ness to aid in the big enterprise. Back of the hotel there is a plateau something like one-fourth of a mile wide. On this it is proposed to lay out a baseball park. The outer garden fence would be within a few feet of a precipice, on which one can look down at the Tennessee river,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06

New Orleans, April 1.-The reform movement in full swing here just now, and which Is directed at the liquor traffic as well as at race track gambling, and extends throughout the state as well as here in the city, is threatening enough in itself so far as the future of racing in New Orleans is concerned. But apart from the agitation of the reformers, other clements enter into the matter. AS one mixes with the local trades people he finds a more or less antagonistic feeling against both the Fair Grounds and City Park. These people, many of them, know little about racing and are not particu- larly interested in the sport, nevertheless keep posted as to all that Is going on, and they do not take kindly that "outlanders," such as Corrigan and the Cellas, should come in here and attempt to run things.
 The native son" idea prevails in New Orleans to quite as much the extent that it does in San Francisco. Outsiders who come here and conduct profitable business enterprises for few brief months and then hike away again are not popular. This feeling was illustrated in conver- sation that the writer had recently with a business man. Said he: "I don't see why the big tracks are fighting Robo, who runs the half-mile track opposite City Park. Of course. we all know that Rabb Is a man of bad repute. He is gambler. But at that, in my opinion, he Is as good as the other fellows who op- crate the big tracks, and besides that he belongs here, lives here, and pays taxes here. which Corrigan and Cellas do not. He has as much right to run race track as Corrigan and Cellas-in fact more, be- cause he is 8 citizen This feeling is more general than one would imagine.
 It is evident that if racing is to be saved to Louisiana, where it has been popular pastime for 100 years or more, the race track folk must bestir themselves. So far they have merely left undone many things that should have been done, and have &C.,
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nous faculty regulation, but nevertheless, it is fast and accurate.
 Alabama has proved strong at the bat. The boys play the game from the in side. and if the professionals think they know nothing about bunting, running bases, sacrificing, "squeezing," etc., they are badly mistaken. No, the Barons will meet skilled men of the diamond on Tues day next, and the battle will be no walk away. The lads are young, and less ex- perienced than the professionals, of course. are not as confident of them selves, perhaps, and less inured to the trials of regular gruelling, but they are fast, able to sting the ball and to play the game from the inside and are headed by two veterans pitchers.
 In the natural course of events the professionals will win the game, but the Alabama lads will make them realize that there has been fight. There is great deal of interest in the game, and per haps a thousand or so people will watch the struggle. The Barons, of all Southern league teams, are favorites in Tusca- loosa. and the local fans desire earnestly to see the professionals in action and under fire.
 When l told some of the fellows here that Manager Vaughn would probably let McNeal start the game, there was much satisfaction. The big Baron pitcher was graduated in law here last spring, and did some valuable work in coaching the young pitchers before it was time Tor him to return to Binghampton, N. Y.
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beaten Saturday by the Southwestern Presbyterian, and as Sewanee' has sell dom been able to hold it's own with Alabama teams, I believe that Dr. Pol lard is in state of total indifference. In the Alabama schedule, however, Geor- gia and Georgia Tech. figure and the followers of college baseball will have a good opportunity of judging just how strong the Crimson White" athletes are.
 Alabama has a rattling infeld. Noo- jin, on first, Is a star beyond question, and I understand that several brush league professionals would be glad to af- fix his signature to a contract after his college career. Pope is a veteran on second, and an "AlI-Southern" man. Pratt as everyone knows who has seen the Pell City athlete work, is perhaps the stoutest shortstop in the south, both in the field and at the abt. Not even the usually questionable selection of Coach Heisman can keep him off the "All-South- ern'' this season. Jones, on third, is also an "All-Southern'' man, and one of the steadiest infielders in the business.
 Alabama has a star pair of pitchers in Raymond Sturdivant and Frank Smith. Morrill, Pratt is the most promising of the youngsters and Gresham, Overton and others are fast showing form. Watson and Anderson are reliable men behind the bat, though both are young and without the aid of long experience.
 Reidy, B. Jones, Caffey, Hannon and Waite are regular outfielders, and have been played alternately. Alabama's out field, too, has suffered injury by scruti-
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 threatened to desert in thick of battle He nas received the unkind expressions of the Cleveland fans because he has failed to land rag.
 Nevertheless, Larry is the same old Larry, and still the best second baseman in the world Since becoming manager his hitting has fallen off perceptibly but. nevertheless, there are times when he stings the ball as hard and as neatly as he ever did, even in his palmiest days.
 Maps. Are Insured.
 The fans will behold this afternoon the only baseball team in existence on which the owners hold insurance policies against death. This money can be realized only at tho death of the entire team, a catastrophe which will hardly happen outside of a railroad wreck or an earthquake. Each man is insured for so much, the total be- ing. as stated above, $12o.O0O. Lajoie is in- sured for s3O0Oo, and $3o,0eO would not compensate the owners of the club for the loss of the veteran star.
 Insurance companies will not carry ac-
 
 baseball players p this is perhaps the reason why every leam is not insured heavily.
 Lajoie's Prediction.
 On the outcome of the American league race, Lajoie makes the following state ment, and extends it already typewriter to every man who questions him:
 "COmiskey Connie Mack Jennings and the rest are welcome to do it all they please. If I believe half I read would soon be convinced that at least six Amer ican league clubs are going to win the pennant, that there are going to be four or five walking away with the worlds championship, and that most of the sg- gregations are simply unbeatable.
 But will do my talking after 1t is over, after what we've done has become. his tory I can't see what good it would do to point out weak spots in the other clubs or strong points in my own
 Tt is the team with the baseball luck that will win out.
 You won't find much difference be- tween my club and four others who al- ways stand close up in American league struggles. It is the team that gets away without suffering accidents that put the best players in the hospital at critical times Once, Bradley Turner and Flick were sick or hurt at the same time "But this time we're starting fine Flick is in Clevelanl and not aute ready 10 take his old job in the outfield. Hinch-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06
Professor Riggs Defends
 WefaYiOus One Year Rule
BY HUGH W. ROBERTS.

w. NJ. Riggs, vice president of the Caro- lima district of the Southern Intercolleg- fate Athletic association, in a letter to the sporting editor of the Atlanta Geor- gian, declares his surprise that the sport ing editor of The Age-Herald should have dared to criticise the august S. l. A. A, or any action of that esteemed organ ization.
 in dainty horror the worthy pedagogue extends his fingers to high heavens, and, in the most polished hnglish, and the most symmetrical phrases. he utters phillippic that should touch the tenderest chord of the tenderest heart.
 So careful was he, indeed, as to the hgh-sounding phrases, that he forgot to even refer to the only point at issue.
 The utterances of Professor Riggs are due to an article in The Age-Herald of some weeks ago, in which the writer endeavored to point out that because the University of Alabama saw fit to retire from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic association was not proof positive that the University of Alabama intended to fill it's athletic teams with men of pro- fessional calibre.
 In course of the article, mention was made of the one-year rule, and it's prac- tical application. It was stated, in this instance, that while the majority of the colleges holding membership in the S. I. A. A. would be put to great disadvan- tage on account of this new-fangled and nefarious bit of legislat tion, the two col leges at present strongest would be in- jured not at all
 In other words, by way of explanation, Vanderbilt and Sewanee opposed the adoption of the one-year rule until the provision was inserted that it did not apply in the case where a student was the possessor of 14 Carnegie units. A 14- Carnegie unit man enters the sophomore class at the University of Alabama, Au- burn, Georgia and others, whereas he enters the freshman class at Vanderbilt and Sewanee.
 There is absolutely no doubt but that Vanderbilt and Sewanee would have re- tired from the association had this pro- vision. which made them immune, not been inserted, and neither of these col leges. both of which believe in the high est development of athletics. could have been censured
 But Professor Riggs does not refer to the fact that the august association, in-
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To Play Baseball Adobe
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1900 feet below. If a ball is ever put over the fence it would likely be picked up floating down about Decatur, Ala.
 The New York Americans, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds and other majors have been here this season, and they all say the Lookout Mountain suggestion is a splendid one. The only drawback is, however, that while the kids are playing ball on the corner lots in Chattanooga late in March the ballplayers out on the mountain might be snow balling or tear ing icicles from the hotel awnings.
 Manager Armour, by the way, says that Pete Lister is a fixture for first base. He is well pleased with the former Baron and has recently blighted the hopes of Nashville by formally declaring Pete would remain with the Mud Hens throughout the season at least
 Armour was amused when he saw in The Age-Herald that Pitcher Minahan would again like to cavort under the Slagpile. ''I know that boy and he Is a wonderful more ways than one," said Manager Armour. He tries to be a Rube' Waddell." Armour has never worked Minahan that pitcher having per- formed with Toledo the year before Ar mour bought the aggregation, but he has seen him on other diamonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06
Race Track Ref0rmers
 Wanf Political BeYths
BY BERT E. coLLYER.

complished nothing in the matter of pro- tecting turf interests. For example, it would have been the part of policy if MT. of affairs at the Fair Grounds last fall, when the meeting began, instead of im- porting outsiders to fill the important po- sitions. in the management, himself le- maining in the background. It would also have been a matter of policy had MT. Corrigan followed this same course. Be- sides that, when the reform movement first started 1t would have been move in the right direction if the two race tracks had sent ali affable intelligent, tactful man, man of good address and pleasing personality, such as Matt J. Winn or John Hackmeister to call upon the leading gentlemen interested in the movement and place before them some of the good points about the sport.
 Churchmen know little or nothing about racing except information gained by hear- say. Yet the gentlemen mentioned above are all fair-minded. and if the desirable features of the sport, as we'' as its abuses, were properly put before them, there is no doubt but there would be a decided modification of their views.
 But 1t has ever been the history in con fiicts between the turf and the reformors that the racing people have delayed ana procrastinated until it was too late to make any effective effor to stem the tide. It was so some 15 years ago, when the sport was eradicated. from New Jersey, and more recently these same dilatory tactics caused the dsparment of the sport from Tennessee and Arkansas. The sit uation here at present is just such that the racing managers have absolutely got to get busy. If they do not there will be no racing in New Orleans next winter and probably none for many year to come.
 The racing issue is being battered about between the republican party and the two factions of the democratic party, and all the various candidates for high offices are seeking to make political capital out of 1t to ride into fat offices on the crest of the reform wave When one comes to con sider just how much disinterestedness and honesty of purpose there is in all this, he is bound to have less respect for the reformers and a great deal more for the turf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06

stead of meting out punishment to an offender admittedly guilty. frames up new legislation to prevent a repetition of the offense.
 He does not seem to realize that the best governments enforce the laws that they possess, and hesitate in the crea- ton of the new.
 He has entirely forgotten the Univer- sity of Georgia episode in which the in- stitution confessed to having played hired ringers, and succeeded in clearing it's own skirts-only in the eyes of the s. I. A. A. at the expense of an absent coach.
 No; when the s. I. A. A. as> august as it is, failed to blacklist the University of Georgia it became a joke in the eyes of all honest men, and laid itself bare to the thrust of criticism
 It is ridiculous, immediately after de- clining to enforce an existing law. to run around the bush in the manufacture of a new.
 Therefore, in spite of the surprise of the worthy professor, and his elegance of style, we still contend that in the south the one-year rule, especially as 1t affects one and leaves another unmo- tested, is nefarious that the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic association, in overlooking the sins of the University of Georgia, proved it's ineffectiveness, and demonstrated it's lack of backbone and that the S. l. A. A. has been, is and perhaps will ever be, dominated by two and possibly three, of its members.
 We would like to raise the following questions, and if Professor Riggs selects, he may consume space in The Age-Her- aid, in making answer:
 Why, when the University of Georgia confessed that it had used hired ath- letes in a futile effort to defeat the Geor- gia School of Technology, which athletes were deported immediately after the game, did the S. l. A. A. not blacklist the University of Georgia?
 Why should the one-year rule not be termed nefarious, when it interferes so emphatically in the athletic development of the majority of southern colleges, and does not deter the strongest from growing ever stronger?
 Prior to the adoption of the one-year rule last December, is it not true that had all the colleges lived up to the then existing laws that athletics would have been purer in the south than in any other spot under the sun?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06
Some American Successes
 In Merry Ozd England
BY RICHARD DAHLGREN.

London, April 6.--F'or the first time in it's history, an American-bred horse has won the grand national steeplechase,. which is to cross country racing what the derby is to fiat racing. He was a rank outsider, as much as 66 to 1 being laid against him. The winner was the 1O-year-old Rubio, owned by Major F. Douglas -Pennant.
 Rubio was bred by the famous Amer ican breeder, J. B. Haggire, on his Cal ifornia work farm. He was a son of ar-Ruby, famous American sire. As a yearling he was shipped here to be sold, but has never shown any class. So little did he develop that he was sold some years ago for f1S.
 There were very few bets on him, even the American contingent failing to rec ognze that he had any chance whatever to win.
 The victory of Rubio was not the only American victory on the British, turf last week. Martin piloted MT. F. s. Banners Kaffir Chief to victory in the Lincoln shire handicap, the first of the big flat racing stakes. While Kaffir Chief was backed to some extent, he really was an outsider, starting at the long price of 100 to 7 Martin rode fine race and the credit of the victory belongs chiefly to his good riding.
 And another match between Tommy Burns and Gunner Moir has been talked of. There Is very little likelihood of another meeting between the two The Pink Un'' sums the matter up thus, tersey but comprehensively: ''There seems to be no doubt that Burns will meet Moir in the ring ain.-Sportsman. With what purpose? To grow vegetables between the Gunner's footwork, or to punch him to death in his sleep? A
 The racquet championship of the Eng fish army is now held by an American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06
Court Tennis Tournament.

New York, April 5.-The internation- al court tennis championship will be decided at the New York Racquet and Tennis club during this week. Eustace H. Miles of London, from whom Jay Could of New York won the British championship title last year in Eng land, is the only visiting competitor. The five other players entered are members of the New York club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06
THE AMATEURS.

Because the publication of amateur baseball games encourages healthy ath- letic rivalry among the boys. of the city The Age-Herald has heretofore gladly thrown it's columns open to such pub lication.
 But the paper has been treated un- fairly, and too often unreliable reports have been published. It was heretofore a rule ti.at all accounts of games signed by manager were published This rule failed to bring about the desired results however, for even the managers have different opinions.
 Therefore, The Age-Herald will not publish any more amateur games unless plainly written on neat paper, and signed by both managers or captains of the contesting teams. After each game the captains should get together. frame ur a short account and sign it. .The boys are evidently under the impression that it is funny" to cause the publication of what is incorrect and untrue.
 SPORTING EDITOR.
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BY BILL AK.

BY BILL AK.
 Tuscaloosa, April 5.-(Special) )-They re making great preparations for the coming of the Barons
 The city Is placarded, and down the Mobile and Ohio the people have been notified of Tuesdays game. Everybody in Tuscaloosa is discussing the coming engagement, and I have found not few who believe really believe, too that the college lads will trim the professionals.
 The indications are that everybody in this city will be seated about the shady plat when the battle commences There will be many visitors, too, for, as stated above, people from the outside are com ing. Of course, a hundred or more Ala pama alumni in Birmingham will take the opportunity of seeing one of the fastest college teams in the country in action.
 The Alabama team is a corkeA For collegians I doubt if the wearers of the big "A" have equals in Dixie. And l learn that it is not as strong as it might have been had some of the recruits main tained d high standing in their studies. However, 1t is strong enough, l believe, to again land the championship of the south and do on the diamond what Van derblt has for several successive sea- sons done on the gridron Referring to the Commodores. reminds that Alabama s efforts to arrange a game with the husky fellows have met with failure, and that Sewanee is unwilling to visit Tuscaloosa without a practically impossible bonus Inasmuch however, as Vanderbilt was
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made more sacrifice hits than any other man in the big leagues, is the third base man. Cotton Turner, the whte-hedded shortstop, is well known. lIinchman, Bir- mingham and Flick. the latter being the only 300 hitter of the team last year, are the regular outfielders. Mig Clarke, for merly catcher for Atlanta in the South ern league and Bemis, are the catchers As Bemis has a sore finger at the pres ent time Clarke will do the backstopping today With the team is Harry Bay, utility outfielder, who for several years was the fastest man in baseball. In addi- ton there are numerous youngsters draft ed last season from minor leagues.
 There are several sporting writers With the Maps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06
New Treaty With Mexico.

Mexico City. April 5-The new arbitra- tion treaty between Mexico and the United States bearing the signatures of Secretary Root for the United States and Charge d'Affaires Godoy for Mexico, has reached the foreign office here and will be sent to the senate immediately for ratification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06
BaIlpIayers Arrested.

McAlester, Okla, April 5.-At the close of a ball game here today between the New York National league team and the Muskogee team, the sheriff served war rants on all the participants for violating the Sunday law. Bonds were provided and the New York men were allowed to continue their journey.