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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
POWELL WINNER
 IN FIELD EVENTS

A crowd of spectators numbering about 4000 filled all the available space in Rec reation park yesterday afternoon to wit ness the track and field events between contestants representing the public schools of the city. Over 100 school boys, repre- senting the Powell. Henly, Paul Hayne, Barker, South Highlands, Ullman and Lakeview. had contestants in each of the events. The Powell school came out vic- torious.
 The young athletes of that institution fairly overwhelmed their opponents, SCOT ing total of 95 points, the others fol- lowing in this order: Henly s; Paul Hayne, 6; Barker, ,. The Boys club, also, was represented. The Martin school had no contestants for any of the events. The better form displayed by the Powell school contestants is attributed to the fact that being so near the grounds and the track these boys availed themselves of the opportunity afforded them and went through careful and diligent training for the occasion, and the result was an un- questioned proof of superiority of form and condition. And this, by the way, offers an object lesson in the practicability of the outdoor grounds question that is being so earnestly and consistently agi- tated by the athletic institutions of the city, led by M. D. Nesbitt. The adherents of the proposition felt very much eneour- aged and it is thought the movement has gained a permanent Judgment in the minds of the people of the city.
 The following are the events and the winners in yesterdays contests:
 Opened by a calisthenic drill of 70 Powell school children, the sixth junior and sixth senior grades.
 10O-Yard dash-Webb, Barker, first; Hodges, Powell Sanford, Powell. Time, Il 2-5 seconds.
 Fifth and law relay race, one-half mile. six boys-Powell, first; Henly, Paul Hayne.
 First and second grade relay-Powell, first; Henly, Paul Hayne.
 Fifty-yard dash, fifth grade-Sanford, Powell, first; Driver, Powell; Schumker, Henly.
 Schools relay, one-half mile, six boys Powell, first; Paul Hayne, Henly.
 High jump-Tie between Hodges and F ulton, Powell, 1 feet inches.
 Exhibition bicycle race, one-third mile Meadow, Paul Hayne:' first; Papot, Paul Hayne
 W. D. Nesbitt referred the events and the Boys Industrial school band furnished music for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
SAVANNAH AFTER
 AUTOMOBILE RAGE

New York, May 1.-The place for the automobile race for the Vanderbilt cup will not be decided immediately, as Har- vey Granger and A. w. Solomon of Sa- vannah. Ga, requested. The two Geor- gians, representing the Savannah Auto mobile club, conferred today w>h " K. Vanderbilt, Jr, owner of the trophy, and J. D. Thompson, chairman of the Wander bilt cup commission, regarding the ad- vantages of Savannah for the race.
 They promised that if an immediate de- cison could be given Savannah would be- gin the construction of a 10-mile loop to the present course of IS miles, to cost $4O,000.
 They exhibited a letter from Governor Smith offering the use of 1000 troops to guard the course during the race.
 Messrs. Vanderbilt and Thompson ex- plained that an immediate decision would be impossible and Messrs. Granger and Solomon left soon after for Savannah.
 Later MT. Thompson said that 1t may be possible to obtain a race circuit nearer New York than Savannah. He said that if the race takes place in the north it will be held in October. Should the race go to Georgia it will be deferred until Mo- Vember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
TOMMY BURNS WANTS THE EARTH
 ID FIGHT THE NEGRO, JOHNSON

London, May 1.-Tommy Burns, the heavyweight champion, has offered to de- posit 5000 with the National Sporting club to cover an equal amount which it is announced Jack Johnson, the colored heavyweight puglist who arrived here last Monday, has put up there. Burns points out, however, that the National Sporting club knows his terms which re- main unchanged. Burns insists that he must have $300O0 as his share of the purse, but he says that Johnson can ar range the side bet to suit himself. The fight between Burns and Bill Squires Of AustranL which was scheduled 10 take place May Il at the Staffordbridge athletic grounds in Chelsea, has been called off, the club having failed to put up the money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Elmer Shaner, Manager of the Interstate Association,
 Arrives Today
200 ID PARTICIPATE
 IN SOUTH'S BIG SHOOT
Crosby, Money, Spencer and Others On the Scene-Dr. Fraser Led the Field Yesterday After
 noon With 95.

Every train is bringing to Birming- ham crack amateur and professional trap shooters. who will take part in the southern handicap of the Inter- state association, beginning in Bir- mingham Tuesday.
 This shoot" will be the biggest ever held south of Indianapolis, and R. Il. Baugh. president of the Birmingham Gun club, under the auspices of which the southern handicap will be hel1 stated last night that practically 200 would compete for honors.
 Amateurs from all sections of this state and the larger cities of every southern state will be on hand. and the professional squads of all the great cartridge companies will be present The shoot" will bring to Birmingham performers of national reputation. the majority of whom having appeared here on other occasions, are well known locally.
 Among the early arrivals who came yesterday were the following members of the Winchester company squad: ". R. Crosby. Harold Money, Charles B. Spencer, John Taylor. George Hillman T. A. Cassetty and Fred Gilbert. Dick Clancy and A. M. Hatcher of the Dead Shot Cartridge company arrived yes terday. and Ed Holt. representing the Western Cartridge company, has also arrived.
 This morning Elmer F. Shaner, manager of the Interstate company who will manage the shoot, will arrive, and with him will come Charles North of Cleveland, who will be the official trap manager.
 The shoot will begin Tuesday, and be concluded Thursday afternoon. Mon day will be practice day. and all of the professionals will have arrived be- fore then.
 There is shooting every afternoon at the grounds. Yesterday afternoon Dr. Fraser, an amateur of Birmingham, led the field, breaking 95 in 100 shots. ". R. Crosby of the Winchester company, considered one of the best in the world. was second with 94
 Tho canrac follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
COLLEGE GAMES
Alabama Wins Auain.

Tuscaloosa, May 1.-(Special)-In long drawn-out contest Alabama this after noon took the second of the series from Drury by a 1 to score, the winning tally coming in the first half. of the tenth in ming.
 The first part of the game was tame and featureless affair, but towards the close things warmed up and the spec tators went away with a good taste in their mouths. Neither team displayed much familiarity with the willow, and it was usually three up and three down. Drury had one lone chance to score, which was nipped in the bud by Pratt when nc caught the runner off third. In the ninth Pope, the first man up, drove the sphere in the trees for two sacks, but the three succeeding Alabamians couldn't delis the goods and he died on third. In the tenth a couple of pebbles by the visitors placed two Crimson White" runners on bases and Sturdivant scored when Sec ond Baseman Robinson erred in handling Pratt's grounder
 The bright particular feature of tne game was Reidy's running catch of Walk CTS drive in the tenth. Batteries; Sturdi- want and Vaughn; Long and Vann.
 Struck out. Sturdivant 6, Long 3. Base on balls, Sturdivant g. Long 1. Hit by pitcher, Sturdivant l Long 3. Score
 R.H.E. Alabama .. .. :. GOO GOO GOO II 8 3 Drury .. .. .. :. ..000 600 900 co 6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02

Auburn, May 1.-(Special.)- .)-The track meet between Auburn and Alabama on the campus here this afternoon was won by Alabama, the score being 55 to A.
 Of the eleven events, Alabama won first in five, Auburn first in five, the other was tied. No records were broken.
 The results of events follow:
 100-yard dash-Noojan (Alabama) first. Slaughter (Alabama), second; Esberry (Auburn), third.
 High jump-Haas (Alabama), first; Hodnett (Alabama), second; Stewart (Au- burn), third.
 220-yard dash-Noojin (Alabama), first; Slaughter (Alabama), second; Elsberry (Auburn), third.
 120-yard hurdles-Stewart (Auburn), first; Duke (Alabama), second; Carter (Auburn), third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
BlaCh'S Expose Exclusive Shirt T0Illnly-ROt

Shirt makers demand big business before holding any number of patterns solely for any one store. And no little store can sell enough to have exclusive right to many such lines. You will find that the exclusive store can show you few shirts enough, if scarcity of selection is what you want. If, however, you are looking for uncommon beauty in uncom- monly good shirts, then Blach's Is decidedly your store. Yes, especially for $1.50, $2, $2.50 and $3 Shirts. It is mighty pleasant 10 trade at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
AIabAma Trims Auburn
 M Field Trial Ebenfs

44O-yard dash-Palmer (Alabama), first; Carlisle (Auburn), second; Cox (Auburn), third
 ond.
 SSO-yard dash-Carlisle (Auburn), first; Palmer (Alabama), second; Street (Au- burn) third. Allen (Alabama), second; Noojin (Ala- bama), third.
 Shot put-Allen (Alabama) first; Holli- man (Auburn), second; Bonner (Auburn), third
 220-yard hurdles-Elsberry (Auburn), first; Duke (Aiabama), second; Robert son (Alabama), third.
 Mile run-Street (Auburn), first; Robert son (Alabama), second; Stauffacher (Au- burn), third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
SMITH DISPOSES OF TWO
 0F HIS ''STAR" TW|RLERS

Atlanta. May 1-(Special )-Manager Billy Smith today announced the disposal of two of his pitchers with the near sale of Moran, an outfielder, in sight.
 Cummings will spend the rest of the year either in Charleston or in Shreve- port. The player has the choice and he is inclined toward Charleston. Pitcher Walsh secured by Atlanta from Mont gomery in trade for Burkett, who is now with Charlie Frank, has been released to Austin, Tex.
 It is now believed that Moran will be let out in a few days, but Smith is giving him final try-out. It is stated that Nashville is after him. Augusta would also like to connect. Augusta wants Coveney, too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Practical Advice.

From the Chicago Daily News.
 The Good Thing was discovered In the back yard kicking himself.
 why this strenuosity?" asked one of his neighbors.
 Last week sent dollar in answer to an advertisement offering method of saving gas bills" answered the G. T., and I just received the information"
 'sWell?" queried the neighbor.
 'It was in the form of a printed slip directing me to paste them in scrap book replied the victim as he braced himself for another kick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
AthItics Hit Their Gait.

Philadelphia, May 1.-Philadelphia today defeated Boston in an eleven-inning game. Glaze, who succeeded Morgan in the sev- enth, was effective until the last inning when the home team won on single by Schreckengost and Viekers' and Hart sells doubles. Score: R.H.E. Boston .. .. .. ......100 100 200 00--4 8 1 Philadelphia .. 200 oil GOO 01-5 IA ,
 Batteries: Glaze, Morgan and Carrigan; VicEers Schleitzer and Schreck. Time, 2:40 Empires. Hurst and Sheridan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Auburn Beats Techs.

Atlanta, May 1.-(Special. )-Tech and Auburn met at Tech park in one of the prettiest games of the season, the latter team winning in the ninth inning by push ing across the only run of the game.
 For eight long rounds all efforts by both teams were futile for both pitchers were moving fast and the ambitious slug gers with very few exceptions were speed fly sent back to warm the bench. Au- burns lone tally came with the near close of the game, and the falling of the twilight shadows Mccoy strolled up to the plate in the ninth with a wicked look ing cudgel and beat out an infield hit He went to second on a sacrifice and came scamperng home on Edwards drive to right. The latter was out at the plate in an attempt to take an extra base on error
 The teams played almost even although Auburn outfieded Tech. The Orange and Blue also excelled somewhat at the bat, but two of her hits were scratches. The yellow jacket infield pulled off some slow work several times, probably due to an off day.
 The game brought out a number of feat ures. Robert and Reynolds twirled above the average judging by hits. Strike-outs were few. Ware and Mccoy of the Au- burn team pulled off snappy double play in the first inning Webb of Auburn won immortal fame in the eighth when he went down with one paw and dug up Hightowers hard drive to center Pease had a number of hard chances around second and accepted the most of them with characteristic ease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Cobb Wins the Game.

Detroit. May 1.--After Cobb had driven Smith out of the game. batting in all four of Detroits runs with a double and a triple he was in turn ordered from the field by Umpire o'Loughin for protest ing a decision at the plate. Score:
 R.H. E. Detroit .. Q. ........... POP GOO O0*-4 } 0 Chicago .. D. ........... .000 oil OOO-2 8 0 Batteries: Mullin and Schmidt; Altrocl, Simth and Sullivan. Time, 40 Umpire, O'Loughlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
HUDER'S LOSS HEAVY BLOW
 ID THE POOR DISCOVERIES

Columbus, Miss, May 1.-(Special.)-T fate of Huber has not yet been de- cided Charlie Frank was wired that the release money would have to come before Huber could leave. Nothing has been heard since. It is said Huber doesn't want to go It is known he likes Colum- bus and his treatment and the people are attached to him.
 His departure would be a loss to the team. Of course Frank owns him and can wind him in whenever he desires. It is a mystery what Frank intends do- ing with him and where he will be placed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Breaking It Gently.

From Harpers Weekly.
 Pardon me, sir began the portly per son in the railroad train to the man who sat next to him, but what would you say if I sat on your hat?"
 Suppose you sit on it and then ask me-" suggested the other.
 q did," admitted the portly person, 0a1 1fr11u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Six Straiehts For Jackson

SIX StraIghts For JacKson.
 Jackson, Miss, May l-(Special. )-Six straight victories have made Jackson feel proud of Montgomerys bunch of players and those who have their money in the team are recovering from the spell of the dumps contracted during the week or two Jackson was on the road and lost nearly every game played The score: H.H.E E. Meridian - .010 102 000-4 5 ? Jackson OO3 O1O 11*-6 6 3 Batteries: E,llnor and Dacosta; Black ney and Ott. Umpire, Bammert.
 At Gulfport: vicksburg g. Gulfport 1.
 At Monroe: Monroe 3, Columbus 5.
 Championship Skating Race at the Hippodrome tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Baked at the Affective.

From the Boston Transcript.
 Wife-I claim that the story you told me last night when you came home was U deliberate lie.
 Hub--And I say 1t wasn't. I never thought up one more quickly in all my life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02

If you are going to telephone m order to your grocer this morning, may we suggest that you Include  a sack of Gold Medal FIourf Ion will be thoroughly pleased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Marion Downs Greensboro.

Greensboro May 1.-(Special.)-M Marion defeated the Southern university by the score of 10 to o. Feiser for Marion pitched great game, allowing only one hit, which was made in the ninth inning after two men were down. He himself got three hits, one of which was three-bagger Grote for Greensboro was not in good form, as this was the first game he has pitched this season.
 The Marion team showed the same snap and ginger as yesterday, while Greens boro's team did not work well. the team being so badly broken up. Feiser's pitch ing and hitting were the features of the game. Score: R.H E. Marion ... :. . .020 021 O05-10 ' G Southern University 1000 GOO 000- 0 3
 Summary: Struck out Feiser 10, Grote i. Base on balls, Grote '.
 Washington, May 1-Georgetown IA, Uni versity of North Carolina 5.
 New York, May 1.-Fordham 2, Vir- ginia 2.
 VTo+a fo,. r R Cad1er fOr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02

For Sale-Runabout auto- mobile in good condition. See Prof. w. c. Mcconnell, Hippo drome Rink.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02

Last chance to dance at Hip podrome Saturday night, May 2. Dancing 8 to 12, skating 8 to 10:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02

At St. Paul: St. Paul l. Louisville O. At Milwaukee: Milwaukee s. Columbus | At Minneapolis Minneapolis Indianapo- lis, game postponed, snow.
 At Kansas City: Kansas City 5, To- ledo Q3 innings).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02

Prompt treatment of a slight attack of Diarrhoea will often prevent d serious sickness. The best known remedy is Dr. Seth Arnold's Balsam Your apothecary. Jacobs Pharmacy warrants it to give satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
The Commodores Easy.

Nashville, May 1-(Special.) )-South Ken lucky college reversed the tables on yan- derbilt, winning to as a result of timely hitting and the Commodores' er- TOTS.
 The locals played a very poor fielding game Score: R.H. E. & K C. ~ 101 030 000-5 ? Vanderbilt O00 GOO 02O--2
 Batteries: Stephens and Hay; Morrison and Davidson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Shooting at 50.
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Augusta Gets Decision.

Augusta, Ga. May 1.-Augusta took the second of the series from Savannah today in hotly contested game. Score:
 R.H.E Augusta ..................00 600 200 00"-2 8 l Savannah ................ 900 900 001-1 8 Batteries: Richardson and Brown; Kie- Der and Kahlkoff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Timely Hitting Wins.

Washington, May 1.-New York defeated Washington today through timely hitting and McBrdes errors. Score: R.H.E. Washington ..........O3O 100 C0O-4 New York .. .......... GOA 120 1O1-9 B l
 Batteries: Keely, Gehring, Patten and Warner and Street: Chesbro, Newton and Klelnow. Time, 2:15. Umpire, Connolly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Lexington Results.

Lexington, May 1.-Keep Moving won the fourth event here today, but was disqualified for fouling. Nasty Agnes was placed first Whiskbroom second and Lexington Lady third. Jockey Lee rode four winners and one place horse out of five mounts. Two favorites woa. Track heavy. Summarizes
 First race, four furlongs, selling Charlotte Hamilton. 109 c. Lee), to 5, won; Harriet Rowe, 104 GA. Morgan) :, 15 to 1, second; Ocala, 104 (GaugeD, 3 to l, third. Time, 0:51 35.
 Second race, five and half furlongs selling-Estella C., 103 (F. Burton), g to 1, won; Toddy Hodge, III c. Lee), to 1, second; Beth Goodwin, 94 (E. Grifn), to 1, third. Time, 1:11 4-5.
 Third race, mile, selling-Royal Chance 91 (F'rankin), Il to 2, won; Washagie, 96 CFogerty), 12 to l, sec ond Frank Labor, 91 (E. Griffn), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:49 35.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs-Hasty Agnes, 102 J. Lee), 6 to 5, won; Whisk- broom, 102 (W. Ott), 8 to 1, second; 1; Lexington Lady, 102 (Pickens), 13 to l, third. Time, 1:31.
 Fifth race, four and a half furlongs-- Light Blue, 103 c. Lee), 6 to l, won; Ben Howe, 1O3 (Frazier), 20 to 1, sec ond Silverado, 100 (Pickens), 12 to l. third Time, 0:5S 4-5.
 Sixth race, mile, selling-St. Valen- tine 116 (J. Lee), to 2, won; Mary Orr, 107 (Warren), to 1, secon l. Hazel Patch, 112 (Minder), 10 to l. third Time, AT 4-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
TILE|NG TAXES
 CORONA STAKES JuggIer Tries to Win But Man. ages to Get Second Place HORSE IS HEAVILY BACKED Keep Moving Wins Race at Lexington, But Is quallfed-Jockey Lee
 Rides Four Winners and a
 Place Out of Five.
HORSE IS HEAVILY BACKED

Jamaica, N. r., May 1.-Tileing, show ing big improvement. easily won the Co., roma selling stakes at a mile and one- sixteenth at Jamaica today with E. Du- gan up. He was heavily backed, being played down from to ) to Il to 10, while Juggler, the odds-on favorite, went back in the betting. Sir Toddington, the only other starter. ran unbacked. The result was never in doubt. Dugan sent Tileing to the front soon after the start and easily maintained his advantage to the end, winning by two lengths Juggler was under hard drive for a quarter of a mile, but could never gain on the leader. The weather was cold and only a small crowd turned out today: Summaries:
 First race, four and one-half furlongs- Precepton, 1O7 e. Burns), ' to 2 won; Occidental, 10s (Shilling), 10 to l, second; J. H. Reed, TOT (Musgrave), to 5, third. Time, :56.
 Second race, six furlongs-Triumph, 109 (Notter), to 5. won; Almandine, 104 (Mus- gravel, to 1. second; Twigs 105 (Shil- ling), 10 to l, third. Time, 1:15 3-5.
 Third race, one mile and a sixteenth,
 
 handicap-Light Wool, 12o Musgrave), to 5 won; Berlxley, 119 (McDanieD, Il to 10. second; Zienap, 11S Musgrave), to 2, third. Time, 1:49 2-5.
 Fourth race, the Corona stakes. mile and ne-sixteenth-Tileling, 1O6 (E. Dugan) Il to 10, won; Juggler, 107 (McDanieD. to 10, second; Sir Toddington, 106 G. Burns), 20 to l, third. Time, 1:B.
 Fifth race. selling, mile and one-six- teenth-Alauda, 9e (E. Dugan), even, won; Complete, 96 (McCarthy), 6 to 1, second; Good Luck. 113 (McDanieD, to l, third Time, 1:51.
 Sixth race four and one-half furlongs- Havre, 1OS CMusgrave). to l, won; Tod, 10S (Notter), to l, second; Lilly Pad, 105 e. Burns), to ?, third. Time, :56 4-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At St. Louis-of day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02
Hurrah, Charleston Wins.
Jacksonville Is Running Away.

Macon, Ga, May 1.-Jacksonville won easily from the locals today. Score:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-02

Macon ..................0 .0W 0lO OV0-l Jacksonville ........ 100 BIO 20O-7 F 1
 Batteries: Clarke and Stubbs; Hansen and Roth.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
GRAPE GROWERS WANT
REVISION OF TARIFF
Association Seeks to Compete
Equally With France in
Canada

In the interest of grape growers in
this state the Grape Growers associa-
ton of California will appeal to the
ways and means committee of con-
gress for a revision of the tariff af-
fecting the admission of wines from
the United States into Canada. At a
meeting of the association held yester-
day letters were addressed to the Cali
fornia congressional representatives
asking them TO support the appeal be-
fore the committee
Ihe grape growers favor a revision
of the tariff which will admit
local wines into Canadian territory
under the same tariff provisions
governing French wines. At pres
ent United States wine shippers
pay duty at the rate of / shilling a
gallon and 30 per cent ad valorem.
while the French wines go into the
dominion with the imposition of duty
or only | shilling a gallon without ad
valorem.
At yesterdays meeting discussion
concerning the proposed legislative bill
Tor the creation of state viticultural
commission took place, and the pro-
posed measure Is now being drafted
The date of meetings hereafter viii
be the second Friday of the month in
stead of the third Wednesday,. This
cnange was made yesterday. Those
present at the meeting were c. J. Wet
more, vice president; e. C. Priber, The
ouore Gler, G. III. Wente, c.. l.. La Rue
r. L. SWEET and John B. Kerwin. R. l..
lNougarel, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the
contra Costa County Grape Growers
association, was present as guest.