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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-05
BELMONT HORSE
 WINS BIC STAKE Mile and a Quarter Is Run in
 Splendid Time STEEPLECHASE. BOYS FALL Several TumbIes Occur, But No One Is Seriously Hurt-one of the
 Jumping Horses Falls and
 Breaks His Neck,
STEEPLECHASE. BOYS FALL

New York, July 4-CSpecial.) l.)-Priscil- Han, the fast Hastings gelding belonging to August Belmont, lived up to his great form by capturing the s150O0 Common wealth stakes at Sheepshead Bay this aft ernoon in clever fashion. The winner ran the mile and a quarter in 2:06 S-5 and con- sidering the sloppy condition of the track it was a grand performance. The running of the Independence steeplechase furn- ished the most exciting moment when Thistledale fell at the last jump and rolled over his rider, Huppe. He was taken to the jockeys room, where it was discovered that he was only stunned and that no serious injury had occurred Be- fore Huppe met with his accident Cali iornia King had thrown his rider, Mckin- ney. who escaped uninjured.
 Right after this tumble Alfari, who was leading, fell over jump on the back stretch, and right on him St. Kevin tum- hled. Neither of the riders, Sampson or Huppe, hurt themselves, but St. Kevin landed on his head and broke his neck Simon Pure then came on in an easy vic tory Summarizes:
 First race, the Volunteer hlgh Welght, six furlongs-Sir Lynnewood 1oS (Notter), to l, won; Rosimiro 115 (Boyle), to :, second; Saracinsca, 1O7 CMcDanieD, to 1, third. Time, 1:22
 Second race, steeplechase, two and q half miles-Simon Pure 145 Henderson,. to l. won Economy, 145 (McAfee), to 2, second; Alfar, 155 (Simpson), to l, third. Time, 5:11.
 Third race, six furlongs-Statesman, ni CMcCarthy), to 1, won; Torbellino, 125 (McCahey) to l, second; Footpad, Ill (Notter), to 5, third. Time, 1:162-5.
 Fourth race, the Commonwealth handi- cap, mile and a quarter-Priscillian, 106 (Niller), to 5 won; Firestone, 100 (Gil- bert), to l. second; Royal Tourist, 1o5 Dugan), 12 to 1, third. Time 206 S-5.
 Fifth race, mile and a half-Brother Jonathan, 93 (SweeO, to 5, won; Beau clerc, 9S (Shreve), Il to 5, second; Crack Shot. oS CMcCahey), 10 to l, third Time, 2;S4.
 Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth-Ques- ton Mark, 116 Nee), to 10, won; De- Iirium, no (Dugan), ' to ?, second; George C. Hall, 112 (BrusseD, s to l, third. Time. 1 AS 3-5
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Beaten Before He Beqan.
Orison Swett Merden in Success Maga- zine

OriSon Swett Merden Tn Success Maga-
 zine
 Not long ago a young man came into my office to solicit a subscription for a publication. I could see at a glance be- fore he had fairly introduced his subject that he was covered all over with defeat. His very attitude, his manner, said to me, "I have come in here to get your subscription for - -, but do not ex- pect to get it. I know you are a very busy man and I do not wish to take your time or to impose upon you" This young man did not come in with the assurance in his manner that bespeaks victory. could see that he was really beaten before he began.
 Nobody likes the Uriah Heep kind of solicitor who spends half his time apolo- gizing for taking your valuable time.
 The important thing for the solicitor Is to put the prospective customer into such a position that It will not be too easy for him to turn him down.
 He should have great confidence in him self and in the thing he has to sell. He must carry conviction in his manner. Hesitancy, doubt, indecision are fatal. Courage is as important to a solicitor as to an animal trainer, who has to guard very carefully against the slightest signs of fear To hesitate in the cage of an
 
 if unable to get an order. a solicitor should win a mans respect and admira- tion He should, by masterly bearing. meet customers on a plane of equality.
 A friend of mine, a shrewd business man, says a solicitor came to his office recently whose face was so radiant with interest in his purpose and so bubbling over with enthusiasm that he won confi- dence and admiration at the very outset My friend gave the young man an order for what he did not want because ne liked him.
 The ability to size man up at glance is a great art and the solicitor must learn its secret. He may not see his prospcc- tive customer more than five minutes and within that time he must bring all his ingenuity, all his tact, his skill and his former experience to a focus He cannot stop to do much thinking, and 1t does not matter how much ability he may have, if he cannot concentrate 1t quickly and make 1t effective he will not get the order.
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An Indian Proposal.

From the Army and Navy Life.
 One morning upon emerging from their tipi the family found pony tethered near the door. It was the Indian lovers cus- tomary avowal by which he made his de- sire known to the maiden's household. Thus the girl herself was left to make explanations without being subjected to exceptional embarrassment.
 Upon fearing to whom the pony belonged the parent or guardian decided whether or not it was agreeable to receive the sutor into the family circle. In case he did not find favor in the parents eyes his jn- tercessory pony was turned loose and left to return to Its master On the contrary, if the suitor was persona grata. his pony had found a new home in the future father-in-law's herd, whither several of it's fellows eventually Joined it in return for their last masters new wife. For the acceptance of the first pony was merely an indication of acceptance of the suit. The price had yet to be agreed upon, and might include ponies. guns. robes or other Indian chattels. It seems to us a degrading sale or barter. Through this custom, however baby girls became sources of prospective revenue to their parents; otherwise their advent would probably have been cause of regret and disappointment, as 1t Is in some of the southern tribes. But with the Sioux the female offspring. if not destined to suc- ceed to their fathers manly pursuits, at least meant an addition to the parental possessions when they should attain ma turity. Without some such compensation for the lack of warrior attributes fear the infancy of my sex among the Sioux would have been as wretched as that which characterized it in womanhood.
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FIERCE CONTEST
 BY LIGHT WEIGHTS

Ringside, Los Angeles, July 4-1n 25- round fight remarkable for clever work, Packy MacFarland of Chicago and Fred die Welsh of England demonstrated their respective claims to consideration as light weights before a crowd of nearly 4OO0 spec tators before the Jeffries club this aft ernoon If a decision had been rendered, Mcfarland would have been given the victory. The last seven rounds he sent the Englishman against the ropes time and again, which led the crowd to be- lieve that the bout would end in knock out. In the 24th round Welsh was caught by right swings that weakened him per ceptibly, and from that time on had all he could do to finish.
 The decision was, on the whole, a pop ular one. MacFarland was a to 1 fla vorite.
 The match was fought in the open air, under broiling hot sun that may have weakened the men.
 J. J. Jeffries refereed.
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Latonia Results.

Latonia, July 4.-(Special. 1.-The Decora- tion handicap, the fourth race on the pro- gramme, was the star feature at the track this afternoon. Pinkola took the lead at the beginning of the mile and sixteenth course and held it to the finish, coming under the wire an easy winner. Monsig- TOT took the second place easily from Kercheval. Only four horses started in the event. Jolly won handily in the first event, leading a large field of 2-year-olds. Hannibal Bey ran in good form, came up from far behind in the last stretch and won the second race by half a length from Merrick. Summaries:
 First race, five and one-half furlongs- Jolly, 11O (Martin), straight 79 to 5, won; Cowde, no (Minder), place 19 to 20, second; Gerry Mander, 107 (Butler), show 36 to 5, third. Time, Tor Is.
 Second race, six furlongs-Hannibal Fey, 107 (Powers). straight S9 to 25, won; Merrick, IA (Butler), place to 10, second; B. Goodwin, 94 (Martin), show to 5. third. Time, 1:15.
 Third race, five and one-half furlongs- Elizabeth Harwood, 109 tPowers), straight G3 to 20, won; Miss Crttenden, 103 CBut ielJ pldCe 10 lO l, SeCOHu, Iluiiid, lOo Nhhi tIn), even, show, third. Time, 10S.
 Fourth race, Decoration handicap, mile and a sixteenth-Pinkola, 107 (Mlnder), straight Il to 5, won; Monsignor, 115 (Powers), place to 5, second; Kercheval. 116 CHeideD, show 1 to 5, third. Time, 46 3-5
 Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth-W Lake, 110 (Minder), straight 57 to 25, won; The Thorn, 92 (Martin), place to 5, sec 1. Hyor chnr 13 to 10, third. Time AT.
 Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth-Merzer. F5 (Bashogg), straight Il to 1, won; Stone Street, 95 (Butler), place 15 to l, second; Mss Lida, 1o3 (Martin) show to 2, third. Time, 1:46 2-5.
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gave Brooklyn the afternoon game Hum- Dlel's fielding was feature. Score
The New Psychology.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
 It is very difficult for the ordinary mind to understand what is meant by the new psychology or the theories which surround the subconsciousnes of which so much is made. Probably this condition will long exist. It may not be clear what is meant even if there is an explanation from the scientists themselves The average man wants to keep up with the march of scientific progress, but he feels at times as if he could not get in with the procession.
 It is impossible in brief space to explain all that is claimed by the new philosophy. In general it may be said that consciousness is the sole charac- terlstic of the human being, that it is not an attribute of an ape or dog or Of any other animal. To put it scien- tihcally, the human species is the only one that ever says to himself or others T exist or even uses in any way the pronoun of the first person. That Is the mark which has generally divided the beast from the human being.
 In these days it has been found nec- essary to gola good deal farther. The fact that there are good many attri- butes common to man and the beast of the higher order has not accounted for a good deal that is observable in numan nature. Man is not a simple organization. His mere consciousness does not explain all. It is found that he has a subconsciousness which is very important. It is that which is cf importance to hypnotism-a term formerly despised, but now understood to be wholly scientific. It is that which is supposed to be prominent in our dreams, which are so different from our waking thoughts. It is that which seems to account for what we call nt-mindedness," or when we do the exact opposite. of what normally would be our action.
 The study of psychology is the most interesting and the most novel of the present age. We are learning great deal which was mildly suggested by Plato, Aristotle and Socrates. We are trying in these days to reduce our knowledge of the sublimal to science that can be taught The results are important and are not generally under stood It is the belief of those who are now explaining the double life of humanity that future age will pro duce not only cures for many ills, but will enlarge the horizon to an extent which will make men superior to any human beings that have ever lived In the past Man is complex and intel lectually is being analysed for ms corporeal good.
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SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Columbia Defeats Macon.

Macon, Ga, July 4.-After eight innings had been played in a steady rain, Um- pire Buckley called today,s game. A double-header was scheduled. Stowers was effective in all but one inning, when the visitors made four successive sin gles, and, aided by a base on balls, a passed ball and an error, scored four runs. Score: R.H.E. Columbia :. :. .. ..... .104 900 00--5 o Macon :. :. :. .. .. =. .010 200 00-3 4 and Robinson.
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Avoiding the Rush.

From Everybody's Magazine.
 Mormon's wife, coming downstairs one morning, met the physician who was attending her husband
 sIs he very ill?" she asked anxiously. He is," replied the physician T fear that the end is not far off"
 "Do you think,'' she asked hesitating- ly. do you think it proper that \ should be at his bedside during his laft mo ments?"
 s.Yes. But I advise you to Hurry, madam. The best places are already be- snx taken
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HiehIanders Win a Game.

Washington, July 4.-New York out batted and outfielded Washington in the morning game and won out. Keeley was batted off the rubber in the sev- enth inning, while Newton replaced Manning after Street had tripled in the same inning. Score: R. H. k. Washington 900 O01 000-1 ' 3 New York 100 900 400-5 g Q
 Batteries: Keeley, Hughes and Street; Manning. Newton and Blair. Time, 2:1c. Empires, Egan and Hurst.
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White sox Make a snurt.

Chicago, July 4.-The poorest kind of pitching was shown by the St. Louis twirlers this morning and Chicago won. Three of the five runs scored by the locals in the sixth inning were forced in by bases on balls. In the seventh Walsh hit a home run with Davis on third. St. Louis forced White to retire by solid hitting in the sixth. Two Chicago errors were also in evil dence Score: R. H. E. Chicago 001 005 20s-S 10 5 St. Louis 900 1O3 O00-4 10 ?
 Batteries: White, Walsh and Sulli- van Graham, Waddell Pelty, Criss and Blue and Spencer. Time, 2:1O. Empires. Sheridan and Connolly.
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New York to four hits this afternoon and Washington won handily. Lake was driken out of the box In the sec ond inning. Newton did we'll, but was taken out on account of the heat and Chesbro was hit hard and timely. Score afternoon game: R. H. k. Washington ..... .130 001 1O*-6 2 New York .,.. 101 900 000-2 2
 Batteries: Johnson and Street; Lake, Newton, Chesbro and Sweeney. Time, 200. Empires, Hurst and Egan.
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Two Hits Off Vickers,

Philadelphia, July iladelphia won this mornings game from Boston by knocking Winters off the rubber in the third inning. Vivkers held Boston down to two hits. Score R. H. E. Boston .... 900 900 000-0 2 Philadelphia .014 900 00s-5
 Batteries: Winters, Pruitt and Car ringan; Vickers and Powers. Time, :5S. Umpire. OIoughlin.
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Each Wins a Game.

Savannah, July 1.-The feature of the morning game between Savannah and Jacksonville was the pitching and the hitting of Hixon for the locals.
 In the afternoon game, Keiber, for Sa- vannah. was wild, walking number of men, Score of first game: R.H.E. Savannah . :. .. 200 012 O0t-5 o Jacksonville . :. .. .0O0 GOO 000-O 9
 Batteries: Hixon and Kahlkoff; Goet- tel and Roth.
 Score of second game: R.H. k. Savannah .. .. .. :. ..001 GOO OO0-1 10 o Jacksonville. .. LOCO GOO 2O0-2 0
 Batteries: Keiber and Moran; Lee, Helm and Roth.
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R.H. k.
No Vast stiffness There.

From the Washington Evening Star
 Don't you enjoy the vast stiffness of the sea?' asked the poetic person.
 Vast stillness" echoed MT. Sirius Bar ker. .I never yet went on an excursion when they didn't keep the fog horn blow ing or the band playing the whole trip"
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In Prohibition Town.

From the Bohemian Magazine for July. Detective-A glass of ale, please.
 Barkeeper-We don't keep ale. Nothing but soft drinks.
 Detective-Then kindly give me a glass of water. I am thirsty.
 Barkeeper-Sorry, put our water is hard.
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As Per Contract.

From the Pittsburg Post. "A penny for your thoughts" said she, ''I was wondering if you would marry me- said he.
 Then, of course, she had to give assent
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Athletics Are Downed.

Philadelphia. July 4.-Boston made 1t an even break today, winning the second by getting their hits when Phil adelphia made errors. Score, afternoon game: R. H. 10. Boston o2O 900 02O-4 6 2 Philadelphia 1000 oil 0O1-3
 Batteries: Criger and Young; Plank and Smith. Time, 2:05. Umpiro, O'Loughlin.
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Browns Batter Walsh.

Chicago, July 4-St. Louis easily won the afternoon game after losing the morning contest. Walsh, who pitched the latter part of the morning game, started again this afternoon but was found for 10 hits and eight runs in the first three innings. Manuel then blenked the visitors the rest of the way, keeping the hits well scattered. Chicago scored its only run on two singles and Hoffmans error. Score:
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hurrah for Charleston.

Charleston, July 4-Charleston took both games from Augusta today by small mar gins. Score of first game R.H.E. Charleston :. .. .. ..002 900 0O+-2 1 Augusta .. . . ..... .000 100 O00-1 ' 1
 Batteries: Durrett and Durlin; Kahrs and Brown. Time, 1:35. Umpire, Truby.
 Score of second game: R.H.E. Charleston . . .. ... .0O0 100 000-1 8 2 Augusta - .. .. .OOO GOO 0OO-O 8 1
 Batteries: Foster and Durlin; Beckle and Carson. Time, 1:35. Umpire, Truby.
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Her Proper Sphere.

From Judge
 Madge-"where is she going for the summer?'
 Dolly-'To one of the seaside resorts, l should say. I heard her tell friend sne had nothing to wear.
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THE AMATEURS.

Montevallo, July 4.-(speeial)-ln rather loosely played game today the local team defeated Brierfield by the score Of 10 to 8. The game possessed no special feature Batteries: Lyman and Knon; Daley, Ingram and Daley.
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Two Hits Of Brown.

Pittsburg, July 4.-Chicago shut out Pittsburg in the first game today. Errors un the part of the home team in the first inning was largely responsible for the visitors runs. Score: R.H. E. Pittsburg .............. 900 900 OO0-0 2 5 Chicago .............2 200 GOO O00-2 g Q
 Batteries: Leever, Leifield and Gibson; {; Brown and Moran. Time, 1:95 Empires, Emslie and Johnstone.
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oakman. July 4 -Cspecial)-Oakman took three straights in a series from the Wesley Chapel boys of Birmingham. The respective scores wer as follows: to 5, to 1. and 4 to g. All of the games were well played by both sides, but the locals outhit their opponents
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Gadsder. July 4.-(Special.)-T Rir- mingham Grays took the game today from the locals in q one-sided game by the score of 12 to Q The feature was the Hitting of the visitors. Batteries: Ram seur and Hening; Lefevere and Steven son
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Giants Take Another.

New York, July 4.-New fork won both games today, defeating Philadelphia in the afternoon game. Score: R.H. E. New York .......... .340 101 00*-9 IS 2 Philadelphia 21O GOO 0OO-3 12 1
 Batteries: Taylor, McGinnlty and Need ham; Corridor, Moren, Dooin and Jack llsch. Time, 1:50. Umpire, Rigler.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston Beats Brooklyn.

Boston, July 4.-Boston won the fore noon game from Brooklyn. Pastorius was easy for the locals in the fourth and Score: R.H.E. Boston ...........0 000 520 O0*-7 g ? Brooklyn ......... .O2 900 020-5 10 0
 Batteries: Young, Boultes, Lindaman and Smith; Pastorius, Wilhelm, Bell and Ritter. Time, 1:55. Umpire, O'Day.
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Honors Are Divided.

St. Louis, July 4.--St. Louis and Cin- cinnat broke even in doubleheader here this afternoon, St Louis winning the first in 12 innings. Cincinnati got to Hig- sinbotham in the second game and secured the runs in the third inning. Beebe, who relieved him, was effective, but errors allowed Cincinnati to win. Score
 R.H B. St. Louis ..........1 100 100 900 O01-3 1 Cincinnati .... .101 GOO 900 O00--2 4 l Batteries: Raymond and Ludwig; Does- cher and Mclean. Time, 2:1S. Empires, Klem and Rudderhap.
 Second game R. H E. St. Louis ...... .010 O10 01O-3 g 6 Cincinnati ......10 .102 600 102-6 s 9 Batteries: Higginbotham Beebe and Ludwig; Spade and Schei. Time, 2:03. Empires, Klem and Ruddocham.
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Maps Get Revenoe.

Cleveland, July 4.-Cleveland de- feated Detroit this afternoon. The game was featured by the presentation of a large silk flag to the local club by the Cleveland Rooters' association Walter Clarkson. the former pitcher, making the presentation speech. Score, afternoon game: R. H. II. Cleveland 230 900 OOs-5 Detroit 100 OO1 O1O-3 10
 Batteries: Rhodes and Bemis; Mut- lin and Schmidt. Time, 1:53. Umpire, Evans.
 Johnson Does the Work.
 Washington, July 4.-Johnson held
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Wiltse Is Invincihle.

New York, July 4-New York defeated Philadelphia this morning in hotly con- tested pitchers battle that lasted 10 in- nings. Wiltse was Invincible and held the visitors down without a hit. Score;
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Cubs Again Take Lead.

Pittsburg, July 4.-Chicago regained first ulace by defeating Pittsburg in the second game The home team used three pitch CTS, while Reulbach was strong at all times. Score: R.H.E E. Pjttsbu1g .........0 900 col 110-3 s ? Chicago ............... .501 O10 200-9 10 1
 Batteries: Camnitz, Leever, Philippi and Gibson and Phelps; Reulbach and Moran Time 1:45 Empires, Emslie and John stone.
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Columbus, Miss, July 4.-(Special.) .)-The home team defeated Pickens county to- day in a pretty exhibition which resulted to l. The feature of the game was the work of the local shortshtop. Batteries: Mastin and Sudduth; Parker and Fitz- patrick.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Tiuers Beat the Maps.

Cleveland, July 4.-Detroit made 1t three straight from Cleveland this morning, winning by the score of to O. Score: R. H. E. Detroit ........ .010 900 000-1
 Batteries: Joss and N. Clarke; Sum mers and OLeary. Time, 1:43. Umpire, Evans.
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Brooklyn Takes Game.

Boston, July Attackers fine pitching and hard hitting by Lumley and Sheehan
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Athens July 4-(Special.) .)-The best game ever played in this city occurred this afternoon between the local team and the Y. M. C. A of Decatur. It was won by Athens in a pitchers battle by the score of 1 to O. The feature was the pitch ing of Crenshaw, who famed IS men. Batteries: Crenshaw and Whitfield; Wiley and Watson
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Springville. July 4.-(speeial )-Spring- vile and Mount Pinson broke even in double-header today by the respective scores of to and to 1. The feature was the home run by Henry of the local team. Batteries; Bankston Ash and Jones; Nelson, Price and Posey.
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The Louisville and Nashville freight of fee team of Birmingham played double header with the Louisville and Nashville team from Nashville at Decatur July f. winning both games easily. Score: First game, to f. second game, Il to g. Bat 1eries; Birmingham. Welsh and Monk; Nashville. not given.
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Avondale defeated Coal City in an in- teresting game yesterday. the score being to f. The features of the game were the home run of Mclean and pitching of Parnes