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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-19
Insurance Company Profits

To the Editor of The Age Herald.
 In today's issue of your esteemed pa per you publish a report on premiums paid and amounts returned to the peo- ple of Alabama by the several insur- ance companies doing business in this state This article Is misleading, and if you will kindly give little though to the matter I believe that you will see that you have done the insuranc 2 companies an injustice that you did not intend.
 will not try to defend life in surance companies, as I am in the ac cident business, but think that 1t would be well for some life man to enlightel you regarding the amount that still belongs to the policy holders that from your article appears as enormous profits. ] allude to the reserve, which is abou b5 per cent of the total of the amount that seems to appear to you as profit.
 I agree with both you and our es- teemed insurance commissioner that there is a great field for a southern company, but it will have to go befo- 10 show them that it is stable and moi backed by some securities concern be fore the public will listen to it.
 As I said above, I am an accident agent only, and I wish to take you, etatement of the amounts collected and 4he amounts returned to show you tn at she insurance companies are not mak-
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UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOL. pr. craiehead Talks On the Golden
 Mean."

University, June 1s.-(special.) )-Yester- day afternoon Dr. Craighead talked for about 40 minutes in continuation of his morning address on Greek Civilization" He said that when Rome rose to power the Greek influence spread to the city on the Tiber But the Roman never real ly equaled the Greek; he was simply barbarian under Hellenic cloak. He left no time-enduring drama for his intellect was unequal to it.; he created no philoso- phy but merely echoed the Greek doc trines; for the splendid athletic game he substituted the bloody circus But aside from the Romans the Arabs kept alive the flame of Greek culture. Then came the child of the Greek civilization, the Renaissance, without which there had been no reformation, and consequently no civilization such as we now have.
 When we think of the Greeks, we are forced to admit that never was the mind of man raised to such height anu
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consequently. as we compare our average man with the average Athenian of the age of Perces, we must see that, in spite of our wonderful scientific advance ment. we are inferior. Yet in her at- tempted monopoly of beauty Greece pre- sents a picture as dark as Pluto's realm, for the culture of the few was based on the degradation of the multitudes. It is better to live in Alabama right now than in any of the golden eras of the past. Ours Is time of hope In which we can catch a glimpse of the dawning of a glorious day Ours is an age in which the man concerned solely in his own welfare must fail. But he who lives life of service to others has an mex haustible fountain of wealth. In this day of educational advancement we are not going to have one center of culture and learning but a thousand.
 At the general assembly in Clark hall this morning Dr. Craighead made an elo- quent address on '"The Golden Mean." Tn his talk the speaker presented in an able and intelligent manner the modern view of religion. The trend of his talk was toward showing that religion and love of truth are practically the same. In substance, he spoke as follows: The human mind is very much like pendu- lum which swings from error to error, seldom resting in well established posi- tion-from crass bigotry on the one ex- treme to absolute skeptcism on the other. To the latter it seems that life in It's complexity Is dark jungle, which no ray of truth can penetrate. Almost as hopeless as the skeptic is the bigot. who dogmatizes. Hopeless is the nation that is dominated by either class. But history teaches us that we cannot strike down the spirit of inquiry in humanity; men will seek truth in spite of rack and fagot. And there is no harm in doubt and ques- tioning that suspends judgment in want of evidence, for progress Is impossible where there is no activity of reason. To the quest for truth is due the advance ment of the race. Threats of punishment will not make an educated man accept fact: he must be reasoned with. In truth, the greatest skeptic is the man who has not faith enough in his belief to have it tested by reason. Give us the man who has so much faith that he will go out and fight for 1t; our south needs men who will break the bonds of ignorance and give the people the highest concep- tions of life.
 On June 23 the Association of Alabama colleges, recently formed at Montgomery with Dr. J. w. Abercrombie of the Uni versty of Alabama as president and c. w. Daugette of the Jacksonville Normal school as secretary, will hold its second meeting here. The purpose of the gath ering is to hear the report of the com mittee appointed at the Montgomery meet ing at the request of Superintendent Gum nels to recommend a uniform course of study for the county high schools and to discuss matters of common interest to both the high schools and the colleges. The committee consists of the following: J. J. Doster, chairman; c. c. Thach, s. F. Hosmer. H. J. Pearce, E.. M. Shack elford J. H. Phillips and T. W. Palmer.
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COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Columbus Is the Victor.

Columbus, Miss. June 18.-(Special.)-In the twelfth, with two down. Ray Marshall hit to deep right for three bases and scored on the next pitched ball. which Krebs allowed to pass through his hands. This run won the most sensational ball game ever played on the local lot The visitors took an early lead, with Lively In splendid form. Only four hits were all lowed the locals Tn the first eight rounds. In the ninth Manush and Anderson sim sled and things took on new life. Ling did the same thing, scoring Manush, and then Downing hit for three sacks. Ander- son scored and tied up the game. Ling was thrown out at the plate and Down. ing died on third. Allison surrendered the hill to Manager May and the visitors could get but two hts in the other three
 innings. The game was full of close de- cisions. At one stage it looked like the locals would leave the field, but cooler judgment made them fight it out and win. Score: by innings: R.H E. Columbus GOO GOO 003 O01-4 10 l Gufport 102 GOO O00 OOo-S lS
 Batteries: Allison, May and Downing; Lively and Krebs Umpire, Bammert.
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AMERICAN HORSES
 MAKE GOOD IN SHOW

London, June 1S.-The international horse show opened its second annual ex- hibition at the Olympic today under the most promising conditions and. as was the case last year, the American exhib- itors made an excellent showing, win ming several of the important prizes. During the evening performances the big ampitheatre was crowded. Five classes were judged and several flrsts were car ried off by the American exhibitors in addition to other ribbons. The show will continue until June 27 and the committee has arranged for an attendance of at least 300,0O0 persons during that time. Among the American exhibitors are Messrs. Louis Walter and J. w. Winans who now have a permanent residence in England with one of the finest stables in the country; R. P. McGrant of Lan- caster, Pa, and George Walker of New York. A number of prominent Americans are among the judges of the various classes.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jones' Qualifications.

TO the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 The announcement of Alderman liar " Jones as candidate for president or the council in the coming city primary election should be welcome news Go the voters and tax payers. Mir Jones possesses all the qualities required to fill this important office. l say inn portant because it requires courage, determination, tact and absolute knowledge of parliamentary rules with everlasting Watchfulness to look out for the citys and therefore, taxpay- CTS interest
 MT. Jones has shown during 10 or 12 years time served as alderman and chairman of important committees, that he possesses all the above enumer- ated qualities and is fearless in the discharge of his duty, above all he has that rare habit of keeping cool at critical moments. When the Greater Birmingham aldermen assemble, which I understand will number 40, 1t will take a strong man acquainted with all the details of municipal administration to rule them, and Harry Jones is the man to do it.
 I have been on the board with MT. Jones for eight years, and during this time I have learned to know MT Jones as a most honorable and hardworkin z gentleman. The 12 years of impartia work and his intimate knowledge of city affairs entitle him to be presi dent of the council of Greater Birming- ham. Therefore, I hope the voters tt the next election will vote for Harry Jones. Yours truly.
 H. A. STOCKMAR.
 Birmingham, June IS, 1908.
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TAFT IS EULOGIZED.
South American Paper Speaks For His
 Election.

Buenos Ayres, June 18-The Prenza today publishes striking editorial on the prospects of Secretary of War Will liam H. Taft being elected to the pres idency of the United States. It eulo- gizes the Secretary, and declares that the trinity of Roosevelt, Root and Taft will exercise in the future a powerful influence in advancing the commercial relations and the solidarity of North and South America as well as on the awakening of the true American spirit. Continuing, the Prenza says the cleo ton of MT. Taft would create sympathy and confidence in the Latin republics and ensure the development of the ,, liberal policy "so eloquently expressed by Secretary Root on his visit here"
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 Atlanta, Ga, June 1s-(Special )-Bir- rningham came mighty near victory this afternoon when. after a beautiful display for 10 innings, they gave the local fans heart failure in the eleventh by making two runs on walk and clean hits.
 Many fans left their nicely warmed seats and streamed for the long line of cars but some few of the faithful re- mained in the park and witnessed an- other Garrison finish for which Atlanta Is becoming famous.
 With all hope apparently gone. Becker harpooned Robertaille for a single, and then Otto Jordan popped to right field. Hurlburt singled clean to left. and first and second were filled. Castro walloped a stinger to right and Becker scored.
 He came near being put out. however, due to bum coaching, trying to go back to third, which McMurray, running for Hurlburt, had already reached Walters dropped the ball. however, and Becker scored. With Fox at the bat Robertaille made the widest sort of pitch, and both McMurray and Castro scored, and the game was even.
 In the eleventh Birmingham made great showing with the bat Manning walked. Demont sacrificed. Molesworth doubled to center and Manning scored. Meek singled and Molesworth scored.
 Atlanta scored first in the second in-' ming When Hurlburt was safe on De- mnt's error Castro famed. Fox singled and Hurlbudt went to third Castleton singled past first. scoring Hurlburt. Br mingham tied the score in the fourth, when Molesworth singled with two gone and stole second Meek was purposely walked, and Raub singled the manager home.
 Twice in holes Casteton deliberately passed players allowing Meek and Raub a walk in the ninth.
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NEWS FROM ALEXANDER CITY.
Cornerstone of New School Building Is
 Laid.

Alexander City, June rS.-(Special.) 1.-The cornerstone of the new school building was laid yesterday and the interesting ceremonies were witnessed by a repre- sentative assemblage of citizens. Work is progressing rapidly on this modern brick temple of learning, not hitch having yet been recorded in the construction. Walter Bare and Miss Bessie Thornton, two prominent young people in the social circle of Alexander City, will be married at the Baptist church this evening. MT. Bare is the local manager of the Bell Telephone company.
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ing the great profits that your article would teach the public.
 Accident Companies-Total amount Of premiums collected $6S9,653; total amount returned to policy holders, $332 ,653; according to your article, profit. sSO7,00O.
 Now here are some items that you left out:
 Amount commissions paid Alabama citizens (agents) 25 per cent, $159 ,911; state tax, per cent, $19,1SS; now add the claims as per your article, $932, 6 53; total left in Alabama, $511 ,755.
 In addition to thu above expense paid in Alabama, please add office rent, city licenses Birmingham alone charges each company s125.50, and you will nn.t that the net profit to the compa nies are smaller than like profits on most lines of business that are carried on in this state.
 Insurance companies are not the rob . bers that some people give them credi. of being and I believe that in justice to the Alabama citizens that are en- gagged in this business you will correc- the impression that your article will no doubt cause among those who do not know that insurance compa nieE have other expenses than claims paid. Yours very truly, M. J. D. COOPER. Birmingham, June 1S 1908.
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Harry Vaughn Strikes
 Solicitor John WcQueen

and that the single blow of the affray dazed MT. Mcqueen.
 There were several witnesses to the oc- currence, among the number being H. L. Farley, Rip Ragan, Catcher Holmes and others.
 Neither of the principals has made a statement As far as known no arrests have been made.
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vicksbura Beats Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, June 1S.-(Special.)- )-Me- ridian lost the game to Vicksburg, the score being to l. Blackburn and Yount opposed each other as pitchers and evenly divided the honors. There were no espe- cial features to the contest except the fast fielding of both teams Today Presi- dent Crowder appointed Stennis Thompson of this city umpire to succeed Ace Stew art, who mysteriously disappeared. Thompson's decisions gave universal sat :sfaeton He has been sporting editor of the Morning Dispatch for the past year, and knows baseball from A to z.
 Score by innings: RH H. yicksburg - GOO 020 O00-2 2 Meridian O01 eco O0O--1 8
 Batteries: Blackburn and Krebs; Yount and Freeman.
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THE AMATEURS.

Powderly and the Decatur Car Wheel works played a very interesting game on the latter's ground Wednesday afternoon. Powderly beat the Car Wheels by score of to 6. The feature of the game was the pitching of Heck of Powderly. who allowed only four hits and struck out il men. Batteries: Heck and Parker; Simmons and Blank.
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As an illustration of the feeling ex- isting between some of the players of the team, 1t has just leaked out that Pitcher McNeal some time ago exercised his legal turn of mind in having issued a writ of garnishment against Jack Manning.
 It is reported that the players, after certain argument. affected a compromise whereby Manning paid McNeal sl5.
 It seems that McNeal sub-let a flat to Manning.
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Three Pitchers Ratted.

Boston, June 1S.-Boston batted three St. Louis pitchers from the box, win ming todays game easily, II to 3. Flaherty held the visitors to three hits Score: R. H. 2. Boston ........ .006 310 10%-11 17 2 St Louis ... .00O 900 101- 3 4
 Batteries: FIaherty and Smith; Sallee, Beebe, Raymond, Higginbotham, Hos letter and Bliss. Time, 155 Umpire, Riger.
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Memphis. Tenn, June 1S.-The directors after hearing testimony from many quar- ters decided that Stockdales charges had not been sustained.
 Stockdale was indefinitely suspended.
 The pitcher, as is remembered. is sald +o have made charges, informally, to the
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Cubs Beat Giants.

New York, June 1S.-Chicago took the locals into camp today to the tune of to 5. Score: H. Ii. E' I,hinago GOA no 010-7 10 Naw York .O03 11O 000-5 8 2
 Batteries. Reulbach, Lundgren and King. Wiltse. Taylor, Malarkey and Bresnahan. Time, 2:01. Empires, Klem and ODay
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Whaf Lahyey NcNeal Did
 T0 Onft1elde1 Wanning

fiat was not what McNeal represented it to be. moved out after occupying it for two days.
 McNeal endeavored to hold up s1o0 of Mannings salary, and on last pay day the secretary of the local club could not give to Manning that which he had earned.
 The differences have been settled now, however. and it is probable that all IS well.
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Harry Vaughn. former manager of the Birmingham club, had a personal en- counter with John Mcqueen, circuit solici- tor of the Ninth district and stockholder in the local association, Wednesday after noon.
 The evidence of eye witnesses is to the effect that Vaughn struck unexpectedly
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Brooklyn Is Bumped.

Brooklyn, June 1S.-Pittsburg today won from Brooklyn, to 6, in a free hitting game. Score: R. H. E. Pittsburg ...210 900 212--S 12 8 Brooklyn .. .002 900 O22--6 8 3
 Batteries: Camnitz and Gibson; Mo Intyre, Holmes and Bergen and Ritter. Time, :5O Empires, Johnstone and Rudderfiam.
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Cleveland Takes Close Game.

Cleveland, June 1S.-Cleveland defeated Philadelphia in a 13-inning game today. Rhodes outpitched Vickers, holding Phila- delphia to four hits. Score: RH.E.
 Cleveland :. .... HOO GOO 100 900 1-3 Il 8 Philadelphia .. =. 100 900 010 900 0-2 4 3
 Batteries: Rhodes and N. Clarke; Vick- CTS and Smith. Time, 2:3O. Umpire, Egan.
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IacksonvIIIc, of Course.

Columbia, June 1s.-Jacksonville nit salve hard and fielded well today, win ming the game to 0. Score; R.H E. Jacksonville .. :. ..0W l02 oS-o l3 l Columbia ......ooo oo Wo-o
 Batteries: Goettell and Roth; Salve and
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WILD PITCH GIVES ATLANT IA TIE GAME In the Eleventh Crackers Score
 Three MOLESW0RTH'S GOOD WORK McNeaI Was Relieved In the Tenth, and Robertaile Lost In the Next Round-Another "Heart
 Breaker"
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING.
Results Yesterday.

Atlanta 1. Birmingham 3. New Orleans !, Little Rock 2. Mobile 4, Memphis 8.
 Nashville 5, Montgomery 1.
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June Brides Plentiful.

June BFTdeE FIeHtTTUI,
 Atlanta, June 1S.-(Specialo = That June brides are as plentiful as blackber- ries in summer time would be the lesson drawn from the passenger list of No. 36 on the West Point route, reaching At lanta late tonight from Montgomery There were six happy couples on board and the aisle was packed up ankle deep. Reaching Atlanta two more couples were added. Here is the way Conductor Dil- lard gave the starting points of the couples: Montgomery 2, Shorters l, West Point 1. LaGrange 1, Hogansville l and Atlanta g.
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Ewina rakec His Game.

Philadelphia, June 1S.-Cincinnati to- day defeated Philadelphia in pitch : ers' battle Magee was put off the field for striking Umpire Emslie. Score:
 R. H. F.. Cincinnati .100 900 00O-1 l Philadelphia .OOO 900 000-O 1 Batteries Ewing and Schlei; McQuil : lin and Dooin. Time, 1885. Umpire, Emslie.
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*One out when winning run was made.

SO M MA R r. Two base hits-Milesworth. Stolen bases-Molesworth Raub. Sacrifice hits-Moran, Castleton, De mont.
 Double plays-Becket to Fox. Eases on balls-Castleton 1, McNeil 3. Hit by pitched balls-McNeil (Wilkes). Struck out-Castleton g. McNeil 6. Wild pitches-Robertaille. Time of game-2:15. Umpires--O Brien and Fitzsimmons.
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NEW ORLEANS 7, LITTLE ROCK 2.

Little Rock, June 1S-New Orleans batted Walters out of the box in the second inning, scoring five runs, enough to win the game. The locals hit Breiten- stein throughout but could not bunch the hits effectively. Score:
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aBNted for Walters in second.

Summary: Two-base hits Collins. Speak CT. Three-base hits, East' Rickert, Rohe, Lord, Breitenstein. Sacrifice hits. Speak CT, Breitenstein. Double plays, Eastman to East to Connors. Struck out, Breiten- stein 5, Eastman 1. Bases on balls, Brett enstein 4, Walters ?. Time, 2:10.. Umpire, Brown.
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conoressman Renominated.

Warm Springs, Ga, June 18.-Con- gressman w. c. Adamson was today renominated for Congress by the Fourth district democratic convention MT Adamson had no opposition.
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NASHVILLE 5, MONTGOMERY I

Nashville, July 1S.-Manager Bern hardt went in the pitchers box for Nashville today and was effective at critical times. Nashville punched hits
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StockdaZe Suspended;
 PYefzeZs Lose Ih0 Games

effect that Manager Babb of Memphis could have won the pennant of the South ern league last season had he cared Co. The statements were made to a sporting writer of Atlanta.
 The directors awarded two games to Memphis which Montgomery won while having players above the 15 player limit.
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MOBILE 4. MEMPHIS 3.

Memphis, June 1S.-Three hits and two errors in the first inning allowed Mobile to score four runs, enough to win todays game. Score:
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Games Today.

Birmingham in Atlanta. Montgomery in Nashville. New Orleans In Little Rock. Mobile in Memphis.
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MaIarkey,s Men Win.

Macon, June 1S.-The locals outplayed Augusta today and won easily. The game was called at the end of the eighth 'n- ming on account of rain Score:
 e R.H E. ,..o 200 100 10-4 0 ... OOO GOO 00-0 5 Batteries: Clark and Robinson; Beckle and Brown. Umpire. Latham.
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SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Charleston Is Winner.

Savannah June 18.-Charleston took the first game of the series with Savannah today Score. R.H.E. f,barleston 200 GOO 000-2 1 Savannah .OO0 GOO OOO-O 1
 Batteries: Paige and Durlin; Muiiin' Hixon and Moran and Kahlkon. Iime' '1:45 Umpire. Buckley.
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Lovers of the Ele- gant and Unique in Stationery

Will be interested to learn that we have Eaton Hurlbert's latest expres- sion in Papetries, without doubt the most tasteful writing paper we have shown this season. The Envelopes have the new pointed flap. In Art boxes -25c, 35c and 50c.
 Some prefer to write their "At Home' cards. To them we suggest our box of 50 cards with en- velopes to match. Only 40c.
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White Sox Win Again.

Chicago. June 1S.-Chicago managed to defeat Boston today in a game marked by hard hitting. the score being to 5, W. Sullivan's batting and Thoney's base running were features. Score: R.H. E. Chicago :. :. ..........014 GOO 01*-6 il Boston . ...........0 .001 010 300-5 12 o
 Batteries: White, Smith, Walsh and w. Sullivan; Patton, Burchell and McFar- land. Time, 2:20. Empires, Evans and Hurst.
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'-Batted for Redmond in the ninth.
 Score by innings:
 Mobile :. .. .. .. .. .. 5. 400 900 O00-4 Memphis .. .. .. .. .. .. 010 o00 O02-3
 Summary: Two-base hits, James, Gar win, Murphy Sacrifice hit, Hart. Stolen base, McIver. Double plays, Torrey, Gar win and Hart. Struck out, Torrey 1, Shields l. Bases on balls. Torrey 8, Shields L Hit by pitcher, Torrey CRed mond.) Time, 1:30. Umpire, Pfenninger.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Tiqars Are Shut Out.

Detroit. June 1S.-One inning decided to- days game, Washington getting on to Siever for six hits and four runs in the second. Score: R.H. E. natroit mo 000 non-0 '
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Batteries: Siever, Suggs. Summers and Thomas; Burns and Street. Time, 1:50. Umpire, O'Loughlin.
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Broyns Still Movinq Up

St. Louis, June 1s.-Twelve hits, coupled with eight errors, enabled St. Louis to win the first game of the series from New York 12 to S. Score: R.H. E. St Louis .. ........... .121 BOA 10+-12 F 0 NeW 1OTk .---....-. zO lOU UU3-- II
 Batteries Criss, Howell and Spencer; Orth Lake and Blair. Time, 2:10 Um- pires, Sheridan and Connolly.
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At Monroe-Jackson 4, Monroe 0.