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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
DEFAULTER BAYLESS EN ROUTE.
Says He Will Go Back To New York
 and "Take His Medicine"

Mobile, March 23.-Captain Adams, chief of detectives, and Detective Louis B. Johnson of the New York detective force, passed through Mobile this morning at 80 o'clock with Ira J. Bayless, formerly assistant superintendent of the Pruden- tial Life Insurance company, at their branch agency, Cohoes, N. Y., who is alleged to have skipped the country one year and a half ago, taking with him s15O,ooO of the company's funds, whom they arrested in Danier, Cal, near San Francisco three weeks ago. Bayless, ac- cording to the statement of Detective Johnson, has confessed the deed and has no defense, saying he will just have to go back to New York and take his med icine
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mond, how one sultry afternoon when the fans were sleeping on the bleachers big Frank enlivened things a bit by tap ping the ball over centerfeld fence, the longest hit ever witnessed by the parti- sans of the game in this city. Turner placed one over last summer and it was daily occurrence the year previous for Henry Meek and Carlos Smith to clear the railing. But none of those long hits equalled the mighty blow of the present big leaguer
 There are other tales concerning Smith that the fans delight to tell each season. One afternoon when the clouds hung low Smith loved cloudy day-the big port Pirates that faced him. After that however, he had hard row to travel and it happened that the following morn- ing The Age-Herald chronicled Baron defeat
 Frank has been with Chicago for a number of years. He has always made good, and this year will probably be his very best. Manager Jones will present him to the fans during the present visit of the Sox, and the old heads will have the pleasure of seeing the great speed merchant cutting them aloose as in other days and times.
 The White Sox ctmpose one of the greatest baseball mfchines of the pres ent day. Season before last, as is re- membered, they .iwon the championship of the AmericaGleague and then defeated the Chicago qdbs, champions of the Ma tional ieaguE in the worlds series.
 Last seas@n was a sad year for the visitors, however. Many of them suffered bad injuries and other were very i'll. Throughout the hard luck season Jones' men fought gallantly and concluded the race in an honorable postion-third
 This year Jones intends to be a factor in the race for the pennant. The earnest desire of his heart is to repeat his feats of season before last, and he is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to gain that end Jones is great player ano a great. manager, and has a large num- Der of excellent performers under his wing.
 In addition to Smith. there are other members of the Sox so well known to local fans that to merely mention their names will call up the various chapters of last seasons history.
 There are pitchers Walsh, White, Al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
New Orleans Results.

New Orleans, March 23.-Jockey Sobell was suspended at City Park today for the remainder of the meeting on account of his poor ride on Dr. Logan, one of the choices in the short course steeplechase. Dr. Logan finished fourth after being buffeted about considerably. In this race Gallithea fell at the fifth jump. Lis terene at 15 to 1, winner of the fifth event, was raced gamely by the to 1 favorite, Severus, but tired in the latter part of the stretch.
 Weather wet; track muddy. Sum- maries
 First race, four furlongs-Arionette, 112 (J. Le), Il to 5, won; Intervene. 112 GA. Minder), to 5, second; Inez Sister, 109 Notter), IS to 5, third. Time, :5O 4-5.
 Second race, steeplechase short course to ?, won; McAllister, 145 (Heder), to l, second; Buckman, 142 (Wellon), 10 to l, third. Time. 3;12 2-5
 Third race, five and one-half furlongs, selling-Canada, 112 q. Lee), to 5, won; Ogbent, 110 (V. Powers), ' to 1, second; Royal Chance, 115 (NicoD, 6 to l. third. Time, Ill.
 Shipp. 95 (S. Flynn, B to 10 won; Ceoney K, 110 c. Lee), F to 5, second; Miss De- fancy, 97 (E. Dugan), to 5, third. Time, 80 4-5.
 Fifth race, mile and one-sixteenth, sell ing-Listerine, ST (Schaller), 15 to 1, won; Severus, 96 (E. Dugan), ? to 1, second: Terah, 9S e.. Swain), Az to 1. third. Time, 1:52 4-5.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Fred Mulhol- land, 109 Dugan), to 1, won; Ketchem- ike, 107 q. Lee), g to 20 second; Java nese, 112 (V Powers), 60 to 1, third. Time, 1.16 4-5.
 Seventh race. mile and one-eighth, sell ing-Quagga, los q. Lee), to D. won; F'lavigny, 102 (S. Flynn, to 1. second; Creel. 104 ON. OtD, IA to 5, third. Time, 1:59 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
JENNINGS RACES
 OPEN UP IN MUD
Many Horses Run In Spite of
 the Heavy Track
NEITHER WINS STAKE
Only Two Favorites Win Out of the Six Races-Jockey SobeII Is Suspended at New Orleans
 for Poor Riding.

Washington, March 23.-It was not a particularly suspicious opening of the racing season in the east that the Wash ington Jockey club enjoyed today at the Bennings track. Rain began to fall late last night and continued throughout the day. The track was a bed of mud, but the underfooting was firm. Notwith standing the unfavorable condition of the going, however. less than the usual num- Der of scratches was made, all of the events being well filled.
 The bad weather interfered with the at tendance seriously. Few people were in the club house and the grand stand was not half filled. The event of the after noon sport was the running of the first spring handicap, an affair for three-year- odds and upward at six furlongs. After Billie Hibbs, Higginbotham, The Shaugh- ran and Puritan Girl had been scratched, Eldorado was an added starter, and four teen horses faced the starter. The start was excellent Bellwether showing in front at the first furlongs, and after open ing up a gap of two lengths at the trun into the stretch looked to be an easy winner. Smoker challenged the leader gamely in the last furlong but could do no better than make an interesting finish. The rest were beaten easily. Two favor ties rewarded their packers in the six races, Prince of Pilsen in the steeplechase and Animus in the last event Summaries:
 First race, opening purse, six furlongs- Sugar Pine (Brady), 50 to l, won; Giles (Quarington), 20 to l, second; Winning Star (Yorke) 12 to third. Time, 1:17 3-5.
 Second race, the Arlington purse, four furlongs-Kwai (Shaw), 8 to 1, won; Clef (Steele), to l, second; Al Busch CT. Burns), to 1. third. Time, 0:51 4-5.
 Third race, seven furlongs-I<ingsessin (McCarthy), s to l, won; Billy Van Guar ington), to 1, second; Ferry Landing (BrusseD, to l. third. Time, 1:33 2-5.
 Fourth race, the Bennings Spring Hand icap, 5000 added, six furlongs, Columbia course-Bellwether CW. Walker) 6 to l, won; Smoker (Steele). 15 to 1, second; Berkeley CT Burns), to 1, third. Time, 1:1S.
 Fifth race, steeplechase, about two miles-Prince of Pisen (McInerny), I to 5, won; Huddy (Keliher), to 1, second; Gold Fleur (Dion Kerr), to- 1, third. Time, 4:21 2-5.
 Sixth race, one mile and 40 yards-Ani- mus (McDanieD, even, won; Ivanhoe CMc- Cahey), 1 to l, second; Lally (BrusselD, to l, third. Time, 1:47
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
OWENTON TACKLES
 THE ALABAMA TEAM

Thursday, Friday and Saturday the strong team of Birmingham college Will 20 up against the championship aggrega- ton of the University of Alabama. While the talent selects Alabama to win the series it's a certain fact that the Grim son-White aggregation will have to hus- tie. Owenton is fast and safe in the field, and Adams and Garner are two exceed ingly clever college pitchers.
 Alabama on the other hand, has one of the best teams in it's history This fact was demonstrated last week when the Alabama lads decisively trimmed the Columbus professionals in two engage ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
COLE MEET FRDAI r

The executive committee of the South ern Golf association will meet in Bir- mingham Friday and Saturday next.
 The meeting was called by President H. F. Smith of Nashville and R. H. Raugh, member of the executive committee and president of the local club, was notified yesterday morning.
 The purpose of the meeting is to set a date and make preliminary arrange ments for the annual meeting of tn "a Southern Golf association which wilt be held in Memphis during the month of June. There will be golf playing, at the Country club Friday afternoon,
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"Cholly" is hot altogether different from the general iun of baseball managers.
 FurthermoIe, there appears to be some- thing in the rumor that Billy Bartley is dissatisfied. When he first returned to Philadelphia, lit was given out that he was dspleased and would not play with the Dutchman. Then it was stated that he had returned to get his wife. It looks strange that Bartley did not carry her with him when he first visited New Or leans. Under the present stringent anti railroad laws, even a great baseball player is compelled to pay fare.
 There are certain reasons why Charlie Frank should stop and think.
 There is nb richer field for sedition, schism and internal dissention than an aggregation of jealous stars. Then, again, half stars, highly paid, and half minors, underpaid often foster jealousy and arouse treachery.
 Then, again. Frank Delehanty is the greatest trouble maker in American base ball today. He was discontented in Bir- mingham, and joined bunch of "strik- CTS" When sold to the New York Amer jeans, he was always discontented, and finally refused to play When the prop erty of Cleveland, he was altogether ob- stinate and stubborn. Since joining New Orleans, he has already shown his hand and disposition. He has refused to sign prior to July 1, and intimates that he might not do so at that advanced date.
 So there are certain reasons why the fans in Birmingham will not bank any great sum that New Orleans will win the pennant this season. New Orleans looks third best to local talent.
 If the present prospects, for games with the Meridian team of the Cotton States league materialize, the fans will have an opportunity of witnessing rare sport
 Birmingham, during that series, will be expected to win every game, whereas in the series that begins today with the Chi cago White Sox the chances are that the Barons will lose every bout.
 Meridian has a fast bunch this season, and some rare sport is promised in case the efforts to arrange the series for Thursday, Friday and Saturday meet with success.
 I. Pluvius turned over his watering pot yesterday, which reminds that there are other reasons for the unseating of this "superf1uousr headgear with Whicn we are presently afflicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
BASEBALL RESULTS.
Cleveland in Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, March 29.-(Special. 1.-The rain came down on Atlanta Sunday and Monday like the Assyrians hit the fold in Byron tale, and there was no game today.
 If the weather moderates Cleveland will leave her Macon lair tomorrow for q game in the afternoon with Atlanta.
 New York has called off its jaunt to Chattanooga for two settoes with the Mud Hens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
THE WHITE SOX WELL KNOWN STARS
 ARE HERE TODAY The Former World Champions To Meet the Coal
 BaronS FRANK SMITH WILL
 PITCH THE OPENER Fielder Jones, Altrock; Walsh, White, lsbell, TannehiI and Others. Hahn, Atz and Manuel
 Former southerners.
BY BILL AK.

Fielder Jones and his White Sox of Chi oago. barring accident will appear at West End this afternoon.
 After the heavy deluge of yesterday the fans will be delighted and possibly a little surprised to learn that the dia- mond is in fine shape. If no more rain falls there is no doubt but that there can be a game this afternoon. Indeed. had it been absolutely necessary a battle could have been fought yesterday. Man ager Vaughn and Gene Demontreville walked across the plate at 10 o'clock yes terday morning, while still the rain fell, and it is a fact that no mud stuck to their heels. Groundkeeper Walker has done his work well,
 The game will be called this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 The Sox will remain in Birmingham for two days Among the visitors is our old friend, Frank Smith, who, some years ago, twirled for the Barons. Frank is well remembered in Birmingham, from which city his record each year is close ly followed. Little boys are telling today, when narrating great, feats of the dia-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
ATHLETICS RAINED OUT.
Dobbs Anxious To Play Baseball
 Again.

Nashville, Tenn, March 23.-(Specia1.)- The scheduled game between Nashville and the Philadelphia Athletics did not take place today. At an early hour this morning a heavy rain set in and Man ager Bernhard, who is an early riser, rushed down to the telegraph office and wired Connie Mack, who was aboard the train en route to Nashville. that there was not possible chance to play here. owing to rain. MT. Mack, therefore, made arrangements immediately on arriving in Nashville, to take the first train to Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
JAMES HOME CURE REMEDIEs

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 Whisky, Wine or Beer .$125O Tobacco, Cigarette or Snuff. . 800 All forms of Nervousness or In-
 Somn1a. ........ 200
 Prices for Hypodermic or Internal Home. Treatment for Drug Addictions will be furnishe ed on applica tion with a free sample treatment, charges pre- paid.
 Booklets on Drug Addictions, Drunk enness and Tobacco and Cigarette Habits, containing testimonials, etc., sent sealed under plain cover. Cores pondence confidential. Address Charles B. James, or James Sanatorium 133 Poplar Avenue, Dept 23. Memphis. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
BARONS' BOWLERS WIN
 FROM APOLLO TEAM.

The Baron Bowling team, by narrow margin, won last night from the team of the Apollo.
 This victory gives the Barons the championship of the city, as hitherto the Apollo club has encountered con tinual victory.
 The Barons will meet the team of the Birmingham Athletic club in the near future, and will play games throughout the season with all corners.
 The Baron team is composed of Meek, Clark, Turner, Abes and Walters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Comiskey WiH Decide
 Hat Osteen Question

mingham. He, some seasons ago, was with the locals and since that time has appeared in the American association and others of that class. He is very valu- able man, fast of foot and a hard hitter
 In case his signature is attached to a local contract there will De merry hsht on the part of the Barons TOT hhileio positions. Osteen is a shortstop, and rattling good one.
 His acquisition might result in com nlete change of the infield as it appears today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Postal Chances.

Washington, March 2S.-(special.) .)-Post- masters appointed: Creola, Mobile coun- ty, Ernestine Stubblefield; Hacoda, Gen. eva county, George w. Meigs; Slough, Fayette county, Joseph E. Whitson; Tide water, Tuscaloosa county, Thomas F. Shepherd
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and that evening a dinner will 5e served in honor of the visitors. Sat- urday golf will be the programme throughout the day.
 The members of the execu- tive committee number some of the best known golfers in the southern states. They follow: H. F. Smith of Nashville, president of the association and chairman of the ex- ecutive committee; Andrew Manson of Darien, twice winner of the Southern championship; U. T. Smith of Anniston; Al Mallory of Memphis, Leigh Carroll of New Orleans; Fulton Colvile of Atlanta, and Robert M. Baugh of Birmingham.
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vile. The Athletics were here only 30 minutes.
 Johnny Dobbs, manager of the locals last year, who recently stated that he was through with baseball, has changed his mind and Barry Mccormick, in a let ter to Doe Wiseman, stated that Dobbs had made application to him for an out field position on the Milwaukee team. Dobbs is also dickering with other Amer ican association teams for a berth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Blow at Racing.

Washington, March 23.-Betting on horse races at Bennngs so far as the House of Representatives is concerned, shall not continue. Late today that body by vote of 70 to amended the anti gambling laws of the District of Colum- bia so as to extend them to the territory in which the Bennings track is located The supreme court of the district recent ly held that these laws did not apply to the Bennings track because 1t was more than one mile from the boundary of the city of Washington. The spring meeting opened today
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 trock-all names to conjure with-Patter- son and Owens There are Catchers Sul- livan, Mcfarland and Hart. There are the well-known infielders.Donahue, ls- bell. Tannehill and Davis, and the fast trio of utfelders-Manager Jones, Eddie Hahn, an old Southern leaguer, and Fat Dougherty. formerly with New York.
 There will be one other very familiar face-that of Jakey Atz. who last season starred with the pale Pelicans of "Chol- lv'' Frank. From all accounts Jakey is making good, and stands high In the favor of Fielder Jones. Then, there IS hoxev Manuel, New Orleans only pitcher of last season, unless the fans Will De- lieve that Fritz is entitled to that non orable distinction.
 Comiskey, after securing Atz and Man uel, turned over to the wiley Pelican man. ager his substitute, Rohe, and Gus Dun don. an American association infielder Of last season.
 These are the men the Barons Will entertain this afternoon and tomorrow.
 The Barons will strive to land one or the games to be played against the vis- itors Manager Vaughn hasn't announced his battery as yet, but it is very prop able that Harry Ables will surmount the slab in the beginning. The fans are anxious to see what the big Texas recruit can do This will be his first real per formance since attaching his John Han- cock" to local contract.
 Chicago will unquestionably be wei comed with a large and enthusiastic at tendance The Sox have never failed to draw we'll in Birmingham.
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The indications are that there will be a great race in the Dixie major this season.
 By common consent, if for no other req son, Atlanta and New Orleans are con- sidered the favortes
 But it's an iron-bound cinch, and you might as well paste 1t In your hat for fu- ture reference, that Atlanta and New Or leans will not be the only factors in the Southern league pennant race. It is be- lfeved that there are certain dark horses worthy of a bet, and it is not altogether certain that one of these ebony -hued quadrupeds will not gallop under the tape a winner
 Even to the biased, Birmingham must appear strong.
 In this city, the Barons are considered very strong. As Carlton Molesworth put it yesterday afternoon, it all depends on the pitchers. If the slabmen are batted from the box, it's certainty that the op- ponents will win the game If the local artists deliver the goods in first rate style, it's an even bet that Birmingham will finish very high.
 Then Memphis is to be reckoned with all the time. Charlie Babb has never had a fine team before the season opened, but he has never failed to finish high. Then Montgomery looks stouter than usual. Then Mobile must be considered. Little Rock must be consulted before awarding the palm. Nashville must finally get in the running, and why not under the leadership of Cleveland's vet eran pitcher, Sarah Bernhard?
 The league as a whole looks good, and it is utterly ridiculous to award the pen- nant to either New Orleans or Atlanta before a single blow is struck.
 Charlie Frank is having a world of trou- ble with his pitchers. It is foregone conclusion that New Orleans will be un- able to land "Rube" Vickers Connie Mack stated while in Birmingham that Vickers would probably finish the season with Philadelphia. He intimated that even if he disposed of the young star it would be impossible to get waivers from all the other clubs of the American and National leagues.
 Charlie Fritz declares that he will not sign unless Charlie Frank offers him more money. Fritz is still in Mobile, and is picking up a few shekels each day umpir- ing. Rufus Molly, last season in the Cot ton States obstinatey refuses to play Tor s125 per month. Frank says that he is not worrying, but he Is, nevertheless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

The last week has developed no change in the local baseball situation as regards four players who will have much to do with the winning of that pennant for the Pelicans, if the pennant is to be won.
 Both Pitchers Fritz and Molly are still holding out .or largel salaries; Outfielder Delehanty has not reported, and Pitcher vickers is still with Philadelphia, and there has been no news of the major league clubs waiving on him.-New Or leans Item.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
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During the visit of the White Sox 1t Barons will land Osteen, the fast utility infielder of the former world champions.
 Comskey has promised to leave os- teen in Birmingham in case he decides that the player is too slow for big league company. The utility player will hardly be needed this season by the Sox, Tor George Davis is still in the game ana Jakey Atz is ready to be fallen back on.''
 o,+aar is worry anxious to play in Bir-
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Eddie Hahn, the famous Chicago Amer jean right fielder, who started his big league stride with the winning Pelicans in 1905, relates some rich stories about big leaguers he has known, and is thinking of publishing a little volume on When to Pinch" Hahn's hit to center that found Lord lakadasical, in the sev- enth inning with two out and the bases full, was just the pinch hit for which Hahn and several others of the White Sox are so famous.-New Orleans Plca- yune.
 o Lord, how could you.
 Poor, old Little Rockl It is certainly a bad ball town. It was raw and cold yesterday, but there were only 800 fans there to root their fool heads off and try to make the Travellers win when the odds were against them.-Arkansas Democrat. That's nothing. Little Rock generally has that many.
 Although no kin, the two Starks are af- fectionately calling each other Dolly and "Claudie" DoFs real name is Mon roe Randolph. But brother Mississippians thought that was too stylish and re- named him.-Arkansas Gazette.
 Three times up, three hits for a total of six bases and three runs! Well, ain't that going some? That's what Woodie Thornton did yesterday afternoon.-Mobile Register.
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I. Pluvius turned over his watering pot yesterday which reminds that there are other reasons for the unseating of this "superhuousr headgear with which we are presently afflicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24

In addition to Smith. there are other members of the Sox so well known to local fans that to merely mention their names will call up the various chapters of last seasons history.
 There are pitchers Walsh. White, Al