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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-08
GAMES TODAY.
Mobile at New Orleans.
 Little Rock at Memphis.

Dickson was in superb form yesterday afternoon and but 27 Atlantans faced his delivery.
 But two Crackers reached first. With one down in the fifth, Jordan hit safe to rightcenter this being the sole bingle of the game from an Atlanta standpoint Otto, immediately after smashing what looked good for a record, went out steal ing second. Barr, thereupon. was walked and he too fell a victim to the accuracy of Raub's aim.
 But for the Baron run in the seventh Sid Smith might he held directly respon- sible for the locals victory. Henline, first up, hit to Jordan. The second base man threw a trif1e high to Smith, The first baseman threw up one hand in an easy sort of manner, and the ball fell to the ground. The sacrifice followed, as did McGdlvray's luscious swat to center.
 The Barons' seventh inning run came about in an unusual manner Yancey opened with a single. Raftis sacrificed and Yancey was safe on McMurrays bad throw to second. Gygli sacrificed both Raub hit to Newton, and Newton held the ball. Raftis then strolled off second. Jordan. taking the ball from Newton, forced Raftis on trot to third. Yancey slowly made for home, and Raub ran down to second Jordan passed third, and made for Yancey. The runner approached the plate as if he intended to surrender But quick as a flash he threw himself fiat, and was under Jordans throw to the plate, which throw was high.
 Bartley pitched a splendid game and had his support been perfect, the Barons might not have scored
 Gygli and Ellam had busy afternoons, the former accepting eight and the lat ter seven chances. The unusual perform ance of the game was the double which followed Raftis' attempt to sacrifice in the fourth. Yancey was tossed out at second and the hitter at first
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CHEVROLET MAKES
 NEW AUTO RECORD

Buffalo. N, Y. August 7-F s. Lori mer, driving 4o-horsepower Chalmers Detroit racer, in the Canadian champion ship at 100 miles, over the Fort Erie race track, plunged through the fence at the ninety-sixth mile this afternoon and was seriously injured. The driver was found unconscious pinned beneath the wreck of his machine He was re- vived later and taken to Buffalo The event was won by Chevrolet, the French driver, who covered the 100 miles in 1:44:32 1-5. He shattered worlds record for 50 miles over a circular track, held by himself, covering the first 50 miles in 5 minutes and 19 seconds. The previous record was 51 minutes and 22 seconds, made recently at Grand Rapids.
 Another feature of the day was tho three-mile race between Barney Oldfeld and Walter Christie. Oldfeld in a Benz won the race by four lengths, the time being 2:54. Christie, in a mile, lowered the track record of :54 3-5. To a flying start he covered the oval in 54 seconds fiat
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EDITED BY HUGH ". ROBERTS
7uDI's FatheY WYeafened
 TO Order Pifche7 Home

It was reported at first that the street car company was conrolled by President Chambers but this was an error. as the street car company Is owned by Richard T1llis and has no connection whatever with the light company of which Mir Chambers is the general manager. Then, too, Chattanooga has announced that the franchise Is not wanted in that city and if not, then it Is hard to see where a sale of the franchise could be made. unless 1t merely means a change in local owners and this seems to be the most plausible theory.
 The fracas between Montgomery players and Manager Greminger Thursday ore ated more excitement than anything which has taken place here in some time. It caused the circulation of wild rumors and many people went to their homes Thursday night under the impression that several of Montgomery's players had been seriously injured and that the team was sorely crippled for the remainder of the season. It was reported that tSilver Bill Stickney had yielded a base ball bat with telling effect upon the counte- nances of Messrs. Bliss and Juul and that the two twirlers were both put out of business for the remainder of the season. This rumor reached the ears of Juul's daddy, who wired that his son was to be recalled home, and that he was too refined to be associated in brawls with umpires and common ball players. and that he would see that the man who had assaulted his son should be punished.
 About the time Juuls father Nes learn ing how seriously his darling boy was being abused, Juul was landing uppercuts under the chin of the poor individual, the umpire, and had put him to sleep on one of the main streets of the city. The umpire had waded into the pitcher with the evident intention of doing him up, but the ex-Illinois university athlete was true to his colors and took no chances of a beating, so administered a sleep pow der in the nature of a pair of fists Evil dently young Juul will be able to take care of himself.
 The fight was unnecessary at the ball grounds. The game had been concluded and Montgomery had won. O'Brien. It seems. had used some language during the heat of the battle which angered the Montgomery manager and when Greminger insisted on an apology after the game. the fight resulted.
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SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Jack Reidy Stars AuaIn.

Chattanooga, August 7.-(Special. .)J,The Lookouts took two from Jacksonville this afternoon, winning the second by Jack Reldy's timely hit, his stolen base and fine run on short single to left.
 Ginger Clark was in fine form in the first game and Jacksonville never had a man as far as third base. Kenna struck out 13 of the 21 men who faced him in the second game. A foul tip dislocated Meek's finger in the second game and Rule, local boy, went in and played a fine game. There was an immense crowd and ground rules had to be established during the second game. Scores:
 First game R.H.E. Jacksonville ............ .000 600 000-0 2 Chattanooga ........... 200 100 00r-3 6 0
 Batteries: Weaver and Roth; Clarke and Meek. Time, 1:45.
 Second game R.HE. Jacksonville ...............10 100 100 0-2 1 Chattanooga ............ .110 100 "-3 0
 Batter1ess Lee and Roth; Kenna and Meek and Rule. Time, 1:30. Umpire, westervelt. Called by agreement at the end of the seventh inning).
 At Savannah: Savannah 3. Macon o.
 At Columbus: Columbus-Augusta. rain.
 At Knoxville: Knoxville {. Columbia 0.
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THE CITY LEAGUE
GrasseIIPs Fine Victory.

Grasselli was back in form this after noon and defeated North Birmingham l to O. Schoettlin pitched for Grasselll, giving up only three hits. Things looked good to North Birmingham in the sixth when they punched two of their hits, and got man on second and third, but the next man failed to deliver the necessary hit. and was struck out Grasselli scored her only run in the eighth. Schoettlin. nrst up. singled, was safe at second on heese's tumble. went to third on Edney's out, and scored when Latham dropped F. Barnes throw to third. Neither pitcher gave base on balls Score: R.H.E. Grasseii ................ 600 GOO 01'-1 o North Birmingham .. GOO 900 O00-O o
 Batteries: Schoettlin and Edney; Allen and F. Barnes. Struck out. Schoettlin. B: Allen, 1.
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Dickson Again Nears The Record

Montgomery, August 7.--(Special. )-Base- ball has taken A queer turn here. in the last two weeks From a near tailend contender, the Climbers have lived up to their name and literally jumped into the first division. The team has played ball not equaled by another team in the Southern league. and the pitching staff is now going so we'll that the fans are enthusiastic over the prospects of con tinued success.
 Two weeks ago Memphis had just fin- ished defeating Montgomery three out of four games. The fans were sore to off to a mere shadow The team made one of those jumps to New Orleans and fortunately bagged an extra inning con test under circumstances which awakened the dying hopes of the fans. The team came home the next day and bagged a doubleheader. The following day a sec ond doubleheader was captured and then local people began to sit up and take mo- tice.
 Just about this time the directors of the local club got together and after a
 
 the Montgomery club was for sale and 1t would be turned over to Chattanooga. The announcement came as a surprise to the fans. but 1t brought forth results, as there was a noticeable increase in the attendance and the team continued its re- markable winning streak. The fact that the attendance picked up, however, 1t is said, does not settle the disposal of the franchise. President Chambers announced last night that the question would be taken up before a special meeting of the board of directors next week. and that it was highly probable that the franchise would be disposed of.
 There Is little danger of the franchise being taken from Montgomery, at least such is the opinion of the leading sup porters of the team. This city would be dead without baseball during the hot months and the street car company could not afford to let the franchise get away.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
AthIetics Closing In.

Philadelphia, August 7.-Philadelphia closed in on Detroit in the battle for first place in the American league by winning the second game of the series before a crowd of 26,0OO persons. It was the larg- est crowd ever at Shibe park, except on opening day or a doubleheader. Philadel- phia won by the punching of all seven hits made off Mullen in two innings. De- troit hit Plank's delivery for six hits in three innings, but on two occasions the home ''southpaw' pulled himself together at critical situations and prevented runs With one out in the sixth Mcintyre beat out an inf1eld grounder and took second on Bakers wild throw. Bush beat out a grounder to Barry, Mcintyre being held at second. Both runners advanced on Crawfords out and scored on Cobb's single. Score: R.H.E. Philadelphia ............. 200 030 00*-5 2 Detroit ....................l00 leo coz 00O-3 5
 Batteries: Plank and Livingstone; Null len and Stanage and Schmidt. Time, 2 hours. Empires, Perrine and Evans.
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Birmingham Boys Lead
 Al Washington And Zee

Lexington, Va. August 7.-(Special.) )-B. M. Chenoweth of Birmingham, manager of the football team of Washington and Lee university, has given out the football programme of the university for the en- suing season.
 The schedule is a hard one--the hardest Of recent years, 1t is said, but with the assistance of Coach Pfeiffer of Princeton and Assistant Coach Krebbs of Manhat- tan, it is probable that majority of the games will be landed.
 October 2-Roanoke college at Lexing-
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SNATCHED IN NINTH.
Memphis Came Near Winning But
 Dropped Everything In Ninth.

New Orleans, August 7.-The locals won the final game from Memphis today in the ninth inning when singles by Hill and Huelsman, a sacrifice by Demont and another single by Lindsay scored enough to overcome Memphis one-run lead. Paige developed wildness in the sev- enth inning which, coupled with three hits, netted Memphis three runs. The de- ciding tallies were made just three min utes before the time agreed upon to stop the game in order that Memphis could catch a train. Score:
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kisseII Wins First.

Kissell defeated the Crack Y. M c. A. team in the best game of the season by the score of to l. Zwald and Thomas pitched fine ball, both receiving fine support from their teammates. Brown and Hall caught finely. not a man on either side stealing out of six attempts.
 R.H. F. Y. M. c. A. ....... o1o 900 ooo-1 1 Kissell .................. 900 010 001-2 6 Batteries: Thomas and Hall; Zwald and Brown.
 Summary: Struck out, Thomas. g.; Zwald 8. Sacrifice hits, Robinson, Pritch- ard Two-base hits. Robinson, Zwald. Davidson. Weems, Hall.
 Y. M. c. A. Wins Second. In the second game betwees the Y. M. c. A. and Kissell Pharmacy the Y. M. c. A. won by the score of to l.. Thomas, who pitched the first game for the Y. M. c. A., went to the hill in the second and did well throughout. Aston, who pitched the second game for Ksseil pitched well, but was nervous in the pinches, thus los- ing the game through his wildness and the errors of his teammates. The score by innings follow: RHE. Y M c. A. ......... 301 002 00*-6 2 Kissell .................. O01 900 00O---1 4 Batteries Thomas and Hall; Alston and Brown.
 Summary Stolen bases. Thomas C. s. l Mccoy, Wofford. Double plays, Zil- winski to C. S. Mccoy. Struck out, by | Thomas, 5: by Alston. 5. Bases on balls, , Alston. B. Thomas, 1. Two-base hits. | Ledin Hall Mccoy and Hech
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CASE WAS INTANGIBLE.
Held Poor Old SIeepers To Two Hits
 and No Runs.

Montgomery. August 7.-In royal con- test at baseball Nashville won from Mont gomery this afternoon by score of to 0. Case was invincible and Jack Lively showed equally as good form. Two hits only were secured off the Nashville pitch er Thomas started In to pitch for Montgomery, but after two hits were se- cured Lively succeeded him. Both teams played without an error.
 The second game was called in the sec ond inning, score 1 and 1, because of rain Score of first game:
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Giants Win Easily,

St. Louis, August 7.-New York punched five hits with a base on balls off Beebe for four runs in the first in- hing of today's game with St. Louis. With Mathewson pitching the New Workers had little trouble in winning, the score being to l. Score: R. H. B.. St. Louis ........ .0o0 001 00O-1 6 l New York ....... 400 001 200-7 II l
 Batteries: Beebe. Melter. Laudermilk and Bliss; Mathewson and Meyers. Time, 1:45. Empires, Emslie and O'Day.
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capabIanca Is Invited.

New York August 1.-The American Chess Bulletin received dispatch from the Johannesburg, South Africa, Chess club today stating that the famous Cuban chess player, Chapablanca, will be asked to visit South Africa early next year. He will receive a fee of 5000 and all his travelling expenses from England to South Africa and back
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Neoro PrIsoners Escape.

Savannah, Ga, August 7.-Three ne gro prisoners escaped from guards near here today. Sam Johnson was shot and soon recaptured and after being tracked for some distance by bloodhounds Everett James, the sec ond of the trio, was also captured. Dan Lambert, serving a 17-year sentence. is still at liberty. Johnson is only slightly wounded
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VIRGINIA LEAGUE.

At Lynchburg: First game. Lynchburs 6. Roanoke 9. Second game. Lynchburg 8, Roanoke i.
 At Richmond: First game. Richmond &, Portsmoutb o. Second game, Richmond G., Portsmouth l.
 At Norfolk: First game, Norfolk 5, Danville 0. Second game, Norfolk o, Dan vile c. Called at the end of tenth to. allow Danville to catch train.
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R H E.
Exciting Game Here.

Cincinnati, August 7.-Mitch elps mufr of Moren's fly gave the Philadelphias their first run in the seventh. They added another in the ninth on a hit a pass and two outs. After two of the locals had been retired in the ninth Moren allowed two hits and two passes forcing in one run. Beschers ground CT to Doolin ended the game. Score:
 R. H. B. Cincinnati ..... 1000 900 001-1 8 Philadelphia 900 900 101-2 6 l Batteries: Rowan, Campbell and Me- Lean; Moren and Dooin. Time, 2:0O Umpire, Rigler.
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Americana stIII Win.

Marianna. Fla. August 7.-(Special.)- The Nashville Americans shut out Mari- anna today to o. Smith, for the visitors. proved complete puzzle, not a local player reaching third base. The visitors leave tonight for Geneva, Ala. Batteries: Smith and Searcy; Mabry and Davis.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pirates Greedy.

Pittsburg, August 7.-Pittsburg took both games of a double-header from Boston here today. the first by score of 6 to 4, and the second 8 to l. Both i Willis and More pitched splendid ball in the second game, but the locals hits were more timely. Scores:
 First game R. H. E. Boston 900 GOA oOo-4 4 0 Pittsburg ..... .001 040 01*-e Il 2
 Batteries, Mattern, White and Gra- ham; Leifeld, Brandon and Gibson. Time. 1:45.
 Second game R.H. E. Pittsburg ........110 100 00*-3 2 0 Boston .......... 100 900 0O0-1 g 1
 Batteries: Willis and Gibson; More and Graham. Time, 1:30. Empires, Klem and Kane.
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ton, Va.
 October s-Hampden-Sidney college at Lexington, Va.
 October 16-Wake Forest college at Lex ington, Va.
 October 22-Davidson college at Roanoke, Va.
 October 90-Virginia Polytechnic institute at Lynchburg, Va.
 November GA. and M. of North Caro- lima at Lexington, Va.
 November 13-University of North Caro- lima at Newport News, Va
 Thanksgiving-Geo university at Washington, D. c.
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Old Player III.

Denver, August 7-Herman Long. the veteran shortstop of the Boston National league, and member of the Boston team under the management of the late Frank Selee is seriously i'll in Denver. Long came to Denver several months ago be- cause of lung trouble.
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suspended for Assault.

Knoxville, August 7.-Manager Grif- fin of the Knoxville team and Outfielder Fisher of the Columbia South Atlantic baseball team were today suspended by President Jones of the league for their part in yesterdays small riot on the local ball field
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John Wards New Record.

Soutfx mpton. L. l., August 7.--(Special) John Ward. the former baseball star, today made a new record for the National Golf course of America at 86 strokes. The best previous mark was 90. made by Rob- ert c. Watson of New York. secretary of the United States Golf association.
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1 The first division teams are fairly well punched. Neither Atlanta nor Nashville has a cinch. Montgomery, New Orleans and Mobile are coming fast. All this talk about Southern league um- pires being crooked is rot, pure and sim pie. It Is all very well to apologize after painting a mans picture black, but 1t Is best not to paint Billy Carpenter, along with all other i umpires, and all other men who breathed the breath of life, makes mistakes. But he would not swindle, nor would he steal.
 Fools, sore in hours of defeat, are apt to say things they regret in calmer mo- ments.
 Carpenter has been umpiring IA years, and has labored in every important league in the country. He has the dis tinction of having worked in the National league at a younger age than any other man.
 And never was he charged with crook edness until the other day when Atlanta walloped Nashville.
 We don't know anything about the de- cision. It may have been wrong.
 But 1t Is safe to state that Carpenter ruled as his judgment dictated.
 What we like about Yancey is that he is a fghter-he never gives up. A man of that disposition Is always dangerous. There Is no telling what trick he will turn upon opponents.
 Yesterday, when the Barons made that bull in the seventh, many men in Yan- cey's shoes would have given up. But not he He went the limit and won.
 It's all a matter of nerve. Tom Raub displays the same property when he faces the pitcher with men on bases. He grits his teeth and works harder than ever before.
 Gygli's work at second yesterday was exceptionally good. Every day he gets more and more accustomed to the bag, and before the season closes the ground of the keystone will be as familiar to him as that around first.
 And Ellam continues to shine. But one other shorstop of this company is in his class-Senten And if Sentell had less ex- perience, he, too, would be In the cold.
 The best hitter in the Baron camp-Mc- Gilvray.
 His average at the present time is high CT than Henline's, and Henline, since the opening of the season, has headed the list.
 Yancey is hitting splendidly. and he will be a competitor if he maintains his stride H. W. R.
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A rumor out of Chattanooga is to the effect that an effort will be made to put a South Atlantic franchise, that held at the present time by Columbia, in Atlanta next season.
 Such rumors are preposterous, of course. Even if Atlanta desired the fran chise which Atlanta does not, the South ern league would withhold it's permis- sion.
 New Orleans has tried to home Cotton States franchise. But the effort always encountered failure.
 Chattanooga shows no anxiety to get in the Southern league.
 This is because the "Lookouts," having played excellently throughout the year, have made money hand over fists. But Chattanooga should remember that Chat tanooga is one of the very few cities of that league which has managed to keep its top piece above the financial waters.
 It is hoped that Chattanooga will eject Little Rock this fall In spite of the bluff of President Chambers, the time is not ripe for the dismissal of Montgomery. Little Rock must be the first to go. Then we might consider Sleepy Hollow Chat tanooga is the logical town to succeed the crepe-covered home of Mique Films Trav- elers.
 Well, the Barons are playing excellently at the present time, and it is probable that the climb will be continued until Little Rock is accorded the berth next to Memphis.
 Though Nashville was fighting Atlanta for pennant honors on Nashville grounds, Nashville was unable to turn the trick the Barons turned last week-defeating At ianta.
 The Crackers fought over every inch of ground, 1t is true, but the Barons considering the three games, played them off the board. There Is no doubt of this fact.
 Little Rock. until recently. was going downward with dizzy velocity, but has taken a brace by winning Friday and Saturday from Mobile.
 Memphis however, is continually los ing. and it Is now an evident fact that Birmingham has no hope in the world of wrestling eighth place from Babb's team.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Milwaukee,: Indianapolis l. Milwau- kee g.
 At Kansas City: First game, Kansas City o, Louisville g. Second game, Kansas City 2, Louisville 8.
 At St. Paul: First game. Columbus 2, St. Paul [. Second game, Columbus l. St. Paul 8.
 At Minneapolis: First game, Toledo 2, Minneapolis 8. Second game, Toledo 2, Minneapolis 4.
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Home Run Wins.

Chicago. August 7.-Chicago made only two hits of Fucker today but they were timely. Sheckard walked in the first and came home with Sch ulte on the latter's home run drive into the right field bleachers. Score: E.H.E Chicago ..........210 900 00s-3 1 Brooklyn .... 0O0 900 O02-2
 Batteries: Reulbach and Archer Fucker and Bergen and Marshall. Time 1850. Umpire, Johnstone.
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TEXAS LEAGUE,

At San Antonio: Dallas 0, San Antonio ?. At Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City 5, Waco 8.
 At Houston: Houston 5, Shreveport B. Called end of tenth, darkness.
 At Galveston: Galveston-Fort Worth, rain.
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Old Cy Beaten.

New York. August With the score tied in the eighth inning today, the New Yorks jumped on Cy Young for three runs and defeated Cleveland to 2. The tallies were made on two passes, three stolen bases and sacrifice fly. Manning pitched splendid ball. Score: R-H.E. Cleveland ...............0 GOO 020 0O0-2 2 8 New York ........... 600 no 03'-5 10 0
 Batteries: Young and Easterly and Bemis; Manning and Kleinow. Time, 3 hours. Umpire, Connolly.