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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03

Memphis, September 2-(Special)-To- day was an off day for the Barons and the Memphii, and the two armies, each having suffered so many defeats. remained idle on their arms. However, the battle will be renewed tomorrow afternoon.
 It is very probable that the ensuing engagements will be hard fought and well worth the seeing. The Barons have just won three out of four games against Little Rock, and the Memphii, though tail-enders they be, handled Atlanta, the pennant-winning aggregation of the league, without gloves, something no other western team on the present invasion of the west was able to do.
 So Memphis is a little chesty. The Barons are anxious to cop the Memphis series for by so doing they will come very near to breaking even in the west
 The Barons arrived today. Manager Molesworth stated that he had nothing to say relative to the reports that an other manager would be selected to pilot the Barons next season. He replied to a query as follows:
 'T haven't given the matter much thought. I have seen, of course, where offers were made to other people, but have heard nothing official If the. own CTS of the club select me for next year, l will be glad of an opportunity to show that l can frame up a winning team. If they do not select me, all will be well. I am not dependent on the job"
 Robinson and Schwenck will probably be the opposing twirlers this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
PRATT TEAM OUT.
Manager Picks cuIIman to Defeat Re-
 public Tteam.
To the Sporting Editor.

To the Sporting Editor.
 Will thank you kindly to give the following space in your paper:
 Anent the challenge in today's paper from Cullman to either the Republic or Pratt company's team. Inasmuch as the latter's team has no chambionship as- pirations, and doesn't even pretend to be in that class. it is up to Cullman and Republic to go a series for the honor provided the latter can be con- sidered bona fide contestant, which very much doubt. Having played six games against Cullman recently, I think them decided favorite against any other talent I know of; although the four games they won out of six from Brookside can't be construed as meaning that the latter was outclassed. as two of the four were for extra in nings-one going to the eighteenth. My congratulations to MT. Scheuing and his team. Hats off to them. Yours very truly, 5. c. SWAMI,
 Manager Pratt Company's Team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
New Idea In Receptions.

Chicago. Setember "A new idea in re- ception committees has been evolved by the entertainment committee of the Chi cago board of trade, which, on September r and IS will entertain delegations from every important board in the United States and Canada and some from abroad. Each delegation, as it arrives. will be taken in hand by some one with a per sonal acquaintance among that delega- tion. Fifty committeeman have been ap- pointed with this in view, and thereby 1t is believed the process of making every body acquainted with everybody else will be greatly facilitated and confusion avoid ed. Acceptances to the invitation have flooded in from every market place on the North American continent Topics of interest to the grain trade will be dis cussed authoritatively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Horse Show Closes.

Warrenton, Va, September 2.-The clos- ing day was a record-breaker at the War renton horse show, a large crowd being present to witness the days judging Mrs. Allen Potts won the honors several times during the day and Miss Cherbonnier of Baltimore, riding second in the light weight hunters class, received applause for her riding.
 Twilight, E. J. Redmond, took first honors for the harness class.
 In the saddle class. Mrs. D. H. Tender son, owner and rider of Jester. won; Lord Golden, ridden by Miss Cherbonnier, talk ing second place.
 Trixie, owned by Dr. E. Lester Jones' won in the pony harness class, and in the matched pairs of harness horses w. Hodges and Bowles, driven by Rich Wal lach, carried off the honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
REPUBLIC IS WARM.
Replies to Swain About State Anna
 teur Championship.
The following has been received:

The following has been received:
 Republic, Ala, August 31, 1909. Mr. S. G. Swain, Quinton, Ala.
 Dear Sir-We do not think our chal- lenge to any teams that had claims for the state amateur championship could apply to teams just bob ping up at the close of the season, as in your case. The Age-Herald (our only source of in- formation) mentions your team for the first time this season, and we know you best as one of Brooksides players, and one of them who took such igno- mineous defeat at the hands of Gull man. We do not wish to be personal at all, but we want the interested pub lie to know your status as an aspirant for the state amateur championship, and we therefore invite you to play us, not under the guise of state anna teur championship contestants, but as a picked team whose organization will begin and end with the series.
 As to the side bet or expense money as you term 1t. We decline this feature of your challenge, as we view the game as an innocent national pastime and do not approve of any organiza = tion that has sembiance of a gamb ling feature. We can arrange the games without the side bet Your places of play are satisfactory. We will pay your transportation from Bir mingham to Republic and return for 1a men. Birmin gham being neutral ground each team should bear it's own expenses. Brookside (your battling ground) you should pay our transpor- tation, which would be very little. Oul team are amateurs and don't have to be paid, and if you can get bunch to. gether with out paying them the games can be pulled off with very little ex. pense to either side. The dates you sug. gest conflict with us. will meet you ir Birmingham any day after September 4 to arrange dates and details. Wir, me when and where to meet you Your. truly, w. D. SPENCER,
 Manager Republic Iron and Steel Base
 ball Team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
NAT THORNTON
 WINS GREAT GAME

Cincinnati September .2.-Surprises galore were furnished in the Tri-state tennis tourney The most startling re- versals fo form were the defeat of Carl ton R. Gardner, the Pacific coast star, by Nat Thornton of Atlanta, ex-southern champion. The defeat of Mrs. 0. N. Beard of Cleveland and Miss Miriam Steever Of Chicago in ladies doubles by Miss Martha Kinsey and Adele Kruse. Cincinnati team, and the defeat of Nat Emerson and Harry Waidner of Chicago, ex- western champions, by Lincoln Mitchell and w. D. Breed Cincinnati team.
 The results were also the more startling because they were straight sets, the scores being 6--2, 6-4. 6-4. Misses Kruse and Kinsey beat Mrs. Beard and Miss Steever 4-6, 6-1, 6--3. The visitors cap tured the first set 6-2 from Nat Thornton. Gardner. the coast star, became inac- curate in his play and lost the next two sets 6-2 6-1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Sale of YearIinqs.

Sheepshead Bay, September Elm proved prices prevailed at the yearling sales today Forty-two horses sold for totel of $16,425. The stars of the sale were the Chestnut colt by Woolsthrope- Her Ladyship, which went to E. R. Brad ley for s26Oo, and the purchase by the Chelsea stables for the same amount of the chestnut colt Wollsthorpe-Adab The other sales of $500 or more were:
 Ch. C.. Stalwart-Domino Noir, E R. Bradley. $1700.
 Oh. c., Box Elsie. George Connolly, $500.
 Oh. C., Stalwart-Margaret Kent, J. Me Manus, $500.
 B. C., Magazin-T Thrilled, George Con nelly, $106O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
CHICAGO WOMEN
 ALONE PLAY GOLF

FGossmore, Ills, September Blowing to the elimination of Mrs. Glenn Smith of Springfield, H., and Miss 1nez Clark of Waukegan, Ill, in the woman's western gold championship today Chicago women only remain to compete in succeeding rounds of tomorrow. Mrs. Smith was de- feated by Miss Elizabeth Young of the South Shore Country club, gold medalist in the championship of 1908, up and to play. Miss Vida Llewellyn of LaGrange defeated in the most protracted of the second Miss Clark, up in 19 holes.
 Play in the second match round proved a repetition of the surprises of yesterday. Miss Myra B. Helmer of the Midlothian club, prohibitive favorite for champion- ship honors, went down to defeat before her clubmate, Miss Paynter, up and l to play.
 Another surprise came when, by up. Mrs. George Haskell, the home club champion. put out Mrs. Charles L. Deer ing of Midlothian, western title holder, in 1905 and 1906. They were all square when they drove from the eighteenth tee. Mrs. Deering shot her approach into the bunk CT guarding the green, which cost her three extra strokes and lost her the match, up.
 Pairings for the semi-finals:
 Miss Caroline Painter, Midlothian, Vs. Mrs. George s. Haskell, Homewood.
 Miss Vida Lewellyn, IIaGrange, vs. Elizabeth Young, South Short Country club.
 The summaries, championship flight:
 Miss Elizabeth Young, Soutn Shore Country club, Chicago, defeated Mrs. Glenn D. Smith, Springfield, H., and 5.
 Miss Vida Llewlleyn, LaGrange, defeat ed Miss Inez Clark, Waukegan, H., up in 19 holes.
 Mrs. George s. Haskell, Homewood Country club, defeated Mrs. Charles L. Deering, Midlothian, up.
 Miss Caroline Painter, Midlothian, de- feated Miss Myra B. Helmer, Midlothian, 2 and l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Sporting Ne1Us
MOBILE LOSES ON
 CLEARING ERRORS

Mobile, September 2.-Nashville opened the last series of the season on the home grounds this afternoon and Mobile hand ed them the game on a platter in the first four innings of the game, her five errors and Nashville's three hits giving the vis- itors four runs. Viebahn forced in a run in the fifth inning. Mobile filling the bases after two men were out, and although Mobile outhit the visitors, Viebahn kept them well scattered, and his present was the only run they got. Only four scat tered hits were made off Bittrolff, but Mobiles errors offset his good work In the box. After Nashville forged to the front the entire team played like bunch of ouitters Score:
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Barons Tackle the Memphii Today
Vafi0naI Amateur Golf
 Opens Al Wheaton WOnday

Chicago, September 2-The interest of the golfers of this country is centering on the links of the Chicago Golf club at Wheaton, H.. where the fifth annual Ma tional Amateur Golf championship will be held beginning Monday morning. The local golfers have been practically at continuous practice on the course for some time. and many out-of-town con testants are now on the scene. Almost everyone who has gone over the course has pronounced 1t fast, and in excellent condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Reidy Still in the Game.

Chattanooga. September 2.-(Special.) The Lookouts celebrated their return home from the last road series of the season by taking Macon into camp here today, to 1. Although the game was played quickly it was rather tiresome. Reidy made sensational catch in re- tiring the last Macon batter, and con tributed to the locals victory with a fine two bagger Score: RH E. Chattanooga ...120 900 CO1-4 0 Macon ....... .00O 900 01O-1 ?
 Batteries: Gaskill and Meek; Clarke and Robinson. Time, 1:2O. Umpire, Col lins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Send Paekaaes in RIeht shape.

Washington, September 2.-Postmaster General Hitchcock has directed postmast- CTS throughout the country not to accept for mailing parcels not wrapped properly. Complaints have been received by the postoffice department from foreign gov ernments that parcels contained in the mails from the United States often are received in a damaged condition. because originally they were not wrapped secure ly. The postal regulations provide that .'parcels not properly wrapped must not be accepted for mailing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
CHALLENGE IS ACCEPTED.
CuIIman and Republic Will Probably
 Get Together in Birmingham.

The following has been received:
 Cullman, Ala, Sept. 2, 1909. MT. W. O. Spencer, Manager Republic Baseball Club. Republic, Ala. Dear Sir:
 We accept your challenge for three games at west End park on the 16th, 17th and 18th of September. directly af- ter the closing of the Southern League. We are sending the lineup of the team we have been playing all season, and will expect you to do likewise at once Following is the lineup of the Cullman team: V. Henderson, cf.; Burke, 2nd b.; Kilby, ss.; F. Heck, 3rd b.. 1; H. Fuller, If; R. South. C.; Sufferer, lf.; Werdt, 1st b.; P. South, D.; w.. Heck, D.; B. Hayes, D.; R. Sheats, p.; Herrell, substitute.
 Respectfully,
 W. J. SCHEUING,
 Manager Cullman Baseball Club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
FRANK DESIRES
 MORNING GAME

Little Rock, September 2.-(Special)- President Kavanaugh said today that while all the clubs had agreed to the canceling of the Memphis-Mobile game, scheduled for Sunday, September 12, Pres ident Coleman had written him declaring that he would insist on playing the game, even If there was but on0 spectator.
 Manager Frank of New Orleans also notified President Kavanaugh that he would not consent to play the Labor Day games at Birmingham as a doubleheader Consequently forenoon and afternoon game will be played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
PIeads Guilty to Charge.

Salisbury, N. C.. September 2.-George P. Turner of Grover, N. C., formerly messenger in the service of the Southern Express company, pleaded guilty in su- perior court here today to charge of larceny, and Judge B. F. Long sentenced him to the state prison for three and one- half years Turner's crime was the steal ing of $1320 from the express company several weeks ago. He threw a package from the train as 1t was entering the yards here and recovered the money later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
EDITED BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Il. Chandler Egan. Exmoor, former na- tional champion is hard at work, getting into condition. Egan has taken little in- terest in the local tournaments in the city lately, but in his occasional appearances has done excellent work. The hopes of the local men are admittedly centered on Egan and Charles Evans, Jr, Edge wood. Evans Is playing a remarkably strong game this year. On two occasions his work has been better than that of Egan Recently Evans went over the Chicago course in 72-73-146, which Is the best work that has been done on 1t this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
DATE FOR KETCHEL AND BOUT

New York September 2.-Despite recent rumors that District Attorney Jerome had upset the plans for holding the Ketchel- Langford fight in this city. it was an- nounced tonight that September F had been agreed upon as the date for the bout. No statement was forthcoming as to what precautions, if any, the managers of the club intend to take to prevent the police from interfering. It is believed that every possible effort will be made to keep with in the letter of the New York state law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
MARCAN JOINS TEAM

York State he hit .27o, felded finely and stole forty-odd bases last season, more than any other man. He will aid the Barons materially, it Is thought, when he gets in good condition.
 It is uncertain what arrangement Man ager Molesworth will make. Marcan might be played at second or third, or he might be placed on the bench to be used in times of emergency.
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reat for War YesseI.

Rockland, Me-, September 2-The tor pedo boat destroyer F1usser, which made such . remarkable showing yesterday by going a milo at the rate of s3.7 knots an hour, left today on her water consump- ton test of 24 hours at IS knots per hour. She started out at 7:15 a. m. and will re- turn direct to Bath tomorrow morning
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killed hx Train.

Reading Pa., September 2.-A Pennsyl- vania railroad train this afternoon struck an automobile at Douglasville, this coun- ty, and killed three persons, William l.. Graul and wife of Temple. this county, and the wife of Dr. Samuel B. Slegel, well-known dentist of Reading. Dr. Sle- gels legs were broken and he cannot sur- viye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
NorfoIk Ireasurer bead.

Norfolk, September 2.-Capt. Harry g. Herman, aged 50 years, and treasurer of the city of Norfolk since 1897, died last night in sanitarium near Baltimore. His death came suddenly to the family, Mrs Herman being at the time in Blowing Req A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03

III of malarial fever and nursing bad Iy split finger, sustained in Mobile last week, Grant Schopp, Baron twirler, came to town yesterday morning at o'clock over the Frisco from Memphis.
 Schopp immediately went to bed. It is feared that he will be unable to work again this season.
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Columbia Soundly WaIIoped.

Columbus, Ga, September 2.-(Spe- cial.)-Columbus gave Columbia an awful drubbing today the score being 12 to 1. Miller was knocked out in four innings, giving up nine hits, two being home runs by Hillie. Dwyer and Brett enstein went in in the fourth and sev- enth but did no better. Rada baugh got a home run in the fifth. Score: R. H. E. Columbia ..... .0G0 010 000- Columbus .105 40 10@-12 IT 2
 Batteries: Miller Dwyer, Breiten- stein and Kahlkoff; Rada baugh and Smith. Empires, Clifford and Mathew son.
 At Knoxville: Knoxville 4, Augusta 3.
 At Savannah: Savannah 0, Jackson vile 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
TEXAS LEAGUE.

At Houston: Houston ?, Galveston l.
 At Waco Waco 4, San Antonio o.
 At Dallas: First game-With score to at end of the ninth inning forfeited to Dallas in tenth, to o. Oklahoma City disputing decision and refusing to play. Second game-Dallas 1, Oklahoma City l. Ended seventh, darkness
 At Shreveport: Shreveport {. Fort Worth &
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Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, over the Frisco Marcan, the new Baron sec ond baseman left for Memphis, where he joined the Barons last evening. As to whether or not Manager Molesworth will put him in the game this afternoon remains to be seen.
 Marcan Is good second baseman and an all round good performer. In the New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
ATKINS TOO MUCH
 FOR LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, September 2.-Little Rock got but three hits off Atkins and escaped a shut out only because of wild throw by Newton trying to com plete a double play. Harts passes were responsible for two of Atlanta's runs. Jones, an inflelder from the Enid, West ern association team, made his debut with Little Rock and showed well after he recovered from his nervousness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
SCHOPP RETURNS HOME

Manager Molesworth. on the western trip, has used his four right-handers- Robinson, Dickson, Manuel and Fleharty and was hard pressed on several oc- casions as a result of eft-recurring doubeheaders.
 But the hardest portion of the western trip is over and in case Memphis Is de- feated an even break will have occurred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
PIayinu for Cup.

Tate Spring Hotel, Tenn, September 2-(Special.) )-The players in the first sixteen for the September cup given by the Tate Spring Golf Club are: E. NJ Tutwiler, Birmingham, Ala. H. c. Seibels. Birmingham. Ala. B. I. Hughes, Rome, Ga.
 R. o. Flynn, Atlanta. Ga E. R. Cabiness, Birmingham, Ala. E. A. Bond, Birmingham, Ala E. P Roberts, Atlanta, Ga. H. Hall, Mobile, Ala
 F. Hoos, Mobile, Ala.
 T. P. Stoney, St. Louis Mo. J. B. Reese, Pensacola, Fla. J. E. Hickey, Montgomery. Ala J. D. Fulmer, Memphis. Tenn. M. Ashe, Knoxville, Tenn. J. w. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala. T. M Ragsdale, Tate Spring, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
White sox Still Winning.

Chicago, September 2.-Chicago defeated St. Louis, to in hard hitting game today. St. Louis made five hits and three runs in the first, but Chicago tied the score in the same inning when Dougher- tvs home run scored Parent and Cole in front of him. Score: R.H.E E. Chicago CONTAMINATION. 300 f10 10.8 0 St. Louis ................ 300 900 000-3 il
 Batteries: F. Smith and Owen; Bailey, Graham and Criger. Time, 1:55 Umpire O'Loughlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
STREET ENTERS
 HOWARD COLLEGE

Bradley Streit, the local athlete who was offered scholarships at Washington and Lee and other colleges. has declined them all to enter Howard college.
 Streit will be great aid to the football team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Milwaukee: Milwaukee 3. Kansas City 2. At Indianapolis: Indianapolis 2. To-. ledo 4.
 At Columbus: Louisville g. Colum- bus 6.
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Great Loss of Life in Java.

Batavia, September 2.-It is estimated that 600 natives have perished in the floods in southeastern Java. The damage to property and crops has been enormous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Cleveland
Tigers Are Terrible.

Detroit. September By defeating Bos- ton today, to 5, Detroit accomplished the unusual feat of taking every game played with the four eastern clubs in the series closed by this contest.
 Boston hit harder than Detroit, but the latter ran bases in daring style Only two hits, by D. Jones and Cobb figured in the first two runs, while Moriaritys homer counted two in the eighth Score:
 R.H.E. Detroit ............... 300 210 01s@S 8 Boston ................... GOO 102 o20-5 10 8 Batteries: Willett and Stanage; Collins, Pape and Donohue. Time, 1:40. Umpires, Perrine and Evans.
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Stolen base, Ludwig. Sacrifice hits, Wiseman 2, Seabaugh. Two-base hits, East Wagner. Double play, East to But Ter to Sabrie. Struck out. Viebahn 5, Bittrolff g. Bases on balls, Bittrolff 8, viebahn ?, Hit by pitcher, Moves. Time, 1:4o. Empires, Carpenter and Fitzsim- mons
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Even Break for Teams.

Philadelphia, September 2.-Philadelphia and Cincinnati split even in a double header here this afternoon. the visitors winning the first game and the home team the second. Scores:
 First game R.H. E. Philadelphia .............1 .120 600 000-3 Il Cincinnati ...........1 100 104 030-9 12
 Batteries: Corridor, Sparks, Foxen and Dooin; Spade and Haberer. Time, 2:2o.
 Second game R.H E.. Philadelphia ............ .103 900 01s-5 0 Cincinnati ...... .O20 O01 O00-3 8 8
 Batteries: Moore and Dooin; Rowan, Cantwell and Haberer. Time. 1:40. O'Day and Kane.
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Birmingham in Memphis. Montgomery In New Orleans. Atlanta in Little Rock. Nashville in Mobile.
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VIRGINIA LEAGUE,

At Portsmouth: Portsmouth B Lynch burg 1.
 At Richmond: Richmond 4; Norfolk 8. At Roanoke: Roanoke 8; Danville 0.
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Feather In Boston's Cap.
Fucker Puzzles Cubs.

Brooklyn, September 2.-Brooklyn turned the tables on Chicago by winning hotly contested game to 1. Fucker had the visitors guessing and allowed only four hits, while the locals found the two Chi cago pitchers for 10. Meyers the new Brooklyn outfielder, was the hero of thu day, his hits driving in all three runs for his team. Fucker struck out Needhanl and Schulte with men on second and third in the eighth Score: R.H.E Cn1cdRO uuU ulU WI Brooklyn ........2 200 900 01s-3 10
 Batteries: Reulbach Higginbotham and Archer; Rucker and Bergen. Time, 1:30. Umpires, Rigler and Johnstone.
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Cardinals Beat Giants.

New York, September 2.-Marquard struck out Il men in seven innings to- day, but his support was so poor that in this time St. Louis made five runs, which was enough to win from New York. Score: K. Ii. E. St. Louis ......a........ UU OO3 0O0-o New York ............. 900 002 OO0-2 5
 Batteries: Raleigh, Beebe and Phelps; Marquard, Crandall and Myers. Time. 2:05. Umpire, Emslie.
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FeibeIman cortez Wins.

Meridian, September 2.-(special. .)-Fri- belman's Cortez of the City league won the pennant by defeating the Bankers The two teams tied for the honor at the end of the season, and a series of three games was arranged. F-eibelman Cortss won two out of three. the last game being played this afternoon. 6corei R.H.E. Feibelman Cortez ........--....-.. ( Bankers ............s..ss.sss
 Batteries: Shannon and Br1ggs; Walton and Rhodes.