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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
COACH sTAeG's COMMENT.
Discusses Recent Changes In Football Rules.

New York, April 12.-Director Alonzo A. Stagg of the University of Chicago had the following comment to make on the work of the football rules committee at the recent meeting in this city:
 T think the work of the rules commit tee was conservative and will work noth- ing but good for the gridiron game" said stagg. All the members concurred in the belief that three points is all goal from the field is worth. There was some argument whether or not the new rule would tend to eliminate kicking alto gether, but I do not think it will act that way at all; neither did the majority of the other members. On the other hand, 1t will lessen the possibility of team with a good kicker defeating a team which is superior in the other depart ments of the game.
 "As to the rule allowing a team to place the ball in scrimmage or kick as it chooses after a touchdown, the object is to equalize the offense and defense more especially when a strong wind is blowing against the team defending it's goal. Under the old regulations it was almost impossible for an eleven playing against a hard wind to take the ball out or the vicinity or US own goal. II IL olu succeed, the ball was immediately put back by a kick from the opposing side, The new rule will give the side laboring under the disadvantage of such a wind the opportunity of at least two scrim- images to gain ground before being forced to punt.
 Several other innovations in the rules were proposed, but failed to receive the necessary votes. Most prominest alnong these was that of Paul Dasniel of An napolis, relating to the number of yards to be gained when team ras the ball in it's own territory. The navy experT suggested that only a fve-yard gain be demanded when the team with the bail Is in it's own territory-that is, between the center of the field and its own goal the distance to be changed to ten yards when the ball is pushed into the oppo- nents half of the field Dr. Lambeth of the University of Virginia also was an ardent supporter of this change. but many of the committee thought it would be giving too great an advantage to tte side having possession of the ball and 1t failed of adoption"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Mississippi Defeats Marion.

Marion. April 12.-(Special. Mississippi college defeated Marion institute this aft ernoon in the opening game of the se- ries by a score of to 5. Hanna pitched a superb game but was given poor sup port, which resulted in defeat. Missis- sippi is strong and the series will test the strength of both teams. The col leges have given two holidays and the attendance is large. Batteries: McGehee Trotter and Flint; Hanna and Heath Umpire. Otis of Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Turned Elm Away in Two Cities
Sulivan WiII Manage
 The Chicago White SOx

Chicago, April 12.-"Billy'' Sullivan, it was officially announced today, is the new manager of the Chicago American league baseball club. Sullivan is a catcher and succeeds Fielder Jones as the head of the team.
 President Comiskey waited until the last moment hoping that Jones would reconsider his determination to retire from baseball in favor of his business in the Pacific northwest. Sullivan acted as manager on the training trip of the White Sox, and the managership was generally believed to lie between the pop ular backstop and the veteran George Davis. Not until this afternoon was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
RACING AT MARION.
Three Events on Roadview Track On
 Wednesday,

Marion, April -(Special)-R. L. Mi rec, proprietor of Roadview farm, has arranged for series of races for We'd nesday. The Roadvlew race course has been placed in first-cass condition, and Is one of the best tracks in this section owned by private individuals
 The first race will be Flag Wilkes, g owned by s. V. Woodfin, against Earle" owned by s. E. Melbourne.
 The second race will be Peter Pan, owned by Dr. Hanna. against Tony Boy' owned by J. D. Smith
 The third race will be Prince of Cal eutta, owned by R. L. Miree, against "Nettie," owned by Dr. Hanna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Bad Fire In Hotel.

Norfolk, Va, April 12.-Fire originat- ing in the bottom of the freight eleva- tor, where a plumber overturned a lighted candle, threatened serious dam age to the Monticello hotel today. Find ing it impossible to close the windows to the elevator shaft from the inside, Fire Chief Mclaughlin went to the roof, seven stories, and with a nre belt around his waist, was lowered rom the outside, shutting the windows and cutting off the draft as he descended. He reached the fifth floor just in time to prevent a negro chamber maid from throwing herself to the street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
GoTcH THE FAvoRITE.
Selected to Win From Yassup Nah
 nout TonIqht

Chicago, April 12.-Frank Gotch is prac- tically a to 1 favorite to win from the Terrible Turk in the international championship wrestling match.
 Mahmout's manager, however. states that his man has an equal chance He wrestles barefooted and as he is very strong in. his leg, he calculates that this will prevent Gotch acquiring his fatal toe hold. The Turk, too, has a well de- veloped and short neck that a head hold is another impossibility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
MOBILE LANDS CATCHER.
Petit Reports, But Blue Declines the
 Position.

Mobile, April 12.-(Special. )-Andy Petit. the catcher secured by Mobile. arrived in the city today and had his first workout this afternoon with the local club
 He is in condition and is regarded as good man. He formerly played with Jackson in the Cotton States, and was steady and reliable behind the bat as well as a good sticlxer. This means the release of either Braun or Hardy, both of whom are now with the club.
 Blue, acquired from Connie Mack, has wired that he will not report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
GREAT LOCAL RUNNER

Der of miles covered in an hour. The present record. something over Il miles, is held by an Enlishman. Duke states that he has run 15 and 20 miles at the rate of 10 miles an hour, and feels sure that he will be able to take this honor.
 He will begin training this week at the playground park, and later on at the F air grounds. He has never been in a profes- sional race, but 1t is probable, in spite of his 80 years, that he will be able to do so in the near future.
 His hour race will begin May at 12:30 o clock at the Fair grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
GRIFFITH IS STUBBORN.
Says Spade Must Report Before Dis
 posed Of.

Cincinnati April 1A.-Manager Griffith of the Cincinnati baseball team denies the report that he is negotiating with Man ager Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg club to get rid of Pitcher Bob Spade, who is now at Hot Springs, Ark
 If Pittsburg wants Spade. I have not been informed of the fact said Griffith today, nor will I consider a proposition for him. Spade must report to me and work for me before I consent to allow any negotiations for him. I have not heard from him directly since February, and Pm not going to be the one to open up correspondence with him, either
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
ARRANGING DIFFERENCES.
Quarrel Among Horsemen May be
 Patched Up.

Lexington, Ky, April 12.-Efforts to set tie the split in the American Saddle Horse Breeders association, involving control of that body, are being made here today. At a meeting held in Louis- vile last week there was a clash between the factions of Gen. John B. Castleman of Louisville and Mat Cohen of this city and two sets of officers were elected.
 J. W. Newman, secretary of the state fair. Is here trying to effect a compro- mise. He will, 1t is said, attempt to get the factions into another meeting and select officers satisfactory to all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
CON WELSH REPORTS.
Former Pitcher Goes to Youngstown,
 O., This Season.

Con Welsh. one of the Birmingham boys who have made reputation in protes- sional baseball will leave tomorrow for Youngstown, Ohio, with which aggrega- ton he will play an outfield position this season.
 Naturally, Welsh is a pitcher. Some years ago with Baltimore, however, he lost his wing, and has been until this spring on the suspension list. He ap- pealed his case to Secretary Farrel, how ever, and immediately after having ob- tained a favorable ruling, signed with Youngstown. He is nursing his wing. and will be able to re-enter the box in the near future It is thought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
High School Defeats Selma.

The Birmingham high school defeated the Selma Military institute Saturday by the score of Il to 9. Streit, after strik- ing out Is men Friday, relieved Rossiter in the fourth inning and allowed only two hits The other features were the hitting by Hit, Savage and Streit Flaw kins caught a fine game.
 Score: R. H. E. Birmingham High school. ........11 15 8 Selma Military institute. g 3
 Batteries: Rossity, Streit. and Hawkins {; Blackly, Jones and Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
THE REGULARS WIN.
Shut the Yannieans Out In a Close
 Game Yesterday.

The Baron Regulars defeated the Yan- nigans yesterday afternoon by the close score of 4 to 0.
 Ford pitched for the Regulars and held the others at his mercy practically throughout Fieharty, for the Yannigans, was great stumbling block and hits off his delivery were few and far between
 The only chance the Yannigans had to score was in the eighth, when Pitcher Moore, playing an outfleld position, smashed triple against centerfield fence
 Effective pitching at this point, however, prevented a run
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Arkansas League Ready.

Little Rock. April 12.-(Special.)-D spite discouragements which would daunt men of lesser determination, the Arkansas State league will enter upon it's sec ond season Thursday. The league direc- tors met today and adopted a schedule which had been drawn up by Manager Finn, of the Little Rock club A. A. Forsythe, mayor of Monroe, was elected vice president of the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Fake WrestIe Alleaed.

South Bend, Ind. April 12.-William Fleming, charged with swindling w. J.. Springborn, president of the board of public service of Cleveland. O., out of $10,OO0 in flake" wrestling match, will not be tried for bunko-steering and con spiracy June ', the case today being post poned for the sixth time on motion of the defense In the meantime Fleming is at liberty on S50OO bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Birmingham might have a Marathon runner of it's own. At any rate he is a great sprinter, and he was registered at the Birmingham Athletic club yesterday as an amateur.
 His name is John Duke. and he is em- ployed by the Dimmick Pipe works. He is a native of Scotland, and has the sandy moustache and hair characteristic of that hardy race.
 At the field meet, May s, he will en- deavor to break the record for the num-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
EDITED BY HUGH ". ROBERTS

problem solved when Comiskey, having failed to tempt Jones by salary said to be greater than that received by any member of President Taft's cabinet, smii- ingly announced to waiting newspaper men that the choice had been made
 Sullivan has long been a mainstay of Comiskey's aggregation. He is regarded as one of the best catchers in any league. is by many enthusiasts regarded as Kings equal in throwing, is a steady though not sensational batsman, and a fleet man on the bases. But above all. he plays at all times with his head,
 Sullivan will lead us to another pen- ant said the owner of the club. He has everything that ballplayer needs. He is popular with the players, and am highly satisfied with my choice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
oBrIen Cautions umpires.

Milwaukee, April 12.-President J. D. O'Brien of the American Association of Baseball clubs, had a conference with his staff of umpires today and gave them instructions relative to rowdyism on the part of players. President OBrien intends to rid the games of the Amer ican association of every unruly ele- ment as much as possible. He has not yet assigned his umpires for the open ing games
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
SAMMY WEEMs GOING.
But 27 Mercer Players Face Him On
 the Diamond.

Macon, Ga, April 12.-The Macon team of the South Atlantic league defeated Mercer university today in a game fea- tured by the remarkable pitching of Sam Weems. Neither team made an error. Weems did not give up hit, nor walk nor hit batter, struck out IA and re- tired 27 successive batters He equalled the worlds record held by Cy Young, Addie Joss, Wilhelm, Fisher and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
American Horse Wins.

Paris, April R.-The Prix Marroniers was run today and won by Nash Tur- ner's Don Quixote. w K. Vanderbilt's San Pietro and Five O'Clock also ran. but did not get a place. Other Amer ican horses that were unplaced were Herman Duryea's Rose Noble and Eymet and MT. Turner's Villegiature and Pil- lard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
TOMMY BURNS AGAIN.
Decides to Meet His conqueror, Jack
 Johnson.

New York. April 12.--Hugh Mcintosh. the Australian fight promoter, offered a return match for Johnson and Burns to- night. The champions reply was that he would accept on the terms demanded by Burns at their Melbourne fight-s $50, coo win, lose or draw. This was declined by Mcintosh, who said he would attend a conference Thursday and would then of fer to match Burns against either Kauf- man, Ketchel or Langford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
AUGUS7A COMES NEXT

ningham. He came to the Baron team toward the close of the 1906 season, and his effective playing aided materially in the winning of the pennant that year
 After the game the Barons will take train to Atlanta for the opening of the season, and Augusta will go over the Ala bama Great Southern to Chattanooga to open the South Atlantic season with a. series gainst Dobbs' Chattanooga aggrega- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Duty on Tobacco.

the ad valorem rate on such bottles has been stricken out,
 Duty on Tobacco.
 The provision placing an increased duty on filler tobacco imported from countries which prohibit the importation of Amer ican tobacco, has been stricken from the bill This provision was aimed at Turkey which exports the greater part of the filler tobacco which comes to this coun- try and which prohibits the importation of tobacco raised in America. The duty on brandy and other spirits and cor dials has been increased 35 cents per gallon. The minimum limit on spirit uous beverages is made $1.75 per gallon, an increase of 25 cents. The duty on bay rum is increased g cents per gal Ion and that on malt extract is slightly increased.
 The increase in the duty on champagne is equal to slightly over 13 cents per quart bottle. Ginger wine, ginger cordial and vermouth are stricken from the para graph covering still WI -s. the duty on which paragraph Is increased cents per gallon those wines containing less than If per cent of absolute alcohol and 10 cents per gallon on the stronger wines. The duty OH ale, porter and beer Is n- creased cents per gallon when in bottles or jugs and cents per gallon other wise
 An increase of 10 cents per gallon is added to the duty on fruit juices. On mineral waters there Is 10 cents per dozen bottles.
 Sulphate of ammonia is stricken from t.i. fl ee list and the provision permit ting the free importation of articles which are returned after having been exported, has been re-drafted.
 Wood ash and various coal products of which paranitramilin is an example, have been stricken from the list. Copperas or suiphate of iron, which was made dut- iahe by an amendment in the House, is rctJrned to the non-dutiable list, to which cutch and brazil nuts are added
 Extract of licorice used in making chewing tobacco is taken from the free list and benzoic acid is made dutiable at 25 per cent ad valorem. Certain re- strictions regarding articles containing alcohol are modified. Refined salt peter Is added to the list of non-dutiable articles from which bologna sausages are stricken.
 Included in the paragraph covering oils in which petroleum is left in the terms of the bill as 1t passed the House, are anise, bergamot, cedrat, citronella, jas mine, juniper, lavender. lemon, neroli and orange oils, and enfleurage grease. These were not provided for in the free list. Altar of roses, rosemary and sesame oils have also been added to this paragraph, in which the olive oil for ma nufacturing purposes, subject to free entry Is 1im- tied to oil valued at not more than 60 cents per gallon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
SPORTING NEWS
SchOpp TwirLs Opener;
 Then FOIIOWS FTeharty

schopp Fleharty and Dickson will be Manager Molesworths offering in the opening series between Atlanta and Bir- mingham
 It is believed here that Smith will pitch three lefthanders against the Barons, for it is understood that Smith holds the be- lief that the Barons are weak before the fire of southpaws.
 Castleton will oppose sehopp without doubt. Fleharty will probably go up against Johns, while Hanks, the newly discovered ''phenom," will probably pitch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Other Players vacclnated.

Newark, N. J., April 12.-Baseball play CTS Reynolds Philbin Mitchell and Oak- ley of the Newark Eastern league team, were vaccinated today because they played ball with the New York Amer ican league team in the south before Hal Chase was stricken with smallpox. The men displayed no symptoms of the disease, but the health board vaccinated them as precaution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
COLLEGE RESULTS.

At Raleigh: Agricultural and Mechan- teal college 5, Wake Forest 2.
 At Knoxville: University of Michigan Is, University of Tennessee l.
 At Charlottesville: University of Vir- ginia 2, Fordham l.
 At Marion: Mississippi college ', Ma rion 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Struggling Nobs Witness First Games;
 Athletics And Washington 1Ee Winners
Rates for Game.

The Seaboard Air Line railroad has announced a special party rate from Birmingh am to Atlanta. This train will leave Birmingham at 2 o'clock tomorrow night. and will arrive in Atlanta about n o'clock.
 The team will make the trip on this train, and it is very probable that a considerable number of fans will avail themselves of this op- portunity to see the first game of the 1909 season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Passes for Preachers.

R. L. Douglas. secretary of the baseball association. makes the an- nouncement that all ministers of the gospel will be given a season pass to the games played in Bir- mingham this year.
 There are many ardent fans among the ministers of the city. The action of the association Is indicative of it's desire to put the sport on a high plane, and to keep 1t free from rowdyism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
poIice stop Bout.

New York, April 12.-The police descend ed tonight on the olympic Athletic club, where an evening of boxing was to have been conducted and cut short the festiy- ities by arresting the manager Edward McMahon. and the principals and referee of the initial bout of the evening, after q had proceeded two roundA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
for AtIanta agalnst Dlekson.

for Atlanta against Dickson.
 Kane will probably catch the opening game. The other positions will be played by the following: Gygh, first; Bowen. sec ond; Raftis third; Ellam, short; Hen line, left; Molesworth, center, and Mc- Gilvray, right.
 Castleton and Smith will be Atlanta s battery in the first engagement Rohn will play first, Jordan, second; Walker. third, and Newman, shortstop. The outfield po- sitions will probably be played by Bay less, Winters and Moran.
 Fitzsimmons and Moran will umpire the first series.
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Louis Castro, former Nashville, Bir- mlngham and Atlanta player, now man. ager of the Augusta club of the South Atlantic league, will appear in Birmlng- ham tomorrow afternoon.
 The game will probably be called at the usual hour, 3:15 o'clock.
 From all reports Castro has a worthy South Atlantic aggregation this year, and will probably make himself a factor in the race. The manager is popular in Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Hol FOR ATLANTA

Come join the Barons and witness initial game with At lanta. They leave Seaboard, Wednesday evening, l4th. En- roll names Seaboard City Of- flee get benefit of low rate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Weston Is WaIkinq Some.

Bryan, O., April 12.-Edward Payson Weston. the pedestrian. today made the record days walk of his present tr.p from New York to San Francisco, covering n miles He will leave at o'clock tomor- row morning for Ligonier, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Dies In HospltaI.

Augusta, Ga., April 12.-W. B. Cau- sey, a prominent white man, who was shot down on the streets of Hampton, s. C., Sunday by Peg" Hughes, a me- gro and who was brought to a private hospital here for treatment, died at ( o'clock this evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Consign your horses and mules to our Auction Sale Thursday, April 10th. Fies 6 Sons.

Southern Railway leaving 4:25; the only afternoon train to Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Through sleeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
OTHER GAMES YESTERDAY.

At Cincinnati-cincinnati, '; Roches- ter, 1.
 At New York-Giants, 4; Newark, 0. At apolis-Indianapolis, 3; Brook lyn, 2.
 At Atlanta-Atanta, 2; Augusta, l. At Winston-Salem-W -Winston-Salem, IT.; University of North Carolina, G. At Columbus, o.-Detroit, 5; colum- bus, 4.
 At Greenville-Greenville, 4; Columbia (S. A. L.), l.
 At Macon-Macon, 1; Mercer, o. At Richmond Y Richmond Virginia league). F; Richmond college, 1. At Portsmouth-Altoona, A. Portsmouth Virginia State), Cen innings) At Danviile-Danville Virginia league), 6; Charlotte (Carolina associationD, O. At Baltimore = Lyncnburg Wirginia league), ', Greensboro tCarolina associa- tion), 6 d1 innings).
 At Toledo-Toleda 12; St. Louis (Nation- aD, 8.
 At Roanoke-Roanoke Virginia league), 6; Virginia Polytechnic institute, 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Bavarlan Sculptor Dead.

Munich, April 12.-Prof Anton Hess. the sculptor, died here today. He was born in 1898 and held the professorshfp of Plastic art at the Technical Univer- sity of Munich.