The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-10
WITH THE SCRIBES.

Up till yesterday Little Rock had only been able to win one game out of 30 played on the Atlanta field in the last three years This is remarkable record and one of which any team might be proud. All of which goes to show that little bit of hot air is good thing now and then. Atlanta has always been a great place for the boosting of home made goods, and she gives royal, rous- ing backing to her club. They chaff at Atlanta in a friendly way but if half of the cities in the league had half the loyalty and undying faith with which this city is possessed, the men would work better. Birmingham, for instance, might take notice. As for Nashville, the old burg has never been burdened with many knockers. And the teams in the past, taken as a whole, have given the fans scant opportunity to knock. Those which have not riied the rag have been at the wire before the next race was called.-Nashville American.
 Manager Babb showed poor judgment in yesterdays game in handling the pitch ing end of the situation. In the seventh, kieber showed signs of weakening, allow ing tally That would have been a good time to get one of the other beavers warmed up, but no so. Kieber went out in the eighth, and was slaughtered Fin ally Babb derricked him, but no one had been warmed up, and Rudy Schwenck was sent in. Rudy was cold to start with, and besides was stiff and sore after pitching the first full nine innings this season few days before He couldn't get 'em over, and two runs came over. That spoiled the last lingering chance for the Turtles to win. Fritz, who had worked for New Orleans just two days before finished up in the ninth in excellent style.-Memphis News Scimitar
 The rebel was out, but not in uniform occupying box In company with Mrs. Oakes. He could not help going down on the field for a talk with the boys who were sitting on the bench, but he viewed most of the game from the grandstand. He is anxious to get back into the game, but Griff will not let him play for a game or two. Injuries to his head are apt to be serious if not properly looked after, and Reb will be allowed to rest for a couple of days.-Exchange.
 Why is it that Mobile is beating Nash vile so unmercifully? Here's the answer, Bo: It's because out of the six times of the meeting of the two clubs the Champs have aggregated only five runs while the Gulls have crossed the plate 25 times. Secondly, the Champs haveAonly made 20 hits while the Gulls have made A. Third and last call for supper be- cause the Champs have made 13 errors While the Gulls nave only hzzled seven times. Monsieur Hoodoo must bow out of courtesy before the throne of Madame Fast.-Nashville American.
 The old-time professional affects to scorn the college man a leaguer but Connie Mack pins his faith In the husky young fellows who learn the rudiments of the game in the schools. His Athletics, who are the sensation of the American league race, have college men as their foundation. Pitchers Plank, Bender, Coombs and Krause Infielder Eddie Col lins and Outfieldet Barry were all picked right from the campus by the silent man. sger, while Captain Harry Davis is also | collegian, IS was the late Doc" Pow CTS, for many years the catch of the team.-Atlanta Georgian
 And any one who has resided in that lively burg is bound to allow that when
 
 pennant those Atlanta rooters are the most vociferous to be found anywhere. They have remarkable lung force, and can go after pitcher or whole team, for that matter, In a manner calculated to unnerye the steadiest
 So that If the Crackers can keep on top long enough to allow popular en- thusiasm to establish itself, those peo- l pie are going to continue to play ball The late show of consistency in Smiths crew is the most dangerous sign yet. 1 They will bear watching. Exchange