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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
FIGHTING FOR LIFE.
Catcher Powers Undergoes a Very
 Dangerous Operation.

Philadelphia, April 14.-Catcher Powers. one of the most popular players on the Philadelphia American League baseball team, was operated on early this morning for Invaginated intestine A section of the intestine was removed and the patient is said today to be doing well. Powers will probably be out of the game all this season. He was taken i'll after the open ing game Monday, and his illness was said then to have been caused by a sand wich which he ate while the game was in progress
 A surgeon in describing the operation said that Powers had about one chance in five of living. The operation was per formed at 1 o'clock this morning after Mrs. Powers, who had been summoned from her home in Jeffersonville, Pa, had given her consent. More than a foot of the intestine was removed.
 Powers was graduated in medicine from Notre Dame university. Prior to going to Notre Dame he attended Holy Cross col lege, where he made his debut as catcher. His first professional engagement was with Louisville in 1898.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
CITY LEAGUE ORGANIZED.
Twelve Teams Will Play for Honors
 In Birmingham.

The organization of the City Baseball league was completed last night and it is announced that the first game will be played on May l. A fully attended meet ing of those interested in the league was held at the Athletic club and the city league was put on its feet.
 Twelve teams were represented last night, the Bessemer and Birmingham Railway, Light and Power teams being the new members A board of governors of the league, consisting of one repre- sentative of each team, was elected and as soon as a schedule can be arranged the teams will be ready for action.
 officers of the league were elected last night as follows: w. B. McGaughy, pres- ident; T. J. Cunif, vice present, and A. G. Jones, secretary and treasurer
 J. E. Miles, of the Birmingham Athletic club, and W. $. Pritchard, of the Young Mems Christian association, were appoint ed as a committee on by-laws and they will arrange the schedule.
 Much interest was manifested at the meeting last night and with 12 teams in the league 1t is expected that the organi- zation will afford some good sport on the baseball diamond ths summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
BASEBALL MATINEE BEGINS.
"Commodore'' orcutt Will Fire First
 Guns at Apollo Today.

The Apollo matinee has obtained the permission of the local association to entertain the fans this season. and begin ming with today, every game played by the Barons on the road will be called play by play Commodore Orcutt, considered the best spieler in the business. will be on the job He promises to furnish amusement as well as tell the story He states that he will answer all questions this season with the exception of What does the fan say?" That he will pass up. q have some new ones for my crooked neck friend" Orcutt stated yesterday afternoon, and invite him to make his appearance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Ratfis Signs Contract;;
 Everybody Is Satistied

the only players who hesitated, and the reasons were not dissatisfaction with Bir- mingham or with their contracts. Both are very good players and are popular.
 Morris, the infielder obtained from St. Louis is still among those who have not reported Nothing has been heard from Bill Douglass in a good while, and the presumption Is that he will not report. A ticket has been placed for him, however. and he can come if he desires. The local club is perfectly willing too. to enter a transaction for his exchange, sale or re- lease.
 Douglass gave the association his best services last season and the management gives him the right to do as he pleases in the above mentioned cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
CovaIeski Up In the Air.

Boston, April 1.-The major league baseball season opened here today with victory for the Boston team over the Philadelphia Nationals. The visitors, with Covalesh in the box, started out well and scored two runs in the opening in ming. Boston solved the big left-hander's delivery in the fifth Inning, however, scoring eight runs on eight hits, a base on balls and a wild pitch. Moren sue ceeded Covalesld in this inning, but could not stop the Boston hitters.
 The usual flag-raising ceremoney was held before the game and Mayor Hubbard threw the first ball Beaumont's all- around playing was one of the features
 The last half of the game was played in a drizzling rain
 Score: R.H. E. Boston ............ 900 OS0 01*-9 Is 3 Philadelphia ........... 200 oil 100-5 10 o
 Batteries: Ferguson, Mattern and Smith; Covaleski, Moren and Dooin. Time, 1:54. Empires, Riglar and Truby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
GREMINGER SAYS
 HE IS SATISFIED

Manager Ed Greminger and his Mont gomery aggregation of Pretzels passed through Birmingham last night over the Louisville and Nashville to Nashville, where today they will open the season against Bernhard's aggregation.
 My men are in first-class condition" stated Manager Greminger, "and are anx- ious for the battle. I am confident that Montgomery will be able to make a fine showing this season."
 The Montgomery team was in exuberant spirits Pope, Shannon, Lively Rocken- field, Bliss and others got off at the sta ton and there chatted with fans for sev- eral moments before the departure of the train
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

Everything is sunshine in the Baron camp.
 Tommy Raub has signed his contract, and Bill Raftis has done likewise.
 Both of these players, having families in the east, were anxious to get trans ferred. This anxiety was considered per fectly natural.
 But finally both men attached their sig natures to the contract, and now every thing is sunshine.
 Every player has signed up at the pres ent writing. No one Is dissatisfied in any way. Each man has stated his satisfac- tion with Manager Molesworth, and his salary. Raub and Raftis, in fact, were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
Tigers Turn the Trick.

Detroit, April 14.-In the opening game here today Chicago was beaten by the league champions in a pitchers battle between Mullin and Smith. De- troit punched two hits, a double by Moriarfty and a single by Mcintyre, around Parents error in the fifth and scored the two runs of the game right there. Cravath was the only man to make first base for Chicago He walked in the second and got single in the eighth. The day was cold and the field damp, but a good crowd turned out. Score: R. H. E. Detroit .......... 900 020 00*-2 Chicago ......... 900 900 000-0 2
 Batteries: Mullin and Schmidt; Smith and Sullivan. Time, 1:22. Empires, O'Loughlin and Gerin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
By George Reed

Since the acquisition of Cateh- CT Shaw from the Chicago SoX l feel that Mobile is as strong as any other aggregation in the league.
 While our catching. pitching and other departments have been criticised. l am pleased. l think the Sea Gulls will be able to fin- ish in the first division.
 'I appreciate the fact that the Southern league has grown faster since l was in 1t the last time, but l have not underestimated the strength of the company. l am satisfied.
 From looking over the field l believe the several teams are good ones, and will be able to fur nish a magnificent race for the amusement of the fans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
R.H.E E..
Plttsburg Is Victor.

Cincinnati, April 1.-The largest crowd that ever witnessed an inauguration of baseball in this city was out to see the Cincinnati and Pittsburg teams play this afternoon. The Pittsburgs secured d lead in the first inning and gradually increased 1t through timely hitting and Fromme's wildness. The Cincinnatis had men on bases in nearly every inning, but were unable to get even one of them home. The opening ceremonies consisted of band concert and a short address by Acting Mayor Calvin. Score: R.H D. Cincinnati ....-......... OOO 900 OtO-0 l PittSburg ...---......... 1OO 1Oo UOl-3
 Batteres Fromme and Mclean; Cam nitz and Gibson. Time, 1:30 Empires, ODay and Emslie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
GOTCH WINS BIG WRESTLING MATCH
By BiII Bernhard.

T think Nashville is as strong as last season even though we have lost several of those who did splendid work in winning the pen nant in 1908.
 We have succeeded in filling up the holes with men who look very good. It is as hard, they say, for a pennant winner to repeat as for a camel to go through a needles eye.
 But. whether we win again or not, l feel sure that we viii make a creditable fight, and will wind up in the first division. I believe to finish in the first division and not to win the pennant should be the object of every manager"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
SPORTING NEWS
Two Leagues Open in South Today
By lilly snnIth.

q have a rule never to make a prediction. It's like starting in an automobile race. The prospects may be fine, but there is always the danger of a bit of the ma chinery going to pieces.
 'I think Atlanta looks good The fans of the city are satisfied. and the sporting writers say that we should finish in the first divis- sion. l am pleased with my men. and am satisfied that they will give me the very best they possess"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
By Charles Babb.

"While the newspaper boys think we are dark horses" think that the horse will be of an- other color when the middle Of September arrives.
 q do not predict we will win the pennant For three seasons hand running we have. been factors in the race, however, and in my opin- ion. the exception will not obtain this year.
 T think we have a very good team. The men are experienced. They are hard workers, and their spirit is good.
 Tt is indicated that the race will be sensational one. No team should be counted out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Molesworth,s Ierse Remark.


 There were large number of fans at the Terminal station when the Barons left Birmingham yesterday afternoon. The fans were enthusiastic, too They gave a living proof of the poets expression about the eternal springing of hope.
 Shortly after o'clock the Seaboard pulled out for Atlanta, where today the Barons will open the season. The players were very confident and promised to give a good account of themselves.
 Manager Molesworths had the following to say: 'I have been in the Southern league for a good number of years. think I am capable of Judging concerning the strength of one team in this company as compared to the strength of any other, or all others
 Now, I am perfect satisfied with the Barons The outlook is propitious. Unless the Southern league during the winter has about doubled it's erstwhile speed the Barons will be in the running. It is ridic- ulous to predict the final standing. But I will state that we will play 300 ball at any rate. This will put us in the first division.'
 Players Carried.
 The players in the party were Moles- worth. Henline, McGilvray, Raftis, Ellam. Bowen, Gygli Kane Raub, Ford, Moore, Dickson, FYeharty and Schopp, 15 in mum ber Bauer, Veazey Che spells the name with a ''z" and not an "s') Jokerst Ghis is correct tool and Hemp were left be- hind. They were at the station, however, and gave a hurrah as the team pulled of which carried with it their hopes and wishes for success
 The Barons will play three games in Att lanta this week. Four games will be played in Montgomery next week. They return to Birmingham Friday and open with Nashville. Twelve games will be played during the first home stay.
 Al fairly large number of fans accom- panied the team to Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
By SIIque Finn.

"I have never yet been led into the danger of making a predic- ton before the opening of a sea son, and there will be no excep- tion this year. In oth CT seasons I have thought the Travellers strong enough to finish in the first divis- ion, and have seen my hopes dashed to the ground.
 However, 1 am far from being pessimistic. My team looks very able, and l have seen a good many teams in my time. The league as whole looks very good, and the race should be a highly exciting one. The Travellers should be in the fight from the firing of the pistol to the reaching of the tape"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
's'ssees'sssssssss's.s's

 Gotch wrfggled out of the Turks hold and assumed the aggressive.
 Gotch tried repeatedly for the dead ly toe hold, but Mahmout fought hard CT than before and the American was unable to secure it. Gotch got bar lock on Mahmout, but the men wrig- gled off the mat. Referee Smith called them to the center of the ring. Nah mout allowed Gotch his old hold.
 Gotch got a crotch and half-Nelson, but Mahmout wriggled out.
 The struggle grew fast with Nah mout on the defensive all the time.
 Gotch secured the same hold that won the first fall for him-a crotch and half-Nelson. Mahmout, realizing the danger into which he was being plunged, fought like wild eat to break the hold but it was of no avail.
 Despite the foreigners great strength he was pinned to the mat for the final fall in nine minutes and 10 seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

By Ed Greniinger.

q do not care to make predie- tions as to where the Montgomery team will finish the season.
 T do think. however, that the Montgomery team is good one. and when Thomas and others ar rive will be as good as any other in the league.
 T feel certain that we will finish in the first division, and this is all any fan can request.
 q predict such another close race as that of last season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
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By Charles Frank.

Unless misfortune oyertakes us we should. as in other years save 1903. be factors in the 1909 pen nant race.
 T have bunch of well seasoned timber. The men know the game, and how it should be played. But the end Is a long way off, and cyclone might blow us off the map before September
 "I believe, however, that New Orleans will have a first division berth, and will be able to furnish amusment for the fans of the cir cult. The teams look fairly well balanced, and the race should be a splendid one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
NQfiOnQI And American
 Leagues Under HeadWQl
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Cubs Capture the Opener.

Chicago April 14.-As usual Overall to- day pitched the opening game and with perfect support Chicago won, to 1. wild throw by Bryne after he had made a great stop started the locals, base on balls and Zimmermans triple scoring two runs. Chances triple and long fly added the other run. Overall presented the vis- itors their lone score by making two con- secutive wild pitches after Delehanty had singled. Score: R.H.E E. Chicago ......-..-....... 600 002 001-3 9 0 St. Louis .-...-..-..... eco 900 010-1 5 ?
 Batteries: Overall and Moran; Lush and Bresnahan. Time, 1:43. Empires. Klem and Kane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Waivers Are Asked.

Atlanta has asked for waivers on Pitchers Kenna and Hanks, the last named being the 'phenom' recently dis covered. ''Mique" Finn asks for waivers on several, among the number being Eur doch, the 300 hitter out of the South Atlantic, who was formerly with Bir- mingham, and Dolly Starks of last sea- sons aggregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
BASEBALL RESULTS.

At Lynchburg: Charlotte, Carolina as- sociation, 4; Lynchburg, Virginia league 3. At Charlotte, N. C.; University of North Carolina 4, Davidson college 3.
 At Roanoke: Roanoke, Virginia league, 8; Greensboro, Carolina league, O.
 At Raleigh: Agricultural and Mechan- ical 9. Delaware 0.
 At Richmond: Elmira, New York State, 2; Richmond, Virginia league, O.
 At Athens Georgia university ?, Mer- cer o.
 At Atlanta: Atlanta, Southern, 10; Au- gusta, South Atlantic, 1.
 At Spartanburg: Spartanburg, Carolina association, IA Charleston, South At lantic league, 8. At Charlottesville, Va: University of Virginia B. Pennsylvania o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Indianapolis: Indianapolis f. To- ledo ?.
 At Louisville: Louisville 6, Columbus 1. At Milwaukee: Milwaukee g, St. Paul 5. At Kansas City: Minneapolis 2, Kansas City 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
By Carlton sIoIes,yorth.

"I am not uneasy at all If any one should be- l should. l have more at stake than any other in Birmin gham.
 T have a fast young team. every man of which will give me the best in his shop every day.
 "1 am confident that the pitchers will pan out also. l will conclude by declaring my belief that we have an elegant little aggrega- tion that will play 300 baseball at least"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

Columbus, Miss. April 14-tSpecial J. The baseball season was opened here yesterday when the Agricultural college second team was defeated by Franklin academy high school team, score 12 to 8. Batteries: A. and M., Parke and Oliver; for Columbus, Landrum and Sudduth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Games Postponed.

At Washington: Washington New York game postponed; rain.
 At Philadelphia: Philadelphia Boston game postponed; rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

other wager that Molesworth will have an interview on the sporting page in the morning.
 Well, we are about ready to crack an- other season, at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Bill Ak Sees Them And Is Pleased With Spirit And
 Appearance
WORDSWORTH AND SMITH
 MAKE SHORT STATEMENTS
Team Leaves Birmingham In High Spirits and Fans Start Them Off With Cheers-Schopp
 TWirls Today.

Atlanta, April 14.-(Special. .)-The Barons reached Atlanta tonight at 10 clock.
 The trip was made in fast time, in spite of 20 minutes consumed in eating supper at Piedmont
 I had little chat with Manager Moles- worth before he retired and am glad to note that he is confident his team will stand high this season. The players look well. They arrived neatly dressed healthy looking, big, muscular chaps,
 From their remarks 1 judge that they are thoroughly satisfied with conditions and are anxious to refute the arguments of several of the wise guys about the circuit who have consigned them to the cellar.
 Manager Molesworth states that he will work Schopp tomorrow afternoon Grant stated tonight that he is feeling finely He hopes to win, but admits that the task is heavy one Bill Smith de- clined to state positively whom he will work tomorrow but there is no doubt in my mind but that he will commission Roy Castleton, his best twirler, to win the first battle.
 Bill Smith Confident.
 Bill Smith is confident He is very confident, although he says very little Bill is a clever chap I chatted with him a few minutes this afternoon. He hedges in making replies, but I am satisfied that he expects to win the series begin ming tomorrow, and really he doesn't be- lieve the Barons have much strength. Percy Whiting, whom I saw today, be- lieves the Barons will finish on the bot tom. The Georgian scribe, as a prophet, however, has never established a reputa- ton in his own or any other company.
 To be candid, the sporting scribes who are wise never make predictions, unless someone requests them to do so. Then they dash off the first thing that enters their heads. I know by experience.
 Atlanta is baseball mad. Atlanta was always fine baseball town Tomorrow, it is indicated, will be fair and fine and there is no doubt but that a large at tendance will witness the opening engage ment.
 Ia speaking of Atlanta I am reminded that there is no better baseball city in the league than Birmingham. Give Bir- mingham and Atlanta teams occupying berths next to each other, whether in the first or second division, and Birming- hams attendance will outshine Atlantas I made a little wager to that effect this afternoon and when I endanger good money l am pretty certain of the out come.
 Joke on Director.
 Several fans accompanied the team. w. D. Smith, a new director is here. He's the best man in a thousand for the posi- tion that he holds He was employed in a bank some years ago, and gave half his salary to a clerk who was willing to do his work while Smith went to the ball game. Of such material the ideal bug is developed.
 Secretary Douglas got to hustling as soon as he arrived. He visited the news paper offices and expressed surprise that several had their front doors closed. He saw Dick Jemison of the Constitution, however. and I am willing to make an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15
Game Postponed.
A. & M. Beaten By Academy.

New York, April 14.-Brooklyn-Ne New York game postponed-rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-15

This will be one of the greatest games of baseball of the season by colored players.
 Returns of the Birmingham Atlanta gamSa of the Southern League will be receivs q ths park
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-06-04
Josephine,s Many Names.

Josephine, empress of the French.
was Yeyette to her intimate friends
Her name in reality was Marie Josephe
Rose. Napoleon after the marriage
exacted that she should be known as
Josephine. He had mania for re-
baptfzing the women of his encourage.
He made his sister Marianne an Elise.
Of Annonciade Caroline, of Paulette
4 Pauline
Among her numerous friends Joseph
Inc remained Yeyette Barras never
called her otherwise.
The pope was so unfamiliar with
her name that when he sent his bene-
diction the letter borne by his legate
was addressed to Our Sister In Jesus
Christ, Victoria Bonaparte.'
In 1914. on the departure for Elba.
the Debats designated Josephine under
the paraphrase 'the mother of Prince
Eugene"
At Ruell her tomb bears this simple
inscription. "a Josephine. Eugene ct
Hortense. 1925" The restoration did
not permit her recognition as empress
-Cri de Paris.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-06-04
ON GETTYSBURG FIELD
President Delivers Address and Daueh
ter Unveils Shaft.

President Delivers Address and Daugh.
ter Unveils Shaft.
President Taft delivered the grafton
on the battlefield at Gettsburg where
was dedicated monument to the sol
diers who died for the flag.
The monument at Gettysburg, which
was unveiled by Miss Helen Taft, the
daughter of the president, is the first
to be erected to the memory of the
Gettysburg martyrs of the regular or
ganization. Practically all of the states
whose sons fought in the battle erect
ed monuments to them on the field
which marked the high tide of the re-
bellion" long ago Congress waited
forty years to honor the men who rep
resented all the north without distinc-
tion of state.
Efforts had been made to secure the
attendance at Gettysburg of as many
survivors of the battle as possible. and
several of the leading men who helped
to make history in and near the little
Pennsylvania town were present
Pilgrimages are being made to the
prominent monuments, which have
been adorned with flowers and wraaths.
Memorial day is always a great time
at Gettysburg, but this year the visit
of the president and the army officials
and veterans adds much to the solem-
nifty and dignity of the day.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-06-04
The Substitution.

It is well known fact that both
Sir Arthur Sullivan and Sir w. s.
Gilbert had horror of the titles OF
their operas becoming known until the
very night Of their performance. This
fear that they might be forestalled Gre
ated considerable confusion at the inf
tial production of 'sIolanthe; or The
Peer and the Peri" The opera was
rehearsed for weeks under the title
of "Perola." 1t was only at the dress
rehearsal that the company was in
structed to substitute the name 80
lanthe" for that Of "Perola" wherever
it occurred In the text or lyrics 1t
was no easy task to replace vocally
and in the dialogue a name Of three
syilables for one OF four. Sullivan,
however, said (mAybe aside) to one or
two Of the actors who were nervous:
go ahead and sing the music. Gil
bert won't be In 'front.' Colbert never
attended the first night, 80 use any
name that you think OF first if you
are ratified. No one In the audience
will be any wiser. y Boston Post.