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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
CRLSPLY TOLD STORY
 OF THE BARONS' V/C7OR2
BY BILL AK.

Mobile, May 20.-(special)-I was entertained this afternoon with the first of the series It was especially pleasing on account of the fact that the Barons won. I am still patriotic, and unlike many of whom l know, l seldom rejoice when the Barons lose.
 We'll, Manuel had them licked to a -you-wel until the seventh. Then a bit of skin which the con- tina1 grinding of the ball had worn from his third finger began giving him considerable trouble. He filled up the bases with none out. and as luck would have it an error occurred before the side could be retired by Dickson.
 Mobile scored a couple of runs, and evened up the tally.
 We'll. Dickson began shooting them over like greased lightning. and the Sea Guls were able to hit him safely but once.
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SHRUBB BEATS ST. YVES.
Englshman Shows Stamina in Twenty
 Mile Race.

Montreal, Que, May 20.-Alfred Shrubb the English middle distance champion, proved his ability to go far ther than 15 miles in a winning style by defeating Henri St. Yves, the Mara thon champion from France, In tn cir 20-mile race on the Montreal A. A. A. grounds tonight. Chrubb won by about $40 yards In the fast time of 1:54:25. St. Yves finished out the race in 1:56:24.
 St. Yves was practically a 1 to 2 favorite Reports that Shrubb's leg had gone back on him led most of the experts to believe he would fail after the 18th mile. Shrubb took the lead after the first 20 yards and setting a fast pace, opened a big lead in the early stages of the race. He was limping badly when the finish came, but ended the race with strong sprint.
 St. Yves ran his usual race with short, choppy strides, but had not the speed to go after the Englishman.
 Five thousand people saw the race.
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That Morris deal was a little peculiar.
 It had been agreed that Larsen would go, and that Morris would sit on the bench as utility man until he had thor oughly recovered his strength.
 All this was Wednesday afternoon when the time for refusing to waive had all but expired.
 We'll, Larsen came to The Age-Herald office and issued little statement con- corning his departure The team, includ- ing Morris, went to the Terminal station preparatory to leaving for Mobile.
 Larsen fortunately accompanied the team to the station.
 Then came the telegram from kava- naugh stating that Babb had refused to waive. Larsen was snatched aboard the train and hurried farewells said to Nor ris
 Morris spent yesterday in the city, and left last night for Memphis. Babb will probably use him at short, which means the release of Lindsay or Cobb.
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Perdue's conduct yesterday was not cal culated to add to his popularity. He growled at Pfenninger all through the game and then turned on his teammates when the Travellers began to hit him. At bat in the eighth he swore when Pfen- nnger called a strike on him in a tone loud enough to be heard in the grand stand. During the winter months Per due works on his fathers farm in Ken lucky. The elder Perdue evidently over looked a few things in Hubs bringing up-Arkansas Gazette
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Well, 1t begins to appear as if big Jim Jeffries might as well go back to smok- ing his stogies and emptying steins.
 There is no longer a need of his train- ing to meet the big dinge, Jack John son, for. unless we miss our guess, that splendid little Stanley Ketohel will beat him unmereifully in the fall
 It seems, indeed, that the next heavy weight champion will be eKtchel. and there is nothing in his history to cause one to fear that he might sell the pre- mier ring honors to a foreigner
 No Jeff. it was all bluff. You are not needed In the first place, Ketchel can care for the black, and in the second 1t is not believed that he would have the nerve to meet you face to face.
 Why, had that fight in Philadelphia con- tinued another six rounds, Jack oBrien, notorious in the past as staller and fakir, would have stood forth today the champion pugilist of the world.
 The black star of the dinge has sunk.
 On account of the fact that in the long ago we were ourselves fighting to uphold the athletic honor of the University of Alabama, it has always been with hesi- tancy that we entered a discussion of the relative merits of college teams.
 However. it does look as If Alabama's s claim to the baseball championship is a just one. and one that cannot be con- tested save on the diamond.
 As is known, Dr. Pollard's aggregation won 20 victories out of N games and of nine Southern Intercollegiate Athletic as- socation contests. won them all.
 No other aggregation in the south has claim so good.
 Tennesese's failure to do better than break even with Mercer is enough to put the claim of that institution on the blink, in spite of the fact that it defeated Se- vance, Vanderbilt and Georgia each in two of three games.
 The Mississippi Agricultural and Me- chanieal college was never seriously con and were the team of that nsti- tuition to meet either Alabama, Tennessee, Sewanee Vanderbilt, Auburn or Georgia, it would be showed under unmereifully
 At first glance, the claim of Alabama is decidedly the strongest
 However, there are one or two other ag- gregations who are in position to demand a championship series
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Baseball Matinee at the Apollo.
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Mobile has no better pitcher than Kick man and but one as good as he. That one is Stockdale. Waivers were asked on Stockdale in February
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In the tenth Ellam was walked. Me Gilvray forced him at second. but when Sentell threw wildly to retire the run ner. he went to second. Then Bill Raftis smacked one about two degrees below the nose, and twas all over.
 Bill was a factor in the game. He scored one of the runs and drove an- other in Molesworth's run resulted chiefly from an error by Rhoton.
 The fans here are raising the dickens. Mobile has lost nine games in a row, and is destined to lose others. You sh ould hear them growl, This after noon for instance Rhoton made a cou- pie of excusable errors. Errors are liable to happen any time. like acci- dents in well regulated families. But they roasted him, saying in a sing song fashion:
 "Oh Rh oton how Rhottonln
 Ellam was the fielding star. He ac- cepted nine difficult chances without an error Gygli had only 21 putouts.
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GRAVE SEARCHED
 FOR VALUED RING

Louisville, May 10.-After a thorough search of almost two years, members of the family of the late Rev. T. T. Eaton. pastor of the Walnut street Baptist church, and one of the foremost Bap- lists of the American continent, have abandoned hope of ever recovering a unique and valuable ring, which through out his life Dr. Baton highly prized. Hope of recovering the ring vanished when some time ago the body was exhumed and the clothing searched. 1t being thought that 1t may have been carried with him to the grave.
 The ring was presented to Dr. Eaton some years ago by local church. It consisted of 12 precious stones forming the foundation of New Jerusalem, set i'll shape of the high priest breastpiate. The ring was not only valuable but a rarity, and had attracted much attention.
 Dr. Eaton seldom wore the ring be- cause of his dislike for jewelry. He usually carried the ring with him and would place it his finger when re- qlested to display it. Dr. Eaton died suddenly two years ago at Grand June tion, Tenn, while on a lecture tour.
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WHERE WILL THIS
 MAN BE HANGED?

Nashville, May so.-A Murfreesboro, Tenn, dispatch says:
 The question of where William Mitchell, the murderer of Squire w. H. Hindman, will be executed and when he will be is causing intense interest. The situation will be still further complicated, as his attorneys are ready to apply for a writ of habeas corpus. It will present a law suit unusual in many respects, because, if the writ should be refused, they could appeal to the supreme court, and thus delay the execution another year. The scaffold to hang him on has been com pleted in the county jail, but Sheriff Mc- Knight does not know what General Gates will decide as to whether Mitchell shall be executed at Nashville or Mur- freesboro. The date fixed for his execu- ton Is Saturday
 The legislature recently passed law providing that all executions in Tennes- see shall take place at the penitentiary in Nashville.
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If the Barons win today and Mont gomery loses Birmingham will have the right to occupy the first rank of the second division. Then enter the first.
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MASKETTE SCORES SPLENDID VICTORY %, 900 See keene's CsIt Run
 Away With Purse S5OO0 LADIES' STAKES Favorites Have Great Day at Belmont While Long Shots Have Show
 at Norfolk-Hayes' Mar
 row Escape.
S5OOO LADIES' STAKES

New York May 20.-In the presence of 25,000 persons J. R. Keene's Maskette, the champion 2-year-old Ally of last year. easily won the Ladies' stakes, worth s50Oo added. one mile, at Belmont park today. The Keene entry Maskette and Afrlction. were coupled in the betting at Ito 4 Mas kette so far outclassed her field that prac- tically no betting was done on the win ner. Lady Bedford was well thought of for the place. Maskette took the lead in the first sixteenth. Butwell immediately took a good hold of her head. allowing her to romp along in front a couple of lengths She swung into the stretch with four lengths to spare and won by that margin. Lady Bedford, who was badly shut off in the early part. closed with rush and finished second with Field Mouse third
 August Belmont today announced that there would be racing here on Monday of next week. He said the attendance of the last few days warranted another day of racing. There will be no stakes down for decision. but all purses will be of increased value Summary:
 First race, colts, n;adens, two-year- olds, five furlongs, straght-Sweep, 110 (ButwelD. Il to 10. won; Beau Nash, no McIntyre), second; Firebox, 110 (Rayner), third. Time, :5S 4-5.
 Second race, Allies and geldings. maiden two-year-olds, four and a half furlongs. saco added, straight-Greenvale. TOT Du- gan), 13 to 5, won; Ana Vey, 107 (smith), second; Grouse, 1o7 tScoville), third. Time, :52 2-5.
 Third race, the Norwood, three-year- olds and up, selling, S25O guaranteed. six furlongs; straight-Chapultepec 11S (IIow- ard), ' to 2, won; Dreamer, Ill (NicoD, to Z, second; Horace T., III (ButwelD, 15 to 1, third. Time, 11o 9-5.
 Fourth race. the Ladies, Allies, three year-olds, foal of 1906; 5000 added mile Maskette, 121 (ButwelD, to 3, won; Lady Bedford, 121 (McIntyre), second; Field Mouse, 12l s(Dugan) third Time. 1:39.
 Fifth race, steeplechase. four-year- odds and up. maiSens and non-winners of one race only, about two miles, $4o0 added Kentucky Beau, 149 (Allen) even, won; Jiu Jitsu, 13s (Sampson), second. Time, liM
 Sixth race, three-yearolds and upwards. selling; rix furlongs-May River 103 (Ni- cob, IS to 1, won; Raquet. 101 (Garner). second; Taboo, 9S (Brunner), third. Time, 1:l1
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THE PLAYER BULLETIN.
Walker Goes to Minor-"chc" Fraser
 to Peiicans.

New York May 20.-Acting President Heydler of the National league today announced approval of the release by Chicago to New Orleans of Charles O. Fraser
 Heydler also approved the following contracts and releases:
 Contract-With Philadelphia, B. H. Van dyke.
 Releases-By Boston to Rochester East ern league), Jake J. Boultes; by Cincin- nati Internationally, H. S Sincock to Columbus (American association), w. J. Moriarty; by Pittsburg to Milwaukee (American association), Charles Wacker
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St. Bernard Wins.

St Bernard, May D.-(Special.)-S Ber- hard and Cullman played close and very exciting game on the local grounds yes- terday afternoon the former winning by the score of to 1. Both twirlers were in excellent condition and pitched gilt edge ball. Captain Bowling of the col lege team distinguished himself by se- curing three hits out of four times at bat. Score: R.H E. CCilman .,........................ l 8 ol. DCtidIu n
 Batteries: F. South and w. Heck; H. Fields and H. Frohoff
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It's pity that Manuel injured his finger yesterday He would have shut the Gulls out and then Dickson would have won today.
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About American Horses.

Paris, May 20.-The Prix Darue was run at Longchamps today and won by W. K. Vanderbilt's Oversight His Cornstalk ran in the Prix Marly but failed to get a place. In the Prix Arc de Triomphe H. P. Duryea's Wanda II was third. MT Vanderbilt's Lillian was among the start CTS In this race Nash Turner's Ram part ran tn the Prix Mari, wsa was un- placed
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SUMMARY. Stolen bases-Sabrie, Wheat, McGil- vray, Raub. Sacrifice hits-Sentell, Ellam, Gygli, Raub.
 Two base hits-Raftis. Double play-Ellam to Bowen. Innings pitched-Hickman 10, Manuel 6, Dickson 4. Hits apportioned-Off Hickman 6, off Manuel 4; off Dickson l. Struck out-Hickman 3, Manuel l, Dickson 1.
 Bases on balls-Hickman 4, Manuel 2, Dickson 2. Wild pitch-Dickson. Time-2:06 Umpire-Fitzsimmon
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The Matinee Grinds.

The Apollo matinee began grinding away yesterday afternoon, and many fans heard the story of the Barons' triumph with interest.
 Commodore Orcutt Is pitching in de- cidedly better form than last season, and it is said that he has a good opportunity now to make good
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ScHWENCk ABOUT LANDED.
Thought That Pitcher and Manage
 ment Have Reached Compromise.

Memphis May 20-Rudy Schwenck. one of the mainstays of the Memphis team last season, and who has held out for a couple of months this year, is ready to report, it is said.
 It is known that schwenck will be in Memphis either Tuesday or Wednesday of next week to talk the matter over with Babb, and the understanding is that the two have about reached a compromise.
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Nice Fortune for pispatcher.

Palestine, Tex, May 2O.-Claude Mitchell. dispatcher for the Interna- tional and Great Northern railroad here. received a message today from Nash vile, Tenn, stating that s900,00 awaits there, he being the heir to a fifth part of large estate. Mitchell left today for Nashville.
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corteIyou Loses a Daughter.

New York, May 20.--Helen Cortelyou. the s-yeAr-old daughter of George B. Cortelyou. former Secretary of the Treasury, and now president of the Consolidated Gas company, died last night at the Cortelyou home, Hunting ton, l.. I. Two attacks of grip which tho former Secretary's daughter suf- fered during the winter had under mined her health, and left her In an extremely nervous condition, and with a weakened heart. which finally suc- cumbed to the attack.
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Appointed Supreme Judge.

St. Paul, Minn., May 2e.-Gov John A. Johnson today announced the ap- pointment of T. D. O'Brien, state in surance commissioner and a prominent lawyer of the state. as justice Of the supreme court to fill the evacancy caused by the resignation of Justice Charles D. Elliott. Justice Elliott has been appointed an associate justice of the Philippine supreme court by President Taft.
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Sunday School Baseball.

The baseball games of the Sunday School Athletic league will be played next Saturday as follows
 Twenty-seventh street Baptist church vs. Southside Baptist church at Owen ton.
 Cumberland Presbyterian vs. East Lake Methodist Episcopal at East Lake.
 Second Presbyterian vs. West End Bar acas at Behren's park.
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Manager Babb of Memphis claims that Garry" Hermann of Cincinnati broke faith with him when he sold Shortstop Moriarity to Columbus, o. Babb claims he was to have gotten this infielder. Some more hard luck for the Memphii
 Thomas Fisher Esq, a Mobile cast-off for 1000 plunks met his former team yes terday at Atlanta and toyed with them as a little girl does with a 10-cent doll.- Mobile Register.
 They are a little sore in Mobile
 Moley will have to drop someone before he play Raftis. The tip is he'll send Morris to second.-Memphis News-Scim- itar.
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When this is done there is nothing to prevent the Barons going into the first division and remaining there.
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Montgomery won four straights and then lost four straghts. The Sleepers are gradually nearing the bottom, where they belong.
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Another Distance Walker.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 20.-Sergeant John Walsh, the retired cavalryman who is walking westward and who is said to have wagered he would beat Weston, the aged pedestrian, to the Pacific coast could not be located here today, and 1t was believed he had made an early un- announced start
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Booth Assets Sold.

Chicago. May 20.-The assets of A. Booth & Co.,, the defunct fish concern, were sold at public auction today for $1 900. 900. The only bidder was an agent of the reorganization company a concern promoted for the rehabilita- ton of the big fish house.
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BarOns TrOunce The Sea Gulls
ON SEVERAL SUBJECTS
 OF CLRRENT IN7ERES7

Only by losing a championship series will Alabama's claim to first honors be effaoed from the minds of those who would be fair in matters of this nature.
 It was with some regret that Morris was passed up to Memphis It is believed that he would have made Birmingham a very valuable man. True, he had shown very little save a cool head and a wonderful knowledge, but after a months rest there Is no doubt but that he would have done yeoman service in the inheld.
 Morris is but little, If any, better than Bowen. but as a utility performer, he would have been most valuable man.
 Within a short while he will have re- covered his health and strength and placed at short he will make the Mem phis infeld look as good as new.
 But the Barons are doing pretty well at that
 They have now turned their third straight victory and more are coming.
 From reliable sources comes the infor- nation that the association is aware of the positions that need strengthen ing and that these positions will be up- bolstered
 When this is done there is nothing to prevent the Barons going into the urSt division and remaining there.
 Incidentally, our old friend and crony, Mccain Robinson, reached New York day before yesterday and after viewing the sights of the city, reported to Clark Griffith.
 In the Cincinnati Enquirer of the fol- lowing morning Griffith expressed disap- pointment that Mccain is like a bantam rather than a brahma, but remarks that often the bantam is the gamer in & fight.
 Wednesday afternoon, after the Reds had lost a battle. Savidge was sent to the slab to show his ability
 Well, Savidge fared very badly, al- though the trial was not fair one.
 And Castleton will report to Concinnati today.
 Something may drop soon.
 In the meantime, Ragon and Higgin- botham. both lefthanders and both good ones, are going to waste on the bench of the Chicago Cubs.
 Incidentally, some days ago when it was feared that Rafts would not return and Manager Moleswortli was very anxious to locate the trail of g third baseman, it was whispered in his ear that Shipke of Washington was on the market.
 Shipke, who Is a crackerjack, was re- leased to Omaha Wednesday, II. W. R.
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SLIPPERS EASILY DRUBBED.
Travellers Play Ragged Ball But Finish
 Ahead.

Little Rock. May 2O.-Little Rock hit hard at opportune times today and won over Montgomery by score of to 2.
 Folbre was hit hard in the first two Innings, but was effective thereafter. Montgomery filled the bases with one out in the ninth, but fast double play started by Perry retired them scoreless
 sentz batted in four of Little Rock s
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Miller Lands.

Mobile, May -(SpeciaL) )--Pitcher Mill Ter, the southpaw tried by Cleveland and released by the local club, has signed up with Columbia of the South Atlantic Out1elder Sis" Hopkins, also released by the local club, is still in the city and is dickerlng with several
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Support Saved Mcintyre.

Brooklyn May 2O.-Cincinnau outbatted Brooklyn today, but lost because of fast fielding behind Mcintyre at critical points. Casper was taken out in the sixth to let Mowery bat for him. Ewing taking bis place. Lennox batted home the win ming run in the eighth. Jordan was out of the game owing to lame leg.
 Score R. H. k. Cincinnati ......... 100 GOO 10O-2 10 ? Brooklyn ................ OO2 900 O'-S l
 Batteries: Casper, Ewing and Mclean; Mcintyre and Bergen. Time, 1:5O. Um- pires, Cusack and Johnstone.
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TEXAS LEAGUE.

At Waco: Oklahoma City 5; Waco 4 At Houston Houston 4, Fort Worth O. At San Antonio: Shreveport 1, San Antonio (10 innings).
 At Galveston: First game, Galveston 8, Dallas ?; second game, Dallas g, Calves ion
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Old Baron Wins.

Chicago. May 20--Chcago broke it's los ing streak today by overwhelming Boston by the score of 12 to 3. The game was close until the eighth inning, when Chi cago fell upon Chech for eight hits and aided by two errors, scored eight runs. Morgan was driven from the box in the fourth inning when Chicago tied the score Score: RH.E. Chicago .................00 .001 POI 08*-12 15 1 Boston .............0A .0A 600 O00-3 5
 Batteries: Smith and Owens; Morgan, Chech and Carrigan. Time, 2:10. Um- pires. Perrne and O'Loughlin.
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ARKANSAS LEAGUE.

At Monroe: First game, Helena s, Mon roe 5; second game, Monroe 4, Helena O. At Alexandria: Jonesboro 5, Alexan- dria f.
 At Texarkana: Argenta B. Texarkana 2. At Fort Smith: Hot Springs 1, Fort Smith O.
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Rube Finally Lands.

St. Louis, May 2O.-St. Louis, with a greatly changed lineup in the field, today won the second game of the series from New York, ? to l. Patterson supplanted Tom Jones and Arthur Griggs was in Jimmy Williams place. Stephens home run won the game for the local team. Score: RHE. St. Louis ................ 600 900 20%-2 New York .............O 600 010 0o0-1 2
 Batteries Waddell and Stephens; Crockett and Blair Time. :45. Empires, Connolly and Egan.
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Johnson Wins Own Game.

Cleveland, May 0-Washington defeat ed Cleveland to in 10 innings today. Johnson won his own game with a single after Mcbride had walked and taken third on Streets single and Hinchman's bad throw to third. Score: R.H. E. Cleveland ...........!. 100 100 0O0 0-2 2 Washington ........ .0O0 200 GOO 1-3 z 1
 Batteries: Joss and Easterlin; Johnson and Street. Time, 145 Empires Kerin and Sheridan.
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Weston in Colorado.

Cheyenne Wells, Col, May 20.-Refusing to be scared out by continuous rain and muddy roads, Edward Payson Weston walked 21 miles today and reached Chey- enne Wells at 3:3O. He rested here to- night
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Held Mobile to One Hit, Then Bill Rafts Smashes Double and McGiIVrsy Scores Win
 hing Run.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.

Birmingham, 3; Mobile. ?. Little Rock, 6; Montgomery, 2. Atlanta Memphis, rain.
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Exhibition Games.

The Diamonds defeated the Triangles 10 to and the Crescents the Stars Il to 10 last night
 It has been decided to play the first exhibition games next Thursday night.
 The standing of the teams is now as follows:
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Kansas City: Kansas City 8. To- iedo 12.
 Louisville 0, St. Paul ?. At Milwaukee: Columbus 6, Milwaukee ?, At Minneapolis: Indianapolis 0. Minne- a arnlis
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Pitcher Ford Leaves,

Eugene Ford, the ex- Baron twirler, who has signed with Denver of the Western league for the remainder of the season, will leave today for his new home.