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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
ALL THE OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN
 AGREED UPON-MANY NOTABLES REACH CAMP AND JEFF HOLDS LEvEE-FRANK GOTCH REPORTS

Reno. New, July 1.-With the appoint ment today of the timelSeeper, the list of the ringside officers for the Fourth of son was completed and the men are ready to decide who is the undisputed champion. The officers are. Tex Rickartl or Nevada, referee; Charles White Of New York, alternate referee; George r. Harting of San Francisco, timekeeper: Billy Jordan of San Francisco, annuncia- tor; Tim Sullivan of New York. stake holder; Thomas Corbett of San Fran cisco, betting commissioner.
 Despite the recurrence of rumors that Rickard does not intend to take any part in refereeing the contest, no tangible ground could be discovered for the re- port. Rickard has denied emphatically that he had any intention of stepping down at the last minute in favor of a New York man.
 T am the referee" he reiterated, land I am going to do the work
 MT. Rickard reached into his pocket and produced roll of bills as big as his head. "Here.,' said he, 'bet this $500 for me that I am the referee; that's how feel about it; all the officers except Jor- dan are on the ground; Hartng and Sulli- van arrived today.'
 T have s5o,0o0 of the purse money now in my hands, said Sullivan, when he arrived, "and the rest will be turned over to me tomorrow
 Stakeholder Arrives
 Rickard was at the depot to meet Sul- liyar after his conversation and after l brief conference the men climbed into an automobile and set out for Jeffries' camp. Five members of Sullivan's party accompanied them.
 When the machine drew up in front oi Jeffries' cottage the fighter came for yard. Hello. fellersl' said he, extending his hand. "Hello," replied Sullivan an6 friends
 After a few minutes talking with the big man Rickard and Sullivan whizzed away to the quarters of Johnson. They arrived just after the champion returned from his afternoon road work
 The greeting between Sullivan and Johnson was cordial and after an ex- change of remarks the men hastened back to the city.
 Reno was much perturbed by rumors today of conflicting nature. They were flying everywhere. There were rumors about Jeffries, about Johnson. about Rickard. about the referee. about Gov ernor Dickerson calling off the fight. and about everything connected with the fight.
 Taking the Jeffries rumors in chrono- logical order this morning he broke his left forearm, at noon he ruptured blood vessel in his elbow. and at clock in the afternoon he underwent an oper- ation for the headache
 Despite all this hard luck 1t was assert e6 Jeffries had sufficiently recovered at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
GEORGE F. HARTING WILL KEEP THE TIME Is Famous and Experienced Tn
 This Work
STORY OF HIS CAREER
Everybody Now Knows the Re nm inc Level as Far ms Tim ing Goes-At Jack John
 sons Camp

Reno Ney.. July 1-When Jefries anu Johnson spring to their feet at tiie 'ap of the first gong Monday afternoon eile watch that will tick off the fateful seeohos as the fight progresses will be that oi George F. Harting, whose history as :" timekeeper dates back to hghts "ne" 1effries and Johnson had never been heard of.
 For Harting it will bs the greatest pat. +le At which he has ever o1lcia'eo' anu its number in his personnel record oooh will be 11o1.
 To the sporting world at large the an nouncement that Harting would hoiu 'ne watch at the contest has been alhios' !" tahond that the fight was to be ialr anu couare. Harting's name recalls 10 'ilose associated with the fighting game the pio- ture of a quiet, modest, eminentiy DUST .nass-lilxe man, against whose integrity ses q ring officer there has never been breath of suspicion. Time keeping al any fight is vital in importance to nsh'er J and spectator,
 m Harting's appointment both Jeitrles and Johnson gave the same comment oi .I am satisfied
 Harting came to America from New Zealand. Peter Jackson, Johnson lore runner for championship honors among the negro race, came on the same steamer with Harting. That was nearly 70 years ago and Harting was even then ume- keeper.
 When Peter Jackson and Joe Goolrey clashed before the old California Athletic club. 2s years ago, it signalized Hartins anpearance as a timekeeper in thls couii- fry. Since that time Harting has oHi- ciated as timekeeper at fights big and small. It was Harting who held the watch at the famous Jackson-Corbett el- round no decision battle in 1891. Hart ine,s record also includes the two great battles between James Corbett and Joe Choynski. which were decided on a barge near Benicia two decades ago
 q expect this to be my last appear ance in a timing championship fight said the veteran to the newspaper men tonight.
 Harting has no opinion to offer on the battle of Monday
 "I am an official" said he and nave no opinion. at least for the public.
 q wilr say. however, privately, after seeing Jeffres and looking him over in the light of knowledge I obtained Friday, have never seen him look better physi- cally."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
TOMMY BURNS PICKS JIM JEFFR|ES ID WIN Has Little Regard for His Con-
 queror's Ability
MARvELS AT JEFFRIEs
Abe Attell Gives Boflermaker S""e Valuable Advice Jeff Shakes Hands With More Than
 200 People

Moana Springs, New, July 1.-Jenrles al his training quarters held leyee 'ouay He shook hands with 200 men, and nearis every one of the lot bears the best ol reports of their visit
 The thronging adherents of the "hi'e champion pugilist passed before hlnl as he stood in front of the motion picture machine and every smile or change oi expression of the big fellow was recordeo on the films that will tell the lntroouc ton to the battle of the Fourth Of July'
 There were fighters, promoters, sporting writers and other persons in the process sion that streamed between the eye oi the camera and the pugilist
 Among the visitors John Sullivan' George Harting, Thomas Burns, Abe At tell, Samuel Langford, Battling Nelson Bill Lange and Hugh Mcintosh figured prominently To each Jeffries extenoed his hand and to each he accorded his rare smile of good humor.
 After the picture taking was over Jeff fries strolled apart with Abe Attell. The two were in conference for nearly an hour. Jeffries bent over the little fighter i1SUcnlQE lnteHtly tO every noiu tho ce@ii tam uttered It was an important talk, for Jeffries had a serious expression when the conversation had reached It's end.
 The featherweight pugilist told the un- defeated heavyweight champion today that O'Brien made Johnson look foolish on many occasions during his fight with the negro He said that Jeffries should use the same tactics that O'Brien em- ployed against the black fighter when he beat the Irishman. Attell illustrated the blows and Jeffries watched the pam tomine carefully.
 After the talk Abe declared he was utterly taken by surprise at Jeffries' ap- pearance. He said he had been misled by pictures of the former champion, and before seeing the fighter in the flesh had though Johnson to 1 favorte.
 Now" declared Abe. T thing there is nothing to it except Jeffries."
 Tommy Burns. from whom Johnson took the championship, expressed astonishment at Jeffries' appearance.
 Take it from me-" he said, Johnson has not got a chance"
 Sam Langford had a few words to say on the subject. 'tJeffries Is the greatest of them all," he declared. He's the only man I don't want to fight. I'd think 1t a cinch to get into the ring with Johnson tomorrow, but 1t would take heap of money to get me up in front of Jeffries. know he would knock me out. He is the only one I am afraid of. Johnson don't count in this game at all
 Aside from his early morning fishing trip and the levee, Jeffries did nothing today.
 He slept for some time after his return to camp and arose only when the picture men were ready. From that time. on he chatted with his friends and greeted new arrivals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

'The new park and grandstand under course of construction in Birmingham D said Gene Demont. playing manager Of the Pelicans, yesterday, lis not only the finest in the south, but the finest in the domain of minor league baseball.
 Nothing isN lacking. It easily eclipsels everything in Dixie. You hear them say that Toledos plant is first of all in minor leagues. But Birmingham will. be able to give Toledo cards and spadc; and win out in canter."
 When Bill Stickney, secretary of tie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Al Inhnsnn,s Camp

Johnsons Training Camp, Keno NeV., July 1-Beyond 12 miles of light road work with half dozen of his followers trailing at his heels, Jack Johnson did not work today The champion was pre- pared to do a little sprinting for the prih- cipa1 men, but they did not call on nm and he decided to do 1t on his own nook The trip was made late In the aIterhooh and Johnson walked most of the way, which proved boon to his followers.
 There was few visitors at the camp to- dav. It was known in the city that the dusky fighter did not intend to do any work except at the dictation of the pie ture men, and when the latter left TOT Camp Jeffries the crowd tagged along.
 Johnson arose before o'clock, but he spent the day either in his rooms or lettering around the grounds with his trainers A number of distinguished sport ing men who reached town today called on him but there was little doing to re- pay the ever vigilant war correspondents who travelled far out to his camp.
 Johnson was in his most sunny humor all day. He was repeatedly attacked by his sparring partners and trainers in the playful mock assaults popular at the re- sort and never lost an opportunity to set things going on his own account
 When asked, as he is about every hour of the day, how he felt, the negros big. black face beamed with amusement. s.Just look at me- he would answer. s'If I felt any better l would not know what to do. I think it would probably hurt me-"
 The negro plans light road work and . little limbering up in the gymnasium for tomorrow and Sunday. What he will do Monday morning he has not said. None of his trainers would give out any lne on his programme, as Johnson acts, as a rule, on the spur of the moment. Before-the- e-battle tension is noticeable about the camp, that is. among the fol lowers; but Johnson displayed no sign yfhat he thought of the near approach of fhe fight. except when some questioner eompels him to turn his mind to It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
MANUEL SPLENDID
 AGAINST TUMBLERS

Mobile, July IA game full of sen
 sations was won when Swacina reached home in the ninth on a slide with two men out. He hit for two bases and Barr drove him over with a poke through
 Pepe's legs. Daley's bunt, the first hit off Manuel. his steal of second, his ad- vance to third on shannon's bad throw and landing safe at home when Shannon dropped Manuel's throw let in the visit ors run. Watson tied the score with a home run over the right field fence. The game was made victory In the ninth by the remarkable fielding of Swacina, as- sisted by the infield of the locals Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

NeW Orleans Wins
 And BarO71S Shut Out
MEMPHII BREAK
 EVEN WITH LOOKOUTS

Chattanooga, July 1.-Chattanooga took the first game of double-header with Memphis today. with the scoring being ? to l. Memphis had the locals shut out up to the seventh inning, when bat ting rally resulted in two runs and the game.
 In the second game Memphis made four runs in the opening inning on Schlitzers s wildness and a misjudged fly by More in right field. Memphis put up good ball all the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
MARGUERITE BUICK
 WINS MEET FEATURE And Bobby Burman Was It's Gallant Driver CHEVROLET WAS SECOND Indianapolis Preliminaries Go or With Rush and Without Accident-The
 Summary of EHents-Today
 and Monday
CHEVROLET WAS SECOND

lnuianapolis, Ind, July 1.-Records went
 down In slashing motor races at the h.
 dianapolis speedway today, and Burman
 driving Marguerite Buick. was the hero
 of the opening events of the three days,
 meet, which is to include the 20o-mfe cun
 race next Monday.
 He won the 50-mile and the 10-mile races
 for cars of 231-300 cubic inches piston dis
 placement and the 15-mile race for cars of 301-450 displacement. He clipped. two
 minutes off the 50-mile record, going the
 distance in 4o:3:07. and taking the honor away from Harroun, who held the pre- I vious record, which was :S3. | In the 10-mile race he pulled the record
 from S;16:OS down to S:14:46
 | Burmans team mate l.. Chevrolet.
 pressed him closely in the 5O-mile race and
 beat him in the fve-mile race for cars of
 l6l-2So inches displacement. In this event.
 Chevrolet cut the record from 4:41:17.to 4:4OOS Burmans only disappointment was los- ing the Indianapolis speedway helmet, which is worth $50 week to the winner. Hearne, with Benz, took it away from
 him in the ten-mile free-for-all event. | Grant, driving the Alec car, with which
 he won the last Vanderbilt cup race, cas- | fly led in the ten-mile event for the heavy
 machines of 500 inches displacement. The afternoon of exciting contests for
 supremacy, unmarred by accidents, had
 brilliant climax in the ffty-mile race. At
 the start Chevrolet and Burman jumped Into the lead. They quickly drew away from the field. At the five miles, Chevro- let was ahead, at record-breaking speed. Harroun CMarmon) was out early be-
 cause of engine trouble. After ten miles
 the race had resolved into see-saw con- l test for first place between Chevrolet and Burman.
 Roberts, driving a Herreshoff, won the | first event. for light cars of 160 cubic inches piston displacement. five miles. with Maddox (Empire) a close second, and Mccormick QIerreshoD, third. Time, 5:36.1. | L. Chevrolet, driving Buick, broke the | fve-mile record for cars of 161 to 230 inches displacement in the second race Time. 4:40.s. Former record, 4:4.7 Bur
 man (Buick) was second, and Miller | CWarren Detroit), third.
 Running away from the field in. the ten- mile race for cars of 231 to 300 inches dis placement, Burman in Buick broke the record in this class. Time, S:l4:46 For mer record, s:16, held by Harroun. Daw. son (Marmon) was second and Harroun I (Marn1on) third. Burman (Buick) won the 15-mile race for cars of 301 to 400 inches displacement: Acken (NationaD
 second; A. Chevrolet (Buick), third Time, | .46.42.
 | With a great burst of speed Burman
 won the 50-mile race in record breaking time. He went the 50 miles in D:0S:07. | The former record had been held by liar
 roun at 42:4 s3 Chevrolet was second and Pearce (FaD, third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Je3ries Ia Sued

Reno, July 1.-suit for $500 was filed against James J. Jeffries In the district court hero today by the law firm of summerheld & Curler to secure the amount alleged to be due them for their services in drawing up the motion picture agreement betwen Jeffries and William T Rock, repre- senting an eastern syndicate. A writ of attachment WAS also secured to be levied If necessary on Jeffytes' persou- al effects in this city. -~ 7--r " :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Einest M Minor Leagues
 Says DemOnt .1 GYAndsfand

Montgomery club, was in Birmingham several days ago. he spoke highly of the rev enterprise, too.
 Tt. is easily first of all in the south,'' was the way he put 1t. And it will serve another great purpose It will force all others in this league to go and do like wise.
 And Birmingham certainly needs a new grandstand. This is the only real, real baseball city in the league. It de- serves the best, and that it will have tte best is commendable in the new own- CTS of the club.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

Memphis at Chattanooga.
 Montgomery at Mobile.
 Judging from the playing of the Barons in the first game of what was planned to be doubleheader yesterday, they were whipped before they entered the fight
 Someone had got their goat
 On the other hand Manager Demont presented an impenetrable front, Hess yielding but three well scattered hits, giving no bases on balls, and the Peli- cans playing errorlessly and with vim and a snap.
 But once did hope dawn for Birming. ham,
 In the fourth Marcan opened by sing ling to right.
 | But in attempting a sacrifice, Messenger signally failed
 And thus the thin thread was snapped, and the Barons awaited their doom. l Covaleski and Hess pitched splendidly, the Pelican, however having a shade the advantage On account of errors be- hind him and his own wildness, however, | COValeSkl was forced To exert nlInSelL more than Hess. He got in a hole In the | first as result of Butchers double and Ellams error, and water was so hot in the second that the game went glimmer- l ing Manush opened with a walk. De- mont forced him at second. however. Laftte flied to Messenger and Messenger dropped the ball But he tossed Demont out at second. Hess then singled to right Laftte going to second. Rohe lined to Messenger and the rightfielder took a slide on the grass for his full length, the ball falling safely. Laftte then beat a throw-in to the plate, the decision being close. Thus the game was won. In the second inning of the second game Manush threw McBrides grounder into the smokers, Mcbride going to sec ond McGilvray then hunted, and Breiten- stein threw badly to first, McGilvray going safe, and McBrids scoring. Then came the rain Stockdale and Breiten- stein were the opposing slabmen.
 The Barons played listlessly through out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
GEORGE MONROE
 VISITS THE CITY

George Monroe, formerly bantamweight champion of the world, is in Birmins- ham.
 MT Monroe has just concluded a se- ries of sparring matches in Atlanta at an athletic club organized by him. and is spending a few days in Birmingham. looking over the field
 He intends to start a club in Birming- ham in the fall, and entertain with spar ring matches without decisions.
 He comes with the highest recommend- ations of Atlanta sporting writers, and that he will make a success of his ven ture in the fall Is generally admitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
TEXAS LEAGUE

s At Dallas: Dallas g. Galveston 0. f At Shreveport: Shreveport Waco no game sch eduled.
 At Fort Worth: First game, Fort Worth T, Houston O. Second game, Houston 6, Fort Worth O. At Oklahoma City: First game, Okla homa City l, San Antonia o. Second wame, San Antonio 4, Oklahoma City l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
COTTON STATES LEAGUE

At Greenwood: First game, Greenwood A. Vicksburg 2; second game, Greenwood ', Vicksburg ?.
 At Yazoo City: Yazoo City B. Jackson 0. At Hattiesburg: Meridian forfeited to Hattiesburg on account of failure of ths Meridian team to show up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Notes of the Game

Jackson, In the sixth, attempted dar- ing steal of home. He and Lindsay were on second and first when Demont hit to third. While an effort was being made to double Lindsay and Demont, Jackson made for home. But McGilvray caught him by nose.
 Stockdale and Fleharty will work for Birmingham today, while Breitenstein and Hickman will be the selection of Demont.
 When McGilvray was at bat for the first time he was presented with a plush case containing several plugs of tobacco. The joke fell fiat however. few of the spectators laughing. And McGilvray famed out for the balance of the after noon.
 In spite of the rain, the crowd filled every seat.
 Hess worked magnificently His peculiar delivery his speed, his curve and control had the Barons mystifed. He was never in better form, and deserved to win.
 Demont is doing we'll as manager. Since Franks attack of appendicitis the Peli- cans nave won nVe ana lOSt two Sdfnes Genes states that things are breaking well for him.
 Demont is popular with the Birming- ham fans, and during the games they keep up a conversation with him. some times boosting him along, and at other times roasting gently. And he always has a come back, too. The Barons need a little more ginger. They don't fight New Orleans like they do other teams.
 Brace up. Barons, the game is never lost until the last man Is out Frivolity between games is very fine, but during a game is ridiculous. Get serious and work. | The Barons should play their heads on with such crowds cheering them on.
 After today, two weeks on the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Meridian Wins Point

Meridian, Miss, July 1.-(Special)- )-Pres- ldent Crowder has assured the local as- l0ociation that Umpire Hunt will not han dle the indicator again when Meridian plays and the local team will go to Hat tiesburg tomorrow, play a >double-header and thus finish the series.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

Summary: Stolen base Yerkes Sac rifce hits, McLaurin, Yerkes, Altman, Dunleavy, .Crandall. Sacrifice fly, Meek. Two-base hit. Farrell. Double play Pat terson to Johnson. Struck out, Demaree g. Klawftter D. Bases on balls, Demaree g. Klawitter 4 Time, 1:17. Umpires, Hart and Eason
 SECOND GAME.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

Summary: Sacrifice hits, Seigel, Vinsor, , Jordan, Dehaven. Double plays, Smith 10 Jordan to Eentell; Walker to Jords n; Lynch (unassisted); Lynch to vinson Base on balls. Case 2. Struck out, Griffin A. Case 2. Wild pitch, Griffin. Time l:So IImpires. Fitzsimmons and Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

Summary: Three base hits. Dunleavy, Farrell, Baerwald. Struck out, Allen, 1; Schlitzer. l. Base on balls, Schlit- ger. 3; Allen. 1. Wild pitch Allen Passed ball, Meek. Time, 1.15. Um- pires, Eason and Hart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
VINSON LOSES
 GAME TO CRACKERS

Nashville, July 1.-Vinson lost today's game by his two errors in the seventh, coupled with Matthews hit, netting two runs. Nashville's single run in the sew enth was the result of three hits. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

@Hit for McGilyray in the seventh. Score by innings Birroineham .. OOO 0O0. co New orleans .....s.. 001 900 0---1
 SUMMARY. Two base Hits-Butcher. Struck Out--Covaleski. G. Hess, 5. Bases on Balls--Covaleski. 3 Double Plays-Covaleski to Elloitt to Ellam; Emery to Marcan to McGilv- ray to Elliott.
 Time of Game--1:15. Umpires--Cohahan and Pfenninger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE

At Columbia: First game. savannah | ?, Columbia l. Second game, Savan- nah 1, Columbia l.
 At Augusta: Jacksonville 2, Augus- ta 3.
 At Macon: Columbus 0. Macon 4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
HESS oUTPITCHEs COvALEskI AND BARoNS PLAY P0ORLY-A BIG CROWD BRAVES WEATHER AND ARE DISAPPOINTED
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday

New Orleans 1, Birmingham 0. Chattanooga 2-2, Memphis 1-6. Mobile ?, Montgomery l. Atlanta ?, Nashville l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

M ODlle ....................... .VuO VOO lOl-.
 Summary: Home run. Watson. Two base hits. Berger. Swacina, Whiteman Sacrifice hit, Burnett. Stolen bases, Seitz Daley. Double play, Yohe to Burnett tC Greminger. Hit by pitcher, Manuel (Mil. Ter. Whiteman, Yohe). Struck out, Mar- uel 1, Thomas B. Base on balls, Thon
 as l. Time. 1:21. Umpire, Rudderham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
VIRGINIA LEAGUE

At Richmond: Richmond 1, Danv1lle : At Lypehburg: Lynchbutg [. Roaneke 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Milwaukee: Indianapolis l, Mil- waukee B. M
 At St. Paul: Minneapolis 8, St. Paul 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Where They Play Today

New Orleans at Birmingham Atlanta at Nashville. Memphis at Chattanooga. Montgomery at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
CAROLINA ASSOCIATION

At Greensboro: Greensboro 5, Green vile G. At Charlotte: Charlotte l. Winston-Sa- lem 10.
 At Anderson: Anderson -spartanburg postponed. rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

After today, two weeks on the road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

Stockdale and Fleharty will work for Birmingham today, while Breitenstein and Hickman will be the selection of Demont.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-09
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