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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

In modifying the original rules Of foot ball, the students of the game were working toward two distinct objects-to inject into the sport more of the sensa- tional and spectacular for the benefit of those who shiver along the sidelines and to eliminate as far as possible the ele- ment of danger to the players.
 According to those given the authority to modify and amplfy, as the need might be, to reach both the ends desired. only a few vital whacks were necessary to put the teams a little further apart before the ball is put in play, to elimi- nate mass formations depending entirely on weight and brute strength to net gain, and to introduce again Into popular favor the forward pass.
 As to whether the game is improved or not from the standpoint of the spec tator there is a difference of opinion Some prefer the thrilling charge Of the cavalry with sabres flashing and shout re-echoing about the field. Others pre- fer the hand to hand engagement when men press their bloody faces and ham, n6I1nR hearts IOBetutT dllO rti obet0 A0A supremacy. But the new game, inas- much as it opens the way for more end runs. for more tricks, for more irregular. novel and original formations, would win out, it is notable. in popular election.
 Present Code More Dangerous
 But at the same time the men who changed the style of play have, in elimi- hating that formation which was con- sidered the most dangerous to life, have introduced others not less dangerous, but more so.
 It will eventually dawn on those who have the changing and manufacturing of rules in charge that more men are hurt tackled while running on a broken field. than pressing their way with brute strength through a struggling mass of muscle and bone
 The mass formation has been blamed from time immemorial Those who un- derstand little of football have heard that play criticized to such an extent that be dreaded than cholera But as a mat ter of fact, comparatively few men have been seriously injured as result of mass formations.
 Under the old style of play the team with the ball. If 1t selected, would put four or five men in single file, and giving one of them the ball, command the line to smash into the opposing forces with all the steam possible. The head of the single file was face to face with a tackle or a guard on the other side. and there was no room for the generation of mo- mentum At the word of command the single file attacking showed itself with all possible speed against it's opponents. Generally there was considerable push
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
INJURIES HAVE PLAYED HAVOC WITH vIRGINIANs THIS SEASON. BUT FULL LINEUP WILL FACE ALABAMA

Lexington, Va. November 15.-(Special.) Although every supporter of the Wash ington and Lee eleven Is greatly pleased with the victory over North Carolina in Norfolk last Saturday in which the Lex ington team, though erippeld by the ab- sence of five regulars. displayed Its best form of the season. yet Coach Pollard is not sparing minute In getting his var sity in shape for the Thanksgiving game with Alabama in Birmingham.
 A stiff afternoon signal practice with drills of new plays and light scrim- mage occurred yesterday. A short sig nal practice has also been had every night. No game is scheduled for next Saturday.
 There is a feeling among the students and players as well that the contest with Alabama will be harder than might he reasonably expected from Alabama's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
FINE GAME FOR BLAKE,s MEN WHO CLAIM THAT HOWARD WOULD NOT PLAY THEM-INTEREsT IN GAME

The Predestinarians of Annistor will tackle the local Methodists in 8 football game in Birmingham next Sat urday
 Following the game of last Saturday with the Mississippi aggregation al Starksville, the team representing Bir- mingham college has undergone some radical changes. Parker who was pre- vented from participating in the game with the Mississippi bunch by injuries previously received, has been shifted from end to halfback. This position he is filling in a trustworthy manner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
VANDERBILT ANXIOUS TO
 MEET AUBURN NEXT SEASON

Nashville. November 15.-Cspecial)- Vanderbilt athletic authorities paid very little attention to the effort of Auburn to meet the Commodores this week.
 From the Nashville viewpoint Auburn Is no longer in the running, as Auburn s claim is based only upon comparative scores. Auburn scored 16 points against Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt, after going easy in the first half because Sewanee's S coach was watching the fight, scored 23 points in the second half
 Vanderbilt is not concerned with Au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

Numbers of players drafted by the National league, IT; number drafted by American league, 6s; number drafted by American association, 1so.
 Total amount received through this office for drafted players and money re- funded on drafts disallowed: National. s46. 700; American league. s37,s00; American association, $5s, ,700.''
 The Central league atsits meeting de- termined to open the season on April 26. one week earlier than usual The annual meeting of the league will be held at South Bend, Ind the last week in Jan uary or the first week in February.
 The exchange of Infielder Murch of Indianapolis to Chattanooga for Pitcher Schlitzer was announced
 While the paramount question of elas- sification was a subject of informal dis cussion, nothing of a definite nature oc- cured during the day. The board of ar- bitration tonight resumed it's delibera- tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
CINTRELLA TAKES
 ENDURANCE HANDICAP

r.atonia, November 15-Cintrella, the despised outsider in the betting, won the 1.atonia Endurance handicap here today, one of the best two miles races seen Tn this section in years Two lengths sepa- rated the four starters after the long Journey, Cintrella being half length in front of Cherryola. with the latter a neck in front of Charles F. Grainger, while the favorite, Countless, was only half length back Countless made the pace for over a mile and a half, when the other three horses began to move up. Turning into the stretch the last time a blanket would have covered the field, and it was a four-horse drive from there on. The light-weighted Cintrella had more in reserve and won. Summaries:
 First race, purse s4oo. five furlongs. sell ,ng-Oriental Pearl, 104 (Koerner), won; Coletta 1o4 Davenport, second; Beat rice, 1031k Loftus). third. 1lme, 1:0l. Two-dollar mutuels par: Oriental Pearl, 50 win, s2 80 place, S2.SO show. Coletta, es5o place, sS.1o show. Beatrice, s5.4o show.
 Second race, purse s40o, mile and 70 yards, selling Melissa, 109 (Ross), won; Otilo. 109 Warrington, second; Wander, 109 (Koerner), third. Time, 1:44 1-5 Two dollar mutuels paid: Melissa, s13.10 win t5. 90 place, s3.7o show. Otllo. 10 place, g 80 show. Wander, A.30 show.
 Third race, purse $500. six furlongs- Heatherbroom, 112 (Warren), won; Ella Bryson, 1o9 (McGee). second; Rogon, 116 (Koerner). third. Time. 1:13 1-5 Two dollar mutuels paid Heatherbroom, S5 win. s3.sO place. s2.7o show. Ella Bryson, ts.70 place, s3.s0 show. Rogon, 2.so show.
 Fourth race. Endurance handicap, s15Oo added. two miles-Cintrella, 90 (Davis), won Cherryola, 112 Cxoerner), second; Charles F. Grainger, 103 Davenport, third. Time, 3:2s. Two-dollar mutuels paid: Cintrella, s1530 win, S590 place, \ t2.5o show. Cherryola, APO place, g 80 show. Charles F. Grainger. s2.70 show.
 Fifth race, handicap. purse ssDo six fur 1ongs-Follie Levy. IA CRice), won The odore Cook. 115 tGoose). second All Red,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
HOW TRICK WAS TURNED

New Haven, Conn.,, November 15.-In response to numerous queries from Yale men all over the country, about the origin of the great tackles shift play which Is credited with winning Satur- days game from Princeton, the Yale coaches have explained that the plan is derived from the famous tackles back attack, and comes from the brain of the inventor of that play, Harry L. Will Hams, Yale. 1891, now head coach at the University of Minnesota.
 Williams sent the tackles back at Yale seven years ago and Camp perfected and developed 1t to an even more brilliant degree than Williams succeeded in doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
CHAMPION STRONG MAN
 CHARLES BREED DEAD

Lynn, Mass. November 15-Charles orrin Breed of this city, formerly worlds champion strong man and prominent Methodist Episcopal lsyrnan of New Eng land. dropped dead of heart disease to- day. Three years ago MT. Breed was .x- amined by pr. Sargent of Harvard and pronounced to be perfect as far as physi- cal proportions were concerned.
 MT. Breed was 54 years old. AS a young man he became famous for his extraordinary strength. He travelled through the country giving exhibitions of muscular prowess. meeting strong men everywhere and never once suffering de- feat in strength tests. It is said of him that he could lift q barrel of flour and hold 1t at arms length above his head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
TURFMEN FEAR WAR
 IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, November 15.-The news from Los Angeles that a 60-day meet ing will be held at the Santa Anita track this winter was the topic of converse ton among the horsemen at the Elm eryville track yesterday. Many look for war, as 1t is known that Tom Wilson, head of the Jockey club, does not in tend to let anybody interfere with the state of the meeting here. Racing on the coast has been in rather a precarious state for the last two years and turf men say that strife among the tracks won't help the sport to any great ex- tent
 It is figured that the results of the elections will help the turf interests. but how has not yet been made plain. The track owners at Los Angeles make the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
CrisD Facts Gathered In the Realm of Sports
BIRMINGHAM TO PLAY
 THE PREDESTINARIAN TEAM



 Several other temporarily disabled players have joined the squad during the last few days.
 The game will not be resolved into an argument over the conflicting creeds of predestination and free grace, but neverthe eless, 1t will be characterized by more than ordinary interest. The ap- preaching game Is the last on the schedule of Birmingham college. How ard having declined to sign the South ern Intercollegiate Athletic associa- tion contract for game
 The football men of Birmingham col lege are already girding their loins. and intend to enter the game with an Irresistible dash and vim. Birming- ham thinks the game of next Saturday will decide as to what school shall cop the championship among the colleges of the state not members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

announcement of resuming the sport on some alleged promise that there would be no interference. The business men of that city have felt that lack of en- tertainment in the way of racing has diverted hundreds of tourists to other points on the coast and it is claimed that the Santa Anita owners have the backing of the business men in this city and around Los Angeles.
 Whether the Los Angeles promoters will get sanction Is an open question. Even if no sanction could be secured, it is believed here that the southern owners will start any way and then take a chance of having their horses run again east next summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

burn. Sewanee is sought by Vanderbilt Should Auburn be played the Commo- dores would have everything to lose and nothing to gain: Auburn everything to gain. and nothing to lose.
 Vanderbilt students think that the challenge sent by an Atlanta sporting writer was suggested by Tom Bragg of Auburn while he was in Atlanta last Sat- urday, and that Bragg, knowing before hand that Vanderbilt would decline, re- alized that in the minds of those who do not think, he would gain point.
 Vanderbilt will be glad to meet An burn next season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

Williams has been at work with his new modification of this play this fall, and has succeeded in adapting 1t very skilfully to the code of 1s1o
 The play was brought te Yale last week by Walter Camp and Tom Shevlin, the famous Eli captain, who has been helping at Minnesota this fall
 Shevlin was given full charge of the team the past week by Captain Daly to perfect tho play It was taught accu- rately and pulled Yale out of many holes It will be drilled more emphatically and with greater varieties this week and will be used against Harvard Saturday with what Yale coaches believe will prove sen- sational effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
BY HUGH W. ROBERTS

ing and showing and es times in 100 the teams were piled upon each other. Some times the man under the heap had the breath pumped out of him. but there was seldom more needed for his resuscitation than water sponge. When the mass formation was ordered around an end there was. of course. greater momentum generated with an increased degree of danger. But the momentum and danger was not as great as in the end run be- hind & strong interference of today.
 Sly Rules Committee
 As matter of fact, the rules com mittce Is a pretty sly one. This play was abandoned publicly lon account of it's danger" privately because 1t was not good ground gainer save only a short distance to go was necessary, and because it's abolition would prove a boon to the teams of lighter weight
 The observer of conditions can have his own conclusions upholstered by talking to old football players. Ask one of these how many times he was hurt during his years of play, and how these hurts were sustained. He will tell you. almost invariably. that he was injured In tacknng or in being tackled. ana that the play, at the time. was in the open
 Pue two steam engines face to face the one touching the other, and throw open the throttles; then start two oth- CTS face to face from distance of half a mile, each going at full speed to fa issue. The danger in football Is de- pendent absolutely on the momentum which has been generated. And for that reason, open style play causes more in- juries. For that reason every issue of the papers carries news of hurt or death.
 Forward Pass Unpopular
 Other moves, the object of which were the saving of life and limb. were the abolition of the hurdle and the fly ing tackle. The danger In hurdling was liable only to the hurdler. Bucking- ton of Tennessee in 1s00-02 was the most famous hurd1er the south ever knew, and whole in body and sound in health he still Is able 10 appear on the streets and discharge the duties of his calling. The flying tackle existed more In name than fact One seldom saw a bona fide flying tackle, and in whole season that means of stopping a runner was resorted to not more than a couple of times by each tackler. And the fly ing tackle still exists. It has been seen in Birmin gham this season. and brought no punishment on the head of its per petrator As a matter of fact, the rule prohibiting the flying tackle is not en- forced. and referees will bear out the statements that coaches. before the games, generally agree that the letter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
MUNK'S FAMILY HAS
 NOTHING AGAINST M'COY

Connellsville. Pa, November 1h-"we bear no i'll will against MT. Mccoy and realize that the prosecution would not give back to us our boy" Is the state ment made today by the parents of Ru- dolph Munk. the West Virginia football player who died from injury at Wheeling Saturday.
 Munk's funeral will be held tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
HARVARD GOES TO MEET
 THE BULL DOG OF YALE

acted as spokesman for the coaches and stated that he expected Yale would de- feat Harvard on Saturday. In one of the scrimmages Baker, the substitute halfback, injured leg but will be in shape to get into the game Saturday if needed.
 The lineup today of the Yale team was that used against Princeton and there will be no changes Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
No Trade for HobIit.elI

Cincinnati. November 16.-President Hermann of the Cincinnati National League club said today that there was no truth in the report that Dick Hoblit- zell, first baseman of the Cincinnati team. would be exchanged for Mike Doolan, the Philadelphia shortstop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

New York. November 15.-John J. xcGraw. who has been manager of the New York Nationals since July ls' 1902, today signed hve-year contract with President John T. Bush to con- sinue to act as the commander of the club. In the eight complete seasons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
WAGNER RECovERs

Savannah. Ga, November 1B. Recovered sufficiently from his injuries received in the grand prize automobile race to leave the hospital. Louis Wagner left today with Victor Hemery and Baron won Gienanth for New York. Wagner will sail at once for Paris and will enter aviation meets in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
ANOTHER VICTIM

Milford, Mass, November 16.-- Edward J. Byrnes. a 13-year-oid lad, died last night of injuries received in a football game three weeks ago. The lad was tackled and thrown against tree. The fall caused an abcess to form on his right leg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
MIGRANTS LONG CONTRACT

that McGraw has been manager of the local team 1t has finished first twice, second four times. third once and fourth once. This is the first time Mo Graw ever has been signed by Presi- dent Brush for term longer than two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
BLACKFORD LONGSHOT WINS ALL-AGE HANDICAP

| Norfolk. Va. November 15.-A handica p for all ages was the feature at James 1 town today. The winner was Blackford, horse that hitherto has finished among the also rans. but which won comfortably from J. H. Houghton. The third race, which was a feature, aside from the handicap. was captured by Compton. the favorite; Bosom finishing second. Sum l rnaries:
 First race, 2-year-oIds. 5t furlongs- o U Buster, 1o7 CMcCahey). { to l: 9 to l, 5 to I, won; Patrick s., 1oa (Bryan), 13 to 5; 6 to & out, second; Elbart. 1O3 CBart- let). to 1, 5 to !, out. third Time, :o9. Second race, handicap hurdle, miles Gun Cotton, IA (Grantland), 4 to l, tQ 5. to 10, won; Judge Groin, 134 QIughee), 8h to 1. 3 to 5, second: Shovel, 120 (Smith), to 1. to l. to s. third; Time 4:01.
 Third race handicap. mile, all ages-- BIaekford, 1o2 (BelD, to l, to 1, even, won; J. H. Houghton, 1o9 (Goodstein), s to l. ? to 1. even, second; Sandrian, 9S | (Weispen), 10 to 1, to l. to l. third. Time, If.
 Fourth race, 8-year- r-olds and up, fur longs-Compton, 103 (GoldsteinJ, to l. | oven, out, won; Bosom. 110 CMcCabe), 1 to 5, out second; King Cobalt. 10s (Mc- i Cahey), to 1, to 5. out, third. Time, 1:I42-5
 Fifth race, 2-year-olds. selling. mile Bounder. l05 CMcCahey), 4 to 1, to 5, out, 1. even, second; Supervisor, N lGaskin), to 1, 6 to s. l to 2, third. Time. l:4s Sixth race. mile and stxtsenth-Tom Melton. H CMcCahey1, Il to H won; Fear kauxht IL Ill CMcCabe), to ]. sec I ond. Trennh GA. lo2 (xnungsworth). | to 1, 6 to 5. to { third. Time 1:4s 4-b. Norfolk Entries
 Norfolk. Va. November n<-Entries Tor
 First race, 2-year-olds, selling, i've and half furiongs-sBendaga- skeswick. s6; sCardin. @; Hsatherbloom. Aggressor. Alice Virginia, Thrifty, 101.
 Second race, a-year-olds, selling. nve and half furlongs-'Radium Star lol seph, swoolcasta, shepherds Song. Flatfoot, sFlashing. 106; Summer Night. 1oe: Joe 9attsns, 112; Cheek, Henry Cross 1 caddin, Blue lief, Laughing Eyes, oak hurst, 11s; O'Em, 108: Seneca III. l0-
 Third race. 2-year-olds, mile-rroy Weight. Tho Nigser. %; Sand Hill. Anal fl. 10a; Cuttyhunk. Maromara- lo4 ,. furiongs-The Nigger. Cuttyhunk. @; Amalfi, s5; Won Lear, Hoffman. King Cobalt, 112; Babbler. s7; Racquet. ll1.
 Fifth race. s-year-olds. selling. mile sFrench Girl, 100; sHenry Munro. -Ine Monk 1o5; Hedge Rose, Moltke, 1O5; Pro file, 1Os; Dixie Knight. 1os: Wenna' lol; Harvey F, 10s; Dress Parade II. u1
 sixth race. S-year- odds and up. selling mile and 70 yards-'Duke of Bridgewater' se; Lad of Langdon. 1oc; Campaigner' 1O5; Won Lear, Captain Swanson. loe; Grania, 1os; Silverine, 101; Anna L. Daiy 1oS; Loyal Maid, 107; Tloro, 1l3. | s-Apprentice allowance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
NEW FOOTBALL MORE DANGEROUS
 THAN OLD "MASS' FORMATION

Runs ProducrsRules Against  That Preacher and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Yale Conndent of Winning From
 Harvurd

New Haven. Conn.,. November 15~ Four touchdowns were made by the
 Yale varsity football team in prac- tice game with the freshmen eleven today. The practice was in secret but the coaches, at its conclusion, stated they were perfectly satisfied with the work of the eleven. Ralph Bloomer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

no Davenport), third. Time, 1:1s. Two dollar mutuels paid: Follie Levy, ss.S win, s450 place, S3. 10 show. Theo Cook place. $s 50, S2.7O show. All Red, show S2.90.
 Sixth race, purse s40o. mile and six teenth-Aylmer, Ill (Riee), won; Salian 1O5 Martini second; Colonel Ashmeade 1o2 CHerbert), third. Time, 1:47 2-6. Two dollar mutuels paid: Aymler, s9. 90 win ss.7O place, $3.10 show. Salian, sS.1 place. s2.SO show. Colonel Ashmeade S3.70 show.
 Latonia Entries
 Cincinnati, November 15.-Entries for tomorrow:
 First race. selling, 2-year-olds, five and one-half furlongs-Bob Farley, 99; Ellen ette Miss Dulin, 100; Husky Lad. The Whip, 1O2; Hickey, Aviator, Applce Prince, Sir Dawn, 1Os: Roberta T., Gre mulpo. 104; Content, 105
 Second race, selling, 2-year-olds, five and one-hah furlongs-Jack Weaver, Naughty Lad, 10S; Union Jack. 1o4; At tentive. Lily Paxton, 1o5; Mary Day, Grover Hughes. 107: Southern Light. Hesitate, Borrower. 1Os; volthorp, 1oe.
 Third race. purse. 2-year-olds. six fur longs-Belfast, Fred Essen, Outlan, Jim L., French King. McIvor, 1o5; Sidney R., Rogan, 1O8; Eda, 109.
 Fourth race. handicap, 3-year-olds and up. mile and 70 yards-Dr. Holzberg, 100 Camel. 1O1; Green Seal. 113; Fauntleroy, Us; Kings Daughter, 119.
 Fifth race, selling. Allies and mares. B. year-olds and up, six furlongs-Celeratta 92; Princess Thorp, T; Silvestris, 102 Chalice, Deli, 1o4. Nannette, 10S; Alice Sally Preston, 107.
 Sixth race, selling, Allies and mares, g. year-olds and up, six furlongs-Impru. dent, 1O5; Lady sybel, 106; Woodlane Ethelda, 1o7; Cross Over, 10s; Daisy Dame, Night Mist, 109; Parkview, Ill.
 Weather cloudy; track fast.