The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
By BILL AK

By BILL AK
 Yesterday there drove into the city Then see his fondest hopes decay the bodest of the bold Barons. The fans immediately embraced these veterans.
 Before another sun has done it's duty Roy Ellam, Lou Bauer, lil Arthur Mar can, and other stalworth sons of swat will have arrived. Then the Baron horde will ] have taken on a more formidable as- pect.
 Nothing to date has been heard from Sexton, the Virginia league recruit. who, 1t is said, is acquainted with that control which renders the rifle unnecessary bag gage in the hunting of squirrels though tract. He is expected to arrive at any | moment.
 This young finger Kent, who was ac- | quired from the White Sox on a string agreement and who did effective work in the Central association last season. is busily coaching some athletic club in H. | linois, and would be pleased were the | local management to permit him to con | tinue his business until April l. It is not known whether the local association will agree. Yantz, the Texas league | catcher, who can also do worthy tricks | in the infield, writes from Louisville that he will arrive one day following the date of reporting. He should poke his nose into the fold today, therefore.
 About the Others
 | It is not known just when Hub" Per | .,r,1l Arf is understood, however, that he is de- lighted with the prospects of wearing a Baron uniform, and no fear exists that he will remain on the outside on account of salary disagreement. Chenault Per- dues fellow townsman,s has already signed contract, and he will arrive to- day or tomorrow.
 Gilroy, the sidewheeler from Mexico, recommended by Robert Messenger, the .ex-Baron outfielder, has already started for Birmingham, and will arrive soon un- less he follows the cue of the United States and becomes embroied in the do- mestic troubles of Pitcher Diaz.
 Mccain Robinson, as has been stated acknowledges the rising of the sap, and | when he receives his sheepskin from Tu- lane university will turn his race toward the rising sun. If Robinson has i'm proved with age or escaped permanent in jury as a result of his experience with the typhoid germ last spring, he will be too valuable pitcher to surrender to the medical profession. Robinson, however will come in very handly toward the con- clusion of May, providing the Barons arc in need of a strong right-hander, with 8 healthy punch in his bludgeon and g pair of wings attached to his pedals.
 Emery Is Baking
 Emery, who played third for Birming ham last season, and made good with tn, fans because on several occasions it wa! his drive in the ninth which transformed defeat into victory, is baking on salary He wants a big, healthy raise in his sti pend, and the management has doubt which is shared by the fans-as t, whether or not he deserves more remun eration for his services. He has hi faults along with a good right arm ant cool nerve in the pinches.
 Phelan, when his contract was sent in came back for better figures. The diff ferences have been adjusted, however and everything is rosy. He is expected t. arrive at any moment. Little is hear' from Davis, the Meridian outfielder, wh, was bought conditionally. It Is thought however, that he will run no risk of losing the possibility of remaining in Class so cety for a few days or weeks, as tn, facts may be.
 On the scene at the present time, there fore, are Manager Molesworth and Nc Bride. outfelders; McGilvray, infieldel Wagner, Fleharty and Trough, pitchers Elliott, Pratt and Ryan, catchers.
 If surplus pitchers and catchers woult consent to do temporary outfleld and in field duty the Barons, it is seen, would be able to put full team in the field. l is believed, however, that a full lineul will be presented when the Barons mee the Phillies next Saturday afternoon.
 Hard Days Practice
 The players of both teams were in uni visitors, immediately after breakfast went to the park and worked until 11:3 o'clock. The yBarons then took their in ming, and passing through the dime hour, concluded their time at bat a 2:30 o'clock. Then the Phillies went t work again, and when darkness touche' the ground some of them were still on tn field.
 The park Is in excellent condition thanks to Jim Riddle. The outfield i wearing a coat of green that is pleasing and the appearance of the diamond Is s alluring that the most dignified spectator feel a boyish impulse to get ball an glove and be foolish.