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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21

Mineral Wells, Tex, March 20,-With the beginning of the spring training comes that six-year-old discussion about how long the spit ball delivery will last. I have noticed of late that some of the critics have discovered that that particu- lar delivery is on the decline, and that in a short time if there is TO baseball legis- lation against it, the moist shoots will be thrown into the discard. Now, I might just as well take the bull by the horns at the start and say that the successful pitcher of the future, unless he has some other equally as effective delivery, will have to come to the spit ball or fall be- hind.
 Does the spit ball put the pitchers arm out of commission sooner than any other kind of delivery? It does not, and, in fact, I might explain that it is the easiest of all the styles I have. Clark Griffith. now manager of the Cincinnati team, told me five years ago that I was done for as a pitcher on account of that particular delivery Well, have used it this spring and 1t works just as good as ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
BY ED WALSH, White sox Pitcher

Few outside of the players on the team know how much l use the ball in actual games. Well, sometimes nine out of ten balls I throw are of that style of delivery. At Houston the other day, after the first inning, used it right along, and l believe the opponents got one hit
 They say that the ball can't be con- troled There is where they are wrong. use it time and again on the third strike with men on bases. It is just as easy to handle as the overland drop, for instance which is one of the hardest on the pitchers that I know of. Now. Nor decia Brown has been an artist with that, but I think right now that he would have found the spit ball less wearing on his arm, great deal less.
 Chesbro of the New York yankees tried to get me. to quit the delivery, but as found afterward he had an ace in the hole. He claimed it ruined any man s arm. He returned to it and used it longer with effect than any other kind, but Griffith took his cue from him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
SPORT OF KINGS
 IS ONLY SLEEPING
By ROBERT E. CoLLYER

That acing, more commonly known as --the sport of kings" has furnished more contradictory spectacies and controver- sies than even Wall street, has been well attested- A month ago it looked as though swan song was in order. Today a thorough and well-founded movement Is on foot looking to its rehabilitation in New York, while favorable legislation is impending throughout the south and mid ale west.
 Ii can positively be announced that a race track will be built in Cuba during the coming season, with Curley Brown and his conferees as the promoters The concession that this party has obtained extends over a period of many years and it is announced that they will give a race meeting in Havana of at least 60 days duration next winter. But in view of the fact that the legal tenure of rae ing with the betting adjunct ceases in Florida May 1, 1911, it would seem doubt full if sufficient horses could be secured to make such a meeting profitable in vestment.
 Racing in Cuba is by no means a new venture. It has been repeatedly tried, but always with the same ending The rich men who stand sponsors for the sport have steadfastly refused to ship that far and the poor horsemen have not the means.
 It is said the promoters intend to have many side features" such as conces- sions for cooking mains, bull fights, auto- mobile contests and aeroplane racing, as well as modern Monte Carlo. ff
 The last attempt made to run a race meeting on the island was made under the management of Smith & Perry of Chicago and was probably more disas- trous than any of it's predecessors The Spaniards and Cubans. who understood little If anything about horse racing, were continually rioting over official decisions
 Among the officials connected with the latter meet was Jim Milton, one of the fairest and squarest flash wielders of the present day. Jim tells the story of how he made his famous getaway with a mob of lowbrowed Cubans at his heels In- cidentally Jim says he broke the world S hurdling record when he took the back fence on the run.
 The start was a trifle ragged" Mill ton said, but not bad by any means. It seems that a tip had been passed on some nag. and unfortunately this was one of the last mavericks to leave the post No sooner had the official placing been uispidyeu liidn there WAS WhOOp, yell and then a band of those frenzied bettors, knives in hand were making for me across lots. Did I stop to argue? Not long.
 'T just took one peek at those Iona knives, augmented as they were by some formidable-looking smoke wagons and then things happened.
 From the center field to the fence is easily half mile, but I know I made il in 10 seconds. Yes, and I didn't stor running until l struck the hotel and was assured that no one was in sight
 ''Oh, yes; Cuba is nice spot They have a fine climate, excellent fruit, but those natives have such onnery and i'm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
Jacksonville Races

Jacksonville, March 2O-The featured race at Moncrief this afternoon was a handicap at one mile and went to Oak hurst, who was well ridden by young Byrne Descomnets was made favorite in this race but in the back stretch he was the victim of an accident. Spindle fell and Descomnets stumbled over him. both horses and jockeys falling heavily to the ground. Brannon had the mount on Descomnets and McTaggart on Spindle but neither lockers nor horses was in- jured.
 First race, maiden, 2-year-olds. and a half furlongs: Maxentius, 1O6 (Fain), 50 to l, 12 to 1, to l, won; Mamie Mo- Dee, 1O7 QIufnageD, 15 to 1, to 1, to 2, second; Clearwater, 112 (Goose), to 1, to l, to 5, third. Time, :55 1-5. Colleta, Editor, Peridot. Grif, stilenfit, Lady of Palms, Kittery, Prince Chap and Mabel Virginia ran.
 Second race, selling, 3-year-olds, five and half furlongs: Mae Zie, Ill (Koer- | ner), g to 5, to 10, to 5, won; Eagle Bird, 104 Connolly, to 5, 6 to 5, to 5, second Premier, 113 (Hopkins), IS to 5, 8 to 5, ' to 10, third. Time, 1:07 2-5. Ben Lomond, Creole, Missive, Leon, John endergast, Dusky Lad, Killinon and Bes- sic Raud ran.
 Third race, selling, 4-year-olds and. up, five and a half furlongs: Strike Out, no Q<oener), 13 to g. 6 to 5, to 5, won; Royal Onyx, 11o (Goose), to ?, even, to ?, finished second, but was disqualified
 Louis Reil, 103 (Hopkins), 15 to l, to ], 5 to 2, placed second; Night Mist. 1Os | CTroxler), 40 to l, 15 to 1, 6 to l, placed third. Time, TOT 4-5 Bobco, Peep Over Critic, Dearie, Starboard, Bat Masterson, Lou Lanier ran.
 Fourth race, handicap, 3-year-olds and up, mile-Oakhurst, t0s (Byrne), to l, 7C
 to 8. to 5, won; Banite, 1O1 (Wilson), g to 1, to ?, 8 to 5, second; Bad News II, s tHopkins), to ?, to 5, 2 to 10, third Time, 1:40 3-5. Colonel Ashmeade, Tanun- da and High Range also ran. Spindle and Descomnets fell. Fifth race, selling, 3-year-olds and up mile and 70 yards-Grecian Bend, 10t Qain). to 1, 3 to l, to B. won; Queen Lead. 100 Connolly, 50 to l, 20 to 1, to l, second; Aunt Kate, 101 (Scuttinger) to l, to l, to 5, third. Time, :46 3-5 Light House, Canopian, Bedminster Black Oak, Warden, Radiation, Hughes Woolspun and The Wrestler also ran. Sixth race, selling, 3-year-olds and up 1-16 miles-Pocotaligo 1O9 (Goose), 12 tc 1, to l, to ,. won; Muff, S6 (Hopkins) ? to 1, to 5, to B. second; Royal Re port 10i Davenport, to 1, to 5, 4 to > third. Time. :4S Americaneer, Captain Swanson, Galley Slave, Borrower and Abrasion also ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
Tampa Races

Tampa, Fla, March 20.-Only two favor ties were successful this afternoon at the West Tampa track, much to the detri- races and a purse event for maiden two year-olds did not prove much of an at traction and only a small-sized crowd turned out. Betting was very light. Blue Tie,. the odds-on favorite, In the third race, proved much the best of her field, winning as her rider pleased. Sum- maries:
 First race, purse $125, maiden 2-year- olds, about furlongs-Mazard. 107 112 (Griffin), to 3, 1 to 3, out, won; Judge Shock, 107 (Jackson). to 2. to 5, out, third Ed Lora, Notus III and Jim Ray also ran.
 Second race, purse s10O. 3-year-olds and up, 615 furlongs, selling-Charlotte Ham, ilton, 110 Donovan), 15 to 1, 5 to 1, to 1, won: Pearl Hopkins, no Gackson), to 1, to 5, i to 3. second; Johnny Blake IF QIolmes), to l. to 1, even. third. Time, 1 :15 1-5. Albion, Sanister. The Ram, Net tie Carite and Gull Holland also ran.
 Third race. $f0O, S-year-olds and up 51z furlongs Blue Tie, 110 (Ormes), to 5, to 6. out won, Johnny Wise, 110H (Martin), to 1. ? to 1, even, second; Floyd Battle. 99 (Girondo). 12 to 1, to | 2 to l. third. Time. 1:13 2-5. Yankee Pooh, Polly Lee. Brougham, Donation St. Valentine and Shepherds Song also ran
 Fourthi race, s1OO, 3-year-olds and up 2 furlongs, selling-Lady Chiffon, 10S (Knight), 2 to 1, to 5, 1 to 2, won Dandy Dancer. 107 (PendrelD, to 1 2 to l, to 5. second; Royal Lady, 107 Pryor) 21k to l, even, 1 to 2, third Time, 1 06 3-5. Pleasing, Annie Olin and La Saja also ran.
 Fifth race, 3-year-olds and up, fur longs, selling-Chess, 94 (Girondo), to l, even, out, won; Lady Maxim, 92 (Pryor), to l, to 5, out second Sanctim % (Wris), 8 to 5, to 5, out third. Time, :34 3-5. Woolstone and Merise ran.
 Sixth race. $50. 3-year-olds and up mile and sixteenth, selling-Hiccough 91 (Pryor), 8 to 5, 8 to 5, out, won; Lew Hill. 94 (Girondo), 6 to, 1, tos1, to 5 second; Lois Cavaugh, 109 tHoffman) 21a to ]. even, 1 to 2, third. Time 157 25. Harting, Octopus and Virginia Lindsey also ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
Actress Tells How
 Youth Is Preserved
(From New York Theatrical News)

(From New York Theatrical News)
 One of Americas leading actresses who for thirty years has stood in the front rank of her profession, and who still plays young girls parts in man ner to cause our fathers to say. She doesn't look a day older now than when l first saw her"-recently told an in- terviewer how she retained her beauty.
 T never use paint. powder. or other cosmetic except on the stage. I att tribute my complexion today to the use of mayatone,f the only thing I know that preserves a woman's complexion in its natural daintiness. I buy an original package of mayatone from my druggist and dissolve 1t in eight ounces of witch hazel to make solution with which to massage my face, arms and neck daily.
 T have been on the stage more years than care to tell, but you see my skin is not coarse nor saggy. Mayatone keeps my face free from pimples, blotches and blemishes and prevents the growth of downy hair that annoys so many women. This treatment is not harsh--indeed, 1t is absolutely harmless and would advise any woman not sat- Isfied with her complexion to try may atone. It certainly does wonders for me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21

terian, St. Johns Methodist Episcopal. Fountain Heights Baptist.
 President w. J. Hessler of the Sum- day School Athletic league has called al meeting of the league for next Friday night at o'clock at the Young Mems Christian association, and every team de- string to, have place is requested to have representatives present at the meeting.
 The league will be divided into three divisions: "A league will be for seniors IS years and over; 'B'' league is for juniors under IS and over 100 pounds, and class "C'' for juniors under 100 pounds Seniors can use members under IS, but their members cannot go back in the junior divisions once they are regis tered in the senior division.
 The league will have the use of four good grounds and is on the lookout for others. Secretary Cubbon is planning wis ! iting every game played and system of checking the players is going 10 ,m- prove the league considerably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
 CUBS TRIM THE MOBILE SEAGULS

Mobile March 20.-The Chicago Cubs defeated the Mobile Southern league club here today in the first of a series of three exhibition games by the score of to 4. The game was slow and un- interesting and featureless The full lineup of Cub regulars took part in the contest, including Evers and Tinker.
 Both Pitchers Reulbach- and Allen, who began for their respective clubs, were wild and the runs scored can be attributed to this. Score: R.. Mobile ............ 300 900 010-4 Chicago ............., 11O O30 1O0-6
 Batteries: Allen, Chapelle and Dunn and Cadman; Reulbach. Richie and Archer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
SPORTING NEWS
 AND LIVE GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE

We have always adhered to the theory that 1t is one of the most dangerous methods of procedure to pick in the spring a baseball team as a winner Of a seasons pennant
 We have never done so, and have boasted just as little as we possibly could.
 At the present time, for instance, the Barons are strong enough to finish-ac- cording to our belief-in an honorable place in the second division But we are firmly convinced that when another outfielder is procured, and the flinging staff is rounded out, that the Barons will be strong enough to finish in the first division
 We venture the prediction, based on our knowledge of Owner Rick Woodward. that when the ides of September roll around. the Barons will be in the upper half of Southern league society.
 All of the above leads up to the state ment we wish to make this morning It is this:
 ''It is more than probable that the Barons will have five players on the club this season. the average hitting strength of whom will be between 2s0 and 800 '>
 Have you ever thought of what an ad- vantage five sluggers in a lineup of nine players gives to the club possessing them? Next to pitchers. the sluggers are properly ranked. Ordinary pitchers can win when behind them are men capable Of stinging the ball regularly
 If our prediction materializes, and the average hitting of five members of the team ranges between .2s0 and 300. the Barons will compose the hardest hitting club of the league. The Birmingham club could swat the ball last season, and without the generous lambasting of the pellet by the Barons, many games now in the victorious column of Covaleski Fleharty, Wagner, Bauer and others would be resting in the column of de- featS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
GOOD CHANGE FOR BARONS
 TO RECOVER BOB MESSENGER

lowing as the three most promising of tht White Sox recruit utfielders-Brinker Bodie and Gilmore. In rank. Mclean and Messenger follow. Then comes Jimmy Johnston.
 concerning the outfielders, the young one' l. E. sanborn, in the Chicago Tri- bune, says:
 It looks like tough proposition for a youngster to butt into that outheld, and yet Manager Duffy has a trio of new men who look as if they could not be kept out Of it. They are Brinker. Bodie and Gi,- more fast as lightning on their feet and all hitting as well or better than any of the veterans except Mcintyre Besides that. Messenger, Mclean and Choulnard are known quantities from their work last Tall, and Jimmy Johnston hardly has had chance to show what he could do."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
NAMING CLUBS OF
 THE SOUTHEASTERN

Anniston, March 20-(SpeciaL)-S. P. Kennedy, secretary of the Alabama rail- road commission, formerly of this city, but now of Montgomery, was here Mon day. He san ardent baseball fan, and In speaking of the new Southeastern league he took a shot at baseball nomen- clature, standing out for the eternal fit ness of things. The only proper name for the Anniston team, he says, would be 'The Vulcans." Rome should adopt "The Gladiators;' Decatur, 'The Commo- 6ores;" Selma, "The Planters;' Gadsden, ''The Brigadiers," in memory of the late General Gadsden. etc. No name was suggested for Huntsville, but in view of the fact that that city is to have a dis pensary without vote 1t has been sug- gested that the Huntsville players be dubbed "The Oases.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
PRATT'S HOME RUN
 HELPED SLIPPERS

Montgomery, March 20.-Detroit de- feated Montgomery by a score of 8 to ? this afternoon in a fast game that was full of sensational playing. Ham mond was practically knocked out of the box in the fourth inning but the other local pitchers all did well. Pratt, a Uni- versity of Alabama man, hit a home run. Among the features was the fielding of Jud Daley and Ty Cobb. The largest crowd that ever saw an exhibition game here was present. Score: R.H E. Montgomery ........... 000 900 200-2 Detroit ............ 900 40 12%-S 8
 Batteres Eelivelt, Hammond, Cle- ments, Gribbens and Flint; Mitchell, Live ley, Beckendorf and Casey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21

Experts who have been followins g the training of the Oxford and Cam bridge crews. are looking forward to |, great struggle between the represen- tatives wet bobs" of the sister uni versailles in their annual race over the Thames championship course from Putney 10 Mortlake, on April l. The dark blues have slightly the heavier crew, the Oxford eight avera ging 175 pounds, while those of the Cantab crew average little more than one pound less, their total weight being 1889 pounds. Against this the light blues have the advantage of being represented by five old blues against OXford's three. Their coxswain is also an old blue and therefore should have more experience than H. B. Wells, who will steer the Oxonans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
Squash Tennis Formed

New York, March 20.-Representatives from 15 clubs in Chicago. Philadelphia. Boston and New York, including many country clubs in the environs of these cities, met at the Harvard club today and organized the National Squash Tennis asosciation. It was reported that as many more clubs have sisnifed their desire to join the organization.
 It was decided to hold the national championship tournament which has pre- viously been held under the auspices of the Tuxedo club at the Harvard club in this city on April 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
BILL RECALLS LAST TIME WILL HELM PITCHED AGAINST BAR ONS-BARONS AND PHILLIPS HAD FINE PRACTICE

The final game of the Baron Quaker se- ries will be played this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Of the three games which have already been played the visitors have won two. The Barons have an opportunity of even- ing up with the Quakers
 Tomorrow morning the Phillies pull out of Birmingham for Montgomery, where they will meet the .Bilikens' of Mont gomery. It will be pretty hard going to buck men of that name, all right all right, but Manager Dooin states that he will try it, anyway.
 Tomorrow afternoon the Rochester club of the Eastern league will meet the Barons on Redwood Field Manager Ganze has wired Manager Moesworth that Irwin Wilhelm will pitch the first several innings against the Barons. helm pitched against Birmingham. He was then with Brooklyn. In the second inning the bases became full and Henry Meek came to the bat. There Is no need of going further. But the ball, let it be said, was driven on the rightfield fence at West End, and Little Eva. bowed himself out of the diamond.
 Wilhelm managed the Birmingham club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
Hustlers vs. Billikens

Anniston, March 20.-(Special.) Manager John H. Ganzel of Rochester, Eastern league champions, will close the week with two games on Friday and Saturday with Johnnie Dobb's Bllil1ens from Mont gomery.
 Jacklitch, the Hustler backstop, who has been mysteriously missing from the camp, blew in Monday to complete the roll of 26 players who are here with Gan gel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
BERNHARD WANTS
 CATCHER TONNEMAN

Memphis, March 2O.-( -(Special)- Catcher Tonneman, recently sold by the Boston Americans to- Jersey City, de I clared today that he would not rel port to the Jersey team. It is under stood that Manager Bernhard of the Memphis team is dickering for deal for Tonneman. who caught for Nash vile two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
Will Messenger be returned?

Will Messenger be returned?
 There is a chance and a good one. If Messenger does not return, then another practically valuable as he will be of fered by the White Sox.
 The chances of Messenger losing out sre several The first is that the Chicago outfeid al the present time is made up Of Mcintyre, Dougherty and Callahan three good men, There is 9 chance of Callahan losing out, but the chance is slim
 And again-Chicago has too many side wheeling swa1ters. There is Jiggs Don shue, Lord and Mcconnell on the infield Dougherty and Mcintyre in the outfield.
 And there are other reasons why Mes senger will hardly be able 10 hold a job. Chicago baseball experts reckon the fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
EDITED BY HUGH W. ROBERTS
|QUAKERS THIS AFTERNOON;
 ROCHESTER COMES WEDNESDAY

in 1901. and. he, Frank Smith and Billy Campbell did the pitching. Nevertheless, the team finished a bad last. Wilhelm stated, when asked for an explanation some seasons ago, that there were thres pretty good pitchers on the team-and nothing more. Since that time Wilhelm, Smith and Campbell have gone to the majors and back to the minors Wilhelm went to Pittsburg and then to Boston and then back to Birmingham. He went agfin to Brooklyn, remaining three sea- sons, and then returned to Rochester. Smith went to the White Sox of Chicago, remained several seasons and then went back to the Eastern league. Billy Camp bell was with Louisville in the American association after leaving Birmingham. He then went to. Cincinnati, then back to the American association, and is now with Mobile in the Southern league. It is probable that of all players who have ever worn the Baron uniform Wilhelm is the most popular with the local fans today.
 In the blessed sunshine the Barons and the Phillies had big days work yes terday The Phillies were hard at it by s;So o'clock and by Il 80 o'clock the Barons were ready to take charge of the oiamond. The regulars got even with the yannigans, incidentally, beating them py shutout. In the afternoon the reg ulars and yannigans of the Phillies had go at each other, but the poor yannl- gans again got the ax in the neck.
 It was fine spring day, and the play CTS enjoyed themselves in a splendid workout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
SOCCER PLAYER
 BREAKS HIS NOSE

Memphis, March 2O.-(Special. 1.-The soccer game today between the All Southern and All-England teams termi- mated suddenly when Professor Denny Memphis university instructor, playing with the American team, delivered a blow which broke the nose of E. R. Beck, the English star The English team won 1 to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
Hart Signs Up

Chattanooga, March 20.-(Special.) J. Hub Hart. the star receiver of the Montgomery Climbers last year. who has been hold-out on Toledo, re- ported unexpectedly to the Mud Hens here this morning. Hart had con ference with President Armour this morning and agreed on terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
Girls Play Basketball

Marion, March 20.-(Special.) )-After hotly contested game of basketball be tween the Co-eds of the Southern uni versity and the Marion Female seminary the game was forfeited to the Seminar, on account of two of the Southern uni versity team giving out. The final SCOT was to in favor of the Seminary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21
BROOKLYN HAVING
 REAL HARD LUCK

Memphis, March 20.-(Special.) 1.-The full squad of the Brooklyn league team left for Nashville tonight, after remaining here three days in idleness, caused by cold and rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-21

of the population of California is chang irg. The adventurous and literally iil- clined pioneers of her gold epoch are fast dying out, and their descendants are dying out and their descendants are being overwhelmed blythe influx of people from the middle west, who are not so liberal in their outlook upon life'