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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
DIANA WON FEATURE
 FROM FAIR FIELD

Jacksonville, Fla, March 6.-One of the best Monday cards of the meeting at tracted good crowd to Moncrief today and favorites and well played second choices accounted for the races.
 Ozana beat fair field in the feature event and Efindi finally made good in the last race.
 Jockey Phil Musgrave was refused the privilege of the track for the best in- terests of racing" and several other jockeys were fined for rough riding and disobedience.
 First race, selling, 2-year-olds, and a half furlongs: Nellie, 102 tGross), to l, ? to l, even, won Arany, 1O5 (Huff- nageD, 13 to 5, even, to ?, second; Frog legs, 105 (Musgrave), 15 to l, to l, to l, third Time, :55 2-5. Bland, Silas Grump, Erella, Mamie McDee, Captain
 English, Chessmake, Fred Hall also ran.
 Second race, selling, 3-year-olds, maid ems, mile and sixteenth: Goldwick 109 (Gross), 8 to 1, 3 to 1, [ to 5, won; Barney Igee, 112 Goftus), 13 to 5, to 5, 3 to D, second; Ruby Knight, 107 (Minder), to 1, 6 to 5, 8 to 3, third. Time, LAG 3-5. Waltz, Carotte, Chop Tank, Sculpture, Guns hill and Rake also ran
 Third race purse $500, 3-year-olds, six | IurlOnBS. AHtenOr, lU5 NDuI toHJ, O to |, O to 5, 3 to 5, won; Ella Bryson, 104 (koer- ner), 8 to 1, to 5, 1 to 4, second; Red- wine, 105 Davenport). 15 to 1, to l, to 5, third. Time, 1;13 4-5. Bad News, Husky Lad Deceivable, Mudd Sill, Star Charter also ran.
 Fourth race, handicap, purse $500, Swear
 olds and up, mile: Ozana, 110 Davenport,
 Il to 10, II to 20, to 4, won; Oakhurst, l i02 (Bryne), to 1, to 5, [ to 10, sec ond; Starblue. 10s CKoener), to ?. to 1 10, to 5, third. Time. 1:4 1-5. Colonel Ashmeade, Spes Nostra, The Whip, Ba- hives also ran. Fifth race selling, 4-year-olds and up, | six furlongs: Manheimer, 1lo (Fain), to | l. 6 to 5, to 1o won. Royal Onyx 11C | QIoftrs), 13 to B. to t5, ? to t5. second; Von Laer, 105 (Byrne), 20 to l, 10 to l,
 to 1. third. Time, 1:14 2-5. Elmeta Hamil- | ton, Allowmaise, Harcourt, stafford, Re sponseful, Marie Hyde, Sandy Hill, h. | fatuaton also ran. | Sixth race,< purse s400, 4-year-olds and up, mile and TO yards: Effendi, 106 (Gross) ' to 5, to 5, out, won; Falcada,s 10t | (Fain), 6 to 1, to l, 4 to 5, second; Galley Slave, 103 Byrne), 5 to l, to !, even, third. Time. 1;43 2-5 Camel, Edwin L., | Henry Hutchlson. Pirate Diana, Bodkin
 Hughes, Gold Dust, Casque also ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
WARM SCRAPS IN
 LOOKOUT VILLAGE

Chattanooga, March 6.-(Special.) )-With the arrival Sunday morning of Jack Robinson from Atlanta all the fighters who are to appear here at the Auditorium Tuesday night reached this city Tues day nights programme promises to be the best ever offered by the local athletic club. The two main bouts are between Jack Robinson and Fred Ellis (Al Chris tensen), and Young Seymour and Jake Abel. The fight between Ellis (Christen- sem and Robinson is grudge scrap and will be slashing battle from the tap of the bell to the finish both men have agreed to fight at all times. Ellis Chris tensen and Robinson met before in At lanta when the latter obtained the de- cision, but Ellis claims that he was not in condition in which he Is now, and ayers that If he does not defeat the welter- weight champion of Georgia he will beat it to Honolulu. Ellis has been working out lately with Carl Morris, the white mans hope, and states that his new form will be a revelation to local fight fans
 The principals in the second bout. Abel and Seymour, are meeting for the first time. v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07

Chattanooga, March 6.-(Special)-The sporting drouth has been effectually re- lieved here and today there are between 50 and 55 professional ball tossers in the burg., The Toledo Mud Hens, under com mand of Manager Harry Hinchman and President Armour, arrived Sunday morn ing and practically all of the Lookouts are also here. Toledo will take the field early each morning and remain out until 10.30 o'clock. at which time the Lookouts will come on and remain until noon. In the afternoon Toledo will hold forth until 2:S0 and the Lookouts from that time until Manager Billy calls a halt.
 The first exhibition game is scheduled for March il, between Toledo and tic locals, and then after weeks intermis- sion, beginning on March 1T the Lookouts and Mud Hens will play daily practice games until March 23 Brooklyn then fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
VICE PRESIDENT
 IS SPLENDID FAN
ny HARDIE RICHARDSON

James S. sherman, vice president of the United States, is one of the most entnusi- astic fans in the country. l remember one game in which played when he was the total paid attendance. That was Tn Washington in 1889. and a couple of pretty fair clubs were opposed. There were few other people in the stands beside MT. sherman But he was the only one who paid to see the comedy. And comedy it was indeed
 After the championship that season Manager Hart took the Boston team to Washington for a series of games during s.carniyal week." It was frost, the worst of baseball history. No more than 100 turned out to see the first game. MT Sherman alone paid to see the second During this second engagement Kelly called for time in the s.Sth inning Walk ing over to right field he engaged in wrestling match at cach-as-catch-can with Beecher. The two wrestled for D minutes without fall, when the umpire called the match and the game at the same time.
 Finding that the east had had all the DaSeDall IL ueSlleu, I1dil Aioh5Su trip to California. He secured the st. Louis Browns as foes for the Bostons' and as far as Colorado the clubs engaged in an exhibition tour. Among the Colo rado towns visited were Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. At Pueblo the clubs separated. Boston Journeyed to San Francisco by way of Salt Lake; the Browns took the southern route. We played a series in San Francisco and broke about even in the matter of vic- tories and expenses.
 With St. Louis was a man named Jack Crooks, who, when not pitching, played second base. He was the first man l ever saw play that position with glove. He pointed out to me the advantage of glove and requested me to try it. After playing couple of innings with the glove I made a hard stop with my bare hand and threw the batter out at first. After
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
SMALL CROWD
 SEE TAMPA RACES

Tampa, Fla, March 6-Only a small gathering was present at the West Tam pa track this afternoon to witness the running of a well balanced card Favor ites were successful in three events and a like number of public choices were bowled over, the losing favorites being the heaviest played.
 Tom Shaw, at ' to 5, won the feature event at three-quarters of a mile from Horizon in handy fashion, taking the lead soon after the start and never be- ing headed.
 A number of close finishes aroused the enthusiasm of the crowd. Summary
 First race, s125. s-year-olds and up, six furlongs, selling-Rose- O'Neill, e2 (Stole). 21s to 1, 4 to 5, 9 to 5. won; Athanio, 10s (ISohn). 3M to 1. 3 to ?, [ to 10, second; Nettie Carita, III (Troxlep, 6 to 1, ? to 1. even, third. Time. 1:19 1-5. Ida Lack ford, Charlotte Hamilton. Omicron, John- ny Wise. Warner Griswell and D. H Carpenter ran.
 Second race, $125. 3-year-olds and up five furlongs-L' Appelle, 92 (Sdwards), to l. ? to l, even, won; sabo Blend, 11s (Knight), 6 to l. ? to 1. even, second; Silici, s9 (Nvrispen). z to l. 21s to l, tc 9, third. Time, 100 4-5. Frank Patton Princess Thorpe. Calth, Mary Rudd Chalce, Don Hamilton, Stromeland. Eva Tanguay Floy Battle and Masks and Faces ran
 Third race, $125, 3-year-olds and up, five furlongs, selling-Billie Hibbie, 109 Qr- vin), to 1, 4 to 5, to ?, won; Donaldo 113 e. Jackson), even, 2 to s, out, sec ond; Irwin P Diggs, 115 (Bergen. to 1 2 to 1. even, third. Time, 1:03 1-5. Lucky Mate, Zilpah, Goodacre, Dracoola. Locust Bud. ran.
 Fourth race, purse $50, 3-year-olds and up, six furlongs-Tom Shaw, 10S (Grif in), to 5, to ?, out, won;l Horison, II (Troxler), 6. to 5. 1 to g. out, second Sadiver, 97 (Rispen), 21a to 1, even. 1 sc 2. third. Time, lis 4-5. Tallow Dip. Clys mic, Easy Life, Teddy Bear ran. Fifth race, purse $150, S-year-olds anf up, five furlongs-Grand 112 (Trox ler), 8 to 5, 3 toy5, 1 to B. won; Shaw nee 107 (McCloskey), 8 to 1, even, to l. second;. Ben Sand. 109 (Griffin). to 1 2 to 1, even, third. Time, 1:05 2-5. Chan ate, pr. Hollis. Bright Maiden and In spector General ran.
 Sixth race. purse $50. 3-year-olds ans up, mile and furlong-Lois Cavanagh Ill (Troxler). ? to 1. to g.. out, won Vanen- 10s (Jensen), 10 10, out. second H. NJ Sabath, S9 (Edwards), 10 to 1. to 1, ? to 1, third. Time, 2:osl 4-5. Hic- cough, Sanctim, Lyndhurst and Dandel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
WITH SALT FRANKS CHARGES
 ARE TAKEN IN BIRMINGHAM

The charge of Manager Frank of New Orleans that six clubs of the league have conspired to drive Billy Smith, Chatta- rooga manager, out of the league, and his statement that he would violate the sal ary limit, because of it's alleged unconsti- nationality, if he saw proper, brought out the following interview from R. H. Baugh, president of the local club:
 Concerning the alleged conspiracy, four of us met in Chicago, determined that the agreement reached at Birming- ham was unjust, and planned to take the matter up with all other clubs Colsson of Mobile saw Frank, Coleman of Mem phis saw Andrews of Chattanooga, Heisman and Kuhn were told of $e plans and so was Judge Kavanuaugh. So much for the conspiracy.
 Concerning the statement of Frank that he will not abide by the salary limit: Frank is too smart not to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
SPORTING NEWS AND LIVE GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE
POINTERS TO RANDOM

There are some rattling good fingers preparing to worry the batters of the Southern league this season, so many, in fact, that 1t begins to appear that the managers have become aroused to the truth that the pitching staff is 75 per cent Of the club.
 At the present time Atlanta, Birming- ham and Nashville appear slightly be- hind the others in the possession of world beating fingers, but with Fisher, Perdue and Sitton, this trio will be able to do little fancy finging itself.
 Chattanooga, really, has what appears to be an all-star staff. Covaleskb last season, was a marvel of speed, curve and endurance. and unless the fans and opposing players can get to him" bet ter than was the case last season. he should be as good this year as then Benton was a terror in the South Allan tic. and when he gets his bearing and becomes accustomed to street cars and electric lights, he will make a mark in this circuit Forrest More is always good. Carmichael was good in the East ern league, and Eddie Sabrie states that no pitcher in this company has anything Ion him. Demaree is no slouch with his speed and curve.
 Charlie Frank doesn't appear to have much of a team, but he has an excellent singing stan. a staff which will put him in the running and keep him there. Hess was the leading pitcher of the league last season. Paige was the best right-hander in the league. Breitenstein is wonder and has always been a wonder. Mont gomery has a good staff of fingers. There Is no doubt but that Sparks has the goods, and he has head, and won derfuI knowledge of the game. Ralph Savidge Is good and has always been good. Thomas and Duggleby were hard to beat last season, and wN be again Hickman is a good man, too, the best In the world for his weight
 Mobile is going to be hard nut to crack, too. Manuel did excellent work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07

He knows what would happen. The Juul incident is still alive.
 Frank is shrewd and clever and loves advertising He means absolutely no harm. Last season he had row with Andrews of Chattanooga because of al- legged irregularities in the Chattanooga gate receipts and Andrews retaliated by turning Lister over to Atlanta in order that Atlanta might beat New Orleans out for the pennant. Now they are appar- ently hand in hand. I believe that Frank is still hot with Andrews and Chattanoo- ga, that he is making Andrews bellevo that he is behind Chattanooga in it's ef- forts and is endeavoring to spur him on to still other stunts that remind of Don Quixote. Frank wants Andrews crushed, and is endeavoring to get six clubs to do what he attempted to do last season.
 Frank Is the most comical soul in the world, and the most easily fathomed,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07

Earl F'leharty, pitcher; Clyde Mcbride, outfielder; ''Rowdy'' Elliott, catcher; Vii liam McGilvray, first baseman.
 The above were registered in Brming- ham yesterday.
 They are the first of the bold Barons to report for the season. Each man de- clares himself in splendid condition, and anxious to get into harness. Each be- lieves he will have his best season this year.
 The fellows have the proper spirit.
 It is generally the custom for older members of team to come troopng in several days after the date agreed upon for reporting. These, however came ahead of time.
 It speaks well for Birmingham and the management too.
 Fleharty, Elliott and Mcbride got into uniforms yesterday afternoon, and with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Jumpers at Philadelphia

Philadelphia, March 6-(Special)-I the sporting line comes record jump made by Clark Williams of Arkadelphia. At school yesterday he jumped 20 feet on almost level ground The school boys witnessed the jumping and measured the distance 20 feet. The jumper said inthe afternoon T can't jump as far any more Fred James Jumped 19 feet inches in the afternoon of the same day. sE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
EDITED BY HUGH w. ROBERTS
FOUR BOLD BARONS JOIN
 WORDSWORTH ON THE SCENE

Manager Molesworth went through the first workout. They batted the bali, chunked a little and ran about a bit. Each announced himself little soro when the practice was completed. But each is anxious to repeat the dose tomor- row afternoon. McGilvray, who arrived in the afternoon, was not in the first practice, but he will be on hand when the hour for today's workout rolls around.
 McGilvray has spent busy winter i.s Denver. Fleharty has been busy in Cherryville. Kan; Elliott, since the fans here saw him last. has spent several weeks in Boston, several at his home, and several in Hot Springs, where at feast 150 ball players are warming up for the arduous work of summer. Mcbride has been with him at the springs.
 The fans gave these players hearty welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
COLUMBUS EASILY
 DEFEATS AUBURN

Auburn. March 6-(Special )-Columbus defeated Auburn here today by score of 53 to 1T. This ends the basketball sea- son. which has been very successful one for Auburn By defeating Bessemer, University of Texas. Nashville Athletic club and Birmingham High school Au- burn won four of her hardest games and added much glory to her past basketball record. The Auburn players fought brave ly in their last game, Beauford and scarborough, an old columbus man, do- ing excellent work, and Burke, proving himself the star of the evening made Auburn proud of her team. Lewis and Gordy were the stars for Columbus. Line up follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
The Bold Barons Are Reporting Fast

1 last season with his fast-breaking spit ter" Bell Cord" Bill Chappelle is a | good man with speed and curve. There | will be no better general in the pit this season than Billy Campbell the little sidewheeler, who, with Birmingham some years ago, made his debut, and establish i ed reputation not only for his ability tc pitch, but his cleverness in making throws to first and keeping runners glued to that corner
 Memphis has a good fiinging staff, too Allen is considered by some to have been the best pitcher in the league last season. Fritz is a southpaw with terrific speed and curve. and good control. He gener- l ally manages to beat Birmingham, and Birmingham has generally been able to establish a reputation for swatting the ball on the piccolo. Bernhard is a general in the pit with a fine knowledge of how to pitch" whom no critic can fail to overlook. And Dickson, who broke into this company with Birmingham some years ago, will be one of the best fingers in the league this season-eyen as he was then. He has everything any other pitch CT has, and something which too few pos sess-a cool head under fire, and steady nerve when danger is greatest.
 Atlanta will have Tom Fisher, if Tom signs up. and there are few better fingers than Tom. Harold Johns is Atlanta's mainstay sidewheeler, and will be again if he signs up. He should have better season this year than last Erskine Mayer is a ,youngster who Is promising. And he hasn't signed up.
 Perdue should rank with the best in the league this season, and F'leharty should make Birmingham a really valuable man. It Is believed that he is outgrowing that frivolity which has handicapped him in other years. Wagner must be reckoned with always. for he can win, generally, when the Barons make few runs. And there is raft of youngsters, and these youngsters may develop into stars of the first magnitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Basketball Cha mpionship

Chicago, March 6.-National champion ship intercollegiate basketball will be an added feature of the 1911 athletic season at Bartlett gymnasium, according to sne University of Chicago coachers. The To- cal school, elated with Saturdays de- feat of Wisconsin, predicts that 1t can qualify for the conference title again this season and within the right to meet O. lumbia, the eastern champion for the United States honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07

the first inning Crooks asked me ho" I liked the glove.
 Great" said I, land if 1t hadn't been for the glove I'd never have got O'Neil.
 With that he said: s''Well, you will never stop any more hard hits with my glove.'' And I never did, for he kept it in his pocket when not using It hlH- self. Crooks always maintained that my use of his glove was the cause or Sl' Louis defeat that day.
 During one of the games In San Fran cisco Boston made a sensational triple play Indeed, we could have made a
 quadruple play had that been possible There was plenty of opportunity to retire three base runners as well as batter
 Redbourne was pitching for us. For the
 Browns Latham was on third, Crooks on second and Charley Comiskey on first. O'Neil was at bat. sO'Neil drove fierce liner which Redbourne miraculously clutched when he instnctively threw up his hand to protect his face. No one but Redbourne and O'Nell knew what had become of the ball. The three base run ners took for granted that 1t was a safe nit and started around like mad despite O'Neils cries. Redbourne had to tell Nash to get on his base before doubling up Latham off third. Nash threw to me,
 making it a triple killing at the ex-
 pense of Crooks, and l could easily have Jagged Comiskey before he could get back to first.
 It was about this time that the Ma tional and the Players leagues began to bid for talent John Clarkson acted as agent for the National and General Dix well as agent for the Players Dixwell was on this coast trip with Boston. Kelly went to San Francisco to help the gen. eral, and between the two they got
 Brown, Daley. Radbourne, Nash, John- son and myself to sign. Clarkson secured Smith and Ganzel for the National. 1 This trip to the coast did no harm to any of the players. The following season every one played as well as at any time | in his life. Boston won the pennant in 1 the Players league in 1890 against big odds. One of our opponents was the All | Star club of Chicago. This was one of the | finest aggregations ever collected. "Old | Roman" Comiskey played first base and | in his day he had no superior. But for some reason team work was lacking in 1 the Chicago ranks and without team worK | no club can win a pennant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
EARL MOORE'S FAST BALL
 FLOORED YOUNG WELCHONCE

Harry welchonce, the promising young outfielder of the Philadelphia team, was rendered hors de combat yesterday after noon in practice on Redwood Field.
 Earl Moore was looping them over the plate in mid d-summer fashion. and one of his side cutters tilted a bit as IL ap- preached the plate, and connected with the cranium of the batter-Welchonce.
 Welchonce fell to the ground with cut fin his head and it was feared for tune that he was dangerously hurt. He was lifted to car and brought to town Tor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
huntsville Loses

Cincinnati. March s.The. Louisville Baseball Club of the American associa- tlon lost case before the national commission today when that body pro- mulgated decision holding that the club must pay Player Moriarity sllO which he claimed as back salary after being sold by Louisville to the Omaha club or the Western league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
YANTZ IS BALKING

Louisville. March G. 6.-(Special.)- !. Infielder George Yantz of this city, drafted by, Birmingham from San Antonio, refused to report to Man ager Molesworth unless the club revises his contract figures up- ward. John Lindsay, also local boy, traded by Vernon, Cal, to Nashville. is baking on the South ern league clubs salary proposi- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07

medical attention.
 The player will probably be on the field today, but will no doubt wear a bandage about his brow. s
 The Phillies. who continue to draw the smiles of the weather man, had a vigor- GUS practice yesterday, which was con cIuded by a scrub game The players are rapidly getting into shape, and will be in better condition than the Barons when the first game Is begun next Saturday But the Barons are willing, for they do not care to have the visitors under too great a disadvantage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
BarOns Win

The Fifth Avenue Barons defeated the Fourth Avenue Stars yesterday to ?.
 Batteries: Didlake, Bates and Arrico; Goldstein and Mendleson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
IS FILLED
 WITH BASEBALL PLAYERS

lows with but a single days intermission for four games, appearing at Andrews field upon March 25, 27, 2S, 29 The one off day, March 26, is a Sunday. Next will come the New York Americans, but Hal Chase's pennant contenders appear for only one performance, upon March 90. The Tanks will be followed by John Gan zell and his Rochester hopes for four games, upon March 31 and April l, 4, and 5. There is no intermission upon week days. as at first appears, for April 2 is Sunday, while the Cleveland Americans, with Sid Smith and Joe Jackson, will appear on April 8. The Pittsburg Pirates are slated for games upon April s. ', 8, and the preseason bill is concluded by the Buffalo Bisons, who will appear here upon April 10, II. After their departure the Lookouts will have but three days to prepare for the opening of the season in Atlanta, on April 15, so it will be seen that a stiff programme faces the locals even before the opening of the season.
 
 with fine head for business. The Cot ton States season gives promise this year of being successful from the very first game More money Is in hand at the be- ginning to tide the teams over rough places than ever before and each team Is going into the contest keen for the pennant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
WOODWARD RETURNS.

Rick Woodward, owner of the Barons, returned to Birmingham yesterday from Florida. where he has spent several weeks on busi- ness.
 He returned in advance of his schedule and his presence caused surprise. But it was case of the sap rising. The ball players are returning to town, and MT. Wood ward couldn't remain away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
TABLE OF MILEAGE

, The table of mileage presented be-
 } low shows that New Orleans will
 , have the largest territory to cover
 > and that Chattanooga will travel } less than any other club. Bir-
 } mihgham's mileage is only slightly
 } greater than the average. The ta- hIa follou,S.