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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
w. & l.. HUSTLING
 ON FOOTBALL GAMES

Lexington, Va, March 1S.-(Special.)- .)- Manager Pipes of the Washington and Lee football team has stated that it had cultural and Mechanical college of North Carolina in Raleigh on November Il. Two games were offered for this date, one with Kentucky State university at Lex ington, Ky, and the other with North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical. An attractive guarantee had been offered by the Kentuckians and negotiations had been practically closed several days ago for the Kentucky game. Moreover, 1t had been thought by the management that on account of faculty objection there would be no chance for playing Agrl- cultural and Mechanical. But the faculty committee having withdrawn their oo- lection, and the sentiment of the student body having been expressed so unani- mously in favor of giving Agricultural and Mechanical date. 1t was decided to close with the North Carolina insu' tuition for November Il.
 The schedule has not yet been com pleted, but three games have been so far settled. Virginia Polytechnic insti- tute will be met In Roanoke on October 2s. The annual game with North Caro- lima will again be played in Norfolk on November IS, one week after the Agr- cultural and Mechanical game. November 4 Is an open date, but will probably be filled with Virginia college. The Thanks giving game is still pending. It was at first thought that Bucknell would be played in Lynchburg, but satisfactory terms could not be gotten. The completed schedule will, In all probability, be ready for announcement in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
FINN MAY BECOME
 LEAGUE PRESIDENT

Fort Smith. Ark. March 1S.-Milse Finn, former manager of the Little Rock team in the Southern league and well known in baseball circles, Is slated for the presidency of the Western as- sociation, in which revolt Is brewing. Finn is now scout for the New York Nationals. He has agreed to accept the leadership of the league, providing Manager McGraw of the New York team does not offer objection.
 Finn is to succeed Herb Slater sport ing editor of the Kansas City Journal. Before the Western association met some months ago to reorganize. Slater announced the formation of the South western association as opposition to the Western association. In order to avert competition and a baseball war the magnates of the Western associa- tion elected him president. he to take office on May. 1 to succeed Tom Hay den of Webb City, Mo. who retires on that date.
 Since the annual meeting opposition has developed to Slater and move ment is now on foot to oust him. meeting will be held before the season opens to decied the controversy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
The Bold Barons Were Showed Under
POINTERS TO RANDOM

Until the opening of the Southern league season. April 15, all games to be played on Redwood Field will come under the head of practice games"
 These practice games were originated for the purpose of giving the players that training which by the opening of real hostilities will have them in the best pos sible condition.
 The man who goes to witness a 'prac- tice' game. therefore, should remember that player, to prevent a score, will not over-exert himself. or run tho risk of in turing himself. It very often happens, in other words, that runs are scored which would never have been made had a player or certain players acquitted themselves as strenuousy as they would have done had the game in question been a regular championship affair.
 On the other hand, the players, or the teams, are under obligation to the fans to furnish as close and as exciting a con test as they possibly can without risking the spraining of an ankle, the twisting of joint, or the straining of ligament
 This is due to the fact that the fan who witnesses a practice game pays g price as great as If the game was 8 championship affair and as if it realls amounted to something.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
OLD LEAGUE LOSES
 ONLY OLD NAME

Bristol, Tenn, March 1S.-The moguis of the East Tennessee baseball teams, ln- cludng also the Asheville, N. C.. team. held meeting at Morristown Friday night to lay new plans in accordance with the decision of the national com- mission by which the name Southeast ern league' was awarded to the Ala bama and Georgia teams that were ex- cluded from the original Southeastern ter ritory in a recent meeting.
 The East Tennesseans appear to be well satisfied with the decision. as they lose nothing but a name. The managers will probably decide on Appalachian" as the most suitable name for the new league. which Is made up of Bristol. Johnson City. Morrlstown. Knoxville, Cleveland, Tenn, and Asheville, N. c.
 The Bristol team Is being organized as rapidly as good men can be secured, and 1t Is the purpose of Frank Leake, the president, and Davy Crockett, the man. ager, to put the team against all the col- lege teams In this region in a series of practice games beginning early in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
CUMBERLAND WILL
 HAVE GOOD TEAM

Lebanon, Tenn, March 1S.-(Special.)- Baseball practice at Cumberland uni yersity under the supervision of Captain Fry, former shortstop and full blood In dian, and Coach Foster, local man and formerly with Cleveland. has commenced under favorable auspices. about 40 candi- dates being now at work. Besides Cap tain Fry, probable certainties are Catcher Luna, who Is working his third year, and Outfelders Shelby and Allison. McGehee, a new man. appears especially promising for hurling duty. while Stevens and Null lins are other good looking pitching ma terial. First Baseman Allen is back, but will probably have trouble against Tex an by the name of Dunn. who has good record in Texas and Pennsylvania prep schools. Wiukinson, who hes played two seasons in the Nashville City league. looks good for third base. but will have warm rivalry in Harper. who comes from Arkansas with a good record. In all likelihood Captain Frye and Second Base man Hunter will swap positions this sea- son. the latter going to short on account of a better throwing apparatus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
BILL TALKS SOME

carry only 14. and that the maximum number carried by any club will be 15.
 This 1e-man limit, however, Is a won derful thing.
 To meet the increase in number an in crease in money was also allowed. The team that carries 14 men, therefore, will be able to pay better salaries. Better salaries will secure better men. There were several players in the south last season who held their jSSs because the clubs owning them could not pay more money for better material. The change In this rule should make the sport faster this season.
 A wise manager will leave a margin in his pay roll so that he can step out and get an expensive man in case such a man Is needed when the pinch comes. And there should be left a margin so that in case aF man is injured another could be procured at once.
 The person who thinks that Charlie Frank intends standing pat is mistaken Charlie, before the season opens, will have another catcher and another in- fielder. He will not go through the season with Pope on second and Rohe on third.
 And Frank may have another outfielder. too, as he has never been any too fond of Jake weimer.
 There are several outflelders among tho Quaker recruits good enough for Bir- mineham.
 But there Is not single one too good. 5. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
SEA GULL FANS ARE <
 PLEASED WITH TEAM

Mobile, March 1S.-Tony Smith, the fast shortstop, whose joh it will be to mako local fans forget Joey Berger and Bert Spencer. the fast outfielder bought by Mobile from the American association. both had their first workout yesterday afternoon. and to the number of fans who watched the two men work, they cer- tainly looked awful good. according to expressions coming in on the car.
 To take the place of Joey Berger and fill it to the satisfaction of local fans, Manager Holmes knew would be a hard job, and he found the man whom he thinks is one of the best and wisest men in baseball. Smith showed splendidly yes terday afternoon, covering a world of ter ritory and making all chances look easy, fielding the ball gracefully and getting it away from him fast and accurately to first
 Not detracting from Joey Berger as a shortstop one whit, Smith looks just as good as did the former infielder, and is bound to make hit with the local fans. He, Fox and Swacina yesterday after noon pulled off some double plays that WI AiSAthihS lcSl dllu they dl went through without a hitch, perfect fielding, throws and all.
 Manager Holmes praises Smith and says he is one of the wisest infielders in the business in any league. and cites the year Smith played with him in the Western league. when, according to the new leader, Smith played in 16O-odd games without pulling q bone-head play, which is travelling just litte And Smith hit just 1920 that season, too, so his record of last year with Brooklyn, .1S1. looks as if he had an off year. Smith. 1t is thought, will hit around .250 in this league and Manager Holmes says he hits good in pinches, which Is something that counts in keeping team in front, even if 1t does not show in the batting averages Spencer took things easy yesterday aft ernoon and did not exert himself, but in going after flies in the outfleld he showed that he has some speed. He is quick on his feet has long stride, and those who have touted him as one of the fieetest- footed athletes in baseball seem to have had their dope straight. He will play this afternoon and the fans can have q
 further chance of watching him in action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
REDS AND BROWNS
 CALL OFF SERIES

Hot Springs, Ark, March 1S.-Manager Bobby Wallace of the St. Louis Browns is displeased with the method of two clubs using one park and the nine-game series scheduled between the St. Louis Americans and Cincinnati Reds will ter minate tomorrow. Furthermore, after . conference this afternoon between Man. ,agers Wallace and Clark Griffith of the Cincinnati Nationals, 1t was announced that tomorrow's game would be called at o'clock In order for the St. Louis team to make a late afternoon train homeward bound.
 The St. Louis and Cincinnati teams were guests tonight of the Business Mems league at a dinner served at the Essex Park track clubhouse, six miles from the city, a special train bearing more than 100 of the party on the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Eczema Cure a Beauty Wash

Although D. D. D. Prescription has been recognized for years as the one remedy for Eczema. Psoriasis. and all other forms of skin diseases, 1t is now known that there Is no other wash. even those used by the beauty special ists, that can compare with this mild liquid for cleansing the skin of pim- ples, blackheads, rash, and all similar skin affections.
 For this reason alone, bottle of D. D. D. should be kept on hand in every household. A trial 25c bottle will show you the merits of this great remedy as q complexion wash.
 D. D. D. seems to remove the cause, whatever the trouble may be. cleansing the skin, and leaving 1t as soft as smooth and clear as that of a healthy child.
 Get . 25c bottle today and keep 1t in tho house.
 Collier Drug company. Birmingham, and W. D. Taylor, Bessemsr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
TIGERS EASILY
 DEFEAT THE GULLS

Mobile. March 1S.-with Willetts and Mullin pitching Mobile was helpless against Detroit this afternoon and the American leaguers scored 9-to-I vic- tory.
 Mobile did not get man beyond second base on either Willetts or Null lin. their lonely run coming in the eighth after Covington, Three r. league recruit. had taken the mound
 Crawford's hitting flea atured the con- test, "Wahoo" getting four safe drives, two of them for three baggers, out of five times at bat
 Ty Cobb was up five times. getting two singles, going out on an infield hit once, fouling out another time, while he struck out the remaining time at bat. Score: R. HI. E. . Mobile .......... 900 900 010--1 | Detroit ......... 220 OH 1929 13 l
 Batteries: Clarke, Manuel and Dunn and Cadman; Willetts, Muffin and Gov ington and Casey and Beckendorf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
HENLINE IS HERE;
 THOMAS EN ROUTE

Noah Henline. the Buffalo outfelder who has played for three cities in the Southern league, spent yesterday In Bir- mingham.
 Buffalo Is en route at the present time to Milledgeville, Ga. where two weeks will be spent in training. Henline had interests in Birmingham and dropped over. He will rejoin his team Monday. He is in fine condition and expects tho ensuing season to be his best. He Is as popular with the fans of the Eastern league as he was with the fans of Bir- mingham.
 Another well known baseball player in Birmingham yesterday was Dr. Thomas, finger of the Montgomery club. Thom- as appears to be in good condition. He has always pitched good ball in the Southern league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
EDITED BY HUGH W. ROBERTS

Therefore, no player is doing his duty, or is giving value received when he loafs on his job, plays carelessly, or appears in- different as to the result of the struggle.
 No honest fan expects pitcher to throw his arm off at this stage of the game or run the risk of doing himself injury by curving the ball. But all fans do ex- pect to see every player really play.
 There is rule which should govern in this matter It is the old, old rule that applies to every phase of human exist ence.
 Be considerate of the other fellow
 When this rule is followed, the fan will not hurl imprecations at finger because he does not use terrific speed, and be- cause the ball he throws does not jump and squirm in it's progress toward the plate.
 And the player, remembering that the fan has spent as much to witness prac- tice as he will spend this summer to wit ness a regular championship struggles will not say to himself: s.Why worry? What does 1t amount to after allY'
 Yesterday there was considerable criti- cism on the seats concerning the work or lack of work of the Barons. The greater part of this criticism was unjust Some of it, however, was otherwise. H. w. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
CRACK ATHLETE IS
 OFFICER IN ARMY

Nashville. March 1s.-(Special)--T youngest commissioned officer in the United States army is Alvin c. Gillem. Jr., of this city. former star all-round athlete at Sewanee, who, while but barely 21 years of age. and in less than year. s service, is now a lieutenant. Lieutenant Gillem played upon both the Sewanee football and baseball teams, and during his last season. 19C9, was picked gener- ally by gridiron critics as All-Souhern end. He enlisted in the United States army less than a year ago as private in the Seventeenth infantry, became a corporal in less than four months. and a second lieutenant inside of year. He Is the third generation of army officers, his father being at present captain in the service and his grandfather being q civil war major. His advancement is stated to have broken all records in the way of rapid advancement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
SENATORS POUND
 CRACKER PITCHERS

Atlanta. March 1S.-The Washington team of the American league today pounded three pitchers of the Atlanta Southern league team for 15 hits, tal- lying Il runs to for the Crockers' in the first exhibition game of the sea son. A home run by Outfielder Milan of the Washingtons, with three men on bases in the second inning was fea- ture, The fielding of Captain Mcbride for Washington. and Catcher Wells for Atlanta. were the fielding features. The score. h,H b . Washington .... 140 030 201-11 15 8 Atlanta ....., 100 O01 000- 2 t
 Batteries: Johnson. Walker. Hughes and Ainsmith and Street, Rivard, Mayer, Crabble and Wells. Umpire, Der rick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
JACKSON LOSES
 TO TIGER COLTS

Jackson, Miss, March 1S.-(Special.)- The second game between the Detroit Colts and Jackson resulted as did yes terdays game, to 3 in favor of Detroit. Jackson's teamwork showed improve ment and errors were few. The first ball fired by Liddell netted Carlson, Jackson s shortstop, three bags. Gordon and Simp- son repeated that performance. Both teams worked three pitchers, Liddell, Works and straub for Detroit schnelly. Needles and Bryan for Jackson. Here the home men were outclassed. Stanage caught for Detroit and Walt for Jack son. Score by innings: R.H.E. Detroit ..................,0 ,0M 305 00s-9 13 ( Jackson 100 200 O00-3
 Detroit plays at Vicksburg tomorrow the only town in Mississippi permitting Sunday baseball
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
SPORTING NEWS.
 AND LIVE GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE

Word comes from Atlanta that Pitcher Tom Fisher has signed his contract. But as to whether or not Fisher sur rendered and is now feeding out of the hard of President Heisman. or whether President Heisman made surrender, there, is silence so dense that you could cut it with a knife.
 But it is pretty safe to wager that Tom Fisher is the highest paid athlete In the Southern league For several weeks Heis- man has been begging him to sign con- tract for $s5o. Tom was standing firmly for $40O.
 Tom Fisher is good finger. a pretty fair first baseman, safe man with whom to fill vacant spot in the outfield, and in view of the fact that he is a pitcher, . ratting good sticlman.
 But he isn't worth s350 month to any club in the Southern league.
 Hess, down fin New Orleans, draws $275, and Covaleshi, when with Birmingham last season, drew the same amount.
 There is no finger in the league, Fish CT excepted, who receives more than sSo6 And Fisher is by no means the best pitcher in the league.
 It ;s reasonable to suppose now that Harold Johns will also walk under the yoke. The trick which Heisman used to bring Fisher around will probably do the work for Johns.
 Although the rules permit team of the league to carry as many as IS men, 1t Is very probable that the majority will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19

Montgomery, March B.-(Special.)- Over two tons of baseball beef will prance on the Montgomery ball lot.
 To be exact the aggregate weight O: the 24 men who have been signed up by Manager Dobbs totals 42S5 pounds.
 Three of the giants tip the scale over the 200 mark They are Hammond, 231 pounds; Flint, 23O pounds. and Kay, 22t pounds. Hammond and Flint will make tie giant battery of the league.
 In the 1so-pound class are savidge, 19s pounds: Graham. 192 pounds, and Glenn ents, 1s1 pounds.
 Four men total over 1s0 pounds: Lilivet 1S5 pounds, and Happy Smith, Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
DOBBS WILL HAVE BEEF"
 TEAM OF SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Dobbs and Doc Thomas each register ing 1S0 pounds.
 An even seven of the squad are in the 170-pound division. Elwert has 179 pounds of baseball flesh on his bones tand it Is all fast Duggleby has the same amount; Bills comes home with IA, while Pratt tips the scale at I'll and McAlister, Man. ming Smith and Pruitt all are TO pounds in weight.
 Daley and Brooks each weigh 16o, and Osteen 160 while both Sparks and Crib bens are satisfied with 155 pounds apiece. Below this weight there is only one play CT. Midget" Bennett, who is the lightest of the bunch. and tips the scale at the remarkable weight of 130 pounds.
 The average weight of the team Is 113 pounds per man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Quakers Easily Defeat The Barons;;
 Fleharty and Sexton Do Fine Work
ODD MISTAKE

} Little Rock, Ark, March IS. } Under the impression that pictures
 - of the Jeffries-J Johnson fight were i, - being shown, Governor Donaghey
 } personally dismissed an audience } at a local theatre last night and or > dered the exhibition stopped. Aft , } erward it developed that the pie
 - lures were Of the Gotch-Zbyszbo } wrestling match.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
WOODWARD ACCEPTS
 LINEVILLE CHARGE

Dadeville, March 1s.-(Special.)-Th Rev. H. B. Woodward, who was pastor
 of the Baptist church here few years ago. and who is one of the strongest young preachers In the state, has accept ed call at Lineville The Rev. w. B. Crumpton will deliver his lecture. "The Original Troup," at the High scnool auditorium Monday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
"BILLIKENs," NOT CLIMBERS

Montgomery, March 1s-Montgom- ery's baseball team of the south
 ; ern league will hereafter be known as the "Billikens. This name was
 ; selected tonight by the manage ment from a list of several thou . sand submitted by fans of the city.
 , The old nickname, "The Climbers,'
 ; will be dropped as it was consid- , cred a hoodoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Jennings Wants Johnson

SChAhAAASS ohsS OOuHSOu
 New Orleans, March 1S.-Hugh Jen- nings, Detroit manager, asked for an option on First Baseman Johnston's contract today, but Manager Frank said he could not give any option on any of his players at this time.
 Jennings is of the opinion Johnston Is the best minor league first baseman he has looked at for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Sewanee CanceIs Ole Lou

Baton Rouge. La. March 1s.--The an nouncement was made tonight that the L. s. U.-Sewanee football game. sched- uled to be played here November l. has been cancelled by sewanee on account of other dates. 4 :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
FISHER SIGNS

Atlanta, March 1S.-Thomas c.
 Fisher, the star twirlcr last season of the Atlanta baseball team. today signed his contract. after holding out for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Holmes Gets Decision

Memphis March lS.-(Special.) )-Billy Holmes of Chicago gained the decision over Battling Minor in eight rounds at the Garden club tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
LOOKOUTS BEATEN
 BY TOLEDO HENS

Chattanooga. March 1S.-Toledo made it three out of four from Chat tanooga this afternoon. landing on Carmichael for five runs in the fifth inning. Score: RI E Toledo ...... 900 050 0--5 Chattanooga .. 900 001 0-1
 Batteries: Hillard, Baskette and Rapp; Covaleski Carmichael and Hig- gins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19

Although the rules permit a team of the league to carry as many as IS men, 1t is very probable that the majority will
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1911-07-07
Huuuinu a "Lamb,"

Parson Johnson had been caught
hugging n of the finest "ewe" lambs
of the congregation who happened to
be a very popular young lady and it
created quite a stir in the church.
So "Brudder Johnson" was brought
for trial.
"You have seen these great pic
lures, I suppose, so you know dat de
great Sheperd am always pictured
wild a lamb in his arms" said 'Brud-
der" Johnson.
Eyes, sab, pahson, dat am So" ad-
mitted Deacon Jones.
Den, Brudder Jones, what am
wrong in de sheperd of this flock
having a lamb in his arms?"
This was too much for Brudder
Jones, so he proposed that the peo-
pie have a called meeting that after
Ooh. After the point was discussed
at the afternoon meeting the follow
ing resolution was made:
Resolved, Dat for the future peace
Of this congregation, dat de next
time Brudder Johnson feels called on
to take a lamb OBJ de flock in his
arms, that he pick out a ram-lamb."