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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
BAUCH GOES ID
 SEE HORACE FOGEL Because Latter Wont An
 swer Telegrams AFTER AN OUTFIELDER Agreement Whereby Birmingham Procures Wilhelm and Schettler
 Not Perfect-This Also
 Will Be Arranged
AFTER AN OUTFIELDER

R. H. Baugh, president of the local baseball association, will leave this morning for Philadelphia, New York and Chicago.
 He is going after a man with whom to round out the Baron team. For everything is not rosy at this writing.
 The trip Is necessitated chiefly be- cause President Fogel of Philadelphia has consistently refused to answer tele- grams Just why this is true is un- known That it is true, is sad enough.
 To get back a bit it is remembered that Chicago promised to turn over to Birmingham a young outfielder by the name of Jimmy Johnson, provided waivers could be procured. It was thought that waiver period would have expired last Monday. Monday. Presi- dent Baugh talked to Comiskey over the telephone. Comiskey said that Johnson was looking so good, he wanted to try him out further. He promised, how ever, to turn him over to Birmingham in case he was ever turned over to minor club.
 This of course, could not satisfy Bir-
 
 tion to Philadelphia. As is remembered, Fogel agreed to hold Mowrey until Tuesday for a final answer from Bir- mingham. Birmingham answered Tues day and several times after the first answer. But nothing can be heard from Fogel.
 MT: Baugh will go direct to Phila- delphia. If Fogel is with his team in New York, Baugh will go on to New York. In case Mowrey has been dis posed of, Baugh will go down to De- troit in which city Comiskey is with his White Sox.
 There has occurred a hitch too, in the deal for Pitchers Wilhelm and Schettler Contrary to custom, the major club is not holding out, but Br mingham Is. The men have been re- leased to Birmingham, but flaw has been discovered in the agreement. It is this way:
 The usual agreement form states that the player must be recalled by August 20 if the major club desires to exercise it's option. The blank which Fogel signed and sent down to Birmingham, however, says that the option must be exercised by August 20, and the player or players can be recalled on that date. No such agreement as this will Bir- mingham sign. Should Birmingham do so, it will be possible for Fogel to re- call August 20 the two pitchers and Mcbride
 It is thought that the non-appear- ance of the provision that the players are to remain in Birmingham until after the conclusion of the playing sea- son was an oversight. It Is thought that this can be remeded within a mo- ments notice.
 It is believed, too, that President Baugh will land Mowrey and that he will be here by the opening of the season. It Is believed that Fogel has been too excited on account of the open ing of the season to answer telegrams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
MAJOR LEAGUE CLUBS TO
 BEGIN THEIR RACES TODAY

New York, April 1.-The fans of the continent are on the aui vive.
 The baseball season begins today. Games will be played in Philadelphia, Detroit. St. Louis. Washington, Chi cago, New York. Cincinnati and Bos- ton.
 Advices from each of these cities Is to the effect that record breaking crowds will have to be handled.
 The prospects for a great race are fine. In the National league the Giants are the favorites, though the Cubs are still to be considered. Cincinnati has strengthened materially. Pittsburg has declared itself strong enough to win another pennant and Philadelphia an- nounces itself dissatisfied with the po- sition in the second division which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

MONTEVALLO WINS
 BIG DOUBLEHEADER

Montevallo, April Especial. )-The locals defeated the Centreville team 1G to , in a slow game today Lawley pitched an excellent game for Monte vallo and only the slowness of the grounds saved the visitors from shutout. Pratt of Centreyille per formed well in the box and at bat se cured three hits. Following is the score by innings: R. H D. Centrevilie ..... O12 200 oOO- 5 ' s Montevallo ...... 3S0 3O3 04*-16 3
 Batteries: Pratt and Tn omas; Law ley and Lawley.
 In the second game Montevallo de- feated Centreville IS to 0. Bowling, who pitched for Montevallo. was invincible. striking out 12 men and yielding not a single hit during the nine innings. Montevallo hit three two-baggers, one three-bagger and eight singles. Follow ing is the score by innings: R. H F. Centreville - 900 GOO 000- o 0 2 Montevallo ..... 302 214 60*-1S 12 ?
 Batteries: Bean and Thomas; Dowl- ing and Lawley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
FOUR-MILE RUNNING
 RACE IN KENTUCKY

Lexington, April 11.-Announcement was made here this afternoon of plans for one of the greatest racing events ever known in Kentucky. It will be a four-mile dash for running horses, over the Kentucky course that bids the most money for it. Mai. F. A. Dainger- field manager of James R. Keene's Castleton stud here. is in charge of the race and will issue entry blanks. The event will be open to the world and entries will be sought in every tate in the union and every European country which produces racers. The race will be run this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
BERNHARD SAYS THAT
 MEMPHIS IS READY

Memphis, April 11.-(Special.)- )-After Mondays practice Manager Bernhard stated that so far as the Memphis team was concerned that every thing was ready for the raising of the curtain on the championship season.
 The former Nashville manager has re- sorted to hls usual "easy' methods in his effort to condition the Turtles and the proof of his wisdom is witnessed in the condition of every man on the team with the exception of Goodwin, the pitcher who for two years has been ailing with rheumatism in the shoulder of his pitch ing arm. Bernhard expects to carry six pitchers. including himself, two catchers and the regulars for month, then the squad will be cut to IA men with Bern hard enacting the role of emergency tWirler'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
WHITAKER TRIAL
 IS CONTINUED

New Orleans, April 11-A continuance until April 25 was granted today in the trial of the charges against E. s. Whitaker, former chief of police, alleg- ing carnal knowledge and crimes against nature Whitaker when arragned in the criminal district court, announced he had no counsel and was not ready to go to trial. Seven girls, ranging in age from ' to IA years, who are being held as witnesses against Whitaker, were in court. Admittance was refused to the morbid and curious and a large detail of police was on hand to guarantee order at the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Big Shows Will Commence Today
COMMISSIONERS TO
 TAKE PART IN THE OPENING

The fans of Birmingham will have an opportunity Saturday of learning whether or not the three commissioners of Bir- mingham are able to descend occasion ally from a position of great dignity and mingle with the good people.
 The three will be invited to participate in the opening of the Southern league baseball season. Just what roles these three worthies will be given has not been determined as yet, though Harry Jones, master of ceremonies, is mapping out the programme at the present time.
 It is barely possible that Judge Lane and James Weatherly will run a foot race to decide which shall have the honor of throwing the first ball. If Weatherly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Says Demands Are Unreasonable

Memphis, April 11.-(SpeciaL) )-Before leaving Memphis with his Minneapolis American Association chamipons, Joe Cantillion, former Washington man. ager, who claims credit for discover ing and developing Waiter Johnson, expressed opinion that if the Washing ton club gave in to Johnsons demands that organized baseball interests would be harmed and an migrate" would be satisfied. "Johnson's demands for sal ary are out of reason" said Cantillion. It's almost certain that Washington will not do worse this year than last year, even without Johnson. for with Johnson last lear year they could only finish seventh in the eight-club race"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

critics have given it.
 The New York Highlanders are said to be the strongest players of the American league. though the favorite in the race is the team of Athletics of Philadelphia under that great leader, Connie Mack. Cleveland is strong, too, 1t is said, and Detroit. The greatest improvement over it's last years form is expected to be shown by the Chi ca go White Sox.
 The schedule for today follows:
 National league
 St. Louis in Chicago.
 Philadelphia in New York
 Pittsburg in Cincinnati.
 Brooklyn in Boston. 1
 American eague-
 New York in Philadelphia
 Chicago in Detroit
 Cleveland in St. Louis. s5Hs
 Boston in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
PRIZE FIGHTING
 IN THE BALANCE

Los Angeles, April 1.-The fate Of boxing in Los Angeles is still in abey- ance.
 Pacific Athletic club, who is charged jointly with Ad Wolgast. George Mem- sic and Referee Charley Eyeton with having promoted and participated in d prize fight at Vernon. on March IT, ap- peared before Judge Willis, accom- panied by an attorney, who argued on the application of McCarey for writ of habeas corpus. After listening to lengthy arguments on McCarey's appli- cation. Judge Willis continued the mat ter for 20 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
EDITED BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

should win, Judge Lane will be permitted to don a mask and breast protector and stand behind the bat Gully Exum, thereupon, will go to first
 Harry Jones is mapping out a pro- gramme. There will be nothing elaborate. It is not known as yet whether or not there will be a parade But 1t is safe to presume that there will b9a speech or TWO made and martial music played.
 It is expected that several of the Mont gomery club officials will be on hand If so they will be assigned parts to play.
 Many Montgomery fans are expected to be in. the city, for they are confident that the Montgomery team this season is a great one and that Dobbs' men will run away with that first game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
HOWARD LOSES GAME

Haley for Southern university caught a brilliant game. His throwing to bases was particularly fine. Howard played in good form, but Southern university was lucky in punching the hits when they counted. Towards left fielder robbed Southern university of two sure three bag gers. Batteries: Howard, Tisdale and Riley. Southern university: Powers and Haley. Empires. Donnelly and Pruitt.
 The Southern university leaves in the morning for Marion to play series with the fast team of the Marion institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Greensboro, April 11.-(Special.) )-South- ern university took the last game of the series with Howard on the campus this afternoon by the score of to 1. Features of the game were the heavy hitting of Moore and Hill for Southern university and daring base running of McCann, who today in addition to his usual brilliant playing, stole home. Powers for South ern university in the first game that he has pitched this year allowed only six
 hits and was steady in the tight places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
LOCAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
 WILL BEGIN BUSINESS TODAY

The baseball tournament to be operated under the auspices eof the Elementary Public School Athletic association will have it's official opening today when the teams in its junior league will meet in the various divisions This tournament is the largest of it's kind ever organized in Birmingham and before the season is fin ished nearly 800 boys will have partici- pated Following is the schedule for to- cay for the Junior league:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
TAFT GETS HIS PASS

Washington, April 11.-President Taft to- cay received his annual pass entitlins Eim to admission to games played any where on the American league circuit dur ing the 1911 season, and tomorrow with Maj A. W. Butt, his personl aide, and Secretary IIilles he will occupy box in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
TWELVE OF IS VOTES PUT NASH

TWELVE OF Is VOTES PUT NASH VILE LAST - BIRMINGHAM DRAWS THIRD PLACE, BELOW CHATTAN0OGA-MEMPHIS IS FOURTH-MONTGOMERY, AT LANTA, MOBILE AND NASH VILE FOLLOW-GETS THREE "FIRSTS" AND CHATTANOOGA, BIRMINGHAM AND MEMPHIS FINISH CLOSE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Eastern Division-Robinson vs. Gibson Woodlawn.
 Northern Division-Martin vs. North Birmingham, at North Birmingham; East Birmingham vs Kingston, at Kingston
 Southern Division-William vs, South Highland, at South Highland Lakeview vs. Powell, at Powell.
 Western Division-Bush vs. Pratt at Pratt; West End vs. Fairview, at Fair view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Labour " Wins

Monte Carlo, April 11.-Labour " won the prix Meditteran in todays programme of the motor boat regatta. There were 12 starters. The event was for cruisers from 6.5 to meters in length over a course of 50 kilometers (31.05 miles). Labour Tvs time was l hour minutes and 32 4-5 seconds. The prize was s1200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
BAUER WANTED TWO TICKETS
 AND LANDED NEITHER ONE

ing the impression that ile simply wanted a trip to Nashville and that he had no hope of landing a berth
 Manager Molesworth did not give Bauer his release. As the player just picked up and left without instructions, the local club may see fit to suspend him.
 No determination has been reached, however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Eighteen writers of baseball in the cities of the Southern league express theli opinions this morning through The Age Herald as to the finish of the clubs ol the league
 While it is all guess work, it is still in | teresting
 The consensus of opinion of those whc keep in closer touch with all the teams than any other set of people is worth more than the ordinary brand of predie- l tion.
 As a result of the opinions the league will finish as follows:
 New Orleans Chattanooga, Birming- ham, Memphis, Montgomery, Atlanta, Mo bile Nashville. The vote on New Or leans to win and Nashville to bring up the rear Is almost unanimous.
 Here follow the opinions:
 Percy H. Whiting. Atlanta Georgian: New Orleans. Chattanooga, AtlantS, Bir- mingham, Memphis, Mobile, Montgomery, Nashville:
 W. Happy. Montgomery Times Mont gomery, New Orleans Birmingham, Chat tdHOORds MtHlpIllSf Allduld, \ dSIl- vile.
 Will R. Hamilton, New Orleans Item. New Orleans. Chattanooga. Memphis. Mo lsile, Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, Montgomery.
 Henry Better, New Orleans States: New Orleans. Memphis. Mobile, Chattanooga, Birmingham, Atlanta, Montgomery, Nash vile.
 J II. Wye. Nashville Banner: New Or leans. Chattanooga, Memphis. Birming- ham, Nashville, Montgomery, Mobile, At lanta.
 George H. Butler, Chattanooga News: Chattanooga, New Orleans, Birmingham, Memphis, Montgomery, Atlanta, Nash vile, Mobile.
 ". G. Foster. Chattanooga Times Chattanooga, Birmingham, Memphis. New Orleans, Montgomery, Mobile, At lanta, Nashville.
 A M. Keiller, Memphis Press: Memphis, New Orleans, Birmingham. Chattanooga, Mont ntgomery, Mobile, Atlanta, Nashville.
 Walt s. Maher, Montgomery Journal: Montgomery New Orleans. Birmingham Memphis. Atlanta, Chattanooga, Mobile Nashville
 Sam L. Gilbert, New Orleans Picayune. New Orleans Chattanooga, Birmingham, Memphis, Atlanta, Montgomery, Nash vile, Mobile.
 G. L. Flournoy Mobile Item: Birming- ham, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Mem phis Montgomery, Mobile. Atlanta, Nash vile.
 Spick Hal Nashville Tennesseean: New Orleans. Chattanooga, Birmingham, Nash vile, Memphis, Atlanta, Montgomery, Mo- bile.
 IT. I. McDaniel Memphis News-scimi- tar: New Orleans. Chattanooga, Mem phis. Birmingham. Montgomery, Atlanta, Mobile, Nashville.
 Herbert Caldwell, Memphis Commercial Appeal Chattanooga, Memphis, New Or leans, Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile Atlanta, Nashville.
 Barney Sheridan Mobile Register: Chattanooga, New Orleans, Mobile, Mem phis, Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville Montgomery. B. H. Mooney, Birmingham Ledger:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE TO
 GO AGAINST THE BARONS

announced the following lineup yes terday.
 Morton, third base; w Davenport, sec ond base: M. Davenport, left field; Thompson, catcher; Mayberry center field; Taylor, right field; Hardwick, first base; Dickinson, pitcher; Davis, short stop.
 Tomorrow afternoon the Barons will play the North Birmingham team.
 Friday will be spent in team practice, and Saturday-the Barons meet Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

the front row at American league park here to see the Senators and Boston open the season. The President will toss ball from his box to start the game.
 On Saturday the President plans 10 play his first game of golf this year on the Chew Chaz links.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Rain yesterday prevented the game North Birmingham team of the City league
 This afternoon the Barons will play the team of Birmingham college. The colegians are flushed over their tri- umph over Sewanee and are anxious to annex the scalps of the Barons.
 Manager Davis of Birmingham college
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Selma, April 11.-(Special)-T game which was to have been played at River side park this afternoon between the Sel- ma Southeastern league team and the Montgomery Southern league club was postponed on account of rain and wet grounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
FRANK GETS OTHERS

New Orleans, April 11.-Manager Frank of the New Orleans Baseball club announced this afternoon that he had secured Catcher John Ma
 gle and Outfielder Dave Callahan from the Cleveland club of the American league. They are ex- pected to arrive here Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Allen to Pitch

Memphis, April Special.)-F'rank Al len, former Little Rock pitcher, who made a reputation here lats year as winning twirler, has been selected to pitch the opening game Saturday for Memphis against the Nashville Volunteers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
UMPIREs ASSIGNED

. New York, April 11.-President
 ' Lynch of the National league to-
 . day announced the following as-
 ' signments of umpires for the open ' ing games: ( At Boston: William J. Klem and . John J. Doyle.
 ' At New York: James J. John ' ston and Nal Eason. . At Cincinnati: Henry ODay and. ' William Brennan. . At Chicago Charles Rigler and { w. F. Finneran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Workingmen's Strike Settled

Lima, Peru, April 1.-The general strike of workingmen yesterday, which threatened big proportions, was settled today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Cub Pitchers Held Out

Chicago, April 1.-Two pitchers on the Chicago National staff. Pfeister and Richie, have not yet signed contracts for 1911. 1t .js said that both men are holding out for an increase in salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
NICHOLS BENEFIT

Baltimore, April 11.--Tn benefit game here today for the family of the late "Si'' Nichols, the Baltimore Eastern league club defeated the Philadelphia Americans to 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
SUNDAY BASEBALL BILLS

e Columbus. O., April 1.-The sen- |
 ' ate today passed two Sunday base < . ball bills, both of which have | ,- gone through the house. One <
 ' knocks Sunday baseball games {
 b from forbidden amusements and (
 ' the other gives city councils au- ( . thority to say whether Sunday { : games shall be permitted. A bill ( ' passed a year ago providing for < : local option in cities on Sunday < . baseball was vetoed by Governor ( ' Harmon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Reds Win

Cincinnati, April 11.-Cincinnati defeat- ed the Rochester Eastern league team to- day to 2 in a seven-inning game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Yale Beaten

New Haven, Conn, April 1.-The Bos- ton Nationals defeated Yale here today 3 to 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Lou Bauer wrote Manager Molesworth yesterday requesting his release.
 Bauer did not go to Nashville.
 President Hirsig stated over the tele- phone yesterday that he offered to give Bauer a trial, and offered him trans portation to Nashville. Bauer held out for transportation both ways-thus leav- 
 Birmingham, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Memphis, Atlanta, Montgomery, Mobile, Nashville.
 Tom White, Birmingham News: New Orleans, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Mont gomery, Memphis, Atlanta, Mobile. Nash vile.
 Bill Ak, Age-Herald: Birmingham. New Orleans, Chattanooga, Memphis, Atlanta, Montgomery, Mobile. Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
COTTON STATES
STANDING
At VickS Sburg:

At Jackson: Meridian-Jackson game postponed; wet grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
CoCA-coLA CASE EXTENSIVE

, Chattanooga. April 1l.-(special) : It developed today that the total
 } expenses Of the government in it's case against the Coca-Cola com } pany amounted to more than s50,-
 } GOO. Jury expenses alone aggre- , gated s1956 45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Rain in Selma

At Yazoo City: Greenwood Yazoo Cit, game postponed wet grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
Races PostpOned

Pensacola, Fla, April 11.-Today's races were postponed on account of mud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Batteries: sparks and Gulttefez, Bas1 and Wickenhoffer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Will R. Hamilton, New Orleans Item. New Orleans. Chattanooga. Memphis. Mo- lile, Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

W. Happy, Montgomery Times: Mont gomery. New Orleans. Birmingham, Chat tanooga, Memphis, Atlanta Mobile, Nash ville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

Henry Reiter, New Orleans States: New Orleans. Memphis, Mobile. Chattanooga, Birmingham, Atlanta, Montgomery, Nash vile
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-03
Railroad Notes.

A percent dividend on Reading
common will be paid tomorrow.
Proposed advances in freight rates
tomorrow have again been postponed
to March Is.
Reductions in rates for Pullman low.
er berths northwest of Chicago will
become effective tomorrow.
An extension of the telephone dis.
patching system on the main line of
the Lehigh Valley will be made to.
morrow.
A memorial fountain in honor of the
late +. II. Hartman is being erected
at Goshen, n. Y, and will be unveiled
February 25.
A dividend of one-half of | percent
for the quarter ending December 81
will be paid tomorrow on the capital
stock of the Norfolk Southern.
Coupons of the first mortgage bonds
of the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
fall due tomorrow and will be paid at
the American Exchange National bank
in New York.
Twenty million dollars of general
mortgage percent bonds are offered
by the Reading to. provide funds fol
the retirement of consolidated mort
gage bonds falling due June |.
Upper berths in Pullman sleeping
cars operated in New York state will
be reduced after today from $3.50 tc
SIPS, from 50 to s1.60, and from $3.50
to 50, and the same general reduction
will be made all over the country.
Interest in the sum of $12.71 fo
each second preference income bono
and 5000 for each third preferenc,
income bond of the Central of Georgi;
Railway company will be paid mex
Monday, under the provisions of tn,
final judgment secured by the protec
tive cpmmittaa
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-02-03
AS 10 the knoeker.

Kearney Hub. The Norfolk News
talks hopefully of the future Of Nor.
folk and believes that it is possible
to boost the population to 10000
within five years, the general
foundation for this hopefulness being
"a general sentiment that the day of
the knocker has passed" Notice that
hope is based on the presumed eXtin.
guishment of the knocker a base imi.
tation of man which we have all
seen and which serves as a drag on
the enterprise of nearly every com.
munty. Just now when the Kearney
Commercial club is setting out on an
other years business it is worth while
to take notice of the knocker in
Kearney just as they are doing in
Norfolk, and just as they are doing
in every community where enterprise
triumps and hope is fulfilled. Did II
ever occur to you that the knocker
who knocks on the town of which he
is a resident and citizen is really a
traitor to that town and harbors trea'
son against his fellow citizens? Think
that over carefully and see if you can
find any other fit classification for the
knocker.