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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
UMPIRES' GOOD VISION

Mass, after an examination January Ii. reports the eyes of John J. Doyle as per feet in every respect.
 Nal Eason
 'Dr W. w. Fisher of Sunbury, Pa, examined M. w. Eason on January 24 and found normal vision.
 Charles Rigler
 ''Drs. Hedges and Compton of Char lottesville, Va, saw Charles Rigler on February and report his vision as un- usually acute.
 Robert D. Emslie
 ''Dr. John H. Cormack of St. Thomas Ontario, is most explicit In his report. He saw R. D. Emslie on February 10 and found his vision to be better than nor mal
 ''All occulists reading these reports must agree that the seeing power of the Ma tional League umpires is normal in every instance, and that several of them are blessed with vision considerably better than the average man possesses. I doubt if the vision of nine other men selected at random would begin to approach thls record. It tends to convince me that the out-of-door life, wide vistas, and instant vision required of the baseball devoted must increase the efficiency of the visual function. At least this theory offers another argument in favor of the great American game.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
BIG TURF EVENTS
 ARE CALLED OFF

New York, April 2.-To the law which makes the owners of race tracks person. ally liable in criminal actions for betting on the tracks is attributable to the fact that this year for the first time in forty there will be no regularly organized rac- ing on the great race tracks about this city, New York. Belmont park, one of the most magnificent courses under the sun, the building whereof cost matter of s2.50o,o0o; beautiful Sheepshead Bay, the home of the Coney Island Jockey club; Gravesend, Aqueduct. Empire City, Jamaica and Saratoga association will not open their gates.
 There will be no Garter handicap, no Excelsior no Metropolitan, no Brooklyn, no Suburban. The Futurity will be de- clared off, as will the Lawrence Realiza- tion, the Century, the Brooklyn. derby. and the Saratoga cup.
 The Jockey club has made no effort to secure remedial legislation at Albany. but it is understood that up-the-state demo- crats have prepared bills, the object of which is to nullify the most objection able feature of the last batch of Governor Hughes laws, and are ready, at what may seem the proper moment, to spring them.
 Whether such legislation would secure favorable consideration is a purely doubt full proposition. But 1t is pointed out in some quarters. that the sitting legislature could not better show that 1t represens the sentiment of the people of New York as well as the interest of the agricultural and urban population than by relieving racing of the onerous burden imposed unon it during the two administrations of Governor Hughes. who is now jus tice of the United States supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
COULON-CONLEY
 SCRAP CERTAINTY

Chicago, April 2.-(Special.) )-Johnny Coulon and Frankie Conley, bantam riv- als, are to fight 45 rounds on the Pacific ship. Articles were signed Saturday by the managers of the fighters and they agreed to give their contest to Jim Cof- froth of San Francisco or to Tom Carey of Los Angeles. Coffroth's club at Colma and McCaroy's pavilion, just outside of Los Angeles, are the only places the bat tiers will be permitted to mix it over the Marathon route.
 'Pa" Coulon affixed his signature to the papers for Champion Johnny and Darby Kelly who has succeeded Joe con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

Beginning tomorrow Coach Messer oi the High school announces regular daily practice for the baseball team. During the past few days there has been no reg ular practice owing to other interests at the High school, but beginning today Coach Messer will begin instructing nls men in the inside baseball which he in- tends to emphasize all during the sea- son.
 It is the intention of the coach to put out a better team this season than has ever before represented the High school The outlook is bright for success, and only terribly hard luck could interrere with his plans
 There is a good nucleus of old heads around which to build his team, and the boys are showing great interest in the work. It is expected that at least 50 students will be out for the first practice at West End park today.
 The only place on the team that the coach will have difficulty in filling will be at first base. It is probable that one of the catchers will be switched to that position.
 Behind the bat there will be four can didates for the position. They are Wells, Stephenson. Green and Robinson. While all of these are new men Coach Messer has line on them. and says that they look good At least two frst-class re- ceivers can be picked from the bunch and the third man will go to first
 Strange of last years team is the only old head on the hurling staff, but there are many trying for positions. Whitaker, Smith, Propst, Rabe and Goldsteln are looking for jobs, and will make some one hustle. It is possible that another nrst- class pitcher will be obtained from the new recruits
 Zielminsld, the star all round man Of the High school, will play the short field this year and Neville, last years second baseman, will again amble at the key
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

New York, April 1-President T. J.. Lynch of the National league has com piled with the wishes of the club owners of his organization and has made an in vestigation as to the powers of vision of his umpires. Not long ago I issued or ders to the nine men of my umpire staff to have their eysight thoroughly tested" said MT. Lynch today, ''and I feel more than gratified with the outcome. Good eyes alone, I know, do not make good ] umpires; but they are a good umprs' 8 first and best asset The result of these examinations should satisfy the public, club owners and players that, if umpires make mistakes-as they are bound to do they are the result mostly of giving their decisions too quickly or from bad angles on the playing field.
 q have not taken it upon myself to pass judgment on these certificates of eye tests with their technical terms, but have submitted them to Dr.. Royal s. Copeland, one of the most eminent ocu- | lists of New York city, He is a noted authority on eye diseases. and was for many years professor of ophthalmology at the University of Michigan. and is now dean of the medical college of Flow CT Hospital and oculist-in-chief at this institution. At my reauiset Dr. Cope land has carefully studied the various tests and has summed them up in the following authoritative and interesting report, which give to you verbatim; Dr. Copeland's Report Doctors differ about many things, but l they are all agreed on the methods of determining the seeing power of the human eye. Test cards are uniformly constructed and everywhere employed in one way. Instruments of precision make it possible to examine the vital parts of the visual apparatus, and the system of recording the results of eye examina- tions is universally employed.
 ''The occulists examining the umpires of the national league are widely separ- ated geogra phically, but their reports are written in language ineligible to ev- cry specialist in eye diseases. These re. ports indicate normal vision in every case, and, in several instances, vsior far above the average
 Henry ODay
 Taking up these reports seriatim, find that pr. Douglas Amos Payne o Chicago examined Henry O'Day on Jan nary Is and found perfect vision.
 William J. Klem
 "Dr Neil J. Hepburn of New York ex amined w. J. Klem on January IA ant found the seeing power above normal.
 William Brennan
 "Dr. James A. Quinn of St. Paul exam ined William Brennan on January IA ant found normal vision, with good colo perception.
 w. F. Finneran
 "Dr. A. Harold Gaston of Erie. Pa. examined w. E. Ffnneran on Februar. 27 and found perfectly normal vision.
 James E. JOhnst0ne
 "A similar report for J. B. Johnstone i made by Dr. l.. s. Hazard of Newark after . test on January IA.
 John J. Doyle
 'Dr. stephen A. Mahoney of Holyoke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

Macon, Ga, April 2.-The South At lantic baseball season will open tomor- row. the earliest of any professional leagues with the exception of the Pacific Coast league, which opened two weeks ago. The Macon club will open at Co., lumbus, Jacksonville at Albany, Augusta at Columbia and Savannah at Charles ton. In most of the opening towns Mon day will be a half holiday in honor of probably the most interesting day the league has ever known.
 The South Atlantic grew into an eight club league this year by the addition of Charleston and Albany, the latter be- ing the smallest town in the league. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
Next Week Southern Season Begins
POINTERS TO RANDOM

Thereafter there will be idlness until the cracking of the real wares.
 The showing of Howard against Van derbilt was keenly disappointing to the alumni of the former institution and to others in Birmingham who have always hoped that the Baptists would eventually get their heads out of the water.
 However, the season is young yet. and Howard has ample time in which to re- trieve it's lost honors. Coach Donnelly will begin hard practice work immediate ly, and by the date of the next game it is probable that the bunch will present Lew and better appearance.
 The next big college games in which the people of Alabama wlll be interested will occur this week-Friday and Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Sewanee will oppose tue Alabamians. and the championship of the south may result from their meeting.
 This week it is a practical certainty that there will be new Barons on the face of the earth. Il. w. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
FINE PROSPECTS
 FACE THE CREWS

New York, April 1.-If the plans of the governing board of the Metropolitan
 Rowing club go through that organiza-
 ton will enjoy the most prosperous and
 active season in it's history. With the
 burden of debt removed. the committee
 is free to provide for it's members in a
 more substantial way than heretofore in
 the way of expenses, and give it's scullers a chance to win honors in outside com
 petitions.
 Captain Schultz has gathered his active
 men together and inaugurated a system
 of training which will put them in first class shape. As the Harlem has been in
 poor shape the men could not work on the
 river. but he had them out for cross
 country runs and organized a handball
 tournament that kept every man up to
 the right pitch at all times.
 Whenever possible the oarsmen have
 been out on the water, and they will all
 get a chance to show their worth. The
 crew that is receiving the most attention
 at the present time is the senior Octopus,
 which is out every Saturday and Sunday,
 and is rounding into good shape by easy
 
 a representative one, which will carry the
 colors of the club in all of the big races. I was surprised at the recent attitude
 of the Harvard rowing authorities in seeking an earlier date for the race with Cornell on the ground that it was neces- sary to raise the rate of stroking for a two-mile race and change again for the four-mile. A month between the two races, it was contended, was not enough. This is a queer stand for oarsmen who have beaten Yale by killing off the blue in the first two miles. At New London last year the Crimson called for and put on the 'tens' in the first two miles and at the halfway mark had the upper hand. The same kind of race that will beat Cornell at two miles will win at New London at four miles, granting that Cornell has a standard crew.
 It would do Harvard good to row even more two-miie races. It would mean
 better pace and pace in rowing is as val
 uable as pace in any other sport. In the words Of famous coach, Hang it on the other felolw at the start; put the burden of proof on the other man" It is good programme for almost any sport.
 The Cornell crews are still working on the machines at the armory. The inlet is frozen and may not be clear of ice be- fore the last of the week. Despite this the oarsmen are working with vim. It was said on "The Hill' that the crew men appreciate the fact that Coach Courtney is up against it for first-class material and that they are going to help all they can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
JENNINGS WANTS
 JOHNSON BADLY

New Orleans, April 2.-That Hugney Jennings Is serious in his effort to pur- chase First Baseman Johnson of the locals was indicated today when Manager Frank offered the player at a price said to be s3oOO. Johnson recently impressed the Chi cago National league players and in ad- dition to Detroit. President Murphy of the Cubs is also reported as anxious TOT Johnson If the deal goes through John son will not report till fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

by the twist. In the center the pie ture depicts the finish of the drive. At that point the weight of the player has been shifted to the right foot. The natural movement of following through has caused the left heel to be raised rather from the outside so that the golfer rests on that side momentarily on his first and second toes. It is the left shoulder that Is depressed now.
 The relative position of the club to the shoulders in that position is about the same as in preceding picture On the right the picture illustrates the grip and stance used in addressing the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
SIGNED BY FORD
 WILL FINISH ANNISTON HIGH

Anniston April 2-(Special-Man ager Ford of Anniston has signed three men who have records of 100-yards in ten seconds. These fast ones are Fred Spitznagle, shortstop and infielder, who was brought down from Koch ester by Ganzel: Fred Wasson of Patoka, H.. third baseman, and John Wolf of Sharpburg, Pa.
 Waffle Bullard, the former Auburn star who managed Anniston last year, attached his signature to a contract Saturday afternoon. Another college man signed is E. H. Wood, formerly with Clemson a pitcher. "Chic" Han non, formerly with Alabama, Karl Will son of Auburn and Tap Klein of the Alabama Presbyterian college are other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
MACK SIGNS CHAPLAIN FOR
 HIS CHAMPION ATHLETICS

Philadelphia, April 2-(speciaD-The ever resourceful Connie Mack. mogul of the Athletics, having signed up all the available talent in sight, had still another contract blank left, so he at tached the signature of the Rev. Thos. w. Davis to the same to act as chap lain to the world champs.
 The Athletic recruit reports from the Abigail Memorial church and is slated to look after the spiritual welfare of his people during the stirring days ahead.
 It is not stated whether Rev. MT. Davis will tour the circuit with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

On the left the photograph illustrates the top of the swing, following the up- ward movement from the ground. It will be noted that the weight of the body, after being equally devidide at the start has been shifted to the left leg. so much that the professional for the instant has his right well bent at the knee and his right ankle turned so that only the inside of the foot rests squarely upon the ground. The club is almost parallel to the shoulders, the right one of which is slightly depressed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

ball As the picture was taken on frozen ground no sand tee for the ball to rest upon is shown. The overlapping of the hands is to be particularly noted, their g neral position being retained throughout, alth ough a different set of muscles is drawn upon with the vary ing tension. Professional Jones stands with his feet nearly on a line. Some players advance one foot a few inches, few preferring the left but more the right. The player is careful to mak e his position as nearly parallel as pos sible to the course he intends the ball shall take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

chance.
 Twenty-Five men in all are under con tract to report April 20 Among these are Proctor Poole. North Birmin gham. third base: Nernie Price, Pinson, Ala pitcher; R. w. Kitchings and G. c. Moore, Birmin gham, outfielder and second baseman; c. B. Doster catcher and first baseman, and P. B. Hammer, pitcher, Tullahoma, Tenn; S. P. Bow den, Jack ksonville. Ala, outfielder; Chas. Turner. Coal City, Ala. catcher; W. H. Riley, Inland. Ala. second base; Illus ton Enoch, Princeton. Ala, catcher; Phil Stroud, Madison, Tenn, pitcher j.. B. Couric, Eufaula, Ala, infielder; C.. Hammer, Columbus. Ga, pitcher; F. Dogherty. Rochester, N. r., second base f; and Oleons Jordan. Center. Ala, out fielder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

team or hold the fort'' while the boys are away. And just how deeply his influence will be felt upon home talent the first time an umpire hands one of MaclS's people the raw end of the break has yet to be seen. There are times during the season when in crisis the calming influence of a messenger oi peace and brotherly love will be put on It's merit. If MT. Davis makes good at this part of his work he's a biz leaguer from every angle. Anyhow il shows the tact of initiation in Connie Mack and is warning to his compe- titors that he promises a battle royal for the championship during the sea son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
SALLY SEASON OPENS

of $500 and a player limit of 13 A sched- ule of 140 games will be played in place of 120 called for last year, and plans for the season have been carefully laid by the directorate. w. R. Joyner of Atlanta is the league president.
 Perry Lipe of Macon, George Magoon of Savannah, Dred Cavender of Colum- bia and Jim Fox of Columbus are the reelected managers of the league. Ed Ransick of Charleston, Tommy Stouch of Augusta, Koplie Miller of Jackson vile and "Matty" Matthews of Albany are the new managers of the clubs.
 Columbus was the penant winner last year after neck and neck race with the Macon club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

ley as the handler of the Kenosha idol, signed for Frankie.
 The fighters are to weigh In at 1s pounds three hours and half before the contest. The articles stipulate that $2o0O must be posted by each man as a s,de bet. Both managers favor staging the mill inside of six weeks, and the promot- CTS were informed of this desire for an early fight
 The club which bids the highest will, of course, get the match. The bantam championship will belong to the victor. The belt was given to Conley by 1om Mccarey after Conley beat Monte Arrell in 45 rounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
Game at Decatur

Decatur. April 2-(Special.)-In a fast game of baseball yesterday, the first of the season, the High school of New be- cautr defeated the Y. M. c. A. with A score of 8 to 4. The batteries were Y. M. c. A., C. Frohoff, catcher; C. A. Graham, pitcher; High school. Gallaha, catcher; L. Glover. pitcher. Umpire, Dr. W. T. Bartlett. Score:
 High School .................... 020 200 OPS Y. M. c. A. ,..................... 110 0O1 1Uv-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
Mississippi Land Receipts Good

Jackson, Miss, April 2.-(Special. )-Land Commissioner Gillespie states that the receipts of his office for the month of March were the largest in the history of that department of the government on account of land redemptions. amounting these lands redeemed by owners or others are located in the coast counties-very few pieces being found in other cour- ties,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
Regulate Boxing

Denver, Col, April "A bill to legal ize boxing contests in Colorado was in- troduced in the lower house of tho legis- lature today. It prohibits any but ath- letic associations or companies that own or lease buildings from holding such bouts and requires them te pay a yearly $1O00 license. tis a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
Porter Returns S10,OOO Diamond

New York, April 2.-(Special.)-A pear shaped diamond pendant, said to be valued at s10.0o0. which Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney lost in the Metropolitan opera house Wednesday night, was found by a porter and returned today to Mrs. Whit ney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
Ty Cobb Makes Three Hits

Indianapolis. April 2.--Ty Cobb made three hits and scored four runs in the game between the Detroit Americans and the local American Association club today that ended with the score IA to in favor of the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
Drons Dead on Car

Palmer, Mass, April 2.-(Special. )-Mrs. Ellen A. Lord of Glastonbury, Conn.,, fell dead in a Monson trolley car today. Fa- tigue, due to standing, aggravated heart disease to which she was subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

Ask for "Edelweiss" Beer. It is refreshing and exhilarat- ing. Sold everywhere. Made by Schoenhofeir Brewing Co.,, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

St. Louis, April 2.-Score: R.H.E.
 Batteries: stedle and Bliss; Powell and Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
REDS LOSE AGAIN
 TO HIGHLANDERS

Cincinnati, April 2.-Unable to hit New York's pitchers. the first team of the Gin cinnati Nationals lost to tho regular team of the New York Americans today, 6 to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

The Southern leagues season will be- gin next week.
 True. Saturday week the first game will be played.
 Between this day and the day of open ing. however, much can and will be done in the Southern league.
 Practically all of the teams will have new men signed and new recruits re- leased. The finishing touches are vet to be applied.
 As far as actual games are concerned this will be a dull week in Birmingham. Tomorrow. the Barons will go to Tus- oaloosa to meet the boys of the Gni- versity of Alabama. The outcome of this game is not in doubt. perhaps, but Ala bama has never yet been smotherel under by the Barons.
 Returning, the men of Molesworth will practice regularly until Friday. That aft ernoon and Saturday afternoon they will play games against the Toronto club of the Eastern league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03

See your dealer about a Per init to smoke now. He has them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
Browns Win

.pril 2.-Score
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1911-05-16
A E OF HOME.

Far away from home and kindred,
Far away from native land,
Often sad, I'm filled with longing
For a touch of someone's hand.
When my daily task is ended,
And ! rest my tired frame,
Then my dreams and thoughts go ever
To the land from whence ! came.
And methinks / see the mountains
That surround my native vale
Drink once more, from natures fountains,
Water, crystal-clear and hale.
Then | seek the wooded hillside,
Where, as child, / roamed at play,
Again | hear the same sweet music,
As the branches gently sway.
Here a pleasant brook is flowing,
Hurrying ~babbling on its way.
Birds are silent. Cattle lowing,
Coming home, at close Of day.
In my dream ! see the cabin;
Simple, small and homely, But
Never could / love a mansion,
AS / love this little hut.
Mothers home! Methinks l see her,
As she waved her last goodbye
On my parting. Shall l ever
See her ere we meet On High?
Beauteous dreams of childhood's pleasure,
Often you have eased my heart.
Boyhoods home! oh, who can measure,
What the thoughts of thee impart!
E. J. HOEL.
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1911-05-16
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