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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Crackers Savedby Sudden Downpour
THOUGH EARLY FOR FOOTBALL
 HERE'S THE OPENING GOSSI
By BILL AK

Birmingham alumni of the University of Alabama are fearful that the ensuing football season will be as prohtless as that of last.
 They have heard little of the new coach employed by President John w. Aber- crombie. His name is Graves and he halls from the University of Missouri.
 He was recommended highly by Coach bowman, who will work the coming fall at Manhattan. Graves, from the reports, is an inexperienced trainer of football material, having had but one years work cut under Coach bowman. As Coach bowman did not score a touchdown in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Asso- citation games last fall, the fear exists that his pupil will not set the world on fire.
 But Graves will have the Alabama spirit to work with, and there is no bet ter in the country. It matters little whether his thin red" line has little more than it's native courage or not, he may depend on the fighting ability of that line. And as Graves is big fel- low and a trained athlete. he may work a miracle, and on account of that bare hope the local alumni of the University of Alabama do not entirely despair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
HARMON WILL NOT
 MEET WITH WILSON

Columbus, O., July Ex-Governor Har- mon and Gov Woodrow Wilson will not meet on the occasion of the Jefferson clubs picnic at local park on August II.
 Governor Harmon will return from Michigan August 1 for week during which he will speak at Cincinnati. He will then return to Charlevoix and Is not expected to attend the Jefferson club out ing.
 Guy H. Woodrow, cousin of Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, and Dr Henry w. Miller have gone to Trenton on behalf of the Jefferson club to try to induce Governor Wilson to make epeech in Columbus at any time he can find it convenient He has told the club he could lnut come to the barbecue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Business Suspended

Mexico City, July H.-Business In Aguas CaIientes, capital of the state of that name, was practically stopped today and large part of the population sought safety of their homes, following a clash between Maderst troops quartered there and the police, according to a special dis patch receil ed by Fl Imparcial tonight. Shots fired at intervals from the barracks of the Maderistas served to create the fear that rhe revolutionary troops would march from their quarters, thus pre- cipitating an encounter with the federal troops. The cause given for the fight be- tween the police and Maderistas is that the latter resented an attempt to place under arrest few drunken members of the detachment. The engagement was brief and buts one was was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
EDITED BY HUGH ". ROBERTS

But the Birmingham alumni woul4h1ye q preferred the inauguration of the. aA A1 system of coaching if the universitN fac- ulty was determined not to emnIo&E& graduate athlete of Harvard, or YRf&pr Dartpouth, or Pennsylvania, or M&3N [ san, or Princeton. As a matter of fact, 1t is believed that affairs would have been in good hands had Derrill Pratt, a former star, and "chic'' Hannon. another old Alabama favorite, been put in charge of the Alabama forces
 But if the alumni give Graves as valu- able services as they gave bowman the university may again reach that pin- nacle of athletic fame to which pr. I. w. H. Pollard, wizard and clever gen. tleman, lifted it.
 Auburn prospects are glowing The in dcations are that a strong team will take the field early In the fall and thai Donahue will make name for the or ange and blue. As Vanderbilt and Se vance very cleverly side-stepped the big and mighty Tigers, no real battle in the Southern association will probably be fought by Auburn. But as it is admitted that Auburn. made every effort to meet Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt evaded the issue. the system of comparative scores will be admissible, and it is safe to pre- dict that Auburn. will be crowned the unqualified champion of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
ASSOCIATION MEN
 HAVE AMBITIONS

Milwaukee, July 21.-In the neighborhood of 20 ball players in the American asso- citation are now wondering whether they will be advanced to the National and American leagues for trial during the spring of 1912
 The men who appear fit for advance ment at the present time are the follow ing: ..
 Mlwaukee--Pitchers, Tom Dougherty and Nicholson; third basenen, Harry Clark.
 eapois-Ptcher, Peters; outfied- CTS, Clymer and Cravath; catcher, owens and Smith: first baseman, Gill.
 Loljsvile-Pitcher, Cheney; third base man, Lennox.
 1ndianapols-Firs baseman, Houser; pitcher, Webb. Toledo-First baseman Hornhurst; third baseman, Bronkie; pitcher, Basket; catcher. Carish.
 Columbus-Pitchers, Lessard and Cook.
 Kansas City-Pitehers, Powell and Maddocks; catcher, O'Connor; third baseman, Bardeau.
 St. Paul-Pitchers, OToole, Lercy and Steiger: third baseman, Mccormick; shortstop, Butler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
SALLEE IN OUR ALLY

From the Pittsburg Post. Of all the side-wheel barks afloat,
 There's none like Southpaw Sallee; He carried of Chica go's goat
 And he lives down in the valley. Few 1eft-hand hurlers look as big
 Or half as sweet as Sallee; He made the Teddies dance a jig
 And he halls from down the valley Of all the days within the week
 He dearly loves but one day, And that's the day that comes betwixt The Saturday and Monday; So yesterday he sent the balN A-screecbing through the alley. And that's what caused the Cubs to
 fall
 Before this. tall, lank Sallee. Last week the hurler. lean and slim, Delighted Pittsburg fandom, Because no chance was given him, A lemon, sour to hand em; Then let us give the merry nod ee
 To MT Harry Sallee- No faster finger ever trod
 The Mississippi valley.
 Sallee was once a pitcher of the Baron team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Birmingham at Atlanta. Mobile at Memphis. New Orlea ms at Chattanooga. Montgomery at Nashville.

Atlanta, July 2l.-(Special)- the rain not fallen until five minutes after the moment at which it did fall in torrents,
 Birmingham would not have been de- prived of a victory which Birmingham had clearly stored away.
 Atlanta. when the game was called was taking it's half of the fifth inning. At that time, the score was to l in Bir- mingham's favor, Wells, first up, popped out to Ellam. The remaining batsmen to face Maxwell were Atkins, who was playing an outheld position, and Jonhs who was pitching. The two fingeT, in all probability, would have gone out in order
 It was hard luck. The Crackers re- joiced The locals fans, in that day had come and gone without a Cracker de- feat, did a barn dance in the sprinkle.
 The teams waited 30 minutes for the rain to fail, and then Manager Jordan determined the grounds too wet to per init of further sport. Umpire Fftzsm- mons agreed with him, although the Barons made a violent protest.
 Bert Maxwell was pitching nicely. Johns on the other hand was ineffective, the Barons having made nine hits and scored four runs. McGilvray and Elliott were robbed of two hits each, and all the other Barons, with the exception of John- ston and Ellam, of one each. The runs were scored by Manager Molesworth, who, in the first inning singled, stole second and scored on Phelan's hit; Marcan and Elliott, the little catcher having scored twice.
 As double header was already sched- uled for tomorrow, the game today can not be played off until the Barons again a victory which would have given him an edge on all other Southern league fingers, the clubs of a neat sum of money and the official scorer of his B per diem.
 It was hard on Birmingham from an- other standpoint Maxwell, the best pitcher of the Barons, was used with out result, and he will not be able to appear tomorrow afternoon. With Speer and Wagner facing them, the delapidated Crackers may take on enough life to break even. It would be marvellous were they to win both games. Miller and Sit ton will probably pitch for the Crackers.
 It was a rainy afternoon throughout the south. Every game in Dixie was postponed and every game in the South eastern circuit weht the water route also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
STATE GUN TOURNAMENT WILL
 DRAW MANY CRACK AMATEURS

Information is to the effect that the annual state tournament of the Blr- mingham Gun club, which begis with a preliminary workout Monday after noon, will be largely attended. AS a matter of fact, several visiting sports
 From practically all cities in Ala bama, squads will report, and several states will be represented. It is safe prediction that some very fine anna teur scores will be made Practically all the big cartridge manufacturing companies will be represented by ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Locate Center of Population

Bloomington, Ind, July 21.-By the aid of tho stars, William A. Cogshall pro- lessor of astronomy of Indiana univer- sIIy, tonight expects to locate the exact center of population of the United States on a farm of Samuel H. Stephens, eight miles east of this city. Professor Cog shall has taken a number of observations with the sun as a guide, but believes he can get better results using the stars. A statement that stump on the Stephens farm TOW marks the hub of population is "all bosh,' according to Professor Oogshall, who says that only by repeated observations can the exact spot be To- cated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
TENNIS MATCHES
 AT COUNTRY CLUB

The weather permitting, the tennis tour nament At the Country club will com inence this afternoon al o'clock There are IS entries and the drawings bring the following together for the first round of the tournaments
 Hugh Martin and Peter Pinekard; Basil Clark and R. T. Brooke; Phifer Smith and Cherry Crawford Vernon Radham and w. F Scott; John Bradley and Roy Knight George Long and Julian Bibb: Norboilc Cooke and William Badham: R. D. Johnston Jr,, and Mudd Martin. Elliott Knight and C. F. Baker drew Hyes.
 The handicap allowed the players will De posted at the club this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
NO GAMES IN
 SOUTHEASTERN

Huntsville. July 21-tSpecial)-A heavy rain this afternoon caused the Selma Huntsville double header to be called off today Yesterdays game was also rained out. There will be a double header to- morrow and the two other games will be played in Selma later as this is the last visit to the Centralites to Huntsville.
 Anniston, July 2l.-(Special ).Rain pre- vented a game between Anniston and De- catur here this afternoon. double head e. will be played tomorrow, the first game beginning at 2:S0. Smith and Blessing will work for Annston. Smith pitching the first game. Smith seems to have De- oatur's goat, having won the last five games in which he has worked against the Boosters.
 Rome Gadsden game postponed, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
London Papers Uneasy

London, July 21.-Some of the London morning papers are beginning to express uneasiness at Germany's rumored de- rlands for territory in the French Congo and for sphere of influence in Morocco While they are inclined to believe that the rumor exaggerates the real demands attitude Is suspiciousIy provocative The opinion also is offered that Germany's Intention is to test the strength of the Anglo-F French entente or endeavor to drive a wedge into it and the government ig counselled to stand firmly by France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

perts. and this nsures treat for those who witness the sport.
 The officials of the local gun club have left nothing undone to make the shoot a great success. Tents will be provided on the grounds and lunches will be served during the three days of the tournament
 W. A. Laslie of Tuskegee. John Liv- ingston of Springville, Jeff Blount and John Warren are considered favorites for the championship. It is expected that nearly 75 men will face the traps Monday, and that number may be in creased when the regular work begins Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
DONATION OF S2000
 FOR MODEL ROAD

huntsville July 21.-(S (Special) )-Prelimi-
 Try work for the model state highway
 IS beer finished and County Engineer ones is ready to begin hauling material sarly next week As this will be the first model highway in Alabama constructed by state aid, it will be made q model in eY- cry respect and it will be finished a s soon as possible. It will extend from the city limits to Normal, a distance of about six rniles. Miss Virginia Mccormick. d daughter of the Chicago Harvester man. ufacturer has promised a donation of s2000 for this road. which passes by her beautiful country estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Engine ExnIOtles

Springfield, Ill.,. July 21.-The big turbine engine in the Illinois traction system power house at Riverton exploded this evening, wrecking theplant. killing two men and injuring two others. The dead: John. Buck, chief engineer of the boiler room: Charles Buck, assistant engineer The injured; E. F.. Morgan. chief ensi- neer. both legs broken; Biede Steele. one leg and one arm broken and head in- jured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
WINS TWO
 SNAPPY GAMES

Calera, July 2l.-(Special)-C won double header here today from Syla- cauga Score. first game, Calera ?, Syla- cauga O. Batteries for Calera. Pratt and Lawlev: for Sylcauga, Roberts and Nich- os Second game. Calera |. Sylacauga l. Batteries for Calera, Hunt and Law Icy; for Sylacauga. smith and Edwards. Both games were snappY throughout, Pratt and Hunt having Sylacausa under tfeir hands. Several months ago Syla- eauga made a big boast about defeating Calera Today Calera never gave them q look in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Steamer Huron Wrecked

Saut Ste. Marie, Mich., July 21.- The steamer Huron. of the Star Cole line, ran on shoal off Richards Land ing, Ontario, today and tore a hole in her bottom. Two hundred passengers were taken off as the vessel began to settle. They were brought to this port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Posse Hunting Negro

Burlington, N. J., July 2l.-A posse un- der Deputy Sheriff Fleetwood is search ing the swamps between this city and Florence for negro and a small white girl and it is believed the pair are sur rounded tonight in a thicket near Ste vens station. There is no cew to the identity either of the negro or the girl. They were first seen yesterday by the wife of farmer When pursued the negro fled. dragging the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Bat Nelson to Fight

Portland. Ore, July 21.-Battling Nelson stated here last night that negotiations have been practically con-. cluded for boxing match between himself and Jimmy Britt, to take place before the Twentieth Century Athletic club in New York City on Labor Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Giants 4. Cards 0

New York. July 21.-After losing five straight games, being knocked off the rubber in the last four, Wiltz today pitched one of the greatest games of his career, holding St Louis to two hits. Wiltz also drove in New Yorks last two runs in the fifth. fine last three innings were played in a drizzling rain. Score: R.H E. St. Louis ........... GOO GOO 000--1 ? 3 New York .............. POD o20 oO*-4
 Batteries: Harmon and Bresnahan. . Wiltz and Myers Time, 1:25. Empires, ODay and Emslie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
American Association
STANDING
Results

At Milwaukee, Milwaukee, 5; Kansas City 6. CTen innines).
 At St. Paul: St. Paul, [; Minneapo- lis, l.
 (only two games scheduled).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Athletics Come Closer

Chicago July 21.-Olmstead's wildness coupled with heavy punched hits gave Philadelphia a one-sided victory over Chicago today, 10 to ?. The locals were unable to do anything to Plank until the eighth, when two singles, double and sacrifice netted two runs Score:
 R.H E. Chicago ....,.,.......... GOO coo 020-2 Philadelphia ........... 400 GOA 020-10 12 1 Batteries: Olmstead and Sullivan; Flank and Lapp. Empires, O'Loughin and Dineen. Time. 1:H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
GUN CLUB SHOOT

Rain stopped the shooting of the Birmin gham Gun club after few shots had been fired. Those who shot and their score follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Tigers Lose Second

Detroit, July 21.-Detroit could hit Ford ir only one inning today, while New York hit Summers freely, the visitors win ming to 4. Manager Jennings, Cobb and Casey were ordered off the field by the Umpires for disputing decesons Score
 R.H E. New York .............. OH 002 110-6 14 3 Detroit .................. col 003 000-4 6 2 Batteries: Ford and Sweeney; Summers, LaFitte and Stanage. Time 2:05. Um- tires, Egan and Connolly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Maps Drop One

Cleveland, O., July 21.-Boston defeated Cleveland : to ? today, punching three hits with two passes in the sixth and scoring four runs. Carrigan drove in three of Boston's runs. Birmingham has been suspended for an argument with Perrine in Thursdays game. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Reds Put One Over

Chicago Philadelphia game postponed, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

Here is a snapshot of Billy" Papke, lthe middleweight champion, after his re- turn to New York from tenr of Europel land Australia. While giving an inter- view to the reporters Papke held in hisI |fatherly embraces little Billy" Jr., sixI months old, who was born in London.
 "He's the white hope all right" said Papke, proudly exhibiting the youpgsterl to q throng of admirers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

Brooklyn. July 21.-Cineinnati played better ball than Brooklyn on q muddy diamond today, but had a close shave at the finish, Brooklyn rallying strongly
 T2 Fl r,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
SCORE WAS Al WHEN GAME WAS CALLED AND WITH ONE CRACKER DOWN IN FIFTH. JOHNS WAS EASY
SOUTHERN LEAGuE STANDING
Results, 1, Yesterday
Games Today

All games postponed rain or wet grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Browns Beat Senators

St. Louis, July 21.-A double. single and a sacrifice enabled St. Louis to win from Washington again today. to 2. The fielding was perfect. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Pirates Beat Boston

Boston. July 21.-Pittsburg defeated Boston today to ,. Good pitching by Gardner with men on bases prevented the locals scoring on several occasions. Score:
 R.H. E. Boston ............. 200 GOO 030-5 12 Pittsburg .............. 200 210 020--7 F Batteries: Ferguson, Mattern and King; Gardner and Simon. Time, :50. Empires, Johnstone and Eason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

At Columbia -savannah-Columhia no game, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

MAKE BONDS GEO. C. OLIVER Phones sS..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

Batteries: Fromme and Mclean Knet- ger, Ragan and Erwin. Time, 2:13. Um- pres, klem and Bremen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

Sallee was once a pitcher of the Baron team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

It was a rainy afternoon throughout the south. Every game in Dixie was postponed and every game in the South eastern circuit weht the water route also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
COTTON STATES
STANDING
Results

es: Blackwood and Allingham
 d II q rla | -x,a tlira Nraxa...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

Montpomery Journal When club Is going finely aid from the fans is not neaded to win. but 1t is when the play are arc in the dumps that encourage ment comes as tonic to the strained nerves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

And concusion though the fans contend that Manager Moesworh has managerial ability it is daily thrust down throa unwilling though they may be to swallow that he has outmanaged far this season. the unbeatable Billy Smith, the fiery Otto Jordan the shewd B. Bernhard the willy Schwartz. and the infammabe D. Holmes and Swacina
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-12-19
PARAlYZED WHILE
SITTING IN HIS CAR
w. S. McNair, While Awaiting
Return of Party of Ladies
Attacked in His Auto.

MaXton, Dec. 16.-Mr. W. S. Mac
Nair, who several years ago retired
from active business life and who for
the past two OF more years has been
III failing health, suffered on Wednes-
day Of this week a stroke Of paralysis.
The whole left side OF his body being
affected. Mr.. MacNair, in company
with his daughter and two other
young ladies, had driven up to Laurin-
burg in his Ford car to do some
Christmas shopping. While the young
ladies We're busy in the stores Mr..
MacNair remained in the car. When
they had finished their shopping and
had returned to the car Mr.. MacNair
complained Of feeling unEel1 and was
taken to the home Of a relative near
by. On arriving there his real con-
dition was discovered and his physi-
clan, DR.. L.. r. Kirkpatrick, was sum
moned by telephone. On account Of
MS advanced years and weakened
physical condition, due to the ravages
OF d1seaSe, grave fears are entertained
as to his
New Pastor at MaxtOn.
ReV. 5. T.. Mercer, with his family.
is expected to arrive tonight. Mr.
Mercer comes to take charge of the
Methodist congregation at this Mace
lett vacant by the transfer of Rev.
A. T. Iyer to Oxford. Mr.. Mercer is
We'll known here and Will receive a
warm welcome from the members of
other denominations. He is also the
agent of Carolina College and
n1gh hopes are entertained that he
VIII carry the erection OF this in
sttutlon TO q successful
ton.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-12-19

Assyria, along the Tigris River, pre-
serve from yea to ear-yaried are
the memories of Christmas trees one
has seen.
b it remembered, however, that the
real Christmas tree, the one trueSt to
type, is the tree that was planted,
thirty-three years after h Birth at
Bethlehem, upon a hill called Col
gotha. : Calvary's tree represents the
working out to an ultimate conclusion
of the Christmas ideal. There it
stands. the eternal emblem of Sacri-
flee. 1t is Gods sign of giving, the
self-surrendering spirit of Christmas.
ooh, don't you think that giving,
Is just the best of %living?"
carols the child about the house at
ChriStmastide.
In the Calvary spirit, Of self-cruci-
fixion for the sake of others, Christ
mas is kept indeed. All around us are
sin and shame and lovelessness; when
we give ourselves to the redemption
Of these, making life sWeeter and hap
pier for ever the least Of all the per-
sons whom we may touch, and not
shrinking from the worst, we are
keeping Christmas in Christ's way.
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.
Moderation is the silken string run
ming drought the pearl hair of all
virtues.-Fuller.
We can help make people bright by
our but we can never &C
cOmpliSh anything toward making
people good except by our tenderness.
-Parkhurst.
Tread all life's ways with aWed, ex-
pectant feet;
Men jostle Heaven in every common
street. -Langbridge.
Intaking and notwithstanding
good and giving gOod-that is our
main buSineSS.-C. G. AmeS.
He who will never do anything that
he is not paid for will soon reach the
place where no one will pay for any
mir that he dOes.-Christian Regis
ter.
Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self
control,
These three alone lead life to sover-
eign power. -TennysOn.
1t docs not take a great man to be
a Christian, but it takes all here is
OF him.-The Evange1.