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New-York tribune., 1911-03-06
COMMENT ON SPORTS
Future Book in Baseball Likely
To Be Harmless Bugbear.
ATHLETIC ANARCHISTS BUSY
News and Views on Live Topics
Of the Day, Both Amateur
and Professional.

August Hermann. Thomas J. Lynch,
president OF the National League, and
Byron Bancroft Johnson, car of the Amer
ican League, who make up the national
baseball commission, have declared forcioy
against the effort being made by a com
pany in Kentucky TO interest the fans in
future book on the approaching pennant
races. Mr.. Hermann is quoted as saying
II say positively that this syndicate viii
do no business whatever. We can and VIII
stop it Immediately" This is encouraging
and sounds wen although II is hard for
the lay mind to conceive just what steps
the national commission can take TO pre-
vent one making a wager with another so
long as those interested in the company
offering to accept bets do not run foul Of
the postal laws or the anti-gambling laws
of the states in which they operate. Lack
of publicity will be the surest way to pre-
vent the growth OF what would be an evil
in baseball. but no doubt the organizers
will not lack for this. If there is any dispo-
sition on the part of the fans 10 invest
their dollars The majority Of those inter-
ested in organized baseball are Of one
mind on the question, that public betting
on the pennant races would be a menace
70 the sport and would work irreparaole
damage. There are those who question the
integrity of the sport, and ore quick to cry
fraud where there is no fraud, even under
the happy conditions which have obtained
I'm the last few years. With public bet
ting there is no end TO which the calamity
howlers would not 80. and while no harm
would result from a wager. much would
result from the petty scandals that would
crop up from time 20 time, when an error
at a critical point in a game would be con-
strued by some as an indication that the
player had been bought.
Organized baseball has prospered to a
marked degree in the last few years-in
fact. ever since the national agreement
was framed. Charges have been made from
time 10 time with the view OF casting dis
credit on the sport, but these charges, as
a rule, have been founded on fiction and
grossly exaggerated, so that the game Of
baseball has lost none of its remarkable
popularity. II would be a pity if any
scheme for public betting should prove to
be the menace feared by those in control
OF the sport. but, In my opinion, there is
no grave cause for worry. The average
man. whether interested in baseball or any
other sport. wants action. and quick ac-
tion and mighty few will De attracted by
a scheme TO tie their money up for a
season or even half a season for the sake
OF backing their judgment or getting bet
down. The future book on the baseball
pennant races is almost sure 10 die
natural death for lack Of proper nourish-
ment and prove to be a harmless bugbear.
Any steps. however. which the national
commission can take to discourage ii will
not be amiss.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-06

All star hockey teams are not 50 popular
as all star football eleyens. but several
have been framed and - my surprise one
man. OF all others. who seemed 20 deserve
place was omitted in two or three cases.
refer to Vincent, right wing Of the un-
beaten Cornell seven. According 10 the
statistics he shot some nine goals in the
nye championship games played-an aver
age OF aim )st two per game Duncan, the
Harvard centre. being the only man TO
excel in this respect such a record speaks
for itself. more particularly when the posi-
lion he played is considered. Gilman CCl-
lamore. a close student Of hockey says In
a letter 10 ne on the general subject Of
the popular Canadian sport:
have followed intercollegiate hockey
closely since IT'S inception. and 1 consider
Vincent lust about the best college wing
have ever seen. His shooting was more
like tlai Of an expert gun IN "a COney
Island gallery than a hockey play ID a
link. Every shot went iast ana stTalsht
10 the mark And ike the trap shoOter Ice
could hit 'em at an sorts Ol imaginary
angles 10 goes without saying thdt he was
fast and hig heavier opponents hdd no
advantage in checking. Best or az. ne
played a clean game. My impression Is
itat the timers did not make his acquaint-
ance
can subscribe to this. and IL seems only
fair thai such a brilliant player shoulc re-
eeive fun recognition for bis clean. clever
play
80 far as my own IDEAS are concerned
be,ieve that the intercollegiate Association
of Amateur Athletes Of America made
New-York tribune., 1911-03-06

In this connection / must refer 10 the
selection Of Harvard over Syracuse as the
place for holding the annual championship
games. Four or five letters have been re-
ceived protesting against the action OF the
association in violating the agreement to
conduct the games in the Syracuse stadium
this vear-an agreement made about year
ago. One of my correspondents says 10
you not think that an agreement mace i'll
&c cd faith should stand. and do you not
think that Syracuse was badly usedE 10
this there can be only one answer l 90
Soldiers Field. at Cambridge. may be bet-
ter in every way than the stadium at
Syracuse as place for holding the games
but this is beyond the question.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-06

j. ]. McDermott. the homebred profess
sional. has succeeded William Robinson as
pro al the Country Club OF Atlantic City.
In the national open championship tourna-
ment at Philadelphia, last June. McDermott
tied with Alec and Mcdonald Smith for
first place. In the play-off Alec Smith won.
with McDermott second.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-06

The following extract from an editorial
in The Elizabeth Daily Journa" on the
passage Of the automobile reciprocity pili
in the lower House of the New Jersey Leg
islatrre IS pertinent:
II the Senate concurs. the name Of New
Jersey will no longer be anathema anlons
automobilists. The owner OF car neen9eu -,
i'm this state will rot feel. when touring III
another state, that he is an object OF char-
Inv. ENJOYING on those highways the priv
ileges which the citizens OF this other state
are denied on his own. He VIII NOT leeI
that a narrow spirit has prevailed at home
10 such an extent that the commerclal IN =
terests Of the community have peen saGli
feed for few dollars In nand-uoiiars & tIla'
will come back many fold if the automo-
bilistS of the country are invited 10 make
free use of the far famed roaos OF Ne"
Jersey.
True. but unfortunately. 1t would seem,
the Senators are afraid that foreign auto
mobilists would wear out the far famed
roads.
Now that England and South Africa have
followed the example of the United States
in issuing a challenge for the famous
Dwight F. Davis international lawn tennis
cup. some action can be looked for. and
truly some action IS necessary after the
fasco Of last year.
There is more cause for rejoicing in the
final agreement on dates for the interna-
tional polo match between teams represent
ing this country and Great Britain. For
one year at least polo will take It's place
among the sports of the day, a place so
well deserved.
No wonder baseball owners and managers
are optimists Every recruit is star IN
the early training days before the veterans
stand forth in their might to make COM
parsons odious. HERBERT.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-06

The score By innings follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
STATE EXAMINER
 MISS CLARK RESIGNS

l Montgomery, June S.-(Special.) )-Mff
 Sara Clark, for the past five years
 member of the state board of examiner for teachers, has rendered her resigna | tion to Superintendent of EducatioH Henry J. Wilingham, to take effect lsuch time during the summer as wi cause the least Interruption to the depart ment of which she is a member. Mis Clark has accepted a position for neA session in the Sidney Lanier high scho' in Montgomery.
 Miss Clark's resignation is the cause ( genuine regret on the part of everyonA connected with the educational depart ment. During the time she has been con- nected with the department of the board of examiners her work has been both arduous and exacting, the position being regarded as one of the most difficult al the capital to be filled.
 Miss Clark will enter again upon the active duties of teacher in the school next session. For this particular field she
 is regarded as one of the best equipped young women in the state--her peculiar
 fitness and qualifications having been dis played to an eminent degree in her serv- ices as a member of the department or examiners for teachers, in which latter field she has won signal recognition and merit. -t@sfs Miss Clark's place on the board or eS- aminers for teachers has been offered 10 a well known young woman teacher Tn the state. whose name is withheld by Su- perintendent Willingham pending her de- cision in regard to the position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
AWFUL TALE OF
 CUL|ACAN FIGHT

Tuscon, Ariz., June s.-J. R. Plevin of San Francisco, an eye witness of the battle of Culiacan, reached Tuscon yes terday.
 Plevin. who has a bullet wound if his hand, lost all his personal effect fin the footing of the city.
 lie says the four days battle wa prec1pitated by the stubbornness Colonel Morales of the federal garri- son. Three thousand rebels demanded the surrender of 800 federafs. Governor Redo and General Aguilliar wanted to yield but Morales refused
 Fighting started May 29 and con- tinued four days. On June l a white flag was raised by Aguilar and the rebels entered the city. Morales kept up the fight and the battle became hand-to hand. Next day Morales offered to surrender if his own life was spared The rebels agreed and the surrender followed. Then the city was footed from one end to the other.
 The residents were enraged at both sides and demanded the life of Morales Redo and Aguilar were arrested but there was no feeling against them ar later they were released Morales an fl others are still in jail.
 Seyenty-five dead federals wer counted in the streets. Morales sai he hoped to kill a few gringoes an turned the machine guns on the hotel It is not known whether any Amer teens were killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
TRACTION COMPANY
 GETS FRANCHISE

montgomery, June 7.-(Special )--The board of city commissioners has granted to the Alabama Traction company trackage rights over the Montgomery Traction companys lines along Mont gomery street from Lee street to Court Square, and up Dexter avenue as far as McDonough street, the only pro- vision being that the new line must first construct its tracks along McDon- 6ugh street as far as High street. The Alabama Traction company has com pleted its tracks along Lee street from the union depot to Montgomery but further work was delayed pending the granting of certain franchise rights by the city commissioners. It Is under stood that the new line will now push its construction work to completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09

swans to stray dinner guests, are you? If you ever let me eat up Lohengrin with out my knowledge'---
 Mrs Bunting's laughter floated out on the stiIl summer night
 q just have to tell you," said she, after a bit, about how I feel about molding things; about stirring up a senseless mass and putting it in can 'and having 1t emerge, frozen and something altogether different"
 Its like putting handkerchief into a silk hat" said MT. Bunting, and having pink-eyed rabbits come tumbing out. Its magic white magic-ice cream magic
 You simply can't explain the fascina- tion of freezing things" said Mrs. Blunt ing, enthusiastically. "There's nothing like packing unimagnativo ice cream into molds and turning it out hours later, shaped as grapes and melons and pine apples and things"
 And ducks" interrupted her huspand' "Caroline's first attempt at molding this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
BACHELOR GIRLS
 ARE HOSTESSES

At the Country club last evening was given the annual summer dance of the Bachelor Girls. It was attended as usual by large number of society folk in the younger set and, as ever. the Beachelor Girls proved delightful hostesses.
 The occasion was pleasantly informal the al fresco features proving especially pleasant. Sandwiches, punch and coffee were served on the Veranda, which, dur Ing each intermission, was a popular promenade.
 The members of the club who consti- tuted the receiving party were Miss Car Cosby. Miss Gamaliel Dixon, Miss Ruth Evens, Miss Sallie Evans, Miss May Fox Miss Fredrika Ferguson, Miss Jane Going, Miss Mary George Green. Mss Norma Hood, Mrs. Henry Hiden, Jr., Miss Serena Kirkpatrick. Miss Margaret Latady, Miss Helen Luke Little, Miss Eleanor Mat thews, Miss Emee McCrossin, Mrs G. B. Mccormack. Jr., Miss Elizabeth Morris Miss Ellen Percy. Miss Emily Somerville Miss Kathleen VanT4oose, Miss Virginia White, Mrs. Henry Westall, Miss Susie White, Mis- Clara Leil Woodson, Miss Mary Kinney.
 In the receiving line which stood In the living room of the club to welcome the guests were only the officers of the Bach elor Girls club. Miss Gladys Enslen, the president, a charming figure in blue even Ing gown, stood at the head or the line; Miss Emee McCrossin, the vice president, wore light blue with trimmings of Cluny and Irish crochet lace; Miss Maybelle Cosby, who is more attractive than ever after a long visit to Tennessee, appeared in light evening toilette.
 Miss Ruth Smith was very pretty and yivacious in a white marquisette dancing frock, embroidered in pink and made over pink silk.
 Among the pretty girls noted in the ballroom were Miss Mary Lou Cobb, wearing a white satin evening costume with real lace garnitures and moss rose- buds; Miss Elizabeth Bowie, in a French Swiss frock embroidered in red and with red accessories, and Miss Edith Thompson, wearing a peacock blue gown draped with coral Miss Helen Thompson and her two interesting guests were there, Miss Thompson, very pretty and attractively dressed in white; Miss Anstice wearing soft pink tissue and Miss Murray in pink crepe de chine with lace garnitures.
 The ball room presented most effec- tive picture. Japanese lanterns, through which beamed ruby lights, were assisted in their bright effect by a profusion of Japanese fans. Several hundred took part in the grand march, which was led by MT Robert Ware, with the president of the club, Miss Gladys Enslen. Several pretty figures were introduced by MT. Ware who is an accomplished leader, before the cotillon.
 Invitations to the dance numbered about 800. chosen entirely from the danc- ing set. The parents of the members Of the club were the chaperons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
Birmingham s Newest Charity
 Opened Yesterday to the Public
Society Women Compose Its Board of Officers and Directors Topics of Interest to Women and society-June We'd dings and Dances to the Fore-Mrs gHden's Luncheon
 for Miss Cruikshank-Today's Events-Notes
By MYRTLE sSILEs.

more than cost by the Barbour Plumbing company. and the Birmingham Paint and Glass company reduced their very mod crate account S5. MT. c. M Aliens car pentry work was done for a mere trif1e and the Hoy Ratterman company donated a rug. Three rooms were papered by J. H. Roll for cost, and MT Murray Brown of Goodall, Brown & Co.,, contrib uted curtain materials. Cooking uten- sils from Spiro's were made small item by the generosity of the firm, and Bur ger Dry Goods company sent a dozen towels, while various articles of furniture were purchasSd from Broyles at nttle more than cost
 Thus the merchants of Birmingham re- spond when assistance is asked for a worthy object. In every purchase for the furnishing of the little house the ladies met with the most generous treat ment. The physicians who are giving their services are Dr. Norborne Cooke and Dr. Alfred Walker. Dr. K. w. Constan- tine, the oculist, will also give his ser vices.
 Eight little white beds. varying from small to smallest and a tiny crib fill the room in which the little ones are to De cared for. There will be several there tomorrow, and one little unfortunate has been cared for throughout the week. shoWlng, with it's clean and healthier body, the contented little smile and it's gradually appearing confidence the effect or Kind treatment and wholesome food for even so short a time. This Is the baby round a short time ago In the case of negroes awaiting the return of it's mother who worked from sun to sun, and knew Of no way to care for 1t except by leav- ing 1t in this negro home, in which 1t was pitifully neglected. And this is the kind of charity which the station will give-nourishing food and care for babies deprived of the daily care of their moth CTS. The interest of the entire city is centered In its success ,and the gratitude or many little children will bless the eHort or the lovely women who have been its inspiration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
FIOYD-PLATOWSKY

One of the pretty June weddings was that of Miss Louise Platowsky and MT Thomas Michael Floyd, which was ceie- brated at the home of the brides father' Mir simon Floyd Wednesday morning. number of relatives and friends were in attendance at the marriage, which was followed by a reception
 The residence was effectively oeco- rated for the wedding with potted plants and roses Miss Barbara Ransom and Mis- Iucy Dickinson presented an attrac- five musical programme before the cere- nony. Miss Salie Lee McCaskey, MISS winifred Pace and Miss Ida Hill were inc bridesmaids. Their costumes, of corn-colored satin, were given hnal touch of elegance by the coiffure deco rations of gold bands finished with white aigrettes. Brides roses were thelr flowers.
 Mrs. William Gordon Vail, the matron of honor. and Mrs. Clara Marbury, maid of honor. were also attractive and smart lv powned members of the wedding party.
 Little Mabel Gess, the flower girl, wore a dainty lace frock in which she was very sweet and interesting.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father She is an exceptionally pretty girl and her handsome white satin gown, with it's chiffon draperies, was most oe- coming. Her bouquet was a shower or valley lilies and sweet peas. MT. Floyd was attended by his brother. MT Frank Floyd of Attalle, as best man
 After the reception MT. and Mrs. Floyd left for a wedding journey, at the con clusion of which they will make thelr home in this city. Both young people have A large circle of friends, and It Is a pleasure to all to know that they will continue their residence here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09

ing at his wife and accenting the She. ''Theres some sense in a man getting a coffee pot worthy of his particular brew"
 But when he has found it," said Mrs. Bunting, whats the sense in keeping on getting others? In buying one be- cause it has a spout under the handle; or another because 1t embodies hydraul- ics-ft is hydraulics-isn't it Billy ?-that maj j a pistol arrangement throw the wa T over the coffee?'
 las that package" asked Billy, try in to divert the conversation, "I saw o on the back porch new mold or f kzer?"
 "A mold,5 replied Mrs Bunting proud
 It's in the shape of a swan, with ings outspread and lovely curved neck nd eyes deep enough to really show when the dessert is turned out. I found 1t at sale today"
 Whats all this?" asked The Bald< Headed Man. You aren't serving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09

"Caroline" drawled Billy Bunting as ne glanced affectionately at his wife, ''is not what I-er-er call an even housekeeper.
 She's certainly a most satisfactory one," said the Bald-Headed Man, between puffs of cigar smoke, as he and His Host sat out on the verandah looking for a stray breeze to come their way, after a most hearty dinner.
 'TIow could I be?" echoed Mrs. Blunt ing as she slipped out of the door just in time to catch snatch of the conversa- tion." MT Billy Bunting is not we'll bal anced himself"
 "A man lucky enough to get you, Miss Caroline, might be batty as loon, yet every other unattached fellow would be envying him"
 Billy isn't off on all subjects" said Mrs Bunting in defense of her spose. He's just got coffee pots on the brain when it comes to household affairs. He talks about percolators in his sleep, poor dear"
 'She collects melon molds and ice cream freezers," said MT. Bunting, look
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

summer was to put the stufr in a butter mold because it had a duck on it.
 Nonsense" said Mrs. Bunting, get ting rather angry
 You might as we'll be told" continued Mr. Bunting, that melon mold is the first step toward frozen desserts You cant learn to play the piano unless you have the machine, and whe nit comes to molding things-every amateur begins with a melon'-
 Billy is growing faoetious now" said his wife, peremptorily.
 ''The joke of 1t all is, that neither Car oline nor like ice cream" declared MT. Bunting. 'She makes all these variegated messes out of dessert book-and the only dessert we like is jelly and cheese and crackers"
 But, dear" she protested. think of our dinner guests How lovely 1t will be to make a swan; a beautiful one with chocolate eyes and wing feathers tipped with Maraschino cherries and yellow feet made out of orange ice. Think what everybody will say when it Is borne in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
KNAPP-PENNINGTON
 WEDDING CELEBRATED

A pretty wedding of yesterday was that of Miss Ethel Pennington and MT. David Prentice Knapp, which occurred at the First Christian church in the evening
 Palms and ferns tasteful1y arranged In the chancel gave lovely background for the bridal party Preceding the cere- monies an elaborate recital of, nuptial music was presented by Mrs. Sid Jones at the organ with Mrs. L. T. Walling, violinist. AS the wedding march sound ed through the church the ushers en- tered leading the way to the altar. They were MT. IA H. Pennington and MT. Wal ter McNeill The bridesmaids and groomsmen entered singly and down op- posite aisles Miss Bessie Green and Miss Lillian Burns of Clarksvile Ga, were attractive bridesmaids in white lingerie with pink accessories and carrying arm clusters of sweet peas
 Miss Ella Mae Archibald. the maid of honor wore white lace over pink and carried pink roses. She was very pretty In this dainty summer costume. Mrs H. Gait Braxton of Greensboro, N. C., was her sisters maid of honor. Gowned in white messaline her costume was com pleted by a great cluster of white roses.
 The groomsmen were MT. Jerome Burns and MT. Hinton Brooks. MT Knapp was attend ed by Mir. s. c. King as best man and the officiating minister was MT. A. R. Moore, the pastor of the church.
 Miss Pennington entered with her father, MT. D. B. Pennington, who gave her in marriage. Her bridal gown was built of duchesse satin with lace and pearls and veil was gracefully caught on her head, falling in a mist over her costume. Her flowers were roses and lilies of the valley.
 A reception followed at the Penning- ton residence and MT. and Mrsh Knapp departed for a wedding Journey, at the conclusion of which they will be at home in Ensley Both young people are very popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09

triumphantly."
 You see. the thing is growing on her. said MT. Bunting, turning to the Bald Headed Man who consistently puffed away at his cigar knowing better than to put his foot into a. family argument. q saw her intently beholding a Persian Rug the other daM and I thought to my self, When she exhausts all the fruit molds perhaps she will try to reproduce that pattern in the rug. No pure food law has dominion over her soul, and she might-there's no telling"
 Suppose you relate some of the fool things you invested in, along the coffee pot line," snapped Mrs. Bunting, way ing warm under the persifage of her husband. "The Marion Garland and the Fearless and that Russian arrange ment, and the French machine you bought in New Orleans, the Drip Pot, and the Rotary affair from St. Louis, and'-
 But the Bald-Headed Man had made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09
c. s. MCDOWELL ON
 NORMAL BOARD

Montgomery June 8.-(Special)--Gov. Emmet O'Neal has appointed c. s. Me- Dowell of Eufaula member of the board of trustees Aof the state normal schools. MT. Mcdowell was named to succeed H. A. Skaggs of Decatur who declined the appointment on account of press of bust ness. The selection of MT. Mcdowell com pletes the board.