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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
ONIONS BEATEN
 TO FRAZZLE, GIVE UP FIGHT

Chicago. September 7.-Danger of a basbaii war evaposated today when the Amerincan association owners, at a meeting here. withdrew the petition of August 1 demanding new drafting rules and prices.
 The commission having previously refused to grant the demands, the ac- tion today amounted to complete surrender on the part of the American association
 The petition asked that the drart price of an American association play CT be raised to s500O from 5000 and that only one player be taken from eacn club year.
 Today's happenings means that the standing of the minor league will re- main unchanged The old agreement will be renewed.
 The agreement of the American as- sociation with the national commission expired September 6. But this time was extended until September 10. As soon as their demands were refused the American association magnates called meeting for today and apparently they had fully agreed to submit to tho rule of the commission even before they met. The minor magnates were unanimous in opinion that it would be best to withdraw the petition.
 Defeat of the American association in this fight Is blamed on tho failure Of the Southern and Eastern league mag mates to join the association in de- manding a change in their standing.
 Just before the meeting in Clncin- natl two weeks ago the Eastern and Southern league owners announced they would not join the American association in asking for such a drastic change of the draft proposition. According Q George Tebeau, the kansa City club
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In reference to the uncertainty in some quarters concerning the relative standing of the clubs of the Southern league, there were interesting developments yesterday afternoon.
 over in Atlanta two of the enterprising and industrious sporting writers went through the files of their papers and is- sued the following over the wires of the Associated Press:
 Figures compiled independently by sporting writers of two Atlanta papers today-that New Orleans has won 71 and lost 51 games and Birmingham has won 75 and lost 59 games"
 This tends to prove that the standing carried in The Age-Herald and the Ina jority of other papers about the circuit Issued from the office of Judge Kavanaugll were individually and collectively cr- |roneous.
 Memphis Error Responsible
 Another development was a statement from Judge Kavanaugh over the wires of the Associated Press to the effect that he could not issue the official standing un- ii the official scorer of Memphis turned in the scores of games played in that city during August It was added, further more, that the judge could not tell when the official figures will make their ap- lpearance.
 1 The sporting editor of The Age-Herald has always been convinced that the figures his energy was not sufficient to warrant an examination through the files of The Age-Herald A he has kept from the first week of the season the averages of the pitchers of the club. The totals of this table compare with the totals of the table
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
EDITED BY HUGH w. ROBERTS
FRANK BUYS ROBINSON AND
 MONTGOMERY LANDS CHANCEY
FRANK SIGNS M'DUFF AND HILL; FISHER RETURNS HOME AND SMITH REPORTS TO BARONS. OTHER ADVERTISEMENTS

President Howard of the Selma club of the Southeastern league spent yes- terday in Birmingham, and while here sold Dr. Mccain Robinson to Manager Frank of New Orleans.
 The purchase price was not made pub lie. Frank desires Robinson to report at once, and states that if he appears in time he will be used against the Bar ons Saturday afternoon.
 Manager Tom Fisher of the Anniston club, accompanied by Pitchers Smith and Hill, Catcher Brown, Shortstop McDuff and Outfielder Wassem, also spent yes- terday in Birmingham. Pitcher Smith reported to Birmingham and was signed. Pitcher Hill and Shortstop McDuff were signed by Manager Frank. Catcher Brown and Outfielder Wassem will not be signed by Frank until next spring. Man aser Fisher, who is also. the property or New Orleans, was not signed at once because of that players desire to return home to settle the estate of his father. who died some months ago.
 It is generally understood that Fisher was bought by New Orleans in order that no other club could draft him, it being the intention of Admission to hold him as manager for next season. If ia reported, on the other hand, that Fisher will be married this fall and that he will not play ball again.
 Manager Fisher reports that the South eastern league is in flourishng condi- ton, and that several of the clubs had success financially. President Howard of Selma stated that while the league is solid, while the playing is good and the sportsmanship splendid, very little money was earned.
 He announced while here the sale of his star outfielder. Chancey, to Montgom- cry.
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 Had the official scorer yesterday after noon robbed Peter of a bit of his goods and turned the pelt over to Paul, Col Otto Hess would have to his credit no hit game this morning. As it was, however. the big German held the locals fin the palm of his hand, and shut them out with remarkable ease. The score Of the game was 6-o
 Never has scorned opportunity brought a quicker or more just retribution than in the third inning of the battle. The Barons, in the first place, had no ex- cuse for getting into q hole. In the second place, they had a magnificent op- portunitv to get out. But in both in stances, the elansmen of Molesworth were Asleep on their arms, and Washington crossed the Delaware.
 Hess opened the fatal third by walking Storch famed Doane hit to Phelan, but Marcan missed a perfect peg to the key stone Manush then flied to center, and the judgment of Yantz was bad. But Hess, thinking that the ball would be caught clung to second and he and Doane neared third at practically the same time Marcan received the throw from Yantz and chased Doane, only to miss him as he dodgG back to second His peg to Elliott to head Hess was sadly off color. and before Elliott could recover the ball the German had squirmed back to third.
 With the infield playing close, Kirk hit one lightly between Ellam and Phe- Ian. 1t escaped and Hess scored. Me Bride then counted the stitches in the ball, and Doane scored. Angemeer eo,- lowed with luscious bngle to center and Manush scored. Yantz then threw wildly to Elliott, and Kirle completed tie 'round the ring rosy
 It might have been played so simply But for Marcan's error Hess would have been forced, making the second out. Manushs fly to center might have been caught between pair of good teeth. But for the Baronisl explosion in the third, the Pelicans would probably have won, but after a strenuous battle and by a close fscore.
 While at bat in the sixth, Foxen sus- tained a bruised thumb and retired in favor of young Smith, an Anniston, Southeastern league recruit. The young ster did exceptionally well under the cir oumstances. In. the seventh he had no trouble. In the eighth, however, Ellam booted a bounder by Angemeier. who was sacrificed to score later on Callahan's double A single by Hess sent Callahan over In the ninth, with two out, Anse- meier and Johnston singled in succession, hut Smith quietly famed the great Callahan.
 A large crowd witnessed the battle. Above the heads of the players, thunder rolled constantly, and during several in- nings a slight sprinkle fell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
FRANK HAS HORDE OF PLAYERS READY
 TO RUSH TO THE PELICANS' ASSISTANCE

There are tall doings in the Pelican camp al the present time. Frank has more players on the string than he can shake a stick at. But he is managing the difficult situation in admirable style, and there is hardly chance to detect him in anything which might be construed as ar infraotion of the rules of the league
 When he came to Birmingham he left behind Martina and Sprinkle. They are still his. They are conveniently on the ineligible list. In their places he has put McDuff and Hill. an infieder and pitcher from Anniston of the Southeast ern league He has bought Mccain Rob- inson and instrncted him to report inn mediately. When Robinson reports Man ager Frank will put another man on the ineligible list-Wagner or Johnston or
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Knaupp, as the need might be. On the ineligible list is a splendid place to put a superabundance of, men. It's good trick and others should employ it.
 Yesterday morning Frank was uncer- tain as to the advisabilitv af playing Kirke or Hyder Barr on first, as John- ston has been going very badly Accord ing to this plan, Barr or Kirke would have played first, Knaupp second and Me Duff shortstop. Another proposed remedy for the staleness which it was thought had heset the Pelieans was to put Barr in lest in the place of Storch, kirke on first. knaupp at second and McDuff at short.
 But as the Pelicans played finely yes terday afternoon. Manager Frank will probably decide that the old lineup is the best of all.
 There arc other men in Birmingham
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ready Jp step in and assist New Orleans should the need become pressing. There is Larry Brown and Wasem, two good men. Fisher could have been held had he been needed. In other words, Frank has a horde of men around him, all sat isfed with their lot, and all ready and willing to step in and help. And as stat ed, Frank is not in violation of any rule of the league. He is rightfully consid- cred a marvellous man.
 Frank is a little shy on pitchers at the present time, and this might cause him trouble in the long run. Hess and Klawitter are two good men. Wagner Is still ready to work, but Manager Frank will probably take a chance on Hill or Robinson Saturday afternoon.
 So it would appear that if the Barons wake up sufficiently to win today, to- morrows game should come more easily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
BARONS SLYLY PEEP AT HESS
 QUAKE A BIT AND RUN AWAY
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Cubs Take Two

Chicago. September 7.-Outfielder Frank Sehulte's twenty-first home run of the season today comes within seven of tying the worlds record. Incidentally this homer was responsible for Chicago win ming the first game, 2 to Q, from Gin cinnati, when Tinker scored ahead of him. \ batting rally in the eighth inning of the second game Tn which Schute's single put Chicago two runs ahead. resulted in I to victory for Chicago. Scores;
 FIRST CAME
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Phillies Take Two

Boston, September 7.-Although Bos- ton got 19 hits off two pitchers in the first game today the home team lost 13 to ,. Alexander held Boston to one hit in the second game, which Phila- delphia won to O. Alexander almost achieved mo hit, no man reach first game, allowing no bases on balls. The single hit off him was scratch one. Cy Young opposed Alexander and the veN rAns undoing came in the eighth wh\n Paskert singled stole second and scortd on Lobert5 hit. Donlin and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
OFFICIALS GIVE
 UP THEIR PLACES

Agua Prieta, Mexico, September 7.-Offl- cials of Agua Prieta who have held of- flee since the rebel forces under Red Lopez were driven by federal column under Lieutenant Diaz, nephew of Mex bicos deposed president, gave up their offices yesterday when Vice Governor Cayou of Sonora and 25 soldiers arrived to install a new set of officials.
 The old officers had previously been required to resign by the government at Mexico City. Ricardo Diaz Valesco of Hermosilo was named the new collector of customs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Some Interesting Figures

In the above it is seen that Maxwell, If the regular Birmingham pitcher, has fourth rank, Foxen, Trough and Kent standing before him.
 E'oXen has pitched Il games for Bir- mngham, of which number he won 8. Bill Trough has pitched 20 and won 20 of them. Kent is third with 13 victories and de- feats. Speer has won and lost 6 games.
 For Birmingham, Maxwell won F games lost and tied 1.
 Sad Day Yesterday
 The Barons did not play against the Pels as they played against the Gulls. There was not the same spirit There was not the same pepper and ginger. The bunch made errors and pulled off a few 'bones.'
 When New Orleans scored the team stopped in it's tracks and waited foy ,he dinner horn. And the fans. who, durin 2 the Mobile series worked might and main from beginning to end. stopped short when the visitors scored. Let us come back this afternoon. play Iers, fans and everybody. H. w. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
*-Batted for Cole in eighth

SUMMARY. Two Base Hit-Evers Three Base Hit-Egan. Hits-Of Cole. in innings; off Brown. 0 in 1 ming. Sacrifice Hits-Needham, Marsans. Stolen Base-Saier. Double Plays-Sheckard to Tinker; Evers to Shean. Left on Bases-Chica go 4, Cincin- nati ).
 Bases on Balls-Off Fromme Q of Cole 2.
 Struck Out-By Fromme } by Cole ? Time of Game-1:41 Cmpires-ODay and Emslie
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Scrugg's Nell Entered

The bird dog" men of Birmingham are greatly interested in the field trials now being held at Manitoba, Canada, which is about 50 miles from Winnipeg. Bir- mingham dog, "Scrugg's Nell" owned by B. F. Tyler, is entered in tho all age, derby and championship stakes. She has the reputation of being good one, and the dog men here believe she will give Il good account Of herself. She goes from there to Mount Vernon. Wash, to run in the United. Northwestern and All Amer ican trials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
s-Batted for Janvrin in ninth.

SUMMARY. Three Base Hit-Gardner. Sacrifice Fly-Murphy. Stolen Bases-Speaker 2, McInnis, Gard ner.
 Double Play-Murphy to Lapp. Left on Bases-Boston 2, Philadelphia s Bases on Balls-Off Pape 5, of Coombs ?. First Base on Errors-Phladelphia ?. Struck Out-By Pape l, by Coombs 4. Time-1 :55. Umpires-C Connolly and Sheridan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
CRACKERS LOSE
 TO CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, September 1.-Chatta- nooga punched five of eight hits off Paige today with a base on balls for six runs. Home runs by Northern and Lejeune drove in four of the six. Chap belle was hit hard but not with men on bases. A great throw to the plate by Northern cut off one run. Score:
 Cha hattannnpa- AR R IL F. A. E.
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fS IT M M AK Y. Bases on Errors-Brooklyn 9 Three Base Hit-Merkle Sacrifice Hu-Daubert. Stolen Bases-Snodgrass HummelI. Fletcher. Left on Bases-New York 3. Brooklyn B. Double Plays-Coulson to Daubert; Hummell to Tooley to Daubert Bases on BaIls-Off Matthewson B. off Barger 1. Struck Out-By Matthewson s, by Bar ger 1.
 Time--1 :33. Umpires-Johnstone and Eason
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NOT INDECENT FOR sTAGs

Memphis, September 7.-(Special.)
 Although boxing contests are legalized in this state, by ruling of the city court to- day. any moving pictures of boxing bouts are prohibited when shown in the theater or be- fore an assemblage of children and ladies. Judge Bacon ruled that the Moran Nelson films were Indecent except before gatherings of stags."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Mcfarland Gets Ready

Chicago September I.-Packey Me Farland is slowly taking off weight to reach the limit of 13S pounds before September Is when he is scheduled to meet Ad Wolgast at Milwaukee.
 Mcfarland declares he will make the weight easily by o'clock on the day of the fight and that he will step into the ring at night weighing less than I31 pounds. Wolgast Is taking things easy at Milwaukee and reports from his training camp say he now weighs 130 pounds which will probably be his weight on the day of the fight.
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sHit for Smith in ninth inning.

SUMMARY. 1.-Two Base Hit-Callahan. Sacfifice Hit-Johnston. Double play-Knaupp to Kirke 10 John ston. struck Out--Hess 6, Smith g. Foxen 3. Bases on Balls-Foxen ?, Hess l. Wild Pitch-Foxen. Hits spportoned-Foxen | in innings with 1 runs.
 Time of Game-2;0o. Umpircs-fIart and Pfenninger.
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owner, many ma jor league magnates are making big profits dealing in Amer- ican association players bought at 5000 each.
 One major league owncr." he said, boasted last year that he had made S27,000 off minor lea guc players by buy ing them at low draft prices and then disposing of them at higher figures"
 Chairman Hermann of the national baseball commission. when apprised of the action taken by. the American as- sociation in withdrawing its request for greater privileges. safd
 T expected some such action would be taken. I presume now the American association will make more reasonable requests of the commission. I feel sure that we will be able to grant some of them. l look for immediate peace and harmony in organized baseball"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
CUBS ARE CLIMBING

The pennantward rush of the ). New York Nationals was materially checked yesterday when the Giants lost close game to Brooklyn, while Chicago won twice from Gin Acinnati Chicago thus pulled up to within six points of New York,
 which is to begin a long period of ) play on foreign diamonds. while Chicago will settle down at home. } Pittsburg shut out St. Louis and
 } advanced to within Az points of the top.
 Philadelphia again defeated Bos- ton and increased it's lead in the American league pennant fight, Detroit not playing. The, Athletics lead today is 55 points. Cleveland and New York both won, and nom irally are tied for third place, but Cleveland holds the advantage by fraction of point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Brooklyn Bites Matty

New York, September 7.-Brooklyn won from New York today, errors behind Matthewson being mainly responsible for his defeat, In the ninth, Tooley walked with two out and scored the winning run when Snodgrass dropped Dauberts long fly to deep right center, after getting under 1t by great run. Barger pitched fine game for Brooklyn, although his wildness came near being his undoing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Barons Easy For Pels In First
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Athletics Win Easily

Philadelphia, September 7.-The home team punched hits with Pape's passes and defeated Boston today, 5 to 1. Phila- delphia had five men thrown out at the home plate, four on forced out plays and one on an attempted steal. Score;
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Gowdy were ordered off the field in the second game for arguing. Scores:
 First game: K Ill F. Boston . 101 001 002- ] 19 Philadelphia ... 002 001 640-13 15
 Batteries: Pfeiffer. Weaver, Thomp- son, Brown and Kling: Burns, Cha!- mers and Carter and Madden. Time 2.3O Empires. Klem and Brennan
 Second game: R H F. Boston .... coo 900 00o--0 1 ( Philadelphia - 900 900 010--1
 Batteries: Young and Rardcn; Alex ander and Carter Time, 1:27. Empires Klem and Brennan
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SUMMARY, Stolen Bases-Higgins ?. Two Base Hit+Beumiller. Home 'Runs-Lejeune, Northern. Struck Out-Chappelle 8, Paige }. Bases on Balls-Chappelle 1, Paige l Time of Game-1:30 Umpires-Fitzsimmo and Rudder ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Pirates Win

St Louis. September 7.-Pittsburg opened it's final series with St. Louis this fternoon and, shut out the locals 3 to O. Hendrix gave bat three scat tered hits The visitors scored their first run in the seventh inning on an error and a double In the ninth, with the bases full and two out, Leach drove the ball into center field for home run Score: k. H E l. Pittssburg ~ 900 900 104--5 II l St. Louis . 900 900 O00--O 3 5
 Batteries: Hendrix and simon; Geyer and Bliss. Time. 50. Empires, Rig Ter and Finneran.
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Memphis Football Preparations

Memphis, September 7.-tSpecial)-- The football season was started here today by the call of candidates for Memphis university by Coach Tucker The first game is scheduled with tho University of Mississippi October 1.
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American Association
STANDING
Results

At St. Paul: St Paul 0, Kansas City 1. At Indianapolis. Indianapolis g, To- ledo 5.
 At Minneapolis: Minneapolis 3, Mill waukee 1. A. Louisville: Louisville-Columbus rain.
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IUldIN s...s.t..'s.. -0 :" T -f V *Batted for Gaspar in seventh inning. Score by innings: Chicago ...........,.............9 POO 900 10s-3 CineinnatP Mathematician. 000 GOO 0o0-O
 SUMMARY. Three Base TIit-Needham. Home Run-Schute. , Hits-Gaspar in innings; Compton 1 in innings.
 Sacraflce Ifit-Gaspar. Stolen Base-Downey. Double Plays-Hofman to Tinker; Tin ker to Safer.
 Left on Bases-Chicago 6.Cincinnati 7 Base -on Bals-Reuback ,, Gaspar 1, Compton l.
 Struck Out-Gaspars 2. Reulbach 3, Compton g.
 Time-l 10
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The Official Standing i.

I.ttlc Rock, September 1.-The following standing of Southern league clubs, includ- ing the games of September 6. was ap- proved tonight as correct by President W. NJ. Kavanaugh:
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Long Leading Batter

Anniston, September 7.-(Special)- Tommie Long of Gadsden is the leading batter of the Southeastern league. Here are the unofficial figures showing Long to have beaten Wasem out for the honor
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KEITH BOBs UP AGAIN

Little Rock, Ark, September 7.--
 Charlie Keith, former Southern league pitcher and Rhodes scholar to oxford, where he has Just grad
 uated, has heen appointed baseball coach and professor of history in the Little Rock high school, offec- ] tive at once.
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tempted steal of second. It is an unusual spectacle to see Cobb slide headfirst.
 He usually goes in with his flying spikes in front of him, to intimidate the base man. He doesn't do that against St. Louis. though. He realizes that Wallace is one man he cannot frighten, and also that the lightning speed midget has the
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New Orleans in Birmingham. Montgomery in Mobile. Atlanta in Chattanooga. Nashville in Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
BIG GERMAN HAD FEM BUFFA- LOED AND PELS, ASSISTED BY LOCAL BLUNDERS, WON EASY yICTORY-6-O
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday
Games Today

New Orleans 6, Birmingham Q. Chattanooga 6, Atlanta ?.
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best of him when he comes feet first, as he can't watch him as well as with his face aimed forward. In this picture the dread Cobb is wriggling for all he is worth to get out of reach of Wallace, but it is no use. The little Scotchman is putting the ball to him for a we'll earned putout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Senators Are Beaten

Washington, September 7.-New York broke Johnson's winning streak today, defeating Washington to ?. Johnson made two of the five hits credited to his team Pitcher Warhop was chased to the bench in the eighth inning for dls- putting a decision at first base. The fielding of Schaefer and Gardner feat- Nred the game Score: R H E. Washington oO1 coo 010-2 2 New York - O2O O01 0o2-5 1
 Batteries. Johnson and Street; Henry, Warhop, Vaughn, Ford and Blair. Time, 1:40. Empires, Dineen and Perrine
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Maps Beat Browns

Cleveland, September 7.-Cleveland de- feated St. Louis today. to 3, knocking Surry from the box. Hawk pitched good ball after the fourth inning, when he was hit for three doubles. Kritchell and Wal lace retired because of injuries. St. Louis made a rally in the ninth that fell one short of tieing the score, having two men left as the game ended Score:
 R.H.E. Cleveland - 103 200 0Os-6 9 l St. Louis .... 600 100 202-5 10 Batteries Krapp and Fisher; Hawk Curry and Stephens and Kritchell. Time, 2:03. Empires, Mullin and Evans.
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Jordan in Trouble

Chattanooga. September 7.-tSpecial.)- Otto Jordan Is out of the game with Il boil upon his chest as the result of a bruise.