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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22
>necia St Sale of Recent New York Purchases Great Values


Our buyers recent trip to market spendidly timed No procure the latest models but he also made ca purchases Most of these have just arrived within the las x they are advertised for the first time. These hints
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22
Hose Supporters Sc

Childrcn's elastic Hose Support- CTS of firm white elastic. g to ii A. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
Exquisite Perfumes and
Toilet Waters

Handsome Christmas boxes and
packages of perfumes and toilet
waters in all the pest known
brands.
Vernon Rose, the newest and best
OF all rose toilet waters. .75c
Woodworth's fragrant toilet waters
blue lilies, violets Of Sicily, Ara
bian bouquet, lilac, ETC.. in sizes,
500, 75c and ..............3 5c
Famous Dorthy Vernon Per-
fumes, toilet waters and sachet
powders in all doors and all prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
Holiday Aprons

Always acceptable. At the apron
booth you will be able to solve the
question.
Princess, bretelle, tea, nurses, bib,
afternoon. sewing, etc., ETC.. one
big lot Of aprons for ........37G
Very dainty aprons, beautifully
made, SOC, 75e and. ....... .95<
Excellent aprons Of sheer lawn
with dainty trimmings or made
plain 1ec and Die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

made by auditors of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad on the st. Louis, Cen
tralia and Ell Dorado divisions have
resulted in the dismissal of / 5 pas
senger conductors from the service
Auditors were placed on the several
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

solidation Of the city and county. he
should retain that position, was eject
ed from his once yesterday by band
of city hall employees, policemen and
detectives. who, the assessor declares.
were armed. Hiram Hits. a state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
Silks, Woolens and Cot
tons in Gift Boxes

Any waist, skirt or dress pat
tern, you choose to select from our
silk dress goods or white goods de-
partments will be neatly and at
tractively boxed ready for sending.
Also especially well selected collec-
ton Of silk waist patterns, wool
dress patterns and white mercer
lied waist patterns ready boxed.
Waist patterns of fancy silks In
boxes, splendid styles up from $2.98
Dress patterns of Priestley's fine
black dress fabrics in besAs Yp
from ........... .........$S.OO
Waist patterns of figured, all white
mercerized waistings In boxes,
$1.oo and .................. S5E
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

senator, aligned politically with Mayer
Speer, took possession as assess Or.
Hits. at a session of the board of SUI
pervisor, had been confirmed By
vote OF four to three. 1t is said that
Arnold's refusal to spread on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
Christmas Pictures.

The Blakslee studio viii finish or
Gers for Christmas from sittings made
II to and including Monday, Dec. Is.
Cur wonk is the finest ever Telephone
fCr an appointment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

divisions of the road about a month
ago in an effort to delS"t any mac
curacies on the part of the CON
ductoTs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

Not moment to be lost-but in these
busiest of all days the splendid McCabe or
ganization is ready to render the best
possible service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

books an additional tax levy of mills
precipitated the action of the Hits
faction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
USE POLICE IN GUSHING
AN ASSESSOR IN DENVER

Denver. Colo. Dec. 1e.-Harry ]. Ar
mold, assessor Of the county Of Den
YER, who claims that under the con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

Swiss Dress Patterns-With
fiounctng bands and cloth
Complete, at $3.50, $3.50,
$s.es, 1887, $3.50 and S12.5o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

Corset Cover Patterns - In
Swiss and Nainsook embroid-
cry with strapping to match
at $1.00, S5c, 75c and 55c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

Gloves or MittsnS
Handkerchief.
Material for Dress
Leather Music Roll,
Children's Rockers
Fur Sets.
Subscription TO Magazine.
Bible or Testament.
Girrs Sweater.
String OF Pearl Beads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
IS Conductors lose Places.

Duquoin. Dec. lt.-Disclosures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

All leather hand bags. purses,
music rolls and satchels, jewel
cases, slipper cases, drinking cups
in leather cases. ETC.. etc. at most
attractive prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
National Carpet Sweep
erS, SO. so, So, $3.50

These handsome sweepers are
finished in mahogany, golden oak
and maple. making an ideal Christ
mas gifts.
They are adjustable TO short,
medium and long pile carpets, CIV
ing the best service.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
EDDIE COLLINS, NOISY CHAP.
AthIsties' Star Keeps Up Running Fire
Of Jawins During Game.

AthIeties' Star Keeps Up Running Fire
Of Jawins During Game.
Few baseball fans know that Eddie
Collins, the great second baseman OF
the Philadelphia Americans. is not
only a rival OF Johnny Evers in field
In jawing and in yelping at other per-
formers. The impression seems to
prevail that Collins is a brilliant ball
player, but silent one. He is far
from silent, being one OF the noisiest
ball players there are. His face always
is open, and some Of these days he will
inhale grounder IL he isn't careful.
Get a wiggle there! For the love
of Mike. do you think you're playing
checkers? All, say, II | had a four
that one I'd disown him. What! Call
that base running? You look like a
goat tied TO a post! Say. look at him
now; didn't slide and caught standing
up! Hate to soil that nice white uni
form, huh? G'wan, now; tell 1t to
Sweeney, you big ivory head"'
Thus doth Mr.. Collins keep things
stirred up vocally throughout game
and the effect upon the Athletics is the
same as produced by Johnny Eyers
diamond tribes when he upbraids
the Cubs. Aud maybe the Cubs didn't
miss that flow of language in the
worlds series last fall, Zimmerman
who held down Evers' place at second
IL no how!er He went two weeks
once without saying anything except
please pass the salt" and what good
| Is that sort OF oratory on ball field:
And another thing might be added
Eddie is always jawiug at the news
paper photographers. When this pic
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
Dakota pisharment case.

Pierre, S D., April 22.-The supreme
court room was the center of attrac.
tion at the state house yesterday be-
cause of the hearing on the disbar-
ment proceedings which have been
brought against Attorney General
Johnson.
The whole case appears to hinge up.
on Johnson's connection with certain
civil cases, having prosecuted as
states attorney the same parties in
criminal actions The prosecution de.
pends evidently more upon record evi.
dence than oral testimony. as only a
few witnesses were called and they
sought to connect Johnson with the
conduct of civil case which was
conducted by 7 F. Auldrege, a clerk
in the office Of Johnson, and in which
he was assisted by A. B. Fairbanks
OF Huron.
Fairbanks testified to his employ
ment of Auldrege and that he had no
conference whatever with Johnson in
regard to the case, except to ask John.
son why he did not take part himself,
with the reply he could not do so as
he had been connected with the pre-
liminary hearing in the criminal com.
plant Johnson was on the stand il
his own defense most OF the afternoon
ed by him. The court has taken the
case under adyisement aud will give
| it a speedy consideration.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
Local Talent Makes a Hit.

The Whirl o. tn Town" made a
hit in the Auditorium Thursday even
ing. and James W. Evans. writer of
the play, and the committee in charge
came in for high praise from a we'll
packed house.
Seventy local people took part in
the play and they did their work like
old.time professionals The music Of
the play Tas a feature. The plot Is
well designed. Andrew Jackson
Squills," in the person OF J. W. Diet.
rick. made fine impersonation OF a
newly elected senator from Pleasant
Valley. His daughter, "Truly Yours"
played b. Miss Nellie Bridge, was
we'll and gracefully acted. Her friend,
Agnes Watson" PLAYED By Eloise
Dietrich, was also a favorte OF the
house. In the musical number Miss
Dietrich and Herman Schelley display.
ed talent above that Of amateurs. c.
J. Bullock played toe part Of John D.
Astorgould." the f1ancier and lover.
MIR. Bullock Won much applause aud
he romantically saved the honor Of
his sTeetheart's brother, who had left
home and become q burglar. In this
capacity Earl ShurtZ made good. In
the SQuil!s private apartments be
gave up his Wayward ways to take up
a better life as the result Of pleading
OF the tinanc!er, and ne soon found an
open path TO home and the girl ne
loved Nr. Bullocks voice was pleas
Ing and his singing vas also a fea-
ture of the performance.
Iorin Brueggeman as Jim Feeney,"
, the politica! boss, WIS clever. while
W. =. Logan as "Tamarack, the coun.
try detective" appeared to excellent
advantage. He came in time to light
his pipe with the burning fuse con
uected 10 barrel OF giant powder
! secretly laid by Feeney and which
vas to put the Squllls home out of
! commission. Mr. Brueggeman also
| featured in leading a musical number
! c. NJ. South as Lem Tucker" the
/ private secretary TO the senator, had
q heavy part and filed II 70 perfection
Eugene Osborn Eas a comedy hit OF
the evening. He played the bell boy
and played il we'll His pranks In the
comedy acts and musicals brought him
back number OF times to appease
the thirst for more comedy. His
makeup" was rich.
Ed Hans as Arizona Pete" a bad
cowboy, was there" His endeayors
TO obtain sufficient funds from the
newly elected senator, TO finance Z
wild west show proved a failure.
Archie Cow, IA tae dude. played hi.
part splendidly.
One of the musical features was thC
Indian singing led by Herman Schell!
and Miss Maud Gibbs. Mr.. Schelly
vas the Indian chief and Miss Gibb,
the Indian maiden. TO the pretty In
dian music OF the song. four othes In
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
Junction News.

Mrs, Gus Grauel arrived home from
Omaha last evening, where she had
been on business.
Mrs J. N. Dougherty, who has been
i'll for some tine, is some better at
present, though still very low.
Mr.. Smith has moved his family
from east of First street to the Gil
bert Johnson property on South Third
street.
Fred Cornell is making some i'm
provements on his house on the cor
ner of Fourth street and Hastings av'
enue, which is occupied by T. G. Wood
and family. The house Is being given
a fresh coat Of paint, while a bath
room and electric lights are being in
stalled.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28

SOME OF CHIOAGOS RECRUITS TRYING
HARD TO LAND PLACE ON TEAM.
Didn't Killing come back the next sea-
son. and didn't the Cubs again fall into
their winning stride? Can you doubt II?
Everything went smoothly enough
last season while the Cubs were walk
ing away with the pennant. But when
things went to the bad In the worlds
series with the Athletics trouble broke
in the camp Of the Cubs. Chance
''called" Killing. and there were words
between the manager and the catcher.
King expected to be traded during
the winter. He believed he would play
much better ball with some other club
Now that he is dissatisfe will he
work with the Cubs In the same old
way7 Tinker Is not pleased with his
berth at short and was ahxious to re-
place Stein6eldt at third. but Chance
said no. Eyes says his ankle. which
he broke shortly before, the worlds
series last fall. is as strong as ever.
But Is itf We can tell better later.
Holman has had a run In with Owner
Murphy ana would have Quit only Tor
Chance. If the team strikes falls by
the wayside Artie Is apt to quit and
put In his time at the brokerage busi
ness.
Overall is tired OF pitching and IL
anxious to try something else. But
Chance says he must stick TO the slab.
Brown talked OF quitting the game
early in the year. He ia dissatisfied
also and would like to be traded. With
such lack Of harmony among the club
players Manager Chance will have his
hands full this year.
The Cubs may come back and show
all other ball clubs the way this sea
son. but there'll be many an eye on
the lookout for open breaks. showing
dissension in the Cub RANKS.
| Manager Chance is highly pleased
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
Observation-Disclosures.
BOBBY WALLACE ViNDl.
Gates TY coB5, THE
TERRIBLE.

"Ty Cobb Is not such a villain.
ous villain as he is painted" So
declares Bobby Wallace, the new
leader of the ST. Louis Browns.
Bobby admires "TyruS the Ter
rible" and thinks the Georgia
Peach" demands the respect OF
every man who loves good base
ball. Wallace has battled with
Cobb since the latter broke into
the big league, and In all that
time they have never clashed In
serious encounter.
Cobb spiked Wallace once. He
inflicted slight cash on the top
OF Roderick's head. 1t was
mere scratch and the only
wound Indicted on the Browns
manager by the star OF Tiger
land. Wallace believes that Cobb
will play fair with all who play
fair with him.
The base runner has the right
OF way" declared wallace re-
Gently, "and Cobb only demands
that his rights be respected. II
you get In the base line You are
In danger OF being cut down, for
Cobb comes In determined to
make the bag. II the baseman
takes his proper position Cobb
will never cut him"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
MCFARLAND IS
CLASSY FIGHTER
CHICAGO BOY HAS NO SUPERIOR
AS A BOXER.
WANTS THE LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
Stockyards Terror Says He viii Make
'33 Pounds Ringside for Woisast
In Twenty Round Bout He Should
outpoint the Champion.
BY TOMMY CLARK.

ny IhfhNN'
Packy Mcfarland, the Chicago
whirlwind, has cOnvinCingiy demon
sirated In recent matches that he Is
,he classiest boxer doing business
snoug the smaller men. In fact,
here Is not one boy In the world to-
day who has the remotest chance OF
outpointing him In a limited round
battle at 1875 pounds three hours be-
fore a battle.
IL given an opportunity there is
more than chance that the Windy
city glove wlelder would be able to
tack the handle OF worlds champion
lightweight after his name on his Wis
iting cards provided he can do 1873
POUNDS and retain his stamina. In
fact, II Mcfarland were matched with
Ad WOlgast, the present champion, at
the above weight. for twenty round
ight the chances are that Mcfarland
would be az least an even money
choice in the betting II not an odds on
favorite to relieve Wolgast OF his title.
" would be different if the men were
40 DHJIlc over lne lull ucIUy VT lOILJ
Ave round
Mcfarland Is wonderful boxer
kttell In really about the only man in
the ring who Is his equal when It
comes 10 cleverness. Mcfarland to-.
day Is faster than Attell In all proba-
hility. but Attell has four years more
Of experience as a fighter than Nc
Farland, the boss OF the featherweight
division.
This experience makes It possible for
Attel to stand up with hard puuchers
and slip or block their leads.
Neither Wo'gast nor Nelson IL clever,
like Mcfarland. WoIgast ia as strong
as a young bull. and when he gets In
close and starts working away 1t is
almost impossible for Il man to protect
himself. But would Mcfarland let
Wolgast get I'm close in a twenty round
dsht? McFariand's straight left jab.
which he sometimes varies with q
short left hook to the jaw, has sting
to 1t. His right hand used to have
Knockout power and probably has yet.
but hardly against man OF Wolgasts
strength. In a twenty round bout Nc
Farland would be the boy who can
deliver the goods.
Mcfarland has been hankering afte'
a battle with Wolgsst ever since the
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28

ments up the street, attacking him
Currier made some haste to the build
ing ut 2l9 Norfolk avenue. but finding
everything in darkness, retired and
secured the assistance OF Night Patrol
man O'Brien.
With drawn revolyers, the two men
crept up the back stairway to surprise
the burglars, but found Mr.. Walters
sleeping peacefully. No burglars had
been there, said the awakened furni
ture dealer, and he showed much sur
prise when told of his little sons mys
terious alarm. The boy had probably
been walking in his sleep.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
Went After the ev,olar,

Some excitement was caused in the
lobby o; the O1nard hotel at O'Clock
this morning. when the 5-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs Edward n. Walters
alarmed W. J. Currier the night clerk,
by walking into the lobby, dressed in
his night clothes, and telling OF burg.
lars who were in his fathers apart.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
{cOta.i.EM
TWO ov WORLDS sBRATnsT BANTAM
wxIaHTs wHo ARs TO Mnur AGAIN.

tween these leading hghters of the
bantamweight class. Johnny won
decision over Conley se New Orleans
recently. aud since that hght Contey
has been seeking a return go. The
Badger battler claims that ne was not
In condition when he fought Coulou.
aud he wants another battle.
The latter Ii anxious to show tho
pugilistlc world that he is Conley's
master and Is now in hard training
Johnny said the fight cannot take place
soon enough to suit him. while Conley
said he would be able to battle inside
Of two weeks. Conley claimed the
bantamweight championship before he
was beaten by Coulon and is anxious
to regain his laurels.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28

latter won the title from Nelson. The
champion Is ready to take on Packy
at 1873 pounds ringside. As McFsr-
land said recently he was, willing TO
make the required weight IL Is more
than likely that the pair win be match
ed to meet in the near future,
At 1876 pounds Mcfarland Is the best
boxer In America, but at 1873 ringside
ne would not possess stamina enough
10 cope with woigast in battle ever
twenty rounds. Mcfarland IA the tall
est lightweight in the ring today and
experiences considerable ditficuity In
reducing his weight.
he Is only twenty-five yeaus OF age
and II he cannot make 1873 rtnsside
now he never will He IL growing
right along and In a year will be q
real weiterweight. The stockyards
champion Is unfortunate because he Ia
between two weights.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28

Washington, April 22.-By order Of
Secretary OF War Dickinson author
lty has been wired to the commanding
officer al Douglas, Ariz., to permit
twenty-five wounded Mexican soldiers.
accompanied by attendants. all un.
armed and without uniform, 70 pro-
ceed In a special car from Aqua Prieta
by way Of Douglas to hospital at ca.
nanea.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28

ture was taken Mr.. Collins heaped all
kinds Of abuse on the camera man and
gave him a few seconds to get out Of
the way or there would be something
doing.
Still, 1t would be a good thing for
Eddie to keep In mind that II 1t were
not for the great amount OF publicity
given the game by the newspapers Mr..
Collins would really be working hard
for a living at a salary much less than
he Ia receiving from the Philadelphia
club for engaging in a game OF sport
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28

with the twelve new men who now
grace the Cub ranks. The youngsters
who are trying to make the team are
as follows: Pitchers Clarke. Kirwan,
Toncy and Griffin; inhelders -Salcr,
CoSncy and Fisher; Catcher Angemcir
and Outfielder Ball. Chauce recently
stated that the recruits on hand were
the best he had had Ia years. .-sr
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
PASTE THESE M
YOUR NOTEBOOK.

The greatest number OF stolen
bases was made by Harry Sto-
vey OF the Athletics In lSSS,
when be pilfercd 1856 bngs.
The longest distance throw OF
426 feet 81. inches was made by
Sheldon I,cjcunc. now Il member
OF the Brooklyn Nationals, at
Cincinnati, Oct. L.. 1910.
Tue greatest number OF games
pitched IN season were seven
ty-two by RadhUurne OF Provi.
denCe Ia 1884,
Curve pitching was Hrst used
by Arthur Cummings in 1875.
Overland twirliug was author.
lied in 1884.
First no hit game in history OF
game was played in Iona, Mich,
Aug. II. 1876. between the st.
Louis Reds and the Cass club OF
Detroit. Jim Calvin pitched for
the Reds.
The record for the shortest
game ia thirty-two minutes.
played Sept. II. 1910. between
Atlanta and Mobile teams at At
lanta. Full nine innings.
. The greatest number OF vic
. tories in season was made IN
: 1906 by the Chicago Nationals
. when they captured ll6 games.
. The strikeout record for a sea-
son ia held by Walter Johnson
. OF the Washingtous. that OF sl3
. made by him last year.
George Gibson holds the rec
. ord for consecutive games
!. caught In 1909 ne was behind
: the bat $40 days without lerup
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
STARS MUST MAKE GOOD.

Fans Viii Watch carser Of Wallace
and Chase In tho Managerial Roles.
Hal Chase OF New York and Bobby
Wallace OF st. Louis are two managers
who will be under close scrutiny this
season. Because 1t ~ their drst ex-
perlence at the head OF a major league
team there will be considerable inter.
est in the showing their respective
teams will make.
Wallace naturally has the better OF
Chuse in that he will not be blamed
II the Browns fail to get out Of last
place. for no one expects him to do
much more. But with Chase it is diff
ferent. He is taking hold Of q team
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
COUL0N READY FOR c0NLEY.
5sntsmweisht Champion Anxious to
Show He 9 Badger Boys Master.

A large assortment OF Jabs, upper.
cuts, hooks aud swings will be on tap
when Johnny Coulon aud Frankie Con.
ley. bantam rivals, clash In a twenty
five round battle scheduled to be held
In Frisco the ScCoud week OF May.
The boys have agreed TO weigh 1l6
pounds at 3 o'clork the day OF the con
test
Couon and COnley have been rivals
for years, and bad blood exists be
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
surin.sr Ham, Going to Sweden.

Gwynn Heory. the Texas sprincer,
will be member Of the Olympic team
that goes to Sweden in 1912. An
nouucement 10 this effect ia made by
L. Di Benedette, secretary " the
southern division Of the Amateur Ath-
letic union. Henry will BE- the first
southerner thus honored.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28

Muscatine. Ia. April 80. All is
quiet in this city today. A sev minor
disorders were called 10 the attention
OF the police last night The manu-.
facturers said they would be prepared
late today to hold conference on the
strike situation. The local militia
company ia still on duty.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
WHAT WILL The
CHICAGO CUBS Do?
SIGNS GO TO SHOW THAT GREAT
MACHINE is BREAKING UP.
oIssENsloN IN THE RANKS
Many Of the Leading Players Are Dis
satisfied With Places on Team and
Would Relish a Trsde-klins Isn't
in High Favor.

SdtlSNcu WIN E'dSCs w tCHH' dio
Would Relish a Trsde-kling Isn't
in High Favor.
Is the great Chicago Cub baseball
machine in the process or disintegra-
ton? 1t looks that way to mauy fol-
lowers Of the game. When the team
was going good. all the athletes work
ing together like clockwork. Chances
club was the greatest in the baseball
world. Three straight pennants were
won and two worlds mpionships.
Then John King, known as the great.
est catcher In baseball. dropped out for
a year. Kings absence apparently
started the shattering OF great club.
The Cubs were whipped by Pitts.
burg the year Killing was out. The Cub
players aud followers Of baseball ev-
erywhere held the opinion that Chi
cago would have fronted the Pirates In
the pennant race had Killing been in
the game. The next year. last season,
King returned to the Cubs. and the
Cubs again won the National league
pennant. That was sufiicient proof for
the bugs. Kings absence lost Chicago
a pennant the year before Sure. Mike!
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-04-28
L.na.s, Baseball o.mss.

The longest major league game was
twenty innings. played between the
Athletics and Boston. at Boston. Sept
I, 1906, score to 1: minor league.
May 81. 1909. Decatur versus Bloom
ington, H., twenty-six innings. score
2 to 1.