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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Hard Luck Stories from Rival Camps
MGUGIN UNABLE TO NAME HIS
 LINEUP FOR SATURDAYS GAME
Various Substitutes Being Tried Fill Made By Tn ured Stars-Offensive System Considerably Handicapped
 Hurry Up Yost Aids in Preparing the Commodores

Nashville. November 21.-6Speeial)- Upon the very eve of the Auburn game upon which hangs S. I. A. A. super Dan McGugin of Vanderbilt is unable to say just what his lineup will be In view of the realization that Hard age Is in no condition to take part in such gruelling engagement and that, ip consequence, he will have to face his crucial game of the year with out his main offensive dependence
 Last year it was Captain Ray Nor rison about whom the Commodore of fense was constructed. As result. Hardage did not show with that degree of luster which has characterized his work this year when he has bean the pivotal point in the McGugin attack. With his absence neeessitated through injury, a complete overhauling of af- fairs has been rendered at the last mo- ment and in consequence Auburn stock should jump largely in the open foot ball market.
 Coach MoGugin. as a result of the emergency facing him. which is rem dered more serious by the impending Sewanee battle Thanksgiving, has had to reconstruct, upon the spur of the moment, both his back field and his line the latter being affected not only by the removal of Turner to fullbaclS but on account of the Illness of Bud dy Morgan, Vanderbilt's powerful cen ter. who has been i'll with fever since
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
TWO GAMES STAGED ON LOCAL GRIDIRONS THIS AFTERNOON

just prior to the Harvard game, and may have 10 have a substitute for Sat urday's game
 With Sikes removed from full to half in Hardage's place. Robbins yet remains to be considered for half possibility. Robbins played such fine game at half against Harvard follow ing Hardage's injury that he has been alternating with Sikes at half in prac- tice this week and may after all step into Hardage's shoes with Sikes at his old place at full and curlin at quar- ter. Coach MeGugin will probably not determine this and other matters before reaching Birmingham. In any event, however. he will send against Auburn the very best combination he can cook up in the emergency
 With Chester in the game at end, t is impossible to say just how well Pech Turner's shoes will be filled. With an end open the Commodores would certainly be up against it with Newell and Auburn's other strong backs in form
 Assisting in putting on the touches whereby 1t Is hoped to pull the Com modores out of the hole and success fully defend their claims to the s. l. A. As best over Auburn and Sewanee is Coach Fielding Yost, home from Ann Arbor. where he had a very speckled season. The noted brother-in-law and former teacher to McGugin will give the Commodores what points he can calculate to hold them together for the two final bouts and with his varied experience in emergency work during the past few seasons his efforts ought l to be worth something.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
CAN JOHN M'GRAW WIN THREE
 REMNANTS IN SUCCESSION
FEW MANAGERS HAVE DONE so BUT MUGGSY HAS AN EX- CEIhENT CHANGE TO TURN THE TRICK

Can John McGraw repeat with his Giants next season? That Is question that is being raised by major league fans, says the Sporting News.
 Only five managers have ever been able to annex three pennants in succession, the last one to accomplish this feat be- ing none other than Frank Chance, erst- while leader of the Chicago Cubs, who piloted his team to the championship in 1906, lsO7 1908. It was thought by many that Connie Mack would turn the trick with his Athletics, but his team failed mserably on his third attempt.
 McGraw has an excellent chance to re- peat next season. provided his team plays up to the calibre of which 1t Is capable of playing.
 The Chicago Cubs. the only club that has offered the Giants any serious oppo- sition during recent years, will hardly be Of championship caliber unless Johnny Evers can work wonders with his shat tered line up. It is likely that the Giant manager will keep his team intact. He has an excellent bunch of hitters, fair fielders, a superior slab corps, and team which is neither too old nor too young to deliver.
 At present the Pittsburg Pirates ap- pear to he the only club that is likely to snatch the honors from the Giants. Their strong showing toward the latter part of last season marks them a strong contend CT. However. many believe that Muggsy can repeat.
 Following is the record of the National league pennant winners:
 w L. Pet. 1s76-Chicago, spalding. ......... 52 IA .7SS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
.ALWELY BATTLE
 !. AT WEST END PARK THIS AFTERNOON

A lively. scrap is scheduled to be pulled off in Birmingham this afternoon when the Green University school of Athens. clashes with the Birmingham High school on the West End grounds.
 In meeting the Athens boys, the local high school will meet one of the most formidable opponents that they have faced on the grdiron this season. The visitors come to Birmingham with long string of victories to their credit. Thus Tar this season they have scored a total Tor As points, against 35 by their oppo- nents. Among the teams whom they have defeated are: Butler High school oi huntsville; Florence Normal school; Van derbiit Medical departments: Columbus Military Academy and Brauham and Hughes.
 The high school squad has put in iome hard practice work for the game this geek, and will go into the struggle with q high appreciation of the strength of their opponents.
 The tea1ns appear evenly matched. and an interesting struggle should result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
iREAT ENTHUSIASM l: AT AUBURN CAMPUS : OVER BIG CONTEST
ENTHUSIASM RUNS HIGH
 ON ORANGE AND BLUE CAMPUS
Old Stars Arrive Every Train to Assist in Coachng- tary Drills Suspended and Students Gather for Every Practice-Mass Meetings Held and Tells
 Practiced for Big Contest

Auburn, November 21.-(Special) With only one more day intervening between now and Saturday, when Auburn will meet Vanderbilt on the gridiron at Rick wood park in Birmingham, in the game deciding the championship of the south for 1912, Mike Donahues men are not letting the time pass idly by. There is more enthusiasm on Drake field than has been seen on the Auburn campus in many, many years. Every man in col 1ege is out on the field cheering the var sity on to their very best and they are exhibiting spirit which would assure is right behind them. The enthusiasm is not being wasted. for the team seems to have caught the spirit and they are giving exhibitions of the greatest foot ball ever seen on Drake field. Old foot ball stars from the alumni of long ago are coming back on every train to give the best they have of their enthusiasm and coaching to prepare the team to meet yandy. They have brought back with them the spirit which prompted their return and it has been caught Up by the sudents and the team.
 Monday night was held in Langdon hall the most enthusiastic and successful mass meeting and football rally that old Au- burn men have witnessed in a long time
 Reynolds Tichenor was there. Billy Will Hams came up from Montgomery for It.
 Both are old time Auburn warriors of the gridiron. Bedding, who played his last game with Auburn when he was the chief factor in the defeat of Vandy in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

l the fall of 1893, dropped his business in Atlanta and Is in Auburn for the week 10 help his alma mater in this time oi need Pony Marlborough, who won his Tame as q halfback long ago, is on hand Other old timers as "Muggins'' Miteham Hobdy and others, who are yet in Au- burn, were there to lend to the rally in their optimistic speeches. All of these men told of the times of past Auburn football and plead with the student body Tor their support of the team in Birming- ham in the game which probably means more to Auburn than any game she has ever played or ever shall play. And Il certainly looks as if it will not be in vain that these old fellows have come back to Auburn to get enthusiasm into the students and to inject ginger into them. The playing of the varsity and the footing of the students has taken on an entirely new aspect and 1t is ex- pected that 1t will reach it's height for the remaining days of the week. Another rally will be- held in Langdon hall to- night. Several more of the alumni are here for the remainder of the week and will be on hand tonight in what Is sex- pected to excel the rally of last Mon day night. Military drill has been tenn porarily suspended to allow the students to be out to the football field every aft ernoon. The result of all this will be bunch of 750 Auburn men in Birming- ham for the game determined to make their team win from the team which is considered the best the south has ever produced.
 What this spirit in the breasts Of the Auburn team and the Auburn students will do is to be seen. It is a strong factor to be taken into consideration in judging the winning power of two teams And this same spirit has won and lost many games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
LAMB IN BAD CONDITION WHILE HART, BURNS AND THIGPEN ARE SAID TO BE SLIGHTLY INJURED

Auburn. November a.-tspecial) )-Drake field has seen the heaviest scrimmaging of the season this week. In this respect Au- burn has been very fortunate this sea son, particularly so in comparison with the visitations of fever and injuries on the members of her team last year. At present Hart is still out, with a dislocated shoulder and his place is filled by Arnold who has alternated with him at this po- Thigpen have knees in bad shape and Sheep" Lamb is in a bad way with a bruised side and shoulder. These men haven't been in the heaviest of the scrlm- images this week. In fact Lamb has not been in at all, and il is very doubtful that this star will be able to carry him self through the whole of the Saturday s game unless his improvement is fast.
 Yesterday saw the liveliest scrimmage this year The scrubs were given the ball and the defense of the varsity re- ceiyed a good stiff practice. Offensive work for the varsity was held later in the afternoon and will be held tomor- row to perfect the new and heretofore practically untried plays of the wizard kind which have so far been held back. Donahue expects 10 turn loose every thing against yandy. and the number of 'dazzlers' he has waiting for them arc not a few. All kinds of formations are being tried out against the scrubs. and the team Is developing a speed which has hitherto been unknown to the Auburn team.
 The team twill leave for the Magic City on Friday afternoon, reaching there about s:3O D. m. The special train carrying the student body will leave Auburn at an early hour Saturday, reaching Birming- nam about 11:S0, both the. team and the students returning the same night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
BASKETBALL CAME AT THE I'M. t. 4. Picked Y. M. c. A. Team to Meet Vanderbilt Inter-
 Class Five

Birminghams first real basketball game Of the season will be pulled off tonight between the local Y. NJ. c. A and the inter-class champion five of the Wander bilt university.
 While 1t is yet too early for the two teams to have the perfect team work to enable them to put a really brilliant con- test the two teams have just finished a league series and are in fairly good con- dition.
 The Vandy boys are coming to Blr- mingham to witness the Auburn-vander- bilt football game Saturday, and while here are anxious to take on the Y. M. c. A. in a trial bout. Arrangements were made to give them a game with picked team for the Y. M. C. A, the contest to be pulled off at the Y. NJ. c. A. court in the tumnasium.
 The lineup for the Y. M. C. A. for the game will be: Brooks and Estis, forwards: Blackburn and Bethea, centers; Green wood, c. Estis and Woldron, guards. As a curtain raiser for the contest, the business boys will take on the high school class basketball five. Coach Courleux. of the high school, will referee the games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
SUCH A PROPULSION OF INJURIES REPORTED THAT THE PUBLIC IS IN THE AIR OVER THE OUT COME

Birmingham fans are considerably wor- ried over the numerous hard luck stories that are coming from the rival camps of Auburn and Vanderbilt.
 First, Vanderbilt is thoroughly lis- abled, all of their stars are out of the game, and they are going to bring a bunch of substitutes to Birmingham. Then Auburn, not to be outdone, claims that their star tackle, Lamb, is crippled, and that Burns and Thigpin are on the sick list.
 What the Birmingham public wanted to see the two teams lock horns both in the best of condition and let the best man win. Of course. Auburn is favored. but few enthusiastics want to see Auburn triumph over a crippled team.
 Reports of injuries generally issued from gridiron camps just prior to big battle as the least backset means much to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
MINOR INJURIES REPORTED
 AMONG AUBURN'S WARRIORS
SIR THOMAS LIPTON'S
 CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

San Francisco. November 21.-Sir Thomas Lipton's proposal for an inter- national yacht race here in 1915 was , accepted today. At luncheon of the San Francisco commercial club. given in honor of Sir Thomas, q letter was read to him, ac- cepting "on behalf of syndicate yet to be named"
 We will meet you with a boat de- signed under the universal rule. built and sailed by San Franciscans, and may the best boat win" the letter said.
 1t is estimated that the American defender will cost about s75,000. She probably will be named "The Nineteen Fifteen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
VANDERBILT AND AUBURN CAMPS VOICE MANY HARD LUCK STORIES

the chances of the opponents, but the profusion of injuries that are being re-
 ported makes 1t look as if scrub teams are going to mix things here Saturday. The fact that vandy is weak from in- juries and Auburn will thus have a better
 chance to win, will not draw a larger crowd from Birmingham. The local foot ballists are anxious to see the same Commodores in action here that were pit ted against Harvard some weeks ago.
 They want to see Auburn at it's best and if defeated, see them lose to the best
 team that McGugin has in his shop.
 Many fans are of the opinion that a
 number of these hard luck tales are
 groundless, and wise ones shake their
 leads and calmly assure the dear pub
 lie that so and sq will surely be there
 regardless of adverse reports.
 Of course 1t may be that both camps
 were suddenly stricken just on the eye
 of the big battle. However. if after these
 reports, the supposedly crippled warriors appear in the lineup, and minus. the ills accredited to them there will be evil
 dence that something is wrong some where.
 The assistant coach of the Commodores
 has come out with statement that 1t is practically impossible for Captain Hardage to appear against Auburn. Not few people would attend the contest merely to see the great Commodore star :. in action. While such conditions may tend to equalize the strength of the two teams, it is not likely to swell -he at tendance at the contest.
 These reports are causing considerable worry in Birmingham where the public
 had been led to anticipate the greatest
 battle of the south. With new and
 changed line-ups. it is hard to tell just what Is going to be pulled of Satur- day. and, as one enthusiast averred.
 such a condition is very awkward-it interferes with the betting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

each team will do its utmost, as both colleges consider this the most impor- tant game of their schedule, owing to the rivalry between the two.
 The officials will be as follows: Graves, (Alabama). referee; Bumgardner, (Ala- sama), umpire; Kukinstry, (Auburn), head linesman: Caton. (Auburn). time keeper.
 The sponsors for Howard will attend the game in a decorated auto, and are as follows: Miss Arlena Hunt, Miss Myr- tfs Wright, Miss Hazel Bobbitt, MT. Cur tis Hasty, Mir Bowden Singry.
 Girls from the Birmingham Seminary in a body will occupy the box seats as special guests of both teams.
 A general admission of 50 cents will be charged, and auto space will be free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
IRISH LUCK

Steubenvlile, O., November H,-Martin OBrien of this city today claimed the hard luck championship. Six weeks ago his brother. John, fell from train, re- ceivlng injuries that still conhne him to a hospital; a week later another brother. Matthew, suffered a like accident. Sub seauently O'Brien's wife was sent to a hospital seriously H. Just as she recov- cred his 5-year-old child died of diph- theria Leo McGinnis, his brother-in-law. this afternoon fell from a train and re- ceived injuries that may prove fatal. O Brien is a cripple. He lost one arm in a railroad accident several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
HOWARD AND OWENTON CLASH
 ON THE GRIDIRON TODAY

The annual game between Howard and Birmingham college will be pulled off this afternoon at Redwood park at 2:3o
 The rivalry between these two institu- tions has always been keen, and this year, owing to the comparative strength of the teams, the enthusiasm over this game has reached a high pitch. The Howard col lege boys have chartered a special car, which will be decorated in Howard solors and the entire student body have pledged themselves to attend the game in a mass to cheer their team on to victory. brass band will also be on the scene. The comparative strength of the two teams is about equal, judging from scores in games played thus far this season, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
TEN ROUND DRAW
 AT NEW YORK

New York, November 21.-Johnny Coulon, holder of the bantamwelght title, and Charles Goldman of New York, fought 10 rounds at the Royal Athletic club. Brooklyn, last night. Popular sen timent made 1t draw.
 Both boys fought hard. The little champion was aggressive throughout, sreferring to fight close and get in his short arm body blows. The local fighter boxed at long range. equalling the cham plon's efforts In the seventh round a left hand swing cut Goldmans eye. Goldman landed a short right on Coulons nose in the eighth. The blow staggered the champion, but only for a second, and he fought on with increased vigor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
FIGHTER DIES OF
 HEART FAILURE

New York. November A.-Frederick Merten, clerk. IS years old, had put on the gloves last night for an exhibition bout with Thomas Holmes, a driver. 19 years old, at the Century club. recently organized on the upper west side. Mer- ten was walking to the center of the ring to shake hands when he reeled and fell against Holmes. Holmes thought Merten was joking and showed him aside. He fell 10 the floor dead.
 A hospital physician declared that death was due to heart failure. induced by ex- citement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
RAYMOND JONES
 REACHES HOME

Huntsville, November 21.-(special)-- Raymond Jones, left end for the Uni versty of Alabama football team, came home yesterday with his parents. MT and Mrs. G. Walter Jones. to nurse the fractured cheek bone which he received in the game with Sewanee at Birming ham last Saturday. While the injury is not serious. Jones will be compelled to stay out of the game during the re- mainder of this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
INJURED FOOTBALL
 PLAYER BETTER

Alma. Mich, November 21.-Instead last Saturdays football game as was reported, Captain Johnson of the- Alma college eleven escaped with few bruised fragments. He was able today to walk about the campus unaided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
BantOmMeight Wins

New York. November 2t.-charles Le- donx, French bantamweght champion outpointed Battling Reddy of Harlem all through their 10 round bout here last night. The Frenchman carried on a wild rushing fight. swinging blindly with Jeff and right and the local boxer spent most of his time covering or running away The rounds were very much alike except for the tenth, when the visitor for mo- ment had Reddy slightly groggy. Reddy, however. recovered and finished strong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
HARVARD BEGINS
 ADVANCE ON YALE

Cambridge, Mass, November 21.-- Less than half the Harvard squad was left on Cambridge tonight These play CTS now here. all linemen. went to the stadium today where they were given individual instructions by the remain ing coaches and lined up in dummy for nations for a short work out By noon tomorrow Cambridge will be deserted by all the players who will head an exodus of the student body by train and automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Cross-COuntry Run

Cambridge. Mass, November 2l.-- Harvard's cross-country team left here late tonight for Ithaca, N. r., where on Saturday teams from the eastern colleges and University of Michigan will meet in the annual intercollegiate cross country run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Cuban Leader Seeks Health

Havana, Cuba, November 2I,-MaJ. Gen. Jose E. Monteagudo commander in chief of all the Cuban armed forces. sailed for Key West. Fla, today on board the cruiser Cuba. lie is on his way to New York on leave of absence for the recuperation of his health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Ball Player a Suicide

Portland, Ore. November 21.-While to Oklahoma. where he was to go in search of health. James Prick, utility infelder of the Oakland baseball team of the Pacific Coast league, last night, drank poison. causing his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Dalton Gets Decision

Windsor, Ont. November H. H.--Jerry Dal- ton of Jeffersonville. Ind. was conceded a slight advantage of Chick Hayes Of Indiana polls after eight rounds of boxing last night. They met at 122 pounds. In the semi-firel Jimms Brennan of Chicago knocked out George Leatham of Nova Scotia, in the fourth round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Gibbons Out Fought

Philadelphia November H.-Jack Me carron of Allentown, Pa, outfought Nike Gibbons of St. Paul in six round bo,,t last night at the National Athletic club. Gibbons showed more science. but aI.- pcared over cautious. while McCarron did the fighting throughout the bout anu earned tlre popular decision. sIe missed many swings, but necessarily landed hard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-09
Republicans Issue Call
For Their Primaries

The Republicans of Berkeley coun-
~ today fred their first gun in the
local campaign, when Chairman l. W.
Wood and Secretary l.. Dew. Ger
hardt, of the executive committee, is
sued The formal call for the primaries
for the wards in the city and the dis
uicts IN the county, and the call for
the county convention.
According to the call the primaries
i'll the county viii be held on Satur-
day, August 3, at o'clock in the aft
ernoon, while the primaries in the
city viii be held on Monday, August
), at g O'Clock in the evening. The
county convention Will be held in the
Katz hall, this city at 10 o'clock on
lie morning Of Wednesday, August
IA. Tie state law requires that all
nominations be made on or before Au-
gust 10, so the Republicans will get
aboard the political ship one day be.
fore sailing time.
Thus far the Democrats have not
decided upon the date oil their pri-
maries and convention, but it is sup
posed thc primaries will be held about
the first Of August and the convention
about 10 days or two weeks later.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-09
A PARTY FOR COUSIN.

Miss Geneva Bragg, Of Berkeley
Springs, has returned home after a
visit to her cousin, Miss bessie Shade,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Shade
of Dry Run. While here the young
lady was rendered a party by Mr.
and Mrs. Shade in honor of her Nth
birthday Some thirty or forty peo-
pie attended and the occasion was
greatly enjoyed. Miss Bragg received
many presents.