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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

When Jimmy Johnston, the speed mar vel of the past Southern league season, romped away with the league record for stolen bases, he was the fourth Baron to accomplish this feat in five years.
 In 1868 Downey led the league in this regard. Frank Gygli, also of Birming- ham, was second.
 In 1909 Henline of Birmingham took the honors.
 In 1910 Bill McGilvray, the veteran first sacker of the Barons, proved to be the premier base runner of the circuit. Me- Gilvray purloined 45 bases in 140 games. Joe Jackson, then with New Orleans, was the next best bet in this regard, with a total of 40 bases in 136 games.
 Phelan, the peppery third baseman of the Barons, swiped the largest number of bases in the Southern league in 1911, steal ing 57 bases in the 13S games in which he pi.yed. Bills of Montgomery followed with a record of 42 bases in 123 games
 This season Johnson walked away with the base stealing leadership, and accord ing to statistics. broke the record of Rick ert, who stole 77 bases in the 1904 season, when he was playing with New Orleans. Until the appearance of Johnson upon th,. scene this record has scarcely been threatened in eight years. Johnston's work on the paths this year was one of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Red Sox Ease Up

Cleveland, September 19-The new American league champions lost two games to Cleveland here today by scores of 9 to and to 0.
 Both games were short inning affairs. The first was called at the end of the fifth inning because of rain. After an hours wait the second game was started, only to be called at the end of six innings be- cause of darkness.
 Boston lost the entire series of four games to Cleveland the first time this season they lost four consecutive games.
 Cleveland also stands even with Boston on the seasons schedule, each having won Il games. The first game was enlivened by the election of Manager Stahl and out fielder Speaker of Boston from the game and grounds for disputlng a diclsion of IimDire Connolly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

First of the events of Milwaukee's speed carnival, the Grand Prix race, will be run September 24 over course of S2 miles in length The circuit, which was improved at cost of more than $25,0O0, has proven itself to be one of the speedest of road courses in America, and the race drivers, who have tried it out, are of opinion that some new road race records will be hung up. Practice has been going on all during the last week That the race for the Grand Prize Cup of the Au- tomobile Club of America will be a fine contest from start to finish is made cer- tain by the character of the drivers who are entered in 1t.
 David Bruce-Brown, the two time winner of the Grand Prize race in America, will be seen at the wheel of monster Fiat machine. Ralph De Palma and "Hughie" Hughes, the driv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
WELL KNOWN ATHLETES TO
 COMPETE AT A. A. U. MEET

Kolehmainen Is entered for the five mile run and that event promises to resolve itself into a race against the record. George V. Bonhag, who now holds the title at that distance, will not defend his record of 25:09 1-5. An other interesting race will be the two mile run in which such runners as Meredity, Sheppard and Caldwell will take part.
 owing to press of business G. T. Kir- by president of the Amateur Athletic union will be unable to referee the games and James F. Sullivan, secretary and treasurer of the A. A. U., will of flciate In this capacity. The junior events will be decided tomorrow after noon and the senior events Saturday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Suggs Rests Tesreau

New York, September 19.-New York lost the first game to Cincinnati 3 to 1 today and the second game of the double header was called at the end of the ninth with the score ? to ?. The opening game was Cincinnati's first victory on the Polo grounds this season. Both games were pitchers battles, Suggs besting Tesreau in the first game while Mathewson and Fromme held each other to an even break. F'romme had victory within his grasp but weakened with two out in the ninth when MerlSle singled, stole second and scored the tieing run on Herzog S single. The fielding of Herzog and the batting Of Knisely were features Bescher was put out of the first game for arguing with Umpire Johnstone. Scores
 FIRST nANTE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

CTS who captured the loftiest honors at Blgin, are entered. De Palma will drive Mercedes, and Hughes will be seen at the wheel of his wire wheeled Mercer.
 Teddy Tetzlatf, the best known of Western drivers, who averaged 7S.5 miles an hour in the Santa Monica road race. will be team mate of Bruce Brown, and Caleb Bragg will also drive Fiat. Bragg alternated with Tetzlaff in the 550 mile race at Indianapolis last May, and scored second place with him.
 The speed king, Bob" Burman, who has beaten everything but bullet, will be at the wheel or -jenz machine Erwin Bergdoll will be team mate of Burman, as will also "Joe" Dawson, the winner of the last 500 mile race at h. dianapolis, provided he is reinstated by the contest board of the American Au | t,t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Pirates Win and Lose

Boston. September 19.-Boston and Pittsburg shared today's double head CT, the locals winning the first game to , and Pittsburg being ahead s to when the second game was called after seven innings on account of dark ness. Hess kept Pittsburg's hits scat |. tered in the first game, while Boston punched its hits in the fifth and seventh innings on Cooper and Adams, respectively. In the second game the hitting by each team was free. Ferry's wldness helped Boston considerably. Scores First game: R. If F.. Pittsburg ... 20t O01 100--5 II l Boston ....... 900 04O 30s-7 10 3
 Batteries: Cooper. Adams, Smith and Gibson, simon; Hess and King. Time, 2:35 Empires, Finneran and Rigler.
 Second game: R.H E. Boston ........... OOl O32 1--1 IA 0 Pittsburg ......... 101 303 0---S IT 2
 Batteries: Dickson, Tyler and Rari- den; smith, Hendrix. Ferry and simon. Time, 1:50. Empires, Rlgler and Fin neran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
STRONG FOOTBALL SQUAD
 FOR THE MEDICAL COLLEGE

season, and he expects to put out an az greeation of footballists that will be heard from in the south this year Of the last years squad, Hicxs. Pryor. DeGans, Snow. Robinson, McLendon, Denson Nicholson. Simpson, Hayes, Bumgardner, Beatty and Timmons will return, and there is considerable prospects for good material among the new matriculates.
 Manager Reldin has arranged some very interesting games for the coming sea son, although as yet few dates are un- filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Split in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, September 19-Chicago split even with Brooklyn in double header today. the locals winning the first 9 to and Chicago taking the second 12 to 1 in six innings Rain fell throughout the afternoon and the wet ball was responsible for much loose playing. Six runs off Madden in the first inning of the first game gave Brooklyn a winning lead. Chicago drove Stack from the mound in four innings of the second game. After Reulbach had been pounded hard in the first inning and retired smith held Brooklyn safe. Scores:
 First game: R.H E. Chicago ..... 040 1tO 000-6 g 3 Brooklyn ....... 602 010 00s--9 12 9
 Batteries Madden, Richie and Ar cher Curtis, Knetzer and O, Miller. Time, :50. Empires, owens and Bren- nan.
 Second game: R.H.E. Chicago ..........., 401 304-12 12 0 Brooklyn ........ 300 f0o-- g 8
 (Called, darkness.)
 Batteries Reubach, C. Smith and Archer Stack, Allen and Phelps, o. Miller. Time, 1925. Empires, Brennan and Owens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

Pittsburg, September 1e.-Many well known athletes from all parts of the United States are gathered here and practically every train brings in ad- ditional track and field stars for the championship meet of the A. A. U. which begins at Forbs field tomorrow afternoon. Interest in the big meet is at high pitch. Thousands of persons have made reservations for accommo- dations at Forbes field for tomorrow or Saturday. Hundreds of visitors have reached the city from distant points.
 An international flavor has been given to the meet by the late entry of flames Kolehmainen, the wonderful Finnish runner and Olympic champion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

That the Birmingham Medical college wIA put a strong football squad upon the field this season, now seems assured. Last year was the first time in the his tory of the college that athletics were attempted, and considering this fact the Meds have made thoroughly creditable showing along this line.
 The coming season gives evidence of be- ing especially successful. pr. A. R. Bliss, former Columbia university star, will have charge of the gridiron situation this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
YALE MAY LOSE CAMP

New Haven. Conn.,, September 19. It became known today that the Yale football team this year may be minus the services of Walter Camp, Jr., son of the dean of Yale football, because of illness. Camp has heen a sufferer from nervous trouble for several months and has not reported for practice so far this season. It is said to be doubtful if he plays at all this season. Camp made his 'Y" last year as half back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
AGAIN RAISES WOLF" CRY
 AGAINST BASEBALL
Considered Probable, How ever, That Franchise
 Will Be Retained
By C. W. GREER


 Will Montgomery retain it's Southern league franchise in 1913? The period Of doubt that generally ensues just after the close ef each Southern league sea son Is again in vogue in the Capital City and the probability of Montgom- cry again having Southern league club Is doubtful
 According to President Tilis of the Montgomery club baseball al Mont gomery for 1913 Is far from beins assured. The Montgomery association lost heavily this year, as usual, and 1t is rumored that the directors are. growing weary of operating the club as losing proposition without any one coming to their assistance.
 
 In case of Montgomery giving over her franchise, 1t Is probable that Lit tie Rock will be the purchaser. Little Rock has offered S20,000 for the fran ehlse but thus far the Montgomery as soeiation has refused to sell, hoping that conditions there would improve However. the 1912 season proved to be the heaviest money loser that the club has sustained in It's history and conss- quently President Tillis is seriously considering disposing of the fran chse.
 However. this rufnor usually em- anates from the capital about this time every season and 1t Is hard to judge Just what the association really in-z tends to do. Montgomery is not ai good baseball town and there Is na. doubt but that the directors there are operating the club as losing prop osition. In view of this fact. they are at present no doubt seriously eonsid= ering ridding themselves of their bur den but when the sap begins to rise next spring 1t is probable that the Montgomery directors will forget the troubles of this season and loosen the strings of their purses in hopes or pennant winner at tho capital.
 Tn case Montgomery retains the fran chise for another season 1t is prob able that the park will be removed to Pickett Springs It Is reported that already the Business Mems league of Montgomery Is making efforts to keep the franchise in that city and that al ready s2000 has been raised toward this end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

SUMMARY. Two Base Hits--Jackson, Nunamaker Sacrifice Efits-Johnston. Chapman. stolen Bases-Graney. Latoie. Bases on Balls--Baskette ', Be- dient 2.
 Hit by Pitched Ball--Bedient fBas- kette).
 Struck Out--Baskette 2. Bedient g. Passed Balls-Nunamaker 2. Tlme---1:42. Umpires-Connolly and Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
BRITISH OLYMPIC COUNCIL
 ISSUES OFFICIAL REPORT

It Is contended that it was not mere specialization which enabled the United States and Sweden to do better than Eng and in the games and that the great fac tor in the excellence of American teams lies in the existence of instructions throughout the United States after the model of the New York Athletic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Walsh Fans Eleven

Chicago, September 1s.-Burtons double, a passed ball and Egan's throw to third agave Chicago the final game of the season with Philadelphia here to 0. Walsh and HouclS performed in pitching duel, the latter retiring to allow Coombs to bat for him. Two hits were made off Houck. Walsh struck out II men, three of them in row, and he did not allow hit until the eighth and ninth innings, when the visitors made three scratch singles. Score:
 R. H. F. Chicago .. O10 900 00s-1 Philadelphia .... 900 900 000-0 Batteries: Walsh and Sullivan, Coombs, Houck and Egan, Lapp. Time, 1:43. Empires, Evans and Egan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Richard Dale Dead

Philadelphia, September 19.-Richard Dale, banker and grandson of Commo- dore Richard Dale, associate of John Paul Jones in the war of 1912, is dead at his home here, aged S5. He was the president of the Order of Cincinnati and a member of many patriotic societies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Molesworth's Idea Good

Manager Molesworth has an excellent idea-that is, he believes in recruit ing his ranks with well proved ma terial.
 Therefore it would cause little sur rrise were he to land during the win ter a catcher and an outfielder who have already made good in the South ern league. Il. w. f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

London, September 1s.-The British Olympic council has issued it's official re- port on the Stockholm games. It is signed by Lord peesborough and the Rev. Rob- ert s. Decourcy Laffan. The leading point Gs set forth in the report is the need of national support and more money for training purposes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Three Men Needed
Hitters Are Necessary

At the present time there is no ques- ton but that We will be able to hold our own in fielding and pitching
 But we must be certain that we have the hitting strength. In Johston ana Almeida we have lost two men who could hit the ball and make runs.
 We must replace them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Errors Lose for Browns

St. Louis. September 19.-Although Hamilton struck out four men, Wash ington took advantage of St. Louis errors and won the fnial game of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
I, a.a Nontgornerv retalns the fran
lack O'Brien Wins

New York, September 1s.-Young JACK o'Brien of Philadelphia outpointed Young Brown of New York in seven of 10 fast rounds tonight. The Philadelphian used left jabs and hooks and uppercuts with effect Browns work was mainly con fined to right and left swings to head ana body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
JOHNSTON FIFTH BARON TO
 LEAD IN STEALING BASES

the brilliant achievements of the recent season, and he has left record in the Southern league which will put dam Ter on the ambitions of young speed merchants for some time to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

s-Battcd for Devore in ninth. s~-Batted for Fletcher in ninth. sss-Ran for Mccormick in ninth. s.ss-Batted for Tesreau in ninth. Score by innings: Cincinnati 100 900 0o2-3 New York .....................0O0 900 001 0o0-1
 SUMMARY. Three Ease Hit-Knsely. Sacrifice Hits-Mitchell, Devore, Phelan. Stolen Bases-Phelan, Merkle, Herzog Double rlays-Fletcher, Doyle and Mer- kle; Herzog, Doyle and Herzog; Grant. Phelan and Hoblitzell Bases on Balls-Tesreau 5, Suggs 7. Struck Out-Tesreau 5. Suggs 2. Umpires-Johnston and Eason. Time of Game-2:05.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Heating Was Wild

Detroit September 19.-Keating' wildness and errors allowed Detroit to defeat New York today to 5. in a dull game. Score: R. H. E. New York ...... O1O 900 310--5 4 Detroit .......... 1O3 600 20s-6 4
 Batteries: Keating and Williams . Lake, Boehler and J. Onslow. Time, IT. Umpires O'Loughlin and McGreyy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
THE BARONS SHOULD REPEAT
 THEIR RAG WINNING STUNT
Birmingham Very Fortunate That Neither of Four Valuable Pitchers Were Drafted-Two 300 Hitters Must Be Sc cured to Replace Johnston and Almeda-Moles
 worth After Some Well Proved Material

at second. Ellam, a sensational in fielder and a .230 hitter, will be at short again. Carroll will play third. He will not hit the ball exceedingly hard. but he will field well, make q number of runs and steal his share Of bases.
 Foxen, Boyd. Prough and Hardgrove will be four regular pitchers. Foxen barring one month in which his arm was out of joint, had season of splen- did success. Boyd won 22 games. Trough, though he started late, fin- ished strong. Hardgrove, though a trifle weak at the finish, was unbeat- able in the beginning.
 Three Men Needed
 As can be seen at glance, the Barons have an excellent nucleus with which to begin.
 One catcher-and he should be rat ting good hitter-nust be acquired. One outfelder will have to be landed. and he must be able to sting the ball a 300 clip. One other finger must come, and he should be entirely re- liable.
 Secure these men and there is no reason why you should not repeat. Barons!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Nucleus of Strength

The Barons next season will open with Dilger behind the bat. He is not hard hitter. But he can throw better than Yantz and he is a heavier, ligger man. McGilvray, the leagues best natural hitter, will be on first again. Marcan, the best second base man the league has ever owned, will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

SUMMARY Two Base Hits--Jackson 2. Three Base Hits-Jackson, Hendrix Home Run-Hei1. Stolen Bases-Chapman, Jackson Double Plays-Karler to Cadisch to Johnston; Turner to Lajoie to Johnston i. Gardner to Yerkes to Stahl Yerkes to Gardner; Johnston to Lajoie. Hits--Off Hall in 1-3 innings: Van Dyke in 2-3 innings; Steen 9 in d1-3 innings.
 Base on Balls--Steen 1, Hall 1. Time-1:15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

gel; Herzog. Doyle and Merkle.
 Bases on Balls-Mathewson l, Fromme 2
 Struck Out--Mathewson 4, Fromme l. Time--1:45.
 umpires-Eason and Johnstone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Hughes was effective

series to g. Hughes was effective after the first inning. Score; K. H. F., Washington ...,, 900 200 ll0-4 St Louis .... 200 900 000-2
 Batteries: Hughes and A. Williams Hamilton and Alexander. Time. 1:5o Umpires Dineen and oBrien.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Bright Stars Left

During the season which has just passed Birmingham won the pennant with comparative ease.
 Of the players who brought the rag to Birmingham. the following will be missing next season--Pitcher Smith. Third Baseman Almeida, Outfelder Johnston and Catcher Yantz.
 These players were of great value But their retirement will not leave the local aggregation devoid of stars Al mefda was not the best inhelder of the local club. Yantz was not star catcher. that is No. 1 catcher. smith was no better pitcher than Boyd or Foxen or Trough. johnston had per haps a shade on either of his outteld comrades, but Messenger and Mcbride are rattlng good men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

sRan for Wilson in eighth. asBatted for Fletcher in ninth. Score by innings: Cincinnati ....................... V0 ooo 0O2-2 New York ................-.'... Vp Vp oii-z Called account darkness.
 SUMMARY. Two Base Hit-Herzog. Sacrifice Hits-Fletcher. Clark, Kyle. stolen Bases-shafer. Merkle. Herzog, Becker.
 Double Plays Egan, Grant and Hoblit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
MONTGOMERY IS
 READY TO YIELD ITS GHOST AGAIN

Although Charlie Frank won two pennants in a -191l-it Is ai- most an invariable rule that a cham pionship club is followed by tall ender."
 Inasmueh, however, as Birmingham will open the season of 1913 with four excellent pitchers and inasmuch as good pitchers make good teams, there is hope that the Barons will do better than finish on the bottom There Is a belief, as a matter of fact, that they will finish well.
 The writer believes that the Barons will have an excellent chance to cop another rag.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-26

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-26

sc. Leon has many frlends ia Sc
attle. among them Mayor cotterilI.
who. learning Of his latest misf0rs
tune. have arranged benefit for
him nj the Seattle theatre Friday
afternoon.
All the other theatres In the city
Win lend their best talent. and the
benefit performance will be one Of
top notch hcadiln~Ts.
Sc. Leon got into the show game
when be was years old. he trav-
eled over Europe. and Was with
Hiondin In England He had a cir
can OF his ovn With which he
toured Australasia and Asia He
Joined Bafnnm 4 Bailey In 1880.
and since then has been furnishing
thrills for The five continents.
All HIS life he has flsrfed with
death. II never quite got him.
Among the ''daredeslls~ OF the cir.
Gus he stands easily first
my broken bones have knitted. !"
be said today. ~and II can get
on my feet financially. I'm going
90 make a try st getting back into
the acrobafic game
81. Leon has ~ brothers and sis,
tcrs. all aerobats.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-26

Secretary Fisher has returned from Panama II he
did for his health He went to find out II II feasible TO
Uncle Sans railroad construction outfit from the lsthmus
Alaska aud build system OF railroads The idea
get coal 10 the seaboa and open the North
land TO settlement and development
The secretary reports that the undertaking entirely
tcahle II stated that the president with him and will
recommend the policy TO congress.
Good business Good craftsmanship Good horse sense
Good politics
ship orekeeper hotel proprietor and around business
of the Ihmus OF Panamao nothing OF the record he
has made sanitary engneerngs OF the encourag
ing things that has happened to America in long time
Ii could do all that in Panama, why cant do
than build the railroad and the coal Tor the navy Alaska
Why can't haul the peoples coal in the peoples ships to the
place where the people itg
Why not. MIR. Secretary Fisher?
spNNERs OF the world
than this date last Looks something Hike prosperity
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-26

Artisur st. Leon. head Of tho In
mcus IT, Leon 'smlly OF aerobzfs,
~ns born Ia Italy ss years FRO. but
he does not look day over 20. In
his lifetime be has been
The sole survivor Of q wreck OF
an ocean liner earring Sss pas
nrnEsra.
Hit W . fragment OF bursting
shell while on horseback la South
Africa during the isoeT war. losing
the power OF speech for mir years.
scaidea from head 20 foot Ia a
boiler explosion on board Crest
Lakes frrsghter;
And All smashed up. nine monthx
ago. while MAILING a 5sf0ot Jump In
cireus ring in San Francisco. He
msksed his aim. fell and fractured
hls skull. five rsbx. collar hons.
right Lex aud two fingers.
After this last accident he came
10 Seattle. where he has been re"
covering his health 10 hospital.
While Ia the hospital be got word
ifum New York that his wife was
dead
Pate certainly has had u in for
mo" zaid ST Leon today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-03-26

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