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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
AUBURN AND VANDERBILT TO
 PLAY ON DRAKE FIELD TODAY

Auburn, March 21-(Special.) Auburn
 baseball season opens Thursday with the Vanderbilt Auburn series on the campus. Daily practices have brought Coach Don- ahue to facing the problem that he always has in picking a regular team out of the mass of really good material. A number of new men have shown up remarkably well, and several of last years men have exhibited an improvement of form that will go far toward securing them places on the team.
 For the first thing, Auburn will have uniformly strong pitching staff this sea-
 son. Heretofore the pitching squad has
 been unbalanced, with one man showing
 up strong and being forced to bear the brunt of the work. This season, however, Cantiey, a last years scrub pitcher, has been displaying an assortment of curves and a line of speed that will make him the terror of college batters this year Davis a Birmingham man, has been mak- ing monkeys of the Auburn patters in the practice games, and will contest Tor hcnors with any other college pitcher in the south this year. Newell this year, captain. and Davenport, this years man. aeer, were pitchers on last years team It is likely that, because of the surpris- ing excellence of the work of Davis and Cantley, the other two will be played at other positions. Because of their experi- ence and good all round work, Newell and Davenport are the most valuable members of the team, and will go far to- ward steadying the bunch or new men who will make up the most of this year S team. Catching material Is all good, with thrR men of varsity calber in uniform each afternoon. George Brewer, varsity catcher of two years experience. has something of the advantage of the others, but they-Bey kin, Mobile boy and Will
 Hams of West Point-are good enough for the team.
 Moulton of Mobile is new to the varsity squad He probably will hold down third base Since his last years work on the scrub team, Moulton has filled out and developed wonderfully, and an arm with the power of a 16 inch gun makes him valuable Glenn Powell, 8 new man, from Montezuma, Ga, who is holding down third base for the second team, has the goods, and may be given the chance for his letter before the end of the season. Shortstop and second base on the Au- burn team are positions for which lively scraps will be fought. If Newell does not pitch he will play one of the posi- tions, and for the other there is Allen, a squad man of three years; Benson, who made his letter last season. though not as a regular, and Burke of Selma, new man who bats well, fields well and
 handles himself as varsity material should. f1t le4 isit Louisell, a new man from Mobile, seems to be fixed at first base, although Dav- epport Is reserve man of equal ability. Davenport and Major. both of whom played last year; Graydon, Couch, Wor-
 Till and Harris, all new men, with prob ably a half a dozen more are making
 the fight for the outfield lively. It is not
 unlikely that all of them will have an op- portunity at their varsity letter this year. Auburn students were disappointed Mon- day afternoon when it was rumored that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

yesterdav the Bessemer ball players | Leld the first regular game between 'he vannigans and regulars: It seems as IL
 Manager Hickman will have a good team
 before the season starts. He has oanch
 of players out for the practice ana seeiii-
 ingly has a lot of good men.
 The pitching staff should be sefohs one. If Manager Hickman gets into con dition before the season starts he shouio win two-tnirds of his games With ease
 Hickman is a pitcher that could Win Ill the Southern league with consistency II
 he should acquire the proper condition
 He will be one of the members of the
 stan.
 In Lefty" Fruit he has a man that
 looks very good. Pruitt is nothing more than a youngster, but has had years s
 coaching on the bench of the Phillies. He is large man, being about feet inches
 tall and weighs 194 pounds. He seems 10
 have fine speed and it looks as if he has fair control He looks good.
 Oscar Welch is right handler who looks good enough to star in the South eastern league He has had seasons of eXper1ence d0u is JhSt Sf } C@hiS oiet' iio is' said to have speed, control and nerve and ! it seems as if he will make good. He was formerly with Mobile. but finished the
 season last year with the Clarksville team
 in the Kitty league.
 Big Six Sheppard. who pitched won derful ball last season in the T. z. l. league at Ensley, is candidate for the staff and if he gets into condition should make the Bessemer team a good man. There is also & young fellow out for the staff named East from Leeds, who seems to have everything except experience He looks to be the find of the team, and in him Manager Hickman believes that he has fine pitcher Besides these Lon nie Fancher, who pitched splendidly in the City league, is out for the team. Fancher was a mighty good amateur pitcher and it looks as if he will give the others an awful hard race. He is a young right handed pitcher with lots of speed, curves and nerve.
 It is probable that Vickery, left handler who pitched for the Decatur club last season will be signed up. Although he
 has not yet come to terms, it is probable that Hickman will land him. He should
 make the club valuable and dependable
 man. Hickman says that he is good
 man.
 professional ball before and who seems
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
SMITH EFFECTIVE AGAINST
 LINK STICKNEY'S SELMA CLUB
BARONS WIN 5-1, BUT THEIR HITTING WAS LIGHT-ERRORS OF SELMANS HELP MOLES- WORTH'S TEAM

l Selma March 27.-(Special)-A large crowd saw the opening game of the base ball season at Riverside park this after noon between the Birmingham club of
 the Southern league and the Selma South eastern league club, the visitors winning l by score of to l.
 | The game proved most interesting and was enjoyed by the large number that at | tended. It was the first game of the year for the local club. The team work was not smooth and occasional stage fright caused boobies which the Birmingham players took advantage of in getting runs.
 Smith and Diger, the young battery of the Barons, worked the entire game. While with Anniston last year Smith was effective aganist the locals and he was again this afternoon, for at one time short hit might have won the game. but he could not be touched effectively so as to count runs.
 Dilger held up his end of the game in good shape
 Selma fans are highly pleased with the showing the local club made today against the Barons, especially after the game played yesterday in Birmingham by the Barons against Cincinnati.
 The Barons started the run getting in the initial inning.
 Marcan got first on Howells error and went to second on Messengers sacrifice. Johnston got his base and on an out and a hit Marcan and Johnston scored In the third inning another score was added
 when Johnston hit safely to the infield and went to third on McManus' error and scored on Ems hit.
 It was easy sailing for the Barons in the seventh when Adams opened in the box a two-base hit by Rapp to right and a hit by Diger assured the game, Rapp and Dilger scoring as result The box score: Blrmlngham- AB. R. II. 20. A k
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
BY JACK KERN Umpire International League GfH

Dougherty. It was evident that the pail would beat Dougherty to the base. Just as Harry Lord was about to receive the ball Dougherty, as he neared the base. threw out both arms to his side. The ball struck Pat on the arm and rolled to the stand while all the runners scored. The Chicago fans were jubilant.
 It is easy to imagine the explosion that took place when it became apparent that 1 had called Dougherty out for interfer- ence and sent Davis back to second and Donahue to first. The Sox scored only one run in that inning, when at least two should have been made. In the eighth an- other was added, tying up the game. The contest was finally called with the score tie The winning of that game would have put the White Sox in first place, while the tie game dropped them to third. Naturally l was rendered big demonstra- ton on my way to the dressing room. One l loyal and brave fan was hero enough to hit me from behind, breaking my nose. Sc from any angle you care to consider 1t, | that interference play on Dougherty was 1 the most important of my career
 Copyright, w. G. Evans, 19l2)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Insurance for Games

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Bill James fears that he Is likely to lose his life if the Nap batters soon do not begin to hit quicker at the ball whep he is serving up the cork center in batting practice. Hill has a lot of speed this spring and the hitters are swinging late on it with the result that, instead of pulling in into left or right field, they are hitting 1t back through the box. Because of this. Bill is kept busy side stepping and duckng. And when it comes to ducking, he has too much height to be successful to any great extent.
 He has already stopped a few hot ones, and is contemplating using less speed un. til the swatters get in form. Otherwise, more life Insurance may be required by the lanky one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA WILL
 SHOOT IN BIRMINGHAM MATCH


 the most phenomenal shooting ever seen on the grounds of the gun club. A year ago he made consecutive run of 2lb without a miss, which has been done but few times in the history of trap shooting. Anyone who beats John Warren In a shooting match knows he has had the match of his life.
 R. H. Baugh, the all around sportsman of Birmingham, has in times past done some phenomenal shooting, and takes great interest in the promotion of the game of shooting.
 +. R. skinner the reporter and general publicity man of the club, is man who knows the game from to z, and helps the game along wherever he can. MT Skinner has shot for many years, has successfully handled several clubs ana built up others. He shot at-all of the leading shoots in the country. His shoot ing is very regular and with Warren and Hillman is the best shot in the local club.
 Al Geohegan is the peerless cashier who handles the cashiers end of the shoot. He is not a shooter but is the most ex- pert man in>the country in handling large shooting tournament.
 John Philip Sousa, the eminent band master, will be at the coming tournament. He is a shooter of great ability and has lately won several matches in the east.
 The best professional shots in the world will also be here, notably John Taylor, who won high general average last year; Rollo Hikes, who has in years past won high honors: also Bill Crosby, the man who has shot well longer than any other shooter and the dean of American trap shooters.
 Each night after the shoot the New Vaudette picture show will run pictures showing the shooting at the grand Amer ican handicap held at Columbus last year. Four of the Birmingham Gun club mem- bers shot in that tournament, and 1t Will be of the greatest interest, not only to the shooting fraternity but to the public in general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
HARRY MATTHEWS HAS GOT
 LIKELY BUNCH FOR ROMANS

ed. Grover Lanford tf pitcher who had the best record last year. has signed and will report on April 1. Gus Justus, second basemsn and outfielder in 1911 is holding out for more money.
 Blessing of Chattanooga, Todd, a Rome boy, and Landrum of Mississippi, are slab artists who are trying out their arms. Jenkins. last years catch CT and utility man. will be here this week. Others now trying for infield and outfield positions are Snead, Rem ner of Michigan, Grove, Freeman, Rog- CTS, Renner and Hawkins.
 The first regular game will be next Monday. April l. and Tuesday, April 2, when Billy Smith wiz bring Chat tanooga here for two exhibition games.
 Enthusiasm is already at high pitch. The local baseball association has been reorganized and it's capital increased. More than 200 fans are out watching the practice every afternoon. and indications are the season will be the most successful organized baseball has ever known in Rome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Hurling Staff Uncertain

New Orleans Item Who will be the star southpaw for the Pels this year? That's question that probably even Cholly Frank could not answer at this stage Possibly it will be Breitenstein. Possibly 1t will be Maple, the frail youngster now with the Pels. But both may be classed as uncertainties. Brett may decide to go umpiring for a year and give his whip rest Even should he stick with the Pels he Is not good for more than one game ev- cry five or six days, in which even an- other left -hander is needed. Maple is an uncertainty. He may prove to be a star but his build is all against him and he hardly looks strong enough to bear up under the burden of stren- uous Southern league race.
 Of course. Frank may place his main reliance upon right -nanders,.,s nu' Chplly is "a great ebeliever in havinx
 around one or two good southpa ws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
PACKY M'FARLAND
 AND WELLS TO FIGHT

Chicago, March N.-Packy Mcfarland last night announced his acceptance of the offer of $16,000 purse made by the National Sporting club of New York for a 10 round bout with Matt Wells, English lightweight champion. The only things, it is said, that stand in the way of the match are the questions of weight and division of money. It Is believed McFar- land will insist on the long end of the nurSp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

the Montgomery Southern league team was coming for a game The professionals failed to show up, however, and the stu dents watched a practice game instead. Efforts have been made by the manage fment to secure. a game with either the Columbus South Atlantic team or the Montgomery team for several days. Noth- ing will be pulled off in the way of games. however, before the Vanderbilt series Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
 With the new season the team is making use of the new Drake athletic field, which, when put in good shape, will be one of the best college athletic fields in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
ATHLETICS DEFEAT
 HEFTY BILLIKENS

Montgomery, March 27.-Overcoming first inning lead of three runs Connie Mack's Athletics defeated the Montgom- cry team of the Southern league this aft ernoon by a score of to 3, securing 1o hits to Montgomery's seven. Salmon, Bonner and Danforth twirled for the Attn
 etics; Herbert and Nagle for the Blli- kens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
RIGGS WILL ARRIVE
 SOON FOR TRAINING

Huntsville. March 27.-(Special)- )-Man- ager Arthur Riggs of the Huntsville baseball team telegraphed today from Little Rock that he will come to Hunts vile Sunday with squad of 34 play CTS. Every member of this big squad will be given tryout here. Riggs has a whole team that he picked up in Okla homa, and several games will be played here next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
President Is III

Chicago, March 27.-"Judge' George Howard recently elected president of the American Bowling congress, is i'll at his home here with pneumonia. The sickness is said to have been con tracted on the alleys during the na- tional meet which closed last Satur- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
RIGGS IS TURNED
 BACK TO HOUSTON

st. Louis, March 27.-Presdent R. L. Hedges of the St. Louis American league baseball team today sent Outfelder Rob ert Riggs back to the Houston, Tex. club. The local American League club squad is expected here tomorrow from Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Baby Doll!

Mobile Item: Giant Jacobsen, whom
 the fans yesterday christened Baby
 Doll" made a great impression on the
 big crowd in the stand and bleach
 CTS. To use the expression of Bill James. the big Cleveland pitcher. he IS some sweet ball player" and his work in left field showed that he knows the game from the mental standpoint He kept fast Neall Ball on third, and this trick prevented another run from get | ting in and the loss of the game Jacob sen is going. to be the real pippin or the eague if he gets his batting eye i'm shape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

Two Base Hits-Nolly, vasterllngs Rapp.
 Stolen Bases-Dilger. Louble Plays-Smith to Ems. Innings Pitched-McManus f. Molly .2 Adams Q. SemmeS 3.
 Hits portioned-McManus 4 Adams 2 Struck Out-Smith s, McManus 3, Molly ?, Semmes l.
 Base on Balls-Smth ?, McManus 1 Adams l, Semmes 1,
 Wild Pitches-Adams.
 Time of Camel 40.
 Umpire-Crandall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

Rome, Ga, March 27.-(Special.)-T first formal practices of the 1912 sea
 son are being held this week, at the baseball park. Twenty recruits are working out twice a day and line up will be selected by Monday. Manager Harry Matthews, who will be behind the bat, is in good trim and is putting lots of ginger into the practices.
 Several hundred dollars have been spent on the ball park. The grandstand and bleachers have been repaired and put in good shape, and new scorers and press box has been built. The dia- mond has been sodded. and is now in fine shape. A dressing room for the players, with shower baths and all conveniences has been built at the park, and arrangements are much better than they have ever been before. or last years team Hal Griffin. the first baseman. and J. p. McClesky, outnelder are the only men who have yet report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
CAROLINA DEFEATS
 SWARTHMORE TEAM

Chapel Hill. N. C., March 27.-The Uni- versity of Carolina baseball team today defeated the Swarthmore college team by the score of 8 to ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
WEDNESDAY GAMES
CRACKERS DEFEAT
 SALLY LEAGUE CREW

Albany, Ga., March 27.-Hard hitting en- abled the Atlanta Southern leaguers to defeat the Albany South Atlantic league team here today, to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
HICKMAN CANS THREE

Manager Hickman of Besse- mer announced last night that he had released three men, They are Ernest Propst. ,."Slim" Jones, the giant first baseman, and Catcher Mahoney. All of these players were out for their first time in professional baseball and Manager Hickman felt that they were not ready for that class of baseball.
 The ax may fall again this aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
DICK HILLS TO
 SEE REFRESHMENTS

Little Rock, March 27.-(Spe- cial)-George Grasson, the mil lionaire lumberman who wants to buy the Mont gomery fran chise for little Roos. received wire from owner Dick Tillis of Montgomery, saying if Grayson sends a representative to Mont gomery he may talk business.
 Local fans think Tiilis wants to make Montgomery fans think he will sell in order to scare them into taking the club off his hands, and has no intention of selling to Little Rock.
 Grayson has Sot decided whether he wf4f send anyone to ntgomery to meet Tillis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
SENATORS DEFEAT
 GEORGETOWN LADS

Washington. March 27.-The Washington American league club in it's first game on the home grounds today defeated GeoSgetown university to 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

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 certainly have one left-hander and possibly two to cast adrift.
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