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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-09
News And Comment Of The Ring And Dope Ot Fighters
 Written By Jeff ThompSon

at the time that the Garden Athletic clut was making efforts to stage him.
 It would have proved much better if Al Palzer had used his influence earlier and stopped all talk about bringing Johnson here. Palzer boasted months ago, or shortly after he broke away from Tom ORourlke, that Johnson would never be permitted to fight here unless he fought him (Palzer). His .'pull' then was even stronger, I imagine, than 1t Is now and he could have put qiuetus on the John son talk In a jiffy. Palzer in those days was looked upon as money-getter Now
 Freddy Welsh, the former lightweight champion of England. is to have chance to redeem his title. He has been matched to box Matt Wells, the present title holder, before the National Sporting club of London on october 21.
 According to the rules of the National Sporting club, the recognized challenger for a title must receive recognition from the holder of the championship in ques- tion within six months from the time that he issues his defy Wells time for giv- ing an answer as to whether or not he would box Welsh would have expired in November, at which time the committee which regulates such matters for the English club would have awarded the Lord Lonsdale belt to Welsh
 Welsh expects to sail for England about the middle of September. Before welsh leaves here to grapple for the title he expects to take on a bout or two In this city. He sent word here that he wanted to box young Jock OBrien, Leach Cross Tommy Murphy or Paokey Mcfarland.
 Among notable regulars at big boxing bouts is Henry s. Dixey, the veteran ac- tor. From boyhood Dixey has followed the doings of ring champions, for he be- Iieves that boxing is really a manly art He buys the most expensive seat in the house. which gives a clear view of the ring and with eyeglasses perched upon his nose he critically watches the fighters
 Dxey never fails to be on hand when such men as Mcfarland, Gibbons, Kill bane and other star boxers put up their hands. for the skill of these experts af- lords the best form of entertainment.
 
 It has been announced with considerable noise that Mike Gibbons has decided to accept challenges and fight middlewelghts hereafter. He has not named his terms yet, however, and when he does is likely to score a knockout on a couple of local club managers. Mike is a splendid draw ing card and should not be afraid to work on a percentage basis. If he does he can have all the work he wants, and that would mean quick fortune for him
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Barons Lose But Cinch the Pennant t
SMITH LOSES HIS
 CONTROL AND ALSO THE GAME
RED SOX HAVE SECURED MORE PASSES THAN ANY OTHER CLUB
 IN THE AMERICAN CIRCUIT

had received S1 passes. Owen Bush Detroits diminuttve shortstop, with SC gifts, was very close second. Col lins, iwth 75 bases on balls to his cred it. was a mighty good third and then followed in the order named: Shotten of St. Louis, H. Speaker of Boston, 55i Hooper of Boston, 54; Harry Lord oi Chicago, 53 Hartzell of New York, 5l, and Gardner of Boston. 50.
 Other good walters are Milan of Washington and Daniels of New York, these men being sure to receive more than 90 passes this season. Daniels has everybody in the American league beaten in obtaining Red Cross passes, having been awarded first base 13 times because he has been hit by pitched balls. Collins. oddly enough, hasn't been In contact once this year with a wildly flung sphere.
 Here are the five walters on each team to August 31, inclusive:
 Boston-Speaker, 56; Hooper, 54i Gardner, 50; Wagner, 46; St. Louis, 46
 Washington-Milan, 49; Moeller. 45i Foster, AZ; Morgan, 35; Shanks, 83.
 phia-Collins, 75; Strunk, 43i Baker, Al Barry, 39; Lord, 39.
 Chicag go-Rath S1; Lord, 53; Bodte 42; Zeider, 37; Collins, 22
 Detroit-Bush, 80; Delahanty, 42 Jones, S9; Crawford, 39; Louden, 37.
 Cleveland-Graney, 39; Jackson, 36 Griggs 33; Ryan. 26; Birmin gham, 23
 New York-Hartzell, 51; kim, 4S Martin, 42.
 St. Louis-Shotten, H. Wallace, 29 Austin. 2S; Hogan. 27; Pratt 2s.
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Children at School From the Washington Times.

The Pennsylvania Child Labor associa- ton is doing the next generation a serv- ice in advocating a law which will keen children at school until either they have attained their 18th year or have passed successfully through the fifth primary grade. At present 1t is considered suffi- oient if a child is IA years old and knows how to read and write
 At 14 years neither body nor mind is developed sufficiently to meet and bea r the strain of toiling to earn a livelihood. At 14 only the gifted child has made more than a perfunctory acquaintance with books and their store of useful knowledge.
 There will be children always of moro than average intelligence who can be re- lied on to complete the specified grade long before they are 16 But these chil- dren are the ones who would benefit most by extra years of tutelage.
 They should be kept in school as long as their parents can spare them from the ranks of the family breadwinners. their brighter minds entitled them to at least as many years of self-Improvemen as the law allots to their duller fellows.
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EVANS BEATS THE
 ENGLISH CHAMPION IN THE PLAY-OFF
Cubs and Athletics Must
 Do Improbable to Win Rag
NEW YORK HAS EIGHT GAME LEAD OVER CHICAGO-ATH- LETICS CONCEDE RAG TO BOS- TON RED SOX-WORLD SERIES THE FIGHT

New York, September s.-(Special)- With the Giants a clear eight games ahead of the Cubs and with only 26 gamer to play, nothing short of a miracle will prevent McGraws men from joining issue With the Boston Red Sox next month. when the worlds championship Is settled.
 If McGraw should win only half of me remaining games he has to play he would have 102 games won, 52 lost. In crder to tie this it would be necessary Tor the Cubs to win 21 of their 26 games
 Nothlng is impossible in baseball until the games are played, but it is as nearly the impossible as can we'll be imagined that New York will not win more than nalr her games, or that Chicago will get enroush the balance of the season with d ioss or not more than five games
 AS matters stand now, the Cubs have three games with the Giants, four each With Pittsburg, Philadelphia and oBs- ton, three with Brooklyn two vith ., Louis and six with Cincinnati. If Chancs can iead his outfit through this schedule without losing more than eight or ten sahes ne will be doing a lot better than expected. ''a"
 but allowing him two out of three when ne tackles the Giants, three out of fo,r when he hits Philadelphia, an even brea,. with the Pirates and four out of six frora Clhcinnatl, he must still win every game sloil ea brookiyn Boston and St. Louis to lorce the Giants to win IA out of 2e
 On form New York should win two or us three remaining games with the cubs; the Pirates cannot be figured worse than an even break on four; Philadelphi. mas been effective against Chicago only Tn streaks and will hardly win more than one out of four: Brooklyn and Boston VIII probably win three of their seven ana Cincinnati is apt to grab two out of SIX St. Louis,, with only two games is naraiy worth figuring into the dope. Give with Pittsburg, Philadelphia and Bos-
 According to this particular brand of dope, the Cubs will probably win IT games and lose g. In which case tbe Giants have only to win 10 more to land the rag by one game
 During the past week the Giants bave won seven out of ten games. while the cups nave not won half their games.
 interest therefore. centers not fin the league pennant races, but in the worlds series' And 1t may be said this is going to pc some series, with the betting no better than even on either team.
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To Renovate Alhambra

fioih tut NOW OTk oun.
 The Alhambra, one of the oldest va riety theaters in the metropolis, is to be closed for alterations, and indeed 1t is quite time the building was brought up to date.
 The Alhambra was originally built sixty years ago and opened as the Roy al Panopticon of Science and Art. Tho venture failed to win the sympathies of the public and was sold by auction, the grand organ that was built for the Panopticon being purchased by St. Pauls cathedral and afterwards remov- ed to Clifton.
 Early in it's career an enterprising manager put in a big band and big ger chorus. For daring to produce a ballet rival managers of the period resolved to prosecute the Alhannbra. They contended that 8 ballet was d stage play, for which the A1hambra was not licensed
 After weeks of discussion the blessed word advertisement" came into court. and the judge held that there was an im- portant distinction between g ballet and a Advertisement, and allowed the diver tissement." or dagger ballet. lifted bodily as it was from Auber's "Enfant Prodi- cue, as performed at Drury Lane thea ter, to leave the court without stain on its character.
 From that day ballet has held a fore most place in the performances at the Alhambra.
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New York, September S.-At what point does additional weight cease to be an as- set for A fighting man? The question is suggested by recent estimate Of the chances of Gunboat Smith, the Califor- nian white hope, who has been doing some mighty good fighting in these parts.
 This writer says: Smith may not have an easy path because of the weight prob lem. He does not weigh 190 pounds and before he can win the battle will have to fight men like Palzer, who tip the beam near the 225 pound mark
 It is very doubtful to my mind if any weight above 190 pounds of clean fighting bone and muscle, in absolute condition, is not handicap rather than help.
 I rather think that the ideal build for a heavyweight fighter is a man of six feet, who in perfect condition weighs about 190 pounds. He is heavy enough to have the knockout force behind his blows and to withstand any ordinary rushes When he gets much heavier than this the additional weight is likely to be at the expense of speed.
 In naval warfare 1t Is now accepted taht vessel with moderate armor pro- lection and high speed, armed with the same power guns, Is more effective fighting craft than a more heavily arm ored slower vessel. The additional ability to resist attack does not compensate for the decrease in aggressive power. 1t may be set down as an axiom that battles either at sea or in the prize ring are won by the force of aggressive attack rather than by the power of resistance.
 Hence, if lack of weight is all that stands in the way of Gunboat Smith he need not feel discouraged. His weight, with the necessary qualities of aggres- sion. ability to stand and give punish ment, and above all the fighting spirit, will send him to the top. John l.. Sui livan at his best weighed less than 200 pounds. In fact outside of Jeffries and Johnson l don't recall heavyweight champion who fought above POO pounds. Many of them were much lighter
 It's a safe prediction that none of the local clubs will ever offer Champion Jack Johnson a chance to appear here. The aftermath of the last attempts to bring him on here is not conducive to the wei fare of the boxing game and the end is not vet, l fear. What pity the mem hers of the State Athletic commission did not have nerve enough to boldly de- clare that he was not wanted here right
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Benton Was Wild But the Reds Batted Chicago
 Twirlers
STANDING
Games Today Brooklyn at New York. Boston at Philadelphia. Others have off days.

Cincinnati, O., September s.-Cincin- nati made 1t three out of four from Chicago by winning the final game of the series here today. Benton was wild but Gregory. who relieved him, pitched excellent ball. The game was called at 5 o'clock to allow both teams to catch a train. Madden was hit hard and Summer was not only hit hard, but was wild. Richie entered the game too late to save 1t.
 Beschers home run In the seventh and Clarke's double with the bases full in the third were the features. Evers was put out of the game by Umpire Brennan for disputing a decision. It was announced here today that player Schulte would not take the eastern trip with the Chicago team he having been disciplined by Manager Chance in the form of a suspension. He did not play in the game today Score.
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BIG PURSES TOBE
 GIVEN AT DETROIT

Detroit. September S.-The list of eligi- bles in the two feature races of the grand circuit meet at the Michigan state fair in Detroit from September Is to q was given
 out today. The Michigan stake of s1oooO for 2:15 trotters is expected to bring to- gether over a dozen horses on which final
 payments have been made. The 2:17 pace
 has 10 horses in the final field. Following are the entries: Michigan stakes s10.000: Annie Hohl,
 Aroma Mckinney, Bergen. Bert Kelly, Dave Halle. Dictator Todd, Dorsch Medium, Eva Cord. King Bond, Lady Green Goods. Mary G., Mike Agan, Miss Archdale, Moreno, Peter Boy, Queen Worthy. Rapallo. Ruth McGregor, The Wanderer.
 2:15 Pace, S500o: Banzai Bradmont, George W. Newton, Grand Opera. Jce Patchen II. Knight Onwardo. Mansfield, Pearl Patch, Princess Patch. ~ Noodcliffe King.
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When the news of Ad Wogast inturing his arm while attempting to cranil his auto was received. 1t created bit or discussion Following an unsuccessful et- fort to get more money for his share in the fight a cry went up that Wolgast was afraid of Packey Mcfarland, and that he has tried to injure himself in order to postpone the fight
 For goodly share of money McFar- land was given the advantage of several pounds in weight by Wolgast who acted without consulting his manager How
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M'COYS WIN FIRST

Piedmont September S.--(Special)- Ala-Cola team of Birmingham and the Mccoy team of Piedmont played the first game of a series for the state amateur championship on the local ground, the Piedmont team winning the game 1 to 0.
 Young, for the McCoys, was invincible and had the visitors at his mercy through out the game, striking out 2 out of 90 men up allowing only two hits. Fancher for the visitors pitched a nice game but was bumped hard in the first and second innings. A large crowd was in attend ance at the game. The next game will be played in Birmingham.
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GUN CLUB SHOOT

There was shooting at the Birmingham Gun club Friday and Saturday aft,r-
 hoons. Several professionals were in
 town for the shoots. P. B. Hummer re-
 mained over for the Saturday shoot als, l Waiter Huff dropped but two targets out
 or his lOo Gunner Overbaugh was shoot
 ing his 20 gauge so did not make his us,oI good score.
 Several Of the regular shooters are a+ the Denver handicap whic haccounts for the small number present on Friday. The saturday shoot was well attended
 about 20 being present. Those who shn, on saturday were beginners. The score of Friday was as follows:
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that the fans will start a fund to be given the players as a testimonial of the fans gratitude. It is rumored that a prominent soft-drink promoter, who has been greatly benefited financially by the large crowds at the park, will start the subscriptions off at $500. The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company may contribute to the good cause while Owner Woodward is slated to chip" in. too Other enthusiastic fans will join in.
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HILTON BEATEN BY EVANS IN PLAY-OFF Evans Wins Low Qualifying
 Medal in the
 Play-Off

Chicago. Golf Club, Wheaton, III. September 8.-Charles Evans, Jr., of Edgewater. defeated Harold H. Hilton, of the Royal Liverpool Golf club, 8 up this morning in the play-off of the tie for the low qualifying medal in the na- tional champions ship. Evans played better golf than previously when he lost the championship to Jerome Travers. Evans turned in a card of 72 for tho IS holes while Hilton was three strokes over this.
 Evans mark was the best made dur ing the entire tournament His work was excellent throughout. The Eng lishman fought hard to down the west ern title holder, but in vain. The cards. nl
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GULLS LOSE GAME
 AND ALSO PENNANT

New Orleans, September S.-New Or leans won from Mobile today in the last game of the series, by the score
 of 4 to l. Swann was effective through
 out and but for Angemeier having dropped Spencers perfect throw to catch
 Paulette, he would have scored shut out Berger went well until the eighth
 when the locals scored three runs on Spencer's double with three on bases.
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M'FARLAND-WOLGAST BOUT
 HAS NOT BEEN POSTPONED

ever, recently he failed to dispose of his share of the moving picture privilege and followed with demand for $20. GOO. He was told that he would fight for sl5,0oo or tweedle his fingers on the night of Sep tember 25.
 Then from his home in Cadillac came the report that Nolgast had broken his arm while spinning the crank of his auto. Following his demand for more money, the news was received in such a manner as to put the champion in a bad light. However. Billy Gibson, manager of the Garden Athletic club. has announced that the fight will be held Mcfarland is the favorite In the betting
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TURTLES BAT WEST
 FROM BOX AND WIN

Memphis. September s.-Memphis de- feated Nashville here today in the last game of the season between the two
 clubs. The locals batted West out of the box in the fifth inning. Baerwald
 and Schweitzer fea tured the game by
 heavy hitting each securing three hits.
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McGraw Is Kind Hearted

New York, September S.-John McGraw says he will take no unfair advantage oi Archer's enforced absence from the game. s'Meyers has been out ever since Archer got hurt" said McGraw last night, 50 that makes it even. I won't catch Meyers again until the Cubs get Archer back in the game A long rest ought to make him rtne for the world series.
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A Horrible Conclusion

From the Memphis News-Scimiter.
 The good ladies are adopting the meth od of doing away with their rivals by using shotguns with deadly effect. It Is an awful thing to contemplate, but it can not be denied that a dead woman is be- yond the power of stealing any other womans husband.
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Games Today Birmingham at Mobile. Nashville at Memphis. Chattanooga at Atlanta. New Orleans at Montgomery.

Montgomery. September s.-(specal.)- Young Clarence Smith was as wild as a March hare today and his wildness cost the game, the Bilikens pushing across five runs while the Barons could find Brown for only two. For four sessions Smith went splendidly, but in the fifth the young Baron allowed three hits, and with an er- TOT by Carroll, Dobbs' players marked two. In the sixth a wild heave by Smith and costly error by Almeida allowed an- other and finally wild heave and the passing of three men In succession put an end to the Baron hurler's endeavors, and he was yanked from the box, Trough finishing
 The Barons started good In the sec ond round Johnston, first up, slapped safety to left and was sacrificed to the keystone by Elam. Yantz was given ticket to first and Smith lifted a Texas leaguer back of first, which Johnston tried hard to get but could not reach, the ball bounding by him into right field. On the lucky swat Johnston and Yantz both marked and Smith went to third. Smith tried to score on Marcan's grounder to bTOWD, put WdS run doWA III c thocO po- tween third and home. Carroll ended fur ther chances by grounding out, Wares to Danzg.
 Brown Tightens Up
 After the second round Brown frightened and only four scattered hits were regis tered by the Barons. After two were gone, in the fifth Stengel was safe on fielder's choice, which retired Brown at second. Elberfeld hit to center and Stengel took third. Elberfeld reached second when Carroll threw wild into the diamond. Johnson poked out a safety which scored both. Walker struck at a wild one, which was his third strike in the sixth and while Yantz was after the ball reached first. Danzig grounded to Almeida, who threw wild to first and the ball went to the bleachers. The Cuban's wild heave allowed Walker to mark This all hap pened after two were gone.
 A Fluke Run
 In the seventh Stengle was given four wide ones, the last one hitting the plate and rolling to the grandstand and under the steps leading up from the field While Yantz was looking for the ball. which had rolled out on the other side of the steps, Stengle made the circuit. This seemed to rattle Smith, and he passed Elberfeld and Johnson in succession. Elberfeld was caught trying to steal second before Jo4ln- son was walked. After passing Johnson, Manager Molesworth yanked Smith and Trough took the mound. Elwert, first to face him. hit safe and Johnson scored Wares followed with single put ing El- vert to third, but Wares was caught try Ing to stretch his single into a double
 Although the Barons lost, Mobile was beaten by New Orleans, and the pennant was cinched. Should Birmingham drop every other game this season she cannot lose the pennant. The team left tonight for Mobile. Hardgrove or Boyd pitches this afternon Billy Campbell is slated to pitch for the Sea Gulls.
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Two Base Hits-Welchonce Schewit- ger, Perry.
 Three Base Hit-Baerwald. Home Run-Tonneman. Sacrifice Hits-Young, West. Double Plays-Lindsay to Glenn. Hits-West 12 in five innings, with five runs.
 Base on Balls--Merritt 1, West 1; off Beck 2.
 Struck Out-Merritt 3, West l. Hit by Pitcher-West tAbstein)- Time-1:35.
 Umpire-FitZsimmon
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Two Base Hit-Spencer.
 Sacrifice Hits-Clency, Knaupp Rohe, Walsh.
 Double Plays--Walsh unassisted, Clancy to Knaupp.
 Stolen Bases-Stanley. Mills. Base on Balls-Berger 8.
 Hit by Pitched Ball-Berger (Mills). Time-1:50
 Umpires-Stockdale and Breitenstein.
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SUMMARY.
 Two Base Hits-Zimmerman, Clarke, Egans, Mitchell.
 Home Run-Bescher.
 Eits-Madden in innings (none out in third); Summers in innings (none out in sixth); Richie 3 in 2 in- nings Benton in 4 innings (none out in fifth); Gregory ? in 3 innings. Double Plays-Miller to Safer Mitch- ell to HobliZell.
 Bases on Balls-Madden 4, Summers 2, Benton 9,
 Struck Out-Madden 1, Summers ?, Richie 1, Benton 3.
 Stolen Bases-Egans 2, Mitchell, Knisely, Bescher.
 Sacrifice Hits-Grant, Benton Wild Ptches-Madden Gregory. Time of Game-2:21,
 Umpires-Brennan and owens.
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CALL AN OFFICER

New York. September s.-Here's a funny one: Crandall, pitcher, was sent to bat for Devore, an out fielder. in the first game Saturday and he made good with hit that scored two runs. No telling what will happen next.
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 SUMMARY. Two Base Hits-McGiivray. Three Base Hits-Smith. Stolen Bases-Wares. Base on Balls-Smith g. Brown 5. Struck Out-Smitll 4, Brown l. Wild Pitches--Smith ?. Hit by Pitcher-Brown (McBride). Innings Pitched-Smith 62-3 with hits and runs Double Plays-Elberfeld to Danzig Time-1 .55 IJmpires-Hart and Kelum
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Detroit, September S.-Ty Cobb scored the run in the seventh inning today which gave Detroit a two to one victory over St. Louis. Cobb tripled and then came home on a passed ball It was a pitchers battle all the way. Veach, De- troit's new outfielder, continued his hard hitting and made a throw to the plate in the first cutting down Hogan. Score;
 R. H. E. St. Louis ......... 100 900 00o--1 l Detroit ....... 900 010 o1s--2 Batteries: Weilman and Alexander; Willett and Kocher. Time, 1 AS. Um- pires, O'Loughlin and Westervelt.
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American Association
STANDING

At Louisville: Louisville i-1, Col umbus 3-S. A ~
 At Indianapolis; Indianapolis 5-1, To- ledo 3-4.
 At St. Paul St. Paul 7-s, Kansas City 3-7.
 At Minneapolis: Minneapolis s-5, Mil- lwaukee;. 10.