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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-17
MAN OF s. TO WED GIRL OF IL.
Elderly New Yorker Bought Farm Rent
ed by Future Brides Parents.

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. l7.-William
Doescher and Miss Regina Reese will be
Reese is IL years old and Mr.. DoescheI
is IS. He came from New York several
months ago and bought the Frank farm
near Deep river for a summer home. The
parents of Miss Reese rent part of the
estate. Doeseher is said to be wealthy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
DIXIE LEAGUE SUBMITS
NEAT PROPOSITION TO
SOUTHERN LEAGUE CLUBS
New League Promoters Offer Reimburse Southern if Attend
anee Shrinks as Result of Dixie-Gves Hopes of
Embryo World Series

The Dixie league Is waging a merry
fight to establish league with the recog-
milton of organized baseball In their
proposition to President Kavanaugh re-
questing the appreciation of the Southern
league, the promoters offer to pay half
of the interest on plants of the Southern
league clubs. AS guarantee that the
clubs will not suffer from the second cir
cult, it proposes to make bond. In
case the attendance shrinks next season
the Dixie league will make good the Diff
ference between the totals of 1918
The proposition was formally submitted
to Judge Kayanaugh for his approval, but
the Southern league head announced that
he would submit 1t to the directors for
their final decision. The Dixie league Of
fers to afford the south continual base
ball In five cities. 1t declares that as
the result of two equally strong clubs in
the two leagues, an opportunity will be
awarded the pennant winning clubs to
stage series for the title of the south.
In event that the series is not staged. a
series between the two clubs would pro-
vide fine sport and overnowing Golfers.
In the spring the two local clubs could
stage a Series and another after the close
OF the season. From the series the Dixie
league promoters aver that large amount
could be gained to which the Southern
league clubs have no access under the ex-
listing conditions.
The proposition does not mention that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
Johnson Finally Loses

Boston, August 2S.-Walter Johnson's
second attempt of the present season to
set up new pitchers record for sue
cessive victories failed today when Bos-
ton won an Thinning contest from
Washington l to 0.
For 10 innings Johnson had disposed
of Boston batsmen in a procession that
was monotonous. In the eleventh Wag-
ner's infeld hit resulted in Yerkes being
put out ON the way home, but not until
Wagner had reached second. Car
rigan. at bat. met the fourth ball
pitched for a clean hit between the
left and center fielders and Wagner
raced home.
Up To today the leagues leading
pitcher had twirled Washington to IA
victories without defeat This stands a.
the American league record Tor this
season, but is two games short of the
mark set last season by Johnson and
Wood. the latter of Boston. Today
game was a remarkable exhibition of
Johnson's pitching skill. In the IL in
nings only 35 men faced him and but
four of these reached base. Only one
man got to first base in first in
nings. Ten Boston batsmen struck out
and Johnson did not allow a base on
ha1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
COVALESKI LOSES
CHANCE TO DEFEAT
PROUGH FOR TROPHY

the Dixie league will be run on an outlaw
basis in case 1t is refused recognition.
but this is strongly implied. It feels that
the southern should accept the new circuit
on an equal footing. but if it fails to do
so the Dixie will prove an obstinate prop
ostion
On this point the proposal says:
owing to the progress of the south and
the rapid growth of it's leading cities II is
at last. only question of time when the
southern association will be called upon to
accept continuous baseball in the manner
herein proposed, or else fight outlaw
leagues at large expense and at the cost
of favor with the public. which will in
that case more and more be inclined to
look upon organized baseball as a trust
for revenue only
1t is then presented for your considera-
ton whether you will now accept contin-
uous baseball and for all time eliminate
the possibilities of outlaw baseball gain
Ing foothod in this territory, and avoid
costly opposition, public censure, dissat-
isfaction, decreased attendance and de-
creased revenue, which must occasionally
at least be suffered. Even though you
might for a time defeat the success of
continuous baseball, 1t WILL In the long
run, be at considerable cost and disad-
vantage to the sport.
''rhe elimination of the possibility of an
outlaw league in this territory and the
consequent danger from costly baseball
wars, together with the increased attend
anoe and revenue that would be provided
by the operation Of two leagues in or
ganlzed baseball, would greatly increase
the value of the franchise owned by each
club in the Southern association, as well
as by the Dixie league"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
NAVY AND ARMY FAIL TO
AGREE TO GAME THIS YEAR

West Point, N. Y, August 2s.-An Of
ficial announcement was made by the
army headquarters through counsel
that there would be no army-navy foot
ball game this year. Army will play
the Carlise Indian school instead of the
navy at West Point on November 29.
THE army athletic council regrests
to state" reads the announcement,
that after making every effort, 1t has
been unable to agree with the naval
athletic council upon the location for
this years football game between the
military and naval academies. While
the army council gratefully appreciates
the fact that the University of Penn
sylvania has extended itself to the limit
in providing accommodations, the de-
mands made upon the army athletic
council have assumed proportions that
make the playing of the game upon
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Franklin field impossible from an army
point of view.
In the search for a location where
the game would assume the aspect of
a truly national event, the army sug-
gested the Polo grounds in New York.
This proposition did not meet with the
approval of the navy authorities, how
ever. The army authorities, feeling
that since the game could not be given
this national aspect anywhere else,
preferred that it be returned to where
1t was originally played, upon the
home grounds
1T was only after the naval officials
failed to agree upon the Polo grounds,
AT West Point or Annapolis that the
army council found itself compelled 10
turn to the only other government in
sutution for game that would prove
q fitting climax to the armys football
schedule. The army's opponent In this
years championship will be the team
from the Carlise Indian school The
game will be played at West Point, No
vember 30"
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Continuing its determined assault on the
wavering Barons, Mobile trounced Bir-
mlngham for the fourth successive vic
tory, to 1. Huge Bradley Hogg scored
his second victory of the series over lanky
Ed Ery, and had the Barons completely
at his command. Hogg yielded five
scattered hits and checked the Barons
without a hit when the sacks were oc-
cupied. After striking start, Ery fell
before the Gull onrush in the fourth and
suffered crushing defeat.
Probably conscious of impending dan
ger, Birmingham was helpless before the
champions. When Birmingham was able
TO solve Hogg for safe drive the big
finger extended himself and gained COM
plete command of Molesworth's henchmen.
Ery pitched in good form but was unable
to BATTLE the spirited Mobile players.
The champions fought with a determine
tion to win. Fast fielding, daring base
running and an obvious display of spirit
seemed too much for the crestfalien Bar
ons. Big Dave Robertson made wonder
ful catch of Carrolls drive in the ninth.
while Knisely effected one handed cap
ture of O'Dell's double in the fourth. The
drive seemed good for a home run. Mar
can, Stock and ELAN fielded brilliantly
ON ground balls.
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CAMP PERRY SHOOT
REACHES FINAL LEG
IN NATIONAL MATCH

Camp Perry, o., August 2S.-Two legs
of the national team match, the most i'm
portant of the national contests, were
concluded successfully. These were the
surprise fire and the 600 yard slow fire.
At the end of the surprise fire the fol-
lowing teams led United States infantry
first, with 567 United States cavalry sec
ond, with b54 West Virginia third, vizh
544; United States marines fourth, with
541; Washington and Iowa tied for fifth,
with 549
At the end of the G00-yard stage, slow
fire, the following led: United States in
fantry FIRST with 1877; United States cav
airy second, with 1114; United States ma
fourth. with 1895; Iowa, Wisconsin and
Washington tied for fifth, with 1891.
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GulIs Open Weakly

Scoring signally successful start Ery
blanked the Gulls In order in the first
three innings. In the third Stock opened
the siege with a boulder over Mcdonald.
In his anxiety to hold Stock at first, Ery
endowed Starr with a pass. Crossing the
expected tactics with q hard drive to CEN
and sent Starr to third. When Paulet
hit long fly to Messenger. Starr scored
and ODel advanced to third Big Dave
Robertson registered his only hit of the
game to left field, but this scored O'Dell.
Clifton pegged poorly to second, where
upon Robertson slid In safety to the has
sock. Schmidt smote the next shoot TO
deep center field for three bags, sending
Robertson homo.
Probably elated by the success OF his
crash, Schmidt scared aloft in the heights
of ecstacy. Inasmuch as Mcdonald hid
the bali under his arm, Schmidt was
caught on the antiquated willy trick. The
Gulls were chicaned out of fifth tally.
for Clark singled to center. but was
caught in an attempted theft of second.
This disastrous session routed the Bar
ons' hope of achieving a victory, but the
Gulls remained busily at the task of cineh-
ing the battle. In the fifth, with two out,
Stock hit fast drive to Mcdonald, who
knocked down the rap and threw too
tardily to head the speedy shortstop
Gaining a decisive lead. Stock purloined
second. Starr received rap in the back
and was awarded first. Again ODell
slaughtered an inside ball to center and
Stock cavorted over the rubber.
In the seventh the champs annexed the
last tally. Hogg outspeeded slow
grounder TO ELAN. Stock sacrificed
Piggy to second. while Starr doubled
70 right field. and the moundsman scored
fha final tally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
WORLD CIRCLING
PLANS COMPLETED
FAR AS PORT SAID

Chicago, August 2s-Arrangement for
the world tour of the Chicago Americans
and New York Nationals have been COM
pleted as far as Port Said. Dick Bunnel,
advance man for the big league stars,
sailed yesterday from Voncouver for
Japan.
The players will leave the CANADIAN N
port November 10. Bunneh will visit
Japan, China, the Philippines and Aus
tralia to complete details for the various
exhibition games. 1t is certain that the
teams will play at Yokohama, Toxic,
Kobe, Nagasakl, Shanghai, Hong Kong
and Manila From Manila they will pre-
ceed to Australia, arriving at Brisbane
on New Years Day. There probably will
be games at Brisbane. Sydney, Melbourne
and Adelaide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Dodgers Avert nrnn

Brooklyn, August 2S.- Brooklyn averted
drop to tie for fifth place with Bos-
ton today by beating the Braves the first
game OF their series, to l. BROOKLYN got
iour run lead at the start. Fisher
scored the NTH run in the fourth on his
'rlple ana Miller's single. The visitors
drove Allen from the box In the second
9'N iaSt double plays featured the game.
Du'si'a" was the hero of the Brooklyn de-
lehse' accepting 13 chances without a slip.
Score. -h'
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"UNLOADED" GUN
CLAIMS A VICTIM
AT CAMP PERRY

Camp Perry, O., August 2s.-The first
fatal accident to happen ON the Ohio
ranges at Camp Perry occurred today
when Francisco zerarra Ballune of the
Peruvian team was killed by Juan e. ze-
garra, a fellow countryman, who acci-
dentally pulled the trigger of his loaded
rifle. Ballune had gone to his tent to
rest when Zegarra, who had just returned
from the range, knelt in the street and
aimed his rifle at the pole of the tent.
Believing his piece unloaded. he pulled
the trigger. bullet went through the
tent pole and the left side of the victim.
The man succumbed Immediately. Zegarra
is frantic over the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
PELS WIN CLOSE
GAME FROM VOLS

Nashville, August 2s,-CIfford Snyder,
a Kitty league pitching recruit, made his
local debut today, and was batted out of
the box in the ninth inning. New Or
leans won the game, 6 to 4. Walker
outpitched his opponent and was unusual
ly strong with men on bases. Spratt's
fielding and the hitting of Kraft featured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29

SUMMARY.
Two Base Hits-Messenger, O'Dell
Starr.
Three Base Hit-Schmidt.
Stolen Bases-Messenger, ELAN
Stock 3. Robertson. Schmidt.
Sacrifice Hits-Stock, Paulet
Double Play--Messenger to MeGilvray
Bases on balls-Ery I, Hogg |.
Hit by Pitched Balls-I1ry (Starr %
Hogg (Knisely).
Struck Out-Ery l, Hogg 2.
Time of Game--1:25
Umpires--Hart and KERN.
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M'BRIDE AND CALLAHAN
ARE IN GAME AGAIN

Chicago, August 2s.-Captain Me-
Bride of the Washington Amer
leans, and Manager Callahan of
the local American League team,
who were suspended for arguments
with Umpire McGreevy, were REIN
stated today.
Umpire McGreevy of the Ameri-
can league resigned today because
of the illness Of his wife. The la
cancy viii not be filled.
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balleu lot Perdue in ninth.
''Ran for Rarlden in ninth.

ou1IHary: Three base hits, Cutshaw.
flsher. Home run, J. Smith Stolen
bases, Maranville. Moran, Daubert Dou-
Bile plays. Fisher. Cutshaw to Daubert:
fucker, Cutshaw to Daubert; Cutshaw to
Daubert Cutshaw, Fisher to Daubert ]
Smith, Cutshaw to Daubert: Maranville 10
Myers Base on balls, Rucker T. Perdue 3.
struck out Rucker 4, Perdue g Hit by
pitcher, Allen 1. Maranyile Hits. Alien.
In l3 innings: Rucker. In 4 innings.
Perdue, In 2-S innings. Time, 1:15. I'm
pires, O'Day and Emslie
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$5i$S$ ;%4i$ Prough andMessenger May CopMedal<
CHAMPS HUMBLE BARONS
FOURTH STRAIGHT GAME
BILLS DIVIDE DOUBLE
HEADER; POLE LOSES

Chattanooga, August 2S.-Montgomery
and Chattanooga divided stubbornly
contested double header today, the home
team winning the first game 1 to and
the visitors the second to l. Howell
won his first victory of the season in
the opener. In the second c. Brown out
pitched Covalesli and the latter lost his
chance of winning the leagues pitching
championship after winning six straight
games. Scores:
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BreWton Victorious

Brewton. August 2S. = (special.) }
Brewton won an exciting game from
Evergreen here today by the score of
to 7. Evergreen secured seven runs in
the first three innings on six hits and
six errors, but could not hit safely Of
Lyles for the balance of the game.
and punched hits with errors In the
seventh and scored four runs. Score by
innings: r. II. t..
Evergreen ..... .043 900 000--7 a
Brewton ....., 002 900 40s--D ~ 7
Batteries: Binion, Moore and Will
liams; Lyles and Jernigan. Umpire,
Lovelace.
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Poor Reds Defeated

Troy, N. Y, August 2s.-Troy de-
feated a second Cincinnati National
team in an exhibition game here today,
to g. The Reds were unable to do
much with Harkins after the first two
innings. while Troy hit Herbert hard
in the fifth and seventh, The score by
innings: X. II. e.
Troy ........... 200 020 ais IL g
Cincinnati ....... .210 900 000--3 IL 2
Batteries: Harkins and Woods; Her.
bert, Clark and King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Athletics Win Easily

New York, August 2s.-The local
American leaguers returned today from
a disastrous western trip and were
badly beaten by the Athletes Q to s.
Schulz pitched fairly well for the New
forks but the visitors ran wild on
the paths. stealing seven bases The
Athletics also pounded Warhop for six
runs in the last two innings. Bender
was effective in the pinches. Score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
Marquard Hammered

Philadelphia, August 2s.-Hard hitting on
the part of Philadelphia won the opening
game OF the final series here with New
YORK today by TO 2 Marquard was
driven out of the box i'm the fourth in
ming and Crandall, who succeeded him,
was also hit hard. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
Messenger Averts Shutout

Bob Messengers speed proved the means
by sshieh the Barons averted shutout.
Singing sharply to the sunfeld, Mes
senger followed with a theft of second and
advanced to third on McDonald's ground
er TO Starr. Knisey hit a slow roller
TO O,Dell and Bob tailed.
The Gulls ran wild ON the sacks. Stock
stole three bases off the Barons receiver,
while Robertson and Schmidt also annexed
q base. But the pitching of Hogg was
exceptionally brilliant. Although nve
Barons hit safely, each safe rap was re-
corded in different inning. In the third,
Messenger doubled but failed to advance
on two outs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
THOMPSON DOWNS
AMBITIOUS TURTLES

Atlanta, August 2S.-Although Kissinger
outpitched Thompson today, Atlanta won
from Memphis to A. making 1t four
straight for the locals Kissingers Wild
ness and lodse play behind him lost the
game Score.
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American Association

At Kansas City: Kansas City 8, MIL
waukee s.
At st, Paul: st. Paul s. Minneapolis 4.
At Indianapolis Indianapolis IL. To-
ledo 3.
At Columbus: Columbus 3. Louisville 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
GLEN BEECHEY DIES

Lexington, Va, August 2s.-Clem
Beechey a well known trainer and
driver of trotting horses, died here
today, aged 63. Beechey for the
last several years had charge of
the stable of Miss Catherine
Wilkes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29

SunlHhalY. Two base MIS-, Magee 2,
Luderus, Killifer. Shafer. Home run. Ma
gee Hits, Marqu9rd in q innings (none
out in fourth crandall 5 in innings.
Sacrifice hit, Paskert. Stolen bases, Doyle,
Merkle. Double play. Doolan to Knabe to
Luderus. Bases on balls, Seaton 4. Mar
guard g. Crandall g. Struck out, Seaton
2. Marquard z, crandall q Time, l:55.
Umpires, Brennan and Eason.
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Lineville Wins Easily

Lineville, August 2S. = Especial }
Lineville defeated Ashland here yester-
day In a ball game devoid of much In
terest. 1t was very evident after the
first inning that the visitors were out
classed. The locals knocked Wesley out
of the box in the first inning and run In
seven men. Score by innings: r. II. e.
Lineyille ..,....-...131 100 0--12 Z
Ashland ........... 600 030 l. 12
Batteries: Bonner and Griffin; Wes-
ley Levie and Beck.
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South Atlantic League

At Charleston: Charleston 4, savan-
nah 2.
At Jacksonville: Jacksonville l. Ma-
con 0.
At Albany: Albany Q. Columbus I
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1eFr111rrft1 fTvH HttSt ININ-
on, Schweitzer. Double plays, Holland
to Smith to Agler: Holland to Agier to
Holland; Smith to Agler. Struck out <is-
singer 5, Thomson 2. Bases on balls,
kissnger 4, Thompson 2. Sacrifice hits,
Nixon, Ward. Stolen bases, Stanley,
Manush. Passed ball, Chapman Hit by
pitched ball, Thompson (Kissinger). Time,
1;55. Umpires, Stoclkdale and Pfeninger
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sUHHaFy. TWO base nus, VOTER
Schang, Bender. Sacrifice hits, Barry
2, Walsh. Stolen bases, Oldring O.
Schang, Collins, Cree, Walsh. Baker
McInnis. Double play. Bender. Barry to
McInnis. Bases on balls, Schulz 4. War
hop 1, Bender 6. Struck out, Bender s.
Schulz 3. Wild pitch, Bender. Passed
ball, Sweeney. Hits. Schulz in in
nings, Warhop Z in 2. Time, 2;12. Um-
pires, Evans and Ferguson.
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Kyle, Adams, Lindsay. Stolen base Err
win. Two base hits, Daley, Perry, Young
Kraft. Double plays, Kyle to Adams
Erwin to Kraft. Hits, Snyder with )
runs in innings, none out in ninth Hit
by pitcher, Walker l, Snyder /. Bases on
balls, Walker 4, Snyder 4, F'leharty l.
Struck out, Walker T. Snyder T. Wild
pitch, Walker. Time. 2.20. Umpres, Rud-
derham and Bretensten.
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'Batted for Flick in seventh.

Summary: Two base hit,' Elberfeld.
stolen bases, Jantzen, Knaupp. Struck
out, CovalesM Z, C. Brown g. Bases on
balls, Covaleski 8. Time, 1;40. Umpires,
Fifield and Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
FEDERAL LEAGUE

At Pittsburg: Pittsburg /, Indianapo-
lis 2,
At Cleveland; Cleveland l. st. Louis 7.
At Chicago: Chicago s, Kansas City l.
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Appalachian League

At Knoxville: Knoxville 6, Middles-
boro l.
At Morristown: Morristown 1. Rome O.
AT Bristol Bristol 4, Johnson city l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
Prough Will Surely Win
Trophy for Leading
Pitcher
MESSENGER LEADS
IN STOLEN SACKS
Contest Closes After Games on Labor
Day-Robertson Leads Knisely
and Welchonce in
Hitting
ny REUBEN A. LEWIS

The mighty Pole suffered defeat at
the hands of Southpaw Curly Brown and
has been eliminated from the race for
the pitching title of the Southern league.
Although Wee Willie Prough may expert
ence defeat in the battle with the Bill
kens this afternoon, the Baron's finger
has cinched the race and will receive the
diamond medal offered to the leagues
best SALESMAN.
When the donor of sthe three medals
submitted the proposition to the schedule
committee he announced that the last
count would be made six days before
the season is over" Thus the contest
will close after the games of Monday
Labor Day.
When the Pole was trounced, he lost
his ninth battle. Twenty-Five victories
had been annexed. But Wee Willie Prough
has suffered defeat but six times this sea-
son and has won 81 battles Should he
lose the battle with the Billikens his
record cannot be equaled by the Pole or
any other SALESMAN in the circuit. He is
not due to pitch again before the contest
is concluded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
Robertson Leads Hitters

Big Dave Robertson has also clinched
the medal for the leading hitter. While
Robertson must participate in four more
battles, Harry Welchonce is too far be-
hind to catch the Gull before the con-
test closes. With a mark of .3f5, Robert
son is first with Welchonce, .337, second
and Peter Knisely. third. The Baron is
just four points behind Welchonce in the
batting rank and may pass him before
the close of the race.
The complete figures of the three lead
ers are:
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Totals ...... SO 0 *3I 10
single out. hit by batted ball.

Washington ....... 900 900 600 00--0
Boston ............ 600 600 900 Oil
Summary: Two base hits. Milan. Gan
dill. Ainsmith. Sacrifice hit. Milan. Bases
on balls. Collins |. Struck out, johnson
10, Collins /. Time. 1:ds. Umpires Con-
molly and Egan.
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s-Batted for .intzen in seventh.
Score by innings:
1hdttdhoosd ',...''.....'..'.'... .iUo wv -
Montgomery ........,%............0 900 600 90
Summary: Stolen bases, Flick. Jant-
zen, Knaupp. Sacrifice hits, Knaupp,
Coyle. Double play, Coyle to Howell.
Struck out, Howell 8. Bases on balls,
| Howell 3, r. Brown 2. Hit by pitched
ball, Howell QSnaupp). Time, 1:35. Um-
pires, Wright and Fifeld.
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TEXAS LEAGUE

At Dallas: Dallas 5. Fort Worth T.
At San Antonio San Antonio 7, Beau
mont 8.
At Waco: Waco 4, Austin 0.
At Houston: Houston 8, Galveston 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-29
GULLS SLAUGHTER ERY, WHILE
HOGG BATTLES THE BARONS.
MESSENGER AVERTS SHUT
OUT-GULLS PLAY SNAPPILY
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday

Mobile 8, Birmingham 1.
Atlanta 5, Memphis 4.
Chattanooga IL, Montgomery 0-2.
New Orleans 6, Nashville 4.