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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
FEW HARD HITTERS
LANDED BY MAJORS
Only Three Leading Swat
ters Advance Into Fast
Company

New York, December tS.-Notwith
standing the fact that the major
leagues had an army of scouts securing
the minor organizations for talent last
season. but three leaders in minor
league batting were landed. All three
go to the American league, Chappelie.
who led the American association, be-
longs to the Chicago White SoX VIII
son, the New England league leader,
has been signed by the Boston Red
SoX, and Kavanaugh, the Tri-State
league batting champion, has been
drafted by the Detroit Tigers
OF the 3S players who top the bat
ting list in their respective leagues, 2l
will remain with the same teams witt
which they played last season. To Ty
Cobb belongs the honor of being tho
best hitter in major league company.
while in Malmquist the York club of
the little Nebraska State league pro-
duced the top-notch batting starr of
the season Ma1mquist. who goes to the
Oshkosh club. finished the season with
a batting average of AT. His figures
show that he was at bat 1928 times.
The batting championship titles are
given to those players who finished the
season with the best average after par
ticipating n at least one-half of the
regularly scheduled games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
OFFERS OF FEDS
ARE TURNED DOWN
BY TWO 'NOOGANS
Bob Higgins and Doc
Johnston Turn Down Flat
tering Offers of Fed
eral League Moguls

Chattanooga. December 13.-(Special !
If the Federal league meets with no great
er success throughout the country than
it has in Chattanooga in securing talent,
the third major league will be very sparse
ly populated in 1914. Two local athletes
have already turned the proposition of
the Federal magnates down fiat. The duo
in question is composed of Bobby Hig-
gins, who caught for Newark last sea-
son and is slated to perform for the Pels
in 1914. and Doc" Johnston, first base
man extraordinary of the Maps.
Both men received flattering offers but
both will remain within the pale of or
ganized ball. The local athletes feel like
the majority of those throughout the
country. They favor the Players fra
ternity and its demands, but will secure
their rights by arbitration
Jimmy Johnston, in spite of the great
reputation which he made upon the coast
when he shattered all base stealing rec
ords, and the publicity which has been
given him since he went to the Cubs has
not been approached. Such is the case
with Kid Elberfeld, Jim Baskette Jack
Reidy and the other professional tossers
alternating in this community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
MOELLER EASY FOR
PITCHERS TO FOOL
Lead-Off Man of Senators
Easiest Batter i'm Ameri-
can League to Fan
Athletic club.

Chicago, December 13.--In the strike
out line, Danny Moeller, the lead Off
man of the Nationals, proved the cas-
lest to Whit, while the opposing fling
ers had much trouble retiring Lajoie
via the three-strilSe route. The vet
eran second sacker for Birmy's crew
famed only II times in 1877 games, an
average of 12 per contest. while Noel
Ter whitfield 106 times in 153 contests.
or 90 times per battle.
But just think of it. Here we have
a player. Lajoie, who has been in the
pastime for many, many years, and be-
ing famed only II times in 1877 games,
an average of a little more than once
every nine contests he participated in.
and is no longer able to pickle that lit
tie specS showed up by the opposing
finger
Gus Williams of the Browns was the
second easiest to fan. soft Nose Gus
took three swings SO times in the las
games he participated in an average
of go per battle Speaker and Milan
We're the second hardest to fan, winding
up with a mark of II per battle. Nc
Innis, Barry and Baker of the champ
ion Athletics also proved tough pick
ings for the moundsmen to fan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
BIRMINGHAM PLACED IN
CLASS "A" RIFLE LEAGUE

Washington, December 13-Twenty-
eight clubs, representing 27 cities, will
contest in this seasons indoor rifle shoot
ing matches between civilian clubs for the
inter-club rifle championship of the Uni
ted States, trophy for which has been
presented by the war department. The
matches will begin the week of December
% and continue throughout the winter
under the auspices of the National Rifle
Association of America.
This year the clubs instead of being
divided into eastern and western leagues,
will be in "A" and "B" classes, class
"A" representing clubs which have shown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
GRIDIRON GENERALS FOR 1914

Syracuse. Shufelt center.
Lafayette. Diamond, quarterback.
Washington and jefferson, Cruikshank
center
Carlisle. Busch, guard
Bowdoin, Lewis, tackle.
Tufts, Angel. halfback.
Haverford. Carey, quarterback.
Gettysburg, Scheffer, halfback.
Chicago, Des Jardien. center.
Illinois. Chapman, tackle.
Michigan, Raynsford, end.
Iowa, Dick, halfback.
Northwestern, Hightower quarterback
Michigan, Julian, fulback.
Notre Dame, Jones, tackle.
Kansas, Detwiler halfback
Minnesota, Rosenthal, guard.
Nebraska, Towle, quarterback.
Stanford, Ford, breakaway.
Georgetown, Murray halfback
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the highest percentages of efficiency in
previous matches. In this class Will shoot
teams representing these cities: Cleve-
land, Milwaukee dwo teams), Dickinson,
n. D.; Manchester, N. H.; ST. Paul
Bridgeport. Conn; Youngstown, O.; War;
rem, Pa; Birmingham; Bucyrus, o.;
Adrian, Mich; Tacoma, WASH, and
Washington, d. c.
Cities represented in class "B' will be
Madison, Wis; Hopkins Mimi. Bedford
O.; Marion, o.; Saltwater Mimi. San
Francisco. Helena, Kings Mills, o. War
den, Col; Boston. Rochester, N. Y; Min
neapolis, New Orleans and Louisville.
An individual gallery championship will
be shot Immediately after the close of the
club matches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
ROMPS OVER LINE
AN EASY WINNER IN ROAD RACE
HOW THE RUNNERS FINISHED
...s........................

The following is the order in which the each
finished in the third race held yesterday afternoon
under the auspices of the Birmingham Athletic club:
Young Mems Christian Association Claibourne D. Beat
ty A. Keith 5; H. Beatty 1O Platowsky, H. Total 81.
Howard Colege-Galant g.; Acton 14 Newman, 49, Rich,
90; Kingery, "a. Total, 85
Birmingham Athletic Cub-Early 9; Ritchie, 20; Spegler,
q; Black, 26; Bandy %. Total 104
Birmingham -Laughnhouse, s. Green, 27; Hanes,
30; Julian, 81; Hayes, 49, Total, 128.
A. A. O. Club-Maher, 49, Schaefer, %.
University of Aabamaenxins 16; Patterson IL Johnson,
10; Barnes, 49,
The Ensley High school and Marion Military institute
failed to appear
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MULE SPINNERS'
UNION VOTES STRIKE

Warwick, r. J.. December 13.-Offi-
cials of the Mule Spinners' union an
nounced today that they had voted to
go on strike in ali the mills of the
Pawtueket valley Monday unless their
demands for new wage scale are
granted. Union men say the schedule
desired is similar to that now in ef-
feet In Fall River, Mass. A strike
would affect the rs mills of the b. 3.
and r. knight company in this state
and Massachusetts and also factories I'm
which filling is made for the fabric
produced by those mills.
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DE LA LAMA LEAVES
NEW YORW FOR PARIS

New York, December 13-Adolfo de la
Lama. Mexican minister of finance and
Salvador e. Chagarey sailed for Paris
today TO negotiate. if possible a loan
for the Huerta government Senior de la
Lama left Mexico City December A. So
far as could be ascertained he made no
effort to raise funds here.
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FORTIFICATIONS FOR
CANAL ARE SHIPPED

New York. December 13.-Ten mortar
guns and, carriages were loaded on the
steamship Cristobal today for shipment
to the Panama canal zone, to be used in
the Notifications there. detachment
of artillery will accompany the equip
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
South

South
Auburn. Robinson, end.
Vanderbilt. Skies, fulloack.
Alabama, Long, fullback.
Georgia, Paddock, quarterback
Sewanee, Tolley, quarterback.
Tennessee, Kelly, tackle.
Georgia. Tech. Mcdonald, halfback.
Virginia, Gooch, quarterback.
Louisiana State, Spencer. tackle.
Washington and Lee, Donallue, quarter
back.
East and West
Yale, Talbot, tackle.
Princeton, Ballin, tackle.
Pennsylvania, Young. halfback.
Army, Prichard, quarterback.
Pittsburg. Smith, guard.
Swarthmore, Cline, fullback.
Amherst, Warren, halfback.
Brown, Mitchell. center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14

Bengals. With host of young pitch
ers who look good, 1t would simply
take a slight turn of the wheel To
bring Detroit up again. There is 10
reason to believe that the tallying
power will be lessened for some years
to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
LEAD AMERICAN
LEAGUE AS LIGHTERS

all through the season and the flashes
of fine form shown by others. There
was good pitching, but not enough.
The scoring power shown by these
figures is the best thing about the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
BROWNS TO PLAY
HERE IN SPRING

President Basgh of the local club an
nounced yesterday that an exhibition
game had been arranged with the St
Louis Browns on March "a. Negotiations
are pending 70 rother spring games and
these will be announced when arrange
ments are completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14

Detroit, December 13.--How mary
| runs win ball game?
Bill Burns, the sleepy southpaw
said when he came to the Tigers for
his last try in the big leagues. "Give
me four runs and I'll be a winning
pitcher"
| but he wasn't winner. Still, his
game is the usually accepted one and
it is borne out almost exactly by the
| figures of the American league last
season.
! In Ban Johnson's circuit, five clubs
| won more than half their games. The
Athletics, Washington, Cleveland. Bos-
ton and Chicago slipped above the 500
percentage mark. The average of runs
scored by each of these teams in a
game was Al.
| Only one. Cleveland hit this ideal
mark exactly. The Athletics, pennart
winners, We're way above the mark
with an average of 90 runs to the
game while two of the winning clubs
slipped below. Boston, fairly well
] balanced club, made Az runs in eacn
game
| Washington, which landed second,
and Chicago, in fifth place, are the
clubs that fall below. The Nationals
made 3.S runs a game and the SoX
only 3.2. But the answer to that is
pitching. With Johnson holding them
down, Griffiths men did not need big
scores. And Chicago, in Cicotte, Rus
sci and Scott had trio that helped
them in the htless wonder act.
! The Tigers furnish the other side OF
the matter. They scored the ideal
number of runs a game. Al. Yet they
finished sixth. where on scoring basis
they should have landed no worse than
| fourth
| OF course the answer to this is the
position of the Tiger twirlers in the
league percentage column. Detroit gave
the impression of having more pitching
than scoring strength. but this was
| false the figures show.
| What created the impression was the
excellent work of one or two pitchers
due to Coach Nespor. the originator of
! the run. and Fl. N Starnes, who had
| charge of all details. For over month
| this duo has been energetically at work,
striving to make this years the best of
any previous one, and In this they were
more than successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14
Skaters Record for Course.
Y. M. C. A. Has Little
Trouble Capturing Team
Trophy-Howard Second
by ASA RouNTREE. JR.

Shattering the former record by 53 -
seconds, l.. G. CiaibOurne, representing
the Young Mems Christian nssocin-
ton. romped over the line yesterday
afternoon easy winner of the third
annual road race. held under the aus
pices of the birmingham Athletic club.
Nearly 900 yards separated him and
the second runner. Vivian Jones, who
beat out Robbins and Douglas Beatty,
both of the Young Mems Christian MS
sociation, in the sprint for the tape.
In turn, Robbins beat Beatty and capx
tured third place, while Beatty took
fourth position.
The Young Mems Christian asssiation
easily won the team trophy, scoring n
total of 81 points or 81 less than the
second team.
Howard college finished second with
50 points. while the Birmingha Ath-
letic club nosed out Birmingham col
lege for third rank. The Athletic club
team rolled up 104 points and the
Owenton lads 12S.. The University of
Alabama and the A. A. o. club failed
to finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-14

SOMMERS LIKELY TO
RETAIN INTEREST IN
THE PELICAN CLUB
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MAHUk0NA WHARF
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on, where the trouble lay. =
The wharf was built under the de.
partment of public works and the au
thority of the board OF harbor com.
missioners. Several OF the commits
sioners, it is known, are as angry
over the matter as are the Tegisla-
tors. The commissioners, It is stated
on good authority, trusted to the de-
partment Of public works to pass ex-
pert opinion on the plans for the
wharf and its construction Marat5n
Campbell. as superintendent of pub
lie works was chairman of the harbor
commission until a few weeks ago
when he was succeeded by H, X.
Bishop. ','}'ss! 3t'sz. -
p The MahIkona wharf probe Is one
of several investigations that are
spoken Of as certain 10 be launched
at the department of public works.
Some Republican members CT the
legislature say that party politics is
back of the fight, and that the Demo
Gratis are going to demand series of
Investigations for the purpose of put
ting the Republica nparty and the
government of Hawaii in as unfavor-
able light as possible. 4
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PINEAPPLE ALSO:
TAKES TUMBLE

With more active market than
yesterday, there is no Improvement in
the prices of stocks, Sugar is not eX-
elusive in the depression, for Pineap-
pie has lost a point in two declines.
Oahu has come down within a half
point of par, and is beginning to look
attractive to buyers with an eye to the
future-when the clouds will have
rolled away. 0nomea is down half a
point, and Eva a quarter. Hawaiian
Irrigation skies show a fall Of half
point. Pioneer and McBryde are I'M
changed.
Of Pioneer ) and 10 shares at 1926
are reported. McBTyde brought $50
for 20 shares in recess and 80 on the
baord. Hawaiian Irrigation skies sold
at 100.50 for $4,000 between sessions.
On the board 0nomea sold at 80 for )
shares; Pineapple, 46. % for 10 and &c
for 80 and shares; Oahu, 20.50 for Is
shares, and Eva, 2a.75 for shares.
= In several cases the asked, price is
at or below last-sale figures.
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MANY VISIT
CLEVELAND

No distinction was made in permit
ting Honolulans to board the Ham,
burg-American liner Cleveland during
the hours from to yesterday after
noon and from 10 to IL this morning.
The declaration that enlisted men
from the United States army were de-
MED the privilege OF going aboard the
big excursion steamer during the re-
ception hours was Indignantly denied
this morning at the office of H. Hack
field & Co, the local representatives
for the German liner.
Soldiers were never refused permits
sion TO visit the vessel at the time
specified On the other hand, a con-
siderable number OF Uncle Sam s
fighting men we're numbered among
the throng that boarded the vessel
yesterday and today ''''
However, when the time limit for
visitors on board the Cleveland had
expired, soldiers as well as civilians,
women and children, were excluded
from the vessel that is moored at Ala
kea wharf. The cleveland is to sail
for Japan, China and the cruise
around the world at 4 o'clock this aft
ernoon. The. territorial band will
play the vessel of. 8fs{ss
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
spalding G Co., Phone 1866

Spalding & Co, Phone 1866
Bargain $1,000, House and Lot with
fruit bearing trees, ferns. flowers,
etc. chickens and chicken run; lot
75x206; Tenth ave, near car line.
$2750-House and large lot, beautiful
home, grounds improved; Park ave,
near car line.
S1J00-Hogse and lot on Waialae road
one block from cars; water, gas,
street graded; near school.
S2900-House and lot 90x1OO, rents for
$50 per month, including furniture;
Sixth ave-, near car.
$3200-HOuse and lot Over an acre
of improved land, fruit-bearing trees,
beautiful country home on Eleventh
avenue, fine panoramic view.
$675-Large Lot on Lurline Ave, will
double in value in few months. En-
trancing view.
$75O-Large lot, cor. Hilonian Boulv.
and Pele Way. High elevation, fine
view OF Koko head, water on the
spot, streets graded.
$S50-Lot 75x150, Waialae Road near
18th Ave, land improved, street
graded, water and gas.
sS00-Lot 150x100. cor Kaimuki and
9Th ave, unexcelled view.
$55C-Cor. lot 5Ox75, cor 18th and
Park Ave. stone fenced, nicely i'm
proved lot
Spahing & Co. Kaimuxi Locators.
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TAFT will NOT TAKE =.
...,.. THE INITIATIVE NOW
(Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, %. C., Feb, 13.-
With Two more Americans killed by
Mexican bullets, the crisis to the
south has brought President Taft face
to. face with what Is declared to be
the sFayest situation that has con-
fronted him In office. ~ So ="
a Joint army and navy board, con-
vened with the most urgent haste, as;
semblsd today IN Admiral Dewey's Of
fees. This board went over The en-
tire situation carefully. fa''.'* ,''
President Taft himself declines to
take the initiative In any intervention
plan. He is frankly auiescent. He
says he is unwilling to act without
the authorization of congress.
a. KNOX TAKES ACTION
Secretary Of State Knox has author
ICED Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson
to draw $4,000 upon the United
States treasury for the relief Of desti-
tute Americans. Americans are urged
to si1un danger wherever possible.
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and the Logan, following the adoption
of a new regulation in army circles.
The Sherman was berthed at the
Oceanic dock by seven o'clock this
morning. The vessel is to be given
a quick dispatch, much to the dis
comforture of many of her military
passengers.
The sailing of the vessel for Manila
at five o'clock this evening win of
course preclude any possibility of an
enjoyment of a social dance at one
Of the beach resorts.
Eighty-five tons quartermaster sup
plies or personal effects of officers and
MEN, will be discharged at this point.
The Sherman is to be supplied with
200 tons coal before departure for the
Philippines
A late mail consisting of 100 sacks
arrived in the vessel.
Captain Hall, reported some rather
rough weather from the time OF de.
Parture from San Francisco until
few days before coming within range
of the Hawaiian islands. The Sher-
man like the Lurline and the Cleve.
land was obliged to steam through
heavy seas and strong gales.
No sickness was reported. The yes
rel is said to have been free from
the stowaway gentry who made a
point to secure passage between the
coast and the islands via the transport
route.
Passengers who left the troopship
at Honolulu included 80 cabin, 81 sec
ond cabin, and 1853 troops or enlisted
men. Among the letter were las
casuals of the army and few civilian
employees of the navy.
Five passengers and a quantity of
supplies are to be left at Guam.
For Manila the transport carries 10S
cabin, 10 second class and 213 troop
passengers.
No regular organizations are on
board the vessel, the steerage passen-
gers including As casuals United
States army, So casuals United States
navy, IS ,casuals marine corps and
few civilians. -. 1885,, 3.
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NL0NG Flight ACROSS PACIFIC
STORk VISITS TRANSPORT SHERMAN

Winging its way across many leag-
tes of Pacific ocean and following
in the wake of the United States army
transport Sherman, a stork alighted
on that vessel on last Tuesday night,
and when the big bird had taken it's
departure for parts unknown, it was
discovered that Mr.. and Mrs. William
A Squires, dental surgeon OF II e
United States army, proceeding o
Manila for station, were the proud
possessors of bright bouncing baby
boy.
Sherman Gregory Squires is the
name of the little arrival in the troop
ship Sherman this morning, passen-
ger for some reason or other the San
francisco quartermaster clerks over
looked in making up their enrolment
Of trans-Pacific travellers.
Surgeon and Mrs. Squires were the
happy recipients OF a host of con-
8ratulations upon the advent of the
Young stranger. DR.. Gregory the
sherman medical officer is declared
70 have modestly declined the honor
q being called upon to supply the
second name, but without avail.
In deciding upon the name of Sher-
man, the parents of course had Cap
tain Halls gallant command in view.
The little fellow proved an object
Of mitch interest in troopships circ,e3
with the arrival of the Sherman a.
an early hour this morning.
Quartermaster Agent j. W. Wicker
sham is now in charge of the trans
port Sherman office. Hereafter, the
business of the United States army
transports has been placed in the con-
troll of regular detailed army captains.
Agent Wickersham is an old timer ! e.
the quartermaster department. He
has been identified with the service
on the mainland and in the Fa"
East. .....
The Sherman is the first troopship
TO sail from San Francisco under the
new order of things. 1t is predicted
that ouartermaster agents will be in.
sailed in the Sherman, the Tmomas
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AMERICAN
Citizens KILLED
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rebel battery came forward, were
struck and instantly killed. Others are
reported to have been seriously
wounded. but this cannot be verified at
this time.
ShrapneI from other batteries and a
rain of rifle outlets ielI upon the
grounds Of the American legation, but
so far as can be ascertained now none
Of the inmates of the building was i'm
jured.
Ambassador Wilson Is now caring
for more than 600 refugees who have
been driven from their homes, many
Of whom are unable to provide food
for themselves and their families.
Others among this crowd were forced
out OF their homes by the rebels, who
eVicted them when they wished to
post shartshooters in the houses the
Americans were occupying.
Transportation and all trade Is at
a complete standstiIl. The banks are
closed and the fronts Of all the houses
near the center Of the city completely
deserted.