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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

JDGMENT OF LIKELY PLAYING TALENT
DIBBLE AMATEUR
OARSMAN CHAMP
Wins Chief Hon0rs in Big
Regatta on Charles
River

Boston. August 9.-R. Dibble of the Don
Rowing club of Toronto and Duluth oars
men won the chief honors on the con-
Guiding day of the forty-trst annual re-
gatta of the National Association of Am
ateur Oarsmen on the Charles river.
Dibbe won the national championship
in singles, defeating the title-holder. f.
b Butler, also of Toronto. but wearing
the eolors of the Argonaut club. by a
boats length. Previous to this Dibble
won the final heat of the association
singles and with his partner f. II. Lep-
per, the senior doubles title. AS Dib-
ble's boat shot by the finish flag, Civ
ing him clear title to the national cham
pionship. he fell over in his she'll but
he quickly recovered. Four young oars
men from the Duluth Boat club estab-
llshed a new regatta record by partici-
pating in the winning of four champion
ship titles. The four won the interme-
date and senior four-oared events They
rowed in the intermediate winning eight
yesterday and were members of the same
eight that captured the senior eight-oared
event today Coach James E. TeneyclS
entered both his intermediate and senior
eights for this title Both finished
lengths ahead of the New York Athletic
club, which was third.
The closing event, the octuple centipede
race gave the Boston oarsmen one of
their few wins in the regatta. Boston
finished two lengths ahead of Phladel-
phia.
A strong wind made the regular course
so rough that a new course had to be
| laid out far up stream.
The events. winners and time in to-
! days events follow:
| Senior eight-oared shells, one and a
| quarter miles straightaway: Duluth Boat
club intermediate eight Duluth. Time,
6:5Sh.
| Senior four-oared shells, one and a quar-
ter miles with turn: Duluth Boat club,
Duluth. Time, 7.34.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
THE LOCAL TENNIS

The following are the results of the
matches played yesterday afternoon by
the teams In the Birmingham Tennis
league:
Fossil diamond and Galman). 6-s:
North Birmingham Drown and Bedford),
20.
Fairfield CadcNan and Brazner) Sc;
Tennessee Coal and Iron company (Sear-
braugh and MitchelD. 2-3.
Tennessee Coal and Iron company
Saunders and Phillips, 6-I-6; Fairfield
(McVey and Debon), 3-6-4.
Country club Brooks and Roberts). G-6s
Young Mems Christian association CWal-
lace and Sparks, 1-2.
Country club CDrennen and BartletDs
&c; Young Mems Christian association
CHood and Davis). 1-2.
Fossil (skewes), 6-6; North Birmingham
(GamewelD, 3-2.
Fairfield (McNalD. 6-6: Tennessee Coal
and Iron company GIardD. so.
Tennessee Coal and Iron company
(Saunders), 6-1-6; Fairfield D'erguson)s
0-6-3
Country club CMudd), &c: Young MEMS
Christian association (Sparksl, Al.
Country club (Warren), 6-6; Young
Mems Christian association dIood), IL.
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PROUGH RETAINS
LEAD OF FINGERS
Wee Willie Tops All With
Average Over the
800 Mark
HARDGROVE RANKS
AMONG THE LEADERS
PrOugh. Hardgrove and Foxen Com
tinue Over 500 Mark-EImer
Brown Is Second in the
League Race

Retaining an iron grip upon the leader
ship of the league. Wee Willie Prough
brought his string of victories to 20 with
a triumph over Chattanooga yesterday
Following closely upon Prough's heels is
Elmer Brown. the mighty rlght-hander
of the Billikens. covalesl and Williams.
the leading southpaws. are tied for third.
place, with ia.
Omar Hardgrove is battling among thea
leaders with IA victories and seven de-l
feats. Foxen has been beaten in the
last games pitched and has slumped to-
ward the 500 mark. Evans Is approaeh-.
ing the 800 mark after a disastrous ses-.
sion with Cholly Frank while Gregory is
yet to win a victory.
The southpaws, who held the supremacy
of the circuit for a lengthy interval, are
slowly yielding to the consistent pitching
of the right handlers. OF the first IL pitch
ers, six are right handlers. while the
galaxy of portwheelers Is one less.
Below are the leading 10 pitchers, the
records including the games of Friday:
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CORKRAN DEFEATS
YOUTHFUL GOLFER

Manchester, Vt, August 9.-B. War
rem Corkran of Baltimore Country
club defeated A. G. McIlwaine, the IL
year-old golfer from the national
course by 10 up and to play in the
36-hole final round of the tournament
for the first presidents cup at the Elk
wanok Country club today.
Corkran was up at the end of the
morning round and won the first hole
this afternoon. On the second and third
however he lost but was 8 up at the
turn. Going to the tenth. McIlwaie
played poorly and lost the hole and
match.
In the afternoon play Corkran's out
card was 81.
In four (bye holes not played).
McIlwaine's out card was SO.
In Six.
One hundred players competed in the
1S-hole handicap. NJ. r. Marston of
Baltusrol got the gross prize with a
card of II. The net prize went to Shep-
pard Homans of Englewood for card
of Is less A.
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NO FABULOUS SUMS WERE
PAID OLD TIME ARTISTS
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Ices as acting captain and manager of
the club.
r. e. Smith of Chicago says he pos
sesses the contract of Anson.
Smith also has the contracts made by
N Fred Pfeiffer and Edward N. Will
hanson when they played in the Brother
hood league in 1889. These two players
were talked of at that time as the great
est in the game. The Chicago club paid
Williamson $3000 while Pfeiffer. one of
the greatest of all second basemen, re-
ceived only $4,000 and the score card priv
ileges.
A larger salary than any of these old
time stars was paid to Charles Coms-
key, present owner of the Chicago White
SoX, when he jumped to the Brotherhood
league. His contract, also held by Smith,
called for $1,000 In 1890. Comiskey was
then regarded as the dean of fielding first
basemen, although he was not regarded
as good at bat as Anson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
From the Angle Of the Bug
BY REUBEN A. LEWIS

G HUNTING Ezra Midklff to the
minors. Frank Chance up
~ held the previous judgment
of Molesworth in regard to the
third sacl1er As judge of play
ers the chubby leader is without a
superior With the yearly task of
choosing the apt from the sea-
sonal flock of talent. Molesworth
is yet to mistake the class of a
player.
During his long regime as
Baron boss Molesworth has often
set players adrift marked wanting.
In every instance the Judgment has
been upheld and. on the other hand,
Molesworth has seen worth in
players declared to be devoid of
ability by other managers.
When Midkiff reported to the
Barons in the spring of 1912 he
was given brief trial and rele-
gated to the Texas league on ac-
count of his increasing years. The
third sacker starred in the west
and was sold to the Yankee for
fail delivery. After sticking
through the fall and the following
spring. the former Baron was cast
off by the Highlanders and shift
ed to Baltimore.
Another Baron. who is cavorting
in the majors, is Martin Berg
hammer who was hailed as an
unripe lemon last season. But the
youngster is not proving to be
major Lacquer with a 200 batting
average and a low fielding mark.
1t seems probable that he will suf-
fer a demise similar to that of
Midkiff.
Some weeks ago 1t was waited
about that Dan Senno had attract
ed the attention of the Detroit
Americans and that the italian
would be sold to the majors. Moles-
worth weighed the outfilder and
declared that his eyes were too
weak to stand the pace in the
Southern. subsequently he was sold
to the Ottumwa club. where the re-
ports of his good fortune returned
to Birmingham.
A few days ago a brief report
announced that Dan Senno had
been given his unconditional re-
lease by the club in the Central
association as his eyesight was
faulty. The Others who have been
decorated with the Baronial tin
ware have not been even fortunate
enough to gain the trial
Grabbing players from others
when they were said to be gone,
Molesworth has gained years of
good service from the castoffs. In
Bert Maxwell he gained a wonder
ful pitcher after Frank had offered
him to several other leaders with
following refusals. Maxwell brought
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over $4,000 from the Giants when
the Barons sold him in 1911.
Neither Cholly Frank or Otto
Jordan could see Bill Foxen, but
the Birmingham pilot purchased a
finger who proved a mainstay in
following seasons. Rube Evans was
about to be turned adrift when
Birmingham yanked him from
the Dutchman and gained a vail
liable pitcher.
While MolesWorth has depended
upon the majors for strength in
mid-season, he has drawn the ma
Jority of his players from little
leagues when they were not yet
fnished players. Roy ELAN, who
Is now repaying him for his con-
stant faith, was drawn from a lit
tie bush league club in a Glass D
league. Clyde Mcbride was draft
ed by Rock Island in the Three
Eye league, Bill McGilvray was
picked from the New York State
league while Marcan was drawn
from the same source.
raw busher. Bill Prough was
drafted from Class ID league and
developed into the leagues lead
ing pitcher Charlie Carroll, one of
the most valuable utility men in the
circuit, was forwarded from the
Carolina league by draft of
Molesworth. Dilger was chosen
through the drafts from the Cen
trail association, while Gregory
was purchased for neat sum.
In recruiting talent, not sought
by other managers, which devel-
oped into star material, Molesworth
has maneuvred skiilfully and with
regard for funds. The list men,
toned above resulted from his
choice at very reasonable prices
and with the same men he won a
pennant. In selecting his men
Molesworth not only picked an ag-
gregation of good players but also
good fellows.
Few clubs have included a more
refined and gentlemanly collection
of PLAYERS. 1t is generally agreed
that Birmin CHAM has one of the
best lot of good fellows in the
league and a great deal lies in
the choice of the men.
Delving into the records of eight
minor leagues, Molesworth saws
that he is Investigating nearly 40
men. From this aggregation he
hopes to draft several When the
drafting season opens Birmingham
will bid for at least Is minor
Lacquer players of promise. Should
good fortune attend the Barons,
perhaps five will be obtained.
But with the three Glass AA
league in preference after the ma
iors Gull the leagues a scant
chance is offered for successful
manipulation of the slips. The
Class drafting season begins
September Is and close five days
later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
PETE KN|SELY HAS
ALWAYS HIT 800
Hefty Outfielder Has Al
ways Batted Over the
Coveted Mark
IS SLUGGING $3.50
IN FAST SOUTHERN
Since 1909, Teuton Has Never Failed
to Register Over Three Century.
Started as Shortstop With
CharleyrOi
By REUBEN A. LEWIS

Slugging like a phenom, Pete Knisely is
aspiring to capture the Southern league
batting honor. With a due amount of
pride, the hefty swatsman points to his
record in former years. where he never
fell below the coveted 300 mark. With
his batting clip ranging above the three
century mark this season, the Teuton
hopes to continue his stride.
In 1909 Pete entered professional base
ball as a member of the Charleyroi club
in the Ohio and Pennsylvania league.
Playing shortstop, the Dutchman batted
.34O and felded in fair style. The next
season Knisely was sold to Wheeling and
he was placed in the outfield, where he
remained. With his deadly willow Peter
Cole swatted 1851 and attracted the at
tention of the Columbus club of the Amer
lean association.
The promising youth was given a trial
but was returned for further seasoning
to the Wheeling club Again he landed
over the 300 mark with .346 as his exact
record He was sold TO the Akron club
in 1912. where he played the outfield and
inheld. The pitchers forced him to swat
.ooo anu 1iilNlilictAi llolSttu iiOhh lHS
bushes during the latter months of last
season on an optional agreement.
Knisely played in several games and
maintained his stride at the bat but could
not field in major league form. In the
trade for Tinker. Cincinnati included the
Dutchman. together with Eddie McDon-
aid When Rick Woodward cried for
a heavy hitter, Pete was forwarded south
ward. Here he Is hitting well over the
desired mark and is gaining fielding style
and finishing experience.
The swatsman is a natural hitter and
the greater majority of his wallops are
long and cleanly hit. He is leading the
league In triples and has hit three home
runs. Several doubles have also fallen to
his lot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
KIRBY SAILS TO ATTEND
BIG ATHLETIC CONGRESS

New York August 9-Gustavus T.
Kirby, president of the Amateur Athletic
union, sailed today for Berlin where he
Is to be one of Americas delegates at
the initial international Athletic Fedora
tion congress Mr.. Kirby said in his
opinion the Berlin meeting will be one of
the most important of its kind ever held,
for out of 1t undoubtedly will grow, he
believes, a strong organization, which
lot only will encourage international
meets and safeguard the participation Of
the athletes of one country in sports held
by another country but also will stand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
]. X. DIMMICK DIES AT HIS
HOME IN PHILADELPHIA

prominent In Alabama as manufac-
turer of cast iron pipe. He lived for sew
eral years in Admission where he was ex-
tensively interested in the pipe business
and later removed to Birmingham. He
was head. of the Dimmick Pipe works,
whose plant is located in North Birmlng-
ham, and 1t was about three years ago
that he sold out his interest in this plant
to the present owners.
After disposing of his interests here he
moved to Philadelphia where he had since
made his permanent home. Mr. Dlmmick
was about 20 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
AUSTRALIANS WIN
CRICKET MATCHES

New York, August "a two days
cricket match between the Australian
and West Indian teams terminated here
today in victory for the Australians by
139 runs When play ended yesterday
the Australian had made 212 runs for
wickets and only added one to this
score when the tenth wicket fell to-
day
In their first innings the West In-
dians were disposed Of for 1S runs and
their second innings today was pro-
ductive of ST. making their total score
"A for two innings against 213 for Aus
tralia in one inning.
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ardize the rules and regulations of track
and field athletic contests.
The federation also will formulate re-
sultions regarding the following questions
which will be considered at the Olympic
games; conference of the International
Olmpic committee in Paris in 1914:
Are women to be admitted to take part
in the Olympic games? Minimum age of
competitors Questions of nationality and
naturalization. Amateurism. Number of
entries in each event Date of entry.
Character of the programme: 1. e., ath-
etics. gymnastics competitive sports,
water sports, equestrian sports, pentath-
Ion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
SAN FRANCISCO BOY
SUCCESSOR TO M'LOUGHLIN

New York, August 9.-William john
ston of San Francisco. Cal, won the New
York state lawn tennis championship in
the singles today and becomes the success
sor to Maurice Z. Mclaughlin, also of
California. In the final match of the
tournament at the Crescent A. c., the II
year-old boy defeated s. II. voshell of
the Borough Park club. at ga, Ga. 4-6, e-2
The point totals were 119 to 1O3.
voshe1 is the only competitor in this
tournament who has been able to win a
set from the phenomenal youth. eThe New
York player accomplished this mainly by
playing the ball low on all of his returns
and by working his service, a swift and
deceptively bounding ball, for all 1t was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
"CAP" ADRIAN RECEIVED AN
NUAL CHECK FOR S27OO FOR
PLOTTING THE WHITE SOX.
WAS HITTING 421

Chicago, August 9.-Baseball managers
and players of a quartere century ago
received salaries that appear ridiculous
compared with fabulous sums which those
of today are said to receive, according
to figures gathered by a. local sporting
writer.
Cap" Adrian Anson was said to have
received the princely sum of $2700 for
managing the Chicago White Stockings
in 1888, the year after he had finished the
season with a batting average sof .421.
OF this amount $7O0 represented his serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

J. X. Dimmick. formerly one of Bir-
mingham's most prominent citizens, died
last night at his home in Philadelphia.
Information to this effect was contained
in message received last night by L..
]. Haley. from Fred D. Dimmick. who
death.
The remains of Mr. Dimmick will be
taken to Newport, Ky, his old home,
where internent will be made tomorrow
morning.
Mr.. Dimmick was for a number of years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
TWO SWIMMING
RECORDS SMASHED

Halifax. n. s.. August 1.-Two Can
adian swimming records were smashed
at the annual Canadian swimming
championships held here today. In the
220 wards breast stroke S. II. Gooday
of Montreal Swimming club won in
1926. The former record was S:42.
Thei100 yards speed race was won by
Frank McGilL Montreal. in 1:02 40.
ffhe former record was 1904 As.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

worth. Johnston flashed at the net, how
ever, whenever he needed point, usually
smashing so to score the close games.
Johnson lost the third set mainly be-
cause he tried to outplay Voshell from
deep court. Johnston will play in the
tournament at Southampton, Long Island,
fext week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
CENTRAL DIVISION
WEsTERN DIVISION

Results yesterday. eastern division:
Ayondale 9, Woodlawn Baptist o. first
game; Avondale 8. Woodlawn 0, second
game.
East Lake 8, Woodlawn Methodist s.
Ruhama 4. Grace Episcopal 2, first
game; Ruhama 4, Grace Episcopal 2. sec
ond game.
Central division
East Birmingham Baptist Q. Second
Presbyterian 0.
Western division:
Walker Memorial 8. Tuxedo q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
GUN CLUB SHOOT

Nineteen shooters were at the weekly
shoot of the Birmingham Gun club. Cen
try Hillman was high for the day with "a
breaks with DR.. Sellers and H. C. Ryding
in second place with 81. Tom Classify and
Dick Leland were the professionals pres
ent.
The Alabama state shoot will start on
August 10 and a good attendance is as
sured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
GAMES WILL BE
BEGUN At $3.50

Beginning Monday. the games
on Rickwood Field will be be-
gun at 1880 o'clock. However,
Nappi's band will also perform
earlier and nothing will be lack
ing. The cause of the earlier
date is the yearly custom to
begin the games earlier as the
season progresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Red Sox Buy Busher

Boston. August 9.-President McAleer of
the Boston American league club an
nounced today that he has purchased
First Baseman Mundy from the Ports
mouth club of the Virginia State league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Wells Beats Australian

English lightweight pugilist, defeated
Hughie Michigan, Australian champion,
here today in 20-round contest on
points.
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American Association

At Indianapolis: Indianapolis A. Kansas
City 2.
At Toledo: Toledo 0, Milwaukee g.
At Louisville: Louisville 1, Minneapo-
lis 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
SMITH SELLS TWO

Atlanta. August 9.-(Special.)
Captain Wallop Smith and
Pitcher Slim Love were sold late
tonight to the Washington
Americans. Love reports at end
of season and Smith next
spring.
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PARALYSIS $sss:'i;s $:,,:: e:
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-25
AGED CITIZEN OF WEBSTER
ASLEEP FOR THREE DAYS
Condition of Mr.. Wills Alarms
Friends

Preston, Ca, April 24-Mr. Angie
Wills, an aged and highly respected
citizen of Webster county, who lives
near the Terrell line, has been affect
ed in a remarkable manner since early
Saturday night and his condition has
alarmed his family and baffled the
skill of physicians.
For three nights and two days he
has been soundly asleep and all eff
forts to awake him have been with
out avail Some time after Mr.. Wills
retired Saturday night members of
his family were attracted by his loud
snoring, and being unable to awaken
him, physician was summoned All
efforts of the doctor to arouse him
have failed, and he has remained in
that condition, apparently SOUND
asleep and snoring almost continually.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-25
STRINGER SENTENCED
AFTER PLEADING GUILTY
Given IS Months in Pen For
Taking $1,000

Jesup, April 24.-J billiard Stringer
the 22-year-old express messenger
charged with stealing $4,000 from the
express company, through his lawyer,
James R. Thomas, entered a plea of
guilty to the charge of larceny after
trust when his case was called in SUI
perior court here.
In sentencing Stringer, Judge Ora
ham lectured him on the evils of desir-
ing wealth without honestly earning It.
He was sentenced to one year and six
months in the penitentiary.
Petition Presented.
A petition was presented to the So
ljcitor general from Pine Park, String
er's home, telling of his good charac-
ter and asking that the sentence be as
light as possible. B. A. Alderman, of
Pine Park, a fellow employee of Strins
er, was in the court and made a state
men to the court, saying that the had
never known of his carousing or drink
ing and believed him to be honest and
Upright Before he left home, Stringer
was clerk of the Pink Park Baptist
church.
Before being sentenced Stringer
made pathetic statement to the judge,
saying that after he had sobered up
and realized what he had done, ne
thought of his father, mother and his
God, and decided to return the money
to the route agent, Avery, when he
could see him He was very nervous
and frightened during the hearing.
When parting with his father at the
Jail door Stringer broke down and wept
like a child
The entire time consumed by the
case did not exceed one week from
the time the money was stolen until
tn sentence WIS passed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-25
NEWS EVENTS OF
WEEK AT PRESTON
Many Items From County
Site of Webster
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Preston, Ga, April 23.-Mesdames
J F. Lunsford and ]. F. Souter and
Miss Jewel Kidd spent Saturday after
noon quite pleasantly at the home
of Mrs. King Sdllman.
DR.. and Mrs. Guy LunsIord, of Yves
ton, visited at the home of DR.. ]. E.
Lunsford, recently.
MIR. and Mrs. C. f. Thornton were
among others shopping in Americas
Saturday.
Mrs. Manson Lowrey, of Leslie, is
spending a few days pleasantly at the
home of Mr.. T. NJ. Lowrey.
Dr. ]. F. Lunsford has made profess
sional calls in Draneville within the
last week, going up there to see DR..
Boyett's wife, who is quite sick.
Captain and Mrs. Exton Tucker, OF
Hurtsboro, spent two or three days
here last week, fishing at Alston's mill
Miss Ruby Kidd spent the weekend
delightfully."- with Miss Pauline Mich
olson in Richland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Windsor are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Montgom-
cry this week.
Mrs. Bass returned Tuesday from
the State Normal school to spend the
summer at home here.
DR.. J. F. Lunsford and Mr.. w. E.
Jenkins visited Americas on business
Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs King Stillman and
guest, Miss Gussie Morton, of Lump
kin, visited friends in Richland quite
pleasantly Sunday.
Miss Mamie Harris spent the week
end pleasantly with friends in Rich
land.
Mr.. Richard Terry. of shellman
was visitor here a few days ago.
Col. ]. F. Souter has returned from
Lumpkin, where he attended court.
Much interest is being manifested in
the closing of school exercises, and
everybody is invited to attend Thurs
day and Friday nights of this week.