The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13

but nine of the victories have been
annexed by the mainstays. while "a
of the defeats have been charged
to other pitchers. Cnder ordinary
conditions Birmingham would have
taken at least half of the games.
With this ratio, the Barons would
be in the front with 50 victories
and 33 defeats If the trio had
maintained it's pace
All that has prevented Birming-
ham from gaining the fore in the
procession has been another win
ming pitcher. With Proughs rec
ord of 1874. Hardgrove's lis and
FoXen's 10-7, it is obvious that had
Birmingham landed a winner from
the start. he would have had
club in the lead today But Thomp-
sons disastrous results. Sloans
weak efforts and Fittery's losses
sent the bold and battle Scared
down toward the disenchanting
regions of the cellar.
Every report indicates that Gregory
will prove the winning pitcher He
has wonderful physique has a de-
ceptive 'spitter" and is young and
ambitious. He has had his metal
tested by the acid test in the majors
ing in experience is the only setback
and he should gain this under the
Baron boss guidance.
The passing of Boyd is regretted In
practice. the former star showed a
world Of smoke and fair control. He
believes that he will yet prove a win
ner and states that he is determined
to show the fans that he is not a
"has-been.' As Gregory has not vet
reported. Boyd has not decided as to
what he will do. He will probably
join another Southern league club
Ray was the most consistent winner
on the Baron staff in time OF need
and was an idol of the fans But, as
the others who fail to deliver. he was
ruthlessly cast aside. But Molesworth
could not hold to lis waning star AZ
this critical moment and Gregory was
purchased for $1600, a neat price for a
minor Lacquer.
But should Gregory fail to win. Bir-
mingham will get another With an
opportunity to forge to the front facing
him. Molesworth is determined 10
grasp 1t. The dearth of pitchers has
been the cause of his seeking for a
pitcher in the minors, and the fight
ing spirit of yoath spurred him tn
land a youngster.
Evans should improve for q
speedy southpaw Is at an advantage
in the Southern this season. The new
Baron is not pitching at his full speed
Tor his arm is suffering slightly from
oVerWork at New Orleans. So consist
emily did the Pei receiver call for curve
palls that Evans impaired his heaving
member. AS the result, he is hardly
able to straighten his arm out straight.
But with slight rest, Evans will
sain the full strength and cunning OF
his whip.
Carl Thompson's second victory for
the Crackers was recorded yesterday
When the leading Gulls were drubbed
ne coilegian was constantly downed
When Baron, due to the failure of
cunningham to score enough runs be-
hind him. His brilliant twirling with
Atlanta brings with it the question
as to whether Birmingham PLAYED a
full speed behind him.
Manager Molesworth stated that the
club could not score behind his Young
ster, and was forced to let him de-
part. Although Atlanta has won both
Sahles penlnd the youth, but four runs
nave been batted in behind him. While
thompson was not the most popular
member on the club it is hardly prob
able that likes and dislikes figured in
MS failure. If such We're the case. the
efforts were clearly concealed.
1he interested fan who presented
Heinie Zimmerman the $100 was not
oWner Murphy. Although Charles
gained great publicity by the alleged
statement that he was the fan of the
split century" the sporting editor of
the Chicago Tribune announced that
ne had donated the bill to insure
Heinies good reportment.
But Boss Murphy was not the lad TO
waste the opportunity of gaining more
headlines. and so he announced that
ne was thinking of continuing the
-
cltton received nicely in both games
yesterday and pegged in fine style. He
STOOD the strain of the double bill with
out letup and fielded without a
bobble :