The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-21

r ARGE Clinton Prought re-
turned yesterday morning
- and will twirl the first bat
tie against the Pelicans. The big
fellow will pitch in his first game
+, since his record was broken and
should inaugurate another record
breaker. Bill is anxious to dodge
the reaction which the usual mark
setter experiences and will work
hard to win.
With proper rest, Prough has al
ways proved invincible and should
continue against the Pels. But
Franks henchmen are not so weak
and crippled as they were on the
last trip and may offer stubborn
resistance. George Tantz, former
Baron, is accompanying the Birds,
for he has partially recovered from
his broken leg.
Though beaten, Ed Ery heaved a
remarkable battle against the At
lanta club On two previous days,
the best pitchers were unable to
stem the Atlanta onrush. Seven
runs were garnered off Hardgroye
and Foxen, but Ery yielded only
two runs. Seven hits were secured,
and the youngster operated with
the GOODNESS of a veteran.
In all probability the newcomer
will be worked In the game Satur-
day as Gregory will be given a
long rest in hopes that he will
completely recover from his lame
wing. Prough and Hardgrove are
the probable pitchers for today's
twin bill. but Gregory may be
forced in the fray.
Bill Holden, a Birmingham boy
has been purchased by the New
York Highlanders from the East
ern association In recent days,
two local cavorters gained the
yank upward. Tutwiler, who is
playing with Detroit on first base,
is a product of the local sandlots
and is a youngster of much prom
Use. He Joined Detroit Monday.
With Holden's sale to New York,
five Birmingham lads may appear
in the majors in 1914. Derrell
Pratt is a certainty at st. Louis
next season, while Clarence Smith
will probably blossom forth as a
regular with the White Sox Ernest
Walker of Montgomery has been
sold to the Browns, while Tutwiler
and Holden complete the Birming-
ham contingent in majordom.
The directors of the Mobile club will
the Gulls in 1914. While rumors have
the ulls in 1914. While rumors have
been spread abroad that starr win
succeed by Thunder" Finn, the direc-
tors of the probable champs have
definitely announced that they want
Mike. The Giants are said to have Of
fered Finn his old job of scouting, but
1t Is believed that he will again direct
the destinies of Mobile
His acceptance will be conditional
upon the release of another official.
Secretary Colsson and the Mobile
leader have been at outs throughout
the year, and 1t is believed that the
minor official will be relieved to pacify
the situation. Finn Is not SO delighted
with the salubrious bearing of Gull
vile. but pennant may cheer his
weary soul
Crippled at the most unfortunate
moment, Manager Johnny Dobbs is
preparing for the final squirt. With
the PURCHASE of Carl East from the
Rome club, Dobbs hopes to strengthen
his slumping Billikens. The most seri-
Gus setback resulted when Elmer
Brown developed blister on his pitch
ing hand Old Veteran Sparks has
failed to deliver and Will probably
draw the can.
Finn is also playing under handi-
cap. Pug Cavet Is suffering from an
irritated eye. The last game the south
paw pitched was battled with a shade
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