The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06

Two of the Baron recruits VINO Will
make bids for regular berths ON Money
,o1s ,ineup rolled into Birmingham yes
terday. The two early arrivals were Ihird
Paseman Herndon, who will endeavor to
.o,,st Carol as successor to the place
made vacant by the loss of Almeida, ana
whitney, the Fayette twirler. whom
Harry Jones says is another Clarence
Smith.
Both youngsters appear in the pest Oh
condition, and state that they are anxious
10 get to work and show Molesworth what
they can do.
Herndon, it will be remembered, was Sc
cured from the Albany club in the South
Atlantic league, and was considered the
best guardian OF the third sack that the
Sally circuit afforded last season, The
boy lea the league in the hitting game
and fielded up with the best of them. He
possesses a great whip, as will be seen
when the fans begin to journey to Rick
wood Field to witness the early practices.
and is exceptionally fast in fielding bunts.
Herndon's one drawback is his inexperi-
enee This is his second season In pro-
fessional circles. Last season he made
his bow to league ball when he signed an
Albany contract. From his work dur
Ing his first season, however. he should
be a formidable contender for regular
berth on the Baron outfit.
Little Is known of the real ability of
young Whitney. as the boy Is yet to face
the hostile sticks of professionals, How
ever he comes to Birmingham highly
recommended and Moley is determined to
give him thorough try out before turn
ing him adrift.
With the advent of four players, Bir-
mingham fans are beginning to wake up.
Baseball is creeping into every conversa-
ton, and the chance of the Barons to de-
liver is now topic of considerable dis
cussion. More recruits are expected today
when the first regular practice will be
held at Rickwood Field. By the end of
the week activities will be on in earnest.
ard from then on the days are numbered
before the first ball is lobbed across the
plate and the Nashville Volunteers face
the Barons in the initial clash of the
season.
The Nashville Baseball association
adopted a rather unique way of issuing
in the 1913 season. A 'fanfest' in the
shape of a banquet was rendered to 300 or
more enthusiasts, where baseball and
Nashville was discussed from every angle.
The occasion proved a big success. Con-
siderable enthusiasm was aroused among
the Volunteer fans, and toward the latter
part of the evening, when many were
warmed with something other than the
rising sap, Manager Schwartz's team was
! unanimously awarded the rag for the
coming season. The question was put to
a vote and is considered settled-in Nash
vile.
Jimmy Dygert, the spitball artist, VINO
some seasons performed on the slab for
Charlie Frank, will again do service Tor
the Dutchman this season. Dygert feii
from high company after shining with De-
troit for some seasons, but Frank is OF
the opinion that he still has "a variety OF
irrigated slants up his sleeve to keep the
Southern leaguers guessing. Dygert is the
fourth old timer to be secured by Frank
for his 1918 aggregation. Jakey Atz'
George Rohe and Harry Matthews are on
the New Orleans roster at present. WIN
q number OF young men TO add new plood
to his team, Frank should turn out an ex-
ceedingly effective organization. 1e won
pennant once with bunch OF grahdpas
and may duplicate the stunt.
Down in Mobile Mike Finn is getting