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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
A GREAT PITCHER WHO CAME NEAR GOING
 TO THE MINORS

TTV7E uncertainty of baseball has made
 heroes of some and dubs of otheTs- The caprices of fate have made some managers a success and others rank failures. A hunch has often brought a star, while well founded reports have produced lemons Ball players who later star are often passed up for re- cruits who prove "bones."
 '.RebeI' Russell is one of the most promising youngsters in the major league. The effective work of the southpaw has enabled the ChAcGgo White Sox to remain in the first di- vision with Ed Walsh unable to pitch but the wise leader of the White SoE was willing to part with his star be- fore the opening of the Southern league season. and the Biru1ingham team of the Southern league had an opportunity to land a phenon- Co., miskey was especially anxious to place the youngster with the Barons.
 In March, when Chubby" Goles- worth was searching for a twirler, the White Sox offered the young southpaW. 'RebeT' Russell. The owner explained that possibly Russell could stand the pace in the Southern, for he had proved a wonder in the Texas league in 1912. The price was not an enor- nous one, but the Barons hesitated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
RaII Plaxers In the mMovIea.s

Tyrus Cobb, Larry Lajoie, Joe Jack son, Eddie Collins Iris Speaker, Jean Dubuc and some of the, other stars of the American league will have their feats of the diamond displayed on the motion picture screen during the com ing winter, provided plans that are now being formulated by two or three of the big motion picture companies go through It is proposed to take the stars south shortly after the close of the worlds series and have them per form in plays drafted and built up around baseball incidents of a major league season. The diamond has been one of the big fields that have not been thoroughly covered by motion pictures, and it is the belief of the originators of the plan that such series of plays would preserve the identity of the present day stars and would serve as a future basis for the comparison of players. Not alone that but the screens would furnish amusement for the jaded spirits of baseball fans dur ing the winter months. It is not thought that the picture firms will en- counter any opposition from the own CTS of major league teams. President Frank J. Navin of the Detroit club will not put any obstacles in the path of the origfnators of the scheme. MT. Nav4n declares that he has no objec- tions to having his players perform
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
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do,. the challenge will have to be re- fused, as the Polo association could not think for a moment of putting a team into the. field after the polo sea- son in America was practically over.
 Captain B. D. Miller, D. s. O., who managed the British team this year. is responsible for the suggestion that the matches be held in the autumn. In a comprehensive review of the interna- tional matches in the Field. Captain Miller says.
 Obviously the best time of the year from our point of view for these matches to take place is the autumn. Unfortunately a year or two ago a deed of gift was drawn. up to settle the conditions under which this cup shall be played for, and our difficulties as regards the undertaking were greatly increased when consent was given to the matches being played in the month of June. I do not know if the Ameri- can Polo association will ever consent to this condition being altered but an attempt should be made to persuade it to do so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22

said to have pointed out to Fru1tz if the Players Fraternity forms a working combination with the Federal league promoters it will be an easy matter to dig up men with money who will finance a big circuit to be run in op- position to organized ball. According to the information that has leaked out, FogeI is reported to have named pros pective packers of a revolt who will invest heavily if the players join hands with them.
 So far F'ultz, while in a receptive mood, has refrained from encouraging Fogel and the Federal league people. probably because the fraternity is not ready to leap into pot of trouble, but if a demand for increased salaries all along the line is turned down, it is said, FogePs schemes will be considered seriously. The organized magnates. it is said, are keeping in close touch with the situation and when the prop CT time arrives they will 'ca11'' several discontented ringleaders in the play ers' ranks.
 E Outwardly the magnates laugh when asked about these underground ru- mors. but that is the best policy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22

PUMORS of a concerted demand for
 increased salaries in the major and minor leagues have been in circulation for some time. In fact, organized base ball men already are discussing the possibility of a big strike for increased wages The move to enlist players. in the class A A leagues members of the fraternity is considered hostile by the big magnates, who seem to think that an effort will be made to block an attempt to fight a strike by the en- gagement of minor league material
 Recently there was rumpus in the dressing room of one of the western clubs which threw light on the sup posed plans of the fraternity. A cer- tain well known pitcher, who hesita ted about joining F'ultz's organization de- c1ared openly that he would not take part in a strike for more pay. He was denounced scalp and 8 traitor to the cause, whereupon he paid his dues with the understanding that he could do ag he pleased if strike were ordered.
 Fogel, who still smarts under his ex- <a11lsion from the National league is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
YES, BASEBALL HAS ITS HUMOROUS SIDE

SOME baseball players. obey orders literally, others consistently.
 A recruit joined the New York Giants one day. A couple of the Mo Grawites got on The recruit was told to go drive 'en in.
 Wait for a good one.' said the man ager. One came up that was called a strike. Another hit the mans bat ac- cidentally and bounced on to the bleachers. Two strikes. A brand new ball was thrown into play. The batter heaved at the first issue, which was three feet over his head. He missed it.
 You're out" yelled the umpire.
 'T thought I told you to wait for a good ball. shrieked McGraw.
 T did; it was the first new ball I had a chance att retoined the recruit.
 With a runner on second and one out in the ninth Bob Bescher of the Gin cinati club a few weeks ago lined one over Paskert's head. Dode with his back to the crowd, pursued the drive. He settled under the ball, and then dropped it. It was scored as a double because it was such hard chance. When Rescher reached second F. Otto Knabe comniserated with him.
 That's pretty tough to be robbed of a hit like that"
 The trusting Bescher drew from this remark that Paskert must have caught the ball. He looked at Packard, who was on third. and then walked slowly toward first, en route to tho bench. The deceptive Knabe called for the ball, and Bescher, who then saw that he had been tricked. was run down and tagged
 Boss" Tinker, who was on the coaching lines, took his cap and threw it at a high rate of speed on the ground He also administered an al fresco call down that made Beschers teeth chatter. Had Beseher stayed on second the Reds would have won that game, for Dodge Tipped a clean single to center.
 They say that the break pulled by Bescher had only one parallel. It was in a game at the Reds park against Pittsburgh. Mclean was catching. Fred Clarke on second and Wagner at bat A down dropping pitch shot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22

through Larry's glove and fell between his capacious feet.
 As he looked around for the ball Wagner pointed with his bat to the faraway bench and said:
 'It rolled over there.''
 Solemnly and in all innocence Larry went over to the bench looking for the ball, while Clarke trotted to third and the stands grew loud in personal ac- cusation.
 Fred Clarke had a young outielder by the name of McGOwan-
 McGowan was playing his first game fin the outfie1d for Pittsburgh.
 One of the opposing players knocked a high fly in McGowan's direction. Somehow he lost his nerve and was unable to judge 1t correctly He made three or four circles and finally gave 1t up entirely, just as the ball came down on his head and bounded to the far corner of the field, two runners scoring.
 Clarke was wild. The game was lost.
 Picking up a catcher's mask and rushing out to the bewildered fielder. he yelled:
 -.Here. you boneheaded mutt. come here!''
 When he came I'D with the player he began again.
 Here, you boneheadI" he yelled, take this mask and put it on or they'll knock your brains out with the next dyi"
 lis, had a young fellow by the name of Kay in Washington. Kay was hit ter, but genuine bonehead.
 Joe Cantillon, surly and gruff, was boss at washington.- Kay went to bat.
 ''Use your head!'' said Canti1lon.
 Kay resolved to do as he was told. On the very first ball pitched, thrown with violent force, Kay stuck his head out and the contact was heard for considerable distance. As he trudged to first, smarting unders the pain of the blow, CantfI1on beloved. You big rummy, what were you aiming at?''
 Shaking from head to foot. fearful of further criticism, Kay managed to shutter, You told me-to-use my head, and did it!'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
PELkEY DEAD RINGER FOR JEFF.


N XIII weight champion, looks just like ex-Channpion Jim 5effries when the latter. was young. At least his fea- lures are very much like JefFs- PellEey is taller and thinner than Jef, but his talk and the way he carries himself are identical with the way Jeff acted when he was in his prime
 Pelkey has the neck and jaw Of O fighter. The neck is thick and short and is set on wide and powerful shoul- ders It's the short, thick neclSed fighter who can stand jaw punches The long neclzed boxer has not the re- sisting power. Pelkey has two caulf- flower ears, mementos of past ring arrangements. The new champion ig won nderfuIIy quick on his feet, and his defense is excellent, while the quick ness with which he takes advantage of an opening is remarkable when you consider his bulk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
usEs Two eLovEs.

OUTFIELDER ROUsCH, now on the
 White Sox pay roll, is the only ball player who carries two gloves with him. When he plays left field he throws right handed and wears his left hand glove. When they shift him over to right field he throws left handed and sports the right handed glove.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
~Easier For the British.D

; rIt will be infinitely easier to organ ize another expedition if the next matches take place in the autumn August and September are holiday months, and it is much easier for busy men to get away then The English team can practice together all through the summer. They can play for the Champion cup and Ranelagh open cup and can have special matches against the next best four in England. They can go to America at the end of July, can take part in the Narragansett and Newport tournaments in August and can then proceed to Piping Rock for September and play the matches at Meadowbrook at the end of that month, when the climate is quite good
 't,The difficulty in the selection of and borrowing of ponies would also be vastly simplihed. for many men would lend ponies for the autumn who would not part with them at the beginning of the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
Baseball and Other Topics

It is reported that Lord Ashby St. Legers will finance the next British team. In mastering his ponies he will be helped out by the Duke of Peneranda, who, besides being a member of King Alfonso's team in Madrid, supports one of the best polo stables in Eng land. Four of the men already tenta- lively selected by Lord St. Legers for his team are Captain Ritson, Captain Lockett, Captain E. Palmer and Cap tain F. w. Barrett. Captain Barrett was the sensation of the English polo season which has just concluded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
HOLDS sTovALL.

GEORGE SToVAI.L4 recently depos-
 ed as manager of the St. Louis Browns. wants his unconditional re- lease, but Owner Hedges won't give it to him Hedges declares that StovaH has been treated fairly and that as the property of the Browns he is valuable material for a trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22

ute and t1irty-three seconds astern of the. Ellen in the race.
 At a formal banquet in connection with the visit of the German yachts men Governor Toss presented to the crew of the Gina the jewel case which was second prize in the series.
 The race was sailed in a northeaster The conditions must have been partic- ular1y exasperating to the German yachtsmen, whose yachts had failed to score in the drifting matches and who return home without having had chance to show the worth of their
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
Sonder Boat Ellen, Winner of
 International Yacht Race Series

THE triumph of the American yachts
 in the sonder boat races at Mar blehead. Mass, over the German en- 'trants, which were backed by Emperor William Of Germany, has established the supremacy of the United States in small boat building and racing. The fact that not a single German boat reached the final series of races illus trates how thoroughly they were out cIassed-
 The final race in the fifth German American yacht series and probably he last of the international contest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
An Impossible Idea.

According to MT. Hazard, the Sep tember idea is impossible. We would of course like to accommodate the Englishmen,'' he says, but we could not think of agreeing to an alteration cf the clause in the deed of gift cover ing the time of year the matches are to be played In September the polo season is all over in this country, as it also is in England, and, if the Eng fish owners of ponies would not lend their mounts to the challengers for June and the English players would rather take part in their own tournaments han. give up the time to come over to America after the cup, then that is their business.
 'rLet the Englishmen come over in the spring, as they did in 1911, when they would have plenty of time at Lakewood to get their practice.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
The Value of Inc Pfteber.

Colonel s. Mercer ayers that the two most valuable athletes to their bat clubs for this season are Jackson of Cleveland and Cravath of Philadelphia Then, again, there's a guy named Johnson. Quite a pitcher as pitchers go. They say that pitchers shouldn't be included, but where were the Phil lies when Seaton and Alexander faded out? Where would the Senators be without Johnson or the White SoE without Lefty Russell7
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
Football Prophets Busy
zHE rumble and grumble of the


 approaching football season
 is now heard, and of course
 IA the pigskin prophets are in their. heyday. Every college in the United States has the only champion ship eleven. Every team in the land has at least one star player absolutely guaranteed to make touchdowns or kick goals from the field even while sound asleep and news of ''the great est find in the history of the game' is plentiful in all sections.
 However. be patient and have a heart The silly season" is now about over. so far as football phenom stories are concerned, and real truth about teams and candidates may be expected from now on-
 Coaches and captains who have read and analysed the new playing rules are agreed that they are better than those of last year The game will be bene- hted by the abolition of the five yard rule The result will be an even more open game. and scoring should be more frequent
 That lessening the chances of SCOT ing is a handicap to the game no stu solons were wise to take cognizance of the fact In their efforts to eliminate soma of the roughness a. few years ago the intercollegiate committee that has charge of the regulations came very close to rtfning the great sport by making 1t too gentle. Keen ob- servers agree that if football is to re- tain it's popularity 1t must not be emas- culated and should retain the rugged qualities that originally brought it into national favor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
worId's Greatest Amateur Golfer.

That Jerry Travers of the Upper Montclair CIV. J) Golf club is the worlds greatest amateur golfer is con- ceded by the severest critics of the game since his sensational winning of the championship title at Garden City N. Y, for the fourth time.
 Travers is the first man, that ever won the title four times, and some ex- perts aver that he stands a chance of capturing the honor four times more.
 Travers studies golf. He studies the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
Trouble Ahead.

In the event of a challenge being re- ceived only one thing can prevent the matches being held The Englishmen will find the AneriRans prepared and anxious to meet any team that may be sent over, but if the chaI1engers insist upon the games being played in Sep ternber instead of June. which, accord ing to cable dispatches, they intend to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
oII,NM nRops sPITBALL

DIG Jack Quinn, former pitcher of
 O the New York Americans, who was bought by the Boston Braves from Rochester. is said to have given up the use of splitter and has developed Q ruzzling curve ball.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
rHREE JoRs FOR cY.

NNHE veteran Cy Seymour has organ ized a strong semi-pro- team to play in and around Greater New York which he has named 'sCy Seymour's Stars" He will be the captain, man ager and center fielder of the team
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
rI1rHlIL Ar MEsr PoINT.

HARRY TUTHILL trainer of the u Detroit American league team. who also has acted as trainer for the cadet football team for the last two seasons, has again been engaged as trainer for the army football eleven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22
InsernationaI sport For Ne,e Year.

international Sport For Next Year. 4 We are certainly going to get our fill Of international sporting treats next year. In addition to the Davis cup games and the yacht races for. the Americas cut, it is now almost certain that England will send over a team to try once again to lift the Westchester polo cup While no formal challenge has yet been received. William A. TIaz- ard secretary of the Polo association, says there is no doubt that America and England will meet on the polo field next year. This is how MT. Hazard puts 1t.
 formal challenge from the Birmingham club-England has until the last day of the year to send one in-we are un- officially informed that a challenge will be sent over before the end of the year" fA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22

game just as a scientist examines spec linens under a microscope, and therein is found the reason for his wonderful exploits on the links.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22

before the camera, and the question now is one that is revolving around the probable demands of the men for their services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-22

three boats under conditions even ap- preaching a whole sail breeze.
 From informal discussion among the yachtsmen of both countries it is ex- pected that future Standardization yacht races will be sailed with what are known in Germany as eight meter boats, corresponding to class R yachts in this, country. If such a series of races is arranged it will not be sailed before 1915 and probably not until 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09
President Wilson Lays
Aside Old Precedent and
Addresses Congress on
Revision of the Tariff
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averring that he was not a mere de-
partment of the government but human
and he had come to speak naturally with
his fellowmen, the interest was tense.
After this pleasant experience" the
President said, 81 shall feel quite nor
NAL in all our dealings with one another"
Applause Greets Words
AS these words fell from the Presidents
lips the House and Senate applauded
Then the galleries Joined in Mrs Will
son and the Presidents daughters and
other relatives joined from the executive
gallery. Ambassador Bryce of England
looked on with evident interest So did
Ambassador Jusserand of France and
representatives from other nations. Where
few moments before the event had
seemed unusual, almost unreal, it now
appeared perfectly adjusted to conditions
and not at all dramatic.
The applause subsiding, the President
began to read his brief message on the
tariff. He spoke slowly and forcefully
and in less than eight minutes he was
done. No interruption occurred and he
left the stand Immediately, while the
Congress applauded
In the speakers room again President
Wilson chatted for a few moments with
the members of the committee and ac-
conpanied by Secretary Tunulty left the
capitol at 1:10 o'clock At lis half an
hour after he had left the cabinet meet
ing, he was at luncheon in the White
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09
Will Consist of Not Less
Than Five Nor More
Than Nine Members
WILL HAVE CHARGE
OF CITY'S LIBRARIES
Members of the New Body Will Be
Selected Only After the Most
Careful Consideration to Get
Best Results

The ordinance creating the library board
81 Birmingham was adopted yesterday by
the commission. The board will consist of
no fewer than five members and no more
than nine.
1t was moved by Mr. Exum that after
the passage of the ordinance the com
missioners seek men in all parts of Bir-
mingham to take up this very important
work and select the members with great
care and discrimination. The idea was
concurred in by all the officials.
The library board was initiated by DR..
Thomas D. Parke of Birmingham last
summer. No opposition was aroused ex-
cept from the board of education, which
has control of the board now. Finally
Ir. John l.. Parker, president of the board
of education, agreed to the plan and has
been cooperating since that time
The following is the ordinance as in
troduced by Mr.. Weatherly:
An Ordinance to Create q Birmingham
Library Board, to Establish a Library
System for the City of Birmingham,
and to Provide for its Maintenance.
Library Board Created
l. Be ii ordained by the commissioners
of the city of Birmingham, That board
of trustees is hereby created and estab-
lisled to be known as the Birmingham
library board, in which is vested the man.
agement and control of the Birmingham
public library, its several branches and
all other library interests of the city.
Members of the Library Board
2. Be it further ordained t) That the
library board shall consist of not less
than five nor more than nine, to be
elected by the city commission at its first
meeting following the adoption of this
ordinance, one member to be elected for
one year, one member for two years, one
member for three years, one member for
four years, and one member for five
years, the respective terms of service to
cate from January /, 1918; c2) AT the last
regular meeting of the commission in
eech calendar year, a successor shall be
elected for the term of the member of
the library board expiring at the end of
the said year. such new member to serve
five years or until his successor is elected
and qualified and to enter upon his duties
al the first meeting of the said board in
January following; go In the event of the
death or resignation of any member of