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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13

New York, April 12.-National league umpires received thes1 instructions for the season and were assigned for the opening gstres on Tuesoay next at the league headquarters here today
 The playing rules, as amended this year, were discussed thoroughly with a view to getting uniform decisions on various points of play. 1t was decided to enforce the so-called infield-hy rule as interpreted by the National league executives for several seasons past. The halk rule will be enforced also as last season in those cases where pitchers, with men on bases, drop the ball, either by intent or accidently, while in the act of delivering the ball to the batter or In throwing to first base. Empires were instructed 10 enforce strictly the new from touching base runner. A runner trying for or rounding that base, who, either through accident or design, comes i.l contact with the coacher, will be declared out.
 The umpires reported in fine condition, most of them having spent several weeks of hard work in practice games. Emsne has been umpiring in the Brooklyn clubs spring games; Rigler has umpired the games of Western Reserve and Al Orth has coached and umpfred for Washing ton and Lee. Byron nas worked the Philadelphia series and ,aulgley has fitted himself in exhibition games of the To- reka club Will Hart has umpired the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
JOHNSON AND TENER BOTH OPTIMISTIC
 OVER PROSPECTS FOR COMING SEASON

New York, April 12.-On the eve of the major league baseball season execu- tives and magnates of the American and National leagues predict prosperity. Or ganized ball, ignoring the invasion of its field by the newly formed federal group of owners and players, reiterates it's faith in the loyalty of its followers and the standard of the game as played by its clubs.
 Both President Ban Johnson of the American league and President John K Tener of the National league, outlining the prospects of their respective organi- zations for the 1914 seaAon, express the belief that organized baseball will re- ceive the confidence and support accorded it by devotees of the game in past years. In fact optimism harmony and enthu- siasm appear to be the words of the hour of the major leagues, as represented by their presidents a few hours be- fore the initial contests of the new base ball year.
 President JohnsN1, as the spokesman for the junior association, states:
 ''The American league, which enter tained the largest aggregate number of fans in it's history during the season of 1913, looks forward to another year of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13

enthusiastic and loyal citizens intend to do. Thanks to the energetic efforts of Oscar Turner William Radcliffe, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary club Ad club, Business Neh s league and Board of Trade, and many other organizations. Tuesday will be a gala day in Birming ham. and the. destination of thousands of Brminghams citizens will be Rick wood Field The ticket sale for the open ing day has been brisk. All of the box seats have been sold out. while many of the grandstand tickets have been gob- bled up by eager fans
 It is now upi to you, Mr. Fan. whether or not Birmingham will rank supreme in the Southern league an attendance city. It rests with you whether or not Birmingham shows up Atlanta. The is sue is now up to you face to face and will you meet it unflinchngly and con- tribute your mite in aiding Birmingham to emerge a victor from the attendance race by going to the game.
 The time for action comes tomorrow, MT. Fan, and if you have any pride in your great city, you will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13

President Tener, as representative of the National league expressed similar sentiments as follows:
 "At the very best, baseball predictions are no more than precarious Judgments. So many unforeseen and uncertain ele- ments enter into a baseball championshio D that 1t is futile to estimate the relative playing strength of eight clubs and at tempt to forecast their position at the end of the season.
 Generally speaking l am well pleased over the outlook in the National league and for organized baseball everywhere for the season of 1914. I have not re- ceived a report from a single club owner that has contained a pessimistic tone.
 T think competition will be keen in our organization this seEson. With the probable exception of one club, I believe every team in the National league is stronger this year than in 1913. and, if l am not mistaken, this condition will naturally produce a good, even stirring fight for the pennant.
 From my contact with the general public, I am led. to believe that interest in organized baseball never was greater and its confidence never so strong It is this enthusiastic interest and unques- tioned confidence in organized baseball that leads me to state unhesilatingly that I expect year of financial and ar tistic success for organized ball in gen. eral'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
SPORT SQUIBS


 Dean McClenahan, chairman of the fac ulty board of athletic control at Princeton believes that the recent gift of the Palmer stadium payes the way for a complete and modern athletic and sport equipment at the New Jersey university. He said in discussing the outlook:
 One of the most gratifying features of the splendid gift is the fact that it is to be used to obtain an increase of the rev. enues of the university. This increa SC will be in the form of a rental to be paid by the athletic association to the university.
 'The additional revenue from games will in time permit the athletic associa- tion to increase its athletic equipment in the form of a baseball grandstand a greatly needed baseball, ,ca ge, hockey ring and so on, unless some other generous alumnus or friend meets these needs be- fore the athletic association can do so itself It is hoped also that in time the stadium will permit us to lower the price of admission for undergraduates to all of our athletic events"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
Un1plres Will Be GiOen Instructions Today; MT. Fan, Local Supremacy Rests With You

Birmingham will witness the final act of preseason activities in the Southern league today when President Kavanaugh of the Dixie ma jor' assemblies his staff of eight umpires here and issues to them his final instructions for the season The Southern league executive is expected il, reach the city early this morning. and the conference will be held shortly there after. Several officials are already on the grounds, while the remainder are ex- pected along with Judge Kavanaugh dur ing the morning.
 The changes made in the rules dur ing the winter will be thoroughly dis cussed while several which are vague in their text will also be threshed out.
 After the conference Judge Kavanaugh will depart to Atlanta to be present at the opening game in the Georgia metropo- lis It has always been his custom to view the opening game in the city that won the pennant during the previous season the Southern league president will be an added attraction in Atlanta on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
SOUTHERN STARTS
 RACE TUESDAY

Atlanta, April 12.-The Southern asso- citation will open it's fourteenth playing season Tuesday. For the first time the organization has a schedule calling for the playing of 154 games. The number of contests usually has been limited to 40. Games for the opening day are scheduled as follows:
 Nashville in Atlanta.
 Memphis in Chattanooga.
 Mobile in Birmingham.
 New Orleans in Montgomery.
 Only three of last years managers will retain their same directorships. William Smith of Atlanta, William Schwartz of Nashville and Carelton Molesworth of Birmingham are the old managers. John Dobbs, manager of the Montgomery club last season, will direct the New Orleans team this year, Robert Gilks. former scout for the Cleveland American league club, succeeding Dobbs at Montgomery. Mich ael Finn, late manager at Mobile, will occupy the same position with Memphis this year. Briscoe Lord, former New Orleans player, will direct Mobile. Harry Mccormick, formerly of the New York Nationals. will manage Chattanooga. All of the opening series will consist of four games. The home teams then, in each instance, will go to the visiting clubs cities for a series. A prize will be given by the league officials to the city showing the largest paid attendance at the first game played in it.
 Pennant winners during the history of the organization have been as follows: z
 190l-1902 Nashville; 1903-1904 Memphis; 1905. New Orleans: 1906. Birmingham: 1907, Atlanta 1908, Nashville; 1909 Atlanta; 1910-i91l. New orleans: 1912, Birmingham; 1913, Atlanta.
 In addition to the various changes in managers, the personnel of the teams il practically all cases win show several new players. The league officials believe the contest for the pennant will be close throughout. Last years pennant race aroused much interest by its closeness, and it was not decided until the day the season closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
BIG NINE RACE
 STARTS THIS WEEK

Chicago, April 12.-The race for the baseball championship of the "big nine'' will begin this week, illinois meeting Northwestern and Ohio playing Indane. The Illinois, with a weeks sojourn in the south, have attainec a form which Is likely to make them dangerous
 Northwestern apparently has developed slowly but this week will have the ben eft of a practice daily with the Green Ray team of the Wisconsin-Il Illinois league.
 Indiana and Ohio are unknown quan- titles. The game next Saturday be- tween the two at Columbus will be the first on which calculations can be made.
 Ancient diamond foes will meet tomor- TOW when Michigan and Notre Dame clash on the latter's grounds
 Eight of last years team will be in the Purdue squad. Purdue will get a good try-out in their games with De- pauw and Rose Polytechnic this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
GEORGE COVEY LOSES
 HANDICAP MATCH

Tuxedo Park, April 12.--John White, professional, of the New York Tennis and Racquet club, easily defeated George F. Covey of England, ex-cham- pion of the world, three straight sets at court tennis here today.
 White defeated Covey last week three sets to two. The handicap in today's match was the same, White getting half 15 and conceding an ace in each alter nate game.
 Covey made his last appearance in America today. He will sail Saturday for England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13

played a fine fielding game Score:
 R. H E. l Brooklyn .................... II 0 NeWafk .......... ...-......... 13 0
 Batteries Atchison Allen and Me- Carty, smith, sehacht, Holmquist and Heckinger
 Cincinnati, April 12.-The Boston Americans shutout the Cincinnati Ma tionals to today, although the Bos- ton pitchers gave nine bases on balls. Score: R.H E. | Boston .................... 1 | Batteries: Leonard, Bedient Carrigan and Thomas; Rowan, Yingling and | Clark
 Providence R. l., April 12.-Three hits and a sacrifice in the seventh gave the Washington Americans victory over 1 the Providence Internationals to 5 to- day. The game was called at the open ing of the eighth because Walter John sons admirers stopped play by crowd ing on the field when he started to warm up in front of the Washington bench. Score: RHE Washington .............. 10 ) Providence ..............
 Batteries Bentley, Engle and Henry; Oldham, Bentley, Kocher and Onslow.
 Nashville, April 12.-The Toronto In ternational league team batted three Nashville pitchers hard today and won from Nashville by score of II to 5. It was the last game the local team plays until the opening of the league with Atlanta Tuesday. Score: R.H. D. Toronto ............11 15 2 Nashville 3 Batteries: Sullivan, Herbert, Shell and Kelly; Stevens Marbet, T. Rogers, Smith and G. Rogers.
 Cleveland, April 12.-The Chicago Cubs handed the Cleveland Maps pres ent of nine Easter eggs Gall goose) in the last preseason game at League park today. The Cubs finished with eight runs. Score: R.H. E. Chicago .................. 6 Cleveland .....................
 Batteries Cheney, Pierce, Lavender and Archer; Hagerman and O'Neill. Umpire, Evans.
 St. Louis y<April 12.-By four consecu- tive hits off Baumgardner in the eighth the St. Louis Nationals today scored three runs and won the last game of the city series from the St Louis Amer ] jeans, to 2. The standing at the close of the series gave the Nationals five | victories and the Americans one. Score :. R.H E. I NatlondlS ........ Q U Americans .................... 3 | Batteries: Robinson, Hagerman and Wingo: Baumgardner and Agnew Kansas City, Mo, April 12.-The local American association club easily de- i feated the Pittsburg Nationals to 5 l today. Mowrey of Pittsburg batted a i triple, a double and two singles. Score R.H E. Kansas Clty II 5 1 Batteries: Richie, Ragan and Moore O'Toele, Conselman, Cooper and Bren- nagan.
 l Jersey City. N. J.. April 12.-The Jer- | sey City Internationals smothered the | worlds champion Athletics here today i winning 20 to S. With two exceptions 1 the Mackmen had their regular team on the field. but the visitors recruit pitch CTS were easy for the Internationals. | Score: R H +. | Athletics ......... ........... l3 b l Jersey tltN .'t.., ........ zo II ] ! Batteries: Bohan. Burning, Thomas and McAvoy; Verbout, Bruck and Tee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
DAVE FULTZ URGES
 BROWNS TO STAND
 BY THEIR CONTRACTS

St. Louis April 12.-A telegram from David M. Fultz, president of the Base bail Players fraternity, urging members of the St. Louis Americans to stand by their contracts with the local team, was posted yesterday at the training camp of the St. Louis Americans The tele- gram reads:
 Strongly advise players not to jump their contracts. Will not be allowed to play and will have to return bonuslmoney. Will also be expelled from fraternity. Magnates using players to fight their own battles and players are ones who suf- fer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
Prompted

From the Washington Star.
 Willie was struggling through the story in his reading lesson "No," said the cap tain," he read, it was not sloop It was a larger vessel. By the right judge her to be a-a-a-a-a----
 The word was new to him.
 "Rarque.' supplied the teacher.
 Still Willie hesitated. 0
 "Barque!" repeated the teacher, this time sharply,
 Willie looked as though he had not heard aright Then, with an apprehen- sive glance around the class. he shouted: "Bow-wowl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
COLLEGE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEEK

April 1S-Michigan at Notre Dame; Hi. nois at Georgia.
 April 14-Illinois at Kentucky
 April 16-Depauw at Purdue
 April 1S-Illinois at Northwestern: Rose Polytechnic at Purdue; Alma at Michi- gan; Indiana at Ohio; Armour at Notre Dame; St. Thomas at Minnesota.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
M'GOORTY KNOCKS
 OUT AUSTRALIAN

Sydney, Australia, April 12-Eddie McGoorty, the American fighter. today knocked out Dave Smith of Australia in the tenth round of a 20-round bout. Smith in the first eight rounds had the advantage. The fight took place at the stadium. Last January McGoorty knocked out Smith in the first round
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
GEORGIA STATE
 OPENS THURSDAY

Brunswick. Ga, April 12.-The Georgia State league will open its second play ing season Thursday. The organizatio Is class D league. The six teams will meet as follows on the opening day:
 Brunswick at Thomasville
 Cordele at Waycross.
 Faldosta at Amercus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
FINAL PRESEASON RESULTS

Covington, Ky, April 12.-The Chi cago Federal team today beat the West Covington team 20 to 0.
 Columbus O., April 12.-Buffalo 1n- ternationals 3, Columbus American as sociation 2.
 Newark, N. J.. April 12-The Brook lyn Nationals deefated the Newark h. ternationals today to B. Both teams
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-10

o'clock. A banquet will be served by
the losing side in the contest.
Mrs. Mary Davis-Dunham, of Della
ware, Ohio, is spending few days
this week with her mother, Mrs. Ida
Davis, in this place.
Mrs. i. j. Duke, of Mt. Vernon,
visited with her father, Mr.. Alex Sill
map on Wednesday, also attended
the installation of officers at the meet
ing of the Pythian Sisters.
Miss Peoples, of near Chesterville,
who has been with her grandmother.
Mrs. Sara Patter, the past two weeks,
returned home last Saturday.
Wednesday evening the Pythian
Sisters held their installation of Off
GERS and inspection of lodge. A large
number of the membership we're pres
ent Mrs. Sue Meyer, of Shelby, o.,
Deputy State Inspector was present
and gave the lodge some high mark
ings. Some candidates were initiated
and refreshments were served.
Mr.. Ben Shaffer died at o'clock
last Monday near Bangoryille. Inter
ment made at Bellville on Wednesday.
The deceased was SO years old at the
time of his death
Mrs. G. B. Leedy died at her home
near Palmyra on Sunday last at 12
o'clock The funeral was held at the
Palmyra church on Tuesday. Rev,
Simms officiating, interment made at
Bellville. She is survived by her hus-
band, one son and one daughter.
Mrs. Louisa Holland died at her
home near Palmyra last Friday at the
age of sixty-eight years. The funeral
was held on Monday and interment
made at Bellvile.
Mr.. Norman Braddock, president
of the First National Bank, has been
on the sick list the past week, threat
ened with pneumonia.
The Misses Lucille and Sylvia Dill
returned home Saturday evening after
weeks visit with friends and rela
tives at Butler, Ohio.
Miss Libbie Foote, of Mt. Vernon
has been on the sick list the pas
week, at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Tip Foote in this place.
Mrs. Alma McNaughton, of Pleasant
vile, Ohio, is a guest at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Huddle in th;
place.
By deal recently put through, Mr
Fred Barnhart and Mr.. Frank Par
menter have purchased the Franl
Wagner Grocery and will take pos
session as soon as the invoicing i
completed.
Mrs. Gray, of Mt. Vernon, was al
, over Sunday guest of her cousin, Mis-
Nellie Baker, in this place the pas
week.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Darling will reside is
forty miles from the nearest town,
Lemon, which is also the nearest rail.
road point.
Mr.. Harold McDevitt Of o. W. U. is
visiting for a week with his parents
Miss Naomi Swigart has returned
to her home in Mt. Vernon after q
visit with relatives in Akron.
Rev. and Mrs. j. A. Long went to
Chauncey, Ohio, Tuesday. They were
called there by the serious illness oi
Mrs. Longs mother, Mrs. G. H. Nye.
Miss Laura Gilmore of Chattanooga
Tenn, who visits frequently with Mrs
C. N. Williams of South Gay street, is
seriously i'll with typhoid fever.
The Poppleton Grocery, % Bast
Gambler street, is the selling agent
for Chase & sanborns famous teas
and coffees. Z
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-10

Mrs. Helena Bancroft OF Gallon, o.,
80 visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Mason of East Chestnut street.
Mr.. Wallace Masteller, student at
Denison University, returned Wednes-
day morning after having spent sew
eral days at his home in Mt. Vernon.
A meeting of the Knox county pen
ssion board was held at the office of
Or. F. c. Larimore Wednesday morn
-ans.
Mr. Samuel Richards of Newark,
who hes been patient at the Mt.
vernon Medical and Surgical Sanitar.
sum for several weeks, returned to
his home Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Darling of Mar.
ainsburg left Wednesday morning for
%So1th Dakota where they will make
their home. The farm upon which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-20
WANT BASEBALL
TEAM IN MOLINE
Boosters Not Discouraged Over
Refusal of Tearney to Waive
Rights.

In spite OF the fact that President
Tearney OF the Three Eye league has
informed President Justice of the Cen
trail association that the former cir
cult will not waive claim on Moline
as Three-Eye territory, under the five
mile limit il is possible that an effort
will be made 20 land a berth in the
smaller league. The matter may come
up before the Greater Moline commit
tee ar its next meeting.
Moline has been frequently men
toned as a promising field for pro-
fessiOnal baseball and several efforts
have been made to ge- into some
league. Since Monmouth and Ke-
dropped out OF the Central last
week the local situation has been once
more canvassed at the suggestion of
outsiders and il is found that there is
a strong sentiment in favor OF taking
up the national game. provided il can
be done at reasonable cost and with
out such delays as will prevent max
ing a good start the first season. II
is believed that If the matter is pu:
up 20 the Three Eye league at a gen.
eral meeting and the situation fully
explained thai the ruling OF President
Tearney viii be overruled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-20

Moline Women's Civic league was
present at the meeting asking for the
passage OF a curfew ordinance and TO
this there was no objection. The city
attorney was instructed TO draw up
such an instrum;nt and present II at
an early meeting OF the council.
The ladies' asked that after the cur
few has been installed the offenders
under the ordinance be brought before
a juvenile court.
Sewer and Waterman Improvements
in the Wa-ertown and New Shops ad-
ditiOn were provided for through an
ordinance passed by the council. the
measure being the first OF the kind
adopted this year. The cost will be.
according TO the estimate OF City En-
Sineer II. G. Paddock, $14.46S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-20
BALL PARK. SITE
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
One of Three Under Considera-
ton by East Moline Town
ship Board.

Three sites, one o. them said to be
the ball park on the Thirteenth street
hill. are being considered by the East
Moline township high school board
for purchase for the proposed building.
Options have been taken on all three
and next Sunday the board members
will inspect them and arrive at a de-
cision as to which is most suitable.
No time IS 20 be lost in submitting
to the voters the question OF a bond
issue TO provide a site for a school.
now that the state supreme court has
removed the obstacles to the estao-
fishing Of a township school. 1t is
expected tha- the question will be on
the ballot at the spring election. the
sum asked for depending upon which
site IS selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-20
TAYLOR RIDGE

Mrs. August Hartman visited sew
eral days last week with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Reinhold Zwicker of Preemp-
ton
Mr.. and Mrs. James Moffitt and Mr..
and Mrs. Clyde Moffitt and children
spent Thursday with Tom Curtis and
family
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the house warming at Tom
Johnston's home Friday. In the
evening about 80 young folks gathered
in for their share of fun. The evening
was spent in music and games and
VIII long be remembered by those
present.
Mrs. Charles Crawford was Rock
Island visitor Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Moffitt and sons
visited last week in Presumption.
A large crowd attended the box
sociable Saturday night, given at
Hayes hal by the Methodist Sunday
school The receipts being $3.50.
The following program was rendered:
Selection by the Taylor Ridge or
chestra
Just Ask Dad-Nellie Hartman.
The Atwood Shirt-Blanche Lin
ders.
Entertaining Sisters Beau-Dia-
logue.
Grandpa's Glasses-Helen Magnu-
son.
Billy Bumps-Kenneth Baker.
The Captains Daughter-Everett
Hofer
Social ificulties-Dialogue
The New Bonnet-Mabel Magnuson.
Boys Delight-Spencer Linders.
Finding Fault = Florence Magnu-
son.
Old Maids Song-By nine young
ladies.
A number of young folks from this