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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
EVERS' CASE OVERSHADOWS
ENTIRE BALL SITUATION

New York, February 12.-Everything in
connection with professional baseball dis
cussed here inside and outside the meet
ings of the National league and national
commission was overshadowed by the
case of Johnny Evers, deposed manager
of the Cubs
What is Evers going to do?" was the
question unanswered all day. Late to-
night Evers himself had not fully made
up his mind, but he repeated over and
over again:
Il have made up my mind on one thing,
and that is, no matter whether l play
with organized baseball or accept a Fed
eral offer. l am determined that Charley
Murphy of the Chicago club shall not
reap any benefits through my action
Evers has telegraphed to his legal ad-
wiser in Troy, n. Y, to bring to New
York the two contracts which Evers
signed as a manager and player with the
Chicago club. President James E. Gaff-
ney of the Boston Nationals has made
an appointment to meet Evers and his
counsel early tomorrow.
There We're rumors that Eyers had
signed a contract with the Federals, but
JUG ihhci; wiz ledclSu tiiS cilS louds
said he had made no arrangement with
Evers, but was ready to do so, provid-
ing E,vers was not under contract
From what | hear" said Tinker, | be-
lieyb Evers no longer is under contract to
the Chicago club and only the reserve
clause holds him. If this is so, we are
ready TO give him more money than any
club in organized baseball can bid. but
if his contract with Chicago holds good
the Federal league will not touch him.
"Those who think that the Federas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
FEDERAL LEAGUE WILL MAKE
NO ATTEMPT TO SIGN EVERS

Chicago in time for an early morning
conference with Peesiden. Gilmore and
himself had no shocking bearing on the
situation of Evers.
Tinker came to New York, said
Weeghman, "at my telegraphic request,
bringing some important papers which
were needed. He will also endeavor to
sign several players with whom we have
been negotiating.
"Evers is not among the accredited and
will not be approached.
I'VE are all agreed that he is under
contract. and the property of the National
league"
Immediately after making this state
ment, Weeghman. Gilmore and Tinker
hurried from their temporary headquar-
ters and it was reported again they were
viewing possible sites for a baseball park
in Greater New York for 1915 if not for
this year
Evers failed to appear in the gathering
of maenates, players and other followers
of baseballs realm.
He left his hotel early in the fore
noon and could not be found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13

are not going to last are mistaken con-
tinued Tinker. We have lots of money
and Within a week, probably inside of
three days, we will surprise the baseball
world. We have signed many prominent
players whose names will be made known
in due time We made mistake i'm tell
ing about Killifer and Kirkpatrick having
signed, thus giving an opportunity to
others to tempt them away from us
again."
President Gilmore, as well as his Fed
eral league associates, Weeghman. Gates,
Walker, Hanlon and knabe, tonight in
dorsed what Tinker had said. They will
leave for Chicago tomorrow and may have
a statement to make before they go.
The National league held a short ses-
sion today and adjourned sine die Tie
National commission with John A. Heyd-
Ter acting in place of President Tener,
held "A long conference with a committee
from the Players fraternity. After clear
ing up matters left unfinished at the Gin
cinnati meeting early last month, it was
announced that the fraternity had decided
that all players who jumped from organ
lied baseball to the Federal ~league and
did not report to their clubs before the
first game of the championship season
would automatically suspend themselves
from membership.
The national commission also declared
that any player who jumped TO the Fed
eral league would be barred from organ
lied baseball and could not apply for re-
instatement for a period of five years IN
case of violating a contract Fand three
years for breaking the reserve clause.
A meeting of the joint committee on
rules will be held tomorrow.
Catcher Tom Clark today signed a one
year contract with the Cincinnati club
The International league wound up the
business of its annual schedule meeting
tOdaV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
ATHLETIC CLUB FIVE PLAYS
BESSEMER A. c.. CLUB TONIGHT

now rounding into fairly good shape.
With the exception of Truman Thomas,
who has stiff neck, the entire squad is
in a good condition and the prospects
for a victory over the Co;umpus team
have now assumed brighter hue
Although the Bessemer team will be
outcassed tonight the game should be
interesting, as that squad always puts
up a stiff battle. no matter how great
the odds against them are.
The Birmingham team will probably
open the game lined up as follows
Thomas and MCGOWAN. forwards;
Ritche, center; Seals and Wharton,
guards.
The lineup of the Bessemer five Will
be: Donaldson, Clay, Bailey and Thomp-
son. forwards; Houston, center; Clay, La
cey and Bumgardner guarcs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13

I NEetlvocABLY are the fans
throughout the country opposed
~ to Charley Murphy, the domi-
neering and autocratic ruler of the
Chicago Cubs. Coming on the eve of
spring training. his dismissal of little
Johnny E.vers as manager of the Cubs
has brought down not only the wrath
of the Windy City fandom ON his
head, but also that of fans in general
throughout the country This unwise
action of Murphy may likely prove the
last straw and. according to reports, a
movement is already on foot to oust
him. For years Murphy has held
sway in domineering fashion. and
season after season he has gradually
alenated the respect of his fellow mo-
gnls and fans in general especially
those in Chicago, until now huge
clamor for his scalp has arisen.
When the Csicago president handed
Tinker his release big howl went
up from the fans, but Murphy turned
a deaf ear to this and continued his
seems to have taken a fatal step in
releasing the diminutive second base
man In such a peremptory manner.
No amends that Murphy is likely to
make for the removal of Evers can
reconcile Chicago fandom and his con-
tinued presence at the helm of the
Cub ship of state will do much to kill
off attendance at the National league
parks
Many are the mistakes that the
chubby Murphy has made during the
past few years and from present indi-
cations the downfall of his regime is
near at hand. Accusation after accu-
sation are being hurled at him. many
of which are we'll substantiated. and
opposition to him If swelling to enor-
nous proportions. Many declare that
he is a menace to organized baseball,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
MRS. M'GREGORA'S
VICTORY A FEATURE

Pinehprst, n c.. February 12-The vic
tory of Mrs. Alexander MeGregora, Bel
mont, Mass. over Miss Hazel Shannon,
Buffalo, n. Y, today was the feature of
the first round of match pay In the st.
Valentines golf tournament Tor women
here. Mrs. McGregora won up and l to
play. Mrs. NJ d. Ray Montclair, n. j.,
defeated Mrs. f. IL. Crary, Crawford, n
J., up and to play. Miss Agnews
Blancke. Montclair. won from Mrs. Ed
ward Worth, Spring Haven, Pa, up and
TO play Mrs Guy Metcalf, Providen,e &
. TO play. Mrs Guy Metcalf. Providence
Canada, 3 UP and to play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
FEDERALS WILL NOT
MAKE AN ATTEMPT
TO SECURE J. EVERS
From the Angle Of the Bug
By ASA Ros7 NTREE, JR.

and in the light of some OF his acts it
seems as IL this charge is true.
Through his stubborness. 1t Is con-
tended. the Federals have been al
lowed to obtain a good foothold. Nu-
merous other accusations are now be-
ing heaped on him. and It would be
no surprise if fathers of baseball did
not attempt to make some decisive ef-
fort to squeleh him.
Murphy diselaims any intentions OF
retiring, and states that the National
league cannot force him out of base
ball. In this he Is wrong, for. with
the eXerting of little pressure finis
can be written to his baseball career.
In the first place. it is reported that.
Murphy does not own the majority OF
the stock In the Cubs. and IL this
proves the case, then 1t would be a
comparatively easy matter to obtain
his retirement Murphy no doubt, has
forgotten the fate of Horace F'ogel.
another autoeratic ruler. and of the
unseen but powerful pressure that
brought about his elimination And
should the National league decide to
bring about his downfall it is more
than likely that they would be sue
cessful.
Manager Molesworth Of the Barons
yesterday received missive from
Pitcher Tod Sloan, who was recalled
from Evansville in the Central league.
Sloan states that he is in good condi-
tion and is anxious for spring training
to commence. lie also SAYS that he
anticipates having a good season dur
ing 1914, and hopes to win u berth
on the local team this time, Sloan
is spending the winter near Keokuk,
Ia, where he has n position.
According TO rumors kid" Fiber
field. the peppery manager of the
Lookouts during the 1913 season, will
perform with Brooklyn in the National
league next season. Several weeks
ago 1t was related that the kid was
contemplating cayortinE next year in
some league of higher classification
than the Southern, and from present
indications 1t seems that Brooklyn
has signed him,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
NEVER AGAIN WILL RUBE
WADDELL WORK ON MOUND

Superior. Wis, February t2.-Rubo
Waddell, one of the best pitchers ever
in the big leagues, Will never pitch an
other game. Admission comes from
Rube himself who has returned his un-
signed contract to the Virginia Min
nesota club in the Northern league.
Waddell came to Virginia last year
this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13

The basketball quintet of the Birming-
ham Athletic club will go up against the
scrappy little aggregation representing the
Bessemer Athletic club. tonight in Besse-
mer. The game is in the nature of a
workout for the local contingent to get
it in condition for the game with the
Columbus Young Mems Christian asso-
citation on February IS
Since returning from Atlanta Coach
Nespor has been putting his stalwarts
through some stiff practice and they are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
AMATEUR SERIES
8 BEING ADVOCATED

Chicago, February 12-An effort to
organize a national amateur baseball
championship series will be made in
this city on February 20 and 81 at a
meeting of delegates from eastern and
middle western cities.
The project, which was launched by
the Chicago Association OF Amateur
Baseball Clubs at a meeting last night
provides for a governing body with
strict rules defining amateur players
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
ONLY THREE NOOGANS
STILL HOLDING OUT

Chattanooga February 12-tSpecial.)
A wire from Carl Flick today accept
ing terms reduced the Lookout hold
cut colony to three men, Balenti, ia
cohson and Slime The star second sack
er sent in telegram agreeing to terms
as finally proposed by Manager McCor
NICK. The signed contract of Jack
johnson was received today. Johnson
had already agreed to terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
PURDUE SATISFIED
WITH BEING TRADED

Nashville, February 12.-Pitcher Hub
ferdue of the Boston Nationals did not
know of the trade by which he goes to
tho Chicago Nationals until called over
the telephone at his home at Gallatin,
Tenn. today early and informed of the
deal by the Nashville Banner
He expressed qualification over the
news. He said he had always wanted
'to play with the Cubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
ARTIE HOFFMAN T
PLAY WITH ST. LOUI,
CARDS NEXT SEASON
WEEGHMAN STATES THAT NEW
LEAGUE STILL CONSIDERED
DEPOSED CUB MANAGER
UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE
NATIONAL LEAGUE

New York. February 12-The promoters
of the Federal baseball league TODAY an
nouneed they would not bid for the serv-
ices of Johnny Evers. deposed manager
OF the Chicago National league team.
Charles II, Weeghman, leading hacker
OF the Federal league, stated that his
organization considered Evers under con-
tact with the National league and con-
forming with the new leagues announced
policy would make no effort to obtain
Evers.
Weeghman further tsated that the fact
that Joseph Tinker had arrived here from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
TESREAU SIGNED
FOR THREE YEARS

New York, February 12.--John B.
Foster, secretary of the New York Ma
t.onals, today announced that the
Giants have signed up Jeff Tesreau for
three years, starting next season.
Tim Jordan of the Toronto club of
the International league will go south
TO Marlin, Tex, with the Giants on Feb
ruary 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
WILSON REMAINS
TRUE TO FEDERALS

Los Angeles, February 12.--"If I play
ball at all during the coming season
Ii will be with a Federal league team"
Arthur Wilson. catcher for the New
York Nationals. said here last night.
Wilson refused TO say whether he had
already signed a contract with the new
lea que or what team he would be with
if he played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Locates in Dothan

Dothan, February 12.-(Special.)- Wv.
L. Lee of Columbia, one of the most
prominent attorneys of the wiregrass
and representative from Houston coun-
ty, has opened offices here and will
make Dothan his home. Mr.. Lee will
move his family to Dothan as soon as
suitable arrangements can be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Insurance District Offices

Dothan February 12.-(Special)
The Protective Life Insurance company
of Alabama is opening southern district
offices here. w. c. Fritter, we'll known
insurance man of this city, will be
manager Mr. Fritter had the unusual
distinction of writing 20 per cent Of
the business written by the company
during 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Delk Made Chief Clerk

Dothan, February 12.-(Special)-H.
A. Delk, at one time cashier for the
Southern Express company here, but re-
Gently agent for the company at Moul-
trie, Ga, has been promoted to the posi-
ton of chief clerk to Route Agent J..
r. Trawick, with headquarters at Doth
an. Mr.. Delk has assumed charge of his
new work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13

Il am sending back the contract un-
signed" Rube from Boerne, Ten. writes.
Il would like to play but never could
get in shape. have lost 81 pounds since
was up north. | now weigh only Isl.
Il am very weak and cannot walk
20 steps | am writing this in bed. |
have a nurse with me all the time and
doctor comes to see me three times
a week. He says l probably viii be bet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
HOFFMAN JOINS
CARDINAL CLUB

st. Louis, February Part Hoffman,
former outfielder for the Chicago and
Pittsburg Nationals, has signed a 1914
contract with the st. Louis Nationals.
it was learned here today.
After breakdown in health Hoffman
was traded to the Nashville, Southern
league team, under an agreement he
would be a free agent at the expiration
of his contract The contract expired
last fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
JAPANESE NINE is
COMING TO u. S,

Sanford University, Cal, February 12
The University of Kaio baseball team
has arranged to make an American
tour this year in return for the tour of
the Stanford team In Japan last sum-
NOR, according to advices received here
today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Referendum Wanted

Albany, n. Y, February ia ref
erendum on the matter of fishing and
other sports is aimed at in a bill in
troduced today by Senator Dubois. The
matter would be decided by vote upon
the petition of electors in the propor-
ticn of 25 to 1000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Petitions in Bankruptcy

Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy were
filed yesterday by j. f.. Morton and his
wife. Mrs. Hattie A. Morton. of Lamar
county The liabilities were small A
voluntary petition was filed by X. L. VIII
lialns of Tuscaloosa county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Needham Resigns Position

Steubenville. O., February 12.--Thom-
as Needham today resigned as director
of. public safety OF Steubenville and
announced he would return to Chi
csgo, where he will play as catcher in
the Chicago National league baseball
cItrn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
HENRY O'DAY
Rain Prevents Game

Rome. February 12.-Rain today pre-
vented the playing OF the baseball
game which had been arranged by the
visiting American clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
A Spit Ball Pitcher

Grimes is spit ball pitcher and ac-
promising young beavers in the league.
Although but youngster, he is en-
dowed with plenty Of curves and has
splendid control. especially of his spit
ters.
In 1918 he participated in II games,
winning six and losing seven, for an
average of 462. OF the 407 batsmeh that
opposed him at the plate only 10 were
able to slove his delivery He whitfield S3
batters and gave so their bases on balls.
Grimes also fielded his position in an
acceptable manner. making only one
error In the seventeen games. giving
him an average of 1913. He made five
putouts and 40 assists.
Hitting, however, was not his long
suit, as he managed to maintain a bat
ting average of only III. Out of IL
times at the plate he made seven hits
and five runs.
With Grimes on the Baron roster,
Moley now has two spit baller mounds
men on his string. Gregory, member
of last years aggregation being the
other.
Molesworth is prone to believe that
Grimes injury is only slight and that
he will be alright by March 4, the date
that all of the battery men have been
ordered to report at Rickwood.
In speaking of Grimes. the Baron
pilot stated that he considered him a
very promising young hurler, one that
was good enough for the Barons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Baron Manager Refuses to
Waive on Young Right
Handler and Secures
Him for $400
NEW RECRUIT is A
SPIT BALL PITCHER:
TWO ON STAFF NOW
Both Gregory and Grimes a User of
Wet Delivery-Former Lookout
Injured Recently-Extent of
Injuries Not Known
BY ASA RoUNTREE, JR.

The fiinging staff of the Barons was
further strengthened yesterday by the
acquisition of BERTHE Grimes. the young
right-hander who performed last sea-
son in the Southern with the Chatta-
nooga club. Grimes was secured via the
waiver route for the price of $500. the
local club having refused to waive their
clain-on him.
However, it developed later that
Grimes recently injured his left arm
handling logs at his home in Wiscou-
sin. As yet the extent of his injuries
have not been learned by the local
mana cement, which has wired him, and
lit may be that he was only slightly
hurt
Neither President Baugh nor Mana
ger Molesworth was cognizant of
Grimes accident before consummatirg
the deal and both stated yesterday that
it looked to them as IL the Chattanooga
club should have acquainted the other
clubs in the circuit of his true condi-
ton in asking waivers. Should Grimes
be unable to play next season 1t is
likely that some steps Will be taken
to protect the local club from loss
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-06-24

ed and appeared to address triumphant
and Jesting comment In MIR. Bland's
direction. Then they buttOned their
coats and. holding alOft the candle.
disappeared through the dining room
door.
Now Mngee knew the moment had
come to act. Max he could quickly
dispose Of he felt: Cargan would re-
quire time and attention.
He hurried round to the front door
OF the Inn and. taking the big key from
his pocket. unlocked It as q means Of
retreat where the men he was about
to attack Gould not follow.
He heard Cargan and Max on the ve-
randa just above his head. They were
speaking Of trains to ReutOn. In great
good humor. evidently. they started
down the steps. Mr.. Magee crOuched
resolved that he would spring the mo-
ment they reached the ground. They
were on the last step-now! "' '
Ito be Continued.)
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GOES no DISCUSS CAMP.
Adjutant General Moore Visits Wash.
ington In Interest Of Militia.

Columbia. June 22.-w. w. Moore,
adjutant general. left for Washing.
ton yesterday afternoon for n confer
ence today with the secretary Of war
and the chief OF division of militia
affairs. at which an effort will be
made to have the war department re.
call the order to the effect that the
South Carolina National Guard will
not be allowed to participate In the
manoeuvre camp at Augusta August
to 13.
Officers Of the United States army
have recommended that the following
companies be mustered out: Company
E. Barnwell. Third regiment; Com.
pany II, Conway. Third regiment;
Company b. Liberty Hill. First regi.
ment and Company X. Third regiment
Walterboro. The recommendation OF
the officers were transmitted to the
governor and he has SO far neglected
to take action.
Gen. Moore said that he would ask
that all companies making the re.
quired percentage upon inspection be
invited to attend the camp at Au.
gusta-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-06-24
VETCH AND CLOVER SEED
SCARCE.

Demonstration Work Director Warns
Farmers Against Deferying the
Placing OF Orders.
decided advance in the price of
vetch and clover seed will come about
within the next so days. according to
w. w. Long, State agent and super
intendent Of farmers cooperative
demonstration work. Farmers are
advised to make their contracts and
purchase their seed at as early a date
as possible.
"One dealer in this State" says Mr..
Long. has alredy sold 10 tons of
vetch seed. I received information
not only from dealers. but from the
department Of agriculture, that there
would be great scarcity of these
seed"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-06-24
CRIMINAL COURT CONVENES.
Absence OF Witnesses DELAYS Com.
mencement of Cases.

FROM The Daily Item, June %.
The Court of General Session con-
vened this morning for it's summer
term in Sumter county with Judge
John S. Wilson presiding. There was
some delay in getting started, the first
step taken being a continuance of all
or the cases in which l.. ID. jennings
Esq, was counsel, on account of his
absence from the city.
Many witnesses were absent and
this caused a further delay. In fact
there was such a delay that Judge
Wilson ordered civil court to be OPEN
cd at the 81 me time. Several bills
were presentd to the grand jury and
indictments returned, but up to
O'Clock no case had been commenced.
Judge Wilson and Solicitor Stoll
arrived In the city this morning and
at once went to the court house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-06-24
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