The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-22
WHITE SOX STILL RUNNING WILD IN
 AMERICAN LEAGUE
From the Angle Of the Bug
Ny ASA RouNTREEs JR.

1t eventually took an exceptional base running play to win for them after two extra innings
 
 Down In New Orleans they are throwing bouquets to Theodore Breitenstein for the way he has been umpiring the series between the Barons and Pelicans. The lit tie veteran must have suffered a complete reversal in form, for here in Birmingham, when the Gul1s were opposing the Barons, he made numerous errors, one of which was indirectly responsible for a defeat sustained at the hands of the Gulls.
 Ii was stated in New orleans paper that Ellam found much fault with the way Brett was umpiring Sunday. The Baron had good req son. for this us on different occa- sions. in the Mobile series. the for mer New Orleans finger called him out on balls that were nearly foot wide.
 To the ranks of the contract jumpers has been added another member-George tChief) Johnson has hopped over to George Stovalis Kansas City club. although he was
  Johnson has signed up for the 1914 season under the revised contract of organized ball and whether or not this new contract will meet all of the eNegeneies. as claimed by the national commission. Is yet to be seen as it has not vet been tested in court X three-year con tract for S2t.000 was also Haunted in the face Of Outfielder Marsans to jump his contract with the Reds. , but the Cuban successfully com bated the siren call of the outlaws.
 Now that Johnson has gained mo- toriety by jumping his contract, the Indian may gain even more. if that is what he Is seeking, by Hopping back to organized ball as did Will liam Killifer and Earl Hamilton.
 The trials of the Cotton States seem to be without number. After fiourdering on the rocks at the end of Ire 1913 sea- son the league was revived several weeks ago after almost all hope had been abandoned. and plans for six team league were drawn up and the outlook was promising. but since then two of the smaller towns have seen 1t to withdraw and a four-team league is now in prospect, as no other towns can he secured to take the place Of those which withdrew.
 hlvidently the Federals nave much faith in the old saving of "persever- auee wins the way" for they are con tinning to fight for the services of William I<illifer even though they have lost out in the district court of Michigan. The outlaws intend filing an immediate application In the fed eral court for an injunction. If this Is refused 1t Is stated that Gilmore will seek an appeal.
 If the Barons are suffering from a hitting slump they failed to display it yesterday against Bagby. Evans and Teddy, three Pelican moundsmen who vainly attempted to stem the Barons in the final game of the series. Every Baron with the exception of Bell suc- ceeded in boosting their batting aver age. while CoVington made three hits. Knisely Ave and Johnson three in five times at bat each. Two-baggers were made by Ellam Magee. covington. Johnson and Knisely.
 AIoley changed both his lineup and batting order yesterday and tho team was more effective than in any of tn. preceding contests. Bell replaced Hern don at third for the change in ths line-up. In the batting order Coving ton batted second in place of Herndon while Knisely was advanced to thira and Mcbride placed in tho clean-ur position Magee who has heretofore been batting third was dropped to fifth, Tragesser hatted sixth, Bell seventh, Ellam eighth and Johnson ninth.