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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
OWENTON WORKING HARD FOR ALABAMA
 BATTLE TOMORROW
ALABAMA FIFTH IN
 SOUTHERN SHOOT
 FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Jacksonville, Fla, October 7.-wifh the preliminary matches of the Flor ida and Southern Rifle associations ended late today. everything is in readiness for the opening tomorrow morning of the competition of the Ns< tional Rifle association of America. constituting the third stage Of the big meet under government auspices, in progress here.
 The programme for tomorrow fn- eludes the first two of the three stages of the Leech cup matches and the pis- tol team match.
 The team from Hawaii to compete in the national matches arrived in camp today after a prolonged delay. due to washout on the railroad this side of New Orleans. In addition to the serv- Ice teams and that from Hawaii, 2s state teams are under canvas tonight.
 In the southern championship matches today Florida won with a score of 1874 out of a possible 20oo. West Virginia finished second. 1s10; Tennessee. 1906: Georgia. 177g: Ala bama. 17le, and South Carolina, 1880, finished in the order named. The match Was for the southern association trophy, sSs.7s in cash and the title of southern champion. and was open only to southern teams affiliated with the southern association.
 In the supplementary match, held at the same time, and open to all teams, Massachusetts finished first with a score of 1878; United States Infantry, first team, second. 1s57 and United States marine eorps third, with 1851. In shooting the combined match Flor ida finished ahead Of all state teams with the exception Of massachusetts,. This match furnished the first line on the shooting ability of the teams with reference to the national matches, con sequently Massachusetts was picked as a possible winner of the national team match.
 Massachusetts also won the long range team match with a score of 727 out of a possible 1000 and carried off the Florida trophy. The marines fin ished second in this match with TIC and the Kansas tea mthird with s65.
 T. B. Crawley. private U. s. NJ C., with score of 6S out of possible 75. and Quartermaster Sergeant w, C. Muller. U. S. M. C., with score of 73, won the first and second sections of the 1000-yard match The marxsmen will contest tomorrow for the first place in the combined match. The shooting today completed the matches of the Southern T1fle association with the exception oft the skirmish match for the Grave berophy. This will bs held tomorrow an connection with tn. matches of tn ational Rifle associa- tion. iept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08

Is Carrigan's logical choice for the sec ond game, with Shore or Foster for the third Ruth has not been working as well lately as he was in midseason.
 As for overconfldence on one side or de- precision on the other. there Is not a sign. The Red Sox aren't overconhdent. They saw what happened to the Athletics last fall and are keyed up for the strug- gle. The Phillies know they are facing a ball club that is their superior in pitching. If anything. their nervous condition is the better. Moran has kept the temper of his men well under control. I was with them during the final fight in the west to hold their lead in the National league and they were not worrying. They were play ing the games one at a time and not fret thing about worlds series or games to come
 Their temper is that of the fellow who has everything to win and nothing to lose and they are going out there to fight for everything in sight-you may rely upen that. Also, you will find them a better ball club on the field than they appea r on paper to lot of the critics.
 It looks all Red Sox to me. I can't see more than two games, but I hope my eye sight is poor. I'm not naturally pre-. justiced in such matters, but last spring the Philadelphia owners refused to givs Pat Moran more than a one year con- tract, and if he wins worlds champion ship-gee, in his place. we'd be practicing making ciphers now to add to the club figures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
RAINCOAT WINS
 ST. LEGER HANDICAP

Louisville. October 7.-Favored by an impost of 90 pounds, Raincoat, c. Straus' 3-year-old gelding, today won the twentysecond renewal of the St. Leger handicap at Churchill Downs, setting new track record for the two miles and quarter. Raincoat's time was 3:53. Hodge, w. J. Weber's entry, found his burden of 12S pounds, top weight in the race too much and fin ished a length and half back of the winner Hodge was favorite. w. J. Youngs Water Witch was five lengths back of Hodge for third place. J. c. Milam's Embroidery saved her stake by running fourth. J. w. Schorr's Lin- denthal and J. s. Hawkins Hank O'Day, the only other starters. finished in the order named.
 At the rise of the barrier Hank O'Day rushed to the fore and led for mile and a quarter. Raincoat was held off the early pace but began run ming in earnest after the first mile. At the mile and quarter he sprinted to a lead of a length and 8 half at the turn into the home stretch, which he retained to the end. Hodge, under strong restraint for the first mile and half, responded gamely in the stretch but could not quite get up to the flying Raincoat.
 The race was worth $1S1O to the winner. Raincoat was regarded lightly in the. pari mutuel betting and winning $2 tickets paid $46.30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
.OWENTON PREPARES
 FOR ALABAMA SCRAP

Coaches Pinson and Watkins kept their charges out on Munger Field yesterday afternoon until after dark. The field was vas indulged in.
 It seems as if hard luck is pursuing the team as Pinson has had to change his lineup almost every day and play men in positions which they have not played before. Bailey, the star tackle, who Bir- mingham college had expected to shine against Alabama Saturday, is out with a dislocated shoulder The guard posi- tions are causing the most worry as Coach Pinson was greatly disappointed by the showing made in the Albertville geme There will be a change made at tackle caused by Bailey's absence in the line and Laughinhouse, Ardis or Norton will most probably fill his shoes with Sig Levy holding the other side of the line Captain "Tat" Sessions has at last rounded into form and will play center Nith his brother, Keystone" Sessions subbing.
 The ends are weak, both on offense and defense, the trouble caused by unexperi- enced material. Neil, Scott and Morris will alternate at this position, while Jones or Cook may also cavort in the same place.
 The baclfield men are sure of their jobs, Capps, Gillian and Cashion with Cook at quarter.
 Coach Pinson will take IS men with him to Tuscaloosa Saturday morning and big delegation of the student body will also accompany the team
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08

turned to the blackness of stormy night and despite the discomfort that came from standing in the cold and dripping rain, held their enthusiasm in most surprising manner
 Every conceivable kind of protection against the rain and the strain of the long wait was in evidence. Clad in rain coats and hooded with umbrellas, oil cloth and even old bagging these thirty-thlrd de- gree fans brayed the Wet and dark. Many We're holding places for others who had agreed in advance to pay we'll for the service. Still others were simply taking the chance that they could sell their places just before the gates were opened. The great majority. however, were there to insure themselves clear view of the contest on the morrow and they came prepared to spend the ensuing hours in the most comfortable manner possible. Foxes, folding stools and chairs were much in evidence, while bundles of straw, pieces of carpet and raised slatting were used to sit or stand upon.
 The players of the two teams kept well in seclusion during the evening. The Philiies went out to the park in the aft efnoon for a short workout, but one look at the wet and soggy field scattered them to their homes or hotels for the night.
 The Boston squad arrived from New OTk late III tne evening ana dIler greeting the few Boston rooters who came over in advance of the main delegation of New England rooters, re- tired to their rooms The Royal Root CTS" with their band and repertoire of songs. including the famous battle chorus, "Tessie,' will arrive tomorrow Most of the magnates of the compet- ing clubs and those of others were on hand early.
 Neither Moran nor Carrigan would give out an official playing order to- night but it was generally conceded that, if the game Is played as sched- uled, the order would not be changed to any extent from the formation Of the last few days. Alexander and Shore were thought to be the most likely rivals for box honors with Burns and Cady backstopping. Catcher Kil- lifer appears to be out of the series but all the other members of both teams are repSxeed on edge for the battle.
 The probable batting order follows:
 Philadelphia Nationals - Stock, 3b. : Bancroft, ss.. Paskert, cf.; Cravath If. ; Luderus. h.; Whitted, If; Niehoff, 2b. ; Burns. C.; Alexander D.
 Boston Americans Hooper, If; ; Scott. ss.; Speaker. cf. Hoblitzel, 1b. ; Lewis, f.; Gardner, Sb.; Barry, 2b.; ; Cady, C.; Shore, D.
 Empires, National league, Klem and Rigler; American league, O'Loughlin and Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
FORMAL OPENING
 AT B. A. c. TONIGHT

A swimming exhibition will be the chief card at the B. A. c. tonight. fol- lowed by a dance, to which all mem- bers and their friends are cordially invited The swimming meet will be one of the best ever held in the city Over 20 of the city's best water bugs are scheduled to appear.
 The dance will follow the water carnival" Refreshments will be served and jolly time Is promised The af- fair is only drawing card to get the members together for the ensuing win ter sports. The club has been recent 1y remodeled and Is in the best shape for several years. In other words, 1t Is only a formal opening. The swim ming exhibition will start at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Giants Slaughter Braves

Boston, October 1.-The New York Giants and the Boston Braves closed the season today. the former in last place and the latter in second position. Tho game was marked by an avalanche of hits and runs. made possible by indiffer- ent pitching and lax fielding. New York scored 15 times to Boston's s.
 Under the easy hitting conditions Cap tain Larry Doyle of the Giants bolstered his hitting average so that, unofficially, lie leads the league batsmen. Notwith- standing all the action crowded into the contest, it was completed in one hour and two minutes, a record for the season in both major leagues. Score: R. H. h. New York ....,....... 002 430 0i5-l5 24 o Boston ................. 2o2 200 D09-- 8 IT a
 Batteries: Stroud and Kocher; Davis and Whaling, Blackburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08

Philadelphia, October
  ment indicating that the opening lies and the
  evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08

Before this steady weeping of the skies the national commission, play CTS and fans were helpless, and could only sit about discussing the possi- bilities for the game and hoping for the best. President John K Tener of the National league said no de- cision could be made until tomorrow morning, when the staff of umpires would inspect the playing field and re- port upon it's condition.
 Every effort will be made to play the opening game tomorrow" said Tener, for delay would badly upset the plans of many spectators from out of town If the rain ceases during the night l understand the playing field Is expected to dry out quickly with a little wind and sunshine'i
 At the park the ground keeper said the infield was in fairly good condition. The pitchers box and the home plate had been covered with large squares Of canvas, but the diamond and the outfield were soft. M
 notwithstanding the possibility of delay in starting the series there was no dampening of the enthusiasm or the games followers many of whom had come from a distance to see the opening battle. Speculation re- sarding the merits of tho teams and discussion regarding the probable out come of the series was the only topic of conversation in the hotels and other gathering places.
 There was little betting tonight be- cause Philadelphia money was scarce. Red Sox supporters offered even money on the American league champions to win the series while the Phillies ad- herents demanded to D. On the other hand the National league fans offered to bet to ? that the Phillies would win the opening game provided Alex ander pitches Boston rooters were slow to accept this bet and as a result there was virtual deadlock in the wagering, although several betting commissioners held large sums of money waiting for their principals to get together.
 Ilcket spectators got far quicker action for their money for reserved seats were in great demand. The sup ply of tickets In the hands of the ven- ders was comparatively small, how ever, owing to the limited accommoda- tions at the Phil1ies' park, the smallest in either major league circuit The lew tickets they did come into posses sion through channels known only to that fraternity brought record prices. Sets of three tickets with a face value of $3 each or $9 for the trio were qouted at $40. and similar sets of s2 seats sold at prices ranging from $20 to $30.
 The bleacherites, who do not have to worry about fancy prices, had other troubles. The hundreds who annually keep an all night vigil at the gates of the park to be sure of a front row when the gates are opened, found conditions unusually trying. Long lines formed in the drizzle even before the gray twilight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Red Sox Lose

New York, October I'm the fare- well game of the season here today the New York Americans rang down the curtain by winning out in the ninth from, the Boston Americans to 5. Both managers used 16 men in the ilne-up. Gregg worked three innings and Collins pitched the remainder of the game for the Red Sox.
 After the game the Boston players ieft for Philadelphia where they meet the fhillles in the first game of the worlds series tomorrow Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
DETAIL OF WORLDS
 SERIES GAME TODAY

Commodore Orcutt will call tho de- tail of every play made in the game this afternoon between the Philadel- phia Nationals and the Boston Red Sox at 2018 First avenue. Commodore Or cutt Is an old-timer at the "calling" game, being familiar to almost every Birmingham fan for his ability at the matinees. The game will start at 1 o'clock. The matinee will be held every day a game is played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
CUBS DOWN SOX
 AND EVEN SERIES

Chicago, October 7.-The National league evened up the series with it's American league opponents today by shutting them out to 0, in the sec- ond game for the championship of Chi cago. Score: R.H.D Chicago Amer. 900 900 00O--O 2 Chicago Nat. .010 0O3 00s-4 2 0
 Batteries: Benz, Cicotte and Mayer; Lavender and Archer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
TAYLOR CONVICTED
 FOR ENTERTAINMENT

Chattanooga, October 7.--(Special. ) Thomas F. Taylor, former treasures of the Gutenberg lodge, No. ITS, of the Order of Odd Fellows of America, Chattanooga chapter. was convicted to- day of the embezzlement of S74O of lodge funds and was sentenced to serve from five to 20 years in the state penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
None out when winning run scored.

IUldIs 3O 27 O
 Batted for Schwert in seventh.
 Batted for Vance in seventh.
 |Ran for Nunamaker in seventh. Score by innings:
 6oston ............... 102 900 O0O--3 New fork -s........... 900 300 001-4
 summary: Earned runs. Boston 8. New 1ork 4. Two-base hits Schwert, Hendryx, Hoblitzel. Three-base hit. Pipp. Sacrifice hit, Miller. Left on bases. Boston 2. New York G. Double play Janvrin, Barry and Gainer. Bases on balls. Brady ?, Gregg 9, Collins l. struck out, Brady ?. Vance 1. shawkey 5, Gregg 5, Collins 4. Wild pitch, Gregg. Passed balls, Schwert, Haley. Hits. off Brady in innings; Vance in 4; Shawkey 1 in ?; Greeg l in 2: Collins in tnone out in ninth). Umpires. Nalin and Evans Time. 1880.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
PHILLIPS MATCHED AGAINST RED SOX
 FOR WORLDS TITLE
Worlds Series Starts Tod;
RED SOX AND PHILLIPS PRIMED FOR BATTLE
 ON EVE OF BIG SERIES

Rain May Prohibit Opening of Worlds Most Im- portant Baseball Series Teams In Great Condition-Red Sox Slightly Favorites- Camor For Tickets-Capacity of Phillies Park Small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08

Batteries Stroud and Kocher; Da and Whaling, Blackburn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-06
WATER USERS WILL
ATTEND CONFERENCE

/. D. O'DonneI, supervisor Of irriga-
ton, Will be the principal speaker at
the two day reclamation operation and
maintenance conference that is to be
held here February IS and 20 bv Off
Gals and employees of the. Elephant Butte
and Carlsbad projects. There Will he
two sessions each day and the meet
ings will be held at the chamber of com
merce.
The program opens Friday. February
~, with a meeting Of representatives
OF the reclamation service at which the
following subjects viii be taken up:
Operation and maintenance of costs;
operation and maintenance organiza-
tons; handling water users complaints;
relation of project officials 20 water
users associations; cooperation with
field men of the department OF aori-
culture, and disposal Of surplus eouip-
ment and animals. Water users viii
be asked to talk.
The Saturday morning meeting will
consider maintenance of irritation
canals will be discussed. together with
construction and maintenance of drains
operation and maintenance charges I'M,
der the reclamation act.
J.. d. O'Donnell will talk on farming
at the afternoon meeting, which will Ike
a general meeting including farmers.
Markets for crops, loans for livestock
feeding and farmers cooperative asyo-
cations will also be discussed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-06
M'CLUSKEY SAYS Ell PASO
WILL BE In BASEBALL LEAGUE

FL PasO breaks into regulation league
baseball next season as a member of the
Rio Grande association, now in process
Of formation by John J. McCluskey, the
veteran manager who has guided the
desttnies of the St Louis Cardinals, the
Milwaukee and Louisville mines and
who organized the Texas league. Mr.
McClUskey arrived in the city Friday
night and Immediately set about or
ganjzing the new league
This section Of the country is ripe
for regular circuit" said Mr.. McClus-
key. KY plans are not yet matured.
but can say positively that there viii
be league and that Ell Paso will be
in it. As far as outlined the assOci-
alton will HAYES tx teams, FL Paso,
Tucson, Douglas, Bisbee, AIbuquerdue
and Santa Fe. Phoenix, Globe and Dem
ing can fill in on the circuit if any Of
these towns viii not enter teams. The
season will open April 1 and will close
Sept !.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-06
BOGUE BOWLERs LOSE
TO SHERMAN TEAM
Watson and CGurchesne Teams Divide Hon
Ors Evenly in Second Match; Smell
ter Teams Play.

Two matches were bowled in the Big
league at the Wigwam alleys Friday night
In the first game the Bogue team lost three
Of the four points to the Sherman team,
and in the second match the Watson and
Courchesne teams broke even with two
points each. In this match the two teams
were tied for grand total at the end of the
third game In the extra frame rolled to
decide the winner the Watson team won by
a margin Of II pins In this match Rodrl-
guez had high game with 20S. and McClain
high total with 534 In the first game
Campbell had high game with PIG. and high
total with 574.
There being no regularly scheduled league
games to be bOwled at the Cactus club
alleys Friday night, special match was
rolled between the general office and samp-
ling departments Of the smelter- The latter
team won the match handily. having a mar
gin Of 123 pins over the general office team.
Dompier and Bateman were tied for high
game with a 211 score. Dompier had high
total with 52S, and Fenncr scored strikeout.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-06
MIAMI RESIDENTS WANT
C0MPANY'S DAM REMOVED

Miami, Ariz., Feb. "a mass meet
ing of citizens was held here to pro
TEST against the action of the Miami
copper company in building a diversion
dam near the power house, resulting in
the flooding Of a great deal Of Miami
property during the recent floods
AIterWard, A. r. Edwards. president
OF the Miami Business Mems associa-
uon' appeared before the town coun-
~ win resolutions, adopted at the
mass meeting, asking the council TO re-
quest the mining company to remove
me dam. Mayor Rolando informed
Edwards the council had already named
a committee to call on general manager
S!,oItsoerser Of the Miami company and
find out what could be done TO relieve
the situation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-06
AUTO STOPPED FOR TOLL;
OWNER SUES FOR S3O,55O

The efforts Of the FL Paso Electric
company to charge toll for the use of its
bridges across the Rio Grahde has re-
suited in the company being made de-
PENDANT in a damage suit for $30550,
brought in the Gath district court by r
w. Wilmorc.
The plaintiff alleges that he was cross
ing the international bridge at Stanton
street in his automobile when he was
suddenly stopped by a rope and called
upon to pay tell. The shock damaged
the engine and he suffered personal in
luries, as well as damages resulting from
his arrest, he alleges.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-06

WOUNDED JAP FOREMAN SAVES
TRAIN FROM WRECKS THEN DIE

Milford, Utah, Feb. s.-MortaIIy
wounded 'by pistol shot, Kihara. a
japanese section foreman, used the last
Of his strength to set a torpedo on the
tracks Of the Salt Lake route Friday
night to save the eastbo1nd Southern
Pacific limited train from possible
wreck.
He was shot through the abdomen by
Aexicans who composed his force. They
fled, leaving the handcar on the rails.
The wounded man tried in vain to move
the car alone and then dragged himself
down the track with a torpedo, which
he placed so as to check the train. The
train brought. Kihara to Milford, where
he died soon afterWard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-06
PROGRESS SHOWN
BY WIRING DONE
One Electrical Supply Company Of Fl
Paso Did s65, 900 Worth Of Work
in FL Paso in 1914

The rpogress of city is shown by
the building improvements it is doing.
The fact that one electrical concern in
III Paso-thc National Telegraphone and
Supply company-did SOS, 900 worth OF
work last year Is an indication of tie
growth Of the city during the past y
months.
Many cI the finest residences, banks,
churches and department houses of I'll
Paso have had work done by this firm
during the year. This concern has a
contract for all the electrical wiring and
fixtures in the building built by the
PhooniX-El Paso and Perry kirkpatrick;
Binding companies. These numbered
about 200 Off the past year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-06
LAMP CAUSES EXPLOSION
IN MINE; SIX ARE KILLED

Fayetteville, W. Va, Feb. 6.-At least
six men are believed to have been
killed by an explosion in mine of the
New River Coal company at Carlisle,
near here, today. There were 1913 men
IN the works. All but 10 reached the
surface in safety. They reported that
six miners had been killed, but said
they knew nothing of the remaining
four.
The explosion occurred in q remote
part of the mine when an open lamp
carried by one OF the ~ came in
contact with a pocket Of gas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-06
KAISER VISITS EASTERN
'FRONT.' CONGR Attn,

London. Eng. Feb. 6.-An official an
nouncement received here today from
Berlin says emperor William has now
gone to the eastern war zone by way
Of CzenstochOwa. Russian Poland
Emperor Williams message to the
soldiers reads as follows:
Warm congratulations for your fine
success. which is to be asCribed to the
wisdom OF the commanding officers as
well as to the great bravery Of the
troops whose month long activity in
trench warfare could in no wise dimih-
ish their attacking power"