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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Yankee Club Nozv Is
 the Property of Col.
 Ruppert and Huston
Sale of New York American Club Considered and Ratified Price Paid Not Given Out But Farrell Says He Sat-
 isfied With Terms-Donovan to Manage

New York. December 31.-The sale of the New York American League Baseball club was concluded and ratified today.
 The new owners, Col. Jacob Ruppert, Jr, and Capt. Tillinghast l.. Huston, would not state the price paid nor would Frank Farrell or any of the other stock holders who were parties to the sale. After the sale had been completed Frank Farrell said:
 T am very much pleased with the price l got for my holdings. While l do not care to say the total amount paid, every one knows the price I asked was S5.Ooo0oo. You know I am a good 'sticker
 Colonel Ruppert who will be president of the club turned all inquirers over to Captain Huston, who will be secretary treasurer. The captain said:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
|NO NEW PEERS IN l NEW YEARS LIST

London. December sl.-(e:4s D. m)-The New Years honors list contains no new peers. The Earl of Aberdeen, lord lieu tenant of Ireland and formerly governor general of Canada, is raised to the rank Of marquisate and the Viscount St, Ald- wyn (Michael Hicks Beach) is elevated to an earldom.
 The Order of the Garter is conferred on the Earl of Derby and the Earl of Ches- terfield and the Order of the Thistle on Baron Lovat.
 Arthur Henderson, labor leader and member of Parliament for the Barnard Castle division of Durham, is appointed privy counsellor Hamar Greenwood, liberal member of Parliament for Sun derland, is among the three new baro- nets.
 Sixteen receive the honor of knight- hood, among them Henry John Newbolt, oarlster and author and Frank Watson Dyson, astronomer-royal since 1910. George Halsey Peeley and Clifford Sif- ton of Canada were appointed knights commander of St. Michael and St. George.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01

T am not prepared to say how much We paid for the Yankees but We are we'll satisfied that we will be able 10 bring a pennant winning team together in this city. Bill Donovan is to be our manager.
 "The deal Just put through does not include any player other than are now the clubs property. We are going to purchase players and among those we have already obtained are Pipp and High of Detriot, Rehg, Boston; Mil Ter, St. Louis, and Joe Berger. Chi cago. In addition to these several oth- CT clubs in the league have promised to help us out and We will so into tl market for the best that money can buy
 Next year we will play throughout the season on the Polo grounds" add ed Captain Huston. But we hope in 1916 to have a new and commodious park of our own.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 CAMPAIGN STARTED

Montgomery, December 31.-(Special) Sunday school organization campaign extending throughout Is counties of the state has just been initiated by the Ala bama Sunday School association, the purpose of the campaign being to bring those counties up to the gold starr standard before the state Sunday school convention in Dothan next April. Of these IS counties that are in the race for the gold star, 12 are counties which have been gold stars but have lost their rank, while six are counties that have never before attained this standard. The campaign will begin January 1 and ex- tend through January, February and March. To those counties reaching the standard before the state convention in April the gold star pennant will be off cially presented at the state convention by John l.. Alexander of Chicago, rep resenting the International Sunday School association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Apprised of Killing

Montgomery, December 31.-tSpe- cial.)--The state convict department today was appraised of the killing early this morning of R. A. Stillwell of FL more. Elmore county, by an unidenti- fled person. According to information received by the department Stiliwell heard a noise in his barn and went to investigate. Several shots were heard later by members of the family and upon investigation, Stillwell's lifeless body was found.
 The convict department was imme- diately informed of the killing and a request was made for bloodnounds Speigners.
 Stillwell had lived at Elmore more than a year, having moved there trom TuSkegee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Bessemer Boy and Harssoa Stage Fine Struggle at B. A. C.-Hanlou Support
 CTS Claim Draw
ev RICHARD F. LESSER

That Sailor" Dixon won his fight. or at the very worst. made.the eight-round setto a draw, was the ringside opinion following one of the best welterweight matches ever seen in this city at the B. A. C. stag last night There was nc decision announced by the referee.
 Sailor Dixon was clearly the surprise Of the evening. He entered the ring an unknown and had to listen to the tumul- tuous cheers of the admirers of Eddie Hanlon. However in Dixons corner was Father Nttrick of Bessemer. and the blond-topped youth of Bessener entered the ring with the determination to sur prise the fans. He did
 In the first round Eddie Hanlon tried few of his tango steps on the anna teur champion of the navy He failed to impress the lad from Bessemer who without as much as saying, If you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
PHYSICIAN HELD ON \
 CHARGE OF PEONAGE

Montgomery, December 31.-tSpe- cial. l.)-Dr Robert Elrod. a prominent physician of Jernigan, Russell county, has been bound over to the United States grand jury by Commissioner John A. Elmore on the charge of nold- ing John Williams. negro. in con- dition of peonage. When arra!gned before Commissioner Elmore today pr. Elrod waived examination.
 According to an affidavit made by Williams. pr, Elrod more than year ago amputated the negro's leg. charg ing him $50 for the operation and agreeing to accept S25 in cash and 10 allow the negro to work out the bal ance of the claim. The negro claims that he has been working for pr. El- rod since that time and that lis em- ployer still claims that he owes tine balance of $25 with S100 interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
POSTOFFICE BILL
 PASSED BY HOUSE

Washington. December 3f.-The an nuai postoffice appropriation bill car rying sS21, ,oo0o0o was passed by the House today. It included legislative provisions abolshing the position of assistant postmaster In many offices. inaueurating a revised system of rail- way mail pay, including paymen, for increased mail weight due to the par eel post. and making other organiza- ton changes recommended by Post master General Burleson.
 Efforts 10 authorize an experimental. contract service to replace rural car- riers was defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
LITERACY TEST TO REMAIN IN SENATE
 IMMIGRATION BILL
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faith have agreed never to take up the practice again.
 Senator Works and Senator Borah chal- lenged Senator Shoots assertion that the Bible taught polygamy.
 When the roll was called every senator voted aye" on the amendment, Senators Shoot and Southerland remaining silent. Senator Hughes of New Jersey, how ever, rose at the end of the roll call to vote ''no,' stating that he did so be- cause he did not believe religious belief of any kind should be made a test for admission to this country. Senators Smcot and Sutherland thereupon voted no also. The vote on the amendment was 47 to 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
APPLICATION OF
 ALIEN LAW STOPPED

Tucson, Ariz.. December 31.---A tenn porary injunction restraining applica- tion of the Arizona antialien labor law was issued here today by Judge II. w. Sawtelle
 The order applies until a special fed eral tribunal which passed on the Ari- zona prohibition law decided on the labor statute. The tribunal will meet in San Francisco, January 15
 The antialien labor law, passed at the November election, provides that in any Arizona concern employing more than five persons at least so DOT cent of the employees shall be American cit izens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
CABLES RELIEF TO
 SYRIAN SUFFERERS

Washington, December 3l.-Th, American Red Cross today cablei S15,- coo to General Hollys, consul at Beirut Syria, for the relief of sick and wound
 'r1 and distressed noncoinbat- ants in that vicinity. Cleveland H
 .~w ork contributed S500O of the fund.
 Sir William Garstin, head of the supply department of the British Red Cross, cabled an expression of arpre- citation for the shipment of relief sup plies to England last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
GOVERNOR REVOKES
 BONNER'S PAROLE

Montgomery, December 31.--(Spe- cial. l.)-The governor today revoked the parole of J. B. Bonner, Colbert coun ty convict, who was arrested yesterday in Montgomery on the charge of ob- taining money illegally by use of the United States mails. Bonner was re- leased from the penitentiary by the governor on December IA He WAS serving a three-year term for forgery
 Bonner's short term would have ex- pired tomorrow had he not been pa- roled. Owing to his violation of the governors release order he will now be compelled to serve until May
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
DIXON GETS SHADEIN
 HARD FOUGHT BOUT

please" knocked his opponent down with straight left to the jaw. Hanlon took the count of five and got up with a look of surprise on his face. His handlers in the meanwhile shouted encourage ment
 Hanlon snarled out something at Dixon about being lucky stiff' and was answered by a shower of rights and lefts that knocked him. clean through the ropes. The round ended with Hanlon hngging tight. It was Dixons round by q wide margin and the best round of the whole fight.
 For the next four rounds Dixon clearly outfought Hanlon. but could not put over the k. O.. owing to the ring generalship of his opponent In the sixth and sev- enth rounds Hanlon came back strong and punished the champion of the navy. but the eighth round was even. and ring side enthusiasts were willing to call the affair draw. although many were of the opinion that Dixon had won on his hard licl1s.
 The next stag will take place on Jan- uary s. and Manager Bill Streit Is so in- pressed with the showing of Sailor Dixon that he will match both boys up again. It surely should be some fstic battle.
 There was large crowd at the stag last night and the prellminaries were thoroughly enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Montgomery Market

Montgomery, December 31.-(Specialo Spot cotton was quoted here today as follows: Good middling, 7A cents; strict middling, cents; midding, 6s4 cents; strict low middling, 6as cents; low md- ding, 1916 cents; strict good ordinary, SIS cents; good ordinary, 4s4 cents. Mar ket quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Judge Greene Better

The condition of Judge Samuel E Greene, who has been seriously iii for several days, was improved last night although he is not Yet out of danger Judge Greene'e pulse and heart were much stronger yesterday than thes have been since his illness took a seri- ous turn. Great hopes are entertained of his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Relief Shin Sails

New York. December 31.--The steam ship Massapequa was dispatcned to Rotterdam today by the Rock kefeller Foundation with supplies for Belgian war sufferers. The foundation has spent more than $1.000000 on ships and cargoss for Belgian relief, 1t was slated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
RUSSIANS CROSS THE CARPATHIANS
 FOR THIRD TIME;
 QUIET IN THE EAST
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get the Order of the Garter for their services in recruiting, and Baron Lovat, who receives the Order of the Thistle for the same reason. The Earl of Aberdeen, whose retirement from lord lieutenancy of Ireland is expected, is raised to the rank of marqmsate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Schools Open Monday

Greenville, December S1.-tSpecial.) The Greenville public schools will open the 1915 session on Monday norn- ing The indications are that mum ber of new pupils will be added 10 the rolls. Progress is being made in ev- ery branchL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01

senatorship of the Forty-second senato- rial district. Two new faces are to be seen on the board of roads and revenue V. Hammon and George Morton having been elected to succeed R. A. McWhor- ter and w. A. Wright. whose terms ex- pired today. Robert M. King succeeds himself as receiver of tax returns as does D. r. Henley for tax collector and John F. Dalton for coroner Judge ]. r. Johnston will remain in the ordinarys 8 office for another two years. since he was elected two years ago for a four-year term.
 Chattooga eounty's financial condition is very good, despite the fact that heavy courthouse bonds are being paid off. It is said the county will have handsome surplus when all the tax money Is col lected and turned into the treasury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
BOmbard POla

Copenhagen, December 31.--(Via London, 11:42 a. m.)-A private dis patch received here from Berlin says that over 30 French and British wal ships are at present engaged in bonn barding Pola, the Austrian naval base, on the Adriatic, and also the seaport of Rouigno about 15 miles distant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01

There IS reason to expect naval az gression by the allies at Pcla. Recent reports have indicated activity in that field. Several days ago French sub marine went into the harbor of Pola, but did not return. A dispatch re- ceived in London last night described how another submarine had beer suc- cessful1y torpedoing the Austrian dreadnaught Viribus Unitia and other messages have indicated that an Anglo French attack would not come as @ surprise
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06
PENN TEAMS ARE ON
FOR STAR INDOOR MEr
in NEW YORK TONICHI
Quakers Enter Seven (,
Nine Big Track ~
Field Events in Fi,.'
Great Collegiate Conte,,
Rule Changes Plannad

A squad Of nearly 80 men. m. ii.
the track athletes of the Itntv,..,,
Pennsylvania, left at 2 o'clock tb,.
noon for New York, where thev r,n,
pete tonight in the first sol =, "', 'onl
games ever held by the Tntarcou'nalo' "ao'
\. a. A. A. The Quakers will tsts
IN seven Of the nine events w pa'
program. This includes five relav
and two team field events Tbs ial
races in which the Quakers will IN.
as follows: VI
Race for teams OF five men 80,
run $50 yards; race for teams ~
men, each to run 300 yards. ran.
teams of four men, each TO M,
yards; race for teams of four mon =.
to run 1000 yards; race for teams N i.
men, one to run 200 yards. one 3Oo y..,
one 800 yards and one 1000 Yards
team field events in which the ou,t.
will compete are the high jump ana u
vault. They have scratched the Shot,.
event.
This meet will bring together tho sr,..
number Of star college men that eves
ticipatcd In any set OF Indoor games. Hsrp
Yale. Princeton, Cornell, Dartmouth Cohlbig
Michigan, Penn State. Georgetown Syrss
and pennsylvania are the leading institg,as
entered. The Penn team will Conccntrsi, n
strength on the medley relay, in whjeS II
famous quartet OF Captain Lippincott H.
wood. Kaufman and Meredith will repfs.1
them. The following men left for Nov y..l
with Coach Orton and Assistant Msss,l
Townsend In charge: Dimlco. Dc Pas Fss
man, Castor. Patterson, Ferguson Toetv-
Kaufman, Lippincott, Meredith, Dorsey ptss
Humphreys, Stout, Dc korn. Huston, Colsl
l.:eberman, KeslcE Ellis, Kroeser, Turr
Warren, sewell, Price. Bcardwood Wilt
Gay. Rowlcy.
In addition to deciding where the 1918 u-
will he held at It's annual convention M
afternoon. tho association will pass on II
portant amendments to its rules. n It adsyl
The proposed rule that all running tracks M
he measured L. inches instead of rs lnfS
from tho pole. IL will mean that eyery N
lego track in the association must be chlnR9
There Is not much doubt but that the amtrl
ment will be passed, for It will then conir1
to the rule OF the international Amatls
Athletic Federation, whose rules have ~
adopted for the Olympia games and by NJ
Amateur Athletic Union. The new rule pi
mako 1t increasingly difficult to better tIIsl
ing intercollegiate records.
Another important rule almost certain 10 N
passed is that providing six instead o. oA
three trials in the shot-put. hammer thtI
and broad Jump. II passed, the rule will anvil
10 the preliminary contests on the hrs III
Of the meet only, the men being restricted n
the usual three trials In the finals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06
SUNSHINE FOR PILLS
BIG CONTEST TODAY
Bert Niehoff, EX-Red Infielder,
Tries Workout at Second
Base.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. March G.-The
sun shone with August warmth this
morning. when the members of the Phil
les baseball squad emerged from their
sleeping quarters and prepared for the
hike to Coffe Pot Park.
Manager Pat Moran announced that
there would surely he practice game this
afternoon between the regulars and the
'irreEulars." Since the MANAGEMENT is
permitting the tourists to witness the
rehearsals free Of charge 1t is expected
that the stands and field will he filed
with fans. Bert Niehoff former Cinciu-
natl player exchanged for Doom, prac-
ticed this morning with the squad for
the first time. Part Of tine time he
worked out at third and again he spent
"A long session at second.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06
KELLY BEATS KRAUsE
Wind-up at Quaker Club Was Pretty
Bout.

FREDDY Kelly defeated Johnny Kr7Nise I'm
the wind-up at the Quaker CITY Athletic Club
last night, In the seInTNind-up Bobby VILLAINS
defeated Tommy Riley in six hard rounds
Tommy Hudson shaded Joe Phelan In six
lively rounds. Jimmy Cassidy beat Danny Nc
Mahon In a bout. Johnny McAvov showed
that he can still punch some bv stopping
Johnny May In four rounds In the openinE
bout Harry Brenncr beat Tommy Dunn in six
rough rounds.
George Chaney last night ar Baltimore OUT
fought cal, Delaney, OF Cleveland, In a
10-round battle before 1000 persons. The Raj
timoreai, had the better OF hts antagonist
IN virtually every ropnd, but the WesterneT
was game. he fought back to the best OF
his ability, but Chaney was the stronger OF
the two: his punches carried more weight
and he displayed a keener knowledge OF the
finer points OF tile game.
Young George Chin. OF Tamaqua, gave Young
Reilly, 81 Allentown. the greatest punching OF
his life before the Iamauua A. C.. Tama-
qua. last night. Chip punished Reilly hard
the Jaw and body iu every round. hut was
una bic 10 deliver the sleeper, The bell saved
Reilly IN the 10Th. In he semi wind up Kid
Shang Of Allentown. knocked out Young
Aaurey OF Nesquehoning, in the first round
X o. Brown. Os the East Side outpointed
Frank Demeyer, OF BrooklNn n 10 fast rounds
OF hghting az the Vanderbilt a. e.. in Brook
lyn. Lass ptght.
Johnny Drunme. of Jersey city sparriug
partner TO Joe ShugTue ana Joe G0ldherg. OF
Rochester, fought 10 rounds to even h0nOrs at
the Pioneer A. C., New York. last night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

player who loses out? As rule, ne is
still in possession of his health and is
generally under iO I'll admit such SYM
pathy Is all beyond me- u. l.. j.
The average veteran who drops out
isn't star and never was one As a
rule, he has given his career to baseball
and has made only enough money Ia
support his family. AS u rule, he is
through at %, supposed to he the prime
of life. At that age he has given his
best years TO profession that leaves
him trained for no other job.
But there is something beyond all this.
Baseball brings the player beneath the
spotlight. As a big Lacquer his pame
and mis- record are known from coast to
coast and back again. He has grown ac-
customed 10 the old hip-hip and the iu-
nilee. lie has been favored with the ad-
miration of thousands. And then, al
most without warning, he drops into the
night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06
ATHLETICS ON JUMP
FOR FIRST REAL BALL
CONTEST OF SEASON
Two Squads Will Play
Full Game This After
noon-Jaytown Fans, on
Half Holiday, Eager for
Fray-Weather Good.
nov sr.rr connrstoNDnNr.


JACKSONVILLE Fla, March G.-All
Jacksonville Is awaiting the nrst real
baseball game Of the season this after
noon. II will be played by two squads
OF Connie Macks aggregation OF Ath-
letics.
One OF those will be based on the
I.ajoie Barry combine and the other on
the Kopf-Mclnnis duet The names Of
the teams will he X and Y, because
neither of the personnel is yet known,
Mack, stated however that he would en-
deavor TO eive each as many regulars as
possible, in order that tho play might bc
equal. This he figured would keep the
men ON the jump and not allow them to
loaf as they often do when the regulars
play the Yangans.
This opening contest OF the season will
be good drawing card. Il mas been ex-
tensively advertised and the local bags
are sure to be out In full force. as It Is
half-holiday here on Saturday. The
weather indications are perfection.
Yesterday the field was so wet from
rain that only the pitchers and catChers
were allowed TO 20 on the field An II
of the hurlers were out by . o'clock and
had Instructions from Mack Davis and
Thomas. They had a big afternoon of It.
pitching steadily MS long as each thought
best. The result was that by the time
the day began to wanc some of the
young men had gotten n big head OF
steam and were sending the balls into
the catchers with all the speed they pos
sessed. Curves are still tabooed.
Lajoie engaged in batting drill until
he was forced to retreat to the shower
bath because there was no player left
TO chase his drives. II don't know when
felt so good said Larry as the per-
spiration trickled from his forehead
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06
REGIMENT MEET TONIGHT
Stars of Local Clubs to Compete 4
Honors.

The officers OF the I'd Regiment Athletic ~
sociation announce they have received nsi
than 800 individual entries for the meet Z
night This H. by far the greatest number col,
petng in any OF the Military Athletic Lsasi
meets 80 far this winter. The best track an
field experts in the district have expressed U,
Willingness 10 act as officials The prcgnl
incmGes everything from 50-yard dash N'
ice to a mile and sevcn-eighths relay
The University of Pennsylvania has enge.
nine men in the running high jump and ssig
men in the two-and -One- half mile A. A. Y
handicap race, In addition they have enter.
one-miIe intercompany relay win bring e
gether the championship teams OF Comlal
c, LIST Infantry, and Company !, I'd Infant
will bring together some of the greatest ml.
runners who ever started In Phadelphia. W
the University of Pennsylvania, Elsie y. u,
Funa; for Germantown Boys Club, Mellon y
Duff viii run the final mile. Mercury ~
three teams entered.