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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

Little Rock, February 19-Cspecial) President Bob Allen of the Little Rock Travellers is not one of those super enthusiastic souls who is always promis- ing pennant although Traveller fans slyly look toward the coveted flag as a possibility. But President Bob the foxy fellow, does intimate that he eX- poets his Trays to be up in that race and give 'em all some trouble before the curtains next falls.
 It will be a decidedly different looking crew the fans will greet on the first swing around the circuit than the one the same fans gazed upon when they wore Montgomery uniforms a little more than @ year ago Only one old BillilSin player is being held by Allen, and he, Heinie Jantzen, may yet fall by the wayside by the opening of the season.
 Allen says he will have the largest and heaviest hitting outfield in the league. He has just purchased Baby Doll' Jacobson and LaRue Kirby from the St. Louis Browns, each of whom is over six feet in height and hit over the 800 mark in the Southern league the year before last. Ernie Walker, who was likewise secured from the Browns is exactly six feet in height. He hit to the tune of 29S with the Brownies in 1914 and should do as well with the Travel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
WELDING TOGETHER
 STRONG TEAM FOR ATLANTA

If Frank lands the two left-hand hurlers he is counting on landing, these two, with LaFitte, Thompson and Perry will compose the Cracker hurling corps Niederkorn and Gutierrez will fight 1t out for the second string catchers place. The four infield places will be settled, while but four men will scrap for three positions in the outfield.
 Lii Marcan. formerly of Birmingham will no doubt be the inield captain Of the Crackers and will more than likely lead off the batting order.
 All in all local prospects are splen- did. The fans are pleased with the new owners and the steps they have taken towards giving Atlanta a winner. They have turned the affairs over to Man ager Frank with instructions to go ahead and the magnate also having financial interest in the club, is certain to put good club here.
 Charles Colsson, formerly of Mobile, has been named road secretary of the Crackers and will handle all the busi- ness affairs of the club With Frank and Colsson, who played on the same ball club 30 years ago. working hand in hand in the handling of the local proposition, local fans have just cause for being delighted over the prospects.
 Frank expects to announce his new players next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
By l.. A. V. SMITH

CTS. Heinie Jantzen is being held in re- serve in case any of the three above named gentlemen balk at the necessarily reduced contracts that will be rendered them this year.
 TWO SURE OF JOB
 For infielders, Manager Starr and Clyde Wares are assured of their respective positions of second base and shOrtstop. Wares will be remembered with Mont gomery in 1913 and with the Browns in 1914. Johnny Dobbs, who managed the Billikins in 1913, pays Clyde the compi- ment Of being one of the two most valu- able men who have ever played in the Southern league The other man is Jacobson.
 On first Covington has the call, but has been given to understand that he will have to hit better than he did in 1915 to be assured of his job. Ernie Walker IS corlling good first baseman and may be shifted to that position, keeping Jant- zen in the outfield, should Tex fall down in his hitting. Allen has signed re- cruit by the name of Green who will be given show for this position.
 For third three men are available. Man. ming, who was with Atlanta last year, probably has the call on account of his hitting Then there is Downey, who played short for the Travellers last year,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
LITTLE ROCK FANS EXPECTING
 IRA VELERS TO COP BUNTING

and led all Southern league shortstops in fielding He played third base for Kansas City several years and would feel right at home at that position. Propsti the third man. joined the Travellers the latter part of last season and showed some form. He is a rookie though and will probably be given year or two of seasoning before he lands regularly
 CATCHERS GALORE
 For eatchers the Travellers have Gib- son, Rumler Gribbins, and Hays. Either of the two first named is a proven first string catcher and either of the two iat- ter would do as a second catcher. In truth 1t will be hard proposition pick ing the best man.
 The pitching staff is the only thing to cause worry at present. Starr has the quantity to work from but only two men, Couchman and Hardgrovc have proven them of Class A csliber. The other men to select from are Moran, who had q brief trial last year, and was suspended when he failed to report to Shreveport, where he was sold under optional agree ment; Brooks, purchased from Griffin in the Georgia Alabama league: Powell and Patterson both with the club a short time last season, and another pitcher coming from the St. Louis Browns, name not given out yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
LOOKOUT MANAGER
 |. FOLLOWS POLICY OF WILKINS M|CAWBER
Line-Up of Lookouts Is Still a Mystery-One of Big gest Seasons in Base
 ball Expected
Rv CEORGE H. BUrLER

Chattanooga February 19.-(SpeclalD The 1916 Lookouts, with the exception Of the catching department, where Kitchens and Peters of last years club will un- doubtedly preside. are still in an embryo state The lineup in the outfield, on the infield and in the battery division is still largely undecided Elberfeld has as surance from Detroit that men of any calibre can be supplied in an emergency as well as from other major pilots and the Kid is largely following policy of
 'Watchful waiting.
 In spite of the fact that his 1916 lineup is still extremely problematical how ever, Elberfeld has a raft of material on his roster. Seven pitchers, three catchers, four infielders and five garden CTS are already on the list of performers who will report here March 15
 Pitchers already secured are: Allen, last year with Atlanta. and Herbert from the Texas Oklahoma league, southpaws; Efird, from the Virginia league; Martinia from the Texas league. Karr from Mo- bile, Posten from Detroit, and Moore, seJni-pro, from Bon Air, Tenn, right handlers. Mud Ball'' Clark has already signed.
 are Manager Elberfeld himself, Harris, Pitler and Graft, all of the 1916 Look outs. Bisland was claimed by Elberfeld from Atlanta via the waiver price. but has been turned back following his re- fusal to sign for $225. Rivington claimed that he received $350 from Atlanta in 1915. Brown, shortstop, has also been se- cured.
 Elberfelds list of outfielders is com posed of Jud Daley, from last years team; Kippert, formerly with Seattle; Nicholson, from the Denison club of the Texas Oklahoma circuit; Dibrell, a semi pro- from Bon Air, and Hickman, farmed out by the LoolSouts last spring. The last named jumped to the Federal league and his recovery is doubtful.
 The local roster would have contained the names of several stars in addition to those already under contract but for the determination of Elberfeld and President Andrews to observe the salary limit strictly to the letter. It is generally felt locally that at least four clubs in the league are evading the $2S00 limit already, and it is believed that President Baugh will take some action to probe the deals whereby a number of stars have been
 secured by Atlanta, Memphis Little
 Rock and Nashville.
 It is believed locally that from the athletes already secured EIberfeld can
 turn out a team that will hold it's own with about seven others in the circuit. If it proves unequal to the task, how ever. the Kid will not be tardy about
 securing endorsements. One of the biggest seasons in baseball is expected in Chattanooga in 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
py HERBERr CALDWELL

Memphis February 19.-(Special) While the personnel of the Memphis team this season is extremely doubtful at present, one thing is certain, and that is that there will be several new faces in the Chickasaw lineup.
 Waivers were recently asked and se- cured on seven players, who finished the season with Memphis last year. Man ager Stark has not announced what dis position will be made of these players, but has intimated that none will be asked to report if they can be traded be fore the call for practice is answered. The players are Pitchers Robertson, Keeley and BusheIman; Catcher Schlei and Outfielders Lord of the 1915 troupe, Baldwin and Stewart.
 But four new players have been se- cured that are expected to start the sea- son with the Chicks. They are Pitchers Hogg, with Mobile last season, purchased from the Chicago Cubs; Outfielder Knise- ly, with Birmingham in 1914, also pur- chased from the Cubs; Pitcher Kerr, with Fort Worth last season, secured from In- dianapolis, and Catcher Ruel young ster secured from the St. Louis Browns The deal for Ruel has not been closed, but probably will be any day. Hancock and Wheeler, two semi-pro pitchers of Kentucky. have been signed, but waivers have also been secured on them.
 Only seven of the 1914 troupe are sure of their jobs. They are Hemingway, a candidate for third base, who finished in the outfield last season; McDermott, third baseman; Manager Stark, short stop Cruthers, second base; Eibel, first base; Merritt, pitcher. and Andreen, catcher.
 Manager Stark was after several play CTS with the St. Louis Browns, but these players have been secured by Nashville and Little Rock, and now the Chick pilot must look to another source for as sistance.
 It was recently announced by Secre- tary Watkins of the Memphis club that it was possible that Memphis might en- ter into working agreement with the New York Americans and secure some assistance from Manager Donovan of the Yankees. It is also known that the Cubs have a pitcher and outfielder that the Chicks would like to secure
 Summing all things up, Manager Stark appears to be somewhat tardy in secur- ing players for the coming season, and with the outlook for a winner here in tho 1916 Southern league stakes not only unknown, but extremely doubtful at the present penning
 Local fans have the utmost confidence in Manager Stark as leader despite the fact that he will be making his man agerial debut in Class A diamond so- ciety. Stark is known amount as a baseball student, and his personality and popularity with the players, it is be- lieved. will be big asset in his favor
 Pitcher Gonlait of the 1915 team has been sold to Baltimore sI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

Atlanta. February 1s.- Especially From the above list of players, with the acquisition of about four more men, that he is expecting to land in the near future, Manager Charles Frank of the Crackers expects to weld together a ball team that will make Atlanta's op- ponents hustle some this season.
 Frank is after two lefthand pitchers, catcher and shortstop, and when he lands these four men he expects to stand pat on what he has until the season opens. He does not say that he will not make any changes, but if the men he has and expects to land live up to their regulations. he does not be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Improving Kavanaugh Field

The Little Rock club is making . number of Improvements at Kava- naugh field and d large crew of men is at work getting the grounds ready for spring practice. The mound in left field is being taken away and the dirt used to fill the low places on the outside of the field Several work cars of rich. black loam have been hauled and placed on portions of the outfield that were bare last year. The sod will be laid in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
BARONS FACE 1916 SEASON BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER
 BEFORE UNDER THE REGIME OF CARLETON WORDSWORTH
NEW ORLEANS FACES SERIOUS
 PROBLEM IN PITCHING STAFF

center. Dobbs has not announced who will be his other fielders, but it is un- derstood that Johnson will be back to try for right field position. There will probably be two other outfielders, one of whom will come from the Texas league. The other is expected from one of the Somers' combinations.
 New Orleans infield will be shot to pieces and Cotton Knaupp is the only man sure to return, as he will alter nate with Bob Higgins in doing the re- ceiving Baird is expected to get 8 try out for third base to succeed Thomas. Knaupp will be used at short to replace Reilly and despite reports to the con- trary, Dobbs is counting on having Red Bluhm back at first base. He Is counting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

in good condition and ready for work. He was married recently, and will bring his wife to Birmingham with him when he comes.
 "Carrolps value to the club lies in his ability to play any position. not passably, but as well as the man who left it. He is a stop-gap for any emergencies, Should Carroll have a big year this season. I hope the fans will encourage him and not pursue the same course as toward Ellam."
 Again the conversation shifted. This time when it became of sufficient in- terest for publication Moley was speak ing of batting and the system he uses to get results,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
By JOHN L. SULLIVAN

New Orleans. February 19-(Special) New Orleans greatest trouble during the coming baseball season will be in getting a pitching staff. Following the announce ment from Nashville that Dixie" Wal ker, pitching star had quit, came the announcement today that Ed Hovlik who, in addition to being pitcher, was a substitute outielder, had been released to Terre Haute in the Central league This leaves Dobbs only four men, Kis- singer Brenton. Weaver and Smith,
 Edmondson and Pezold are two sure fix lures in the outheld Axle" probably be- ing used in left, while Larry will go to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Higgins Anxious About HurIers

Miller Huggins of the Cardinals is concerned over his pitching staff. He figures DoalS, Sallee and Ames are slow to start, and that they cannot be relied on the first month of the sea- son. He will particularly nurse Sallee and Ames for hot weather work. This means Hall Meadows, William Jasper and Steele will have to carry his team until well along In the race. Hug gins says he still has hopes of Grimer, but he isn't enthusiastic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
This Can't Be True

National league schedule. For the first time in years the Reds don't have to make a five weeks journey on then long trip away from home. That aw- sful Journey in which the team pain fully hobbled back and forth from St. Louis to Boston with extra stopoffs at Pittsburg and Chicago always broke the strength of the club and brought the players home tired out and track sore. This year the first trip will be of less than three weeks duration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
NEW FACES GALORE IN CHICKS LINEUP UNDER DOLLY STARK
Personnel of Team Doubt full - Stark Is Slow in Securing New
 Players
CHICK ROSTER

Catchers-Ruel. Andreen and xSchlei.
 Pitchers-Hogg, Merritt, Kerr, xRobertson, xBushelman, xKel- ley, xHancock, xWheeler. First Base-Eibel and xDun ckel.
 Second Base-Cruthers. Shortstop-Stark.
 Third Base-McDermott and Hemingway.
 Outfielders Knisely, Lord, and xStewart.
 nfielders-xBaldw and xLeonard.
 xWaivers secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

on several players from the Toledo club, and President Heinemann says he does not know who will be in the batch until they show up, but that four or five are expected.
 At the present time the New Orleans team looks anything but promising. and have to get busy in hurry and bolster up. Dobbs arrives here Monday, sick ness in his family having delayed him. The full personnel of the team will be announced later, as it is believed by local sporting writers that Heinemann and Dobbs have something up their sleeves that they are not willing to give out until the men are in New Orleans uni- form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
STRENGTH OF VOLS INCREASED BY RAID
 .ON CAMP OF BROWNS
Roy Ellam to Have FOrmid- able Outfit-Has Wealth of New Material to
 Develop Winner
VOL ROSTER

Catchers-Street, Roth, Mar shall, Boelzle, Johnson, Stief.
 Pitchers Kroh, Rogers, Hodge, Berger, Frost, Ellis, Taylor. Herbert, Yount, Keup- per, Decatur, Fiene, Turner, South, White, Wells.
 nfielders-Kauffm Ellam, Bridwell, Duggan, Kores, Shee- han, Gray O'Dell, Herman, Dodge, Hudnall, Chandler, Nc Bride
 Outfielders-Baker. Lee, Will Hams, Pratt, Hannah, Riley, Clapp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Haughton in Good

Fans in Boston are shouting loudly in praise of Percy Haughton, new owner of the Braves. Haughton put on season tickets at reduced prices, a privilege Boston fans had never had before. His other 10 strike was the purchase of three players from tho Feds Stallings was anxious to get. They were Allen and Knetzer, pitch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
After Lynch for Job

The New England league and the Eastern association have been merged in the east. and it is now reported that the conference committee wants Tom Lynch, former boss of the Ma tional, to accept the presidency. Lynch has the experience all right, but that is about all of the necessities for be- ing president of club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Wagner Not Worried About Future as Baseball Player
tContinued from Page Two,

to make the days. weeks and months fly, and I hardly feel the time slipping I lave plodded along in such an even manner that I am shuddering at some day finding myself in a baseball uni- form at 60. But when the break in my long routine comes I guess will feel it. .(Copyright, 1916, by the Wheeler Syn
 dicate, Incl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
BIG YEAR FOR CARROLL

Tt begins to look as if Carroll is to be another Ellam," said his boss. .Ellam, as you know, was unmerci- fully ridden by the fans and they are displaying the same tendencies toward Carroll. It is g. pity. because Carroll is one of the best all-'round players, if not the best all-'round player. in the league.
 q will admit that Carroll did not have good year last season, but this was due to his health. Finally. we sent him to Hot Springs. where his trouble was relieved. Carroll, even though in bad health. earned every cent the club paid him.
 He suffered agony all last year. I frequently saw him about the hotel in pain. but he would go out the next day and play just the same.
 T am looking for this to be Car rolls big year. He writes that he is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

Fla. recommended by Bradley Hogg.
 Moley isn't claiming the pennant, but kes been up there for five years and doesn't expect it to be any different this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
MOLEY IS SATISFIED WITH PRESENT TEAM: NOT AFTER STARS OF THE FEDERAL LEAGUE
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lack of reason displayed by fans in <heir likes Sad dislikess The conver- sation shifted to Charlie Carroll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
CRACKERS ROSTER

Outfielders Mcdonald, Moran, Osborn, Trasher.
 nfielders-Munch. LennoN, Marcan.
 -Niederkorn, Gutter reg.
 Pitchers-LaFitte, Hiett, Day, Thompson, Perry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
AMATEURS TO GET TRYOUT

A number of city leaguers will be given trials and Bill Schwartz, first base man who graduated from the lots of Bir- mingham into professional ball. will be allowed to show what he can do. K. T. Welch and R. s. King, both infielders. will report. Other semi-professionals to have a try-out will be Werner from Gin cinnati. Williams, pitcher from Quincy.
The Adair County news., 1916-02-23
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The Adair County news., 1916-02-23
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The Adair County news., 1916-02-23
Transformations Of Money.

1t is interesting to note the va
rious changes in commodities of
exchange which have taken place
since ancient times. Trading in
one form or another goes on coz
stantly in the course of main
tanning our existence. We are
continually exchanging what we
have for what we need or want,
and money is standard by
which relative values are estab.
lished.
Skins of animals were long
used by savage tribes as money.
A mans fortune was reconed by
the number of skins he owned.
When animals became domes-
ticated, the whole animal re-
placed the skin as the unit of val
ue. Among domestic animals
oxen and sheep were the earliest
forms of money. An OK was
considered worth ten sheep.
Cattle are still recognized as the
wealth unit among Zulus and
Kafirs.
At one time slaves were adopt
ed as the unit of value, a mans
wealth being reckoned by the
number of his slaves. Products
of the soil have commonly passed
current as money and our an
cestors in Maryland and Virginia
before the revolutionary war,
and even later, used tobacco as
money. They passed laws max
ing tobacco money and paid the
salaries of the government
officials and collected all taxes in
tobacco.
The use of metals as money is
not of recent origin, but has
gradually superseded other me-
diums. AS the varied activities
of human life developed it was
necessary that money for COM
mon use should be a substance
convenient to handle.
The Adair County news., 1916-02-23

Two hundred and forty-fve
passengers held as prisoners by
a German prize crew on the for
mer British liner Appan were re-
leased when the ship came into
the American port at Newport
News.
The Adair County news., 1916-02-23
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The Adair County news., 1916-02-23

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Of course your excessive mod
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ing the question, but we would
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munity.