The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
Idea Originates With C. B. GlOver-Plans Not Yet
 Completed
FORMER BARON WILL
 BE PAID BIG HONOR
Proposed Plans Meeting Unanimous Approval-May 8 Will Probably Be Designated as "Ellam
 Day" by the Local Club
Fly FRED BOpEKER

Admirers of Roy Ellam 1n BlrmlnBhdHl will pay homage to the former star short stop of the Barons in due respect for the yeofnan service which he rendered the Birmingham Baseball association during Ifs stay of nine years on the team' on his first visit to play the Barons wlth his Nashville Vols on May 8. The idea has only recently developed and is fasr gaining approval from all who knew tho work of the former Baron.
 The idea originated with c. E. Glover, a man who knows the game thoroughly, and who is one of the ex-Baron's most ardent admirers Plans for 'Ellam Day" have not been exactly completed as yet but 1t Is definitely understood that the popular blonde will be presented with some sort of valuable token that will fully illustrate the fans appreciation
 It Is planned to raise money for the trophy or present by popular subscrip- ton among the thousands of Ellam ad- mrers in Birmingham. It will be recalled that back in 1914 Ellam won trophy by popular vote of the Baron fans as being tho most valuable player on the team This was the only year that his value was tested to be known even among the fans but popular opinion awarded the sbortstop the highest honors for almost every year during his stay here
 A THOROUGH GENTLEMAN
 Ellam is one of the most gentlemanly players ever seen on the diamond. Not only does he conduct himself as gen. tleman, but he aspires to help the other fellow along Ellam was by no means a reformer. He was simply @ fine boy. Many fans attribute the marvellous suc- cess of the Barons since Ellam's connec- tion to the untiring efforts of the popu- lar blonde who was ever working in the interest of the club.
 He always performed faithfully and by his consistent service he gained the con- fldence of both the fans and the club officials. Ellam withstood the jeers and knocks of the bleacher fans in Birming ham for almost two years simply because he occasionally made an excusable bob ble But the fans soon realized that their jeering could not possibly harm his play ing and one by one he gained the friend ship of all.
 The plans have not been made known to the public in general before. Fans all over the Birmingham district were aware of the fact that an "Ellam Day" was being planned. but the founder of the idea was never made known. MT. Glover, although slightly matured in age is one of the closest followers of the game in Birmingham and is popular with tho fans as we'll as the players in the entire league He realized the debt that the fans of Birmingham owe to Ellam and conse- quently set to work and soon had Ob- tained the approval of all.
 APPROVED BY ALL
 Vt4a H1o, fn D~n 70 Fl. Baugh of the Southern league, who heartily commended Ellam and approved of the plans. Manager Carlton Moles- worth of the Barons. also approved of the plsn. Nothing the fans can do Is too good to pay in respect to Roy, who did marvellous service for the Barons for nine long years. T will do all in my power to make 'Ellam Day huge suc- cess"
 Other prominent business men about the city have also indorsed the plan. MT. Glover has put the plan up to every fan In Birmingham, and as yet has not re- ceived the slightest disapproval from any.
 'The idea came to me one night when I was thinking of what we would do for a shortstop this season." said MT. Glover, in discussing the plans. Ut struck me that the fans of Birmingham Ellam for the wonderful service that he rendered the Barons for years.
 LIKED BY ALL
 ''Ellam was great player, finished in every respect He knew how to take care of himself and did it. He was not . 'reformer' in the national game, as everybody knows but he was one fellow that I can truthfully say is the most gentlemanly player that I ever met Not only was he gentleman on the field, but he conducted himself likewise where yer he went.
 T hope that the fans will see this plan in the proper light and when final details are announced will rally to the colors and help make 'Ellam Day one of the biggest things that ever was pulled off in Birmingham. There are enough of us to do it, so let's get busy md when Roy arrives show him that the 3ime he spent in helping put Birmingham apn the baseball map was not wasted" A committee will be named shortly to .fecide on the final details. It will be mp to this committee to name what the 9resent shall be, get the subscriptions Hnd other mattersyof this nature.
 z Fans, get on the job. Put your shoulder to the wheel and let's everybody pull to- ðer and make the "Ellam Day. an Sccasion that will long be remembered in 3he minds of the Vol pilot and every fan. 1t can be done so. let's do it.