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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
FLOYD KROH BALKS
 ON 1916 CONTRACT
Star Lefthander Makes the Nashville Fans Worried
 Over Failure to Sign

Nashville fans are somewhat nervous over the prospect of losing Floyd Kroh, the smiling one, and one of the best left-handers in the league. Kroh has not definitely refused to re- port, but when a nice contract was sent him he did not jump at it.
 Nashville fans are getting worried, as they figure that the loss of Kroh would injure Roy Ellam's chances con siderably. The following from the Banner on the situation is enlighten- ing:
 That the local baseball club will have to get along without Floyd Kroh. Vol southpaw, this season is getting more and more evident every day, since the big -sider is standing pat in his declaration to remain away from the Volunteer fold this year.
 Many rumorsSwere afloat all during the winter that the New Orleans gas man would not report to the Vols this season, but the local magnates were not inclined to worry over matters, be- lieving that everything would come out all right, and that Floyd would be among those present when the roll was called However, things have turned out differently, and the Vol or ficials are inclined to believe that there's something in the report that Kroh won't come, after all.
 Floyd is without a doubt the best left handler in the Southern league. He possesses a cross-fire that is a won der, and the way he picks runners off first base is a sin He Is one of that variety of pitchers who can work any time. being a husky bloke, and never worries about pitching out of his turn to aid some falteying brother. He has been pitching in New Orleans with an amateur team all the winter, and has been making good money on Saturdays and Sundays, working at his trade as a gas man during the past winter. Kroh may or may not report, with the odds favoring the latter, and if he fails to come across, the local club is going to lose the best left-hander in the league. He has been offered a nice contract for next season, but is not inclined to jump at it, and every indication points to his remaining out of the Vol fold. It's going to hurt the local club to lose him, but with raft of youngsters on hand, the Vols will get along all right, and there's nc doubt that they'll be up in the fight all the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

The committee named by the Knoxville board of commerce to handle the question of providing an adequate baseball park in the event Knoxville was admitted to the Southern league, have just issued the following statement for circulation throughout the south:
 ''The board of commerce commit tee appointed to handle the Southern league baseball franchise question presented for the consideration of Knoxville citizens, desires, in justice to Knoxville and the efforts put forth by her citizens, to place some facts before the baseball fans of the south, and particularly does it de- sire to have these facts appear in the columns of the several newspa- pers that have had a great deal to say, both pro and con, about the pro posed transfer of the Mobile fran chise to Knoxville
 "Just at the close of the 1915 Southern league season, announce ment was made that in all probabil- ity the Mobile club would not re- tain its franchise in the Southern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

Southern league. A connection with Q major league club had been virtu- ally formed so that an exchange of players might strengthen the Knox mutually advantageous to both the major league club and the local club. But it appears that Mobile was not as willing to relinquish her franchise as the press reports led us to believe. Nor, by the same token, did it appear from the press reports of the Southern league meeting held in Birmingham early in December that those attending the meeting were anxious that Mo bile relinquish her franchise.
 Be that as it may, this communi- cation is to serve notice on all con cerned that Knoxville will take ad- vantage of any opportunity presen- ted to her to enter the Southern league, if the opportunity is presen- ted in ample time to permit of the construction of the proposed ball park before the opening of the 1916 season, and also to permit the board of commerce committee to have ex- tended the options taken on the property upon which it is intended to put the park in question"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
HARDGROVE VOWS
 ID DEFEAT BARONS
Former Baron Has Grudge Against MOley-RepOrts
 to Training Early

Bob Allen of Little Rock has suddenly awakened to the fact that one can very easily talk too much and there has been very little emanating from the Travellers in the last several days. In fact we haven't heard of raid by the Little Rock boss on the majors in sometime.
 This quietude does not mean, however, that there has been any slackening of activity in the Arkansas capital as the baseball pot has been bubbling merrily. They are not talking about it nearly so much however, and are devoting their time to saving wood: Interesting gossip concerning Charley Starr's club is con tained in the following from the Little Rock Democrat:
 Walter "Heine' Jantzen, center fielder and speed merchant of the 1915 Travellers, has signed a contract for 1916, and will be on the job as early as any of the Little Rock players. The yellow-covered contract came in Monday mornings mail properly decorated with Speedy's flowing signature
 Omar Hardgrove's contract came back signed late Saturday, and Silver Powell has sent in his binding agreement to play with the Allen-Star clique.
 The arrival of Jantzen's contract dis pelled slight fears that maybe the Chi cago speed merchant would be a hold out. On receipt of his contract Jantzen wrote back expressing a desire to get a better salary than the figure offered. He got letter in return that the salary offered is the best the club can pay, and if he did not feel that he could work for that sum with the Travellers, to ar range his sale to some other club.
 His contract was accompanied by a letter, in which he said he did not want to play with any other club and that in view of the Traveller lineup and an abundance of talent in the field, he prob ably could not do better if he tried.
 Silver" Powell gets his second try
 out with the Travellers for he has
 been told in so many words that it is
 up to him to make good or go on the
 shelf. Hardgrove had little comment
 to make, save that he wants to come
 on early and get plenty of work so he
 can "beat Birmingham" Omar nurses
 a grudge against the Barons, and vows
 he will win every game he pitches
 against the Molesworth clan. Bob
 Couchman signed up several days ago,
 and other contracts are expected in
 daily.
 Word has been received from a few of the last year men, but none have sent in the final agreement. Lack of word from Rumler and Gibson, who will be depended on for the catching staff, may or may not be significant. If either of them wants to hold out, the sale prob ably will result on short notice, as of fers have been made for the services of both. Others yet to be heard from include Downey, Manning, Walker, Wares, Jacobson, Kirby, Lefty" Moran, Covington, Marks, Stone, and few others whose noncommittal attitude is not causing much worry in the Traveller headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
HUTTO PEEvED AT BIRMINGHAM PRESS Coach of Etowah Claims Local Papers Robbing His
 Team of HOnOrs

$. R. Hutto, instructor in Latin and
 English, and also athletic coach of the
 Etowah County High school of Attalla
 has had his feelings deeply wounded. He is much hurt. He is grieved sorely.
 MT. Hutto. it is declared, is confident that the newspapers of Birmingham are in a conspiracy to hide under a bushel
 the shining light of the athletic prowess
 of the school which he honors by in- structing.
 MT. Hutto, in a letter to the sporting editor of The Age-Herald, goes into de- tail in giving his grievances and, it is
 understood, has similarly honored an aft ernoon contemporary.
 Realizing the importance of the game
 of which MT. IIutto complains, the sport ing editor realizes that it should have
 been placed on the front page, but found, alas, that the narrow confines or space prevented.
 Mir Hutto writes somewhat peevishIy This is not the first time the people Of Attalla have noticed the unfairness on the part of the press Well, do we remember the insignificant mention made
 Of our three to nothing football victory
 over Cenral High. Well do we remember
 the glowing account in your paper of Centrals victory of 40 to over Etowah | Yet not one word in the paper of our 3; | to 20 victory last Saturday, T wish to say very frankly that sucf Geep seated partiality on the part of g | sporting editor who is supposed to glvt | facts is resented very bitterly by the | people of this vicinity.
 l Not only are we treated very unfair 1 in the matter of publicity, but you art | l,to tn ,.oh nf Cto divaf
 among the high schools by failing tt mention the result
 1 For the information of MT. Hutto Tn, | Age Herald will state that it has no feel
 ings against Etowah. It would as sooT withhold news of a game because tn, 1 Central High school was defeated as tC l fail to give an account of a Birming 1 ham-New Orleans baseball game for tn,
 same reason. MT Huttos complaint anC | his allegations are childish and writer | in moment of temper.
 l JACK BETHEA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

league another season. Overtures were made to Knoxville from two different sources, and the board of commerce appointed a committee to sion the question of bringing the franchise to Knoxville. The commit tee took up the work devolving upon them with a will and for weeks ne- gotiated with property owners in regard to securing options on the property which was regarded as the most desirable for a baseball park before all options were definitely closed. The property in question is from the business district of the city and is reached by two car lines. Es- inmates were made of the cost of constructing the park and the whole scheme laid off in blueprint form and working plans submitted. The grandstand and bleachers had a seat ing capacity of 5000, with a 400 feet radius playing field, the park enclosure in all measuring approxi- mately 500x400 feet (See accompa- nying cut)
 Every ything was in readiness for the day when Mobile was supposed to relinquish her franchise in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
.INTERLEAGUE GAMES POPULAR THIS YEAR
Over Forty Matches Sched- uled-MajOrity to Be
 Played in South

l The war between organized baseball and the Federal league did number of things. not the least among whicf was to engender a feeling of brotherlJ love between the American and Nationa leagues, evidences of which will sur vive long after the Federal league is forgotten.
 As an indication of this new feeling is the number of interleague games that have been scheduled this season, Close to 40 of these matches have been scheduled and majority of the 16 big circuit teams will participate. Many of the games will be played on south ern diamonds, where training is being done, but eastern fans will have an opportunity of witnessing a number.
 Those on the card for the coming training season follow:
 March IS: Philadelphia (N. L.) vs Chi cago (N. L,), St. Petersburg, Fla.
 March 20: Philadelphia (N. L.) vs. Chi cago (N. L), Tampa, Fla.
 March 21: Philadelphia (N L) vs. Chicago CN. L), Tampa, Fla
 March 22: Philadelphia (N. L. vs Chi cago (N. L.), St. Petersburg, Fla.
 March 22: Cincinnati (N L) vs. St. Louis GA. L). Shreveport, La.
 March 28: Philadelphia GA. L.) vs. Boston (N. L.), Palm Beach, Fla.
 March 24: Philadelphia CA L.) vs. Boston (N. L.), Miami Fla.
 March 25; Philadelphia GA L.) vs. Boston (N La), Miami, Fla.
 March 27: Philadelphia GA. L.) vs. Chicago (N. L.), Tampa, Fla.
 March 2S: Philadelphia (N. L) vs. Chicago (N L), St. Petersburg, Fla
 March 2S: Cincinnati (N L.) vs. Cleveland GA. L.), New Orleans.
 March 30; Cincinnati (N. L) vs. Cleve- land GA. L.), New Orleans.
 March 31: Cincinnati CN. L.) vs. New York CA M.), Memphis, Tenn.
 March 31: Brooklyn (N L) vs. Wash ington GA. L.), Washington, D. c.
 April 1: Brooklyn (N. L.) vs. Washing ton GA. L), Washington, D c.
 April l: New York GA. L.) vs. Gin cinnati (N. L), Cincinnati, O.
 April 2: New York GA. L.) vs. Gin cinnati (N L.), Cincinnati, o.
 April 2: Chicago (N. L.) vs. Cleveland GA. L.), New Orleans.
 April 4: Brooklyn (N. L.) vs. New York CA. L), Brooklyn.
 April g. Brooklyn (N. L.) vs. New York GA. L.), Brooklyn.
 April 5: Boston (N. L) vs. Washington GA. L), Washington, D. c.
 April $; Brooklyn (N. L.) vs. Washing ton GA. L), Washington. D. c.
 April 6: Brooklyn (N L) vs. Boston GA. L.), Brooklyn.
 April z: Brooklyn (N. L) vs. Boston GA. L.), Brooklyn.
 April ': Washington GA. L.) vs. Phila- delphia (N. L.), Washington, D. c.
 April z: New York (N. L) vs. New York GA. L.), New York.
 ADril X. RroollvO IN TO vs Naw VorLr GA. L,), New York.
 April 8; Washington GA. L) vs. Phila- delphia CN. L), Washington, D. c.
 April 8: Cincinnati (N. L.) vs. Cleveland GA. L.), Cincinnati o.
 April g: Cincinnati (N. L.) vs. Cleveland GA. L.), Cincinnati, o.
 April 10: Cincinnati CN. L.) vs Cleveland GA. L), Cincinnati, o.
 April 10: New York (N L) vs New York GA. L.), New York
 April 10: Washington GA. IA) vs. Phila- delphia (N. L), Washington, D. c.
 April 10: Brooklyn (N. I..), vs Philadel- phia GA. L.), Brooklyn.
 April Il: Brooklyn (N L.) vs. Philadel- phia GA. L.), Brooklyn
 June 19: New York GA. L) vs. Pitts burg (N. L), Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
.LOOKOUTS ADOPT
 DIFFERENT TONE
 ON BISLAND CASE
Looking Forward to Meet ing of League in Atlanta Saturday. Changes EX-
 pected in Schedule

Chattanooga scribes are at last waking up to the fact that there has been no de- liberate effort to film fam the Lookouts and are adopting a different tone in their comment on the Bsland case and the controversy between Frank and Andrews. They are looking forward to the Atlanta meeting for relief and it doubtless will be afforded them if it is necessary.
 As indicative of the new spirit, the fol- lowing from the Chattanooga News is significant:
 Sentiment favorable to Chattanooga is rapidly crystallizing around the Southern league as result of the fight being waged by the local magnates against the consummation of the Bisland deal and the adoption of the tentative schedule of the Southern league.
 Except in Atlanta, where the press is naturally prejudiced toward Charley Frank the opinion seems to prevail that Chattanooga has been discriminated against in drafting the new schedule, all though it seems to be generally believed that the discrimination was unintentional. It is now generally predicted except in Atlanta that changes will be made in the tentative schedule that will give the Look outs relief The locals are almost certain to be awarded a Sunday game in New Orleans and a Saturday date in Birming- ham.
 President R. H. Baugh is emphatic in his assertions that there was no intention upon the part of the schedue committee to work a hardship upon any of the clubs Furthermore, he asserts that if it is dis covered at Atlanta that any club has failed to secure her share of the ''plums, justice will be done. The chief executive of the league continues to stress the fact that the original draft is tentative and subject to any number of changes.
 In regard to the Bisland deaP the opin- ion is expressed in Atlanta that President Andrews can charge the $400 paid for Revington up to experience. In other cities around the circuit, however the affair is viewed in an entirely different light The Lookouts claimed Bisland from Atlanta only after both Andrews and FL berfeld had been assured that his salary last season was $25O If a magnate can not accept the official records of the league president as authentic and cor rect, pray what can be accepted? From this angle it certainly seems that Presi- dent Baugh should protect the local club in this deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
JOINT COMMITTEE
 FAILS ID AGREE.

The joint committee of the Birming- ham Athletic club and the Young Mems Christian association again failed to get together yesterday at the noon meeting owing to some unknown cause, and an other meeting will De held today It is understood that some kind of definite announcement will be made today
 Just to who the cause lies for hold ing off the progress of completing the arrangements is unknown. The condi- tions that the Y M. C. A. set forth in it's letter to the B. A. c. on last Sum day are said to be the chief cause of the stumbling blocks.
 Although no developments have been made public following the decision of the committee to keep it's action from the press until the final agreement had been reached, it is generally understood that but few conditions now remain to be settled. A light discussion was held on these points yesterday, but it now appears that they will be settled to- day
 The chief dispute is over the admis- sion and the distribution of the funds derived from the games The Athletic club maintains that the receipts of the first two games should go to the team where the games are played and the profits of the third game be split even, But the price for admission to the games also remains to be settled. How ever, it is freely predicted that these will be settled and the series played by one of the contenders giving in. It is believed that the Y. M. c. A. will demand that it's conditions be adopted for the series and members of the B.. A. c. are urging tha their club accept these conditions and play the sames. The city championship is set tied now as to comparative scores, but fans want the series.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
BRADLEY HOGG MAY NOT GO ID MEMPHIS
Tinker Has Notified the Former Gull to Report
 at Tampa

New York, February 23.-The national protest of Player James Hogg and de- clared his transfer from the Chicago club of the National league to the Memphis club of the Southern league null and void unless the latter assumes full salary of the player as fixed by his Chicago con- tract. The players salary for 1916 ac- cording to this Chicago contract, was $24dO, while Memphis was to pay him $125O
 Memphis fans who have been figuring on watching Bradley Hogg help pitch the Chicks to a pennant during the next Southern league season may be destined to bit of disappointment. It is en- tirely possible that the former Mercer slabman will never don Chick uniform
 When Manager Tinker announced that he was turning Hogg over to the Chicks along with Pete Knisely, the fact caused no little discussion. Hogg reported to the Cubs last fall, and was tried out in the Gulls, a second division team all season long, was Sucn as 10 deserve for him something more than casual try out. Hence, when Tinker stated that he was sending the big hurler back to the minors, he was criticised in many quar- ters.
 Now Tinker has notified Hogg to re- port to the Cubs in Tampa. Along with these instructions Joseph slipped Bradley the information that there was a clause in his contract, which had been over looked in framing the deal to send him to Memphis. The inference, of course, is that this clause provides stipend for Hogg during the coming session that will prove prohibitive for the Chicks.
 It isn't likely that anything was over looked in the deal to ship Hogg down to Memphis, but the statement affords an tout" for Tinker on the deal. If he can show the Chicks that Bradley has con- tract with the 10 days clause stricken out, then the Chicks would have to take him over under the salary agreement made with the Cubs, which would no doubt prove troublesome. Tn the mean time, Hogg will no doubt be required to report at Tampa. In case he shows the stuff he will be carried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
BESSEMER LOSES
 TO BIBB COUNTY

Centreville, February 23-(S Special 1.-The Bihb County High school defeated the Bessemer High school by the score of Si to IS here yesterday afternoon. The game was fast and snappy throughout and was marked by the good feeling on both sides The feature of the game was the fast work of Logan and Fancher for Bihb and Scott for Bessemer
 The lineup:
 Bbb County-G. Cleveland Reynolds forwards; B. Cleveland, center; Fancher Logan, guards.
 Bessemer-Scott Bailey. forwards. Houston, center; Snyder Scott. guards.
 Substitutions-Pratt, forward: Edmonds Ragsdale, guards.
 Time of halves: 20 minutes.
 Referee, Kimbrough (Marion)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
REMAINING FEDERAL LEAGUE PLAYERS TO
 BE SOLD SATURDAY

Chicago, February 23.-After the next meeting Saturday which will wind up the affairs of the Federal league players still controlled by the league will be offered for sale" Bidding for Gene Packard, the star left-hander, promises to be keen, as several teams are said to be desirous of obtaining his services. Harry Sinclair, who controls the contracts of many of the former Federal stars, will attend, as will sev- sral owners of organized ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
Mrs. Posey Resting Well

Fort Deposit February 29.-(Special) Mrs. J. l.. Posey, who was seriously burned a few days ago while burning trash near her home at this place, is resting quietly. The attending physician stated that within a few days she would be able to leave her bed. It will be re- called that her clothing was caught in some manner and was burned from her body before help could reach her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
Tuscumbia Pastor Quits

Tuscumbia. February 23.-(Special) The Rev. c. Mckay Smock, who has been pastor of the First Baptist church of Tuscumbia for the past 10 months, has rendered his resignation to a joint meeting of the membership of the two so- cieties of the church, to take effect inn mediately. Action on his resignation will be taken at 0 subsequent meeting of the societies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
M'MILLAN SOLD TO
 BILLY SMITHS CLUB

Indianapolis. Ind, February 2S.-Tom-
 my McMillan, shortstop. was sold to- day to the Richmond International | league club by Indianapolis, of the American association. He is a native of Atlanta and formerly played with the
 Brooklyn Nationals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
DEMAREsT IS NOT DEAD

Chicago. February 2S.-Calvin De- marest. former amateur champion billiardist, whose death at the state Hospital for the Insane, at Elgin, H.. was reported last night, is alive and improving in heath, ae- cording to officials of the asylum today.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-12
SUFFRAGE ENJOYS ARE
GIVEN BIG RECEPTIONS
Gov. Dunn Welcomes Them to Chi
caso and Kansas Executive Will
Greet Party Today.

The Congressional Unions Suffrage
Special" bearing twenty-three envoys,
steamed out OF Chicago last night headed
for Kansas and the other voting States
In the Far West. The reception given the
'envoys at the first stop on the itinerary
Of the big swing through the West was
on such a scale as to assure the union
of the unqualified support of the suf-
frsgists Of Illinois in the formation Of
the proposed Woman Voters Party.
Gov. Dunno, the chief executive OF the
State, extended the welcome at a large
open-afr mass meeting held in front of
the Art Institute. Gov Capper. OF Kan
sss, will receive them when they reach
Kansas soil today The united suffragists
of unenfranchised Missouri and enfran-
chised Kansas will welcome the delega-
ton. and a series of meetings, demonstra-
tons and receptions will be given there
and at every stop until Dodge City, on
the extreme western boundary is reached.