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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-20
Captain Fay Wins Military
Rifle Title; 668 Opponents
Outshoos Presidents Match From All Parts of Coun
try-St Louis Wins Pistol Match

Jacksonville, October 1e.-Outshooting
66S competitors at the National Rifle
tournament here today, Capt. w. Gar
land Fay, United States Marine Corps,
won the title of individual military cham
pion rifle shot of the United States. Cap
tain Fay's score in the contest. which
is known as the Presidents match, was
290 out of a possible 800 points. w. II.
Richards of New Haven, Conn; Quin-
nipiac club, finished second, with 2S9
points, and G. w. Chesey. member of
the same club, took third palace, with
2S5 points. The firing today was in the
100o-yard stage, as the rapid fire and the
600-yard stages were completed last Tues
day.
At that time Captain Fay led Rich
ards L point, which advantage remained
with the marine captain through the
gruelling stage of the 1000 yards firing,
as both pulled up under the wire today
with 80 points out of "a possible 100. Be-
sides the title of champion, Captain Fay
got a gold medal, cash and letter CT
congratulation from the President of the
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out gaining any ground, until his team
mates could rally around him; they be-
gan promptly knocking over the Ken
lucky players, and Curry ran to a touch
down without any more effort than being
careful to dodge the piles of sprawling
Kentuckians.
With both Barker and Thurman back,
the rosy outlook for the McGuginites
erasing much of the stain slapped on by
the Charlottesville outfit took on a de-
cided blue hue. And thereby to a great
extent was disposed the assertion that
American dyes are not equal to those inn
ported. Still, Mr.. Thurman, seeing as how
but recently he served as a. taxi driver
and a sort of Gunga Din for the lame
and halt somewhere in France, Gay
we'll be said to belong to the imported
variety.
1t is strange that this cruel war has
sent many a good and useful citizen to
Davy Jones' locker, while an undesirable
party like this Allan Thurman, who is
always kicking, survives the U-boat war
fare across the bounding ocean to the
great inconvenience of the Commodores.
Still, while the acquisition of a wonder
full punter like Thurman and a brilliant
tackle of the calibre of Barker dulls the
big knife which the Volunteers had hoped
to plunge into the football vitals of the
Virginans it does not necessarily mean
that all is lost.
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WHY BUY-A-HOME.
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:


To the Editor of The Age Herald:
To cultivate the highest I'M the indi-
vidual there must be worthy aim set
before one. To own a home should be
the incentive. A young couple, a spinster
or bachelor, can do no better than to in
vest their earnings or inheritance, as the
case may be, in a home. The case of
the home instills love, fosters industry
and brings contentment. Here they find
refuge from the world place of de-
lightful intimacy, door to open in hos
pitality. Here the children are reared
with private Fairgrounds, and with mem
cries which serve as bond to make good
citizens. There are artistic homes which
causes one to wonder if the owner can
realize the gloss it has for a passerby.
A beacon light for those who have led
an unsettled life, real draught Of joy.
Certainly everyone can ann toward own
ing a we'll built, if small, home, well
kept, which is reflection of worthy citi-
zens. T. v. POWELL.
Birmingham October 49, 1916.
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MISSISSIPPI AGG|ES
SEVERITY CRIPPLED
Expecting a Hard Game
From Pennsylvania
ssf Hsf
Eleven

Agricultural College, Miss, October 10.
Especial. with quite a number of her
main dependencies out of condition from
injuries received in recent games and
scrimmages, the Mississippi A. and M
college is looking for a hard game with
Pennsylvania on the local field next Sat
urday. Gaddy, who has for years been
one OF the most reliable men on the team
is suffering with a bad shoulder, which
has kept him out of all games so far,
and Captain Spurlock, Shaw, Carpenter,
Schwill and others have not yet fully re-
covered from the exertion of putting the
ban on Chattanoogas championship
hopes.
While there Is no way Of forecasting
the result Of Saturdays game, the Ag-
gies will have to play much better
game than they did against Mississippi
college if they beat the Kentuckians.
They have the advantage of come
back against odds at Chattanooga last
week. however, and the added prestige OF
an aroused fighting spirit.
When the Aggie scrubs meet the MIS-
sissippi Normal college team at Meridian
Friday, October 20, a runaway Is SeX-
pected, as the A. and M. SECONDS nave
held the varsity in check in all recent
scrimmages, while the Normals made a
very poor showing against the Meridian
High school last week.
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Auburn Battles Clemson TODAY
National League Must Be
Strengthened, Says Tener
Chief Executive of Senior Organization Believes 81 Player
Limit Has Worked Against League

New York, october 19.-The National
league must be strengthened, in the
opinion of John X Tener, it's president
Mr.. Tener says he believes the 21-player
limit has worked against the league in
worlds series games, and that the limit
will be increased next year. There is no
use in the National league making any
excuses or giving any alibi,' said Mr..
Tener. I'VE have played poor ball, very
poori ball in the last rev series. Our
pitchers held up, but that was all L
appreciate that something must be done.
am not pretending not to see it. In
my annual message to the club presi-
dents l have called attention to the fact
that the National league does not get
it's prestige in the executive office, but
on the ball field That is where the pub
lie judges us.
Every effort must be made all around
to strengthen the league. Those recent
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METHODISTS LEAVE
FOR GAINESVILLE;
TEAMN GOODFORM'
Coach Brown Takes Sixteen
Men to Oppose S. p. u.
Team Is in Excellent
Condition

The Birmingham college football
team left last night for GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, where they go up against the
strong eleven of the Southwestern
Presbyterian university this afternoon
in what is considered one of the most
important games on the Methodists'
schedule. Coach Brown took Is men
with him, all in excellent condition for
hard game.
The finishing touches were applied
by Coach Brown yesterday afternoon.
signals were run and no chances were
taken to cause injury to any of the
varsity men. The final scrimmage was
held on Tuesday afternoon and the
varsity showed up excellent, especially
on the defense where Coach Brown has
been specializing recently.
The team did not live up to expecta-
tions in the game last Friday with
Marion institute and Coach Brown has
been driving his men hard to remedy
the glaring faults which held his team
to a one-point victory. Fumbling has
been predominant in the work of the
Methodists all the year, but Coach
Brown believes he has broken his men
of this fault.
A few changes have taken place in
the lineup of the team since the game
with the Marion cadets. Manager Levie
has re-entered the game his broken
jaw bone again being in frst-clas
shape. This caused the return of one
man to the scrubs. other shifts were
made, but Coach Brown would not dis
cuss them until after the game to-
day.
The backfeld, with Gillian and Kidd
at halves, Warren and Logan at full
back and Scott and Caps at quarter
makes the backfeld exceedingly strong.
Kidd is improving each day and is
expected to prove the sensation of the
team before the final battle rolls
round. Gillian is Slightly off in his
game, while the two fulls are doing
fine work. Scott has the edge of Capps
for the quarter position at the present.
Coach Brown has an abundance of
material and no worry is caused in this
line. He has plenty of substitutes, most
of whom are as good as the varsity
stars.
The team will remain in Nashville
Saturday and witness the game be-
tween Vanderbilt and the University
of Mississippi. On next Thursday the
Methodists will journey down to Mo-
bile to take on the strong Spring Hill
eleven, coached by Baby Taylor, the
former Auburn star and all-southern
star. The remaining games on the
Methodists' schedule are hard ones and
Coach Brown is planning to drive his
men hard from now on until the end of
the season.
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First Test for Auburn in
Game With Clemson Eleven

the same lineup that was started
against Mercer. They are all in good
shape with the exception of Robinson
and Wynne, who will probably not be
able to get into the game Captain Lucy
Hairston is suffering from a bad ankle
and Remington has a bad knee, but they
both will probably be able to get into
Fridays game. 1t is expected that little
Bill Donahue, brother of the coach, will
also see further usage after his excellent
performance lasr Saturday. He was
given the ball five times and went for
four touchodnws, each time distance of
80 to 60 yards. If the conditions permit
it is probable that several other new men
who showed up well last Saturday,
among whom are Charlie Jones and Jim
my Nall of Birmingham will also get
into the game.
The moving of the game from Satur-
day to Friday will probably mean that
great many of Auburn's supporters in
Montgomery and other cities will be able
to come to the game. A great number
of men are unable to get away from
business Saturday and so the game
Friday should appeal to a large number
of gridiron fans.
Auburn has been unable to get much
line on the strength of Clemson, but the
Tigers from the Carolinas always put
up stiff battle against the linesmen.
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EXCLUSIVE EDISON
SHOP OPENS TODAY
Handsome Display Parlors and Music
Rooms Have Been Fitted Up

The F. w. Bromberg exclusive Edison
shop opens today in the store formerly
occupied by the china department. The
Edison shop is entered from Third ave-
nue. and through the jewelry store.
Every musical instrument made by the
Edison factory will be handled. it is an
nounced, as well as a complete stock of
the Edison indestructible records
Handsome display parlors and music
rooms have been fitted up and every
facility and convenience is Incorporated
in the new shop.
I'VE have tried to make this exclusive
Edison shop complete in every detail
with every facility to add to the GUS
toners convenience and pleasure, said
Mr.. Bromberg. Service is going to be.
our motto.
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defeats have stung, and with each de-
feat we are all the more eager to turn
the tide. l want every one in the league,
presidents, managers and players, to aim
for a National league victory next fall.
No one can actually tell whether the
21-player limit has injured us in compe-
tition with the American league. This
limit is delicate matter which the men
with the money invested must settle for
themselves. Personally, l believe it has
worked against the National league, and
l think by next season the player limit
in our league will be increased"
1t was reported today that President
Tener Harry Hampstead, president oi
the New York Nationals, and John j.
McGraw, the clubs manager, will meet
here today tomorrow to talk over Nc
Graws criticism of the New York play
ers in their final series with Brooklyn.
A decision may be reached afterward
as to whether the league shall investi-
gate McGraw's accusation that his men
were playing Indifferent"
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OFFERS OF AID FOR
GOLF COURSE COME
FROM ALL SOURCES
CONTINUED from Page Five,

Continued from Page ffveb
meandering toward the municipal
course" said Mr.. Anderson. II think
this proposition of Ned Braces is a great
one and deserves the boosting of every
citizen who is for Birmingham. The golf
course at Green Springs can be made
into one of the most attractive places OF
it's kind in the south. The land is nat
urally ideal for a golf course. The ex-
pense of putting it in shape will be NOM
inal and the people want it. This comi'i-
nation is sufficient to make any proposi-
ton a success.
Dr. George Reese says the golf course
is the thing" ut means health and
amusement for those who wish to enjoy
themselves and improve their mind and
body" said Dr. Reese. Il feel sure that
this course is demanded by the people
now that the ball has been started 70
rolling. | am among the thousands when
I say / am for this Green Springs course
first, last and always. Why should we
not have this course? ! do not believe
a feasible argument could be brought
against the project by any man who
realizes what this means for all the peo-
pie We are going to have it and It
won't be long
+. l.. Jenkins, district passenger agent
of the Southern, is another who believes
that the golf course is a great thing and
necessity for Birmingham. I'VE will
get more tourists when the golf course is
built" said Mr.. JENKINS. Everyone
knows that the tourist trade is highly
desirable and means a great deal to the
people Of any city who can accommodate
them and furnish some amusement. The
chief attractions to the average tourist
are climate and golf. We have the cli-
mate and some very fine golf courses
but none that are owned and controlled
by the city. When the municipal golf
course is built we can say that we have
as fine a course as can be found any
where and that it is owned by the city.
No cards of admission, no imposition on
any one, just golf course of excellence
for all the people 1t is some idea and
will be some advertising stunt for Bir-
mingham."
r. b. Leary. attorney. is among those
who are for the golf course. Il have not
heard a man say a word against the
course said Mr.. Leary. ION the other
hand I have heard numerous people say
they hoped it would be finished soon, so
they could go out and try their first
game. People of Birmingham seem to pa
united on this question. which is of inn
portance to the progress of the city. OF
course, am for it, Who is against it -
Ed Crawford. automobile dealer, said:
THE municipal golf course is winner.
I believe all the citizens who live here
and numerous ones from other sections
of the state are unanimously in favor Of
this project. l hope to see it completed
soon and judging from the progress up
to date it will be completed in a few
months
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RABBIT CURRY MAY
NOT PLAY AGAINST
MISSISSIPPI TEAM
Commodore Captain May Be
Out of Game for the First
Time Since Entering
Vandy-Carman Out

Nashville. October 1s.-(special)-For
the first time since he became a regu-
lar at Vanderbilt Rabbit Curry, the
brilliant quarterback. is facing game in
which he very likely will not take part.
An attack of chills and fever has SO
weakened the speedy Commodore captain
that the coaches are seriously considering
keeping him on the side lines in the
game Saturday with the University Of
NJ ssissippi.
Carman another regular. is certain to
be missing from the lineup Saturday.
He is suffering from a badly sprained
wrist and the clash with ole Miss for
that reason will be made more even. Not
an inkling of ideas concerning the
strength of "Ole Miss has been obtained
by the Vanderbilt coaches, and some
uneasness exists over the probable con-
cealment by the Mississippians of
strength.
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HONEYWELL WORKING
HOWARD SQUAD HARD
FOR GAME TOMORROW

DR.. j. B. Longwell held practice at
Howard college again yesterday afternoon
for the game with Mercer university on
tomorrow afternoon at Redwood field.
Every man on the Howard squad Is in
fine condition with the exception of Nc
Naron, who will be out Of the game.
Practice was held on the Howard ath-
lletic field until after dark yesterday.
Coach Longwell is determined for his
team to win over the Georgia Baptists
and is working his men exceedingly hard.
The game promises to be one of the best
of the year between smaller college
elevens to. be staged in Birmingham.
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United States. Silver and bronze medals
and cash were the prizes for second and
third places.
The pistol team match was won by the
Mound City Rifle club of st. Louis, with
a score of 1850 Indiana National Guard.
with 174S, was second, and wyoming Ma
tional Guard third, with 1879. Banners
and cash were the prizes. G. w. Chesley
OF New Haven, Conn, won the members
match, scoring 80, perfect score. at coo
yards. A gold medal was his prize.
Gen. William W. Moore, adjutant of
South Carolina, captured the adjutant
generals match, scoring So out of pos
sible 100. Gen. J. c. Bond of West Vir-
ginia, with 70 points, finished second, and
Gen. E. c. Scales of Mississippi third.
with 81. General Moore received cup
and a gold medal.
In the individual pistol match the con-
Guiding event on the programme of the
National Rifle association, viii be fin
ished tomorrow, as darkness overlook the
competitors before the match could be
completed today
No other record firing was scheduled
for tomorrow. The national matches
under the auspices of the national board
for the promotion of rifle practice will
begin next Monday.
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CITY PLUMBING LAWS
REMAIN UNCHANGED
Master Plumbers Seek Repeal of
Present Ordinance, But Law
Stands

The present plumbing law will remain
unchanged.
This was the decision of the commits
sion yesterday afternoon after listening
to the protests of the Master Plumbers
who argued before the commission from
3 until $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
A. Leo Oberdorfer represented the Mas
ter Plumbers and made a forcible argu-
present plumbing ordinance and the re-
placing of the old ordinance. He cited
the fact that out of q plumbing estab-
lishments in Birmingham, three had
failed or gone out of business since the
ordinance passed by the commission a
month ago was put into effect.
Formerly. before the passage OF the
present ordinance, journeyman plumber
could not do work for the householder
without paying license. All the work
was done under the supervision of the
Master Plumber who paid Y;cense for
doing business.
At the present time any journeyman
plumber can do work for the householder
without license. The decision of the
commission in unfolding the present ordi-
nance was unanimous.
J. o. Chancey, who led the fight for
the passage OF the present ordinance,
was on hand and defended the present
law.
Wake Forest Loses
At Raleiph N O. North Caroline A
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Request Refused

Los Angeles, Cal, October 19.-Per-
mission to close highways to hold the
Vanderbilt cup automobile race in No
vember, 1916, and the grand prize
road race November IS was revoked
today by the board of public works
when the city attorney ruled the char
ter did not empower the city to grant
such permit. City officials said
they saw no way out of the difficulty
and believed the races might be
called Off
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PIEDMONT HOTEL
CUP IS WON BY BEN
EARL; GEERS LOSES
Peter Pointer, Geers' Entry,
Is Poor Fourth in Each
acknowledgements
Wins

Atlanta, October 19-In straight
heats Ben Earl. the 2:OO74 gelding
owned by Edward Peterson of Omaha,
mont hotel cup class pacing race at
the Lakewood track. here today. Com
ing in for second, third and fourth
places, respectively, were Spring Maid,
second in two heats Young Todd and
Peter Pointer.
Peter Pointer, driven by Pop" Geers,
was a poor fourth in each of the three
heats The best time was made in the
third heat, when Ben Earl. piloted
by Childs, paced under the wire with
the mile in 2:061A to his credit.
The most sensational performance
of the card was the third event, a 2:07
class pacing race won by Altawood
with Murphy at the reins. The little
gray mare took the first, second and
fourth heats, making only third place
in the third. Her best time was in the
second, 2:07A.
Birdonna. driven by Stout, fought ev-
cry inch of the way for first place and
in the first, second and the fourth
heats was beaten only by a nose, but
in the third she blew up, finishing last
in the field of four.
The second heat, 2:1S class trotting,
three in five, for a purse of $1,000
was won by Ridgemark, bay geld
ing, piloted by Traynor, who came in
third in the first heat and then took
three first places in succession. True
sada, bay mare driven by Cox, was
first under the wire in the opening
heat and after that came in second
each time.
Ben Earle came out between the sched-
uled events in an attempt to lower the
local track record of 2:05%, made by
Goldie C last Tuesday, and he did it
easily covering the oval in 2:04%. He
also broke the quarter record on the
Lakewood track, making the last quar-
ter in :29A.
The track was in only fair condi-
ton after the heavy downpour of yes
terday.
Weather conditions permitting, Lee
Axworthy will trot against his world
championship record here tomorrow.
Several others may also race against
time tomorrow.
summaries.
PIP class pacing, three heats, Pied
mont hotel cup, purse $4,000
Ben Earl, b. 6. (Childs). ....... l l l
Spring Maid, CHI. m. (White) -. 2 2
Young Todd, b. h. (Cox) ....... 2 3 8
Peter Pointer, BLK. S. (Geers) 4 4 4
Time, 2;0SA. 2i0sA. 2:06 T..
2:1S class trotting, three in five,
purse $1,000:
Ridgemark, b. g. (Traynor) 3 1
Truesada, b. m. (Cox) l 2
Locust Bug, b. G. (Valentine) 2 4
Daisy Todd, b. m. Chandler. 3 8
Time, PIP, 2:11A, 2:11H, 2:14A
2:07 class pacing, three in five, purse
$1,000
Altawood. or. m. murphy 1871
Camelia, b. m. (Cox) ......... 4 8 L 4
Birdonna, b. m. (StouD $50. 2 2 2
Sellers D. (Kline) ............ 3 2 3
Time. zoe, 2:07A, 2:16, 2:o9.
Ben Earle, b. g. (Childs), to beat To-
cal track record of 2:05a. won. Time,
2:04s4.
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MILWAUKEE GETS
A CUBAN PITCHER

Milwaukee, Wis. October 19.-Al
Timme, owner of the local team of the
American association. today announced
the purchase of Pitcher Pedro Dibut of
the Havana, Cuba, team.
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Donovan Signed for 1917

New York, October 1s.-William
Donovan signed a contract today to
manage the American league baseball
club for the season of 1917, according
to Capt. T. L. Huston, half owner OF
the club. Donovan became manager
Of the club in 1915.
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A basketball game between the Crickets,
a team of the Young Women's Christian
association, and another five representing
the Louie Compton seminary will be
played tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
in the gymnasium of the Y. w. C. A
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N. c. & st. L. Claim Agent Named
Nashville, October 1s.-The appointment
of E. e. Cleary as claim agent of the
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis
railway. vice S. d. Cowden, resigned, to
enter other business, was announced to-
day.
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Mississippians at San Antonio

San Antonio, Tex, Ostober 19.-The
First Mississippi infantry arrived here
today and took station at Camp Wilson.
1t relieves the Second Kansas infantry,
which is scheduled to start home Octo-
Der "a.