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Evening journal., 1916-04-21
EIGnT TROpHIEs FOR ORAT0RY AsSrREp.

WILLIAM b. MEGEAR, president Of the Whining
" ton Chamber Of Commerce and devoted friend
OF educaon has enrolled his as one Of the Civ
ers Of sterling silver trophies be offered in the pub
lie schools for the best work in public-speakng or
oratory
With highly commendable public spirit Mr.. Megear
has given loving cup valued $780, as a second
prize to be competed for by the pupils in the gram
mar schools in the city OF Wilmington We thank him
heartily for his action and feel sure that when he
the results this effort to restore in the public
schools in Stale the practically lost Of oratory
he will decide that spent $50 that was pro-
ductve Of greater public good.
With his gift eight of the twelve cups needed to
complete the list Of first and second prizes already
are assured They follows
State Trophy-First prize, Nathan Miller
Wilmington High School Trophies-First prize. David
snelltnburg; second prize, Edgar NJ. Hopes, Sr
Wilmington Grammar School Trophcs-Flrst prize
J. Ernest smith, second prize. William b. Megear.
Rural New Castle County Trophy-First prize, Mrs
selden S. Deemer Of New Castle.
Kent County Trophy-First prize, General A. r.
Benson, OF Dover.
Sussex County Trophy First prize. Former Gov
ernor Simeon S. Peunewill, of Greenwood
That list shows that four second trophies are stnl
open. follows state, Rural New Castle. Kent and
Sussex. The fact that eight cups already in hand
shows the strength Of the movement. The four others
Will be fourthcoming from publcspirtcd We
do not know those sources. but we feel optimistic
with regard to the project that we sure they Will
develop quickly
Each trophy will be known by the name OF the
donor Il will be suitably engraved, and the prospect
is that it will be in active circulation from school to
! school for from eight to ten years During all that
time 1t will stimulate thousands of children to take
up, and perfect themselves in the public speak
! ing so far II may be done with the limitations sur
rounding them.
! puh rifed nd in
yet supplied with second prizes have a splendid oppor-
tunty to do something handsome for the children
Of the county in which they live and incidentally
/ those Of the entire State
Evening journal., 1916-04-21

I'm The Associations of Amex-
fAIAIe lean Advertisers has ex-
WGW amined and certified %
the oirculntion Of this pub
heatien. The figures Of circulation
oontained in the Asseciation's 80
pert only are guaranteed.
Association Of American Advertisers
Ma lsi whlishsIi Bldu. III CITY
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
EDITORIAL OPINION

600 in excess of the greatest surplus
reserve ever held before
This wealth is not owned by the
banks of the country, but represents
the savings of the people themselvesi
The tremendous showing demon
strates how idle it is to talk about
economy with regard TO adequate ma
tional defense. If but 1 per cent. Of
great savings stored in the national
banks Of the country were used for
preparedness. real army and navy
could be provided and adequate pro-
lection would be afforded to the re-
naming 80 per cent of the accumu-
lated wealth.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
CAN'T FIND DANDRUFF

Every bit Of dandruff disappears
after one or two applications OF Dam
derine rubbed well into the scalp with
the finger tips. Get a 25-cent bottle
OF Danderine at any drug store AMI
save your hair. After a few applica-
tions you can't find particle Of dan
drum or any falling hair. and the scalp
will never itch.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Posterity gives to every man his true honor
Tactus
All argument will vanish before one touch Of Ma
ture-COlman.
.-.-.-.
Let thy chd's first lesson be obedience. aud the
second will be what thou wilt.-Franklin.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21

Many Methodists in this and other sections OF the
United States have been startled by the news that the
New England Methodist Episcopal Conference in ses-
sion in Worcester Mass has gone record in favor
OF permitting young folk to dance go theatres and
and to participate in other forms amuse-
ment that are now under the ban Of the Methodist
Church. And yet there those who speak of New
England as the puritanical Gibraltar of the United
Statesi
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
With The Paragraphers

The pup is lucky ouss-he can be happy whereer
he ohews.-Missoula C1ont) Sentinel.
Our idea OF a sport is man who will bet so quick
er than he could borrow S5.-Galveston TEX News
villa started out butcher. but he stands
good chance Of being butchered.-Jacksonville Oa)
Times Union.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21

A batch Of fifteen villistas who accused OF
having sought to seize the Mexican garrison in Chi
huahua have been tried by court-martal by order Of
General Gutierrez and convicted and shot few more
sangunary episodes like that should TO simplify
work OF relieving both the United States and Mex
leo OF the villista menace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
EDITED BY JACK BETHEA
FOOD FOR RANDOM
By JACK BETHEA

in time to get into the game Friday. Meusel had been very anxious to play in the Coast league and Portland made an effort to get him at the time of the Derrick deal. They succeeded ill dissatlsfying him with the terms offered by Birmingham and he refused to report. When he sawy, however, that it was either play in Birmingham or not play at ail he saw the light
 Meusel has a very high reputation among ball players and is reported to be a fast, heady player. The Barons desire him chiefly on account of his ability with the stick. He batted .327 last year and is expected to join Coombs in the 300 class. If Meusel comes up to expectations, he will be mighty aid to the Barons, but he will have to show what he has be- fore he is assured of a job. One may hear a lot of a player" says Molesworth, but you never know what he is or has until you see him work.
 Moley will be in somewhat of quan- dary when the time comes to cut down his squad to the limit. Only little over two weeks now remain in which to arrive at a decision, but much can happen in two weeks. Moley's pitchers are now in pretty good shape, and it is a rather safe bet that the staff will De constituted as it.-was last year. Ponder is a good man and has the u1allings of a fine pitcher when he gets a little more experience. He has speed, curve and control, and when he has had another year he will be ripe for the Southern. In the event any of Moley's pitchers went bad, it is probable that he would re- tain Ponder. The other problem is m the outfield. Coombs, of course, is as- sured in left and Caton looks at pres ent like a good prospect for center. Meusel will be used in right and will have to beat out both Carroll and O'Rourke. Carroll as a utility player is hard to beat and is practically as- sured of job somewhere. Behind the bat Smith and Hauser will do the work. Moley shuts up like a clam when asked about the future, and says he will not announce his decision until May IA.
 The game in Birmingham yesterday was the only one in the Southern league. Last night the Barons left for New Orleans, where they will play today and tomorrow, returning here Monday for the 21-day stay. The Crackers will be the first club en- tertained and then come tho Pelicans
 Lennox at third base is Charley Franks field captain and some awful puns are made on his name. A fan asked yesterday if he was the soap man and being answered in the af- firmative, demanded to know why he was not in the cleanup position. Upon which he was slugged with 8. pop bot tie and carried helpless from the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
GREATEST BLOOD REMEDY
Gives Results When Others Fail. Natures Remedy
 for the Blood

The purifying and curative properties of Natures great remedy have made IS. &. S. for the Blood a household saying. Thousands today enjoying perfect health owe their recovery from blood or skin diseases to this universally used blood purifier. S. s. s. is made entirely from roots, herbs and parks, which possess cleansing and healing ingredients You cannot be well when your blood is impure; you lack strength and energy natural with health: your complexion is weakened. When waste or refuse matter which Nature intends shall ba thrown off, is left in the system. 1t is absorbed into the blood and boils, pin- pies, rashes, blotches and other erup- tions of the skin appear.
 s. S. s. goes into the circulation and removes every particle of blood taint or poison of every character All skin dis eases and eruptions pass away, and the smooth, clean skin, glowing with health; shows that the body is being nour1shed by rich, pure blood. Rheumatism, Ca tarrh, Scrofula, Contagious Blood Poi son. all are deep seated blood disorders, and for their treatment nothing equals S. s. s. Get S.. S. s. at any drug store. If yours is a peculiar case, write Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
Cubs Down Cards

Chicago, April 2S.-Claude Hendrix held St. Louis to two hits today and Chicago pounded it's way into tie for first place in the National league race through a to victory, the Cubs seventh straight. Only one man reached third base for the Cardinals and in seven of the nine innings only three men faced Hendrix, who struck out seven, famed the side in least one hit, Williams and Zimmerman leading in the attack Score R.H.E. St Louis ............... 000 GOO 0O0--0 ? 0 Chicago ................. 100 204 O0"-7 13 l
 Batteries: Sallee, Griner and Snyder; Hendrix and Archer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
ANOTHER AMATEUR BASEBALL LEAGUE
 GETS INTO ACTION
Two Divisions of T. c. I. League Begin Schedules Today-Large Crowds
 Expected at Games

The fourth amateur baseball league will teams of the Manufacturing and Mining divisions of the T. c. I. league will meet in the initial games of the sea son. Four teams are in the Manufacturing division, while six are in the Mining class
 The following teams compose the Manu- featuring division: Bessemer Rolling Mill, champions of last year Brown Marx, Ensley and By-Product. The teams com posing the Mining division are: Wylam, Bayview, Pratt City, Docena, Red Noun tain and Edgewater.
 Officials of the league are G. A. Mil Ter, chairman, and S. W. Quarles, secre- tary.
 Provided that the games prove as popu- lar as they did last season from 1000 to 4oOO people will witness each game. At some of the games last year and espe- cially the ones in which Bessemer par ticipated in the average of 5000 saw each game. Other games in the league proved as popular during the heat of the pen nant race. The T. c. I. league held the reputation of having the best teams in amateur baseball in Birmingham last sea- son and according to indications. man agers are again counting a on another banner year.
 A large number of semi professionals are signed up with each team. College players are also prominent about the middle of the season. It is understood that several of the Auburn and Alabama stars have already signed with some of the teams in the circuit and will make their appearance in the lineup about the middle of the season. The games this afternoon will start about o'clock. The latest league to get into operation in the Birmingham district bids to have a great sea son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
Red Sox Take Series

New York, April 2S.-Boston made it two out of three from New York here today, winning the second Thinning game of the series, to ?. With New York leading 2 to 0 in the ninth in ming, Lewis tied the score with home run, which followed HoblitzelIs base on balls. In the eleventh inning Hoop CT walked. took third on Hoblitzelrs double and scored the winning run on Lewis infield out Score: R.H E. Boston . 900 900 O02 01--3 ' 1 New York .... O01 01o 900 o0-2 l2 Q
 Batteries: Leonard, Gregg and Car rigan; Heating and Nunamaker
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FRANK MAKES SHIFT


 FRANK MAKES SHIFT
 Perryman got into several bad places, but always managed to pull out. In the third, one was out and a Cracker on third and first but he pulled out by swell pitching Again in the fourth two singles and a walk filled the bases, but the preacher settled down and made Gangnier hit to Clark for an easy out. Perkins the Cracker receiver, was hit in the face in the third inning when he was tagged by Lindsay at second base and retired in favor of Neiderkorn. Roy Moran, a veteran of the league, was also given a chance in the outfield, Mcdonald being shifted to second and Gangnier omitted from the lineup.
 The Barons left last night for New Or leans where they meet the Pelicans this afternoon Moley will probably send either Ponder or Black to face the Pels. Another game vii be played tomorrow in New Orleans. The Crackers left last night for Mobile where they meet the Gulls today and tomorrow. Perryman will not be taken to New Orleans
 FIRST
 Atlanta-Thrashe flied out to left. McMillan out, Lindsay to Derrick. Mayer lined to Coombs. No runs, no EitS, no errors.
 Birmln Shanl lIieu u hdS el McMillan threw out Mcdonald. Clark walked. Coombs tripled to deep center and Clark counted. Lindsay out, short to first. One run, one hit, no errors.
 SECOND
 Atlanta--McDonald struck out. Len nox lined to Coombs. Munch out short to first. No runs, no hits, no errors rmingham--Derrick flied to left Carroll grounded out to short. Hauser singled to right. Perryman lined to Gangnier No runs, one hit, no errors
 THIRD
 Atlanta--Perkins hit a hot grounder to Mcdonald and was safe. Gangnler hit to Clark and Perkins was safe on Clark's wild throw to Lindsay. Day sacrificed the runners bag. Thrasher hit to Clark and Perkins was out at the plate. Thrasher stole second. Me Milan popped to Derrick. No runs, one hit, one error.
 Standardization out, second to
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Senators Win

Washington April S.-Washington won from Philadelphia to 6, in the ninth in ming today netting four runs from an infield out, an error and two singles off Crowell, who had been sent to the rescue after Majors had hit the first batsman and passed the next two The Athletics scored all their runs in the fifth on two passes. an error, three singles and two doubles. Gallia stopped the onslaught after Dumont and Boehling had been driven from the box. Score R.H E. Philadelphia ............ COG O6O 000-6 g 5 Washington .......... 900 120 004-7 6 ?
 Batteries: Majors. Crowell and Meyer, Dumont, Boehling, Gallia and Henry. Time, 2:05, Empires, Connolly and Owens.
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*Batted for Day in ninth.

SUMMARY. Two-base Hits-Clark, Coombs. Three-base Hit-Coombs. Home RunS-Carroll. Stolen Bases-Lindsay, Hauser, Thrash CT.
 Sacrifice Hits-Day, McMiilan. Bases on Balls-Day 8, Perryman g. Left on Bases--Atlanta 8, Birming. ham z. Hit by Pitched Ball-Day QIauser) Struck Out-By Perryman 3, Day 3 Wild Pitches-Day 1. Time of Game-2;05 Umpire-O'Toole and Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
Clancy Is Released
 by Charley Schmidt
 and Massey Signed

Mobile April Especial -shortstop Clancy of the Mobile team was given his release today. He will be succeeded by Massey and Dobard will be used as utility infielder and possibly transferred to third base. A howl has been raised here to strengthen the Mobile club and a shake-up is expected. ~ sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
HOWARD BERRY WINS
 ANNUAL TEMPTATION

Philadelphia, April 2S.--Howard Berry of the University of Pennsylvania to- day won the pentathlon, one of the fea- ture events of the annual relay race car nival held on Franklin Field.
 Berry won the event last year The final point score on the pentathlon was: Berry 5, A. Nash, Rutgers, 13; E. Kunkle, Penn State, 16; w. Creighton, Pennsylva- nia, 1S J. Dewhurst, Georgetown, p.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29

The Barons found "Red, Day easy yesterday afternoon and easily defeat ed Charley Franks Crackers at Rick wood Field by the tune of 9 to 2. "Preacher" Perryman was on the mound for the Barons and had the Crackers at his disposal throughout the game.
 The Barons played good game, while the Crackers performed the ex- act opposite. Franks team work was sadly off. Wild throws were frequent even when the bases were not occu- pied and the BarOns owe thanks to poor fielding for the big lead.
 Two errors are chalked against the Barons both being committed by Danny Clark, who had good day in the field despite his boobies. Danny made two great stops of hard hit balls and threw the runner out at first in each case Each of the Barons fielded well, although several balls worked through the infield.
 Charlie Carrolrs circuit clout with the bases full in the fifth inning sewed the game up. Charlie caught one of Days fast benders and drove it to the left field bleachers, scoring three and counting himself. The hit was one of the longest made at Redwood this season. Cecil Coombs and Bill Lindsay also had on their hitting clothes and smashed every thing that Day offered for safe wal lop.
 BARONS TOOK EARLY LEAD
 The Barons took an early lead, scoring one in the opening session on Clark's walk and Coombs' triple. Two more were added in the third on Clark's hit, Coombs' double, Lindsays bingle and McDonalds s wild peg to the plate. In the fifth Car roll swatted his homer with the bases chohed and the Barons scored their last counters in the seventh on Lindsays hit, Hausers hit by pitcher and Perryman's single.
 The Crackers counted their first run in the sixth inning. Mayer walked, went to second on McDonalds s out and scored when Clark fumbled LennoXs liner. The second tally was scored in the seventh. Day opened with single to center and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
South Atlantic League

At Jacksonville: Jacksonville 6, Column bia 8.
 At Augusta: Augusta 5, Charleston z. At Macon: Macon l, Montgomery 5 At Albany: Albany 1, Columbus G.
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Morton Wins Battle

Cleveland, April 2S.-Cleveland won to 1 from Chicago today in 10 innings. The contest was pitchers battle be- tween Morton and Williams Each al lowed five hits, neither giving a pass, but Morton hit batsman. who scored. Score: R.H E. Chicago ..... 900 001 900 O--l 5 Cleveland ..... 900. 610 900 1-2s 5 l
 Batteries: Williams and Schalk; Nor ton and O'Neill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
Burns Double Wins

St. Louis, April 28-With the score tied in the ninth, Burns doubled to left scoring Heilman and Detroit beat St. Louis today, 6 to 5. Cobb returned to the game today and got a double and single. His double scored Kav anauhg in the seventh. Score: R. H E. Detroit ..... 200 900 121--6 10 ? St Louis ... 900 112 100--5 g 2
 Batteries: Coveleskie. Roland. Dauss and Stanage Baker, Davenport and Hartley. Time, 150 Empires. Hide brand and O'Loughlin.
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American Association

At Indianapolis: Indianapolis f. Mill waukee 3. At Columbus: Columbus 9 St Paul 0. At Louisville: Louisville s Kansas City l.
 At Toledo: Toledo 3. MinneapoIis 4.
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This club certainly hasn't any license to beat Birmingham four straight games. The Barons played rings around them yesterday afternoon as well as outhitting them. The boys certainly had some terrible luck in the Cracker capital.
 Charlie Carroll won himself 8. home yesterday. He came through in man ner that is the dream of every ball player It was in the fifth when he put one to the left field bleaehers for homer and the bases were full at that. The little ball game was won at that very moment.
 The Barons had on their batting clothes yesterday A total of Il bin- gles were recorded off MT. Day, among which number was homer, a triple and a double. Everybody was . hitting yesterday and the Barons sim ply couldn't lose. Coombs is cred ited with a triple, 8 double, a single and base on balls. Not so bad for the old horse.
 Cecil was not alone in the limelight, however, for not to mention the ter rife hit of Charlie Carroll, to whom all honor is due, Danny Clark was judging them fine He scored two runs and had a single and a double to his credit. Lindsay scored two runs and is credited with three singles. prao lad safely in the seventh, scoring run.
 Hauser and Lindsay pulled one of the prettiest plays in that same sev- enth inning that has been seen on Rickwood Field in many seasons It was a double steal on which Bill counted. Lindsay. first up, singled to right. Derrick popped up to Munch and Carroll was out, McMillan to Munch, Lindsay going to third. Mike Hauser then was pinked on the knee and wen to first. Mike stalled around and went to first. Mike stalled around down. Neiderkorn threw to second to catch him and Mike stopped midway, running back toward first Lindsay, u, when he saw favorable opportunity broke for the plate Munch threw, but Bill slid under it while Mike was safe at second. Perryman then singled to center and Mayer threw wild to the plate to catch Hauser, the preacher going to second.
 The Barons went right after MT Day, and with two gone in the first Danny Clark threw a. pass and scored immediately on Cecil Coombs' triple to left center Cecil could have stretched it into a homer if his leg had not been giving him trouble. Two runs were pushed across in the third when With two down Clark hit one to Gangnier that was too hot to handle Coombs sent him to third with his ocuple to left, and when Lindsay dropped one over third, Danny count ed. Mcdonald threw wild to the plate and Coombs crossed the platter Der rick ended the inning with his ground CT to McAIillan
 In the deliriouS fifth, with two gone Coombs was walked, went to second on Llndsay's bingle to left Derrick hit to McMillan and his throw to Gagnier was high and Lindsay was safe. Carroll then laundered the sacks with his homer. Two more came in the seventh, the details of which have been related above.
 Manager Molesworth was very much pleased yesterday over the de- velopment in the Meusel case. Meu- sel has accepted the terms offered by Birmingham and will report at once Meusel will leave Los Angeles Sunday and will reacn Birmingham probably
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This club certainly hasn't any license to beat Birmingham four straight games. The BaronS played rings around them yesterday afternoon as well as outhitting them. The boys certainly had some terrible luck in the Cracker capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Games Today

Brooklyn at New York. Philadelphia at Boston. Cincinnati at Pittsburg. St. Louis at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29

Preacher Perryman performed nobly in the box for the Barons, and the corresponding weakness of Day was fatal to the Crackers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Games Today

o&htNc ArN&y Cleveland at Detroit. New York at Philadelphia. Boston at Washington. Chicago at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
By JOHN ANDREWS
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday
Games Today

Birmingham at New Orleans. Little Rock at Nashville. Atlanta at Mobile. Chattanooga at Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29

Well, we snatched one out of the fire, anyway. Make it three straight next week when the Crackers come back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
SPORTS
Perryman Holds Crackers
 While BdrOnS Pound Day

Barons Slug Ball Hard and Win Easily Over Crackers Carroll Drives Out Homer With Bases FullCoombs Con tinues to Boost Batting Average -Lndsay's Timely
 Hitting Gives the Barons An Early Lead
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advanced to third on Thrasher's safety to left. McMillan flew out to deep cen ter and Day counted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-29
COLLEGE GAMES
Bases on Balls Galore

Charlottesville. Va, April 2S.-Twenty bases on balls were issued by the four pitchers in todays game between the Uni versity of Virginia and the University of Georgia. which Virginia won, 16 to {. Darkness stopped the contest in the eighth inning. Score R. III. E.. Virginia ....................-.. 16 F Georgia ......-..................
 Batteries: Hager, Rixey and White; Fox, McWhorter and Rawson.