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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Wynne Only Auburn Man
TO Suffer Injury in Game

days game and they have a hard week
before them.
1t was hoped that the Mercer game
would be a real test of the Tigers
strength, but Mercer failed sadly to
show the form expected of her, and it
was not nearly so hard fight as the
week before with Howard. But when
the Plainsmen face Clemson next Sat
urday they are going to receive the
first real acid test of the season. While
Clemson has not made such big repu-
tation on the gridiron this season, but
she is always a tough opponent for
Auburn The scare that she threw into
the Tiger camp last year is well re-
membered and the Tigers are not going
to take any chances on them this sea-
son.
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But, while Alabama adherents who wit
messed Saturdays game are not highly
elated over the size of the victory, they
have by no means lost their faith that
the Crimson is swinging onward toward
a successful season. This prophecy is
based upon the apparent latent power
which is embodied in the machine under
Kelleys control and upon a confidence
that Kelley will eventually whip his raw
material into a smooth and finished ma
chine. There is no doubt but that Kelley
is working with the proper combination.
1t now remains for him to key this COM
bination to it's height of efficiency-a
task by no means small, but, at the same
time, one capable of performance
Defensvely, the work of the Crimson
Saturday was the best that has been
shown here this season, and this despite
the fact that Mississippi college scored
a touchdown. Captain Anderson's S5-yard
run was a brilliant bit of play but it was
just as lucky as it was brilliant. There
was no broken field exhibition, no shak-
ing off of tacklers, no sidestepplng-the
Mississippi athlete plunged over guard
into a clear field, and with a good man
between him and Quarterback Hagan to
make interference, he scooted over the
goal line. Just where was the Crimson
defense on this particular occasion is an
other matter. At any rate, it was not
between Anderson and the Crimson goal.
One time besides Andersons run did
the Mssissippians make first down. Not
a single time did they carry the ball
within 80 yards of Alabama's goal. Their
highly reputed backfield was helpless in
attempting to break through the Grim
son line or skirt it's ends. Time after
time the third down found the Missis-
sippians with but two or three yards in
sa.ns to their credit. The defensive per-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
CLYDE SHROPSHIRE WILL NOT
BE BAUGH' S OPPONENT FOR
PRESIDENCY OF SOUTHERN
Oppose President Baugh
Surprise Is Choice of League
Is Certain of Four With Strong Bid For Fifth

IT am in favor of clean sport and
will conduct baseball in the Southern
league to that effect as long as l am
at its head 1 think that if all the pres
idents would work together, the league
would get along much better. | under
stand that several club presidents are
bitter opponents. We are all members
OF the same organization and I will use
every effort to break up this. I favor
harmony and 1 think the league will
prosper much better if we all work with
this idea in view.
Nashville of course has the right to
have the league meeting in that city,
chiefly because of custom. 1t has been
the custom in the league for the past
years or in fact since the organization
of the league, to hold the fall meeting in
the city which won the pennant the pre-
ceding season. The spring meeting is
determined by a vote of the club presi-
dents.
IT think it would be a good idea to
hold the meeting in New Orleans, along
with the meeting of the National Minor
League Baseball association in Deem
Der. OF course, this is up to the presi-
dents of the clubs alone. I have nothing
to do with it,"
Baugh, however, was slated for re-elec-
ton had Shropshire decided again to bid
for the honor. Birmingham, New Orleans,
Memphis and Mobile were certain to vote
for the local man, while Atlanta, Nash
Vile and Little Rock would have voted
against the present head Chattanooga
would be the only vote in doubt, but
provided the club does not change hands
it is certain to go for Baugh Thus. the
vote would be the same as last year,
when Baugh was elected by vote CT
to 8.
Much interest in the annual meeting
is consequently killed with no fight for
the presidency in view. The league di-
rectors would, however, be making the
mistake of their career by removing
Baugh from office. He's the best execu-
tive the Southern will have in a long
time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Shropshire Will Not Oppose Baugh

Jacksonville, Fla, october 17-Scoring
SO points out of possible 100 at 1000 yards
Sergeant ]. j. Andrews, United States
Marine corps, today won the Wimbledon
cup match at the national rifle tourna-
ment on the Florida range near here.
The match also gave to Andrews the title
Of long distance champion rifle shot of
the United States A gold medal and
cash We're his other prizes. Lieut.-Col
C. B. Winder, Ohio National Guard,
finished second with 9S points and Sergt
Joseph Jackson, marine corps third with
the same score. Colonel Winder scored
more consecutive bull's-eyes than did
Sergeant Jackson. The match brought
out 629 competitors.
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Auburn, October II. - Especially
Practically all the players came
through the game with Mercer with
only minor injuries, except Jack
Wynne, and 1t is feared that he has
sustained a broken rib. The final ex-
animation has not taken place yet, but
if it should prove to be broken rib
it would be one of the most serious
setbacks that has happened to Auburn
this season. Rickenbacker and Reving
ton each have bad knee, but it is
not thought that they will be out of
the game very long.
Only a light workout was held this
afternoon for the men have not yet
fully gotten over the effects of Satur
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
BY FRED BoDEKER

much surprise in Birmingham last night.
President Robert H. Baugh would make
no statement concerning the Vol mag
mates views in regard to the presidency,
but stated that he would follow his policy
Of former years, accepting the position
provided the majority of the league pres
idents so desired.
A strenuous fight for the presidency was
expected until the announcement CAME
from Nashville late yesterday afternoon
Shropshire, who was given a terrible de-
feat in his race for the executive chair
last year, was a formidable opponent for
the former president of the local club this
year. but it was generally expected that
Baugh would again be chosen the league
head.
President Baugh has made the league
one of the best executives in its his
tory. For the past two years since ne
has been at the helm the league has been
very prosperous, practically every clup
realizing a neat profit from the season
play
Il have no statement to make in re-
gard to President Clyde Shropshire an
nouncing that he would not offer any
opposition to my reelection as the pres
ident of the league" said President Baugh
last night. II never knew that Mr.. Shrop-
shire would make an active race Tor
the presidency except from what I have
read in the newspapers.
Il will not make an active race Tor
the chair but if the majority of the pres
idents of the clubs signify that they de-
sire me to lead the league again, L VIII
accept. | have never made an active
race for the office, and | never will. l
will, at any time the club owners see
fit. withdraw from office, provided they
secure q better man. They would not
hurt my feelings in the least If they
would request my resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
EBBETTS GIVES $4,000
TO WILBERT ROBINSON

New York, October 17.-Charles H.
Ebbetts, president of the Brooklyn Ma
tiona1s, has given $4,000 to Wilbert
Robinson, manager, for his services in
directing the Brooklyn players in their
pennant winning season.
The refunding of about $4,000 to
baseball enthusiasts who purchased
tickets to third worlds series game
to have been played in Brooklyn is in
progress at Ebbetts Field.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
PHILADELPHIA ONLY
CLUB TOLOSE MONEY

Chicago October 17.-Prosperity
marked the American league season
just closed. according to President B.
3. Johnson, who is back at his office
here today after an absence of two
weeks.
"Only one club-Philadelphia-
money" he said, and some teams prac-
|tically made up what money they lost
through the invasion Of the Federal
league"
Mr.. Johnson said he was of the opin-
ion that the Chicago club stood at the
head Of the list in total attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
SPORTS
Andrews Wins Wimbledon
Gun At National Tourney
Match Also Gives Marine Corps Sergeant Title OF Long Distance
Champion Rifle Shot of Country-Other Results

The rapid fire and 60o-yard stages of
the Presidents match for the military
championship of the United States were
fired today. The order to cease firing
found Capt. Fay W. Garland, United
States Marine corps, leading 66S competl-
tors with a score of 1872 out or possible
200. The 1Ooo-yard, concluding stage, will
be fired Thursday.
Tomorrow the team matches on the
national associations programme will be
fired, these include the company, regi-
mental, civilian, enlisted mems and piste3
team matches.
F1fty-one teams are here for the ma
tional team match arrivals today, includ-
ing Alaska, civilian; Indiana, civilian, and
New Jersey National Guard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
DAILY SCR|MMAGES
MARKING PRACTICE
Coach Brown Giving Hus.
kies Hard Workouts
Each Day
BY GUY NATION

Coach Brown of Birmingham college
has daily scrimmaged his team in prepa-
ration for the game against Southwestern
Presbyterian university at GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, Friday. Very little is known OF
the Southwestern boys, only their show
ing against Vanderbilt several days ago.
Little can be based upon that as Wander
bilt has a very strong team this season
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Will Resuryey Streams

Mobile. October 1.-THE Chamber OF
Commerce today received information
from Washington that resurvey OF
Alabama and Mississippi streams and the
Mississippi sound will begin at an early
date. 1t was stated that the resurvey
will commence as soon as work in the
delta is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Shopmen to Make Demands

Kansas City, October ia wage in
crease of three cents an hour and de-
mand for an eight-hour day throughout
the six allied crafts of railroad shopmen
of II western railroads was agreed upon
at conference. Of the shopmen here.
The crafts prepared an ultimatun
outlinging their demands which will be
presented Immediately to the railroads
interested. The findings of todays con-
ference were the result of recent meet
ing here of the demands of the craftsmen
were refused by the railroads.
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and the large score does not necessarily
axnnsa a weak team for s p IL.

and the large score does not necessarily
expose a weak team for S. p U.
However, Coach Brown realizes their
strength as good team and is training
his men for tough game. 1T is pre-
sumed that this game will be as hard
fought as the game with Howard next
month This is the Methodists' first trip
in that section of Tennessee and they are
very anxious to make a creditable show
ing.
The game last week with Marion de-
veloped new men for new positions. Prob
ably with Manager Levie returning to
the game several changes will be made in
the line. Caps will be used in the pack
field now as Logan's brilliant work, as
tackle, has strengthened the line 20
per cent. Manager Levie will probably
be used as guard. Although out every
afternoon it will be sometime yet before
Levie can play
Much enthusiasm is being manifested
toward the team this year and each men,
Der seems to show his appreciation. Biz
mingham college is certainly well repre-
scented this season and although facing a
difficult schedule are confident of winning
the majority of their games.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Cut Glass Expert Dies

Honesdale, Pa, October 17-John S.
O'Connor, pioneer cut glass manufacturer
and inventor, died at his home at Haw-
ley near here Monday as the result of a
fall. Mr.. O'Connor cut the glass that
took first prize at the Paris exposition.
He was born in Londonderry, Ireland,
June g. 1881
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Fairbanks Returns Home

Indianapolis, October 17.-Charles War
rem Fairbanks, republican vice presiden-
tial candidate, returned home Monday
from speaking tour of the west where
he reports party conditions as satisfac-
tory. He will depart tomorrow for FIRE.
mont o., and will spend three days in
Ohio. He will go to Missouri. Kentucky,
wisconsin and Illinois before the end OF
the campaign.
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, formance on the part of the Crimson,
| taken in connection with the fact that no
eleven this season has made more than
two first downs on them in a single game,
and that not once this season have they
been pushed backward so as to threaten
their own goal line, indicates that Kel-
ley at least has machine that will offer
powerful resistance to offensive propen-
sites
On the offensive Alabama's plunging
tactics Saturday were not as successful
as formerly. Especially was this true
after the Mississippians had closed their
defense in protecting their goal, but the
Crimson end runs kept the opposing goal
in constant danger That but two touch
down were scored was due to combina-
ton of bad judgment and fumbling. Three
times Alabama placed the oval within
a few yards of the Mississippi goal, only
to lose the ball. Once Gage, who is
suffering with a sprained wrist. fumbled
direct pass with the ball within few
inches of the goal. 1t was not the lack
of offensive ability that kept down the
score but the failure to use this ability
| to the best advantage.
A gain Alabama was penaliZed for 80
| yards during the game several or these
penalties coming at critical moments.
Mississippi undoubtedly had the strong
| est eleven that has faced the Crimson
this season, but barring the combination
of circumstances just referred to Ala
| bama should have won a victory by at
| least four touchdowns.
| Coach Kelley this week is putting his
| men through stiff workouts in preparation
| for the Florida game Saturday. Monday
afternoon Kelley excluded all students
| from the athletic field, the Crimson work.
| ing in secret practice behind locked gates.
The team leaves Thursday afternoon for
| Gainesville Fla. With the exception OF
| Dexter Hovater, who sustained a broken
J leg in Saturdays game, the Crimson is
in good shape
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
CRIMSONS VICTORY
.SPEA X s WE'LL FOR
KELLEYS MACHINE
Narrow Victory Over Mississippi College Eleven On Saturday
Showed Crimson Team to Be Strong one-Penates
Hurt Chances to score-Team In Good Shape
For Florida Game
Nv G. w. GREER

17speciaI) Alabamas victory
it that the Crimson in fact
the size of the Word
affair mp in the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
AzORA AXWORTHY IS
CLOSE WINNER; LII
PRINCETON SECOND
Feature Race of Yesterdays
Grand Circuit Won by
Murphy Horse-Marie
Constant Wins

Atlanta, October 17-With Lu Prince
ton a close second and fighting hard,
Azora Axworthy, piloted by Murphy, took
two of the three heats and first money
in 1.-THE Devereaux," the feature of to-
days Grand Circuit programme at the
Southeastern Fair track here.
The outcome proved something of sur
prize, since Azora Axworthy ended the
first heat in third place, with Lu Prince
ton more than length ahead. Daisy
Todd finished second in the first heat,
fourth in the second and third in the
final turn, which brought her into third
money. Brisac, with e. F. C'Pop'O Geers
driving, ended fourth in the first and
third heats and third in the second.
The first event. 200 class pacing, was
won in straight heats by Little Frank
D. The third and final event on the
card also was captured in three straights
by Marie Constant
Lee Axworthy, worlds champion trot-
ting stallion, will start tomorrow against
his record Of 1 1874, made recently at Lex
ington, Ky.
Summarizes
l. 200 class pacing, three in five heats
purse $1,000:
Little Frank D., b. g. (valentine).. 1 /
Red s., b. s. Crockett ............ 2 4
| Sellers D. (Cline) .................. 2
! Springmaid, CHI. m. (White)........ 5
| Miss Bell Patchen (Walker)..... 4 8
| Time-2:06% 2:O61a: 2:OS.
| 2:15 class trottng. THE Devereaux,"
| three heats, purse $1,000:
Azora Axworthy, b. m. (Murphy).. l 1
| Lu Princeton, b. h. (Cox) ........ 2 2
Daisy Todd, b. m. (Chandler). 4 8
| Brisac, blk. h. (Geers) ............ 8 4
Time-2:09% 2:141a; 2:09A.
2:20 class trotting, three in five heats,
| purse $1,000:
Marie Constant, b. m. Green. 80. 1 1
Blanche Carter, br. m. (Stout).... 2 4 2
Alvy Coffman, b. h. (Chandler)... 8 2 8
Boilermaker, b. h. (Walker) ...... 8 4
| Time-2:151a; 2:15; 2:15.
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Indians Win

Carlisle, Pa, Pa, October 17.-Carlisl
Indians 20, I.abanon Valley G.
Evening journal., 1916-10-26
a.0nA.n00 CARS IN rSr

Something like 100000 automo.
biles are running in the United States
and there is still an estimated domes-
tic market for 100000 more among
those who have never bought one.
Evening journal., 1916-10-26
OAKLAND MODEL "a
NOW ON The MARKET

The new Oakland car-Model "a
4i-horse-power, 112-inch-wheel-
base six-cylinder car has been an
nounced It is furnished in both
touring and roadster bodies and
listed at Ss45. It is called by the
builders THE Sensible Six
The Oakland Company's announce
ment sets forth:
The new Oakland Model "a is an
improvement on and continuation of
the Model 80. and all its mechanical
principles and type of design have
been thoroughly proved by the more
than $4,000 owners of that car Model
30 is one Of the most successful cars
OF it's type ever put on the market.
Model "a is a larger car more
powerful car. than the Model 80. II
greatly enhanced value
with but a nominal increase In price
to cover the additional size and extra
features. We have increased the
wheelbase two inches: speeded up the
motor 800 r. p NJ. and increased 1t
six horsepower; used a body that is
six inches longer; made the rear
springs eleven inches longer; short
ened the turning circle two feet;
equipped with four inch instead OF
three and one-half-inch tires; widenet
4 the rear seat three inches; and In
creased leg room by one inch in thl
/ driving compartment and five inches
I In the tonneau.
Evening journal., 1916-10-26

CADILLAC UP SIGNAL
MOUNTAIN ON HIGH Gear

Different communities usually have
different standards. to a certain, ex-
tent by which to judge motor car per-
Torrance. In fiat and level sections
of the country with good roads, for
example. people are interested chiefly
in a cars powers OF acceleration, its
speed, and like features. Where the
roads are not so good. people look
especially for stamina and the ability
to negotiate rough going with ease
and comfort Power and hill-climb-
ing ability, in addition to the forego-
ing. are among the qualities chiefly
sought IN billy or mountainous coun-
try.
Chattanooga, Tenn. is in such a
section. and its favorite climb is Sig
nal Mountain. If a car makes the
Signal Mountain climb on high gear,
as the new Cadillac Eight did the
other day, II is given a hundred per
cent. rating in public estimation.
The Cadillac was fresh from the
factory, having been driven but little
more than 80 files. From the heart
Of Chattanooga to the crest of Signal
Mountain was made on high gear. The
pace at the beginning of the climb
was three miles an hour.
Evening journal., 1916-10-26

swell. friends. and fellow mem
hers" said Uncle Harry. leaning back
in his chair and looking around the
room, frs. at Jimmy. then Helen, and
then Joe
what are you going to tell us
about this EVENING"" asked Jimmy.
How would you like to hear about
friend of mine. a newspaper cor
Respondent who has just returned
from the war; IL is the first vaca-
ton he has had In two years, and
he is going to remain in the United
States until after the Christmas holi-
days"
The three members pulled their
chairs up directly in front of Uncle
Harry. and the interest shown on
their faces made 10 entirely unneces-
sary for them to even say go on
what did he tell your asked
Helen
$50 many. many things said Uncle
Harry. that / couldn't tell you half
Of what he said If talked all night.
"Did he see any of the fighting and
The battlehelds2" asked Joe.
"He did" answered Uncle Harry.
eand I'm glad you ask about the
places where the fighting has been,
because my friend told me a lot about
The terrible damage that has been
done. particularly in France, and the
Evening journal., 1916-10-26
TOURING IN Chalmers
AN ECONOMICAL PASTIME

Cross-country touring in a we'll
built motor car is cheaper than pay
ing rent, according to according to
Clarence e. Baker, veteran motorist
OF New York City. who is just round
ing out a solid year Of life on the
open road.
Last December, Mr. Baker purchas-
ed a Chalmers Six-thirtv in New
York. and accompanied by his wife
and child. started for Arizona, New
Mexico and the southwest. Travelling
leisurely. the party toured through
twenty States. crossing and re-cross-
ing mountain ranges OF the West
The summer was spent In Colorado.
with side trips into Idaho. Wyoming,
Utah and Nevada. When the car roll
ed into the Chalmers factory grounds
at Detroit recently, the speedometer
read in excess OF 1900 miles.
My actual upkeep expenses. not
including gasoline and oil. stood me
$3.50 for the seasons work" said Mr..
Baker.
Evening journal., 1916-10-26

lows to pass that first and second
class tests in ire-lighting and cook
ing. no excuses taken. You must go
with us if you want to keep up your
standing in the troop.
Russell Yohe has been appointed
bugler and he Is getting on to the
calls well.
Big night next meeting night, so
come out. Big surprise!
HAROLD ROBINSON,
Scribe