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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
PORTS

For the first time this season rain prevented play of a scheduled game yesterday afternoon at Redwood and consequently the initial double bil' of the year will be offered this aft erncon. The first game will start promptly at 2:15 o'clock.
 Yesterdays game was about ready to start when a terrific shower swept the field, making play impossible, The bases, pitchers box and plate were well covered, but the rain was so steady that the infeld and out field were drenched.
 Had the game been played it would have been more of a mud battle than ball game. Both the Barons and the Memphis Chicks had com pleted their batting and infield prac- tice and the umpires were about ready to start the fracas when the shower began. All hopes for staging the game were quickly abandoned once the shower struck it's stride.
 In addition to the double bill today, the Chicks play two more games at Redwood. The tribe is playing bet ter hall at the present than any time
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Dr. J. H. McDuffie of Columbus Ga, made the splendid score of 9S out of his 100 in the practice events of the Ala bama state shoot, helu on the grounds of the Birmingham Gun club yesterday. He was followed by Lee Moody of Besse- mer who broke 96 out of his 100
 The work of these two men was re- markable, considering the conditions, the wind blowing and the cain stopped the shooting during the afternoon.
 The professionals were led by William Lastie and Walter Huff, who each broke 90.
 The regular sweepstake events will start at o'clock todas. The programme Will consist of 10 2o-target events and a 100-target handicap. A large number of the best shots in the country will be on hand to compete. Several additional squads arrived during the night.
 There will be about 50 shooters, pro fessional and amateur, on hand at g One hundred and fifty targets will count on the yearly average ot registered tar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Precedent Shattered
 at Chicago Golf Club

Chicago, July 23.-Precedent was brok en at the Onwenstia club. one of the oldest and most, exclusive clubs in the of Chicago, when Sunday golf was played there for the first time. Agitation for Sunday golf has been in progress for many months and it final ly prevailed by a vote of 120 to c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
VICTORS
 OVER VOLS AGAIN

New Orleans, July 23.-New Orleans batsmen punched hits in the second in ming and took advantage of Decaturs S wildness in the eighth, securing two runs and shutting out Nashville, to Q, in the second game of the. series here today. In the eighth Decatur forced in Pelican run when he walked man with the bases full Robertson kept Nashville's Six hits we'll scattered. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
FUTURE OF ROWING
 TO BE DECIDED SOON

New York. July 2S-The future of anna teur rowing will be special feature for discussion at the annual convention Of the National Association of Amateur oarsmen at the New York Athletic club next Saturday night. Officers will be elected for the coming year and plans considered for the restoration of rowing at the earliest opportune time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
B. A. [. ENTERS TEAM
 IN OUTDOOR SHOOT
Club Will Attempt to Re- peat Performance of 1914
 in National Matches

The Birmingham Athletic club has en- tered team in the outdoor series of 10 weekly matches. staged by the National Rifle association. Shooting is done at 50 yards distance, at a one-inch bull's- eye, ten shots slow fire and ten shots rapid fire. position either sitting or kneeling. at option of the shooter Pos sible score at each stage is 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
What Do You Know
 About Your Blood Supply ]?

this important subject. It tells how to keep the blood strong and free from the many impurities to which it is con- stantly subject.
 It gives the history of S. s. S., the worlds most successful blood remedy, which has been sold for more than fifty years by druggists everywhere. This book will be sent free to all who write to Swift Specific Go. Dept Kl. Att lanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24

Boston, July 23.-With two out and the bases full in the last Gf the thirteenth inning today, Maranville took chaTe on Kelly's fly-out to Mann in short left field and scored the run that won for Boston over Chicago, to g. It was the sixth successive Boston victory over Mitchelps team. Score: R.H. E. Chicago ........... 900 900 101 000-2 s Boston ............ 001 100 GOO 600 1-3 1
 Batteries: Douglas. Carter and Will son, Dilhoefer; Rudolph, Nehf and Ira gesser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Giants Lose to Pirates

New York, July 23.-Pittsburg nosed out the New York Nationals here today, 1 to O. Cooper had the better of Schupp in a pitchers battle, and is only the third pitcher to shut out the Giants this season. Cooper also sent in the only run of the game with a two-base hit in the eighth inning, scoring w. Wagner. who also had doubled Score: R.H.E. Pittsburg .............. 900 00o 0l0--1 0 New York .......... 900 O00 OO0-0 s 3
 Cooper and w. Wagner Schupp and Gibson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
TRAVELLERS DOWN
 FRANKS CRACKERS

Atlanta, July 2S.-By punching six of the nine hits made off Hess in two innings, Little Rock today won the opening game of the series from At lanta, to 0. Only 29 men faced Robin son, who allowed Atlanta but one hit and but one Atlanta player reached second base Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Al Mamaux Suspended
 by Pittsburg Manager

New York, July 23-Pitcher Hamaux of pended tonight by Manager Bezdek for breaking training rules This is his sec- ond suspension for the same cause and it was reported he may be out of the game the rest of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
International League

At Rochester: Rochester ?, Baltimore At Buffalo: Buffalo g. Providence 6. At Toronto: Toronto 3, Richmond (10 innings).
 :. At Montreal;f Montreal B Newark (10 innings).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
HOW THEY STAND
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday

Birmingham Memphis, rain. Chattanooga Mobile, vrr day. Little Rock 4, Atlanta 0.
 New Orleans ?, Nashville 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Reds Win Again

Brooklyn, July 23.-Cincinnat made 1t four straight from Brooklyn, outplaying the National league champions at every point today, and winning to 2 Groh, Kopf and Roush made nine of the visi- tors il hits and scored all the runs. Toney kept the Brooklyn hits well scattered except in the fourth, when pass. steal and two singles prevented a shut-out. Score: R.H.E. Cincinnati .............. 002 020 100-5 II Brooklyn ..........,... GOO 200 000-2 g ?
 Batteries: Toney and Wingo; Smith and Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24

Three-base hit, Kaufman. Sacrifice hit, Ellam. Double plays, Barbare to Stans- bury to Bluhm Ellam to Marshall to Kaufman. Struck out, Robertson | Bases on balls. Decatur '. Earned runs, Decatur 2 Time of game, 1:32. Empires, Pfenninger and Chesnutt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE
NATIONAL LEAGUE
American Association

At Milwaukee: Milwaukee {. Louis vile 2.
 At Minneapolis: Minneapolis 13, To- ledo g.
 At St. Paul: St Paul 8. Indianapolis 5. At Kansas City: Kansas City 2, 0 Columbus f.
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Ten men compose the team, but only the five highest scores make the team each week. It will be remembered that the B.. A. c. team won the outdoor championship in 1914 at this style of shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Rev. ". M. Woods Called

Knoxville, Tenn, July 2S.-The Dederick Avenue Baptist church of this city, yesterday called Rev. w. M. Woods, now of Mayffeld, Ky, to be its pastor. It is anticipated he will ac- cept.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Sox Again Beat Champs

Chicago, July 2S.-Chicago increased its lead over Boston today to AZ games by winning the final game of the series. 5 to B.
 Great fielding behind Williams was one of the factors in saving the game for Chicago today. Score: R.H. E. Boston ..... GOO 200 010-3 10 0 Chicago ............ 013 001 O0+-5 g
 Batteries: Bader, Shore and Agnew, Thomas Williams, Cicotte and ASchalk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Games Today

Memphis at Birmingham (two gamesl. Chattanooga at Mobiie Little Rock at Atlanta Nashville at New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Cards Wallop Phillies

Philadelphia. July 23.--St. Louis knocked Philadelphia from second place in the pennant race today by defeating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24

the locals, to 8. Mayer was knocked off the rubber in the eighth inning, Smith, Miller and Hornsby each getting doubles. Lavender also was unable to holr his opponents in check. Score:
 R.H E. St. Louis .............. GOO 900 l40-5 12 3 Philadelphia ........... 100 091 100-2 Il 3 Batteries: Goodwin, Ames and Snyder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Your ignorance may startle you

Few people know of the many func- tions of the blood supply. and just how important it is that it be kept absolute ly free from all impurities. The health of the entire body depends upon the condition of the blood. You are invited to write and obtain booklet that gives you some invaluable information on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Results Yesterday

Boston 3, Chicago ,.
 Cincinnati ,, Brooklyn ,. St. Louis 5, Philadelphia ,. rPittsburg l, New York 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
SPORTS.

age standing of the ls clubs composing teh two leagues at the halfway mark this season and one year ago, the present season being ehnNn first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Columbus Shooter Cops
 HOnOrs Tn First EUenz

gets. Tomorrow 25O targets will count on the average.
 Vest erdaY's scores:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Games Today

Chicago at Boston.
 Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Pittsburg at New York. St. Louis at Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Results Yesterday

Chicago 5, Boston 3. No other games schedmeN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24

*I1it for Hess. in the ninth. #*Ran for Perkins in the ninth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24

Summary: Two-base hits, Robinson, Baker. Double play, O'Mara to Reilly to Munch Struck out Hess 3, Robinson 8. Base on balls. Robinson 1. Sacrifice hits. Manning, Covington. Wild pitch, Robinson. Hit by pitched ball. Hess (Barney, Manning, Stutz). Time, 1:2i. Umpires. Morgan and OToole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Cubs Lose Again

bdIItTTts. CTOUUWTH, NTItS dfIu STTyu6 Gonzales; Mayer, Lavender and Killife
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Games Today
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Totals ....2s 0 I 27 14
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Odeon Presents
Many Features

A rapid succession OF feature photo
plays will mark the weeks entertain
rhent al the Odeon this weak. begin
ming tomorrow with Nance. GotnSeal In
Final Payment" production that
has every element OF interest ina gin
able. Tuesday only Pauline Fred
srick will be seen In Her Better Self"
a drama OF every day life in which
woman proposes, the story being by
Margaret TurnhuA. Wednesday vi
vinn Martin and Sessue Hayaka wa
the eminent Japanese screen star. Will
be seen IN Forbidden Paths" an en-
thrailing story OF love and sacrifice
Thursday 'swhose WIFE, is the feature
with vfvactous Gail Kane in the lead
ing role. Friday William Farnurn will
be seen in a return engagement Of
- Tale of Two Cities" the story OF
the French revolution which Charles
Dickens has immortaiiged. Saturday
only The Duchess OF Doubt" the
Metro-Rolfe feature production will he
seen, Emmy Wehlen has an opportun-
hy to display her amazing versatility
and George .. Baker. the director, has
arranged for her a wide variety Of
fascinating scenes The star PLAYS
Clover Ames, who IL "a drudge for her
aunt Glover has 10 be chief cook
and seottfc-wa%t1eE /" IRA s4aseAf. patrons
are treated TO a sight OF the exquisite
Emmy Wehien cooking fiaptacks IN the
kitchen. The ffapiacks burn. too, ana
Clover gets scolding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Isis Announces
Petrova' s Latest

The most notorious actress in New
York who was the innocent cause OF
a young mans suicide, goes back to
her old home in the country TO es-
cape the condemnation of the people
and there under her real name, she
meets the pastor Of the fashionable
church formeiy attended by the young
suicide The pastor and the woman
learn to love each other. but when one
of the minister's parishioners comes
TO find out what Is keeping the divine
20 long in the country. he discovers the
true identify OF the woman. Then
the excitement increases rapidly and
leads up TO a smashing climax See
THE Crimson Dove" the latest World
Picture Brady Made. at Isis theater
tomorrow and Tuesday and learn the
conclusion OF this truly remarkable
story. Carlyle Blackwell and June
Efvidge are the stars IN this produc-
ton
In accordance with it's policy Of
presenting the best and most popu-
lar In motion pictures, the Isis
cheater. announces the engagement OF
Nine Petrova in her latest Paramount
picture. This IS 1.-THE Law OF the
Land" written by George Broadhurst.
THE Law OF the Land" Is coming 70
TIE Isis "Wednesday and Thursday
Friday and Saturday Alice Brady
will be seen "a the star in Hungry
Heart" adapted TO the screen from
"Frou Frou,+ the delightful stage sue
cess.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Wallace Reid a
Star In Own Right

Wallace Reid who was recently seen
co-starring with Myrtle Stedman in
THE World Apart" and with kathlyn
Williams In big Timber" will be seen
at the head of his. own company at
the Bitou theater tomorrow and Iues-
day in the Paramount production or
Beulah Marie Dix's gripping ana I'M
usual story. THE Hostage which was
written especially for the star by this
noted novelist So great has been the
public demand that Wallace Reid ne
seen as a star in his own right, that
In the future he will be seen in Para
mount pictures as sole star of his pro-
auctions.
THE Hostage" will introduce new
leading woman. Dorothea AbriL MISS
Abril has for sometime been menpe
of the Paramount organization ana
gained widespread recognition for her
excellent work in Mary PfcRfords re-
cent picture, The Little American
Miss Abril is an ingenue OF great
dramatic ability and without doubt the
success she has scored in The Host :
age" will be followed by numbers OF
others which will be looked forward
to with great pleasure by large num-
Der of film devotees.
Wednesday, Thursday. Friday and
Saturday the beautiful Elsie Ferguson
will be seen in n magnificent screen
portrayal of Robert Hichens' famous
'Barbary Sheep" the charming love
story of English society life with an
Arabian setting. the attractiSeness of
which is greatly enhanced by the pro
ducers great knowledge and apprecla-
tion of the Orient
Travelogues. photographs and other
interesting features Will be the added
attractions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Manager Rex
Presents List Of
Attractions From
the Big Time.

Manager Chares 81. Rex has been
singularly fortunate in securing for
the Lyric this week list of attractions
every one OF which ha. IN the last six
weeks been featured in the New York
theaters of the Keith circuit. Such an
array of big time" acts at small time
prices has never been presented in this
territory.
Notable among these feature acts is
the comical oddly. The Brooklyn Mir
ror."
Thanks to the Importation OF the
foremost foreign pantomfmists. the
werdless drama has become quite a
factor in American amusements. The
Schwarz company are representative
foreign pantomimists and have done
a great deal toward maintaining the
standard aboard. The presence in this
country is going to increase the vogue
for pantomimes here.
The Schwarz Brothers are present
ing comedy called The Broken Mir
ror. The story told in a few words
has to do with a careless valet who
Is In dilemma to keep the fact that
he has broken very precious mirror
from his master. On his masters APP
preach, he disguises himself in his at
tire and takes his place in the opening
TH8ds pN the broken mirror, NupiiCat~
ing every move which his employer
makes. The idea is good one and is
productive OF endless amusement and
hilarious laughtef.
tFDancing Jnck- Donahue.
Natural Nonsense, au,for-a~isuEh.
the description of Jack Donahue and
Alice Marion Stewart. gives the inn
preston Of their act which they have
labelled Naturally"
with the assistance OF grotesque
make-ups which are unique as they
are original. they succeed in getting
the very most out of their songs. dances
ard dialogue.
Mr.. ponahue is considered one of the
foremost soft shoe dancers. He has
won many prizes in contest
CASTOR Palmer lis a regular with
sense OF humor, The humor. however
IL OF the silent variety but il Just as
quick nj are the feats accom- pltshed
Palmer has been called the man who
makes juggling sn arr. AZ any rate
he avoids the stereotypef and has Just
pat together a series OF tricks that no
one else iu his line has attempted, In
fact Palmer likes to he known as the
inventive tussier. fer most Of his time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
LOVE LETTER CENSORSHIP
A SOLDIERS BLESSING

Field headquarters. American Elk
pedionary Force in France, Aug Fl
tRy mail to New York THE blue en-
velope has made a big hit with
Sammy. X Is the one feature Of the
armys field censorship regulations tn
which he gives a kind word, Not that
the censorship inhihitions are unrea
sonable or irksome especially TO him,
but because II is the soldiers pro
verbal and inalienable right to beef
against the censor.
The provision regulating the blue
envelopes reads as follows:
TN order that men may forward
personal or family letters without the
necessity of having them read by
officers known TO them personally.
such letters may be Enclosed In the
authorized hlue envelope and sent
directly 10 the base censor through
United States army postal service"
Only authorized envelopes supplied
TO organizations at the rata OF one
per man per week may be used. Mare
than one letter, however. may be for
warded in the envelope. but all the
letters must he nom the same soldier
who signs certificate on the outside
OF the envelope 10 the effect that the
letters Enclosed reiate~to personal or
family matters only and do not refer
10 military subjects
IT'S a great stunt" said one dough
boy. You see II me and the missus
want to have a little tiff on paper
don't want the captain 70 be known
all about IL What do care IL some
fellow mites away, whom Ill never
see in my llfe, reads IT, / guess Z viii
seem like a little hit OF home sweet
home to him. 49,
Or. as another put II:
You know any time a fellow writes
his girl. OF course he has to Fush
little. Maybe spring a little poetry
and sometimes by gosh. you mean 1t.
Baijssa rhs. you get mighty }ouesorae
ever here hearing a lot of chRttering
you don't know ncthin' about And
when her picture is lookin' down at
you from the wall and the moon is
helpiu' out the candle TO light the
room and YOU set thtnkin' OF the nj sht
YOU said good by. it's powerful haloin'
10 sit down and write her all about t.
The blue envelope is a development
of this war, II Is new in our service
The French and English. through.
have been using II for quite a while.
and as we have adopted in many re-
spects the censorship regulations on
the English army, the lady in blue,
as the envelope has come to ha call
ed. came with them. Today she is
the one popular member OF her
/ family.
Next morning maybe when the sun
IS shinin' bright. the boys whistliag
and the French girls smiling. YOU NAV
fell--well, don't want that West
Point club TO know Just how low Y
was last night. And maybe IL he read
1t you wouldn't send II at all at all
But when its some officer miles off
whom se+4 srai4lass.t- know IL xnu cav
hirn-~Lord, who cares?"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16

photodrama.
julius Steger and Joseph a. Golden
directed the production. and they have
given it every advantage in the way
of a competent cast Charming Ethei
CLAYTON the star of THE Woman
Beneath the attraction at the Colo
NAL theater on Friday and Saturday,
The story told in this picture is a
modern one, Of New York and West
ern life. with the majority OF the
scenes transporting in New York. Miss
Clayton appears in the role OF young
woman who marries a wealthy West
ern mine owner for his money and who
later learns 20 love her husband. The
realization Of her love comes almost
too late however. but she finally Sc
cures her happiness in n really re-
marka bile manner. he Woman
Beneath" ia one Of the most pleasing
plays imaginable. You viii like it.
See it.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16

lis spent in working out new stunts.
II is said that he can work for twenty
four hours without eSha listing his ac-
com p!ishments.
Dog With Human Brain.
With a dog starring in A big Broad
way production. and many CANNES en-
joyinE headline positions In vaudeville,
and with dogs doing mems work
throughout Europe. there seems doubt
Of the much discussed theory that dogs
really have brains. Another example
Of canine intelligence IL demonstrated
by Snoozer. a fine bulldog whose man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
MARION COLLEGE WILL OPEN
WEDNESDAY OF THIS wEE-E

Marion, Va. Sept l5.--The fall ses-
sion Of Marion college win begin on
September - The formal opening
will occur ar q A. NJ on that date.
Members OF the board OF trustees and
OF the Alumnae association will par
ticipate in these exercises. Rev ".
r.. Brown. president OF the board of
trustees. and Rev. E. NJ. Harris, rep
resenting the pastors OF Marion, will
make addresses.
A large enrolment II expected The
faculty is being greatly strengthened.
Among the new members OF the fac
ulty are the following:
Miss ucy Dickinson. A. B., Column
hia university; Miss Elizabeth Gam
mon. A. b., Agnes Scott college: Miss
orpha Afford, A. B., University Of
Iowa.
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being especially msritorious.

Archer and Bedford have great
lauRhmaking turn, which is program
med as The New Janitor" and one
Of the best acts OF its kind yet given
to the vaudeville stage is Maude Gray.
with her singing hpys, a troupe OF
youthful entertainers
Accompanying the new shows viii be
the usual high-grade motion pieturs
exhibits The display in the movie de-
partmeut includes the latest releases
Of the Hearst -Pathe war Aims. showing
the movements of the 'Sammies. In
France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16

tally has been developed by on Mere
dith Snoozers plishments are
rea lily human and there is no doubt but
what the animal really tanks for him
self and that Mr.. Meredith is a tutor
nd not a trainer. SnooZer understa nds
perfectly every word that Ia said TO
him, and the expression In his eye Is
much more explanatory than most peo-
pies voca bularies. Snoozer IS the most
remarkable dog in vaudeville,
Comedy and Romance,
Vaud eville de luxe Ia again repre-
sented in the show that comes Thurs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Evelyn Nesbit and
Son at Colonial

Evelyn Nesbit and her son Russell
Thaw. in Julius Steger's production of
Redemption" will he seen at the
Colonial tomorrow, Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday.
There Is truth in the story to amply
Justify the theme, and above all It
makes one feel deeply mother love
Here and there are touches of comedy
to relieve the tense dramatic situations.
the result being an almost perfect