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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Mcbride Will Be Retained.

The acquisition Of Crane will not
mean the passing from the Washing
Ton team of George Mcbride. Griffith
thinks highly of the veterans ability
as a pleyer and of his judgment. and
said he had no intention of letting Nc
Bride get away from him.
In line with his policy of giving the
team a thorough shake-up. Griffith
said that Shanks undoubtedly would
start the season at first base. He not
only believes Shanks can make good
there, but thinks the club will be bene-
fitted by having a right-handed batter
IN the position, as he admits the team
is a little lop-sided in the matter of
left-handed hitters. He plans to have
Foster at second. Leonard at third and
Milan. Rice and Smith in the outfield
This lineup is only tentative, how
ever. Grif puts it this way:
.All the fellows will have to fight
for their jobs. II Crane can GUST Nc
Bride he will stay at short. Shanks
can have Judges job at first if he
shows more than Joe does, and the po-
sition at third will go to Leonard If
he can deliver. Otherwise Foster will
be shunted over to the hot corner and
Morgan placed at second. / have sew
eral shifts 1 can make. 1t simply will
he a case OF the survival of the fittest."
In commenting on the Crane trade,
Griffith admitted he felt regret at los
will become a great player In time.
Barber, whose home is in Jackson.
Tenn. was picked up in the fall of
1915 from the Winston-Salem club of
the North Carolina League. Bentley,
the Sandy Spring CMd) boy. never had
played professional ball until Griffith
took him on a couple of years ago.
His principal fault was lack of speed.
but Griffith thinks he may yet make
his mark. Alva Williams. the catcher
who rounds out the trio to go to the
Orioles was obtained by Griffith in
1s12. his first year here, from the Bos-
ton Red Sox. Williams has proved a
valuable man for the locals, his hitting
being particularly effective. but he hRs
slowed up considerably and is abo3t
through as a big Lacquer. FurtheA-
more. having decided to retain Catch
err Charity, Williams services will
not be needed behind the bat, Griff
says. as he plans to carry only three
backstops this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Lineup and Summary.

substitutions: Catholic-Cosby for Neusen,.
Loyola-Kearney for Naeth. Scoring: Catholic
Field goals-Glascott 90, L. o'Brien ~,
Neugent. Grier. Goal.-L. o'Brien IS out OF
1O) Loyola-Field soals-Buchness ,el. " lker-
son (o}. Quinn. Roche. Fouls-Quinn 40 out Of
22). Wilkerson q out Of A. Referee-Mr. Roy
Pippen, University Of Maryland. Umpire
Mr.. August Bourbon. st. Johns A. A. Scorer
Mr.. Norris, Catholic; Mr. Cccnnor' LDyoia'
Catholic. Time of halves-20 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
ST. ALBAN's FIVE IN FRONT.
Defeats Marston School of Baltimore
by 46 to s.

st. Adams basket ball team defeated
the quint from Marston School of Bal
timore in ST.. Adams gymnasium yes
terday, 46 to 8. Milholland was the
star of the winning team, caging eight
baskets from the floor. Summary:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Lineup and Summary.

Goals from The hoor-Rarry, Outright, Weiner
tol WhitsaI Hills, Harmon t2b. Giacomo ca
Goals from fouls-whitsall %. Almon. Harmon
II2) Referee-Mr. Colliiower: Cmpire-Mr.
Morse. Time of halyes-2o minutes each-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Lineup and Summary.

Goals from hoor-Daiey t3), H. Beigle. 49,,
Long, Book. White, Solomon. Goals from foul
Daley "a, Fl. Beigie o., P. Beigle. Goals
from foul missed--Dailey (2), n. Beigle (5).
Referee-Mr. Hughes, Georgetown. Time OF
periods-20 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
NATIONALS OBTAIN
SHORTSTOP CRANE
Griffith Gives Williams, Barber
and Bentley to Baltimore
in Exchange.
PICKED FOR McBRIDE'S JOB
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

Manager IrlIntn yesterday
closed a deal whereby the Ma
tionals obtain the services OF
Shortstop Sam Crane OF the
Baltimore International League
club. In exchange for Crane
Griffith has turned over Catcher
-Alva Williams, Pitcher Jack
Bentley and Outhelder Turney
Barber to Owner Jack Dunn.
The acquisition of Crane, ac-
cording to Griffith, marks the
first step OF a campaign he has
instituted to rejuvenate the
Washington ball club by the in
fusion OF young blood. Griffith
realizes that the hustling squad
he directed in 19l2-13-14, with
which he put the National Capital
on the base ball map, has de-
Perforated woefully, and It is
his intention to weed out the
veterans and replace them with
ambitious youngsters.
Griffith has been angling for
Crane since the close of last sea-
son. He has had several con-
ferences with Dunn, but until
yesterday was unable to reach an
agreement with the Baltimore
magnate regarding the material
to be given in trade. Dunn came
to Washington yesterday morn
ing, and when Griffith offered the
Observation-Disclosures COM
bination, with a cash considera-
ton to boot, the swap was eft
fected.
Enthusiastic Over Youngster.
The local pilot is enthusiastic over
getting Crane, who. he declares, is
the best young shortstopping prospect
u.
the season at short for the Washing
ton team and stay there unless he fails
to measure up to the estimate he has
placed on his ability.
Crane is the best young shortstop In
the country" Grin chortled yesterday
evening, "and 1 believe we made ten
strike in getting him. I was impress
ed with his actions when l first saw
him in the fall of 1915 He played
several games with the Athletics
against us, and although he was both
cred with charley horse at the time, his
every movement showed latent ability
/ have had my eye on him ever since,
and. judging by his record with Rich
mond in 1915 and with Baltimore last
year, l believe l have corralled a COM
ing star. Crane is a fielder Of more
than ordinary ability. He is as fast as
a streak and is destined to shine as
base runner. He will make good hit
ter, too. He bats righthanded and had
q record of about 1858 with Richmond
in 1915 and hit around the PAT mark
with the Orioles last year. But, best
of all. he is youngster. being only
twenty-one years old. and has every
prospect of developing into a depend
able sticker-
Il expect to get in touch with Crane
Monday" Griffith continued. His home
is in eastern Pennsylvania. / don't
anticipate having any trouble coming
TO terms with him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
CENTURY MARK |S
 REACHED BY ELLIS The Baron Outfielder Has Slammed Out 100 Safe
 Blows This Season

When Rube Ellis. the hard hitting cen- single in yesterdays game with the Chicks, he registered his one hundredth safe blow for the season. Incidentally, Ellis Is the first Southern league player to reach the century mark in samming out safe blows for the 1917 season.
 But with AIS achievement came an other Baron defeat Moley's men gained grand start, but it didn't take long for the squirting Chickasaws to overcome the locals lead.
 Moley shifted Hs lineup considerably yesterday. Kid Caton was moved to lead-off man, while Doc Johnston was dropped to cleanup man. Pat Duncan broke in the game yesterday and batted before the pitcher
 Moley will probably send Carmen Hill against the Chicks today in an effort to halt the Barons' terrible slump. Yes- terdays defeat marked the eighth loss since last Sunday, when the Barons hum bled the Peicans and forged into the lead Of the Il games played, only three have resulted in victories which include one each from the Pels, Gulls and Trav- elers.
 Two more games are scheduled for Chickville. If Moley uses Carmen Hill today, he will be forced to send either Preacher Perryman or Bob Loveless against the Chicks in Thursdays game.
 Friday at Redwood the Barons and Lookouts clash. They also meet again Saturday.
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ATHLETIC CLUBS
 OUTING THURSDAY Members Expecting Great Time at Annual Barbe-
 cue and Outing

Preparations are rapidly being com pleted by the entertainment committee for the annual outing for the members of the Birmingham Athletic club tomor- row afternoon and night at Edgewood. Indications are that the affair will be one of the most enjoyable ever at tempted by the club. and a record at tendance Is expected. The outing is for the club members only.
 Athletic contests of all descriptions are being arranged and the afternoon will be spent in deciding the various cham pionships. In addition, swimming will be allowed all day.
 Dancing will start at o'clock and continue until o'clock. The barbecue supper will be served from o'clock un til 6:9O o'clock. Dancing will be renewed again at o'clock and continue indefi- uitely.
 The outing is being given chiefly for , the new members which have been se- cured during the present membership campaign which will be closed tonight. At least 175 new members have been added to the clubs rolls. All members who secured a new member will be al- lowed to go to the outing free of charge. All new members will be allowed to at- tend without cost.
 This will be given to all members who secured new one. I'm no stacker. got mine" will be the inscription on the tass.
 In addition to dancing and swimming, beating, fishing, games of all descrip- tions and various other events are of- fered to amuse the members during the afternoon.
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.FREBERG EXPECTED
 ID MAKE SHOWING
Match at the Jefferson for Monday Is Attracting
 Great Interest

Wrestling fans are expecting another first-class tilt Monday night at the Jeff ferson theatre when Ed Stranger Lewis, the famous Kentucky grappler, and John Freberg, the champion of Sweden and great local favorite, clash in finish bout. The match is attracting unusual interest and a record attendance Is an- ticipated.
 Freberg has a strong local following, who are anxious to see him score win over Lewis. The big Swede is in excel lent condition and will go into the battle with Lewis in probably the best shape he has been in since performing before the local public.
 Lewis has a reputation from coast to coast He is known IS wrestler with out mercy and several of his choice holds in the game illustrate this. For instance, the headlock is Lewis favorite It is one of the most dangerous holds in the wrestling game. No other grappler has ever perfected such dangerous and efficient hold.
 Upon the headlock much speculation in the coming match is being placed. Many believe that if Freberg can pre- vent Lewis from using the deadly hold he will be returned the victor. Others believe that Freberg, due to his large neck and shoulders, will easily handle Lewis, chiefly because of his ability to ward off the headlock
 Lewis is not great offensive wrest- Ter, but he is a great defensive man. In his previous matches here he has shown that it takes a mighty good man to put his shoulders to the mat Freberg, as shown by his victory over Charley Cut Ter last week, is a powerful man and should be able to accomplish the feat 1T a man in the wrestling game can. The dope is severely twisted on the match. Local wrestling fans are about equally divided as to the winner. Ere berg, however, will undoubtedly give the Kentuckian a hard battle. It will cer- tainly be a bout well worth seeing, dis regarding the winner
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DR, ROLLER LIKELY
 ID RESIDE HERE Famous Physician Wrestler Wants to Make Birming-
 ham His Home

Dr. B. F. Roller, the famous physician
 wrestler, may become resident of Bir-
 mingham in the near future, according to
 Dr. James E. Dedman. who received a
 letter from Roller recently Roller is at
 present practicng medicine in New York
 city. but, according to pr. Dedman, he is anxious to make Birmingham his per-
 manent home.
 himself a home in Birmingham several
 years ago by his sportsmanlike work on
 the mat. He met some of the best wres-
 tiers in the country on the local mat,
 appearing chiefly at the Birmingham Athletic club
 He won a large following, and was requested, at the time, to change his home to Birmingham. He continued in the wrestling game until a few months ago, when he retired For the past six
 months he has been located in New York city.
 In the course of his remarks In his letter, pr. Roller stated, T have always had warm spot in my heart for Bir- mingham, and provided I can gain the proper location, intend to reside there" 1 He recently passed the New York state beard with an average of S6, which is | considered an excellent mark Pro- 1 vided Roller decides to move to Birming- ham, he will undoubtedly be welcomed. He is one of the most popular profess sional athletes ever to visit the Magic |
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NUMEROUS CHANGES MADE BY STALL|NGS Two New Outfielders for Faltering Braves-Reul-
 bach Released

Boston, July 10.-Manager Stallings of the Boston National league team tonight announced the purchase from Providence of the International league of Outfielders Walter Reng and Ray Powell the transfer of Outfielder Jo- seph Wilhoit to the Pittsburg team by the waiver route: the unconditional release of Infielder Mike Murphy 10 Providence, and the release to Provi- dence of Pitcher Ed Reulbach. Reul- bach goes on an optional recall agree ment and subject to waivers not yet received by Boston.
 Outfelder George Twombley, who refused in Juno to be sent to Louis vile by Boston, has agreed to Join the Providence club.
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SPORTS
Southern Youngsters Suffer
 DefeQt In Western Tourney
Bobby Jones Eliminated by Ned and Perry Adar Also Lose-Reuben Bush Wins and Is Only South
 erner Remaining in Fight

157. Chicago, 3 and 1. J. Pearson, 167, Chl- cago. defeated R. Rolfe, 162. Chicago, l9 holes. J. n Henry, 1ss, Chicago defeat ed Albert seckel, 160, Chicago, 3 and 2 Francis ouimet, 159. Boston, defeate1 = S Mcintyre 163 Chicago, and ]. Ken meth Edwards, 151, Chicago, defeated Runcie Martin, 163 Chicago l9 holes. Reuben Bush, 159, New Orleans, defeated Arthur Lee, 165, Detroit, 4 and 3. Jesse Guilford, 164, Boston, defeated Walter crowdus, 157, Chicago. 22 holes, G. Deck CT French. 1ee, Rock Island, defeated Paul Hunter, 162, Chicago, and 1. John G. Anderson, 157, New York, defeated Paul Gardner, 165. Chicago, and l. Rob ert Bowl1er. 167. Chicago, defeated R.. Knepper, 162, Sioux City, 3 and ?. Robert Maxwell, 166 Chicago, defeated Parker Nall 16o, Chicago. 2 and l. D. E. Saw yer, 154, Chicago, defeated Robert Jones, 163, Atlanta, 8 and 1.
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BURKE'S MUFF GIVES
 PELS CLOSE VICTORY

Nashville, July 10.-Comptons fly; which Burke muffed after a hard run, enabled New Orleans to win the second game of the series this afternoon, 4 to 2. The Pels overcame a two-run lead accounted for by OBrien's single in the sixth. with runners on second and third. when two singles, a pass, sacrifice fly and Comp
 tons single gave them three runs in the eighth. Rallies by Nashville were broken up three times by remarkable catches, two of which were turned into double plays. Compton saved tied score In the ninth when he speared Ellam's liner, end-
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Dodgers and Cubs Split

Brooklyn. July 1O.-Brooklyn and Chi cago divided today's double header mak- ing an even break on the series. The Cubs won the first. to o, after a pitch CTS battle between Vaughn and Mar quard.
 The superbas took the second game. to 1, knocking Aldridge out of the box in the second inning.
 Tomorrow will be Hans Wagner Day here and the Brooklyn club owners will present the veteran with silver loving cup. Scores:
 First game: R. H. E. Chicago .. 900 100 000-1 Z Brooklyn .... GOO 900 000-O 4 {
 Batteries: Vaughan and Dillhoefer; Marquard and Miller.
 Second game: R. H. B. Chicago ... 900 900 100-1 ] Brooklyn . 130 900 0O*-4 !.
 Batteries: Aldridge, Hendrix and Dill hoefer; Galore and Miller.
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TODAY'S MATCHES
YESTERDAYS WINNERS

Results of the frs match round, the winners being matched tomorrow, with the next winners below and their quail flying score, follow:
 Donald Edwards 150, Chicago, defeat ed Tom Prescott, 169 Atlanta. 3 and l. Perry Adair, 15S Atlanta, ? and l. E. H. Bankard, 155 Chicago, defeated Richard Hickey, 164, Atlanta, and 1. Jack May, 166, Buenos Ayres, defeated Frank Doug lass 160, Chicago 2 and l. Paul Burnett 164, Chicago, defeated Addison Stillwell
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CALDWELL ACCUSED
 FOF STEALING RING

St. Louis. July 1o.-Ray Caldwell, pitcher for the New York Americans, was arrested here last night on a charge of larceny Mrs. Lucy L. Dick accused Caldwell of taking from her a diamond ring valued at $50 while visiting her on June 30. Mrs Dick said she married since the disappearance of the ring Caldwell said the ring was in Cleveland He was released on bond
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JAMES ARCHER IS
 RELEASED BY CUBS

Chicago, July 10.-James Archer, veteran catcher with the Chicago Ma tionals, was internationally released today. Archer. holdout early in the season, has not been playing regu- larly. He expects to sign with another major league club.
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fielding was that they had but seven as- sists, six by Caton and one by McDon- aid. Duncan joined the Barons here to- day and made his debut in right field.
 The third of the series will be played tomorrow afternoon. While Manager Molesworth of the Barons' troupe was undecided on his pitching selection for to- morrow afternoon, 1t is more than likely that Carman Hill. the huge right-hander with a record of 12 straight victories, will face. the tribesman. Al McColl will prob ably be the choice of Chief Barger.
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GIANTS RELEASE
 PITCHER SMITH

New York, July 10.-The New York National league club announced to- night the optional release of George Smith. former Columbia university pitcher. to the Rochester club of the International league.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
Tony Wins Fifteenth Game

Boston. July 1o-Cincinnati strength ened its hold on the first division to- day by beating Boston, 10 to 5. Toney pitched for the visitors and achieved his fifteenth victory of the year.
 Rudolph was hit hard for five innings, and the veteran. Tom Hughes, who hith- erto this season had pitched only one inning of regular contest, finished the game. Score: R. H. E. Cincinnati ........... 301 030 300-10 13 l Boston ........... 0lN GOO 14-5 12 Z Batteries: Toney and Wingo; Rudolph, Hughes and Tragresser, Rice.
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Joe Tinker Fined
 By President Hickey

Chicago, July 1o.-Joe Tinker. manager of the Columbus club of the American association, was fined $1tp teday by President Hickey for splitting in Umpire Knapp's face during an argument in a game at Columbus last Thursday.
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Drs. Dozier & Dozier Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of the Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of Man and yVnInan
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WEIRD STRUGGLE
 WON BY CRACKERS

Little Rock, July 1o.-Atlanta defeated Little Rock, 10 to g, today in a game in which F errors were made in addition to many errors of omission. The locals outhit the visitors, but their errors and Ledbetter's passes were more costly. Man ning's wild throw in the sixth paved the way for three Atlanta runs. Score
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Summary: Sacrifice hits Sheehan Kaufman. Barbare. Edmondson, Dou- ble plays. OBrien to Street. Edmond son to Barbare. Edmondson to Knaupp,
 Baker to Knaupp to Bluhm. Two-base hits, Knisely. Ellam. Gilbert. Hit py pitcher Bluhm. Kores. Struck out.
 Meadors 1. Bailey 5. Bases on balls,
 Meadors ?, Bailey 8. Earned runs,
 Meadors 1, Bailey ?. Time. 1:40. Um- pires, Pfenninger and Morgan.
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HOW THEY STAND
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING

Results 1 esterday Memphis s, Birmingham 5. Atlanta 10,. Little Rock g. New Orleans 4, Nashville 2. .tanooga 8, Mobile l.
 Games Today Birmingham at Memphis. Atlanta at Little Rock. Mobile at Chattanooga. New Orleans at Nashville.
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American Association

At Milwaukee: Milwaukee ?. Kansas City 0.
 At Columbus: Columbus B. Indianap- olis 4.
 At Toledo: Toledo S. Louisville 6.
 At Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St- Paul; rain
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WILHOIT OBTAINED
 BY WAIVER ROUTE

Pittsburg. July 10.--Joseph Wilhoit, right fielder of the Boston National league team. has been obtained by the Pittsburg club by the waiver route.
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CATIONS ERROR COSTLY

Eaton, who, up to the sixth inning, had en thorn in the side of the Chicka- Nws, was partially responsible for the NChick victory. Pete Allison opened the Seventful ninth with a single to left, and swas sacrificed to second by Cruthers. Wick grounded to Caton. who threw low .to first and Allison scored while Wick swas going to second. It was the tying srun. Here Ponder consulted himself. sBratchi was walked. Dobard delivered End Wick scored with the winning tally |or the tribesmen.
 \ Five pitchers were used, three by the hicks and two by the Barons. Ed Wil- H-tt, after an absence from the mound |5f about three weeks on account of an |injured hand, returned this afternoon end lasted one-third of an inning. One run and three hits were made off Willett md two Barons were on the paths when he quit Roy Fentress took up where aWillctt left off The two Barons left Hn bases by Willett scored in that in- Ming. ana another scored in the fourth, |&nd another in the fifth off Fentress.
 Fentress was growing more effective
 s he went along, but was taken out
 tin the sixth for Charlie Schmidt, pinch 3hittcr Chief Barger led the trtbesmen sthe last three innings, and held the sBarons hitjess.
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BACON'S PITCHING
 DEFEATS MOBILE

Chattanooga, July 1o.-Bacon allowed Mobile five scattered hits today and Chattanooga won, to |, defeating the ex-Lookout pitcher, Rube Mer'hall
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TEXAS LEAGUE

At San Antonio: San Antonio l, Hous- ton 6.
 At Fort Worth: Fort Worth 10. shrepe- port {
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NATIONAL LEAGUE

Results Yesterday Cincinnati 10, Boston 5. Chicago II, Brooklyn 0-5. St. Louis-New York; rain. Pittsburg Philadelphia; rain.