The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-22

Cy Bdrger Holds BdrOnS and Chicks ROnp In Fdst Affair
Preacher Perryman Again Pounded From BoxBlack Hurs Fine Bal-Monte Trieste Sprains Leg Sliding Into
 Sensational Fielding Features
By FRED BODEKER

Cy BarGer, boss of the Memphis
 yesterday afternoon and, aided by
 sensational support, his tribe
 scored the initial victory of the
 series over MOIey's Barons by the
 shutout route, 8 to Q. It was the
 fourth straight shutout at Rick
 wood. the BarOns winning two and
 losing twice.
 Preacher Perryman started hostilites for the Barons and the elongated twirler was bumped freely during his abbreviat- ed stay on the firing line He was sue ceeded in the second inning, with two men on base and one out, by Karl Black, who pitched fine ball for the remainder of the contest
 The game was fast, and after the first inning, when the Chicks tallied twice, the game rocked along until the eighth in- ming before another run was registered.
 MONTE PRIEST HURT
 The victory was a costly one for the Chicks, however for Monte Trieste sprained his leg in the first inning slid- ing into the plate, and will be out of the lineup for several weeks. It is possible that Monte, who is a local product may be kept out for longer period, s the sprain is a bad one, according to phy- sicians who attended him in the club house after he was carried from the field.
 Monte was instrumental in the Chicks establishing an early lead, which finally led to the banishment of Parson Per ryman After Boyd had popped out to the infield, Press Curthers singled sharp lyto center. Monte drove a screaming triple to right field and Press tailed. Bratchi hit hot grounder down the third base line, labeled for a double. Ed die Mcdonald speared the pellet and Monte, caught off third, dashed for the plate.
 Eddies throw to the plate was good, but Montes perfect hook slide enabled him to evade the Baron receiver attempting to tag him. Red Smith fell on his left leg in some manner, and the limb was twisted Monte was called safe by Um- pire Moran. The play at the plate was very close. Bratchi swiped second but fast double play, Mcdonald to John- ston to Mcdonald, retired the side Bratchi was doubled attempting to take third on Dobard's out at first.
 The game rocked along then until the eighth when the Chicks count was in- creased another marker when Press Cruthers hit to the left field bleachers for a home run. It was one of the three IoI l,i and two-thirds innings of pitching. Aside from the first round the Chicks had few chances to score Their best chance was in the second round. Blackie and Ellis checked the trouble, however Beall and Ruel had singled and Preacher was replaced by Blackie. Cy Barger drove a long fly to center field. Rube Ellis made a spectacular catch of the ball near the flag pole. Beall had already third but Ellis throw to second was tardy in attempting to complete a double killing. Boyd was an easy out for ! the completing stanza of the session. The Chicks had runners on the sacks | but never advanced past off the Baron southpaw with the exception of Cruthers terrific clout
 BARONS CAN'T ADVANCE The Barons had several excellent chances to deliver, namely in the first, fourth and fifth, but Barger always tight 1 ened in time to prevent the platter from being crossed. The game was filled with spectacular catches. The most brilliant one of the day was Bratchi's spearing of Red Smiths drive in the second inning, which was easily labeled for circuit tour. It was one of the greatest catches ever seen at Redwood. George Fentress, who played right field for the Chicks in the absence of Trieste, handled numerous hard chances well. He also got a hit and swiped a base
 The Barons also felded we'll Blackie covered first exceptionally on several close plays, while Mcdonald and Coombs also had a good day, both handling several difficult chances without a blur.
 Rain fell occasionally during the game and in the second inning Umpire Moran started to stop hostilities. The shower