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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28

When Moley signed young Lester Shee- han, who was left adrift by the Chatta- nooga Lookouts here about the middle of July few fans raised the howl that the Barons were getting lemon But such is not the case now. Sheehan em- joys the confidence of every fan in Bir- mingham now and his playing of late for the clan justifies every ounce of it. Shee- han is the top figure.
 Sheehan stepped into Al Ellis shoes when the heavys hitting gardner was stricken with typhoid fever, He has hit around the .275 mark and his fielding has been of the sensational variety He covers center field exceptionally well and few gardeners seen here lately have been able to surpass his ability in this re- spect
 Lee" is a youngster and Moley has hopes of developing star. He bears al, of the earmarks of a future big leaguer and unless his style of play greatly decreases there is not the slight est chance to prevent him from advance ing within another years work under Boss Moley
 Elmer Ponder is another Baron who is doing valuable service for the Barons. Elmer has hurled great ball all season and an average of only 2.35 earned runs per game are registered against him. He is the hard luck hurler of the staff,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Wierd Win for Senators

Cleveland August 27.--Washington won a peculiar game from Cleveland today, Il to 9. Cleveland drove out three pitchers but so did Washington. Playing an uphill game Cleveland took the lead in the fifth, but Morton's poor work, aided by Harris error sent Washington into the lead again in the sixth Johnson was credited with the victory, Morton was charged with the defeat.
 Cleveland worked the triple steal in the fifth. Roth scoring, while Harris and Wambsganss advanced Twelve bases were stolen by the two teams, Roth stealing four and Rice three, the latter also stealing home. Gallia struck out the entire~side in the second, while Shaw performed the same feat in the fourth. Johnson entered the game with the bases filled in the fifth and struck out the first two batters to face him. The game took hours and 10 to play, the first five innings requiring hours and 10 minutes. Score: R H. E. Washington .... 033 013 o01-11 II 8 Cleveland ..... 112 040 010-- A 10 5
 Batteries: Harper, Galria, Shaw, Johnson and Ainsmith; Klepfer Coumbe, Morton. Coveleskie and ONeil.
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FLORENCE

Florence. August e7.-(Special )-Mrs. John Wilson, after an extended illness passed away on Thursday, at her home on North Cherry street. She is survived by her husband; one daughter Miss Ethel; three sons, Messrs. Fred, Tom and John and sister, Mrs. John R. Scott The funeral services were held from the res idence, conducted by the Rev. J. F. Sur divant of the First Methodist church J D. r. Westmoreland has purchased the Samuel M. Thompson plantation, near Pridcs. which is one of the best farms in that section, consisting of 300 acres. The price paid was $l54oo. Mir. Vest moreland Is merchant in Florence, where he has resided for the greater part of his life, and was already large land owner.
 Lieuts. A. B. Camper. George Porter, Robert Lee Glenn of Florence and VIII Burns of Sheffield, left this morning for Fort Gordon near Atlanta. for train- ing in the second officers training camp, where they will remain for two months The party went overland in Lieutenant Campers car.
 Former Gov. Emmet O'Neal of Birlning- ham is the guest of his sisters, Mrs. George Dudley and Miss Julia o'Neal,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
ST. LOUIS AWARDED FIRST HONORS FOR
 MILITARY DRILLS
Browns Are Declared Win ners of $500 Purse Off, fered by American
 League

Chicago, August 27.-Members of the St. Louis club are winners of the conn petitive military drill of the American league. Lieut. Col. Raymond Sheldon, United States army, who reviewed the clubs last week. announced his decision tonight. The players will be presented with $500 by President Johnson of the American league The army sergeant who drilled them will get s100.
 Second place was given to the Wash ington club and third place to Cleveland. Chicago was awarded fourth place, Bos- ton fifth, Detroit sixth. New York sew enth and Philadelphia eighth. The com- petition was judged according to mili- tary standards. The St. Louis players were perfect in variety of movement an1 punctuality and were only penalized one point in discipline and six points in drill- ing.
 Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon, in his re- port said he was astonished at the eff iciency of the teams.
 The sergeants deserve great credit for the results they have achieved in such a short time" he said. and the ball teams are entitled to the highest com mendation for the splendid manner in which they acquitted themselves"
 President Johnson said that military drilling undoub tedly would be carried out every season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
CATION SINGLES AGAIN

Caton opened the fourth with his third single to left and Mcdonald sacrificed him to the Keystone. Sheehan singled sharply to left and Caton scored. Shee- han took second on the throw to the plate and swiped third a moment later Webb struck out and Johnston was passed Smith was out, third to first
 The Barons had runners on the paths in the fifth and sixth, but didn't threaten. In the seventh, Johnston singled and was sacrificed to second. Perkins at tempted to pick Doc off second and the Baron darted for third. Reilly, who took Perkins throw. heaved wild to third and Doc continued home.
 Ponders work after the first was all most perfect. In the second and third, the Crackers went out in order. In the fourth. Thrasher singled to left and took second on Coombs' error, but Munch was easy for Elmer In the fifth, Brennan beat out an infield tap but died on first. In the sixth and seventh, the Crackers Weut oIIt in order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28

Notwithstanding the fact that they were trailing several runs, the Crack CTS offered a stubborn battle and good mound work by Elmer Ponder, inter- mingled with occasional snappy field ing. prevented the Georgians from be- coming dangerous Ponder hurled great ball, allowing but five hits. Two or these came in the opening round, when the Crackers tallied their only time.
 Veteran Ad Brennan did the hurlinr for the Frankmen and the foxy southpaw was touched timely throughout. Errors proved great aid to the Barons, but solid blows did the bulk of the work in piling up the lead.
 Ine Barons scored trio of markers in the first and added another in the fourth The fifth and final tally came In the sev- enth.
 Ponder's offerings were hit hard in the carry round, but as the game progressed the big right-hander settled down and never allowed the Crackers to threaten except in the eighth when two men were on the paths with none down. Ponder frightened and worked out without allow ing either to advance
 The Crackers only marker came in the Inilial session. After Sammy Mayer had popped out. Tex Mcdonald hit a weak grounder down the first base line. Doc Johnston fielded the ball slowly and poorly and 1t went for double O'Mara popped out, but Roy Moran drove triple to deep center, scoring Mcdonald. Thrasher flied to Coonbs to end the ses-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Brisk A Adpdnce Sale for Biz
 Wrestling Bout Labor Day

When the doors of the Jefferson swung open Monday morning and Pro- motor Brown Parkes raised the little window in the box office there was a line of men waiting to make ticket pur- chases for the championship wrestling bout between WaldelS zbyszko and Ed (Strangler) Lewis, which will take place at the Jefferson theatre Monday night September 8.
 Brown Parkes was pretty busy man all day long and when the day was over, he admitted that the ticket sale had been larger than for any event ever staged at the Jefferson, where the box office was opened this far in ad- vance. Mondays sale would indicate that the house will be packed to ca pacity when Ed and waldek shake hands Monday night and pr. B. F. Roi- Ter, the referee bids them go to it.
 Every ring side seat in the house has already been disposed of and the match is almost week away. Promoter Parkes stated Monday, however, that there were goodly number of stage seats yet left, and that the stage bleachers afforded the next best place to witness the championship event from.
 waldek zbyszko was scheduled to reach town last night, but if he ar rived he could not be located. At late hour MT. Parkes stated that he might have been forced to stand the physical examination to enter the army Mon day. and if this was the case. that he would reach town sometime this morn ing.
 Ed Lewis, who will train at the camp of a friend at Fulton Springs. is expected in town any minute. Ed will spend few hours in the city, where he
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ERROR HELPS MOLEYs

The Barons came back and with the aid of an error and three hits scored three times. Kid Caton drove a single through -s~ ra to start the big round and Eddie nald bunted down the third base Tex McDonaad threw wild to second 1ting to catch the diminutive short The ball went to the right field and Caton scored easily. Eddie at third. Lester Sheehan pounded
 to left and Eddie tallied.
 ebb followed with a crashing deep right and Sheehan scored. on went out, Reilly to Munch. Red struck out and Coombs ended the kg with a grounder. to Mcdonald. S- Barons filled the sacks in the sec with two down, but Bill Webbs line was captured by Sammy Mayer for third out. Two more singles came in le third, but Duncan or Ponder couldn't 4 sliver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
NATIONAL LEAGUE
PhiIlies Win Aeain

Philadelphia, August 27. - Hard hitting in the seventh inning, aided by errors by Hornsby and Snyder, gave Philadelphia the victory over St. Louis today. to 4. The visitors pounded Mayors delivery hard and led until the seventh. Then Horstman was knocked off the rubber and his suc- cessor, Doak, was touched up for two singles before being succeeded by Ames. A sacrifice fly and two errors put over the winning runs. Bender, who went to the rubber in the eighth inning. famed three batsmen and blanked his opponents. Hornsby made three singles and a double in four times at bat. Score: R.H E. St. Louis ...... 900 013 000--4 IF 5 Philadelphia .... 900 900 60*--6 0
 Batteries Horstman. Doak, Ames and Snyder; Mayer, Bender and Xiii lifer. Adams.
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White Sox Gain

Chicago, August 27.-chicago gained a full game on Boston in the American league pennant race today by shutting out New York. to 0. while Detroit won from Boston. The White Sox now are three games ahead of Boston.
 Shawkey handed the game to Chicago in the seventh inning. He walked Felscn, Gandl and Schalk, and Manager Row land then sent Eddie Murphy in as pinch hitter for Cicotte, He singled to right, sending Pelsch and Gandil home. Schalk, who had gone to third, scored on wild pitch.
 After retiring Chicago in the seventh inning Shawkey protested heatedly to Umpire O'Loughlin against the umpires rulings on balls and strikes. He was put out of the game, Score; R,H. F. New York . GOO GOO 00o--0 , l Chicago ...................S .S0o OO0 30s-3
 Batteries: Shawkey, Cullop and Alex ander. Nunamaker; Cicotte. Faber and Schalk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
A little help goes a long ways.

If you would keep your body in healthy and robust condition, throbbing with that splendid vitality that indicates freedom from all ailments. first of all see that your blood is kept pure. Any slight impurity that creeps into your blood will soon effect the well-being of your whole system,
 A few bottles of s. S. S. will give just the assistance that nature needs in keep ing the blood absolutely free of all im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
VOLS EASY WINNERS
 OVER WARES TEAM

Little Rock, August 27.-Cavet allowed only four hits and was invincible with men on bases and Nashville easily won the first game of the series with Little Rock here today, to O.
 The visitors hit Robinson hard and also profited by loose playing by the locals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
LOOKOUTS VICTORS
 OVER CHICKASAWS

Memphis, August 27.-Chattanooga defeated Memphis here today, to 3. After the visitors had secured two runs in their half of the ninth inning, Memphis came back with d rally which fell one run short of tying the score, Marshall being knocked out of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Nature Needs Assistance
 Tn Keeping You w ell

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 than 50 years and people in practicall every state testify to It's great wortE
 Write for booklets and free medical a vice to Swift Specific Co, Dept O-1, A llanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
 DE PALMA ENTERS LABOR DAY RACES

Chicago, August 27-Ralph De Palma. the Italian driver. tonight entered theI three automobile races to be decided att the speedway Labor Day. Although be| has competed in four Of the six racss| held at the Chicago track. De Palma| never has carried away the winners share| of the purse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
American Association

At St. Paul: St. Paul f. Toledo I. At Milwaukee,: Milwaukee-LouisvilIe, Train. At Kansas Citys Kansas City-Indian- Ihpolis. rain. At Minneapolis: Mlnneapolis-Co Columbus,
 played previously
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PONDER TIGHTENS

In the eighth, the Crackers had good chance to score. Perkins was walked as starter and Ad Brennan smashed a clean single to right. Moore was sent in to run for Perkins. Mayer lifted a short fly to left and Tex Mcdonald struck out. OMara lifted weak fly to Caton and the rally was stopped.
 In the ninth, the Crackers went out in order The Barons had runners on the paths in every stanza except the eighth
 Fielding was poor in spots, but at the same time several nifty stops and plays were made, all of which made the game more interesting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28

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 SUMMARY Two-Base Hit-T. Mcdonald. Three-Base Hits-Webb, Moran Stolen Bases-Sheehan, Johnston. Sacrifice Hits-E. Mcdonald 9 Smith. Base on Balls-Brennan 3, Ponder 1. Left on Bases-Atlanta 5, Birming- ham g.
 Struck Oout-Brennan 4, Ponder 6. Time of Game-1:50 Umpires-Pfenninger and Breiten- stein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28

The barbecue given to the officers and soldiers at home on furlough and to the Civil war veterans, was a great success. The crowd was estimated at 2000 which had assembled from various parts of the county at Mars Hill. four miles from Florence. Speeches were made by Judge William w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa, who was the orator of the day: Wallace Por- ter. Robert Lee Glenn. Jr., J. Fred John son and Robert Tennant Simpson, Jr The day was a source of pleasure to all. affording an opportunity for friends of the ante-bellum days to greet and min gle with the boys who are soon to leave for France, and will doubtle be pleas ant memory for those who attended for many years to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
THROCKMORTON- IS
 LOSER TO GARLAND

Rochester. N F.. August 27-charles Garland the national junior champion, defeated Harold Throckmorton in the Rochester tennis clubs tournament to- day. 6-3, 6-3 and 6-2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Reds Win on Errors

Boston, August 27.-Errors by Smith opened the way for the scoring of all four Cincinnati runs today. while Bos- tons two runs off Regan were earned. After the fourth inning Tyler was given good support and was not hit safely. Kopf's playing at short was brilliant Score: R.H. FL
 Cincinnati ...... 003 100 000--4 g l Boston .....s.Y... 600 020 000--2 ,
 Batteries Began and Wingo; Tyler and Tragesser. g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Deeds Recorded

Among the deeds recorded in the probate court yesterday were the fol- lowing:
 $1500-Lela Channel to l.. E. Fields, lot 8. block 79. Birmingham Ensley survey
 s2o0o-Globe Securities company to Minnie E. Thomas, lot 5, block S79.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
SPORTS
Successful Series Slated
 for MOley and His Tribe
Karl Black Will Oppose Tom Sheehan outfelder Pur cell Signed for Next Season-Double Bill for Friday
 and Saturday-Pels Are Here Monday

drives yesterday than any time pre- vious in the past two weeks. It tends to indicate that the extensive batting slump has been shaken.
 Moley made his first move toward building a team for next season yes terday when he announced the acquisi- ton of Outhelder Purcell. a youngster with a considerable reputation. He performed in the South Atlantic league last season and clubbed .316 in 124 games. He swiped 25 bags and scored 76 runs.
 PROMISING GARDENERS
 The Baron chieftain had the young ster, who Is local product. a1 Redwood Saturday and was greatly impressed with his work He is built on the order of Bill Webb, the BaroiI keystoner.
 The win over the Dutchman's trib,I yesterday also narrowed the sup be tween the two teams. The Barons ard trailing in third place now, only eish games, while the Pels have established a game and q half lead.
 Following the series at Redwood the Crackers move down to New ory leans for a trio of clashes in the SC ries which will probably decide thj rag winner for the campaign.
 PLAY IS STRENUOUS
 Moley's pitchers face a strenuou road trip in the next few days Foil lowing the three remaining game with the Crackers. the Memphis cricl< l are at Rickwood Friday for a pair oi games The Mobile Gulls follow vii a twin bill on Saturday. Sunday is a off day and on Monday, which is La | bor Day, the leading Pelicans stage E morning and afternoon game.
 The road Is rough for the Moleyy ties and steady work alone will lant them reward. The Barons have the goods and there's no doubt but that they will deliver
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driving Douglas from the box and

driving Douglas from the box and winning, to 1. Coombs allowed only five scattered hits. Kuduff's triple driving in the visitors only run. The game lasted hour and 23 minutes, the fastest of the season here. Score: Chicago ........ 900 900 100---1 , 1 Brooklyn ....... 300 040 00*--7 II 0
 Batteries: Douglas Prendergast and Elliott; Dilhoefer. Coombs and Miller
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Slit for. Vance in ninth
010 900 102--4 010 OO0 O02c

Summary: Two -basce hit, Manda. Three-base hits, c. Schmidt, Bratchi, Bacon. Sacrifice hits. Johnson, Cruth ' CTS. Beall. Stolen base, Elberfeld. Dou- ble play, Elberfeld to Hyatt; Beall. un assisted. Dobard to Beall. Innings pitched. Marshall 8 IS with runs and 8 hits @ on bases out when re- 1ieved) Bases on balls, Marshal 1. Vance 2. Struck out, Marshall 4, Vance 5. Time. 1:40. Empires, Morgan and Chestnut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Man Found Dead

The body of O. H. Taylor was found in the woods near his home on Shades mountain at about o'clock yesterday morning, where he died suddenly of an attack of apoplexy, it Is believed. while on his way to work. The body is be- ing held by Johns Undertaking com pany pending the announcement of fun- eral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
PORTS
PLAY SPLENDID BALL AND
 REGISTER WIN OVER FRANKS OUTFIT
Elmer Ponder Hurs Swell Ball. Never Allowing Crackers o Become Dangerous After First Round-Barons Get Safe Lead in Opening Stanza-Ad Brennan No Puzzle to
 Baron Sluggers-Crackers' Eyrors Prove Helpful
By FRED BoDENER

Moeys Barons emerged from period of disastrous play yesterday by scoring decisive victory the aggressive anta Crackers to The local outpayed the Crack throughout it Baron victory from the start
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Contract Awarded

Bids for the cnert to be used on the Argo road were opened yesterday and the contract awarded to the Franklin & Martin company by the board of revenue. The construction of this road. which is strip connecting two parts of the road already com- pleted, will commence at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
International League

At Rochester: Rochester 1, Newark f. At Buffalo: Buffalo 3, Providence s.
 At Toronto: Toronto 1, Richmond 3. At Montreal: Montreal 4, Baltimore 8
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Willie Wants to Know

From the Boston Thanscript.
 Pa" said the novelist's son, "how long will 1t be before stop gettin licked for telling lies and begin to get paid for. them like you do?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
TEXAS LEAGUE

At Dallas: Dallas 2 Houston 4 At Waco: Waco 1. San Antonio i0 At Shreveport: Shreveport 2, Fort Worth 6.
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Summary: Two-base hit, Burke Three base hit, Marshall Sacrifice hits. Robin son, Kores. Double plays, Sheehan to Ellam to Marshall. Cavet to Ellam to Marshall. Earned runs, Robinson 3. Struck out Robinson 5, Cavet g. Bases on balls, Robinson 1. Cavet 2. Time 1:S0. Empires, Kerin and O'Toole.
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Games Today

Cincinnati at Boston.
 Chicago at Brooklyn. Pittsburg at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
Athletics Win Easily

St. Louis, August 27.-Seibold held St. Louis to four hits and Philadelphia shut out St Louis today. to 0. Seibold's sup port was perfect. Not St. Louis player got beyond second base. The visitors pounded sothoron for 10 hits and were helped by three costly errors. Score:
 R.H E. Philadelphia . 01o coz 203-S Il 0 St. Louis ...............o GOO o00 000-o 3 Batteries: Seibo1d and Schang; Soth- oron, Molyneaux and Severeid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Results Yesterday

Pittsburg 1, New York 0. Brooklyn z, Chicago 1. Philadelphia 6, St. Louis 4. Cincinnati 1, Boston ?.
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With every detail in their favor,
 the Barons will resume the series
 with the Crackers at Rfckyvood this
 afternoon with Karl Black oppos-
 ing Tom Sheehan on the slnb. The
 victory yesterday for the BOIey-
 ites placed all of the advantages
 on their side as well as instniing
 unexpected confidence.
 The credit for the victory yester- day goes 10 Elmer Ponder. The big hurler twirled phenomenal ball for the entire contest and although cou pie of punched hits scored a tally in the first round faulless support would have allowed the Texas league product to pull through with shutout to his credit.
 When any pitcher holds heavy hit ting aggregation like Atlanta to five safeties it must be admitted that he certainly twirled great ball Ponder baffled the renowned sluggers of Char ley Franks aggregation time after time. Few ground balls were hit, the majority going out via the pop fly route to the infield.
 BARONS FIGHTING HARD
 Moley and his men are putting all the fight they possess in the present clashes. They realize what victories over the Crackers means The Barons are out of the race for the flag. That is, the chances are greatly against them, but it will take continued win ming ball to enable them to wind up in the third notch.
 Another pleasing feature of yester- days win was the manner in which the Barons swatted the pill. The Bar ons secured more clean and hard hit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
Games Today

Atlanta at Birmingham.
 New Orleans at Mobile. Chattanooga at Memphis. Nashville at Little Rock.
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AMERICAN LEAGuE

Results Yesterday Washington Il. Cleveland 9. Chicago 3, New York O. Detroit ,, Boston 1. Philadelphia 8. St. Louis 0.
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Tigers Humble Champs

Detroit. August 27-Detroit punched hits off Ruth today and defeated Boston, 5 to i Hits by James, Cobb and Veach, a base on balls to Witt and wild throw by Lewis gave Detroit three runs in the fifth and two more came in the eighth on a base on balls and Burns home-rua over the left field fence, Boston's run was the result of a base on balls and two hits. Score: R.H. E. Boston n................0 .0G0 010 00o-1 6 1 Detroit ...............0 600 0SO 02*-5 8 0
 Batteries: Ruth and Thomas; James and Stanage.
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Games Today

New York at Chicago. Philadelphia at St. Louis. Boston at Detroit.
 Washington at Cleveland.