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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
GOOD SHOWING IS MADE BY SHOOTERS
 IN FINAL EVENTS
Holt Is High Professional. The Weather Conditions Ideal-Tourney Was
 Successful

The final day of the Birmingham Gun club spring tournament resulted in a win for E. R. Holt professional, in the 150 registered targets He was closely followed by P. B. Hummer, who was only one target behind.
 Four amateurs tied on 142 for high anna teur. namely, Tom Hale, the Tennessee state champions Gentry Hillman, a local expert; Ollie Williams, another Tennes- sean and pr. J H. McDuffle.
 The scores were not up to the average for Birmingham shoot The weather conditions were ideal with the exception and caused some misses.
 The handicap was won by R. c. Osborn, local shooter who has been in the game only a short time His many friends congratulated him heartily on his good piece of work Osburns shot from the 16-yard line.
 Ollie Williams tied with 0. l.. Carl for second. place in the handicap. Will Hams won the purse offered in this event, as Osborn did not shoot the entire pro- gramme, and Carl was called to his of- flee in the morning, which caused him to miss several events which caused him to lose this purse.
 The fact that Carl could not shoot the programme also caused the purse in the preliminary handicap shot on Tuesday to go to the runners up in that event, which was tie between Moody and Hale. In the shoot-off at 20 targets between these gentlemen Hale broke straight and Moody missed one. leaving Hale the winner of that purse.
 The weather throughout the three days of the shoot was ideal
 There were not as many scholars as was planned for but owing to the unset tied conditions of the country was as many as expected.
 All thoroughly enjoyed the shoot and went away with nothing but praise for the splendid time they had.
 The high professional on the 300 tar gets for the two days went to Charles Goodrich who broke 2S7. High amateur average went to Tom Hale of Mount Pleasant, Tenn, who broke 2S6 out of the BOO registered targets Gentry Hillman got second amateur average by breaking one less than Hale, scoring 245.
 P. B. Hummer and E. R. Holt tied for second professional average, each scoring 2S4 out of the 300
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

Moley and his clan of routed Barons return to their home lot this afternoon for stay of 15 days. The lengthy stay is opened with the New Orleans Pelicans, Johnny Dobbs and his flock of birds ar irving this morning for three-day stay. The Barons had rather disastrous trip and fans are expecting much improve ment in their play when once within the confines of their home park.
 The league leaders come to Birming ham confident of their ability to take the series from the Barons. Moley's men have dropped the last three series. The Lookouts won the best two out of three from the locals al Redwood last week, and the Gulls took three out of four in a series the latter part of the week.
 The defeat yesterday gave the Atlanta Crackers the series over the Barons. Consequently with this string of defeats at our back, a spurt is undoubtedly due and Moley and his men should start it on the Pelicans. The trouble with the Barons on the road is not known, but they certainly did not play the brand of ball they are capable of.
 
 over spilled beans. Enough games re- main on the schedule for the Barons to avenge their defeats and this is the best policy the bold and battle scared can take. The Barons undoubtely have a mighty strong team, but the best of em lose sometimes.
 In the coming of the Pels. local fans have their first opportunity of the year of seeing Johnny Dobbs and his collec- tfon in action. The Dobbers are leading the league by a wide margin at the pres ent, having lost but two games since play was started on April F. Conse- quently great responsibility rests on the Barons that is. to stop those Pels.
 Dobbs always gets his Birds off for a flying start due to the fact that he be- gins training about the middle of Febru- ary and has ideal weather to work his men in. Then, too the Cleveland Indians train in New Orleans alongside with the Pels and playing an exhibition game daily with big league team is sure to learn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Perfect Health is Yours
 If the Blood Is Kept Pure

condition of the blood. Among the most serious are Rheumatism, with it's torturing pains; Catarrh, often fore runner of dread consumption; Scrofula,, Eczema, Tetter. Erysipelas and other dsfiguring skin diseases; Malaria. which makes the strongest men help less and many other diseases are the direct result of impure blood
 You can easily avoid all of these dis eases, and rid the system of them, by the use of s. s. S, the wonderful blood remedy that has been in constant use for more than 50 years. $. s. s. cleanses the blood thoroughly and routs every vestige of impurity It is sold by drug gists everywhere.
 For valuable literature and medical advice absolutely free, write today to the Medical Dept, Swift Specific Com pany, 39 SwifS Laboratory. Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
ELBERFELD CHASED
 AND TRAVELLERS WIN

Chattanooga, April 25.--Little Rock took a~thrilling 1o-inning game from Chatta- nooga here today, 4 to g.
 Robinson gave up but 6 hits in the 1-s innings he worked, while the Trav- elers got F in off Marshall, but fast fielding on the part of the locals kept down the score. Chattanooga made four double plays in the first five innings.
 Robinson was relieved in the, eighth with one out and two men on base.
 Manager Elberfed, Catcher Kitchens and Outfielder Paddock were put off the field in the ninth inning for protesting decision and the patched up lineup gave Little Rock the winning run later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
VOLS CONTINUE TO
 SHOW IMPROVEMENT

Nashville April 25.-Only one hit off Pitcher McColl was wasted by Nashville batsmen today and the first game of the series with Memphis was easily won, to 2 Knisely featured with the bat, being credited with three two-base hits in IS many times up Stops and throws by Stark and Kores were fielding features of an uninter- esting game which was marred by frequent waste of scoring chances by both teams. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

Kennedy, Covington. Home runs, Chap man. Sacrifice hits, Hyatt, Tincup4 Double plays, Paddock to Sheehan Elber- field to Pitler to Sheehan; Graff to Pitt Ter to Sheehan; Hyatt to Sheehan; Tins cup to Covington. Stolen bases. Tincups Peters. Earned runs, Chattanooga 2, Little Rock 2. Innings pitched, Robin- son 1-3, with 2 runs and hits; Ledbet- ter 1 2-3 with run and 3 hits; Marshall 8, with runs and 12 hits; Knowlson 1, with no runs and no hits; Merritt 1, with 1 run and 2 hits. Base on balls, Robin sou 8, Ledbetter 8, Knowlson ?. Struck out, Robinson 1, Marshall 4, Knowlson l, Merritt l.. Empires. O'Toole and Hart Time, 40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Almost Every Human Ailment IS Directly Traceable to I'm purities in the Blood.

8 YOU cannot overestimate the impor- lance of keeping the blood free Of inn purities When you realize that the heart is constantly pumping this vital fluid to all parts of the body, you can oosily see that any impurity in the kx,od will cause serious complications. If Any slight disorder or impurity that craeps into the blood is a source of k6nrer. for every vital onsan of the k xtv depends upon the blood supply '1S properly perform it's functions.
 Many painful and dangerous dis 4S sare the direct result of a bad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

SUMMARY. Two base Hits Bridwell, Moran. Three-ba Hit-BridweI Home Run-Munch Double Play-Day to Reilly to Munch Hits and Runs-Johnson I hits and 5 runs in 2-3 innings; Black hits and 1 run in 1-3 innings. Struck Out-By Day l. Base on Balls--Day 2 Johnson 3. Sacrifice Hits-Mayer, Munch, Day. Stolen Bases-Black, Moran, Mayer. Time-1:50. Umpires-Moran and Chesnutt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Red Sox Down Senators

Boston, April 25.-Ayers of Wash ington weakened in the seventh inning today tand passed four men in success sion, forcing in the tying run. After that Lewis worked the squeeze play. scoring Hooper with the run which won for Boston to 4. It was Ruths fourth straight victory Score R H. F, Washington ~ 001 102 000--4 6 3 Boston ..... 020 100 20*--5 z ?
 Batteries: Ayers and Henry; Ruth and Thomas, Agnew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
League Leading PeLs Clash With Barons
OHIO GOVERNOR FORBIDs
 DARCY TO STAGE FIGHT

Columbus, O.. April Ex-Governor Cox today issued an order forbid ding the Les Darcy George Chip prize fight at Youngstown, O.. May 12
 Governor oxNstated that Ohio would doubtless appear singularly indifferent to present conditions if it permitted the contest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
THORNBURN PITCHES
 FIRST NO-HIT BATTLE

Winston Salem. N. C.. April 25 Thornburn, pitching for Durham against Winston-Salem here today in the North Carolina league, did not al- low hit or run. Durham winning, to 0. It is the first no-hit game of ths season in this league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
American Association

At Louisville: Louisville '. Kansas <6ity 5.
 At AtsIndianapolis: Indianapolis :, Mir neapolis 1.
 At Columbus: Columbus Milwaukee, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
JOE WILEY'S WORK TOO MUCH FOR PELS

Mobile April 25.--Joe Wiley pitched and hit Mobile to victory over New Orleans this afternoon, Mobile taking the last same of the series by a score of to l. '. Wiley pitched steady ball throughout and lis pinch single in the second drove in enough runs for the locals to win. Rob- ertson also pitched well after a bad start, striking out seven men in the last s.i inn Score,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
International League

At Baltimore: Baltimore 6, Buffalo 6 At Richmond: Richmond 10, Mon treal g.
 At Providence: Providence x Rochester '.
 At Newark: Newark 4. Toronto B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Coumbe Beats White Sox

Chicago, April 25.--Coumbe pitched masterly game for Cleveland today, while his teammates punched hits off Cicotte and won from Chicago, 4 tc 1. Most of the game was played in drizzlng rain. Score: R.H.E r. Cleveland ....... 100 00S 000---4 10 ? Chicago ......... 000, 010 000--1 5. O
 Batteries: Coumbe and McNeill; Scott. Russell, Danforth and Schalk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

Summary: Sacrifice hits. O'Brien Knisely. Stolen bases. Kaufman, Beall Two-b base hits Knisely 8, O'Brien, Do- bard. Double plays, Sheehan to Kauff- Earned runs. off Wells 2. McColl 7 Eases on balls. Wells ?. McColl 3. Struck out. Wells l. McColl 2. Time, 1:25. Empires, Kerin and Morgan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
North Carolina League

At Winston Salem: Winston Salem 0. Durham 4.
 AR Asheville; Asheville 5. Charlotte B; 10 Innings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
HOW THEY STAND
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
Results Yesterday

Birmingham ?, Atlanta [ Chattanooga 3. Little Rock 1. New Orleans l, Mobile 3. Memphis ?, Nashville z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Results Yesterday
Played. Won. Lost. Pct,

Chicago 4 Cincinnati 9 New York g, Philadelphia s. Pittsburg 10, St. Louis 8.
 Boston 6. Brooklyn 6. Called on ac- count of darkness.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Games Today

New Orleans at Birmingham. Mobile at Atlanta (two games.) Memphis at Nashville.
 Little Rock at Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
LEAGUE
Results Yesterday

Cleveland 4, Chicago 1. Boston 5, Washington 4 Philadelphia 4, New York ?. St Louis Detroit (rain.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
TEXAS LEAGUE

At Houston. Houston {. Shreveport o. At Galveston: Galveston ?, Fort Worth 10
 At Beaumont: Beaumont & Dallas .<' s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

Birmingh ........ 0U1 4IO U0U Ul--7 Marion ..... 900 O01 203 00-6
 Summary: Two-base hits. Argo, Cox, Ware. Three-base hits. Walton, Ware, Boykin. Stolen bases, W. Holloway, Gibson, D. Holloway, Sargent, Gillian. Bases on balls, Nations 1, Cook 3. Hits. off Nations IA in 10 innings. Struck out, Cook 15, Nations ', Ardis 8. Passed ball, Ware. Innings pitched, Nations 10 with IA hits and runs. Time of game, 2:14. Umpire. Swacina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

Sacrifice Hits-Reed, Knaupp, Stans- bury. Sacrifice fly Sylvester Stolen bases, Reed, Layden 2, Nixon. Double play, Stansbury to Miller. Struck out, Wiley i, Robertson s. Base on balls. Wi ley 4 Robertson 4 Time. 1:45 Empires, Breitensten and Pfenninger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Games Today

Cleveland at Chicago. St. Louis at Detroit. Philadelphia at New York. Washington at Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
SPORTS
JohnnY Dobbs' Pelicans at RickWOod For Three Games;
 Lengthy Home Stay Started
League Leaders Come Redwood Meet Moleys MenTrip to Mobile and New Orleans Disastrous-Kld Fiber
 field Put Out of Game Again
By FRED BopEKER

his men a little baseball in addition to getting them use to the game
 Dobbs is fortunate, however, in having such advantage and it remains for the Southern league clubs to begin to lay for his clan. The Pels have met four teams of the league thus far and all have been conquered The only three games they have lost have been won by Mobile and Atlanta, the former winning two of the trio.
 The Pel leader will probably send Herb Kelley brilliant southpaw, against the Barons in the clash today. Moley will work Preacher Perryman with Red Smith behind the bat.
 Cecil Coonbs was hurt in yesterdays game. Cecil has more trouble with his legs than any man in this league. Last season Cecil was out of the game for about a month with serious charley horse" He wrenched his leg yesterday in sliding into first base. He will prob ably be out of the game for a few days. In the meantime Bill Webb will be used in the garden.
 Kid Elberfeld was chased from yester- days game in Chattanooga. This Is the third time within the last week the Kid has been elected from a game, conse- quently depriving him of $30 he would otherWlSe possess had ne conducted hinl- self properly in the eyes of the umpires while on the field. This season when a player is out of the game he is automati- cally fined S10
 Chattanooga scribe says Npeh snless the Kid reforms soon and decides to omit his boisterous tactics, his salary will be turned over to the leagues secre- tary each month to cover the fines. Then the remainder (and it can't be very much tIa o+ !, ,ic rof will be awarded to him.
 The same scribe says there Is move ment on foot in Chattanooga by the fans to have a standing fund by popular sub- scription to pay the fines of the peppery little leader. The Kid would no doubt appreciate this very much.
 Following the series with the Pelicans. the lowly Mobile Gulls, the team which is keeping the Barons out of the cellar. comes for three clashes We're two games below par this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
SPORTS
Crackers Hi Johnson and Black Hard; BdrOnS Lose
 Deciding Game of Series
Cecil Coombs Wrenches LegKd Caton Continues to Play Brilliant Bal-Eddie Mcdonald Plays Good Game at
 Third-Breaks of Game Favor Crackers
By DICK JENIIsON

Atlanta, April 25.-(Special.)- .)-The Crack ere made it two out of three in the series by winning from the Birmingham Barons here this afternoon, 2 to 2.
 Schoolmaster Day wielded an iron hand with his Baronial pupils and in but one session the fifth, did they disobey him. shooting a couple of tallies across at that time.
 But five blows were the Barons able to garner from the Arkansas professors s delivery, and two of these came in the stanza related to above.
 Lil Arthur Johnson was treated rudely by the Cracker hosts, who pounded his slants to all corners of the field, and were aided in their pounding by all the breaks in the game together with some poor support by Johnson's mates.
 BREAKS AGAINST BARONS
 Long distance couts, however, proved the undoing of the Barons. Bridwell triple in the opening stanza, which was but an ordinary single, but which took a bad hop over Southworth's s head, and Munch's homer with two on the pathways in the third being the tellins blows.
 Kid Caton continued his brilliant work at short his work alone keeping the score down. This lad has felded sensa- tionally in the entire series, and if his work here is sample of what he will do all during the season. then the Barons seem to have the best shortfielder in the circuit
 Sammy Mayors circus catch in the first inning when he speared Soutnworth's line drive in deep left center on the dead run, robbed that worthy of clean homer and killed the Baronial spirit. Doc John ston was on the pathways at the time.
 Bridwelrs triple, base on balls to Reilly, McDonald's single and Mayors sacrifice fly tallied two of the Crackers in the opening stanza.
 BLACK RELIEVES JOHNSON
 A base on balls to Bridwell, Reillys in field out, Moran's single, a base on balls to Mayer and Munchs homer tallied four for the Crackers in the third. Black re- lieved Johnson for the Barons at this 1uncture.
 Black dropped Texas leaguer in right with two away in the Baronial fifth and stole second while Red Day held the ball. Eddie Mcdonald crashed single to cen ter, scoring Black Johnston walked. Southworth hit to Bridwell who booted and Mcdonald tallied. Mayer came in fast scooped up the ball and nailed Southworth at first by 8 line throw to Munch Coombs walked in the Baronial sixth and in sliding back into the base when Bay tried to pick him orr wrenched his leg and webb went to left in his place. In the seventh inning, Moran's double, Blacks wild throw to second, Caton's error on McDonalds tap and Munch's sacrifice fly tailed the final one for the Crackers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Games Today

Boston at Brooklyn. New York at Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
South Atlantic Lef

At Columbia. Columbis{ At Augusta Augusta 1 At Columbus: CoIumf vile ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Schang's Homer Wins

New York, April 25.-Schang's home run. coming with two on and one out in the ninth inning, enabled Philadel- phia to win a victory over New York, to 2. Russell for New York struck out nine men. McInnis made four hits in as many times at nat. Score:
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
- BIG FORK BITS.


 Walter Edwards of Mena was here Sunday.
 Grover Morphew of Waters was in Big Fork Sunday
 James Roberts went to Opal Mon day to bale hay this week.
 R. J. Putnam and daughter, Miss Artie, went to Mena Monday.
 Dr. Roberts of Opal has bought the Beck sawmill at Big Fork
 Little and Curtis Abernathy made business trip to Mena Monday.
 Dan Putnam of near Board Camp was caller in Big Fork Saturday
 Rev. J. B. Lilies made a business trip to Mena the first of the week.
 F z. Davis has bought an auto. This makes the third car for Big Fork.
 Dr. and Mrs. l.. A. Simpson started Saturday for their home in Okla homa.
 Misses Katie and Artie Bates Of Big Fork were visitors in Haunted Hollow Sunday.
 There will be a farmers meeting at the school house next Saturday night All come.
 Bethel Bates of Glover, Ok, is here attending to business. He will return home soon.
 Mrs. Il. NJ. Fowler and daughter Miss Vinez. went to Mena Monday, going in the Dilbeck auto.
 Marion Heath of Big Fork left one lay last week to visit his brother, Van Heath, near Board Camp
 Nr. and Mrs. Ellis Goss of Mena and Miss Lena Lawrence of Shady, were callers in Big Fork Sunday.
 Lula. the little daughter of Mir. and Mrs Alonzo Roberts, who has been ill for some time, is able to sit up.
 Misses MabIe and Vida Taylor of Butcher Knife, visited Saturday night with the Misses Lucinda, Dicie and Artie Putnam of Haunted Hol- low.
 Rev. Phil Abernathy, who some time ago sold his farm to Lit Aber- nathy. and moved to Mena, has bought his old home place back and moved on it Monday.
 F. Z Davis and family and T. NJ. Heath and family of Butcher Knife. went Co the Missouri mountains the first of the week and got over two tubs of fail grapes. There is still something to fill jars
 There is reading circle at the Big Fork school house every Tues day night and it is making grand success. We invite anyone to come and join our circle for it's benefit to our country. especially children.
 There will be a working on the graveyard, which used to be called the Shed cemetery. but now known as tho Pleasant Hill cemetery, on November B. Everybody remember this. especially the ones interested in il. Bring dinner and work.
 w. &. and w. L. Bates of Big Fork started Monday to move George Hewlett and family of Little Missou- ri to Mena. They will bring load for & P. Orrick, who moved to
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
NUNLEY NEWS.

Horace Fiie is working for NJ ] Parker this week. Willard Vaught made a business trip to Big Fork Monday.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. T. Collier were shopping. m Mena Saturday. i SeNera from here attended church at Board Camp Sunday. 1 J. w. Parker visited Saturday and Sunday with friends in Heath Valley.
 1 MT. and Mrs. A. Gatlin were vis- iting, relatives near Board Camp l Sunday.
 Bailey Payne of Ransom was a caller at the c. T. Collier home on Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. John Miller spent Saturday night and Sunday with rel atives in Heath Valley.
 Miss Lou Farley of Board Camn visited Saturday night with her friend, Miss Cordie Parker.
 Luther Rials, who spent the latler part of last week with relatives ai Sallisaw Ok returned home Mon day.
 J. B. Hilton has sold his half in- terest in the Hilton & Embrv store at Nunley. to his partner. Jack Fm- bry. Mr Hilton will move to his oie home at Board Camp.
 John RinggOld made business trip to Mena Saturday.
 Some of OUT soldier boys af Camn Pike, Ode McMillan and Ira Stanley who visited the latter part of last week with home folks. passed thru here enroute to Mena Sunday.
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The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
vANDERvOORT.

Dr. w A. Sanders of Nelson Ok visited relatives here last week
 Mrs. Jack Harris came down from Mena Saturday to visit her cousin Mrs. J. T. Knox.
 Misses Grace and Blanch Hamb, of Wickes, spent the weekend viss ltlng with Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Barnes and family ''o'
 Miss Loda Cecil, who has been wis lung her sisters in Little Rock. for Saturday. ''
 Mrs. ]. N. smith and little sop Orville, of Byhalia. Miss. are visii- ing at the home of Mrs. Smiths sis. ter, Mrs. J. Therrell Knox. '''
 Mrs. M. c. Nelson and little danoh ter. who have been visiting Mrs Nelson's parents, NIT. and Mrs. I r Knox. returned to their home in 0L lahoma City Friday.
 (Other Correspondence on Page K,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
WICKES WAVES.

The merchants are all busy now. We are having some nice weather now
 Dave Reid has returned from the oil fields.
 Virgil Henry came up from Texar- kama Friday
 Mrs. Bessie Jelt and children are visiting homefolbs in Wickes. Miss Ida Vance has returned home from visiting relatives in Oklahoma Rev 0scor Feis, Sammy Atkins. Mrs. n. L. Rollins and Mrs. Henry Smith went to Little Rock To attend the association of the Nazarene church.
 J Brint0n has gone to Texas to look after business for the fruit farm.
 Rev Neighbors of Potter preached two sermons at the Baptist church Sunday.
 EarIie Clinton from Altus, Ok, vis- tied his sister. Mrs. Sumner. He plans to locate here.
 Mrs Newt Akins and family have moved to Mooringsport, La. where Mir Akins is working.
 Mr and Mrs. Long of Mens have moved to Wickes and are liv- ing with their son, Will Long. J. r. Joplin took his little daugh- ter, Helen, to Vandervoort to Dr Lee She has very sore arm. Gertrude Joplin. Thelma Chilean Marguerite Brinton. and Mabel anC Freeman Darwin visited Nealy Dan- iels Sunday.
 w. M Darwin visited homefolks and saw some of his friends ir Wickes Friday returning to his work at Mooringsport, La, Saturday
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