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The Washington times., 1918-04-18
Connie VIII Have Real
Peace Oh Field Wien
His Team Is Playing

Don't kick up any rough stuff.
you American Leaguers. whsn
Connie Mack's Athletics are
around Connie is going to tote
a couple OF real protectors.
Out IN the garden he VIII have
a Kopp. ever ready to pinch kids
stealing in through a mole in the
fence or TO stop any wild fight
on the field.
And on the bench win be .
Cincinnati policeman In the per-
son OF Pitcher Gsary, who cult
pounding The bricks to sling .
few bassAaIls for better money.
So keep quiet whensysF. Con-
ME and his gang are around
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
CUBS Will LOSE MANY.

ST. LOUIS, April 1s.-Bad weather
and that lost opening game worried
the Cubs today only little more than
the Germans. Because OF the latter,
the Chicago fans are apt TO lose
Harry Weaver. pitcher. who passed
his draft examination yesterday. The
'Cub Army" includes Alexander. XIII
lifer, Weaver. Elliott. and Kilduff.
Tyler or Vaughan vas to pitch
against Bill DoalS today.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
TECH AND WESTERNERS
LAND "FROSH" BATTLES

Technical and Western High School
freshman baseball teams were de-
elared winners N the opening OF the
High School Freshman Baseball
League series yesterday.
The Manual Trainers played but
four and a half innings with Bust
ness to Q to . score. Atkinson,
Westerns pitcher. sent down twelve
Easterners on strikes, and sks kids
from across the creek won by 10 to 1.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
EPIDEMIC OF GRIP
ATTACKS PLAYERS,
THOUGH THEYPLAY
''MOist Grounds"
Stop 1t

Today's final game between
the Yankees and the Griffmen
was declared of by Man
ager Griffith because of wet
grounds. Heavy rain descended
upon the field during the morn
ing, making it risky for the ath-
letes 70 move around Just back
Of the diamond.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
WILL START WEDNESDAY

The. 1913 high school championship get ud
next Wednesday American League doubeheadsE
In the opening clash
admittedly the weakest combinations Of schools
III the second game Technical
tra win be able look all plays he
gone the dope there nothing argument @
Central Technical played good baseball Al
times Central conceded pitcher Ernie shafer and
expected q repetition that Of last year
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
FORMER GRIFFMEN
COME HERE WITH CONNIE
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER

Washington viii extend welcoming hand to three former
Gfmen Mack leading mis- Athletics arrives Georgia
battles with home Charlie Jameson hold
ing regular right field; TIy Walker Comics regular
gardener and Marlin KOpp playing left field whenever ghhanders
oppose the cellar champions all been with the Washington
Cuckoo" Jameson fell down utility with the Gri He had
trials in left and right fields did his bit
moment sticking Now playing regularly,
doing better as a member of the Mackmen
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
No HOE EoR ALEXANDER.

CHICAGO. April 1s.-Grover Alex
andeT will be a sailor, not a pitcher,
81 he joins the navy. That was Com
mandant Mohett's announcement at
Great Lakes today following the re-
ceipt OF instructions from Washing
ton. II he joins here. Graver will be
pushed through preliminary training
and hustled directly to sea.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
ST. ALsANs ourcLAssEp.

Tech outclussei st. Albans on Sat-
terlse Field to the tuna OF 10 to /
yesterday. Thirteen errors were
chalked up by the 81. Adams lads
Coach Apple sent an entire second
bans toward the last.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
EPISCOPAL WINS.

Central was beaten by to ? at
Episcopal High School yesterday,
which greatly surprised the Mt.
Pleasant lads. as, Army and Navy
Props had defeated Episcopal re-
Gently by 10 TO ]. Sbater hurled for
the Central lads.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
MEIes TEAM WINS IT.

Camp Melgs baseball players scored
three runs in the seventh and sIghth
innings at Camp American Univer-
sity yesterday. and noSed out the
home team by 8 to Z.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
Will MEET PREPs.

Western has asked Georgetown
Props to play tomorrow so the team
can go to Fcrt Washington Satur-
day to meet the soldiers there. The
Props have consented.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

Brooklyn at New York.
Boston at Philadelphia.
Chicago At Fl. Louis.
Pittsburgh at Cinetnnntt.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
100000 FANS TURN OUT
FOR SEASONS OPENING

Approximately 100000 fans, or an
average Of about 1900. saw the open
ing baseball games in seven cities Of
the major league circuits. Rain has
thus far prevented the lrst game in
Cleveland, 80 the figures for both
leagues are not yet complete. New
York. with an attendance Of $4,000,
led tho rest by q wide margin. Gin
cinnati was second, with 1880, The
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
ERIENps MIN eAME

The Frienda' School baseball team
defeatadtsths Browns by,B to 4 n a
seven-inning game yesterday. Friends
scored four Funs N the sixth
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
GEORGETOWN MEETS NAVY.

Georgetown will play the Naval
Academy team at Annapolis, Nd. on
Saturday
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
BIG LEAGUE sIEFERs OF A DAY.
SECURED WHITELor.

The high school freshmen baseball
games will be played. on tbs west and
south diamonds next week on the
Monument Lot
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

Lee Magee, with fve. and Lena Black
burne, with three, got eight Of the
Reds twelve bingles OF Earl HgmiI-
ton yesterday.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

Wslly Schang smashed q single with
the bases choked at Boston yesterday
and brought a 5-to-4 defeat to the
Mackmen.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

Today's game at 800, to let the
Yankees catch a train for Boston.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

Eddie Foster finally got a hit, a
clean drive to center in the sixth. He
later scored on Shanks' ffrst double.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

Jess Barnes proved his worth to the
Giants in his first game. He white
washed the Dodgers to o, allowing
seven hits.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterday's Games.
New York. s: Washington. Z.
Boston, 9: Philadelphia, 4.
Detroit At Cleveland, rain
St. Louis at Chicago rain.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
Mhrre mo- PIaI Today.

New York at Washington.
Philadelphia at Boston.
St Louis At Chicago.
Detroit at Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Where Thrr PInr Toanr,

New York, 2; Brooklyn. 0.
Boston, Il; Philadelphia. :.
Pittsburgh. s; Cincinnati. 1
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

Buck Herzog played for the Braves
20 yesterday and stopped two runs with
a spectacular catch in short center.
He was at Bhortstop.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

It drizzled now and then IN the early
inninFs, but not enough to stop the
contest
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

There were less than 1000 fans at
Georgia avenue for the third game
OF the series.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

Today's layoi should prove val
liable to the Grihmen, for they are
: the victims Of a grip epidemic. I'D
Charity, the big catcher, and Merito
Acosta, the extra outftlder, arc con-
fined to their beds under the care Of
their physicians. Joe Judge and
Hank shanks played yesterday when
they might better have been under
the covers.
"shankG' temperature yesterday
was 1o5 degrees" said Manager Grif-
nth today, "but he went through with
Il. Judge was almost as bad. Ying-
ling wasn't feeling well. but he didn't
seem to show It out thero on the
rubber.
sI can't understand where the boys
caught It, but I'm pulling for them
TO get better before my lineup Is
riddled."
Yanka Take Third Game
The Yanlxs took the third game Of
the series in twelve innings, 8 to Z.
because shotton didn't score in the
eighth when RueI ran away from the
plate. Nick Altroek communed with
himself several minutes thereafter,
but the deed was done.
Shotton drew a pass from Love and
Mogridge entered the box Peck
booted Fosters roller and then tossed
over Pipp's head, putting FateeEn on
second. Shotton tore around to third.
Ruel ran over to recover the ball near
the Grihtmsn's dugout but Shotton
, was held at third.
Milan's slap to Mogridge brought
death to Shotton at the dish, but when
Shanks' hot shot on Mogridge's shin
TO Pratt for an out ct first, Foster
Tailed the tying run. 1t should have
been the winning run, for the Yanks
did not score until the twelfth.
johnson Is wild.
Pratt broke a double to right center
for a starter In the fnal frame. Pipp
laid down a sacrifice in front Of the
plate. Foster dropped Ainsmith's
throw and Pratt was safe. Bakers
fly to Milan scored Pratt with the de-
Gliding run johnson had some into
the game With the ninth inning, but
was wild, pulling two bad heaves in
the eleventh. This may have caused
him 10 ease up a bit in the twelfth,
though one can't be certain.
Shanks doubled to start the home
teams twelfth, and Judge sacrificed
prettily. Morgan proved a weak sis
ter, hitting right at Baker, who
chased ShanlSs till he perished. Nor
gan skipped up to second, and there
was still a chance.
But Morgan went to sleep on the
cushion and Mogridge caught him
with q peg to Peck, ending the battle.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

II rained in Cleveland and Chicago
yesterday and so no games were
played there. The Indians opening
is due today with the Tigers.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

The Braves hammered lineup and
Woodward, Pat Morsn's pitchers, for
seventeen hits. RED" Smith getting
four and Roy Massey five, including a
double.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

lThree Former GriEmen To Come |
Here With Connie MaeRs Club |
The Washington times., 1918-04-18

Bert shotten's fielding yesterday
came close TO eaualing Hank Shanks'
for brllliancy. SO far as fielding goes,
the Washington gardeners look good
enough to stick.
The Washington times., 1918-04-18
SHORT DIAMOND DOPE.

Today's game at $50, to let the
Yankees catch a train for Boston.
There were less than 1000 fans at
Georgia avenue for the third game
Of the serieA-
It drizzIed now and then IN the early
inninFs, but not enough to stop the
contest
Eddie Foster finally got a hit, a
clean drive to center in the sixth. He
later scored on Shanks' frst double.
wally schang smashed q single with
the bases choked at Boston yesterday
and brought a 5-to-4 defeat to the
Mackmen.
Jess Barnes proved his worth to the
Giants in his first game. He white
washed the Dodgers 2 to o, allowing
seven hits.
Lee Magee, with ive, and Lena Black
burne, with three, got eight Of the
Reds twelve bingles on Earl Hsmil-
ton yesterday.
Buck Herzog played for the Braves
- yesterday and stopped two runs with
spectacular catch in short center.
He was at Bhortstop.
It rained IN Cleveland and Chicago
yesterday and so no games were
played there. The Indians opening
is due today with the Tigers.
The Braves hammered lineup and
Woodward, Pat Morsn's pitchers, for
seventeen hits. "Red" Smith getting
four and Roy Massey FIVE, including a
double.
Bert Shotten's fielding yesterday
came close 10 eaualing Hank Shanks'
for brllliancy. So far as fielding goes,
the Washington gardeners look good
enough to stick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
DIRECTORS OF
 MERCY HOME HOLD
 MAY MEETING HERE
Report Made of Contributions Re- ceived at the Home During
 March and April

one-third. or sSoo0 of the ST GOO bud get for the year for Mercy Home has been subscribed according to a state ment made by the board of directors who held the May meeting yesterday. Ninety-two children found refuge in the home during April, many of whom were orphan children in a destitute condition.
 Among the gifts acknowledged by the home during March and Arril may be mentioned the 100 Easter has- kets sent to the children by ladies of the West End Methodist church; the Masonic lodges contributions of food and other necessities; the automobile rides of the constant friends who are looking after the happiness and health Of the little people cared for there; the music for the Kindergarten work furnished by girls from the city; the six boxes of crackers sent to the home by the committee in charge of the camouflage ball; the ice cream for the Easter dinner sent by the ladies of the Independent Presbyterian church; and the individual gifts to the chil- dren by Miss Peggy Loeb, who, on her birthday. sent a gift to each of the smaller children of the institute and ice cream cones and candy for all.
 Discussion of the proposed auxil- iary to the home. which has been under consideration for sometime, showed that this was a much needed addition. The Mercy Home is now in it's twenty sixth year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
High Medical Officers Pay Informal Visit
 to Camp at Anniston

Cores oondents Hearquarters, Camp Mcclellan. Anniston, May 15-(Special) General William c. Gorgas and Col. Rob- ert l.. Noble paid an informal visit to Maj. Gen. Charles G. Morton at the Headquarters of the Blue and Gray di- vision Wednesday morning and made an informal inspection of the Twenty ninth division, following the call upon the commanding general.
 Tie visit of the famous experts in the medical department is devoid of official had had no notification of the intended visit of the head of the medical depart ment
 The medical officers were accompanied on their trip to the camp by Col w. II. McJ<leioy, formerly commanding the Third Alabama national guard regiment. Added interest is s-attached to the visit of the medical officers because of the fact that Colonel Noble is a native of Anniston. The officers are the guests Wednesday of Misses Mary and Eliza beth Noble at Crowan cottage. and the experts have spent reasonably busy day in the city and at Camp Mcclellan.
 Colonel Noble is still wearing the spread eagle of his present rank, but he was nominated Monday by President Wilson to be brigadier general. It is expected that the Presidents nomina- tion will be confirmed by the Senate in due time.
 The army record of Colonel Noble dates back to the days of the Spanish American war. While studying in New York city he became acquainted with General Gorgas, and their association during the intervening years has been one of closest friendship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Iron and Steel ReUieu

Cleveland, O., May 15-(SpeciaL) The Iron Trade Review today says:
 Tremendous new requirement for war steel not hitherto disclosed appar- ently underlies the governments anx- iety to command the full output of mills and furnaces. A great ordnance programme in which the Steel corpora tion finally has agreed to take lead ing part, is significant of other enter prises of corresponding magnitude which now are being matured. Con struction plans unparalleled in their size and requirements are taking form A government fabricating plant is re- ported to be among possibilities Fro dreers quickly have adjusted them selves to view that at least six months of full operations exclusively on gov eanment business will be necessary, despite all that is being made. How ever, as to insufficiency of steel sup plies for government requirements, the opinion of the industry is that not only will there be enough for war purpose, but in time some will be left over for commercial use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
NORTH AND SOUTH PRESbYTER|ANS WILL TALK CHURCH UNION
Two General Assemblies About to Begin Discussion of Great Importance
 and Interest

Durant, Okla May 15.-Hundreds of delegates were arriving here today to attend the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church. which convenes tomorrow and will continue throughout Saturday. The assembly is to be made season of special prayer for the nation and government. under call by the moderator, the Rev John Wells of Wilmington, N. c.
 Among the important subjects to be placed before the assembly will be 6 report offering organic union with the northern Presbyterian church and rec- ommending in its stead federal an- ion of all Presbyterian churches. This report is to be presented by spe- cial committee appointed at the last general assembly, and which during the last year has held several con- ferences with similar committee from the northern assembly.
 The federation plan to be proposed to the southern assembly would per- init the northern and southern church to retain it's own organization but both branches would be governed by a fcd- eral assembly composed of members of both organizations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Lieutenant Warner Makes
 Record Breaking Flight

]. Montgomery, May 15- fSpecial.) ) Lieut.. D. A. Warner. army aviator, took just one hour and Is minutes to fly 140 miles from Americus. Ga, to Taylor Field, near Montgomery. late yesterday. Taylor Field needed a me- chanic and the Americus camp had one to spare. His services were nec- essary at once, so Lieutenant Warner put him in his Curtiss machine and left Anericus. Tn less than two hours the mechanic had been delivered at Taylor Field and was at work
 Lieutenant Warner attempted no stunts in the air. flew low throughout the trip and landed without mishap. Only small amount of gasoline was needed when he was ready to resume his journey.
 A fleet of 1c training planes passed over Montgomery Wednesday during practice. the greatest number which has left Taylor Field at anS one time since the camp was established. Ev- cry machine was handled by men be- ing trained for army service, and each one returned to the field without an accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16

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 Dr. A. J. Newman. Former Police Surgeon of Chicago and former House Surgeon. Jefferson Park Hospital. Chicago. says: 'It has been my particular duty during the past six years assist In keeping Chicagos five thousand blue coats in good health and perfect fighting trim. that they would he physically equipped withstand all of and ravages of natures elements. Recently I through my tests of 1t to excel any preparation have used for creating red blood. building up the strengthening the and correcting digestive disorders
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
President Wilson Will Not Veto Bill Passed
 Changing Basis of Draft

Washington. May 15.-President Wilson today declined to veto the bill passed by Congress changing the basis of army draft quotas from state population to the number of men in class i because of objection to the elimination of the plan giving credits for volunteers.
 In letter to Senator Phelan of Cali fornia, who had asked that the bill be re- turned to Congress, the President said:
 T admit there are two sides to the about allowing credits for vol unteers in conducting the draft. but have been over the matter several times and with very great care with the war department and am convinced that the interest of the country in the matter of the war will best be served by the measure as it now stands. I am quite ready to concede that neither solu- ton of this question is entirely satisfac- tory. We have to take the average best"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16

stored in one and the other Is well on the road to recovery.
 Grady Holmes. son of the chaplain, is also. at the front, and father and son were both in the front line trenches at the time of the attack The son, how ever, used precaution and had on his gas mask. He passed through the attack un- injured, it is stated. Grady Holmes is with the heavy artillery.
 In a recent letter received from young Holmes he states that the work continues on the front without interruption and that the fighting goes on seven days in the week. "It looks to the boys in the trenches as if this won't be over for 10 years. You all must help swat the Kaiser over there, for he seems hard nut to crack"
 Dr. Holmes has signified his intention of returning to the work that drew him to the battlefield as soon as his injuries will permit He is still disfigured, but strongly insists upon again ministering unto the boys,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16

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