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 The difference in size between the huge 220-pound Jeffries and his tiny French
 rival elicited gasps of astonishment from the audience. But, just the same, the Frenchmen were confident that their countryman would triumph over the bur ly American. They didn't know the power of Jeff's punches. and they reckoned only upon the acrobatic ability and the kicking power of La Blah. The two rivals walked to the center of the ring, shook hands, and Jeffries at once assumed his famous crouch. Then Frenchie stood away and folded his arms-an action which surprised Jeff considerably. Jeff took step forward and feinted twice. La Blah jumped back and folded his arms once again. Jeffs face was study. What kind of fight ing was this?
 Suddenly, La Blah rushed toward the
 ropes, leaving Jeff standing in the cen-
 ter of the ring, looking after him in
 perplexed sort of way. As he reached
 the ropes, La Blah whirled around and
 then made a wild dash at Jeff. Four
 or five feet from the amazed American the Ia savate artist leaped high into the air, jumping clear over Jeffries. In do- ing so he swung his right leg and il struck it's target-the jaw of Jeffries. The impact of the Frenchman's shoe against the head of Jeff was heard in every part of the theatre At once a
 great cheer broke forth for La Blah He had scored the first blow" Ha! Ha!
 La Blah was winning-la savate was tri- umphing over Queensbury! Meanwhile. Jeffries was rubbing his jaw, looking first at the Frenchman, who stood with arms folded on the far end of the ring, and then at his own seconds with an expression on his face which seemed to say
 What sort of game am I up against?'
 For half minute or so Jeffries made no move nor did the Frenchman. Then the Parisian battler suddenly whirled like dervish and after completing two full circles. hurled himself high into the air-and at Jeffries. Once again the shoe of his right foot collided with the head of the American just as he was clearing the shoulders of the crouching yeffries. Having leaped over Jeffries and deliv- cred his "blow," the Frencflman hopped over to his own corner, executed three fancy whirls and then came to dead stop, with his arms foldeT-a pose which was the signal for the Parisians to ap- plaud wildly.
 Jeffries looked over to his corner with an expression on his face which said | plainer than words:
 1 "Fun's fun-but this is too much.' i Ten or fifteen seconds later the Frenchman whirled again and leaped once fore at Jeffries. But this time the
 great Californian was waiting for him.
 He side-stepped a trifle as the Parisian battler flew toward him, and as La
 Blah got in range Jeffries' right fist 1 flashed out--and La Blah hit the canvas l with terrific thud
 | The fight was overland James J. Jeff I fries became the la savate boxing cham l pion of the world.
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ASSOCIATED SPE-
 CIALISTS OFFICE
 A BUSY PLACE Many Taking Advantage of Their Generous Offer Remember, First 100 Cur able Treated Free (Med-
 icine Excepted)

The offices of the Associated
 Specialists opened at 9 o'clock for
 the reception of patients. and many
 sick and afflicted called for con
 sultation and treatment. Several
 from out t-of-town have written ask
 ing that place be held open until
 they could arrive from their homes.
 For the benefit of out-of-town peo-
 pie. the offer will be held open Q
 reasonable length of time, but it
 must be understood that it will bo
 impossible to reserve place for a
 long period, because of the great
 number who are anxious to take ad-
 vantage of their generous offer. The Associated Specialists is an reorganization of reputable regular
 physicians, who believe that the
 combined skill of several trained specialists in chronic disease cases can accomplish more than one doc tor alone-in other words, in unity there is strength.
 This offer to treat 100 curable eases free is our original method of setting our methods of treatment before the public quickly and no one, whether rich or poor. white or cOl- oFed. should hesitate in taking ad- vantage of this very liberal propo- sition and find out your exact con- AitfOn-FREE. No matter what your trouble may be. we would suggest that you call upon these Specialists and have friendly talk with them.
 The Associated Specialists are licensed by State of Alabama and are skilled in the treatment of diseases of blood. liver, stomach. in- testines. skin, nerves, heart, spleen, kidney or bladder; bed-wetting. rheumatism. catarrh, sciatica,s tape worm, leg ulcers. appendicitis, gall stones, goiter, nervous debility. piles, etc. without operation. You get the carshined skill of a staff of ex- | perienced physicians.
 Married women should be ac- companied by their husbands, and minors by parents. For the first 100 callers, their opinion and scrv- | Ices are FREE. Separate reception room for colored people.
 Remember the address. Third Floor Lyric Theatre Building. rooms l 3lI-l2-l3. Take elevator.
 Hourss OsOO .. m. to zoo D. m. sun- i days 10s0Q to 2s0O only.
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IdlllS SLICE pOSlllOlI Wdo HE
 Hard luck. Poor Cincinnati-for the first time in modern baseball possess ing team that threatened to upset ex- pectations and chase championship to the ffnish--seems to have been wal loped on the jaw before it got started
 The Reds figured so close up to the New York Giants and showed such promise that it looked as if they were going to make good at last, and then they lost Fred Toney and, swoosh, they shipped back almost into the class of St. Louis and Chicago, and with chance of being beaten out by both.
 It is hard luck because Toney is, with the probable exception of Alexander, the best pitcher from all angles in the National league. Any pitcher who can work 45 or more games in season without wearing down is a tremendous asset, and if he can win 6 per cent of those games he is a wonder. That was Toney.
 The loss of Toney throws the burden onto an already short staff of pitchers Hnu ioTccS hd dldie"soh eltiioi eO "oiN Al dozen games himself this season or use young pitchers in many games.
 With Cincinnati slipping pack as an actual contender the Giants look more certain to win this year than they did last.
 CHANTS AND SOX AGAIN
 The final dope figures reveal the fact that the Giants and the White Sox ought to repeat their successes, With the Red Sox and Cleveland as the runners up in the American league and the Reds the closest in the National. Both Chicago's Cubs and the St. Louis Cards are better fortified than either
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-12
TWO NEW PLAYERS
 JOIN MEMPHIS CLUB

Memphis. April 1.--(Special)- new players joined the Memphis club today and another is scheduled to report to- morrow Joe Slattery, left-handed first baseman with Montreal the last three seasons, joined the tribe today. Angel Aragon, third baseman with Toledo last season, and secured from the Yankees, also reported.
 Chuck McDaniels, young catcher with Chattanooga last season. has been se- cured by the Chicks, and is due here to- morrow morning. McDanlels will serve as helpmate to Catcher Hargrave. The arrival of Slattery makes the only first baseman in the Chick camp this spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-12
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES J. CoRBETr

 l premacy in his own line of boxing en- deavcr, but it was their freely expressed opinion that la savate warrior could put Queensberry boxer to sleep in a hurry.
 All of which created an idea in the mind of the enterprising manager of the theatre. Why not match Jeff with La Blah, the worlds champion at la savate each fighter to wage battle according to 1 his own particular style? The, proposi- | tion was put to Jeff. What is the la savate stuff" queried l the big champion. | "Oh under the rules governing that style of boxing, man can use his feet | to kick as we'll as his hands to punch, was the explanation. "You mean that I'm to fight guy 1 who is privileged to kick me if he wants | to?' demanded Jeff. | "Yes, but don't let it worry you, Jim!'
 cut in John S. Barnes who was one of Jeff's party on that tour. This La
 Blah is 140-pound frogeater-and he can't kick hard
 Barnes then pointed out to Jeff that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-12

 Jim Jeffries is still worlds champion at the la savate style of boxing. Jack Johnson took the Queensberry title away from the wonderful californian in Reno, but Jeff still owns the crown which he won in Paris.
 Back in 1900, few months after Jeff fries won the championship from Bob Fitzsimmons, the big Californian decided upon brief trip to Europe. He went to London, made big hit. and then jumped over to Paris and opened in the Folly Marency theatre, with his brother Jack acting as his sparring partner.
 The exhibition of the two Americans delighted the Parisian audiences to a certain extent, but at that time French men were not thoroughly familiar with the intricacies and the beauty of Queensberry boxing. La Savate was the kind which they favored-and which en- unused them. They admitted Jeff's su-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-12
BASEBALL RESULTS
Reds Beat Tigers

Reds Beat Tigers At Little Rock--Score: R. H. D., Cincinnati Nationals ................5 Il Detroit Americans .................4 1 Batteries: Reuther and Wingo; James, Hall and J. Cobb.
 Some Breeze At St. Louis: (City series) St. Louis Americans-St. Louis Nationals, post poned; cold.
 Alexis Third Shutout At Dallas-Score: R.H. F. Chicago Nationals .......... Dallas. Texas League ...... Batteries: Alexander, Walker and Killifer; Wilson and Dowie.
 J. Pluvius Busy At Charlotte. N. C.-Philadelpaia Americans-Pittsbnrg Nationals. wet grounds.
 More Snow At Petersburg, Va.-New York Americans Boston Nationals. rain.
 Showers Everywhere At Memphis-Clevela Americans New York Nationals, game called off, cold weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-12
Texans Begin Season
 With Only Six Clubs

Dallas, April 11.-The Texas league, composed of six teams. will open it's 1918 playing season tomorrow and continue until September 8. Usual opening day parades have been ar ranged. Tomorrow's schedule follows;
 Shreveport at Dallas, Waco at Fort Worth. San Antonio at Houston.
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Totals ...... 30 2 24 ii 10

Summary. Struck out by Boone 6. Bases on balls, King B. Boone l. Two
 base hit. Stiles. Sacrifice hits, Griffen, scwelt, Snowden, Farley. Double plays, Walker to Duke, Stiles to Snowden. Hit by pitcher. D. Boone. Stolen bases, Stiles 2. Stevenson g. Snowden. D. Boone. Umpire, Lenoir, Time, 2 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-12
Finn Cans Bacon1

Chattanooga, April 10.--Manager Mike Finn of the Chattanooga South ern association club today announced the sale of Eddie Bacon, spitball pitch CT, to the Waco team of the Texas league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-12
Uniuersity Slugger: Too Much For Houuard

if he agreed to such a match, the ad- mission prices on the night of the fight would be doubled and Jeff would be given 55 per cent of the gross gate"
 Grab the match" advised Barnes. Its easy money"
 And Jeff did
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former druggist and prize-fight pro-
moter, who vas given Is months Inn
prisonment and a fine of 2,O0o francs
for trading with the enemy.
cRUELTIEs OF BULGARS
Only Quarter Of Population In Sores
After Two Years OCCUPATION.

Only Quarter Of Population In Sores
After Two Years Occupation.
When Sores, i'm Greek Macedonia,
was occupied by the Bulgarians in De-
cember, 1915, the inhabitants num-
bered $4,000. Since that time 5000 of
these have died. 1000 have been de-
ported, and 1000 men ard boys have
been put to work on the construction
Of roads. Today the population is be-
tween 5000 and 5000.
Bulgarian documents which have
been found In the Macedonian towns
show that large numbers of deaths
were due to the indifference of the
Bulgarian authorities to the condition
of the civilian population. Wholesale
deportations were made and cruelties
inflicted which were not justified by
the necessities of war. Not only were
the military authorities involved in
this work, but the civil officers were
tyrannous toward the people.
Churches were looted and private
houses were stripped of their furni-
ture. which was placed in officers
quarters. The interment of bodies In
the cemeteries were made In a hap
hazard way, and no inscriptions were
placed over the graves, SO that surviv-
ing relatives do not know the resting
places Of their loved ones.
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The Southern herald., 1918-08-16
DEFECTS SPELL
DEATH IN FLYING

New York.-COnslderable concern
has been expressed at the large num-
Der of fatal accidents reported from
our American military and naval avla-
ton training camps. Considering the
risks the novice necessarily takes and
the very special physiological and psy-
| Geological factors that enter into the
science Of flying, these fatal accidents
are few In proportion to the number
Of men undergoing training and they
are not more numerous than those on
the training fields Of Great Britain,
France and Italy.
A perfect knowledge of all the rules
Of the game of flying will not save a
man who lacks confidence in himself
and is inclined to hesitate. A half
second of indecisiOn may be fatal. In
itlatlve, the sporting instinct and
certain responsibility qualities In
herent in American youth, have been
found Of far greater value In the air
than the logical, scientific, severely
disciplined character of the Germans
and account for the superiority of the
allied aviatOrs In general.
The most eminent of British sclen-
lists have devoted special study to the
psychological and physiological as
poets Of flying.
One authority says that good eye
sight, normal hearing, good muscle
sense" and equillbration are indlspen-
sable qualifications. But most lmpor-
tant of all is the right temperament
not an easy thing for a medical board
to examine. OF the types-the imagl-
native and the unimaginatlve-the
youth is said to make the
better pilot If he can keep his imagl-
nation under control.
Surgical Operations No Bar.
In the British air service previous
history of wounds and disease is thor.
Oughly investigated Persistent head
aches, vertigo and easily induced fa.
-lgue are serious defects But some
times even serious surgical opera.
ion is not regarded as important
Thus a doctor recently passed as it
or flying a man who had quite large
Ilece missing from the frontal region
If the skull 1t is much more lmpor-
ant that a man should have both
rms intact than both legs. A clever
blot who was killed on the western
ront was Lord Lucas, who had an
leg.
Considerable Importance is attached
0 the respiratory system. In addition
The Southern herald., 1918-08-16

70 good, healthy lungs and vital capac,
lty' the would-be pilot must pass a
oreath-holding test. This gives an In,
dication Of his capacity to stand the
strain of flying at high attitudes
where the air is rarefed and breath,
ing Is difficult. No man with a weak
heart can hope to pass the tests.
Self-balanclng is another test. The
candidate has to stand on one leg with
his eyes shut and his hands on his
hips. There is also the old test for
s0brlety-walking a straight line heel
to toe with eyes open and then turn,
ing round and walking back without
losing balance. The Importance of
this test can be understood, seeing
that an aviator flying in a dark cloud
or in fog becomes unconscious of his
position and sometimes the machine
Is actually upside dowa. 1t is essen
tial that he should not lose a second
In recovering his balance.
The throat, nose and ear are care
fully examined, for any defects might
seriously handicap a man during the
great strain that all flying imposes.
With regard to the eyes, it is cOnsid-
cred that pilots should have perfect
color vision, in order to pick out the
color or marking of hostile machines,
and in recognizing signal lights and in
judging the nature of landing grounds.
Air Sickness Rare.
A candidate who suffers from sea.
sickness or train sickness would not
be rejected on those grounds alone.
Air sickness, caused by the rolling and
of the alrplane, is a very rare
and sickness usually occurs
Immediately after landing.
An unstable nervous system suggest.
ed by fidgety movements of the hands.
feet or face, or biting the nails is a
poor recommendation.
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fantry, blocking gaps in the line, and
the final definite occupation Of the
town for the allies was accomplished
by a cavalry battalion. A sergeant
and a handful Of dragons drove 10
Germans out Of the town, and at an.
other point cavalry officer and 20
men backed up the infantry at
critical moment, the officer wavlEs a
pistol in one hand and a shovel in
the other as he led the dash which re-
stored the situation.
Defend compeigne.
A few days later the same cavalry,
after another long ride, met the en-
enly advance against Yilers-C Cotterets
woods in the Aisne sector, where the
fighting today is waglng flercely, and
where the horsemen again are en-.
gagged. When the Germans drove for
ward in their effort to get around the
forest to COmpeigne, the horsemen
blocked the road between the wooded
region and the River Ourcq.
In view Of this record for swift and
flashing attack afOot, the cavalry ap-,
pears to have established a new place
.or itself in modern warfare. They
Ire the light reserves; the men who
ire always hurled first into the point
II danger to hold until the slow-mov-
ng Infantry arrives. Thev hova
earned trench warfare completely,
md General Foch is making use Of
hem In any move that insures them
glorious chance when the day comes
or the allies to drive back all along
he line.
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MUSTARD GAS WORST

and severe coughing and vomiting en-
sue.
Direct contact with the spray causes
blistering of the skin. and the vapor
penetrates through the clothing. Gas
masks, of course, do not protect
against this. The symptoms are similar
to pneumonia = high fever, heavy
breathing and often stupor.
The damage done by mustard Pas is
slow and lnsldious development. The
breaking down Of the affected tissues
is slow, the height being reached from
five to ten days after the burn is re-
ceived. The painlessness is also
marked Characteristic. Healing is
slow.
Mustard gas besides being used in
direct attack, is also used for "neutra-
llzatlon." For instance, where supplies
and ammunition are being brought up,
few mustard gas shells win result
in dangerous confusion and delay. A
part Of the infantry is "neutralized"
by having food aid ammunition cut
The Southern herald., 1918-08-16
CAVALRY PLAYS
A BIG PART NOW

that such an effort had been asked
Of them and all were bearing 1t cheer.
fully"
The cavalry corps stood in support
OF the British for ten days in April
after the enemy had forced the line
held by the Portuguese division, II
maintained communication between
two British armies and organized the
ground from Mont Cassel to Mont
KENNEL, while the French army
moved up behind 1t. AS the French
Infantry came into line the cavalry was
drawn off to the left in the
Mont KENNEL region, and for five days
the horsemen, fighting afoOt with two
infantry divisions, withstood the ter.
rife assaults Of the Germans who
sought to hammer a way through be-
hind Ypres at any cost
They stood steady bombardment for
days, and when the infantry was hem.
med in on top Of Mont KENNEL
the cavalry drove forward In counter.
attack and held off the shock divisions
of the enemy while the French gun
ners got their pieces away.
Later, at the battle Of Locre, the
cavalry also shared fully with the in