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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
MOLLY ASSIGNED
 ID CAMP GREENE Former Baron Pilot Goes to Charlotte in Y. M. c. A.
 Athletic Work

Atlanta, July 12.-Assignments for the seven managers and players of the dlsbanded Southern association, who have entered army and navy Y. M. C. A. work as athletic directors, were an- nounced here tonight on completion py the men of weeks training at Camp Jackson, Columbia, s. c.
 Bob Higgins, Chattanooga catcher, goes to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga; Norman Elberfeld, Little Rock manager, to Camp Shelby. Hattiesburg, Miss. Carl ton Molesworth, Birmingham manager to Camp Greene. Charlotte, N. G. charlie Frank, Atlanta manager. to camp Gordon, Atlanta Otto Jordan. tormer Atlanta manager, to Camp Jackson; and Theodore Breitenstein. umpire, and Sam Mayer, Cracker out fielder, to Camp Wadsworth, Spartan burg, S. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
PROGRAMME READY FOR STATE SHOOT Experts at the Traps Will Match Skill Here on
 July 16

The eighteenth Alabama state shoot ing tournament, which starts at the State Fair grounds on Tuesday, the 18th of July, is the 18th of the state shoots, all of which have been held in Birmingham under the auspices of the Birmingha ham Gun club
 The programme this year is very attractive. There is $500 to be given in cash and trophies on the first day and 10 events of Il targets each and a 100 target distance handicap. The winner of the handicap will receive a handsome gold warch. The first 10 events are regular sweepstakes shoot ing.
 On the second cay, July 17, there will l,e 10 events of 15 targets each, regular sweepstakes shooting.
 In the afternoon the Alabama state championship will be shot
 This match consists of 100 targets, all sl;ot from the 16-yard line for the championship of Alabama The win ner of this event will receive hand some trophy and $50 in cash, besides his regular winnings
 He will also shoot iR the national championship which will be held at Chicago next month. Shooters who win second and third places in the state championship will also receive a tro- phy. The professional championship of the state will be decided at the same time.
 Monday. July IS, will be practice day and this will give the shooters an opportunity to get line on the tar gets before the regular events start on Tuesday and Wednesday.
 The Tutwiler hotel has been chosen as grand headquarters for the shooters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
GOLFERS QUALIFY FOR CHAMPIONSHIP Baby Bond" Tournament at Roebuck to Settle
 City Golf Title

Scores of expert golfers are
 expected to journey out to Roe
 buck this afternoon and take part
 in the qualifying round of the city
 championship tourney to be
 staged during the next seven days
 over the East Lake course. AL
 though over 1JO of the city's b~st
 players are now i'm the service
 "over there," many yet remain
 among the "Oid heads, who are
 able to push the pill around with
 more or less proficiency.
 All golf riayers in the district, whether club members or not, are invited to pa1- ticipate in the play this afternoon. En- trants nay pair themselves as they see lit, but care must be taken in keeping medai scores. When all cards are turned in tonight, the golf committee, consisting of Victor Prowell, Charles DeBardeleben and c. T. Fairbairn, will classify all en- tries according to their respective scores and announce the parings for the first matches il. each event.
 Matches may be played after today to suit the convenience of the participants. provided that no unusual delay occurs that may conflict with the second and thlrd matches in each flight. All trophies Will consist of Baby Bonds, the custom ary loving cups being tabooed on this oceasion Entrance fee of s1 will be charged all payers, but the gallery will not be requned to pay this fee.
 Secretary 0'Conner is making prepara- tions to handle large crowd at lunch- con, anu nas also laid in a stock of lce- cold butterE1ilk, "dopes', and other heat chasers," to be consumed during the afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Fightinp the Hum Over I.ordor


 Sergt. Pilot Lamb, who fought the Hun i'll his airIlane, says in the Farm and Preside:
 T was puzzled by not hearing any shots from Low. and as I put pressure on the left> rudder bar. to turn off, l glanced back at him. Dave had gone west" He was lying back, with his head and chest riddled. kept in his seat py the wlnd pressure. At the same mo- ment l fels fierce pain in my right foot as it was yanked off the bar.
 'As I had already begun to press on the left rudder bar in order to turn to get clear of the Gotha, when my right foot was jerked off the right rudder bar my left foot pressed spasmodically on the left, and with my ailerons banked over for the turn I naturally went into a spin.
 T was suffering intense pain. but my head was fairly clear. I saw several of the Huns start after me and return to their formation. evidently convinced that was done for. Keeping my head as best could, throttled down the engine, and when was well below 10000 feet | straightened out of the spin.
 T saw mass of woods and close by an aerodrome. l didn't know it at the time, for I was rapidly becoming what we used to call in the States 'woozy,' but the woods were Heinault forest, am the airdrome was Heinault farm, one Of the landing stations in the air-defen 3e system.
 "I landed with little bump as I be- gan to get faint. My foot was in a pool of blood, and I felt sure my whole leg had been shot away. The last thing | saw was another machine close by with crowd standing around it.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Our Fleet of Destroyers

Rush McNair Hoag, in .Leslfe's.
 At first our new destroyers were considered merely as large torpedo boats, and their war functions were the same as that of all destroyers before em-counteracting attacks by tor pedo boats. The old destroyers were of about 400 tons and being light, re- sponded very quickly to their high powered reciprocating engines. Com manding officers, when approaching docks at which they itended to moor very often kept their engines going half speed ahead until the bow of their boat was abreast the end of the dock. reversing to full speed astern when about half-way alongside. So quickly would the engines act that the boat would stop just in place. Officers ar tempted to handle the new and heavier destroyers as the old ones had been handled, but after two or three at tempts at flying landings resulted in bent bows more caution was exercised The captains soon realized they were commanding small cruisers, especially in the case of the oil burners with slowly reversing turbine engines.
 The ability of the new boats to so to sea. weather all storms and accom- pany the fleet on oversea voyages, was quickly appreciated Although light of hull, they were an opponent to be respected by battleship. Their nar- row beam and great speed made them mighty difficult targets to shoot at when coming head on at 80 knots an hour This was especially true under cover of darkness, fog, or smoke screen. Being smaller and speedier than large scout cruisers, yet embody- ing most of their characteristics, the United States laid down large numbers of destroyers and only a few scout cruisers,
 And so the realization came, slowly at first and then with accumulated force. that we had new, powerful weapon, an arm that properly devel- oped in sufficient numbers. would be indispensable. Our destroyer pro- gramme, as stated publicly by the Sec retary of the Navy, now is the larg- est among nations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Associated Press Wins
 Postal Leased Wire Suit

New York, July. 12.-The appellate di vision of the supreme court has affirmed the judgment of the lower court which sustained the contentious of the Asso- ciated Press in the suit brought against it by the Postal Telegraph-Cable com pany. The telegraph company refused to allow the Associated Press certain re- duetions granted to others in leased wire rates on the ground that such reduc- tions did not apply in the case of an existing contract.
 The court holds that the rates gener- ally announced were applicable to all users Gnde, similar conditions and that the attempt to collect from the Asso- ciated Press higher rate constituted an unjust discrimination and was in viola tion of the interstate commerce act. The court affirmed the judgment, which al- lowed only the reduced rates admitted by the Associated Press to be due.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES J. CoRBETr.


 his lip and closing an eye Ketchel re- tired to his corner, apparently In baa shape
 In the eleventh, Johnson rushed Ketchel and drove him around the ring, with Ketehel seemingly helpless John- son crowded Ketchel to the ropes and set himself for right-hander to the jaw But the blow never landed Ketchei, faking grogginess all along in the hope of getting Johnson to open up, had ac- complished his purpose. The negro's jaw was exposed. Like flash of lightning hetchePs right shot out and went crush ing with ptiless force to the negros chin. Johnson staggered-and fell into clinch- There he hung. Ketchel tried to shake him off so as to follow up his advantage. but Johnson clung to him. Through the rest of the round, by clinch- ing and by clever defensive fighting, Johnson kept ketchel from sending him another damaging blow.
 Ketchel opened in the twelfth with q wild rush for Johnson. He came in both arms swinging. ketchel hooked left to Johnsons body and as the negro bent over trifie, Ketchel swung d terrible right-hande- for Johnson's jaw IL landed-aud Johnson went sprawling tc the canvas. Johnson remained down long enough to give to the audience-and to Ketchel-the appearance that he was badly hurt
 As Johnson rose to his feet, Ketchel rushed in at him-and Ketchel rushed to his doom. He had thrown caution and science to the four winds in his eager ness to finish the negro. He went Ill almost without guard, and Johnson, see ing the opening for the jaw, drove q terrific right handler to Stanley's chin. As the wlite gladiator staggered, John son stepped in close and droYel a left, with all the power of his body behind it. into ketchels stomach.
 Ketohel crumpel, and made pitifcl effort to arise-and then fell baSk and was counted out
 Concluded tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
America Building Ships for After-War Trade, States MT. Hurley in Address

Philadelphia, July 12s-Here today to attend the conference between shipping officials and representatives from wood- en ship yards, Edward N. Hurley, chair man of the United States shipping board, declared that America S merchant ma- rine will be utilized after the war to establish American goods all over the world.
 Fair play, fair prices and quick de- liveries," he said. would be the slogan.
 "The United States shipping board is looking ahead to the time when the roar of cannon shall have ceased and when nations of the world are once more at peace"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Best Treatment for Catarrh
 5. s. s. Removes the Cause

ago. tested. true and tried. is obtain its value in thousands of cases It will do so. In your case. Get s. $. s. at once and begin treatment If yours is a long standing case. be sure to write for free expert medical advice. We will tell you how this purely veg etable blood tonic cleanses the i'm purities from the blood by literally washing it clean We will prove to you that thousands of sufferers from Catarrh. after consistent treatment with s. $. S.. have been freed from the trouble and all it's disagreeable features and restored to prefect health and vigor. Don't delay the treatment Address, Medical Director. 43s Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga
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 first; silver for second; bronze for third. Entrance Fee-s2 for each person will Dc charged except men in the United States service. Entry will not be accepted un- less entrence fee and registration num- Der accompany blank.
 The National A. A. U. championship committee is composed of the following: Fred W. Ruben, New York, chairman; l.. di Benedetto. New Orleans; Barlow s. Weeks, New York; R. S. Weaver, Los Angeles; E. B. Babb. Boston, Mass; w. s. Paddock, Pittsburg; G. J. Turner, Bal timore; Fred Ward, St. Louis; T. Morris Dunne, Portland; R. w, Dodd, San Fran cisco; Herman Meyer, Philadelphia Ey- erett c. Brown, Chicago.
 Entries close with l.. di Benedetto, Ma tionai championship committee, Room g, city hall, New Orleans, or c. w. Streit, Jr., Birmingham Athletic club, Birming- ham, Saturday, August F, 191S
 The senior events in the southern swim ming champion to be held Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, follow:
 50-yard dash. A- 100-yard dash.
 220-yard dash.
 One-rnile race.
 Fancy dive.
 220-yard relay -four men to a teanl) Woman's championship, 50 yards (nov- ice).
 100-yard open race for women. Gold, bronze and silver medals will be given winners in all southern cham- pion shin events
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Lieut.. Clarence Young
 Prisoner in Austria

Italian Army Headquarters. Thursday, July n.-(By the Associated Press)-A note written by Lieut. Clarence Yonng of Des Moines, la. who was compelled to land with his airplane behind the Aus trian lines during the battle on the lower Piave last month, was dropped in the Italian lines today. The note requests that Lieutenant Young's mother and sweetheart be notified that he is merely a prisoner of the Austrians. A postscript to his comrades says:
 See you after the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Aureement in Reichstag

Amsterdam, July 12.-Apparently new agreement has been reached between the German government and the majority parties in the Reichstag, says dispatch from Berlin to the Handelsblad Fried erich Won Payer. the imperial vice chan cellor, announced in connection with the recent speech made by Philipp Scheide- mann, the socialist leader the dispatch adds, that he would resign if the social ists joined the oppdsition. Through the intervention of the center party the so- cial democrats decided to remain with the majority. whereupon the vice chan cellor abandoned his intention to quit his post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13

Following the demonstration in town the players will be escorted to Rick wood by their admiring brethren" and will take preliminary workouts before game time. Both managers have two or three surprises in store and may spring some ringers" on their foes, if it becomes necessary.
 we are going to play a real game of baseball said "Grandpa" Kennedy, last night Don't get the idea that this thing will be farce for these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
By Purifying the Blood

Once you get your blood free from impurities-cleansed of the catarrhal lpoisons. which 1t is now prey to because of it's unhealthy state--then you will be relieved of Catarrh--the dripping in the throat, hawking and lspitting, raw sores in the nostrila and the disagreeable bad breath. It was caused in the first place, because your Impoverished blood was easily infect ed. Possibly slight cold or contact with someone who had a cold. But the point is--don't suffer with Ca
 tarrh-it is not necessary. The rem
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boys, while little old at the game, still retain some of their boyhood knowledge of how to hit, run bases and field"
 Advance sale of tickets has been ex- ceedingly heavy, due to the splendid work of the salesmen and the eff cient assistance of the ladies, some of whom have been on the job for weeks.
 Those in charge of the game are anxious to impress upon the public the fact that all of the gross proceeds will go to the Red Cross, the travelling men themselves having already raised money to pay expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
King and Queen Return

Paris. July 12.--(Havas Agency) The King and Queen of Belgium, who had been visiting England. have re- turned to France by the same means which they used in crossing the chan mel to England-through the air. The return passage, the newspapers say, lasted 30 minutes. The royal couple said they were delighted with the eX- periences of the aerial voyage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
OLIVER OF ALABAMA
 WILL VISIT U. s. FLEET
 IN FOREIGN WATERS
Will Be One of Fourteen Members of House Naval Committee to
 Go "Oyer There

Washington. July 2.-Representa- tives padgett of Tennessee, chairman; Oliver oe Alabama and Venablc of Mississippi, will be among IA mem bers of the House naval committee who are about to start on visit to the American fleet in European wa ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Two Ayiators Injured

Helleville, H., July 12.-Lieut. John Ekblon of Mount Vernon, N. T., and Cadet Wilder c. Clark of Cambridge, Mass, were injured when an airplane in which they were flying at Scott Field. near here. fell from a height of 100 feet. The condition of Lieutenant Ekblon is serious rs.a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
The Tripping Tongue

From the Boston Transcript
 A lady had been looking for a friend for long time without success. Final ly she came upon her in an unex- pected place.
 .Wen" she exclaimed, Tive been on perfect wild goose chase all day long, but thank goodness I've found you at last.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Naval Aviator Killed

Babylon, N. r., July 12.--A hydro plane containing a navy aviator fell 500 feet into Great South Bay this aft erneon. It sank in four feet of water and the aviator was crushed to death under the motor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Gedeon Acts Hero

Philadelphia, July 12.-With two out and two on base in the fifth Gedeon s triple to the scoreboard won. todays game for St. Louis, score to 8. Gedeon scored when the relay throw was muffed by McAvoy, and shannonis error allowed another runner to score. Joe Dugan of the Athletics hit his first major league home run. Score R.H E. St. Louis .. 01O 040 000--5 8 T Philadelphia ............ GOO olo ozo-TS ,
 Batteries: Sothoron and Severeid; /; Geary, Watson and McAvoy.
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Drs. Dozier & DOzier
Oldest Established Firm of Medical Speciali,ts in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. ail uaan-s ner of chronic diseases Of the Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and the Pelvic Orgaas of Men and yVamen
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W1SCl oPOl Io Clinb q SllelAlPCC SNCi
 As might be expected a great number of the best 'tadpoles" are in the service. but several will get furloughs in order to conpete in these matches. Norman Ross, titlenclder, and Ludy Langer, an- otoher human duck,'' have signified their intention Of being on hand when the referee pulls the trigger Other lesser lights among the swimming fra ternity will flock to this city and make a stab for championship honors.
 On August 23 the day before the na- tional championship, the southern titles will be decided and all dues eliminate from the entry lists. Only one event will be put on in the grand championship ana that 100-yard dash, through the water.
 MERMAIDS TO BATTLE Among the events listed for the south ern swimmers are two that stand out as being far more attractive than the others to-wit: The 5o-yard dash for ''mermaiIs' and the !G0-s ard dash; also for the 'lady fish, Hugh Hill has agreed to drive all the sharks and crawfish out of the lake before this part of the programme is put on.
 The prizes offered follow:
 100-yard national swimming champion ship, straight-away, auspices of Birming- ham Athletic club. Open to all registered amateurs Of the United States.
 Prizes-National A. A. U. championship die medals will be awarded. Gold for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cards Beat Phils

St. Louis, July 12.-St Louis hit Jacobs almost at will today and beat Philadelphia, to 2. Cruise with home run and two singles, led the at tack for the home team. Score: Philadelphia .... 900 oil 0o0-2 ) 0 St. Louis .....<. 021 900 23"v--S IS
 Batteries: Jacobs and Burns; May, Doak and Gonzales
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
His Plan

From the Boston Transcript
 "The architect says the house will cost $6000.'
 'Dou you expect to build it for that sum-"
 Yes I shall leave off one story"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Dear Mr Corbett: What is the exact age of Jess Willard, the heavyweight champion of the world? LOUIS. do nat know Sometime ago it was stated that Willard admitted being nearly 40 years old" A short time afs- ward Willard made denial of this The records give Willards birth date as De- cember 29, 1887
 Dear MT Corbett Was George Burns of the Giants ever on an all-American team! c. B.
 Yes; some sporting experts have se- lected Burns as an outfilder for first all-Amerlcan team. Dear Mir. Corbett A bets that when a prize fighter becomes champion he gets an income from some boxing com mittee during every year that he holds the championship. B says that this is not so. Who is right?
 E is right; boxer doesn't get any in come of this kind. Dear MT. Corbett: A man is on third and none out. The batter is hit by pitched ball. A claims that the batter has the option of going to first base or
 
 man on third to score. B claims that The ball is dead and the batsman must go to first base and that no base run nef is permitted to advance. E. J. M. B is right.
 Dear Mr Corbett: Did Grover Alexan- der pitch a game for the Chicago team since he wen. to camp? J. M. No.
 IT. D. B.: Ralph De Palma was the legal winner of the automobile race at Sheepshead on June and any bets madc on the outcome of that contest must he settled on that basis.
 Dear MT. Corbett: What teams won the National league pennant during the last five years? c. H. Giants, 1913; Braves. 1914; Phillies. 1915 Dodgers. 1916: and Giants in 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Tanks Outslug Indians

New York, July 12-New fork hit Nor ton hard here today and easily won the second game of the series from Cleveland by q score of 6 to 1, Mogridge held the Cleveland hitters well in check, squeeze play depriving the home pitcher of a shut-out. Score: R.H. E. Cleveland ........ 010 900 0001 ' l New York ... 001 OPP l10*--6 10 0
 Batteries: Morton. Enzmann and O'Neill Mogridge and Hannah
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Didn't Notice It

From the Boston Transcript.
 Doris, those people will be here in a minute. Put on your evening gown quick"
 Don't be funny. Charles; it is on."
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AMERICAN IFAGHE
alter Bests Ty

Washington, July 12.-Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson divided batting honors here today in game won by Washing ton, ,. to 4. Cobbs home run and double sent in three runs and Johnson account ed for as many with a triple and single, Matteson, Texas league recrpit, relieved Shaw in the fourth and pitched splendid ball. Score R.HE Detroit ............ POI 010 0O0-4 Washington .-......,.,. 900 400 10*5 s 3
 Batteries; Dauss and Stanage Shaw, MatteSon and Picinich
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Games Today

Boston at ChIcago.
 Brooklyn at Cincinnati. New York at Pittsburg. Philadelphia at St. Louis.
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Annual Game Between T. P. As and U. C. T.'s Today Will Draw Hundreds of Sport Lovers-Gross Pro-
 ceeds Go to Cause of Mercy
LINEUP FOR BIG GAME TODAY

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Games Today
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterday Results

Chicago 8, Boston o. St. Louis 8, Philadelphia ?. BrooklynCi grounds. New York -Pittsburg-
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At the Boarding House

From the Boston IranScript Mrs. Hashleight. my egg is bad again this morning! cannot possibly eat it'
 Have you tried the other endp'
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Hendrix Blanks Braves

Chicago, July 12.-Hendrix held Boston to five hits today while his teammates hit Konetchy hard. and this coupled with cratic fielding enabled Chicago to shut out Boston, to O.. Score: R. II. r Boston .... 900 900 000--o } 8 Chicago ... 02O 00S 21s--S 14 0
 Batteries: Konetchy and Henry; Hendrix and Killifer and OFarrell