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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21

staged in a large barn and the place was damned to the doors with black admirers of the gladiators. It was one of those betting fights and every spec tator in the place had a wager down on his choice.
 One of the negroes-known as Black Joe''-was a 2-to-1 favorite in the bet ting. And his crowd began to whoop i. up for him. including one under sized negro who couldn't get a view of tlc crowd from a back part of the room and therefore had climbed up onto rafter which was directly over the ring.
 The youngster on the rafter was one of those rare fistic enthusiasts who strikes every blow in the battle-and whc suffers every time his favorite is hit. But it so happened that that kid, having placed his money on Black Joe" didn't have to do much suffering, for Black Joe took the lead from the outset and gradually rolled up points in his own behalf.
 But every time Black Joe landed. the darkey on the rafter swung with him. And his swings were so violent that many persons figured he might overbalance himself and fall into the ring. So he was cautioned time and again to keep still there, boy, keep still" He would relapse into silence, hut only for moment. Then he was bowling, yelling. jabbing, uppercutting and swinging again.
 KILL HIM DEAD" Black Joe" gradually was beating his opponent to a knockout condition. That was at the beginning of the third round. It seemed certainty that he would drop his man in another minute of fighting. And the youngster on the roof again forgetting the caution to "stop swinging, boy stop swinging" was waving both fists in wild fashion and imploring Black Joe" to kill him dead, kill him dead"
 Hoping to scare the negro into si- lence, one of the few white men in the crowd. a husky miner drew gun from his pocket, aimed 1t in the gen eral direction of the darkey on the "a fter and let out fearful yell to att tract the youngsters attention. The toy stopped swinging his fists. looked over toward the place where the voice had come, saw the revolver, and promptly tainted.
 His body fell from the rafters down toward the ring and squarely onto the head of Black Joe" It fell onto Black Joe" at the very moment that Black Joe" the 2-to-1 favorite, had hooked to the jaw of his rival and dropped him for the long count
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
Rr GEORGE REYNOLDS

"Tink" Gillian. one of the great est backs that ever hit a line with the pigskin in smaller college gridiron circles. will coach the athletic teams at the Southern Military Academy during the com ing scholastic year. according to an announcement received yester- day.
 Giliam has starred on Panther football elevens during the past few years and knows the great college game from every angle. Besides, "Tink" was one of the best on the basketball quintet and was an important cog in the diamond aggregation. He is one of the greatest all-round athletes that every played on Panther team.
 He was selected on the second team of the All Southern mythical elevens last fall by several scribes and the local athlete certainly de- served the honor. Gillam's knowl edge of the game aided Coach Charlie Brown at Birmingham- Southern very materially last fall in putting out a winning Panther machine.
 Besides playing on college teams, "Tink" has been one of the star players of the Birmingham Athletic Clubs quintet during the past few winters, and has won his spurs in the cage game. The Panther athlete has also played amateur baseball around the Magic City during the summer months.
 The Southern Military Academy is certainly getting a fine athlete. as well as one who knows every branch of athletics from A to 2 in Gillian. and he is expected to put out some strong teams for the cadets. "Tink" will take charge at S. M. A. next fall. when he issues the call for football prospects.
 The Southern Military Academy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21


 Memphis. Tenn. June 20.-(Spe peciaL) The moguls of the Southern League will gather together at Memphis to- day to decide the controversy arising over the signing up of Pitchers Casey Smith and Tom Seaton of the Little Rock club. who were fired" by the San Francisco club of the Pacific Coast League several weeks ago flor the good of baseball.".
 It is understood that practically all clubs of Dixies maior will be repre- sented at the meeting.
 President John D. Martin called the meeting of the directors after Charley Frank of the Atlanta club. supported by the Birmingham. Memphis and Chattanooga clubs. refused to play the Travellers with either Smith or Seatos, in the lipe-up.
 Important developments are expected to take place, as neither of the war ring factions are likely to give under. Hints at kicking the Little Rock club out of the league and hints of dissolv- ing the Southern and forming a new organization have been heard, but it is thought that the moguls can make a peaceful adjustment of the contro- versy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
Local Club Turns DoUn Offer for
 Pitcher Morrison

The Birmingham club has re- ceived a big offer from the world champion Cincinnati Reds for Pitcher John Dewey Morrison, Baron huriing ace. but the offer has been refused by the local man agement, according to press dis patches received last night from Cincinnati.
 The account states that Morri- son has been highly recommended to Manager Pat Moran. who iS greatly i'm need of one or more good twirlers at present, but that the Birmingham club had flatiy re- fused the large sum offered for Morrison's services.
 The Baron ace has been going like a house nfire during the last few weeks, and Is largely responsi- bIe for the upward spurt of the To- calls. He has turned in twelve vic tories for the Baroninls and has lost only five starts, having the ex- ceIlent percentage of .708.
 Scribes all over the circuit have been Iauding Morrison highly and claiming the Baron hurler ns one of the most promising young pitch CTS in the league.
 Without doubt, John Dewey will graduate to the, big tops at the end of the Southern League season. but Magic City fans are exceedingly glad that the local management turned down the offer of the Reds for the star hurler of Moiey's staff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
Age-Herald Type
 Artists to Me e t News on Tuesday
We'll, who'da thought it?


 The type singers hailing from the vicinity of the Birmingham News, after the overwhelming de- feat administered to said aggre- gation recently, have gathered up enough courage to face The Age Herald wrecking crew in a second contest.
 And you haven't heard half yet This aforementioned diamond ar gument is slated to come off to- morrow afternoon. if Jupiter Pluvius and his celestial cohorts do not deluge the field on said oc- casion.
 According to reports emanating from the News stomping grounds, the type settlers ct cetera of said organization are feeling all peeved up like and are preparing to stage a most extraordinarily hard bat tie with the clan of Age Herald fence busters for the decision in the approaching battle.
 Reports are to the effect that the News lead singers have round- ed together what they think to be a formidable aggregation. Well, that they think so now, for after Tuesday afternoon their opinion on said matter is very likely to re- ceive severe jolt.
 John Cornett has his warriors of the diamond primed for action, and The .Age-H -Heralders will take the field in a confident state of mind Tuesday afternoon. Cornett will enter the box for The Age Herald, and if you don't know how he can pitch we would refer you to the so-called sluggers of the News who participated in the pre- vious encounter between the two aggregations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21

Then there were three bodies on the fIcor-a triple knockout The referee didn't know what it was all about, but he didn't take any chances. He rushed as far away as he could from the three unconscious men and then began look ibg upward to ascertain If any more bodies would come hurtling from the ether. None was visible, so he walked back into the ring and. standing in one corner, and jerking his arm around the ring. began to count.
 GIVES DECISION
 Before ten" had sounded-which was actually three minutes after he had been knocked down-the beaten fighter clambered to his feet and nearly col lapsed again when he saw two black bodies lying there. But before he could recover from his surprise. Black Joe" climbed onto his feet, while the crowd yelled for decision. And for while. the referee scratched his head. He wasn't sure what to do about it. Finally he grabbed the arm of the fect-the one who had been knocked outA-in token of victory.
 At that juncture the darkey who had fallen from the rafters came back to life got to his feet and began to blink his eyes. The sight of him brought back to the losers the reason for the loss of their bets. So they made con- certed dash for the ring. But the youngster. with marvellous sprightli- ress. leaped clear of the ring. bowled over several persons who sought to grab him. found small space clear t, the door, dashed out into the night and, when last seen. was establishing rev worlds records for all distances from 100 yards to 25 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
Burleigh Grimes Loses to Chicago
 M Close Battle
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Brooklyn, N. Y, June 20.--Chicago game of the series here today. Grimes was hit hard in the first five innings, but frightened up and did not allow q hit in the last four. Vaughn was eff fective in every inning except the fifth, when the Dodgers scored two runs. Score: R. II. E. Chicago ... 100 120 000--4 8 0 Brooklyn .... 900 020 O0o--2 9 2
 Batteries: Vaughn and OFarrell; Grimes and Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
COMPROMISE MUST BE
 EFFECTED AT MEETING
By JOHN l.. SULLIVAN

New Orleans, La. June 20.-(Spe- cial)-Southern Association directors will determine whether or not the re- mainder of the schedule. ending the season on September IS. shall be played. or arrange for liquidation of the organization at the special meet ing called for Monday noon, at Mem phis. by John D. Martin, president.
 There seems but one chance to stave off dissolution of the organization, and that is for Charles Frank, Rick" MtnnffvaaSil alfll 'T. R. Watkins, uur,- prisi1g mree fHottfnn HnIi R G. AIkan l1ssiiierrtt of tffe, 1itttlhe Rn1sk aihlGj!, fine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
NEW YORK GIANTS EASILY
 BEAT PITTSBURG PIRATES

New York, June 20.--The New York Nationals defeated Pittsburg, 8 to 0. here today. Carlson was knocked out of the box in the first inning. the Giants scoring five runs. Hamilton. ho succeeded him, was effective ex- cept in third inning. Six hits were ob- tained off Douglas, but he kept them well scattered Score: R. H. F.. rittsburg ... 900 900 00J-0 l New York ....... 502 900 01'--S 9 l
 Batteries: Carlson, Hamilton and Schmidt, Haeffner; Douglas and Smith. Snyder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
GHLAM WILL COACH
 AT s. M. A. NEXT YEAR

with Frank Allen as athletic coach during the past year, has already won fame for itself in the athletic world. In the first year of it's existence the academy more than held it's own with the teams played in practically every branch of sports. Their goal line was crossed only once in football, when the Brmingham-Southe Partners defeated the cadets by a 2S to o count.
 With practically every letter man Of last year back next rall, "Tink' Gil- lam will certainly be heard from. The cadets are scheduled to play several colleges of high standing in the grid- iron game. It is likely that Birmins- ham-Southern and Howard will be in cluded in the list of opponents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
SMITH AND STATION
 WILL NOT APPEAR
 IN UNIFORM TODAY

Press dispatches from Little Rock last night said that President Rob ert Allen had agreed that neither Casey" Smith nor Tom Seaton should appear in uniform in today's game between Birmingham and Lit tie Rock. and that the Birmingham would play the scheduled game.
 It was also announced that Billy West secretary of the rmingham club, would represent the locals in the directors meeting to be held in Memphis today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
WASHINGTON WINS FROM
 TIGERS IN SLUGFEST

Detroit, June 20.-Washington won the opening game of the series here from Detroit in five innings, to 4 Three Detroit pitchers were hard hit by the visitors, Roth and Rice con ,tributing home runs. The game was called on account of rain in the sixth after Washington had scored four ad ditional runs, the score reverting to the standing at the end of the fifth Score: R. H E Washington .......... 205 02-9 Il l Detroit .....-........ 2G1 01-4 g 2
 Batteries; Shaw and Charity; Leon ard, Oldham. Okrie and Stanage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
St. Louis Winning Streak Is Broken When Yanks Win
AMERICAN LEAGuE

St. Louis, June 20.-NeW YOrk marked the opening of the first of it's series here today by defeating St Louis, to 8, and breaking the locals winning streak that had reached ten straight. Ruth's single, followed by Bodies home run into the right field stands in the second, sent New York into the lead and they were never halt ed Score: R. H. E. New York ...... 020 002 000-4 8 0 St. Louis ..... 900 900 030-3 12 0
 Batteries: Quinn and Hannah; Schoker, Davis and Severeid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
TAKES ON JUMPERS

Though the Delta independent league announced 1t would not harbor contract jumpers, reports come of it taking on of floppers from the Louisiana State League and offering bids to others Among the jumpers reported is Dick Ching. the pitcher recently sent to New Iberia hy Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
DYKES IS HITTING STAR;
 SOX DEFEAT ATHLETICS

Chicago, June 20.-Chicago batted Perry hard today and defeated Phila- delphia, [ to 5, in the first game of the series. Keefe, who succeeded Perry pitched in fine form. Williams was batted freely Dykes Gathering four hits two of which were doubles and one a triple. Score: R.H. E Philadelphia .... oil 900 102-5 IA 4 Chicago .... 024 900 10"-7 10
 Batteries Perry. Keefe and Perkins Williams and Schalk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
LEAGUE MOGULS MEET
 AT MEMPHIS TODAY

other, to recede from the stand they have taken.
 Chances for a compromise are re-
 garded rather slight What is believed the only offer Mir. Allen can possibly make in view of his stand is for his attorneys to announce themselves as willing to accept whatever decision the court of appeals makes on the ap- peal to be filed by President Martin, on behalf of the association. withdraw ing Seaton and Smith from the Travel CTS pending such action and agree to drop all litigation.
 For Allen to make such a concession. the Traveller mogul will still be in the attitude of ignoring t4e "unwritten law of baseball employing two men chased from other clubs flor the best interests of the sport"
 VARIOUS FACTIONS A counter offer probably will be made by the Frank-W oodward- Watkins combi-
 nation, suggesting that Seaton and Smith return to San Francisco, where they got into trouble, and file suit against Charles G. Rafram, manager of the San Francisco club, and if the cloud" under which both men are travelling is removed, both will be royalty welcomed by the Southern As-
 Sociation.
 How to avert break in the ranks IS a question another faction, A. J. Heine-
 mann of New Orleans and John D. Lo-
 gan of Mobile, are trying to arrange.
 Both Heinemann and Logan are believed
 to favor a compromise, but exactly along
 what line neither seems ready to state.
 From legal point of view, Allen holds
 better hand than his opponents, un-
 less Judge McCall's mandatory order on
 President Martin to approve Smiths con-
 tract is reversed by the court of appeals
 in that he will be forced to abide by the
 decision, whereas his attorneys may find r,v,CT1r flor sz1it fur G.HrrrAgEs i'm the event thse association is Elui1ated and another organized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21

The Avondale Blossom will twirl to- days encounter against the Travellers if he has recovered from an injury re- celVed last week. If "Whitey' does not mount the hill Tom Gallagher will Barons.
 Glazner has been turning in victory after victory for the Barons during the last few weeks of the campaign and is considered one of the mainstays of the staff He is one of the best in Martins circuit
 "Whitey" received a fast one on his hip last week while at bat against the Travellers and was unable to take his turn in the box during the Memphis series The Baron ace has not yet fully recovered from the effects of the injury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
MAY LEAVE GIANTS

Larry Doyle will soon depart from the Giants. John McGraw was asked who would succeed Art Fletcher as captain of the team. Doyle for the time being" was his answer, and the chroniclers of events seized on that to mean Doyles with %re tear-, --sf' tr --
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21

take part in the southern champion ships which open on the courts of the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club tomor row. First and second rounds of the mems singles will occupy interest on opening day. Drawings for the doubles will be made Monday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
RED SOX OVERCOME BIG
 LEAD AND BEAT INDIANS

Cleveland, June 20.-Overcoming a five-run lead, Boston defeated Clevc- land in the first game of the series. 10 to g. today. The Indians drove Pennock from the box in the third in- ming. Karr went in and was instru- mental in winning the game. scoring three runs on two hits and a base on balls. He weakened in the eighth and was relieved by Russell The game was played in a cold rain. Score:
 R.H E.. Boston ........ 100 032 310--10 IS ? Cleveland ..... 105 900 030-- 15 c Batteries Pennock, Karr, Russell and Walters; Bagby, Myers. Morton and Nunamaker, O'Neill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
Net Players Arrive In New Orleans for
 Dixie Championships

New Orleans, June 20.--Tennis play CTS from Atlanta Chattanooga, Nash yiile and Greenville, $. C., are here to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21

battle between two negro local brides" was put on few years ago outside of Pueblo, Col. The fight was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21

action becomes weak, energy fails, work is an effort and the beauty of the figure is destroyed.
 Fatexcess is unhealthy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-21
EASY, HOME SELF TREATMENT

Overstoutness weakens, the liver be- comes sluggish, fat accumulates, heart
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-11-05
Almost Any Green Crop Can Sue
cessfuIIy Be Made Into Pal
atabIe Silage.
MOST NUTRIENTS PRESERVED
Can Be Put Into Silo at an Expense
Not Above That of Shocking, Husk-
Ing, Grinding and Shredding-
Less Waste in Feeding.

Almost any green crop can be made
into silage successfully. Much care,
however, must be taken to expel the
air from such hollow-stemmed plants
as the small cereal grains by cutting
fine and packing firmly. Other crops,
Of which legumes are examples, are de-
ficient In the fermentable constituents
needed for palatable silage. On the
other hand, few crops, such as the
saccharine sorghums, have so much
sugar that unless cut at more ma
ture stage they have a tendency to
produce sour silage.
Food Material From Corn.
In most parts Of the United States
more food material can be obtained
from an acre Of corn as silage than
from an acre Of any other crop that
can be grown. Corn Is more easily
harvested and put into the silo than
crops like rye, clover, cowpeas, or al
falfa, and when cut for silage the max
imum quantity Of nutrients Is pre-
served. Experiments have shown that
corn. when sliced, lost 1915 per cent OF
the dry matter, against 23.8 per cent
when cut for fodder and cured In the
field. Moreover, there is less waste In
feeding silage than in feeding fodder,
since good silage properly fed is all
consumed.
Land Ready.
When corn is cut for silage the land
is cleared and left ready for another
crop sooner than when the corn is
shocked or is husked from the stand
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-11-05
DRIED CORN FOR WINTER USE
Sweet Corn Cheap and Easy to Pre-
pare for the Family During Cold
Weather-Store in Dry Place.

Dried corn is as old as the early
American Indians. Sweet corn is one
of the easiest of the vegetables to dry
for winter USE If there is enough on
the market, the corn can be bought
very cheaply, or if you have a sur
plus in your garden, 1t will be well
worth your while to dry that surplus.
AS soon as the corn is pulled, husk the
ears and boil for five minutes to set
the milk. Cut the corn off of the cob,
and place on the dryer in the sun
and air for a day or until the corn
has been dried. Place trays in the
oven and finish drying. Store in a
dry, cool place until it is desired dur
ing the winter.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-11-05
Farm Gard ems -
POuLtrY-DaIrYIng
HEALS RUNNING SORES

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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-11-05
BLUE GRASS IS Detrimental
Iowa State College Favors Disk to Get
Rid Of Noxious Plant-AIfaIfa
Left Unhurt.

Nothing is more detrimental to the
growth of alfalfa than blue grass, and
perhaps nothing is harder to get rid
of. Some use the springtooth harrow,
but 1t does not do satisfactory work.
The Iowa State college says the disk
does much better work, as it will tear
out the blue grass and leave most of
the alfalfa unhurt. Naturally, the disk
will split some of the crowns Of the
alfalfa, but this is far better than los
ing the whole field. The disking
should be done right after the first or
second cutting.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-11-05
SYSTEMS OF FARM ACCOUNTS
Ready-Made Schemes Seldom Bring
Out Essential Facts That Farm
er Ought to Know.

Farmers, as rule, are highly indi-
vidualistic in their methods, and farm
business conditions vary widely. Ac-
cordingly, ready-made systems Of farm
accounts seldom bring out all the facts
that the farmer ought to know. Sys-
TENS must be developed to fit each
mans requirements, and efforts to
shape ones needs according to pre-
pared system not based primarily on
these needs will almost inevitably re-
suit in failure.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-11-05

Death enables us to dodge the tax
assessor.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-11-05
WHITE SWEET CLOVER
CROP IS PREFERABLE
Breeding Is Much Easier Than
With Red Variety.
Interesting Facts Brought Out by Re-
cent Experiments Conducted by
Department of Agriculture and
Iowa State College.

Red clover, recent Investigations
have shown, is practically self-sterile;
that Is, under the influence Of its own
pollen a very small number Of seeds
on a given plant will set. In this re-
spect it differs from white sweet clo-
yer, which tests have demonstrated
will set nearly as many seeds under
the influence of its own pollen as 1t
will with the pollen Of another plant.
This makes the breeding Of white