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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
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Norman Dummy Harrington, the Bir- mingham Athletic Clubs best bet in the way of a boxer, will be entered in the ha- tional tournament in Boston April and G.
 Harrington captured the southern championship in the 145-pound class here in the recent tournament by knocking out c. will send Dummy to Boston to fight in this class. the welterweight di- vision.
 Instructor Tompkins of the B. A. C.. has great hopes for Harrington. He says the boy is fast and scientific, and packs a wallop sufficient to lay out an ordi- nary mule. Harrington has had quite a bit of experience in the ring and is now an accomplished boxer.
 Harrington will be the only Magic City representative at the tournament in April. Instructor Tompkins Is working out daily with Harrington, whipping the lad into shape for the coming meet. Tommy Is an ex-pro himself and knows every kink of the game.
 The winners of the national tournament will have a splendid chance to make the American Olympic team, which will com pete with international teams in Ant werp this spring and summer. Barring ton maye be picked to represent this country in the welterweight division at the games, provided he makes good at the tourney in April
 B. A. c. officials state that they are trying to obtain the southern Olympic trials for Birmingham and have great hopes of succeeding. This meet will be held some time in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24

mingham or Mobile. When they tire of checkers and dominoes it's an easy ride to where there's sport what is sport.
 Or, they legislative fans might line up a town ball league with Selma, Wetumpka and other nearby and rival cities.
 Maxine is no name for piano player, but it certainly would sound good in movie ad.
 Why is it that song writers, after all their war thrills, can't slip over some baseball hymns and ditties for the fans to hum. Imagine what a hit could be made with a jazz en- titled, "Rosie's Beau Would Bat ,300," or "The Shortstop's Signed on q Pickle Boat" or "Our Battery's Teeth Are Filled With Zinc," and such like.
 Al Ellis isn't the first Hammer Man to ramble in for the season.
 Whats become of Casey? inquiries a fan. Oh. he's at the bat. But please don't ask where's Kelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
GENTLE ANNIE IN FULL BLOSSOM AT
 RICKWOOD TUESDAY

Dull Care caught q waii0p In the collar plexus yesterday at RickwOOd.
 Those who failed to respond to the cbirp of springtime with its balmy zephyrs and glinting sum- shine lost a day out of their young lives.
 While the actors were a bit disap-s pointing, the stage setting was worth an iron man md the war tax. Peach trees were in bloom. the ball park was green with a new carpet of grass, young America was out flying kites, birdman was nose diving and Ioop-Iooping over the grandstand, and the famous Eleventh Infantry Band turned loose bunch of jazz and popular airs that made the ,veIlxin ring like circus day in Tuscaloosa.
 A sprinkIing of feminine fans, ex- ercising their lungs for the real stuff next month, gave color and snap to the exhibition affair, while the bleachers thundered forth m occasional volley to try out vocal chords.
 It was the second time the EIev- enth Infantry musicians have lent their services to the baseball bunch, and Sousn himself hasn't anything on this army band. They smashed loose with n biare of brass, accom- panied by cIarionet friIls that put the small boy in an ectasy and evoked the plaudits of other spec tators old enough to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24

A feature of the game was the lack of hitting punch which the Barons ex- hibited. Only two safeties were made by local players. Both Silva and Bern sen slashed out double apiece.
 Eppa Rixey started the game for Gavvy Crayath, and 1t was off him the Barons made their lone tally. In the Barons by hitting to deep left field. The hit caught the Philly outfielders off their guards. as they had been playing to the right for the portside hitter Bernie. The doughty Baronial captain made two bags before LeBou- veau was able to recover the ball Nor ton sacrificed Bernie down to third, and Croll sent a weak grounder to Rixey, who chose to let Bernsen in, throwing Croll out at first. Black ended the prospective rally by ground ing out to J. Miller.
 The Phillies began their scoring early, when in the first inning Stuart was safe on Griffith's error, was sac rificed down by LeBeauveau, and scored when Croll muffed J. Miller's grounder. All hands were safe. Summa ended this round on the next play, however when he robbed Williams of what seemed a sure triple to left, and, catching the ball in a seemingly i'm sible manner, hurled it to Black, who relayed to Bernsen, catching J. Miller off the bag, It was nifty bit of work, and direct contrast to the play in, the first part of the session.
 The Phils did practically all of the hitting and scoring. "a the fifth in- ming, two more counters were added to Philadelphia's store, when Bernsen muffed Crolrs throw of Stuart's grounder, letting the runner go safe. LeBouveau flew out to Norton, but j. Miller hit through shortstop, scoring Stuart. Miller scored himself when Williams doubled to center field Stengle advanced Williams to third by singling through short, but was out himself when he tried to stretch his single to double. Silva, running in from left field to back up Croll. snatched the ball off the ground and threw Stengle out at second Pau lette ended the heartbreaking session by popping up to Griffith.
 The Phillies added three more in the eighth, combining three hits and an error Their final counter came in the ninth inning, when a duet of er- TOTS let J. Miller go safe at first and later take home.
 The Baronial hurlers pitched in fair form but their backing was little short of miserable. The team seemed to be enjoying one of the worst of off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
JOSEPH WHITE, OUR ALABAMA GIANT, TO
 FIGHT IN MEMPHIS

Memphis, March 23.-A change has been made in the opponent of Joe White, the Tuscnloosa heavy weight who will make his profess siOnal debut next Monday night in the Southern Athletic Club arena. Texas Tate, giant performer, who has served as n trial horse for aspiring young heavyweights for the past three years, will be Whites opponent in mn eight-round affair. Jim Harper. the veteran Kansas City fighter, was first matched to meet White, but Billy Haack. matchmaker of the South ern Club, cancelled the match and substituted Tate. when he learned that Harper was beyond the stage of getting into condition for fight. It has been several years since Harper participated in n bat tie.
 Tate ix n rugged fellow and hns always been reputed as clever boxer. hut n mild hitter for a big fellow.
 White has been here in training under the direction of Hlacky RaggiO since December. He has improved wonderfully and the home fans are anxious to see the Alabama giant in action.
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Dempsey. His only comwent was to the effect that it did not appear such match could be arranged for the summer or fall Notwithstanding the uncertainty of
 such conflict, Carpentier was greeted in impressive fashion, and will be the
 guest at several semi-public functions during the next few days. Chief among
 these will be a dinner rendered to the pugilists party Thurscay night by the officers of the International Sporting Club, at which a number of the promi-
 nent personages will formally welcome Carpenter to America. Several important announcements are expected to be made at the dinner, which will be of interest to followers of sport.
 The formation of a league to represent various professional sport organizations will probably be made public, as well as a statement from former Champion Jess Willard, provided the latter can reach ] this city in time to attend theAbanquet.
 FAIL TO SEE BRIDE l Carpenter is expected to give demon- l stration of his skill if a suitable op- ponent can be obtained to oppose him. | The affair will not extend beyond two l or three-round exhibition, and hinges upon consent being obtained from those promoters who hold contracts with Car | pentier.
 A prominent amateur WltH all A. E. . 1 boxing record has been mentioned as Carpenters opponent, but the question of the resultant effect upon his anna l tcur status may prevent his appear- | ance.
 | Carpentier's bride was not in evidence | during the afternoon when the French boxers suite was besieged by host of newspaper men and foreigners. The room was filled with gifts in the form or 0f xyh were addressed to Mime. Georges Carpen- | tier.
 The pugilist granted the reporters a few minutes interview, appearing ing a gaily lowered bathf ope heavily trimmed with maroon silk, which contrasted sharp ly with his blonde hair and fair com piexion.
 He smiled continually. but did not at tempt to converse in English, answering all~squestions through an interpreter, much to the confusion of the interview CTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24

A close analysis of the situation dis closed the fact that the Frenchman was under contract with three different pro- motors, which bound him to perform certain services which are closely re- lated and which apparently prevent him from actually boxing Dempsey for some months, providing he Is so inclined.
 The English promoter, Cochran, has first option on Carpentier's ring services, providing he can obtain Dempsey's sigma ture for a match, the option extending to December 21, according to one report, and to July, 1921, according to another statement
 In addition, Jack Curley, the wrestling promoter, has Carpenter booked for a ten-week vaudeville tour beginning May 8. with another five weeks extension IT he desires to exercise it. Curley said he expected to tour the country with the French puglist, the latter giving exnt- bitions with his own sparring partners. Some of these will be French boxers, with the possible addition of one or more American pugilists hired for the work. HIS MOVIE CONTRACT
 A third contract is with a moving pie ture concern which has booked Carpen- tier for two seven-reel films, in which he will take the part of a college youth combined with a boxing role. The possi- bility of a match with French or Eng fish heavyweight in France in August was also mentioned and local fight fol- lowers are puzzled as to when Carpenter will find time to box Dempsey
 Manager Bescamps, through an inter preter, stated flatly that Carpenter has no intention of engaging to box Dempsey until the latter's military affairs had been cleared up.
 A somewhat similar statement was credited to Jack Kearns, manager or Dempsey, according to one of the inter ested parties, who said he had received letter from Kearns to the effect that Dempsey would not consider match or any description until his name had been cleared of the draft evasion charge.
 TEX RICK ARD SILENT
 Tex Rickard. who was closeted with Carpenter and his manager for several hours. was non-committal after the con- ference, and refused to give any definite idea of his plans in regard to staging bout between the French boxer and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
JOhnStOn'S S
 Star Fails
 ToDeScend

New Orleans. March 2s--If Wheeler Rogers Doc) Johnston. Indian first sack CT, had been quitter, he would be fin the minors or out of baseball.
 Three big league clubs decided he would not do, and yet today we find him a reg ular on the team touted as having more than an ordinary chance to win the American League pennant.
 Dos was born on farm at Cleveland, Tenn, in 1887.
 He started out as & pitcher in Chat tanooga City League in 1906. The fol lowing season he worked as a fireman on the Southern Railroad. At that time there was much competition among southern colleagues to acquire star ball players, and Doc and Jim Baskette, once a Nap pitcher, were induced to matricu- late at University of Chattanooga by at- tending one law lecture.
 When the college season ended, the two pals went to the semi-pro team al Cleveland, Tenn. Chattanooga put 8 team in the South Atlantic League in 1909 and Johnny Dobbs, now manager oi New Orleans was manager. Dobbs signed Johnston and Baskette. He sold them that winter, Johnston to Cincin- natl and Baskette to Cleveland. Cincin- nati farmed Johnston out to Buffalo Manager Billy Smith of the Bisons turned him back to the Reds and Clark Griffith then plotting the Reds. chased him back to Chattanooga on an option which 1t did not exercise.
 Manager Billy Smith became the bos. of the Chattanooga team in 1911 and de cided he did not want Johnston around any more at Chattanooga than he did al Buffalo. Accordingly when FharleS Frank, then manager of New Orleans, Of fered to trade Catcher Lefitte for Doc Smith accepted.
 Doc went so well Cleveland bought hin in 1912 and reunited Doc and Baskette.
 Doc had a great season in 1913 bu did not go so well in 1914 when the cluf was whip-sawed by dissensions. Cleve land asked for waivers on him and wal about to send him back to the minor. when Pittsburg claimed him. He wal with the Pirates in 1915 and 1918, and ther was sent back to the minors. This time he went to Birmingham, with Pitchel Grimes, now of Brooklyn. Birmingham traded him to Milwaukee for Pitcher slapnicka in 1918 and Doc struck his stride again. Cleveland needed a competent frs baseman and when 1t started it's searcf for snuch a person, all the managers o' the A. A. said Doc Johnston was tho class of that circuit. Consequently Cleve' land put through the deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
5OO,OOO In
 Schools To Hold Meet

Albany, March 23.-An all-round plysi- cal ability test for boys and girls in the public schools of the state will be con ducted from May to g, in the form of interscholastic athletic meets in which probably half million contestants will be entered. Daniel Chase, acting super visor in physical training of the state education department, made this an- nouncement today.
 The state will be divided into five sec tions. The first section will include all cities of the first and second classes, the second will take in cities of the third class, the third will comprise all villages having their own superintendents of schools, the fourth will be composed of all villages under district superintendents that have ten or more teachers or that employ their own directors of physical education, and the fifth will include all sole supervision of state teachers of physical education.
 There will be two divisions for the pur- pose of setting scoring standards of tho pupil-contestants. The junior division will include the seventh and eighth grades and the freshmen classes of high schools, and the senior division will take in the second, third and fourth year high school classes. If pupils take the work in two grades they will be placed in the ad- vanced grade If they take two or more subjects in that grade. Post graduates and training school students are not to be included.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24

A N upheaval is expected at Cor ES nell University before the end of the present term as result of the statement recently made by Row ing Coach Courtney that he would rather take his chances against the best crew in the land than against the Cornell faculty, because he would be surer of square deal. Members of Cornell's faculty have risen Up in protection of their ground and are said to have lined up Track Coach Moakley with them.
 Courtney's declaration, which startled the entire collegiate world, came as a result of the faculty elin- mating four of Courtney's varsity eight for being down in their studies. Courtney said he would start inn mediately to build another "eight, but would not be responsible for Cor nell's showing in the big spring regattas.
 Moakley got into the controversy when several eastern collegiate writ CTS declared the Cornell track mentor had things his own way and was at the head of a movement at Cornell to kill all sports but track and field games. Moakley denied the allega- ton and intimated he would submit documentary evidence at the proper time.
 The affair was precipitated when Football Coach Speedy" Rush was permitted to leave and it was unof- ficially announced that Gllmour Dobie would succeed him. Many in- fluential members of the Cornell .Ath- letic Association have sworn allegi- ance to Rush and declared he was not given an opportunity to make good. The disturbance has finally come to the attention of the college trustees and it is hinted they will demand an exhaustive probe before the present term expires, so that students may be given, an opportunity to testify.
 Perhaps Jess Willard misto0k that Kansas negro policeman for Jack Johnson.
 The futility of human endeavor-- trying to pick pennant winner from Southern League training camps.
 If what the major league sporting writers say is true, the Boston Ma tionals might as we'll disband and peddle their franchise to Matteawan.
 Don't misconstrue this as disloyal, but here's tip-keep your eye on the Vols.
 Jack Britton did about everything to Perry in the category except to kill him.
 Mogul Martin wants another ump or so-umps who know the difference between a base hit and pinnacle boom and otherwise are qualified to ease out justice during the south's greatest baseball year.
 Anyway, the Montgomery sporss are not so far away either from Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
CHICAGO AMERICAN
 REPORTS "BEARISH''
By Associated Press

Chicago, March 23.-Reports to club headquarters here today from the Chi- cago Americans training camp at Waco, Tex, were regarded as exceed ingly "bearish."
 Dissatisfied with the terms of his three-year contract. made last season, George CBueko Weaver, star third baseman, refused to practice yesterday and declared his intention of leaving the team.
 Shortstop Risberg and First Base man Gandfl have reiterated their inten- tion not to join the White Sox this season, unless salary demands are met.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24

days, judging from the cratic hand ling of the ball
 Sigman, southpaw, and veteran from last season. pitched three perfectly good innings, allowing one hit and one unearned run. Meeker was touched for frequent safeties, but he showed that with little more experience he will develop intoa nice twirler
 The undoubted feature of the game was the playing of Paulette, Phils' first sacker. Paulette had 21 put-outs to his credit. His team mates were rather cratic In their throwing to first, and majority of Paulette's put outs came when he scooped up pegs off the ground He certainly played a beautiful game at first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
LION WILTS WHEN
 GONG SOUNDS FOR
 FIGHT WITH BULL
By Associated Pres'

Calexico, Cal, March 23.--For falling to produce a fight between n lion nnd asbuII, after advertising such a spectacle for the Mcxicah, Mex, bull ring, the promoter of the show was arrested yesterday and fined 5OO in gold by Mayor Eduardo Ramos of Mexicali, "for violating promises to the public" 4 lion was ordered from n carnival company, but the animal refused to be prOdded into the ring to meet the waiting bull. boxing contest and two bull fights failed to sntffy 1,5OO waiting spectators, and the promoters arrest followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
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Made in Tampa, Fla.

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 prices are about half. and trial means a customer for us.
 State style wanted. also whether mild. medium or strong. This guarantee with every box: If, after smoking five of these cigars, they are not entirely satisfactory. return them to s. Simon. P. O. Box 66O, Tampa. Fla. and your money will be re- funded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
TREAT YOUR COLD 0R GROUP WITH CHENEY'S
 EXPECTORANT 

Cbeney's Expectorant gives immediate lief to all colds. It is the quickest of all cough remedies. It produces results now.
 It is famous a for crour and whooping cough. Cheneys Expectorant is so pleasant that children ask for it when afflicted. Colds are contagious and so every member of the family should take Cheney's Expectorant on the appearance of the slight est cold symptom of whooping cough or croup.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
GRAB ANOTHER MAN
 QUICK CHICKASAWS

Memphis, March 23-Thirteen players are now in camp and the party includes one or more candidates for each position. which will enable Chief McCloskey to put a full nine on the field for practice The squad includes one catcher, George Bis choff; four pitchers. Hugh Canavan, Pat Albris, Bill Thweatr and Fly Fowlkes; i; one first baseman, Polly McLarry; one second baseman, Jack Lewis; one short stop, Harry Collenberger; two third bas- men. Andy High and Eddie Hale, ana three outfielders, Lale Sloan, Francis Grif fin and Robert Lynn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
KENTUCKY DERBY IS
 SLATED FOR MAY 6
nx AaencIafsd Prnsy

Louisville. Ky. March 2S.-The his- toric Kentucky Derby, with it's new $30. 900 added value. and for which 107 nominations have been made. will have it's forty sixth renewal at Churchill Downs here on Saturday. May 8, the opening day of the Downs meeting the Kentucky Jockey Club announced today. following receipt of information that the state racing commission had sanctioned the date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24

Base on Balis-Off Meadows 2; Meeker 1, Henderson l.
 Hit by Pitched Ball-Crolf (by Meadows).
 Left on Bases-Philadelphia T. Bir- mingham 2 Pitching Records-Two hits and one canned run off Rixey in three in- nings; no runs and no hits off Mead ows In three innings; no runs and no Tits off Belts in three innings one lit and no earned run off Sigman in three innings; three hits and one earned run off Henderson in one in- ming; no hits and no earned runs off Glazner in two innings.
 Umpires-Swacina and Johnson. Time of game-Two hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
FIGHT PROMOTERS
 SEE HOPES FADE
Carpener Tangled in Maze of Contracts That Bewlder Match Makers Seeking to Arrange Meet With
 Dempsey and Plans Get Jolt
By Associated Press

New York March 23-The arrive here today Georges Carpener heavyweight champion cadsed the posed match with Jack Dempsey to flame aresh but after mysterious with there little evidence to indicate that the Fnch pugst would the worlds titlehoder in the future.
 The abandon with which Carpenter and his Des- signed recently here and abroad stunned promters and left them in doubt the possibility of bringing Carpenter and Dempsey together within the next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
MLYLANDS ON
 BARON BOYS, ~
Eight Errors Make Disaster Complete While Our Batting Performance Was Something On the Order of
 What Paddy Gave the Drum

way exhibiting the form which featured Saturdays game Moleys dsastrouy defeated by the Phia- depha National Leaguers yesterday afternoon, to The Barona machine sdded slid and finally landed great wreck eight had been chaked up against the B mngham team.
 The Barons played like school boys at times and their muf and mplays caused four of the Phies aes to be made The Birmingham pitchers allowed only three earned be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24

Totals x.........-. 3S 27 IS x-Battle for Rixey in fourth. By innings: Birmingham :. O1 o GOO % o-1 Philadelphia :. 0 0 0 2 o 0 8 IT
 Summary Two-Base Hits-Silva, Bernsen, Will Hams, Stengle. R. Miller. Sacrifice Hits-Norton, LeBouveau, J. Miller.
 Double Plays-Summa to Black to Rernsen; Summa to Griffith. Struck Oub-By Meadows 1; by Sig. man l.; Meeker g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24

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