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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-21
Your Blood Needs a Thorough
Cleansing Just Now.

As Spring approaches the impurities
that have been accommodating in the sys-
TEN throughout the winter begin TO clog
up the circulation, causing general
weakness and deblltated condition that
is generally known as Spring fever"
The first symptoms are usually loss
Of appetite followed by a gradual les
SEEMING of energy the system becomes
weaker day by day until you feel your
self on the verge of breakdown. Chill
dren just at this season are peevish
and irritable. and become puny and life
less.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-21

The shirts NOU want in the fabrics and pat
terms that most demanded-Eaglc Crepe de
Chimes beautiful lnlad Crepes. exquisite Baby
Broadcloths, fine silk Radums, Shantung Pongees,
and other fine silk shirtings
Scores and scores Of beautiful patterns we'll
solid coors in all the seasons popular shades and
combinations. Handsomely tailored and perfect fit
ting. The finest lot Of Shirts ever in sale
This is probably the biggest single Silk Shirt
deal ever put by a store in this section There
are more shirts of better quality involved and the
values are unQuestonably superior If YOU want
silk shirts this is your opportunity
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-21
MANY LOCAL BANKERS
GOING TO GULFPORT

AS the annual meeting Of the Missis-
appi BANKERS association to bee held
n Gulfport for three days beginning
May 70 viii be ~ special interest To the
Memphis bankers large delegation
win attend from here Already il Is
announced that the local crowd viii
include John ~ Mcdowell and Frank
5. Bragg, Of the Union and Planters
Fred. Collins, Of the Bank Of Commerce,
r. p, Fortune. Of Centralia State Ns.
tional; A. r, Lewis, Of the CONNER
cial Trust. and John J, Helm. OF the
local branch Of the federal reserve.
Others may be added to this list
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
AMERICAN PLAYERS STARRING IN BRITISH
 TENNIS TOURNAMENT

London, June 1.-The American tennis players thus far have had com paratively easy victories in the Lon don championship tournament. The play of all of them has been impress sive and they have won their sets with ease.
 The fine weather again attracted a great crowd to Queens Club today. Charles F. Garland of Pittsburg having taken the measure of the South African representative. Sherwell, in the second round, faced R. Turnbu1l of the Queens Club in the third round. During the early stages Garland played patchily against the Englishman, who is scratch player in the handicap and Turnbull led to 4 and 40-love. Then Garland steadied down, winning 1t and the next two games. He finished the second set 6-3.
 R. Norris Williams win against G. Stoddart, Queens Club, was conclu- sive and brilliant Williams free stroke was greatly admired.
 Willia~4 T. Tilden beat J. c. Hogan of the Anglo Indian Club by hard hit ting, 1erfect cross-court volleying and terri-fc serving, which no English players today was able to overcome
 William Johnson. the American champion, went into the third round through the default of his opponent while in the ladies' championships Mrs Mallory, formerly the redoubtable Molla Bjurstadt had a comfortable margin over the English players in both the first and second rounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
Verdict of Not
 Guilty Returned
 h DenapseyCa
By Associated Press

sam Francisco. June 15.-Wiliiam Harrison tJack Dempsey). worlds heavyweight champion, was found not guilty on a seIcctive draft evasion indictment by jury in the United states district court here today.
 The jury was out ten minutes and took one ballot.
 Judge DooIing's instructions to the jury occupied twenty minutes. In them he outlined the three counts in the indictment against the champion, which wcrci
 Direct evasion of the seiective draft.
 False statements in Dempscy's questiOnnnire ns to his dependents.
 False statements to the district draft board here.
 The courtroom wns thrOnged with spectators and many could not obtain admission.
 Following the verdict Dempsey, his parents and his attorney, were stOrmed by friends wishing to of fer congratulations.
 Dempsey said later.
 T nm mighty glad it is over. I nm glad not only for the acquittal, but also for the fact that the trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16

knew I wouldn't last long in the majors if l continued to pull away in that fash ion. So I kept in mind that fact that of 10000 balls tossed up at me 9,999
 missed. I tried to forget about the one that landed against my dome.
 At last I recovered confidence in my ability to dodge wild ones-and after
 that the beanng became only a blurred memory. I was no longer afraid and
 from then on hugged the plate as closely | as had done in the past"
 It's an established fact that most of the ''beaning" is done by pitchers who are of little more than mediocre ability: men who know little about control and who simply wind up and let the ball go in the general direction of the plate. Newcomers in the big leagues are the worst offenders in the matter of wild slings.
 "The ordinary fan thinks that bat ter is glad when faced by a young pitcher" said Ty Cobb. 'The fan fig
 ures that the batter can fatten his aver age off of the newcomer. But it's usu- ally the other way. The kid usually throws them so wild that batter fear ing that he'll be hit in the head, keeps a little farther away from the plate than usual"
 Give me Walter Johnson as the op posing pitcher six times in a row in preference to one day against a kid with fast ball"
 WALTER JOHNSON'S CONTROL Johnson in something like fifteen years as big leaguer. never has seri- ously harmed anyone with a wild one That's due to his superlative control.
 He has the uncanny knack of putting the ball just where he wants it.
 Some years ago one of Johnson's en- thusastic admirers said
 If you shoot the ball in little closer and keep 1t high. you won't lose more than two games a year. You'll have 'em all jumping back
 "Td rather lose every game of the sea- son than win by keeping ball close to a batter's head" replied Johnson. q might be able to put the ball close enough-but not too close-for a half dozen seasons. But some day I might lose control and bean batter And want no such blot on my baseball rec ord"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16

either yacht has had in the last week. The elapsed time was minutes 6 sec onds. and the corrected time minutes, Al seconds.
 The race was sailed in an increasing breeze and over shortened course, which had been expected to give the yachts a beat to the outer mark and a run to the finish. The wind hauled on the last leg, making it a reach.
 The Resolute gained 26 seconds in the fourteen mile beat and 1 minutes, 90 seconds on the reacn.
 After the race Manager Hoyt of the Nanitie asserted that the Resolute's gain on the last leg was due to a damned center board on the Nanitie which compelled the Gardner boat to drag the board. Divers worked on the center board box tonight in an effort to free the board.
 Secretary George Cormack of the New York Yacht Club announced that the committee on cup defense had de- cided to keep the yachts racing until June 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
Reds Beat Robins
 And Go Into Lead MNational League.
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Brooklyn, June l5.-Cincinnati used up four Brooklyn pitchers in beating the Dodgers. 10 to 5, and taking the lead in the National League pennant race. Pfeffer was knocked out of the box in the fourth inning, and Mitchell, who re- lieved him, lasted less than an inning, Mohart checked the bombardment, but yielded four hits and two runs until h. was taken out tor a pinch hitter in the eighth. MilJus got away without a score in the ninth. Reuther was hit freely in three innings. Score: R. Ii. E.. Cincinnati .............3 800 501 010--l0 T. Brookklyn ............. .0o0 2l0 002- 2
 Batteries-Reuther and Wingo, Rariden; Pfeffer, Mitchell, Mohart, Miljus and Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
CASEY SMITH WILL
 PITCH TODAY'S GAME

It was announced unofficinlly last night that Casey smith, twirler. over whom President Bob Allen of the Little Rock club went into the federal court recently, will pitch tOday's game against the BarOns. smith is n mighty good pitcher, losing his jOh in the Pn- cific Coast League because of cer- tain actions charged to him, which were not "fOr the good of organ ized baSebaiI.- Nothing has been proven on him, however, and Allen recently obtained an injunction from the courts compelling Proxy John ID. Martin to sign his con tract. His appearance here today will undoubtedly prove of interest to local fans.
 Gallagher will pitch for the BnronS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
Indians Win From
 W. Y. When BagbyI TWirLsl Good Game
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Cleveland, June 15.-Cleveland made It three out of four from New York today, winning 10 to ? Mays was Knocked out in the third inning. He forced two runs and then Gardner doubled with the bases filled. Col lins and McGraw. who followed. were equally as wild. Bagby was very ef- fective except in the firth inning. when New York punched four hits for two runs. He struck out the side In the seventh inning and also famed Ruth in the eighth. Score: R.H.E New York ...... 900 020 oo0- ! 2 Cleveland .. OO5 OPT 11*-10 10 0
 Batteries: Mays, Collins, McGraw and Hannah. Hoffman; Bagby and Nunamaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
ROGERS HORNSBY IS
 KNOCKED OUT BY A
 PITCHED BASEBALL

New York, June 15.-Rogers Hornsby, St. Louis Nationals sec- Ond baseman, for whom Branch Hickey announced he recently had refused S20O.O0O offer, yyas knocked unconscious today by a ball thrown by ShortstOp Lavnn of the Cardinals in the contest with New York. The ball hit him on the back of the head. Hornsby was re- lieved by Janvrin and 1t Is believed he may be out of the game for sew eral days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
ST. LOUIS MAX ES SWEEP
 OF NEW YORK SERIES

New York, June 15.-St. Louis made a clean sweep of the four-game series here with New York, winning today, 8 to l.
 The Giants rallied and tied the score In the seventh with four hits for three runs.
 but the Cardinals scored the deciding run
 in the ninth. Frank Frisch went in as pinch hitter for Sticking and played one inning at third base. but retired after ac- counting for one of the Giants runs in the sixth with a triple and an out at
 first Score: R. Ii. E. St. Louis L...........104 002 0O1-S 13 J New York ......... .020 002 300-T Is : Batteries-Goodwin, Jacobs, Raines and Dilhoefer; Toney, Benton and Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
BROWNS TAKE ALL
 FOUR GAMES OFL SERIES

St. Louis, June 15.-St. Louis made clean sweep of the four-game' series with Boston by winning today. 12 to 8, after the visitors had got off to four-run lead in the third when they. drove Vangilder from the box. The locals came back in the same inning and pounded Pennock for seven hits, Including double and a triple, which with a base on balls and an error by McNally, netted the locals eight runs. Score: R. H. E. Boston ......... GOA 900 o04- s Ii l St. Louis ...... 00S 103 00*-12 13 i
 Batteries: Pennock, Fortune and Walters; Vangilder, Burrell, Weilman and Severeid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
ALUMNI OF COLLEGE PLAN TO CONSTRUCT
 $1, 100000 STADIUM

Washington, June 15.-Alumni of Catholic University of America at their annual meeting today voted to launch a movement looking toward the con struction of million dollar stadium to be modelled after the Yale bowl. It is planned to build the stadium in sec tions, the first section to be completed by the fall of 1921
 John H. Currin of Mount, N C., was elected president of the Lay Alumni Association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
TIGERS MAKE CLEAN
 SWEEP OF SERIES

Detroit, June 15.-Detroit made a clean sweep of the series with Phila- delphia here. winning today's game to 2. home run by Shorten in the third, scoring Bush, who was on the bases, gave the Tigers an early lead Another count in the fourth and pair of hits gave them the run needed to maintain the lead after Philadel- phia, by punching hits in the fifth and sixth, scored two. Score: R. H. E. Philadelphia ..... 900 oil 000-2 ' 1 Detroit ..... 002 100 OO*-3 T a
 Batteries: Naylor and Perkins; Leonard and Stanage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
WHITE SOX BUNCH HITS
 AND DEFEAT SENATOR'S

Chicago. June 15.-Chicago punched hits today and easily defeated Wash fngton to 5 in the final game of the series. Cicotte eased up after the To- calls had taken a comfortable lead and the visitors made their scores by hit ting opportunely. Score: R. H. E. Washington ..... 900 012 o11-5 10 1 Chicago ..... PIP 100 03@-9 IS 1
 Batteries: Zachary, Schacht. Carl son and Charity; Cicotte and Sehalk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
PITCHERS RECORDS

The Chicago National League club of- ficials have missed their calling. They should go into the sardine pcking bust
 ness For the afternoon game of Decora- tion Day they crowded g. .346 paid into the North Side ball park made to hold about 15,o00. The morning attendance that day was about l3.ooo and the park seemed to be full then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16

gave me m absolutely clean sheet"
 A joint indictment charging con- spiracy to evade the seIective draft remains against Dempsey and his manager, Jack kearns. They were ordered to plead to this i'm dictment tomorrow. Their coun- sei snid they would ask that the indictment he dismfSseh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
TRIS OvERCOMES SHYNESS

The case of Iris Speaker, however, is exactly opposite. Jim Scott hit him on the head one day and for a time it was thought Speaker was fatally injured. He was unconscious for more than twelve hours and for some days after he came out of his coma babbled deliriously. But eventually he recovered and went back into the game.
 'Then began the fight to overcome the tendency to pull away from the plate" related Iris. During the first few games I'd jerk back foot or more each time a ball sailed up at me. That stunt was killing my batting average I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
Pittsburg ...... Ohilalnlnhin
Ronillas Coming to U. S.
 By Associated Press

Mexico City, June 15.-Ygnacio Bo- nillas, former Mexican ambassador at Washington. left here today for the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
.Sloop ReSolute
 Wins Eighth Race From the Vantie

Newport, R. l., June 15.-The Reso. lute won the eighth Americas cup de- fense elimination race from the Nanitie today by the widest margin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
PIRATES BEAT PHILLIPS
 IN CLOSE FNCOUNTER

Philadelphia. June 15.-Pinch Hitter Nicholson's home run in the ninth in- ming with Schmidt on base tied the score today and double steal in the tenth counted Whtted with the run that gave Pittsburg it's third victory over Philadel- phia. The score was to 6. Score;
 R. II. E. Pittsburg ...... 900 POP 002 1-7 10 I Philadelphia ....... .41o 010 900 0-6 6 Batteries-Adams, Watson. Hamilton, Ponder and Schmidt; Smith. Causey and Witherow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16
ROGER BREsNAHAN "BEANED"

Roger Bresnahan once was regarded as among the most powerful swatsmiths in the game. The sterling backstop used to 'step into 'em" and smash 'em all around the lot. He was one of the big factors in the Giants batting triumphs and was reckoned as entirely dangerous, especially in a pinch.
 Bresnahan went up against a pitcher one day who was lacking in control. He shot a fast one at the plate. It went wild-and crashed against Bresnahan's s head. felling him as if a crowbar had hit him.
 returned to the game. But never after ward was he the same star batsman. Fear of another "beaning" caused him to pull away from the plate almost in- stnctively. He had a special, headgear made, thinking the knowledge that 1t a-~orded protection would enable him to .tA1o to cl,x Ipt,t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-16

Yankee fans are wondering if the in- jury suffered by Chick" Fewster in spring practice will make him plate shy as a batsman.
 If it does Fewster is practically ruined as ball player For no man can hold down a big league job who constantly pulls away from all pitches. A man who was hit in the head and nearly killed by a pitched ball as was Fewster would have a splendid excuse if he didn't hug the plate. But such a practice would eliminate him as a batsman of worth
 Some men in basebalPs history have been cracked on the head and badly in- jured-yet overcame the plate shyness" soon afterward and remained truly great. If that happens in Fewster's case the pennant chances of the Yankees will be greatly enhanced. For Fewster, before he was "beaned" by Jeff Pfeffer of the Dodgers, was fielding in spectacular style and batting at a cyclonic clip.
 With Fewster al second, playing the game he did in the spring, the Tanks would be well out in front insist Goth antics. They've been weak at the key
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-29
TO PROPOSE CANDIDATES

A mass meeting of citizens has been called for Monday evening at the circuit courtroom for the purpose of determin- ing upon and indorsine a candidate from the Bessemer cutoff for the board of revenue.
 It is urged that citizens from all over the district attend the meeting, as if is especially desired to obtain an expression from every locality in the district. Be- sides the three candidates named. the friends of Capt. Lacey Eanundson are urging him to enter the race and have stated that his name will be put before the gathering Monday evening. For some time Captain Bdmundson has been strongly urged by d large number of friends to announce his candidacy for tile board of, revenue. but he has re- frsed,. and it is the intention of these friends to make the demand so urgent that he will declare himself candidate.
 Captain Edmundson $ one of the most popular men in the county. and his SUD- pcrters in .Bessemer believe that he will be elected if he consents to make the race for a member of the board of reve- rue.
 Besides the business friends of Captain Edmundson, he is popular with the ex- service men of the county, having served as captain of Company D. 167th infantry, in France. where he was wounded in the battle of Chateau Thierry. A strong can didate for being selected as the man to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-29
BESSEMER
The Bessemer manager of circulation is c E Moore.

Bessemer, February Especially )-The vote on the issuance of SsOo.O0o in bonds by the city for school building purposes will be voted on Monday, and indications are that the bond issue will carry by a large majority. There is thought to be little opposition to the question. but it is being urged by members of the board of education that large vote be cast, as the sale of the bonds is influenced in a large measure by the vote cast.
 The purpose of the board of education is to erect and equip new high school building on 9 block owned by the city on Second avenue and Fourteenth street, and the bond issue is being voted to pro- vide funds for the erection of the build ing. The high school building now being used will be used a junior high school, and some of the higher grammar graues will attend there, which will relieve the congestion in the grammar schools
 At present, there are almost 300 pupils ir the high school, which was built to accommodate only 3o0 and every avail able space is being used Besides the crowded condition in the school, it is also argued by the board of education that better equipment is needed, better laboratory. manual training and mechan- ical departments gre needed. with a gym nasium for the athletic development of the pupils for a city the size of Bessemer. The members of the board of education are confident that the bond issue will carry, and urge all voters to be at the polls Monday and cast vote for the bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-29
GIVES BOON sHOWER

The Fairfield library was formally opened to the public Friday afternoon. when the library committee entep- tained at book shower in the read ing room in the city hall.
 Daffodils. buttercups and ferns at tractively decorated the room where the guests and books were received, Mrs. lGd Busch received the books and the library committee. of which Mrs. Grosbeck Walsh was chairman, re- ceived the guests.
 Mayor A. Clinton Decker donated about 300 books from his library and sets of books were given by the fol- lowing Dr. w C. Saackelford, Will liam Webb, Seymour Hall Clyde En- his. Ruffin A. smith and MT, Bashara, Mr. Jemison promised the committee any set of books needed bv the library About 250 volumes were received.
 Ices in yellow and white were served during the hours About 100 guests called
 This library will be most helpful, and entertaining to the children and grown-ups of Fairfield and il is the desire of the committee that it will be complete library
 largest affairs of the spring will be the Second Pythian Convention. which meets with the Ensley Steel City Lodge March 16 An elaborate pro- gramme is being arranged and large delegation from the lodges of the sec ond district is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-29
OLYMPIC COMMITTEE TO MEET MARCH 13
 IN NEW YORK CITY
Manager of Olympic Team Will Be Appointed at Meet-Officials to
 Attend Antwerp Convention

New York. February 2S.-A meeting of the American Olympic committee has been called for March 1S at New York and notices have been mailed to national associations supervising amateur sport which will be repre- sented at the international games at Antwerp.
 Announcement of manager for the Olympic team Is expected at the meeting It may go again to Matthew r. Halpin. who successfully guided the American teams at Athens in 1906, al London in 1908, and at Stockhold in 1912
 The board of governors of the A. A. c., announced the personnel of t.> group to attend the Congress of the International Amateur Athletic Feder- alton to be held at Antwerp the week previous to the opening of the Olympic games. The men appointed are Gus tavus T. Kirby president of the Ameri- can Olympic committee; Samuel T. Dallas. Philadelphia. president of the A. A. U.; Frederick w. Rubien. secre- tary of the A. A. U.; Joseph B. Mac Cabe, Boston, and Everett C. Brown Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-29
SHIRK MAXWELL

wedding of unusual interest in the city was that of Miss Flora Eliza
 beths Maxwell and Mr.. Milton Glenr Shirk, which was beautifully solemn ized at the residence of the brides uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs G. B. Eollingsworth. on Clarendon avenue Saturday evening a S.30 o'clock The attractive home of Mir and Mrs. Hol- lingsworth was artistically decorated for the occasion. In the living room, where the ceremony was performed. white and green were the selected colors, and the decorations were fof ferns, bows of ivory tulle, lilies, mar cissus and white carnations.
 The formation of the improvised al- tar was unusually attractive, the back ground being formed of tall blue bas- kets holding ferns. in front of which were arranged willow flower boxes. filled with greenery. Among the ferns were quantities of white flowers, bows of tulle and silver candelabra holding cathedral candles.
 In the dining room pink roses and rose pink carnations with bows of pink tulle were used The brides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-29
CHURCH MEASUREMENTS

Ensley Christian Church-Rev. T. N. Lennox, pastor. Morning subject. Life Enlistment;" evening. "The Way of Sal vation" The Ladies Society will meet with Mrs. Vaugh tomorrow at 2:30 at her home. 230S Twentieth avenue.
 Ensley Highlands Presbyterian--Rev l.. F. Brubaker, pastor Morning sub- jecti Things We Know" evening, Broken Lives" The Womans Auxiliary will meet at the church Monday after room.
 St Johns Episcopal-Dr. Edmonds Ben nett, reeor. Second Sunday in Lent. Holy communion at 80: Sunday school at 9:45; morning prayer at II; evening service at 7:s0. Service daily except Saturday.
 The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church of Fairfield will meet with Mrs. C. B. King. 5OS Thirty-ninth street
 The Booklovers Club of Fairfield will meet Tuesday afternoon with -Mrs ]. M. Reynolds.
 The American Study Club will meet Thursday afternoon with Miss Alma Snapp, 2409 Nineteenth avenue.