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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Buster CatOn
 Given Chance
 ToShineNow

Pittsburg, April 11.--when Jack Bono. pitcher for the Shreveport ball club, crashed the ball against the jaw of Wal ter Barbare in the first game of the l Pira e-Shreveport series, he furnished Buster Caton with the chance of his life for the short stopping job on the Pitts burg team.
 Barbare was just getting into trim and was putting up a game fight to land the short stopping position. He had better success this year than he ever had in training camp, but ths wallop on the jaw which resulted in compound fracture, puts him out of the game for at least three weeks, and it will require time to determine whether it has made him plate shy or not
 Although struck a terrific blow, Bar bare, who has plenty of grit, kept his feet. A couple of times 1t appeared as though his knees would not support him, but he managed to weather the storm until he reached the bench. After hasty examination by physician he was sent to a local hospital where an X-ray photo was made of the injury. One crack in the jaw bone is near the chin, the other a couple of inches nearer the ear. In one of the games at Dallas the doughty lit tie infielder was struck by a batted ball but he came up smiling which caused one of his mates to remark, If he had both feet cut off he would come up smiling.
 Buster Caton was playing second base and Fred Nicholson middle field, Carey and Cutshaw having been given permis- sion to view some oil interests near Homer Bill McKechnie was called home due to the death of his father-in-law.
 After Barbare was injured, Hinchman went to center, Nicholson to second and Caton to short.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
GEN. WOOD TIPPED
 AS WINNER OF THE \
 TENNESSEE VOTERS
By Associated Press

Chattanooga, Tenn, April u.-Repup- lican party leaders from various sections of the state began arriving here tonight Tor caucuses preceding the state conven- tion, which meets Wednesday and which will name four delegates at large to the national convention at Chicago. and nominate two electors at large to be voted for at the November election.
 Several contesting delegations are de- manding seats, the most interesting be- ing two from Memphis one of them headed by Robert R. Church, negro pol- tician, who will attempt to have his all- black delegation seated in preference to the lilly white contingent led by C.. Tom Taylor. former state treasurer.
 An attempt will also be made to recom- mend republican candidate for gov error. several names being mentioned for this honor. including National Chairman Jesse M. Littleton of Chattanooga and Judge J. W. Ross of Jackson.
 While indications point to the indorse- ment of Gen. Leonard Wood for presi- dent. Governor Lowden of Illinois has a following. and there will be fight over this question.
 Women are to take part in the conven- tion for the first time and large num- Der, have made reservations for the oc- casion.
 Congressman Sam Sells will be the temporary chairman of the convention and deliver the keynote speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
SURRENDERS ON
 MURDER CHARGE
 AFTER IA YEARS
sy Associated prsss

Athens, Tenn. April 11.-After fourteen years, during which time he has been living in security somewhere under an assumed name, Richard Derrick today astonished Sheriff Lawson of this county by walking into the jail and surrender ing for trial on charge of having mur- dered Hugh Duggan near Englewood.
 The killing took place fourteen years ago this month, and had been to a great extent forgotten Few people can pc found now who can tell any of the details of the crime. Derrick was indicted at the time, but he escaped arrest, left the con- munity later sent for his family and nnder another name has lived and pros pered He told the sheriff that two weeks ago he promised his wife, who was on her death bed and has since died, that he would bring the children back to Ath- ems and give them their right name m carryin gout that promise, he said, he could do nothing but surrender to the authorities, face trial and accept his fate Circuit court will open here tomor- row morning and the Derrick case will be ladvanced on the docket so it can be heard Howard the last of the week.
 ' News of the return of Derrick and of his action after arrival has stirred up con siderable sympathy for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Pirates Will
 Be Fortified WithReserves
By Associated Press

Memphis, Tenn, April 11.--Barney Dreyfuss today would like to see the Pacific coast players have league of their own. The athletes who live II the land of the setting sun have ex- alted opinions of their worth thinks Barney, and they are hard birds to do business with. Dreyfuss has found that outs'by his personal dealings with them. That accounts, partly, for Shortstop Feb Terry leaving the Pirates Drey- fuss made Terry liberal raise in sal ary but Terry was obdurate and did not show a willingness to be satisfied. Dreyfuss then did the only logical thing. which was to let him play in pastures new.
 The Pirates intend to be fortified with seasoned material as reserve forces for the forthcoming campaign. President Dreyfuss will keep Bill Itinchman and Bill McKechnie for cer- tain. Hinchman is faster now than he has been in five years. and his quality of good cheer and being good team man appeals to Dreyfuss.
 Howard Pennington and Rinehart Kress are still members of the Pitts burg club. Dreyfuss says he intends to place them with a minor league man. ager who will take an interest in them and help to Nlevelop them for future delivery. That both will eventually be Pirate regulars he has little doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
AlSchachtIs
 On Job With
 SOne,RecOrd

Washington, April 11.-Al Schacht learned his baseball on the sandlotsfn &he wilds of the Bronx, an unexplnred legion of New York City. He was born there in 1Ss4-that was before Bill Bryan ran for president fthe first time.
 After pitching his way through high school. Al started in on the semi-pros with such success that he soon found himself in a Newark uniform, of the In ternational League. That was back in 1913. He was sold to the Giants in 1916, to Rochester in 1917, and was with the Bethlehem Steel works the following year. helping Uncle Sam turn out shells. Last season schaeht was with Jersey City, where he pitched twelve shut-outs.
 Schacht was known as the champ joker round the International circuit. Once in taking a lead off first the op- posing pitcher in attempting to catch him, threw wide. As Al slid back to the base he felt the ball which the first baseman had muffsd, under him. Slip ping the ball into his hip pocket, Al circled the bases. As he slid home, he slipped the ball out of his pocket. After a heated argument by all concerned, his team being away in the lead, Al confessed to his part in the mystery and was promptly called out. This was in Buffalo.
 Schacht. sings, like to eat pie best admits that he was once in vaudeville and had ambitions to become a bur- lesque star.
 From burlesque to the Washington ,Senators-AI. how you are slipping!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Atlanta Auto Races Slated
 For orApril24

Atlanta, April 11.-Dave Koetzla holder of the worlds hour record, has been nominated as starter in the auto races to be held at Lakewood park on Saturday, April A, and is now on his way to Atlanta to place his forfeit money according to a telegram re- ceived by R. M strtnHn. of the South eastern Fair Association. + H Ass
 koetzla toolea e -.l-.A ', ell in the races last fall and won his share of the purse money, but has not announced as to whether or not he will, be back with the same company team. The Detroit man has rounded out some fast miles on the Lakewood track and his en- trance in the competition brightens up the prospect of tacking up new records for the southern circuit.
 Last fall when Red Fosser smashed through the Lakewood track fence with his Mooney-For Koetzla was put on the carpet before the sanctioning board as it was charged that he crowded the Kentuckian into the boards. Fossers s evidence lifted the dark cloud that hung over Koetzla's racing career by assuring officials that the fault of the accident was due entirely to tire ex- plosion while coming out of a turn.
 Koetzla particularly wants to meet Leon Duray the French driver who has had things his own way, more or less, on the Lakewood track. Last fall Duray was forced to abandon the track because of the flu" and the Detroit driver didn't get a chance to meet him d1trino hn Ia to ,1iJ have already promised to have their cars here for the 50-mile derby on the 24th. and the old rivalry which has existed since Duray came to this coun- try will be brought to the surface in the long distance grind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
MOBILE

Mobile, April n.-(Special. l-Immediate ly upon the launching of the steel steam Ter, City of Mobile on or about May 1o, the Chickasaw Shipbuilding and Car Company subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation will begin work or their new contract for ten 12,ooo-ton steel steamships. The new vessels will be the largest yet constructed on the Gulf of Mexico or South Atlantic. The Chckasaw shipbuilding plant is in full swing and additional labor is being hired every day The United States Shipping Board has accepted the first vessel built by the Chickasaw Company, the Chicka- saw City and this vessel is now loading for Rotterdam with steel plates
 The second steel barge constructed here py the Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuild- ing Company for the Panama Canal Commission is scheduled for launching on May l, according. to information given out today The barge will be christened the .Marei."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Free Baseball Slated Today
 At Redwood

Fans are invited to ride out to Rick wood park this afternoon at 3:15 o'clock to watch the last practice game of the training season, preliminary to the off cial opening of the real battles Wednes- day
 As they say down in Montgomery, the Baronial outfit will cross bats with Bir- mingham-Southern for a nine-round bout.
 Arrangements were concluded last night for the game between the college boys and the local Southern League club.
 There will be no admission charge and the public st large is invited to go and see how the Barona are working out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
BARONS MAY GET
 PITCHER MEADORS
Molesworth Silent But Pittsburg Newspaper Men lnd cate Birmingham May Obtain This One Man by
 Priority Over Texas League
FRANK lKoHLBECKER

Memphis April Especial l)-Carlton Moesworth Baror pilot said he had nothing give out when seen late today game the Chckasaws and Pttsburg Pirates but learned the bunch of Smoky City men here with the National that Barney Dreyuss has only who may become available for the Baron team
 If Birmingham gets anything at a it will be Pitcher Mea dors" these Pittsburg baseball writers declared
 Meadors sold to the Wichita Falls club Texas League along with Eberhart at Little Rock last Friday But Meadors has reported yet it stated that Birmingham has the priority in claiming the player.
 There chance of Moesworth getting Caton, told ir The AgeHerald several days Terry the other Pirate shorstop been sold and Barbare laid with injury Caton the only shortstop with the Pirate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
This Goliath
 Carries Neck
 LikeBiS Cow

New York, April 1l.-If the circumfer- ence of a grappler's neck were to de- eide the wrestling championship, zbyszko would have it in his lefthand vest poels- ct by about thirty-seven feet From his ears down, you cant distinguish where his neck leaves off and his shoulders begin. His collar is so big it takes seven men and boy to carry it to laundry and he has to use a carpet stretcher to drape 1t under his chin. The six-day. bike race could be run off on the rim of his shirt band, three laps to the mile. His neck consists of three heavy corru- gated wrinkles lying one upon the other, much like as many heavy truck tires blown up to about four-ton pressure.
 Upon his neck has depended much of lby's success. By nimhle use of the same, he has invented ways and means Of thwarting dangerous holds of enemy wrestlers When "Strangler' Lewis cidmped his justly famous head lock- on zby, in one of their recent bouts, he picked the Strangler clear off the floor by means of this same neck, and snapped him off with a quick crack of his head
 The big Pole was a little baffled by Joe Stechers scissors hold until he solved the combination. It wasn't much of feat to look at: zby simply got down on ms elbows and knees for all the world like an Oriental Reviewing to one of his lockwood gods, and hugged the floor tighter than the prohibition lid Poor Joe couldn't wrap his legs around, or trip nim over. If you call that wrestling brains, Zby seems to have 'em
 This Goliath. when trained down to wrestling condition, is a bouncing youth or some 2So pounds. He is younger brother of that other famous wrestling Fole' Stanislaus Zbyszko, who has gone iheo pontics back in his native land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
DENTAL ASSOCIATION MEETS

Mobile April 11.-(Special. )-Dentists from all parts of Alabama will be here Tuesday for the opening of the annual convention of the Alabama Dental Asso- citation. The convention will be in ses- sion for three days. Dr. E. T. Greene os Greenville, president of the associa- .tion, will preside over the meeting. At the afternoon session, Dr. A. K Perks or Montgomery. secretary and treasurer Of the board of examiners, will deal with the prosthetic end of dentistry in talk. pr. E. H. Hart of St. Louis, Dr. Edmund c. Keils of New Orleans, pr. c. c. How ard of Atlanta, Dr. A. H. Merritt of New York, Dr. r Ewing Roach of Chicago, and Dr. A. NJ. Wilbyr of New York will be the principal speakers. The officers of the association are: Dr. T. E. Greene of Greenville. president; Dr. C. F. Fowllxes of Birmingham, first vice pres- ident; Dr.. F. F. Perry of Montgomery. second vice president; Dr. $. B. Hopkins of Greenville, secretary; Dr. w. s. Mims of Huntsville. treasurer; Dr. F. A. John- son of Florence. monitor, and pr. Oiin Kirkland of Montgomery, press editor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Giants In Fine Shape; lawn We'll Pleased

New York, April 1.-The New York Giants are said to be in better shape now than at any time in years. In fact, Manager McGraw appears per- fectly satisfied with hissclub, even in spite of a fall down in hitting by First Baseman Kelly The players are said Q be in good trim physically and the rorale of the club as whole is splen- did
 If this is true. and it is equally true. that the Cincinnati Reds have taken their training trip lightly, there will be many mix-up in the early running Of the race this season. They do inei- mate that the Reds have been drink ing booze in the south-not all of them, of course, but a few, which would indi- cate that they think they can travel along on their 1919 performances.
 Past performances count for little these days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
TREAT FOR BANKERS

Mobile. April 11.-(Special) 1.-The dele gates to the annual meeting of the Ala bama Bankers Association will give a unique treat during their sessions here on May 1915. On the last day of the convention the launching of the steel 9.600-ton steamer, Mobile City. is sched- uled to be launched. The entire delega- ton of members will be invited to wit ness the event. It will be big day in Mobile and feature of the launching will be an automobile parade to Chicka- saw. The programme of the convention Is yet in the making, but among the other features will be boat ride, ban quet and tea for the ladies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Hermann Loses Coin

A suit in New York discioses that Garry Herrmann's venture into musical comedy the past winter was not a financial sue cess. Comedian Timberg, who was the manager and chief performer in the show, filed an attachment against the scenery costumes, etc, claiming he had approxi- mately 5000 coming to him for salary a t the rate of $500 week. Hermann fur nished the financial backing and pays the fiddler, the comedian gets the money, even though his brand of fun did not make the show a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
RIyETERs MAKING REcoRn

Mobile April 1I.--tspecial. )-The rivet- ing gangs working on hull 1.2ss at the plant ct the Mobile Shipbuilding com- pany rnaie a total of 33k hours for the week ending April :. drove a total of H.227 rivets per hour for every gang on that hull. 2-lo gangs at work per hour In shipbuilding thfs~is considered an ex traordinary achievement The pay roll of the Mobile Shipbuilding Company for the past week amounted to more than all other industries combined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Ss STILLS DESTROYED

Mobile, April l1.-fSpecial) With the capture and destruction of eighty-eight illicit stills and the confiscation of some
 0.Uo gallons of whisky, Sheriff w. H. noicompe, Jr.. and his deputies felt that they have made decided inroads agajns, the manufacture of home brew in Mobile county. Sheriff Holcombe thinks that the work of breaking up nearly 100 stills and Tn only one case force had to he used. that of the shooting of Freddie Broadus caught in the act of manufac- turing, has put the fear of the law into the moonshiners. It is believed that no sucn record in any part of the United States exists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Two Pitchers Released

Manager Pat Moran of the Reds last week gave Pitchers Clarence Steer and Edmund Walters their unconditional re- leasesA Catcher Tom Casey will be placed with a minor club by Moran as will Out fielder Dick Loftus, unless Clark Grif- fifth claims Loftus. which is said to be a possibility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
BAPTIST MISTER DIES

Mobile, April 11.-( Especially Rev. w. c. Patterson. well known Baptist minis ter. who served churches in Stark Ar cadia. Fernandia and South Jacksonville. Fla. for many years, died at vineland N J. saturday. He is the father of H. H. Patterson, a well known lumber man of Atmore. Ala. The burial will be at vineland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Sounds Like a Kuock

Not Knocking any. but it looks pretty much like joke team that George Gib- son is lining up to start the season with in St. Louis on April II. The outfield is all right, the infield is a question, the pitchers are hardly enough to count and
 the catching department couldn't get by
 in the Virginia League.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Ratsch Rallss

The Akron club released outfielder Billy Batsch to the Joplin club, but he re- fused to accept the transfer, and if ne persists the Joplin club will have to dig up another outfielder. Batseh is from Pittsburg and had d trial with the Pirates several years ago. He thinks he ought 10
 be going up instead of down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
K ely tO Housfon

Pitcher Tom Kelly, released by the st. Louis Cardinals to Houston. but who ob- jected to the transfer, finally decided to take what was offered him and last week reported to the Houston club. Outhelder Silcott, who was released to Houston. re- fused to accept the assignment and will be placed elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
FEW TICK INFESTED CATTLE

Mobile. April 11.-Only 46 cattle out of s.5lo dipped during the month of March under the direction of pr. c. E. Smith, federal. tick eradication officer, proved to De tick infested. report to this ef- feet was made public by MT. Smith to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Mier Goes East

Edward Mater millionaire owner of the Vernon Club of the Pacific Coast League
 is making a trip east that will take him as far as New York He wants a couple of pitchers for his team. and ex- poets to get them from the New York Yankees. If not there he will buy else- where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
BALL KING OFFERS REPENTANCE
 FOR OPENING DAY
Two Trophies Will Be Awarded by President John W
 Martin for Southern Association Cities @& Next Wednesday

Memphis, April 11-(Specal )-John D. Martin president ot the Southern League today that customary the past few years the president of the league would trophy for the largest opening day attendance
 Two will be offered for the largest opening ance of the Big Four cities New Orleans Atlanta Bring ham and Memphis and for the largest attendance the smaller cities Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock and Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12

The umpire staff consists of Bill Brennan, Dan Pfenninger, Harry John- son and Hadley Williams of last sea- sons staff; Jack Kerin, in the league in 1917, and Louis Roth and Charles .firman. new members.
 John McCloskey, manager Of the Memphis team, who was injured when hit in the eye by a thrown ball, and who has been in the hospital since Friday, will be able to accompany the Memphis team to Little Rock Tuesday night it was announced today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Double Umpire Plan

The Western League, seeing prosperity ahead, returns to the system of double unpires this season. President Tearney announces his staff as Joe Becker and Mike Jacobs, holdovers and Perry Lipe. Ed Lauzon. Jack Daily Mattv Fitzpatrick Bill Buckley and Frank Olson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Q,Leary Good Coach

One good piece of news comes from the Yankees. It is that Charley O'Leary is a much liyelier coacher than Pat O'Con- ro- was That will help some.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Miami Red Selection

The Cincinnati Reds, whether or not their stay at Miami was beneficial, will return there next spring to train and ap- parently President Hermann meahss to make it permanent for he is reported as negotiating for a plot of ground on which to establish permanent training quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12

Martin has signed but seven um- pires and these will meet with him in conference here tomorrow He said mat until after the conference he could not announce the assignments for the opening day. However. he stated that Tex Erwin of Stuttgart, Ark, who is not under contract as an umpire, would be one of the of ficials at the opening games in Lit tie Rock Wednesday. Bill Brennan will umpire the opening game here Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Schangs Given Release

The two Schang brothers who were given trials by the Baltimore Club has
 been released by Jack Dunn Neither measured up anything like WaIIy or Bob.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12

Alabama, who has lately returned from the west, will conduct two confirmation classes in Mobile this week according to announcement. He will confirm a class at All Saints Episcopal Church Monday afternoon at o'clock and another class at St. >Johns the same evening at g o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Quits Regular Ball

Ed tthlefJ W1IIiams, Who was one of the main dependences of the Saskatoon team last year in winning the Western Canada pennant. has taken the manage ment of an industrial team in Wisconsin and notified the Saskatoon management Of his retirement from professional ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Evans Pinch Hitter

Joe Evans has been named to fill the role of pinch hitter on the Cleveland team when southpaws are pitching against the Indians In practice work at New Or leans Evans has been murdering south paws and so will be kept. though there is no regular position for him on the team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
James Looking for Job

Oroville Bill James former pitcher of the Boston Braves, who worked out with the Chicago Cubs at Pasadena. says his arm is all right again and that he would like to pitch for some team in the csast League.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-12
Ten Pitchers Too Many

Mike Kelley of St Paul has ten pitchers m camp and says all of them are good. He may be boosting them in the hope Of trading few of them for infielders. He d also like to shove Bruno Haas one to somebody. taking an infielder in ex- change Most people are wondering what possessed Kelley to buy Haas anyway.