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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-23
CORNELL RUNNERS ABROAD.

Two runners on the Cornell Cross
Country Team, N. 7. Brown '2i and g.
c. Carter %, and the manager, g. g.
Bailey, 81, who sailed December II for
England, are members If the Cornell Mu-
steal Clubs These rnen will be unable 10
make the Christmas trip with the Musical
Clubs because Of their international run
against tho Osford-C ambridge Hnrriers
on December 30 The runners are both
members Of the Cornell team which won
the Intercollegiate Championship this fall
for the sixteenth time out Of "a starts.
Assistant Manager Piekens Johnson, 20,
and contender for the team, j. r. Nor
rison, ~, nre also members N the Musical
Clubs, which contain many star Cornell
athletes, among twhom are Allen Trcmann
81, hurdler and president of the Musical
Clubs, II. A. Jewett, 81, full-baok on tho
football team, and stuntster with the
Mandolin Club,
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SHOOT AT AyONDALE.

The annual Christmas poultry shoot Of
the Avondsle Gun Club. Avondale. Pa,
will be held on their grounds Christmas
Day Shooting will commence promptly
at | o'clock.
Tho Greenhi.l and Bellevue clubs will
both be cloeed on that day, and many
local shooters are arranging 10 travel to
Avondale for the day'ssport The Avondale
boyr knowing how 20 stage real poultry
shoot, have arranged for big supply Of
birds, and the stage is set for a big day.
The officials of the club have extended a
hearty invitation 20 the Wilmington shoot
ers and sevrrsi automobile parties will be
made UP for tho occasion.
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FRAZEE AFTER JOHNSON.

Kew York. Dec. 23.-Characterizing as
deliberate falsehoods statements credited
10 Ban Johnson relative to the election of
directors of the American League, Harry
Frazee, president Of the Boston club YES
terday in a letter 10 johnson invited him
20 resign as president Of the league and
declared there can be no peace while
both remain IN the American League.
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Z
UNION PLAYS DELAWARE.

Special Correspondence 10 Every Evening
Schenectady, NJ ". Dec % The
Union College, basketball team leaves
here tomorrow on Christmas trip IN
New York and the South. playing games
with the Navy. Delaware College and
Crescent Athletic Club.
Union will meet the Crescent A. q.
Mt Brooklyn on December 81, being guests
of the club for tho night On New Year'a
Day game il scheduled with the Navy
Mt Annapolis and on January the team
will meet Delaware College. Newark,
Del Bruoter, WILDER, Jones, Rinaldi,
Getman and Schwartz with Coach Muir
ply and Manager TIulsapple will 10 on
tho trim
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BOUTS AT SMOKER.

The program for the Pythian Castle
smoker Of the keystone Athletic Club to-
morrow night consists of five bouts of
six rounds each, wrestling match and a
varied musical program. In the semi
windup, Sammy Briton will meet Cliff
Bent Kid Sum and X. o. Hammer viii
appear in the fourth preliminary.
Buckle McGinnis viii meet Jimmy
CLANCY, Of Philadelphia. Jimmy Ireland
will meet Mickey Morris and Battling
Reed will meet Freddy Drank. Jack
MCGOWAN will act as the third man in
the ring Joe Martin will meet Charley
Burns
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JOHNSON ENGAGES COUNSEL TO
PROSECUTE WHITE SOx PLAYERS

Chicago, Dec. 23.-James O. t'Ropcs'')
O'Brien, former assistant States attorney,
will be engaged 20 assist in the prosecti-
ton of White Sox players and gamblers
charged with oonspiring to throw the
1919 worlds series, IT WAS announced
by President johnson Of the Ameri-
can League. Johnson SAID he expected
carly henrlnga in the caaes.
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The BrowDson FIVE vii line up sgainsf
the pep-Del team II this city IN N
Brownson gymnasium a. si5 t0niztf
Much rivIlfy exists between these lrp
teams and a great game u expected ln
the preliminary game The bfgwnr0n 90
serves will play the Wet Fhd sec,na
team.
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The Ladies' Bichor Cholcm Moschef
Zekenim Society will bold its annual ball
on Tuesday evening, December %, at
tho New Century Club. Mrs Louis Sklut
is chairman and Mrs l.. Baer vice-chair-
man nf tho ball committee.
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FRIENDS ALUMNI WINS.
While Alumni Takes Contest, Varsity
Second Team Wins.

Friends Alumni last night defeated
the Varsity team, 24-20, in the hardest
fought game of the present season ut the
Friends gymnasium. In the preliminary
contest, the Schools second team de-
fcated the Alumni second team, 1910.
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EVERETT LEADS BOWLING LEAGUE.

According 20 figures compiled by the
secretary Of the Industrial Bowling
League, Everett Is in the lead with Groves
close second Everctt's pinfaIl ia 5,7O5 in
thIrty-three games and Groves 5.6a3
in the same number Of games
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HIGH VARSITY WINS.
Girls Team of High School Defeats
Alumni Players.

The Varsity girls basketball team of
the High School defeated the Alumni
team last night, before large~owd. 3l-7.
The game was exciting from start to
finish The score:
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Delaware City, Dec 23-The follow
ing scores were rolled on the Fort du Pont
bowling alleys last night
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HAGLEY SECOND WINS.
Ovcrwhelm Worth Steel Cage Team hy
Score of 81 TO 10.

The Hagley second string cage team
defeated the Worth Steel five on the High
school floor last night by the score 81 to
10
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BOWLING.

The following scores werc rolled last
night on the alleys of Grady's bowling
and billiard parlors:
BANCROFT LEAGUE.
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Chester Team Takes Local Quintet
Into Tamp

Pusey and Jones lost a game IN Chester
lsst night 70 the Chester Athletic Club,
24-20. The local team lost out IN tho lost
few minutes ~ play. The sepre
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Referee Ross, Central Board. Scorer
-Lippincott Timer-Monaghan. Time
n halves 20 minutes.
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SALESIANUM WINS.
Alumni Team Defeated by Fast Playing
Of Varsity.

Salesianum displayed their form last
night. when they defeated the Alumni
.aap, ACo6 The score
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Swinging and standing Frames,
Yergers, 4ie Shiplcy street
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WEST END FOURTH LOSES.

The Hagley Fourth basketball team
defeated the West End Fourth team Last
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A GOOD PIPE Is ALWAYS A
WELCOME PRESENr

We have them In a large
variety, at the price you want
10 pay. Horn Stems, soc 20 81.
Good quality Pipes, with
Bakellte and Briar stems,
straight or bent, 81 TO $3.50.
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CHURCH LEAGUE BOWLING.

The following scores We're made last
night on the y NJ G. A. alley:
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Referee Smith Time ~ halves 70
minutes
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nc of halves 20 minutes.
PRELIMINARY GAME


Referee Gallagher, Central Board
Time of halves 30 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
TECH FIVE READY ID BATTLE AUBURN Jacket Squad Trimmed to 12 Men-Game on Jan-
 uary 10

Atlanta, January S.-(Special.)-G gia Techs basketball season for the year 1920 opens here Saturday night with a hot contest scheduled between the Jack cts and the Plainsmen from Auburn. In readiness for the initial game. Coach Alexander pruned the squad of 12 regu- lars without announcing the varsity squad which will open festivities.
 Greatly handicapped by weather condi- tions, combined with the necessity for practicing on an outdoor makeshift court, the Techsters have had time getting in shape, and if not for the kindly offices of the T. M. c. A. officials, who loaned the Jackets a court now and then, de- velopment would have been even slower
 Techs F varsity men are Emory Jenks, Hugh McMath, Gibby Frasier, Oscar Davis, Tom Coggins. Henry Granger, Albert Staton, Howard, Jimmy Brewster, l.. M Sheffield, Frank Armi- stead and Mayer, all of whom have had more or less experience, the majority with the prep school quintets of Atlanta in sessions past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
I'M. |. A. CAGE FIVE
 PLANS ROAD TRIP Selma "Y" Is First to Be En-
 cOuntered-Other / Games

With games already secured with Selma and Montgomery 'Y" teams, and two others with Nashville and Memphis prac- tically assured. Coach Abelps Central
 "Y' basket men are now practicing for the inauguration of a road trip, which will be divided in two sections, the first to start Friday, January 16, and the other to take place the second week in Feb ruary.
 Two games will be played with teams Of south Alabama, beginning next Friday, when the Y. M. c. A. team of Selma will be played in that city. The following cay in Montgomery the fast Capital City Young Mems Christian association team opposes the locals.
 The Nashville and Memphis games have have not yet been concluded, but the only factor remaining is setting of the date. At present it is intended that games will be played with the Nashville and Memphis outfits early in February
 Other games with outside teams are now being contemplated by Coach Abell, and while the Central ''Y' team is not considered as a varsity squad, it is in tended to arrange an attractive schedule for them which will be in addition to City league schedule
 Central ''Y'' at present is in the lead of the six teams of the City league, hay ing record of 1000. With the exception of Birmingham-Southe every squad has been downed by Coach Abells outfit Acipco is next in the percentage column, their defeat at the hands of the Cen tral " team Wednesday night being their only reverse of the season North Birmingham. though starting off the sea son poorly, has shown reversal in form and is considered Centrars strongest opponent. Stockham 'Y' and North Bir- mingham are tied for third position, while Birmingham Southern and Wood lawn draw up the rear in order named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
SPORTS
HERMANN RESIGNS
 POSITION AS HEAD OF BASEBALL BOARD
By Associated Press

p1 RbsoSiatcu TFosh
 Cincinnati, January S.-Augusf
 Hermann. for more than 1e years
 chairman of the National Baseball
 commission, has resigned. His
 resignntion,' which was presented
 nt the annual meeting of the com
 mission here today, is to take ef-
 feet at the earliest possible date,
 not later than the joint meeting
 of the National and American
 leagues, called for February Il, in
 Chicago.
 The announcement of Herrmann's action was made in a written com munication addressed to B. B. Johnson. president of the American league. and John A. Heydler. president of the Ma tional league. who with Hermann, compose the commission. Hermann, In his statement. said he could not serve as head of the body any longer after the Joint meeting of the two major leagues.
 Presidents Heydler and Johnson of the National and American leagues have called for joint meeting of the two leagues, to be held in Chicago on February II. The two leagues also will hold separate meetings in Chi cago on February 10. The commis- sion announced that it had taken cog nizance of charges of gambling in baseball and stated the charges will be thoroughly investigated It was stated that the baseball public can rest assured that 1t will he thoroughly sat- isfied with the action of the commits sion in the matter.
 Nothing was given out at the close of the executive meeting to indicate what prompted Hermann to tender his resignation at this time.
 John F. Bruce of Cincinnati, secre- tary- treasurer of the baseball commits sion. announced that he did not wish to serve in that office if Hermann was not returned Us chairman.
 The commission issued the following statement. which was submitted by Hermann to the commission:
 'Messrs. B. B. Johnson and John A. Heydler, members of the national com mission:
 ''Gentlemen: Supplemental to my annual report submitted this morning, which has been approved, desire now to notify you that tender my resigna- tfon as chairman Of the national com mission. the same to take effect at as early period as possible. but with the distinct understanding that I can not serve you any longer after the joint meeting of the National and American leagues. which 1t has been agreed to this morning should be held in Chicago on February II.
 Respectfully.
 (Signed) AUGUST HERMANN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09

i, give you S20. If you don't I'll throw you out of here and if you get funny I'll have you pinched for creating a disturb ance."
 You're trimming me-you're trimming me-" cried Waddell. Twenty dollars ism enough for broken arm. Give me $50 and I'll sign the paper" Rube dangled his broken arm in sad way
 ''Nix--$2O and not cent more," said the fixer. Make it s4o,' begged waddell
 Twenty dollars is all you get-sign or get out''
 Give me $S0 and I'll sign"
 SIGNS FOR $20
 You sign and I'll give you S2O--not enc cent more. And if you don't sign in one minute I'll throw you out and you won't get a cent.''
 Let's see the s20.' demanded Wad- dell.
 The "fixer" produced two ten-dollar bills. Waddell took them in the hand of his injured" arm. examined them carefully to see that they were not counterfeit. and then said:
 Well. I'll take this s20, but I am letting you off mighty cheap
 Whereupon, Waddell. using the hand Of the broken" arm, signed the pa- per releasing the park from all re-
  minutes later the ''fixer" encountered the owner of the park in front of the bandStand.
 What happened-what happened? Did you settle with Wadde1l?' asked the owner.
 'Yesn
 How much did it cost your
 Twenty dollars" replied the fixer.
 Do you mean to tell me that you got Waddell to sign papers for $20 re- leasing us from all responsibility for broken arm?'
 "Yes." replied the fixer. Twenty dollars was all I paid him-and he trimmed me at that. If you don't be- lieve it. take look up there at the bandstand."
 The owner looked-and there was Waddell, posing as a band leader, lead ing the band and waving cane in place of a baton--waving it vigorously and enthusiastically with the same arm that mad been broken" half hour be- fore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09

was star at Marbury High school Du- pree playedJ a guard at Fitzgerald and Clarke and is showing good form. War ren IS from Mississippi, and was consid- cred the best in the state. Handley is a good competitor and with his accuracy at shooting goals it will be hard to keep him off of the first five.
 Albert and Reed are both good at the guard positions, and Marbury, Mushat and Curry are forwards.
 The lineup fer Saturday night will be between the following men; Waters or Johnson, center; Warren, Handley 9. Argo, forward; Dupree. Reed or Madi- son, guards.
 On account or several games pending no definite schedule has been published
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09

Rube went to "Dreamland'' one night a big amusement resort. The evening hadn't gone along very far before he found himself nearly at the end of his re- sources. He spent some time in serious deliberation on how he could raise funds --and then embarked for journey on the scenic railway.
 Righ. near the end of the ride, when the train had slowed down considerably, Rube, who had been in the front seat, turned around and in so doing extended his left arm. The arm collided with one of the posts that railed in the railway. whereupon Rube let out wild shriek of pain.
 When the train reached it's destination Rube get out of the car shrieking wildly and yelling for a fleet of ambulances. One of the attaches of the scenic railway rush sd 60 the office of the park and sum moned the owner. He ran over, learned the identity of the supposed injured man and hustled him to the private office.
 Then the park owner went to one of his assistants and said:
 A BROKEN ARM"
 ''Waddell was hurt in the scenic rail- way. T guess his arm has been broken. You know what that means if he starts to sue US. There'll be lot of unwel come publicity for us. You go out and try to settle with him. Offer him up to 5000 if necessary. Here is the cash.''
 The "fxer'' went into the office and irn- mediately upon his entry began yelling in tones even louder than before.
 Just calm yourself Rube,'' said the fixer. T am going to call a doctor and have him fix ycu up.'
 No, nc" exclaimed the pitcher. "Ill have my own doctor take care of me. Let me out of here-I don't want a strange doctor I'm ruined-ruined for life Let me out of here-T want a lawyer-I want a lawyer"
 "Oh, shut up and sign this paper snarled the unsympathetic "fixer." Sign it and IT give you $20 in real cash-aHd give 1t to you right now"
 Waddell stopped yelling long enough to look at the paper and then to inquire What is it-what am I supposed td sign?''
 This paper releases the park from all responsibility for your accident" declared the fixer. If you'll sign the paper IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
WRESTLERS PREPARE
 FOR BOUT AT B. A. c

Railroad" Bout and Young Hacken- schmidt, two wrestlers wintering in Bir- mingham. are training for their bout to be staged at the B. A. c. Monday, Janu- ary F. These two boys are professionals. and belong to the light heavyweight class.
 The club intends to conduct this match under the same system as the big matches, although popular prices, rang ing from N55c to st65, will be charged. There will be the usual preliminary bouts, and there will be no difference between this and the matches between the heavy- weight wrestlers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
at shooting goals

On account of no basketball at Marion last year Coach Clarkson has only two old men back, Madison and Argo. They are both showing good form and should be in the first lineup Saturday night Madison will most likely play one of the guards and Argo a forward Both of these men have had several years at the game.
 The new men that are looking good and no doubt will be in the game Satur- day night are: Dupree, Handley, Curry, Wates, Warren. Johnson, Reed, Albert Mushlt and Marbury.
 Jonnson and Waters are candidates for the center position. Waters comes as the best from New York state and Johnson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
CAGE TEAM WILL MEET SHELBY
 COUNTY FIVE SOON

Marion, January S.-(SpeciaL 1.-The lo- Saturday night with Shelby County High school Shelby County High school comes to Marion with good team and this should De a good game. It is uncertain who will start the game for Marion. as competition is unusually keen between several men.
 Martens team will be light this year. but tho players are good at passing ana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
|B. A. c. BASKETBALL TEAM IS REDY FOR
 THE ATLANTA GAME

The club basketball team is rounding into splendid condition for the clash with the Atlanta Athletic club, under the able tutelage of Coach Wilbur Hutsell. The Atlanta team has in the past, usually come off victorious in this annual game, but the local players intend to break this
 streak Saturday night, when the two teams tie up.
 The squad practices daily in the gym nasium of the Athletic club. Tickets for the game are on sale now, and reserva- tions may be made at the secretary's of- flee There will be a dance after the game Saturday right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
SPORTS
 BY BoR MenAyTD
"Rube" WaddeH Once Raised Some Money In a Nouel Way
Pitcher Talked Broken Left Arm, and Raised Howl
 Against Scenic Railway-Raised $20 in Double Quick Time
BY BOB MeDAvID
By LANES l. coRRErr

The late Rube" Wadde generally regarded "a bit queer But he had that ecpsed that many men regarded as extremely brilliant.
 The great left-handed pitcher generally broke In every such emergency would set his brain work of raising little cash And here illustration how he accomplished St. Louis back in the days was starring the mound in the Missouri City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09

German Sportsman Buys Yacht
 Zurich, January S.-Havas. IA German T sposassman has bought the yacht owned ivy former Emperor William of Germany paying 2.o00.0O0 marks for the craft. it is learned here.
Williams news., 1920-11-26
PLAN TO REACH ALL

If any man or woman in our community has not been ap- preached to renew a member ship in the American Red Cross 1t is an oversight which the To- cal Red Cross Chapter workers regret. Anyone who has watch ed the operation of the Red Cross in time of emergency war or peace-can give innum- erable reasons why every adult citizen should take out a Red Cross membership.
 Without reviewing what the Red Cross has done in this com munity this paper for it's editor, personally and officially, urges that 100 per cent membership be accorded the local Red Cross chapter. Such an expression of appreciation and confidence 1ik bread cast upon the water will return after many days and bring with it a blessing to the community.
 Any who have not been call ed upon, may yet secure mem bership by applying to one of the Red Cross workers.
Williams news., 1920-11-26
BIRTHS REPORTED FOR
 WILLIAMS DURING OCT

The list of births gives those that have been reported to the State Board of Health, for Will Hams during the month of Octo- Der, 1920.
 Carlton, Roy, boy, Wm. D. and
 Katie Crawford Carlton. Cuellar, Rose, girl, Manuel and Loma Wilson Cuellar Eqiunoa, Matias, Jr., boy, Ma tias and Katie GabeIdon Equi-
 noa.
 Marion, --, boy, Chas. c. and
 Fire G. Kirby Marion Quiriarte, Lucresia, girl, Evor- isto and Juana de Luna Quir- iarte.
 Poquette, Yoone Anna, girl, L. and Amelie B. Pouuette Reidys, Anna, girl. Emile and Lena Sandoval Reidys Thomasson. Erwin Caswell, boy Thomas c. and Ernestina P. King ThomasSon
Williams news., 1920-11-26
MUSIC PROGRAM

The Music Department of the Woman's Club gave a Schubert Schumann program at the Will Hams school aud -or+1nn last Friday, before an apprec1atlve audience. Mrs. Harold Greene. who had chaxge of the program is to be highly commended for the success of the undertaki The program was one of unus- ual artistic merit, we'll executed both technically and esthetical- Iy. Mrs. K. w. Williams read a very instructive and entertain ing paper upon the two com posers in her inimitab1e style. and address. She also made short explanatory rema arks be-. fore each number, which great lv increased the enjoyment of the audience.