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New Britain herald., 1921-06-08
Raise K Refused.

MT. Rogers offered q new bill q
 creasc salaries of sherlns in Ney pndon county to s5.000 in Wind Inn to s3.5o0 in Holland s3.000. MT |ckerson objected ,o receiving tn bi' as the house had rejected InIlar bill a fow minutes earlier he house ff4 to ST refused to re
 live the bill.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-08

News of the World
 By Associated Press
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
STAN ZBYSZKO IS
 WINNER OVER JOE
 STECHER IN BOUT

New York, March 14-Stanilaus Zbys- zko of Poland threw Joe Stetcher, for mer worlds catch-as-catch-can wrestling champion, here tonight in two hours, 16 minutes and 10 seconds with a crotch hold and wrist lock.
 zbyszko weighed 225 pounds and Stecher 208
 The 4O-year-oId veteran exhibited per feet defense against Stecher's dangerous body scissors. He appeared to be in dan ger of defeat by such a hold which had lasted four minutes, when he squirmed about and succeeded in raising himself upright at the same time obtaining a crotch hold. Zbyszko followed this sud- den move by throwing Stecher to the floor and pinning him with a wrist lock only 10 seconds after freeing himself from the westerner's grip. Zbyszko broke from two other body scissors by sheer strength with his arm and elbow and also by resorting to the toe hold. Stecher kept trying with his favorite hold but perfected it only three times. one hold lasting two minutes and 10 sec- onds and another one minute and 40 seconds
 r Stecher was the agressor for the first hour and half, Zbyszko getting behind his opponent only twice. The veteran S marvellous strength, however, succeeded in wearing down Stecher.
 John Pesek of Ravenna, Neb.. threw Tom Draak of Holland in 20 minutes and 5o seconds with a wrist lock hold. The westerner displayed great strength and ability.
 Jim Londos, the Greek champion, won from Louis Ronani of Italy in 10 min and arm hold which caused Romani to unit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
MANY LOCAL BOYS GO TO HIGH POINT
 WITH BILL PIERRE
Manager of Piedmont League Club Says Loop Has
 Plenty of Money
By HENRY VANCE

Bill Pierre is peeved. Bill says John B. Robinson has geen belittling his league. It all started when John B. sad would find tough sleding this summer l. seems that John B. was quoted as mentioning the Piedmont league in the interview, and due to the fact that Bill is boss of the High Point club in the latter-named circuit, he took exceptions. "Ill eat all the, cotton they raise in the Piedmont league" said Bill Tobacco and baseball is the main hobby up that way.
 II might add" continued the High Point chieftain, that the flag-winner in the Piedmont league made $l5,oO0 last year, and that the tail-ender got through the season with a 5000 profit. They're going through with their scheduled games, and don't you forget it"
 Pierre, who winters in Brmingham+ leaves tonight for High Point where he will get his baseball affairs in shape.I He announced Monday that he would geo. his men going with their spring training March B.
 He has number Of ball players from this district who will be with him thls summer Red Holt the first sackers Bill Waldron, the third baseman; Dummy Bradley, John Burney and Lefty Hen- derson will play the coming season underf Manager Bill.
 Speaking of Pierre recalls to mind al funny incident that happened when tha Little Rock club was here two seasons l ago. Bill had just returned from Au- gusta in the Sally league, where he man aged and caught until a. disagreement with the Moguls came up. He was look- | ing for job and Kid Elberfeld, man. i ager of the Little Rock club, was looll- l ing for outfielders Bill explained that he was no gardener, but a good catcher- | q don't care what you are" said the Kid, Ego out to right field and let's see what you can do." Naturally the place was awkward to him, and it looked like Bill would have to wear mask for pro- l lection as the fly balls started to going his way, He was exasperated and the Kid was worse than that. day or SO l later the Kid gave him his release, with- out ever trying him out behind the plate. the position he had played all his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
GOOD BOUTS FEA TURF OPENING
 NIGHT OF SOUTHERN TOURNEY
To Meet in Finals
 of Tourney Tonight

The following boxers will meet in the finals of the different classes tonight:
 1OS-pound cInss: Sam PizxitOla (kingIey House A. Al ys. Al Pet tingiII ~. M. G. CD both of New Orleans.
 u5-pOund class, Pascal COIletti (Y. Nj. G. O vs. Al PettfngiIl (Y. M- G. C.) both of New Orleans.
 125-pound cInss; Frank StrO- binO (B. A. O. Birmingham, vs. Frantz Rogue (SprinE Hill cOIlege), Mobile.
 I3J-pound class; Charles Mo- EIwain and "Speedy' Newman, both of Birmingham A. c.
 145-pound class: Virgil Hawkins tBirmingham A. co vs. Louis Lam drieu (X. M. G. O, New Orleans.
 15S-pOund class; Ed Duffy (Uni- versity of AlabamaJ vs. Sam Im- pastatO (Spring Hill coiiege), Mo- bile.
 175-pound class; Ernie Perrin Vs. M. Perrette, both of Y. M. G. C., New Orleans. ..
 Heavyweight class; Ernie Perrin tY. NJ. G. O., New Orleans, vs. Joe .Tuminello Spring Hill conege), Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
Cotton States Leagues Abandoned and New
 Circuit Is Formed

Meridian, Miss, March 14.-(SpeciaL)- The recently reorganized Cotton States Baseball league has been abandoned, and with four cities, Meridian,A Jackson Greenwood and ClarXsdale comprising the circuit, the playing aeason to be begun Monday, April 5S This action was taken when it was found that neither six nor an eiaht-town league could be formed. Five towns were all that could be secured, and the fifth town, Pensa- cola. Fla. had to be dropped until sixth asks for a franchise, Sheffield Ala, and Columbia, Tenn, having with drawn because of the expensive jump necessary if they remained in the circuit as it was proposed.
 Should another town join with Pensa- cola in order that a six-town circuit could be formed, both would be granted franchises, according to the officials and until this is done the league will go ahead with only the four Mississippi towns comprising the circuit.
 Meridian is now organizing its club, contract having been entered into wIth c. E. Ref1ogal of Birmingham as player manager, who is now in the field sign- ing players to report for practice not later than April 1. In the meantime, the local park will be put in shape. The salary limit of $2,40O and player limit of 13, as agreed on by the Cotton States directors, will be observed by the Mississippi State league The officers also are the same, J. G. Daily, Meridian, president and W. A Anderton, also or 1 Meridian. secretary. To the latter has been assigned the duty of compiling scnedue as early as possible 10 be suo- mitted at a directors meeting as soon as completed.
 It is generally believed here that be- | fore all arrangements are completed two more towns will seek franchises when the circuit will be increased to embrace them It is preferred that Pensacola be one of the two remaining towns, because that city has been dropped with regret, | it being one Of the first and most en- thusiastic in the circuit as originally planned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
WHITE SOX CASE
 WILL BE CALLED
 NEXT THURSDAY


 Chicago, March 14.-DespIte protests of the states attorneys orrice, counsel for six of the eight indicted Chicago American leagues former players were successful in forcing an early trial be- fore Judge William E. Dever in the criminal court.
 Judge Dever announced that the case would be called on Thursday and that an early date for the trial would then be set.
 Former Judge George F. Barrett special prosecutor and assistant states Attorney George E. German asserted that the state had lost Cfcotte. Claude Williams and Joe Jackson as witnesses. The indictments were said to have been based on their testimony.
 "We need time to build up a new case,' asserted Judge Barrett. We don't like the idea of fixed date dangling before us"
 Attorney William A Berger ap- reared on behalf of Abe Attell, Ralph A. Brown and Joseph J. Sullivan, named in the indictment as gamblers engineering the alleged deal to throw the 1919 worlds series to Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
OUTLAW VISITS BIRMINGHAM
SANDEEN ANXIOUS TO SEE
 RARE

V. E. Sandeen. one of the bike vets, who makes his headquarters in Birmingham, shipped out of the Magic City Monday night for trip through the southwest. The old boy is out on business for his bike house, but he couldn't keep the fact secret that he was looking forward to his trip with eagerness, by virtue of the fact that he was to see Babe Ruth in action at spring training camp in week or so. Van is an old Chicago man, has followed the fortunes of the Sox for many years. and seems to be of the opinion that the fans will support Comiskey better than ever before, due to the fact that he wrecked his club in an effort to cleanse baseball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
RTS DLXZE BOXLNG MEET OPENS AT B. A. C. - SPORTS
OID pOIJ.AR BIIL. sE

EZ Tn oddIe old fashioned enough to gold tooth
 Hex Tuggl he can't remember tn date of his wedding an
  nupials taken place.
 Carlton the cautious exwelder of Louisville sugg and dno
 
  The first the fourth fifth still busy looking for of the weather, hockey and went fishing Liberty Bond going little difficulty in remember ts said likely looking rookie stroled park having praken of sandwich the epcuean ambed h1s ing oeswOrhs name hrped Carlton The y4Tpg man and then replied arcastcay Whoozs pitcher what has been trying out for your base
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
BILL BRENNAN K. O.'S
 SERGEANT RAY SMITH

Havana, March 14.-Bill Brennaa, Chicago heavyweight, won by a techni- cal knockout from Sergt. Ray Smith. the American army champion. in the third round of scheduled 15-round bout here. tonight. Brennan weighed 19S pounds and Smith 191.
 Toney Caponio, Rock Island light weight, was awarded the decision on a foul over Spider Roach of California in the fourth round of bout sched- uled to go 10 rounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
BETTING SYSTEM AT
 MOBILE RULED LEGAL

Mobile, March 4.-Judge N. R. Clarke of the inferior criminal court ruled today that the system of betting or practices engaged in at the fairgrounds track, where six-day running meet is in prog rcss. was not in violation of the Ala bama laws. the decision being given in the case of H. Frisco" Gardner. charged with making a book on a horse race and accepting money to be bet on horse race. Gardner was discharged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
BR0NkIE ARRIVES
 TO PILOT BEARS

Mobile. March H-Herman Bronkie, an infielder formerly of the St. Louis American league team, signed to man age the Mobile team of the Southern as- sociation, arrived here tonight and will take charge tomorrow.
 Bronkie will play third base for the team when necessary, and will also go in as a pinch hitter. Thirteen ball play CTS have arrived here for practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15

greatest hope in the tourney. was elim- mated in his bout with Ernie Perrin, present holder of the Dixie amateur heavyweight title. In the first round Duffy was badly cut up but staged a come back in the second In the final round his seconds tossed in the sponge
 as their fighter was being badly beaten by the Crescent City heavyweight. Per- rin was too finely trained for Duffy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
ARE YOU A CLAIRVOYANT?

If you've a bit of gypsy blood Tn your veins, you might be able to gather something significant out of the fact that Moley had what he referred to as his first team warming up for infield work Mon day afternoon. Kid Brandon, who looks like the best bet as second string catcher. was doing the backstopping.
 Dutch Bernsen, who has come to be known as Dutch Clenser, due to his activities of coming up ana cleaning the bases with men on, occupied first. Stuffy stewart looked after the keystone. and over at short Moley had two men Work ing out. Ralph Croll and George Heilman split the work for the afternoon. Moseley, the sensation al lad. who worked at third for the Thompson pennant winners in the Million Dollar league last year, looked after third in acceptable fashion, and Emory occupied left, with Clark in center and Doc Silva in right.
 You can take that for what it Is worth. At the same time the fan must remember that Pug Allen is yet to report, and Pug is looked upon as a fixture in one of the fields. Then, too, there is Taylor yet to report. Taylor is the Texas boy, who is said to play third just as MT. Hoyle would nave it played. Looks like a battle is coming off for this hot corner job, for Moseley has impressed nightly with his early work,
 
 MYSTERY AT SHORT
 The short field job Is a bit of mystery. Ralph Croll and George Heilman have been drawing every body on the lot to their feet by their brilliant defensive work. It does seem that CrolI has polished off his batting orbs a bit since last season. If he comes through with the stick work he could land the job, for it has been conceded that Croll has enough sense to start double plays and look after the work around the old El1am station. If his tendency to falter with the stick returns, however, Ralph will be checked up short and used for utility.
 SON OF FAMOUS OLD-TIMER
 Heilma his the son of old Bill Heilman, the veteran second sacker of years agone. He Is a regular kohinoor in the infield and has drawn carloads of praise for his brilliant defensive work, but like Cross, he has shown the minus mark so far in bludgeon yielding.
 Moley is attempting to do with Heilman what he did with John Peters, when the big backstop came to the Barons. He is trying to give Heilman a new stance at the plate and in this way he hopes to increase his hitting efficiency. In other words, Heilman has as good a pair of hands as one would care to see, even in poker, and what Moley is trying to do now is to give him just as good a pair of shoul- ders as he has hands. Whether the Baron chieftain will be suc- cessful or not remains to be seen.
 SPEED IN OUTFIELD
 The outfield is shaping itself nicely, and while the raw material will be given every chance, 1t looks like the vets will get the call without any phenom being uncov- cred in the rookie ranks. Doc Silva, who tried out with the Barons last year and was shipped on to tho Texas league, has inn spring, and while Moley has said nothing definite about Silva's work this spring it is known that he has been impressed by the clips he Is taking at the ball. Silva led
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
SPEED IN OUTFIELD
FIGHT RESULTS
ASHTON DONNA GETS
 VERDICT OVER ZITLJJ XII

New Orleans. March 14.-Ashton Donza of New Orleans won a 15-round decision oyer Zulu Kid of Brooklyn in fast con test here tonight. They are feather weights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
KnoCkdoWns Feature Matches at B A. C.-LoCalS Win
 Bouts
By MARVIN MCCARTHY

The opening night of the southern amateur boxing tournament was a complete success last night, both from the standpoint of attendance and ex- cellence of the bouts staged. Clean, hard scrapping featured every bout. There was absolutely no stalling and the type of boxing displayed was of the clean, aggressive type.
 A crowded house greeted the boxers as the gong was tapped for the 'opening bout shortly after o'clock. Even though the bouts continued until well after mid night, the crowd stuck with the boys and hung around until the last match was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
ROEBUCK GOLFERS
 GET UNDER WAY IN
 SPRING HANDICAP
Low Scores Turned In By Cow Pasture Pool SliCkerS In
 Qualifying Round

The spring handicap golf tournament of the Roebuck Country club is now un- der way, the qualifying round being com pleted yesterday. First, second and third round matches will be played this week. with fourth and final rounds taking place next week.
 Four golfers tied for top honors in the qualifying round, L. P. Munger, T. d. Kidd, A. B. Harris and I. J. Osbun each turning in a net score of 75.
 Forty-three golfers are competing in the tournament, which is proving very popular among the Roebuck club mem bers
 First round matches must be played be- fore Wednesday, second round matcl'es before Friday and third round matches before next Monday. | Fourth round matches must be played before next Thursday, March 24, while final matches will be played in all dl' visions on next Saturday, March 26 | First flight members will compete fol the American Golfer trophy, while the 1 second flignt winner will receive the Golf Industrial trophy. A trophy was also awarded for low net qualifying score.
 QUALIFYING SCORES | The following were net scores turned in by players in qualifying round com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15

and when the judges gave the decision to Pettingill, there mere many who voiced their disapproval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
Exhibition Games

Orange, Tex, March 4.- R. H. E. Philadelphia Athletics .............1 2 St Louis Cardinals. ................ 2 l
 (Eleven innings)
 Batteries: Harris, Moore and Perkins Walker; Hanes Walker, Reviere and Mccarthy, Dilhoefer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15

the Texas league in stolen bases last year and hit .2S0. With such stickwork and footwork to back him up, any man on the team would like to have his chances of mak- ing the team. Doc has been slamming 'em out with consistency the last two days in batting prac- tice, and I could tell from the at tention that Moley was giving him that the chubby one was greatly impressed with his work. Silva got away to a bad start last year, getting malaria into his system when he first hit the south. This spring he has been as chipper as you please, however, and it looks like he is determined to romp in Class A baseball the coming sum- mer.
 Sumpter Clark, the boy who came to the Barons from the Brantford club in the Ontario league. was also prompt in demonstrating his ability and the fans who drink in the sunshine and the spring practices at Redwood have about conceded that he, too, will land a berth. Clark is a great, big fel- low, who meets a ball with one of those I'm pleased dto-meet-you' expressionS. He takes a natural swing and gives it a ride. This will leave Pug Allen and Emory. and Moley has seen enough of Pug's work to be convinced that he will make the Barons valu- able man. If Moley hadn't made up his mind to this effect he would never have consented to the trade which sent Berth Griffith to New Orleans, and brought the old Georgia Tech star to Birmingham.
 And, then, there is Emory, who may yet be heard from before the training is over. Emory Joined the club after wintering in Flori- da, and has shown up exception ally well in the early workouts. However, it must be remembered that his Florida work made him in perfect condition almost before he joined the Barons, and it may be that he had the jump on the rest of the crew who are fondling the pill at Redwood.
 OUTLAW VISITS BIRMINGHAM
 My old friend Charlie Outlaw. ever on the alert to do Georgia Tech a good turn, and one of the biggest football fans in the south, spent Monday in Birmingham. Charlie never misses a grid game, in which Tech participates, and he tells me that the Yellow Jackets are going to be exceptionally strong again this fall. Charlie invited me up to the Polo Grounds to see what he has termed at even this early period fight for the football championship of' the world. Tech and Penn will meet there the coming fall. accused Charlie of coming to Birmingham on a scouting trip for football ma terial, and to date he hasn't de- nied it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
FIRST FLIGHT EARRINGS

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 The following are pairings for Hrs. round of matches in first and second divisions (handicaps for match play are posted at the club house)
 T. J. Kidd vs. Dr. Lloyd Nolan.
 A. B. Harris vs. W. W. Crawford' Sr.
 I. J. Osbun vs. D. V. Edmundson- D. Munger vs. J. P. Ross. I, G. Brownlee vs. R. H. Baugh, ST. e. T. Fairbairn vs. J. B. Cobb
 SECOND FLIGHT EARRINGS
 Following players in first division draw byes in first match: l.. P. Munger, 1o- seph Brewer, H. Tutwiler, c. E. Corwln. P. Toulnin, Sr., H. Sanborn Smith, E- M Ivy, T. F. Randolph. F. M. Tutwiier' J. Knox Fleming
 D. P. Knapp vs. P. B. Marzoni. R. c. Munger vs. W. N. Walmsiey. R. s. Munger vs E. Redd.
 A. l.. Smith vs. J. Ormond.
 w. L. Murdoch vs. H. S. Geismer o. R. Cohen vs. Eugene F1es.
 Following players in second division draw byes in first match: E.. A. Carter G. w. Hopson, Jr., Lee McGriff, J. D. Kirkpatrick, ST., Frank Hammond, l. F. Young, Paul Angell and H. G. Seibels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
the semifinal bout for the 115-poun,

m the SefTIIIInaI bOut TOT the I5-pOUnu championship Pettingill of the Y. M G. C. dancer, outpranced Reeves, the B. A. c. boxer, and took all three rounds by good margins. Reeves showed the knack ot absorbing punishment, while the victor exhibited the footwork for which the Louisianians are noted. The ease and freedom with which they get about is nothing short of marvellous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
115-POUND CLASS

Pascal Colletti of New Orleans won from Jimmie Woods of the B. A. C., lead- ing in every round, but not by large margin Colletti was too fast for the local boy, and his body punching quickly undermined the stamina of Woods, who. nevertheless, put up a great scrap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
17s.PnIINn CLASS

Perrette, of New Orleans, won the semi-final tT5- pound bout from Bob Bow den, B. A. C.. by flooring his opponent in the extra session of a four-round event. Bowden had. been making a good showing up until the time of the knock-down, but he lost out when floored by his opponent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
REBOUND CLASS

Frantz Rogue of Spring HiH college gave Birmingham fans great exhibition of boxing and fighting in eliminating Carl Arnold of the B. A. c. on the special weight class. Rogue led throughout, his right uppercut and left hook completely sweeping Arnold off his feet. Rogue looked good enough for the finals in this class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15

HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS Ed Duffy. University of Alabama g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15

Tommy Tompkins threw up the sponge in the second round of the Impastato- sp;egel bout. and the former was de- clared victor of his second bout or the evening. Impastato and Spiegel had been slugging viciously. but the Spring Hill scrapper was obviously getting the best of 1t, despite spirited resistance on Spiegers part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15

Pascal Colletti won his bout in the 125- pound class handiiy, defeating Joe Silva of Atlanta. A fourth round was called for after the the scheduled three ses- sions, and the Crescent City boxer cut loose on his Atlanta foe, winning handi- ly. Silva's eye was cut in the second round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
OUALIFYING SCORES

The following were net scores turned in by players in qualifying round com pleted today: