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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
Pantherettes Are 10 Meet Central
 Quintet Saturday

Saturday night at the Young Mems
 Christian association the Pantherettes
 of Birmingham Southern, and the Gen.
 tral College girls from Tuscaloosa will
 hook up in battle royal The game
 is certain to be interesting, as both quintets are bang up tossers, as can be
 seen from their previous accomplish
 ments.
 For some time the game with the
 Tuscaloosa school has been in doubt,
 as they could not seem to get together
 on the date. but it was announced to- day that the Cenral warriorets would Journey to the Magic City Saturday night.
 The local entries suffer from the loss of Cecille Green, who has performed for the Pantherettes this year in no slow manner, but still they are hoping to give the visitors fight for the large end of the score. Central College bested the University of Alabama Co-Eds some time ago, and that goes to show that they have a swell team. However, the local girls helped Auburn to hot fight before they succumbed to the foreign attack, The Pantherettes hope to give the visi- tors a real run for their money, and they are pretty sure to do it when they meet Saturday.
 The probable lineup follows: Anna
 LaPage and Thelma Stacy. forwards; Hanchey and Anna Lee Warren, guards;
 Rosa Lee Warren, center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
OPEN GOLF TITLE MEET IS SET FOR
 JULY IS, 19, 20, 2l
By Associated Press

Washington, February 17-Leading pre- fessional and amateur golfers will play for the open championship of the United States on the links of the Columbia Country club here July 1s-21, inclusive.
 The United States Golf association has received assurances from the Royal and Ancient association of Great Britain that the United Kingdoms leading profession als plan. to play in the event.
 Ted Ray of Oxhey, England, who wen the American open title at Toledo last year, will come to defend his title. He will be accompanied by George Duncan, present holder of the British open cham pionship; Abe Mitchell, known to golf CTS generally as one of the games long est drivers, and by several other we'll known British and Scottish professionals.
 For United States, the big three of the American professional golf, Hagen, Barnes and Hutchinson, and scores of lesser lights will play and attempt to wrest the crown of American profes- soriai golf from Ted Ray.
 The course over which the open tour ney is to be played has been described by yardon and Ray as the Heading course of America As it will be played during the championship, it will be 6,60U yards in length and has been arranged so that accuracy is at a very high pre- mium. All the holes are said by ex- perts to be of the highest class. Added interest is said to attach to the bringing of the open championship to Washington by the fact President-elect Harding, an interested golfer, may watch the pro fessionals during the coming event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
ST. BERNARD WINS FROM IN TERCHURCH BOYS

St. Bernard. February 17.-(Special) St. Bernard basketball quintet de- feated the Inter-Church basketeers from Birmingham Tuesday night in the local gymnasium by the score of 43 to IS. This is the same team that has scored victories over the Ensley boys and also over the Simpson team. which latter team recently nosed out a victory over the Saints" in the last few minutes of play.
 The first half of the game on Tues day night against the Baptists was replete with brilliant playing on the part of both teams; it was nip and tuck" affair from the first blast of the affair, with the slight margin of 5 points. The sensational defensive work of "Rabbit'' Reilly and of Patsy Mo Geever, guards, constantly kept the visitors from having a clean shot at the goal, During the second period of the game, the speedy work of 'Lanky'' Lyng, at center, and the ac- curacy at goal shooting by both Midget" Stockelberg and Tom Wynne. completely bewildered the visitors. so that they had little chance at scoring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
HdrDard Graduates Would Change Grid
 System of Timing

Boston February 17--To run football by plays instead of by the watch will be argued again before the football rules committee at it's annual meeting in New York early next month. H. R. Coffin. a gradtste of Harvard and gridiron en- thusiast, who presented the plan last year. will advance it again with data gained from last seasons collegiate games. In announcing his arguments today, he said R. W. Brown, former strategist for Crimson elevens under Head Coach Haughton, believed the plan would benefit the game.
 It is Coffin's contention that the use of timing to regulate periods of play makes it possible for team that gains the initial advantage to stall thereafter He pointed out that in 39 games between Yale and Harvard all but one, the con test of 1916 that was incorrectly timed, have been won by the team that scored first. Sailing would be reduced 50 per cent by substitution of plays instead Of timing to regulate periods he said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
,AGGIES WILL GIVE
 CLUBBERS A HARD
 BATTLE SATURDAY
By BEN GREEN

When the B. A. c. quintet takes on Mississippi A. & M scrappers at the club tomorrow night they will meet a foe that is worthy of much consid- eration, the visitors being rated by sport experts as one o1 the leading lives in the south. This aggregation las played quite a few games this season, winning majority of them.
 The "Aggies" beat the University of Mississippi two straight contests on their home floor, but lost duo when thev journeyed to "Ole Miss" Ire two victories over the university were by scores of S3 to 12 and 34 to 20. This is evidence of the fact that the visl- tors sport a good offensive, which will make things lively for the locals.
 When one takes into consideration that the university of our home state, namely, Alabama, divided a couple of very close games with the university of the "Father of Waters" the two wallops that the Aggies administered "Ole Miss" take on more serious as- pect- The visiting quintet also swamped the muchly trampled on Mis- sissippi college five in two games by 46 to 16 and 33 to 21 counts. The, sec ond team played the second half of each encounter.
 The invaders will probably line up in the following order: Hughes and Bryant. forwards Morris, center; An derson and Laird, guards.
 This bunch carries some mighty mean basket shooters and will have to be watched with care by the club de- lenders. This team is not a one-man affair like many of the teams now sporting in southern circles, but it is an all-round five that carries five good goal shooters and a quintet of artists at guarding that will furnish plenty of opposition. The Aggies play the five man defensive most of the time and make a success of this wonderful strategy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
SPORTS - PAINTERS WIN OUT FROM BULLDOGS - SPORTS
Mississippi Aggies
 Defeat the Crimson
 Cage Team, g to l6

University. February H.--(Special.) )- The quintet from Mississippi A. & M. defeated the University of Alabama in a thrilling game tonight by the score or 2S to Is. The Crimson team played a fast game and kept the ball in their territory good portion of the time, but were not quite as accurate at shooting goals as the Mississippi lads.
 The first period was extremely close and ended with tie, but in the second half the Maroons pulled up to lead which the Crimsons could not overcome. Summary and line-ups follow:
 Alabama Q6)-McGauley Q0) and Ken nedy (4, forwards; Hudson @, center; Leake and Byrne, guards
 Mississippi A. & M. (23)-Hughes and Bryant 60, forwards; Morris o. center; Laird (3) and Anderson, guards.
 Substitutions--For Alabama, Keith fo- Kennedy, Neuman for Byrne; for Missis- sippi A & M Lucas (3) for Hughes. Wilson @ for Bryant, Noble CD for Morris.
 Referee-Bryan (B. A. e..
 Tiner-Stephenso (Alabama).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE OF CENTRAL HIGH R.0.T.C.
 TO BE DECIDED TODAY

The 135-pound class championship Of the Central High school unit of the R. or. C. will be decided this after noon in the school gymnasium. George Harwell, Company A, and Bill Edwards, Company B. will be the principals in the bout. Harwell Is 20 or more pounds lighter than his opponent, but he has had lots of training in the sport, while Edwards is practically inexeprienced. The fight will begin about o'clock.
 Last week Charlie Shook scored a technical knockout over Warrick Saunders, who refused to come out for the last round of a six-round bout after he had outpointed Shook for three of them. He will attempt to come back this afternoon, meeting Shook in an- other battle. Shook is the favorite on account of his game fight with the heavier Saunders last week. and will have the majority of the spectators on his side tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
Vail Says He Won't
 Miss Indianapolis ,
 Euents This Season

Indianapolis February 16-(Spe cial. J. They kept me out of the running last year because my car was not finished, but I've already started work on my car for the coming event." wrote Ira Vail, wealthy race driver, in filing his entry for the ninth international 5OO- mile race to be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Monday. May 30
 Vail has been travelling a fancy clip in events on the coast, and has recently annexed three 100-mile events. He is a talented driver and is always an added attraction in any race he enters. AL though very wealthy, Vail has been a staunch follower of the racing game for years, and says tits like the smell of sawdust to circus performer when any driver gets a. whiff of the burning cas- tor oil, he just has to climb into race car and get fed up on thrills
 HASN'T NAMED CAR
 Ira hasn't named his car yet; he says he will have to wait and think up a good one for his machine this year. The chassis is being constructed by Harry Miller of Los Angeles, famous as a build CT of racing carburetors while Duesen. berg eight-in-line motor will undoubtedly power Ira Vail's job.
 He was entered in the event last May, but his car could not be completed in time to enter competition. He plans to be one of the first to reach the In- dianapolis track in the spring to prepare for the 500-mile dash.
 Vail was but youth when he stamped himself as star driver in the Metro poitan cup race at Sheepshead Bay in 1916 His first trip to the Indianapolis track was in 1919, and he placed fourth at the wheel of Hudson.
 He won his spurs in the racing game in the closing week of the 1915 season. but established whirlwind clip the follow ing year.
 Vail is a heady, unassuming driver and one would hardly know he was about the race course if you waited for him to sreak. But he usually makes his pres ence known by heady consistent driving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE
 IS BEING REORGANIZED

Knoxville, Tenn, February 1.-The old Appalachian league Class D. which sent Nick Cullop, Ernie Shore, Guy Morton, Claude Williams and other stars to the big leagues, is being re- organized.
 Bristol Kingsport, Johnson City, Greenville and Elizahethton have all ready been assigned berths. Norris towns entrance is assured, and it is likely Cleveland and Lenoir City will be taken in.
 Mayor w. B. Ellison was electei president at the Johnson City meeting where reorganization was perfected, and A. Q, Searle, also of Johnson City, chosen secretary and treasurer.
 A salary limit of s1.S00 for players. with playing manager to come as ex- tra. was agreed upon
 Another meeting will be held in Bristol February "A, at which time re- organization will be completed, for feits of $1,000 for each club being posted and a scehdule agreed upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
JUNIOR PAINTERS
 DEFEAT ESCAMBIA

Atmore, February H.-(Special.) )--The
 Junior Partners battled their way to a 23 to 12 victory over Escambia County
 High school on the local court this aft
 ernoon. The game was played on an outdoor court in fairly high wind. which kept down the scoring of both teams. Simpson gained an early lead, which the visitors maintained through out Erglebert was the outstanding perform CT for the Junior Partners, leading in the scoring by tossing four field goals. Carter, at center, played the best game for the locals He played all over the field in good style and passed to advan- tage.
 Newton and Self were both forced to retire from the game because of injuries, although the game was cleanly played throughout.
 Simpson will journey to Selma Friday to play Selma High. Summary and | lineup:
 Simpson (23)--Senn t4) and Eglebert C0, forwards; Lee (5). center; Self (D and Wheeler, guards. Substitutons: Newton for Lee, Tanner for Wheeler, Wheeler for i Self, Lee for Newton. ] Escambia County d3)--Harper (D and 1 Brawner (5), forwards; Carter (D. center; Bryars and Harvard guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
SIMPSON RESERVES
 DEFEAT TROOP 2l

L
 The Junior Panther reserves came into existence Tuesday afternoon and met the Troop 21 clan of basket shoot CTS in their initial battle and emerged victorious to the tune of 26 to 24.
 The Troop 21 team is no slouch. and the simpson boys were proud of their victory. inasmuch as it was the first time that the team had played to- gether.
 Earl Martin is manager and Morrell Wright Is captain. It was announced that they were trying to arrange a game with the West End team. to be played in the college gym Saturday morning, but the final arrangements have not been made as yet
 The Simpson reserves are light ag- gregation. but they showed the stuff that wins Wednesday,. and expect to play several games with city teams this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
GRID STAR
 OF PENN STATE DIES

Washington. Pa.. February .17.-Alexan- der B. Gray, a former Penn State foot ball captain, died at his home here today of spinal meningitis. Gray who was elected sheriff of Washington county after his return from the World war. where he had served as an aviator, never fully recovered from an attack of ir- fluenza contracted while serving his country.
 Gray was rated as one of the great est football players ever turned out at Penn State. He explained and played guard on the team of 1910. He went to Penn from Grove City college. He was 36 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
Pat Duncan Comes
 to Terms With Reds

Cincinnati. February H.-Pat Duncan. leftfelder of the Cincinnati National league baseball club, has signed his con tract for the coming season. Duncan had been demanding a salary increase. but he and President August Hermann quickly came to terms during con- ference.
 Other regulars who have not signed contracts but who are expected to get into line when Manager Moran arrives in Cincinnati next week are Heine Groh. Eddie Roush. Jake Daubert, Larry Kopi ana Ivy Wingo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
Samuel ". Leeuer Was One of the Greatest
 Big League Pitchers
Bx MACLEAN KENNEDY

From 1898 until he closed his long and brilliant career with the Pitts- burg club, Samuel W. Leever ranked high in percentage or games won. It is not on record where any hurler Ill major league baseball, that is, since 1878. has a greater percentage in vic tories for their entire league career than had the famous Pittsburg hurler. A percentage of .6S0 for his entire career in the major leagues places the name of Leever at the head of all hurlers who have won fame by piling up big percentages in games won.
 For 14 seasons Samuel W. Leeyer pitched for the Pittsburg club ana, during that time, gave the manage ment the best that was in him. Rec ords show that Sam gave quality, not quantity, he never posed as an Iron Man." but Pittsburg had so many classy hurlers during Leever's time that it wasn't necessary for any one hurler to work extra time.
 BEGAN WITH RICHMOND
 Sam Leever began his professional career in 1887 with the Richmond cluD of the old Atlantic Coast league, ana was with that team for two seasons. Leever's pitching was so impressive that he didn't finger long in minor league society and on August 21, 1S9S, he became. a member of the PittsourG pitching staff. Samuel was assigned bench duty and was told to study the ways of the big league pitchers, also the batsmen. After holding down a seat on hard bench for several weeks Sam was called on to do duty and on October g, 1898, pitched his first full game for. the Pirates. It was more than full game, it was a battle which lasted II innings and ended Tn tie by the tight score of to ?. The schoolmaster from Indiana came through with flying colors and quali- fled for a steady position.
 AIDED BY VETERANS
 When the Goshen schoolmaster be- gan his work with Pittsburg there were two veterans on the staf whc were hurling ball when Samuel was toddling around in swaddling clothes. Billy Hart and Billy Rhines were the grizzled warriors and they were much interested in the rookie from Rich mond and helped him to learn the ways of big league pitchers. Sam was a good listener and the past experl- ences related by these former greats were solemnly swallowed and slowly digested, but the fine points of theii wonderful experiences were not lost on the guileless youth from Goshen, how ever. As time rolled on Sam Leever became a veteran and the historian of the team and the dean of the pitch ing staff. In the role he was shared by his sombre partner-"Deacon' Phil lips These staunch old oaks saw tn: coming and going of many aspirants for honors in the pitching game. Saw them swept into the big show hailed as world beaters and stood silently by as these "phenoms'' curled up and were chased to the timbers, to be buried in the wilds of bush leaguedom Pitchers of the Leever type are , clubs best asset. an asset that adds class, stability and responsibility tc any organization. Samuel w. Leevel was to Pittsburg what Kid Nichols ant Cy Young were to Boston, what Math' ewson was tp New York and Johnso. and Grover Alexander are to the team: they are affiliated with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
LOW SCORES MADE
 BYE. B. s. 5. LEAGUE BASKET QUINTETS
Fifth Avenue Preds and First Methodists Win Their Games
 at Y. M. C. A.
By BEN GREEN

Low scores were in order last night at the Y. NJ. c. A, when the Employed Boys Sunday School league met for the fourth time, no team scoring mora than Is points. .,A-
 The first tilt resulted in Il to .s win for the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian over the Handley Memorial First Methodist barely bestedN the First Bap- tist by 15 to 1s count. 9s7eSr
 Trent was the main factor in,s,tAe Preds' triumph, scoring three points, and guarding with great persistence. He ran the floor well all the time. Nelson. at-~forward was high rnan5 with four counters, shooting twoanard field goals. ,.--.s
 The guarding of J. Moody and Car ter was of great caliber, they holding their men helpless and scoreless. ."SA Moody, at forward, scored two pofnts, and his brother at guard made the other duo.
 For the losers, Sheppard was the whole show, making all six points and guarding when necessary He ran tn floor well, and was a good jumjer n the pivot position. Elliott played well at guard. 5s,.,,,.,
 Speedy" Green scored the majority of the First Methodist tallies, and,ran the floor well. He amassed pipe points for his team. Mabry. his rpn- ming mate, shot the other six points and played well with Green. Reynolds was good at guard. wps
 Howell regular center. could getato the "Y'' in time for only few minutes of the game, bu played well when7ffe got in. Hillburn ran the floor we'll. sp
 The First Baptist surprised every~ one with their splendid showing. Four men of that team scored two points, or over. Robertson being high wfths four points Carnes made three, D0na- hoo three and Teague two.
 Mosely played splendidly at guard, keeping the ball in neutral territory. Robertson played we'll at the othef sentinel post. The entire team worked well together and will make bid for Ia higher position in the next few. weeks. -,4
 There were only a few fouls called last night, and the games were all close enough to be interesting. The First Methodist team is still unde- feated, while Fifth Avenue Presby- terian now holds the second rung- of the standing ladder. Lineups and summaries fol1ow >-.S ~ Fifth Avenue Preds (11)-Moody tsfs and Nelson t4,, forwards; Trent (sy;' |center; J. Moody CD and Cartel guards.
 Handley Memorial (6)--Leslie ahT Harwell, forwards; Sheppard (6), cenr, lter; Wilson and Elliott. guards. Substitutions: Adams for Nelson. Lother for Carter. First Methodist t15)-Green (S) an9l Marbry (6). forwards; Hillburn. een,a ter; Walls and Burr, guards. v;e,.ss First Baptist (12)-Teague f2) apf, Carnes (3), forwards: Donahoo (sa,, center: Robertson CD and Mosely guards. < -ss, Substituticns: Howell, for HillbarihS In Siam many women are employed in army workshops, in factories and, on <ba railways ana roads where they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
Sewanee Has Seuen
 Games Scheduled
 For 1921 Grid Year

Sewanee, Tenn, February T-(SpeciaL) The Sewanee football schedule for the season of 1921 has been announced as fol- lcws 4. October S--Bryson college, at Sewanee. October 15-Oglethorpe university. at Sewanee.
 October 23-University of Alabama, at Birmingham.
 October 29-Kentucky State, at Louis- vile.
 November 5-University of Chatta- nooga, at Chattanooga.
 November 13-University of Tennessee, at Knoxville.
 Thanksgiving Vanderbilt at Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
WELL KNOWN TRACkMAN
 COMMITS SUICIDE.

Memphis. Tenn. February 17.-T. A. Davis. 67. widely known race horse man of Toronto, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head in his berth on Pullman car while on his way from Hot Springs to Memphis. early tonight. given by his wife. who accompanied him. as the cause for his act. She said that she had taken two revolvers rom him during the last two weeks, fear- ing that he would harm himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
Kilbane Offered
 $25,OOO for Bout
 With Andy Clancy

Fort Worth. Tex, February 17.-- Johnny KiIbane, featherweight champion, has been offered $25,OOO by Promoter Callahan to defend his title against Andy Chaney mt Tulsa. July 4, Eddie Meade. Chaney's manager, announced here today. Meads safd he hnd closed Callahan for the bout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
TARTAN, HOME RUN KING OF WESTERN LEAGUE, SIGNS WITH CHICAGO AMERICANS

Chicago. February 17.-Everett Yaryan. . catcher. who led the Western league last season in home runs, with 42. yesterday signed q contract with the Chicago American league club. Yarynn Is the fifth member of the catching staff to sign. He was purchased from Wichita.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
ATHLETICS TO LEAVE
 FOR TRAINING CAMP IN LOUISIANA TODAY

Philadelphia. February 1.-The first contingent of the Philadelphia American league baseball team will leave here to- at Lake Charles La. The squad will consist chiefly of recruit batteries and coaches Manager Mack will accompany the men. Other members of the team will leave for the south February 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
NEW YORK GIANTS TO
 RECALL ], RICHB0URG

New York. February 17.--Officials of the New York Nationals announced to- day that the club probably would recall Lance Richbourg. the University o1 Florida infielder. who performed so well in the minors since being farmed out by the Giants in 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
Want Racing In Washington

Olympia. Wash. February IA bill establishing 8 state racing commission and permitting the use Of Pari-mutual betting machines. approved by the state senate with clause referring It to Q vote of the people. was up before tho house today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
VIRGINIA WINS

\ CharIottesville, Va. February l7.-
 University of Virginia basketball team
 defeated Trinity college here tonight by th1A snors of 34 to 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18

Miss Sarah P. Clark has been or- sanist for ss years in an Essex. Eng- church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
College Basketball
WOODBERRY FOREST WINS

Charlottesville,s Va. February 17.- Woodberry Forest. leading prep school basketball team of Virginia. defeated noon by the score of 26 to 22.