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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Tanks Offer Three
 Players for Bobby
 Veach, Is Report

New York. January 1.-(Special.) )-Wlth Tyrus Raymond Cobb in charge thera is sure to be several changes in the ranks of the Tigers, according to the baseball pen writers of the Detroit papers. Cobb naturally knows just how conditions are within the lair of the Bengal, and hs IS sure to weed out the undesirables before the 1921 dash opens
 Other American league clubs, fuiiy aware of the discord within the House or Navin, have already stepped forward with offers of trade to Tyrus. and the every offer of swap if the Inducements are good enough.
 It is said that one of the Tigers sure to go is Bobby veach- the hard-nlttins outfielder 'Teach can swat that ball aud is mighty good outfieder, but he is not aggressive enough to suit CobD--so taey say. That other clubs are aware oI the desire to get rid of veach is evident in the fact that the New York Yankees are alleged as having offered to Cobb First Baseman Wally Pipp, lnfieider Mike McNally. lately secured from the Boston Red Sox, and Veteran DuIly Lewis. the left fielder, for Veach.
 If this deal goes through, Cobb VIII likely move Iclmann. who played firsS base last year, out to right Field, pos'- tion he covered for the Tigers two years ago; place Lewis in left and f1pp on first This would enable him to nse r'lagstead, sae present right fielder, n trade for a pitcher--for he needs poxmsn badly. During the American ieasAs meeting last week 1t was said that Fiak. stead was to come here in exchange TOT Pitcher Naylor of the Athletics, but taAe deal. Mack said, w9did not pe made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Official Planning
 Athletic Body for
 State High Schools

Montgomery January 1.--(SpeciaD- Preparations are now being made by 70. c. Bird, director of physical and health education for the state of Ala bama, for forming an Alabama high school athletic association. A constitu- ton has been drawn up and is now being submitted to all of the high school principals of this state.
 The constitution provides for the di> viding of the state into districts for the sake of district and state cham pionships. The management of the as> sociation will be in the hands of a district board and a central board of control. Each district board will be composed of three members elected by the schools in such district. The cen- lral board will consist of one member from each district board and repre- sentative of the state department of education.
 Much interest is being shown py the school people throughout the state and the success of this new organization is already assured. P.Lns are also un- der way for the formation of state normal school athletic association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
MAX KAPLAN IS LESTER
 TO KING JACK DEMPSEY

Every king must have jestcr--and Jack Dempsey is no exception
 Max Kap!an of Long Branch, N. l.. serves the boss of the boxers in the role of fun-inaker, gloom chaser. musician. music teacher, sparring partner valet. messenger and in sundry other ways.
 "And he does 'ern all well" commenSsF Dempsey.
 Rack in 1918. while Demosev was ilt Tong Branch training for his fight with Fred Fulton. he wandered down to ths heach one, afternoon and discovered Max wing on the sands enthusiastically at work eNuding tunes from mouth orran
 'Play some nlore-piay the sane thin- over again. asked Dempsey when Kap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
rHREE-CoRNERED RACE

New Orleans Birmingham and Llttte Rock entered the last les of the chase for the bunting dangerously close u" gether, but in the final games played during September the southern ieasu champions acquired r victories asains four defeats; New Orleans chalked ui Il wins and accepted eight setbacks, while Birmingham tasted 1S defeats ani won II.
 Having the champion hitter of th'. league in Harper and the sIugglng nome run clouter B. Miller on theif roster was in no small measure the reason Tor the success of the Little ROCK team The bigh-class hurling of Moses Yellow horse. an Indian working his first year, and Tank Robinson, the veteran, Was likewise instrumental in the final reckon ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
IN BATTING

In the batting department of the game, tke Travellers practically monopohzed the calcium. For, besides leading the circuit for the season, Little Rock bats men compiled the greatest number oi doubles, 219; were second to Atlanta m triples with 8; lead in homerS wl.n A. aid down the greatest number of sac rifices a45: stole most bases, 1S4, and whiffed the least number, 2sS The Of fensive strength of the champions 's abundantly proven by these figures;
 Carroll of Memphis, pilfering 54 bags and Miller's 19 home runs were the most conspicuous performances or the l9-9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
FEATURES OF SEASON

Longest game. 16 innings, Atlanta 9, Mobile g. Roberts and Sheehan for At lanta, Utt and Maid for Mobile, at At lanta, April 23
 Largest score, Memphis 20, Chatta- nooga q; Tuero for Memphis, Vines for Chattanooga, at Memphis, July 17.
 Greatest number of total bases in J. inning game, 45 by Memphis against Chattanooga, at Memphis, July b; in cluded 26 singles, [ doubles, triples home runs
 Most stolen bases in Ginning game, 7; made by Little Rock against Mobile at Little Rock, August 2l, first game; Ponds catching for Mobile
 Most sacrifices in Ginning game, 6; made by New Orleans against Blr- mingham, at Birmingham, September il.
 Made by Mobile against Memphis, at Mobile, August ?.
 Made by Little Rock against Atlanta at Little Rock, June 26.
 Made by Chattanooga against Bir- mingham at Birmingham, June II. Most bases on balls in Ginning game, IA; by Vance of Memphis against Atlanta, at Atlanta, May ,. Most assists in Shining game, 2i; made by Atlanta against Chattanooga, at Chattanooga, June G. Most double plays in Ginning game. 4 made by New Orleans against Nash vile, at New Orleans. May 6. Made by Little Rock against Mem phis, at Little Rock, July ,, morning game
 Made by Nashville against Memphis at Nashville, July 23, first game. 1 Triple play, made by Memphis agains Chattanooga at Chattanooga d. September IS. first game; Frerson ec McLarry to High to Dowie to Blades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
AMERICAN TENNIS PLAYERS MAKE 4
 SWEEP OF SERIES
Both TiIden and Johnston De- feat AuStralaSian 0ppo- nents In Singles
 Matches

Auckland, N E., January 1.-Willam T.. Tiiden II of Philadelphia and William M. Johnston of San Francisco made a. clean sweep of the Davis cup lawn tennis championship tournament here today by defeating Gerald F. Patterson and Nor man r. Brool1es in the single events, terminating the tournament. Talden de- feated Patterson 5-7, 6-2, 6-S while John ston beat Brookes 5-7, 7-5. ..6-3 and 6-5.
 Johnston's base-line game and Brookes' volleying and generalship were the fea- tuYes of their match Johnston was pressed to the limit Brookes leading 5-2 at one stage in the second set
 Patterson opened strongly and forced the game throughout Tilden often being compelled to take the defensive. The Australasian stars serving was remark ably good as he scored 13 service aces.
 The matches were played under ideal conditions. the day being very warm.
 The American team plans Do go to Aus tra1ia, where it will meet many of the stars of that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
 JOHNSTON SIGNS HIS CONTRACT FOR 1921

Now York, January 1.--Jimmy John> ston, third baseman of the Brooklyn National League club, returned his signed conract for the season of 1921, c. H. Ebbetts, owner of the club, an nounced here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
PLAYED SOME MORE

m, unconscious of the identity of the
 is fellow, concluded harmonizing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
MAGNIFICENT BATTLE

The Brookes-Johnston contest was a magnificent one Brookes volleyed SUI perbly and by degrees succeeded in breaking up Johnstons game, frequently causing the latter to come in to the net
 After a keenIy contested battle. Brookes took the first set 7-5. At the opening os the second set, Brookes improved still further, with Johnston falling off, ln- til Brookes led at 5-2 Johnston then began to play brilliantly, and Brookes strokes lost their sting. Johnston took tho next five games and the set.
 Johnston obtained an early lead in the third set with 4-2. Brookes then lost on his own service, but won on John ston's. Age began to tell, with the re- suit that Johnston won the set, 6-3.
 Brookes made heroic effort in the fourth set to save the match, but his failing strength spoiled his strokes. John ston gained g. lead of 4-S. Then he won on Brookes' service as well as his own, finally securing the match for America at 6-s. Johnston's play was superb.
 EER/AMERICANS
 The spectators cheered the Americans, whose superiority throughout the matches was fairly represented by the scores. The opinion generally expressed was that while Brookes was only beaten by his age, Patterson is capable of reaching the front rank in the worlds players.
 Tilden said he hoped to see. the Aus tralian team in the next cup matches in the United States. Broolkes congratulated the Americans, declaring the best team had won. He said he was glad such 8 fine lot of men should win and also stated he might go to the United States next year. Patterson declared it was doubtful whether he would be able to go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Travellers Slow to Start in Southern But Once Started They Maintained a Ter
 rife Pace-ReCordS

For the greater part of the year 1t was all Little Rock III the Southern league. The Ira velers were slow in rising, bu made their presence keeniI felt once they neared the top.
 II was not until June 3 that Fiber fields athletes reached first place, hay ing to content themselves with eVerS position from seventh up in the interim From that date, with but few excep- tions, they were always within strliiins distance. and for the greatec part o1 August they were the sole possessor oi the coveted position. During the Del. sistent struggle to maintain their pre- carious hold. the New Orleans Pelicans were making a strong bid to displace them After numerous shifts from frs to second and vice versa, the Traveller permanently eliminated their obstinate rival
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02
CRIMINAL TERM IS
 ID BE BUSY ONE

Meridian, Miss. August 1.-tSpe- ciaI )-The criminal term of the Lau- derdale county circuit was convened here today by Judge J. D. Fatheree for a session of four weeks. The first day of the court has been devoted to empanneling the grand and petit juries, Judge Fartherees charge to the grand jury the sounding of the dockets and the setting of cases to be tried. Unless the grand jury from it's investigations develop something out of the ordinary the term prom ises nothing of a sensationaEnature.
 Only one murder case of interest is expected to be tried, that of A. A. Neslen, charged with staying hls father-in-law. Edward Hinson. The evidence against the accused. so far as the public has been advised, is purely circumstantial It was alleged at the time of the killing and the arrest of Nelson that he had been heard to make threats against Hin- son because his young wife, 14 years old, had left him, and returned to the home of her father. Hinson soon was shot to death while seated in the din- ing room of his home eating supper with his wife and Mrs. Nelson, the child wife of the accused The con tents of a shot gun was fired through & window of the dining room.
 Two white men. W. H. Higler and Sumpter Crawford, charged with automobile theft, are also expected to be tried during the term. The re- mainder of the cases before the court at the present time are appealed whisky and gambling cases from the police and justice courts.
 A majority Of the whisky cases are those in which the justice court pen alties carry fines as high as $250 In addition to 30-day jail sentences. sev- eral of the accused being prominent citizens of the county, who are charged with having moonshlne whisky in their possession when arr rested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02
TUSCALOOSA ID
 HAVE A NEW POOL
StaIlWorth Has Crew at Work on Pool That Will Be Sup
 piled By 25 Springs

Tuscaloosa, August 1.-(Specia1.) )- Due to an enterprizing citizen, J. R. Stallworth, Tuscaloosa is to have beautiful lake and swimming pool which will be situated in the low lands between Giuld Woods, the War rior and the river bridge.
 There are eight two-mule scrapers at work building the dam, and IS or 20 men clearing the ground of trees and shrubs,
 The depression where the lake Is being built has two outlets to the river from the natufal pure, clear spring water that bubbles up plenti- fully from the ground. The dam will be Is feet high at one of these places, but the entire dam will not be over 400 feet long.
 A beautiful drive way will be built and graded around the lake which will lead to the country club grounds. Other Improvements will be boat house, bath houses, springing boards and a convenient parking place for automobiles.
 There are at least 9 springs on the seven acres to be utilized which guarantees fresh pure water for swimming right in the heart of the town.
 A great per cent of the citizens in Tuscaloosa have grown enthusias- tic about swimming this summer, Riverside park being overrun every day. Many drive out to Hull lake, Hurricane creek, Keene's mill, North River, Beachwood, Hargrove's creek and the Warrior for their daily swim. As many as 750 go in at Riverside at one time. Howevef. Stallworth's park will furnish amusement to many who have no way of riding out to the regular bathing places, and also for the members of the country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02

(Tomorrow-"Reassurance")
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02
Vardaman May
 Haue Woman as
 Opponent In Debate

Meridian, Miss, August 1.-(Spe- ciaL 1-James K. Vardaman. former United States Senator from Mississip- pi. and who now is candidate to re- turn to the upper House of Congress in the contest for the seat of United States Senator John Sharp Williams, has accepted an invitation to deliver an address here on Labor Day at celebration beiEg arranged by J. O. Lowry to be held at Highland park. Other candidates for the Senate as well as those in the race for gover- nor, have been invited. but as yet only the acceptance of MT. Vardaman has been received.
 Efforts, it is said will be made to have Vardaman divide time on the speakers platform with Miss Belle Kearney who is also an avowed can didate for the United States Senate. Joint debates may also be arranged with the various candidates for gov ernor.
 An elaborate programme is being arranged for tlie day, one of the fea- lures being an old-fashioned barbe- cue and numerous field contests. Several thousand people are expected to participate in the festivities of the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02
The Ry MAY CHRISTIE Disturbin Kiss
VIII.-YELLOW ORCANDY Copyright 1921, by The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

so the new secretary turned his back on the disturbing vision. and applied himself to business.
 Meantime, Natalie proceeded to- ward the bridle path. It was her us- ual custom to take horseback eXer- else about this time But today she felt too lazy. She would sit and watch the riders not participate
 The scene that she surveyed was lively Horsemen of all shapes, ages and sizes were cantering up and down. Pretty children and their grooms, timid flappers on the lead ing rein, sturdy and fearless ams zons
 Natalles heart beat faster under the yellow organdie when she spied Farrel Galt among the riders. How fine he lookedl With what & dash ing air he sat on his horse Oh. would he see her? Yes, of course he would
 ing, beckoning and smiling towaI q her.
 She rose and crossed the interven- ing space.
 Such 8 heavenly morning. isn't it2" Natalie was nervous Espec- l ially when she thought of last nights painful scene.
 "Oh, yesr' He surveyed the vel low orsandie with a quick. compre- hensive glance. He admitted that the frock became her, Jove the girl looked prettier in daylight than by night. That was her youth. Even Mrs Desmond couldn't beat her here. ] "I wish we could have talk. quietly" he went on, anxious to probe last nights impression. That internal, meddling fool who opened the front door and made his idiotic speech--who was he, Natalie? Not pal of yours?"
 The flush deepened on her cheeks. Should she deny all previous ac- quaintance with young Danby? Well why shouldn't she? Their meeting had been an accident. They had ever-formally-been introduced
 q know nothing about him. she , said cooly, leaning over the railing to pat the horses nose She felt uncomfortably like the apostle Peter. T believe my uncle is employing hitu as his secretary, or something of the sort' Into her voice she contrived 1 to infuse an air of semi boredom. "He seemed to know you though didn't he? Not very flattering in his welcome, was he?'
 This with quizzical upward l glance.
 Her listener frowned. q never listened to such amazing flapdoodle in all my life Of course you didn't believe a word of it? He eyed her sharply
 But Natalies mood had changed. | She suddenly felt reckless, careless 1 if she did-or didn't-hurt him.
 "Oh, l don't know. You did live out in Malay, didn't you? And you did know Captain Danby? It scents bit odd that he could make such l statements if he hadn't anything to back them up.H She became pre- occupied with stroking the horses 1 forehead. Then she added;
 He certainly has got his knife in | you, all right
 -"Reassurance)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02

The speaker looked perplexed and worried. for Natalie's face had hard ened during the course of this ex- planation
 You said strange things about him! Unforgivable things! Kicked out Of Penang a cad . and rotter'"
 But it's true" he blundered on; why the whole world knows itl l don't understand how he dare show face in New York after his career cheek-I always thought so-"
 Natalie rose up in wrath.
 T absolutely refuse to discuss my friend any further. If you choose to islander him, you can do so-but it won't be in my hearingi"
 She swept past the young man with her head held high, and sparks of anger glinting in her eyes. Run ninG lightly up the staircase, she was soon lost to view.
 Young Danby stared ruefully into space. Then he returned to his em- ployers's study, and tried to concen- trate upon his work
 But the image of tantalizing, an gry little face kept rising up be- fore him, mocking, disturbing
 Natalie had breakfast in her bed the following morning. This for several reasons.
 Primarily she wanted to avoid a meeting with the new secretary His conduct last night had been unpar- donable.
 cane might launch out on 8 second criticism of Farrel Galt. With Far rels detractor as an audience, ready to corroborate adverse opinion, the situation would be awkward,
 Thirdly, she felt very tired. Even before it's culminating moment on the doorstep of her uncles house the evening had been rather painful and unsatisfactory.
 The Desmond woman has got some sort of hold on Farrel," Natalie told herself, considerably worried But her innate honesty forced her to admit that the young man seemed a willing victim to the pretty widows fascinations
 As for Maurice Danby's accusa- tions, in the clear light of morning she put little weight upon them. The two young fellows had had a quarrel In the east over some woman. Far rel was so attractive that of course he was bound to be mixed up In that sort of thing. Women would al ways lose their heads about hliu And other men would resent his charm and his success.
 She rose at half-past ten. It wa: an enchanted morning, clear ant sunny, just as yesterday had been.
 With meticulous care she arrayet herself in a cool frock of yellow or gandie, all frills and fluttering rib bons, silk stockings that matched exactly, and black, patent, high heeled shoes of the very latest cut
 Down on her dark curls she drew 6 large black hat. Its crown was wreathed with buttercups and cow slips, in negligee style. She caugh' up pair of long suede gloves oi the same pale yellow shade, and se' off for the park.
 Miss Natalie looked as fresh ans dainty as the morning. So thought the new secretary as he glimpsed her through the open window of the study.
 But MT. Ducane's financal inter ests, investments, pet charities ant hobbies provided a mass of work tha' left little time for weaving dream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02
DIR. HULL SPEAKS

Meridian. Miss, August 1.-(Spe- cial. .)-Dr. D. c. Hull, former superin- tendent of the Meridian city schools, but new president of the A. & M. college, addressed the Baraca class of the Herbert E. Watkins Memorial Methodist church here yesterday Before going to the A. & NJ, he was teacher of this class His address was highly appreciated. The class mem bership being cut in full force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02
NEW CnuNTRY CLUB

Meridian. Miss. August 1.-(Spe- cial. )-Money to the amount of $l,Ooo has been subscribed by the citizens Of Meridian to be applied to the build ing of country club house for the Meridian Business and Professional women's club, where the members may spend their week-ends and holi- days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02
PIGFoRD HAS RETURNED

Meridian. Mss. August I.-(Spe- cial. )-w F. Pigford. president of the Meridian Rotary club, returned to- day after an absence of some length in Scotland. where he was delegate to the International Rotary conven- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-02
COTTON DECLINE
 QUARTER MILLION
 BALES IN A MONTH
Heavy Rainfall In July and Lack of Final Dressing of Fertilizer Are Causes for
 the Decrease
By Associated Presa

Washington, August 1-Decline of the cotton crop during July resulted in a reduction of 230.OoO bales in the forecast of production issued today by the department of agriculture, a total of 8,20S,oo bales being esti. mated, as compared with S,4ss,OoO bales month ago. The condition of the crop declined 4.5 points.
 Summarizing conditions the de- partment issued a statement, saying
 Cotton suffered more than the usual decline during July, being dam aged particularly by the boil weevil, especially in the newly invaded ter riteries in South Carolina, eastern Georgia, southern and eastern Okla homa, and southern Arkansas. Dam age from this insect throughout the belt has been heavy and the threat of continued and increased damage is very serious. In many sections it promises to take all new growth.
 This condition results largely from the heavy July rainfall, which id atoO ACaOhCo Oub Ol Allc scanty supply of fertilizer and en- couraged a heavy growth of grass and weeds which is exhausting much of what remains.
 Lack of Fereilizer
 Farmers are unable to Give a final dressing of fertilizer in most in- stances as has been the custom.
 Through most of the belt the present condition of the plant Is un- promising since it faces on the one hand the danger of drought and on the other increased damage from the boil weevil.
 Conditions are favorable only in the fringes of the belt in western Texas; western Oklahoma, along the Mississippi river from northern Mis- sissippi through Tennessee and into Missouri; in Virginia and North Car olina, the northern portion of South Carolina and in the delta section ot Mississippi where the delta section of rooted and sturdy with a good sci l of first crop bolls."
 l The condition by states follows i Virginia, s2; North Carolina, 75 South Carolina, 62; Georgia. 59; Flor | ida, 60; Alabama, 5S; Mississippi, 6S Louisiana, 59; Texas, 62; Arkansas 76; Tennessee, 75; Missouri, 80; Ok lahoma, 68; California, S3; Arizona S9. All other states. S5.