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Evening journal., 1922-03-25


Nuts" Tollin. star athlete Of TIE
Y. NJ. II. A.. has announced his re-
tirement from athletics.
This no doubt. is sad news 20 the
Y. NJ. Il. A. followers Of sports for
Nathan Tolnn is conceded 70 be the
best all-around athlete ever devel-
oped Al the Third and King institu-
tion. His ability In the field OF
sport Is reflected in his popularity.
Tollin dates his start IN athletics
back almost witk the beginning OF
the present Y. NJ. H. A. For the
past ten years he has been connect
ed with "Y" basketball and has
performed as a star with every court
aggregation with which he has been
afnnated.
As kid. he broke into the iims-
light IN tke cage game when lt was
| introduced az the ~" He was a
member OF the M" quintet OF tho
hrst Y. NJ. X. A. League. This league
was organized from the member
ship az large. and the teams were
composed OF players much older and
heavier than Tollin. But this was n,
handicap. A. he Immediately de
manded notice with his display OF
natural ability. He created such q
favorable impression that he was re-.
wRrded with berth on the team
representing the association the
next season. Toilin's length OF serv-
ice can be realized when Il is re-
membered thst he was a Fash on
the wooden ways in the days Of Ma
and Sam Finger. the late Butch
Reissman. Ab Topkis Mike Podol-
sky and others.
After four seasons with the cage
representative OF the "Y." Tolln
was the unanimous choice as cap
tain Of the squad and also acted IN
the capacity OF coach. Even with
the great start he made In basket
ball he continued to show improve
ment with each year until he at
tracted attention outside OF the Y
| NJ. II. A. His services were sough
by outside teams, and he more than
made good with them. At TIE VIII
mington High School. he was the
king pin OF the great quintet OF the
l1917-1s season. the best to every
sport the colors OF the Cherry and
White. Even now he holds the dis
tinction OF being one OF the best. q
not the best, basketball player evei
70 represent the Wilmington HiFi
School. Beside this. he exhibited
his prowess IN other lines OF athletic
endeavor. and is one OF the few
tkree-letter men 20 perform for IN
school. Next 20 basketball. baseball
was his best sport and he also Al,
well in football There was M
? swimming team In those DAYS. o.
, he surely would have taken honor
IN the water sports.
one Of the achievements OF Toi
Inns career which will always stan
, out 20 show his class as basket
ball player was his ability 10 max
!. the Lehigh University Eve in nj
freshman year.
with basketball his best spor
more space Is devoted to thl
branch. but Tollin was also one q
the foremost Representatives OF IN
Y. NJ. H. A. and High School IN base
ball His sturdy portside hingin
and his stick work aided IN bringin
many victories.
One OF the main reasons for Toi
Inns retirement Is that he Is en-
ployed IN Philadelphia and no.
. finds it dincuit 20 give athletics a
y tention.
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
HIGH WARMING UP FOR BASEBALL

two teams will be picked TO play a
short game 40 as TO Eet them In
shape.
Manager Pippin. who has been
confined TO his home on account OF
illness. says 40 far the schedule calls
for 7i games. They arei
April 7-Psnn's Grove. home.
April it-villanova Prep, away
April l7-Goldey CoiieEe. home.
April ii-Woodbury, home.
April fs-Ridley Park, away.
April 7a-Coatesville. away.
May 7-Cheltenhsm. away.
May s1Tome. away.
May Camden. homo.
May s-Williamson Trade, home.
May e-Saleslanum. home.
May i2-Haddon Heights, home.
May is-Tempie Prep. home.
May is-Chester. away.
May 23-West Chester away.
May 2l-Kennett Square, home.
May 26-saiesianum. away.
May ftp. I. D., away.
May s0-Norristown. away.
June s-West Chester. home.
June s-Chester. home.
| Track.
The track team yesterday went
through the hardest practice that
has been held 20 far. A slow troi
around the field. led by Captain ia
cobson. marked the inception OF the
work out and then the coach In
struoted the candidates IN methods
OF starting. Each man went through
about ten OF these. The coach ther
had three men At a time run nftl
yards increasing u 70 seventy-five
Some OF the men showed hne form
but they do not get the knack OF th'
swinging motion OF the arms ant
also the required way OF stepplne
Then the distance runners we're In
Etructsd 70 run their required lengtl
and some OF the boys showed u
we'll. In the field events the schoo
this year will be poorly represente'
az only about seven men are out.
Coach Ashton has secured IN
use of Pennsy Field for the inter
class meet 10 be held next week. Al
though no entries have come In. tn
coach expects that they will be u
hand before the meet.
The basketball team was photo
Eraphed yesterday with the follow
Ing IN the picture: Coach Ashton
captain Weiner. jacobson Parke
Jones, Lichenstein, Roman. Lecar
pentier and Manager McNi1.
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
Olympia Briefs
BY BRIEF

The regular meeting will be held
tomorrow in the club rooms. The
presence Of every member ls required
as business Of Importance will be
transacted.
Boys. bring what dance tickets you
<have left. with you 70 the meeting
Z for settlement. a. all tickets are call
/ ed In.
Morris Goldberg and Midge Nc
4 <LauEhlin. disguised ns two dancers
INVADED Pythian Castle Thursday
ight and went through the regular
81 motions from their ankels up. The
Ionly peculiar thing noticeable was
II hat their feet we're not mates.
a Several Of the boys get up enough
%nerve 70 take a try on the noor and
tllthough they did not learn any o.
n ne new dances they made up for Il
S |by stepping on a lot of new feet. Oh
<ny gosh!
a Charlie Hayes fooled his friends
b recently when he placed lot OF
Fl mpty tin cans 10 a buggy he hired,
* ttached a horn on the dash board
hnd drove through the city or
ourse everybody hearing the noise
II thought Charlie had bought sec
n nd hand Ford.
Jack Temple drew picture OF the
reek when Il was frozen over some
me ago and the picture looked so
latural that when Jim Unsworth
E aw Il he went right home 70 get his
tSates. p. SIT IL not the frst time
III I'm was seen with skates on.
3@ John Maiony says that when fell
s. ow starts staying home al nights
II Xuddeniy, you may know that he has
81 ither reformed or contracted rheu-
g. natism.
III Paul Conner will make another
Isl eposlt in the none such bank to-
g. #norrow. AZ he is getting used 10 the
s. ashler and u not afraid 20 20 az
~ nd speak 10 him right out loud
b Toid 'er. Newt
Boys. don't forget We start tha'
5 inochle tournament on Sunday
& Everybody that wants 10 get IN OF
should be on hand.
Harry Poglie gave a slight o.
and performance A. our entertain
nent last evening and Announced
hat he would make anything dis
ppeAr That was brought up on m
tage. but George Allen called hi
and by appearing on the stage will
case OF rheumatism.-Let 'er 60
Reese Baker has an idea that al
ne world loves a lover. but accord
nr 10 tho clubs critic Reese vii
nd out differently when he pops tn
uestlon to her dad.
BRIEF BY BRIEF.
YOU want psi who's loyal,
nder all conditions true;
YOU seek friend that's faithful
he will stick 70 you Ike glue.
n through your trials and troubles
lifh no thought Of gain or self;
lake a gentle tip from me kid
lou must be your pal yourself.
some OF the boys are planning
Ianquet for members Of the leadin
ID he OF the city In the near futur
u nd II the plans mAtsriallze, one Q
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
.ANctOm.
Some are slow but sure, others are
Just slow.
Axe'ionn,

all be out today The instrument
shown may come in HANDY.
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Mat Donohue. Wilmington pill
plckler is sure Of making the right
field berth with the Dallas Club In
the Texas League. This IL the view
of Horace 6. Mccoy. Sports Editor OF
the Dallas journal and according TO
the Texas scribe Mat is showing well
I'm the PRACTICE and exhibition games.
We have received a copy Of The
Dallas journal In which Donohue Is
pictured with the other two members
OF the outfield. Allen and Spencer,
the latter performing I'm the Nir-
ginia League last season.
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CELEBRATED COME-BACKS.
Whiskers
Jim Jeffriee.
Cleanup Week.
Strawberry sbortoake.
"Can that stunt"
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Every baseball team and his
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
MILFORD STARTS RIGHT.

Special 10 The Evening journal
MILFORD, March rs. - Milford
High got OF on the right foot yester-
day by walloping Harrington High
in the frst game OF the baeball sea
son by the score OF ? toi. Harring-
ton failed 10 secure hit on the two
Milford boNmen. Score:
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
SHARPENED
IN THE GRIND
News m Numbers

Neal Lynch among our CELE-
DRAFTED COME BACKS hut we
hear the big hoy Il figuring on get
ting back into his uni and cleated
shoes this SEASON. Neal isn't what
you might call younester and he Il
far from being a veteran. although
he Il an old-timer az the. game. A
season or two ago he was among the
best slugRinR outflelders cavorting I'm
our fair village. We believe Neal
is In earnest about his comeback
stunt and this Is a chance for some
wide awake manager 10 sign up a
first class outneider. The Battleaxe
knows where he can he reached.
Evening journal., 1922-03-25

brother has called practice for this
afternoon and with any semhlance
OF good weather and the diamonds
in every section OF the ci.y will be
hocked mostly with nastimers
striving vslisntly 70 make THE
TEAM. II will be the inittis work
out for a bunch of clubs and the
MANAGERS will have their hrst op-
portunity for lining up their talent.
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
FRIENDS, INDOOR MEET.

Friends School will hold its eighth
annual indoor meet in the gymna-
SUM at Fifth and West streets to-
night. Thirteen events are on the
program.
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
Totals ............ /

Nnttsr Struck out-Ry welsh Z. by
Wilson s Bases on halls-Om Welsh
1. on Wilson /. Hit by pitched ball
by Wilson CRysn). stolen bases
Nutter. Riggs. Wilson. Scott. Umpire
WILEY. Scorer-AbbotL
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
MISS SIMMONS WINS PRIZE.

Miss B. b. Simmons. S24 Washing
ton street, was awarded the $50
prize by the Crescent Athletic Club
at dance held by the club in its
quarters at 7O4 West Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1922-03-25

Study the Want Ads carefully to-.
day. hut be sure 20 close all deals
tomorrow at the latest
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
srAFORD WINS

Special 70 the Evening Journal
sEAFORD. March rs. - sesford
defeated Company c Of Cambridge.
In basketball game here Thursday
night. by the score Of a. 70 -. The
frst half was fairly close, but In
the hnal the locals walked away
with the Maryland guRrdsmen. This
was the nfth win In a. many starts
for seaford. Lineup;
Evening journal., 1922-03-25

Pretty soft for the sport scribee
nothing 10 DO until the nert cham
pionship.
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
Nnnhrdra
NenT0T

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Tor Simpson FIeId
coais-I.owden 8. Krahe. 8. Burton. 3:
Goodlng. l. Wright. y Ruark. L. Hub
Foais-T.owden. ,. Hubbard. 3, Umpire
Morgan, Peddie Instituts. Time
keepers-Snyder, Penn STATE. Moore.
seaford High Tine Of halves-1o
minutes T.
Evening journal., 1922-03-25

We haven't listed the name of
Evening journal., 1922-03-25


Advance reports emanating
. from the University OF Delaware
: training camp indicate that the
. Blue and Gold will be repre-
. sented by a speedy and pretty
. we'll balanced baseball machine
: this season. Al zap. the Chinese
. third sacker has inserted a lot
: Of punch into the squad and the
. infield Is especially strong.
. Mike Underwood the reg
. ular shortstop for the past
couple ~ seasons is still IN
. weak condition from re-
. cent attack of illness follow
. cd by rels pse. Some time
may eispee before he Is sble
10 get going IN his old ime
form. Two hest understudys
are battling for Mikes Job,
. Mccormick and Bob Chal-
ienger II II expected that
both will be taken on the
urhern trfp.
Evening journal., 1922-03-25
ColIcgians Cut Wide swath I'm Msjor
League Orioles.

The collegian IL sure cutting wide
swsth In major league baseball cir
cles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
OPENING RECEPTION
 FOR WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL

| chestras of the Central and Ensley High schools.
 Refreshments will be served in the new lunehroom by Mrs. J. W. Allen, assisted by an able committee.
 Among those to receive will be tho members of the board of education. the officers of the new High School Improvement association, of which Mrs. H. Scudder Ryall Is the efficient president, and the chairmen of the various committees, the faculty of the new high school, officers of school improvements and principals of the different local schools. Members of the former city commission, pr. Bar rett. Mir. John Taylor. MT. John K. Hornady, MT. Ellis Brown and Prof. H. P. Burrus. Of the new commits sioners there will be Mir D. E. Nc Lendon, MT. William Cloe, Professor Dickson, Mrs. Echols and Mr. ". L. Harrison.
 Others receiving will be pr. and Mrs. c. A. Brown, Mrs. Paul Taylor, president of the state Parent Teach CT association; Dr. and Mrs. N. Baker Dr. and Mrs. Guy Snavely, Dr. and Mrs. John Dawson, Prof. and Mrs. c. J. Going, Prof. and Mrs. Chester Sandman, Prof. and Mrs. l.. E, Smith. Dr. and Mrs, F. Banks, all ths pastors of the churches of the east ern district and a group of men ane women who so ably aided in seeur- ing the new school. among whom arc MT. and Mrs. DuPont Thompson, Mir. and Mrs. R. A. Clayton, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hankins. Mir. Sidney Bowie, MT, George Ward, Mir. ana Mrs. J. B, Gib- son and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
AUBURN LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

The Auburn League of Women vo- ters was organized Tuesday after noon in the Methodist Sunday school annex.
 Mrs. Clara D. Yarbrough, the beat chairman. presided over the meeting and appointed Mrs. John B. Clark secretary of the organization.
 Mrs. D. B. Ross opened the program by reading portion of Scripture and offering prayer.
 The district chairman, Mrs. Y. V. Judd. presented very Interestingly the leading principles for which the national and likewise the state and county leagues stand She mentioned the fact that since Lee county has no public health board, it will be de- prived of its quota of the S36,000 federal maternity bill appropriation, to be expended by the state of Ala bama only in those counties where there are public health boards. 1t was authorized that the purpose Of the league is to study political meas ures and not political candidates. and that the membership is non-partisan.
 MT. Ike Dorsey of Opelika spoke enthusiastically on the good roads bond issue and urged each one pres ent to vote favorably on this meas ure January 30. He stated that Lee county has 300 miles of public roads and only $40,000 to maintain them.
 Prof. c. A. Baughman, of the de- partment of highway engineering in the Alabama Polytechnic institute. presented clearly the meaning of the bond issue, and the loss the state will sustain in falling to meet the federal aid appropriation.
 Mrs. A. l.. Dowdell of Opelika, coun- ty chairman of the League of Women Voters, stated that Lee county was the first to organize in the district, and outlined the plan of county or ganization by beats, eight beats hay ing already been organized. She ex- pressed her qualification at the .n- terest and enthusiasm manifested by the Auburn league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
By JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY

An event long anticipated by the people in the eastern part of the city is the opening of the handsome new high school at woodlawn tomorrow, when the doors will be thrown open to more than thousand students.
 Still another event which means much to the people Is the large re- ception to be held at the school on Friday afternoon from to o'clock, when the board of education and the Woodlawn High School Improvement association will be' hosts and host esses.
 This is the first time the public has been asked to view this beauti- ful new structure and to rejoice at it's completion.
 All friends of the school and it's patrons are cordially invited to this house warming.
 The building will be made more at tractive with ferns and palms, com bined with cut flowers, and will pre- sent a gala appearance.
 An attractive program will be pre- sented, and among the speakers will be pr. Glenn of the city schools, Dr. N. A. Barrett of the former city com mission, Mrs. Mary Echols of the present city commission and pr. Car michael, principal of the school.
 The Woman's auxiliary of the G. A. R. will present 8 handsome flag to be placed~on> the wall of the as- sembly room, which will be received in behalf of the school by Dr. Car michael. An appropriate program for this ceremony has been arranged.
 Mrs. Roy Hershey will render solo. and assisting her will be a cho- rus of 200 voices, which will include the girls and boys of the senior sev- enth grades, who will enter the new high school this term.
 Music will be furnished by the or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
ADkINs-wEsrBRook WEDDING

ADkINS-WESTBR0O WEDDING
 A wedding of wide social interest was solemnized Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mir and Mrs J. R. Westbrook, Montevallo. when their lovely daughter, Erin, became the bride of MT. Curtis D. Adkins of Ashville.
 The decorations of the house, while simply planned. were characterized by exceeding beauty of arrangement with potted plants amid which were interspersed vases of large pink and white carnations and narcissi
 Before the ceremony Miss Annie Jo Northern, who had charge of the nup- tial music. played 70 Promise Me- accompanied by Miss Mary McCo- Iaughy on the violin. Miss Dorothy Ritchie, expression teacher of the Alabama Technical Institute and Col lege for Women, sang, q Love You Truly" "Humoresque" was played softly during the ceremony.
 The bride and groom entered the living room together to the strains of Lohengrins wedding march. Mendel- sChn's march was used as recessonal The bride wore handsome suit of blue with Persian lamb trimmings with gray accessories and a bouquet of brides roses and valley lilies.
 Following the ceremony an infor- nal reception was held. An ice course of pink and white hearts was served by Mrs. Hubert Strickland and Miss Ina Westbrook, sisters of the bride. Miss Jewell Garner had charge of the brides book.
 Mir. and Mrs. Adkins left immedi- ately for Ashvlle, where they will make their home. Many friends are waiting their return with warm welcome.
 The bride is lovely and petite. young woman of many admired traits. Her 1ovable character won for her many friends.
 MT. Adkins is well, known and is popular in both business and social cir cles. He volunteered his services in the great World war and spent 13 months in France. He Is now tax col lector of St. Clair county. probably Alabama's youngest politician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
LOCAL UNION MEETING

LOCAL UNION MEETING
 The local union will meet Thurs day, February 2, at 9 o'clock in the afternoon at the Third Iresbyterian church. corner Avenue G and Twenty second street Mrs. F. G. Heller of Bessemer will conduct the devo- tionals Prayer by Rev J. A. Bryan, pastor Mrs John B. Weakley will make a report of the contributions to the Orphans home to improve sani- tacy conditions.
 A tribute to the late Mrs, Bruce was paid by Mrs Joseph McLester.
 MT J. A. Stockweu a returned missionary, will give a thrilling pre- sentation of the great work in Africa, telling of these natives. their condi- tions and customs.
 MT. and Mrs Stockwell were mem hers of Bishop Lambuth's party tha responded to the urgent invitation of our committee to open up station in central Africa. The volunteering of three of our most prominent native ministers and q number of our church members at Luebo to go with Bishoi and assist him stands out as perhaps the most remarkable in- stance of 4terdenominational co-op- eration in the history of missions.
 Mir. R. D. Bedinger was also member of this group at the dme' The auxiliarles that are studying "Triumphs of the Gospel in the Bel gian Congo" cannot afford to miss ttts great lecture. Mrs. J F. Withsf- spoon, president. will preside.
 All friends and members are urged tc be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
KENNEDY SCHOOL BANQUET

NEN NtDf SCHOOL BANQbET
 The banquet given in honor of the senior class of the seventh grade of Kennedy school was a delightful event of Tuesday evening in Masonic hall. Wahouma.
 About 75 guests were seated around the beautifully arranged tables, which carried out the color plan of red and white, the lighted red candles lending cheer to the oe- casion.
 During the evening MT. and Mrs Newton Sharp rendered several beau tiful musical selections.
 Mir. Obenchain acted as toastmaster and Miss Ansley, Miss Bass and Miss Powell and MT. Philip Afford, former pupils of Kennedy school, responded with interesting talks on high school work. A song composed and sung by the senior class was very enthusias- tic in It's praise of the work of Ken nedy school.
 Mir. Hodges talk to the class was very inspiring.
 Just before the close of the ban quet the mothers of the senior class presented Miss Nixon with a beau tiful fountain pen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
MISS yoGT soLoIsT

At the II o'clock service this morn ing at the First Methodist church the anthem will be rendered by double quartet: In the evening Miss Lima vogt will be the soloist with the First church choir. T Am Coming Home.%
 The personnel of the choir includes: Mir. J. D. McGill, musical director and tenor, soloist; Mrs. Kimball Nor rison. organist; Mrs. Lucille Roberts Brooks and Mrs. Harry Burn, so- pranos; Misses Lima Vogt and Agnes Pardue, contraltos; Mir. S. Nj Thomas, tenor; MT. P. c. Jackson and Mir. E. l.. Muchmore, passes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
ADKINs-WEsTBROOK
 MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Mir. and Mrs. John R. Westbrook of Montevallo announce the marriage of their daughter. Erin. to MT. Cur .tis D. Adkins of Ashville, on Tuesday, January 24, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
MRS. DAYS BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. J. r, Day will entertain We'd nesday at bridge luncheon in honor of Mrs Franklin Cowcll. of Denver, Col, who is visiting Mrs. Goldsmith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
MISS HARDY
 TO HONOR VISITOR

Miss Annie Tardy will entertain informally at bridge Tuesday after noon complimenting Miss Margaret
 Allen, of Lafayette, Ala. who is the guest of her aunts, the Misses Allen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
MRS. P. !. SMITH AND
 MRe RESELL IN DUET

Teaturiae the musical program at TIishlands Methodist church this morning will be the "Offertory. which will be sung by Mrs. P. J. Smith. contraito, and Mrs. T. L. Bis- sell. director and soprano Of the quartet choir. The selection will be "Glory to Thee O God This Night (Gounod), and in addition there will be anthems rendered by the ohoir. Mrs. Sara Hunt Yam. who has re- turned from two weeks visit 10 New York, will resume her place al the organ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
MISS LOyEJOY'S
 BRIDGE PARTY
MRs. sTEELE,s PUPILS, RECITAL!

Miss Virginia Lovejoy will be hostess at bridge on Tuesday, Feb ruary IA. at her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
JUNIOR MUSIC STUDY CLUB

The Junior Music Study club will hold Its regular meeting Saturday. February 4, at 1:s0 o'clock at Cable hall. The program, which has been prepared on the composers Shumann and Shubert, promises to be one of the most Interesting of the year. Miss Naufleet Sudduth will give a paper on the lives of both composers, show ing interesting pictures. Miss Louise Hawkins, pupil of Mrs. Wright, will play Important Event." Blind Mans Buff" and Curious Story" from Shu- mann's Scenes From Childhood" MISS Bertha Smith, pupil of Miss Mitchell, will sing "I'll Chide Thee Not" by Schumann. Miss Maud Moore, one of Mrs. Gussen'sa pupils. will play "Impromptu in F Minor, by Shubert. and Miss Nina Kate Sides will sing his Ave Maria"S and Lotus Flower" Miss Barry Blair, l pupil of Mrs. Rice. will play Shu- mann's "Warum' and "Whims." The feature number of the program will be cello solo, Trameri," by Shu- mann, played by Miss Mary Wilkin- son, pupil of MT. Gumpritch. Before 1t Is played the story of "Trameri" will be told by Miss Lillian Williams.
 All Junior club members are urged to he present at this meeting. and the public is cordially invited.