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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

Three of Alabamas games will be
played at home. on Denny field. while
the other seven will be played on
the road, from as far south as Baton
Rouge, La, to Syracuse. N. Y. in the
east.
schedule for 1923. Every large city
In Alabama will have a chance to
see the Crimson machine in action,
while Birmingham drew two OF the
biggest games on 'Bama's schedule,
these being Sewanee and Florida.
Montgomery again drew the Uni
versity of Georgia game for the
great clash in Cramton Bowl No
vember "a. Mobile Is assigned the
Spring Hill college game. Atlanta
alumni and rrf-nds of Alabama will
be glad to hear that the Tech game
will be played November 8, which
gives the Crimson better chance
TO atone for the defeat OF last year.
Followers and supporters in Baton
Rouge, La, viii receive tho Tide
November IT, when Louisiana State
university will be met.
InNt SyGaCRsG lTtp
The big northern game this year
is no easy task. Syracuse university,
conquerors of Nebraska, who, in turn,
Knocked off Knute Rockne's famous
Notre Dame freshmen" is the tough
assignment doled out to the 'Bama
boys by Bernier, who believes in TAX
ing on the hard birds. The trip to
Syracuse will be the most attractive
dealt out to a southern team, and II
should be met with glee by the boys
who so valiantly conquered the Penn
sylvania Quakers on Franklin field
last November. Syracuse was look
ing for a drawing card from the
fields of cotton. and In taking on
the Crimson Tide she shared not only
a good drawing card but mighty
fine traveller.
The Home Schedule
The schedule for the students ana
home folks of Tuscaloosa is the best
ever assigned when considered from
the standpoint of opponents OF
strength. kentucky will be on top
next year with the splendid tried
material returning and the acquisi-
ton of their undefeated freshmen
team. Then, too. kentucky gave
the Alabama grid outfit a setback
shortly after the defeat of Penn
sylvana, which should augur well for
A fighting game when the Wildcats
invade Tuscaloosa. This game VIII
be the big me-eoming of alumni
and plans have already been made
for the Increasing of the seating ca
pacity Of Denny field.
Another good game which VIII
come before the team leaves for
Syracuse is the University of Mlssis-
sippi int Ole Miss is coming to the
fold and a real team Is expected
there next fall. They, too, had
rat team which went through un-
defeated. September % is still OPEN
but a strong preliminary game VIII
be taken on for the opener
Many Invitations
Invitations for games from the
east and west were plentiful this
year. Pennsylvania offered to play
another game on Franklin field. but
the date had been already closed
with some other team. Princeton
Harvard. Columbia. West Point,
Naval academy, Ohio State and sew
crsl others desired dates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

in knowing that Mike will take with
him as assistant coach, Moon Ducote,
one of the best players and most
powerful backfield men ever de-
veloped at Auburn. Ducote. after
leaving Auburn, became a star player
on naval team of the Great Lakes
later a coach OF distinction.
He was coach this year of the
Spring Hill team, which was the best
that institution ever turned out. Don
ahue and Ducote will report to l.. 5
u. at Baton Rouge on June is, next
There is no hint of Donahue's sue
cesscr at Auburn. The authorities
have already begun considering III,
situation created by Donahues resig-
nation but the selection of his sue
cessor is matter for the future.
Donanue, in discussing his contract
with Louisiana State college today
said:
This institution made me severa
offers. and during the past SUMMED
I received an offer from this col
lcre. but decided not to accept thei,
offer at that time. I have been of
ed several contracts with some O.
the leading colleges in the south
1929 Only = Starter
TN going to Louisiana State, ex
pect to build a team worthy of -othel
southern elevens. Next year will b,
only a starter, but with the materia
already at the college l believe viii
be able to have winning team.
Moon Ducote, one of the creates
hackfield players the south has eve
known. will assist me in my new
field and will report next fall TO.
duty leave Auburn next June ans
wish nothing but the best Of luck
for this institution. There is goos
material at Auburn and with goot
coaching the Tigers should be south.
ern contenders next year"
Coach Donahue praised the work oi
"Boozer" Pitts and Cob Wilson
WHO acted as assistants at Auburi
during the past year. These mei
know football and were of great as
sistance to me, said Coach bona
hue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

Announcement of Donahue's
second resignation at Auburn
came only few days ago, and
was closely followed by Satur-
days statement that he has
signed with Louisiana State.
In November Mike Donahue
startled the sport world with the
announcement that he had re-
signed at Auburn, and would
leave the Alabama institution on
June /. Rumors Immediately
started as to probable. contracts
for Donahue, and it was then that
reports began coming from l..
S. U. that the popular Auburn
coach would sign with that
school.
Then, on the eve of the Auburn
Tech game at Atlanta. it was
positively announced that Dona-
hue had decided to withdraw his
resignation, and would serve out
his contract with Auburn, which,
it Is understood. has two years
to go.
Donahue's withdrawal of his
resignation lasted only short
time. however. Now the situation
has cleared up, and the affair
becomes a closed chapter with his
signing an l.. S. U. contract and
definite announcement of the de-
tails of Dcnahue'5 change of po-
sitfOn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

Here Inc way the managerial
corps of the Southern league is lining
up, as the new year comes in and
fandom turns its attention towards
spring training and the next base
ball season:
Birmingham-Jo Dunn, who fin
ished out last year in place of Moles-
worth.
Atlanta-Otto Miller. who succeeds
Dutch Bernsen az Cracker pilot I'M
der Prexy spiller.
New Orleans-Larry Gilbert. whose
official appointment of Pelican pilot
is expected daily, succeeding Johnny
Dobbs.
Memphis-Johnny Dobbs, Pelican
leader last year, who succeeded
spencer Abbott as Chick pilot.
Nashville-Larry Doyle. last year
with the Vols, and back for another
trial
Chattanooga-Stran Nicklin, own
err and big boss of the Lookouts, to
be assisted by Les Nunnamaker, for
mer Clevelander. in the managerial
department.
Mobile-Bert Niehoff. who won a
Dixie championship for the Bruins
last year.
Little Rock-Kid Elberfeld. To-
baseo Kid of the Southern league,
veteran OF many years with the Peb-
bles.
Four Clubs Stand Pat
From the above lineup it can be
seen that only four of the league
clubs are starting with the same
mana cement as last year. and all be-
long to the so-called lesser half
of the league. New Orleans, Bir-
mingham, Atlanta and Memphis have
all made changes. looking towards
Improvement in the brand of play and
a closer pennant race in 1928.
For Birmingham. Joe Dunn. former
Cleveland scout, took over the reigns
of leadership after the resignation of
Carlton Wordsworth. veteran pilot of
the Barons Dunn did fairly well
toward the close of the season. and
fandom is expecting much improve
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| DONAHUE is GIVEN
| GREAT CONTRACT
BY L.S.U. OFFICIALS
Moon Ducote Going to LouiSi-
ana Institution as Dono-
hue'S Assistant

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 3d.
Mike u nahue, the famous football
coach and athletic director at Au-
burn. spent today in Montgomery
with friends, and while here an
nounced definitely that not only had
but that he had .,gned a contract
with the Louisiana state university
at Baton Rouge, La. to coach at the
institution for $4,000 year. Dcna-
hue was receiving si,400 year for
coaching the Auburn team, of which
5000 was represented by a raise made
this year. He had also a salary for
certain teaching duties at Auburn.
At Baton Rouge he will be given
a home at the new consolidated uni
versity, which the state of Louisiana
is constructing. The contract which
he signed is for $4,000 in round fig
ures. and calls for five years of serv-
ice. President Thomas Boyd of the
Louisiana State university is an
alumnus of Auburn and is thoroughly
familiar with the wonderful record
made by Auburn's famous coach
Mike Donahue came to Auburn 10
years ago. When he first came to
Auburn the boys on the streets looked
upon him as a newly arrived fresh
man: they could not see how such an
understood fellow could have played
football. much less teach it.
Played Quarterback
But he had dynamic personality
and he made his presence felt in the
college world. AS small as he was.
Donahue had played quarterback on
the Yale team and what is more he
had gained a reputation among the
football experts for having a great
knowledge of the game. When he
came to Auburn he picked only one OF
several offers. one of which was to
be assistant coach to the Military
academy at West Point. No football
coach OF the south has equaled the
reputation of Donahue. In point of
service his 10 years makes him the
coach of longest service at any south
ern institution. In those 10 years he
has not had a weak team. team
with which the other contenders
could run away. 1t has been always
a team that was in the running for
the southern championship. His Au-
burn team has finished first many
times and second often. 1t has never
finished lower than third in the rank
ing of the experts.
Causes Of Change
Donahues friends say that several
causes contributed to his determine :
ton to go from Auburn to the Louis
lana State, chief among which fas
the flattering offer made him by the
Louisiana institution. Mike is great
ly loved and admired by the alumni.
and he has been considered a great
asset for Auburn but there have been
reports that the divisions and dis
sensions among the alumni who are
actively interested in the college
have involved the veteran coach,
much to his disgust.
The state OF Louisiana Is spending
s700o.000 in consolidating its uni
versities in bringing them all to-
gether in one big plant at Baton
Rouge. The plans are ambitious
enough to call for the best football
coach in the south. although his sal
airy and expenses will be taken care
of by the proceeds from the football
games.
Ducote Goes to l.. s. u, Too
Old Auburn men will be interested
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Status
In the
Still
Benton
National
Undecided

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Dec so.-The
status of Pitcher Rube Benton in
the National league, was not dis
cussed in detail. August Hermann,
president of the Cincinnati club an
nounced after lengthy conference
in his office here with B. B. John
son, president of the American league
MIR. johnson left Cincinnati tonight
for Washington without making
statement except to say he had Wis
sited the city on personal business
and to call on some relatives and
friends. The Benton case was talked
over in a general way, Mr.. Herman
said and nothing developed or could
develop pending the result of a vote
he understood was being taken by
National league club owners.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Kuhn Obeys Orders Of
Louisiana Commission

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. Dec. so.-
George Kuhn, Los Angeles light
heavyweight, today Cancelled an en-
gagement for 1o-round bout with
Harry Foley here Wednesday night
Commits sioner Burke. secretary of the
Louisiana boxing commission, threat
ening Kuhn with years suspension
from Louisiana, unless he filled an
engagement at New Orleans, January
6. made prior to the match with
~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Kennel Club Elects
Officers at Annual
Meeting Monday Night

The Birmingham Kennel club is
pushing to completion plans for the
largest bench show ever staged in
the south. For several weeks the
show committee has been working
overtime preparing premium list and
classifications for the big event,
which is to take place February %.
23 and "a. Many valuable trophies
have been offered, and II rs expect
ed that the best specimens through
out the country will be in competi-
ton for the various specials.
Annual Meeting Monday
The club will hold its annual meet
ing Monday night at its headquarters,
the Birmingham Arms and Cycle
company. The election of officers
for the ensuing year will be held, and
a full attendance of members is
urged
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Ray Must Pay Fine or
Be Foreuer Barred

CHICAGO. Dec. 3o.-Joie Ray, dis
lance runner for tho Illinois Athletic
club, suspended from amateur compe-
tition because Of an excessive expense
account, must pay 800 fine by mid
night tomorrow to escape danger of
being forever barred from amateur
athletics.
A check for that amount has been
sent to the national A. A. U. offices
at New York by the Illinois Athletic
club. but whether accepted was not
known here today. The club made
it's aid in the nature of loan.
Should the check be accepted, Rays
ineligibility would end Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

IlTSL start as baron DOSS.
Miller Supplants Bernsen
After the resignation of Bill Rari-
den, former big league catcher, last
year, the Crackers finished the sea-
son missing on several cylinders.
Dutch Bernsen. one-time Baron first
sacker. piloted the club through the
latter part of the season, but lacking
help and material. didn't make such
a good job of It, Otto Miller comes
from Brooklyn to take over the
Crackers.
Spencer Abbott won a pennant in
1921 for the Chicks and finished sec
ond last year, but dissatisfaction.
both on his side and that of Prexy
Watkins, caused Abbott's resigna
ton. Spencer went to higher COM
pany. while Memphis exercised its
option on Johnny Dobbs and the
Pelican pilot went to the Chicks.
Dobbs dealt with the Chicks in 1921
just before Abbott came, but Heine-
mann produced an iron bound con-
tract with New Orleans. and Dobbs
served his time out at the Crescent
City.
Gilbert Next In Line
New Orleans, without the services
of its veteran pilot, Dobbs, hasn't
made any official announcement yet
but it is generally understood that
Larry Gilbert. at one time considered
the best outfielder in the league, and
still a mighty brainy ball player with
the Pels, will get the job as pilot
Gilbert has what is sometimes called
baseball sense" and ought to make
the Pelicans a good pilot
The remainder of the teams are
lining up as in 1922, with one excep-
ton. Strang Nickling, Chattanooga
announces new lieutenant in Leslie
Nunnamaker. veteran Cleveland
catcher. whom Speaker sent south to
aid Nickling- in handling the Look
outs next season. Eddie Mcdonald
former Baron keystoner, and assist
ant to Nicklin in 1922, must go, as
his usefulness is over with the ar
rival of Nunnamaker.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
intercollegiate Chess

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-New York
university by winning ~ to u in
the final match of the twenty-fourth
annual meeting of the intercollegiate
chess league today took third place
in the final standing. The college OF
the city of New York had already
clinched first place with Pennsyl-
vania second.
Massachusetts Institute of Tech
rology ranked fouth, and Cornell
last.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Fournier Admits He
Is Member Of Union

ST. LOUIS, Dec. so.--Jack. Four
nier, st. Louis National first sacker.
who has beer mentioned as a posi-
bility for the presidency of the newly
formed ball players union, tonight
admitted he was a member OF the
organization, but added he could not
say at this time whether he would
accept the presidency II it We're Of
fered to him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Tunney-Delaney Bout
For Jan. 8 Called Off

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Dec. &c.
A i2-round decision bout scheduled
for January between Gene runney
former American light heavyweight
champion. and Jimmy Delaney of ST.
Paul, was called off tonight upon re-
ceipt of advices that Tunney was i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Prominent Business
Man Dies at Game

STADIUM, STANFORD UNIvER-
SITy. Cal, Dec. 3o.-Charles II. Bent
ley, president of the California Pack
ing corporation and prominent resi-
dent of San Francisco, died of apo
plexy while attending the football
game here today between Stanford
and Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Battling Sikh Takes
His Case to Court

PARIS, Dec. 80. = Battling Sikh
filed a suit in the civil courts today
against Paul Rosseau, president of
the French boxing federation, for an
nullment of his nine months dis
qualification and for restoration OF
his title as European heavyweig ht
champion, which he won from
Georges Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
"Buck" Herzog Wants
Either Conuiction or
Acquittal, He States

BALTIMORE. Dec. sO.--"Buck
Herzog, former major league star,
who was mentioned jim the RUDE
Benton case, now before Baseball
Commissioner Lands, wants the af-
fair re-opencd and has retained
Charles H. Knapp. as his attorney.
Knapp is we'll known in baseball,
having served as Jack Dunn's legal
adviser for years.
There will be no further passing
of the buck. Baseball authorities
must either clear Herzog of any pos
sible suspicion of else convict him"
said Mr. Knapp today.
"Herzcg is not sure that he ever
will be again connected with organ
lied baseball. But that doesn't mat
ter"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Norman Ross Entered
In Challenge Event

CHICAGO, Dec. s0.-Norman Ross.
representing the Illinois Athletic clun.
will swim 440-yard free style chal
lenge race with Richard Howell, Chi
cago high school entrant, in the OPEN
ing event Of the opening meet of the
athletic club Thursday. January 4.
Howell defeated Ross last summer in
the Illinois Athletic clubs river
marathon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
| STRANGER LEWIS
SAYS BOUT WITH
DEMPSEY CLOSED
Jack Doesn't Know of Bout
Being Closed, But Is
Ready

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 5e-Ed
("stranglera) Lewis, heavyweight
wrestling champion of the world, an
nounced today that arrangements
had been completed for mixed
match between Jack Dempsey,
heavyweight boxing champion and
himself. Lewis produced signed ar
ticles covering the match which
were drawn at Wichita, Kan, and
carried the signature of Jack Kearns,
manager for Dempsey.
Lewis said:
I'VE have made this match. There
are only few details to be worked
out. When 1 meet the champion of
the world in the fistic line he will
learn he is meeting the champion of
the world in style OF combat that
doesn't call for putting on gloves.
II do not want to boast, but II
am thrown against the firing line
with the worlds champion pugilist.
the people who like sports will get
the same shock they received when
Sikh whipped Carpenter"
The date and place OF the match
were not announced.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Former Penn Gridder
Dies After Accident

WOODBURY.. N. j.. Dec. ao.--Clar-
ence Alexander Wray. a member OF
the 1919 University of Pennsylvania
football team. and Lewis A. Drummer
OF Philadelphia. died early today as
q result OF injuries received when a
Pennsylvania railroad train struck
their automobile here last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
LAW KNOWS NOTHING

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 30.-Tom
Law, wrestling promoter of Wichita,
over whose signature a 100000 Of
fer for a mixed bout to be held in
Wichita between Ed CStranglern)
Lewis. worlds heavyweight wrest-
ling champion, and Jack Dempsey.
champion heavyweight boxer of the
world, was made to Jack Kearns,
Dempsey's manager, on December II,
knows nothing of signed articles
drawn at Wichita for the bout. he
said today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Richie Mitchell Will
Meet Johnny Dundee

MILWAUKEE,, wis, Dec. 30.-Richie
Mitchell, lightweight, was today
matched to meet Johnny Dundee of
New York in 1o-round no-deci-
sion bout here January s.
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SURPRISED. BUT WILLING

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3o.--Jaek
Dempsey, heavyweight champion pu-
gilist. said today he had not been
informed that articles had been
signed for a mixed bout between Ed
("Strangler'') Lewis, champion wres-
tier, and himself, as announced in
San Francisco, but declared he was
ready for the match. Negotiations
for the bout. Dempsey said were in
the hands of his manager, Jack
Kearns
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
MIKE DONAHUE SIGNS
CONTRACT WITH L. S. u.
Auburns Popular Coach to Receive $4,000 Each Yea,
at Louisiana State, With Contract Calling
for Five Years Service

Confirming exclusive story published The AgeIIerad Sat
officially
nouneed that he has signed contract with Louisiana State university
called for five with salary of each and that Moon
ant was also confirmed Donahue's
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UNION BEATEN BY
DALLAS "Y" OUINT

HUNTSVILLE. Ala. Dec. 3o.-(Spe-
cial.)-The BUNDLE Bees of the Dali
las "" defeated the Union university
five of Jackson. Tenn, Thursday
night 81 to II in one of the hardest
basket ball games of the season. The
ability of the Bundle Bees to break
through the defense of their OPP
ponents was the main reason they
won the game.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
ONLY ONE NEW FACE
AMONG DIXIE PILOTS

respective craft only face will be Southern league
agerial The
catcher and veteran Lacquer who will have charge of the
the ant Craeker
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

Frank Leroy Chance, former
manager of the Chicago Club of
the National League, and later Of
the New York Yankees, has at
fixed his John Hancock to a con-
tract to manage the Boston Red
Sox of the American League next
season, thus ending his voluntary
exile which he was spending in
California. With Chance at the
helm, hope Is held out tina. the
Red Sox may once more regain
their former strength and become
real factors in the annual pennant
race. The signing OF Chance brings
back to baseball one of the most
popular and dynamic personalities
the game has ever known. As first
baseman and peerless leader"
decade and more ago of the famous
Chicago Cubs, National League
Champions four times and worlds
champions twice. Chance estab-
lished brilliant reputation, not
only as a player but as strategist
as well.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
BIRMINGHAM GETS TWO
OF ALABAMA'S DATES
Sewanee Game Will Be Played at Redwood Usual
While Thanksgiving Tilt Brings Florida Here.
Crimson Schedule Hard One

UNIVERSITY Ala Dec. S0(Spec) university athletic Of
fca their 1928 football schedule today
already within
Athletic A.
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Miller suppIants Bernsen

ment in the team next season. Dunn's
first start as Baron boss.