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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
McNamara After
 StrikeOut Record

Looks as if Tim McNamara, former High School box wizard, is going to annex a strfkeout record at Fordham this season. In the game against Yer mont, on Fordiham Field, yesterday, which Fordham won by to o score, the Maron slabster famed Il Green Mountain batsmen, and yielded but three hits, all singles Burns, Yer mont twirler, was also in great form, flaming ten. and allowing six hits. In the 13 inning game against Lehigh recently McNamara whiffed 19 bat fers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
TOO FAST. MAYBE

Al Preston. Shelton ball player, with a batting average of .465 per cent. gained in the hay tossing re- gions, who was to get tryout with Waterbury, visited the Brass City yes- terday, had a chat with Billy Gi1- bert, and returned to his home. He was the first rokie to be lined up and the first to be let go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
White Stars
Weiss LassOes
 HOOsier Pitcher

George Weiss, New Haven n1agnate, has again opened his purse. This time to purchase Sterling Stryker, Indian apolis pitcher, who is highly regarded by American Association batsmen- Stryker had a successful season in 1912, when he won majority Of his games. He preferred to play in the East and as the Hoosiers had a sur plus of twtrlers he chose New Haven, with the opportunity of getting try out next Spring with Ty Cobb's De- troitS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
Wilson-RObson
 $5O,OOO Offer

A new campaign to force Champion Johnny Wilson into the ring to defand his title was launched yesterday by Charles Cook, New York promoter
 Cooks offers Wilson a guarantee of S6O,OO to meet Tommy Robson in a ffteen-round contest to a decision. This is $1o.o00 more than Wilson re- ceived in his fight with Bryan DoWney. Cook declares he has al- ready obtained a place to hold thr match
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
ORIOLES CONFIDENT

The Oriole Juniors were confident of winning today's diamond tilt with the fast travelling Cardinals this afternoon at Seaside Park In the Orioles lineup were: Vasee, catcher; Grich, first base; Pikar. second base; Cappy, shortstop; Lipovsky, third base; Smith, center field; Honak, left field; Macey. fight field; Kuhn, pitcher.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
PARIS BASEBALL
 OPENING, MAY 30

Paris, April 14-Paris is to have league baseball this Summer. The opening of the season was set for May 20.
 The league is composed of four teams; the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars French Ranelagh Club, and the Independents. The games will be played on the beautiful Bagaeeue grounds in the Bois de Boulogne-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
AbercrOmbie Is
 Swim Captain

Edward Abrcrom Bridzeport boy and one of the Park City's expert swimmers. has been elected captain of the Springfield College swimming team Abercrombie has specialized in fancy diving and is regarded as one of the foremost amphibians in that department of the sport in collegiate competition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
Wildmen Start
 Northward Today

The New Haven Baseball club pull ed stakes today at the Rocky Mount (N. O., training camp. Enroute north Wild Bill Donovan's athletes will stop off at Baltimore to engage in a tilt with Jack Dunn's Interna- tional League champions. Before leaving Rocky Mount the Film City ball players were guests of honor at a barbecue rendered by the officials and civic society leaders of the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
Harvard's Dixie
 Ball Squad Ready

Cambridge, April 14.-The liar yard baseball squad, which 4s to prac- tice next week at Atlanta, Ga, in addition to meeting Tech in two con- test, will be composed of the fol- lowing twenty-two men:
 Pitchers. Goods Russell. Gherke, Shugure, Kenneth, Hill, SeTnis; catch CTS, Murphy. Larrabee, Sanchez; in ielders: Captain Conlon, Owen, Lin coin, Jenkins, Buell., Frank Hill, Lee; outhe1ders: Hallock, Janin, Clark Gordon, Rogers. Thayer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
SUNDAY BALL WINS

Baltimore, April IA - Charges of violating the Sunday observance laws made against Jack Dunn. managing owner of the Baltimore Internationals were dismissed by the grand jury yesterday.
 The charges were 6 sequel to the Baltimore-Philadelph Athletics ball game last Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
INDEPENDENTS WIN

On the Devon A. e. baSketban court the Independents had little trouble in disposing of the Myrtles in a 40 to 14 contest.
 dependents-Lewis, If; O'Rourka, If; Allen, c; McTaggart. rg: Dwyer. lg; Risso, 1g.
 Myrtles-P. Phelan. If; Leasure, If; Baldwin, C; T. Phelan, rg; Ham ilton lg
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
Lucien Williams.
 Yale Net Winner

The Yale tennis team defeated the Country Club of Virginia players yesterday. at Richmond, in six of seven matches Two doubles were played. Lucien Williams of Bridgeport and captain of the collegians. defeated A. H.. Harris Country Club cham pion. 6@1, 6-&
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
SARLES ENTERED

Indianapolis, April 14-Roscoe Sarles. who has "heavv-footed" his way from the kerosene racing circuit to a place in the brightest calcium of racedonl. has entered the internatfor- al 600-mile dash for S100,0oo to be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speed way on May 30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

No. the recent fight receipts Will not increase the income tax burdens of c. Lewis, F. Musante, Schang Wheeler, ct aI
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
WHERE IS PORTER?

Jack Mack is seeking information of the wher eaLbouts of the once great Brick" Porter, who has dropped out of sight. Porter figured in the deal a couple of years ago that brought Pitcher Frank Colley to Waterbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
SCORES YESTERDAY.

Mercer s, Yale '.
 Fordham 2. Vermont c.
 Princeton s. Columbia 2. Penn 12, Stevens 8. Georgetown 1 i, Pittsburgh 0 .(amO Georgetown .. Holy Cross $ (p.m.) Boston College 6. North Eastern o. Juanita A. c. c. N. Y. 10. Middlebury s., Providence T. Lafayette 1s. Richmond 10. Maryland il. Catholic 6.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

Dempsey is always willing to push the publicity desires of all of the fe- male stars. even going so far as be- ing filmed in a kissing stunt on the dock before sailing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
John Ringling
 In Bike Racing

Announcement was made yesterday by John Ringing and M. Uppercu, joint owners and promoters of the New York VeIodrome, that the new sport stadium at Two Hundred and Twenty-f1ifth street and Broadway will be opened Decoration Day with series of championship bicycle sprint races in which all speed stars will compete.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
Midgets vs. Stars
 On Oak Grounds

Tomorrow morning, on the Oak street ball grounds, the High street Midgets and White Stars will clash in a diamond battle, the game to start at g. The hneups:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

The newly organized Baseball Off, c1alS' Association is already attracting attention. Someone called it the ''UnpireS' Trust"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
MAJOR LEAGUE SCORES
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

New York. 4; Brooklyn, 3. PhiIadeEp hia, 4 Boston, 2. St. Louis, &; Pittsburgh, 4. Chicago, 5; Cincinnati, 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

AS Jack Dempsey Is nearing European shores the time is get ting close for cable reports of Champion Jacks Engagements.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
COLLEGE BASEBALL
GAMES TO-DAY,

NatIrSS IOD11. Princeton Ys. Virginia Trinity Vs. Brooklyn Poly Lafayette vs. W. anu M. Alabama vs. Yale. Stevens vs. Delaware. Manhattan vs. La Sale. c. C. \. Y. vs. P. M. c. Georgia vs. Maryland.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
Penn Crew Still Undecided

Philadelphia - Penn's varsity crew for Saturdays race on the Schuykill River is still undecided. Joe Wright raced the Red and the Blue crews over the full course yesterday. and the latter, known as the second var sity, won by open water, but this afternoon, over a tnree-quarterS of a. mile course, the Red or varsity re- versed matters by four feet. This means that the Penn coach will not make up his mind until today.
 At the close of two workouts head
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
Hitting The
 WITH G. E. FIRSTBROOK Sport Trail

No wonder the Phils won their opening game, as real pepper was in the audience. U s. Senator Pepper was a spectator and rooted enthusi- astically for the lowly Quaker City team.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

If someone will come forward with $500 or $70O, Capt. Max Baum will make an effort to stage the State A. A. U. senior meet here this summer. It is under stood that Bridgeport can have the meet, as New Haven A. A. U. officials are not anxious to shoul- der the burden.
 Chief Myers, famous Indian catcher or the Giants a few years ago, has ev- identity lost his enthusiasm for the game. The "chief' who is now a full redged New Canaan farmer, wasn't interested enough in his old team to go ard see them open the season at the Polo Grounds. Well, Myers was always krrown as the chief mazuma sQueezer in the National League, when, he was playing ball.
 A few more accidents to C7eye- land players will give Waffle hammond an opportunity of
 breakfng into the box score.
 Referee Joe Waters is emer~- Ing from the basketball season without a scratch. Joe officiated Tor many of the local and nearby teams and has been highly praised Tor his work. He's rated as one Of the most efficient officials con- nected with the cage sport here aoouts. More power, Joe.
 Joe will devote his summer season dreams to the roller polo sport. He expresses the opinion that Brid dgeport will be ripe" for the pastime next season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

Yale's oarsmen should win the var sity and junior competitions with Penn's oarsmen tomorrow on the Schuykill, according to the predic- tions of coach Jim Corderry and his brother, George, coming over the wire from Philadelphia
 RooterS for the Blue are leaving Bridgeport, New Haven and other Nutmeg towns today in large num- berS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

aNlEInISI1IN AA1HA0 OA1' New York, 5; Washington, 2. Cleveland, s; Detroit, 3. Boston, 6, Philadelphia 2. St. Louis, 4; Chicago, 2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

Gasoline and doctor bills are causing double worry to Dooey BogaSh.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

The annual baseball feud be- tween B. H. g. and Crosby, an- cfent rivals, will be inaugTIrated tomorrow morning at Seaside Park. With the intercIass meet in the afternoon it will be a week end carnival of sport for the Red and Black.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

With the unsatisfactory and dis couraging showing by the New Haver outfit, George Weiss is in danger o1 being near the groggy state before the championship season opens.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14

A few more accidents to C7eye- land players will give Waffle hammond an opportunity of Dreakfng into the box score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
ENSIEY Mrs. Harold Mandy
 Correspondent
 Phone Ensley 406-W Residence 240O Ave. Fl
 Circulation 3oeN 18th St, Room 4

The announcement of the agree ment on the right-of-way for the Birmingham Pratt city road from the end of the paving or the Bankhead highway west of Pratt City to East Thomas with the exception of one small strip was well received by the citizens of Ensley, Pratt City and other sections of this district.
 According to A. J. Hawkins, city engineer, an ordinance providing for the paving has been drafted and Is being held pending the receipt of the deeds for a portion of the right-of- way. The Bankhead highway has a five-mile strip of paving which stops about three quarters of a mile just beyond the Tennessee companys com missary and work is expected to start at the end or the paving and will be constructed to East Thomas
 Bids have been advertised for the paving of the Avenue F road from Nineteenth street in Ensley to the Bankhead highway in Pratt City. These bids are to be opened on De- cember 15, and it is thought that work will start on this route in the very ne-~ future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
ALEXANDER CITY BOYS CELEBRATE AT BANQUET

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala, Dec. 12.- Special. .)-The Athletic association of the Alexander City High school entertained at banquet at the Russ co hotel to celebrate the close of the football season of 1922.
 E. A. Jackson. president of the To- cal Kiwanis club, acted as toast master. Speeches by Prof. R. O. Ansley, Superintendent J. M. Pearson. Wayne Carlisle and S. J. Nolen were very much enjoyed. All of the boys on the football squad made short talks and several fine tributes were paid to Coach Ansley. Thirwell Nolen was elected captain for the year 1923.
 A letter was read from the Sydney Lanier High school, inviting the Alexander City High school team to play in Crampton bowl next year. The local team considered the invita- ton an honor, as the past season was Alexander Citys first year in football. The local team defeated every first year team played and three teams that have been playing football for number of years. Preparations are being made to have one of the best high school teams in the state in 1923, and Coach Ansley would like to arrange games for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13

Van De Voort in charge and fine talks were made by Mrs. A. J. Boyn- ton on Taking Stock of Mother hood" with special reference to the suggestion, Are You Hundred Per Cent Mother?" and by Mrs. Herbert Smith on Helps to a Troubled Mother"
 Mrs Eugene Rarden sang, Mother McGree" and Mrs. k. M. Mingea read portions of the Bible bearing on the topic "The Ideal Homemaker." A delightful reading by Anita Van De Voort, The Boys Mother" was much enjoyed
 The program closed with a prayer for mothers by Mrs. w c, Baty. In business session preceding the program Miss Ella Sapp, principal of the school, reported that the first aid articles purchased by the asso- ciatiOn for the school. had been re- celyed and were ready to be placed in the cabinet.
 The prize offered for the room which had tho largest attendance of mothers present at the meeting. which was a handsome portrait Of George Washington, donated by Mrs. William Waldrop, was tied for by four rooms, taught by Miss Mable Lee, Miss Riley Miss Williams, and Miss Kennedy, each having the same number of mothers present, and 1t was decided that each room would have the privilege of the picture for a week and then a new contest would be held to decide which would possess 1t. The meeting was very en- thusiastic and the attendance larger than before this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
Humorous Debate

The members of the Thalian Liter ary society of the Ensley High school enjoyed a humorous debate recently when four of their members debated on the following subject, "If l Find a Nut, and You Pick It Up. It Is My Nut" The affirmative was upheld by Miss Jessie Lane and Miss Nanny Wiggenton while Miss Elizabeth Sad Ter and Miss Hattie Lois Albert up- held the negative. The debate brought forth much laughter and was enjoyed throughout. After consider able deliberation the judges decided in favor of the affirmative.
 The trial debate will be held soon by the members of the two girls so- cieties, the Thalian and Argonian, and the two boys societies, the Delphian and Shakespearean They are pre- pairing for the semi-annual debate which will be held following the Christmas holidays. A great deal of interest is always taken in these debates between the societies.
 Miss Annie Lee Lucas and Mir. Wu- liam NJ. Cartwright of North Bir- mingham were quietly married by Dr. J. T. Springfield Sunday after noon at his home on Avenue G. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
Christmas Seals


 booth is being maintained at Ber- ney's drug store by the members of the American Study club, assisted by the Cosmos club, Thursday Afternoon Study club and the Mothers club, in the drive for funds for the Jefferson County Anti Tuberculosis association.
 Mrs. Peyton Eubank is general chairman of the campaign with head quarters in Birmingham with Mrs. c. D. Gaines of Ensley and Mrs. liar ny Hillhouse of Fairfield as CO., chairmen. Donations to this worthy cause will be received at the local booth during the present week and a large number of anti-tuberculosis Christmas seals are expected to be sold in this district.
 The members of the Hypathian club and the Booklovers club will have charge of the seal sales in Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
DETECTIVE ACQUITTED
 OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY

City Detective Benjamin F. Hub bard, purity officer. was acquitted of the charges of assault and battery upon the person of Pryor Plumlee. Florence hotel proprietor. Tuesday afternoon in police court. The charges against Hubbard were preferred by Plumlee about week ago following a clash between the two which grew out of raid on the hotel conducted by Plumlee and his partner. T. A. Riley.
 Following the raid Hubbard placed Plumlee under arrest for disorderly conduct aggravated. Plumlee was found not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
unstesa nj nridre

Mrs. Charles Kutchins was hostess at a lovely bridge luncheon today at 1 o'clock at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs w. H. Lewis, on Third avenue.
 The dining table was centered with 8 Christmas tree bearing beautiful decorations and the place cards hand painted in holly, held the names of the following guests: Mrs. Louis De Sabla, Mrs. Frank Lloyd Mrs. J. A. Little, Mrs. Mac Batsoh, Mrs. Snider, Mrs. J. c. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Lee Moody, Mrs. Raymond Allen, Mrs. F. U. Harris, Mrs. Charles Long.
 Following the luncheon games of progressive bridge were played and Mrs. Charles Long was awarded the prize for the highest score, Madeira handlrerchiefs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
Theft Reported

Dr IT. J. Springfield, residing at 1910 Avenue c reported to the po- lice departAent that his chauffeur, Emmitt Maurie, q negro, had disap- peared. taking with him $50 In cash which had been left In the chiffon fer. According to Dr. Springfield's s statement the negro had stolen the money Tuesday morning while the family was at breakfast. The ne- gro has been employed by pr. Spring field for sometime and was trusted about~the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13

their bazar "wednesday at 1909 Ave1 nue E. Fancy articles, homemade cakes and candy will be on sale and the patronage of the public is so- licited.
 The regular meeting of the B. l.. Layton Lodge, No. S1S A. F. & A. M., will be held Wednesday evening at the Masonic temple. The report of the delegates who attended the grand lodge meeting held recently in Mont gomery will be made and several other matters will be brought up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13

BEssEMER, Dec, 12-(speciall-- Following a petition from the Res semer Chamber of Commerce pre- scented by the secretary. A. E. Aus man, announcement has been made that the Jefferson county board Of education will meet once a month in Bessemer the date to be announced later by pr. N. R. Baker of the Jefferson county board.
 This announcement will be of par ticular interest in the Bsssemer di- vision of the county owing to the number of very fine rural schools in the rural sections lying adjacent to Bessemer in which many teachers serve the county.
 With meeting Ir this division of the county at Bessemer once a month. this being q central point, the educational program for tho county would be better disseminated throughout all sections and 1t would serve as increased convenience to tho teachers connected with the schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
MISSING AWATORS ARE NOT YET FOUND;
 REPORT ERRONEOUS

FL PAso. Tex, December 12.-Re
 ports which stirred Benson, Ariz., and neighboring towns that the two miss
 ing aviators. Col Francis C. Marshall and Lieut.. C. F. Wasser. had been found, tGrned out to be news of a scouting plane which was forced down near Benson. No one was hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
I,o,rept-Tenchers Meet

One of the most interesting and largest attended meetings of tho year of the Teachers association of the Clarendon avenue school was held this afternoon at the school The program for the ofternoon was on "Motherhood' with Mrs. Horace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
FOOTBALL STAR

Ralph scholl an Ensley boy, who played center for the Ensley High school for two seasons, was among the selected football stars chosen on the All-Georgia Interscholastic Ath- letic association football selection for the past season. Scholl played tackle on the Riverside Military academy at Gainesville. Ga. and was one of the outstanding stars on the team and his many friends in this district are well pleased with the selection. It is understood that Scholl, who weighs 1s7 pounds, will enter Auburn next fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
Announcements

The annual election of officers of the Fonville Grove, No. 75, Ladies of the Wcodmen Circle. will be held Weakness sday afternoon at o'clock in the W. O. W. hall on Avenue E. A full attendance of members is re- quested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
MISS JANE FRANKLIN

Miss Jane Franklin, age 6S years. a pioneer resident of Sandusky. died al local infrmary Tuesday morning following an illness of several months. Funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the Methodist church in Crumley's chapel Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock with Womack in charge.
 She is survived by her two nieces, Mrs. Alice Bonds and Mrs. Belle Will son, with whom she lived, her nephew, w. M. Franklin, and several brothers. Miss Franklin was loved by a wide circle of friends who will regret to learn of her death.
 The American Study club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Osborne at the home of her mother. Mrs. R. S. Hickman, at Shadyside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
Nominated For Loving Cup

O T. Rigler of Walnut Grove, has been nominated for the silver loving cup offered my J. W. Leggett to the greatest benefactor of the city during the year, 1922. The name of MT Rigler is the first received and Mir Leggett states that he hopes that others will follow.
 The cup Is of beautiful design and the donor wishes to stimulate by it's award each year unselfish com munity service of the highest typo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
NEW YORK CURB LIST
Industrials

NEW YORK, Doc. 12.-Transactions on f the Now York Curb Market today were as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13
p,rouet for Hl-Y Clubs

Members of the Bessemer HEY clubs were entertained last evening at the First Presbyterian church with delightful banquet. Covers were laid for forty-two and songs and toasts featured the evening. An address by Dr. B. T. Waites was the principal feature of the banquet.
 R. l.. Coons acted as toastmaster and responses were made by Prof. A. H, Fillers and Miss Gage Morton, president of the girls club, and Wilbur Buck, president of the boys club. and q number of others. 4
 w. K. Shanz led tho singing, 4 spirited part of the program, and Mrs. A. D. Bell was accompanist.
 No1t Iahn Smith manned Che sa .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13

Grace auxiliary of the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs R. G. Miles on Syca- more street Central Park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13

young couple drove up 10 the resl- dence and were married in the pres- ence of a few friends.
 The members of the Sesame club will be entertained Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. G. Miles on Sycamore street, Gen. tral Park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13

The members of the Fairview Pres byterian Woman's auxiliary will hold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-13

Capt. John Smith mapped Chesa- peake bay about three hundred years ago.