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The Washington times., 1923-03-05
BUSH LEAGUE
HOME OF STARS

AUGUSTA 5-Joe O'Rourke, Port Richmonds Irish
pot delighted with his baseball homehe historic ball
Tigers
training All Immediately declare it be the Finest
which would give John McIraws mythical nine fight.
In the office of DR. E. M Wilder secretary of the Augusta club
and the South leading teller hears wonderful tales
about the players who learned their lessons in the Sous leading
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

The greatest Of greats, The Cobb
himself, got his big-league start In
Augusta, and so. did Clyde Engle,
later a topnotcher with the Yanks,
and Curt Walker, the hard-hitting
members of the Phils. That pro-
vides an outfield not easily sur
passed.
On first base for the all-time Au.
gusta team would be Handsome
Charlie Dooley: O'Brien would play
second; Jerry Denny would be the
third sacker, and Bill Everett would
be found at shortstop. Oldtimers
will remember all these names and
may recall feats performed by them.
The Augusta ball park now Ia
modern in every way, but Charlie
Stubs, who can go back to the
days when the South called the
Yankees blue bellies" remembers
cornfield. Mistah Stubs owned and
helped to build the first fence that
surrounded the field-and when the
higher and more expensive barrier
of today was erected, Charlie sold
his equity in the fence that was dis
carded for so cents.
The Augusta grounds still are the
property of the Richmond Military
Academy, an institution which is
almost as old as the city of Augusta
and they show you the house in
which George Washington lived
when he visited the city.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

Mike Martin is the sole maker,
owner and distributor of a secret
combination in restraint of lum-
bago 1t is a proprietary lacquer,
the chief ingredient of which is
horseradish.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

FOR SIX years SklnS WAS OOdIeS-
Vile Highs leading football, base
ball and basketball star.
Later he went to the Bellefonte
Academy and was the big factor in
the academy's, championship nine
winning most of the games with his
southpaw slants.
In 1921 he pitched for ParkeS-
burg and last year for Mt. Carmel,
winning twenty-five games and
losing eight, when he attracted
the eagle-eye Of Manager Mack.
skins" also played in the out
field when he was not engaged in
hurting. He hit 1887 and had eight
teen home runs.
Last fall Jones played halfback
on the Lebanon Valley College
eleven at Annville, Pa.
Checkers Is Jones hobby. Just
before leaving for the South he
defeated the Lehigh champion in a
tourney and has licked every one
in the vicinity of Gainesville.
Jones promptly licked every one
of the Macks at this indoor sport
ana II ne can LWITI as wen do hS
can play marbles and checkers
he ought to lead the league.
pitching is almost as much
bean work as it is physical
ability" he says, land I'm going
to keep in mental trim by playing
checkers. I like foot ball and
wish / could play it all the time,
but prefer base ball as a sport
,, over all in a long stretch.
II may 60 to State College next
fall to complete my education. Last
year l tried to enter State, but was
too late in registering"
Jones is modest youth Of the
collegian type. He is Of prepos
sessing appearance, with dark hair
and brown eyes. He will give a lo'
of these Bean Brummels among the
Macklets a big run for oratorical
honors.
This is my one chance to make
good" he told Connie today, "and
I'm going to work my head off tC
achieve my ambition and win a
regular place on your staff"
Connie smiled and complimented
"Skins" on his determination.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05
Richie Will Try Comeback.

C PRING is here, yessuh! We
- hear from the West that
~ Willie Richie, former light
weight champion, is training for
a Comeback" and that he intends
to stage it in one of the ball
parks around New York. Willie
is thirty-one years of age and
figures that if he is allowed to
enter the ring weighing around
1873 pounds he could step through
three or four of the grandest
little quarrels you'd want to see.
He wants either Charlie White
or Mickey Walker as an opponent
and would consider a fair offer
for the match.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PRACTICE AND TRAINER
/ AT TAMPA CAMP
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER. .

TAMPA Fa 5-Though he know nothing about it,
seeing he busher and having MS rs ra WIN
big Hanns likely make history today
staging practice his under the Of his
Washington clubs Martin
Hankns declined contract Saturday night and was
President Griffith conferred with
official of the Tampa club got into his head called on
Griffith yesterday at signed the OFFICIAL papers
Then asked his home in BOOksve Fa to get his suit
general belongings.
fWhat will you be back?" asked President Griffith
due at 340," the youngsters reply.
unused the big league manager THE days
work will will be day wasted But let's
can give workout? asked President Griffith of his
manager and trainer both of sitting him.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

right or left side of the skull.
When you think of old John L.
Sullivan, with his many bare
knuckle fights, coming through
unmarked, it is certainly remark
able. At the finish of his career
John L. was a gray-haired but
handsome old gentleman, just as
gruff as ever and looking more
like a retired cement man than
prize fighter. His face was I'M
marked and his hands in great
condition.
Jim Corbett today hasn't
mark to show after the many bat
ties he put up with the best OF
all lands.
Fitzsimmons had no marks, al
though his hands resembled those
of an old ball player. They were
knotted and bumpy.
Jack Johnson has no more
marks on him than a bubble has.
His hands are absolutely perfect.
johnson always had wonderful
hands. He knew how to hit and,
as result, not knuckle is ever
enlarged.
Jack Dempsey looks as well as
the day he started boxing. Jack
is slugger, and you'd think sure
ly that he'd bear some scars, but
he doesn't.
Like Jack johnson. he has a
wonderful pair of hands, which
are still as good as new.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05
>TND>S
YIIDDiT5


ANEW YORK. SIT rather when stop to
~ all heavyweight champions
= today bear marks of their trade
Jim Jeffres Willard the only who held the
heavyweight title that show marks of their ring battles Both
They other
battle, quite prominent whether the
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

ana q o u % l e.
time Sundays
and holidays.
A m bit ious
hurlers went
out there in
sun-struck bull
ring and tried
to win entire
world series in
three days of
! a S I w e e k.
They'll spend
this week with
nose in latest
u n e aggregated
edition of medi-
cal therapeu-
tics.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05
Yankees Are off.

NEW YORK, March 5.-The last
of the Yankees have left for train
ing camp. The Dodgers hit the
Southern trail Saturday. The Giants
have been gone for more than
week
The Washington times., 1923-03-05
Say SKILLET"
Finn, Esq:
Mike Martin Owes Lini-
ment Success to Army,
Navy a nd Internal
Revenue Bureau.

r INIMENT LEAGUE has open
ed down in Florida with
- Mike Martin suspending all
office hours. Day and night he
walks the floor with a cholic
convert balanced on each arm.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

Juvenile arms are aching over
and above union hours and muscles
moan time-and-a-half at nights
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

Once thoroughly plastered with
this harmless lotion, culprit
doesn't know what has overtaken
him. Scientists are trying to learn
what else Mike puts in it 80 they
can use some in the next war.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

Martin claims his liniment will
do anything. SO do his patients.
Make the old Ford look like new.
Take the Varnish off the dining
room table. Eradicate grease
spots from the kitchen floor. Or
it can be used as a substitute for
chloroform.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

During the war Mike sold tank
cars of his patent ingredients to
the army for waterproofing Gov.
eminent shoes. He peddled other
consignments to the navy for
galVanizing wooden ships.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

And when prohibition took this
country to the surprise of all the
soldiers who We're in France
fighting, why Mike simply had
to stop retailing and become a
wholesaler with day and night
phone, front and side entrance
and exclusive limousine to call
for and make deliveries.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

Among the pitchers were Lester
German, now a famous professional
trapshooter, who journeyed from
Augusta to the Giants; Matt Kilroy,
a Philadelphia, who was credited
with sos strikeouts when hurting
for Baltimore in 1885; Nap Rucker,
star with Brooklyn for many
years; Ed Cicotte, who. before he
did humpty-dumpty from the path
of honor, was one of the games
greatest spitball artists, and George
Griffin, a hurler with the Cubs in
the days gone by.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

George Stallings, the Miracle
Man" manager Of later years,
caught his first game on the Au-
gusta grounds. Park Wilson, who
was sent to the Giants with Ger
man, was another great back
stopper.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

''YOu say You want to pitch in
the big league" Hankins was told.
"And here you are facing sus-
pension. Furthermore, no other
major league club will take a
chance with you after you get
into trouble with the Washington
club"
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

In 1921 he pitched for Parkes-
burg and last year for Mt. Carmel
winning twenty-five games and
losing eight, when he attracted
the eagle-eye of Manager Mack.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

Sure" came back Bush. wen
be there and see that he gets all
the work he can stand. Soon as
yoI get into town, come right here
and report to me-" Continued Bush
to Hawkins: I'll see that you get
away to a good start"
So that's how Dad Hankins, who
pitched for Tampa last season with
fair success, hearing that he was
supported by a weak ball club
left for home yesterday. Today,
around o'clock, he will warm up,
engage in the proper drill and
probably have a run around the
race track all by himself.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

Naturally enough caddies made
Of such unsuitable timber lack the
spirit de corps Of the Scotch cad
dies who have breathed the atEnos-
phere Of the links since childhood
and are stepped in the traditions
Of the royal and ancient game.
The Washington times., 1923-03-05

Dangerous Dan McGrew, the
tall Texas Lacquer, is due to re.
port here today. That will leave
only Walter johnson and George
Mogridge of the pitching staff
yet to arrive. johnson may show
up before the week goes, but Mo.
gridge is not due till next Mon
day. The veteran sOuthpaw is
getting preliminary work at Hot
Springs, Ark, in company with
Roger Peckinpaugh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20

hired servants had u Supemhuniauye,
moved him to make n decision 10 leave
the far country and go home.
3. His Confession (yy IS, 100 lie
acknowledged that his sin was against
heaven and his futher-that he had
forfeited his right 10 be called a son,
and begEcd TO be given a place as a
hired servant. The sinner not only
should make resolution; he should
confess his sin; for With the heart man
heucycth unto righteousness. ana with
the mouth confession is made unto sal.
walton.
Z. His Action ". 2o). Action was
needed. Resolution will not avail I'm.
less accompanied with action.
8. His Reception by His Father
wv. Nl2O. The father had not for
gotten his sen. During the years ne
lougcd for his return He must often
have looked for him, for he saw him
when ne was a great way off. So anN,
ious was he for him that he ran tc
meet him and fell upon his neck and
kissed him. So glad was the father
that ne even did not hear his confeS
sion through. but ordered the tokens
Of honor to be placed upon him. re
ceiviug him back into n sons position
This parable makes bare Gods heart
Every teacher should StrIye1o present
this lesson 50 rs To show Gods turGiv
Yuo lurr,,y-lUS WILLINGNESS 10 receive
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20

Reading rooms open daily from 10
a. m. until II except on Sundays
and legal holidays. Here all Chris
tan Science literature may be read.
The public is invited to attend the
service and visit the reading rooms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20
LESSON FOR JANUARY Il
THE PRoDIGAL SON

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presence Of the angels of God over one
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Luke 1850: Rom SAN: cal 6I-5.
PRIMARY ToFIC-A Fathers Lave.
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the heart of the yonprer son lie be-
came tired Of fine rasf,,fnts NJ home
His desire for freedom moved him TO
wilfuly choose IN lp,y, home throu
OF tbe cnnstroluts of his feth,r.s ruIe
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selfish indp,ornre II storts opt win
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20

Life. Golden text: Psalms 1911,
Thou shalt shew me the path of
life: in thy presence is fullness of
joy; at thy right hand there are
pleasures for ever more.
Wednesday evening service 1880.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20

Eyssca ana Huge SHINES nave
been the leading financial and in
dustrial brains Of Germany for many
years. Both Thyssen and SHINES
have occupied positions of promi-
hence rs advisers C. Germany since
the armjstico, and the arrest of Tys-
sen marks new epoch in the tam
gled affairs of that country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20

longer to transport outside Of the
Ruhr district coal which has oeen
rcquisitioned by the French govern
mcnt This decision was reached aft
err an all night session here in which
many delegates Favored a contjn-
uauce of work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20

The righteous perisheth, and no mat
layeth il 10 heart; ana meCCjtul me.
are taken away none considering thai
the righteous is taken away from the
evil 10 come,--lSaiah 81: /.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20
How EAsN % Love.

How difficult 10 is tc know-how
easy 10 love Thee .-UYI2oNN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20

COAL REDUCED-In order TO
make room for conSigrme1-S Of
eoa. thar Is contracted for l offer
fer sale fer zen days my famous RED
ASH COAL guaranteed 70 give IS
good satisfaction - any cos. sold in
Ame-lcoS, you 10 he the judge, It's
9 Eo@ey-aack proposition Z you are
ros satisfied, This COAL for SI2.O0
Per ron. c J. Clark. Phoue S0S.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-20
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-Three err four first floor
rooms. Address Rooms, care
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-25 Brown Leghorn
Hens ". J. Josey.-19-3t
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FOR SAL E-Lu3Gan * Bates piano;
$50; good condition. Phone s..
post
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LOST-FOJND

FOR SALE CEEAP-0l6-tashioreE
solid wsl~ut wardrobe with hsvcl-
led mirror doors. Phone 499.
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FOR RENT

FOR EENT-Three or four first floor
rooms. 40S S. Jackson. 1851
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
BUILDING OPERATIONS DURING JULY SLUMP
More Residences Built This Month Than In Same Period Last Year

So great has been the falling off in building in Birmingham that July. 1923, has fallen below the sum spent for building operations in July | year ago. The figures are as fol- lows: $711,92O for July 1922, and $620,5 509 for this July, nearly $l0O,O00 less or about 14 per cent.
 The money invested in home build ing during July of this year is in excess of the sum similarly spent a year ago. This July 16S residences rave been built at a cost of 542,l00. Last year in July 153 residences were built al cost of SS25,9S5.
 Erection of business property IS not considered so great or reliable a barometer of conditions in the office of J. r.. Spencer, city building inspec- tor. as the figures covering resi- dences for residence data, officials say, is the true indication of growth, home investment and providing the accommodation for more people.
 Other items in the monthly report were nine brick and hollow tile structures, involving q total eXpen- d,ture of S62,250 five fireproot buildings, with an aggre gate cost ct $5G, GOO.
 Repairs, miscellaneous construc- ton, installation of heating appa ratus and other minor items made up the rest of the report.
 The figures are subject to chanse in that any permits issued Monday will be added to and included in the Julv 1923 report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
CHARGE DEPUTIES COERCE } PR|SONE R
Officers Attempt To Fight While Charges Are Aired
 In Court

Grand jury investigation of charges against Eugene Eubanks and J. c. Brooks was recommended Saturday by Judge H. B. Abernethy following an informal Inquiry held in his court room early Saturday morning. The two men are deputies working out of Judge Abernethy's court, and they are charged with coercing prisoners mot employing one attorney when the prisoners desired another
 J. R. Montgomery charged that Eu- banks and Brooks had arrested Frank Collins, 69 and Mrs Ida Clark, 35, on charges of immortality, and when they asked for Montgomery they were told by the deputies that they would bring Chem to jail if they did not give the case to Thomas DozIer.
 Before the informal inquiry was completed Montgomery and Eubanks came to odds, but as court was not formally In session, no fine was i'm posed. Officers and spectators sepa- rated the pair before any blows had been exchanged.
 The officers entered complete de- nial of the charges and Judge Aber- nethy stated that.he believed them in nocent, but that the charges were too serious to be ignored. and that he would recommend an investigation by the grand jury to Solicitor Jim Davis.
 Dozier stated that he knew nothing of the matter except that Collins and the Clark woman had sent their bonds 10 be signed by him, and that Collins had stated to him in Montgomery's presence that he had picked him out CT number of attorneys named by the deputies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
CAR REPAIRER DIES;
 CAUGHT BY TWO CARS
Southehrn Railway Employees Body
 Mangled Between COuplers

Fl. r. Nation, Brownsville, aged 55, car repairer in the Southern railway Avondale shops was instantly killed al 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning when he stepped between the section of freight cars on track No. ?, and was caught between the couplers.
 According to information from the general foreman's office in the car repairing department, MT. Nation had gone after a hammer which had been repaired and in returning to his post of duty stepped between the two sections of train, a distance of three feet, it was stated, and was terribly mangled when caught be- tween the couplers.
 Nation had been in the employ of the Southern as a car repairer since 1908, it was stated. and was a highly respected member of the force. He was brought to the city in Johns ann bulance. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
WEATHER CONTINUES
 FAVORING COTTON
Good Yields Promised For All
 Crops, Report Says

The fifth week favorable to growth of cotton is reported by the American steel and Wire company In its latest summary of crop conditions. ActiVi- ties of the boil weevil have been cur tailed. All crops promise good to very good yields. The report of the American Steel and Wire company says:
 The past week as a whole was rather warm and dry over the great CT portion of the country. There are reports of injury to the corn crops in various states, this being most seri- ous in oklahoma and Texas. There is much curling In Iowa.
 Wheat and oat harvest Is progress ing rapidly Yields somewhat bet ter than expected, having progressed rapidly.
 Cotton as a whole benefited by hot dry weather This greatly curtailed the activities of the boil weevil.
 Potatoes generally good to very good. Sweet potatoes same. Wheat harvest being pushed to avoid rust losses which up to present have not been serious. Far northwest reports enormous crop of small grains and forage crops. This weeks conditions may be summed: Crops still good to very good. but need rain if pres ent progress should be maintained,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
GETS FINE AND SENTENCE
Missouri Mnn Attempted to Monopo-
 liHe Avenue Friday Night

w. Y. Ogletree, Springfield, Mo. boilermaker, was given two fines of $l00 each and sentenced to serve a year in jail by Police Court Judge Henry ], Martin Saturday morning. Ogletree was charged with being drunk and with disorderly conduct aggravated.
 ogietree attempted to best City De- ,tectives Lee and Walton in gun drawing contest Friday evening, but with the help of J. F, Whitman, 519 Seventeenth street, the officers fin- ally oVercame him. Before the ar rival of the officers, it Is claimed. ogletree had cleared the Schartz Drug company, 170O Fifth avenue, of all occupants and was attempting to clear the street of all pedestrians as the officers arrived.
 Ogletree will be given another hearing Monday on an additional charge of disorderly conduct, grow ing out of Ogletroe's activities when he first entered the store, by making ]. F. Blaylock. of the Srhartz Drug company. leave the store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29
.UNDE ERNOOD PARK
 FUND NOW $3,0OO
Committee Will Discuss Plans For Raising S2,0OO At
 Monday Meeting

Three thousand dollars has been raised by the committee In charge of the drive for 5000 with which to equip and beautify Underwood park. it was announced Saturday morning.
 A meeting of the executive commit tee will be held at o'clock Mon day at the home of Mrs W. R. Lath- rop when plans for raising the ad- ditionaI $2,O00 will be discussed. The committee is highly gratified at the success of the fund campa gn which is said to have progressed even better than anticipated, despite the fact that several members of the committee have been absent from the city.
 As soon a s tn total amount of S5,000 is raised, Underwood park will he extensively improved and beautified. New shrubbery will be planted. ornamental benches and number Of new park devices installed, and the entire premises painted, according to announcement by the committee.