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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
RICHMOND MAN CLAIMS SHOOTING IS ACCIDENTAL


 RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 13-Break- ing the rigid silence he has main tained since his arrest, Thomas Pol lard. young real estate man, who is - trial here for the murder of Mrs. rhelma Ham Richardson, a pretty divorcee, who was killed at the Pol lard home on the night of December Il, in an interview with newspaper men today declared his innocence and insisted that the shooting of the woman was an accident,
 Pollard declared that he had been falsely accused" and expressed the hope that "the public will withhold judgment until the facts are present. ed in their true light in court Re- ferring to stories printed in the newspapers, Pollard launched a bitter criticism of the press and declares that the newspapers poison the pulp lie mind" He denied reports that he had attended number of pub lie functions since his arrest and de- clared that he never left his home except when accompanied by his counsel
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CENTRAL QUINTET
 WINS FROM RIVALS IN EXTRA PERIOD
Crimsons Nose Out 21-17 Victory Over EnsIey in
 City Series

Central High schools Thin Red Line"s passed itself to victory over the Ensley Yellow Jackets at the B. A. c. Tuesday night in a hard-fought struggle. It took an extra period to decide the victor. The final score was 21 to IT.
 Central got the jump on the Ems leyites, and played from whistle to whistle without a let-up. Ensley threw their chances away on long shots, and at times let their game lag, which allowed Central to score. The foul goal shooting of John Eng fish, Ensley captain, made it possi- ble for the Jackets to stave off de- feat for an extra five minutes. He pitched five out of a possible seven, two of which came in succession to even up the score which stood with Central two points in the lead. The game was hot, fast and rough, and at times threatened to result in a fist and skull battle. The game was marred by side line remarks.
 Young, fast little Central forward, was the big star of the game. He scored Is of Centrals 21 points, and was a flash at running the floor. Holder played a good game at guard. Zach Walker. Ensley star forward, was forced from the game in the first half with four fouls. This weakened the Ensley machine con siderably. Central lost Jaffe by the same route in the second half. He was playing a good game for the Thin Red Line and was a smooth working cog in an efficient machine.
 Central took advantage of the ex- tra minute period and scored early. This widened the margin with another field goal a moment later and Ensley failed to score. The line-ups:
 Central (2D-Young (16) and Jaffe CD, forwards; Anderson CD, center; Holder CD and Sanford, guards.
 Ensley G7)-walke (6) and Nal loch CD, forwards; Martin (4), cen ter; English (5) and Lowry, guards.
 titutions-Central, Price for Anderson, Lackmond for Jaffe. Ems ley, O'Brien for Walker, Mccain for O'Bren, O'Brien for Mccain.
 Referee. Stapleton.
 Timekeeper, Thomas. N
 Scorer, McEachen.
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BENTON CASE HAS BEEN LEFT UP TO
 JUDGELANDIS NOW

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Decision as to whether Rube Benton, south paw pitcher of the St. Paul club of the American association, will play this year with the Cincinnati club was left today by the National league in the hands of Commissioner K. M. Landis.
 The league, at it's spring meeting, referred the Benton issue which in- wolves opposition to the pitchers re- turn to the majors as an alleged un- desirable player, to President John A. Heydler. but the latter declared he would be. guided by whatever finding Landis makes.
 Meanwhile the deal between Gin cinnati and St Paul. it was said, would hang fire. It had been prac- tically closed at the time opposi- tion to Benton's reappearance in the majors developed.
 Adopts 1923 Schedule
 The National league today former ly adopted it's 1923 schedule of l5i 1 games. opening on April IT. voted to increase the league waiver price from $2.500 to $4,000, and approved the design for memorial to be erected in Chicago over the grave of Adrian c (Pop) Anson, one of the most famous baseball stars of all time
 A memorial to William H. CWee Willie) keeler, former batting star of both the American and National leagues, to be erected jointly by the two organizations, was proposed, and President Heydler directed to act.
 The club owners indorseu the sug- gestion of Fred Penney of Boston, former first baseman of the Giants, to stage an annual contest between present-day players and stars of former years, the proceeds to go to fund for disabled and dependent ball players. An "old-tlmers" game was conducted successfully in Bos- ton last year.
 The fiftieth anniversary of the or ganization of the National league will be celebrated in 1925.
 PresidentrHeydler announced the resignation of Charles Rigler. who has been National league umpire since 1906. MT. Rigler will devote ms entire time to business interests In Kentucky His successor has not been named. Eight other arbiters were reappointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
ENTRIES FOR DOG
 SHOW1THIS MONTH CLOSE WEDNESDAY

Wednesday is the last day Magic City dog fanciers will have the chance to enter their animals in the Kennel clubs bench show, to be staged the latter part of the month. Entries will close at o'clock We'd nesday evening, and after that. the opportunity to take whack at some of the 600 prizes offered will have gene.
 When the doors of the big show rooms swing open on the morning of February 22, some 500 or 600 doggies will proudly and expectantly await the fray.
 The present weather forecast for the week is very favorable and club officials say there need be no fear of discomfort for the pets. Every thing will be as cozy and comfortable as transeontinental palace car just entering the orange groves of Sunny California.
 Help the hardworking boys along to make it a Dixie record that will stand until broken again here next year, as far as it has outstripped last years bumper entry, officials urge. by entering your dog some time Wednesday.
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MT Barrow declined to reveal de- tails of the offer made to him or to indicate whether he would accept. but admitted that he had been in- formed organization plans were well under way for launching the league in 1923
 From other sources if was learned authoritatively that clubs in the new circuit would be established in To- ronto and Montreal, Canada; Buffalo. N. Y.; Newark, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Washington and Providence.
 Initial Playing Strength
 Initial playing strength would be given the new league, 1t was stated, by having each major league club pool ten players, alloting twenty to each team
 The clubs, which 1t Is proposed to place in New York and Brooklyn, would use the grounds of the major league teams in those cities, accord ing to the plan. schedules being ar ranged so as not to cause conflicting dates.
 The new league was declared to have been discussed in detail at the National league meeting here today, but John A. Heydler, president, denied it had received formal atten- tion.
 MT. Heydler. as well as other of ficials, was reticent in discussing the proposal, and, while several admitted knowledge of plans. none would ad- init they were aware of any definite | foundation for a new circuit.
 War in Draft Question
 The proposed league, if actually put into the field under major league auspices, would in the opinion of
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AmuSements
AT THE ALCAZAR


 Hobart Bosworth. the popular ac- tor who has a leading part in War ner Brothers production, "The Lit tie Church Around the Corner" is one of those rugged, God fearing born sailors, who feel the spell of the sea- He ran away when 12 years old, and went to sea before the mast He toured many years in "The Sea Wolf" and produced this Jack London story into pie ture form, tho first long film re- leased in America.
 "The Little Church Around the Corner will be shown at the AL cazar through Friday night.
 AT LOEW'S BIJOU
 Birmingham movie fans have dis played keen interest in All the Brothers Were Valiant" thrilling picture based on one of the most dramatic stories which Ben Ames Williams ever wrote, picture which critics have termed one of the truly big super features of the year, and which forms an added attraction at Loew's Bijou the first half of this week. .-
 One of the outstanding acts of the vaudeville bill is the humorous one act comedy, The Ten-Forty Vest by Salome Parks and company, and the Dancers Ideal" with Miss Irma and -Elvira, also score a hit. Other vaudeville acts include a darktown comedy skit. "The Bright Side of Life" by Edmunds and La velle; also comedy singing and talking skit Grooming Algy," by Tommy Jones and Jack King. and diversity is add ed by Bicknell. the model baker,, comedy and novelty clay modeler'
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VILLA KNOCKS OUT
 FRANKIE MASON IN THE FIFTH ROUND

BOSTON, Feb. 13.-Pancho Villa, Filipino fighter. tonight defended his title as American flyweight box ing champion against Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne, Ind, former holder. Villa knocked out Mason in the fifth round.
 Except for a short storm. which Mason forced on him In the fourth round, Villa was master throughout. Mason had by far the worst of the first three rounds and the fourth was going against him, when he sent home several rights to the body to gain honors in that one round
 The fifth round was only few seconds along when Villa jolted Mason with a right to the head and caught him short with a stiff left. Mason, was down sprawling, but came, up after a, count of nine. The champion was on him with both hands and swinging hard sent Mason against the ropes and to the floor under rain of blows The Hoosier boxer tried to rise, but was unequal to 1t and fell back.
 Villa stepped back to his place, smoothed down his oiled hair then went forward to shake hands with his defeated opponent, himself for mer champion in this smallest of actually contested boxing classes.
 It was announced that Villa weighed III pounds and Mason 11O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
CLAUDE WILSON TO MEET FERACIHERE'
 ON MONDAY NIGHT
Magic City Boxer Gets First Bout After Invasion
 of East.

Claude Wilson, fresh from an east ern tour, will face the cold eye of public appraisal again Monday night, February 19, when he fights his first Dixie bout since his return from New York and other eastern fight centers. Wilson will meet Charlie Feraci, a hard hitting New Orleans bantam, in a 10-round bout at the B. A. c.
 Magic City fandom will be inter ested in the staging and the out come of this battle. as it will afford an opportunity to judge whether the popular little Wilson has shown any improvement over the form he dis played before leaving on his eastern invasion.
 Wilson Is now fighting as ban tamweight. Before leaving Birming- ham, Claude was a legitimate fly weight, but the higher and colder climate of the east seems to have agreed with him and he is now tip ping the beam between 11S and 120 pounds when in fighting trim. In his latest bout, the scrap with Johnny Green at Passaic, N. J., Wilson weighed 119 pounds, and went like
 
 condition.
 Has Come Forward Rapidly
 Charlie Feraci, Wilson's Crescent City opponent. is newcomer to the Magic City boxing circles, but has been coming to the fore in Dixie boxing circles rapidly. Feraci's most recent successes have been referees decisions over Ashton Donza and Pascal Colletti, both known here from their participation in boxing tournaments at the B. A. c.
 Claude Wilson went like house afire while up east, winning four straight bouts, three by knockouts. In defeating Johnny Green he won from one of the best bantam weights in the east, one who had just emerged from a victory over the sen sational Frankie Jerome, Billy Gib- sons star. In every way Wilson's invasion proved a success, and Claude shouldn't have much difficulty in getting bouts in case he should re- turn east any time soon.
 A Worthy Foe
 Tommy Tompkins, Wilson's be- freckled manager, stated Tuesday, in announcing the Wilson -Feraci bout for next week, that he has tried to secure a top notch battler for Claudes "trial' bout before local fans, as he wants Magic City rail- birds to see Wilson at his best be- fore passing judgment on his i'm provement. Feraci, Tommy believes, will force Wilson to put forth his best efforts.
 Articles for the Wilson -Feraci bout call for 120 pounds ringside, limit Claude will make easily, while Feraci must come down from his normal weight of 122 or 123 pounds.
 In the preliminaries Tom Lacey will wrestle the best opponent ob- tainable, while Jimmy Proto, Tommy Tompkins' new protegee, will be giv- en trial bout with some good ban tam weight of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
POLICE SHOOT NEGRO AS HE LEAVES STORE

Upon emerging from the front win dow of Grimes Bros. grocery store. 2030 Eighth avenue, north, early Wednesday morning, a negro, giving his name as Reed. and his address as 1409 Huntsville avenue, rear, was met with fusilade of shots from Sergt G. N. Burkett and Officers flames and Jenkins. who had answered an emergency call. Their fire resulted in Reed being taken to the Hillman hospital suffering from six bullet wounds, one in the head and five in the legs. Another negro, reported to have been seen leaving the store by employees at the Frisco shops, made his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
Fred Toney Announces He Has Come 10 Terms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb. 13.-Fred Toney, former pitcher for the New York Giants, announced today that he had accepted terms with Mana ger Branch Hickey of the St. Louis Nationals, to which club he was sold after his trade to the Boston club last year, and will report for spring practice Toney and Hickey reached an agreement in telephone conver- sation. TCney denied that he had de- clared he would not report to St. Louis.
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Flashes Off Wire
CUSTOMS DATA FURNISHED

GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. 13.-Ex- ports from ports in the Galveston customs district during December, 1922, totaled $4g79O.9O3, according to official data received here today from the bureau of customs statis- tics This compares with exports of sS2.191,77S in December, 1921, and of s77,195,Se5 in November
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Numbering Players on Diamond May Be Tried

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Numbering of ball players, such as is done in football, may be tried as an experi- Hlent by one or two National league clubs this year, to aid spectators in identifying the players on the field.
 The Brooklyn and St. Louis clubs. 1t was said. both. may give the scheme a trial
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ASK FOR INFORMATION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The ship ping board, under a resolution by Senator Pomerene, democrat, Ohio, adopted today by the Senate, was called on for detailed information re- garding sales of government ships before March 1. 1921, the beginning of the Harding administration. In- formation regarding subsequent sales has already been furnished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
BRADY DIES

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 1S.- Bert G. Brady. for 22 years a repre- sentative and negotiator of the In ternational Typographical union and known in many newspaper com posing rooms in the United States and Canada, died at his home here to- day, after an illness of several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
BOMB PLOT FRusTRATED

TOXIC, Feb. 13.-A plot to blow up the public buildings and banks of Seoul, Korea, was frustrated today by the police, according to dispatch published by the newspaper Nichi Nichi. It was stated the ring leader and 1S accomplices were arrested and 50 bombs seized
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EXPLAINS CHARGE

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Feb. 1S.- Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, president of the American Federation of Women's clubs declared in a statement today that the letter in which she was al legged to have received an offer of s250,000 did not refer specifically to lobbying in Washington, but rather to using the influence of the fedora tion ito put over successfully cer- tain big affair through the women of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
RICKENBAckER INHRED

SALEM, Ore. Feb. 13.-Eddie Rick enbacker, former World war aviator and ex-automobile race driver, was slightly bruised when his automobile overturned near Canby. MT. Ricken- packer and companions righted the car and arrived here without further mishap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
Huntsville Quintet to Meet 'Ban,a Freshmen
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU |
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The Alabama freshmen basketeers will come tC Huntsville this week for two games with the Dallas "Y" of this city. The contests will be staged Thursday and Friday nights on the Dallas "Y" court.
 Coach Fudge has put his men through a series of tough workouts this week. and when they enter the court against the freshmen they will be fully prepared for the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
BilI Would Limit the
 Admission to Tracks

ALBANY, N. T., Feb. 13.-Horse rac- ing at popular prices is the purpose of bill introduced in the legislature today by Assemblyman Louis A. Gu villier of New York. The measure would limit the price Of admission to running races and steeplechases to S1 50,
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Walter Barbore Will Sign Toledo Contract

GREENvILLE. s. C.. Feb. 13.- Walter Barbare, recently sold by tho Boston National league club to To- ledo of the American association for $7,500. announced today that he will ign the contract he received from the Mud Hens. He will report to the club at Greenwood, Miss. Barbare has been coaching a basketball team here this winter.
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Smith Joins Tribe at It's Hot Springs Camp

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Feb. 1S.- Sherrod Smith, pitcher for the American league club. joined the In- dians here today. Coach Jack Me Alister put the players through their first exercises today.
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GRIFFITH "APPRoAcHED,
BAN JOHNSON SURPRISED

CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.-(By Associated Press)-President Ban Johnson of the American league expressed sur prise tonight when informed of the new eight-club league. which, ac- cording to reports, would be backed by the major leagues.
 This is the first I've heard of it." he said.
 The American league, he added, would not subscribe to any plan to pool it's surplus players and dis tribute them among the clubs of the new organization.
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AJORLEAGUE CIRCLES HUSTLE WITH RUlNORS
 OF CONTINENTAL LOOP

NEW YORK; Feb 13Edward secretary Tanks tonight announced he had been offered the presidency eghcub baseball circuit the Continental eastern cities of the United States havoth hackin of the main Ieanue
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baseball men amount to formal dec laration of war on the part of the majors in the present draft contro- versy with the minors
 A new league, it was stated, would offer developing ground of Class A caliber for major league material and afford an outlet for players who would not be accepted in a draft clause by the recalcitrant leagues. The proposed circuit would not, it was added be on major league footing, but would rank with the highest minor league classifications.
 LANDS HASN'T HEARD
 CHICAGO, H., Feb. 13.-K. M. Lam dis, commissioner of baseball said tonight he had never heard of plans for establishment of new eight-club baseball league sponsored by the ma jor leagues when informed by the As sociated Press of reports from New York that such a league was being formed.
 Sources close to the head of base ball, however, called attention to the baseball territorial rights clause which many thought would prohibit establishment of new clubs in sev- eral of the cities that New York re- ports said were being considered, as clubs are already there.
 GRIFFITH "APPROACHED,
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 13.- Clark Griffith, president of the Washington baseball club, admitted tonight that he had been ap- preached" with reference to the or ganization of new eight-club base ball league in eastern cities, includ- ing Washington, but declined to go into details. He said. however, that the matter had been discussed in ma Jor league circles, although he indf- cated that no steps had been taken even approaching a decision.
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sFor Propst and Propst for Leake.''FoI McClintock.
 Referee-Cocke (Atlanta).
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for some time weI-nigh bursting. He
tiptoed in order to curse with ex-
tremest violence. His gestures were
threatening. He shook his fists at
Father Beret. without really meaning
uffense
Where is my garrison, you ask!
Yes, and l can tell you. It's where
you might expect a gang of dad
blasted .iabbering French good-for-
nothings to be. off high gannicking
around shooting buffaloes instead of
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"Well, then. what can be done?"
Beverly demanded. turning with a
fierce stare upon Father Beret. Don't
stand there Directing to everything,
with not suggestion Of your own
to offer
Il know what is best for my peo-
pie" the old man replied softly, still
smiling Il have advised them to stay
inside their houses and take no part
in the military event. 1t is the only
hope of awaiting an indiscrlminate
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Experience or no experience"
Helm exclaimed with an oath. this
fort must be manned and defended
/ am commanding heren
Yes, L recognize your authority"
responded the priest in a firm yet de-
ferential tone, land l heartily wish
you had a garrison; but where is your
command, Captain Heinz
Then it was that the doughty
captain let loose the accumulated
profanity with which he had been
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Pardon me. captain, the French
are loyal to you and TO the fag
yonder They have sworn IT. Time
will prove it, But in the present
desperate dilemma we must choose
the safer horn"
Saying this Father Beret turned
about and went his way. He was
chuckling heartily as he passed out
of the gate.
To Be Continuedl
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staying here and defending their
wives, children. homes and country.
damn their everlasting souls. The
few I have in the fort will sneak off,
l suppose"
THE French gave you this post on
easy terms, captain" blandly retorted
Father Beret
Yes, and, they'll hand it over to
Hamilton, Aou think on the same
basis" cried Ielm, but III show you'll
III show you Mr. Pr1eSt!'
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and things worse. !

HldssdCIel aIlu LhInBs WOTSt.
The curt phrase, things worse, "
went like bullet-stroke through Bev-
erley's heart. 1t flashed an awful pic
ture upon his vision. Father Beret
saw his face whiten and his lips set
themselves to resist Il great emotion.
do not be angry with me, my SON -
he said, laying a hand on the youns
mans arm. II may be wrong, but l
act upon long and convincing ex-
perience."
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Alice of Old Vincennes
By Maurice Thompson
COPYRIGHT 1908 BY ALICE LEE THOMPSON
REGN HERE

BEGIN HERE
LIEUT.. FITZHCGH BEVERLEY. an officer
of the American Army stationed at Vim
cennes during the Revolutionary War,
was fro ma fine old VirEinian family.
While at Niuceuues he fell In love with
ALICE whom
GASPARD ROUSSILLON and his wife took
from the Indians when she was IL years
old. Alice did not remember how the In
dians came in possession of her. A lochet
which she had always worn contained a
family crest and the name Tarleton- Bev-
erley recognized the name as that OF an
old Virginian family and knew that the
first Sir Barnett Tarleton, who came over
in the time of Yardley was the son of
Lady Alice Tarleton.