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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
Kruger Wins Title As Weismuller Is Absent

DETROIT. Mich. August 25-Har- old Kruger, formerly of Haiwaii and now swimming under the colors of the Illinois Athletic club, supplanted Johnny Weismuller as national A. A. U. pentathlon swimming champion Weismuller did not defend his title Ferdinand Ehrlich of the New York A. C., was secord in the event, SCOT ing 10 points. Adam Smith of the Erie, Pa. Y. M. c. A., was third
 Weismuller defended this title in the 220-yard free-style race swim ming, 2;34 4-5, which is far below his present record Robert Skelton, na- tional champion, won the 22O-yard breast stroke in 3:07 7-10. Donald Mcclellan of Detroit was second and Clinton Blanckley of the I. A. C., was third.
 Arthur Thomson, Milwaukee A. C., long distance swimmer, won the cen tral A. A. U. title in the half mile in 1925 2-5. The central A. A. U. 100- yard, style for women was won by Ethel Lackie in 1;09 7-10y with Minnie Devry second Both are from the Illinois club. Sybil Bauer, another I. A. C. entrant, had little trouble in winning the 10O-yard back stroke for women. The time was 1:1S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
DriUes Nag To Win, But Can't Remember
 Upset Victory Later

CLEVELAND, August 25.-CBy Associated Press )-Bert Mollaw, the well-known Cleveland reins- man, drove Peter Oliver to vic- tory in one heat during the pres ent grand circuit meeting at North Randall. but he remembers nothing about it. Backers of his mount probably will never forget 1t, though, as S2 mutual ticket on the Michigan-owned horse paid s123.40.
 Had Mallow not been fined $5t by Starter Steve Phillips for scoring in front of Frisco June, the pole horse, the chances are that Mallow would still be in ig~ uorance of his feat. The story was told today when Phillips was called on to verify the assess ment of the fine
 Peter Oliver was one of five horses to go down in a spill in the first heat of the 2;10 pace Wednesday. Mallow, his driver, suffered a scalp wound and was badly shaken up, but, after re- receiving treatment. said he felt able to get back into the sulky for the second heat. In this mile, Peter Oliver went through spaces that looked impossible and was kept on the pace all the way, fin ishing well out in front. The time for this mile, 2;06 2-5, was the best of the race.
 When Mallow told the starting judge and Steward Charles Tan ner that he did not even remem- Der driving in the heat, much less realizing that he had been fined, steps were taken to lift the penalty. Mallow has not been fined in six years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
SKI ELOQUENT ON EVEOFDEPARTURE

CHERBOURG, August 25.-Battl- ing Siki. the senegalese pugilist. who is here awaiting the arrival of the Berengaria. which is to carry him to America, made a little speech in the lobby of his hotel and handed typewritten copies of his remarks to the newspapermen.
 Before leaving the land of France" he said, q wish to address all my French friends and sports men assurances of my most cordial respect and devotion. They may rest worthy of the colors"
 The address rendering the battler somewhat dry and the entire party adjourned to the hotel bar upon his invitation. There he talked more freely. If the Americans give me a chance and forget all the lies that have been written about me-" he said. T will show them some fireworks in the ring"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
WICHITA STAR IS SOLD TO GIANTS

WICHITA. Kan. August B. Earnie Maun pitching ace of the Wichita Western league club has been sold to the New York Giants. Frank Isbell, owner of the local club, announced tonight. Maun will report for training next spring. It was said unofficially that the price was be- tween S1O,000 and S15,O00 Maun. who is only 23 years old. began his pro- fessional baseball career in Wichita three years ago.
 Statistics show that this year SC far Maun has won 21 games and lest seven and is leading the twirlers of the Western league.
 Shortly before the announcement of his sale was made, Maun was struck on the jaw by bat which ac- cidentally slipped from the hands of one of his fellow players. Although believed not serious injured, Maun was still unconscious four hours after the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
Chicks Send Prothro
 To Major; Sign Emery.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 25-Thomp son Prothro, infielder, has been re- leased by the Memphis Southern As sociation club to the Washington Americans to report at once, accord ing to an announcement there tonight. Prothro recently injured his leg and has not been in the game for some days Announcement also was made that the Memphis club has signed Spoke" Emery, an outfielder, for merly with Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
International " e ct For Billiard Title

INTERNATIONAL MEET ..6 ..6 ..6
 NEW YORK, August 25.-Plans for international professional billiard championship tournament at which Willie Hoppe will defend his crown was rapidly being completed it was announced tonight The tournament probably will be held here in No- vember although Chicago, Philadel- phia and Boston have entered invita- tions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26

RicIxvvoOd to witness the final victory of the season for the men of Stewart over the rivals from Atlanta.
 WhitehilPs Strike Outs.
 Earl Whttehill may not be the leading pitcher in the league, in matter of wins and losses, but he Is far ahead in the strike-out department. Whitey has whiffed He opposing batters, just IS more than Joe Martina. the New Orleans speed ball king. Whitey has worked 231 innings, however, to Martina's POI.
 Only two pitchers in the major leagues exceed Whitey's output of strike-outs. Dazzy Vance, for mer Chick and Pei hurler, has struck out 134 batters this sea- son, while Adolpho Luque, Cu- ban veteran of the Cincinnati dozen the way to the water cooler. The Brooklyn hurler has covered 211 innings, and the Moran hireling PIP.
 Now we know that the urge tS to swipe something pertaining golf does not cOnfine itself to ones scOrecard on the links. Press dispatches state that a thief made off with a couple of dozen medals won by Bob Mars don. member of the American Walker cup team.
 RABBITy BRAUsEN MAKES HI,
 It has fallen to the lot of Rabbit" Brausen, tiniest of the Barons, to win favor with the fans. By his peppery manner and sensational play, Brausen has won the plaudits of the rail- birds.
 Brausen Is making good with bang. In fact, he has made good. While not a vicious hit ter, Pete has proven able to poke out heat little wallops com sistently, and has proven instru- mental in helping the Barons out in almost every rally lately.
 Brausen rose to the zenith of his popularity yesterday when he killed that Cracker rally with a brainy bit of work that re- suited in a double play. Disre- garding the threat of possible score, Brausen nervily took his time, taggen one base and threw across the diamond to another It was a twin killing, where a rlay at the plate would have resulted in only one.
 Jack Dempsey to battle m nu- tomatic dummy in preparation for his fight with FirpO. That's nothing new. We've seen some and right here in the B. A. C. ring.
 Sunday will be day of rest for the Barons. They deserve 1t, too, after a weak Of successes against the Crackers that result ed in the busting of Miller's men from third place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
BASEBALL FORM
AMERICAN LEAGUE

HeSterday's Results St. Louis 6, Philadelphia 4. Cleveland 5, New York 2. Chicago 3, Boston 0. Detroit 5. Washington i.
 TOday's Games Philadelphia at St. Louis. Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit. New York at Cleveland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
DIXIE BATSMEN PUNCHED FOR RUNNER-UP HONORS TO
 EMIL HUHN, BEAR SLUGGER
S7,5OO PAID THE ATLANTA OUTFIT FOR DAN CLARK

ATLANTA. Ga, August 25.- Danny Clark, second baseman, purchased by the Atlanta Southern association club from Birmingham early in the season. has been sold to the Boston American league club for the sum of S7.500, accord ing to an official announcement made here tonight. Clark will not report until next spring, when the Red Sox strike out for it's train ing camp. With 16 home runs to his credit, Clark is leading the Southern association in that de- partment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
DOUBLEs, 24 TARGETS
STRIBLING TO GET CHANCE AT TITLE HELD BY WTIGUE

COLUMBUS. Ga, August 25.-Co- lumbus tonight secured a guarantee to insure the fight between Mike McTigue, light-heavyweig cham pion of the world, and Young Strib- ling of Macon, Ga, here on October 4, it was announced by American Legion officials, promoting the bat tle Joe Jacobs, manager of the Irish titleholder. was notified that the demanded $10,000 guarantee had been raised, it was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
Club Beats Druggists

Dave Evans Boys Club City lea eners continued their winning stride by trouncing the Doster-Northington outfit Saturday, by the score of to z. Hisey was in excellent form, and held the Druggists to eight well-scattered hits The hitting of Nelson was
 Score. R.H.E Boys Club .,..............7 II Doster- -Northington .....,...2
 Batteries: Hisey and Dill; Evans and Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
Bridgeport SpOrtsmen
 Show Much ActiUity

BRIDGEPORT, Ala. August 25.- Bridgeport sportsmen are busy in several branches of sports. A horse shoe grounds has been laid out in the downtown district and business men stage some hot contests of "barnyard golf" during spare hours. The gun club is practicing daily for the trapshoot and are developing some accurate shots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
YeSterday's Results

Birmingham 2, Atlanta 1. New Orleans 3-6. Mobile Il. Nashville z, Little Rock 5. Memphis T. Chattanooga 1.
 TOday's Games Mobile at New Orleans. Chattanooga at Memphis. Little Rock at NlsfN ille Only games scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
NATIONAL LEAGIE


esterdnyFs ResuIts New York 8. St. Louis l. Cincinnati 3, Brooklyn l Pittsburg 5, Boston 2. Chicago 9. Philadelphia 1.
 Todny's Games Pittsburg at Brooklyn. Chicago at New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26

Jitneys cannot run without license. City commission can refuse to license or revoke for any cause deemed sufficient to it. This is a supreme penalty.
 Paid Political Ad. Jitney Owners and Drivers Association. G. B. Johnson, Business Agent. FPS N. 2Oth St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
By MAC

ID "AO
 From Jericho to London is but a few miles, from a pennant to the cellar is but few games. The team that a few weeks ago was battling to keep it's head above water is today pounding on the trail of the leaders. The team that yesterday was dream ing of a Southern league gon- faion for 1923 today is casting it's eyes fearfully at the foe next to be faced Mobile and Bir- mihgham meet at Redwood this week, and all these conditions will have their bearing on the series.
 A few weeks ago the Barons of seventh place were gasping for breath as they fled from the cellar. Today they are the men of Stewart, exhultantly shouting their defiance and threats at the teams they pursue.
 Only yesterday morning the Bears of Mobile were dreaming of a possible pennant for this year. Then they met 8 double setback at the hands of the league lead- CTS, and today are not looking upward, but downward, at the fast moving men of Stewart.
 Mobile comes to Redwood Mon- day. Three games will be played. Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day. That series may affect the order of the three leaders in the Southern league, Here's how they stand this morning:
 Won. Lost. Pct. New Orleans vs..... 77 442 .647 Mobile .......'..' Sg 54 .66d Birmingham ..... 65 b6 .b2S
 The men of Stewart are four games behind the Bears. Three games will be played at Rick wood. There's a chance for the the Barons to pull right up to the Bruins. With the Pels 1t is different. The Birds are ten full games ahead of the Bears, and IA ahead of the Barons. Such a lead would not be hard to cut down if the season were only half over. As 1t Is, only the unseen hand of the God of Baseball could bring about such a happening.
 The Mobile Birmingham series will tell whether the Barons are to finish well up in the race. As is is, the men of Stewart are well entrenched in third place, for they are three games ahead of Atlanta,
 The Crackers nre gone, but fOrgetfulness of their departure will probably never come, at least not this year. When team can so thoroughly come back against Jinx as the BarOns did the Crackers, it's fandOm will always remember that event with n thrill. The success of the BnrOns is having it's effect, too, for Saturday one of the greatest crowds of the season was nt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE

'ON HN n T EIzA4N T HN HIN V E3f Charlotte 6-0' SreenVille 5-3. Macon 2-6' --stonia 0-2.
 Augusta 4-f; Spartanburg S-1. Augusta Al: Spartanburg S-1. (2nd game innings. darlSnessn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26

FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE At Bradentown 8, St. Petersburg 5. At Daytona 7, Lakeland .. At Orlando 3, Tampa 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
 Ellis In Great Form

In one of the fastest games of the season, Sloss By yProducts continued its winning streak by defeating Avondale Park by the decisive score Of 5 to 0.
 The feature of the game was the alright playing of the whole Sloss team with the best pitching by Ellis seen in the eastern division this year. Ellis allowed only one clean hit, with two scratches, only one Avondale player reaching second gase. Score:
 R. H. E. Sloss ................... 5 9 1 Avondale Park ...... 0 8 5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
BRUINS EASE UP IN QUEST
 OF PENNANT, AND TURN TO
 SHAVE OFF BARON THREAT

RtckVvoOd to witness the final victory of the season for the men of stewart over the rivals from Atlanta.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-11-19
:: SUNNY SIDE UP -:

is true, about those boys In The Bee
ting diseonsolately on the curb He
said he was hungry and cold. The
pressmen staked him to square
meal, took him home and discovered
the lads mother hungry and cold,
and proceeded to provide her with
food and fuel. Then they staked the
lad to a stock OF Bees. and the lad is
now helping his mother. Just a lit
tie human interest story. but II fits
in mighty well with Community Chest
week. Those fellows in The Bee
pressroom would grin with derision
II you tried to tell them that they
were charitable. you don't think
for a minute we'd see the Kid go
hungry. do your" said one OF the
pressmen. Isn't II up to you and me
to get into the game along with
those pressmen?
Hang II all, isn't, II worth some
thing to be relieved OF being pes
tered to buy tags about every wash
day, even II the tag sellers are usual.
ly mighty easy to look at? Let's
watch 'em smile "once for ALL on
this charity business. Then, maybe,
we can draw few smiles on our own
personal account.
A gift In hand Is worth two IN
prospect. A hungry stomach ca.
not be filled with tracts and promises.
The average philanthropist Is n fel.
low who tenders collar button TO
a man who has no shirt. An empty
belly puts crimp In the average
conscience. A swollen Community
Chest Is better than sympathy in cold
storage. Now Is n good time for
your right hand to let your left hand
know what IL is doing; the left hand
might do the same thing. With your
contribution In the Community Chest
you will be pardoned for feeling
chesty.
Thirty-three years ago, when
first lit in Omaha. Al Sorenson was
pointed out to me ns an "old news.
paper man" Yesterday I pointed to
a young man passing by and asked
n friend who It was. That's Al Sor
enson. thought everybody knew
AL" Must investigate. Either my
friend was mistaken or AL has dis
covered n Valuable Tonic.
w. NJ. M.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-11-19
Infuriated Ducks and
Flock Is Maddened by
Crippled Foiurs Cries
Brant Attack Hunter

O'Neill, Neb., Nov. 1S.-John Bill
songer. Chicago sportsman, is under
the care of physicians at the Double
o ranch. northwest Of Cottonwood
lake, recovering from numerous
bruises and a severe buffeting receiv-
ed at the lake, last week while fighting
for his life against the attacks OF a
mixed flock of infuriated redhead
ducks and Canadian brant.
Mr.. Bilsinger, inexperienced as a
duck hunter. was shooting from a
blind well out in the shallow lake,
when he crippled a brant which
dropped close to the rushes. we'll away
from him. Leaving his gun in the
blind he waded after the brant and
caught 1t before it could get to deeper
water. Aroused by its cries the flock,
which had taken flight, circled and
attacked the hunter. who because of
his waders filling with water was un-
able to get back promptly to his gun
and the blind.
The infuriated birds attacked him
with wings and bills in numbers and
were joined by an incoming flock of
redheads that had been feeding in a
nearby alfalfa field. The battle waged
for over an hour and until Mr.. Bill
singer, with his hunting coat wrapped
about his head to save his eyes. final
II reached the shore. from which. after
removing his boots, the hunter stag
gered toward the ranch house a mile
and a half away. The birds pursued
until frightened away by the baying
of a pack of wolf hounds kept by the
ranchman to chase coyotes. and then
made off.
The incident has been investigated
by Prof. NJ. H. Horiskey. local nat
uralist. who has made a study of wild
birds and their habits. The professor.
after visiting the alfalfa field, ex-
presses the belief that the unusual
action of the birds was due to their
feeding on frostbitten alfalfa blossoms,
the potentiality of which as a fighting
liquor when made into tea long
has been known to the natives.
Mr.. Bilsinger's injuries. while
painful, are not serious.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-11-19
Walton Suit to Go on
Despite His Withdrawal

Oklahoma City, Nov. 1S.-Okla-
homa City is in fever Of excitement
over J.. c. Walton's sensational with
drawal from his impeachment trial.
The deposed governors friends praise
him for his act, his enemies condemn
him.
1t was stated that the alb
sence of the deposed governor will
not prevent the resumption OF the
trial Monday. The prosecution viii
probably close Its case on 16 counts
and demand a vote. Whatever the
verdict. regular procedure will fol
low on the additional six articles Gov
ering martial law, denial OF the
habeas corpus and press censorship.
Federal Judge J. II. Cotterel will
give Walton a hearing In United
States district court Wednesday on
nm application for a temporary In
junction to restrain the senatorial
court from acting.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-11-19
Former Halsey Banker
Is Paroled From Pen

Lincoln. Nov. 1s.-Frank NJ. Rid.
ings. formerly OF Minneapolis. MINI,
where his family now lives. has been
granted a parole from the state PEN
itentiary. II was announced today.
The action was taken at a meeting
of the state board OF pardons and
paroles yesterday. Ridings. as pres.
ident for n brief time OF the State
bank OF Halsey. was found guilty Of
violation OF the state banking laws.
His parole was recommended. among
others. Ivy District Judge Bayard II.
Payne. before whom he was tried. on
the ground that Ridings' violation
was probably the result of inexperi.
enee In banking rather than Grim
inal intent.
The board declined TO grant either
pardon or parole TO Willard V.
Matthews, former Omaha banker.
who was convicted Of embezzlement
Walter Benford and Harold Ren.
ford, convicted at Omaha of automo.
bile thefts. We're paroled TO Iowa au.
thorities for prosecution.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-11-19

'Hully Chez" observes my favorite
newsboy. dis ting is goin' t be
easy. A feller just gifts 1t off'n his
chest by dlggin' up fr de Community
Chest. an 'er ye is. OATS bus ness
an I'm f'r it."
Ever get up in the morning feeling
blue and discouraged and convinced
that everything is going wrong; that
you are the most unfortunate of
mortals? Sure you have. Then you
start downtown with crouch against
the world. and the first thing you
know you see some blind man on
the corner soliciting aims. A little
later you see some cripple. minus
legs or arms. Then you meet an
acquaintance who Is fighting tuber.
culosis, and fighting a losing battle.
You see some Ill clad child, some Ill
clad women. And pretty soon your
frame of mind undergoes a change.
You reject that you have good eyes.
That you are not crippled. That you
have good health. That you are com
fortably clothed and we'll fed, and
your children the same. Then 1t
begins to dawn upon you that you
are mighty fortunate. and with the
dawning Of that thought everything
gets bright, you throw up your head
stick out your chest and tackle the
job ahead with a light heart. And
then. right then, is the time to step
up and chuck your contribution into
the Community Chest
Naturally ! am kind Of heart, feel.
Ing n sympathy for my fellows and
wishing bad luck to no one not even
an enemy. II such there be. But be-
ginning with this beautiful Monday
morning, November 10, my hope is
that II you are able to contribute to
the Community Chest and refuse, or
delay II unduly, your breakfast re
fuses to set well on your stomach,
that your shoes spring leak. that
your hat blows off and falls I'm front
OF n street fiusher. that you lose two
thirds OF your suspender buttons.
that your stenographer quits to work
for a better employer. that somebody
swipes your automobile, that you are
never again able to find a seat In a
street car. and that your wife treats
you as you really deserve. II I could
think Of anything else I'd include IT,.
Timely story. and good because It
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-11-19
Corn in Chase County
Averages SO Bushels

Imperial. Neb., Nov. 1S.-Chase
county is asking for help to take
care OF the corn crop. Harry Swink
has $50 acres Of corn that Is max
ing so bushels per acre William
Hust. near Imperial. has 32o acres
making so bushels per acre. On
County Commissioner Otto Luhr's
farm east of Imperial LOO acres are
making so bushels per acre. Ben
Beard. southeast of Lamar. has one
field making so bushels.
Corn in the Lamar neighborhood
is making from 40 TO 20 bushels per
acre. on the s. f. Mccoy farm he
IS selling 1000 bushels of his old
corn; last year he had $1,000 bush
els. and this year he viii have
e5 900 bushels.
Ed Travis has 500 acres and has
purchased a corn husking machine
IN order 10 get his corn out of the
field. The average Of the county Will
be not less than so bushels per acre.
Farmers are paying cents a bushel.
board and lodging.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-11-19
Says jealousy Cause
Of Forbes Exposure

Washington. Nov. ls.-Eiias II.
Mortimer. chief aceuser Of Col.
Charles II. Forbes. as a dramatic
climax 10 week ~ sensational
testimony. declared that domestic
troubles between himself and his
wife, Mrs. Catherine Tullidre MORT.
mer. 10 which Forbes Vas a PARTY.
prompted him 70 make his startling
accusations against the former dire
tor Of the Veterans bureau.
Mortimer VAS recalled - the stand
before the senate investigating oom-
mittee
Asked II he realized that what he
had testified 10 constituted an al.
mission he had entered into = con.
spiracy 20 defraud the government
and that in SO doing ne had laid him.
self liable 10 prosecution. he replied:
Yes. 10. II Il is such IN he man
enough 10 take what is coming 70
ma"