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crowd the local course. In this group
are players who will have It "on"
the visitors to the extent they have
been playing the curse now for three
years.
The event promises to be the most
open sort of a proposition since the
newspapers printed the statement
here that Eddie Held of st. Louis
n Albach of Boston would not be
!, n the big national went this year.
One, h report said. had turned pro
and the other had Joined u private
club thus barring him from public
links competition.
In honor of the national public
links tourney being awarded to the
course by the u. S. G.. A. a sixty-foot
flag pole has been erected near the
home green in front of the club house
by Col. Sheriff.. On this a big
American flag was raised by Col.
Henry May and Maj. Edward Riggs
who started the first golf club In
Washington more than thirty years
, 1923-02-16
PUBLIC LINKS CHAMP TO GET PENNANT At CAPITAL
NOVEL AWARD IS PLANNED FOR NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The golf
player who wins the national public
INKS tournament here June 1923 will
axe home with HIM a pennant to be
flown over his home course for one
year.
Under direction of Lieut.. Col. C. o.
Sheriff., in charge of government pub
lie buildings n grounds a lot of
work has been To- on the local
course this winter. About three hun.
dred' players are expected to register
with the United States Golf ~associa-
ton for the play.
Local fans look TO a half dozen
players to keep the pennant in Wash
ington. This half dozen is from five
to eight strokes ahead of the field
here. Charles Agnew. who won the
local championship last year and rep
resented the course at the Toledo
tourney. has been getting in two and
three days n week at the local course
but play on the greens has been under
the ban.
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George Weight, who was the runner
up at the Columbia Country club play
Tor the District championship last
fall, is one OF the players picked by
many to lead the ear that will rep
resent the nations capital. To Bill"
Mcclure, the long distance hitter Of
the course many turn In picking n
team mate for Agnew and Voight.
Mcclure has driven the 34O.yard No.
l hole at the our and sends the
ball for go yards with a good deal
OF regularity. His short game around
the greens has been Off II because
of the open winter here he has been
able to work out at the Columbia
Country club several times a week.
He has been paying particular atten.
ton to his approach game this win.
ter and hopes to be right up there
when the qualification scores are
counted.
Sanford, D'Estes. Bresnahan and
Brooks are other players who stand
out over the rest OF the hundreds who
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Sport Calendar

Racing.
Meeting of jefferson Parish Far
association, at New Dreams.
Meeting OF Cuba-American Jockey
club at Havana
Meeting OF the Tijuana Jockey club.
at Tijuana.
Bowling.
International Bowling association
tournament, at st. Paul.
Northern Bowling association opens
at Duluth.
CycyIinE.
Fifth day of annual six-day race In
Chicago.
Basketball. ..
Annual TrtState interscholastic
tournament opens at Cincinnati.
Skiing.
Eastern amateur championship
tournament, at B~rattleboro. VT.
Skating.
National amateur figure skating
championship. ut New Haven.
Track.
Kansas City Athletic club invita-,
ton meet, at Kansas City.
Power Boat.
Mississippi Valley Power Boat as,
ISOLATION regatta at New Orleans.
Golf.
Third annual seniors tournament
opens at Plnehurst. N. C.
Boxing.
Carl Tremaine We. Johnny Curtin,
12 rounds, at New York.
Jack McCarron VS.. Lou Bogash,
II rounds. at Bridgeport.
Phil Bloom VS.. Vincent Porkoni, 10
rounds. at Erie. Pa
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NEW LAMP BURNS
"a E CENT AIR
Beats Electric or Gas

A new oil lamp that gives an amaz-
ingly brilliant. soft, white light, even
better than a or electricity. has
been tested by the u. 8. government
and IS leading universities and found
to be superior to 10 ordinary oil
lamps. 1t burns without odor.
smoke or noise-no pumping up, Is
simple, clean. safe. Burns "a per
cent air and 6 per lent common kero.
sene (coal oiD.
The inventor, G.. H. Johnson, 6os
". Lake street, Chicago. ILL.,, is offer
ing to send a lamp on 10 days FREE
trial, or even to give one FREE to the
first user in each locality who will
help him introduce It. Write him to-
day for full particulars. Also aslz
him to explain how you can yet the
agency, and without experience or
money make $3.50 to $500 per month.
ADV.
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The Legion five went out at the
beginning OF the first half only five
points behind but In the fecond half
the men tired badly and Standard No.
3 walked into a big lead. Rynalski
scored moro han half the points for
the winners while Tobias, Cochrane
and Stone played well for the losers.
The kiwanis-P Presbyterian game was
a battle all the way with the Kiwanis
team finishing two points ahead at
the end. Both teams showed good
password at times and there was
little to choose between them. Nc
Grath with seven baskets and Gilardi
with four were the stars for the win
ners with Kingsley and Haines
showing up best for the losers.
The lineups and cores:
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all through the game.
Captain Lester was able to play
only 10 minutes OF the game and his
goal getting ability was greatly
missed. Post, who has been laid up
with a severe cold, managed to stick
it out for a half out he was not able
to put up his usual game. The same
was true OF McGrath.
Despite the disorganized condition of
the team the players put UP strenu-
GUS opposition to the heavy Glenrock
team until the last 10 minutes of
play. With the lineup full of substi-
tutes. Casper was unable to hold
Glenrock and the latter rained bas-
kets in the hoop.
Harry Davis played his best game
of the season for Casper and seemed
to find himself as a goal shooter. His
play did much to keep the Casper
quintet on its toes.
Referee CAN'T handled the game to
the satisfaction of both teams.
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DEFEATS
MONDT IN BOUT
Colorado Champion Loses
Two Out of Three Falls to
Titleholder.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Feb. 10
STRANGER" Lewis retained his worlds
Championship wrestling title by de-
feating "Toots" Mondt. OF Colorado.
two falls vi Of three hero last night.
Mondt won the first fall in one hour,
80 minutes and Is seconds, with a
body scissors.
Lewis tool the second and last in
30 minutes six seconds, and nine
minutes, two seconds respectively.
The second fall was the result of a
toe hold n body scissors, and the
third was the result OF n toe hold.
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OFF FOR
/. TRAINING CAMP
Home Run King First of
Yanks to Start for Hot
Springs, Arkansas.

NEW YORK. Feb. 16.-Babe Ruth
IS travelling today toward Hot
Springs, Ark, training camp OF the
Yankees. He is the first member of
the club to start for the proving
grounds.
Colonel T. L. Huston and Colonel
Jacob Rupert, heads OF the Yankee
club escorted the home run king to
the train.
Ruth will do no heavy work for
several weeks but will take baths in
an effort to reduce weight.
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Professional
Golfer Dead

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.. Feb. 1s.-
James Frazier. professional at the
Sea View Golf club, died last night
1rim injuries received three days ago
when his motor car ran into n trolley
car. President Harding n other
notables had been among his pupils.
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horse racing enthusiasts at Elan.
dreau s. D.
A circuit consisting Of F1andreau.
Brookings and Madison, in South
Dakota. and Sieyton and Pipestone,
Minnesota, was proposed. Another
Minnesota town is expected to be
added to h circuit.
Tentative plans provide for open
Ing at F1andreau on June IL. Three
days of running races and a mile and
quarter derby will be held in each
town.
, 1923-02-16
AMERICAN LEGION TO
REVIVE HORSE RACING
IN TWO States, SAID

ST. PAUL, MINI. Feb. 1e.-Horse
racing is to be revived by members
of the American Legion in Minnesota
and South Dakota. it was announced
today following reports received here
today of a meeting of Legionnaire
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NEW YORK-The Brooklyn Ma.
tional league team today announced
receipt of the signed contract of J.. f.
Stewart, second baseman, drafted
from the Birmingham l of the
Southern association.
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LONDOS.-Roland Todd defeated
Ted kid" Lewis on points In a 20
round boxing match for the middle
weight championship OF England, re-
gaining the title he lost to Lewis last
November.
, 1923-02-16
NORTH CASPER TRAMPLES
MILLS IN GRADE SCHOOL.
LEAGUE PLAY THURSDAY

North Casper walloped Mills in the
grade school basketball league yes.
terday by a score OF At TO 6 and gave
one OF the best exhibitions of basket.
ball that has been seen in the league
this season.
Gibson and Caney. star forward and
center Of the North Casper team.
piled in II and nine baskets respec-
lively and cinched the victory for
their team. The guarding OF Peter.
son n Virgne was also good.
The lineups n scores:
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First IN NeDs
OF All EDents
CASPER SDEFEATED, 45 TO14,
IN CAME WTHGLENROGk CAGERS

Handicapped by injuries to three players, the Casper high
school basketball team gave its poorest exhibition of the sea
son last night and lost to Glenrock on the court at Parkerton
by a score of 45 to Ia. The local aggregation was never go
ing at its best and was trailing the Converse county players
, 1923-02-16

EVELETH, M~inn.-Eveleth defeat
ed Pittsburgh, 4 to ?, in a United
States amateur hockey league game
, 1923-02-16
World Results
By Leased Wire
STANDARD NO. 5 five ROMPS
over LEGION AS THE KIWANIS
CAGERS BEAT PRESBYTERIANS

With the American Legion five giving the Standard No. 8
a stiff battle in the first half only to slump to a 51-to-27 de-
feat in the second half and the Kiwanis aggregation winning
from the Presbyterians in a 1926 score game, fans were
treated to two fine games in the Casper Basketball league
last night.
, 1923-02-16

ago. Beneath this flag will fly the
pennant to go to the links that pro-
duces the best golf player next June.
, 1923-02-16
Kiwanls %, Presbyterians 26

Referee-Bill Rehr.
Timer and scorer-Glen Dimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
SELMA CHAMBER
 REGRETS ATTACK ON ". 5. KELLER
Declares Highway Engineer Is Man Of Highest Sense
 Of Duty"

SELMA, Ala, Sept. 4.-(special Leased Wire. .)-Confdenc in the in- tegritys of w. s. Keller. state high way engineer, under charge of inn proper official conduct before the board of state highway commissions CTS. was voiced in resolutions passed Tuesday by the Selma Chamber of Commerce. Tho resolutions are as follows:
 "Resolved, That this organization has heard with profound regret that on account of technical non compli- ance with law governing the high way department. charges have been preferred against State Highway bn- gineer w. $. Keller, and that the charges will be heard at Montgomery before a called meeting of the state highway commission September 10.
 Resolved, That the members of this chamber have known MT. Keller for many years and have been closely associated with him personally and professionally, and know that Mr. Keller is a man of highest and strict est sense of honor, loyal to every duty, and incompetent to be derelict in duty or loyalty in purpose.
 "Resolved, That this chamber has full confidence in MT. Keller and be- fieves that the state highway com mission would be doing an injury to the state of Alabama and to the cause of good roads in the state if any action should be taken by the board other than to retain Mir. Keller in his present position and with his present authority"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
Legislators GiUe Housing
 OUation To Secretary Dauis
MOBILE GETS BANANA AND COCOANUT CARGO
Munson Liners Load For AntilIa
 And Nueyitas

MOBILE, Ala. Sept. 4.-(special Leased Wire.) - The Norwegian steamer Hyhavn arrived today to the Munson Lines to load for Antilla and Nuevitas. The Nyhavn had cargo in transit from New Orleans and will complete here, sailing this aft ernoGn.
 The Norwegian steamer Lysefjord, United Fruit company, arrived from Puerto Barrios with 17.500 cocCanuts and 11.s00 stems of bananas. The Lysefjord tied up and discharged at Pier No. 1.
 The American steamer Ogontz, shipping board, Waterman Steamship corporation, agent, arrived Monday Tuesday. The Ogontz had phos- phate rock in transit from Tampa
 The British steamer Cattleyea, for merly the United States Engineers boat HGlabird, sailed on trial trip today. The Cattleyea will be used between Trinidad and the north coast of South America.
 The pilot boat Alabama will re- turn to her station today after com pleting periodical repairs and over hauling here.
 The tug Senator Bailey and barge Susquehanna, to the Gulf Refining company. arrived from Port Arthur and is scheduled to sail today. The Susquehanna brought in 8 cargo of gasoline.
 The American tanker. Solitaire, Gulf Refining company, sailed Sun day for Port Arthur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
OFF TO COLLEGE
UniOntown Sends Rig Share Of Stu
 dents

UNIONTOWN, Ala. Sept 4.-(Spe- oial.)-Uniontown will be repre- scented by an unusually large number of boys and girls at the different colleges and universities this year.
 Some have already gone, and the remainder will leave within a few days. Tulane university, New or leans. Wallace Clyde; Sophia New comb, New Orleans, Miss. Mary Tis- dale Coleman: Judson college, Mar ion, Misses Dorothy Pou and Sarah Long; Marion institute, Hilton Mo Kee; Belhaven college, Jackson, Miss, Miss Mary Benn Virginia Mill itary institute, Lexington, Va, Lee Green; Culver Military academy, Henry Johnston; Wesleyan Female college, Macon, Ga. Miss Margaret Fowler; Chicora College for Women, Columbia, s. C. Misses Martha and Sara Benn; Montevallo college, Miss Dorothy Williams; Auburn, Joseph Stone and Eugene Fowler: State uni- versity. Robert Hinton, Jack Lang horne and Miss Mary Louise Cole man; Davidson college, Davidson. N. C.. John Morgan White; Howard col lege. Birmingham, Robert Bradford; ; State Normal college Florence. Ala. Misses Marion. Kathleen and Evelyn Adair. Rev. F. L. Benn. pastor of the Presbyterian church. held a spe- cial farewell service for these girls and bOvs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
VOTE CANVASSED
Nomination Of whitfield In Missis-
 slppi Confirmed

JACKSON. Miss. Sept. 1.-The state democratic executive commit tee, in session here today to canvass the vote cast in the run-off primary of August 2S adopted resolution denouncing persons in Coahoma county who seized and burned ballot boxes at Clarksdale, and urged the county authorities to institute crim- inal procee edings. Destruction of the ballots made it impossible for the committee to declare the nominees for sheriff and tax collector.
 Of the candidates for state posi- tions, the committee declared H. L. Whitfield the nominee for governor over Theodore G. Bilbo. P. P. Garner for commissioner of agriculture over J. c. Holton. and L. F. LaGronne and Dean Holmes nominees for railroad commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
URGES HIGHWAY BILL

Gov. W. W. Brandon sent special message to the house of representa- tives Tuesday advocating passage of the Foster highway commission bill, as amended by the house committee on ways, means and appropriations, which provide for highway com mission of three members. He urged the need of early action in order that the new commission may soon be functioning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
VISIT ORPHANS HOME
People Study Needs Of
 Troy Institution

TROY, Ala, Sept. 4.-(Special Leased Wire 1.-The Louise NJ. Short Baptist Widows and Orphans Home on Elm street, enjoyed visit Sun day from delegation of Baptist peo- pie from Montgomery. There were about 30 people in the party who were delegates from the Baptist churches in Montgomery to inspect the orphanage, visit the children and study their needs.
 The women of the party carried home clothing to be made up for the children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
ART DEALER KILLED
George J. DemOtte Loses Life While nN On Hunt

PARIS, Sept. 4.--(By Associated -Press.) )--George Joseph nemotte, New York and Paris art dealer, was killed today in hunting accident in the departm ent of Loir-Et-Cher. He bad gone afield with M. Wegener. The latter's gun was discharged &C., cidentally and the charge struck M. pemotte. who died soon after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
WEDDING IN ASHEvILLE
East Lake Pastor Is Speaker At
 AshviIle

ASHVILLE, Ala, Sept. 4.-tSpe- cial. l.)-Cupid is no respecter of per sons again getting in his work at Ashville Saturday evening, when two members of families prominent in St. Clair were united in marriage by Rev. w. L. Morris, pastor of the Methodist church, the contracting parties being Charley D. Merchant and Mrs. Nealie Lonnergan Bell, both of AshVille
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
BILL REQUIRES ALL.
 CARS BE REGISTERED
House Passes Measure Providing $1 Registration Bill
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

J
 The house of representatives Tues day afternoon passed the bill of Representative Pool of Butler, pro viding that automobiles must be reg istered with the probate judge for a fee of s1 and evidence of. such regis tration issued.
 The object is said to be the pre- vention of theft of automobiles. It is provided that an auto need be reg istered only once.
 The house also passed the bill of Senator Middleton. the effect of which will be to allow the counties of Colbert and Lauderdale to pur- chase together bridge over the Tennessee river.
 SENATE OPENS BUSY DAY The senate of Alabama spent very busy day Tuesday, staying in session from 2 o'clock until shortly before ' o'clock at night. During this time, the senators met in joint session with the house to hear Secretary of Labor James J. Davis speak, IT new bills were introduced and 33 bills were passed.
 Other new bills introduced included the following:
 By Senator Griffith to repeal the act prohibiting the collection of li- cense taxes from persons operating outside the corporate limits of a township.
 By Senator Duncan, further defin- ing the bower to the Alabama public service commission in clarifying their rights relative to commodity rates.
 By Senator Jones (Barbour). to in- crease the salary of the warrant clerk in the state auditors office to 5000 a year.
 By Senator Griffltn, to increase the salary of the chief clerk to the state auditor to $S.000 a year.
 By Mir. Johnson, to relieve the tax assessor of Marshall from making a bond of assessments.
 By Senator Adams, authorizing the board of county commissioners for Chiffon county to pay the sheriff Sio for every bill destroyed.
 By Senator Duncan, to appropriate s5.000 to carry on the work of the li- brary extension fund of the depart ment of archives and history.
 By Senator Powell, to repeal an act relative to depreciation of lands in Bullock county by stock. A second bill repeals the act providing for the better working of roads in Bullock county. A third measure by Senator Powell was an amendment to sec- ton 6246 of the code relative to con stitutional questions, while a fourth bill was an amendment relative to appeals in felony cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
SEEKS ANOTHER JUDGE

RepresentatlVe Jeter introduced in the house today a bill to provide an additional circuit judge for the Jef- ferson circuit. Representative Smith of Jefferson introduced a bill to em- power the directors of the Boys In- dustrial school to sell land belonging to that school upon approval of the governor, and another bill to change the boundary between Jefferson and Blount counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
pAsTOR CIyEy LEAyE

The official board of the local Methodist church has given the pas tor, Rev. E. C. May leave of ab- sence for one month, and the mem- bers of the church preseneted him with purse. MT. and Mrs. May left on Tuesday for Texarkana. Ark Tex, where they will spend most of the time with their daughter, Mrs. A C. KresS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
WOULD BAN DANCE HAILs
WOULD REDIsTRICT STATE

Representative Letsoa introduced a bill to change the apportionment of senators and representatives in the legislature, reducing the number of members of the house of some counties and increasing that of oth- CTS. Jefferson county's representa- ton in the house would be increased from ' to IA with the passage of the bill, Mobile from three to five and the counties of Walker and Houston made separate senatorial districts. The total membership of the legisla- ture would not be changed.
 A bill introduced by Tyler Good wyn would allow railroad and steamship tickets to be sold to Con- federate veterans at half fare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
DIR. ROBINSON TO LECTURE

"Church Efficiency" will be the subject of an address at 80 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Fifth Ave nue Presbyterian church by Dr. George E. Robinson. noted traveller and lecturer. Dr. Robinson will be rendered a dinner at 6:30 o'clock inn mediately before the address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
WALTON LOSES EIGHT

Representative w. o. Walton of Chambers failed Tuesday in an at- tempt to have his severance tax bill sent from the committee on mining and manufacturing to the ways and means committee to the house. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
REV. HENDRICKS SPEAKS

The Baptist church at thIs place, being without pastor for tne pres ent, the pulpit was occupied Sunday by Rev. Hendricks of East Lake, who is a member of the faculty of How ard college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
sAcRED HARP SINGERS

The Sacred Harp singers of east Alabama will hold an all-day sing ing session at the court house next Sunday. Arrangements are in charge of R. J. Allen, chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
HEI,P WANTED-MALE

WANTED-Young lady, work laboratory,
 s10 up. 4A Two young ladies work in shipping room,
 S10 up.
 Two white truck drivers, at once SIS up. Experienced tire builders. Taxi drivers Two experienced waitresses, at once. Experienced collector, at once. Two white rough carpenters today. Experienced tailoring salesman, ss2.5o week.
 Young man, general office work, s1f5 up. Ten strong white helpers. soc hour. Lathers (wood). for clustering.
 Plasterers Al scale. AIl-round machinist. Clam shell hosting engineer.
 Three table boys over Is years, sS week. White-colored coal miners, loaders. Three colored girls work laboratory.
 s9-s12 week.
 coiored woman flnisher uaundry). sl5
 week.
 coored maid. doctors office.
 Coored tailor.
 Ca.ored orderly boys. s45 month. Experienced butler.
 Colored chauffeur, s15 week. s Two. colored railroad porters. s5 years
 old, S75.
 Coored hotel cook (man).
 Two maids hospital.
 Three colored hotel maids, ss week. Colored women cooks, nurses, janitors Colored boys girls sdishwashers: others. Produeers Agency 211s1a 2d Ave, N. ARE YOU AS GOOD AS THEY?-- have just started men on the road to sue cess they are sorry they did not know it before. Will you be the next to line up to your familys needs or will you some day be dependent on them? Op- portunity stares you square in the face. Can you grow withs the fastest growing concern in the United States? If you are married and ambitious phone Main 76S7 for appointment. YOUNG MEN wANTED-Prefer those with some selling experience either in store or house to house soliciting you can earn S35 to $50 per week while learning a business where the oppor- tunities' for advancement are limited only by your ability R. c. Jordan, state Manager. 800 Farley Bldg, Birn1ing-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
NORMAL TO OPEN

The regular session of the Troy State Normal school will begin Mon day, September 1T, with the classi- fication of students. The dormitories have been reserved and students are being assigned board in town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
PAsTOR RETURNS

Rev. John c. James, pastor of the First Methodist church, and his wife returned Tuesday from a months va cation, which they spent at Lake Junaluska and the mountains of North Carolina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
SAcRED HARPERs MAKE MUSIC

Ashville was enlivened Sunday by a large crowd from the surrounding country who were here to attend the annual singing of the Sacred Harpers