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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
FIGHT FANS ARE
 STARTING INFLUX FOR TITLE BOUT
Many Fans See Fighters At Work In Training Camps
 On Wednesday

COLUMBUS, Ga, Oct. 3.-The ad- sections of the south today began to filter into Columbus for the light heavyweight championship fight be- tween Mike McTigue, of Ireland. the titleholder, and Young Stribling of Macon Ga. scheduled to be held here tomorrow.
 All roads led to training camps of the two fighters, who hauled down their training flags late yesterday. All that was in store for the ad- vance guard today was to see the champion and the challenger go through light road work.
 McTigue was taking things easy from a physical standpoint. He re- marked and was backed up by his manager and trainer. that the fight would last only three rounds. T will win by a knockout"
 The Macon high school boy was silent as to the outcome.
 Harry Ertle, third man In the ring in the Dempsey -Carpentier fight, and selected to referee tomorrow's bout, was scheduled to arrive here-to- night Chaplain Thomas J. Lennan.
  keeper.
 The official preliminary card was announced today. The opening bout will be between Boots .Antley of Columbus and Jack Wofford of Miami, Fla, featherweights. They will fight six rounds, according to the program.
 Eugene Poyner of Columbus and Tanks" Grantham. Fort Benning, Iightweights, are expected to battle six rounds. The main preliminary will be between Kid Suby of Fort Benning and Jack Dempsey Denham of Atlanta, welterweights.
 There has been no opposition to the McTigue -Stribbling fight, but yes terday the Ministerial association of Columbus and Brandon. Ala, went on record IS having unanimously passed a resolution opposing any further prize fighting in Columbus, 1t was an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Gleason Will Continue
 To Manage White Sox

CHICAGO. Oct. S.-Kid Gleason, manager of the Chicago Americans. will not be dropped as manager of the club, nor will he replace Ty Cobb as manager of the Detroit Americans, according to the Chicago Herald and Examiner today, disposing of num- Der of rumors in fandom.
 ny Cobb is collecting $60,OoO year for leading the Tigers and Is serving the first year of five-year contract.
 "Ty Cobb can manage the Detroit club just as long as he lives" the Herald and Examiner quoted Frank Navin of the Detroit club, as say ing. Every baseball fan in the country realizes he has all the facul- ties of a born leader"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
MANY HORSES TO ENTER ATLATONIA

LATONIA, Ky, Oct. 3.-Horses con- tinue to arrive at Latonia for the Kentucky S50.000 race to be run next Saturday, and from present indIca- tions field of 20 or more will start in the big event.
 Bostwick that he Is shipping Spot Cash and Shuffle Along; Sam c. Hil- dreth wired for three stalls and the Whitney horses are expected today or tomorrow. Three or foar cars of eastern thoroughbreds are expected before Saturday to join those already here.
 last year, qualified for the speciality by winning the Runnymeade purse yesterday, as did Dream Maker, which won the Georgetown purse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Ben Leonard's Trip To Coast Has Stopped

NEW YORK, Oct. s.-After three exhibitions, Benny Leonards winter transforming trip, which was to has come to an end, according to diplomatic gossip In the lobby ot Madison Square Garden.
 As Leonard has not found place in theatrical revue for the winter and has failed to prosper on his tour of the one night stands, Tex Rickard, the promoter, now believes he can interest Leonard in an indoor fight at the Garden this winter.
 Charlie White, who will be the next to receive attention from Leonard's knuckles, will fight Pal Moran of New Orleans at the Garden Friday night. Last year Moran gave Leftie Lewie Tender a terrific battle for 15 rounds and barely lost the decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Commission Suspects
 Carp Backed Down

PARIS, Oct. 3.-The French boxing commission has begun to suspect that commercialisin and not true sports manship guides the careers of Georges Carpentier and Battling Siki. After a years waiting for these two to go through with their promise to fight for nothing for the benefit of French charities, the commission has now begun an Investigation.
 The investigation so far has re- vealed that Ski Is in America and Carpentier Is in England. It Is sus- pected that they do not intend to fight for nothing, after all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Groue Hill-Greenuille

ANDALUsIA, Ala. Oct. s.--(spe- cial.)-Officials of the Grove Hill team last night arranged for a game here Friday. It will be remembered that the Grove Hill lads won the state championship two years ago and some of these stars are still cavort- ing around with the team so that the Bulldogs are expecting the tough est bout of the season here Friday afternoon.
 The locals came through the opener with Luverne without a scratch and the men are reported to be in good condition for the approaching tilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Boley Sold To Tanks

NEW YORK, Oct S.-Joe Boley, shortstop of the Baltimore Orioles, five times champion of the Inter- national league, Is reported to have been sold to the New York Yankees for duty next year at price of $100,000.
 The Tanks have Everett Scott at shortstop now, but Scott, who has played more than HOO consecutive games without missing a day. has be- gun to creak with age. He has been with the Tanks only two years. com ing here the way of most Tanks. via Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Tuscaloosa Bears Open Against Pickens High
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ]

The Tuscaloosa High school Black Bears will open the football season October 5, with Pickens County High at Reform. Coach McGauley is whipping his men in shape and Is de- veloping a fast team. The team will play Gordo High october 12 at Tus- caloosa; Jefferson County High at Tuscaloosa October 19; the Demopo lis High at Tuscaloosa october 26 tgame pending); Bibb County High at Tuscaloosa November 9 (game pending): Sidney Lanier High, Mont Gomery, October IT, University High of Birmingham at Tuscaloosa October 23 (game pending); Bessemer High at Tuscaloosa October 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
British Team Wins

MEADoWBRoOK, L. l., Oct. B. The British army polo team unexpect- edly whipped the American Shell burne team here Wednesday, there by qualifying for the final round of the international tournament for the American open championship. In the final the Britons will meet the win- ner of a match yet to be played by the Flamingos and the Meadowbrooks.
 The Shelburnes were completely outplayed Wednesday by the British officers who had been regarded as easy vvictims. The Americans played unsteadily and seemed never to get into the swing of their accustomed game. The score was 10 goals to D..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Sneaker Breaks Record

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. s.-By knocking his fifty-sixth two-base hit of the season at St. Louis today. Iris Speaker, star outf:elder and manager of the Cleveland Indians, equailed the worlds record. Ray Kolp was pitching for the Browns whe Speaker drove out the hit in the third inning.
 The former worlds record was held by Ed Delahanty who estab- lished it In 1890.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Jones Wins Air Race

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Oct. 3.-Casey Jones of Garde1 City, L. T., won first place in the "On to St. Louis" race, the first event in the 1923 Interna- : tional air races, the cont st committee announced late today. He flew from his home town with one passenger. and was given 2 points. He wins a cash prize O. $500. n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Totals .......... 35 3 27 14 l I PheIan hit for Stoner in inc eIPhth

" Moore hit Tor Sears In the ninth.
 Score by innings:
 New Orleans .............. 101 900 000-2 Fort Worth ............ 900 900 020-2
 TWO base hits, Rapp. Ewoldt, Bogart. Sacrifice hits, Gilbert CD, Whitaker, Foss Hits and runs off whitaker, 3 hits, ? runs in 2-s innings; off Stoner, 0 hits, runs in innings. Struck cut by Stoner, f; Whitaker. g.; Robinson, ?. Bases on ba1ls off Whitaker, 2; Stoner > Hit hy pitcher by Whitaker (Eding- ton)f by Johns (Schick;) Left on bases Brennan, Sweeney, Guthrie and Weir. Time, hours minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Traynor To Columbus

COLUMBUS, O.. Oct. s.-Arthur Traynor, young semi-pro infielder of Dothan. Ala. and brother of Pie" Traynor of the Pittsburg Pirates, has been signed by the local American as- sociation club. it was announced to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
REUTHER WINS HIS FIFTEENTH GAME,
 BEATING BOSTON
Dodgers Win SIugging Match From Boston Braves By
 Score Of 8 To 6

BOSTON. Oct. S.-Reuther brought his seasons string of victories to 5 today by defeating Boston, 8 to 6. The Brooklyn, club accordingly, will pay him the promised $1, 900 bonus for this number 1of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04

Miller, Dykes. Three-base hits, Miller, Double play. Dykes to Galloway to Hau- ser. Left on base, Washington Il. Phil adelphia s. Bases on balls. off Roe G. off Yarmouth 4, off Meeker 6. Struck out, by Roe l, by Yarmouth 4. by Meeker 4. Hits, off Roe none in 1 "a in nngs; off Yarmouth In 1-3; off Schmenski 3 in l. Wild pitches, Roe ?. Losing pitcher. Roe. Empires. Evans and Nallin. Time, 2:11.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04

Tantalum by a new process can be used for making non-rusting pens, fine tools, surgical and dental instru- ments and iewelry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Athletics Win

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3.-The baseball season closed in this city today, Philadel- phia taking the final game of the series from Washington, 12 to 8. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04

Summary: Two-base hits. Tobin, Speak er Williams. Three-base hit, Sewell Home run. Sumrna Sacrifices, Speaker, Rhode Sewell Tobin. Double play. Ja- cobson to Collins. Left on bases, Cleve- land l2 St. Louis 9. Bases balls off JJhie g. off Kolp 4. Struck out, by Uhle 5, by Kolp l. Umpires. Moriarity and Crrnahv Time 1:4b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Totals .........34 4 2 27 15 sBatted for Robertson in seventh.

Detroit ....t,..... 200 1o1 22o--s Chicago ............... O0l 010 02o--4
 Summary: Two-base hits, Cobb, Bar bases whitehill, veach. Rigney. sacri- fices. sheely. Rigney. Left on bases, De. troit II. Chicago 8; Bases on balls. off by Whitehill 8, by Robertson 2. by Lever ett l. Hits, off Robertson 12 in innings. Balk, Whitehil. Losing pitcher. Robert son. Empires. Hildebrand, Owens and Hnlfnes. Tlma 2 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
DETROIT TIGERS WIN FROM WHITE
 SOX BY 8-4 SCORE
Indians Win From Browns, While Athletics Defeat
 Senators

CHICAGO. Oct. s.-The Detroit Tigers straight time today, 8 to 4. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04
Indians Beat Browns

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3.-Cleveland hit Kolp timely and often and won today's game from St. Louis to 2 Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-04

sBatted for Filingm in seventh.
 "sBatted for Oeschger in ninth. t1 Score by innings: al
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
MAY START PROBE
 OF FISH BUREAU ACTIONS

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. 6- Senator Cameron, Republican, of Arizona, has proposed an investiga- tion by the senate commerce com mittee of the administration of Alaska fisheries by the bureau of fisheries. The proposal to investigate the bureau activities Is the result of the determined stand taken by Delegate Dan Sutherland. who charg ed at the recent commerce commit tee hearings, that the bureau had disregarded the rights of independ- ent fishermen. .." .-..: -:
 Senator Cameron proposes tha: the investigation be completed and a report submitted to the senate by the first of March. -.-.-:~
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
RIVERS AND HARBORs BILL
 STARTS BATTLE IN SENATE

WASHINGTON D. c. Feb. G
 The s56,0o0,O0O rivers and harbors provisions of the army appropriation bill has provoked battle royal in the senate, where the measure is now being debated. Senator King declared that both the senate com mittee and the house committee had ignored the budget recommendations
 The senate committee, in report ing the bill, recommended an a. mendment to the rivers an harbors appropriation increasing from s46O,- 900 to S1,000,000 the item for the construction and maintenance of military and post roads in Alaska.
 The house committee increased the bill nearly s20,0OO,eO0 over the budget estimate, and this was fol- lowed by a further increase by the senate committee. 4 fight is ex- pected on the floor of the house when the bill is taken up by that body. ".~
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
WATSON DECLARES
 HARDING WILL TOP TICKET

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. g. Senator Watson, of Indiana, Repub- lican leader whose name has ire quently been mentioned in connec- tion with the presidential nomina- ton next year. predicted in the senate yesterday that President Harding would be unanimously re- nominated. The prediction was made in the course of g reply to Senator Harrison of Mississippi, who had declared that the recent designa- tion of Senator Wadsworth, of New York, and Lenroot, of Wisconsin, as assistant Republican leaders, was directed against the possible can didacy of Watson.
 Senator Watson declared that "when 1924 comes around the Re publican party will stand united and militant, without a dissenting vote will renominate President Harding. "
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
No Desire For Battle

LAUSANNE, Feb. 6-After the conference had come to an end yesterday Ismet Pasha declared that Turkey had no desire to resume hos tilities, either with Greece or Great Britain as a result of the collapse of the meeting. He emphasized that Turkish and English armies are still facing each other in Asia Minor and announced that he would ask the Allies whether or not they con- Sidered the negotiations officially ended. The impression among the delegations that Turkey would not be informed officially of the termin- ation of negotiations inasmuch as it is generally desired to continue the Mudania armistice, thus avoid ing possible renewal of war. The French delegation left for Paris
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
NOME JUDGE GIVES RULING
 IN FAVOR OF SCHOOL BOARD

On December 9th the case of. the Nome School Board vs the Nome Common Council to all intents and purposes was concluded says the Nome Nugget, whose Editor is Mayor of the Seward Peninsula town. Both attorneys submitted their case without arguments and the Court announced that it would take the matter under advisement and render an ouinion Sat Dec. 9th, at II a. m.
 On Dec. 9th at 11a. m. Judge Lomen permitted James Frawley, attorney for the plaintiff, too reopen the case for the purpose of perfect ing the case for the School Board. Attorney O'Neill objected but was over-ruled and Frawley was permit ted to insert new matter into the records. The court then adjourn ed announcing that at ? D. m. the same day he would render his opfn- ion.
 At ? p. m. the Court read his de- cision which was in favor of the School Board and a Writ of Manda- mus was issued.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
PENDING IMMIGRATION BILL
 WOULD CUT DOWN ARRIVALS s

WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. 6- The number of immigrants eligible to admission to the United States under the existing immigration act would be reduced by more than half under a section of the new immigration bill approved by the house migration committee this week
 Under the new bill, admissions would be limited to two per cent of the number of immigrants born individuals of any nationality res ident in the United States, based on the census of 1920. It is estimated by the committee that under the restriction clause the total number of immigrants entering in any one year would not exceed 168, ,837. Un- der the existing law it is possible for 358, ,023 to enter.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
SENATOR DUNN IN NENANA;
 MEETS WITH LOCAL IGLOO

Senator-Elect John Dunn, of the Ruby district, arrived in Nenana from the lower river yesterday and was an interested visitor at the re- gular meeting of Nenana Igloo No. IT, Pioneers of Alaska, at Union hall last night. Senator Dunn ad- dressed the meeting, outlining his plans for the coming session of the Territorial legislature, and listened attentively to suggestions put for ward by numerous of the members present, among them being a re- quest for old age pensions, which is now being advocated in various sections of the Territory. After the close of the regular meeting, the senator remained for the social session and had an enjoyable visit with the oldtimers, with many of whom he has long been personally acquainted.
 Senator Dunn left for Fairbanks this afternoon and will remain in the upper town probably a week be- fore starting for Juneau.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
CHURCH STATICS SHOW
 MANY LYNCHINGS IN U. s.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. c. Nevada and Colorado are included among the sixten states which have been free from lynchings during the last ten years, according to figures made public by the committee on Church and race relations, of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America.
 The report shows that between 1885 and 1921 there were lynched in the United States a total of 1,011 whites, 3,001 colored males and 6S colored females. The mum her of white persons lynched has decreased rapidly since 1900.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
BIG QUAKE RECORDED

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. G. Seismographs throughout the coun- try have recorded earth dis-urban- ces having the appearance of a tremendous quake somewhere, es- timated to be at least five thou sand miles from Washington, but in a direction uncertain. At the University of Washington the opin- ion is expressed that the shock was centered in the Aleutian islands where severe volcanic activity is in progress. The shock was one of the most severe ever rcorded and reports from the locality where it occurred are being anxiously await ed. ..-:...: :......-
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
HARDING URGES MEASURES
 TO CONSERVE U. s. TIMBER

WASHINGTON D. C. Feb. c. President Harding has addressed a letter to Representative Clarke, of New York, member of the house agricultural committee, urging the enactment of legislation for the conservation of the forests of the country. The committee is now con- sidering a tentative bill proposing cooperation between the federal government and the various states in reforestration and conservation.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
PEEVED AT PRESS

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. G. Undismayed by the rebuke admin istered last week by the senate when that body twice expunged from the record his remarks re- flecting upon other members of the senate, Senator Hefflin reviewed the whole incident on the floor of the senate, on Saturday afternoon, and declared that he had been treated unfairly by a subsidized press. |" He threatened to take steps 10 pre- vent certain members of the press from sitting in the press gallery. i"
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
GIRRoN ABANDONED

Reports received from Fort Gib- bon state that the Signal Corps headquarters there has been aban- doned and all sections placed under the jurisdiction of Captain Parsons with headquarters at Valdez. Cap tain Burkhead, who was stationed temporarily at Gibbon has returned to his post at Fairbanks, where he is in connection with the radio branch of the service
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
Want Hughes To Appear

WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. G. The senate foreign relations com mirtee has decided to refer to Sec retary Hughes the request made by Senator Robinson, Democrat, of Ar kansas, that he appear before the committee in connection with the consideration of a resolution, in troduced by Robinson, providing for the appointment of official Ar jean representatives on the repara- tions commission.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
GOVERNMENT DETECTS THEFT
 OF GOLD FROM ALASKA MINE

Government detectives are check ing up s16,o00 of gold ores hign graded from the Apex and Fl Nido properties in Alaska, and sold 10 the U. s. assay office in Seattle. IL is estimated s1,0O0 was taken from the Apex and s15,OO0 from the Fl Nido.
 j. H. Cam, owner of both pro perties, had no knowledge of theft of this gold ores until questioned by revenue agent in checking up Assay office gold arrivals in con nection with income tax returns. As rich ore bodies had been en- countered during the time the Rust interests were in charge of Apex property development, as well as late in Fl Nido development check was made of former employ ees.
 J. H. Cam was in Seattle recent ly arranging for installation of , stamps on both properties. He says work has demonstrated value of both properties, and re liable reports indicate heavy ton mage can be milled from both properties. The mining claims are located on Lizianski Straits, and owing to failure to secure water rights the Rust interests did not continue bond on the Apex pro perty.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
MINISTRIES TAKING FORM
 GOOD SHOW IS PROMISED

The minstrel show which will be staged in the near future for the benefit of Nenana Igloo, No. IT, Pioneers of Alaska, promises to be one of the best entertainments ever presented in Nenana. More than a score of performers were in atten- dance at the last rehearsal and the stunts were gone through with in a way that insures most pleasing re- suits.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
WILL LOOK FOR JEWELS

< WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. G. The treasury department has gran ted the request of the war depart ment to exhume and examine the coffin in which James Jones, Amer ican seaman, was buried in Cypress Hill cemetery, at Brooklyn. The war department is anxious to ascertain the truth of a report to the effect that the crown jewels of Russia were buried with the Do y of Jones.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
AUTOS TAKE HEAVY TOLL

CHICAGO, Feb. 6-More than 3 thousand persons were victims of automobile fatalities in the United States during 1922, according to 8 report compiled by the National Sanity Council. More than one hun. dred persons lost their lives in such accidents in ten cities, with New York and Chicago leading with 2 far larger number.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
HARDING HAS PLAN READY
 FOR ADJUSTING WAR DEBT

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. G. President Harding has prepared a statement which he will submit to Congress this week, asking approval of the plan for the settlement of the British war debt to the United States. It is expected that the state ment will be accompanied by an urgent request that it be approved without delay.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
HAD CLOSE CALL

OMAHA, Feb. 6-The passengers and members of the train crew had
 a miraculous escape from injury and death yesterday when the three rear cars of the Burlington No. 42 were derailed at Muller. Neb., by bro- ken rail There was considerable of a shakeup, but no one was hurt.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
LOCATES EARTHQUAKE

CLEVELAND, Feb. 6-Father Odenbach, director of the seismo- graphical laboratory of St. Ignatius College, has fixed the location of Saturdays earthquake at midway between the Hawaiian islands and the Aleutian islands. He bases his estimate on the time required for tidal wave movement to reach Hawaii.
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06

PARIS, Feb. 6-Advices received from Lausanne today state that the Near East peace conference, which came to an end yesterday, has not been terminated officially. and that Ismet Pasha is ready to accept the Allied treaty if the Turks are per mitted a further discussion of econ omic clauses. The head of the Ma tionalist delegation has suggested a resumption of the conference in another month, after Ismet Pasha has returned from Angora-
The Nenana news., 1923-02-06
PUTTING OFF JUSTICE

WASHINGTON, D. c. Feb. G. The trail of Charles Morse. his three sons and eight others on charges of conspiracy to defraud the govern ment in connection with wartime shipping contracts, which was start ed today, has been postponed until February 19. The head of the Morse family, who has already served time at Leavenworth, was brought back from France many months ago.