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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
Tee, FairWay and Green
NrDoNALD sMITH-CoMEBACK
By "CHICK" EVANS

One of the greatest comebacks the world of sport has ever known has just taken place, and with it golf jumps into the spotlight.
 Mcdonald Smith of San Francisco is the comeback.
 It is a curious circumstance that while Smith was thrilling the world with his performances recently in England, the fact that he was stag ing his comeback with such dramatic setting escaped all notice.
 Mcdonald Smith IS one of the fla nous Smith family of professional golfers of Carnoustie, Scotland. His brothers were famous in golf-Willie Smith the American open champion in 1907, and hieck Smith champion for many years in the earlier days of golf in this country. Aleck Smith was one of the most widely known professionals in America when few golf professions were known at all. In 1911 he tied for first place in the national open championship with John McDermott and George Simpson, the play-off being won. l believe, by McDermott
 Best Of The Clan.
 Aleck Smith has said that Mo Donald was the best golfer of the whole Smith clan, and Mcdonald is seemingly well on his way now to proving his brothers convictions.
 Mcdonald Smith was compara- lively a new name to golf followers when reports of his amazing accom- plishments this summer in England began to flash back to this side. and when he clicked off his 69's over there the question was asked me everywhere: Who is Mcdonald Smith?"
 Smith is professional in San Francisco and has figured promi- nently in Pacific coast champion ships For several years. however, he gave up the game entirely, for reasons which none of us ever un- derstood. We all give 1t up now and them, of course. and I assumed that Smith had found himself better suit ed to other endeavors. l was told re- cently however. that he had abso- dutely abandoned golf for a period of years, but had decided. this year, to try his comeback. It was some comeback. Smith missed the British championship, the hardest title to capture, by the narrowest margin.
 Smith will undoubtedly turn up at the American national open in New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
Gadsden Wins Another
 Game From Hurtsuille

GADSDEN, Ala, July 6.-(Special) ) Gadsden took the second game of the series here Friday afternoon from Huntsville, 8 to g. and incidentally won it's twenty-sixth game of the year.
 The Gadsden slugging crew was right, and had little difficulty after the second inning in ringing in the old runs. Each team drew blood in the first frame, the score being tied at one-all, with Huntsville coming back and taking the lead in the sec ond by one run, but Gadsden knocked in three in their half of the third and held the lead from then on.
 Brindley for Gadsden and Shelton for Huntsville tied for hitting honors for the day, each with three out of five, while Pitts, Tipton, Lackey, Stewart and Singleton connected twice.
 Fate Hester was on the mound for Gadsden and bested Mosely, for Huntsville, although each allowed only a dozen safe blows, but Hester bore down in the clinches and Nose ly was tapped at opportune times.
 The two teams will meet again Saturday for the last game of the series. Gadsden has now won it's fourth and all the series from the visitors. Snake Bains will most like ly open for Huntsville, with either Lefty Williams or Lonnie Singleton ready for the home talent.
 Score: R. H. E. rGadsden .'.''..'.'.'.'..' l2 5
 Batteries: Hester and Crew; Nose Ixya nd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
PEGLER'S PEGS
By WESTBROOK PEGLER n.nnscd Wire to Age-Herald)

Who were the great old one-punch fighters? Jack Dempsey has peeH hammered because it once took nlhh 12 rounds to lower large Bill Breh- nan, who never had been stopped py any other Benny Leonard was an indecisive puncher because with Richie Mitchell helpless in seven rounds he couldn't stop him.
 Who were the great old bangsters who did it with one slap? Joe Cans, maybe, who whaled Battling Nelsoh for more than two hours on broil- ing afternoon and couldn't halt nlm- Perhaps Ad Wolgast, then who nam mered the Bat till his weapons proke up and therefore had to save Nelson from further mutilation. Certalnly not Jim Jeffries, who always LOOK more time to stop tough one than a number to stanch a droolins pipe. Not John l.. Sullivan. either, who spent a rainy afternoon at Chantllly taking receipt of the nose Tor every wallop he dealt Charlie Mltch- ell, middleweight.
 With one punch Terry McGovern cancelled Pedlar Palmer and Young Corbett did about the same to Terry But rifle the leaves of the old rec ords and note how many fights went from 25 to 45 rounds. The one-punch knockout is just street-car accl- dent-sometimes it happens.
 THREAT FROM FIRPO
 At the moment when the fur bearing Firpo stood scowllng at the tWitching length of young Jack Me- Auliffe in the ball yards and ponder ing new economies in the administra- tion of his business, the frugal Ar gentinian seemed fairly certain to head a gory pogrom on Jess Willard if ever they should meet.
 Firpo had improved much in the few weeks preceding, but the inn provement had been wrought at cost of great distress, for Luis Angelo had to pay wages to Jimmy DeForest, the little trainer who had taught him all he knew and untaught him all the ludicrous things he thought he knew
 So for month thereafter, Luis An velo dismissed DeForest and went battling about the hot country to Cuba, to Vera Cruz. to Mexico City to New Orleans and back to New York on hot cars without exercise there to cram for good condition and more science by the time he fights Willard on July 12.
 Willard is a good boxer and Firpo is awrul. Willard's right uppercut is as hard as Firpo's right swing, but harder to land on an upright fighter such as Firpo than Luis swing is to land on a slow moving target as Jess. A young fellow named Floyd Johnson will testify from the depths of tragic afternoons experience that Willard is strong for all his years Willard also has learned how to get mad up in the ring. which he never did when he was around before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
Supan Sets New Golf Marathon Mark at 257

CLEVELAND, July 6.-Rud"ph Su- pan, veteran of the World war, es- tablished a new marathon golf record of 257 holes on the Highland Park course here today Starting at 4:20 o'clock this morning, Supan played until darkness. breaking the former record of 233 holes recently estab- lished by \. J. Morris at San An tonic, Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
Ragan Succeeds Rapp As Phillies' Captain

PHILADELPHIA, July 6.-Pat Ra- gan, veteran pitchers coach of the Philadelphia National league team, was today appointed captain by Man ager Fletcher. He succeeds "Goldie" Rapp, who was released yesterday to the Fort Worth club of the Texas league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
Plane With Pictures Of Fight Is Delayed

HILLSBORO, Ore, July 6.-Danny Davidson, flying from shelby, Mont, to San Francisco, Cal, with pictures of the Dempsey Gibbons fight, for the Newspaper Enterprise associa- tion. was forced to land near Corne- lius, five miles south of here, Friday because of engine trouble.
 Davidson hoped off again at 3:30 ?. m. and expected to pass the night at Eugene. He landed on the farm of E. A Gillenwater at 10 o'clock, and made an unsuccessful attempt to get away an hour later. He was ac- companied by two brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
MEN NEED CORSETS
This Is Declaration Of Canadian
 Delegates To OsteOpath Meet

NEW YORK. July 6.-Corsets for men.
 This is the slogan and advice of Dr. F. F. Willard. Toronto. Can. dele gate to the Osteopaths convention here.
 Men need the ribbed garment. he contended, because they are con stantly lifting heavy loads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07

With one punch Terry McGovern cancelled Pedlar Palmer, and Young Corbett did about the same to Terry But riffle the leaves of the old rec ords and note how many fights went from 25 to 45 rounds. The one-punch knockout is just a street-car accl- dent-sometimes it happens.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-13


they let themselves go with an enthu-
siasm that. would leave this present age
far behind
III country districts all work ceased
for three or four days at Yule. This
meant that for number Of weeks pre-
vious fails had to be busy early and
late threshing q sufliciency Of straw
and grain to last through the holiday
time. The women folk had to be as
busy inside as the men were out. Tina
"Yeel kebback" had been long before
well pressed and ''wun,' but ale had to
be brewed, cakes, bread, and bannocks
baked, and supply Of smoked fish
bought and stored for the grand oc-
casion.
In some districts omens were drawn
from the way the wort boiled In the
brewing and the way the cakes be-
haved in the baking. IF the wort biles
l. the pot" was an old saying. There
was an oatcake baked for each member
Of the household, and If a cake broke
in the baking then death was to be
the lot Of its S,rsher before the coming
year had run its coGrse.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-13
YULETIDE NUT LOAF

Put one and 0ne-half cupfulS m0laS
SEES and three-quarters Of cupful Of
brown sugar into saucepan and boil
Until the mixture forms hard ball
when tried in cold water, or when II
registers 260 degrees by the thermome
ter. Add a quarter of cupful Of but
ter and continue to boil to 2S0 degrees
or until brittle when tested in cold
water. Next add a pinch of baking
soda, two cupfuls stoned and chopped
dates, one tablespoonful Of lemon ex-
tract and one cupfuI each Of blanched
almonds, walnut meats, hickory nut
meats, one cupful Of Brazil nut meats
and pecan nut meats broken in small
pieces. Pour into a buttered loaf pan
and leave in a cool place for ~ hours
Turn out and cut In slices. Wrap the
slices in waved paper. The candy
should be stirred all the time 1t is
cooking.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-13

Il know it," said Faith. I'm TO
be in it."
80 am l." cried Polly. Come to
my playroom, and I'll show you my
dolls that are to be in the tabelo."
Polly meant tableau, but that was
quite near enough for such little bit
Of a girl to get to such strange
word
Faith and Jenny had brought their
dolls to take part, and the little girls
were soon very busy seeing that they
were in proper order.
Il need a new doll dreadfully," said
Polly, with very sober face. Il told
Cousin Phil 80, and he says ! better
speak to Santa Caus about it. But
should be afraid to, wouldn't your
IT don't know" replied Faith. Hes
kind, they say"
Eyes; and when he's comm right
here p'raps / might. Just see. Betsy
Bobolink's hair Is all comm out, ant
Little Miss Muffet's eyes won't shut
any more"
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IN be the first to promlst' to keep the
community tree supplied for one day
week, and I reckon there's young
folks enough who'd be willing to take
a day until the winter breaks. Seems
to me"--here his big, rumbling voice
lowered to q beautiful depth, that the
Baby who came this day. nearly two
thousand year ago, meant for folks
to remember their brothers In the
woods. sort Of believe He'd like to
see us givin' thought to 'em. Who
knows? Maybe they're as important
in the scheme OF things as we arel
And Christmas will last beyond one
day. / thank you for listenin' to me-"
Old Solomon sat down. Immediately
there was a quick, light clapping Of
appreciation.
Christmas day saw the community
tree set up in a farmers pasture. 1t
was gayly trimmed with bright rib
bons, popcorn and bits Of food. Five
boys shoveled away the snow around
the base. Hay was brought; boards
were laid on the ground for grain and
other scraps. Never had the village
such fun. When things were all In
place, they formed circle around the
tree and sang CAROL. Old Solomon
sang the loudest. His face beamet
with happiness. And II you'll believe
it, no less than ten people invited hin
to dinner that day!
II was glorious Christmas. Ant
not only did the spirit of love ant
good cheer fly about that day, but con
fnued for weeks Every day someone
went to the community tree ant
trimmed it with fresh bits of meat ant
suet. 1t grew famous: bird lovers
came from miles around to watch thu
pretty sight: the birds lowered abou
in 'flocks. AT evening and morning
three young deer ventured down fo
the hay. Rabbits and squirrels ap
preciated their good fortune. Best 0
all, the village folk learned the happ
ness of thought for wild things. An
they also learned a deep affection an
respect for Old Solomon, who ha
prompted them to this unselfish sery
ice.
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ORIGINAL SANTA CLAUS

He is believed to have been st.
Nicholas, bishop in the year 300. He
was famous Tor his kindness to chill
dren. 1t is said that one night, wish
ing to help nobleman who was 80
poor that he had no money for his
daughters dowry, the good bishop
looked in at the old mans window and
saw him asleep by the fire. He then
climbed upon the roof and dropped a
gold piece down the chimney, thinking
that it would fall upon the hearth.
But 1t fell instead in one of the gentle
mans stockings, which his daughter
had hung up to dry beside the fire.
This started the custom Of hanging
stockings over the fireplace and the
legend Of Santa coming down the
chimney.
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10 discussion.
Finally a girl In the back Of thu
room popped up and asked how tht
thing could be managed. Old Solomon
was ready with his plans.
IF you'd be willin' to have you
tree just little outside the village
not too far to get to. think we coult
fix 1t. I'll cut and haul down goot
Christmas tree. and you young folk:
come out day before Christmas Il
trim It. Make 1t as fancy and prett,
as you please. Wen tie on scraps d
meat and saet for the birds And wei
clear good space around 1t, and pm
down boards for crumbs and grain
And a little ways off, wen have a heal
of hay for the deer, and odd bits 70
rabbits and squirrels and such. Thi'
has hcen a powerful hard winter, Will
the heavy storms and Ice and snow
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contrived to get great deal Of fun
out of planning and talking about the
tree.
Just as the meeting was called to
order, the front doorbell tangled and
the minister excused himself to an.
swer 1t. i few moments he reap
pea and walking at his side was
OLE Solomon Way. He was giant
Of a fellow, trife stopped about the
shoulders, but carrying certain dig
nifty that hushed the clatter Of the
lively young people. The minister
made no comment, but, seating Old
Solomon in comfortable chair
opened the meeting.
The usual discussion followed. Who
would go for the tree? Who would
set It up in the village greene, Who
would trim it? Who would arrange
the electric bulbs and see about the
battery?
Old Solomon listened intently. Per-
haps the rest Of the people forgot he
was there In any case, there was d
little gasp Of surprise when the tall,
white-haired man arose, and, looking
about shyly, said he would like to say
a few words. The minister spoke
few courteous sentences to make Old
Solomon feel at ease, and then sat
down.
II amt never been down to one o
your meetin's before, began the
woodsman, but / reckoned / couldn't
miss this one. I've seen your pretty
Christmas trees now for two or three
year, and 1t kinder seemedX as though
I wanted to say somethin'."
His voice was deep and gentle, with
a slow patience that gave 1t, and the
words he said sort of weight and
richness. The young people listened
in puzzled silence, but 1t was to be
noted that not a whisper disturbed
| the assembly.
"Mebbe you won't like what go,
1 to say" continued Old Solomon, "but
| feel like I must speak. see anc
| know lot of things, up there Ia inJ
cabin, that the rest Of you don't have
| time to notice. And I'd feel pretty
mean If | did not put in an oar fol-
/ some friends Of mine who can't say
word for themselves"
/ He paused, looked around the room
and then continued.
1--WE human bein's are pretty apt t
think we're mighty Important we g
t,s FL, f0H
4 universe was made purpose for us, ant
everything in it. But when your
alone as much as I be- specially cold
windy, winter nights, you can't he'll
A thinkin' about all the little critter
outdoors. And in the mornin' Their
are their tracks all about the house
They don't ask nothin' Of us All the,
/ want is chance to hunt for food am
some sheltered hole to sleep In. Al
the birds! Even the peslzy spaFrows
No matter what the weather Is, they'r
futterin' around clipper as anything
No complaints, no discouragement, n
fuss; and if there's warm corner 0
bit Of sunshine, they manage to tr
few notes Of singin' They're a
everlastin' example to us grumbler'
And \ was thinlzin' Solomon locke
! keeniy into the faces Of his listeners
IF this year we couldn't have con
munity tree, as you call 1t, not for oul
selves but for the birds, and any sma
critters that would venture near It,"
Not a person answered this appeal
they were too surprised. The ministe
arose and said the meeting was ope
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ia ash him. said Faith, sncoss.

~ S Nt&ns c@A@ ~~s>S WV
agingly.
Early In the evening number e
other little children came with theix
mothers, and no house ever held Z
merrier Christmas Eve party than that
was. AS 1t got little later somo 81
the papas quietly stole into the front
parlor and looked on, which made
everybody more anxious than ever
that things 90 ON we'll.
1t was great fun getting ready for
the dolls tableau.
MY doll won't do, said little Bes-
sic Plummer. She was looking at the
1ane dresses Of the other dolls, and
Polly saw that Bessie's doll was very
poor-looking and shabby dressed.
'oh. yes, dear said Polly's msmma.
Shell do for nurse She'll make
very nice nurse"
why didn't you bring some other
doll?" asked Polly.
II haven't any other" replied Bessie.
Polly looked around at her dolls. say
Ing to herself: Il do believe I'll give
one of my dolls to Bessie. shan't
need all my old ones II Santa ClauD
brings me a new one"
The dolls tableau was great suc-
cess. Not one Of the actors In 4
moved q single limb
II my space was bigger, might TAXA
more time to tell about the other tab
leaux, and Of the dance with songs anl
laughter around the Christmas treo, q
the end OF which Santa Claus himself
stood behind 1t, and in kindly, gru9
tones invited each little boy and gfTi
to come and receive . Christmas GIT.
The last tablcau was the very thing
to wind up Christmas Eve. It was
picture Of room at midnight. Even
the hands Of the clock were fixed =
show half-past twelve. One or two
small white beds were In the room, On
the pillows Of which could be seen
little curly heads and closed eyes.
But one pair OF blue eyes were stin
watching for Santa Claus. At half-
open door stood 4 cunning white
ROBBED little figure psep;ng out % Tn
dear old fellow knelt before the nrs-
place. Some stockings hung above \,
and he was in the very act Of 1lling
some he had taken down.
And then--what do you think that
darling, funny Polly did,
All the evening her head had been
full OF the doll she had been wishing
to ask for. But since she had seen
poor Bessie Plummer's shabby doll
WE'LL
As she peeped through the door, stih
wondering IL she dared, she saw that
Santa Claus had laid aside his long
cloak. There was something In the
! curly head above the fur-trimmed
Jacket that looked very familiar. For
getting all about being In the tableau.
and all the people looking at It, out
bounded the little bare dimpled feet.
4 "Oh, Cousin Phill' she shouted, run
ming up to him. won't you give the
very incest doll you've got to Bessie
/ Plummer?'
"Oh-h-h-hp exclaimed Faith and
Jenny in a shocked whisper. "She's
moved. She's spoiled the tabelo."
But the papas and mammas said, a.
the party broke up with deal q
laughter:
ut was the sweetest, prettiest thing
we have seem
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history. and it is to be feared that few
gave thought to him, beyond idie
curiosity which stirred mildly upon
these occasional visits Of his, and then
died before satisfied.
Two days before Christmas there
was meeting at the minister's 70
discuss arrangements for community
tree. Most Of the village was present
particularly the young people. This
was their special interest and they
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-13
Old-T ime
Christmas

UR forefathers had few Of
the opportunities for enjoy
ment we have nowadays,
but what opportunities they
had they made full use OF.
The grand time Of mirth
ard jollity landed round
about Christmas and the
kr, uoa,. a,d Fan dave
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eattta Ulata Ja
Caught at Euat
By F. H. SWEET
"a. 1928. western Newspaper Union

I'd SANTA CLAUS is comm
to our house. His own very
self. Here. Tonight"
This was what Polly
screamed to her little cous
ms, Faith and Jenny, when
they came to spend the day
before Christmas with her.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-13
"A
Community
Tree
BY MARTHA B. THOMAS
g. isas, western Newspaper Union,

LID solomon way lived in q
shack at the foot of the
mountain. He was a queer,
solitary man who seldom APP
peared in the village. Now
and then he drove In for
supplies: these he bought
with as little conversation as
noss,hle No one knew his
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-03

lawyer and a committee of three depos
itors went to Tallahassee and arranged
with the COMPTROLLER. and decided
over to three trustees enough of his
personal holdings to cover any snort
age that may arise while the bank was
being liquidated. After making deeds
to about $50 600 worth of real estate
Anderson was served with papers to
throw him in bankruptcy in the United
States Court where the case is now.
In order to get the several petition
ers TO withdraw. Anderson has made
another deed to cover everything he
owns. According to certified public &C
countants and state officials it is believ
ed that the affairs OF the bank could
be easily adjusted with the co-operat-
ion of the petitioners.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-03
Police Raid Ku KIux Meeting
in Springfield, Ohio.
Preston News Service)


Springfield, Ohio, Feb 20.-A dicto-
graph placed in the alleged headquar-
ters OF the ku klux khan here by a priv
ate detective led it is said, to a raid
on the ku klux khan organization here
last Thursday night by the police.
Books, records. regalia, several uni
forms and two pistols were taken By
the police. Also a roster containing 6S1
names, many Of them some OF the lead
ing citizens Of the city. w. NJ. Cortner
keagIe and organizer was also arrest
ed.Bond for Cortner was furnished by
George e. McCord. superintendent of
public schools here; Paul r. Yazell a
contractor; George Shank. q real esl
tate dealer; and w. G. Trumbo, former
county treasurer.
State commander OF the American
Legion Gilbert Bettman has requested
the local commander of the George Cul
tice post to ask the legion men. whose
names are alleged to have appeared on
the ku klux roster as members to eth
er resign from the khan for forfeit
their membership in the Legion. The
local commander quoted a resolution
adopted by the Ohio department of
the American Legion, denouncing the
ku klux khan as IMAM rrican.