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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Girl Sw,ins Riuer

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 22.--A 22- year old Abglo-Argenti girl swim .mer. Lillian Harrison, has completed swim across the river Plate, being the first person to accomplish the feat. She started yesterday from Colonia, on the Uruguayian side, and reached Punta Lara. near La Plata, a distance of about 80 miles, this morning. She swan for 20 hours and 19 minutes.
 Others >who have attempted to swim across the river Plate, includ- ing Enrique Tirabocchi who swan across the English channel last sum
 mer, and Romeo Macie, who has made several unsuccessful attempts to swim the English channel,s swan longer distances in the river Plate. but deviated from direct course and failed to reach the opposite shore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Many Dogs To Run

Y THE PAS, Manitoba, Dec. 22.- Dogs that look like cup winners are being transported to The Pas daily from hundreds of miles around and sowners and drivers have started ac- Hive preparation for the annual 2oo- 3mile dog derby to be held On March Iii. next. for the newly donated Matte saup and prize money amounting to
 Se5o0.
 Ut is expected that IA teams will start in the 1924 race. Many sub
 1fantiai bets have been made that -Sborty" Russick, who finished sec send last March, and who later won the race at Banff. Alberta, will finish ahead of the field, while odds on Charles B. Morgan's old team which Non the race three years in success Sston. beginning in 1921. have also v Word has been received that there Ys a possibility of team being sent From Quebec. There is also pos tsibility of Lawrence, Trimble and NIurfin of Hollywood, Cal, entering a team, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Sport Club Completed

TUSCUMBIA, Ala, Dec. 22.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-The Tennessee Valley Sportsman association was or ganized at a meeting held here last night The following officers were elected: w. W. White, president; Judge N. P. Tompkins, first vice president; Dr. D. c. Boozer, second vice president; J. K. Fennell, third vice president; James Cross. fourth vice president A. J. Bishop. fifth vice president; Dr. R. R. Vines. secretary treasurer; owen Julian, chairman of the board of governors; publicity committee, Dr. R. R. Vines and Dr. G. w. Brown.
 At the next meeting of the associ- ation steps will be taken for restock- ing the fields and streams of Colbert county. I. T. Quinn, commissioner, is expected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
WEST VIRGINIA TO HAVE GOOD TEAM
Virginians Off On Barnstarm-
 ing Trip To The West

MORGANTOWN, w. Va, Dec. 22.- Especial. )-There was a time-and the present generation of students remember it well-when West Vir- ginia University basketball squads were unwieldly and cumbersome be- cause of the large number of, candi- dates. It was nothing unusual for between 50 and 75 to report for prac- tice.
 Introduction of the one-year resi- dence rule has changed the order of things and the present squad num- bers only 27. The members of the freshman class are ineligible, and their absence accounts for the whole sale reduction.
 Capt. Pierre Hill, Doug Bowers. Natus Rohr bough, Roy Hawley, Fred Funk and Aaron Oliker, all veterans of the 1923 season. are now on a transforming trip. Coach Francis H. Stadsvold, who has been detained at his home in Minnesota, will join the Mountaineers within the next several days and supervise their work during the closing games of the informal practice jaunt.
 On his return to Morgantown shortly after the first of the year Coach Stadsvold will have in addi- ton to the six veterans. the follow ing men from the 1923 freshmen quint: Clarence Murrin, J. B. Good man and Walter Langfitt. forwards; Lave Richmonds and Hodges. cen ters; Lou Titley, Bob Bradford and Bob Gregory, guards.
 Among the second string material remaining from last season are Joe Bartell, Ed Miller Tom Lane, Daily, Nick, Barone. H. B. Davis and John Wade, forwards; Charlie Dilcher and Fred Graham, centers. and N. M. LaBarre. guard.
 George Bone, Paul Stinebicker and Phil Johnson, all guards. are the in terfraternity league contribution. A " Goodman, a transfer, of Raleigh, N. C., completes the squad. Goodman is a forward and formerly attended the University of North Carolina. Coach Stadsvold is well acquainted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Hall To Quit Track

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 22--W II. Hall, notified by the stewards sew eral days ago not b enter any more horses at Jefferson Park and whose plea fu, q hearing was granted, nc- tified the stewards the hearing would bo unnecessary ns he intended disposing of the stable he brought here from KentucxJ. Hall sold Tony Deau, winner of three race' and two seconds in five starts here. to James Arthur today at private sale. Other horses 60 be sold arc Sway. kewplc, O'Neil, Bluestone, Foster, Embry' Miss America, Golden BllloWs' Ruth S., and Edith Hall.
 Track officials saM Hall became involved in some trouble al the fall meeting in Aurora. I'll, in "onnec- tion with the alleged payment Of sSS5 to the owner of another h"rse to permit his entry to lose race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
BERNEY HIGH MAN AT '. (. l. SHOOT

There were Il shooters who took part in the weekly shoot of the T. C. I. Gun club at the regular meet this week and some good scores were made. pr. Berney was high man with A dead birds out of his 50 shot at. Next came pr Mann with the score of 60 out of his 75. r, D. Smith landed 40 out of his 30.
 The T. c. I. club will not hold a shoot on their regular shooting day next week as 1t comes the next day after Christmas; but after Christmas their club expects to start out with a full attendance by the first of the year, so there will not be any shoot ing done at the club on December 26. But after that the club will hold it's regular weekly shoots.
 Scores made:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
By HANS WAGNER

Don't forget that ballplayers who have earned regulations have a cer- tain amount of dignity. Make point of respecting that dignity as much as you can.
 Patsy Donovan, the old Brooklyn manager was telling me the other day how Tommy McMillan got in bad that way at the start and then got over it.
 McMillan had read the papers where they referred to John McGraw as Muggsy. He didn't know it, and lot or fans today don't know it., but that always cut McGraw to the core. It offended him more deeply than any of the newspaper writers knew. In fact, it was for long time his fight ing point.
 But McMillan wanted to show pep, so when he crossed the field he yelled to the Giant bench, calling McGraw "Muggsy." He did this several times. Then McGraw got aboard him. What tongue flashing that little. fellow got!
 McMillan went to Manager Dono- van and inquired the reason:
 "McGraw is a man well along in years,' Patsy told him, and that
  from a fresh youngster, it's all the worse. You'll never get anywhere doing that. Now, 1 want you to go right to McGraw's office in the club house tomorrow and apologize, ex- plaining that you didn't understand The next day young McMillan, like boarding the lion in his den. wen' straight to McGraw and apologized in the most manly manner. The way GtnV ager that he was from then on one of McMillans best friends and advisers He used to spend time with McMillar showing him tricks about hitting and fielding.
 As I have said before, a youngster should make a point of watching some great player closely and then try to copy his method, whether 1t be | in field, batting or base running. Ii he can't quite get the hang of it, asl the player in question and he will always help. If you have weak ness, be frank enough to tell the older players about it. With their helr | you can overcome 1t.
 Work On Your Weaknesses. | used to have a fault of throwing talked with Hughey Jennings George Smith and others. They helped me wonderfully.
 Always work on your weaknesses The strong points will take care oi | themselves.
 The chances are that you will no' set the world afire at the start, but don't blame it on the umpires. Water | everything that goes on about the field. In the most unexpected place you will pick up some little point that will be of help to you the rest of youi life.
 Freshness in some youngsters i: funny. In others it gets on every body's nerves. Not many of you car be funny. That's sort of gift. ] I remember one young fellow whc went to bat with Bill Klem umpiring He called two strikes on the young 1 ster. The boy turned around an6 started big kick.
 Remember, son." klem told him these plates in the big league have 1 corners on them. | A few minutes later he called an other and the boy was out.
 They may have corners" he .sait to Klem, as he started back to tht bench, but I'll be doggoned if thi' ain't the first one I ever saw with { bay window in it.''
 Tomorrow: How the Umpire 1 Looks to Player"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Criiqui Loses Thle

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The council of the French boxing federation has for mally deprived Eugene Criqui of the featherweight championship ot France, conferring it upon Edouard Mascart, who last Tuesday night de- feated Henri Hebrans of Belgium. The council, which recently decided that because of Criquis inability to meet Mascart because of injuries the latter boxer should be proclaimed champion if he defeated Hebrans' has given Criqui the right of priority in challenging for the title in the fu- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Walker Is Released

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 22-The unconditional release of Clarence "Tilly" Walker, veteran outfielder of the Philadelphia American league baseball team, was announced by Manager Connie Mack. Waivers were asked on him sometime ugo.
 Walker came to the Athletics from I,oston in 1918 and for several sea sons was one of the heaviest litters on the team. Two years ago he made a total of 37 home runs. i!e ia 25 wears old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Reds Deal Is Of

CINCINNATI, O.. Dec. 22.--V ne pro- posed deal by which the Indianapolis baseball club of the American asso- citation would be acquired by the Cin- cinnati National league club. has been called off, 1t was announced follow ing meeting of club officials here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

NEW iORh.-A. D. stone. Phil- adelphia light-heavyweight, easily won a 12-round decision from Billy Shade of California in Madison Square Garden.
 ToRoNTo.-Mickey Walker. the world welterweight champion, knocked out Moe Herscovitch, Cam adian champion in the sixth round after flooring him five times
 SYRACUSE, N, Y.-Ted Moore. British middleweight. won 12- round decision from Young Fisher. Syracuse. It was Moores third straight victory since his arrival in this country.
 NEW YoRK.-Harry Mason, Eng land, European lightweight cham pion, arrived here last night on the Leviathan. He is under the man agement of Jimmy Johnston.
 ANNAPOLIS, Md.-spike Webb. head boxing coach at the Naval Academy, and the boxing coach of the 1920 Olympic team, has been in vited to coach the boxers on the 1924 Olympic team. He. will accept.
 FALL RIVER, Mass.-Al Schubert, New Bedford, won a 10-round de- cision from Tommy Noble. England.
 BLUE ISLAND, Ill.-Joe Burman, | Chicago, won from Johnny Mccoy, 1 Cleveland, in 10 fast rounds here. It was Burman's debut In the ranks of the featherweights.
 CHICAGo.-CharHe White. most notorious right and wrong fighter among the lightweights, says he's starting all over again and this time he's right" Returning from his victory over Bobby Barrett in Phil adelphia, White says he has signed | to meet Nate Goldman and Pal Mo- ran, who bumped him out of his last attempted comeback.
 l PHILADELPHIA.-T Walker. outfielder, who has been with the Athletics since 1918, has been re- leased by Connie Mack.
 PHILADELPEIA.-B Siki. the French Senegalese heavyweight, is expected here tomorrow to finish training for his 10-round bout with Jack Taylor. Dusky Omaha fighter, on Christmas Day.
 PITTsBURG.-Scori four earned 1 goals. Pittsburg had no trouble de- | feating the Aura Lee hockey team of Toronto last night.
 PHILADELPHIA Roper, the Philadelphia councilman and attor- ney, head football coach at Prince- tor for six years, will quit football after the Yale-Princeton game next fall. he announced. He wanted to retire this year but feared his pur- | pose would be misunderstood. CHICAGO.-Mike Romano, Italian, and Bill Demetral, his Greek oppo- nent. wrestled to draw here last night. Demetral took the first fall with a toe hold, Romano the second with a scissors and the third was still in progress at midnight, when the show was forced to close by po- 1 lice rulings.
 ATHENS. O.-John c. Heldt, head l football coach at Ohio university, an- nounced his resignation, effective l next June. lisa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
St. Paul To Texas

ST. PAUL. Minn., Dec. 22,-The St. Paul baseball club of the American association probably will train next spring at Mineral Wells, Tex, 1t was announced today. Negotiations are under way. Last year the Saints trained at Fort Smith, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
HANS WAGNER SAYS 'MUGGSY' OFFENDED M'GRAW AT FIRST
Youngster Gets Into Hot
 Water By Calling Giant Manager By His Nickname

Copyright, 1923. in United States and Great Britain. Cuba. Japan and South America by North American Newspa per Alliance All rights reserved)
 Hans wagner's name appears on every all-Amercan all-star baseball team for all time. and what the ld-time star doesn't know about baseball doesn't amount to much In this. the story of his career. told by himself, he tells you what he knows-the skill of men and teams. and plays. the development of the Ameri- can national game, all the ins and outs that the baseball fan of today wants to know about. He gives pointers to the youngsters and the college player and he tells the old hand where he can look for new delights by watching for fine points that most of us overlook. Hans Wagner s story is more than this. however; to 1t he has brought his sound philosophy and knowledge of men, that the diamond. as he talks of 1t, becomes as broad as the whole world And with simplicity that makes absorbing reading, he has ac- complished what. many skilled writers fail to achive; he has given a living, full length portrait of nian-himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
World Of Sports Couered In Brief

NEW YORK;. D. Stone. Phil adelphia light-heavyweight. easily won 12-round decision from Billy Shade of California in Madison Square Garden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Walker Scores K. o.

TORONTO. Dec. 22.-Mikey Walker. worlds welterweight champion, knocked out Moe Herschkovltch,
 Canadian champion in the sixth round | of a ten-round bout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

with most of the men and once on the job he should have little trouble get ting the squad in shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Stone Wins Fight

NEW YORK. Dec 22.-Ad Stone of won the decision in a l2-round bout with Billy Shade of california at Madison Square Garden. The fight was fast, with ample action. Stone weighed 174hand Shade 172
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

PHILADELPHIA-B Roper, the Philadelphia councilman and attor- ney, head football coach at Prince ton for six years, will quit football after the Yale Princeton game next fall, he announced. He wanted to retire this year but feared his pur- pose would be misunderstood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

CHICAGO.-Mike Romano, Italian, and Bill Demetral, his Greek oppo- nent. wrestled to 8 draw here last mig ht. Demetral took the first fall wjth a toe hold, Romano the second with a scissors and the third was still in progress at midnight, when the show was forced to close by po- lice rulings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

TORONTO.-Mickey Walker, the world welterweight champion, knocked out Moe Herscovitch, Cam adian champion in the sixth round after flooring him five times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

PITTSBURG.-Scor four earned goals. Pittsburg had no trouble de- feating the Aura Lee hockey team of Toronto last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

Tomorrow: "How t Looks to a Player"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

PHILADELPHIA.- Siki, the French Senegalese heavyw eight is expected here tomorrow to finish training for his 10-round bout with Jack Taylor. Dusky Omaha fighter, on Christmas Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

ATHENS, O.-John c. Heldt, head football coach at Ohio university, an- nounced his resignation, effective next June. .r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

SYRACUSE, N. Y.-Ted Moore. British middleweight. won 12- round decision from Young Fisher. Syracuse. It was Moores third straight victory since his arrival in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

NEW YORK.-Harry Mason, Eng land, European lightweight cham pion, arrived here last night on the Leviathan. He is under the man agement of Jimmy Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
Hupp Model R Touring
Stevens Salient Six
Buick Six Touring

Who wouldn't appreciate this car de '''':''.' .'..... ........ S3OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
Dodge Sedan

Wire wheels. cord tires, good paint; runs better than ever. Can't be beat for ............S4OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

WANIED-To exchange, mahogany daven- etts suite upholstered in brown leather: In excellent condition, for wicker living room suite. Call Miss Billy" Main soos or at Main 676&-w after ( D m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
EMPLOYMENT
AGENTS WANTED

WE START you in business. furnishing everything, men and women. opportunity lifetime to earn s30 to s100 weekly op- erating our New System Speciality Candy Factories;" home. anywhere booklet free. w. Hillyer Ragsdale, Drawer 75, East Orange N J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

PATENTS-Write for free guide books and evidence of conception blanks: send model or sketch and description of In vention for our free opinion of it's pat
 entable nature, highest references. prompt attention; reasonable terms. Victor ]. Evans & Co.,, 627 9th, Wash
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

RHODE ISLAND RED eggs for matching; Owen Farms strain; four awards at Gulf Coast Fair; $3 and $5 per setting of 15. Mobile Red Farms, 1906 Nld Gov ernment St., Mobile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

AGENTS-Wanted to sell C. 0 L. boil weevl poison. to farmers and mer- chants concentrated liquid poison: S1.25 pint can mixed with gallons water the farm, treats one acre for season. Crawford & Luke Ma nufac- turers. Augusta Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
FINAN( IAL

BUSINESS oPPoRTUNIT1Es 57 FOR SALE-7-foot band mill and entire operation, now running. Address KIP, Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
Overland Roadster
Hupp Model R Roadster

Thoroughly overhauled. original paint; rubber In good shape; runs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
Ford Roadster

Slip-on body, shock absorbers. starter, etc. This late model is in class by itself at. S250
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
POULTRY AND SUPPLIES os

BABY CHICKS WON'T DIE When others are losing half their chicks. you can save yours by giving them for the first to weeks Pratt.s Butter milk Baby Chick Food. "A baby food for baby chicks" 75 per cent predigested; no other chick food like it. Keeps then, well and growing. Whenever used has practically stopped baby chick losses It will stop yours Sold by Barber Bros 2329 2d Ave; Birmingham Seed Co., 2S19 2d Ave; C. D. Burnett Implement Co, 232S 2d Ave. Gorman-GammfH Seed Co. 2S30 2d Ave: Harris Seed k Floral Co.,. 201s lst Ave; T w. McCoy 41s West St. Boyles. McVay's Seed Store. 2117 Sd Ave. Pegram- Patton Drug Co, Bessemer: Tarrant City Ppul- try Farm, ,Tarrant City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

GENTS-Complete line well known ad- vertised hosiery, four pair guaranteed to wear four months, now being offered di- rectly to consumer at wholesale prices; Easter orders bring steady repeat or ticulars: free samples. Dependable Hosiery Co.,, 1s East a+th St.. New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

LOST-Saturday afternoon, pair of long white kid gloves, either in Nunaliys on 10th St., or between Nunnally's anu Saks. Call Sunday, Hemlock l30-J. LOST-Small green beaded French bag containing 31 bill or at Saks corner Finder will please call Main 62
The Washington times., 1923-05-10
S o M E FOLKS
NIX

That q slot machine il a public
savings bank.
That intuition is what you pay
for q college course.
That bad English refers to the
criminals In Great Britain.
That raising Cain il only done
by sugar planters.
That widows weeds grow in a
window box.
That an auto blowout is q JOY
riding party.
That hot dog should have its
temperature taken.
That a demi-tasse is French for
an extra napkin.
That heightened society is made
up out Of operate sopranos.
That an elastic band is an or.
chestra Of contortionists.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10
FIapper Fairy Tales.

Ludwig-Would you care to go
In for swim at the beach this
afternoon?
Lucy--Id love to, Ludwig, but
] haven't any bathing stockings.
Ludwig-Are you afraid of
catching cold?
Lucy--No. but i couldn't bear
70 sit on the beach right in front
the boardwalk with my legs
all exposed.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10
SPRING FICTION.

why, yes. intended going to
France this Summer, but my hus-
hand can't manage to set along
without me to look after him, so
we hired this bungalow in Coney
Island"
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

How to live without liquor: Stay
in this country until it's all gone.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

Spectacles are wonderful things.
but check from home is better
for the eyes than all the glasses
in the world.
(Copyright. 1873, King Features
Syndicate. Incl
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

How to live without screens:
Set up housekeeping in a tent and
keep your hand on a fly-swatter.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

Rims with no glasses in them
are better anyway. because If
you drop them, they won't break.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10
For Brainy People

Q-I am night watchman.
How can l become q member OF
Congress?
A.-Why change your job?
Don't you like the place you sleep
In now while at work?
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

Stin, II your sight b poor and
you don't wear glasses, y0u
won't be able to see where you're
going; but you can remedy that
by not going anywhere.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

Listen no women can tell me
what time to come home or what
evening can get off. I'm ONE
man who's BOSS Of his OWN
home.''
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

OF course, glasses are hard TO-
keep clean, but this can b over.
como by ust wearing the rims.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

Also how to live without enemies:
Die young.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

Really, Bill, you don't seem
to understand me. I'm not an
ordinary kind of chorus girl.
Just went into 1t for the worldly
experience it would give me. /
love you for YOU alone. It's
you I want and not your mil
Hons!'
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

Every man should boost his
own home town, declares civic
leader. Fine stuff, but the
chances are the average man
takes greater pride in boosting
his own home brew!
The Washington times., 1923-05-10
HAVE ASMILE
WITH US
BY Nat N. DOrfman.

THE fellows who used to re-
port the first robin each
Spring are now only con-
cerHed with the swallows.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

Q-Is the radio q success?
A.-Yes, the manufacturers have
cleaned up millions
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

Henry Ford says he is going
20 make rubber out Of milk
weeds, which seems quite q
stretch even for Henry.
The Washington times., 1923-05-10

You can get along without any
relations this summer, but the
question is: win they be able TO
get along without you? The an.
swer to the question il: No. At
least, if there is any truth in the
past, you won't lack relatives in
the future.