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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
GREETINGS BEING sENrs

President Fred Nelson and the board of directors of the Junior Chamber of Commerce are mailing out Christmas and New Years greet ings to the members of the organiza- tion. The letters praise the wonder full spirit of enthusiasm and cooper ation that each member has given the jl lnior chamber during the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

CHRISTMAS DINNER will be at it's bes. this year if you read the did, specially prepared menus for CHRISTMAS DINNER ads in the classified section today. You will find the best places listed and splen- this annual yearly feast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
COLLEGE STUDENTS
 HOME AT UNI0NT0WN
Christmas Spirit Of Town Is Great ly Erlivened By Their Return

UNIONTOWN, Ala, Dec. 22.-(Spe- cial)-The Christmas spirit of Uniontown has been greatly en- livened by the return of number of young men and women who have been away to school
 The following are here for the Culver Military academy, Culver. Ind. Dan Hart, Presbyterian Univer- sity, Clarksville, Tenn; Mary Louise Coleman, Jack Langhorne and Robert Hinton, state university; John Nor gan White, Davidson college; Lee Greene, Virginia Military institute; Sarah Long and Dorothy Pou. Jud son college, Marion; Mary Benn, Bel haven college. Jackson, Miss; Mary Margaret Fowler, Wesleyan Female college, Macon. Ga; Eugene Fowler and Joseph Stone. Alabama; Robert Bradford. Howard college, Birming- ham, Dorothy Williams, Montevallo; Buford- Ragsdale. Columbus, Miss.
 TEACHERS GO HOME
 With few exceptions, the teachers in the public schools here have re- turned to their homes for the Christmas season. Prof. Paul Houn- schell and family have gone to sia, Miss Minnie Fountaine to Mon- roeville, Miss Flora Howell to Dothan, and Miss Sara Calhoun to Selma.
 Among the young women who have been away teaching for the past few months, the following have come home for the holidays: Miss Ger trude McCorkle, from Auburn; Miss Mary 1rby, from Selma; Miss Eliza beth Bradford, from Waverly; Miss Mary Lee Harwood, from Marion: | Miss Jamie Dickinson, from Besse- mer.
 | PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN ACTIVE For several weeks the woman's auxiliary of the Presbyterian church | has been> busy preparing Christmas boxes for the occupants, different in stitutions of the church. The last box was shipped on Wednesday. The auxiliary has sent a box to the chil- dren in Korea, box to the orphan l age in Talladega, a box to the chill dren in Cross Move, N. C., and do- mated a handsome sum of money to assist in providing blankets for the | Presbyterian hospital in the noun tains of Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
FERTILIZER ORDERED

Deliveries of nitrate of soda, pur- chased at a large saving by the farm bureau will be made to the members of the local bureau early in Janu- ary. This material will be shipped from Mobile to all points in Monroe county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

The play given at the school audi torlum on Friday night was enjoyed by large audience It wasf given
 under the auspices of the Parent Teacher association and nest sum was realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
REFORM WOMAN DIES

News of the death of Mrs. Ella Hinton, AS years old, at her home at Reform, reached here Saturday. No particulars were given further than that she expired Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PLAN uoLIDAy soCIAL

The Pilot club will hold a big holi- day social at the Tuscaloosa Country club next Thursday evening and cov- CTS will be laid at the luncheon for 90 guests. No business will be trans acted and the affair will be strictly social gathering of members and friends with stunts and music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SCHOOLS DISMISS

Schools in the county turned out last Friday for 10 days holiday, also both the grammar and high schools here. Out-of- town teachers arc spending the holidays with homo folks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PLAN SPELLING BEE

The Methodist and Baptist wor.- ea's societies will have an oldfash- ion spelling bee in the court house on the night of December 27. A charge will be made and proceeds will be divided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
xx-rDpINc WAKES PLACE

Miss Bessie Lou Co1lett and Arthur o. Boyanton of Merrimack were married yesterday afternoon at the home of Rev. A. c. Stevenson of Merrimack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
RApID DOC BITEs TWO

Two persons were bitten by rabid dogs here during the past week and are now taking treatment from the state board of health at Montgom- cry. MT. J. H. Randall was bitten by dog at his plantation few miles from the city, and small negro girl, living on Southern Heights was severely bitten by a small pet dog. Quite a number of dogs were bitten by this dog before it was killed and It is likely that other cases of rabies will develop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
INSTALL BAnIO
PLAY AInS SCHn0L.

Dr. l.. Alexander and Ben Lloyd have had a radio installed ing their home the past week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
RAINS HALT ROAD WORK
Gordo-CarrolltOn Federal Aid Project
 Delayed-Students At Home

GORDO, Ala, Dec. 22.-(Special)- The rains for the past few weeks have hindered the work on the fed eral aid road that is being built from here to Carrollton. It will prob ably be late summer before this work is completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
VE RURAL SCHOOL CONSULTATION SWEEPS ALA BA VA
Home Coming And Merry 1lakg nrk Christmas AldbnnG

ROANOKE NEWSPAPER HAS NEW HOME.-A tvo-story brick building with basement has been recently erected the home of the Roanoke Leader This eab
 hed 892 and has continued under the of the founder On H. Stevenson. It of the best equipped newspapers in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
TEACHERS OF BULLOCK COUNTY HOLD MEETING
Rabid Dog Bites Two At Union
 Springs-Take Treatment

UNION SPRINGS, Ala, Dec. 22.- Especial Leased e.)-The last meeting of the year was held Friday by the Bullock County Teachers as- sociation. After an address by Pro- lessor Pugh and a number of val uable discussions, two joint sessions were held and presided over by Su- perintendent Haynes of the county board of education and sMrs. Sadie c. Smith, county supervisor. Every teacher in the county was reported as a member of the state educational association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CHRISTMAS SP|R|TIMOB|[E AND OHIO \N|7HSTANDS RAIN TO IMPROVE ROAD
To Strengthen Wooden Bridge
 On Meridian Road And Add New Equipment

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 22-(Special Leased Wire .)-Announcement that the Mobile & Ohio is planning im- mediate expenditure of a large sum of money to strengthen wooden and steel bridges between Mobile and Meridian as one step toward taking care of increased business, considered inevitable for the port city during 1924. was made at the office of the vice president yesterday. The same announcement told of general additions to its rolling stock and an optimistic reference to conditions for the coming year, due to the passage of the port amendment.
 While the Mobile and Ohio is the first railroad to announce definite plans to facilitate the movement of cargoes coming ill and out of port development has been started, it was the belief yesterday Tn railroad cir cles that mammoth construction plans are in the making in offices of other railroads which are serving the port.
 New Material Ordered.
 An order has just been placed for rive large type engines, and one thousand modern and heavy freight cars, the vice presidents announce ment said. This vruer is an addi- tion to the 700 cars and 13 large engines which have just been de- livered, all of which represents an investment. of around >s4.OOO,O0O
 Heavy engines will be operated over lines into and ou tof Mobile, be- ginning about May l, and it is con- sidered necessary to strengthen all bridges, both wood and steel, be- tween here and Meridian it was stated. Structures along the line be- yond Meridian and into St. Louis have been put in condition.
 "The Mobile & Ohio believes that the port of Mobile is destined to benefit materially, along with other lines, by the development of the port and is taking steps at this time to be in position to handle business" said the vice presidents announcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
TO PREsENT PAGEANT

On Sunday afternoon at the Pres byterian church a beautiful pageant will be presented by the members of the Sunday school. Christmas carols and several musical numbers will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

Paris has a paper devoted to the interests of servants and it is called 'L'Escalier de Service" or Back Stairs magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
VISITS. IN TUsKEGEE

Mrs Elizabeth Lovelace of Cali fornia, mother of Mrs. l.. c. Johns ton, is visiting in Tuskegee, and will leave on Christmas Day for short visit with relative and friends in BreWton, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
TO INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

January 8, which will be ladies' night, has been. fixed by the kiwanis club of Huntsville as the time for the installation of the new officers, Herbert Johnson, president, and others. W. L. Denham, David A. Grayson and Louis McCravey have been appointed as a committee to make arrangements for the occasion and they expect to plan the biggest night of the holiday season, with all of the Kiwanis ladies as special guests of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
MORE TOWNS GET ELECTRIC POWE R
RusseIIville, AlbertviIIe And Boaz Linked With North
 Alabama System
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Huntsville Ala Dec 22 1

The Alabama Power company, hav- ing recently acquired the electric lighting plant and power franchises at Guntersville, RusseIlville, Albert vile and Boaz. Is making extensive improveme in the local facilities and expects soon to have them in- cluded in the hydro electric power system of north Alabama, according to Wells NJ. Stanley, superintendent of the northern division in which all of the new towns will be operated. A new sub-station Is be- ing erected at A1bertville and power will be available for all purposes in that town, Guntersville and Boaz at an early date, it is claimed. Rus- sellville was given hydro -electEc power late in November and power in abundance will soon be available to the big mining and associated in- dustries there, it is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
REGENERATION TO DEGIN

The Tuscaloosa county board of registrars twill begin the registration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PLAY IS PRESENTED

The Dramatic club of the Tus- kegee High school made a visit to Notasulga on Wednesday night and presented a play that attracted a large audience They presented the same play in Tuskegee on Thurs day night, and was greeted by an other large audience. Miss Stella Brown is at the head of the Dra- matic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
STUDENTS HOME

The college students are at home for the Christmas times, and they will add much to the life of the town. Many social events are planned for them.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
Gossoon Chosen for Races.

Chicago. Aug. 20.-The sloop Cos
soon. by her remarkable performance
Saturday in passing all but one OF
Lake Michigan's speediest Il class
yachts after what seemed certain de-
feat. not only carried away the. Sii
Thomas Lipton cup but won the hon
or cf representing Lake Michigan in
the Richardson Cup races at Toronto
September. >, & and .. The committee
having in charge the selection of the
lakes representative. decided Sunday
the final elimination trial race waN
not necessary and selected Gossoon be-
cause of her copsistcnt showing IN tae
six trials already run off. Ariel, for
mer New York waters champion. was
her nearest rival for the honor ana
was selected as alternate in the event
Gossoon does not come within med
surements or other reasons prevent
her entering the race.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
JOSKE JUNIORS WIN
WAY INTO SAWOFF
FOR JUNIOR TITLE
Rain Prevents Possible
Run-scoring Record in
Sunday Game.

The Joske Juniors are champions of
the second half in the Junior City
League as the result of a lopsided
victory at Breckenridge Park Sunday
over the South Side Pirates. Rain in
the sixth inning, after Joske's had
scored its nineteenth run, prevented
what may have been n run scoring
record of some sort. The South Side
lads were able to score only one run.
AS the score reverted back to the fifth
inning when the game was stopped in
the middle OF the sixth. the final score
was Is TO /.
Joske's now GOES into the league
championship sawoff against the New
sites. winners in the first half. Ar
engagements for the title series will be
made at league meeting by Presi-
dent Gene Seng at G o'clock We'd
nesday evening at the Moore sporting
goods store.
,Ioske's cinched Sundays game with
twelve runs in the first inning. Every
body on the team hit. Lyons getting
three out of four, while w. James,
Theis, Margozewitz and Wrzeciano
grabbed off couple each. Wrzeciano.
Lyons and Harm of the winners hit
triples.
Wrzeciano allowed only two hits
anG got great support from "Curlev'
James, his catcher. brothermaB
caught well for the losers. also.
Batteries: Wrzeciano aud James:
Tillinghast, Cheatham and Brother
man.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
BEARS DIVIDE
BRACE Of 10
MOUND DUE[S
San Antonio Hitters
Haven't Recovered Yet
From 29-hit Orgy.
ADAMS BLANKS Bluffs
Twirls Two for
Houston and Wins Sec
ond, From Morrison.
ADAMS BLANKS Bluffs

Houston, Tex, Aug. 2O.-Still
played out after their 29-hit orgy of
Friday at San Antonio, the Bears
were unable to hit Jack Knight Sun
day in the double-header he pitched
against them. Because they got
fancy twirling themselves. however.
they were able to divide the brace Of
contests with the Bluffs. Both were
won by 1-to-9 scores San Antonio
taking the first behind the new
pitcher, Karl Adams. and dropping the
seven-inning second game when
Knight bested Morrison slightly by
cracking out a timely two-bagser
himself in the last inning. Saturdays
game, it will be remembered. was also
a 1-to-O affair. the Bluffs winning.
The Bears might have taken them
both Sunday, but lacked a pinch hit
on couple Of good occasions. In
the third, they had two on with no.
body out. and after two had been
retired, Boone was purposely passed.
Simon popped 10 Bell. There were
other opportunities, but that was the
most notable.
Griffith's single in the seventh was
follow d by Knights own two-bagger
and the game was won.
Boone Won First Game.
Boone drove in the Bears run in
the sixth inning of the first game.
Two were out, Fuller having singled
with one away and Todt having
fouled to the catcher. Boone doubled
and Fuller scored.
The teams played brilliant and
errorless ball in the first game.
The double-header was a doubling
mp of other games in the series, the
teams to play Monday and take day
off Tuesday, according TO plans Sun.
day night. 1t is possible they will
play Tuesday and rest Monday if the
managers agree in time, according to
houston club officials.
W Sunday's hox-scorc
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
ST. LEO,S CAPTURES
PARISH LEAGUEFLAG
FROM ST. GERARD'S
Will Represent League in
Three-cornered City
Title Meet.

The st. Leo's club, winners of thu
first half, will represent the Parish
Baseball League in the three-cornerei
city amateur championship series
against the Public Service company,
winners in the City League, and the
champion Elias of the Saturday
League, as the result of Sunday vic
tory on the Sacred Heart Field over
st. Gerard's, winners of the second
half. st. Leo's won by a score of 5
to q.
With the score tied at 4-all, as the
result of two st. Leo runs in the
sixth inning, the new Parish cham
pions got to John Buttimer for four
hits and base on balls in the sew
enth frame, his teammates committed
two costly errors, four runs and the
damage was done, ST. Gerard's rallied
gamely for two scores in the eighth
but the st. Leo's lead was too big fo-
them.
Cavagos of the winners. though
wild. had lots of stuff and struck out
fourteen. Fancy fielding by Olivarri
and A. Kuntz for the winners. and
beautiful stops by Wagenfuehr. field
ing star of the losers, at first base.
featured.
About 800 fans saw the game.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
TRAPSHOOTERS, 500
STRONG, IN CHICAGO
. FOR NATIONAL EVENT
Grand American Opens
With Big Program and
Many Entries.

Chicago, ILL.,. Aug. 2O.-About five
hundred Of the country's greatest
trapshooters congregated here today
for the opening events of the annual
Grand American trap shoot at the
South Shore Country Club.
The entries have come from all
parts. of the country, several former
champions being here. and the 192S
classic promises to go down as one
of the greatest since the cup was frs;
competed for at New York in 1900.
J. S.. Frink of Worthington, Mimi,
winner of the grand American handi-
cap at Atlantic City Il year ago. ar
rived in Chicabo last week, ready to
defend his title.
The tournament will start today
with the specialists competing in the
Lake Michigan Introductory at 200
targets. 16 yards rise. The Walter Pea
cock trophy will go TO the winner. The
preliminary is staged especially to give
visiting gun stars chance to become
acquainted with the twelve traps on
the shooting grounds which overlook
the lake. but the result is important
because the scores made will count
toward the North American all-around
championship, TO the winner of which
goes the famous Governors" cur.
The special trophy race. for state, pro
vincial and divisional champions, will
be the only new event on the card.
This event opens as one of the feat
ures for Wednesday and will be ut 200
targets. 16 yards rise. Only cham
pionS will be allowed 10 compete. In
ha ah cnt,ga &c fta ttNlahn1lnpss fhA rtttt
ncr-up will take part.
The Grand American handicap
event, at 200 targets, 16 to % yards
rise, opens Saturday. This is usually
the feature of the tournament. but
two other exceptional shoots this year
NAV run it race in popularity.
The first is the amateur singles
championship OF North America. Al
200 targets, 1G yard rise. on Wednes-
day. and the second is the Glass cham
pionShips Of North America. at 20C
single targets, 16 yards rise. on Thurs
day.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
&@ THE. SPORT PAGF2}ss{1 q r

declined to discuss the case of Lee
Foil. who was deposed as manager OF
the Browns. Foil also is in st. Louis
waiting to see Ball TO ask him TO ex-
plain his telegram stating that he was
relieving Foil ''for the coed of the
game"
The Senators won from the St.
Louis Browns in st. Louis, 4 to ..
The Indians. playing in Cleveland,
defeated the Philadelphia Athletics. Ii
TO ..
st. Paul. Mimi, Aug. 2O.-AIike
Kelley, manager of the st. Paul base
ball club, who was operated on sew
eral days ago for a carbuncle on his
neck. was slightly worse Sunday night.
a new carbuncle having appeared on
the other side of his neck. His condi
ton is rather serious. it is said.
Muskogee. Okla. Aug. 20-The Cof
feyville series of the Southwestern
League here has been shifted to Cha
mute. Kan. according TO word from
Ensley Barbour. club owner. at Sa-
pulpa. The Bartlesville series. sched-
uled to follow the Coffeyville series.
will be played at Nowata, Okla, Bar
bour said. The Muskogee team has
now lost fifteen straight games.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
KID PANCHO To
GET HIS TEST
MONDAY NIGHT
LaRue Makes Fine Impress
sion and Many Think
He VIII Win.
"PRELIM" CARD GOOD
Burns-Green and Brannon-
Cox Most Promising
of Four Mills.

The general opinion Monday nNrn-
ing in local sporting circles Was that
Kid Pancho is IN against the toughest
proposition of his career, outside of
perhaps his meeting with Pal Moore
a year or so ago, when he tangles
with, Gene LaRue. holder of the Can
adam flyweight championship, on the
Soledad Roof Monday night.
Pancho reported in tip-top shape
Monday morning because the ten
round engagement with the experience
ed LaRue means more TO him than
any other scrap he has ever undertake
en-. If he wins, he will pack up his
grips and HE himself TO New York in
answer To the beck and call of an
eastern promoter or two who desires
TO look him over. Ii he loses, that's
different story.
Man To Test Pancho.
IaRue. who weighs about JIG
pounds is the man TO test. Pancho
TO the limit; there sens no doubt
about that. Crowds which saw him
work out at the Continental Club
Saturday and Sunday were vastly inn
pressed with his work. He is speedy
snappy in his punches. resourceful
and surprisingly strong for little TEL
low. His build is wiry and he has the
appearance of good scrapper.
The main bout Monday night VIII
be supported by card OF four pre-
Inns" Chuck Burns will meet Johnny
Green-two tough ones herein the
six-round semi-windup. Bert Brannon
fights Phil Cox in what should prove
an interesting lightweight go of SIX
rounds. Cliff Bledsoe. giving away n
couple of pounds in weight, will take
on tough Johnny Simpson in a SIX
rounder. Earl Foster and Jimmy Bar
rcre will start things off with n four.
round bout, beginning at $50. Dell
Gotten will referee.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
New Swimming Record.

san Diego. CaI., Aug. sU.-CharIc'
Fletcher Of San Diego. swimming un
der the colors of Stanford UniverSity,
established 4 new national record for
the 220-yard breast stroke swim IN a
meet at Coronado tent city here Sun
day. swimming the distance in 3 :OS i
five and two-fifths seconds faster THAI
the previous national recOm for tbs
distance which was established at DE
Kalb. ILL.,. Saturday by Robert Skci-
ton. Fletcher announced al. the start
he would attempt 70 break the tor9
nada outdoor course recoCd and h.>
time was taken by five \. a. |. OF
ficials.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
DOUBLES PLAY BEGINS
National HOnors In Tennis NJ Stake
This Week.
BroosI:ne. Mass. Aug. 20. - J

BrOoSl:ne. Mass. Aug. 20. - The
annual tournament for national dou-
bles honors in tennis begins at the
Longwood Cricket Club Monday after
noon. Eight of the nations first ten
will take part as will members of the
Davis Gun teams of Australia ana
France. Manuel Alonzo Of Spain and
Brian /. e. Norton OF South Africa
also are entered.
Interest eenters in the performance
Of the Kinsey brothers. Robert and
Howard. of San Francisco William
4. Tilden III of Philadelphia national
singles chdmnion, paired with Norton; ;
William NJ. Johnston and Clarence j..
Griffin Of San Francisco. and the Aus
tralian combination of James o. And
erson and james Il. Hawkes..
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
Nerrn Tennis Title lip.

Chicago. Aug. 20.-The seventh an
nual national championship net plav
for the negro tennis tide started here
Monday with 127 entries in the mems
singles event representing the STATE,
of Missouri. Ohio. Indiana, Illinois,
Michigan. New York and Maryanlt
+. G.. Brown Of Chicago. natloh+t
champion. will defend his title.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
SEGUIN WINS EASILY
Hariandale Athletics Defeated. 0 TO 4.
by Fast Guadalupe Nine.

Seguin. Tex. Aug. aO.-The Har-
landale Athletics. of San Antonio,
went down in defeat at the hands OF
the Seguin Trimmers here Sunday.
Outtersidc puzzled the locals at the
start but they soon got on to him and
started the horshide a-sailing. TIE
final score was o TO l.
Four home-runs and three-bagger
were the results of the locals heavy
hitting.
Rain stopped the game in the sew
enth.
Batteries: Kruger and Schuene-
mann; Outterside. Mcmillan AMI
Scheh.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-20
FIRST TROUT CAUGHT
Prof. w. i. Holland Lucky Angler
At Medina Lake.

The first rainbow trout TO be caught
in Medina Lake was reported Sunday
by Prof. W. y. Holland. The beau
tiful fish was a foot long fighter, and
the professor was all swelled up over
the catch. The lake was stocked with
rainbows last fall but none large
enough TO keep had been caught be-
fore the HollAnd fish was reported.