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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-13

birmingham most pleasing speakers,
even by the younger members who win
act as hosts to the visitors this week.
The chamber OF commerce also extended
a welcome through James +. Webb. The
first paper at the meeting was entitled;
Henderson steel" by A. II. Brainard
Of Birmingham, and was followed by
'"rhe cost Of ton Of pig iron in the
Sequachee Valley" by William w. Bow
ron Of South Pittsburg, Pa.
The second session was devoted to
the discussion of paper on Phosphate
Stag BY Prof. William b. Phillips, of
Chapel Hill, N. G. Other papers were
read by Fred w. Gordon Of Phila-
delphia, #. G. Roberts of Philadelphia,
X. O. Canby, Of Leadville, Col, Porter
w. Sinner of Easton, Pa, Charles
Ashburner, of Pittsburg. ID. y. Jacobus,
Of Hoboken, N. j., Alfred A. Brain.
ard Of Birmingham, Kenneth Robert
son, Of Birmingham, w. s. Hungerford.
Of Low Moor, Va, and y. b. Cristy
Of Berkeley, California. The entertain.
ment, singular as II may appear, was
the same general kind which will he
offered the visitors Tuesday and
Wednesday. Quoting from the program
1t Is stated:
Excursion Train Operated
I'm the afternoon an excursion train
ON the Birmingham Mineral Railroad
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-13

Pratt Mines and resident OF that city,
was one of the younger hosts.
Friday the party went on excursion
train visiting the Blue Greek coal basin,
limonite deposit ut Woodstock, and the
Lower Cahaba coal fields at Blocton.
The party was entertained at Cahaba,
by the Blocton Coal Mining company
later purchased by the Tennessee corn
pany. Saturday u special train over the
Georgia Pacific (Southern Railway
now) carried the party to Admission
where lunch was enjoyed at the All
niston Inn and later the Woodstock
furnaces were visited. A social recen-
ton was held at the Admission Inn
Saturday night. The party at Anmistpn
was handled by committee or wnsen
o. III. Parker was president.
According TO the record 81 members
we've present and at the meeting ana
over as were elected members. At the
Birmingham meeting the following bir-
minRham men were elected memberat
Erskine Ramsay, Waiter Moore, q. r
Williamson. Priestly Toulman, Y. r.
RYAN, George ID. Stonestreet, John W
Rush. Gilmer Meriwether, u. X. West
Henry McCaliey, University q AAae
harm: CYRUS o. Godfrey, Fort Payne 8
A a. Francis, Corona George y: hlt4-
hugh. ID. M. Fokker, and Enoch Ensieys
Fnsley City, Alabama; Lahayetts ~
Carrnll. L. r. Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-13

coke production in Alabama was 4,089,-
GAL tons for 1923 which was an in
crease of nearly million tons over
1922, while 1924 is expected to exceed
1923. The coke is made chiefly by
the by-prOduet plants although few
bee hives are still operated. The re-
eOVery process in coke making are
thoroughly modern. Some of the oils
and crude recoyeries are shipped to
other points while n few finished re-
auctions are carried on here. Dur
ing the war it was the birmingham
plants which produced OILS for making
the dreadful TINT at Syracuse, which
is said to have been the life saver for
the allies in the beginning of HOSTILE
ties. Later on the companies here pro-
duced oils which were converted into
powder in California later to be used
against the German h0rdes on the Rus
sian front.
Growth Of Smaller Plants
The district has not Jagged in the
maintenance Of smaller plants II be.
ing well recognized that the finishing
plants owned by independents have
not been neglected nor discouraged by
the larger corporations. On the other
hand the smaller companies here have
helped in many ways to upbuild the
operations that finish materials made
in Birmingham. This list is growing
every year and the rounding out of the
cycle of manufacturing plants is one
of the chief ambitions of the men who
have carried forward the work laid
down by the pioneers many Of whom
received the members of the institute
on its 1888 visit to this district.
Any review of Birmingham written
chiefly from an industrial standpoint
would scarcely be complete without
reference to the auxiliary accomplish
ments of Birmingham. The builders
loved their homes and this love has
been transmitted to the present boys"
Birmingham has therefore residential
sections and recreation advantages in
keeping with the heights attained in
industrial progress. 1t is questionable
whether any city can match Brming-
ham for its beautiful homes and home
sections. 1t is at least known that
many experts have said that Birming
ham is unequalled in this. respect. And
it is a far cry from the homes of the
pioneers at Pratt Mines, Ala, in 1888
to the palaces that nestle upon the
sides Of the Red mountain. Schools.
churches, commercial buildings and
mercantile achievements have kept pace
with the metal industry rsgress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-13

The sessions of the American Insti-
tute of Mining and Metallurgical En-
gineers at Birmingham in May 1888
were held at the Grand Opera house.
This and other facts in cOnnectnion
with the last visit of the noted wish
tors Is disclosed in an old program To-
Gated in Birmingham Saturday.
The committee of Birmingham men
when entertained the delegation con-
tains the names Of veterans who laid
the foundation for the present BirmiDg-
ham most Of whom have passed on. The
list of committeeman included:
Kenneth Robertson, chairman, s. p.
Carter, Jr., treasurer, w. II. Woodward,
the uncle OF "Rick" Woodward pres
ent chairman of the Woodward Iron
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-13
IS YEARS STORY
OF DISTRICT IN
COAL TONNAGE

From 100000 tons of coal pro-
duced in 1885 under tie crudest mining
conditions, to a district which pro-
duced in 1923 over 2O,900,000 tons
Of coal under the most efficient and
modern conditions, is the story Of
the Birmingham mineral district in
brief.
The first total was produced in
the year 1888, when the American
Institute of Mining and Metallurgical
Engineers held its first Meeting here.
Since that time the tonnages have
grown consistently. mp with good times
and down with dull times.
The following table tells the story:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-13
1888 Session Of Institute
Sav Birmingham Nucleus
Chief Plants Of Interest Then Have Long Since
Gone Into Scrapheap

company, and father Of Harvey Wood
ward owner of the Brown-Marx, Metro
politan and Woodward buildings Il. M.
Tutwiler. w. II. Hassinger, Thomas
Seldom, T. ii. Aldrich, ii. w. Har-
graves, Il. Thomas, w. b. Foote,
George l.. Morris, J. NJ. Searles, Thomas
Ward, l.. II. Brooks, II. A. Mack, I. 4.
Hillman. C. Cadle. Jr., F. Sloss, g. w.
Ware, J. II. McCune.. Giles Edwards,
J. w. Bush, A. r. Brainard, Il. w.
Rucker, A. b. tombstone, g. p. Will
hanson, J. b. BOddie, e. Eastman, w.
Il. Underwood, and A. q. Lane.
Welcome BY Mai. TaIlaferr0
The delegates were welcomed to Bir-
minghsm by Major II. T.. Taliaferro.
who is remembered here as one Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
WORKING
PITCHERS

overwork FOR pitchers Is more
serious for hurlers than not enough
pitching
Back in 1914 Bill James pitched
every third day for two months
with the boston Braves. alternating
with Dick Rudolf and IFsty Tyler.
The three pitched Boston 10 a pen.
nant. OF the trio Rudolf Is still in
tie majors. Tyler soon dropped
out q the picture and Big BIZ
James. just a kid In 1914. never
pitched effectively afterwards.
james claims 10 have hurt his
arm In spring training the following
year: some say he injured his shout
der in an automobile accident but
the great majority Of bail players
believe that he took the life out
Of hts arm In that gruslling sum.
mer and fall Of 1914.
James. still comparatively
young man. Is gradually coming
back with Sacramento. lie hasn't
his stuff yet. but Il no longer pains
him 10 pitch few innings. The
big fellow has been working as a
relief pitcher in order 10 get &C.
customed TO pitching again. Twice
he has had tho tendons In his Hhoul.
der operated upon in hopes of
bringing back the magic OF that
once famous arm, but us SLOW
work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Ray Casey and
Neil Brown in
Tennis Finals

TACOMA. Wash. Aug. 1.-TWO
l. Californlans. Ray Casey and
Nell Brown. OF San Francisco. clash
here Saturday afternoon for the
Pacific Northwest singles tennis
Championship.
Casey and Brown reached the
finals by virtue OF their wins OF
yesterday Casey won from Her.
bert suhr. CO. 60. while Brown de.
featcd Beardsley Merrill. OF spo.
kane. co. 81.
The women's singles crown will
be decided today. when Miss WinnI.
fred Suhr, OF San Francisco. meets
Miss Margaret Thorns. also OF the
lay city.
q. A. Iaizure and Ralph Loo OF
Seattle. meet Herbert suhr and Ray
Casey In the doubles finals, Nell
Brown and Miss Suhr will play
Casey and Mrs. william Henry for
the mixed doubles crown.
Dick Stevens and Fred Walter
Tacoma youths. Will decide the jun.
Tor crown holder today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Crystal Club
Will Defend
State Title

THE Crystal Swimming club win
Il defend rs title as Washington
state champion IN the meet 70 be
staged Sunday. August II. AZ Car
rison's American lake, south Of
Tacoma.
Coach Ray Daughters announced
Saturday morning that he would
take a squad OF 10 Of his best swim
mers 20 defend the title
Daughters has a new diving star
In Max Hubbard, who IS developing
rapidly. Merlin "Blackie" Fadden
and Harry Gwynn will be the other
divers 20 make the trip. Dorothy
Widimer Madeleine Pless and Neya
Brownfield Will be the local girl
stars entered. while the coach has
not yet decided on his men swim
mers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
kOEiiLER CHANGES
HIS STYLE

When Ar, Kochler was with Port.
land ana Oakland. he looked like
one Of the worst htters IN the
world. when he did hit the ball
went far enough. but he never
broke 900.
And last year with Sacramento.
Koehler shortened his stride AT the
plate and began swinging from the
handle. He got his full weight be.
hind tho ball and began meeting IL
squarcly.
Today kochlcr Is hitting far
over 800 and II one OF the most
dangerous hltters In the league.
He perfected his form and got
better results Payers who get BY
without form are the exception and
not the rule in baseball.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Sacramento Receiver Hos
Unique Record on Bases

DoBBY sCHANG, Sacramento
ID catcher. deserves special place
In the Coast league Hall OF Fame.
He's one OF those rare catchers
who can steal bases.
Last season In a few games over
the century mark schang stole "a
bags. very respectable mark for
outfielderB and infielders not slowed
zip by the constant crouching Of the
catchcrs and the heavy gear they
must wear.
Those q bases were just an even
dozen more than Art Koohler. his
team-mato pilfered, and Koehler
was the only other receiver 10
break into two figures.
To get an idea OF the base
stealing ability OF Coast league
catchers who worked In moro than
100 games last year. look at these
figures: Schaag. "a: Koehlcr, IL:
Peters, 8: jenkins, s.; Baldwin, 4;
Yelle, 4; Baker. 4; DAILY. 9; Muir
ply, 2; Agnew q; yaryan, /; Han
nah, /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Ken Penner Is
Leading Field
of Moundsnen

7 OS ANGELES, Aug. 9.--Kenneth
~ Penner OF the Vernon club is
now the leading pitcher OF the Pa.
cific Coast league. according TO
averages given out by President
Williams.
Penner has hurled the Tigers TO
10 wins and lost but six contests.
Gregg OF Seattle has IL wins and
five defeats. Ed Bryan. Tiger re.
cruit has won six out OF seven
starts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Slow Start

THE tighten were slow in get
l. ting into the ring and the big
crowd became impatient at the de-
lay. There was a big cheer when
Referee CORR called them TO the
center Of tho ring for the final IN
structions.
Gibbons rushed from his cor
ner at the bell and tore fiercely
into the Englishman. He APP
parently had been sent out TO
make a short fight OF 1t. Bloom.
fled was cautious and he re-
treated before the advances OF
The American, sticking out left
hand 10 keep Gibbons from get
ting close. Bloomfield improved
toward the end OF the round,
but Gibbons had the advantage
clearly.
Gibbons dashed again from his
corner at the start OF the second
round and carried a savage attack
10 the Englishman. Gibbons landed
a hard left TO the body and a right
10 the jaw and Bloomfield went
down for the. count OF seven. An.
other right to the jaw sent him 10
the floor for the count Of nine and
he came up groggy. Bloomfield
staggered and fell thru the ropes
with his head hanging down over
the press table. his face bleeding
badly. His feet were inside the
ring and he was struggling to get
up when the gong sounded and
saved him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09

10 10 flat and a fast man in
the backfield or at end who
can deliver would be a great
help.
Augustine isn't exactly green al
the sport as he played an end for
Monroe high school two years ago.
but gave up the game when he
entered the university because he
preferred a track career.
Bagshaw Is enthusiastic about his
possibilities and even II he shouldn't
bo regular this season he has
another year az Washington, and
Bagshaw may groom him more
for next year than this
There ~ plenty OF beef on the
Washington squad the way II lines
up for the coming season and added
speed. such as Augustine has.
would make a big difference in the
eleven.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
BRAZIL Will
Be Pilot of
Portlanders

CORTLAND, Ore, Aug. Frank
i BRAZIL. Portland third baseman.
viii pilot the Beavers as manager
turnout the remainder of the sea-
son.
This was definitely announced to-
day by w. II. Klepper, Portland
club owner. BRAZIL has been act.
ing manager since Duke" Ken.
worthy was ousted last week.
"Brazill's management has been
very satisfactory" Klepper said
about the Portland third baseman.
II am confident he can finish the
season in good ORDER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Webb Augustine to Turn Out for Grid
Washington Track Star
to Try Hand at Football
Monroe Boy Played Grid Game in High School;
Speed Will Make Him Valuable Asset to Washing
ton If He Develops; May Be End or Halfback

INTEBB AUGUSTINE, the young Monroe boy who made
w such brilliant showing the track for Washington
this spring in his first experience varsity sprnter will
turn out for football this fall
Augustine is "A well built fellow and should weigh around
1915 pounds for the gdron If he show anything at all
he will make valuable for Enoch Bagshaw because
Of his speed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Dave Shade
Is Promised
Title Scrap
BY HENRY l.. FARRELL

- hb4NR II. ahhbbb
NEW YORK. Aug. 9.-Another
IN championship match has been
added TO tho over.burdened summer
boxing program. Dave Shade. the
California welterwejght. who has
been trying 10 get championship
match for thyeo yeav. has been
promised a bout with the winner OF
tho walkerLeonard match.
Leonard. who has been training
az Tanncrsyille. Is In Cleveland now.
where he n 20 meet Pal Moran
next Monday night The light.
weight champion insists that the
match viii be nothing moro than
waTmup for him. altho many
critics figure that he may DO max
ing a mistake in taking the match
AS a cinch
Following a precedent that was
established last summer. when
Johnny Dundee claimed priority
oyey Eugene Criqul for feather.
weight championship bout with
Johnny Kllbanc. tho New Yori;
boxing commission asked Walker
and Leonard to sign an agrecmen,
that tho winner OF the bout would
accept match with Shade within
20 days after their bout. The man.
ayers OF walker and Leonard
agreed.
The match probably will be put
on the open market and spirited
bidding by the promoters is sure
to follow. Shade for several years
has been regarded as the outstAnd
ing contender in the class. His
efforts to get championship match
with Jack Britton failed and when
Mickey Walker succeeded Britton.
shade met with no more success
and he was forced TO leave the
class and mIngio with tho middle
weights.
Moran may not he the most dan.
gerous lightweight contender, bu,
he Is a tough fighter and he has
been working regularly during the
pas, year while Leonard has been
taking Il easy around the movie
studios.
Leonard probably will get over
Moran ani the bout viii do him a
lot OF coed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09

T'HBY say the same thing about
l. Maurice Archdcacon, the fastest
man in baseball at going down TO
first base. CUT Brady played at
Rochester with him last year and
says that Archdencon simply don't
know how to run bases once he
got on the bags. But I'm going
down to first base he was a wonder
A CONDENSATION OF speed and
"A se-running ability, such as
you find in Billy Lane and Merlin
Kopp. make for good run getters
and they provide the fans with
the thrill that only comes = from
watching runner trying to beat
tho defense. Home runs have their
kick, even in these heavy hitting
days. but tho running gamo hasn't
lost its wallop FOR tho fans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09

Jack Doyle, veteran Chicago Cub
scout who was visitor here last
week, was watching him and Jimmy
Welsh In particular and after the
double victory Doyle said that Stue-
land looked better than any young
pitcher he has seen this year
But he said nothing definite about
his report to the Cubs
ssucland T. said 10 prefer the
Coast 10 pitching In the big show
because Of the hot weather in the
East, and would welcome thc chance
10 stay here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Coupon Books Are
Yale's New Plan

Under new plan for the allotment
of tickets for Yale university football
games in the bowl next fall, the Ath.
letic association will issue season
books calling for admission to the
North Carolina, Georgia, Brown and
Maryland games. For the Dart.
mouth game, Oct. is, the season
book holders will own a coupon en-.
titling them to apply for an unlimited
number OF tickets for the game.
Coupon book holders will be entitled
to apply for two tickets for the Army
game Nov. and for one ticket to the
Yale.Hnrvard classic. Nov %.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Johnny Jordan Does
Well in S. F. Scrap

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9.-John-
ny Jordan, Tacoma lightweight.
stood toe and toe with Joe Miller.
North Beach, and got four.round
draw and won his way into tho
hearts of a big crowd of fans by his
game showing against his heavier
opponent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
CUBS Haze to Recall St11ela11d by September Is
TOMMY GIBBONS KNOCKS OUT JACK BLOOMFIELD IN THIRD ROUNI
SOME REAL HIKE
CADDIES HUMP

MONTREAL Can. Aug. e.
Three young fellows. Kidd, Park.
in5on aud Flint. caddied in the
Canadian open championship an
right They Faid they would.
The fact that they lived Ia Tor.
onto. had only fl7J0 In their
pool. and the tournament was
in Montreal. $50 miles away.
didn't stop them They walked.
not all the way. but most OF the
way. And they did IL IN Js
hours.
Il think that's par for the
duiance.' chuckled Parkinson.
leader Of the THO.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Coast Regatta
Starts Today
at San Diego

7 oS ANGELES. Aug. e.-crnft
IL from the California and New.
port yacht clubs shook out their
sails today and were waited south.
ward toward San Diego and the an.
nual Pacific coast yachting regatta,
which opens tomorrow.
Racing on the run south. fleets
OF the two eltlhs engaged in a han.
dieap contest after clearing the 10.
chi ports.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Injured Jockey
Is Improving Now

SARATOGA SPRINGS. n. ",
Aug. o.--wIllIam G.. Heating. famous
stecplechaso jockey, who was thrown
from his mount, Glen Reagh, at the
race track yesterday and who was
near death at midnight, was i'm
proved at the Saratoga hospital, II
was reported there.
DIR. ID. c. Morlarlty, who also Is
attending Earl Sande, noted jockey,
whose leg was smashed in spill
earlier in the week, determined That
Kcating's injury Us conclusion OF
the brain. At first 1t was be-
lleved he was suffering from brain
hemorrhagc, fractured skull and in
ternal injuries He " still IN Il
semi-conscious condition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Bloomfield Is Dizzy

DESPERATE efforts were made
~ in the corner TO revive Bloom
field. but he was almost out on
his feet when he staggered out for
the third round He struggled
gumely 10 his feet, only 10 be
knocked clear thru the ropes by a
hard left and another right TO the
jaw. He was caught By the count
just as the referee was waving
Gibbons back 10 his corner
There was no doubt from the
first gong that Gibbons would
win. IL was just a question of
the number OF rounds and the
slength of time that Bloomfield
would be able TO stand up UNI
der such vicious punching. Glib
bons lost no time in getting
started. He began the attack
with supreme confidence and re-
fused 10 even feel out or try
the punching of his opponent.
Bloomfield had little but courage
and game fighting heart. He
landed hardly blow OH the
American and when Ire did
reach the elusive Gibbons there
wasn't enough steam in the
punches to do the least damage.
The crowd, estimated at $4,000.
gave Bloomfield a fine testimonial
for his gameness and when Gibbons
jumped from the ring and started
for his dressing room he was given
a demonstration. Gibbons was hard
ly breathing hard as he worked
his way thru the crowd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
KINSEY TO FORE
BEATS JOHNSON

Maybe the great Bill Tllden
won't dominate the tennis battle
sector this season after all The
unexpected victory OF Howard
Kinscy OF California over Little
Bill Johnston in tho seabright
finals has added a note OF uncer.
iainty 90 tho singles situation.
Johnston for years has been listed
as Tilden's nearest competitor. II
Kinsey was good enough 10 beat
Johnston who can say that he viii
not bc good enough TO worry
Tllden7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
TOUGH TRIP
FOR REDSKINS

The Indians are faclng Two tough
weeks on the road.
After the completion OF the Sac.
ramento series they jump to Los
Angeles 10 play Vernon and then
IN to Oakland. Both OF these
teams are dangerous now. They
play the same clubs here on their
return and also meet Portland, hav'
ing three weeks at home on their
next trip back.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Major Notes

Yesterdays hero-Pie Traynos. Pitts
burg third bAseman, broke Up the game
with a homer IA the eighth inning and
beat the pills. 20 Q.
Babe Ruth hit his sIth and ssth hon.
err. but the Indians beat the YAnkE.
10 10 s.
Jack TournIer's 2srd homer with two
on helped score eight runs IN the .fifth
inning. and the Robins beat The Cards
~ 20 3,
Poor support and loose pitching by
Rubc Benton gave the Giants an to :
win over the Reds.
The Tigers hoped on the Red soI for
nine runs ii' the first two innings and
won easily. 10 10 5.
The Athletics made II three straight by
beating the Browns. 10 s.
The Braves pulled three-run rally in
the ninth inning. out they needed more.
and the Cubs won. 10 10 7.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-09
Graham Will Return
as William Coach

{. Il. Graham, who has been con.
noctod with the department OF physl.
cal training at williams college.
Williamstown, Mass for the past
two years, will return again this
fall TO continue his duties. He
has coached varsity swimming and
also has been in charge of fresh.
men football and baseball Ora.
ham has met with considerable sue.
GERS In his work, developing the
best swimming team In recent years
FOR tho Purple last winter.