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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
By wEsTBRooK PEGLER

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
CAGE DRAWING
 TO BE MONDAY

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 24.-Drawings for play in the third annual southern conference basketball tournament, to begin here next Friday, will be held at the Atlanta Athletic club monday night, according to announcement here.
 The teams that have sent in entry blanks so far are Georgia Tech, Uni versity of Georgia, University of Ala bama, Clemson college, University of South Carolina, Vanderbilt, University of Tennessee, Tulane, Maryland, Vir- ginia Military institute, University of North Carolina, Washington and Lee, University of Mississippi, Florida, Au- burn, Mississippi Agricultural and Me- chanical college and the University of Kentucky.
 If none of the 17 teams withdraws, a preliminary game may be played next Thursday night, making it possible for the tourney to be run off on a 15-game basis, it was said. According to an nouncement last night, officials for the tournament will be Tom Thorpe of New York university and Frank Birch of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
MANY BARRIERS
 WILL COMPETE

NEW YORK, Feb. 24-The national indoor track and field championship meet at the Twenty-second Regiment armory here, March 5. will bring out a wealth of aspirants for national honors. according to the A. A. U.
 In addition to eastern top-liners, the committee reports several entries from Canada and the west, seen in action here. These include c. Chaffee, cred ited in Canada with doing 100 yards in 3-5 seconds; Herald Jones, Chicago, national junior 1o0-yard champion; Ivan Reilly, Kansas, national quarter-mile hurdle and western conference high hurdle champion; Gus Pope, from the Pacific northwest, who won a place on the Olympic team four years ago; Tom Lieb, Notre Dame discus champion, and Egil Krogh, former University of Chicago miller, who is entered in the 1,000-yard championship.
 The fight for team honors is expected to revolve around the performances of the Illinois A. C., present champion; the New York A. C., the Boston A. C., Newark A. c. and the Chicago A. C., unless some of the university teams exceed their paper" strength.
 The committee announces that all entries close at midnight Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
ES.I. "A. .A. CAGETOURNEY
 OPENS TODAY IN MACON
Brnnghan-Southern To Meet Mississippi College In Se ond Game Of Tourney Today, While Howard
 Play Wofford Five Monday Night

s. I. A. A. court title. South CaroliI leads the list with four teams. Furmt
 Newberry, Presbyterian college al Wofford. Kentucky, Mississippi al Alabama have two teams each in tl race. as follows: Georgetown and Cd
 tre fgom Kentucky, Mississippi collie and Millsaps from Mississippi and Hol ard and Birminghan-Southefn frq Alabama. Louisiana Is represented Louisiana college, Tennessee by Il University of Chattanooga and Geors
 by Mercer university.
 fsn & CovingtOn Arrives
 The arrivals today included He' Flash" Covington, all-southern qua terback on the Centre college footb; team. The Centre team also includ
 Kubaie, another football star, al Roger Snowday, brother of Terry Snol day, a former Colonel star. The visite| were met at the station today by mel bers of the Macon Athletic club, whi' is sponsoring the tournament, and we
 provided with automobiles for tri! over the city as the first phase of q entertainment program which has be! arranged.
 On the eve of the tournament, Tod enthusiasts and the visiting players q
 discussing tlse possibility of arrangi| a game between the winner of t, championship here and the champi| of the g. I. C., to be decided at Il coming touFnament in Atlanta, to deciI the collegiate basketball championsh3 Of the south. Such a match is said be barred by the s. I. c. rule prj htbiting post-season games, but coach of number of the leading contendeI In the tournament here expressed th@ willingness to play the S. I. c. chai pion if arrangements could be made|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25

MACON, Ga, Feb. 24.-Withdrawal of the Citadel today cut the field to 13 teams in the s. I. A. A. basketball tournament, which starts here tomor- row, and Centre college goes into the second round without & struggle. Twelve of the other teams arrived in Macon today in preparation for the champion ship struggle, which will be decided Thursday night, and University of Chat tanooga's quintet, which drew q bye in the opening round, will reach here to- morrow.s@ By reason of the Citadefs default, Centre and Chattanooga are matched to play Tuesday, and hot contest is considered certain between these two strong teams for the right to enter the semi-finals.
 The first tournament, held exclusively for S.. I. A. A. teams, will start to- morrow afternoon when the ball is tipped off between the centers of Louis- jana and Presbyterian college of South Carolina. Mississippi college and Bir- ming will follow The third game in the afternoon will match Georgetown (Ky) college, regarded as . dark horse in the tournament, against Newberry for the right of meeting Fur man, which also drew bye.
 Wofford VI. Howard
 With the Citadel out only two games will be played tomorrow night, Wolf Mercer playing Millsaps in the second. Four games will be played Tuesday and two each on Wednesday and Thurs day nights, the defeated teams in the semi-finals meeting Thursday night in a contest for third place.
 Seven southern states are represented by the teams which will contest for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
LAWN TENNIS
 MAJOR SPORT

NEW YORK. Feb. 24.-Lawn tennis. the sissy game of a generation ago, Is HOW major sport, on athletic parity with footbal land baseball in at least 27 American colleges and indications are that at least others are contemplat- ing the advancement of tennis from minor to major ranking. This informa- tion, revealing the advance of tennis as a college sport have been obtained by the United States Lawn Tennis associa- tion and the Intercollegiate Tennis as- sociation in a canvass of schools which is still far from complete, only 1o2 in- stitutions having answered.
 Six colleges reported that they have tennis coaches indicating that there may one day be as great field for the professional tennis play as there is at present for the golfer. Ne
 In giving out the information the United States Lawn Tennis association calls attention to statement made four years ago by Julian s. Myrick, then vice president of the national body, In which he stressed the fact that track men and baseball and football players soon grow too old to continue at those sports whereas tennis, well-learned in college may be played until middle age.
 The association also cited the fact that tennis was also the topic of con siderable discussion at the annual meet ing of the society of directors of physi- cal education in colleges, held at At lanta in December in connection with the annual meeting of the National Collegiate Athletic association, at that time score of physical directors re- ported that the game was growing rap idly in popularity among the students of their colleges that it was almost impossible to supply a sufficient num- Der of courts and other facilities nec- essary to meet the demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
BIG IMPROVEMENT SHOWN
 IN GIRLS BASKETBALL
Importance Of Girls Participation In Some Outdoor Game Is Brought Out In Recent Tournament For
 Girls State Title At Montevalo

A new day dawned for the girl ath- lete in Alabama high schools this week at Montevallo. A broad vista of femi- nine participation in sports was vision ed by those who delve into the future as teams from all parts of the state clashed in the second annual girls tournament with the state title at stake. Basketball, the one big game that the high school and college girl can com pete in to any great extent, was shown this weekend at Montevallo to be on its highest plane as girls game this year.
 The tournament, second to be played Tor the prep school girls championship the first to be held under the auspices of the Alabama High School Girls Basketball association, was a wonderful success. Even the most critical of bas- ketball fans could unreservedly enjoy the brand of basketball as played by teams in the title meet Thursday, Fri day and Saturday.
 It was 8 revelation to visit the tour nament and see the progress made in Banner six went sweeping tank-like through the opposing teams their play was of the most sensational sort. The teams in general showed a marked i'm provement in play which spoke of much attention and careful training. Big delegations of packers for all of the teams were mute testimony as to the large amount of interest being taken in girls basketball throughout the state. Many fans came from 15O to 200 miles to boast for their team in it's struggle for state supremacy.
 Officials Take Notice
 High school principals and coaches over the state are just awakening to the needs of girls of high school age in athletics. With the din of battle on the skirmish line eking back to beat in from all sides authorities are arous- ing from a long slumber and are see- ing for the first time the importance of the athletic girl. In this age of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
Pad Mullins Says Champ
 Is Fearful
Harry Wills M ana ge r Charges Dempsey With
 Being Afraid of Negro

NEW YORK, Feb. 24-Paddy Null lins, the taciturn, peace-loving manager of Harry Wills, has reiterated that Champion Jack Dempsey is fearful of the black shadow cast over his crown by the Ethiopian contender for the kingship at pugilism.
 Mullins intends to take advantage of the opinion expressed by George Brewer, chairman of the New York State Athletic commission, that dis crimination must not be exercised in affairs of the ring, and will insist that Dempsey expose his title to the risks that may or may not lie hidden in Harry's ebony knuckles this year.
 Paddy has turned a deaf ear to all warnings of the individuality of hold ing black and white" bout in the year or national political conventions, and will do everything in his power to qualify his challenger; and then. if necessary, will let the public decide if Wills is the man the champion must meet.
 The manager of the negro fighter has signified his willingness to arrange for as many engagements as are necessary to remove so-called trial horses'' from his path to the title.
 Willing To Fight
 wen fight as many more times as IS necessary" said Mullins, "to remove the so-called trial horses until the time comes for the bout with Luis Firpo, which I am sure will be closed with every detail within the next week or so. But we'll put back the Firpo bout if Dempsey will come through with the signed articles for bout with liar ry. Wen even wait until after the Fir DO fight, and we'll take Dempsey on the next day after it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
ALONZO BEATS
 BILL TILDEN

BUFFALO N. Y, Feb. 24.-William T. Tildens tennis wizard was not good enough to cope witty Spain's best here today. and the American champion was defeated by Manuel Alonzo of Spain In five-set match in the final round of the Buffalo Tennis and Squash clubs mid-winter invitation indoor ten his tournament, GA, 1-6, 6-1, 3-6 and GA.
 Tilden was inclined to favor his ankle, strained yesterday in the semi-final round of the doubles, but Alonzo gave a remarkable exhibition of tennis and was at his best at the critical stages of the match, when the American tried everything to turn the tide.
 Tilden was cratic throughout, espe- cially at the net. His drives had plenty of force, but his characteristic accuracy was lacking.
 Tilden and his protege, Sandy Wiener, were beaten in the final round of the doubles by R. Lindley Murray, Niagara Falls, and Arnold Jones, Providence, 5-7. GA, 3-6, 6-3 and 6-4.
 Murray and Jones entered the dou- bles by eliminating Watson M. Wash burn, New York, and James M. Davies, San Francisco, S-7, 4-6 and 6-2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
DATES ARE SET
 FOR BIG MEET

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Dates for junior and senior 1924 national indd swimming championships for men al women were announced tonight by | Amateur Athletic union.
 Thirteen of the IA senior mems tit events are scheduled at the Illinois C., Chicago, April 1 to 4. The otf championship, distance plunge, is stat at the Pittsburg Aquatic club March
 Women's senior championships 'scht uled include 50 yards, Omaha, Ne March 19; 100 yards, Buffalo A. March 8; 220 yards, Brookline, Mas March 13; 100 yards, back stroke, Il troit A. C.. March 29; 200-yards rels Los Angeles, April 19; fancy dive, Ll Angeles A. C., April -26.
 Junior title events listed includ Men. 300 yards, Central Y. M. c. ] New York, March 15; 220 yards, bred stroke, Indianapolis, March 29; d yards relay, Los Angeles, April E Pentathlon, Buffalo A. C., March iow-board dive. Los Angeles, March
 women: 50 yards, Baltimore A. March l; 220 yards, Central Y. M. e. New York, March 15; 500 yards, AtlanI Glty, March 23; 100 yards. back strol Women's Swimming association, Nd York. March 22; 100 yards, breast stroJ fittsburg Aquatic club, March T; me ley relay, Atlantic City, April 10; dI lance plunge, Omaha, March 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
Rama Girls And Locals
 Clash Here
Pantherettes To Take On Crimsonettes At Athletic
 Club Monday Night

Aabama's Crimson coed five rolled Into Birmingham Sunday at about noon and will engage the girls quintet from Birmingham-Southern Monday night at o'clock at the Birmingham Athletic city from Montevallo, where Saturday afternoon they were defeated by the Alabama college sextet, 27 to 12.
 Monday night, however, there will be two conditions different than those under which the Crimsonettes lost to Montevallo: First, the team will be playing on an indoor court; second, it will be playing by boys rules. The first condition will be a decided advan- tage to the visitors, while the second will at least by an advantage to one player on the team, Mary Brinskelle former Birmingham-Souther star for ward, who will battle her former team mates tonight.
 Could Not Get Started
 The Crimson girls could not get their offensive moving against the close guarding of the Montevallo girls Satur- day. The handicap of playing on an outdoor court also counted against them. However, a much stronger offen- sive is looked for in the game tonight.
 In Brinskelle the Alabama team has a forward that is an excellent floor player and good shot. In Nuckols 1t has another good shooting forward and a deadly sure free goal thrower. With this combination to combat the locals girls will be hard put to come out vic tors. At center Little will probably start the game for the visitors and she is skilled pivoteer. In Hammitt, for mer captain, and Shelbourne the 'Bama five have a strong defensive depart ment. Donovan, Baker, for center, and Robertson, at guard, make up a strong extra list in case of the need of sub stitutes.
 Beats Howard
 The local girls defeated Howard last week, to l, in 8 game marred by poor shooting. Coach Ben Englebert was far from pleased with his cohorts showing in this encounter and has been making the spare time count since then in drilling the Pantherettes.
 Stansbury and Manar will probably get off to the start at forwards Stans- bury is good floor player and a sure shot. Manar Is an excellent passer and also reliable field goal shooter. At center Grain will make the start with Cannon likely substitute. Williams and Green will take care of the guards position.
 The Pantherettes were beaten earlier In the year by the 'Bama team and are out for revenge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
DEMOPOLIS IS
 TWICE WINNER

DEMOPOLIS, Ala, Feb. 24.-(Spe- cial)-Both teams of the ,Demopolis High school were victorious over the representatives of the Sumter County High school of York The girls team swamped the invaders by a score of 25 to z. The York girls fought hard, but were unable to cope with the ac- curate shooting of the local misses.
 In one of the closest and most hotly contested games of the season, the De- mopolis boys nosed out the Sumter county team by a score of IS to IA. Although outweighed, the Demopolis aggregation's superior teamwork and in accurate foul shooting by the visitors were the deciding factors. With the score tied at 14-14. Burton was in jected into the fray and won the game with two long baskets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
Fripo Lands K.O. On Lodge
 In The Fifth
American Makes a Poor Showing Before South
 American Fans

BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 24.-(By Asso- ciated Press)-Luis Angel Firpo tonight knocked out Farmer" Lodge in the fifth round of what was to have been a 15-round bout.
 Firpo entered the ring at 11:35 p. m. He was closely followed by Lodge. Both men were applauded by the spectators. was introduced from the ring, and chal- lenged the winner of the bout.
 Spalla was followed by Quitin Rom- ero Rojas, the Chilean fighter, who is- sued a challenge to Firpo, J6e Boykin, heavyweight champion of Chile, chal- lenged Rojas.
 Body Right Does It
 The knockout blow was a terrific right to the body, preceded by a left to the jaw. Lodge had to be carried to his corner.
 The fight was marked by frequent clinches on the part of Lodge, who ap- parently was seeking to protect himself against Firpo's mighty right, which the Argentinian used almost continuously.
 Frequently Juadero Benigno Rod riguz, the referee, was obliged to pull Lodge out of the clinches by sheer force.
 It is estimated that s5,OOO saw the bout. There was a burst of frantic cheering over the victory of Firpo, who is the boxing idol Of Argentine.
 Punch Is POwerIess
 In the first round, Lodge took the aggressive, forcing Firpo to the ropes The American, however, throughout the fight landed scarcely a blow which Firpo seemed to feel Twice during the fight and before the knockout came, Lodge was sent to the floor by the heavy punches of Firpo.
 In the fourth round it was evident that the American steadily was grow ing weaker. Just before the gong sounded to end this round, Firpo landed left to the face and Lodge went to his corner in groggy condition.
 Firpo weighed 21s pounds, while Lodge tipped the beam at 213.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
CORNELL WINS
 LEAGUE TITLE

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.--cOrneli Vii tualiy has clinched the 1924 champion ship of the intercollegiate basketball leagua. With six victories out of seven starts and a margin of two and a half games over their nearest opponents, Dartmouth and Columbia. the Ithacans are firmly established at the league pennacle. Only a startling upset can avert the triumph of the big Red quin- tet.
 Cornell has three more games to play, and a victory in only one will assure 1t of at least a tie, providing either Dartmouth or Columbia wins all of it's remaining four contests.
 Two sensational victories last week, one over Columbia with the league lead at stake, and the other over Pennsyl- vania, gave the Ithacans their formid- able lead. To complete the swift change In the league lineup, Columbia met unexpected defeat at the hands of Dartmouth, and these rivals went into a tie for second place, with three vic- tories and as many setbaclss apiece
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25
VOLS WILL NOT
 GO TO FLORID


 NASHVILLE. Tenn, Fcs. 24.--r. posals made for the Nashville, southe association, team to do its early spri baseball training in Florida. in | event that too much rain renders prs tice at the local park unsatisfactol have been definitely,abandoned, accor ing to Secretary W. A. Liliard, who sa that Columbia. Tenn, will be used a training site if the local field prov unavailable this season. Little is | Ing given out by the local club i garding additions to the team. It known that Manager Hamilton is the lookout for another ,outfielder, b thus far no word regarding his pro poets has been received. Hamilton planning to go from Indianapolis to | former home in Delta, O., before comi: 10 Nashville to take active control baseball affairs this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-25

great modernity and fluctuating styles the bloomer girl Is no longer looked upon by thehminister with mortified up- raised hands nor the long-tongued vil- The athletic girl of today Is gracing a pinnacle higher than ever in history and In Alabama today the sun is rising on new era for her.
 At the meeting this week of teams from widely scattered sections the Tn how basketball was being taught to the high school girl. With the meet ing of the Alabama Educational asso- citation this year the present State Girls Athletic association will be made much more efficient instrument for handling the state championship for girls and controlling their participation in state athletics. Weak points brought out in the last tournament will form 2 basis upon which to work and a stronger association will be formed.
 Efficiently Planned
 The play went through without hitch In the tournament and was planned very efficiently. The details were work ed out thoroughly and schedulesd per- 1scted Mcts ana carried out to the minute. Nothing but praise was heard of the running of the meet. The efficient work of Miss Minnie Sellers, president. and other officials was responsible for the success of the tournament.
 However to Dr. Thomas Palmer. pres- ident of Alabama college, and other authorities of Montevalio, as well as the students themselves, goes a large share of praise for the success of the meet. All visiting teams and officials were treated with true southern hospi- tality. All were guests of the college during the tournament which was staged on the college courts amid his toric buildings and beautiful surround. ings.
 Indications at the tournament were that the next meet to be held would be a much greater one, which would draw teams from all sections.