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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
Says
 He Will Be
 Here Friday
Opponent Of Boorde Wires Evans That He Is Ready
 To Go Into Ring

With one of the principals of the Friday night athletic show already in town and with a 100-wordt telegram from the other which was sent c. o. D., Matchmaker Evans announces that everything is in readiness for the best card the B. A. c. ever staged Friday night. Young Phil Nelson, who no doubt feels that Freddie Boorde'. is stealing march on him by coming into Birmingham so early, got busy with his pen Tuesday. and jotfed <fanrRf tlla following telegram to Evans
 Don't worry. am not one of these fellows who runs out of fights. like to run into matches instead of out of 'em. I understand you have been hav- ing trouble lately with boys who failed to put in appearance. I'm nix on that stuff. Whenever I tell a matchmaker I'll come, I'll be there and with the bells on at that. see where this Boorde is already in town. We'll, don't worry. I'll be there Thursday night Working out every day and night, and am coming prepared to spring a sur prise on this Boorde. I tried to get him in Atlanta and failed. I tried to get him in Memphis and couldn't. And now I've got him in Birmingham and that's right where I want him. Trans- portation for my manager and me has not yet been placed. Please see to this at once.-Phil Nelson"
 
 Inspired Message
 Matchmaker Evans gasped as he dug down in the old jeans and drew forth several fish to pay for that message. Gosh, I hope the kid doesn't have an other inspiration between now and Fri day, or it'll break me up paying for telegrams. Still, it is worth soYnethirsy to know that he will be on hand and rearing to go. So many boxers sign for bout and don't show up that I've been bit leery of late. You will re- member that Young Jack Dillon pulled this stunt on us at our last show. and had to substitute with Erbie Moak as foe for Red Herring"
 The auburn-crested MT. Herring is in town and will probably remain here for some few days. He is booked with Young Dillon for a go in Columbus. Ca, on February z, but will probably stay over here for the Boorde-Nelson engagement. Red and Freddy used flo pal around together considerably, and it would not be surprising to see the Tititian-haired boy in Freddie's corner when the curtain goes up on what promises to be the best show the club has staged in months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
EVERS TO TAKE
 SOX TO FLORIDA

CHICAGO, Feb. 2e.-John J. Evers. chief aid to Manager Frank Chance of the Chicago Americans, will be in charge of the advance squad of the team when 1t leaves Friday morning for Winter Haven, Fla, to begin spring training. Evers arrived here yester- day from his home in Troy, N. Y, and is comforting with President Comiskey and Secretary Harry Grabiner of the team.
 Evers and Catcher. Ray Schalk will coach the advance squad. Later, Ed Walsh, Eddie Collins and Harry Hooper will become members of the training camp faculty. Manager Chance who Is reported greatly improved in health at his home in Los Angeles, is expected to join the team about March l5.
 Secretary Grabiner leaves for Florida today to make advance arrangements for hotel accommodations in Winter Haven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
HEATHCOTE NOW
 HAS MOUSTACHE

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-Cliff Heathcote, speedy Cub outfielder, walked into President Veeck's offices here Tuesday wearing a moustache. He explained that he spent ali winter raising it and declared that he intended to go through the season as "the only meustachioed player in the National or American leagues"
 The occasion for Heathcote's call was annual handshaking day prior to the departure Wednesday of the second Cub contingent for Catalina Island. Among the players who dropped in were: Sparky Adams, who probably will play short this season, Charles Hollocher, being still impenitent; Bar ney Friherg, Ray Grimes and Marty CaIlaghan.
 While Cub. officials were extending the glad hand, Johnny, Evers of the White Sox was busy getting his squad lined up for the departure to Winter Haven, Fla, Friday. Secretary Harry Grabiner of the Sox left for Florida Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
IEMI-F'IlVALSIN s. !. A. A. E ] TOURNEY IS REACHED
lercer Will Play Mississippi College And Centre Prayil Colonels Will Battle Newberry In Games
 Tuesday Night At Macon Meet

MACON. Ga, Feb. 26.-with the field cut to four teams in today's play here in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic association basketball tournament, Mer- Ger will play Mississippi college and Centre will meet Newberry tomorrow night in the ssmi-finai round to deter- mine the two teams which will battle for the chAhnpionship of the assOciatt6n.,
 Mercer defeated Louisiana college S9- to g and Newberry won over Turmat, 24 to 2s tonight In the second round. In the afternoon games, Centre defeated college defeated Wofford 42 to 32.
 Centre Wins Out ,sY. <, The entre-Chattanooga game sbgoughts the crowd to it's feet ,cheering n the Kentucky Colonels, fighting against m carly lead. pulled ahead and captured T two-point victory after the TeAn4s- within three minutes of the end of the game. fS a7ss..ss ss
 "F1ash" coyinston, forward, all. southern football star. showed hiInseif to be . star. s..g.i ,.
 From the first whistle he sst8a pace which seemed Impossible to maintain, cover the entire floor. and scored ii of his teams points, including the final goal. long one which won the gams Dooly, the other Kentucky forward. dropped three gpals' In succession in the second half for the points which en- abled Centre to tie the score for the then put the Hentuckians in the lead. Chattanooga displayed superior team work. but was unable to withstand the speed of the flashy quintet df the Blue Grass, and lost after apparently haviu. the game cinched. Barnes, q speedy forward, and Dyer, center, were the stars of the Tennessee team. 1..J
 The lineup: E E.; x 7 {. .s1s's
 Centre--Covington :, ul,s and Dooiy t12l. forwards; Thomassoa (D, center; Green and Kubals, gusfd&
 Chattanooga--Hsrnes ye1 and Ander. son e. forwsrds; DysF CD. center.
 Substitutes: sCentre,s Snowday; Chat tanoosa. Smart. McCampbell CD.
 Mississippi Beats wofford
 Superior team work and a strong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
in al Bid
 For Firpo
 Bout Made
Raymond Says He Has Small Hope Of Luis Acceptance Of Terms

NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-A final bid for heavyweight battle on July 1s between Luis Firpo and Harry Wills was contained today in a statement is- sued by the New York syndicate which has for several weeks been dangling a half million dollar purse in an effort to attract the principals into the match.
 Reiterating conditions imposed sev- efal days ago and subsequently rejected .fSr Firpo, according to cable dispatches, the syndicate's statement asserts these terms will not be modified. and unless the Argentine changes his attitude all negotiations will be cancelled.
 Small Hope Retained
 Lew Raymond, who Is associated with Simon Flaherty of the Greensboro A. C., in the syndicate, admitted today that he entertained small hope that Firpo would accept the terms, but de- clared that since he had received no direct word from the South American, he desired to make his final position clear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
LOOP MEETING
 HELD TUESDAY

ANNISToN, Ala. Feb. 26.-(special Leased Wire)-Representatives are here from Decatur, Selma, Rome, Cedartown, Tailadega and other places within the zones of the proposed Georgia.Alabana league. A definite proposal for launch- ing an Al team aor two divisions was presented at. ths meeting held at the Alabama hotel. Under the plans dis cussed at the Tuesday meeting of the
 baseball promoters. Anniston, Gads- den, Taliadega and Rome will probably
 be the stations, the other group in- |cluding Cedartown, Decatur, Selma and |other places.
 Gordon McDuff, Huntsville; E., M. RMSDaniel, Selma; M. F. Lanier, Rome; IC. c. Thomas, Selma; E. D. Banks, Horace Wright. H. F. Williamson,
 Lewis lifeline, R. B. Carr and others were present at the Tuesday meeting.
 The conference was presided over by
 H. F. Williamson, who was elected president at,-a meeting held here two weeks ago. @+S!s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
By wEsTBROoK PEeLER

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
WALKER PLANS
 TO BOX AGAIN

NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-Mickey Wal ker. of Elizabeth, N. J., will defend his welterweight championship against leading challenger in Madison Square Garden on or before May 5, his man ager, Jack Bulger, announced today after conferring with the state athletic commission.
 Walker, according to his manager, will fight one of four welterweight con tenders who will be named by the com mission. The names of these were not mentioned, but Dave Shade of Califor- mia and Jimmy Jones of Youngstown, o., have figured recently as title claim ants.
 Walkers suspension in New York state for failure to accept the chal- lenge from Shade was lifted last week, but he will not be able to fight here until after April 1. when bis suspension in New Jersey expires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
SIMPSON GIRLS
 PLAY COMPTON

The Simpson Co-eds will meet the sextet from the Louie Crompton sem mary on the Simpson court Friday aft ernoon, the game scheduled week ago being postponed because of the hurry up call made on the girls from Tech to take the place of the Ensley High team in the state girls tournament held at Montevallo last week.
 This will be- the first time the two teams have clashed, and, although lit- tie is known of the girls from Under wood Hill, they are expected to put up a good fight with the Co-eds from Sun shine Slopes. A large number of spec tators are expected to witness the first game staged by the Simpson girls since the state meet, andt the game Friday should probably prove to be one of the best local girls encounters for the re- m mainder of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
MACKS START
 WORK SATURDAY

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Feb. 2s.- Especial Leased Wire. .y--Connie Mack and his Philadelphia baseball club will arrive in Montgomery Saturday night for the commencement of spring train- ing at Cramton Bowl. Besides officials of the club, the party will consist of thirty or more players. Initial practice will be held Monday morning.
 Cranton' Bowl is reported to be in better condition than ever before The infield thls spring is going to be faster than last year. Drainage facilities have been improved during the past few weeks. -2 -'-.'c
 Among the teams that will meet the athletes during the spring season will be the champion Baltimore Orioles of the International league. A three-game series has been booked with the Balfi- more club, which will train at Colum- bus, Ga. With MT. McGillicudy and his company of baseball players will come four newspaper men, q staff photogra- pher, Secretary Schroder, Captain Dan Murphy, Mir. Ebling. trainer; Earl Mack, Connie's son; Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Thomas Shibe, wife of President Shibe: Mrs George W. Jacoby, and a few l a a.Fa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27

defensive enabled Mississippi college to eliminate wofford, 42 to g. in the open ing game this afternoon. wofford was unable to work the ball down to the goal, but sunk | number of long ones from near the center of the floor, Lind say starring in this phase of the game. The lineup:
 < Mississippi coiisge--Berry uO and Johnson (15). forwards: Laird (s), cen ter; Parks (D and Daley (D. guards. \ Woffosd--Lindsay (2s) and Collins ff51, forwards; Chiids t2), center; Rog-s sfss and Copeland. guards.
 ssubstitutes: lrississippi College, Ball 'f4l; 5Wcfford, Walker, Carlisle. sghs Again starting off slowly and trail Ing in the first five minutes of the tama Mercer displayed some of the form which has given it it's high stand thg in southern basketball in the see .ond nA1 Of the final game tonight and defeAteds Louisiana college, ss to a. Mercer was leading, 14 to g. at the end of the first half and showed fts i'm proved form by scoring 25 points in the second half. Although playing with out three of It's best men, who were in- 1ured before the tournament, Louisiana held on grimiy snd several times broke through the Mercer defense to cut the winning margin. Simmons. forward; Houston, center, with nine points each, leading in the scoring for the Loui- sianans.
 Furman Eliminated
 In . slashing battle that was in doubt until the whistle blew, New berry defeated Thurman 2l to 23, in the first game tonight. Furman took the lead in the second half. but two long shots from the center of the floor by Wollet gave Newberry a lead of c24 to N. Just as the game ended Furman was making . powerful bid and Rob- insons goal cut the winning margin to one point.
 aThe lineup:
 Newberry--Williams CD and shealy O.. forwards; wollet Q2), center; Rickart t0 and Butler (2), guards.
 Furman-Heriand @ and Robinson d2)s forwards; Brock (a), center; Dob son Q) and Smith. guards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
BIG PRICE FOR
 ORLEANS HORSE

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26.-Trank Keeney, Brooklyn theatrical man. was reported today to have paid S21 900 for Vanidoso, a two-year-old at the Fair Grounds track, owned by William Per kins. a negro trainer. It was said to have been the largest price paid for a juvenile since the revival of racing here.
 Vanidoso, chestnut lilly by Hill Hampton out of Smirk, has shown ex- treme qualities in the two starts she has made at the local track, but horse men declared the reported purchase price was extremely high for a racer SO young in her career. Perkins re- gently refused an offer of $15,0OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
TO FIGHT bUEI

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-Carrrrrrrramba 1! senor Jose Torres of Barcelona, Spain, will meet Senor Giacinte sanges of the United States in a duel with foils here March 6.
 sanges claims to be American cham pion. Torres says he is the Spanish N mp, and he is sure he now slinrs more wicked rapier than Sanges, who defeated him two years ago in Madison Square Garden, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
BIGnOIF PURSE,

ORLANDO; FF'la.. Feb 26.--A profes- sional golf tournament of 36= holes for purse of $1 800 will be staged at the Orlando Country club March 8, ac- cording to Dave Davidson, local golf pro. Among those who will participate will be Walter Hagen. Gene Sarazen, Mike Brady, George Mclean, Leo Diegel and, several others of national reputation, who are wintering in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
HOPPE vs. HOREMANs

NEW YORK, Feb. 2e.-Willie Hoppe. professional billiard champion, will de. Edouard Horemans, Belgian chamnion in 1,500-point match at the Hotel Pennsyivania, April 8, g and 10. playinr blocks of 800 points each night. The match, which will mark Hoppe's th,rd defense of his crown this year, was arr ranged at a conference today when terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
wEIn Tn uMPIRE

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 26.--The engagement of l.. c. Weir, an umpire in the Texas league, as arbiteg fin all of the spring training games Of the St. Louis Ma tionals in, the south, has been an- nounced by Secretary Clarence Lloyd. Weir will join the Cardinals squad March H.. Lloyd said. and win offieiste In all games in Tiorida and on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
DATE FOn TouRNEY

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 26.-The South ern Woman's Golf association cham pionship this year will be played over the links of the Chattanooga Country club the week beginning May 19, it was announced here today. The officers of the association are: Mrs Morrow Chamberlain, Chattanooga, president: Mrs. Arthur Luckeft, Fort Worth, vice president and Mrs. Bernard Loveman. Chattanooga, secretary and treasurar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
INDIANS TRAIN

CLEVELAND, O., Feb, 26.-The Cleveland Indians' pitchers and catch CTS. who so far have devoted their time to mountain climbing and playing golf at Hot Springs, will begin tossing the ball Saturday il the weather permits, according to advices received here to- day: That will give them 6 weeks workout before they start for the spring training camp at Lakeland, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
LEWIS SEEKS.
 -, aF7 COVER WHEN MOB PURSUES

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-Police and firemen escorted Ed "Strangler" Lewis, claimant of the worlds heavyweight wrestling championship, to his dressing room tonight, fol- lowed by an angry crowd, after Ref cree Pat McGill had awarded Lewis A victory over Stanislaus Zbyszko. The indignant crowd also drove Mc- Gill back into the ring when he tried to leave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
MURPHY AT KENTUCKY

LEXINGTON. Ky, Feb. 26.-Fred T. Murphy of Chicago, new head football and baseball coach at the University of Kentucky. today took up his duties as resident coach here and announced he would inaugurate spring footbsil head football coach at Northwestsrn university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
BROWNS STAGE
 FIRST PRACTICE

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 26.-The St. Louis American league club held their first practice here today, after a layoff from yesterday, due to rain and wet grounds The squad consisted mostly of pitchers and catchers headed, by Manager George Sisler. who used the high ground outside of the baseball park that was great extent. Two hours were spent in practice, devoted to throwing by the pitchers, bunting practice and running.
 Method of making bread from wheat was taught by Ching Noung, it is said, in 1898 E. C..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
THONfAs Is ROLn

READING. Pa, Feb. 26.-The sale of Infielder Fred Thomas, formerly of the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red sox, by the Reading 0nternational league) club to Buffalo was announced today. Thomas was recently traded to Nashville of the Southern league, but refused to report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
PLAYER KILLEn

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. 36.--Allen J. Hill, 25, former Columbus and Toledo baseball player, was found dead beside the P. & W. V. tracks today. His head had been severed by a locomotive.
 Hill had been confined in an Ale gheny county home for inebriates and police believed he deliberately com naftted suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
InNEs hN vISIr

JASPER, Ala, Feb. 26.-(SpeoisI Leased Wire.)-Bruce Jones, a sts r football player of the University Of Alabama, is spending a few days with friends in Jasper this week.
 SPTSL1S CAP--WALKER PLANS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
PLANS FOR TEAMS

MONTEREY, Mexico, Feb. 26.- for the coming baseball season and plans for organizing teams are being made by local baseball en- ihusiasts. The organization plans are being sponsored by Fl Porvenir. n of Monterey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
- O.DOwD KAYOs KANE

CHICAGO, Feb, 26.--Mickey o'Dowd Of Munich, Ind, knocked out Jack Knne Of Chicago in the seventh ro,,na, of a scheduled ten-round fight at Hast chicago last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27
M'QUAID TO ST. PAUL

CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 26.-Herb Nc Quaid, pitcher, has been sent to the St. Paul club by the Reds as part pay ment for Charlie Dressen, infielder, ob- tained in a recent conditional deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-27

fouls forced two others to retire. How ever, the team did not quit and played
 to the last, making one of the best showings of any team against Ramer. The team placed two stars on the all state list, Letha Mae Jones, the young lady directly in the center of the semi circle, and Elizabeth Blackburn. On the extreme left is Miss Summons, coach of the team. Next is Ruth Jones, crack forward. On the extreme right is W. B. Simms, the other varsity forward.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-05
HOW OLD WAS METHUsELAH?

Methuseah, says professor of Assyriology, may
have lived ripe old age, but it probably moth
ing like the age attributed to him by later chronicers
In fact, he beeves most of the surprising of
cient Hebrews and Babylonians 'faked" in order
to conceal prevalent ignorance of history
The people did not actually believe their legend
ary heroes lived to such ages, but they certain
the world far older than they had definite know
ledge Of and consequently were forced to invent
heroes to make the lives of such they had stretch
the whole period of which they had framentary
knowledge. boss
He suggests that people guessed at probable
period and then divided it by the number of kings they
knew about and thus assigned each king approx
mate age
Thus the Babyonians divided a period Of 241 200
years among the eight kings before Hanlmurapi and
another period of 32 900 years among ten other on
archs.
The Hebrews, he suggest, probably felt the urge
OF the same problem. Perhaps they simply multiplied
known ages by 10 arbitrary number, in order
to fill the historic gaps Thus Methuseah may really
have been around SO years of age and later credit
ed with ten times many years.
With the present tendency to lengthen the span of
human life through better knowledge of the needs of.
the human body we may really nearer to attain
ing such venerable ages than the ancents whose long
eYty we have Ynarveed at
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-05
WORLD COURT MEMBERSHIP

It begins to look if the United States after all,
may adhere to- the World Court--or in plain
English become a member.
The Senate, which long scorned and flouted the
proposal, has been hearing from the country, The
World Court is popuar without question. It urged
by Harding and is urged by Coolidge. And election is
approaching. Wherefore the Senate foreign relations
committees though far from friendly to the proposal
has modified its opposition, passed up the alternate
plan of Chairman Lodge and recomne ended to the Sen
ate that it promptly conclude with the states ad
herring to the Court simple direct and reasonable
agreement #
In the words Of the committee, it accepts the
Court established institution and confirms the
tenure of the present judges. Under its terms the
United States, without reservations and without the
least interference with the business of the Court, will
align itself with 48 other states in main tanning and
perpetuating this important tribunal"
The committee insists, however, that the ''eXist-
ing legal relation between the Court and the League
of Nations be severed that the judges will not derive
their authority from the League but from the member
nations acting separately. This is to keep the United
States from any official connection with the League in
joining the Court
Such separation may or may not be important,
and may may not be agreed to by the 48 present
members of the Courts The thing, most Ameri-
friends of the Court it. is to join in the work of
that tribunal without further delay in order to exert
American Influence more effectively for strengthening
international law and putting international relations
better basis