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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
BEVELLE BEATS
 WEOGUFKA CLAN
Alexander City Team Wins Sev-
 enth Straight Game

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. Dec. D. Especial l)-The Bevelle Athletic club basketball team of the Avondale mills won it's seventh straight game of the season when it defeated the fast Weogu- fka team by the score of 36 to "A. This was one of the fastest games ever seen on the local floor.
 During the first half of the score was tied several times with first one team and then the other leading, but during the second half the Bevelle teams fast clock work passing began to pull away in the lead.
 Weogufka brought a well trained team of hard fighters with every man a good shot at the basket. Bakley, Greene and Calfce were the stars for Weogufka. It would be hard to pick the individual stars from the Bevelle team as the entire squad played his part of a five man team.
 H. Ingram and Crew led in the scoring with 15 points each, followed by Red Roberts with 6 points.
 Peters, O'Neal and l.. Ingram put up good game as guards. They allowed very few open shots to the Weogufka forwards.
 The Bevelle team goes to Lanett next Saturday night, where they will play the Lanett Athletic club team.
 The lineup:
 Weogufka (24D-Grpen C6) F.; Bax- ley O0l F.; Calfee @ C.; Bryant @ G.; Culberson CD G.; Blackenship, G.; Dobson. G.
 Bevelle, A. c. (36)--H. Ingram (15) F.: Crew G5) F.; Roberts (G) F. /; Peters, G.; O'Neal, C.. l.. Ingram, G.
 Referee, Davis and Buzbec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
SENIORS DEFEAT FRESHMEN, l5-l4
Juniors And SophOmores Of Phillips Meet
 Wednesday

The first game of post-season class football was played Tuesday afternoon between the Seniors and the Freshmen of the John Herbert Phillips High school. with the result of a defeat for the Freshmen with tight score ot 15 to II. The game was played at the Avondale field, where all the Phillips class football games will be played,
 Right off the bat the Seniors cer- ried the Freshmen down the field for the first counter, which Mills, after car wing the ball for several good gains, carried over. The next blow came when, after the Rats held the upper class men for three downs, Jew Gala han nut over drop kick Before the big boys could do further damage, re- achievements arrived from the Paul Hayne section of Phillips and the Rats began to put up brave fight. During this come back, Carraway, the outstand- ing backfield man on the Rats team, broke loose around end for 3O-yard run to a touchdown. Extra points was made by Bob Andrews, who. when he saw that the place kick would De blocked, jumped to his feet and ran across the line for point. The score stood Seniors 9; Freshmen (.
 During the last quarter. Jew Cal lahan, who played a good game through cut. whirled from one side ot the tleld to the other. cvaded several men, found his opening and made the grade. Mllls
 th tpa Then it was that Molly Smith, coach mg the Seniors, loosened up and sent Ill all his leftoyers. In the rush the back field mixed up. so when the ball was snapped they stood staring while one of the Freshmen snatched it up and gal Ioped down the field with the oval. Just before he reached the goal line. Callahan caught him with flying tackle. but after the Seniors stood staunch for three downs, the Rats car ried it over the remaining distance ot enc foot. The extra point was made and the game was over. leaving the final score 15 to IT, seniors.
 The only outstanding players who havp not been mentioned are two Rats Jones in the backleld and Riley on an end. Many others played splendid games: such as Johnson on the senior hne and Bob Andrews in the Fresh men backfield.
 The starting linc-ups were Seniors ends. Jenkins and Holmes; tackles Johnson and Lane; center. McCoy quarter. Abercrombic halves, Morton and Callahan; full. Mills.
 | Freshmen. ends, Riley and Schor l tackles. Williams and Gump; guards l Pcrr wand Osman; center, Sanford quarter. Jones halves. Andrews and Dew berry full, Carraway.
 Wednesday at Avondale field the Juniors are scheduled to meet the Soph' morcs at 2 o'ciocn. The winner of this combat will he up against thc Sen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
OPENING SKIRMISH


 NEW YORK. Dec. 9.-(By Asso- ciated Press. )-The opening skirmish of the baseball conflict in which Com missioner Landis and President Johnson of the American League, are central figures, was won today by the commis- sioner when National club owners at the opening session of their annual meeting unanimously adopted resolu- tions giving sweeping indorsement to the four year administration of the veteran jurist.
 Neither these resolutions nor state ment read to the meeting by John A. Heydler, president of the National league, mentioned Johnson by name, bu. by implication they struck back at the criticism which the American league executive has levelled al the commissioner and his forces since the world series and the Dolan-O'Connell bribery scandal.
 COgratulates Landis The resolutions, adopted by the club owners after three hour conference, specifically congratulated Lands on his decision to carry through the world series," in spite of the scandal, praised his entire course in banishing OCon- nell and Dolan from the game for all time and also singled out for praise the prompt action taken by President Heydler and the integrity and courage of Henry Sand" Philadelphia short stop who revealed that he had been ap- preached by O'Connell in a game be- tween the Giants and Phillies near the close of the 1924 season.
 The indorsement given Landis in con nection with the world series and brib cry scandal was interpreted as the Ma ti0nal leagues reply to the stand taker | by Johnson. who had urged that tho | championship be called off after mak ing sweeping charges against the Giants | then refused to attend the games anc also criticized the commissioners pro cedure in handling the Dolan anC O'Connel case.
 Investigation Not Ended Referring to the scandal, the resolu tion declared that the National league is positive the investigation of the charges has not ended and never vii end and that if any one else was really connected with those dismissed, the fac eventually will come to light"
 President Heydler, who was re-elect ed by his club owners for a term o office increased from 3 to 4 years ant voted an increase in salary as a mari of appreciation. denounced unjust in nunendoes and attacks" directed agains the National league in his annual re port, relivered priod to adoption of thu resolutions. His statement, pointing out that the older league had "scrup ulously avoided interfering in the af fairs of other kindred organizations was taken as another sally at Johnson Interest Lessened
 With the National leagues position thus clearly defined, interest in the mid winter baseball conclave. turned to spec
 ulation on what course the America
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
DILLON ASSUMES
 HOWARD DUTIES
Athletic Director Will At. tend The Meeting Of
 $. I. A. A.

Chester c. Dillon. former head foot bail coach at Howard college and re- | gently appointed athletic director at the East Lake school. has taken over the reins and is now in full charge of all athletics at Howard. Dillon arrived in Birmingham Sunday and since that time has been renewing old acquaint- ances and lining up the new duties he assumes. Thursday he will leave as one oe Towards representatives to the 5. !. A. A. meet at Charleston. s. c. Dillon was the guest of the Howard College Luncheon club Tuesday noon, at the Old Colony club rooms. and ad- dressed alumni of the local school on his plans for developing an athletic sys- tenn at Howard.
 Advocates Mass Athletics
 Mass athletics were advocated by Dill len in his talk before the Howard alumni.
 Ut is my hope to be able to furnish athletic development for the entire stu dent body" he stated. "instead of for the chosen few on the varsity teams.
 "Organiza tion of a system whereby separate organized exercise can be af- forded everyone is the plan l now have in view. Mass athletics will bene- fit the entire student body and the sys- tenn I now have in view calls for mass athletics.
 Says Football Important Athletic Director Dillon also em- nhasized the importance of football as ma for college sport. He brought out inc fact that despite the adverse criti- cism often heaped upon the gridiron game. the financial value of football makes it essential to college athletics ore supported, inasmuch as 1t IS the only sport that really affords any revenue, As an example; Dillon pointed out that Yale university realizes over half million dollars annually from their football games.
 "Pick out If big games over the T ma, tion," stated Dillon. You Will ma that tLe proceeas from these games Is over $1.000,O00. Financially, toouoaii is indispensable to college athletics.
 Leaves For Meet Thursday
 Athletic Director Dillon, in company uith Dr S. A. Ives. faculty and athletic | bead at Howard. leaves Birmingham 'it noon Thursday for Charleston, $. C., to attend the annual meeting of the $. | A. A. It will be his first official serv- ice as Howard athletic director.
 From advance information coming from the various schools, nothing oi unusual importance is expected to come before the $. I. A. A. meeting. and Dil' lon and Ives will probably have only routine matters to face at the two day session Friday and Saturday.
 As varsity basketball for 1925 has been turned over to the veteran Toby stubbs, Dillon's first coaching d9tlss sn. will probably come with spring foot hall. Head Football Coach Gillem working in coordination with Dillon is planning an unusually extensls' ;t 1sDn spring course for football men in 1920
 Dillon. will take personal charge ol the baseball team in 1925, and atte' next basketball season will take ovel that sport also.
 Varsity football jerseys arrived Tues day. a local sporting goods dealer an nounced. and will be distributed among tbe members of tie squad as soon as Coach Jcnks Gillem returns from hunting trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10

The Sunday School league. rated by most critics as the stronger of the two leagues last season, will have most of their same performers back in the ranks this year and indications there also point to a great season.
 Sunday School Loop Fifth Avenue Treds loom up as a strong contender this year, and will be in the running all the way. South side Baptist will have their same strong quintet while Handlcy Memorial. cham pions of last season. look like possible repeaters They will be minus the services of Mike Grabin, one of the best little cage performers in the Magic City. The schedule for the season follows :
 Wednesday December 10 IndependenatS vs. Arcola. Stockham vs Howard Freshmen. '. NJ. C. ys Acipco Y. NJ. c. A. December 17 Acipco '. M. c. A. vs. Stockham '. M C. A.
 Y. NJ. C. A. vs.%Arcola. Howard Freshmen vs. Independents.
 January Howard Freshmen vs. Arcola. Acipco Y. M. C. A. vs. Independents. Stockham |. M. C. A. vs. Y. NJ. C. A.
 January 14 Acipco '. M. C. A. vs. Howard Fresh men.
 Independents vs. Central '. NJ. C. A. Stockham vs. Arcola.
 January 21 Stockham vs Independents. Arcola vs. Acipco.
 Howard Freshmen vs. |. NJ c. A.
 January 2s '. M. C. A. vs. Acipco. Independents vs. Arcola. Stockham vs. Howard.
 February Howard vs. Independents. Acipco vs. Stockham.
 '. NJ. c. A. vs. Arcola.
 February II '. NJ. C. A. vs. Stockham. Howard Rats vs. Arcola. Acipco vs. Independents. February 12 '. M. C. A. vs. Independents. Stockham vs. Arcola.
 Acipco vs. Howard Rats.
 February 25 Arcola vs. Acipco.
 '. M. c. A. vs. Howard. Stockham vs. Independents. The personnel of the six teams IS as follows:
 Stockham Y. NJ. c. A.-B. Gilbert. H Baldwin. Ferguson, C. Byrd, D. Bryd C. Sellers, l.. Sellers, D. Harrell, J. L. Howell R. Patterson.
 Acipco Y. NJ. C. AR. G. Nash manager; Ed Nash, A. Davis, l.. Trent J. Travis. Dunagan, G. F. farrell, W Youlle, H. Smith, R.. Pounds, H. B Guest, Pat O'Field.
 Howard Freshmen-Bancroft, Moody Smith, Milking, Cawthorne, Engllst (list incomplete).
 Arcola-H. M. Arnold, manager; NJ Goodwin, c. Prickett, II. Riddle. II Davis A. Walker. P. kyser. F. Wal thaw, J. B. Strickland, J. Moline, ' Richards. G. Walker.
 Independents-W Wilson, Honey Me Nees. Parker, Hall, Weaver Qist in complete). '. NJ. G. A.-Brunson, captain: c Contos. Stanley, Holt, Ansley. Ray Price, Lackman, Lord Mabry, Pigiron R. Darby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
DIXIE MOGULS
 MEET MONDAY

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 9.-John D. Martin, president of the Southern asso- ciation, announced today that the an- nual meeting of the association will he held at league headquarters here next Monday, December 15.
 No announcement has been made as tc matters planned for discussion but recent newspaper comment in several leagus cities indicated that the "rookie" rule may be the basis for at least one subject of debate when the club owners gather.
 Under such a rule in force in the Southern association several years ago, each club was required to include in its roster at least six players not hay ing previous class A. league experience. The rule later was abrogated, however. It was understood that a move to en- act similar rule for the 1925 season is under consideration in the interest of the clubs in the smaller cities which have found it difficult to compete for available players with the clubs in the larger cities and correspondingly larger financial resources
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10

league would take tomorrow at its an- nual session, but prospect that this week would witness final showdown in the conflict between Landis and Johnson was lessened by the announce ment the commissioner would not at- tend the joint major league meeting scheduled for Thursday, because of the illness of Mrs. Landis at Rochester, Minn.
 President Heydler expressed his per- sonal belief that the absence of Landis, an eleventh hour development, would mean postponement of the joint meet ing and shifting of its scene to Chi cago. Johnson, who reached New York tonight, refused to make any comment on this or any other phase of the situation in which he is in- volved and it was expected the final fate of the joint gathering would not be known until after the American league men meet tomorrow. In some quarters it was believed the magnates would assemble briefly and then ad- journ until such time as Landis can appear and take up the cudgels in his own behalf.
 Don't Fan Flames
 The failure of the National leagues resolutions to mention Johnson by name or refer directly to any of his attacks was seen by baseball men as a move to avoid flaming unnecessarily the flames of antagonism within baseball ranks. It was learned that several owners favored singling out Johnson for severe criticism but this was turned down.
 This phase of the older leagues .reso- lution linked up with a proposal to indorse Landis which several American league owners are expected to introduce tomorrow in defiance of Johnsons posi-. tion. Reports had gone to the extreme of suggesting that the American league executive on the ground to rally his forces, this possibility was giving little credence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10

Gibbons landed beautiful right to the jaw just before the bell.
 ROUND TWO.
 Gibbons was short with a right. They clinched. The negro was wild with a left. There was much punching at short range but the blows were weak. Norfolk was warned for hitting low. A ell-directed left to Norfolk's right eye. brought blood. Gibbons continued to the blood streamed down Norfolk's face. They were in a furious clinch at the he'll
 ROUND THREE.
 Norfolk continued his clinching tao tics until Gibbons backed away and landed solid right to Norfolk's head. It was the best blow of the fight. Gib- hons continued to play for Norfolk S bad eye, landing on the negros head and face with two-fisted attack. Gib- bons was landing almost at will but they were not damaging punches, merely cutting blows. The referee stopped the fight and ordered Norfolk to bring his punches up higher just as the bell rang.
 ROUND FOUR.
 IneV met III InelT uSudl cllIlCH UOtii firing rapidly in close. Gibbons landed a beautiful right to the face. He fol- lowed with left and crossed again with his right. The negro was standing up well under the punishment. Norfolk landed his right to Gibbons jaw and then landed to the body again. A fusilade of head and body punches had the negro groggy and Gibbons stepped back to administer tn efinish- ing blow. He was wild. however, and Norfolk clinched until the bell ended the round.
 ROUND FIVE.
 Gibbons continued his relentless iab, being attack on Norfolk and then rocked him with a right to the jaw as he stepped back. They wrestled about the ring.
 One of Norfolk's fast Iefts brought blood to Gibbons nose. The negro was boring in with Gibbons swapping blow for blow. Twice Gibbons right found Norfolks jaw. The third one floored Norfolk for a count of two just before the bell.
 ROUND SIX.
 Norfolk came up strong and swapped punches with Gibbons as they met in the center of the ring. Gibbons had the negro groggy and he went down flat on his face for a count. Norfolk got up and continued the fight but Gib- bons landed solidly 10 the body and Norfolk went down again. The referee then stepped in and stopped the fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
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National League Owners
 IndOrse Kenesaw Landis
Commissioner, Unable To Attend Baseball
 Meetings, Wins Opening Skirmish

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-Baseball Com missioner K. M. Landis late today ad- vised his office here that it would be impossible for him to attend the annual meeting of the major leagues which opens in New York Thursday. A mes sage from Rochester, Minn., where he took Mrs. Landis, for medical treat ment, said he would be unable to leave there for week or more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
NATIONALS PLAY
 TO 4 MILLIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-The financial ,enort of President Heyder of the Ma tional league notes that the eight teams of the circuit played to 4,34o'o4t customers last summer, an advance ot 22O ,O0O over 1923. Despite this brisk business in most towns, the Boston ana St. Louis clubs reported that they had lost money.
 The league used 43,224 balls, or l. 66S more than in 1923. The Giants used most, 7,56O, and Philadelphia the least. 8 S,450.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10

iors to contend for the class champion ship.
 Out at Woodlawn the game between their two class teams. the Juniors and the Sophomores which should have been played Tuesday, was postponed until the field is in better shape. The other two classes the Freshmen and the Sen iors, failed to put out a team this sea son.
 As to basketball at Woodlawn, Coach f Hood stated that so far the Junior Coloncls have no place to practice, but more than likely Coach Thomas, who is head of all the city athletics, will get the Phillips gym floor for their use 1 So far he has no material for the quin- let in view with the exception of cap tain and center, Mitch Burns. However he is not discouraged. but believes that many of the grid stars will turn out fnrE,be court game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
HARVARD CREW TO
 MEET NAVY TEAM

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Dee. 9.--The Harvard varsity crew will meet Annapo- lis for the first time in two years in a triangular race with the Naval Academy and Syracuse at Annapolis and close it's season with the race with Yale at New London on June 10. according to the 1925 rowing schedule given out here last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
WESLEYAN WILL
 BATTLE s. ". U.

DALLAS. Texas. Dec. 9-West Vir- ginia Wesleyan of Buckhannon. w. Va, conquerors of Syracuse and the Navy this year. will meet the football team of Southern Methodist University of Dallas here New Years Day, it was an- nounced yesterday afternoon by Dr. k. N. Blackwell, business manager of athletics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
St. Paul Fighter Gives Flashy Exhibition Tiger
 Flowers Knocks Out Wilson

Gibbons landed a beautiful right t the jaw just before the bell.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-16
STARTS ON PAGE 1
FIT. LAYTON
HERE'S MORE ABOUT

that is considered perfect by off.
Gals.
The present marine hospital Is ut
Port Townsend. where II was cstab-
lished when Seattle was a frontier
town. and Port Townsend was the
port Of entry. Practically all Of It's
patients are now sent there from Sc.
attic. bed-and-stretcher cases having
TO be carried on the decks Of passen.
ger steamers with no accommoda.
lions for such cases.
Tho marine hospital service IL
operated by the United States pub.
lie health service. n bureau OF the
treasury department. 1t cares for
all merchant seamcn. federal EN-.
ployes injured in tho limo OF duty.
coast guard. coast and geodetic sur
vey and lighthouse service employees.
foreign seamen sent by consuls and
invallds of the army and navy
when authorized By tho immediate
superior officer.
with the removal OF tho 10th
field artillery and a few other troops
now Mt Fort Lawton. to make way
for the hospital, Col. Beebe hopes
10 secure n portion OF the tract for
the use of the 1s5th field artillery.
all units Of which are TO DO con.
centrated in Seattle following the
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-16
JUDILANT OVER
JAP SHUTOUT
Pacific Coast Lawmakers
Praise U. S. Action

WASHINGTON. April I6.-Pa.
clno coast congressman were iu.
bllant today oycy the action of the
senate in passing the Japanrto "a.
clusion provision o. tho immlEfa-
ton hin
IA is now apparent that the A..
iantic aud Pacific coasts ana an
possessions u tie United States
viii be- protected alike with refer.
ence 20 immigration. rad Repre-,
sentative Albert Johnson. author u
the immlEratien measure passed IN
the house.
Japan and other nations 81 the
world would have held ua IN CON
tempt had We not taken the action
we did," said Judge John Rakor.
one OF the leaders OF the fight m
the house, The only thing No
could 90 was 20 assert our SOY.
ereignty. There win DO no IN feel.
lnE. In spite of all the talk. any
moro than there was when the alien
land laws were passed. on tho con.
trary. Japan win begin 20 respect
a., as Ehe ought 10 DO. This Is the
only way America could settle
Americas immigration problem.
we had 10 have a good hack in
The face before we woke up" said
Representative James Mciaffcriy.
Japan learned In the past that We
were an easy going nation. Now
they VIII find out that wo have a
little national pride"
Tho people have won a great
victory and have cause Tor juhlla.
ton an along tho coast" said Sen
ator shortndEo.
Former Senator James phelan.
who has heen hero a month fight.
ms for exclusion. said Japan.
am sure. cannot justify herself ia
criticizinF this action. because hhe
herself excludes Chinese and Koro-
ans. She has only 70 blame her
own Ambassador for the criticism
which Ehe receives IN tho senate.
Tho new law viii permit tho eX.
change OF commodities. the entrance
OF learned men ana travellers for
pleasure and Of students under
proper restrictions Japan win re.
csive all nhe II entitled 20 under
the treaty OF 1911. 20 no breach
has been committed and no injury
done japan. Therefore, our rela,
tIonship remains a. before. but
moro satisfactory. and therefore
more friendly