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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1916

Page

9

GULL PITCHERS BEAT SPRING HILL 9 TO 1 AT MONROE PARK

Mobile Gulls defeat Spring Hill 9 to 1 as Bienvenu starter for Spring Hill struggles in fourth inning. Clancy Burke and McDowell spark offense with timely hits while Nig Clarke shines behind the plate in Mobile win. Bromwich sidelined with knee injury as Mobile pitchers hold Spring Hill to one run.

Mobile Monroe Park Gulls Spring Hill Bienvenu Cobard Burke Ching Nig Clarke Bromwich AB. R. H Po.a. E McDowell Ee Clancy Burke, Cf Mateee Sb. A.j Tennant Wilson Halen Cispr Civessxssene Schmidt Ledbetter Moore Ieciv Gummary Dobard Whalen Holbrook Crouch Clancy Hastings Cavet Clark Mackin Sitterle Day Covington F Covington Brown Brunet Ccccerss Cacugn Uecacess

Exhibition scores from multiple cities show varied results

In Nashville, St Paul defeated 3 to 1. St Louis Nationals beat Americans 8 to 4. Chicago beat Louisville 5 to 3. Pittsburgh won 2 to 0 at Indianapolis. Detroit lost 6 to 3 at Kansas City. Chicago won 7 to 3 at Minneapolis. Montgomery Birmingham faced cold weather. Cincinnati Cleveland had wet ground. Topeka defeated Detroit second team 20 to 12.

Nashville St. Paul St. Louis Americans Louisville Chicago Indianapolis Pittsburgh Kansas City Detroit Minneapolis Montgomery-Birmingham Cincinnati-Cleveland Topeka

How Catchers Signal and Support Pitchers on the Mound

The text emphasizes catcher pitcher teamwork on pitch selection and signs. It covers calling pitchouts sparingly, protecting signals, crouching position, signaling technique, staying alert to signs, and maintaining proper stance to track baserunners. It also warns that skilled coaches may read signs if not guarded.

Boxing and baseball chatter from early sports week

Freddie Welsh questions boxing brutality while reports touts of stars like Benny Kauff and Kid Boreas. Shreveport mocks Reds in practice as Harvard hires Dr Bull. Lobert battles a sore throwing arm. Beech Paint and Haas Bros explode with offense. Biloxi tops Ocean Springs 3 to 1 with Howe fanning ten.

Giant Benny Kauff Kid Boreas Shreveport Reds East Dr. Bull Harvard Hans Lobert Gotham Ed Walsh White Sox Texas Rowland American Bowling Congress Commodore Barrys Chicago Bryan Haas Bros Beech Paints Courtney Britton Therrell Swetzer Cazalas Raines Beech Paint Biloxi Miss Ocean Springs Brewster Howe Howe Bernard Ladnier Horton

Synthetic diamond claimed by Geneva Tribune report

The Geneva Tribune reports a discovery of a synthetic diamond at the Geneva laboratory of inorganic chemistry. Crystals described are hard and heavy with tetrahedral and octahedral forms, insoluble in aqua regia, matching properties of diamond, though full verification is pending.

Geneva Paris Geneva Tribune Geneva Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry Aqua Regia

Speaker's Sale Surprise To Him

Boston centerfielder Tris Speaker says his move to Cleveland is not yet certain. He arrived from New York for talks with Red Sox president Lannin about the deal and has not signed with Cleveland. He remains hopeful for a contract with Boston or a resolution after the meeting.

Boston Tris Speaker Cleveland Speaker New York Lannin Red Sox Mr. Lannin

Gulls Poised For Strong Season With Schmidt Clout

Pitcher Phillip Slattery freed to Marshalltown as Pirates loaned him to the Central Association. Sun day’s spring city series saw the Cardinals beat the Browns in St. Louis. Schmidt and Nig Clarke top the Gulls catching corps and Ching the lefty was a highlight for two innings.

Phillip Slattery Pittsburgh Marshalltown Iowa Cardinals Browns St. Louis Gulls Schmidt Nig” Clarke Hillians Hastings Schmidty Bromwich Cavet Ledbetter Moore Covington Holmquist McDowell Clancy Ae Se Ching

Schooner Penrose Towed In By Seminole

The coast guard cutter Seminole returned to Southport with the schooner John R. Penrose after part of her sails were carried away off Cape Fear bar.

Penrose Wilmington N. C Coast Guard Seminole Southport John R. Penrose Cape Fear Bar

Hobson Absent Resident in Alabama Race for Congress

Washington April 10 Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson enters the Alabama Tenth district race amid debate over residence rules. Some voters could see him as an interloper since he recently moved from the Sixth district, while others argue his prior representation and apportionment justify his candidacy. Prohibition allies back Hobson, while William Bankhead's supporters anticipate a lively contest.

Washington Congress Richmond Pearson Hobson Alabama South S. S Sunset” Cox New York City J. D. Sibley Pennsylvania Erie J. Hampton Moore Philadelphia Joy St. Louis Hobson Merrimac Underwood United States Senate Oliver Senate Captain Hobson Anti-Saloon League William Bankhead Bankhead

Bender To Help Phill In Flag Fight

The Philadelphia pitching staff may gain a deciding edge with Chief Bender joining Pat Moran's rotation as a free agent. Bender’s 1914 form earned praise and his 1915 season showed arm issues, but latest signs suggest his arm has recovered. The Phils’ rotation also features Grover Alexander Chalmers Mayer Demaree Karl Adams Baumgartner Tincup and McQuillan with Cobb labeled a high priced free hitter.

Bender Pat Moran Philly Moran Corkonian Mack Phils Grover Alexander Chalmers Mayer Demaree Karl Adams Baumgartner Tincup McQuillian

Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Clear Complexion

An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as the spring medicine to keep bowels active and regular. It claims the formula cleanses the system, stimulates the liver, purifies the blood, and improves complexion. available for 25 cents at the local druggist.

Alabama Tennessee & Northern Railway Daily Passenger Service

Daily passenger service to Cullom Bladon and Healing Springs with direct York connections to Tuscaloosa Meridian Birmingham and points East for through trains and onward links.

Cullom Bladon Healing Springs York Tuscaloosa Meridian Birmingham

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