Attendance Record As Gulls Tie Doubleheader With Pels
Sunday’s twin bill between the Mobile Gulls and Pelicans drew a large crowd as both games went the route. Evans outpitched Kirby, with Campbell handling the later innings well. Stock debuted with three hits in the first game, while Baby Doll Jacobson sparked Mobile's offense in the early innings.
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Exhibition Games Spark Strain Over Detroit Tigers
Talks in Detroit indicate the Tigers may skip costly exhibition trips home from the South as Hughey Jennings rebels against poor Southern patronage. Detroit losses near $10,000 prompt plans for Jennings to stay at Gulfport training camp and play in Mobile and New Orleans until the season opens, with a near-consensus that major league trips may end soon.
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Baseball Game Lineup for Southern and National Leagues
Today’s slate features Southern League games Memphis at Mobile New Orleans at Montgomery Birmingham at Atlanta Chattanooga at Nashville National League matchups St Louis at Cincinnati Pittsburg at Chicago American League Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland Philadelphia at Washington New York at Boston Cotton States League Pensacola at Meridian Columbus at Selma Cratkadelé at Jackson
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English international team member injured in practice
Walter Buck, an English international, was severely injured during a practice session on Sunday. The incident occurred in London on April 14 as Buck was ordered to take a routine drill. Further details on his condition were not available.
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Kelly Best Sprinter Wins Five Mile Open AAU Race
Robert Kelly of the Athletic Chit team won the Morningside Athletic Club five mile open AAU road race on Sunday, finishing amid a field of 218 runners with a handicap of four minutes thirty seconds.
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Opening Baseball Game Brings Big Montgom ery Crowd
Glear but cold weather greets the New Orleans and Montgomery clubs at the season opener in Montgomery Alabama April 14. Business houses close and the Business Men's League about 300 strong attend. Manager Dobbs arrives from Memphis. Home batteries likely Elmer Brown and Dona Hue. visiting pair Williams and Angermeir to work.
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Opening Day Delayed by Wet Weather in Nashville
Nashville opens the baseball season under cold wet skies after heavy overnight rain. Officials hoped the Nashviller-Chattanooga game would go ahead with Case and Ludwig for Nashville and Starke and Street for Chattanooga scheduled to pitch if play proceeds.
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Opening day in Atlanta dampened by clouds and wind
Clouds and a chilly wind greet opening day in Atlanta as fans chase the Kavanaugh trophy for the city with the largest paid attendance. Braves Brady and Graham may start against Birmingham’s Prough and Mayer as Birmingham aims to beat 5,088 attendance.
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Thorpe’s Pro Status Sparks Amateur U.S. Scrutiny
Johnny Clancy recalls Jim Thorpe’s early bush league days in the Eastern Carolina League 1910 with the Redskin and notes that Thorpe twice beat his throw at first base in a Fayetteville game. Clancy questions why AAU officials didn’t act earlier as Thorpe’s professional status surfaced.
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Opening Mobile Memphis game marks historic Southern League debut
The city honors a holiday as Mobile and Memphis prepare for the Souther n League season opener at Monroe Park. Crowds gathered early amid citywide closures and a festive atmosphere with Mayor Schwarz slated to throw the first ball. Teams feature Hogg, Brown, Jordan, and Haigh for Memphis opposing Mobile stars Maloney and O Dell as attendance pitches toward a capacity crowd.
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Wright and Hart to umpire Mobile game
President Kavanaugh assigned Pat Wright and Bill Hart to umpire the Mobile game Sunday and Monday afternoon. Wright will call balls and strikes, Hart will work the bases. The game starts at 3 30.
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Mr. B. A. Dead-one Not Attend Today’s Game
Local report notes Mr. B. A. Dead-one did not attend the game today sparking speculation about his health and possible impact on the team performance.
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Weather Halts Early Major League Opening Week
Rain and snow disrupted the opening week of the major leagues as only a fraction of planned games were played. In the National League the Giants remained winless while Boston advanced under new manager George Stallings. In the American League, Boston and Philadelphia split a two game series, with Cobb’s holdout and a looming salary dispute adding intrigue as Detroit and St. Louis posted mixed results.
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Delezene Wins All Alaska 412 Mile Snow Race
Nome Alaska April 14 Fay Delezene driving his own team won the 412 mile Nome to Candle and return Great Alaska Race in 75 hours 18 minutes the fastest finish yet Two thousand Nome residents watched as Delezene crossed the line with all dogs in good condition John Johnson finished second with worn-out dogs and no rests in the final 140 miles A A Scotty Allen finished third with his team despite betting favorite status and Tommy Illayek did not finish The purse totaled 5000 with 60 percent to first 25 percent to second and 15 percent to third
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Jinxed Start Hits Bill Bernhard’s Turtles in 1913
The 1913 season opens with bad luck for Bill Bernhard’s Turtles as three stars are injured. Second baseman Moulton suffers a severe ankle sprain, catcher Doc Seabaugh breaks a thumb joint in the first game, and Willis Butler sustains a leg wound from spikes slowing his pace. Haigh handles catching with a substitute, and Bernhard recalls a young catcher to help. Butler remains active but limited as Bernhard adapts with depth for early pennant push.
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Head of League Comes To Mobile For First Game
Senator William M. Kavanaugh of Little Rock, president of the Southern League, arrived in Mobile after observing Gulf-Pelican games in New Orleans. He visited Birmingham on opening night and praised league efforts to boost the game with larger salaries and more players, urging public support.
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Baseball Scores and Rain Delays From National League Schedule
Pitching and scoring details show Pittsburg losing to Chicago 5 to 1 with late innings tallies as umpires Owens and Guthrie preside. St Louis beats Chicago 78 to 2 in a rain affected game with Lange and Walsh handling the mound. Cleveland and Detroit postponed by rain with no rescheduled time. Kansas City and Toledo win in American Association. Texas League results include Galveston and San Antonio games. A final note mentions a Vast tract in Arabia compared with Britain and Australia’s unsettled lands.
Schlitz Beer and Liquor Help for Tastemakers
A promotional note invites readers to try Schlitz Beer highlighting its quality and strong taste. It promises solutions for wine and liquor needs at popular prices and claims to serve the best glass of beer in the city.
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