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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1913

Page

7

Memph is defeated as Mobile wins tight series game

In a high scoring back and forth at Monroe Park Mobile defeats Memphis 3 to 1. Key moments include Dave Robinson driving in two runs and Charles Heine Berger shutting out Memphis except for a third inning run. Jacobson and Paulet contributed clutch hits for Mobile while Schneiberg struggled on the mound for Memphis.

Gene Paulet Jacobson Dave Robinson Memphis Wedneyay Monroe Park Charles (Heinie) Bergererger Schneiberg Tyer Stock Robinson E Galls Bernhard Memphis Ub Milwaukee Theig Wis Heads Starr Schmidt Baerwald O'Dell Mobile Butler Schwitzer Clark Paulet Jordan Alstein Jake Jake and Pauter AB. R.h.po.a. E. Stock Paatlet Robertson Tods R. H.po R. H.po.a. E. Jordan, 200 «Sv Cccesss 3— 6-0. 34. 04 | Baerwald Schweitzer Ward Cccessee Merece Fosel Abstein TVG Wea Scssccee Neonea Haigh Apc Cuca Berger Schneinberg

Games Today Across Leagues

Southern League Memphis plays Mobile New Orleans meets Montgomery Chattanooga visits Nashville Birmingham travels to Atlanta Cotton States Selma visits Meridian Columbus at Jackson National League New York at Boston Cincinnati at Pittsburg Chicago at St Louis American League Cleveland visits Chicago St Louis at Detroit Boston hosts Philadelphia Washington visits New York

Southern League Memphis Mobile New Orleans Montgomery Chattanooga Nashville Birmingham Atlanta National League New York Boston Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis American League Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Washington Nubs National Brooklyn Putegnure Tee Jackson Selma Pensacola Columbus Meridian Clarksdale

Gulls Show Strong Batting and Fielding Promise

The Mobile Gulls boast a solid outfield of Clark Doll Baby Jacobson and Robertson, with Stock delivering defense and power at first. Schweitzer shines on defense, aiding Mobile in key innings while Bernhard and Kah headline the pitching staff as warm weather arrives.

Fine Weather For Game In Atlanta

Atlanta hosts the final game of the series this afternoon. Paul Musser will pitch with Graham catching for the locals as Hardgrove or Boyd oppose last year’s champions with Mayer behind the plate. Weather conditions are expected to be favorable.

Atlanta Associated Press Eee Paul Musser Graham Hardgrove Boyd Mayer

Chattanooga to close series with Nashville game

By Associated Press Nashville Tennessee April 17 Chattanooga will play the concluding game of the series here this afternoon and make a fight to hold the series to an even break. Chappelle who held the locals to three hits in the opening game will probably pitch with Street catching. Nashville's battery selection is Beck and Noyes. The weather is fair and crisp.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Chattanooga Chappelle Beck Noyes

Montgomery New Orleans game set for this afternoon

The final game of the series between Montgomery and New Orleans will be played this afternoon in clear weather. Manager Dobbs will likely field Elmer Brown to pitch with Donohue catching. Swindell and Angermier are expected to play in the points for New Orleans.

Montgomery Associated Press Ala New Orleans Dobbs Elmer Brown Donohue Swindell Angermier

Orioles Gear Up for Fairhope Clash on Sunday

Amateur game preview notes the Oriole club traveling to Fairhope to face a strong local squad under their new manager. Lineup includes Ed Donivan Jr, C Peterson, G Petithory, B Johnson or A Smith, C Brown, M Steber, H Bonner, A Leabert, William Hanlon, G Schneder, with Joe Hueston and F Midgett managing and substitutes listed.

Orioles Fairhope Oriole Doys Ed Donivan C. Peterson G. Petithory B. Johnson A. Smith C. Brown M. Steber H. Bonner A. Leabert William Hanlon G. Schneder Joe Hueston F. Midgett

Barton Juniors Defeat Dauphin Sluggers 11 to 5

The Barton Juniors beat the Dauphin street Sluggers 11 to 5 Wednesday afternoon. Key hitters were McBride and Erickson with strong fielding by Lord. Batteries were Zimmmern and Britton, Eaden and Moultin.

Barton Dauphin Street McBride Erickson Lord Zimmern Britton Eaden Moultin

Barton and U M S Clash at Y M C A Field

Barton and U M S baseball teams meet at the YMCA field on Government street for the season opener. A heated rivalry adds significance as the school championship hinges on the result with Cleveland pitching for U M S and Ash for Barton. Game starts at 3 30.

Barton U. M Government Street Cleveland Ash

Hicks Outmatched by McGoorty in Windsor Bout

Freddy Hicks of Detroit was clearly outboxed by Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh in eight rounds in Windsor Ontario. McGoorty controlled every round with a wide margin, delivering the decisive performance to win the bout.

Hicks Windsor Ont Freddy Hicks Detroit Eddie McGoorty Oshkosh Wisconsin

Pelicans Bring Four-Game Series to Mobile Start Friday

Big Chief Charley Frank leads the Pelicans in a four game set starting Friday in Mobile after a two of three road trip. The club, beloved by Mobile fans, seeks strong turnout with Sunday’s game highlighted and ticket offices urging early purchases to prevent park delays.

Charley Frank Pelicans Mobile Montgomery Frank Mootle New Orleans Colsson

Nashville Beats Chattanooga 8 to 2 in Tuesday Game

Nashville won 8 to 2 as Chattanooga faded after Troy walked three in a rough first inning. Starke struggled after replacing him, while Nashville capitalized with four runs in the opening frame and added on.

Georgia Federation Defends Ty Cobb

The Georgia Federation of Labor introduced a resolution in Augusta declaring Ty Cobb is being restrained in his right to work. It brands the reserve clause as a black list and asks Georgia's U S senators and congressmen to seek an immediate investigation of organized baseball laws.

Associated Press Augusta Ty Cobb Georgia Federation of Labor Committee On Resolutions Federation United States Georgia

Spokane Players Pull Off Northwest League Triple Steal

The Spokane team pulled off the first triple steal in Northwest League history against Portland. Powell stood on third, Melcher on second, and Altman on first as the runners started on the pitcher’s delivery. the attempt ended with a put out at home plate.

Associated Press Spokane Wash Portland Powell Melcher Altman

Welterweights Howell and Ferns Fight to Ten Round Draw

Associated Press reports Howell of Philadelphia and Clarence Wild Cat Ferns of this city fought ten rounds to a draw. Ferns scored a second round knockdown with a left to the jaw and Howell later staggered Ferns in the ninth with a similar blow.

Associated Press Howell Philadelphia Clarence Wild Cat) Ferns Ferns

Former Southern stars serve as umpires on Finn staff

Bill Kavanaugh lists two former Southern league stars on Mike Finn's 1895 team era staff. Jack Fifield and Pat Wright, once Little Rock and other clubs, worked Memphis Montgomery series and held commissions this year. Both had long minor league careers in the Southern and New York State leagues.

Bill Kavanaugh Jack Fifield Mike Finn Pat Wright Little Rock Atlanta Constitution Fifield Jack Detroit Philadelphia Phillies Washington Rudderham

Drew lowers world mark in Elks Carnival sprint

Howard R. Drew of the Springfield training school won the second heat of the sixty yard sprint at the Elks Carnival in Paterson New Jersey and reportedly lowered the world record by 1.5 seconds though timers’ watches cast doubt on any official record. Hannes Kolehmainen, the Olympic distance champion, was defeated by Sidney Leslie of Long Island A. in the two mile race with Leslie carrying a handicap of 15 yards.

Associated Press Paterson Howard R. Drew Springfield Mass Hannes Kolehmainen Sidney Leslie

ANDERSON TO MEET MANDOT IN May Lightweight Bout

Bud Anderson of Medford Ore knocked out Knockout Brown of New York in the 15th round Tuesday night. He was matched with Joe Mandot of New Orleans for a twenty round lightweight bout in Los Angeles on May 20.

Anderson Mandot Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Bud” Anderson Medford Ore Brown New York Joe Mandot New Orleans

Big League Games Summary in American League and Associations

In Cleveland the Indians and Tigers split a plate matchup with Cleveland scoring a run sequence 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 and Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Chicago routed by St Louis 3 -9.2. Creotte and Schalk lead for St Louis while Baumgartner and Agnew contribute. At Cincinnati Perritt Hunt and Wingo lead for St Louis. Johnson and Clark for Cincinnati. In the American Association Minneapolis defeats St Paul 6 2 and Toledo edges Milwaukee in ten innings 2 1.

Cleveland R.H. EB Detroit Gregg Land Mullin Stanage St. Louis Chicago Ove Bt Louie Creotte Schalk Baumgartner Agnew National League Cincinnati Perritt Hunt Wingo Johnson and Clark American Association Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Toledo

Texas League Scores From Dallas Fort Worth and More

Dallas blanked Fort Worth 2 0 in a Texas League game Houston routed Galveston 56 3 Waco defeated Austin 11 3 and San Antonio beat Beaumont 8 2 all reported from the same section of the standings.

Dallas Fort Worth Houston Galveston Waco Austin San Antonio Beaumont

Baseball Operator Home Phone For Results

A baseball results service is available by telephone after games. The system can be reached via Bell Phone 52 for score updates and game status.

Bell Phone

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