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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1915

Page

9

Townsend Leads Mobile to 6 1 Victory Over Atlanta

Townsend pitched a strong game for Mobile in the Atlanta series opener, scattering 11 hits and driving in three singles. Williams struggled with control and was knocked around after the second inning as Mobile built a 6 to 1 win with key hits from Cowan Rumler and Townsend. Miller fielded brilliantly with five putouts and an assist, robbing Rumler of two likely extra-base hits.

Townsend Mobile Atlanta Williams Manning Miller Rumler Willians Moran Bisland Cowan Town Alee Schmidt Rowan, FE Voces Eee Ecg Ees Morne Pas Vaseons Jenkins C. Williams xNeiderkorn Spineerleese St Rr Iicnes Northern Powell Eibel Wils Kerin and Chestnutt

Schmidt drives Mobile to victory with fighting spirit

The Mobile Gulls, led by manager Schmidt and catcher Charley Schmidt, won over Birmingham despite a weak lineup. Schmidt’s relentless hustle from the first pitch and constant arguing with umpires inspired his team and kept the fighting momentum through to the ninth inning.

Schmidt Birmingham Birmingham Age-Herald Charley Schmidt Nothe Scnmide PR Gas Ng Baseball Fes

Browns star shines as Coalville triumphs in Cedar Rapids

In a Saturday game at Cedar Rapids Brown wowed Coalville fans with a fifth inning catch that drew loud acclaim. Other notes mention Manning and Gudger preparing for a May afternoon game, and chatter around players like Speaker, Milan, Cobb, and Watson.

Auto road prize awards in Oklahoma City event

In Oklahoma City on April 19 prizes totaling about 8000 dollars were awarded to winners of a road racing event.okesalsa

Oklahoma City Okla Willie

Willard on Winning Title and Boxing Guidance

Willard recounts escaping Oklahoma legal troubles, then moving to Chicago where he met Charlie Cutler who mentored him. Cutler introduced him to Bill O Connell's gym and taught a straight left, shaping Willard's ring technique and confidence. He notes Cutler helped him reach New York City where he earned money but was left stranded there.

Oklahoma Chicago Charlie Cutler Charlie Bill O’connell Cutler New York City

Spring Hill Sluggers Edge Western Union 8–6 In Tight Sunday Game

The Spring Hill Avenue Sluggers beat the Western Union Oys 8 to 6 in a lively Sunday match at Spring Hill. Highlights included R Thrower s fly catch and a runner’s plate-out, plus hits by Amos Boddy Heubach Littlegreen and D O Connor. The crowd also noted Shawkey s strong Western Union hitting. The Sluggers seek contact from Spring Hill College second team or Kling s team for April 25. ring 6138 to Herman Brago.

Spring Hill Spring Hill Avenue Western Union Boys R. Thrower Amos Boddy Heubach Littlegreen D. O'Connor By Shawkey Western Union Oys Spring Hill Sluggers Spring Hill College Kling Herman Brago

Acquisition of Williams Billy Smith's Big Hope

The acquisition of Otto Williams, veteran second baseman, strengthens Manager Smith's infield for 1915 pennant hopes. New talent includes Tullos at third and Manning in right, with Rumler and Jenkins forming a strong catching trio. The article notes high hopes for Williams, Tullos, and a robust batting lineup amid a mixed pitching outlook and attendance efforts in Atlanta.

Otto Williams Smith Williams Potts Keystone Michel Captain Bisland Leslie Tullos Baugh Tullos Bisland Bill Smith Ed Manning Manning Roy Moran Bowden Rumler Jenkins Neiderkorn St.Louis Browns The Pets Hiett Browning Atlanta

Baseball Scores and Saturday Softball Highlights Across Leagues

Sunday action featured the Blue Socks edging the Red Socks 4 to 3 with Keoughan’s heavy hitting for the Blue Socks. Nine Devils won one game and lost another, both games showcasing strong hitting. The Keystones beat the New York Shoe Shop team on Green’s solid pitching. A. D. Davis' City League club defeated Pascagoula Stars 5 to 1 on the road, with McBride and Smith excelling. Semmes beat Wilmer 7 to 4 on Saturday, led by F Davis pitching and Black’s hitting, Cowart homering for Wilmer.

Oklahoma Barney Oldfield Earl Cooper Bob Burman Louis Disbrow Eddie Hearn Dave Lewis George Clark New York National Bowling Association Thomas J. Scannell New York Athletic Club Newman Arthur Walter Joseph A. Smith Rutherford N. J aAurania Bowling Club Boston Ashland Chattanooga Tenn Murphy Currie Norman Elberfeld Currie Davidson College North Carolina Kerfeld Evers Keoughan R. H. E. Bie Damrich Kar Fox Gray Dumont Nine Devils R. H. Hr Omsk Keystones New York Shoe Shop Kelly's Green R.H. E. Nee III Rocca Crete Alee Eletacclle Rebstate Fos Cera McCue Kopf McNeely Dannenberg McGuire E. Russell Toxie Clarke A. D. Davis Pascagoula Miss Pascagoula Stars Davis McBride Smith Friends Delmas Semmes Wilmer

Barneys Beat Graham-Rush In Slugging City League Clash

In a high scoring Sunday affair at Kling's field Barneys defeated Graham-Rush 17 to 12. Spicer belted a long first inning homer for Graham-Rush while Finnegan and Turner led a hard hitting effort for Graham-Rush as Amos and Kelly strengthened Barneys with strong catching and throwing. Barneys capitalized on two-base hits from Jordan and Hammond and claimed the win behind solid defense and aggressive baserunning.

Jordan Barney-Cavanaghs Graham-Rush Kling Spicer Finnegan Barneys Grahams Chambers Amos Kelly Allen R. H. PO E. Turner Wagner Splcer Williams Alien Seeles Wiseman Kercher R.H. PO Pavies Pikes Tenn Stener Sista Erie Hammond Weavnor Boykin Eanes Turner Wagegner Ponds

Sale of Horlock bankruptcy estate goods in Mobile

In the United States District Court Southern District of Alabama a trustee will sell at public outcry at 2 o clock p m Friday April 0 1915 to the highest cash bidder all goods merchandise furniture and chattels formerly belonging to Harry G Horlock now in the Southern Hotel Mobile Alabama The sale is free of liens Inspection may be arranged through the trustee William K Morrill trustee 4 19 26

District Court of the United States Alabama Harry G. Horlock R. T. Ervin Mobile William K. Morrill

Meridian and Birmingham Rail Link Plan Outlined

A proposal outlines Calvert York and Intermediate Stations with direct connections to Meridian Tuscaloosa Birmingham and East, detailing new routes and station nodes.

Calvert York Meridian Tuscaloosa Birmingham Eaat

Baseball Scores From Sunday Across Leagues

Results show Memphis at Little Rock and Birmingham at Nashville with late inning totals. Key performances include Moran, Gibson, McLeod, Smith, and Kitchens for various clubs as Cleveland, St Louis, Chicago and others posted different final tallies. The mix covers American, National, and Federal League play with multiple pitchers listed.

Southern Nashville Memphis Mobile New Orleans Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga Little Rock Philadelphia Chicago Anne Cincinnati Cebectsecose New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Cleveland Ccccssesees Detroit Tenaee Washington Steer St Louis Chigero Coron Ces Vesclaits Teaman Omy Soares Cleo Ces Newark Baltimore Buffalo Renee Wees National Federal

Texas League Scores and Minor Blemishes

Fort Worth 3 Shreveport 0 Waco 6 Dallas 5 Galveston 6 Beaumont 0 Houston 4 San Antonio 1 American Association Minneapolis 9 Milwaukee 5 St Paul 10 Kansas City 1 Indianapolis 9 Cleveland 1 Louisville 11 Columbus 8 Notes seeereee ete 10 off Chambers 4 Finnegan 11 strikeouts Chambers 3 Kercher passed ball Wild pitch Finnegan 1 Chambers 1 Time 2 40 Umpire Britain

Fort Worth Shreveport Waco Dallas Galveston Beaumont Houston San Antonio American Association Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Cleveland Louisville Columbus Chambers Finnegan Kercher Britain

Three Story Brick Building at No 62 Dauphin Street

A three story brick structure at No 62 Dauphin Street will be improved to suit a good tenant, signaling readiness for occupancy and rental appeal.

Dauphin Street

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