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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1915

Page

5

Wild pitching costs Mobile in New Orleans loss

New Orleans defeated Mobile 15 to 4 as wild pitching and errors overwhelmed Mobile. Hogg started for Mobile and, after eight runs in the first inning, was relieved by Harkins then Cunningham, while New Orleans pitchers Beck Morgan and Hoviik handled the rest as Mobile’s fielding woes and base on balls fueled the scoring spree.

New Orleans Mobile Hogg Harkins Cunningham Beck Morgan Schmidt Kerin Olson Hoviik Pensacola Pelicans B. Powell She Cowan Miller Northern Sir Baumgardner Toon Suahe Ppormue Geenes Vere R. H PO Aadeilly Ei Sylvester Thomas Coyle Flick Bluhm Hendryx Reilly Um- New Orleans Pires Breitensteain

Virginia beats Georgia 1-0 in college game

In Charlottesville on April 23 the University of Virginia defeated the University of Georgia 1 to 0 in a college match.

Charlottesville University of Virginia University of Georgia

Federal League and organized baseball seek peace talks

Reports from Chicago say peace negotiations are under way between the Federal League and organized baseball. Key figures including B B Johnson Phil Ball Robert L Hedges and Judge George H Williams are described as involved or observing while James A Gilmore and other league leaders discuss possible amalgamation and club moves.

Chicago Federal League Organized Baseball Chicago Herald B. B. Johnson American League Phil Ball St. Louis Federals Robert L. Hedges St. Louis Americans George H. Williams St. Louis James A. Gilmore W. E. Robertson Buffalo Club Robert B. Ward Brooklyn Club The Stars Nationals Gilmore Federals Ball

Food for Fandom and Baseball Notes from City Press

A roundup of local baseball reports highlights manager decisions at third base and team form as Mobile suffers six errors, Nashville wins a 13 inning game, and Atlanta tops Birmingham. Also covered are Covington joining Brooklyn fans, Ed Barrow on fence rights for Jersey City kids, and league leaders in batting with Lord shining in Nashville.

Kmidt S. O Hogg Nashville Memphis Paulette Lord Stark Downey Kansas City American Association Little Rock Lookouts Atlanta Birmingham Lee New Orleans Breitenstein Sam Gilbert New Orleans Times-Picayune Gulls Mobile Charlie Schmidt Calhoun Perry Cobard Baumgardner Feven Miller Powell Townsend Bradley Hogg Jim Gudger Schmidt Bob*Allen Travelers Tex Covington Ed Barrow International League Jersey City Barrow Corps of Carpenters Brooklyn New York Marquard Rucker Dell Burns Ritter Pittsburgh Cincinnati Pirates Adams Douglass Clarke Wagner President Tener National League Grover Cleveland Alexander Otto Hess Cravath Moran Phillies Gowdy Hess Red Sox Athletics Boston Murphy Philadelphia Athleticos Shore Lajoie Organized Baseball Federals Chicago Phil Ball St. Louis Federals James A. Gilmore The Federal League B. B. Johnson American League George H. Williams St. Louis Robert L. Hedges

Baseball Schedule From Southern and National Leagues

Games today show Atlanta at Birmingham at 3:15 p.m. and Philadelphia at Nashville at 3:30 with clear weather. Chattanooga visits Little Rock at 4 p.m. In the National League New York hosts Brooklyn with rain at 3:30, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh cloudy, St Louis at Philadelphia clear. American League action: Cleveland hosts ere with cloudy conditions at 2:15 and Chicago at St Louis with clear skies at 3:30.

Southern Association Atlanta Birmingham Phis Nashville Hattanooga Little Rock New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chien Cage St. Lo Cleveland Ee Louis Chicago Chattanooga Philadelphia Oaseee Pittsburgh St. Louis Ovewssbevences Fon Pet Detroit Washington Sessed Hope Federal Newark Euuw Ate Chiee Kansas City Buffalo St. Lou Eeeteeseeess aeeUsssveas

Willard Declares Johnson Victory Ends Colored Title Hopes

Jess Willard asserts that his win over Johnson closes the door on future championship chances for Black boxers. He says, I whipped the best colored man in the world, and Jeanette and McVey were no match for Johnson, so Langford is the only remaining challenger. He doubts public demand for a Langford fight.

Jack Johnson Jess Willard Willard Jeannette McVey Johnson Langford

Prep championship clash at Monroe Park eyes amateurs

Reports from University Military School and Barton show both squads training hard for Saturday’s contest at Monroe Park to decide the city prep champion. Notables Heinie Zimmerman and Feets Moulton will duel, with Barton crowd including Miss Fannie Vaiden and Miss Georgia Higley attending.

University Military School Barton Monroe Park U. M Overton Heinie Zimmerman Feets Moulton Jackson Normal School Fannie Vaiden Georgia Higley Aew

Evans and Hgan reach Panama-Pacific golf fourth round

In San Francisco Charlies Evans and H. Chandler Hgan advanced to the fourth round of the Panama Pacific Amateur Golf Tournament defeating Dr C H Walter of San Juan and Rudolph Wilhelm of Portland respectively. Bankard and Davis won their third round matches as well.

San Francisco Cal Charlies Chick) Evans H. Chandler Hgan Dr. C. H. Walter San J Dudolph Wilhelm Portland Ore BE. H. Bankard Chicago Harry Davis Bankard Robin Hayne California Loanee W. F. Garby Burlingame London Harry Vardon Edward Ray Great Britain United States Kansas City Joe Rivera Frankie Burns Rivers New York Young Ahearn Brooklyn Leo Houck Lafcaster Houck Ahearn New Capablanca Marshall Bernstein Chajes Lasker Hodges Berlin Absecon N. J Morris Risley James C. Parrish, Jr National Golf Club Seaview Thomas Pendicott Atlantic City Oswald Kirkby Megades Philadelphia Charles Newcomb Keystone

Rescue of Schooné by Wrightsen Report

Captain Walter commanded the ill fated schooner after a fierce storm grounded east of Bermudas island. The hull was towed to harbor and salvaged with warships stationed nearby assisting in the operation.

Walter Bermud Rwennen Wrightsen

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