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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1915

Page

2

Pelicans defeat Mobile Gulls for third straight win

New Orleans New Orleans 6 Mobile 0 as Weaver stifled Mobile with only three hits while Sylvester led offense with two doubles. Calhoun contributed two hits for Mobile, but errors sparkled early and Pelicans capitalized in the first inning for a decisive victory.

New Orleans Weaver Gulls Wan Sylvester Calhoun Baumgardner Cowan Schmidt Hendryx Gudger Reilly Thomas Coyle Fiick Bluhm Higgins Pelicans Mobile

Barons Pad Win Streak by Defeating Crackers 5 to 2

Birmingham beats Atlanta 5 to 2 at Rickwood Field to take the series lead. Arthur Johnson earned his first win of the season as the Barons scored early runs in the first two innings and Hemingway starred in the field and at bat.

Barons Birmingham Ala Atlanta Crackers Rickwood Field Arthur Johnson Hemingway Atlanta BR. H. PO Moran Cf R. H. PO E. Coombs Ee Clark Sloan McBride Iingway Ellam Wallace Johnson Bisland Lee Coombs Williams Clark Ny Johnson Hiett Aingham Humiler

Larry Brown Bounced to Keokuk on Higher Pay

Catcher Larry Brown signs with Keokuk in the Central Association after leaving Mobile. He reports a bigger salary and expresses pleasure at the move. Mo m McCormick protests a suspension in a Vol Look out game. Pirates fans discuss Fred Clarke’s potential return and Third Baseman Baumgardner sparks a onfield incident as New Orleans States notes.

Larry Brown Fort Worth Texas Cedar Rapids Iowa Keokuk Mobile Brown Moose McCormick Baugh Bob Pigue Nashville Banner Nashville Moose Ruddenham Ruderham Fred Clarke Clarke Jim Baumgardner Sea Gulls Charley Schmidt Kerin Schmidt Pelicans Dobbs Hendrix Reilly New Orleans

Billy McGill Joins Cedar Rapids Club

Billy McGill who was released to the Mobile club and had a tryout with the San Antonio club in one game this season secured a job with the Cedar Rapids Iowa club and left the city Saturday night for that place.

Billy McGill San Antonio Cedar Rapids Iowa

Libel of Barge Dismissed in Federal Court Case Evans Wood vs Banner

In the United States district court a libel by Evans Wood master of the schooner Dora Allison against the barge Banner was heard. A decree dismissed the libel at the libellant’s cost. Grand and petit jurors for the May term were drawn. term begins May 24. Also notes a wild pitch by Johnson, time 1 50, umpire Rudderham.

United States District Court Toulmin Evans Wood Dora Allison Barge Banner Grand Federal Court

Ford’s Readiness to Pre Plan Word Purchasers Adv Page

Mr Ford’s notice discusses distribution to Word purchasers. The fragment hints at guidance and placement on Page 2 advertising section.

Ford

Allen Pitches No-Hit Game For Pittsburg Feds

The report notes Allen pitched a no hitter for Pittsburg Feds with Phillies losing, and Big Six beaten as Athletics win. Also mentions Pennock no-hit by Red Sox after second inning, and other league results with multiple teams scoring and pitchers performing.

Allen Pittsburg Feds Phillies Big Six Athletics Boston Pennock Red Sox Leonard EL Philadelphia McAvoy Ruth Foster Carrigan Thomas Connolly Chill

Tigers Blank Indians 4 0 Behind Boland Solid Pitching

Detroit pitcher Bernie Boland kept Cleveland hitless until late as the Tigers won 4 to 0. Steen and Hagerman were hit hard while Detroit built a 4 run lead, with McKee Steen Hagerman Walker ONeill in the field and O Loughlin Hilderbrand umpiring.

Cleveland Tigers Bernie Boland Detroit Saat Indians Steen Hagerman R. H. BE Boland McKee Walker O'Neill O'Loughlin Hilderbrand

Sox defeat Browns on solid hitting and pitching

Chicago beat St Louis 4 to 1 as J Collins and E Collins fueled the offense with timely hits. Benz allowed three hits while Perry relieved in the fourth and errors aided the effort. Umpires Dineen and Nailin.

Chicago Benz Browns Sox J. Collins E. Collins James Perryman R. H. E. St. Louis Baumgardner Agnew Schalk Dineen and Nailin

Phillies Lose Opening Game to Braves 10 2

Philadelphia April 24 The Phillies fell 10 to 2 as the Braves knocked Meyer out and found Oeschger easy. Becker and Luderus hit the only Philadelphia runs with home runs.

Phillies Philadelphia Braves Meyer Oeschger Becker Luderus

Scores From The Week In The American Association

Columbus topped Louisville by 4 to 7 while Milwaukee lost 0 to 6 at Kansas City. St Paul defeated Minneapolis 7 to 15 and Cleveland beat Indianapolis 0 to 7.

American Association Columbus Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Cleveland Indianapolis

South Atlantic and Federal League Baseball Scores

In the South Atlantic League Charleston defeated Columbia 7 to 4 and Columbus edged Jacksonville 4 to 3 while Augusta beat Savannah 4 to 1 and Macon lost to Albany 5 to 2. In the Federal League Baltimore won 10 to 4 at Buffalo, Ford driven from the box. Allen of the Federals pitched a no hit game in St Louis.

Charleston Columbia Columbus Jacksonville Augusta Savannah Macon Albany Ford Buffalo N. Y Baltimore Ehmke Quinn Owen Empke Blair Allen McCormick Westervelt St, Louis Pittsburgh Federals Atlanta Cluba Sn Sen Pujladelphia Cincinnat Pittsbu St. Louis Csicivdeetni America Clubsa Washington New York Eeseesaene Fielder Jones St Louis Pittsburgh Berry Groom Hartley Brennan Shannon

Billy Sunday Praises Philadelphia Nationals After Polo Grounds Visit

Evangelist Billy Sunday lauds the Philadelphia Nationals as the best rounded team in a month, praising Demaree and Killifer for their power and defense. He notes Cravath’s solid outfield play and predicts Phillie supremacy in the National League, while recalling a brief Dugout greeting with McGraw, Matty, and Marquard.

Polo Grounds Philadelphia Billy Sunday Philadelphia Nationals Demaree Killifer Demareé Giants Phillies Phillie

Newark Wins Narrowly Over Brooklyn

Newark defeated Brooklyn 7 to 2 as Beaton struggled to stop the Newfeds. Beaton yielded seven runs, while Newark broke through with a four run inning to seal the win. Seaton Marion Watson Moran Rariden umpired by Stone and Fyfe.

Newark N. J Newfeds Brooklyn Beaton R.H. EB Seaton Marion and Watson Land Moran Rariden Johnstone and Fyfe

Baseball Notes From The Weekend Standings And Matches

Mobile dropped to fifth after a loss to New Orleans while Chattanooga rose behind the Gulls with a win over Little Rock. Calhoun and Cobard led Mobile in contact with Weaver but Cobard died at first. Perry was moved to cleanup by Schmidt with limited effect. Philadelphia Nationals lost to Boston as Hughes worked for the Braves. Jim Bagby or Jack Frost were slated to pitch against Townsend.

Mobile Pelicans Weaver Pelican Gadger Schmidt Perry Northern Cowan Selma Caldwell New York Yankees Washington Walter Johnson Philadelphia Nationals Boston Hughes Braves Stallings New Orleans Jim Bagby Jack Frost Townsend Temperance Hall Cobard Calhoun Marshall Chattanooga Little Rock Willie Brooklyn

Local baseball lineup and schedule from weekend games

The New York Shoe Shop faces Anger Baking Co Sunday morning with listed fielders and pitchers. Creamdales name chosen by Spring Hill Avenue Sluggers with O'Connor captain and Heubach manager, first game Sunday. St Emanuel Street Sluggers lose double header to Dreaper & Burns at Kelley’s diamond. Bumble Bees join next morning.

New York Shoe Shop Anger Baking Company New York Shoe Shops M. Neely McCue L. Neely Passenger Danenberg Streb Curry Dodd Kopf Spring Hill Avenue Sluggers George Heubach Daniel O'Connor Creamdales Sunda O’connor J. Smith Mr. G. C. Smith Little Francis“Louise A. Amos R. Thrower J. and E. Boddy E. Gale C. Groom F. Scott N. Littlegreen D. O’connor Spring Hill Avenue St. Emanuel Street Sluggers Dreaper & Burns Kelley's Diamond R. H. E. St. E. Sluggers Sevcoscesssd R. H. E. St. EB. St. Sluggers F. Robinson N. Oliver J. Allen R. Matthews Hanwick Ger Brets Burne Bumble Bees

Willard Relates How He Won His Title

Former heavyweight champion recounts his hardest bout against Charley Miller and a later struggle with Dan Daley. He credits lack of preparation and poor conditioning for the Miller fight, calling the bout a draw after four rounds and noting Daley’s awkward footwork as a critical flaw. The piece also mentions governor appointments in Alabama.

Willard Jack Johnson Charley Miller Miller Tom Jones Dan Daley Jimmy Dime Daley

City Leaguers Doubleheader Planned At Monroe Park

City Leaguers schedule a doubleheader at Monroe Park this afternoon on the Southern League lot near Joe Park. Games start at 2:15 and feature teams led by Graham Rush and A D Davis with a full lineup listed across Crowns and Wagner divisions. A large crowd is expected as teams tighten up and prepare for the fray.

Joe Park Graham Rush A. D. Davisney-Cavanagh Barri Oe A Crowns Thomas Farnell Norton J. Co Roos McBride Turner She

City League notes promise double header in Southern League clash

A city league double header brings all four teams to action with new lineups and stiff matchups. Merritt the star hurler is to pitch for Barney Cavagnaghs against A D Davis aggregation as Crown and Grahams seek second place. Crowns, Grahams and Davis squads are aiming to boost attendance, with several notable pitchers expected to take the mound and fans urged to turnout.

City League Southern League City League of Baseball Johnson Barney-Cavanaghs Merritt A. D. Davis Murphy Clarke Sero Roos Flinn Grahams Mike Finn Sre

Mr Ford's Announcement on Profit Sharing District

Read an interview with Mr Rosing about a $50 profit sharing district to aid purchasers. The discussion outlines structure and expected benefits for buyers and investors involved.

Ford Rosing Aace

Remember Assessments Due by April 3 Notice

Official notice warns that Assessments Nos. 369 and 870 are due on or before April 3. It urges members to pay promptly and discuss membership with the secretary at Office 161-2 South Conception, St. Harrison Mutual.

South Conception ST. Harrison Mutual

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