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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
10
Fultons beat West End 5 to 3 as Leibel starred on the mound with bases loaded three times and no runs allowed each time. He struck out fifteen. West Ends scored in three innings while Fultons collected timely hits and solid defense.
Oakdales defeated Bayou la Batre 11 to 3 before a large season crowd. Chambers pitched airtight ball despite pressure from home fans. Oakdales led early and never trailed, pushing four runs in the final innings as they maintained a comfortable advantage.
Houston Chronicle reports a baseball scoring change across the National and American Leagues. Officials now credit a base hit when a batter advances a preceding runner and reaches first without an error by the fielding team. The rule shift follows debates over the so-called Cincinnati base hit and affects how hits are recorded in many cities.
Mrs. H Silks of 29 Dowling Street Sydney says her son recovered quickly after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes a small bottle was enough to restore his health and that the remedy is sold by all dealers.
The Alabama Bar Association announced in Montgomery that its annual sessions will be held in Mobile on July 11 and 12. Col Alexander Troy said the event should draw a large, enthusiastic crowd with a banquet at the Vineyard and a boat trip to Fort Morgan. Hotel Ca wthom will serve as headquarters as plans unfold.
Ed Walsh, the pitching star of the White Sox, is ill with a cold and did not travel with the team to Detroit last night. The injury leaves the club short for the journey as they prepare for the upcoming game.
A Missouri based patent remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women including gravel diabetes rheumatism and irregularities. It purports bladder regulation in children and offers mail delivery for $1 with a two months treatment per bottle. Alabama testimonials requested. Dr E W Hall Saint Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
A.G. Black, 65, a paralytic telephone operator in White Pine Tennessee, died when a fire destroyed the exchange building at midnight. He was awakened but could not escape. a family of five sleeping in the same building escaped unharmed.
AP reports several April 29 boxing results with no decisions in two Cleveland Cleveland vs Young Saylor ten rounds and Matt Brock knocking out Eddie O’Keefe in Akron. Abe Attell defeats George Chaney in Baltimore, while Fred Die Welsh outpoints Al Ketchel in Bridgeport at lightweight.
The article touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for burrs bruises sores boils and skin diseases. It cites L H Haflin of Iredell Texas recovering from an ankle sore in four days and recommends the product as a household staple sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
Los Angeles April 29 The Kilbane Dundee featherweight championship at Vernon Arena tonight is expected to reach twenty rounds with virtually no Dundee betting so far. The lack of Dundee support and low ringside odds reflect confidence Kilbane will defend his title. Kilbane appears in better condition though Dundee shows notable speed in recent work.
Clarence Higgins failed to positively identify Will Porter as the man charged with robbing Higgins’ butcher shop and firing a revolver. Recorder Edington discharged Porter Monday afternoon due to lack of identification, ending the case. Also notes advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and college baseball results Mercer 4 Sewanee 2 with Hunt striking out 15. Georgetown 2 Virginia 8.
Boston club manager Jake Stahl disclosed he is arranging a deal to bring Hal Chase to Boston. Treasurer Robert McRoy traveled to Boston as Stahl met with club president McAleer. New York officials reportedly consider options including Boston catchers or Hendricksen and Janvrin Ball.
The Whistler Moguls beat a Prichard squad 19 to 6 Sunday. The Whistler boys showed strong hitting and the batteries were McCarty and W Crabtree, Barnes and Coward.
We operate champion machinery and have a miniature shoe factory. Our repair work is high grade and hidden so shoes look unchanged. Come or ring Home phone 1201 and we are at your service.
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