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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1916

Page

8

Baby Jacobson's home run sinks Mobile in rain shortened game

Aug 2 report from Little Rock describes Baby Jacobson hitting a two run homer in the first inning as the Gull defeat Mobile 4 to 2. Jake's drive, coupled with solid relief pitching by Myer, Allison, and Aquist, gives Little Rock the win in the last game of the series before rain halted play after six innings.

Nain Travelers Osl Aquist Baumgard Browns Fen Little Rock AB. R. H R.H PO Irdner Uist Steerer Burke Jacobson Walker Cavet Satie Baumgardnar

Braves win 6 2 as Nap Racker returns to mound

Nap Racker left the disability list and entered as relief hurler in the Braves 6 2 win over Cincinnati signaling his return. The day’s notes recap multiple games with the Pirates toppling the Giants 4 3 in ten innings and the Browns extending a 12 game streak with a 3 2 fourteen inning victory over the Yankees.

Nap Racker Superbas Braves Cincinnati Giants Pirates Cubs Phillies Hendrix Rrors al Demaree

Brave Pitching Battle Ends in 11 as Cardinals Fall

A sacrifice by Wilholt and a bake by Kenetchy sparked the only run in an eleven inning pitchers duel between Rudolph and Meadows. The Boston Braves secured the decisive score in extras.

Wilholt Kenetchy É Centre Boston Braves Rudolph Meadows St. Louis Cardinals

Result Games Southern Rain Reduced Doubleheaders

Baseball scores from multiple cities show rain shortened games and uneven innings. Mobile beat Little Rock in six innings 4 to 2 while Memphis shut out New Orleans 3 to 0. Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 5 to 2 as Philadelphia split games with Chicago.

Southern Little Rock Mobile Baumgardner Holmquist Chapman Allison Cavet Schmidt Memphis New Orleans Kerr Ruell Townsend Higgins Chattanooga Atlanta Allen Peters Brennan Perkins Nashville Birmingham Iain

Chicago and Detroit Rivalry Scores Across Early Season

In Chicago, first game shows Philadelphia 0 6 1 and Chicago 3 7 4 with players Russell Schalk Nabors Picnick noted. Detroit visits Cleveland and St Louis hosts New York as Boston edges Washington while Charleston, Jacksonville, Augusta, and Columbia matchups conclude the South Atlantic segment.

St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Red Sox Detroit Indians Senators Chicago White Sox Philadelphia National Brooklyn Cincinnati Dell Rucker McCarty Miller Mitchell Wingo Clarke Chalmers Surns Lavender Wilson Chicago Demaree Burns Hendrix Wion St. Louis Russell Schalk Nabors Picnick Danforth Boehling Shaw Henry Charrity Covaleskie O'Neill South Atlantic Charleston Columbus Jacksonville Macon Augusta Columbia Pittsburgh New York Boston

Texas League results from Waco Fort Worth and more

In Texas League play at Waco Galveston was defeated 38 to 2 while Fort Worth beat Beaumont 6 to 1 and Shreveport routed Houston 16 to 1. Dallas San Antonio game postponed by rain. In American Association Columbus beat Toledo 9 to 4 and Indianapolis overwhelmed Louisville 11 to 1. No other games scheduled.

Atlanta Crackers Chattanooga Lookouts Allen Ad Brennan Waco Galveston Fort Worth Beaumont Shreveport Houston Dallas-San Antonio American Association Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Louisville

International League scores in brief

Baseball headlines from Baltimore and other cities: Baltimore 7 Providence 4. Richmond 7 Newark 9. Montreal 5 Toronto 8. Buffalo 4 Rochester 0.

International League Baltimore Providence Richmond Newark Montreal Toronto Buffalo Rochester

North Carolina League Scores Report

Greensboro 8 over Asheville 4 in North Carolina League action at Greensboro. Durham 2 vs Raleigh 1. Charlotte 6 tied with Winston Salem 6 in a Greensboro area score roundup.

North Carolina League Greensboro Asheville Durham Raleigh Charlotte Winston-Salem

O'Leary Defeats Hammer For Lightweight Title

Boston reports Johnny O'Leary of Seattle won a 12 round decision over Ever Hammer of Chicago to claim the lightweight championship of Canada. The bout occurred Tuesday night in Boston with O'Leary besting Hammer on points.

O'Leary Boston Johnny O'Leary Seattle Wash Canada Ever Hammer Chicago

John Sharp Williams Named Democratic Senate Nominee

Jackson Mississippi August 2 The Democratic state executive committee declared John Sharp Williams the party nominee for U S Senate with no opposition fifteen days before the August primary. The panel also approved sample ballots and made a formal, brief ruling.

Jackson, Miss Democratic State Executive Committee John Sharp Williams United States Senate J. B. Holden Heppeme Court Secretary of State Executive Committee

Today Meetings Across City Lodges and Councils

The schedule lists meetings for several lodges and associations including Wi of the Club Maple Camp No 5 Moose Hall Masonic Mobile Perfec tion No 3 A A 8 R M Masonic Temple Ladies Auxiliary Central Trades Council Hall National Association of Ma No 4 Central Trades Council Hall I O O F Canton Mobile No 4 Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows Mobile Lodge No 8 Clerks' Protective Association Y Y M B A Hall Trades Council Executive Council Central Trades Council Hall.

Maple Camp Moose Hall Masonic—Mobile R. M Masonic Temple Ladies’ Auxiliary Central Trades Council Ional Association of Ma O. F Canton Mobile Odd Fellows Odd Fellows—Mobile Lodge Clerks’ Protective Association Trades Council All Executive Council T. C Central Trades ‘Council

Labor Day Parade Planned and Other Mississippi News

Bilbo says wife’s condition not serious but bonds delay his departure. labor unions plan a major Labor Day celebration with a monster parade. More than 35 000 will be distributed to First Mississippi regiment soldiers this week. Jackson groups urge moving farm demonstration headquarters back from Starkville. Former Rep William G McAlister jailed on a disturbing the ace charge and to be examined by a lunacy commission.

Jackson Mich New York Grant & Co Mississippi Bilbo Camp Swee Taylor Jackson Commercial Organizations W. H. Smith A. and M. College Starkville R. 8. Wilson G. R. Hightower Mr. Smith William G. McAlister McAllister Mississippi Insane Hospital

Gulfport Launches 200-Foot Barge At Favre Yard

The Favre Shipyard in Gulfport Mississippi launched the largest barge ever built in the state. The 200 foot long craft measure 16 feet in beam with another of the same type under construction. Mississippi Centennial directors plan ground breaking August 15 and cornerstone events the first week of next month. Assistant Director Connell leaves for San Diego to study the federal exhibit plans.

Gulfport Miss Mississippi Favre Justice Smith Connell San Diego Cal

Gulfport Accepts Seawall Plans and Bids on Bonds

The city of Gulfport accepted Engineer Shaw's seawall plans and ordered the clerk to advertise bids on about 200 000 dollars in serial bonds or part thereof for seawall construction. Bond sales will open the first Tuesday in September. The city engineer will prepare detailed seawall plans to receive construction bids.

Gulfport Shaw

Miss Mahbelié Biggart Lectures on How Nation

Miss Mahbelié Biggart, lecturer and writer, lectured at the auditors lectured school on Tuesday. Her subject was How Nation.

Bayrene Ala Mahbelié Biggart the Auditors

Libel suit and bankruptcy actions in Biloxi docket

In Biloxi August 2, action in libel filed in Mobile against the steamboat Louis Doliver for 3319.20 and 3000 for dock services. papers served at Pascagoula. Also objections to discharge of Nolan C. Hamilton in bankruptcy cited by creditors and district attorney in federal court. Mrs. Theo G Bilbo diphtheria case prompts city quarantine. Burglaries reported at the city attorney’s home. Ian Yeager to start City Ice and Fuel Co. Marie Louise Lebatari, 71, dies in Biloxi after 22 years residency.

Biloxi Miss United States J. C. Tyler United States District Court Ollinger & Bruce Dry- Dock Company Mobile Louis Dolive C. L. Lazarus J. O. Money Pascagoula James Thompson Harry T. Smith Caffey Louis Doliver George Nolan C. Hamilton Hamilton Federal Grand Jury White & Ford Central Shoe Company Henry Lochte Company, Ltd Joseph McDowell Company McGowin Hardware and Supply Company Niles Bilbo Mississippi Theo G. Bilbo Mariell. Lebatari Marie L. Lebatari Marie Louise Lebatari

State Bonus Lost By No-Tax County

Montgomery Aug 2. Unless voters approve the educational amendment in November only forty-five counties will benefit from a state funded bonus for local school taxes. The plan pays 1000 to each 1 mill county 2000 to 3 mill counties and 3000 to 3 mill tile counties, funded by the treasury. If approved more counties can receive larger bonuses, boosting state school revenue by about 201000.

Montgomery Ala State Educational Department William F. Feagin Mobile Baldwin Escambia Jefferson Cléburne

Death of Bishop Atkins' Wife in North Carolina

A telegram from Waynesville North Carolina reports Mrs. Atkins wife of Bishop James Atkins of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died yesterday from a paralytic stroke. Funeral arrangements were not disclosed.

Chattanooga Tenn Waynesville N. C Atkins James Atkins Methodist Episcopal Church South

Death of Mrs E J Richter in city aged 80

Mrs Eliza Jane Richter of Florida died Monday night at 11 15 at her city home aged 80 She leaves two sons and several daughters The funeral was held Tuesday at 9 30 am in the city and a New Orleans service is planned for Wednesday morning

E. J. Richter Eliza Jane Richter Florida New Orleans

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