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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

6

Gulls Rout Pascagoula 14 0 In Mobile Exhibition

Mobile Southern League team the Gulls overwhelmed Pascagoula 14 to 0 with a long center field homer by Miller from Duluth. Campbell held Pascagoula to six hits while Canty struggled. Frantz shined at second for Pascagoula with eleven chances, and Mobile players enjoyed a fishing trip before the game. Umpire Berger.

Pascagoula Miss Mobile Miller Gulls Duluth Campbell Canty Frantz R.H.E. Mobile Beschei Ae Eevee Rere Brown Krebs Berger Washington Chappell Collins Milan Texas Creat Walter Johnson Boehling

Cochran of Baltimore Wins Dow Score Medal in Qualifying

In Manchester Vermont 164 golfers contested the qualifying round for the first president's cup at Kwanok Country Club. B Warren Cochran of Baltimore Country Club posted 75 to win the medal for the low score. Second place was a three way tie at 76. Fred Herresoff of Garden City carded 80 and his partner Norman Hunter of St Andrews Scotland shot 84. A tie at 85 for the last two first-division places could not be resolved due to rain and was postponed to today.

Associated Press Manchester Kwanok Country Club B. Warren Cochran Baltimore Country Club Fred Herresoff Garden City Norman Hunter St. Andrews Scotland

General shake up of Cardinals is now on

St Louis Aug 6. President Britton announced a trade sending catcher Larry McLean to the New York Giants for pitcher Otis Crandall. McLean joined the club this spring and left for Cincinnati. Crandall expected to report to manager Huggins today with several other deals pending.

Associated Press ST. Louis Britton Larry McLean New York Giants Otis Crandall McLean Cincinnati Crandall Huggins

Savannah Jury Acquits George of Murder Charge

George, charged with murdering Henry McClellan, July 15, was acquitted in the superior court yesterday. George claimed self defense after shooting McClellan as he lay in bed at Mrs. George's home where he boarded.

Associated Press George Henry McClellan McClellan

Pleasing Low Cost of Operating Electric Fan

A user praises an electric fan for low power use noting better efficiency at work and home. He reports little rise in electricity bills and comfort in hot weather. Prices start at $8.00, with purchase via dealer or phone.

Jake Fittery Hurls No Hit No Run Game

TERRE HAUTE Ind Aug 7 Jake Fittery Evansville Central League pitcher threw a nine inning shutout against Terre Haute not allowing a hit Four locals reached first and two to second but were left Fittery had been with the Sorrows during tryouts but not retained and his recent work since regular engagement is described as remarkable

Jake Fittery Associated Press Terre Haute Ind Evansville The Sorrows Chicago Brooklyn Schulte Zimmerman Laier

Baseball schedule for Southern and National Leagues

Southern League games include Atlanta at Nashville and Birmingham at Chattanooga with no other contests. National League matchups feature Boston at Pittsburg New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago and Brooklyn at St. Louis. American League action has Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at New York and St. Louis at Boston.

Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga National League Boston Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis American League Washington Cleveland Detroit Gregg Kahler O'Neill Mish Schang Connolly Ferguson R. H. BE. Dco Sacesteas Davis McKee Ford Sweeney O'Loughlin Sheridan R. H. FE Stouts FO Bosom Baumgardner McAllister Bedient Thomas Dineen Egan R.H. E. Washington Foiice Johnson Gallia Ainsmith Smith O'Brien Lathrop Kuhn Hildebrand Evans Wee Soseeevace Phoeduie Cass Det Brooklyn Stene ’ Neue Boston Teem Washington Ee Ee Boston Ee New York Ee

Baseball scores from Chattanooga Nashville Philadelphia and New York

The reports list several games with innings scores. Atlanta Chattanooga doubleheader results, Birmingham Nashville, Cleveland Philadelphia, New York and Boston matches, and Washington Chicago through various innings with pitchers and umpires named.

Brewton Defeats locals In 11-8 Ball Game

Brewton sent a group of players to Flor Maton for a Wednesday contest and beat the locals 11 to 8. This wins the best two of three series. Pitchers Vinlay H Rabb Strong, Merritt and Renfroe appeared for Brewton. Umpire O Gwynn.

Flomaton Ala Brewton R.H.E. Piomigion Brewton Freedisce Ortvose Cvs Dos Vinlay H. Rabb Strong Merritt Renfroe O’gwynn

Baseball scores from Pittsburg Chicago and St Louis games

In Pittsburg New York defeated Pittsburg 18 to 9 with Mathewson Wiltse and Wilson on the mound and O Day and Emilie behind the plate. Chicago beat Brooklyn 8 to 4 with Walker Wagner and Miller at bat and Cheney on the mound. St Louis edged Philadelphia 7 to 4 with Rixey, Killifer, Harmon and Wingo in defense and Hildebrand pitching. Time 1 hour 42 minutes.

Pittsburg RH. E New York Mathewson Wiltse Wilson McQuillan Gibson O'Day Emilie Chicago R.hle Brooklyn Walker Wagner Miller Cheney St. Louis R. H. E. Philadelphia St.Louis Rixey Killifer Harmon Wingo Hildebrand Klem Orth

Californians win right to contest the winners in England

California doubles pair Clarence Griffin and John Strachan defeated Eastern champions Gustav Touchard and Watson M. Washburne in straight sets 6-1 8-6 6-4 to earn a shot at Bundy and McLoughlin for the United States title at Newport on August 18.

Associated Press Chicago California Clarence Griffin John Strachan Pacific Coast Bundy McLoughlin Touchard Washburne Strachan

Atlanta Checker Contest at Interesting Stage

The sixth annual checker tournament in the South ends day with F Fishburn of Greenville and G An Gerson of Mount Airy tied for first with 26 points. R W Evans of Macon and J M Allen of Brexille Tenn tied for third. LT Parker of Salisbury NC elected president and S S Hallman of Spartanburg SC secretary treasurer. The 1914 event moves to Cheraw SC.

Associated Press Atlanta F. Fishburn Greenville G An Gerson Mount Airy R. W. Evans Macon Brexille

Hawaiian Prince Sets New Swimming World Records

Duke Kahanamoku, the Pacific coast champion, broke three world marks at the Olympic Club exhibit. He clocked 11.3 for 25 yards, 23.4 for 56 yards, and 37.4 for 75 yards, slicing his own 39.6 standard. Official records.

Hs Asscerted Press San Francisco Duke Kahanamoku Pacific Coast Olympic Club Kahanamoku Daniels Wickham Sullivan Kussugh

Sweets vs Specials Opens Saturday Diamond Clash

The Pound Sweets meet the Swan Specials in a Saturday night game at the Old Brick Yard Diamond with lineups led by Swan Slugger Joe Swan and Pound ace F. Griffin. The Swan infield includes Louis Snyder B Connley B J Turner and M Connley while the Pound lineup features G Griffin S Smith J Clemmon and Jim Jackson among others.

Old Brick Yard Pound Sweets Swan Joe Swan Louis Snyder B. Connley B. J. Turner M. Connley J. Shay Joe Parks C. Bridges T. Reinheart F. Griffin Foots Jarvis G. Griffin S. Smith J. Clemmon F. Johnston Jim Jackson Jim Watson

Food For Fandom Gulls and Afield at Lucedale as crowd gathers

The Gulls travel to Lucedale near Mobile to a large crowd expected for a real live club in uniform. Underwald and Shanley of the Mem will both be represented with $50 checks on Friday as they step to the plate at Monroe Park. The Athletics beat the Naps 7 to 1 after a safe bunt by Collins and a Baker homer.

Gulls Lucedale Mobile New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Unerwald and Shanley Mem Monroe Park Collins Baker Athletics Naps Philadelphia Jackson

Baseball scores tally across multiple leagues

Summary of numerous minor and major league results with teams such as Chattanooga Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Pittsburg New York Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Washington and others. Scores include 4-4 2-6 5-1 9-1 7-1 4-3 and more across International South Atlantic Texas and Federal leagues with notes of a called game Louisville Kansas City and several one sided outcomes.

Tenara Wins Rich Paper Mills Stake at Kalamazoo Race

Tenara the Kentucky mare driven by Andrews won the $12,000 Paper Mills stake before the largest Kalamazoo crowd. Tenara also claimed two prior $10,000 events this season at Fort Erie and Grand Rapids, with Judson Girl and others breaking in earlier heats. Frances Graham easily beat Grand Marshall in the 2:16 trot as View Elder won the 2:10 pace after a rider change.

Associated Press Kalamazoo Mich Tenara Andrews Paper Mills Judson Girl Detroit Reusens Santos Maid Tenera Fort Erie Grand Rapids Frances Graham Grand Marshall Mac Thistle View Elder Hoffman Steadman

Globe-Trotters to Play Games in Southern Cities

New York Nationals and Chicago Americans teams plan a world tour starting October 15 from Chicago. Ted Sullivan will direct the tour and has arranged an exhibition game in New Orleans on October 26 with a Southern Association manager, with further dates in other Southern cities to be set.

Associated, Press New Orleans New York Nationals Chicago Americans Chicago Ted” Sullivan Frank Southern Association

Chappell Injury Clouds Sox Trade for Milwaukee Star

Chicago White Sox president says they paid 12000 cash plus six thousand five hundred in players for outfielder Larry Chappell, who is sidelined by a groin and knee injury. Milwaukee club had claimed he could jump into play. Kid Elberfeld to manage the Lookouts in 1914 amid strong local support and praise for his fighting spirit and leadership.

Callahan Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Chappell Kid Eberfeld Lookouts Elberfeld Chattanooga Mountain City Birmingham Ledger Mobile Alwys

Morgan Cup Winners of New York Yacht Club

In Newport Ireland Aug 7 the New York Yacht Club awarded Morgan Cup honors from the New London cruise. The Elena owned by Morton F. Plank and the Hopewell owned by I Raymond captured the schooner class while the Spartan owned by Edmund Randolph and Phryne owned by George Nichols won the sloops division. A fast yacht race for cups and Astor trophies followed today.

Associated Press Newport Roi J. P .Morgan New York Yacht Club New London Elena Morton F. Plank Hopewell I. Raymond Spartan Edmund Randolph Phryne George Nichols Vincent Astor

Death of Philanthropist Robert C. Ogden in Maine

Robert C. Ogden of New York, a noted philanthropist born in Philadelphia in 1836 and long associated with John Wanamaker, died last night at his summer residence in Kennebunkport Maine after a long illness. He retired from business six years ago.

Robert C. Ogden Associated Press Kennebunkport Maine Robert CC. Ogden New York Ogden Philadelphia John Wanamaker

Montgomery Retains Billikens Through Purchase From Tillis

Rich ard Tillis sells his interests in the Montgomery Baseball Association to a local syndicate led by M. P. Wilcox for 12000 dollars. The transfer is immediate and keeps the team in Montgomery as long as the Southern League operates, assuring fans and the city.

Montgomery Ala Richard Tillis Montgomery Baseball Association Southern League M. P. Wilcox Tillis

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