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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1915

Page

9

Tigers Take Two Games From White Elephants

Detroit pitchers sum up a doubleheader sweep over Philadelphia Athletics with scores 4 to 1 and 3 to 2 in ten innings. Covaleskie, Stanage, Fillingim, Bressler and Lapp noted. second game featured Dubuc, Stanage, Baker, Wyc koff and Lapp. Also reports Sox beat Indians twice 2–0 and 6–5, and Browns beat Yankees 6–1 in New York.

American League Detroit Poth Athletics R. H. E. Petaghia Covaleskie Stanage Fillingim Ae. Wine Sox Indians Joe Wood Cleveland Wam Rhe Bieveiang Selions Morton Jones O'Neill Egan Wood Cady Thomas R. H.E Walker Harstad Hagerman Leonard Carrigan Browns Yankees New York Jimmy Rusa Polo Ground Austin R.H. E. E Bowie Hamilton Severeid Shawkey Donovan Alexander Pirates Phillies PITT Philly Philadelphia Pittaturgh Mayer Baumgartner Killifer Burns Maumax Gibson Cincinnati Matty Reds Redland Field Giants Fred Snodgrass Mathewson Meyers Schneider Benton Lear Wingo

Gas Service Remains Cheap and Essential in Modern Homes

Gas service stays affordable and reliable for cooking heating and lighting in Mobile homes. Prices range from 1.10 to 0.60 per thousand cubic feet, with no shortages or price increases amid high overall costs. The gas company must set low rates to beat competing fuels and sustain profits through volume.

Great Alec and the Phillies Ace Modest in Spotlight

Grover Alexander, star pitcher for the Philadelphia Nationals, attracts hotel bells and dining room glances yet remains unchanged and modest. He credits his team’s strength for wins and downplays personal feats, while teammates praise his speed, curveball, and calm under pressure. His public image remains low key despite the fanfare.

Brown Holmes Grover Alexander Philadelphia Nationals Bellboys Phillies Grover Alec Bill Killifer Killifer Phils Jack Adams Hela

Suburban League Whistler Plans Six Club Expansion

The Suburban League met at Jim Smiths amid rain with a small turnout. The six club expansion was tabled for the next meeting while Gulf Shingle and Mo Cola prepared as practice partners. First-place ties between Gulf Shingle and Whistler set a Sunday Plateau clash at 3:30 p.m. Graham & Rush vs Mo Cola also on the slate with lineups listed for Sunday games.

Whistler Ala Jim Smith Tew Dan Brandmach Plateau James Tate Graham & Rush Mo-Cola Aimes Kercher Stevens Eckford Nedson Allen

Amateur doubleheader at Lyons Park shines new strength

The Hammel and Thess amateurs play today at 3:30 p m on Lyons Park diamond. Hammel adds new players boosting strength while Thess also reshuffles. McQuillan to pitch for Hammels with Red Kennedy catching. Anderson or Murphy oppose with Bullock catching. In City Federal League action New York Shoe Shop faces league leader Cascades and City Delivery meets Cream.

Hammel Thoss Sporting Goods Lyons Park Diamond Thess McQuillan Hammels Red Kennedy Anderson Murphy Bullock New York Cascades City Delivery

Shoe Shops Meet in Tight First-Place Showdown

Dales and Shoe Shops eye a first place tie with a win as Rice and Barnes Cascades Legros Heidel berg Creamdales Zorko Wein acker City Delivery Cramer Hines announce batter lineups. Shoe Shops host Benedict's diamond while Lyons rk diamond hosts other clash. Askin & Marine seek word from Hot Sausage for Sunday morning game with McAvoy Carrington and O'Brien among lineup.

Dales Shoe Shops Rice and Barnes Cascades Legros Heidelberg Creamdales Zorko Weinacker City Delivery Cramer and Hines Benedict's Lyons Rk Askin & Marine McAvoy Carrington Clark Curtain Hanwick, Jr O'Brien Langan O'Dell

Resta Sets World 100 Mile Record at Chicago Auto Race

Dele Resta wins at Speedway Park Chicago breaking the 100 mile world mark with an average 102.85 mph in 58 minutes 54 seconds. Second was a Stutz driven by Cooper, third Bob Burt in a Peugeot. Delage failed to finish after a tire change.

Chicago Leach Cress Newark Feds Resta Bob Burt Peugeot Barney Old Delage Cooper Burman

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