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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1914
Page
6
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Mobile dropped to second place after a 6 2 defeat in New Orleans before a record crowd of 7509. Errors by the Gulls in the first inning were followed by heavy hitting from the Pelicans.
The Cream of Kentucky defeats the Crowns 3 to 1 at City League Park in rainy conditions. Highlighted by outfield catches from Imland and Wilson and solid infield plays, the Creams pull ahead with two early runs and hold on as Murray finishes strong for the win.
August 10 reports say Nap Rucker, long time sensation of the Brooklyn Dodgers, may never pitch again due to an arm injury. He joined the Dodgers in 1905 after coming from Georgia, the same state that produced Ty Cobb. His absence this season has hampered the team as pitchers Reuschbach and Ragan struggle to keep pace.
The fastest trotters and pacers on the Grand Circuit race for purses totaling many thousands of dollars at Kalamazoo Michigan starting tomorrow and running to Friday. The first futurity of the season offers a $10,000 purse in three divisions on Tuesday. Wednesday features the Paper Mills event with another $10,000 purse. Card includes a 2:04 pace for $1,000, a 2:24 trot for $2,000, and a 2:08 trot for $1,000 tomorrow.
Birmingham native Scotty Chestnut, known for quick game tempo and firm authority, earns high marks from managers for his umpiring in the league. He adapts well to crowds, avoids confrontations, and maintains control, drawing praise across towns. The 1914 football guide by Walter Camp arrives, detailing new rules ahead of the season. Pitcher Luck may join Lord in New Orleans as season chatter grows. Dobard returns from injury at Montgomery. Quarders of the Lookouts sent home to recuperate.
How Club is sidelined by a strained pitching ligament and the Pelicans face a tough stretch after a loss to Mobile. Townsend faltered early as 7 500 fans roared, leaving Mobile in second place and eyeing Barons. Bobby Gilks roots for a Pelicans pennant while recalling his Cleveland scout-era impact on Crescent City players.
The schedule lists Mobile at New Orleans Atlanta at Memphis Chattanooga at Nashville Birmingham at Montgomery Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Washington at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland Pittsburgh at St Louis Baltimore at Indianapolis Buffalo at Kansas City. Bobby Gilks thrilled the crowd as Wilson pitched the Gulls to defeat. Floyd McFarland McCoy and Moe Farland receive mentions with trials and possible moves to St Louis and Alabama. A Southern League team is expected to sign Doc.
The Royal Ulster Yacht Club cabled the New York Yacht Club expressing willingness to delay the America cup races by one month with a possible extension to next year if the war continues. The note signals cautious planning amid ongoing conflict.
Moe Oconnell delivered a two run double in the ninth to lift Atlanta to a 3 3 tie with Memphis after a rain delay. Chicago box and game details show Braves players Loong Bisland Jennings McGhee and McConnell among others in this Southern League clash at Memphis.
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