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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1913

Page

6

Parsons Edges Gulls to Claim Series Finale

Mobile won the last of the Memphis series 7 to 3 powered by Berger’s pitching and timely hitting. Parsons started for Memphis in a ragged matchup with fielding miscues aiding Mobile’s three first inning runs and a late seventh inning burst. Paulet and Sentell made standout plays for Mobile while Schweitzer and Baerwald contributed for Memphis in a game paced by rough defense and clutch hits.

Mobile Berger Memphis Bernhard Parsons Kissinger Paulet Jack Love Schweitzer Sentell Robertson Starr Odell Robby Schmidt Love Miller Gulls Merritt Baerwald Ward Abstein Parson Clark R. H. Po.a E. Robertson Patiet Ig Scien R. H. Po.a. BE. Dove LG Beerwala C.cees Eteres Ocveewss RGR Tates Caldee Rudderham and Fifield Hamilton Street Boys Bayou la Barre Kramer R.H.E. H.S Hines Simonsen Persons

Scores By Innings Of Other Games In Southern League

In New Orleans Montgomery and Gribbens led a 3 to 1 first game loss as Manning Adams and Yantz key the win. A 7 to 3 second game win saw C Brown and Gribbens pace the effort with Yantz also contributing. In Nashville Atlanta beat Nashville 5 to 4 with Conzelman, Seland, Beck, Gibson and teammates delivering. In Cincinnati New York won 5 to 0 behind Marquard and McLeans. In St Louis Reusbach Miller and Har mon led a 3 to 2 victory. Washington defeated Cleveland 6 to 9 with Groom Henry and Carisch among the scorers.

Southern League New Orleans R.H.E. Montgomery Manning Gribbens Wilson Adams Yantz R. H. E. Montgomery C. Brown R. Walker Nashville Atlanta Conzelman and Chapman Seland Beck Fleharty Gibson Cincinnati New Montgomery New Orleans Pelicans Kraft Pelican Park George Yantz Jack Adams Cc. Brown

Davis Cup Trophy Duty Surprise for Johnson

Wallace F. Johnson of Philadelphia, a substitute on the American Davis cup team, returned aboard the Caronia as the rest of the squad prepared for Newport matches. Johnson learned he must pay duty on the trophy he won, a fact not expected by the player of the victorious side.

Associated Press New York Wallace F. Johnson Philadelphia France Newport Johnson

Portland Outfielder Burns Sold to Detroit

Portland Maine August 11 1920s note confirms Portland New England League outfielder Joseph Burns has been sold to the Detroit Americans. The price is not disclosed.

Portland Detroit Associated Press Tland Maine Nffy Portland Baseball Club Joseph Burns Detroit Americas

Twelve Year Old Ed Snyder Swims 15 Miles

The 12 year old Edward Snyder swam from Coney Island to the Brooklyn Bridge, a distance of fifteen miles, in 6 hours and 45 minutes. He completed the feat yesterday in New York.

Associated Press New York Coney Island Brooklyn Bridge Edward Snyder

Weekend Baseball and Football Pairings Listed Across Regions

A schedule lists Montgomery at Mobile Memphis at New Orleans Atlanta at Birmingham Chattanooga at Nashville with no games scheduled. In the American League Cleveland at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at New York Cleveland at Boston.

Southern League Montgomery Mobile Memphis New Orleans Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga Nashville American League Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Boston ART Nashville Eae Wee Pittsburg Eeewee Sane Eens Brooklyn Boston Enewee Cincinnati St.outs Eeeereres Seeee Weer Washington Setae Wae Toston Detroit Chicago-Philadelphia Iain L. H E Stouts Eels

Montgomery Gulls Seek Series Upset in Mobile Five-Game Set

The Montgomery Gulls travel from New Orleans to face Mobile in a five game series beginning Monday afternoon. Key pitchers include Cavet Campbell and Schmidt for Mobile with Berger strong on defense. The outcome could decide if Montgomery goes on a road trip atop the standings amid trades and lineup shuffles including Allison and Stovall.

New Orleans Billikens Mobile Gulls

Birmingham Iron City Team Makes Late Surge

Birmingham climbs to third place and aims for top spots as the Iron City squad contends with the Gulls and the Billikens for position. The high priced club, now in great shape, is batting strongly toward the season’s end.

Birmingham Gulls Billikens Iron City

Manager Finn Faces Pitching, Fans Demand Changes

The article notes manager Finn, praised as a top judge of players, risks decisions by leaving a weak pitcher in after giving up multiple runs. Fans urge removing the pitcher to halt continuous hitting, suggesting Berger or Campbell as better options, with Campbell spared for a Montgomery opener.

Finn Billikens Hogg Berger Campbell Montgomery Mike

New Bills Add Fifth Pitcher as Series Opens

The Montgomery Advertiser notes Montgomery will use Elmer Brown to start the series with Mobile as five games in four days test pitchers. C Brown and other lefties are stretched after recent starts while Dobbs pushes Brown to cover two games in three days. Manager George Stovall of the St Louis Browns has blocked the deal.

Montgomery Billikens Bagby New Orleans Sparks Elmer Brown C. Brown Dobbs Gulls Elmer Mobile George Stovall St. Louis Browns

Baseball scores and standings across leagues listed

A compiled snapshot of scores from American Association Texas League Federal League and related games. Notable results include Milwaukee 4 Toledo 0 and Cleveland 8-4 Kansas City 1-2 in the Federal League with several city matchups in Texas.

American Association Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul

Phillies Closing Up On Johnny McGraw's Giants

The week ended Saturday left ten teams without flag hope while the Giants and Athletics held steady. McGraw’s Giants narrowed Philly’s lead to 64 points. Connie Mack’s Athletics advanced in the American League amid trades and injuries. Major moves included Daniels, McMiff, and $12,000 for Maisel, Crandall to St. Louis, and Stack to Chicago, with Meyers sidelined.

Associated Press New York New York Giants Philadelphia Athletics Philadelphia Chicago Mittsburg Cincinnati Boston McGraw Giants Connie Mack Cleveland Washington Nationals Pittsburg St. Louis Brooklyn Phillies Superbas Brookllyn Walter Johnson Marquard Adams Mathewson McQuillen Demaree New Star Boehling Aincinnati New York Yankees Maisel Baltimore Daniels Midkiff O'Toole Marquard and Chappelle Mcife Hal Williams

Grove's Tasteless Tonic Claims Blood Enrichment

An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as enriching the blood and strengthening the entire system to withstand the summer heat and its effects. It presents a robust health claim and promises improved vitality for readers.

GROVE

Farons and Crackers Fight For Third Place

Birmingham and Atlanta begin a three game series at Riexwood Park with big crowds expected. Birmingham trails Dent and Chapman for Atlanta while Evans and Mayer lead the locals in the standings battle.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Atlanta Riexwood Park Dent and Chapman Evans and Mayer

Memph is to face New Orleans in final visit series

Aug 11 report lists Newton and Seabough as Memphis battery against Glavenich and Yantz for the opening game of the Memphis New Orleans series. It is Memphis' last trip to New Orleans and the visitors aim to extend their winning streak on the first day. The weather was clear and warm.

Turtles Pels New Orleans Newton Seabough Glavenich Yantz Bernhard Frank Memphis

Nashville-Chattanooga series opener at Volunteers Park

The first game of the Nashville Chattanooga series is set for this afternoon at Volunteers Park Nashville. Williams and Gibson will form Nashville's battery while Grimes and Street shield the visitors. The weather is fair.

Volunteers’ Park Nashville International Typographical Union Williams Gibson Battery Grimes Street

Oscar Dugey Sold to Boston Nationals by Waco Club

Oscar Dugey, standout second baseman and league leader for the Waco Texas League club, was sold yesterday to the Boston Nationals to report after the local season. The consideration is said to be about 2,000 dollars.

Oscar Dugey Waco Braves

Billikens Close Pressed By Gulls With Barons Holding Third Position

Atlanta report on the Southern Association title race notes Montgomery and New Orleans, Mobile and Memphis, and Atlanta’s drive to third place after an eleven inning win over Nashville. Chattanooga leads the second division with Memphis and Nashville close behind. Attendance and weather praised.

Billikens Atlanta Southern Association Montgomery Orlexars Mobile Memphis Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga New Orleans

Bayou la Batre Eagles win 4 1 in amateur game

Bayou la Batre Eagles defeated Grand Bay 4 to 1 as Cleveland allowed four runs on hits in the third and sixth innings. Golemon limited Bayou la Batre to one hit. Eagles also beat Whistler 17 to 7 with pitcher G Riva dominating.

Bayou LA Batre Ala Raines Flynn G. Riva Bosarge Calliway N. Tew T. Lioyd Vway

Togo Defeats Toulminville In 5-2 Victory Sunday Morning

Togo's Murphy pitched a standout game with a homer and solid hitting from Stinner who went 3-for-3. Toulminville struggled behind Murphy late as Togo won 5 to 2.

Togo Toulminville Murphy Stinner R.H.E. RR L. Steinner

Red Elms Rally For One-Run Victory Over Blue Zs

The Red Elms beat the Blue Zs 8 to 7 after trailing 7 to 0 in two innings. Monaghan ceded the early lead, but Norton’s catching and Monaghan’s pitching sparked a late surge. Monaghan fanned 21 over seven innings as the Red Elms scored eight runs to seal the win.

Red Elms Blue Z's Monaghan Blue Z Norton

How the Trouble Starts Constipation Ad Card

An old advertising notice touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation. It claims bowel relief will prevent many ailments and urges purchase through general dealers.

Chamberlain

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