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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1913

Page

8

Turtles and Pelicans Open Series in New Orleans

In New Orleans today Glaven Ich and Yantz start for New Orleans against Newton and Seabaugh for Memphis in the first game of the series. A double header is set for tomorrow with clear warm weather. Grimes and More will start the slab for Nashville in the Nashville Chattanooga series as More and Gibson handle catching duties for Nashville.

Associated Press New Orleans Glavenich Yantz Newton Seabaugh Memphis Battery Grimes Nashville Chattanooga Grimes and Street

Atlanta Faces Barons In Third-Place Clash At Rickwood

Birmingham and Atlanta renew their rivalry this afternoon at Rickwood Field for third place. Hardgrove or Gregory will start for Birmingham with Mayer catching, while Dell and Chapman handle the batteries for the visitors.

Atlanta Associated Press Birmingham Ala Rickwood Hardgrove Gregory Mayer Dell Chapman

Scores By Innings Of Other Games Southern League

At Birmingham Atlanta 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 13 0 Birmingham 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 32 Price Chapman Evans Foxen Mayer. At Nashville Chattanooga 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 Nashville 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 4 7 Summers Street C Williams.

Birmingham Atlanta Price and Chapman Evans, Foxen and Mayer Nashville R. H. BE Chattanooga C. Williams

Looking Into the Merits of Glasses at 155 Dauphin Street

Bell Telephone 163 advertises a local optician at 155 Dauphin Street. It emphasizes careful fitting and precise lens grinding, inviting readers to ask friends about their experience.

Dauphin

Gibson Around New Orleans Memphis Rain Delay

In a weather disrupted report, rain affected events at venues spanning New Orleans and Memphis with unclear schedule impacts on ongoing activities. Officials cautioned postponements as moisture closed in on outdoor sections.

Gibson New Orleans Memphis-New Orleans

National League doubleheader at Pittsburg sees heavy Cincinnati win

First game reports Cincinnati 36 runs on 11 hits with Pittsburg scoring 1. Ames and Clarke pitched for Cincinnati with Camnitz Cooper and Hitren Gibsone behind. Second game Cincinnati wins 12 to 1 as Suggs Herbert Kling Black burn Adams and Gibson match Pittsburg’s offense.

National League Pittsburg R.H.E Cincinnati Ames Clarke Camnitz Cooper Hitren-and Gibsone Rather Suggs Herbert Kling Blackburn Adams Gibson

Baseball Scores From The American League Games

In Philadelphia Chicago won 9 runs on 14 hits while Philadelphia had 8 runs on 9 hits. Washington saw Cleveland prevail 15 to 6. Boston defeated Detroit 6 to 2. New York edged St. Louis 6 to 3 with Leverenz Baumgardner and Alexander pitching for the Yankees.

Philadelphia R. H. BR Chicago Cicotte Russell Scott Benz Schalk Bush Houck Schang

Umpire Rorty assaulted after forfeit in sixth inning

In Portland Maine on August 12 Umpire Rorty was escorted off the field by police after forfeiting the Lawrence Portland New England league game to Lawrence in the sixth. He was struck on the head during the disturbance as Lawrence led four to three. Hickman of Portland was called out for interference, ending a double play that prevented a tying run.

Associated Press Portland Maine Rorty Lawrence Club Lawrence Hickman

Good Roads Days Proclaimed In Alabama With Employee Holidays

Governor O Neal calls on business firms to grant employees a holiday between August 14 and 16 to work Alabama highways. Proclamation aims to mobilize volunteers, raise 1 1/2 million dollars in road improvements, with probate judges and counties coordinating sections to be fixed. Local ladies to feed workers. governor and aides pledge to dig themselves. Judges Rowe of Coffee County and J A Rountree of Birmingham voice strong support as Geneva Reaper promotes Good Roads News to spur participation.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal Alabama S. N. Rowe Coffee County Rowe T J. A. Rountree Birmingham W. H. Morris Morris

FREAK VOLCANIC ISLAND GETS BUSY

The Behring Sea island Bogos tof is active with steam and smoke from several volcanoes. Captain Crisp of the revenue cutter Anagala reports Kanaga Kisga Makuskin Carlist Shiskallin Katmat all venting and notes Bogostof’s shifting form since 1906.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Bogostof Behring Sea

German physician Paul Ehrlich hailed by congress

Sir Malcolm Morris introduced Dr. Paul Ehrlich of Frankfurt as the greatest exponent of modern pathology. The audience gave an ovation as Ehrlich urged early treatment of venereal diseases and highlighted sympathetic chemistry advancing therapies.

LY Associated Press London Paul Ehlrich frankfort-on-the-Main Malcolm Morris International Medical Congress Malcolm Ehlrich Ehlich

Meeting of Mobile County School Board and Committees

The Mobile County Board of School Commissioners holds a regular meeting Wednesday at 4 p.m. The executive committee meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. The finance committee meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. The land committee meets Wednesday at 2:80 p.m. The country school committee meets Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Mobile County Board of School Commissioners Finance Committee Land Committee Country School Committee

Bucklen’s Amica Salve Claims Instant Pain Relief

Advertises Best Pain Killer Bucklen’s Amica Salve for cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries promising immediate pain removal. Cites Clinton Melaya resident E. E. Chamberlain praising its fear removal and healing power. Sold for 25 cents at Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bucklen E. E. Chamberlain Clinton, Melaya van Antwerp Drug Corp

Four Pensacolians Plead Guilty to Election Frauds

Four Pensacola men named John Constantine C F Briggs Jr Staph Carastaphi and George Brantley pleaded guilty to illegal voting in the city commissioners election. Each was fined ten dollars plus costs. Other defendants had cases set for September 14. The group faces conspiracy charges over altering registration records.

Associated Press Pensacola Fla John Constantine C. F. Briggs, Jr Staph Carastaphi George Brantley Pau Maura Kennedy

Pitcher Ed Walsh Sidelined by Strained Ligament

Detroit report says Chicago American pitcher Ed Walsh suffers a strained ligament in his pitching arm. Bonesetter Reese at Mount Clemens declares the ailment curable and Walsh plans to consult him after receiving telegraph updates on his symptoms.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Ed Walsh Chicago Americans Reese Mount Clemens Walsh

Bishop W. T. Sabine Dies at 74 After Stroke

The Rev W T Sabine D D longtime rector who joined the Reformed Episcopal Church died at home after apoplexy and pneumonia symptoms. He was 74 and became bishop of the New York and Philadelphia synods in 1912, later a pioneer in his denomination.

Fiom Tuffell Sabine Reformed Episcopal Church Sabine Protestant Episcopal New York Philadelphia

Lungs Affected Then Restore Health with Eckman's Alterative

An old advertisement touts Eckman's Alterative as a remedy for throat and lung troubles. It cites a testimonial from J. J. Troescher and claims the formula aids fever, night sweats, appetite, and life extension without narcotics. Sold by Braswell's Drug Store. request recovery evidence from Eckman Laboratory.

Eckman Catherine Ave Ascot Place Queen's Court L. L Jos. J. Troescher Braswell Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Ocean Springs Blanks Pascagoula In City Rivalry

Ocean Springs defeated Pascagoula 8 to 0 in a decisive nine inning game at Ocean Springs. McFall allowed ten hits, Davis pitched for Ocean Springs, with Westbrook behind the plate. Umpire Creel officiated as the Beacon Shoe Store advertisement appears in the same recap.

Ocean Springs Miss Pascagoula McFall Davis R. H. EB Krebs Westbrook Creel

Armstrong Wins Northwestern Lawn Tennis Crown in Minneapolis

J. J. Armstrong of St. Paul defeated Zeiford Stellwagen to take the Northwestern Lawn Tennis Association singles title in Minneapolis Minnesota. The final score was 6 2 6 3. Armstrong also won the doubles championship with John Adams.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn J. J. Armstrong St. Paul Northwestern Zeiford Stellwagen John Adams Armstrong

Pirates Send Outfielder to Columbus Club

Fred Kommers, Pittsburgh NL outfielder, has been released to the Columbus American Association team and will report there today.

Pirates Columbus Club Associated Press Columbus Ohio Fred Kommers Pittsburg

Dodson’s Liver Tone Promises Safe Bilious Relief

A vintage advertisement promotes Dodson’s Liver Tone as a mild liver remedy replacing calomel. It claims the medicine is pleasant tasting and harmless, suitable for children’s biliousness or constipation, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The price is 50 cents at all druggists.

Dodson Gadv

Johnson of Syracuse Defeats the Giants in Exhibition

Syracuse reporter notes Johnson of Syracuse pitched superb ball in an exhibition game against the New York Giants. The Stars won 3 to 2 with Johnson and Payne delivering strong efforts and Wiltse and Tesreau also appearing for the Giants.

Johnson Syracuse Giants Associated Press N. Y Johhnson New York Giants Stars R. H. EL Seneas Pemaccce Johnson and Payne Wiltse Tesreau Lex

Notice to Tenants Rent Offered After August 1

A local property office announces placarding of all units for rent after August 1 except those with signed leases returned.

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