Miller Increases Batting Record in Southern Association
The Southern Association stats show Miller of Mobile lifting his batting average to .305 while Hendryx of New Orleans leads in runs with 75 and Thomas of New Orleans tops home runs and stolen bases with 33. New Orleans leads team batting at .270. Nashville second. Top pitchers include Mobile 15 8 and Birmingham 16 9 with Weaver of New Orleans at 11 7 and Keeley of Memphis 13 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southrn Association
Hendryx
Vy Orleans
Allison
Sloan
Birmingham
J. Lee
Atlanta
Paulette
Shville
Miller
Mobile
Ers
Memphis
Elberfeld
Ooga
Lord
Reilly
New Orleans
Harris
Chattanooga
Thomas
Nashville
R. Roberton
Cunn
H. J. Memphis
Weaver
Keeley
Kroh
Ville
Grimes
Baseball Leaders Highlight National League Batting and Pitching
The report lists top NL hitters led by Captain Larry at .328 and Cravath with 170 total bases and 29 steals by Carey. Cobb tops the American League with .386 and 104 runs. Pitching leaders include Mamaux with 17 wins and 5 losses and Foster 15 wins for the season.
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Hicago
Larry
New York Giants
Ryder
St. Louis
Daubert
Merkle
New York
Groh
Cincinnati
Wadeer
Laier
Chi
Heimath
Kyle
Cravath
Philadel
Ue Carey
Philadelphia
Mamaux
Pittsburgh
Pierce
Chicago
Alexander
Smith
Brooklyn
Ian
Boston
Toney
Cinati
Mayer
Stroud
Ty Cobb
Speaker
Eins
Fournier
Strunk
Onis
Veach
Depit
Crawford
Detroit
His
Maisel
Gainer
Cobb
Wford
Burns
Foster
Food
Scott
Chip
Faber
Vauss
Her
Ayershington
Caldwell
New
Johnson
Washington
Magee
Kauff
Fischer
Easterly
City
Campbell
Newark
Kenetcky
Rousch
Newyn
Spectacled Pitcher Wins Aids From Reflected Sun
Lee Meadows of the St. Louis Nationals pitches notably well as a young debutant. Report notes how sun reflected off his spectacles may blind batters, while others recall center field coats and painted signs hindering sight. A past incident involved a mirror used to reflect sunlight into batters eyes, rumored to be funded by a local manager but unproven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Meadows
St. Louis Nationals
Meadows
Chicago White Sox
Sox
National doubles finals set after Friday qualifications in Newark
Pacific coast champions Clarence Griffin and William Johneston along with Western title holders Walter Hayes and Ralph Burdick earned spots in Saturday’s doubles final. Maurice McLoughlin and Thomas Bundy hold the title and will face the winners in the challenge later this month. Behr of New York defeated Maurice McLoughlin in the turf tournament singles final at Seabright in straight sets 3-6 7-5 7-5, leveraging aggressive play and steady control to overcome McLoughlin. Behr advances to meet R Norris Williams for the Acheli challenge cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clarence J. Griffin
William Johneston
Pacific Coast
Walter T. Hayes
Ralph H. Burdick
Maurice McLoughlin
Thomas C. Bundy
Newark
Seabright
N. J
Kari
New York
San Francisco
Behr
McLoughlin
M Lin
Ehr
Ee Behr
R. Norris Williams
Weeghman Offered Cincinnati Reds Stock Bid Declined
Chicago magnate Charles H. Weeghman was offered control of the Cincinnati Reds for 255000 yesterday via broker Charles B. Bultman acting for Warren N. Carter but declined the proposal. Weeghman noted Bultman showed 51 percent stock certificates and suggested involving the league president in further talks.
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Chicago
Cincinnati National League Club
Charles H. Weeghman
Chicago Federals
Weeghman
Charles B. Bultman
Cincinnati
Warren N. Carter
Pasadena
League
Deana
Baseball scores and results from yesterday's leagues
National League games feature scores for Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Washington New York with multiple run totals. American League entries include Boston Philadelphia and New York results. Federal and other leagues report Pittsburgh Baltimore Buffalo Newark and International clubs with varied outcomes.
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Southern Association
L. Pet
New .O
Ésenige Qe
Memphee Eeeeneee
Birmingham
Nashville
Sana Ee Een Be BO i
Eee
E Ween
Mobile Seae Eene Ae Eee
Chattanooga Ene Wenn Weer
Little Rock Omen Sae
National League
Philadelphia Sheen
Detroit
Wa Chica
Washington
New York
Cee
Philandelphia
Federal League
Eee Sane Aa
Chicago Settee
Awe
Wwe
Pittsburgh Waee - Aes
Kansas City
Louis
Buffalo
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Rudolph
Nehf
Gowdy
Alexander
Killifer
Ewe
Schupp
Dooin
Coombs
Cincinnati
Scriof
Schneider
McKenry
Wingo
Harmon
Schang
Chicago-St. Louis
Rain
Pal Federal League
Pittsburgh
Pmnmofe
Knetzer
O'Connor
Bender
Owens
Dickson
Hearne
Berry
Quinn
Jacklitsch
Fate
ION Ea Caren
Adams
Johnson
Baseball and League Schedule Summary
The page lists multiple within three leagues. Matchups include Mobile at Atlanta Memphis at Little Rock New Orleans at Birmingham New York at Brooklyn Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Chicago Philadelphia at New York Washington at Boston and Brooklyn at Late with several unclear or garbled team names and two game sets noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Association
Mobile
Atlanta
Memphis
Little Rock
Clear
Ineville
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Birmingham
Moran to Meet Coffey in Madison Square Bout
Frank Moran of Pittsburgh is matched to fight Jim Coffey the Irish heavyweight ten rounds in Madison Square Garden on October 19.
Epidemic Hits Biloxi Horses and Mules Stuns City
Biloxi Mississippi reports an unknown epidemic harming horses and mules across Harrison County. Officials fear glanders after initial poisoning theories fade. Mayor Edward Glennan loses a mare as preparations begin for the 1915 United Confederate Veterans reunion in Biloxi with about 1500 veterans expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Harrison County
Edward Glennan
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Beauvoir
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Boy Henry Miron Wins Daring Marathon Swim
Henry Miron an 18 year old from Boston wins a grueling long distance swim from Charleston bridge to Boyton light in 6 hours 49 minutes amid a stiff east wind and rough tide. The record setting effort earns national attention and mirrors earlier feats by Annette Kellerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mipon
Henry Miron
Boston
Charleston Bridge
Miron
Harbor
Annette Kellerman
Evergreen Triumphs Over Robinson Springs In One Sided Game
In Evergreen Alabama on August 14 Evergreen defeated Robinson Springs 11 to 3. Yarborough hit a home run and Ellis stole home for Evergreen with Ellis and Lindseys as battery. In Brewton Alabama on August 14 Brewton shut out Milton Florida 6 to 0 with Steveson and Boykin on defense and Williams Compton Jernigan for Milton.
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Evergreen
Ala
Robinson Springs
Yarborough
Ellis
Lindseys
Robinson
Springs
Clifton Goins
Zeigler
Sewell
Brewton
Milton
Williams
Compton
Jernigan
Steveson
Boykin
A D Davis Team to Meet Coden on Sunday
A Davis team will face Coden Sunday afternoon in a season debut. Coden plans a strong lineup to test the Davis squad with Calametti choosing from Chings or Murphy while Cohen uses Goldman. Davis lineup features Ching Murphy Smith Holbrook Calametti Pocase Farnell Thomas Walsh Stever. They seek additional games with Pascagoula Gulfport Christian or Mobile teams.
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A. D. Davis
CODEN
Calametti
Chings
Murphy
Cohen
Goldman
Davis
Ching
Smith
Holbrook
Pocase
Farnell
Thomas
Walsh
Stever
Pascagoula
Gulfport
Christian
John Calametti
Care
Malcolm Partin
Mobile
Alt
Dream Dope Squirrel Food At The Park
A fragment describes SQUIRREL FOOD DREAM DOPE at a park scene. It mentions peanut venders and ushers, noting prices and courteous service. The text includes stray phrases about feet, hooves, and goods dropped near a man.
Food For Fandom Brings Gulls Over Crackers In 1 0 Victory
Friday's action had the Gulls defeating the Atlanta Crackers 1 to 0 on home turf, a second straight shutout. Pitcher Herb Kelly allowed only four hits with Burke delivering the decisive blow, while Jeff Holmquist held heavy hitters to three hits. Budding stars and lineup absences shaped a tight game despite a sparsely productive offense.
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Gulls
Crackers
Herb Kelly
Ae Bisland
Burke
Kelly
Jeff Holmquist
Atlanta
Holmquist
Calhoun
Schmidt
Rube Marshall
Vols
Lookouts
Marshall
Chattanooga
Starks
Pitler
Kitchener
Kissenger
Stovall
Kansas City Feds
Brooklyn
Bagby
Barons
Pelicans
Jack Johnston
The
Memphis
Travelers
Merritt
Jack Coombs
Giants
O'Mara
Superbas
Perritt
Coombs
Athletics
Yankees
Maisel
Mack
Wyckoff
Cook
Hartzell
Caldwell
Boone
Rudolph
Braves
Phillies
Nehf
Terre Haute
Alexander
John “Rube” Benton
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Nationals
Herrmann
Cincinnati Ball Club
August Herrmann
Warren M. Carter
Pasadena
Cal
Carter
Tim Hendryx
New Orleans
Johnny Evers
Cy Morgan
Connie Mack
Poul Peritt
St. Louis
Johnny “Vers
Grover Alexander
Newark
N.J
Feds
Edward Higgins
Mobile
Birmingham
New York Americans
Ed Sweenfeatcher
John Warhop
Cam Charles Mullen
Richmond Internationals
Sweeney
Warhop
Armando Marsons
Shereen Osolve
Dyer Anneed
Marsons
Severai
Nationals
Rink to Close Sundays in Gadsden Area
Gadsden officials weigh closing the skating rink on Lookout Mountain on Sundays. The Minsters' Union appeals to public cooperation to keep the park orderly for women and children while L. Hart, the park manager, stresses safety and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ala
Lookout Mountain
Bellevue
Ministers’ Union of
Cotton Growers of Alabama Plan Montgomery Meeting
The Cotton Growers of Alabama meet in Montgomery August 16 17 to organize a statewide group. Sessions feature Governors Charles Henderson and J A Wade, Agriculture Commissioner and other officials with talks on financing cotton and tenant relations. Election of officers to follow amid railroad rate support and high farmer enthusiasm.
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Cotton Growers of
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Joseph Thompson
Robert HH
Caslin
D. D
Charles Henderson
J. A. Wade
John M. Parker
New Orleans
State Department
G. H. Mathis
Agriculture and the
Alabama Banke Association
G. I. Comer
Eufaula
Franks. White
Birmingham
Marini
South
Emmett A. Jon
Market Bureau
Department of Agriculture
R. E. Lambert
Darlington
J. F. Duggar
Auburn
Will of Mrs Marsden Bequests Include Land and Town Gifts
The last will of M Ellen Maldon Marsden dated 1904 with a codicil from 1907 was probated. It details numerous bequests including land at Government and Jackson in Mobile to Bishop Edward P. Allen, cash gifts to churches and charities, and sums to relatives and organizations in Mobile, Pensacola, and San Francisco. Executor James F. of Mobile named. William E. Gordon later revoked as executor due to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Maldon Marsden
Frida
Dinemarm
Government
Jackson Stree
Mobile
Edward P. Allen
Providence Infirmary
Protestant Orphan Asylum
Rebecca Balwins Muldon
San Francisco
James M. Muldon
Pensacola
Catholic Female Charitable Society
Seamen's Bethel
William E. Gordon
Gladden Minge
Rickaby Lesesne
M Everly
Fanny Hines
New York
Women's Christian Association of Mobile
Ela Smith
Magnolia Cemetery
Charlies A. Marsder
James Aldon
Cidren
Helen Muldon
James F. 1
Typographical Union Rejects New Orleans Fight Support
The International Typographical Union meeting in Los Angeles extended past midnight and rejected New Orleans Typographical Union’s request for financial aid in its dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Int. Typographical Union
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Cal
International Typographical Union
New Orleans Typographical Union F
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Shore
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Philadelphia Saka
Wvekoff
la Cole
Nanamaker
Montreal
Toronto
Richmond
Jersey City
Harrisburg
Providence
Rochester
American Association
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Houston-Shreveport
Galveston
Waco
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Carolina Pesque
Greensboro
Ralet
Cianaie
Higgins
Perryman
Aee Merritt
Andreen
Roth
Gi Nashville
Pasbeie
Ens
de Louis
Cleveland
Attimore
Cacanas City
Flick
Bisland
Perry
Abralpoar
Northen
Eae Miller
Pete
Eeree Flick
Wae
Tenet
Tenes Baumgardner
Seteeee Dobard
Ss. Neiderkorn
Ween
Ane Holmquist
P. Wee
Lee
Kauffman
Moran
Chectnutt
Pfenninger
Sco
Angle Ratner
New, York
National
Kid Allen
Marsden
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