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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
12
Mobile opens its last series of the season at New Orleans with W Robertson or Hogg on the mound and Schmidt catching. Wilson and Adams are likely to start for New Orleans. Weather is clear and warm.
Montgomery and Memphis open a three game series at Red Elm Park in Memphis. Parsons and Seabough for Memphis oppose Sparks and Gribbens for Montgomery as the probable batteries. Weather is clear and warm.
The Birmingham Ledger reports on the pennant race as the Barons face Mobile and Montgomery and the potential impact of games against the Billikens and Gulls. It notes suspensions, trades, and health updates for players across leagues, including Pat Donahue, Cy Morgan, Butler, Alperman, and Des Walsh, with anecdotes from managers and umpires.
The criminal court of appeals ruled that a pardon issued by Lieutenant Governor J. J. McAlester during his 24 hour acting governorship was legal. Crump Jr. was released, after habeas corpus challenges to the pardon. McAlester had signed school book contracts exceeding one million dollars during his brief tenure.
Lieveland reports five firemen from company No. 6 were injured at 4:30 PM when the hose wagon transporting them to a fire turned over. Three men suffered severe injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
A reader reports lasting relief from eczema using Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment after years of suffering. The letter thanks the manufacturer and notes the cure, recommending purchase through Van Antwerp Drug Corp and Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
Detroit racing card delivers close finishes across three events with Marigold winning the 2:08 trot, View Elder taking the 2:12 pace, and Grand Marshall prevailing in the 2:18 trot. Cabel and View Elder battled to the wire in one heat, Murphy edging for the final win.
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