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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1915
Page
11
Aug 14 Amingham reports Ba-5 takes early lead over Pelicans 6 to 2 as Grimes limits visitors to 6 hits and his team adds runs. Final lines show Ba-5 38 Pelicans 6. In Rocky Rock Arkansas and Nashville Chattanooga games were postponed due to wet grounds.
The Wiehe store boasts a central downtown site and quick order fulfillment. It emphasizes high turnover stock, perishables, and attentive service with low staple grocery prices for all customers.
Southern League features Birmingham at Mobile Atlanta at New Orleans Chattanooga at Memphis Little Rock at Nashville National League has Chicago facing St. Louis and Pittsburgh meeting Cincinnati American League action includes Detroit at Chicago and St. Louis at Cleveland Leberal League schedules St. Louis at Newark with several rivalries on tap.
Local amateur teams schedule games for Sunday including Little Hooks versus Betancourt-Blanket at 2:80, Haas' Brothers at Daphne, Hammels versus Fort Morgan, Askin & Marine versus Hot Sausages, and White Sox meeting Prichard. Batteries and lineups listed. contact John Crivalarri for entries. White Sox elect Calloway captain and prepare for Dutch Charley's diamond clash.
A 1915 pattern shows two brother pairs in major leagues with Killefer and Schang brothers, plus several siblings who struggled to make it. The piece notes many family trades and near misses, highlighting the rarity of multiple brothers reaching the pinnacle.
The Suburban League held a Friday meeting at James T. Smith's with four teams represented. Gulf Shingle manager A S McDonald attended and pledged to try to attend future meetings. Team signings and upcoming games are announced, including a Labor Day match at Monroe Park and Sunday contests on the Whistler and Plateau diamonds.
Philadelphia National Club players, leading the league, say they expect a fierce race with Boston Braves and others like Brooklyn and Chicago. They avoid predicting a champion, noting Boston is improving, while Brooklyn’s road record and Chicago’s injured stars complicate the outlook. Manager Pat Moran stresses constant effort as the key to victory.
The Dauphin street fans expect a Sabbath afternoon twin bill as the Gulls meet Birmingham with a 3 15 start for one game and a 2 15 start for the other. Managers Schmidt and Molesworth seek spots in the standings while Atlanta and top aims fuel the crowd. Brooklyn and Philadelphia push the National League race as Jack Nabors shines for the Athletics and town talk swirls over the pennant chase.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes Gudger’s failure as a Pelican and defends Schmidt’s decision to trade Gudger to New Orleans for Carl Flick. It cites Dobbs’ restless management, recalls players cut loose, and warns further Gudger-Flick moves could end the Pelicans’ pennant hopes.
Johnny Evers captain of the Boston Braves is described as the most misunderstood ball player. He is outspoken with umpires yet loyal off the field and quick to defend officials. The piece notes his competitive fire and nervous temperament fueling his on field vivacity and leadership.
Newspaper dispatch from New York says heavyweight champion Jess Willard was knocked down by Fred Fulton in a May Rochester circus sparring session. Willard recovered and finished the exhibition as promoters and cowpunchers discussed a potential real match.
A lighthearted piece extols sports spectating as physical activity. It promotes cheering loudly in the stands to raise blood flow and mood, claiming oxygen intake increases and worry fades without alcohol effects.
Notice dated August 7 1915 announces that Messrs Harry T Smith and William G Caffey have established their offices in Rooms 716 722 National City Bank Building.
Business Men’s Lunch from 12 to 2 30 at Debriere’s Cafe. Short orders served with quick dispatch by the best cooks. Try DeBriere’s Famous Coffee, the best in the city. Located at 12 South Royal St.
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