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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1915

Page

12

Dodgers Trim Giants Again Behind Strong Pinch Hits

NATIONAL LEAGUE Giants fall to Dodgers as Stroud Schauer and Meyers, Pfeffer and McCarty contribute in a steady win. Phillies dominates Braves and wins 9 0. Reds take two from Pirates 5 4 and 6 0. Cubs lose 12 2 to Cardinals after onfield incident. Red Sox defeat Walter Johnson 4 3 at Boston. Nabors, Fisher pace Mackmen 9 5 at Polo Grounds. Ty Cobb leads Detroit past Chicago 5 6 0 with three hits and one triple.

Dodgers Giants Phillies Cubs Red Sox W. Johnson Brooklyn Wilbert Robertson McGraw New York Stroud Schauer Meyers Pfeffer McCarty Reds Pirates Pittsburg Toney Boore Cincinnati Pittsburgh Clarke McQuillen Congieman Kantiehner Gibson Connie Mack Nabors Polo Grounds Ray Fisher Mackmen Yankee Boston Walter Johnson Senators Henricksen Ruth Hooper Philadelphia Medemee Fillingen Lapp McAvoy Fisher Nunamacker Scott Chicago Ty Cobb Sox Georgia Peach Detroit Crigard Ediedey Dubuc Stanage Russell Schalck

Browns and Nany Break Even in Slugging Affair

In Cleveland the first game swung to St Louis as a slugfest, then the Indians recovered to win the second. Scoring details show high totals with Koob, Loudermilk, and Agnew among the hurlers and hitters delivering key blows for both teams. Later in New York, the Athletics faced another loss as the Yankees surged.

Browns Nany Cleveland Ohio St. Louis Indians Clevelanders I Sowie Koob Loudermilk Agnew Sevroid Mitchell Harstad Jones Gan Haworth

Baseball score roundup from Baltimore Buffalo and Chicago games

In Baltimore Hendrix won the opener for the Whales as Baltimore edged Chicago 3 to 1 in game one and dominated 7 to 0 in the third inning of game two. Kansas City and Buffalo split a doubleheader with solid offense and pitching. Pittsburgh coverage notes Allen’s strong pitching in a partial recap.

Baltimore Hendrix Whales Chicago Fischer Bailey Owens Prendergast Blair Johnson Jagklitsch Buffalo Kansas City Duneio Case Easterly Krapp Lafitte Allen Cullop Adams Bedent

Heavyweight hopeful Tom Cowler praised by Jim Corbett

Cumberland born boxer Tom Cowler touted as the newest heavyweights star by trainer Jim Corbett. Corbett praises Cowler left jab and power noting his rapid rise from club boxing to his potential shot at Gunboat Smith and other contenders. Cowler's career path includes bouts in Australia and the United States under Corbett's guidance.

Tom Cowler Will John Corbett Brown Holmes Cumberland England Jim Corbett Jim Corbett Portland Ore Cowler Australia Les O'Donnell Speed Merchant Antipodes O'Donnell Jim Coghill Ned Doyle Doyle United States Smith

St Louis defeats Newark 3 to 1 in Newark game

Plank allows only four hits as St. Louis wins 3 to 1 over Newark. Plank and Hartley matched Moran Billiard and Rariden in a low scoring International League contest. Other scores report Jersey City 4 Providence 6 Richmond 6 Harrisburg 6 Buffalo 11 Rochester 0 Montreal 2 Toronto 0.

Plank St. Louis Newark Hartley Moran Billiard Rariden Jersey City Providence Richmond Harrisburg Buffalo Rochester Montreal Toronto

Militarism in U S Army Navy Stirs Washington

Washington officials say army and navy excitement to fight complicates diplomacy after Vera Cruz and border turmoil. They warn stampedes could mislead policy while stressing civilian oversight and restrained use of troops along the Texas border. General Funston and Admiral Mayo shapes cited as examples of caution.

Washington Vera Cruz McNamee Sacramento United States Frederick Funston Texas Rangers Funston Mayo Huerte White House Navy Army

Four Lost When Steamer Princess Caroline Is Sunk

Four crew members are reported lost after the Glasgow steamer Princess Caroline, 796 tons, was sunk by a submarine off London. Shipping circles relay the incident as the third submarine victim in the area amid ongoing wartime sinkings.

Princess Caroline London Glasgow Shipping Circle

Williams Wins Seabright Trophy In Brilliant Tennis Display

R Norris Williams II of Philadelphia defeated Karl H Behr of New York 7 6 4 2 6 2 to claim the Achilles cup at Seabright Tennis and Cricket Club. Behr surged in the third set but Williams regained pace to win the final set and seal victory.

Williams Seabright N. J R. Norris Williams II Philadelphia Karl H. Behr New Yorker Maurice EB. McLoughlin California Flash Seabright Tennis and Cricket Club Behr

Mobile Resumes Play at Monroe Park Diamond

The Mobile team arrives from Atlanta after a 2-1 series with the Crackers and a 3 0 loss. Birmingham comes to town with Moley aiming for a three game sweep as Tex Coyington and Dick Robertson are expected to start. The game is set for 3 15 p m with listed lineups for Birmingham and Mobile including pitchers and field positions.

Mobile Monroe Park Birmingham Atlanta Crackers Gulls Motle Birminghams Molesworth Gulf City Moley Dick Robertson Birmingham-Sloan Cogie Coombs Indseye Clark Liam Hale Wallace Robertson Black Perryman Johnson Grimes Northern Calhoun Miller Flick Burke Perry Baumgardner Cobard Niederkorn Covington Townsend

Local social notes from Oakdale community

Oakdale Alabama social column shows visits from New Orleans and Dawson Georgia, weddings planned with Miss Genevieve Southard, Philathea class shower, church socials at Camaele Baptist and Methodist churches, numerous guests from Mobile Montgomery Foley and Pleasant outings, and a Busy Bee Sewing Circle gathering.

Oakdale Ala Closett New Orleans Cleve Rodiger M. E Herbert LeGear W. N. LeGear Magnolia Avenue Alfred England Cornelius Yost Lima Ohio Annie Lewis Emery Devene James Murphy Reil Foley Genevieve Southard Philathea Oakdale Baptist Church George Southard Amanda Land Gienne Gatewood Ethel Kenopke Addie Hitchcock Walter Wojohn Charles Barnett Bertha Langner Loretta Roberts Puryear Carstens Leona Thompson Lillie Belle Brewton Migs Asie Cunningham H. W. Cunningham Spring Hill Avenue A Camaele Baptist Church Sen G. Sima A. G. Richards Mobile St. Mark's Chapel Lillian Toylmin Sea Cuff Byrd of Prichard Gertrude Spencer Lyman Toulmin the Empire Vere Willisson Gainesville Tex J. E. Jordan Famly Rev. Ellis Mississippi Methodist Church D. Y. Register Heron Hay Francis Edwards Mies Ola Stiggier Mississippi City Rh. H. Richardson Geneva Allen Alabama Port Busy Bee Methodist Sandy School Agnes Cooper Dorothy Frances Dodge Alita Eleanor Buck Dora Edith Amy Cole Helen Greer Maud Margaret Buck Bettie Leonard Taylor Ernest Daffin Mr. Daffin Bon Secour Ward Ben Ward Coden Christy Marjie Helen Singleton Portsmouth Bradley 8. G. Sims

Mennogitt Church Holds Services by Rev Register

In Toulminville Alabama on Sunday morning and evening, the Mennogitt church conducted services led by Pastor Rev D Register as listed in the local notices.

Toulminville Ala Mennogitt Church

Allen's Foot-Ease Aids Troops At The Front

Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are used by German and Allied troops at the front to rest feet prevent shoe friction and ease walking. Sold here 25c sample sent. Alien & Olmsted, Le n N. Ady.

Allen Alien &. Olmsted Len N. Ady

Monument to Vera Cruz Hero Delayed by Design Talks

Citizens of Mobile inquire why a monument for the Vera Cruz hero has not been erected. Committee chairman Lyons says architect George B. Rogers is handling design with about $700 on deposit. Rogers declines comment while committee member Leon Schwarz notes plans are pending and the matter rests with the architect.

Lichstein Pat J Mobile Essey Lyons George B. Rogers City Rogers Leon Schwarz Tional City Bank Vera Cruz

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