ICRACKER Series Opens This Afternoon in Mobile
The final stretch of the season opens with the Icrackers visiting the Sea and the Crackers at Monroe Park. Whitey Alperman returns after Hemp’s removal as different faces populate the lineup. Campbell starts on the mound as Atlanta aims to win two of three in a hard fought three day series with Mobile supporting a large Ladies Day crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crackers
N &T Monroe
Gulls
Atlanta
Campbell
Novel prize awarded in unusual bowling contest
At Beard and Krogh bowling alleys 162 Centi Street co Kelly Brady Hardware offered a prize for the bowler who first scored 68 and 69 in duck pins while knocking down at least one pin in each alley. Mike Doody won the prize amid cheers from a large crowd. Rush and Robert J. McCleery were notable competitors with high scores in Mobile bowling circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly-Brady Hardware Company
Beard & Krogh
Centi Street
Mike Doody
Rush
Mobile
Robert J. McCleery
Ton
Baseball Highlights From August Sixteenth Aboard
Scattered notes from early baseball show the St Louis Maroons blanked Detroit for 11 innings on two hits, Boston routed Cleveland 13 to 0, Baltimore nearly no hits Washington in a rare performance, Pittsburgh and Brooklyn strong in various matchups, Artie Hofman and Buster Brown feature in notable plays, and Chicago and Athletics put up high scoring innings with key homers and doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Maroons
Detroit
Games Today in the Southern and National Leagues
The schedule lists Southern League matchups Atlanta at Mobile Memphis at Montgomery Chattanooga at New Orleans. National League games feature New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburg Boston at St. Louis and Brooklyn at Cincinnati. American League games include Chicago at Washington St. Louis at Boston Detroit at New York and Cleveland at Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet
Birmingham
Mobile
Pere Bne
New Orleans
Eae
Moemphis
Tee
Chattanooga
Montgomery
Nashville Beets Bees
Atlanta
New York
O. Tee
Chicago Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnatii
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Washington Ee
Chicago
Southern League
Memphis
National League
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Kelly Shuts Down Lookouts in 3 2 Loss to Pensacola
Chattanooga in the Southern League beat Pensacola 3 to 2 as Kelly a Mobile semi pro pitched well allowing four hits and eight strikeouts. Errors cost him though as Pensacola rallied in the ninth to score twice. Priest and Noyes led for Chattanooga while Kelly and Hauecres pitched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Pensacola
Kelly
Mobile
R. HH. BE
Priest
Noyes
Hauecr
Southpaw Popular on Coast
Left handed pitcher Jesse Baker of the San Francisco Seals, formerly with the Chicago White Sox, is gaining friends rapidly among coast fans due to his sharp work and amiable demeanor on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse, Baker
San Francisco Seals
Chicago White Sox
Wolgast to Boxing Card in Madison Square Ring Offer
News from Los Angeles Cadillac and Kansas City reports three boxing action items. Packey MacFarland offers six rounds for 22500 with no referee decision. Ad Wolgast signs for a 10 round no decision bout with Weekey McFarland in Newark October 27. Clarence Ferns and Ray Bronnen announce a ten round welterweight bout in Indianapolis on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Tom Jones
Ad Wolgast
Billy Gibson
Madison Square A. C
New York
Wolgast
Packey MacFarland
Jones
Adillaecom
Joe Mandot
Rivers
Mandet
Wolfenst
Joe Rivers
Venice
Levy
Frank Conley
Harry Thomas
Conley
Cadillac
Mich
Emil Fhiry
Chieago
Weekey McFarland
Woelgast Ahi
McFarland
Madison Square Athletic Club
Newark
Tom Jes
California
McFarlenid
Kansas City
Clarence
Wildcat) Ferns
Ray, Bronnen
Indianapolis
Great Marquard Is Defeated In Chicago Victory
Chicago defeats New York 5 to 1 in a National League game. Richie pitched effectively for Chicago, with key double plays disrupting New York scoring chances. Merkle and Murray provided New York’s only run with a fourth inning two-base hit and drive, but Marquard struggled, and Crandall allowed the decisive five Chicago runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marquard
Con Sands
Archer
Richie
Sheckard
Merkle
Zii
Tinker
Zimmerman
Murray
Sailer
Downs
Leach
Sater
McGraw
Crandall
Herzig
Meyers
Herzog
Fletcher
Mbs
Cece
Saier
Chicago
Ab.r.h.po
Metter
G. le Ces
Poe
Tourisi
Ab.r.h.po.a.e
Snodgrass
Doyle
Hgekor
Cisse Weesis Ici
Feo
Sass
Bald
Sp. Soares
Becker
Safer
Owens
Brennan
Weekend Excursion Advertises Gulf Coast Fun Outing
All aboard for the Gulf Coast Saturday. Get out on Saturday and Sunday for a good time with L and N Passenger Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Cy Young Goes to Sell Oil to John D Rockefeller
In Cleveland Ontario on August 16 veteran pitcher Cy Young arrives from Paoli Ohio to offer oil to John D Rockefeller. Young jokes about oil beneath his farm and plans to meet Rockefeller to discuss business and possibly bring him to see his new colt. He says Rockefeller is a pleasant man and looks forward to an interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Cy ‘Young
Young
Paoli
Ohio
John D
Forest Hill
All Around Athlete Clement C. Cook Highlighted
The Cleveland Athletic Club star Clement C. Cook embodies the American all round athlete. Critics note his balanced physique and skill across events while recalling his Olympic semi final disqualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement C. Cook
Cleveland Athletic Club
SPORT SNAP SHOTS AND BOXING RUMORS FROM THE DAY
A profile of Hial Chase noting his light frame and need for added weight. Preview of the Abe Atiei Wilfie Purchell bout in Cincinnati with strong training from both fighters. Ty Cobb seeks 45000 over three years after a standout pennant year with Detroit. Cy Morgan’s auto adventures cost him pitching form. Harry Wolverton praised for humor amid league changes. The American Association eyes Chivington’s possible Louisville move as president steps down, amid a weak season for the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TY Cobb
Philadelphia
Tigers
Navin
Harry Wolverton
American Association
T. M. Chivingan
Louisville
Wil
George Tebeau
A. A
Chivington
Major League Clubs Expect Modest Profits in Coming Season
Prominent baseball figures predict a leaner year for several major clubs though none expect losses. Giants may net up to 250000, Red Sox about 206000, with Chicago Americans 175000 and Nationals 160000. Pirates and Washington around 100000, Brooklyn 50000. 50 percent gate split hurts several teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Nationals
Boston Red Sox
Chicago
Pittsburgs
Washington
Athletics
Giants
Chicago Americans
Chicago Nationals
Pittebures
Brooklyn
Yesterday's Results At ae R H EB Birmingham
Alabama match results show Birmingham 37 Nashville 4 with scoring details listed. Foxen and Dilger. Fieharty and El Hott noted. Montgomery game features Ferguson Tanneman and Aitchison Gribbens vs Memphis with 12 6 scoring lines. No other games scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern League
Ae R.H. EB
Birmingham
Nashville
Foxen
Dilger
Fieharty
el- Hott
Montgomery
Her
Memphis
Ferguson
Tanneman
Aitchison and Gribbens
Cotton States and major league baseball scores from the era
The records list results across several leagues. Jackson beats Columbus 8 to 7 in Cotton States. Milwaukee edged Indianapolis 5 to 4 in American Association. Albany defeats Jacksonville 6 to 1 while Columbia tops Columbus 3 to 2. Savannah wins 6 to 1 over Macon. In games at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, pitchers and batters post varied lines with multiple late innings and runs. The report includes box scores, line scores, and umpire attributions for several doubleheaders and single games.
New York Athletes' Olympic Celebration Attracts Officials
The reception committee reports many letters from A A U officials nationwide expressing desire to attend the celebration. Officials are asked to indicate how many from each district will participate so tables can be reserved at the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
A. U
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Icracker
Forner Conti
Schlitz-Weiner
Erlanger
Harry Harlock
THE
CUB Reporter
Lookouts
Medora
Jesse Baker
Great Marquard
CY Young
Cc. Cook
Clement
By Dan McCarty
Hial Chase
Hal
Abe Atiei- Wilfie Purchell
Cincinati
Lawrence. O'Neal
St. Gertrifacean
St. Henry Club
Cy Morgan
Baseball Today
Southern Association
F. L. Tapia
Sauphin
Haura
Sonia
Cotton States
Jackson
Columbus
Milwaukee
South Atlantic
Albany
Jacksonville
Columbia
Savannah
Macon
R. H. E. Pittsburg
O’toole
Keely
Rixey
Kil
R.H.B
Pitteburg
Adams
Gibson
Seaton
Doom
Ragon
Stock -and- Milter
Benton
McLean
Finnerar
Rigler
Rab
Curtis
Allen
Erwin
Suggs
R. H. EB
Pyler
Dickson
Kroh- and -Raridens Geyer
Salee
Wingo
R. H. B. Buston
Bedient
Carrigan
Nanamaker
Powell and
Alexander
R. H. B. Chicago
White
Walsh
Easterly
Kuhn
Cashion
Johnson
Ainsmith
H. H. E. Cleveland
Blanding
O'Neil
Coombs
Lapp
R.H. B
Dubuc and Kocher
McConnel and Sweeney
Silsey’s Bicycle Co. Mobile’s Bicycle House
Dauphin Street
Scoop
Hop
Nou Bouno
qorcHa
Steve
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!