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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1912

Page

10

Weathered pitchers duel opens with shutout by Weinie Berger

In damp conditions at the local lot a crowd of about a thousand watched Weinie Berger throw a fine game and shutout the Volunteers in the first game. Nashville managed limited offense while Mobile built a first inning lead and held on for a 2 0 victory as Berger dominated with strong control and a flawless finish.

Iun Nashville Fieharty Walsh Dunn Wbile Heen Pilictt James Schwarts Nashie Mobile Case Maloney Texas Weagger Daley O’dell Lattimore Starr O'Dell Jacobsen Long Short

City Bank Defeats Crowns in Saturday Diamond Fight

City Bank beat Crowns 8 to 5 as Scott and Neely starred on the mound and in the field. Johnson stood out behind the plate while City Bank led early and never relinquished the lead, despite Crowns tying it twice. Scoring details show City Bank 811 5. pitchers Scott Neely and Cunningham, umpire Stutz.

Scott and Neely City Bank Bunch Johnson the Bank Boys

Baseball schedule for today across leagues

Southern League games feature Nashville at Mobile, Birmingham at New Orleans, and Chattanooga at Memphis. National League slate includes Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Boston at Chicago, and Brooklyn at St. Louis. American League shows no games scheduled.

Birmingham Mobile Eaeee Ee New Orleans Weeee BT Montgomery Chattanooga Memphis Ewes Evvesee Bd Nashville Atlanta Pet New York Chicago Eeerene Pittsburg Eeeme Philadelphia Cincinnati Eene St. Louis Brooklyn Eeetare Ecomtes Mha Boston Washington Ewnee Detroit Eenseeree Cleveland Wee Aren Southern League Memphis National League

Giants Not Safe Yet In National League Title Race

New York reports the Giants may still reach the World Series as Chicago pressed the pennant race. McGraw’s club shows strong pitching and hitting but weaker defense and slump in efficiency, while Chicago’s Murphy and Chance court controversy. Financial notes list profits for multiple clubs with Giants near 250000 and Boston around 200000 as postseason plans stoke travel.

New York Giants McGraw Chicago Murphy Chance Evers Lynch Bresnahan Hagar Webb Murphy Frank Chance New York Nationals Pittsburgs Washingtons Ath Letics Brush Boston Red Sow Chicago White Sox Comiskey Cubs Windy City W. Murphy Pittsburg Washington Champion Athletics Mack Philadelphia Nationals Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Brooklyn Ensign Dodgers New York Americans St. Louis Cardinals

Turtles Blanked by the Pelicans in New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Turtles 3 to 0. Pitcher Wagner fanned seven while Newton struck out six for Memphis. Highlights include two base hits by Stanley and Newton, with key early and late scoring for New Orleans.

New Orleans Turtles Newton Pelicans Wagner Memphis AB. R.H. PO State Baerweldy Wij Schweitzer Mallivan Peetiee Ae Seo Tonneman Leone AB. RH. PO. A. BE Stanley Sintavel Spencer Hendricks Scioaiee CML Finnings Abstein Kerr Haight Haigh Boyiess Hallin

Building Page Offers Guide for Home Projects

A local notice urges readers planning construction or remodeling to consult the building page for guidance, permits, and code requirements before starting. The advisory highlights steps, safety considerations, and when to seek professional help to avoid issues.

Doubleheader Planned This Afternoon With Mobile and Nashville

A rare afternoon doubleheader is scheduled between Mobile and Nashville with first pitch at 2 o'clock. Manager Finn may start Cavet in the opener against the Vols and choose between Campbell or Demaree for the second game, while Case and Teddy Bair could appear if conditions allow. A large crowd is expected for what may be the last local doubleheader for the season.

Ald J. Plavius Mobile Nashville Finn Cavet Vols Campbell Demaree Case Schwartz Teddy” Bair

Waldorf Was Easy For the Billikens

Elmer Brown held the Crackers to two runs as Montgomery beat Atlanta 6 to 2. Waldorf allowed four runs in the sixth after a three bagger but was doubled at the plate on a long fly. Waldorf weakened thereafter and the Billikens seized the lead with a sixth inning burst.

Case Fleharty Long Paulet Walsh Dunn Lindsay Gulls Meharty Maloney Starr Dell Hilcott Jacobsen Elliott Schwarts Short Mobile Berger Welch Schwartz Vols Montgomery Ala Elmer Brown St. Louis Browns Dobbs Billikens Waldorf Atlanta Ab.r.h.po.a.e. Agiér Pogigs Harbison Alperman McBelveen Graham Callahan Farone Irloe Natn Cae Ab.r.h.po.a.e Stengel, Cf Vlberfeld Johnson Tangoneis Teena Geel Bagby Elwert Wea Lansleno Wares Manning Prdee Dansig Celece Palcainscot Guus Ecle BOW Alligata Otecheeiots Danzig Bagby Wares Brown McAllister Breitenstein

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder patent medicine claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women, removes gravel, helps diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and bladder irregularities. promises children’s bladder relief and mail order availability for one dollar. testimonials available. Dr. E. W. Hall, St. Louis, Missouri. Sold by druggists.

Texas

Funeral Procession for Comrade Emil Verbecke

Raphael Semmes Camp No 11 UCG calls members to assemble at Bien Square on a Monday in August 1912 at 6 45 to ride cars to attend the funeral of Emil Verbecke 36 Alabama Regiment Infantry at 308 Madison Street. Comrades urged to wear uniforms and be punctual. By order of Commander T J Savage Adjutant R B Daly Sr.

Raphael Semmes U. CG Bien Square St. Fr ‘S Street Emil Verbecke Alabama Reg. Infantry Madison Street

Competent accountant sought with Spanish Honduras skills

Job listing notes need for accounting competence and cashier duties in Spanish Honduras. Mentions Hubbard Zemurray and address 5 South Commerce Street. Highlights preference for applicants with Spanish language knowledge.

Honduras Hubbard-Zemurray South Commerce Street

Early Baseball Training Powers Olympic Success Says Spalding

American athletes win globally not just from size or coaches but from the baseball culture that starts children early. Spalding argues training from birth builds confidence, quick thinking, and competitive spirit, explaining why Americans excel in Olympic events requiring speed and precision.

America

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