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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1913

Page

6

Gulls Suffer Backset Against Turtles in Memphis Row

Rube Kissinger led a 7 inning gem for the Turtles, recording two singles and a double while seizing control early. Campbell exited after an ankle sprain as Kissinger and Seabaugh fueled a 4 run surge and Kissinger earned two-base hit support in a 4 to 1 win before about 500 fans.

Memphis Tenn Rube Kissinger Campbell Field Sentell Robertson Kissinger Seabough

Chance Fades for World Series Matchup as Giants Surge

Atlanticists report the New York Nationals and Philadelphia Americans drift further apart in the standings with the Giants regaining momentum. The American League shows the Athletics extending their lead amid injuries as Cleveland falters. Johnson completes a 14 game win streak as Boston and Chicago chase.

Baseball Scores From Southern League Matchups

In Montgomery New Orleans edged Montgomery 7 to 4 with strong late scoring. Nashville beat Chattanooga 9 to 8 after a tense ninth inning. St Louis and Philadelphia combined for 9 to 7 with St Louis taking the win. Chicago saw Washington win 6 to 1 while Chicago’s other game had New York holding a 0 to 0 tie. Detroit defeated Boston 7 to 0 as Cleveland bested Detroit 4 to 2 with pitching and timely hitting contributing to both outcomes.

Closing Dates For Baseball Leagues Early season wrap of league closing dates across the United States

The document lists closing dates for baseball leagues nationwide. Entries include the American Association September 29 and the National League October 5, with many others such as the Pacific Coast league October 26 and the Western league October 4. Dates vary by league and region.

United States Union Association

Sox force Washington adds Dawson to Montana roster

Washington acquires pitcher Dawson from the Union Association in Montana as several major leaguers move to the minors this week including Buck O'Brien Wilson Collins and Morris Rath. The article lists records for each league by games won and lost runs hits and errors.

Washington Dawson Union Association Montana Buck” O’brien Red Sox White Sox Wilson Collins Boston Morris Rath Chicago Americans

Baseball Scores Across Leagues Highlight Mixed Results

National League shows Memphis 4 Mobile 1 and New Orleans 7 Montgomery 4 with Nashville 3 Chattanooga 2 among notes. American League includes Philadelphia 9 St Louis 1 and Boston Detroit 0 as Cleveland beats New York 4. Other leagues list varied games and rain delays.

Gulls Meet Barons in Magic City Series at Rickwood Park

Food For Fandom Finns Gulls travel to Birmingham to face Barons in a pivotal series at Rickwood Park. J Bradley Hogg will start for Mobile with Schmidt backing him, while Prough pitches for Birmingham. Billy Campbell sustains an injury scare but is not seriously hurt.

Finn Gulls Magic City Barons Moley Gils Jay Loys Smith Crackers Birmingham J. Bradley Hogg Schmidt Hogg Billy Campbell Campbell Mobile

Pennant Race in Southern League Keeps Fans Alert

In the 1913 Southern Association pennant chase with two weeks left, Atlanta rose to second after taking three of four from Montgomery. New Orleans beat Montgomery boosting Atlanta’s lead, while Memphis defeated Mobile and Birmingham remained a strong factor. Chattanooga stayed atop the standings as weather stayed favorable and attendance stayed high.

Associated Press Atlanta Montgomery New Orleans Memphis Mobile Birmingham Chattanooga Ville

Fine mound work in Nashville series opens with Campbell Williams

In Nashville the opening game counted pitches for the first time. Williams threw 83 balls and 9 1 5 9 1 5 in key innings while Campbell delivered 91 balls. Williams faced Miller in the seventh, drawing a walk after nine pitches. Each pitcher had a frame with three runs scored as Williams and Campbell exerted themselves across nine and nineteen plate appearances respectively.

Campbell Williams Nashville The Democrat Willams Miller

Crichton Takes Two in Amateur Games

Crichton swept a Sunday doubleheader over the Bumble Bees on Benedict's diamond. The first game ended 17 to 11 with Croloch and Moog, O Connor and Bullock starring and Andersen and Moog in the batteries for Crichton in the second game the score 15 to 7. The batteries featured Coon ey Green and Bullock with Britton and Anderson delivering the notable batting.

Crichton Bumble Bees Benedict Croloch Cc Moog O'Connor Bullock Andersen Moog Cooney Green B Britton Ll. Anderson

Pirates Show Interest in Bridgeport Team Expanse

Pittsburg NL club defeated Bridgeport of the Eastern Association 7 to 4 in an exhibition in Bridgeport Conn. Bridgeport struck Cooper for four runs in the third but could not score afterward. Score Pit 7 11 2. Bridgeport 4 10 2. Cooper and Kelly Gervais and Monahan. Umpires Lanigan and McPartlin.

Associated Press Bridgeport Conn Pittsburg Cooper Pitlshore Kelly Gervais Monchan Lanigan and McPartlin

Gulls Beaten by Turtles on Hit-Powered Day

Rube Kissinger allowed two lone hits Sunday as the Gulls, in a ladies day tilt, were held to one run. Paulet scored the only run after Odell reached on a fumble and stole second. The Turtles’ top pitcher silenced the other Gull rallies, drawing laughs from fans who noted the team could not win on two hits.

Rube” Kissinger Gulls Paulet Odell Turtles Slabman

Connie Mack's Phillies Win With Nine Runs In Debut Inning

Connie Mack's Philadelphia club scored enough runs in the first inning Sunday and totalled nine in all to win. St Louis managed one run for the entire game. Pratt collected two hits in four at bats.

Connie Mack Philadelphia St. Louis Pratt

Reek Tightens Up in Pinches as Sunday Games Go 3 2

Sunday results feature Nashville and Chattanooga taking a 3 2 win. Hofman returns to boost the win, Howell allows runs in key moments. New Orleans takes a 7 4 transfer from Montgomery with six hits in the fourth inning. Boston shuts out Detroit 3 0 behind Moseley and Wauss. Cleveland blanks New York 4 0 as Falkenberg loses. Washington edges Chicago 2 1 in the visitors fare well series opener with Johnson earning his 14th win.

Reek Chattanooga Nashville Hofman Howell Moseley Boston Detroit Davis Vtauss Walter Johnson Washington Chicago Scott Johnson Ping Bodie Gandil

Pro Football Schedule Fragments For Several Cities

A sequence of matchups listed includes Mobile at Birmingham Memphis at Atlanta New Orleans at Nashville Montgomery at Chattanooga Pittsburg at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Boston at Detroit New York at Cleveland.

Pittsburg Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis

Marriott Plans Athletics For South Carolina Congress

Y M C A Physical Director A E Marriott returns from the East and begins arranging a busy amateur athletic season in Mobile. He aims to feature foot races on Government street and other events during the Southern Commercial Congress session in October. Additional tournaments and gymnastic exhibitions are planned at the Y M C A with improved facilities for training.

A. E. Marriott Mobile Marriott Southern Commercial Congress Government Street eHey Association Gymnasium

Bull’s Eyes Dominate Camp Perry Shooting

Camp Perry Ohio reports exceptional shooting with bull’s eyes at a high rate as international teams from Switzerland Sweden France and Germany arrive. The New York rifle team led by Colonel M B Thurston will compete while Palma team selections follow trials. National matches begin Monday with individual championships and practice for September 1 international events.

Associated Press Camp Perry Ohio William Libbey National Rifle Association New York City Switzerland Sweden France Germany New York M. B. Thurston Thurston Palma

No sale of Cardinals contemplated says Britton

New York report denial by Schuler P Britton clarifies that Mrs Helen H R Britton owns a majority in the Cardinals and has no selling intent. He notes spending $30,000 on players this season and would spend that much more if suitable players and a winning team can be assembled for St Louis.

Associated Press New York St. Louis Nationals Schuler P. Britton Helen. H.—R.— Britton Cardinals St. Louis

Hogg Opens Series With Mobiles Barons

Mobile league leaders arrive in Birmingham for a three game set starting this afternoon. Weather is cool and clear with Birmingham batteries Prough Mayer opposed by Mobile Hogg Schmidt. Roy Lassiter of Dalton Georgia joins Montgomery club here today as Atlanta begins four game series. Weather ideal. Harrell Seabaugh for visitors Conzelman Chapman for locals probable.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Mobile Prough Mayer Hogg and Schmidt Roy Lassiter Dalton Montgomery Club Atlanta Harrell Seabaugh Conzelman and Chapman

Montgomery Opens Final Series at Chattanooga Field

Montgomery began its last series of games on the Chattanooga field this afternoon in fair weather. Batteries: Chattanooga Kroh and Street. Montgomery E Brown and H Gribbens.

Chattanooga Tenn Montgomery Weather Fair Batteries Kroh and Street E. Brown H. Gribbens

Powers Scheming To Down Federals

Chicago reports a proposed new major league backed by JelN Towers the deposed Federal president. He travels to ten cities seeking support from National and American league members while planning to lead a third major league after leaving the Federal league.

Associated Press Chicago JelLn Towers Powers St. Paul Indianapolis Cleveland Pittsburg Baltimore New York Montreal Toronto Buffalo American Association Kansas City Sheffiield

New Orleans Uses Four-Game Series Pitch Matchup

In Nashville on August 25 the New Orleans team opened a four game series with the local club. Weather was crisp and fair. Battery for New Orleans was Walker and Adams. Nashville countered with Williams pitching and Noyes catching.

Nashville Tenn New Orleans Walker Adams Williams Noyes

Southern Golf Tourney Set at Cherokee Country Club

Knoxville Tenn Aug 25 A Southern golf tournament will be held in Knoxville September 11 12 and 13 on the links of the Cherokee Country Club members of all golf clubs belonging to the Southern Golf Association being eligible to enter Twelve handsome cups will be awarded the winners in the tournament Practically every golf club in any Southern city is a member of the Southern Golf Association.

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn Cherokee Country Club Southern Golf Association

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