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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1912

Page

12

Barons Edge Gulls In Ninth To Take Series Lead

Birmingham Barons win the second game of the series against the Gulls 3 to 2 in nine innings. Prough pitched eight innings, allowing two runs, while Cavet lasted seven for the Gulls. Luhrson and Berger held the Gulls in check late as Birmingham rallied in the ninth for the winning run.

Barons Prough Tuns Ing Barons Ers Luhrson Gulls Heinie” Berger Boyd Joh Ellam Yantz Marcan Minth Mobile Starr O'Dell Robson Long Birmingham McGilvray Miam McBride Jacobsen Palam Marean Islam Mee Hivray Paulet Cavet Berger Stockdale Breitenstein

Esther W Wins Massachusetts Stake at Readville Trot Meet

Esther W. driven by Long Shot Cox wins the 2:12 class stake at Readville in the grand crew meet. Baden, favored, finishes third after Esther W. breaks early. Baron A. takes the 2:07 three year old trot with Will Snow of Buffalo guiding Senorita to victory.

Readville Mass Esther W Massachusetts Cox Baden Hsther W Baron A Will Snow Buffalo Ily Senorita

Westgard to Map Glidden Tour Route from New York

W O L Westgard official pathfinder for the Glidden tour departed for New York to plan the October event between Detroit and New Orleans. Others who rode in the pathfinding car returned to Detroit.

New Orleans W. O. L. Westgard Glidden New York Detroit

Sports Games Today in Southern and National Leagues

Listings show Mobile at Ulrebriggteen, Montgomery at New Orleans, Milania at Chattanough, Memphis at Nashville. Natl League matches Oosten at Philadelphia, Breakisn at New York, Cincinnati at Pittsburg, St. Louis at Chicago. A L: Chicago at Cleveland, St Tenis at Detroit, Philadelphia at Boston, Nkew York at Washington. Also theater ad for The Cool Place featuring Lucile in three reels at Thanhouser with details on admission and timings.

Johnson Yantz Birmingham Eeenwe Mobile Etewee Thue AB. R.H Po.a. i New Orleans Wosse Sivsse Memphis Sane Weer Montgomery Ater Cesroil Bb.v Eeesee Nashville Annelida Chattanooga McBride Eneene McGilvray Atlanta Sete Wee Ne Johnston Ener i Lam Eennerne Pet. Yants Oereeen New York Ewe Wee Tot Frough Peewee Hoyd Devsee Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia Ee Cincinnati ATS Mobile Ab.r .H Poa Weet Naan AB Muaroney St. Louis Starr Brooklyn Ee O'Dell Weer Boston A A Aone Jacobsen Long Paulet Bos Oe Pet. Walsh Eees Boston Erees Eeseesene Dunn Seer Washington Ee Cavet Philadelphia Newnne R Brien Eetee Lubhrson Lubhrson, P Detroit Perger Pates i Cleveland Southern League Ulrrebriggteen Milania Chattanough National League Oosten St. Tenis Boston York Washington

Baseball Highlights From August 30 Across Eras

A compact recap noting Mark Baldwin and Tlarper two hit Oshkosh Duluth game, Baldwin’s nine inning 1889 defection of St Louis Browns via strikeouts, records by Everett in 1897, 1910s big innings and pitchers, Ty Cobb’s 1905 AL debut, 1908 15 inning tie, 1910 Highlanders feats, Ray Collins 1910, and O Toole 1911 free passes, with a Thanhouser reel noted.

Mark Baldwin Tlarper Columbus St. Louis Browns L Everett Chicago New York Howell Hahn Brooklyn Phillies Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Young Kison Stovall Ty Cobb Chesbro Washington Bowen Townsend Russell Ford New York Highlanders Meloan O' Toole Pittsburg Boston

Bernie McCay Benched at Albany

Bernie McCay, manager of the Albany team in the South Atlantic League, has been indefinitely suspended for insubordination. Pitcher Bill Dugglesby will take charge for the rest of the season.

Albany Sportie Bernie McCay Bill Dugglesby

Perry Schofield Wins Nevada Trophy Match

Perry Schofield of Massachusetts won the Nevada trophy match at the Sea Girl shooting tournament in New Jersey. The 1,200 yard shot was ruled a foul after a disputed hit, securing Schofield the top prize of Nevada gold and silver.

hliLe Range N. J Parry Schofield Massachusetts Third Infantry New Jersey National Guard Cavalry Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Club New York A. B P. Lane J. H. Snock Ohio Army Navy Marine Corps National Guard Association of International Riflemen Nevada Kehofield Jt. Jackson

Coal barge Felix sinks after collision near Hampton Roads

In Hampton Roads one hour south of Old Point Comfort the coal laden barge Felix of the Seaily Line sank after a collision with the British steamer Kernwood outbound from Norfolk. Captain Edward Stram his wife and six crew members escaped and were landed after being taken aboard Kernwood. the Kernwood was damaged and sent to a dry dock. The Felix valued at 15000 dollars and coal cargo at 6000 dollars.

Newport News Onehour Hampton Roads Old Point Comfort Norfolk Providence Felix Kernwood Edward Stram Shipbuilding Company

Mexican fire fighters escape terrible fate

Thirteen Mexican fire fighters were rescued from Devil's canyon in the San Gabriel range after being hemmed in by flames since Monday morning. They were delirious from heat and thirst. a rope lowered from the rim saved them, with volunteers pulling them to safety. Physicians estimate they may recover.

Los Angeles Cal Devil's Canyon San Gabriel Range

Last Night Baseball Scores From New Orleans And Chattanooga

Yesterday's results show Montgomery and Gribbener beating New Orleans 9 to 6 in New Orleans with key hits by Dygert and Angemetz. In Chattanooga Atlanteci defeated Chattanooga 7 to 4 behind Johnson Reynolds Cavaleschi and Grace. No other games scheduled.

Southern League New Orleans R. H. E. Montgomery Brown and

Baseball Scores From Early Season Contests

In American Association action Minneapolis defeated Louisville 4 to 0 and Toledo beat Milwaukee 4 to 3. Columbus posted a 4 to 2 win over Kansas City while Indianapolis routed St Paul 7 to 35. In the South Atlantic League Columbus won 4 to 1 against Major and Columbia beat Albany 11 to 8. Jacksonville edged Savannah 9 to ?.

American Association Minneapolis Louisville Toledo Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Columbia Albany Jacksonville Savannah

Unclear sports roster snippet with names and numbers

Fragmentary OCR shows team names and players: Breton Et H E Bacton, Collins, Carrigan, Plank, Brown, Thomas, Washington, Fisher, Sterrett, Engle, Ain smith. Contains scattered figures like 42001 and 2:5.45% with no clear game result or context.

Breton Et. H. E. Bacton Veeree IFC Philadelphia Collins Carrigan Plank

Packard tops league as champion twirler and more

Packard of Columbus leads the American Association with an .800 pitcher’s record, Burns of Minneapolis close behind at .767. Bantam title bout rumored as Kid Williams seeks Coulon after beating most foes. Lelivelt returns to big league action with strong hitting but poor fielding cited. Other notes cover Brock vs Moore, Cree’s return from wrist injury, Toronto’s Kelley in a tough IL race, French aviators heading for Chicago, and Frank Kramer nearing another bicycle title.

Packard Columbus Burns Minneapolis Jack Lelivelt Washington Wolverton New York Yankees Lelivelt International New York

Austill Named Spring Hill Football Coach

Jere Austill will coach Spring Hill football for the coming season. The Alabama graduate and former Southern University coach is a prominent local lawyer known for effective team work. The annual Marion vs Spring Hill game is slated for Turkey Day at Spring Hill.

Spring Hill Jere Austill Austill University of Alabama Southern University Jfaxon Marion

Artilleryman Warner Fired From Battery In Court Martial

Private Warner of Battery BD First Battalion Field Artillery in Montgomery was found guilty of misconduct and discharged by court martial for retaining battery property after repeated orders to return it. Commanding officer Sam Roswald ordered restitution.

Montgomery Ala Pulaski Warner First Battalion Field Artillery Sam Roswald

The Cool Place Deluxes Owen Meredith Poem Adaptation

Thanhouser presents a deluxe adaptation of Owen Meredith’s poem The Cool Place with a focus on love and jealousy. An admission policy notes no price raise and that children five years old and over pay. The screening opens at 1:60 a m with early arrival advised to avoid the rush. screening runs from 8:30 to 2.00.

Lucile Craven Meredith Thanhouser Peice Owen Meredith

Impromptu boxing clash erupts at Olympic Club in San Francisco

Promoter James Coffroth and Billy Nolan staged an altercation after failing to arrange a September bout between Wilttie Ritchie and One Round Jack Hogan. Nolan shows a discolored check as alleged evidence of Coffroth's assault, claiming he was bitten on the cheek during a club-room confrontation.

San Francisco Wilttie Ritchie Jack Hogan James Coffroth Billy Nolan Ritchie Olympic Club Coffroth Nolan

Gulls Fans Back Mobile In pennant race

Mobile fans in Montgomery root for the Mobile Gulls as they lose to the Barons but hope Mobile wins the pennant. Bets are placed daily and locals track AP wire updates as Birmingham leads and the pennant hangs in the balance.

Montgomery Ala Mobile Montgomery Billikens Gulls Barons Associated Press Birmingham

Davis May Decide Cleveland Naps Future Manager

Davis faces a pivotal choice affecting the Cleveland Naps next season as manager chances hinge on an immediate impact. The club pursued Davis aggressively after he spent four years as captain of the Philadelphia Athletics and served as Connie Mack’s right hand, but his performance has disappointed owners and rivals in New York St. Louis and Philadelphia National.

Teader Cleveland Naps Davis Cleveland Somers New York St. Louis Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack

Smith Wins Western Open After Rally at Idlewild

MacDonald Smith from Del Monte California came from behind to win the Western Open at Idlewild Country Club Frossmoor Illinois. He finished with a medal score of 2 9 for 72 holes after starting the final round in third place with 226 for 54 holes. Alec Robertson of Rock Island Illinois led most of the event and finished second with 302. J J McDonald of Atlantic City New Jersey placed third with 303 as crowds followed Robertson.

Idlewild Country Club Frossmoor Ill MacDonald Smith Delmonte Calif Alec Robertson Rock Island Robertson J. J. Mc Donald Atlantic City N. J

Prisoners Started for State Penitentiary

Transfer Irwin of the state penitentiary left the city today for the convict farm at Speigner's, having in custody Pinch Watson, the negro convicted in Choctaw county of rape and sentenced to life imprisonment, Tom Knight, convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years, and Will Allen, convicted of an assault to murder and sentenced to one year. The last two were brought here last night from Choctaw.

Transfer Irwin State Speigner’s Pinch Watson Choctaw County Tom ’ Knight Will Allen Choctaw

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