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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
8
The record recalls Francis Ouimet missing a championship win in a U S event. He reflects on his choice to enter despite doubts, noting conversations with friends and President Watson about fostering amateur golf, while considering what could have been in the tournament.
Jack, pitcher for the Philadelphia American club, has been in a hospital since the World Series. He is set to move to Maine for three months of travel and then rejoin training, after recovering from typhoid relapse and convalescence at his home.
The new official AL fielding and batting averages name Larry Lajoie of the Cleveland Naps as the oldest veteran leading second basemen in fielding, with a .970 in 126 games and a .335 batting average. Jack McInnes of the Philadelphia Athletics tops regular first infielders with a .992 fielding mark in 148 games and a .326 batting average.
The Associated Press outlines selected all American and all Eastern grid teams based on coach and expert input. Notable picks include Brickley Harvard at fullback, Dorais Notre Dame at quarterback, Rockne Notre Dame captain among ends, and Desjardien Chicago at center with strong consideration for Yale and Penn players.
An AP report outlines a proposal for a real inter league series between all American and National League all star teams. A 20 player limit per league, two year eligibility, and votes by a Baseball Writers Association committee would create a nine game world championship played in multiple cities.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal attacks Mobile officials for refusing to turn over Starr and Paulet to Mike Finn of the 1914 Turtles. It notes Finn’s early Mobile success, the club’s plan to sell Paulet to Cleveland for 800, and Starr’s transfer clashes, predicting continued Mobile opposition at league meetings.
Brooklyn star Jake Daubert tops the National League batting list with .350. Yingling batted .483 in limited games while McDonald, recently released to the International League, hit .855. Cravath led regulars with .341 and 19 homers. Luderus 18 homers. Carey stole 61 bases. Zimmerman led Chicago in batting.
Associated Press reports Cater, star pitcher for the Indianapolis Federal League Club, is recuperating on his brother's farm near Richmond. He denies reports his right hand was crushed in a corn shredder, saying he only slightly injured it a few days ago and the rumor started from that incident.
Auburn dominates the proposed all Southern eleven with players in center and multiple guard positions. The Associated Press report notes the Southern authorities’ careful selections and widespread agreement among voters. The preliminary lineup includes Pitts at center from Auburn and Thigpen at guard, with Lockwood also from Auburn among the left guards.
New ownership changes affect the Boston Americans as James R. E. retiring president, Robert McRoy and manager Jake Stahl sell stock. Long Island magnate Joseph Lannin to acquire a half stake, with transfer set for December 10. John L. Taylor likely to become club president as Ban Johnson promotes the deal.
An advertisement extols SOVEREIGN cigarettes for smooth mellow flavor from ageing and large, well made cigarettes. It claims use of expensive imported French paper that resists going out and asserts unrivaled Southern demand and success.
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