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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1914

Page

7

Head of Phillies denies Murphy part ownership

W F Baker president and principal owner of the Phillies denies Charley Murphy former Cubs owner has any stock in the Phillies or a stake in the club. He says negotiations were with Charles P Taft and that Murphy only owns the ball park under lease and no ownership in the club. Baker vows to inform the National League to stop Murphy from any claim.

Philadelphia W. F. Baker Phillies Charley Murphy Chicago Cubs Murphy Baker Philly New York Governor Tener Will Locke Tener National League Club Charles P. Taft Mr. Taft Taft Philadelphia Ball Park

Shugrue Outpoints Welsh In Ten Round Madison Square Bout

Young Shugrue of Jersey City defeats Freddie Welsh of England on points in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden. Shugrue dominates eight rounds while Welsh wins rounds three and seven. Weigh in at 133 1 2 and 134 3 4 pounds respectively. fight features aggressive body work and exchanges with eye cut in round two.

New York Young Shugrue Jersey City Freddie Welsh England Madison Square Garden Shugrue Welsh

Carlisle Defeats Alabama in 20 8 Football Clash

Carlisle dominates the University of Alabama 20 to 8 as Carlisle scores in each of the first three quarters. Vandegraff kicks a 30 yard field goal for Alabama, with White and Johnson adding goals after Carlisle touchdowns. Substitutions and lineups listed.

Birmingham Ala Carlisle University of Alabama Indians Alabama Vandegraff Wallette, Jr Welmes, Sr Busch, Jr Winnes Bi Bates Long Neville White Pratt Wofford Johnson Carlyle Morton Muller Barnette Gibbons Jones Iis UK Ais Vandergraff Strett Auburn Counselman

Billiard Match Results From Four Cities

In Baltimore Morningstar defeated Koji Yamada 300 to 240 with Morningstar posting 17 11 17 and 108. Hazelton saw Schaefer beat Cutler 300 to 223 with Schaefer 13 14 22 and 122. Pine Bluff had Cochran defeat Cline 300 to 293 as Cochran posted 20 with Cline 198 15 93. Kansas City saw Allen beat Maturo 200 to 176 in the first block of the title match with high runs of 41 and 39.

Baltimore Ora Hazelton Jake Schaefer Albert Cutler Schaefer Cutler Pine Bluff Ark Welker Cochran Harry Cline Cochran Cline Kansas City Bennie Allen James Maturo Denver Allen Maturo

Inspector reports three aliens deported

The monthly report of the local immigration inspector W. C. Brownlow lists arrivals including two male immigrants four male non immigrants nine female non immigrants eight male United States citizens and two foreign government officials among twenty six. Departures show three aliens and no citizens.

W. C. Brownlow United States

Daubert Could Be Traded By Dodgers This Offseason

New York, Dec. 3. Rumor says Jake Daubert may not wear a Dodgers uniform next season after a rift with Manager Robinson. The star first baseman could be traded to draw offers from rivals, though no Federal League move is discussed.

New York Baseball Affairs Jake Daubert Dodger Robinson

Sacred Heart Devotions at St Matthew's Church

The usual devotions for Sacred Heart of Jesus are set for Friday at St Matthew's Church. Holy Hour from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. Mass at 7:00 a.m. Confessions Thursday 4:00 p.m. and Friday 5:30 a.m. Holy Communion at 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. Parents urged to bring children.

Sacred Heart ST. Matthew's Church

Baseball rulings from national arbitration board

The national board of arbitration of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues released decisions on minor leagues. Claims and player movements included releases by purchase with several transfers: Jewel Ens to Dallas, William Cole to Memphis, W. F. Tolson and Ralph Mattis to Suffolk, and others involving Chattanooga Roanoke and Indianapolis.

Auburn N. Y National Board of Arbitration National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues United States Canada L. Jorda Bates Chattanooga Jewel Ens Dallas Tex Indianapolis William Cole Memphis, Tenn Roanoke W. F. Tolson Ralph Mattis Suffolk

Georgia selects captain for 1915 football team

Athens Georgia December 3 John Henderson center on the University of Georgia football team was chosen captain of the 1915 eleven at a meeting tonight of the 1914 squad members.

Georgia Athens John Henderson University of Georgia

Harvard Captain Named for 1915 Team

Edward William Mahan of Natick Mass was chosen captain of Harvard's 1915 team at a meeting of the 1914 squad in Cambridge Massachusetts on December 3.

Harvard Cambridge Mass Edward William Mahan Natick

Cruelty Charge Fined Man Named Ethridge

Thomas Ethridge is fined ten dollars for cruelty to animals in a local court, the report states he is identified as a resident in the area and the case concludes with the monetary penalty.

Thomas Ethridge

Sex Southern Leaguers Lead National Batsmen

The last batting averages are official for National Leaguers who hit .250 or better. H Wagner joins the .250 club, typically in the .300 range, with Daubert Becker and Wheat among ex Southern Leaguers leading older big leaguers. Daubert starred with Memphis Becker with Little Rock and Zack Wheat with Mobile in the South.

Wagner

McNellage Silent On Miss Cox Desertion

John J McNellage of McDonaghville Louisiana failed to marry Miss Nellie Cox last Saturday and has not left Mobile. He refuses to discuss the reason for breaking the engagement while Miss Cox recovers and believes he will return.

John J. McNellage Nellie Cox McDonaghville Mobile McNellage Miss Cox

Plank Joins Federal League Amid Connie Mack Sentiments

Eddie Plank signed a Federal League contract with details undisclosed. Harry Goldman secured the signature for a Baltimore club, with uncertainty about whether he will pitch for St Louis or Chicago. Connie Mack said he wished him luck and noted he was through with Plank, criticizing money as the motive.

Plank FEDS Connie Mack Gettysburg Eddie Plank Philadelphia Athletics Harry Goldman Baltimore St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia

Plank Still Not Assigned by Federal League

Chicago reports President Gilmore states disposition of Eddie Plank and other stars signed to the Federal League will not be decided yet. He says a complete list will come from clubs and Federal League headquarters will not release names. Edward Plank reportedly signed with St Louis Federal, with salary details undisclosed, as talks continue over Walter Johnson.

Plank Chicago Eddie Plank James A. Gilmore Gilmore Federals ST. Louis Edward Plank Philadelphia American Phil Ball Ball Walter Johnson

Champion Wrestler Tremblay Defeated by Paradis in Two Falls

Eugene Tremblay world lightweight champion loses to Jean Baptiste Paradis of Manchester New Hampshire in Montreal in two of three falls after an hour forty five minutes. Paradis wins the first fall in 1 06 3 4, Tremblay the second in 21 minutes, and Paradis takes the decisive third fall in seventeen minutes.

Montreal Eugene Tremblay Jean Baptiste Paradis Manchester N. H

Bresnahan to Release Six Cubs Players

Chicago reports at Cubs headquarters say manager Roger Bresnahan will release six members of last season's roster. The move aims to reshape the team as the off season progresses.

Bresnahan Chicago Roger Bresnahan Cub

Plan to halt tuberculosis shown at Southern Conference

Dr. Donald B. Armstrong announced a home treatment program for tuberculosis in city families that avoids spreading illness. The New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor reports 63 families moved from tenements to home hospitals with 46 patients cured and reintegrated. no transmission to well members occurred after discharge.

Atlanta Donald B. Armstrong New York Association Armstrong

The Negro Preacher Cleared by Church Council

Rev C L Fisher of the Franklin Street Baptist church testifies there was no motion to exonerate Rev I Stewart a minister charged with unbecoming conduct. Stewart appeared before the council with penitence and begged pardon. After learning his church had forgiven and restored him Fisher says he moved that on his statement Stewart be forgiven.

C. L. Fisher Franklin Street Baptistt Church I. Stewart Stewart Fisher

Pension Examiners Appointed for Federal Pensions

Official notice from Washington announces the appointment of a board of examiners for this section for persons applying for federal pensions.

Montgomery Ala Washington

Earle Lewis Named Columbia Manager for 1915 Season

Earle Lewis formerly managed the Manistee Baseball Club in the South Michigan League and will manage Columbia’s South Atlantic League team in 1915 according to officials. He is currently in Jacksonville Florida.

Earle Lewis Columbia D. C Manistee Lewis Jacksonville Fla

Princeton Captain Elected For 1915 Football Team

Frank Glick of Pittsburgh was unanimously elected captain of the Princeton football club for 1915. He was a leading figure in Princeton’s rally during the Yale game in the fourth period.

Princeton N. J Frank Glick Pittsburgh Glick Yale

Soul Mate Earle Sued for Divorce by Latest Wife

Nyack New York December 3 Ferdinand Pinney Earle known for his many soul mate adventures faced an absolute divorce suit filed by his latest wife Helen Theodora Sid ford Earle now in England She testified in a deposition recounting their 1911 marriage and her discovery of his alleged affairs including with Charlotte Herman She seeks custody of their children and alimony Justice Tompkins reserved decision.

Nyack N. Y Ferdinand Pinney Earle Tompkins Helen Theodora Sidford Earle Earle England Oxford Farle Europe America Monroe Orange County Charlotte Herman Miss Herman

Football Game At Monroe Park Saturday Rematch

A highly anticipated football game is set for Monroe Park on Saturday December 5 at 3 30 p.m. University Military School faces the Dauphin Street Boys in a closely matched contest. The Dauphin Street lineup includes Wilber Davis Spotswood Buck Wilber Marquis Stiggins McClure Turner Reed McDonald in key positions.

Monroe Park University Military School Dauphin Street Boys Dauphin Street Wilber Davis Spotswood Buck Marquis Stiggins McClure Turner

Princeton Sophomores Lead $100,000 Dining Hall Drive

Princeton University sophomores aged about 19 are raising 100000 for new dining halls and quadrangle completion at Nassau street and University Place. Funds come largely from relatives as fifty gifts total 26000 with Mrs. Russell Sage already providing 100000. The effort involves 400 sophomores organized into twenty sections.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Russell Sage

Taylor Fosters Case Goes to Supreme Court

The chancery court ruled in favor of Taylor Foster in a long running suit against agents of the West India Wrecking Company. Forcheimer and others appeal to the supreme court. Foster seeks an accounting for 1968 tons of steel rails sold at Mobile for 22 dollars per ton totaling 43296 dollars. He claims 16000 dollars for salvage and delivery from the Buckingham wreck. Ervin and McAleer are his attorneys.

Chancery Court Taylor Foster West India Wrecking Company Forcheimer Supreme Court Mobile Foster Buckingham Roncador Reefs Panama Ervin & McAleer

War Loans Discussed At Local Club Meeting

A lively debate at the table club in the parlor of the Young Men's Carriage Association Wednesday evening considered whether American bankers and capitalists should invest in loans issued by belligerent European nations. The president ruled against the motion.

United States Europe Artable Club Young Men's Caratadge Association

Dwellings For Rent On Government Street And Monroe Street

Advertised rental listings describe houses with hall large parlor dining room butler's pantry kitchen store room upstairs and downstairs spaces, three bedrooms with two on back gallery and modern utilities including electric lights and bath. Also a modern rental on Monroe Street with front and back galleries large yard gas and electric services.

Government St St. Louis E. Jackson St Stocking Monroe St New and Piodern Relow

Liquor Traffic in Birmingham Report Praises Local System

Montgomery reports revenues from Jefferson county liquor licenses September 11 1911 to sell date totaling 94113860. Greater Birmingham cities receive 67817584 with 255420 and the state 10753776. Examiner Murphree commends the commission noting liquor traffic on a higher plane than ever before. 186 licenses exist in the county, 102 in Greater Birmingham, with ten percent to the state twenty five percent to the county and sixty five percent to Birmingham.

Montgomery Ala Jefferson County Birnham W. H. Murphree Alabama the Examiner Birmingham United States Ft County Fixty

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