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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
10
The article contrasts Grover Cleveland Alexander with Christy Mathewson, noting Alec’s aggressive pace and tighter play in key moments. It cites official averages: Alexander allowed 258 hits in 376 innings this season, Matty 291 hits in 306 innings in 1913, and discusses stamina management and pitching styles.
The Crown Theatre team of the City League fought a hard game against a star lineup from the All-Stars and other pro teams at Park for Charity's Christmas fund. Milton, Schmidt, Jeffuist, and Jules Watson played for the All-Star side while Walsh, Stock, and Buck Jones starred for the Crown lineup in a competitive, well-played afternoon game in Mobile.
December 13 in Cincinnati, the Johnny Kane and Ritchie Mitchell bout set for tomorrow night is postponed to next Wednesday after Kilbane fell ill. Attending physician states he cannot enter the ring tomorrow.
Jim Coffroth, dean of Pacific coast fight promoters, is poised to land the lightweight title bout between Freddy Welsh and Char lie White. He backs horse racing at Tia Juana, Mexico, and aims to open the track January 1 with a big boom featuring the bout and airship races. Coffroth, known for big productions, staged the Gans Nelson fight and others at Colma. Tia Juana lies 20 miles from San Diego.
In San Francisco Johnny Evers and Frank Chance, longtime rivals on the same ball club, reconciled after a feud that spanned years. Barney Oldfield mediated, bringing the two together and prompting a handshake and warm words before they left to celebrate.
In Sporting Life London the bare knuckle fighter Frank P. Slavin is due to appear as a soldier. He has joined a new regiment in Victoria BC made up mainly of engineers and frontiersmen, the Sixty-seventh Western Scots, with Slavin as sergeant. His ring fame peaked years ago and his London bout with Peter Jackson remains memorable among English boxing fans.
Ty Cobb has set a new record by leading the American League in batting for nine straight seasons. He breaks Hans Wagner's eight-season NL lead, with Cobb's nine-year run starting in 1907 and an average of .378 per season. Wagner’s peak was .380 in 1900 and he hit above .300 for 17 straight seasons, a record Cobb now surpasses with the modern-era stretch.
Chicago December 13 club owners of the American League arrive for the annual meeting. Colonel Ruppert, Captain Huston and manager Donovan are set to discuss a trade with Comiskey for Third Baseman Maisel and a possible purchase of Frank Baker with Maisel’s Chicago future in the balance.
New York December 18 winter baseball activities began with club owners gathering for the Inter national and National League annual meetings. Edward G Barrow president of the International League indicated he would remain at the helm and expressed optimism that future sessions would be more successful, though he declined to discuss any territorial change plans.
In Biloxi Mississippi a stock company is to be formed to build a baseball park after a letter from Charles Frank head of the Atlanta Southern League club for next season expressed willingness to bring the team to Biloxi for spring training. John J Kennedy reports Frank wants Biloxi but needs local training facilities.
Pueblo fireman Jim Flynn fought 24 bouts in five years, averaging 175 pounds while giving away about 40 pounds per bout for a total of 865 pounds. He faced opponents from 175 to 245 pounds and scored 13 knockouts, with Bat Levinsky and Jack Dillon among the only men of his own weight.
The Biloxi Commercial Club discussed the issue and prompted some members to form a stock company to promote baseball in Biloxi, aiming to boost interest and development locally.
Johnny Kilbane pleads not guilty to assault and battery with disputed credit for a hit. Other notes tease Willard’s long title reign and describe Johnson’s London confrontation. Evers may be traded to Cincinnati while Zimmerman's skating baseball mix draws laughs and Cleveland bowler hits 300.
Edwin Than houser presents two reels of clever mystery and swift action in The Crimson Sabre. A strong detective story with suspense and penetrating plotting features Isolde Illian Hector in a leading role.
Dion and George Mario lead an exceptional cast in Mutual Weekly Number 48 with Betty Burton M D in a one act novelty comedy. On Tuesday December 14 audiences will see Lessons in Love a three reel Rialto star feature with Hal Forde. Also Checking Charlie's Child a one reel Falstaff comedy features Helen Martin Lucille Taft and James Levering in a light hearted photo drama.
A worker is sent to collect $9.64 from a grouchy man who threatens but does not eject him. The boss encourages reporting the bully to show that threats will not silence the collection effort.
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