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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary note references a German translation and a person nicknamed Shrimp that boy seven down there knows him. The text is informal and unclear about context or identities. No verifiable events, dates, or affiliations are present.
New York secretary G A Cornek outlines dates for trial and tuning races between June 2 and August 22 for three yacht candidates to defend the America's Cup. Includes six Newport match races July 9–14 and a final round robin off Sandy Hook in September.
Cleveland Americans manager Joe Birmingham held the first spring training session at Pelican Park in New Orleans. Players took batting practice, pitchers were given their initial tryouts, and additional batterymen were to arrive next week. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised with testimonials from W. E. Nessmith and Bob Ferguson endorsing its effectiveness.
Barton Academy men travel to play Daphne State Normal Saturday at 3 30 p m in the Y M C A gymnasium. Barton, thinner but quicker, seeks a repeat win after last Saturday�s victory in Daphne. Expected Barton lineup includes Kelly Diamond Donovan at forwards Denton center Shackleford Bartee Dolive captain guard.
In Bath Maine on February 7 Dr George M Ponchon and C Dunham of New York inspected the lead bulbs for the keel of the proposed cup defender Defiance cast earlier. Ponchon will be managing owner for a New York Philadelphia and Boston syndicate built boat.
Thousands of enthusiasts gather for the tenth annual motor boat show at Madison Square Garden showcasing 60-foot cruisers to small row boats with new kickers. Lectures by yachtsmen explain motor boat trips along the coast rivers in the Eastern states and on the Great Lakes.
Chicago leaders state the Toronto franchise in the Federal League will be removed after a meeting of league heads. Transfer of the franchise to Cleveland or Cincinnati is expected to be ordered, as Toronto failed to meet league conditions.
Governor O Nea l grants respite until February 19 to Alex Waldrop the one legged white man sentenced to hang at Anniston for uxorcide. Anniston mayor Calhoun county sheriff and many citizens petition for commutation to life imprisonment. The pardon board recommends mercy citing Waldrop as a dope and whiskey fiend. Trial judge and solicitor refuse to recommend mercy.
Three men knocked down Abraham Levy a Brooklyn bookkeeper on a busy business street and robbed him of a satchel containing 2000 in bills. The highwaymen escaped.
Tuxedo Park announces the gold racquet championship for amateurs starting February 12. Opening matches pit C. C. Pell of Tuxedo against C. P. Pike of the University Club Chicago, with past champions H. F. McCormick and J. G. Douglass noted. Douglass not entering this year. The title requires three wins to gain individual ownership.
In Monticello Kansas, Reason Trigg was released from Pratt county jail by order of the grand jury. He confessed aiding in the lynching of Henry Wildman twenty seven years ago and will return to his farm.
Razors combs brushes and shaving mugs are sterilized before every customer. clean sterilized items are used on each patron to ensure hygiene and safety on the Fourth Floor.
In Chicago on February 7 officials of the Federal League met to discuss changes in the circuit. Toronto may be dropped and the franchise moved to Cleveland Cincinnati or New York with New York financiers eyeing a new ballpark and option on the old Brooklyn grounds. Cleveland interests may reclaim the franchise. promoters in Cincinnati want a team. Plans included potential player movements and a court fight over Gus Williams George Baumgartner and Sam Agnew with contracts tied to several clubs.
Chicago Feb 7 The Cubs president Murphy says action to bar Tinker from playing baseball this season will be organized after he claims Tinker had a prior accepted deal with Brooklyn and the matter could lead to suit. Ebbetts reportedly did not see Tinker during his Chicago visit. Umpire O Day plans a New York rules meeting with changes. Bridwell confirms signing with St Louis Federals.
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