YMCA Exhibition to Feature New Events and Tug of War
The YMCA prepares an all-day exhibition with drills games athletics and gymnastics. New events include several added contests and possibly a five-man tug of war with outside teams. A star basketball game features former Mobile players and a varsity squad with old-timers in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnet Ence
Ad Association
Mobile
Soost
Penny
Haas
J. Courtney
J. Radcliff
Charles Baumhaver
N. Cunningham
M. Cunningham
Martin
Steber
Midgett
Doyal
Ollinger
Crawford
Baumhauer
Ash
Gibson
Ces
Piap Res
Gare
di Marriott
Bomber
Repair of longstanding rupture offers quick complete cure
A carpenter from Manasquan reports a severe rupture from lifting a trunk years ago. He says surgical cures failed, but a certain remedy cured him quickly and permanently with no relapse after years of hard work. He urges others to try it and share the letter to help others avoid operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Pullen
Carpenter
Acellus Avenue
Manasquan
Braves pitcher author predicts 1915 pennant and world title
Dick Rudolph writes that the Boston Braves will repeat as pennant winners and go on to win the world championship in October. He notes skepticism from Johnny Evers and warns against empty predictions while urging fans to expect success for the Braves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dick Rudolph
Boston Braves
Braves
Ocober
Johnny Fener
Fener
Spen
Ty Cobb and Chris Matthewson Weigh Baseball World Moves
In a lively 1915 reflection, Ty Cobb writes of winter authoring and keeping wolves from the front porch while predicting Detroit’s pennant outlook. Chris Matthewson and other figures discuss owners, the Naps, and Federals as players threaten to switch teams if labor tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Matthewson
Federals
Geatnst Changee
Chris
Lurmmn
Naps
Joe Ees
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Feds
Answ
Ty Cobb
Peter
Tigers
Detroit
Tiger Cub
Sameone
Red
Sox
Athletics
Senators
Arkansas Senate Passes Sawyer Racing Bill in Little Rock
In Little Rock on February 27 the Arkansas Senate approved the Sawyer racing measure authorizing a comprehensive framework for horse racing regulation. The bill outlines licensing requirements and state oversight to ensure fair conduct and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Senate
Little Rock
Ark
Sawyer
Lucedale Canned Goods Spark Big Show Demonstration
Demonstrations at the Gulf Coast Home Products Show marked strong interest in Lucedale Mississippi based K C Lumber Company canning products. M L Luce of Mobile presiding led tastings of Pickaninny Aunt Dinah can fruits and other items with plans for repeat displays this week featuring Tater Pie Candied Yams and Southern style dishes served by demonstrator Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
T T Be
BO Ined Dachine
K. C. Lumber Company
Lucedale
Miss
Mobile
Dinah
Opeies
Adams
French Losses Reported Over a Million by Berlin Paper
A Berlin newspaper claims the French war ministry prepared the figure and did not intend publication yet. The paper asserts the losses shown represent only about a third of France's total battlefield casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
French War Ministry
Facing Execution Soon Negro Reprieved Again
A Black man named Tommy Gfice faced imminent execution for assault on a white woman as Governor Manning and earlier Governor first delayed the sentence. The reprieve followed by rain delays postponed the Monday execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Gfice
Manning
Robertson of the Giants Here
Davia Robertson former Mobile Southern League player and New York National team member arrives in Mobile to visit friends en route to Mariin Springs Texas for spring training with Manager John McGraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davia Robertson
New York
Io Mobile
Mariin Springs
Tex
John McGraw
City Brevities Probate and Court Actions Highlight Local News
A probate judge probated the will of an estate left to Ruth Weir and others. Local court dockets include charges of assault, grand larceny, and vagry cases with several defendants remanded or fined. Police report thefts, disturbances, and a 1912 theatre fire survivor noted in ongoing detective work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Ruth Weir
Delia
Hepworth
Wilfred
Goesee Peyton
Ore
Amie Dafenry
Inferoe
J Garfaist
Marek
Sim Thomas
Vagran Nay
Malinda Hanson
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Jim Nicholas
Recorder’s Court
James Howard
Wiltiard Christ
Charles Sanges
Burch
Pearson
Hunt
Thomasville
Seagamr
J. M. Milkene
Oe Point Road
Awa Arotek
Notable Visitors and Guests Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Edgar L Clarkson former private secretary to R P Hobgan visits Tuscaloosa to attend to business and meet friends. Mr and Mrs Joseph King guests at Battle House after marrying last Thursday in New Orleans en route to Farnedale Marengo county. A I Jones Alabama Port resident at home. Mrs E C Smith Cawthon Hotel restoring mobility and ease for friends. N A Patterson returns to work after a new Providence operation. Notables registered at the Hotel include J B Selma Dr C E Foote Irvington and H Griffing Dick Grime T B Pace Kenville Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Ll. Clarkson
Ton R. P. Hobgan
Tuscaloosa
Joseph King
Battle House
New Orleans
King
Farnedale
Marengo County
A. I. Jones
Alabama
E. C. Smith
Cawthon Hotel
N. A. Patterson
Providence
J. B
Selma
Ala
C. E. Foote
Irvington
H. Griffing
Dick Grime
T. B. Pace
Kenvillé
Jackson
Respec
Klosky’s Hotel
Tur
Federal Leaguers Adjourn Meeting in Buffalo
Federal Leaguers adjourned their two day meeting in Buffalo New York to March 18 in Pittsburgh. A rough draft of a new contract form by league counsel B B Gates aims to set conditions for young and established players and shape Federal League contracts. Umpire training to begin March 31 at West Baden Indiana with eight named umpires listed including McCormick and Shannon the only holdovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
WN. Y
Pittsburgh
B. B. Gates
Brown
Joe Tinker
Chicago Fedwaited
William Brennan
Hank O'Day
Cubs
Jack Egan
Chief Brennan
West Baden
Ind
Btul
James Johnstone
Newark
Fred Weatervelt
Richmond
William Finneran
Erie
Harry Howell
Brooklyn
Louis Fyfe
Chicago
Barry McCormick
William Porter
Spike Shannon
Minneapolis
McCormick
Shannon
Flying Squadron Arrives Sunday in Mobile Prohibition Event
Religious workers in Mobile mobilize for a three day Flying Squadron of America visit beginning Sunday at First Baptist Church. Led by Hon. J. Frank Hanly, the program features Daniel A. Poling Dr Ira Landrith W Stewart and others with free afternoon and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Flying Squadron of America
First Baptist Church
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Daniel A. Poling
Belmont College
Wilbur F
Epworth E
Ws Methodist
Liver
Elliott G. Rickardy
Eieinements
Christian Endeavor Movement
Charlies M. Sheldon
D. V. Poling
William Lowell Patton
Ira Landrith
Waseteneat College
Wilbur F. Coeeeen
Wilbur F. Coeeeen Vosbergworth League Cathodist . Dr. Carolyn Ekcee
Battle Creek
Mich
Frederick Butler
W. Stewart
John B. Lewis
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
Hugh Porter
Vera K. Mullin
Louisiana Woman Murdered by Husband
Mrs. A Herbert, wife of a wealthy farmer, was found dead in her bed with three battle wounds and a rope nearby near here. Herbert was found dead in a barn. Three children and an infant slept beside her unharmed as authorities investigate a possible murder suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Herbert
Herbert
Wiesha
Anon
Rifle and shotgun questions from readers on calibers and actions
Readers seek guidance on selecting a light .22 long rifle repeater for one arm, considering bolt lever and slide actions, and discuss auto loading options. They also report a Marlin .97 with scope accuracy issues and advise on sighting, barrel length effects, and chalking fouling removal for shotgun barrels with smokeless powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Pittsburgh
Monon
Indiana
Brevens Co
Stevens
P. B.C
Buda
Alinois
Four of Tiger Team on Way to Gulfport
Detroit, Feb. 28. Deadon Jim McGuire, Frank Fuller, infield recruit Red McKee and Bill Y catchers left this morning for Gulfport, Mississippi for the training season. Other Tigers Jennings Mori and trainer Tuthill are already in Gulfport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Jim McGuire
Frank Fuller
Red McKee
Bill Y
Gulf+port
Miss
Tigers
Jennings
Mori
Tuthill
Gulfport
MacGowan-Lyons organize team with John West as manager
The MacGowan Ly ons Company forms a baseball squad for the service season with John West as manager. The local amateurs comprise Ponds Wagner Steber H Yost Loony Wile James Kane M Steber Erhardt McLaurin Wiseman Anderson Boykin and others as players and pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGowan - Lyons Company
John West
Ponds
Wagner
Steber
H. Yost
Loony
Wile Jiames
Kane
M. Steber
Erhardt
McLaurin
Wiseman
Anderson
Boykin
Davis Club Plans Season Under Manager Clarke
The Davis Baseball Club organizes for the 1915 season with 5. T. Clarke as manager. Practice sessions are set at Benedict's diamond on Su -acee for weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
5. T. Clarke
Benedict's Diamond
Su —Acee
Bearcats Slug Past Rivals In Lopsided Field Play
In a crowded contest the Bearcats defeated the rivals 7 to 2 as Schwartz Gotlieb Stubbs and Neaily contributed efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erbysays
Schwartz
J. Gotlieb
Stubbs M. Neaily
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Ig el
Marlin
Texas
Dave Robertson
Lucedale Canned Goods
Rockefeller
Robertson
THE
Giants
Bubscriberg
Gulf City Dye Works
Bell
Federal Leaguers
Louisiana
Windsor
Saa
A. B. Reynolds
Creas Ree
Mab
Ae Ruti Hs
Pree
Ula Val
Willa
Repo
Tiger Team
Ealasntingins
Jos. Patt
Germany
Sais Rensten
South
Daly
James J. Barry, JR
Springhill Avenue
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