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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1916

Page

8

Auburn to Play Auburn Five at Y M C A Wednesday

Auburn faces the Y M C A first team in a Wednesday night game on the local court. The match is a rescheduled outdoor contest from two weeks ago that ended in a draw due to darkness. Auburn lists Payne Floyd Jones Car n Hinman Ollinger Ebbecke Bru Steber Doyle Suards with Donahue and eight others.

Auburn Reed Donahue Willows Payne Floyd Jones Carn Lee Hinman Ollinger Ebbecke Maid Bru Steber Doyle Suards

Convalescent O Lundquist Ready to Return to Work

O Lundquist recently married weeks ago is convalescent and able to go out again and likely resume his duties as an carpenter and contractor.

O. Lundquist

McGowin & Lyons Amateur Baseball Team Reorganizes

The McGowin & Lyons Hardware Company baseball squad unveils its season roster led by W. Laird as manager and left field. Catcher C Colsson, pitchers H Dolive and B Greer, infielders Skipper L Davis Denton, Woods, Moulton, Spunner, Laird, Groom sport writer, with gray and purple uniforms coming next week.

McGowin & Lyons Hardware Company W. Laird C. Colsson B. Greer H. Dolive L. Davis G. Denton T. Woods P. Moulton W. Spunner M. Laird T. Groom McGowin & Lyons

Local Y Track Team Details Carnival Two Mile Race

The Y M C A track team plans a Mardi Gras two mile road race squad with fifteen entries expected. Eligible runners include Louis Baumhauer Joe Baker Steve Green Mitchell Cunningham and Henry Link. Mobile champion John R Posey may also enter, and veterans anticipate prizes.

Louis Baumhauer Joe Baker Steve Green Mitchell Cunningham Henry Link John R. Posey

Rickard Agrees to Full Rules for Willard Moran Bout

New York date Feb 29 Rickard and associates met with the state athletic commission and pledged compliance with all rules. A ticket manifest shows 13 000 prints with 12 000 for seats $3 to $25 and the rest for standing room. All proceeds will be held under commission order and the stake holder’s name will remain confidential to protect purses.

New York Tex Rickard Willard-Moran New York State Athletic Commission

Oakes All Stars to Meet St Josephs Club Tonight

The Oakes All Stars face St Josephs Club on their court at 7 45. After the basketball game Charles Schmidt manager of the Mobile club and Swan Varnadoe of St Josephs will present a wrestling exhibition followed by a dance with music by the Rae Orchestra.

Oakes’ All Stars St. Joseph's Charles Schmidt Swan Varnadoe Rae Orchestra

Lewis Stone Fight Postponed To March 9 In New Orleans

The 20 round bout between Ted Lewis of England and Harry Stone of New York was moved from Monday to Wednesday due to rain. The winner will hold the welterweight world championship.

New Orleans Ted Lewis England Harry Stone New York

Boston Nationals secure $500000 accident insurance policy

The Boston Nationals obtained a blanket accident policy worth 500000 covering all members to guard against any accident except on the baseball field. Several key players are also insured individually for accidents. The policy underscores ongoing team protections amid season beginnings.

Boston Boston Nationals

Confessions Of A Wife Marys Letter Continued

In a breezy Paris set letter Mary contemplates love and marriage with Max Pendleton. She weighs happiness against risk, praises his charm and books, and admits doubt about a lasting union while noting spring in Paris and her independence. She asks about mutual friends and signs off affectionately.

Mary Margie Jack Max Pendleton Margié Tagel Max Paris United States Mollie Mrs. Waverly

Athletics and Athletic News Across 1900s Sports Scene

Dave Altizer signs as Minneapolis shortstop after Shiloh hero medal. Prohibition scores another win. Connie Mack signs infielder Dry, Hank O Day praised by Western scribe. Indians Athletics series in Cleveland Sept 13 14 15. East African regiments plan athletic units. Sprinters in early enlistment. Percy Haughton rising as coach. Wrist canned and boxing O K at Indoor sports Chicago moustache race.

Dave Altizer Battle of Shiloh Minneapolis Giddap! Prohibition Connie Mack Dry Hank O'Day Hennery Cleveland Percy Haughton University of Chicago

Lime Medication in Tuberculosis Promoted by Dr North

In the New York Medical Record December 5 1914 Dr John North of Toledo argues lime starvation as a major tuberculosis cause and urges lime medication with calcium rich diet fresh air and hygienic living conditions. He endorses Eckmans Alterative for its calcium content as a safe trial option.

N. Y John North Toledo Eckman Chm & Ory Philadelphia

Carter Leads Opening Round in Spring Gold Tourney

Carter of New York shot 76 to lead the opening day qualifying in the 12th annual spring gold tournament at Pinehurst North Carolina as play began Monday. Weather and course conditions affected scoring during the opening eighteen holes.

Carter Pinehurst N.C Philip Carter New York

Hobson Qualifies for Congress in Alabama Race

Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson joined General Bibb Graves on the filing as a candidate for Congress from Alabama's new Tenth district. He changes his residence to Jasper to represent the district, aiming to leverage Hobson strongholds in former Sixth district counties.

Montgomery Ala Richmond Pearson Hobson Alabama Bibb Graves State Democratic Executive Committee Congress William B. Bankhead Jasper United States John H. Bankhead Hobson John Purifoy Greensboro Hale County Walker County Captain Hobson Merrimac Thomas J. Judge Birmingham L. B. Rainey Gadsden M. H. Screws Montery Ray Rushton St. Louis James S. Parrish Harrison Graves George P. Harrison Opelika St.Louis William T. Seibels Montgomery County

Eighteen Horse Owners Sign Up For Mobile Race Meet

Telegrams from New Orleans confirm eighteen Mobile Carnival Association owners will bring horses to the Gulf Coast Fair Grounds for a ten day meet starting March 4. Names include Green B Morris with Rose Juliette and Counterpart. Presiding Judge N McFarlan to serve as racing secretary. Green B Morris described as dean of the American turf.

Mobile Mobile Carnival Association New Orleans Gulf Coast Fair Grounds Charles Moss Garl Servia Cook E. A. Whitney Fred Northerner J. S. Stephens Wilton Robles William Ware Edith Lee Little Dot Sam Mash Glencoe Joe Wakeman Batouch Varrity M. C. Kelly Edge Rose Golden Bantam H. Chandler Cotton Top G. Kiepper Balgee Effaly P. A. Hood Broddus Sharon Toddling Modesto Boy Shrewsbury Princess Cunard J.T. West Bella Terre Pres. Dumas P. Pons Miss Daniels Johnn Hagan Eighthead T. C. McCoy Salon Traverter J. L. Paul Camelia Old Charter J. W. O’shea Jack Brannon St. Leo Upland King Green B. Morris Rose Juliette W. A. Burtchell Fidette Bellamor River King Busting Brass Laird O’kirkcaldy N. McFarlan C. D. Stevens Orleans

Expert tips on trapping the opossum by Morris Ackerman

The opossum is a pouched animal found in wooded areas and is defenseless against predators. Set traps along gullies fences or hollow trees with a No 1 trap and use rabbit meat muskrat or fowl as bait. Exercise caution as stronger animals may fall to your set.

Morris Ackerman The Fish and Game Protective Association

Candidate Declares for Mobile Circuit Court Judge Seat

A candidate announces entry in the Democratic primary for the Circuit Court of Mobile County in the May 9 1916 election. The statement emphasizes pursuit of the judge position and party alignment.

Circuit Court Mobile County Norvelle R. Leigh Jr Mobile Alba Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Ala Edward D. Laurendine Palmetto St Saffold Berney

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Maggie So Gore Cier. Secatty Haveen Southern Railway J. B. Erwin, JR Mobile, Ala Rickard Commission ST. Joseph’s Club Braves Biloxi Miss Causey Nine Gulfport Jerry Witt Los Angeles Cal Witt Southern California San Francisco Mother Waverly Lyman Tampa Fla John Grant Lyman Indictmen James Bell New York City Cela Tae F. L.fapia Dauphin Street Britton Oliver J. Semmes City Court Phelan B. Dorson Roper Street Law and Equity Court Lex H. Smith Conj Price Williams P. Williams Als Claude A. Grayson Judge Circuit Court van Antwerp Bldg DR. Toxey D. Haas New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola, Fla
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