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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1915

Page

6

Lobert Traded From Phillies to Giants in Cash Plus Players Deal

Jan. 5 report: Hans Lobert, Phillies third baseman, is sent to the Giants in exchange for three players Al Demaree Milton Stock Jack Adams and a cash consideration. McGraw and Moran approve the deal after selecting the players from a New York list. Cavernous details include possible Cincinnati involvement and Magee swap to Philadelphia.

New York New ? Nationals Hans Lobert Philadelphia Nationals Elphia Lobert Philadelphia al Demaree Milton Stock Jack Adams New Orlans McGraw The Its Philadel Delphia Giants Baker Inie Groh Phillies Ian Rnmg Moran Boston Sherwood Magee

Burns Defeats Conway in New Orleans Boxing Bout

Frankie Burns of Jersey City defeated Frankie Conway of Philadelphia in the fourth round of a scheduled fifteen rounder in New Orleans last night. The referee stopped the fight as Conway appeared unable to defend himself after Burns dominated with a stiff left hook and repeated blows to face and body. Burns weighted 118 pounds at ringside.

New. Orleans Frankie Burns Jersey City Frankie ‘Conway Philadelphia Fiere Conway Burns

National Gaelic Athletic Association Formed in New York

A national athletic organization named the Gaelic Athletic Association of the United States was formed in New York last night by 26 Gaelic football and hurdling teams. The group aims to schedule a national championship with support from Irish societies of Greater New York.

New York Gaelic Athletic Association of the United States Greater New York

Milan signs two year Federal contract with Detroit club

Chicago January 5 Miles Milan former Detroit pitcher 1914 signed a two year Federal contract announced by James A Gilmore president of the league He will be assigned to a club later.

Chicago Miles Milan Detroit James A. Gilmore

Sutton Beats Cochran In Springfield Cue Match

George Sutton defeated Walker Cochran 300 to 188 in a Billiard Players' League match in Springfield. Sutton top runs 63 while Cochran reached 45 as the night’s cue action drew crowds.

Springfield Mass George Sutton Walker Cochran Sutton Cochran Rockford Koiji Yamada Albert Cutler Yamada Cutler

Baker Re-Elected to Lead Philadelphia Nationals

William F. Baker was re-elected president of the Philadelphia Nationals baseball club along with other officers. Patrick J. Moran was ratified as manager for the 1915 season.

New Orleans Johnnie Dobbs Southern Association A. J. Heinemann

Grace Dodge Leaves Over 1.2 Million to Institutions

Grace Headley Dodge, who died December 27 in New York, left more than 1.2 million dollars to public and religious institutions in her will filed for probate. Bequests include 500000 to Columbia University Teachers College and 500000 to the National Board of the YWCA of the United States.

Associated Press New York Grace Headley Dodge Teachers College of Columbia University National Board of the Young Women's Christian Association of the United States

Richmond bids for L. L. franchise in Virginia league

Territorial rights in Richmond are offered by Virginia Baseball League directors for 10 000 dollars. Richmond businessmen seek transfer of the Baltimore franchise and have offered 7 500 dollars for the concession.

Maree Ie Va Richmond Intérniounal Virginia Baseball League Baltimore Virginia

Field Trials Open in Grand Junction Tennessee

Eight braces of thirty dogs entered in the all age stake ran first series yesterday at the United States field trials clubs event in Grand Junction Tenn. The second series should start late tomorrow with completion likely by Wednesday. Weather was good and birds were plentiful with six of sixteen dogs making begy finds.

U. S Grand Junction Tenn United States

Stripped by Thief in Danvers Overnight

In Boston on January 5 a Danvers man, exhausted after a Boston outing, slept in West Lynn yards and woke minus his shirt suit shoes and hat. Leon Cameron of West Lynn spotted a white robed figure and helped locate the missing garments later found as overalls and a jumper.

Boston Danvers West Lynn Leon Cameron Mr. Danvers Cameron

Senate stalls on government ship purchase bill

Washington January 5. The government ship purchase bill became unfinished business in the Senate but was laid aside for appropriations. A 46 to 29 roll call opposed taking up the measure as Democrats expressed concern over its economic and international implications and potential for government ownership.

Washington Senate Vardaman Fletcher Commerce Committee Gallinger Jones Stone Foreign Relations Committee Lodge United States Senator Root Congress Seedhi Burton Nelson Perk Smith Michigan Oliver

Shooting Aims and Rifle Club Info Draw from Readers

A reader Q and A discusses trigger control and stance as keys to accuracy, plus questions on breechloading shotguns, calibers, powders, and gun care. The piece reports on a 1903 Springfield sighting guide and notes the National Rifle Association promoting Interclub League with 36 civilian clubs nationwide.

National Rifle Association Washington D. C United States

Charles Schimpf Ad Sells Fresh Oysters At Stand

Charles Schimpf Restaurant advertises fresh opened plant oysters sold by the dozen loaf at 26c half 15c toasted 6c extra raw at stand plants 20c dozen half dozen 10c.

Charles Schimpf North Royal

Reduced Rentals Show Varied City Residences for Lease

A list of rental properties on Government Street near Michigan Avenue and surrounding blocks includes a 2 story frame residence on 904 Government St and a large lot on the north side of Government St near Michigan Ave. Other listings cover 2 story brick and frame houses at St Anthony and Joachim Streets, Hamilton between Church and Government, Montauk between Hallett and Georgia, a 1 story frame cottage at Dauphin and Julia, 21 S ia Lafayette, 759 Augusta on Washington Square, 761 Augusta on Washington Square, a 1 story frame bungalow at 24 LeMoyne Ave N Dauphin St, and a 1 story frame cottage with a very large lot on E Margaret first S Spring Hill Ave.

Government St Michigan Avenue St. Anthony and Joachim Sts Hamilton Church Government Sts Montauk Hallett Georgia Avenue Dauphin and Julia Sts Siaafayette Augusta Washington Square LeMoyne Avenue N. Dauphin E. Margaret S. Spring Hill Ave

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