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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1915

Page

6

Federal League Sues to Invalidate National Baseball Rules

The Federal League filed suit in federal district court alleging the national commission and the national agreement violate common law and anti trust statutes. It seeks a declaration that contracts under the national agreement and rules are void as far as the Federal League and its clubs are concerned and asks the court to declare the actions illegal.

Chicago National Commission Federal League Furtheir Federal District Court PPPP National “Commission Outlaws Federal League of Professional Baseball August Herrman B. B. Johnson John K. Tener United States National Association

Cotton and the Souths Farming Power in 1915 Balance

The piece argues cotton dominates perception but most Southern farmers do not grow it. In eleven cotton states with 23 million people, 1.7 million of 3.36 million farmers raise cotton, yet 1.526 million tenants or mortgaged growers shape acreage. It warns landlords, lenders, and merchants control planting decisions and threaten growers with wageless farming if cotton acreage remains fixed.

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Lajoie Leaves Cleveland for Philadelphia American League

Napoleon Lajoie, longtime Cleveland second baseman and former manager, was released to the Philadelphia Americans. He had jumped from the Philadelphia Nationals in 1901 to the new Philadelphia American League club, played with Cleveland since June 1902, and served as manager from 1905 to 1909. Connie Mack indicated he planned to use Lajoie at second base.

Cleveland Ohio Napoleon Lajoie Cleveland Americans Philadelphia Americans Lajoie Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Connie Mack

Women Aches and Ills Endorsed as All-Purpose Remedy

An advertisement claims Anti-kamma oe athlete branded as Women's Aches and Ills can relieve long standing discomforts for any woman. It touts instant relief for indigestion and dyspepsia with A-K Tablets, noting the K monogram on genuine tablets and availability at all druggists.

Barton Meets Alumnae at YMCA Saturday Night

The Barton Academy boys open their basketball schedule Saturday night on the YMCA court facing the Barton Alumnae in a reunion night expected to draw a large Mobile crowd. Barton is seen as a strong City League title threat and will field its strongest lineup. The game is set for 8 o'clock with about 300 Barton supporters anticipated.

Barton Academy Barton Mobile

Turn Gray Hair Dark with Sage and Sulphur Compound

A classic home remedy for restoring natural hair color is now available as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad promises a natural, even dye that also controls dandruff and itching, sold in drug stores for about 60 cents and applied with a sponge or brush.

Hy Drug Wyeth

National Commission Leader Comments on Federal League Suit

Chairman Herrmann of the national commission said the Federal League suit invites investigation by organized baseball and that after the matter is resolved there will be an absolutely clean book for the national game. He spoke in Cincinnati on January 6.

Ad Press Landis Federal League A. Gilmore League Gilmore United States District Court United Cincinnati Ohio Herrmann National Commission Congress

Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia Relief

Public notice advises Sloan's Liniment to soothe the nerve by applying to the surface over the painful area without rubbing in. It claims quick penetration to the sore nerve to ease neuralgia symptoms.

Sloan

New York A C Quits A A U Over Swimmers Suspension

The New York Athletic Club announced it would withdraw from the Amateur Athletic Union after five club swimmers were suspended for refusing to compete at the Sportsmen Show in Madison Square Garden. Officials said the move would be backed by the club, while sportsmen hoped for a resolution. The A A U had warned that nonparticipation would terminate the club’s eligibility, citing a club rule against competing in events for monetary purposes.

New York New York Athletic Club Amateur Athletic Union Madison Square Garden Spoetsmen Spootsmen

Dr James Headache Powder Relief Promise

A vintage ad promises fast relief from headache neuralgia and pain with Dr James Headache Powder. It urges readers to send for a dime package and notes quick aftereffects, claiming the headache vanishes and suffering ends.

Dr. James

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