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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1913

Page

7

Moley Builds Strong Core as He Recruits for Season

Moorth Manager Moley outlines a fortified roster for the coming season with pitchers Foxen Prough Boyd Berdares Fittery J Dunn Lamline and catchers Lage Mayer Dilger Wake. Infielders Carroll Ellam Marcan McGilvray Herndon Padron and outfielders McBride Messenger Sioan Dan Senfio Whitney show a robust core ready to blend with any opponent. He aims to add a high calibre star and relies on veteran 1912 champions to complete key roles including Padron, a Cuban, and Herndon, a former South Atlantic League standout, while Yantz will fill the backstop. Mayer from the Chicago White Sox adds experience.

Foxen Prough Boyd Berdares Fittery J. Dunn Lamline Moorth Age-Herald Moley Baugh Beal Carryl Padron Molesworth Almeida Herndon

Savannah Becomes Host for Vanderbilt Cup and Grange Prix Races

Savannah Georgia won the right to host the Vanderbilt Cup and Grange Prix automobile races with the events to run between November 1, 1913 and February 23, 1914. Savannah Automobile Club official Harvey Granger said the committee received the awards without opposition and that foreign entries are being encouraged. The course will be about ten miles, policed by state militiamen, and the Savannah club will begin preparations immediately with the Automobile Club of America to attract more entrants.

York Savannah Harvey Granger Savannah Automobile Club Granger Georgia Automobile Club of America

Luther McCarty’s Two-Year Heavyweight Ring Record

Luther McCarty’s 1911 1912 fight record is listed with opponents, results, rounds and locations including Watt Adams Calgary Joe Grim Fargo Springfield South Bend Rob Cox Jeff Clarke Wuest Harper Schulz Hagan Morris Reed Logan Stewart Willard Willard Barry McFarland Kaufman Flynn and others in cities such as Culbertson Calgary Fargo Springfield Joplin Philadelphia New York Pittsburg Los Angeles San Francisco. The tally shows multiple knockouts and several no decision bouts across North America.

Luther McCarty Watt Adams Culbertson Mont Joe Grim Calgary Can al Withers Fargo N. D Tommy Crawford Jack Heimen South Bend Ind Joe Cox Springfield Jeff Clarke Harry Wuest Jack Harper Big Bill” Schulz Joel Hagan Bartlesville Ohlo Carl Morris Jack Reed Joplin Tim Logan Philadelphia Jim Stewart New York Jesse Willard Jim Barry Pittsburg Jack McFarland al Kaufman San Francisco Cal Jim Flynn Los Angeles

Murphy Closes Deal With Roger Bresnahan

Chicago president Charles W. Murphy announced that Roger Bresnahan, formerly manager of the St. Louis National League club, will join the Chicago National League team next season. Murphy praised Bresnahan as a great acquisition and said he outbid Dreyfuss of Pittsburgh for him. A three year contract will be mailed to Bresnahan in Toledo, Ohio.

Han St. Louis Charles W. Murphy Murphy Bresnahan Dreyfuss Pittsburg Archer Toledo Ohio

Bresnahan Signs With Chicago Club After Settlement

Roger Bresnahan, former St. Louis manager, reportedly signed a three year contract with Chicago National League. Details remain undisclosed after a final settlement with the St. Louis club. Bresnahan received a negotiated payment estimated between 11 000 and 20 000 for a four year contract carrying 10 000 per year and 10 percent of annual profits.

Sixteen Dogs Compete in U S Field Trials at Letohatchie

LETCHATCHIE Ala Jan 7 Eight braces of dogs ran on the first day of the United States Field Trials Club event with unfavorable weather yet the performances were excellent. Judges will withhold winners names until the all age stake concludes today with remaining braces to be run this morning and finals possible this afternoon.

Letchatchie Ala United States

Avent Runs His Dogs as Club Debates Recognition

President Sage announced that the United States Field Trials Club would refuse recognition to the Continental Field Trials Club amid a dispute over Handier J. Avent of Hickory Valley Tennessee. Avent faces barred status from the Continental Club while nineteen of his dogs compete in US club events in Montgomery Alabama.

Montgomery Ala Sage United States Field Trials Club Continental Field Trials Club United States Canada J.M. Avent Hickory Valley Tenn Avent Continental Club

Japanese billiardist loses first block in 2400-point match

In Chicago Koji Yamada of Japan lost the first block of a 2400 point balk line match to George Slosson of New York by 400 to 307. The 27 inning game continued with the second block to be played tonight.

Morningstar George Slosson Pittsburg New York Willie Hoppe Chicago Koji Yamada

Champion Red Sox Roster is Complete

Boston January 7 The only hold out among the world champions is now resolved as the Red Sox complete their roster and all key players have reported to camp with expectations high for the season start.

Red Sox Boston Red Box

Bernhard Lays Nine Man Nucleus For 1918 Memphis Club

Memphis Jan 7 Bill Bernhard presents a nine man nucleus for the 1918 Memphis baseball team including Abstein Baerwald Schweitzer and pitchers Merritt Kissinger Parsons Newton. The overhaul mirrors 1912 rebuilding when Bernhard rebuilt from head to foot and finished fourth.

Memphis Bill Bernhard Abstein Baerwald Schweitzer Merritt Kissinger Parsons Newton Bales Tanneman Chub Moulton Sizty Bernhard Mickey Brennan Crandall Swaim Allen Brennan McCrone Seabough Pasha Moulton Oriel Bates

Lefty Flynn Marries Rena Leary in City Hall

Maurice Bennett Flynn known as Lefty, Yale varsity full back last season, wed Mias Rena Leary in New York City Hall yesterday. Flynn played for Yale and hails from the local area.

New York Maurice Bennett Flynn Lefty Yales Mias Rena Leary

Charles Brickley Elected Harvard Captain Faces Pro Status Probe

Charles Brickley, captain of Harvard football, is under investigation by the A A U over alleged professionalism. Officers accuse him of using his athletic name to earn money, threatening the end of his football career if found guilty. Brickley has supported himself while at Harvard.

Harvard Brickley

Noted Sport Writer Gets McCutcheon’s Job

R H Mc Cutcheon resigned as secretary treasurer of the New York National League Baseball Club. John B Foster sporting editor of the Evening Telegram was elected secretary and N Ashley Lloyd was elected treasurer. Mc Cutcheon remains a director of the controlling company.

New York R. H. McCutcheon New York National League Baseball Club John B. Foster The Evening Telegram N. Ashley Lloyd McCutcheon

Nooga Players Prepare to Report for Spring Baseball

Chattanooga area pros hasten plans for 191? exodus to camps as winter rumors swirl. Jim Baskette faces early departure after holiday mishap. Doc Johnston to join Cleveland in Pensacola March 4 with training starting earlier. Jimmy Johnston slated for White Sox at Paso Robles. Will McAllester and others set to report in late February.

Chattanooga Big Jim Baskette Athens Cleveland Pensacola Mia Doc Johnston Charley Rank Florida Jimmy Johnston Barons White Sox Peter Kavanaugh Bailiwick Sox Paso Robies Cal Jimmy Will McAllester Browns Johnny Dobbs Bill Ex

Tillis Still Gives a Montgomery Chance To Hold Billikens

In Montgomery Alabama signals a bid to keep the Billikens by offering local businessmen a $15,000 option. Richard Tillis majority holder said no sale to Little Rock yet and invited men to decide by Tuesday morning. A meeting last night raised $7,000 with hopes to reach the sum by Saturday morning.

Tillis Montgomery Billikens Ala Little Richard Tillis Little Rock

Farrell Goes West To Meet Chance

NEW YORK, Jan. 7. Frank president of the New York baseball league team left Monday for Chicago to confer with Frank Chance and seek a new contract to manage his club next season. The move follows a 1913 season viewed as a turning point and the Browns have one good receiver under contract. Bob Higging returns to Newark Indians and will depart for training about March 15. The league plans open practice in the South with Tack Reidy and Dave Gaston both agents receiving offers.

Comiskey Southeastern Sloan Whitney Dan Senno Moley Baugh New York Frank Chicago Frank Chance Chance Benner Browns Savele Bob Higging Newark Himerlf Tack Reidy Dave Gaston Pelican ex-Electric

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