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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
6
A report from Santa Georgia states the Atlanta team plans to add two catchers for 1915. One backstop formerly with Chicago Cubs is recalled and will not arrive soon. another, Tyree, is to join the Crackers to begin training this week for the season.
The advertisement notes fresh opened plant dozen loaves sold at 25c and halves at 15c. Extra raw plants offered at the stand in half dozen lots for 10c.
Ray Caldwell, former New York American pitcher who left last August and was to join the Buffalo Federals, will return to the Yankees next spring. President Ban Johnson and Capt. T. L. Huston announced the pitcher will be with the club, with a reported salary of 7000 dollars yearly and a plan to return the 5000 dollars he drew from Buffalo.
Federal League clubowners report 1915 salary advances totaling 50 000 to major and minor league stars. President Gilmore says protecting that money is a goal of suits against organized baseball for Sherman anti trust violations. He warns litigation could delay star players and affect the upcoming season.
New York police report a fourth arrest in a spree of so called gentlemen burglars robbing wealthy New Jersey homes. John Gloscow, 18, charged with robbing Benjamin Douglas in West Orange, linked to William Evans who admits thefts from two New York bankers in New Jersey while dressed in evening clothes.
Macon Ga January 7 President Gaffney of the Boston club denied reports that pitcher George Tyler would be transferred to Philadelphia in exchange for outfielder Sage Mague. Gaffney and Hempstead of New York NL are guests of Boston manager George Stallings on his plantation near Macon.
Boston on January 7 saw Welker Cochran and George Sutton win in the Billard Players League championship. Cochran captured the afternoon match 300 to 223 with notable averages and high runs cited. Sutton secured the night win 300 to 95, while Luton posted 33 3-9 and Cochran 11 7-8 among the highlighted scores.
Former Philadelphia third baseman Lobert signed a three year contract with the New York Nationals. The move follows a trade that brought Lobert to New York from Philadelphia in a deal reported yesterday involving Bl Adams.
In Frankford Hospital Philadelphia two twin girls were born minutes apart across the year change from 1914 to 1915. The older twin arrived December 31, 1914, and the younger January 1, 1915, making them the first known twins born in different years in the city.
William L. Watson president of the First National Bank of Pittston was held in 10000 bail for a further hearing on overcertification of checks to his account. He allegedly certified checks for 49000 when his balance was far short and used the funds to purchase securities that secured loans. Watson is described as wealthy.
In Trenton New Jersey last night a fire engine lost control and struck bystanders. Two men Frank McGurk and Louis Miles died and four others including Mrs. Hannah Bancroft Michael Barry Daniel Caswell and Alphonse Biani were seriously injured. All victims resided in Trenton.
Joe Green, a Black man, was arrested Wednesday night by Deputy Sheriff George Mills in Plateau for violating the prohibition law. He posted bail and is to appear in the inferior criminal court on January 1.
An advertisement promises a guarantee with a “satisfactory cure” before payment and claims to control withdrawal symptoms. It notes home treatment for patients unable to visit, and references The American Nation of Lebanon and the Union Trust Co with a free booklet number 44.
A New York editorial argues only pennant winning players deserve proceeds from world series receipts and warns against broad shares for all players. The piece cites boxers like Johnny Dundee and roller skater Jesse Carey, plus doctors debating diet and appendicitis risk from meat heavy meals.
The Federal League plans legal action to stop Ivy Wingo from playing with Cincinnati or any other organized baseball club. President Gilmore says the Federals claim Wingo's contract violates their rights and will hold in court.
Federal League umpire James A. Murphy walked with a broken leg since July 5 and never realized it. He began the season in the Illinois Missouri League and officiated in Ottawa Illinois before a line drive struck his ankle. He briefly sat out, then endured rib and chest injuries before finishing the season in the Federal League while his leg remained fractured.
Richmond January 7 The Virginia Baseball League offered to grant conditional territorial rights in Richmond to an International League team for 10000 dollars but Richmond business leaders rejected the deal and a counter proposal for absolute rights. President Boatwright said surrendering the territory would be prohibitive and an appeal to the national commission was possible if the league stands firm.
Grand Junction Tenn Jan 7 pointer Lewis C Morris owned by E J Rowe of Birmingham Ala and handled by W D Gilchrist Courtland Ala won the all age stake of the United States Field Trials Club on the club course near Grand Junction. La Bestia a setter owned by F M Stephertoon Chicago was second and the setter Commissioner s Harry the entry of J C Shepperd Grand Forks Nd was third. Thirty dogs competed in the event which started Monday. The derby with twenty four dogs entered will start tomorrow.
Freddie Welsh world lightweight champion was matched to fight Johnny Griffiths Australian title holder in a twelve round bout in Akron Ohio on February 1.
Washington reports reveal Clark Griffith, Walter Johnson, and Fred Clarke secretly arranged Johnson's return to baseball. Clarke met Johnson at Coffeyville, wired Griffith that talks were successful, and Griffith hurriedly left town to maintain secrecy to avoid Federal League interference.
The listing at 3-5-7 North Royal advertises opened plant oysters and doxed loaf options with prices 25c per half, 1c, 5c extra for toast, raw oysters at stand, and plants 20c per dozen. Mention includes a half dozen at 10c.
The Metropolitan Association rescinds suspensions of five New York Athletic Club members after the club withdrew from the Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union. The action affects swimming and diving events at Madison Square Garden this week. Correspondence between the club captain and the Sportsmen's Show management showed the club asked to cancel entries which the show rejected in deference.
Advertisement describes a new bungalow at 2 Monroe Street listing two bedrooms a dining room parlor and bath with porcelain tub and front and back galleries. It mentions electric lights gas and a large yard priced at 215 dollars and signed by W. S. Stocking.
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