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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
6
Associated Press reports a trade involving Dee Walsh an infielder from the Lotis Americans and pitcher D last year with the St. Louis Americans. The deal also mentions a move from Oakland in the Pacific League and situates the transaction in MERY Alabama on January 16.
Roger Springs Tenn Jan 15 reports Lady Gladstone a setter owned by W W Smith and W Holly of Lamar and handled by Lewis Allisend of Detroit won the all age stake to claim the amateur champion title. Tidwell's Comet owned by W L Tidwell Washington DC and handled by J S McSpadden Hickory Tenn placed second with other contenders including Babble Brook Ben. Eighteen dogs entered. four derby braces were run and the event likely finished today.
A Cincinnati businessman announced that $250,000 had been raised to back a Federal League baseball franchise in the city. Officials could not confirm details as the league eyes Chicago for a possible franchise, and the mover said application would be made soon.
Delphia January 15 Associated Press reports black pugilist released from the Eastern Penitentiary after four and a half years of a fifteen year sentence for killing another man. Blackburn plans to travel to Paris to seek a match with Jack Johnson.
Associated Press reports a lively eight round lightweight bout in Windsor Ontario between Joe Mariat of New Orleans and Johnny Griffith of Akron ended in a draw. Griffith used a strong left hand for six rounds but Mariat rallied, scoring a knockdown and neutralizing the advantage.
Old time star Daubert remains with the Brooklyn Superbas despite Federal league interest in managing the Pittsburg Feds. He cites his signed contract and loyalty to Brooklyn as the reason for staying. The Superbas feature a strong lineup of ex Southern league players and newcomers like Elmer Brown and Montgomery joining for 1913. Dick Rudolph of Boston Nationals also announced a two year contract with his club.
In Washington the National Rifle Association board discussed promoting marksmanship nationwide. Lt. A. S. Jones urged rifle range construction in large cities. A team will visit Canada in August or September for Palma trophy and Deward cup contests, and Congress is urged to fund a Peru trip for international matches.
Sam N. Agnew star catcher of the St Louis Americans signed a two year contract to stay with the local team amid rumors of a move to the Kansas City Federals. Arnold Hauser the young shortstop of the St Louis Nationals also signed for the coming season with the local Nationals.
The Chicago White Sox announce the first training games for March 9 10 and 11 in Sacramento California. They also report Melville Wolfgang has signed a contract as a pitcher at the team’s office.
Budget committee of the imperial parliament rejected a $50,000 appropriation for the 1916 Olympic Games to be held in Berlin. Socialists objected citing persecution of Workingmen's Gymnastic Societies. Clericals and Polish deputies opposed or defended it. Delbrueck argued for the measure. likely to be brought to plenary.
On Long Island at the Masashi estate Masashi the Japanese cook and a young American woman were found shot dead in his room. A revolver lay nearby and no one on the estate recognized the woman who arrived from New York the previous afternoon. The cause of death remains unclear whether it was murder suicide or double suicide.
New York January 15 announces a two year contract between the University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth to extend football relations. The 1914 game will be at Franklin Field Philadelphia next year with alternating games in Boston if the alliance continues.
Frank Smith, a pitcher for Montreal in the International League last season, signed a contract yesterday with the Baltimore Federal League club, according to advices from Pittsburgh.
Eidson Tenn merchant D D P Lawson writes that Dr King s New Discovery is the most wonderful cough cold and throat medicine sold in his store It relieves obstinate coughs and colds quickly and needs no guarantee A bottle should be kept in the house at all times
George Stone former St. Louis star left fielder and league batting leader in 1906 with about .360 has applied for Lincoln club manager duties in the Western league. He retired in 1910 and now serves as assistant cashier at a Cole Ridge bank.
Utica report says George Burne left fielder for the New York Nationals has signed a contract. The Buffalo Federals had sought his services.
For the first time Indiana University will face Miami University in football next season, per Athletic Director Arthur Blendat. The schedule also includes a game against Ohio State in Indianapolis, creating two Ohio university matchups.
President Ebbets announced Zach Wheat and Nap Rucker agreed to sign three year contracts with the Brooklyn Baseball club. Terms not released.
Ten English polo players will arrive in New York on May 8 for the West Chester cup games at Meadowbrook in June. Two weeks later thirty seven polo ponies will arrive, completing the English team preparations for the international match.
New York January 15 proposed changes to Amateur Union championship rules would create senior and junior classes for all events. The senior class would be open to all athletes and the junior class limited to those who have not won a title.
Indianapolis January 15 Five major league players who spent two months negotiating with the Indianapolis Federal league club must sign three year contracts today or negotiations end. Manager William Phillips said George Mullin offered a one year deal to join. Players include Owen Bush George Davis Pat Bauman Otto Miller and Elmer Brown. All reside in Indianapolis.
The Detroit club received the signed contract of Tiller H. Cavet a pitcher. Cavet played last year for Mobile Alabama Southern League club.
Medford Mass Jan 15 Tufts college baseball management announced John P Slattery former catcher for Washington Chicago and Boston of the American League has been engaged as head coach for the nine.
Charles S. Dooin, manager of the Philadelphia National League club for four seasons, signed to continue as player and manager for another year. The salary was not announced.
Detroit utility outfielder Hughie High signed a 1914 contract with the Detroit American League club today in Detroit confirming his return to the Tigers for next season.
Former world heavyweight champion Robert Fitzsimmons appeared before Justice Seabury in the New York supreme court seeking permission to re enter boxing in the city. He stated the public wants genuine boxing and affidavits showed he is in good physical condition. Mike Donovan testified that Fitzsimmons would face top opponents though he is 53. Further argument scheduled for Friday.
Seeberg Steamship Line Inc lists freight and passenger sailings from Mobile to Grand Cayman Jamaica Haiti Guadeloupe Martinique Barbados Trinidad with S Crathens and S Cratheus and S Alm. Fortnightly calls to Grand Cayman on inward voyages. Line notes right to change schedules and call at other West Indian ports with cargo. Passenger capacity 25 to Grand Cayman Jamaica Haiti and 20 to Guadeloupe Martinique Barbados Trinidad.
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