Stars to Play Other Games Besides Wabash
The Y M C A varsity basketball team plans open games with fast teams before season’s end and eyes a March match with Wabash University. Manager Warren Christian lists Mobile and Birmingham as trip hubs for road games as teams chase a possible championship. A new four team Y M C A league will form within ten days with eight man rosters and silver medals for the winners.
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Association
A-1
Mobile
Wabash University
Wabash
Warren Christian
Birmingham
Columbus
Y. M. C. A. Basketball
Forged 10 Ask Aid of Court in Alimony Case
Mrs. Qdllie Hood Holland seeks alimony from Edward H. Holland after a separation suit citing cotton crop losses from the boll weevil. Supreme Court Justice Guy ordered $250 monthly support while the case proceeds, though both spouses may soon live apart per a reached agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Qdllie Hood Holland
Hollands
Holland
Justice Guy
Mrs. Holland
Syracuse Presses Bid for 39th I A A A Meet
International News Service Philadelphia Jan 17 Syracuse seeks to host the 39th annual Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America meet. The main hurdle is Syracuse Stadium’s 220 yard straightaway not meeting standard track layout, forcing races to start in chutes and finish under stands with electric lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Philadelphia
Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America
Syracuse
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Lyra
Ekmigrania
Corbett Sees No White Hope In Modern Heavyweights
James J. Corbett, veteran heavyweight, says today’s crop of white hopefuls lacks a true champion. He notes past greats like Sullivan, McCoy, Fitzsimmons and himself, and argues modern fighters win briefly then fade. Corbett singles out Gunboat Smith and Battling Levinsky as good men but not champions of old.
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San Francisco
James J. Corbett
Sullivan
McCoy
Fitzsimmons
Jim
Corbett
Gunboat Smith
Levinsky
Lady Mary Curzon to be Presented at Court
London January reports preparations for the coming out of Lady Mary Curzon daughter of Lord Curzon and former Miss Mary Lester of Chicago She is educated witty and sociable and Lady Miller of Manderston will act as chaperone The plan includes a possible remainer to pass the title to Lady Mary upon Lord Curzon's death Despite rumored matrimonial plans nothing definite has emerged Lady Suffolk objects to the chosen chaperone but the issue is expected to be resolved
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International News Service
London
Mary Curzon
Lord Curzon
Mary Lester
Chicago
Mary
Lady Miller
Manderston
Lady Mary
Lady Suffolk
Lady Curzon
Judge Jones puzzled over verdict of jury
In Montgomery Alabama a federal court jury could not agree after a trial of a man accused of selling liquor without a license. The foreman told the judge they had agreed, but then said they failed to agree, leaving the judge perplexed by the jury’s response.
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Jones
Montgomery
Ala
Evens Jesson
Qudee
Eo Ee
Facts and Fancies For the Motorist
The article notes Cannon cloth seats are waterproof and easy to clean with many colors. It mentions vivid leather colors for touring cars, rear tire trunks with license illumination, mud guard mirrors, black frame fender trunks with interior space and velvet rims, plus an electric lock device to immobilize horn light and gearing to prevent unauthorized start.
New Trunk Styles Include Buffet and Luncheon Cases
The article describes several new trunk models for cars including a buffet trunk with complete tableware and ice cooling features, a deep packing trunk with a shallow top tray, a four person luncheon case with a drop front, and a doorstep light attachment that activates with door movement to illuminate the step.
Million Dollar Club House Planned for Detroit Athletes
Detroit plans a $1,000,000 athletic clubhouse to finish by year end 1914 after members subscribed over $600,000 in second mortgage bonds in under two hours. Mike Murphy lauded at the meeting, recalling his role with the D A C and athletes like John Owen who set sprint records in 1890. The new clubhouse will occupy an entire downtown block and symbolize rapid local financing.
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Murphy
John Owen
Owen
Arthur Duffy
Army officer inspects Alabama mobilization site near Montgomery
Col. W. K. Wright of the Eastern division United States Infantry, on Governor's Island New York, visited Montgomery to inspect the proposed mobilization camp site for the Alabama National Guard. A permanent mobilization ground is standard for rapid concentration when an emergency arises.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. K. Wright
United States Infantry
Governor's Island
N. Y
Montgomerry
Alabama National Agree
Aberg Uses Holds In Match as Retirement Threat Looms
Alexander Aberg, champion Finnish wrestler, depicted applying a half Nelson in one frame and a body hold with an arm lock in another. The article notes his potential impact on Gotch's career while also describing a gentleman's vacation trunk with multiple trays and a drop front.
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Alexander Aberg
Aberg
Turkey Prize For Duck Pin Rollers
At the Conti Street bowling alleys a duck pin tournament awards a large turkey to any bowler who nets a 300 across three consecutive games. A list of participants and scores shows several 300s, with others near that mark. On February 2 at 8 p m Mobile bowlers are invited to a smoker where those with 300 in three games will bow off for the prize.
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Conti
Miller
Adkinson
Mobile
Spring Hill Buys First Basketball Team Coach
E M act on selects the initial basketball squad and will coach as Spring Hill eyes a game with Peoples Bank. Captain Cassidy misses games due to a knee injury while handball surges in popularity and class rivalry heats up on the diamond with improving spring weather.
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Spring Hill
Peoples’ Bank
Cassidy
Americans in Berlin Unite for Benevolent Work
At the American Benevolent Fund meeting in Berlin Secretary Joseph C. Grew was elected president succeeding A. M. Thackeray. The fund received 1750 dollars with 300 from Andrew Carnegie and 100 from Former Ambassador Leishmann. over 1250 was spent aiding distressed Americans in Germany in 1913.
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Berlin
American Benevolent Fund
Joseph C. Grew
A. M. Thackera
Andrew Carnegie
Leishmann
Germany
Drew
Gerrard
German-American Economic Union
Herr Ballin
S. Arthur Stapff
German Manufacturers’ Association
Esplanade
Dr. Stapff
United
American Association of Commerce
Adlon
Y M C A Runners Get New Uniforms
The Y M C A track team reports rising activity with more athletes training for Mardi Gras. Captain George R Powell says the squad may be the best yet as new runners join. Uniforms and emblems will be issued soon as events plan into post Mardi Gras races and the five mile run.
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George R. Powell
Two octogenarians die in Pascagoula
Pascagoula Miss Jan 17 Yesterday forenoon Mr P J Blanchard one of the oldest and best known citizens of this community died at the age of 83. He was buried from his grandson Valsin DeJean home with interment at the Pascagoula cemetery Last night at about o clock Mr S Seaton one of Pascagoula s most respected citizens died at his Krebs avenue home at 81 He will be buried today He leaves a son S Seaton Jr There is so much in preparation that fights are usually started by those who believe they can win.
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Pascagoula
P. J. Blanchard
Valsin DeJean
S. Seaton
Krebs Avenue
S. Seaton, Jr
Ramblers to Play Brewton Thursday at Y M C A Floor
The Y M C A Ramblers second team will face Brewton on the association floor Thursday at 8 30 p m local time. This opener is expected to draw a good crowd and promises a hard contest from Brewton. The Ramblers plan additional open games and look to schedule a match with Pensacola Y M C A while Montgomery Y M C A may visit Mobile during Mardi Gras.
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Y. M. C. A. Ramblers
Brewton Five
Association
Brewton
Ramblers
Pensacola Y. M. C. A
Montgomery Y. M. C. A
Capital Five
Mobile
Ignorance as Catalyst in Debates
The phrase suggests ignorance fuels most arguments, implying flawed reasoning and bias drive conflict. It treats uninformed stance as primary source of dispute rather than evidence or dialogue, indicating a critique of argument quality and knowledge gaps.
Manhattan Dye Works Tailoring and Cleaning Service
Robinson proprietor offers cleaning and pressing for all kinds of tailoring plus ladies' tailor made suits and dresses. Refitting a specialty with work called for and delivered guaranteed. Located at 200 St Francis Street Mobile Alabama.
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Manhattan Dye Works
Robinson
St. Francis St
Mobile
Ala
Noon Gym Class Sways Mobile Business Men
Director Marriott proposes a new noon hour gym class at the YMCA to attract Mobile businessmen. If organized the program would run 12 to 1 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday, with aim to boost daily exercise during working hours. Interested men are urged to contact Director Marriott for details.
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Marriott
Mobile
Nooh
Has Ban Johnson Got It in for C Murphy
Chicago January 17 The Federal League push from Ban Johnson of the American League appears aimed at removing so called undesirables from the game fueling suspicions of collusion with the new league Charles Murphy heads the Chicago National League club and is named as a target Johnson's urge to drive away Western patrons could hurt the West Side teams if Federals succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Charles Murphy
Murphy
Federals
West Siders
Beers and Creams Set for Sunday Tie Breaker
Velvet Beers and Cream of Kentucky meet for the third time this winter on Sunday afternoon to decide the outstanding tie. Both teams are evenly matched as fans expect a baseball style matchup with lines listed for Velvet Beers and Creams positions and captains.
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Velvet Beers
Cream of Kentuckys
Velvet
Wilson
West
Steber
Johnson
Smith
Long
Santilo
King
Clements
Simms
Wiseman
Hooley
Creams
Erhardt
Mangum
Imland
Holt
Burch
Ross
Day
Morrison
Courtney
Cramer
Obey
Clark
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van Ant
Gentleman Jim
Lady Mary Curzon
Detroit, Mich
Gotch
Turkey
Brick & Coal CO
St. Fancie St
DeBriere
ROCHE
Burke
Joseph and
State Streets
Rae
Bell Phone
Jake
C. Murphy
Sumpei
Nelson & Bailey
S. Royal St
Barry
J. J. Barry, JR
Spring Hill Avenue
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