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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1915

Page

8

Callahan Knocks Out Rivers in Second Round Bout

Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn knocks out Joe Rivers of Los Angeles in the second round in Memphis after Rivers dominated the first round. Both weighed 133 pounds. Rivers pressed early but Callahan finished with a right to Rivers jaw, ending the bout.

Memphis Frankie Callahan Brooklyn Joe Rivers Los Angeles Rivers Callahan Wolgast Ritchie Joe Levy Bridgeport Conn Sam Robideau Philadelphia Gilbert Gallant Boston Robideau Gallant Srom Robioff

Pythian Chancellor of Minnesota to Speak Here

Past Grand Chancellor Frederick S. Attwood will lecture on Fraternalism and Pythian Knighthood at Pythian Castle Hall on Tuesday January 26 1915 at 8 p m. Invitations list attendees and note committee members M G Stagg Henry Simon D W Camp and O Enholm organized the event.

Frederick S. Attwood Pythian Domain Minnesota Pythian Castle Hall Knights of Pythian Lodges Our Castle Hall M. G. Stagg Henry Simon D. W. Camp O. Enholm

Springfield man kills daughter then himself in tragedy

A Springfield Tennessee dispatch reports that Frank P. Johnson, a prominent resident, shot and killed his daughter Lucy and then killed himself Monday afternoon.

Springfield, Tenn Frank P. Johnson Lucy

Homemade Sragi syrup touted as top cough remedy

A home made Sragi syrup is praised for rapid relief from coughs and throat colds. It is shown as easily prepared from a pint bottle of plain sugar syrup, costing about 54 cents, with claims of immediate soothing and 24 hour efficacy.

Left Handed Hitters From Pitchers to Power Hitting

Historical note outlines several notable left handed pitchers who became successful batsmen. It cites Dr Lee Richmond as the first left handed pitcher and highlights players like Mike Tiernan Cap Anson George Van Haltren Jesse Burkett Elmer Smith Billy George Cy Seymour and Mike Donlin who transitioned from pitching to batting and found lasting success in the major leagues.

Lee Richmond Mike Tiernan New York Giants New York Jersey City Club Tiernan Giants Mike Cap Anson Chicago Nationals George van Haltron California George Van Jesse Burkett Worcester Burkette Burkett Elmer Smith Cincinnati Elmer Pittsburgh Billy George Billy Cy Seymour Manhattan Cincinnati Reds Seymour Old New York Mike Donlin St. Louis Nationals Donlin

Battleship Wyoming Wins Knox Trophy for Battle Efficiency

Boston, Jan. 19. The Knox trophy for highest battle efficiency was awarded to the battleship Wyoming at the annual banquet of the Sons of the American Revolution. Also named were the Knox coast artillery trophy to the Fifth company and the Knox medal for field artillery to Sergeant Thomas Ambrose of Battery F, Third Field Artillery, now at Fort Myer, Va.

Boston Knox Wyoming Sons of the American Revolution Knox Coast Artillery Thomas Ambrose Third Field Artillery Fort Myer

U B Now Ready for Uts Fight

Chicago January 19 club owners from the National American and Federal leagues gather in Chicago for injunction proceedings against organized baseball. August Hermann says the defense is ready. Roger Bresnahan alleges offers of 12000 yearly plus stock and 5000 bonus to join St Louis Federals and later 50000 for three years with a 10000 bonus to desert the Chicago Nationals.

Chicago Organized Baseball United States August Hermann Roger P. Bresnahan Chicago Nationals Federals Bresnahan St. Louis Federal Club Philip Ball Edward Steininger St. Louis Fielder Jones Brooklyn Federals

Convention Would Have Gutierrez Explain Absence of Five Treasury Millions

The Mexican revolutionary convention demands an accounting from General Eulalio Gutierrez for 5,250,000 dollars allegedly missing from the treasury. General Gonzales Garza, newly named convention president, sent telegraphic orders to governors and military commanders explaining his rise to the presidency.

Gutierrez Treasury Mexico City Mex Gonzales Garza Eulalio Gutierrez

Cuticura Heals Boy’s Scalp After Severe Eczema

A Virginia family recounts severe scalp eczema on a boy in Loss Creek Alabama. After failing remedies, a free Cuticura Soap and Ointment sample led to rapid recovery and hair regrowth. The note invites requests for the 32 page Cuticura Skin Book and samples by mail.

Loss Creek Ala

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