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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1914
Page
2
A humorous puzzle style item notes a riddle about spring remaining in place and contrasts it with a match. It mentions Henry and a boy asking what lies between a match and a C.
Warden Thomas Tynan proposes a six acre baseball and athletic field at the Colorado state penitentiary built by convicts for convicts and the public. Admission via honor button grants access to field or grandstand with separate entrances for public and convict spectators. After baseball season a football team will use the facility.
The National Baseball Commission ruled on two cases in Cincinnati. It denied James J. Riley's salary claim from Toledo of the American Association. It also held that Player Stair of Henderson Kentucky remains the property of that club and refused to declare his transfer void.
The New York Americans failed to sign catcher Ed Sweeney and infielder Rollie Zeider to 1914 contracts in Chicago. A. Irwin, representing New York, talked with both players and left for Texas without agreement. Meanwhile Selivelt reportedly signed with the Cleveland Americans, signaling Federal League pressure.
Morley Jennings denies reports of leaving baseball and says he intends to play the coming season. He is currently athletic director at Ouachita College in Arkadelphia and has not signed a contract with Atlanta’s Crackers. Manager Billy Smith expects Jennings to join the team soon.
Veteran observer Harold Tuthill explains Walter Johnsons success by noting hitters avoid using their best bats against his fast pitches. He compares bats, recalls Jim Delehantys Betsy, and argues Johnsons speed risks breaking any stick, keeping top sluggers from risking their favorite bats.
Figures from Dr. F J Born at Yale gymnasium show consistent exercise boosts students. The study records a 19 pound weight gain, two inch shoulder breadth increase, four inch chest girth rise, and thirty eight inch lung capacity growth. Football and baseball groups show targeted muscle strength gains from gym work.
The advocate of three balls argues a three strike rule would boost batting, action, and base running without hampering pitchers. He says fewer balls increase hits, steals, and fan excitement while preserving baseball science.
Dr. James T. Laughead of Terre Haute Ind is detained in Jacksonville as a witness in the case against Eddie Kennedy and Louie Levinson accused of trying to defraud him of 2000 dollars in an alleged wiretapping horse race scheme.
National Open champion Francis Quimet of Brookline Mass and Paul Tewksbury of the Woodlands Club Auburndale arrived at Pinehurst N C with plans to play a foursome on the local links. They were keen for golf and prepared to practice at the course.
Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan beat Joe Rivers of Los Angeles in a fast ten round fight in Milwaukee. Wolgast led most rounds with inside fighting and control, Rivers bled from nose and mouth and was floored twice, referee Stout presiding as both men drew boos for rough tactics.
Philadelphia National League clubs accept terms with Seaton Becker Devore Reed and new outfielder Hilly from Keokuk. Luther Cook signs with the New York American League club. Detroit signs Moriarty, Boston adds Jack Quinn, Chicago signs David Roth.
Comanche Frank the pointer entered by A R Fisher of Hope Indiana and handled by J M Avent of Hickory Valley Tennessee won the champion hunting dog of America title and a $1000 purse at the national championship field trials in Grand Junction Tennessee Beasell's setter Paliachio finished second after a two hour final race that ended Tennessee field trials for the season starting January 5
In Nashville a baseball club by laws were amended adding four directors to make eleven. Elected were Eugene Shannon W C Cherry Alfred Williams and Dr Frank Bassett. President Hirsig resigned as president and board member. Clyde Shropshire L G Durr Chris Huray and W C Schwartz remained in leadership as stockholders meeting aimed to rectify any illegality from the first meeting.
The National Amateur doubles racquet championship finals will pit J. W. Weir and Dwight F. Davis of St. Louis against Boston duo George R. Fearing and H. D. Scott after Weir Davis defeated Waterbury Whitney in seven games. Fearing and Scott advanced by default over Clark and Courtney.
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