Y M C A Boy Athletes Shine In Gym Contests
The Y M C A Classified Sports League showcases lively junior and intermediate divisions with strong, evenly matched teams. Curtis nearly reaches a 9 feet 2 inches broad jump record at 16 while several high jumps surpass last year. Intermediates lead with Choctawa 368, Victors 346, Athletics 289, White Sox 363. juniors Crackers 685, Tigers 604, Billikens 501, Rangers 480.
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Curtis
Curtin
Choctawa
Victors
Athletics
White Sox
Crackers
Tigers
Billikens
Rangers
Gym Exhibition Promises Strong Show By YMCA Classes
The YMCA announces a February gym exhibition featuring junior and intermediate calisthenics plus a full program of walisthenics gymnastics athletics wrestling boxing basketball and other games. Last year’s crowds were strong and the event is expected to be the best yet after Mardi Gras.
Harvard Michigan to play two games at Ann Arbor field
Harvard and Michigan arrange a two game series in Ann Arbor for 1916 with the 1914 and 1913 games to Cambridge. Michigan officials plan seating for 35 000 and 6 000 standing room with total capacity around 41 000. The move comes amid debates on Michigan rejoining the Western Conference and student opposition to a conference return.
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Harvard
Michigan
Ann Arbor
International News Service
Mich
Cambridge
Crimson
Bartleme
Wolverines
Crimson Eleven
Harbade
Len
University of Chicago
Alonzo A. Stagg
Coach Rice Sees Hope For Columbia Crew
New York officials report Columbia University rowing coach Jim Rice gained renewed optimism after a slow start in recruiting. Early turnout was small, but mass meetings stirred some enthusiasm and more candidates appeared before mid year exams trimmed the list.
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International News Service
New York
Jim Rice
Columbia University
Rice
Poughkeepsie
Texas Wonder Cures Kidney Ailments Reported
A historical notice notes Texas Wonder sold as a kidney cure and remedy. The brief mentions its claimed health benefits and market presence in the period. Readers are urged to consider medical advice and verify claims with sources.
Ramblers to Play Y M C A Big Team
Ramblers prepare for a key matchup against the Y M C A Varsity in about a week. The Y M C A Basketball League forms this week with four teams planned, six more players needed, seven to eight per squad, and a season ending with silver medals for winners.
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Ramblers
Yingling Signs with Reds After Father-in-Law Negotiation
Cincinnati, Jan 24 Charlie Herzog the Reds new manager lands two southpaws for the coming season with Packard departed for the Federal League Earl Yingling signed after help from his father in law Mr Sawyer in Be banon Ohio The deal includes a one year contract rather than two as Reds officials hoped Yingling and Sawyer anticipate higher value next year and push for a higher figure.
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Dayton
Yingling
Sawyer
Bebanon
Ohio
Mr. Sawyer
Garry Hermann
Why Mobile Would Be Great Training Ground
Sporting memories recall Mobile's 1887 season with Detroit who stayed at Frascati beach. The writer praises Dunlap and other players, cites climate as potential spring training, and notes the pennant winner years later with Wal king and Hanlon among remembered names.
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Sporting Editor
Biddy
McPhee
Collins
Evers
Mobile
Doyle
Dad Phelan
Ye Olden
Dunlap
Detroit
Frascati Beach
Diamond
Baldwin
Benwell
Getzieu
Ganzel
Beaton
Kingslow
Gruber
Sutcliff
Rowe
White
Thompson
Hanlon
Richardson
Larry Twitchell
Twitchell
Twitche
Manager
Beers and Creams Meet Again Today at 2:30
Velvet Beers of Kentucky clash with Cream of Kentucky in a Sunday matinee at Kling's Diamond. Both teams have two wins apiece in four meetings, with West and Wiseman expected to anchor Velvet Beers against Erhardt and Courtney for Cream.
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Velvet Beers
Cream of Kentucky
Kling’s
West
Clarke
Dreams
Courtney
Wiseman
Johnson
Wilson
Yost
Smith
Pecase
Long
Russ
Holt
Day
Cramer
Facts and Fancies For the Motorist
An excerpt on travel gear lists leather and fabric cases for autos including oblong bags with side handles, silver and ivory finishes, moire silk linings, a willow luncheon hamper with a leather slip cover, pajama and slipper cases, shaving sets, shirred bonnets and chiffon hoods, silk day hats, hat boxes with veil compartments, a four pocket coat rail bag, and a small foot rest trunk with distinct height measurements.
Mardi Gras Race Attracts City Track Entrants
City track athletes prepare for the Mardi Gras two mile race on February 23 at 2 PM. The YMCA team expects 15 to 20 runners with Barton and other schools likely to enter. The Mardi Gras cup will be awarded to the winning team and ten individual prizes go to the first finishers. Officials to be announced soon.
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Barton
Varsity of Washington to Honolulu for summer baseball
Seattle January 24. University of Washington baseball team may travel to Honolulu next June to play with the Aohu League teams of the Sandwich Islands. The trip hinges on contract signing. Manager Harr states the team enjoyed a successful coast trip to Japan last summer.
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Seattle
Wash
University of Washington
Harr
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
Horr
Japan
Mobile Ducks Pin Contest Sparks Wide Interest
The duck pin contest at Conti Street bowling alleys draws strong interest with a three consecutive game format for three points. Ties will be resolved by a bowl off on February 2 as top players like Rohmer, Pulford, Adkinson and Henry post high scores and a ten pin match featuring McCleery, Giglio, Rush and Rohmer yields 200 plus score lines. The event marks the city’s strongest showing since Mobile beat Atlanta for the South championship.
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Conti Street
Mraghi
J. Rohmer
Otake
J. Pulford
Adkinson
I Henry
Licevacen Ate
Papin Seas
McCleery
Giglio
Rush
Rohmer
Rosiahne
Rohmer Sgn
Aoeal
Mobile
Atlanta
Windsor Hotel and Cafe Breakfast and Supper Hours
Breakfast served from 6 30 to 10 00 a m. Combination supper 5 30 to 8 00 p m A la carte meals all day reasonable prices Royal and Conti Streets Windsor Hotel and Cafe.
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Windsor Hotel
Cafe Royal
Conti Sts
Health Talks Begin at YMCA Wednesday
YMCA health talks start this week in the gymnasium led by Director A E Marriott. Sessions occur every Wednesday before the 5 30 class with ten minute segments from 5 25 to 5 35 covering body care exercise hygiene diet and rest. Physicians from the medical staff will also speak for 20 to 25 minutes. last year talks were in the evening before the 8 10 class.
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Association
A. E. Marriott
Marriott
Birmingham Presses Umpires After Nap Managerial Temper
New York January 24 1913 Joe Birmingham leader of the Cleveland Naps faced umpire clashes last season. He vows reform admitting mistakes and plans calmer protest in 1913 to protect his club and keep team focus while acknowledging umpires are human and decisions may even out. Some unrelated closing note references painted china and beasts with eyes for beauty.
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New York
Joe Birmingham
Cleveland Naps
Cleveland
Joe
Ban Johnson
Naps
Nap
Connie Mack
Birmingham
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Ritchie
Harlem
Tommy
Willie Ritchie
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bowab Bros
Scouts
Eter
Varsity of Washington
Eal Tar EA
China
Marguerite Farrell
MR. Martie Deem
Florence Kelly
MR. Henry Rudolph
THE
Rowley Orchestra
Bank OF Mobile
Mobile Daily Item
Great Canal
Panama and the
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Willis J. Ab Abbot
Great Canal Zone
Tampa
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