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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

8

Gulls drop doubleheader on road trip to Little Rock

Travelers beat the Gulls in both games of a doubleheader in Little Rock with scores 5 to 0 and another close contest. Razor Lec tter pitched six innings in game one before Little Rock offense broke through, while Lefty Allen allowed ten hits in seven innings in game two. The teams travel between Little Rock and Mobile and will not play today, opening a thirteen game home stretch Friday. Chattanooga and Nashville series are scheduled for mid June with four games and a subsequent Memphis stand.

Gulls Little Rock Tto Razor Lectter Little Rockers Lefty” Allen Mobile Chattanooga Pines Nashville Memphis Rock K Wena Wees

Pennant Race Notes Include Three-Base Hits by Rumler Allison Holly and Burke

In a shortened seven inning game Ledbetter allowed 6 runs on 12 hits, while Allison gave up 9 hits and 5 runs in eight innings. Rumler Kirby and Manning contributed sacrifices and Rumler stole bases.

Rumler Allison Holly Burke Kirby Manning Starr Ledbetter Coachman Balse Holmquist Hart Pfenninger Little Rock R.H. PO A. Eair Ies Covington Jacobson Rirby Hardgrove Ino Nor DATE Cence Cues Wares Swaciina Massey Swacina Allen

Matlock Wins Amateur Prize at Coden Trap Tourney

The three day trap shoot at Rolston Hotel grounds in Coden closes with Lloyd Matlock winning high amateur honors at 322 of 360 and $20 gold. Hunter Lyon tops the day with 163 of 175, edging pro E R Holt by three birds. Dr Ward earns $15 as Gulf City Gun Club high amateur.

Rolston Hotel Coden Hunter Lyon Gulf City Gun Club E. R. Holt Winchester Company Dr. Ward Eugene Auter

Result Games Across Cities Highlight Baseball Week

National and regional leagues report scattered games with rain affecting schedules. Notable results include Little Rock and Mobile sweep in Southern Association, Nashville edging Atlanta, Memphis and New Orleans decisive, and Birmingham beating Chattanooga in the second Chattanooga game.

Southern Little Rock Mobile Allison Couchman Rumler Ledbetter Holmquist Schmidt Hardgrove Allen Clark Nashville Atlanta Herbert Street Perry Neiderkorn Memphis New Orleans Robertson Ruel Walker Higgins Chattanooga Birmingham Marshall Kitchens Grimes Hauser Johnson Peters Smith

Today’s NBA Card Crowds Sit Weather Affects Games

Schedule lists Memphis at New Orleans Nashville at Birmingham Chattanooga at Atlanta plus Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn St. Louis at Boston Philadelphia at Chicago New York at St. Louis ton at Detroit Washington at Cleveland with varying conditions including rain and clear skies across venues.

Neahville Brooklyn Weer New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Louis Ee Cleveland Eter Washington National Boston St. Louis Ragan Tragresser Hall Steele Gonzales Plank Davenport Park Weisman Chapman Severeid Keating Nannamaker Chicago Philadelphia Ton Detroit

Atlanta Lands Three Players From Chicago Nationals and Louisville

June 8. Frank, manager of the Atlanta Southern Association club, announced three new infielders and a catcher. Steve Yerkes, a second baseman, and Mike Doolan, a shortstop, joined from the Chicago National League club, while Frank Crossin was bought from the Louisville American Association club. Yerkes previously played for Chattanooga in the Southern Association. No word on which players will be released to make room for the trio.

Nashville Frank Steve Yerkes Mike Doolan Frank Crossin Louisville Yerkes Chattanooga

McEvoy Wins In Electric Co Suit In Mobile Court

J. H. McEvoy awarded 911.25 in law and equity court against Mobile Light and Railroad Co for 1500 damages after a collision with his auto last year. McEvoy’s car was damaged severely and he claimed injuries. The case filled the day.

J. H. McEvoy Mobile Light and Railroad Company Law and Equity McEvoy

Rotary Club to Hold Regular Session Discussing Date

The Mobile Rotary Club plans a regular weekly session to be held at an early date with President L. D. dating to discuss agendas and arrangements.

Mobile Rotary Club L. D. Dating

Brindley Pulls Off Hazardous Flight at Aviation Meet

A veteran press agent recalls Oscar Brindley in San Diego as chief instruction officer at the Army aviation school. Brindley volunteers to fly a Wright biplane amid 35 mph winds, executing daring spirals before a cheering crowd. He lands safely after a tense, wind driven descent as observers gasp and the day ends.

Oscar Brindley Army Aviation School San Diego Brindley Telegraph Aviation Company Mitchell Wright Brinley

Wilson Drafts Platform For Democratic Convention

President Wilson has nearly completed a draft platform for the Democratic National Convention. It highlights foreign policy gains in preserving neutral rights and peace, Monroe Doctrine and Western Hemisphere relations, and America first. Domestic planks praise the Underwood Simmons tariff act the Federal Reserve Act and preparedness measures.

Washington Wilson United States America

Preparedness Camp for New York City Approved

A plan by the Young Men's Democratic League of New York to establish a preparedness camp in New York City on June 1 was approved. The committee led by Frank D. Shelley urged cooperation with young Democrats nationwide to support President Wilson's re election.

Washington Wilson Young Men’s Democratic League of New York New York City Frank D. Shelley Baker

Ceremonial Session of Dokkies Set for July 12

The Ramalah Tem le No. 124 Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan plans a large ceremony on July 12 at the Mobile Yacht Club clubhouse. An afternoon parade precedes initiation of the Dokkies and their victims, then a feast and dance for ladies attend.

Ramalah Témle No. 124 Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan Clibhouse Mobile Yacht Club

Anuric The Latest Discovery in Medicine

Dr. Pierce promotes Anuric as a potent remedy for uric acid related pains from gout to sciatica. The drug claims to cleanse the blood, aid weak kidneys, and prolong life by removing uric acid. Trial offers and full treatment prices are advertised.

Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo

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