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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1913

Page

2

Dave Robertson's Ninth-Inning Heroics Lift Gulls to Win

Robertson hit a ninth inning homer that was ruled a triple by the game rules, powering the Gulls to an 8 2 victory over the Pels. Hoge scored on the hit as Berger had tied the game earlier with a sharp single. The contest featured ex major leaguers Charles Berger and Harry McIntyre in a pitcher’s duel before the late rally.

Ave Robertson New Orleans Gulls Hoge Berger Robertson Kyle Atz Clancy Moekels Visttors Captan Jake Mitters Charles Starr Mobile Ki’anl Sentell Blackie” Schmidt McIintyre Billy Campbell J. Bradley Hogs Buena Vista Daisy Schmidt David Robertson Dave

Baseball Score by Innings From Multiple Leagues

Summary of scores from games in several leagues including Chattanooga Nashville Atlanta Montgomery Philadelphia Cleveland Washington New York St. Louis and Pittsburg with teams such as Boston Chicago Memphis and Mobile. Notable plays and pitchers cited with final tallies and times.

Moro Defeat Seen Costly in Philippine Dispatch

Brigadier General Pershing reported fourteen killed and twenty five wounded in the Moros disarmament on Jolo Island Philippines. Lieut Edward N Rackley Philippine scouts wounded in right heel. Private John Mattala seriously wounded in left lung. ten men of the 51st company Philippine scouts wounded.

Washington Pershing War Department Jolo Island Philippines Edward N. Rackley Philippine Scouts John Mattala Company M Eighth Infantry Benjamin M. Gage Harry Kough William M. Ransome Zeach T. Whitson Hospital Corps

Best Laxative for the Aged Pills

An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as the safe prompt laxative for the aged. It claims easy action with no pain and notes the price as 25 cents from Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Bagby Faces Bilkings In Montgomery Series Finale

In Montgomery Alabama on June 21 Harrell or Liebhart meet Bagby as Memphis visits for the final game of the Memphis Montgomery series. Seabough and Donohue catch. Memphis has a postponed game to be rescheduled on the next trip. Weather is clear and warm.

Bagby Billikens Turtles Associated Press Montgomery Ala Harrell Liebhart Seabough Donohue Memphis

Prough and Conzelman to Contend in Atlanta Series

Birmingham and Atlanta are set to finish the present series this afternoon in Atlanta. Prough and Mayer are likely to be the visiting battery while Conzelman and Chapman handle the Crackers. The day began warm and clear.

Prough Conzelman Associated Press Atlanta Birmingham Mayer Battery Chapman

Covaleskie to Face Williams in Nashville Fight Card

Covaleskie was announced to oppose Becker Williams of the Nashville club this afternoon in an effort to win his eleventh straight victory. Neither Schwartz nor Elberfeld was expected to play, both being injured. Weather clear and hot.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Covaleskie Becker Williams Nashville Schwartz Nor Elberfeld

Van Vlissingen fights divorce over forgeries case

In Chicago on June 21 the Van Vlissingen defense argued that the couple remained bound by marriage vows despite his mortgage forgeries totaling over half a million dollars. He contends his wife knew of his conduct, while Mrs. Van Vlissingen seeks a divorce on grounds of felonious behavior and abandonment threats were cited from his mother in law.

Associated Press Chicago van Vlissingen

Revolving Drum Burst Kills Worker in St Louis Factory

One man died and three women and a man injured when a rotating drum at Rice Stix Dry Goods in St Louis burst during use for drying clothes. The device failed under centrifugal pressure. John Forgey, nearby, was killed when a metal fragment crushed his skull.

Associated Press ST. Louis Rice-Stix Dry Goods Company John Forgey

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Skin Relief

Sufferers of ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles urged to use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Iowa cured an ugly ulcer in two weeks after nine months of suffering. Sold for 25 cents and recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bucklen Bruce Jones Birmingham van Antwer Drug Corp

Fire wipes out twelve buildings in Butler Tennessee

An oil fire in the residence of Joseph Rhea caused twelve buildings to burn in Butler Tennessee on June 21. The blaze destroyed much of the town's business area, with an estimated loss of 25 000 and minimal insurance.

Knoxville Tenn Joseph Rhea Butler, Tenn

Baseball matchups across Southern and American leagues

Southern League games include New Orleans at Mobile, Memphis at Montgomery, Atlanta at Birmingham, Nashville at Chattanooga, Philadelphia at Boston, Brooklyn at New York, Pittsburg at Cincinnati, Chicago at St Louis. American League features St Louis at Chicago, Detroit at Cleveland, New York at Washington, Boston at Philadelphia. Cotton States League schedules Selma at Pensacola, Clarkedale at Meridian, Columbus at Jackson.

Southern League New Orleans Mobile Memphis Montgomery Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga National League Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn New York Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington Selma Pensacola Clarkedale Meridian Columbus Jackson Pet Nashville Ee Seere Cotton States Jackson . . . Eee Ee Selma Cessssess Eee Clarksdale Evee Weer Wee Eee Teeene Eae Wee Eee Eee Eenee St Louis Cincinnati Eenee Boston Eee Chicago Ee Washington Aenee Eee Eevee

Zimmerman Banished After Dispute in St Louis Game

Third baseman Heine Zimmerman clashed with catcher Bresnahan over a Chicago St Louis National League game play and was sent to the clubhouse by manager Evers after the third inning. He will not forfeit a $100 offered by a Chicago enthusiast if Zimmerman agrees to harmony with umpires for two weeks. Evers reconsidered after banishing him but Zimmerman could not return in time to bat and stayed out of the game.

Associated Press SP. Louis Heine Zimmerman Bresnahan Evers Chicago Zimmerman Evens

Baseball Scores Across Leagues Update

A sweep of scores from multiple leagues shows Cotton States Pensacola 8 3 Selma 1 2 and Jackson 6 Columbus 1 as well as European style lineups. Notable games include New York 9 Washington 3 Chicago 3 Cleveland 0 and Baltimore 14 Montreal 1 with solid totals across the American and Federal Leagues.

Golf Medal Play Results at Vancouver Wa verly Course

In Portland on June 21 the middle westerners fell to the northwest in the medal play. Seattle pair B Fleglar and A S Kerry beat Detroit’s Howard Lee and Chicago’s C B Devol two up with one to play. Chick Evans and Warren K Wood of Chicago edged Harry Davis of Portland and Medford’s H Chandler Bean one up.

Associated Press Portland Ore Nortwestern Waverly B. Fleglar A.S. Kerry Seattle Howard Lee Detroit C. B. Devol Chicago Chick” Evans Warren K. Wood Harry Davis H. Chandler Bean Medford Oregon

United States Wins International Rifle Match for Dewar Cup

The United States defeated Great Britain by 41 points to recapture the Dewar cup in a small bore match at 75 feet. Final score was 24 551 to 24 510 with fifty men per side. two American shooters from Butte, Montana, both scoring a perfect 500.

Great Britain Washington United States Butte, Mont

Grimes Captures Western Intercollegiate Golf Title

CHICAGO June 21 Charles F Grimes of the University of Chicago won the individual championship of the Western Intercollegiate Golf Association by defeating James F Cummins of the University of Wisconsin 5 and 4 in the final round.

Ly Associated Press Chicago Charles F. Grimes University of Chicago Western Intercollegiate Golf Association James F. Cummins University of Wisconsin

Americans First in Anvil Chorus as Mobile Faces Crackers

In a tense game, Mobile loses to Atlanta as Finn's squad dominates the Crackers. Walker joins the New Orleans club, after 17-11 season with Bristol, and could debut soon. Mobile scores early, but late decisive hits by Schmidt and Robertson seal the win amid tense plays and running from the fences.

Atlanta Finn Frank New Orleans Roy Walker McIntyre Friday Walker Bristol Nashville Schwartz

Baseball Roundup Weighs Prospects in Mobile Montgomery Tilt

Mobile faces Montgomery as manager Frank may shift between Brenton and Finis Wilson. Finn Friday debate on starter Billy Robert son or Cavet continues. Robertson heals an ailing arm while Charley Schmidt handles catching duties. Birmingham’s power beats Atlanta as Wing Brady and Knisely shine. Hardzgrove exits after a head injury from Smith bat.

Frank Brenton Jack Adams Finis Wilson Finn Billy Robertson Robertson Charley Schmidt Birmingham Wing Brady Atlanta Knisely Marcan Ellam Smith Hardzgrove Gillespie

Chicago and Cleveland games marred by errors and injuries

News items recall a rough Friday with Chattanooga beating Nashville due to wretched fielding. Berfeld and Schwartz left the game with injuries while Chicago and Cleveland stalled in the fourth. Washington loses twice to New York and drops to the second division as Pensacola’s Leo Townsend prepares for a next game.

Chattanooga Nashville Eberfeld Schwartz New York Highlanders Washington Club Boosters Club

Lipton Delays Acceptance of Cup Terms in London

Sir Thomas Lipton defers accepting the New York Yacht Club terms for the American Cup series until he receives the club's 1913 rules. He says without the rules the race conditions cannot be understood.

Tom London Sir Thomas Lipton New York Yacht Club New York Club Thomas

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