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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1914

Page

6

Minor League Magnates Meet for Self Defense

In York on March 4 representatives from the International and American associations and the National and Minor Leagues plan a meeting to coordinate defenses against the Federal League. Major and minor league owners will attend to discuss transferring teams, especially Jersey City, and strategies to counter the Federal invasion affecting Brooklyn Baltimore and Buffalo.

Tn York Sabate Federal League Edward G. Barrow S International League Thomas Hivington Amerin Association John H. Farrellee Brooklyn International League Jersey City Wbketts

Gus Costello Rated Top Wrestler by Chicago Referee

Smith, famed Chicago referee, lauds Gus Costello as one of boxing and wrestling’s greats. recounts Costello’s wins over Jenkins Roeber and Gotch, his near-miss against world champ Jenkins, and his scheduled match with Mike Donnelly at the Lyric this Thursday night.

Smith Chicago Gus Cosbig Mike Donnelly United Europe Gus Costello Jim Parr Parr Costello Ernest Roeber Igian Wonder Tom Jenkins Jenkins Windy City Chi East Eway Bes Bysoko Gotch Costelloy Donnelly Mobile

Gilmore Demands One Pair Play From Two Major Leagues

Associated Press reports Gilmore of the Federal league pressed for one pair of contract players from the National and American leagues. He sent telegrams to K Tener and Ban Johnson demanding fair treatment and threatening to withdraw policy if clubs pursue player trading, signaling potential escalation.

Gilmore Associated Press Ucago A. Gilmore Federal League K. Tener B. Johnat

President in Federal League on e e e

Fragmentary note mentions a president related to a Federal League topic with unclear context and missing details. No specific dates or events are readable.

Pitcher Ola Williams Signed by New Orleans Gulls

Ola Williams, who played for New Orleans last season and won the first game against Mobile, will travel to Mobile on March 12 for a tryout with Briscoe Lord's group. He had a strong Jackson club record and was the league's second-best pitcher.

New Orleans Ola Williams Mobile Themy Jackson Miss Cotton States Briscoe Lord Williams

Color Line in Wisconsin Drawn by Boxing Board

Milwaukee boxing board rules against prize fights between black and white boxers. ban announced March 4 under state athletic commission authority. Details reference Morris of Oklahoma and proposed reforms.

Wisconsin Boxing Board American Press Milwaukee Wis Marth Ate Boxing Commission Bob Morris Okla

Chief Meyers Coaches Pitchers at Giants Marlin Camp

Giant catcher Chief Meyers oversees a crop of young pitchers at Marlin Texas training quarters. Meyers praises their work and thinks John McGraw will have a tough time trimming the roster when final cuts begin.

Chief Meyers New York Giants Giants Marlin Texas Meyers McGraw

Tinker Announces Line-up of Chicago Federal Players

Chicago March 4. Manager Tinker announced the Chicago Federals line up, the first Federal team fully listed. Pitchers include Brennan Hendrix McGuire Lang Watson Schmidt Glazer Black Prendergast with others. catchers Wilson Black McDonough Mulvaney. infielders Jackson Kading Beck Zwilling Farrel Granach Kavanaugh Zeider Stanley. shortstop Tinker. outfielders Wickland Coles Munele Flack.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Federals Tinker Ad Brennan Philadelphia Nationals Claude Hendrix Pittsburg Tom McGuire Ira Lang C. J. Watson Milwaukee Henry Schmidt John Glazer Dave Black Prendergast Peoria Art Wilson New York Nationals Jim Black Bill Killifer Jim McDonough George Mulvaney Cincinnati W. R. Jackson Spokane John Kading Fred Beck Buffalo Bill Zwilling St. Joseph John Farrel John Granach Lake Forest University Leo Kavanaugh Rollie Zeider New York Americans James Stanley Joe Tinker Cincinnati Nationals al Wickland Cad Coles Baltimore Elmira John Munele University of Minnesota Max Flack Angapeeohn Fed Gilmore

Wells Halts Career of England's Hope in Fifth Round

Bombardier Wells, former British champion heavyweight, knocked out Bandsman Blake in the fourth round of a bout that was billed as England's hope for the world heavyweight title. Blake, undefeated before last night, weighed 28 pounds less than Wells at the weigh-in.

Wells England Hope Associated Press London Bombardier Wells Bandsman Blake

Best Laxative I Know Of By Frank Strouse

Frank Strouse of Fruitland Iowa praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative for constipation. The product is for sale by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and other dealers.

Frank Strouse Fruitland Towa van Antwerp Drug Corp

Challengers for Lawn Tennis Cup Draw Made in New York

The six nations contesting the Davis international cup learned their first round pairings in New York. Germany meets the Australasia-Canada winner, France faces the British Isles-Belgium winner, with Germany and France drawing byes in round one. Canada and Australasia are set to meet here, while the lower half may decide in Europe.

Associated Press New York United States R. D. Wrenn G. T. Adee Germany France Australasia Canada British Isles Belgium Matihes Wrenn Europe

City Bank Ad Highlighting Amenities on Fourth Floor

Fragmentary OCR lists a bank interior scene with mentions of a fourth floor and amenities like clean towels and customer service. It also includes scattered names Hicks Adams and other unclear text. The readable core notes an institutional setting and service details rather than a narrative event.

City Bank Barberahey Bell Beith Hicks iRura Adams

Dillon and Flynn Fight Ten-Round Draw in Kansas City

In Kansas City on March 4 Jim Flynn of Pueblo and Jack Dillon of Indianapolis went ten rounds to a draw. Dillon floored Flynn twice in the second round, with counts of seven and nine. Flynn, the aggressor, landed few clean blows yet battered Dillon’s eye by the eighth before Dillon rallied with sharp right jabs.

Associated Press Kansas City Jim Flynnapolis Pueblo Jack Dillon Indianapolis Dillon Flynn

Lively Reserved by Billikins After Sacramento Release

The contract of pitcher Jack Lively, who played for Sacramento last year, was received by manager Gilks. An unconditional release from Sacramento shows Lively as a free agent. Several cities claim to have signed the pitcher.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala Jack Lively Sacramento Gilks

Dr J T Adams Specialist in Men's Diseases

Dr J T Adams offers expert examination for genito urinary diseases of men and rheumatism stomach and liver ailments. Office located at 158 Dauphin Street.

Royal Greeting Sets Record Welcome for Ball Teams

New York prepares to host the largest reception committee in baseball history for the New York and Chicago teams returning from a world tour. Chicago delegates arrive Friday with about 100 guests aboard the excursion boat Niagara to meet the Lusitana on the bay. Two Chicago parties were to depart today with tempting offers reported from federal interests.

Associated Press New York Chicago Niagara FEDS England A. Gilmore Federal League Charles A. Comsiskey White Sox Charles Weeghman Joe Tinker Clu George Stovall Kansas City E. J. Gates Indianapolis Gilmore Weeghman Tinker

Federal Players Headed For Wichita

Cy Falkenburg the former Cleveland pitcher led the first group to report at the joint Kansas City and Indianapolis Federal League camp in Wichita Falls Texas. Other pitchers and hitters from Indianapolis and New York were due to join.

Wichita Falls Tex Cy Falkenburg Kansas City Indianapolis Moseley Mullin Billiard Keiserling Joyland Rariden Texter Phillips Indiana City Kansas ‘City

Fred Blanding Signs With Cleveland Naps

Cleveland Ohio reports President C W Somers says pitcher Fred Blanding has signed with the Naps. Blanding will join the team at Athens after signing a league contract for 1913 and is expected to contribute rights and services as the club refines its pitching staff.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio C. W. Somers Cleveland American League Fred Bland Naps Athens Blanding Mers

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