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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
8
A fragmented note mentions a dangerous bat and brick in a local area. No clear event or context is provided, leaving the exact threat or location uncertain. Further readable details are needed to identify people, places, or actions.
The match between Gus Costello and Mike Donnelly ended when Costello injured Donnelly, leaving no winner. Donnelly was knocked unconscious and taken from the ring. Costello pledged a rematch, while Donnelly and local fans praised clean wrestling and condemned rough tactics. Milton Varnado refereed.
Eddie McGoorty the American boxer now in Australia will meet Georges Carpentier the French champion in Felan May bout per a message from McGoorty. Also notes King George plans boxing approval and Pittsburg Pirates signings with spring training in Kentucky.
Chattanooga Tenn March 6 Eight Lookouts reported for the start of the official local training season led by Manager McCormick by Monday with one more arriving Tuesday and expected to have near full squad by Sunday Fred Graff was the first to report followed by Floyd Kroh Brant Rose Harding Jacobson Jack Johnson and others as potential 1915 services. The lineup outside of pitchers was nearly settled with Street Graham as catchers Coyle at first Flick at second Balenti at short Graff at third Johnson in left field McCormick in right field and others to be determined.
The article catalogs Wagner born February 24 1874 in Carnegie Pennsylvania. At 50 feet 11 inches tall and 190 pounds he is described as a whirlwind for speed despite his age.
Pitchers Pratt Black Case Nelson East and catcher Baker reported to manager Bob Gilks for training. Outfielder Daley resides here and joined some in light practice during the afternoon. Catcher Kleinow expected this morning.
Fantasy a legendary trotting mare by Chimes 2006 died yesterday at owner J. R. Magowan’s Mount Sterling farm in Kentucky. She was the first three year old to beat 2 10 and at four years set a 2 06 mark later lowered by Joan in 1910.
Adrian C. Pop Anson, once a famed Chicago National League manager, is reinstated as an amateur by the United States Golf Association. He became a golfer about a year ago and will now be eligible to compete in regular competitions after a committee vote.
A man known for wearing pink shirts demonstrates bravery through distinctive style and public presence, showcasing how individual choices can reflect courage and individuality.
Associated Press reports Dean James Agnell of the University of Chicago criticizes college ethics in sports. He argues a double standard exists where cheating in academics is shunned yet tricks in games are celebrated when the umpire seems absent. Albion W. Small says coaches shape student ethics, warning low standards from coaches corrupt players and elevate poor behavior.
The Associated Press reports Willie Hoppe holds top position in the five man 18.2 billiards tournament in Chicago after three wins and no losses, with a high run of 216. Other players listed include Sutton, Demarest, Slogson, and Elr Hoppe leading the standings.
New York reports the return of world touring baseball teams in a snow storm as tensions rise with the Federal League. National League and American League leaders gather, with Evers’s fate at Chicago Nationals pending and Taft expected to arrive to discuss Chicago ownership. Commission meetings and minor league officials also arrive to confront contract disputes and Federal League challenges.
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