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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1914
Page
9
Billy Smith of the Crackers drafts the first pick squad for 1914 with 28 players named. Pitchers, infielders, and catchers from semi pro ranks amid signings include Aminson Wood Schmidt and Johnson as trials and possible shifts to minor leagues.
Chas ell, the veteran English heavyweight, though ill at home in Brighton, asserts that fighting spirit remains. He denounces claims the instinct is dead and criticizes recent British champions for relying on hype rather than merit. He proposes selecting top four from England Ireland Scotland and Wales to face a world champion.
An offer promises a no cost asthma cure trial to sufferers, stating a new method can relieve all breathing difficulty and paroxysms. It invites any age or climate, claims success where inhalers and remedies failed, and asks readers to mail a coupon today.
At the University of Alabama spring practice continues with nearly 100 players out for the varsity squad. Promising players include Wells Johnston Hatchett Duffy Marshall and others. A separate training group features Hamilton Bruer Jaffe Joplin Gargile Wells Stevenson Nathan Cobb and more. The first game is slated with the Birmingham Barons on March 28. Coach Graves departs after the season, leaving behind a respected record and strong ties to the university.
The Chicago White Sox star first baseman Chase may leave for the Federal League if offered. Chicago hopes hold him back though as Hal remains a pillar for the Sox.
Yale's crew prospects show lighter, taller rowers than last year with an average 166 2 5 pounds. Ten coxswains average 1114 pounds each. Richard Armstrong outlines a new stroke adapting the long body swing, emphasizing slides and upright recovery. Yale will contest Harvard at New London and a triangular meet with Cornell and Princeton on May 23, likely entering the freshman boat at the American Hendley on May 16.
Washington and Lee baseball opens practice under new coach Dan Mahoney of Holy Cross. Pitcher William Hugh Jennings of Gallup, N. W., a nephew of Hugh Ambrose Jennings, Detroit manager, is highlighted as a promising southpaw.
Charley Murphy bought a Cubs option with a ten dollar bill nine years ago after meeting Jim Hart in Chicago. Murphy pressured President Taft, who ultimately empowered Murphy to transfer the club. Murphy gained full directorship as the team built a pennant foundation under Frank Selee with key players.
The text promotes Whenever Y lao and The Old Standard Grove’s Tastelead Chill Tonic as equally valuable to General tonic. It claims to aid malaria recovery and build up the blood, presenting a health tonic claim.
Philadelphia reports a campaign by billiard room operators to drop the word pool from all billiard related terms. They argue pool is not a game, that sensational crimes tied to pool rooms mislead the public, and that billiards remains the gentleman’s game with clean records.
Pittsburg Pirates president Barney Dreyfus states shortstop Honus Wagner will have a lifetime spot with the team at his current salary if he desires it. Wagner reportedly earns about 10000 dollars annually and could serve as player, pinch hitter, or coach as he ages.
Open golf champion Francis Ouimet will sail to England to represent the United States in the British championship on March 31, delaying from April 14 due to steamer cancellations. He will be joined by Arthur Lockwood as he uses the extra weeks in England to refine his woods and tee play at Sandwich. Heinrich Schmidt of Worcester returns from California and plans to enter the tournament again.
New York reports bids to buy the Chicago Cubs from Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati. The Cubs earned about 85 000 annually over seven years, with a total club value near a million dollars and an eight to nine percent return. Taft controls most shares. Harry Ackerland holds ten shares.
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