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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
8
Vague chatter surrounds Puggy Mullane causing a stir in the town with stray questions about a girl, an oyster stew, and July crackers. The text hints at local gossip and odd connections, reflecting a chaotic page fragment.
The Federal League plans to organize two minor leagues to recruit players dropped by major clubs. John M Ward of the Brooklyn Federal confirms the strategy, with President James A Gilmore backing the move to sign young players from National and American League camps for Federal teams and assign others to the two new minor circuits.
President James A. Gilmore says the Federal League now has a surplus of players with 52 in spring ball and more available. He notes only Buffalo and Brooklyn may still seek two more, as rosters fill ahead of training season while Charles Weeghman plans a return.
Indianapolis and Kansas City Federal League squads, led by manager Phillips, depart mid afternoon for spring training in Wichita Falls Texas. Teams split into groups to practice against varied strength competition before the main drills begin.
University of Alabama announces Coach D V Graves will remain for another year as professor of physical training and coach of athletic teams after a student and faculty petition urged him to reconsider. Since his arrival four years ago Alabama teams have been consistently successful and Graves is praised for tact and judgment.
International amateur billiards champion Poggenburg beat Eugene Milburn of Memphis to win the second game of the national 18.2 balk line tournament in New York. Milburn, in his Class A debut, led for much of the game with a 56 high run and a 100 point cushion but Poggenburg recovered, posting key runs and narrowing the gap to secure the victory.
Willie Ritchie lightweight champion completed training in Chicago before a ten round title defense scheduled in Milwaukee tomorrow night. He weighed in at 136 pounds, one pound above the agreed limit for 5 PM weigh in. Reports from Milwaukee describe preparations and anticipation for the bout.
An unsigned fragment reports Sweeney from New York signing on to aid Chance in a challenging grind. Details are sparse but indicate a collaboration or support role in a tough project.
First hand catcher of the New York Highlanders has signed his 1914 contract after flirting with the Federal League. Russell Ford and Sweeney formed New York's star battery. Ford joined the Feds then chased Sweeney who finally signed. Manager Chance welcomes him as first catcher this year. Sweeney came from the Southern League and Atlanta club before reaching the majors.
Nick Cullom, a semi pro pitcher from New Orleans, is ordered to report immediately for Mobile. He is recommended by Heinemann and Dobbs of New Orleans. Cullom joins Mobile’s seven pitcher pool alongside Kirby, Robertson, Fritz, Williams, Keeler, Liebeman and possibly Leo Townsend.
Fred Liebeman a Chicago semi pro who pitched for the Star Bloomer Girl club that toured the South was invited for a tryout by the Mobile Southern League club. Managers and New Orleans friends say he showed skill on the mound and should succeed in the Southern League.
Fragmentary OCR text advertises a product titled Bromo Quinine with a call to action to obtain a genuine cure through a company or individual named W. Grove. The snippet hints at a claim of a “One Day” effect and references Korea or a foreign origin, but details are unclear.
SHREVEPORT LA March 11 Led by Joe Tinker the Chicago Federal baseball club began spring practice at the state fair grounds The program runs two hours each morning and afternoon Ideal weather prevailed President Gilmore will stay a few days longer and direct the push from this point The players and officials were guests at a luncheon given by the local Ad Club
Hopkinsville and Nortonville directors seek to complete a season setup and adopt the schedule. The Kitty League circuit will include Hopkinsville Clarksville Paducah Henderson Owensboro and Cairo with games starting May.
Promoter hype says Friday night bout at the Lyric will be fast and fierce as Costello and Donnelly clash. Costello from Birmingham claims he was fair in the last bout and vows to teach Donnelly a lesson, while Donnelly trains hard after a rough showing to be ready for the rematch.
The second series of international wrestling bouts to select a challenger for Frank Gotch was held at Madison Square Garden New York March 11. Wladek Zbyszcko of Poland defeated Tom Jenkins of the United States in 27 minutes 32 seconds with Jenkins injured. Hjalmar Undin of Sweden defeated Hans Leibler of Germany in 17 minutes 45 seconds. In a two out of three falls match Alexander Aberg of Finland defeated Ivan Mamutoff of Russia twice for the first and second falls in 19 minutes 32 seconds and 19 minutes 21 seconds respectively. Bouts used catch as catch can rules.
Miss Gladys Ravenscroft of England and P. W. Whittemore of Brookline set a new Pinehurst mixed foursome course record with 82, 40 out and 42 back, surpassing the former 81. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Thompson of Spring Haven led a 84 card with a 20 handicap.
An old remedy named Cheney's Expectorant is advertised to cure whooping cough and lessen cold symptoms. Claims note it has been on the market about fifty years and priced at 250 in drug stores.
Edward W. Gwinner, a local capitalist, was elected president of the Pittsburg Federal League team with William McCullough as business manager. The new regime vows to pursue every available ball player and wage a full recruiting war with ample funds.
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