Manager Briscoe Lord Arrives With Pitchers Keeler and Williams
Briscoe Lord arrives in Mobile with pitchers Keeler and Ora Williams to join the 1914 f e club. Lord sets up headquarters in the City Bank and Trust Company building. Keeler is a semi pro and Williams comes from Jackson Mississippi. all will work out at Monroe Park if weather permits.
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Briscoe Lord
Keeler and
Williams
Mobile
City Banks and Trust Company
Lord
Keeler
Ora Williams
Jackson
Miss
Monroe Park
Kirby
Leibemann
Donnelly and Costello Set for Blood Friday Night
Donnelly and Costello square off in a high tension bout framed by superstition on Friday the 13th. The match, billed as a fast paced feud, pits Costello’s weight and power against Donnelly’s speed and science for a likely whirlwind clash at the Lyric Theatre with strong fan support and notable preliminaries.
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Donnelly
Costello
Mobile
Lyric Theatre
Gilmore Says No More Players for Federal League
REPORT La March 12. President Gilmore said no further signings or terms were made with players sought by the Federal league. Players named in negotiations included Cobb Good Wagner Lewis Collins and Leon. The league schedule committee meets March 22 with possible openings of the season in Indianapolis and St Louis. Rain kept Chicago players indoors for spring practice.
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Associated Press
Lif
Federal League
Gilmore
Aie Cobb
Reed
Chicago Nationals
Id Wagner
Lewis
Collins
Leon
Boston Americans
Ague
Chigo
Ianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas
Chicago
Shortstop Ray Chapman's Leg Breaks in Spring Training
Athens Georgia March 12 Ray Chapman shortstop of the Cleveland Amer Leag team broke a bone in his right leg Wednesday sliding to a base. The break is just above the ankle. X ray examination immediately after the incident offered no clear grade of severity. Cleveland team is conducting its spring training here.
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Associated Press
Athens
Ray Chapman
Cleveland
Columbus Ga Gets Woody Thornton as new team manager
Woody Thornton met manager J Woodie Thornton in Greenwood Mississippi two years ago in the Cotton States League. He has lived in Mobile for several years and announced on Wednesday night that he signed with a Columbus Georgia team in the South tie League. He will report there for part of this month.
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J. Woodie Thornton
Greenwood
Miss
Louis Nationals and the St Way Game Stops at Darkness
Associated Press reports from Augustine Florida on March 12 recount a tied 5 to 5 score between Louis Nationals and the St Way. The match was halted at the end of the ring due to darkness after six hits.
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Associated Press
Augustine
Fla
Louis Nationals
The
St Way
Amberlains Tablets Boost Relief For Bilious Attacks
Mrs G Arnold Pa reports relief from bilious attacks after using Amberlains Tablets. She notes quick improvement from the first dose and continues to feel better since starting the bottle. Sold by Van Corp and all dealers.
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Amberlain
Arnold
van Corp
Basketball double header at Y M C A tonight
A double header basketball game set for Thursday at the YMCA gym starting at 8 30. Emeralds and Orioles face Pelicans and Crowns in the two contests. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
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The
Emeralds
Orioles
Pelicans
Crowns
Mobile County Boy To Be Try-Out Here
The Southern League team will give C. L. Breeland of Oak Grove Alabama a pitching try-out during spring practice games. Breeland, formerly with Mississippi A. and M. College, showed speed. His work will be watched closely by Manager Lord.
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C. L. Breeland
Oak Grove
Ala
Breeland
Mississippi A
Lord
Good Roads Organizer to Visit Mobile in Drive
The Alabama Good Roads Association plans a statewide expansion with Rev. J. W. Cary as organizer and field agent. He travels to Mobile to speak on the association's work, seeking members and contributions, with Hon. John Craft escorting him.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Good Roads Association
J. W Cary
Mobile
John Craft
Cary
Travers and Hereshoff Sail to England for Amateur Matches
Jerome D. Travers national amateur golf champion and Fred Hereshoff, twice runner-up, depart for England to compete in early season matches for the English amateur championship.
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Associated Press
New York
Jerome D. Travers
Fred Hereshoff
England
Special Service At South Franklin Street Church
At South Franklin street Presbyterian church Franklin between Canal and Palmetto streets a service is held tonight at 7 30 p m The subject is The Reflex Influence of Foreign Missions All are cordially invited to attend this service.
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Franklin Street Presbyterian Church
Franklin
Canal and
Palmetto Streets
Woman Receives Sixty Days for Theft
Rosey Battle, described in the report with a racial slur, was arrested on a theft complaint by ae McNurney and sentenced to sixty days in jail by Recorder Edington. McNurney testified Battle stole $1.50 while he worked for her.
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Rosey Battle
Ae McNurney
Edington
McNurney
Giants star Arthur Fletcher injured in spring training
Arthur Fletcher, Giants speedy shortstop, broke the left third finger at Marlin Texas during practice. Shafer announces he will not return to baseball. McGraw faces a shortage at shortstop with Stock from Mobile as potential fill-in.
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Arthur Fletcher
New York Giants
Fletcher
Marlin
Tex
Arthur Shafer
Los Angeles
McGraw
Milton Stock
Mobile
Sweeney to Cubs Purdue Stays with Boston Braves
Chicago March 12 W J Sweeney will join the Cubs and Hub Purdue remains with Boston Braves after a lease sale dispute over John Evers. C P Taft announced the resolution to C W Murphy who was acting for the Cubs. Sweeney signed a three year deal to play second base for Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
W. J. Sweeney
Chicago Nationals
Purdue
Boston
John Evers
C. P. Taft
Cubs
C. W. Murphy
Murphy
Macon
Boston Nationals
Sweeney
Taft
Pittsburg Federals Release Corrected Player List
Pittsburg March 12. The full corrected roster includes Catchers Claude Berry Portland Oregon C J Fullmer Texas league John J Kerr Baltimore Internationals Edward Roberts St Louis Americans. Pitchers Elmer Knetzer Pittsburg Tom Roberts Galveston Willie Adams St Louis Americans George Leclair Montreal Howard Camnitz Philadelphia Nationals and Pirates Cy Barger Newark International league Harry Hedgepeth Virginia State league Edward Henderson Lowell Henry Law Lloydell Walter Dickson Nationals Fred Blanding Cleveland Americans Infielders Hugh Bradley Jersey City International league Cy Rheams Indiana Normal Jack Lewis Pittsburg Allen Morgan Montreal Eddie Hooper Tri State league Eddie Lennox Montreal Charles McDonald Boston Nationals Outfielders Manager Gessler Davy Jones Detroit Toledo Ralph Mattis Virginia State league St Louis Americans J H Savage New York State league Rebel Oakes St Louis Nationals Bill Holden New York Americans Mike Menosky Pittsburg
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Federals
Claude Berry
Portland
Oregon
C. J. Fullmer
John J. Kerr
Baltimore Internationals
New York Americans
Edward Roberts
St. Louis Americans
Elmer Knetzer
Tom Roberts
Galveston
Texas
Willie Adams
George Leclair
Montreal
Howard Camnitz
Jack Lewis
Allen Morgan
Eddie Hooper
Eddie Lennox
Charles McDonald
Boston Nationals
Manager Gessler
Washington Americans
Davy Jones
Detroit
Toledo
Ralph Mattis
J. H. Savage
Rebel
Oakes
St. Louis Nationals
Bill Holden
Mike Menosky
Crackers face tough training as Schwind outshines Bisland
Atlanta March 12 Twenty five Crackers train at Ponce de Leon park for season opener against Baptist Tabernacle with Louisville Colonels looming. Schwind emerges as superior fielding shortstop over Bisland while Manush Lynch and Flanagan push for infield and outfield roles. Managers weigh pitching roster Dent Price Doscher lead contenders as May 10 cuts loom.
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Atlanta
Ponce de Leon Park
Baptist Tabernacle
Louisville
Colonels
Socals
Eagson
Crackers
Federals
Chapman
Schmidt
Wood
Jennings
Hedgepath
Broadwater
Sindlar
Manush
Lynch
Long
Welchence
Flanagan
Nixon
Kircher
Bisland
Schwind
George Stallings
Boston Braves
Stallings
Smith
Bible
McConnell
Frank Manush
Nealon
Welch
Joe Dunn
Reynolds
Munch
Walsh
Goiling
Dent
Price
Doscher
International League
Eaird
Kissinger
Perryman
Lawrence
Browning
Hamilton
Welchonce
Dunn
Efird
Ritchie Wolgast Lightweight Title Bout Approved After Referee Pick
The ten round lightweight title fight between Willie Ritchie and Ad Wolgast in Milwaukee proceeds tonight after dispute over the referee is resolved with Harry Stout appointed to officiate.
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Associated Press
Milwacker
Wis
Willie Ritchie
Ad Wolgast
Harry Stout
False alarm ends at Congress and Royal streets warehouse
Wednesday night Hook and Ladder Company No. 4 rushed to a supposed warehouse fire at Congress and Royal streets after a police message. Fire units checked surrounding areas for evidence of flames but found none.
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Hook and Ladder Company No. 4
Congress and
Royal Streets
St Louis Federal League Club Arrives for Spring Training
Twenty eight members of the St. Louis Federal League club newspapermen and trainers arrived in Monroe Louisiana for spring training. Manager Brown will start player workouts tomorrow unless a cold wave prevents. Umpire Cusach accompanied the club.
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Associated Press
Monroe
St. Louis Federal League Club
Brown
Cusach
Baltimore Feds Open Spring Training in North Carolina
The Federal League baseball team under Manager Otto Knabe departed Baltimore for Southern Pines North Carolina to train for the upcoming season. The move marks the start of the club's spring preparations with the roster and coaching staff remaining intact as they prepare for exhibitions and the regular schedule.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Otto Knabe
Southern Pines
N. C
Recognizes Advantages of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as superior to many medicines for coughs and colds. It claims to loosen and relieve coughs, aid expectoration, open secretions, and counteract colds turning to pneumonia. It contains no opium and is suitable for children and adults. For sale by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and all dealers.
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van Antwerp Drug Corp
Schultz Reports To the Billikens on Fourteenth Player
Montgomery Alabama March 12 Pitcher Carl Schultz brother to an American League twirler reported to Manager Gilks today bringing the total to fourteen players in the city for spring training.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Carl Schultz
Gilks
Collins Signs Up With Boston Americans
HOT SPRINGS Ark March 12 After holding two conferences with Pitcher Ray Collins President Lannin of Boston American League club announced Collins signed to play for 1914 and 1915 seasons The terms were not disclosed Lannin said the Federals bid high Bedient joined the team while Speaker and Wood were the only absentees.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Ray Collins
Lannin
Boston
Collins
Federals
Hugh Bedient
Speaker
Wood
Evers Receives $25,000 Signing Bonus in Macon
John J. Evers, former Chicago Nationals manager, got a $25,000 signing bonus from Boston owner James E. Gaffney in Macon after arriving to finalize his contract. Gaffney noted the amount surpassed earlier reports of $20,000 and allowed Evers to disclose the sum if he wishes. Evers handed the check to friends with a smile.
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Macon
John J. Evers
Chicago
Boston Nationals
Evers
James E. Gaffney
Boston
Gaffney
Baumgardner Offered 4000 Dollar Contract by Federal League
TAMPA Fla March 12 An offer of 4000 dollars a season plus an unknown signing bonus was made today to George Baumgardner pitcher of the St. Louis American League team by George Stovall manager of the Kansas City Federal League club. Baumgardner, according to advices from St. Petersburg Fla where the St. Louis team is, refused the offer.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Fla
George Baumgardner
St. Louis
George Stovall
Kansas City
Baumgardner
St.burg
Chinese Baseball Team Saved by En Suey in Angel Island Incident
The Hawaii based Chinese baseball team narrowly escaped detention on Angel Island after immigration officials resisted their citizen status claims. Outfielder En Suey, nicknamed Ty Cobb the second, persuaded authorities to allow the players ashore. The team will tour California games before heading to Cuba.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Hawaii
Angel Island
En Suey
Ty Cobb
California
Cuba
Athletics Triumph Over Jacksonville in Exhibition Win
The Philadelphia Athletics, world champions, defeated the Jacksonville South Atlantic League team 6 to 3 in Jacksonville. Burmeister pitched four innings and allowed one hit for Jacksonville, while Coles followed and was ineffective.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Philadelphia Athletics
Burmeister
Athletics
Coles
R. H. E. Purina
Secies
Bender
Durning
Wyckoff
Schang
Lapp
Cuteo
Senior Golfers to Play in June Next
New York report states the annual seniors golf tournament at the Apawmis Club will hold its next meeting in June. Fathers and grandfathers gather June 23 and 24, with two MA championships already set: the amateur at Englewood May 20–23 and the open at Scarsdale August 12–13. No junior plans yet.
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New York
Apawmis Club
Metropolitan Golf Association
Englewood
Cubs to be Taken Over by Chicagoans
Frank D. Mayers of Chicago, for Spiegel Syndicate, met twice with Charles P. Taft in Cincinnati and said Chicago men would buy control of the Chicago National League club. Taft would go to Chicago Friday and the disposal decision likely then.
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Associated Press
Cencinnati
Frank D. Mayers
Chicago
Spiegel Syndicate
Charles P. Taft
National League Club
Mayer
Wrestle to a Finish on March 13 At Area
Mike Doreally headlines a rematch set for March 13 in area wrestling. Best two out of free falls will decide the winner in a high stakes bout.
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Mike
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