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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1916

Page

8

Ex-Stars Defeat YMCA 3 to 19 in Basketball Showdown

Ex-Stars prevailed over the YMCA in a Tuesday night game before a large crowd, winning 19 to 3. Soost Baumhauer Maiden and Penny led scoring with five field goals and five fouls for Penny, while Wag Malcolm Crawford paced the YMCA with four of five team field goals.

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Savannah 350 Foot Tower Ball Drop Record

Walter Meiller, a minor leaguer, challenged Billy Sullivan for the skyline ball catching title by catching three of six balls dropped from the Savannah wireless tower 350 feet high. He wore a catcher's glove and mask during the stunt for a movie concern.

Walter Meiller Billy Sullivan Meiller Savannah

Crown Theatre team at St Josephs Thursday

The Crown Theatre five meets St Josephs at St Josephs hall on Thursday night with Gregg Doyle and M Bru coordinating. No admission charged. Starters listed include Finkbohner Crenshaw Thompson and Steber Steber Reasonover with Burbank at center.

St. Joseph M. Bru McQuillan J. Jiere Lacey Bailey F. Midgette Crown Theatre ST. Joseph’s St. Joseph's Gregg Doyle St. Joseph’s Club Crowns Finkbohner Crenshaw Thompson M. Steber D. Steber Reasonover Burbank

Dillon Defeats Gunboat Smith in 10 Round Brooklyn Bout

Jack Dillon of Indianapolis outpoints Gunboat Smith in a ten round Brooklyn fight. Dillon weighed 170 1 4 pounds to Smith 180 1 2. The bout showcased Dillon’s power but limited effectiveness despite victory.

Dillon Gunner Smith New York Jack Dillon Indianapolis Smith Brooklyn Coulon ST. Louis Harry Kabakoff Eddie Coulon New Orleans

Moran's slogan frames training as Willard showdown

History shows smaller challengers often beat bigger foes and Moran uses the line Bigger they come the harder they fall to hype his March 25 bout with Pittsburgh’s Francis Charles Moran facing Jess Willard at Madison Square Garden. The piece notes Willard's height and weight advantage but recalls past upsets.

Moran Francis Charles Moran Pittsburgh Red Head Jess Willard Madison Square Garden Willard Jeffries Joe Choynski Joe Choynski Jeff Tom Cowler Jack Dillon Cowler Joe Walcott Bee Dan Cree Don George Gardner Fred Russell Jem Driscoll Leach Cross Driscoll Buddy Ryan Abe Attell Abraham Buddy Jim Flynn Carl Morris Carl Stanley Ketchel Michigan Jack Johnson Boston Porky Flynn Jim Coffey Coffey Morris

Willard Moran Gate to Reach 145000 After Garden Remodel

The Madison Square Garden remodeling boosts Willard Moran fight seating to 12 900. Ticket prices range from 8 to 25 dollars. If sold out, the gate would total 145 000, with 1 400 seats at 25 dollars, 2 000 at 20 dollars, 1 000 at 15 dollars, 2 000 at 10 dollars, 2 000 at 7 dollars, 4 000 at 5 dollars, and 500 at 3 dollars.

New York Madison Square Garden

Montgomer y baseball prospect W C Louisell to tryout

President Hurley of the Montgomery Baseball Association announced W C Louisell of Mobile, last year captain of Auburn, as a tryout candidate for the Montgomery team in the South Atlantic League. Also notes several other baseball transactions and a boxing bill defeat.

Hurley Montgomery Baseball Association W. C. Louisell Mobile Auburn Montgomery

Uncle Pete Sures Can Plug Them A West Virginia Hunter

James Fenimore Cooper may not have met Uncle Peter Wisner a Berkeley Springs marksman who for fifty years used a muzzle loading rifle to kill 330 deer 500 coons 500 turkeys and hundreds of other game. His deer included fifty with three to five prongs and three color variants white and black.

James Fenimore Cooper Peter Wisner West Virginia Berkely Springs Whisner

Willard and Moran Edge Toward Fights With Hard Training

Willard and Moran conducted heavy training with Willard aiming to cut weight below 245 pounds before facing Moran. Willard sparred with three partners and planned a session with Hassane the wrestller. Moran rested briefly then planned road work and a strong session at the gym later, with an off day tomorrow.

New York Willard Moran Central Park Monahan Hemple Rodel Hassane Pittsburgh

Townsend Refuses Mobile Contract in Gull Players Report

Wednesday is reporting time for Mobile Southern Association club members as Townsend refuses to sign. Lefty Townsend asked manager Schmidt to trade him to San Antonio in the Texas League. Northern could move to Houston in exchange for Nig Clarke, a catcher with Cleveland and other clubs, in a likely deal origin.

Mobile Southern Association Wilcox New Orleans Townsend Mobile Schmidt San Antonio George Leidy Ern Houston, Tex Nig Clarke Cleveland Indianapolis Frisco Atlanta Clarke

Famous Racer Anmer Arrives In Canada For Breeding

The king's stallion Anmer, whose 1913 derby career ended after Miss Davidson died clutching his bridle, arrived at St Johns New Brunswick from England. He has been given to the Canadian government by King George for breeding re mounts. Anmer's sire Florizel II is a brother to Persimmon and Diamond Jubilee, both derby and St Leger winners for King Edward VII.

ST. Johns N. B Anmer

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