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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1916

Page

8

Shortstop Waldron tochallenge Dobard for Gulls spot

Kid Waldron the new shortstop for the Gulls, nicknamed Bigney by manager Charles Schmidt, showcased solid fielding in his first workout on Wednesday and vows to push Dobard for the position if he signs with Mobile. Dobard seeks higher pay, but the club plans to stand firm. Pitcher Wylie arrived in Mobile and joined five hours of practice as Schmidt set five hour daily sessions at Monroe Field from 10 am to 3 pm.

Kid Waldron Charles Schmidt The Gulls Dobard Mobile Schmidt Monroe Field

Schulte Fired Once In Ten Years Ump Fires Boner Mars Saintly Record

Frank Schulte, last survivor of Chance era, claims a NL record of ten seasons with only one umpire overrule. In 1912 Jack Finneran misunderstood Schulte at bat and called him out on a third strike, prompting Schulte to break his bat in fury.

Tampa Fila Frank Schulte Chance Old Guard Jack Finneran Schulte Frank Finneran

Highlights on Frank Moran and Baseball Tryouts

The report mentions Frank Moran born March 18 1887 in Cleveland to Irish parents, his early life in Pittsburgh, navy service, schooling, and entry into boxing after age 23. It also notes Tom Tennant signed for a tryout at first base with the Salt Lake Gulls, batting .250 in 1380 games with nine stolen bases, and lists players McDowell Wilcox McAlexander and Jeff Holmquist reporting to workout with the team.

Lake Bd Alabama Avenues Cleveland Kilfmeena Westport County of Mayo Cashel Tipperary Pittsburgh Tom Tennant Salt Lake Pacific Coast League Gulls Tennant Frisco McDowell Wilcox McAlexander Jeff Holmquist Mississippi

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Local Deeds

Edgar Taylor transfers property to Dixie Jobbing Co for 1381 dollars in Section 12 Township 7 South Range 4 West. The South Investment and Development Co to Julien C Dennis for 1 dollar and other valuable considerations in Section 18 Township 6 South Range 3 West.

Edgar Taylor Dixie Jobbing Co The South Investment & Development Co Julien C. Dennis

Uncle Wiggily Rescued From Frozen Log By Baker

In Woodland rain and snow, Uncle Wiggily sits frozen to a log while a baker in a tub races the butcher and candlestick maker. The baker stops, offers hot bread and a potato, melts the ice, and frees the bunny to continue home. Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy observes the weather and adventures unfold in a Mother Goose world.

Uncle Wiggily Hollow Stump Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy Muskrat Uncle Wiggily Longears Rabbit Orange Mountain Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy Uncle Bunny Uncle Jane Bunny Uncle Wig

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Polly and Pals Miss Smaly Ashur AMD Toor Hsh Hat Shortstop Waldron Wylie Park Frank Moran Howard R. Garis Gaberdine P. K Poplin Alabama Optical Co Dauphin ST J. T. Adams, M.D Ph.g Oph DR. Adams Ieee
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