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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1913

Page

5

Gulls Top Reds In Cold Monroe Park Exhibition

A large crowd watched the Gulls defeat Tinker’s Reds 4 to 1 at Monroe Park on a biting Sunday afternoon. Weather hampered play with a stiff north wind as Moran and Becker starred in the field for the locals and Tinker and Hogg led the visitors’ pitching. The game featured strong defense, notable catches by Moran and Becker, and a late scoring sequence by Cincinnati.

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Morningstar to defend billiard title against Hoppe in Pittsburg

Ora C. Morningstar, holder of the 18.1 balk line billiards championship, meets Willie Hoppe of New York to defend his title. Morningstar won the 18.1 crown May 18, 1912 in Chicago after Sutton held the title. The match marks Morningstar's second defense since becoming champion.

Associated Press Pittsburg Ora C. Morningstar Willie Hoppe New York Morningstar George Sutton Chicago Sutton Hoppe

Model Laundry Edged by Blue 7 on Crichton Diamond

The Model Laundry team lost 6 to 5 against Blue 7 in a fast Sunday game at Crich ton diamond. McBride pitched well and Jerry Donovan hit a sixth inning home run. Peat Gist arranged a rematch with Hill next Sunday.

Model Laundry Blue 7 Crichton McBride Jerry Donovan Peat Gist

Schlitz Beer Promises Mighty Good Beer and Deals

A promotional note touts Schlitz Beer as mighty good beer and offers to help with wine and liquor troubles. It claims the brand serves the best glass of beer in the city and advertises appealing prices for discriminating tastes.

Schlitz Beer

Smith, St Louis Racks Up Eleven in Beaumont Exhibition

The St. Louis American League regulars defeated Beaumont 11 to 3 as they pounded eight singles and a triple in the third fourth and sixth innings. Beating the Texas League squad, the visitors showcased heavy hitting during the march of spring exhibition play.

Associated Press Beaumont Texas St. Louis Dallas Coombs Fort Worth Grady Mullins Harris Veasey McCafferty Cottrell Brumerhoff Philadelphia Houston St. Louie

Anawnr To. yeolind.aya WAAT KIND OF BELLS MOVE BLT NEVER RING?

Dumb Stapleton sees Monee in a fragmentary note likely referencing a place and people with unclear context. The readable content hints at a local item or event but lacks concrete details.

Fans See Joe Tinker One Last Time In Mobile

Mobile hosts a farewell appearance for Joe Tinker former Cub star in a Monday 3 30 p m game at Mobile’s Moftroe Park against the Cincinnati Reds lineup features Maloney Starr O Dell Paulet Moran Clark Corbett Sullivan Berger Townsen Hirsh and Campbell as pitchers for Mobile and Beschter Bates Tinker Is Hoblitzer Becker Egan rant Clark Sever oid Sages Benton Fromme as Reds pitchers with a big Battle House ball signaling the event.

Goerott Scckscces & Ooo MOOWE Sscvistenes A Eigtgot G. Sascccsese Faspet DP. Oye cc Cnc Jasper iMnat Soleet Bescher Bates Tinker Becker Egan Grant Hoblitzel Smith Bale Carroll Cavet Cincinnati Mobile Clark Hogg Hoog McMannus Jasper K Wright Joe Tinker Cub Moftroe Park Hirsh Dayton, Ohio Lake Erie Heinie” Berger Leo Townsend House Charles Z. Colsson Maloney Starr O'Dell Paulet Moran Corbett Sullivan Brown Berger Townsend Campbell Beschter

Mobile Pirates Show Promising Pitching This Summer

Sunday's game featured Hogg and Jasper shaping a strong pitching future for Mobile with Walter Hirsch also catching attention. Corbett impressed at shortstop with quick throws and solid hitting while Moran boosted the defense with a shoetop catch amid windy conditions. Heinie Berger directed coaching and heated exchanges, and Becker sprinted from right to haul in a long fly as the crowd braved the cold.

Hogg Jasper Walter Hirsch Mobile

Four Clubs to Compete in Cotton States League

Meridian Miss March 17. President J E Redus who just returned from a scouting trip says there will be no sixth city in the Cotton States League this season. From current indications the league will consist of four clubs: Meridian, Jackson, Selma and Columbus.

Associated Press Meridian Miss J. E. Redus Cotton States League Jackson Selma Columbus

Langford Defeats Parry in First Round Bout

Sam Langford of Boston defeated Jim Parry of Chicago in the first round in Brisbane. This marks Parry’s second loss to Langford, who previously beat him in Melbourne in May 1912 after eleven rounds.

Associated Press Brisbane Australia Sam Langford Boston Jim Parry Chicago Barry Langford Melbourne

Plucky youths fight terrific twenty round draw

International News Service reports a 20 round bout at Vernon arena ending in a draw as Bud Anderson of Medford battles Kayo Brown of New York. Brown pressed late but Anderson survived multiple knockdown threats to force the verdict.

Brown Anderson Charley Eaton Fat al Eaton Bud” Benten Brown Arma Vernon Arena Kayo Bud Big Andosaa Dan” Morgan California Anderson Brown

Mordecia Brown Reports to Tinker After Injury Recovery

Mordecia Brown, famed three finger pitcher for the Cubs, reported to manager Joe Tinker of the Reds at the Cawthon Hotel Monday morning after arriving from Washington where he was under a bone specialist’s care for a knee injury. He appeared well and practiced with the team at Monroe Park.

Mordecai Brown Chicago Cubs Joe Tinker Cincinnati Reds Cawthon Hotel Flinger Washington Brown Monroe Park

Tinker and His Reds Leave for Birmingham Tuesday

Cincinnati manager Joe Tinker will move the club from Mobile to Birmingham on Tuesday night to finish the spring workout. A Sunday conference with F. C. Bancroft prompted the schedule shift, with a plan to send one team to Meridian on Friday and another group to New Orleans for the weekend.

Joe Tinker Cincinnati Baseball Club Mobile Birmingham Tinker F. C. Bancroft Meridian Harry McIntyre Big Star

Fourteen Enter For Big Auto Race

Fourteen automobiles have entered the third annual 600 mile race to be run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day. Four foreign cars and at least three more are promised, with the entry limit set at thirty. None of the entrants has remarked on No. 13, which remains blank on the speedway books.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Speedway Wilson

Charley Schmidt Joins Mobile Team Catches Season

Charley Schmidt of the Mobile club signed by Manager Finn from Providence Rhode Island joins the Connecticut league team. He arrived in Mobile Monday over the Mobile and Ohio from Fort Smith Arkansas. Schmidt is expected to bolster the catching staff and may be shifted toward the Detroit farm.

Charley Schmidt Mobile Finn Providence Rhode Island Ohio Fort Smith Ark Schmidt Detroit Mike

Ebbetts Park Attracts Brooklyn Fans Before NL Season

New York March 17 Brooklyn fans visit the new Ebbetts Park stadium near Prospect Park. Gates opened for the first time and nearly twenty thousand people toured the facility before dark. Club secretary Fred Hanlon and aides guided inspections ahead of an April 9 game with Philadelphia.

Associated Press New York Brookyn Charles H ‘Bbetts Brookyn Club Flatbush Prospect Park Fred Hanlon Philadelphia

Hostelry Destroyed at Mississippi City Hotel

Fire at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon destroyed the main building and annex of Aniston, a well known resort hotel at Mississippi City. Loss is about 10 000 dollars, largely insured. Cadets from the Gulf Coast Military Academy aided in saving the annex. the building will be rebuilt for the summer season.

Gulfport Miss Aniston Mississippi City F. R. Holbrook Gulf Coast Military Academy

Fire destroys Wragg Furniture warehouse. one firefighter injured

A fire at the Wragg Furniture warehouse on Lee Street in Montgomery caused estimated property damage of 25 000 to 50 000. One firefighter, A. WUem Mossee OUMA, was seriously injured while combating the blaze that threatened the Exchange Hotel and Empire Theatre before wind shifts allowed three hours of firefighting. The Exchange Hotel kitchen burned out and guests fled into the street amid heavy smoke.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala Wragg Furniture Lee Street Exchange Hotel A. Wuem Ouma Del Empire Theatre

Lawn Fete and Barbecue for St. Margaret's Church

A lawn fete and barbecue for St. Margaret's Church will be held at the Cedar Point road church on Tuesday afternoon and evening, March 7 25. Free Monroe park transportation for Mobilians attending. Admission is free. Dancing games and prizes for all. Luncheon with refreshments and barbecue meats served.

St. Margaret's Church Cedar Point Road Monroe Park

C A C Falls to Springhillians in Baseball Clash

The C A C team was defeated 15 to 4 Sunday afternoon by Springhillians. Thornton led the visitors with a standout home run drive as Ducote also contributed a solid hit. Batteries were Metager Morrison for Springhillians and Neely Johnson for C A C in a lopsided contest.

Pensacola Fla Cleveland Americans Toledo Peddy Wilson Naps Lajoie Jones Jackson Cleveland R. H.E. CA Tomo Seon Land Bassler Williams Been Leake Livingston Adams Kruger Goring Hill College Thornton Ducote H.C. Fopesenepseeweensesven A. C Heboeesia Metager and Morrison, D. Neely and Johnson

Patronize Home Industry Promotion Urges Purchases

A brief plea to readers encourages immediate support for home industry with a call to choose locally produced goods over imported options. The message emphasizes timely action and the benefits of patronizing local businesses.

There's Always Something Nice to Eat at the Vineyard

Small Bon Secours on shell Littl Neck Clams Mussels Caviar Anchovies Clam Boull Clam Chowder Sea Freeh Roe Shad Pompano ar Mackerel Striped Sea Finnan Haddie Bloater Mackerel Spagga en an Pickled Salmon ar Herring Sandwiches Filet of Fresh eral Jardiniere Tuna Fish Norwegian Fish Salad Pate de Gras Eggs and Vegetables from Hervey Farm French Pastry Music and happy environment of The Spot Care Forgot Where Life Lives.

Hervey

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