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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1914
Page
10
A fragmented plea or opinion piece references a figure named M.M. Shackett. The text contrasts behavior, appearances, and gender expectations in a provocative, informal tone. It includes scattered phrases about wind, looking, and beauty standards.
The text lists proposed lineups for New York and Mobile teams with positions for center field catcher and pitcher. It names players such as Brown Tepe Odell Cobard Perry Kirby Calhoun Clarke Miller Schmidt Berger Williams Cullom and others as potential starters across infield and outfield roles. The fragment suggests a split double header or lineup planning with multiple naming options per position.
The New York team defeated Mobile 5 to 2 as Keating and Fritz shone on the mound. Holden and Peckinpaugh drove early runs, Walsh and Gilhooley homered later, while Cole endured a tough eighth inning before closing out the win. The Yankees split responsibilities with Keating lasting five and Fritz four innings in a tense contest.
In Augusta on March 24 the Brooklyn National League team routed the Newark International League squad 9 to 0. Pitchers Aitchison Wagner McCarty Fisher Hall Britton Heckenger and O Rourke contributed to the shutout as Brooklyn moved to a strong start in exhibition play.
The Philadelphia American League club defeated the Savannah South Atlantic team 7 to 2. The world champions head home after exhibition games on route, with pitchers Plank Bush Shawkey Lapp Cheney Woolf Causey and Smith noted in the box score.
Nashville Southern edged Louisville by 3 to 2 as Boland and Snyder out pitched Toney and Bob Clemons. The locals out hit and out fielded the visitors, with Boland Snyder and Smith batting for Nashville and Toney B Clemons and V Clemons for Louisville.
In Atlanta on March 24 the Atlanta Southern Association club defeated Atlanta Medical College by 18 points to 2. The decisive win showcased the Southern club's superior offense and defense in the early game of the season.
Montgomery defeated Auburn 4 to 1 in the opener of the local season. Montgomery capitalized on walks and two singles, while Auburn failed to bunch hits. Buscher and Kleinow led Montgomery with key hits, Davis yielded the loss, and Pratt closed out the final innings as Montgomery earned the win.
Macon South Atlantic league team defeated Mercer University 7 to 0 in Macon on March 24. The Mercer nine struggled offensively as Macon dominated with strong pitching and timely hitting.
St Louis National League club shut out the Jacksonville South Atlantic league team 3 to 0 in Jacksonville. Battery changes noted as Robinson Doak Snyder and Wingo Bender Bressler Boardman Sturgis McAvoy listed among players.
The Coal Barons defeated the University of Alabama 13 to 4 in Tuscaloosa. The game was slow with Vandegraaff, Stevenson and Wells sharing pitching duties. Home run by Cargyle and three-base hits by Sewell, Herndon, and McBride highlighted the win.
Mrs. Charles E-Smith of Westpreci lin Me praises King’s New Life Pils as the best laxative for adults, claiming it relieves constipation effectively and keeps users well. The ad promotes the product as a reliable remedy for daily use.
William Hart, veteran umpire, declined a National League offer and will stay with the Southern League. A telegram to President Kavanaugh in Little Rock said Hart would hold his job. he consented to release but found the NL offer unsatisfactory. Hart sent the message from Cincinnati.
Charley Fritz makes an early mound debut for the Gulls with solid support from catcher Ernest Berger who impressed fans in Mobile. New York writers praised Fritz despite one shaky inning aided by an errant Clark. Booster Day at Gulfport will feature star players Jennings Cobb Crawford Bush Gainor and Dubuc as the Tigers face New Orleans Southern League. Kirby's hitting keeps him central in center field while Lord rotates Odell and Dobard at third. Calhoun Perry Tepe Cobard show pep amid a tight Mobile infield. CHICAGO notes report Charles A Comiskey’s health recovery after a world tour illness. Thomas of the Chicago National League club says Ladies Day will return and games start at 3 PM.
Boston star third baseman and 1903 champion team manager Jimmy Collins says he will travel to Buffalo on Sunday to meet with Federal League owners about taking over as manager of their franchise.
Dr J T Adams offers free specialist examination for private male diseases and rheumatism. Office address listed as 155 Dauphin Street, with services in nervous and liver issues.
Federal League directors meet in Baltimore to adjust dates and honor Brooklyn club president R. B. Ward in blocking Sunday baseball for his team. Ward argues players must work like bankers to maintain standards and vows relief from Sunday duties.
A Saturday morning game between the Yellow Jackets and Prichard Juniors ended 20 to 14 in favor of the Yellow Jackets. The highlight was the full team hitting, pitching by Davis, and a Greer home run. Batteries: Hinton Davis Greer for the Yellow Jackets, Crabtree Willis for Prichard Juniors. Next Saturday they meet again at Toulminville.
W L Pee Yellow Jackets 7 1.000 Prichard Juniors 4 1.000 Village Juniors 4 0.000 standings show competitive field with top performers and gaps in the middle.
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