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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
8
Puzzle headline style item asking for an answer to a daily quiz. Mentions Emily, Ugo Tor Aarge, Lafayette, and a “Most Bashful Thing in the World” prompt with an upcoming solution.
Mobile gains 3 1/2 innings of offense as Channell hits a decisive triple in the ninth. Williams, Cullom, and Keeley pitch for Mobile while Sweeney and McHale pace New York. defense and bases provide the final edge in a two hour game.
The Missouthletic Club in St Louis reorganizes under a new directorate after a deadly fire that destroyed its building. A mass meeting will be held next week to plan a proposed new building and consolidate members from across the state.
Lieu tant-Colonel William L. Sibert, builder of Gatun Dam and Gatun locks, has been finished with Panama canal work and was sent to Washington to await further assignment by Brigadier General King. Sibert served on the Isthmian canal commission and as engineer in charge of the Atlantic division.
E S C March 25 reports W Smith of Spartanburg named receiver of the Caro on Mills. Proceedings for re organization described as friendly with estimated assets over $500,000 and liabilities exceeding $300,000.
Chicago player Grover Gilmore, formerly with the Denver club in the Western League, signed to play for the Kansas City Federal League team. He hit .835 in 112 games and fielded .978 last season.
Senator Lea of Tennessee introduced a bill to prohibit sending racing bets or odds from foreign countries into the United States or between states. The measure aims to prevent nullification of state anti gambling laws and would empower the postmaster general to enforce the act.
George Stallings Boston Braves star Hub Perdue rises as one of baseballs best hurlers. He stayed with Boston after a rejected Chicago trade, can dominate McGraws Giants, and is famed for his clowning like a tight rope walk in the coaches’ dining room.
Anniston Alabama March 25 John Ganzell manager of the Rochester International League team reports that McDonald formerly with the Boston Nationals last year has joined the Pittsburg Federal League club. Rochester says McDonald signed with Rochester and took advance money. An injunction or criminal charges for obtaining money under false pretenses are expected. Ganzell says the team has lost eight players to the Federal League and may seek Alabama law action to halt further departures.
A heavy frost and light ice on the night of the 22nd in Laine Mississippi caused limited damage, affecting about ten acres. The general fruit crop remained largely unaffected and strawberry blooms were uninjured, with no insurance coverage noted.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin, Me, touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as “Our family laxative.” She says they keep the family well and urge others to use them for constipation.
Palmer Snedecor and Hollander a former Georgetown University baseball star were released last night to the Montgomery club in the Southern League by the St. Louis Americans. Snedecor plays first base while Hollander is a shortstop. Manager Gilks of the Billikens secured the players in Birmingham at the request of Branch Rickey of the St. Louis club.
Mrs. a Saginaw Alabama touts Dr. King's New Discovery curing her husband’s fifteen year cough and her son’s eight year ailment. The ad claims the medicine, priced 60 cents to one dollar, relieves hacking coughs and throat and lung ailments with a money back guarantee.
A club offers breakfast from 6 30 to 10 00 a m and a combination supper from 5 30 to 8 00 p m with a la carte meals available daily.
Local shop advertises hats priced at two dollars each at the Royal and Conte streets location. Details on sizes and styles not provided in the fragment.
R. B. Ward president of the Brooklyn club announced a profit sharing plan before departure home. Each player will own stock in the club proportionate to his salary and common stock shares will be set aside as a bonus. Dividends will benefit players like original stockholders.
Liebhardt held New York Yankees regulars to one hit and no runs in five innings as Memphis Southern League beat the major leaguers 6 to 3. Morrison finished, but the Yankees poured three runs in the ninth. In Chattanooga, Brooklyn defeated Chattanooga 3 to 2 in a well played game with Wheat making two key plays.
Atlanta beat Newark 3 to 2 as Browning pitched for the home club allowing only two hits. Batteries Browning and Munch for Atlanta. Smith Schacht Enzman and Heckinger for Newark. The game was played in Atlanta on March 25.
In Raleigh on March 25 Philadelphia defeated the Raleigh team 7 to 0 on its homeward trip. Box score shows Philadelphia nine with nine hits to Raleigh zero runs with players including Haiship Doom Killifer Myers Evans Yon Riley Perkins contributing to the victory.
St. Louis Browns bunched hits in the first and fifth innings to beat the Birmingham Barons 8 to 3. Baumgardner and Hamilton pitched for St. Louis while Johnson and Robertson started for Birmingham.
In Shreveport on March 25 the Chicago Federals led by Tinker at shortstop defeated Centenary College 9 to 0. The game showcased strong pitching and solid defense as the Federals took control early and never relinquished their lead.
The Nashville Southern Leaguers were outhit by the visiting Chicago Nationals and failed to capitalize with runners on base, losing 9 to 2 in the afternoon game in Nashville. The Chicago pitching trio shut down the local lineup as they built a decisive lead.
Marblehead Mass March 25 The fitting out of another American Sonder yacht fleet begins in the Salem Bay ship yards Three boats will be selected for Kiel 1915 trials by the Eastern Yacht Club Trials likely in August Ten or twelve boats expected to enter the Kiel series in 1915 America leads Germany four to one in the current Sonder contest
William Hart of Cincinnati a veteran pitcher and longtime Southern League umpire said negotiations with National League President Tener Tower by wire last night led him to await a contract for the forthcoming season. Hart reported Tener had agreed to terms and mailed a contract.
Leach fielded for Chicago and Lindsay for Nashville in a terse report. The text lists multiple players Berger Rogers Stack Pierce and Archer with unclear scoring or positions in the fragmented summary.
Cleveland Americans routed the Boston National League team 6 to 0 in Macon, game halted at darkness after eight innings. Tomorrow the same two clubs meet again, with listed Cleveland hitters George Benn Pellman DeVogt James Cooreham Strand Whaling Gowdy contributing to the win.
St. Louis National League club defeated a mixed Philadelphia American League recruits and Jacksonville South Atlantic League team 5 to 3 in a spring training game. The victory capped the club's camp as they prepare to depart for St. Louis.
Philadelphia scored five runs on ten hits while Charleston managed none as Baker, the Phillies third baseman, posted a one-base and a three-base hit. Wycoff and Durning split pitching duties for Philadelphia with Schang, Thomas, Foster, Pate, Payne and Dennis contributing in the field.
Lord plans a meeting with Boston Braves manager George Stallings during his training camp visit Tuesday. Secretary C. Z. Colsson will join, seeking pitchers and other players for the Gulls with infielders possibly to follow. Perry directs workouts in Lord’s absence. McGill’s status remains uncertain ahead of Saturday exhibition games with Cincinnati Reds.
Melvin W. Sheppard longtime member of the Irish American Athletic Club announced plans to compete unattached for one year. He set many records under the club’s colors and will pursue own schedule during the period.
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