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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1914

Page

2

Second Cincinnati club arrives in Mobile for exhibition games

The Cincinnati second team, under Coach Lou Deal, reached Mobile from Alexandria La to play exhibitions at 3 30 Saturday and Sunday with Kirby Leard starting. Dobard Odell and Adams Doug las Couchman to pitch and catchers Schmidt Berger Brown in action. Umpires Lauzon and Fritz cited. Giants visit Mobile on April 8 as next exhibition draw.

Cincinnata Mobile Alexandria Lou Deal Frank Ban Cawthon Hotel Leard Kirby Briscoe Lord Leo Dobard al Odell Lord Schmidt Berger Brown Yanagans Adams Douglas Couchman Blackburn Reds Ed Lauzon Hmile Fritz Umi

Line-up and batting order for Mobile Cincinnati game

Line up lists positions and players for a Mobile vs Cincinnati game. Notable names include Porter in right field, Rawlings at second, Uhler in left, Kellogg at first, Berghammer short, Kippert center, Holmes at third. Catchers include Blackburn Mellen and others.

Odell Brown Berger Hogg Williams Fritz Cincinnati Porter Rawlings Uhler Kellogg Berghammer Kippert Holmes Blackburn Mellen Adams Couchman Glass Davenport Lear Markle Narveson

Auburn Too Much For Georgia Tech

Auburn defeated Georgia Tech 8 to 5 in a rain shortened seven inning college baseball game. Wynn led with three hits as Auburn totaled ten, while Savage pitched well for the Tigers.

Auburn Georgia Tech Wusely Tech S. Wynn Uburn Savage Mburn Eeree McNeill Jordon Burdick Withrington

Reds Hold Morning Practice in Mobile

Manager Lou Deale sent the Reds onto the Mobile field at nine for a 90 minute session. Frank Bancroft, a frequent visitor, praised the 1914 Reds as the best group yet seen, with pennant potential brightening for the National League as winter weather improves at the Alexandria camp.

Lou Deale Tary Frank Bancroft Mobile Reds

Auburn Beats Georgia Tech In Rain Shortened Tilt

The Alabama Polytechnic Institute baseball team defeated Georgia Tech yesterday as light rain fell. The game ended after seven innings with a score indicating a solid win for Auburn players.

Auburn Georgia Tech Alabama Pihnic Institute Georgia School of Technology R. H. EB. Sensweene Bekesepesad Sean Omcae MD McNeil Jordan, Buron

Newport News Victorious Over Baltimore League Team

In Vyport Virginia on March 28 Newport News defeated Baltimore’s baseball squad. Players Seaver Cottrell Glock and Egan Topper led the home team, with Gilliam Min and Lypp contributing key hits. The scoreline and full box not provided.

Vyport News Newport News Virginia Baltimore R.A. EB Gaensesss Seaver Kokgupedi al C Cottrell Egan

Regular Reds Play At Orleans Today

The Cincinnati National League Club under Manager Charles Hersog arrived in New Orleans for games this afternoon and tomorrow against the New Orleans Southern League team. The lineup includes Moran Groh Marsans Bates Hoblitzel Niehoff Clarke Gonzales Johnson Rowan Bonkolvitz with a second squad en route to Mobile for a series of games.

New Orleans Cincinnati National League Baseball Club Charles Hersog Cincinnati Moran Groh Marsans Bates Hoblitzel Niehoff Clarke Gonzales Johnson Rowan Bonkolvitz Mobile

West Virginia Westlean Defeats UNC 5 to 2

The Westlean University baseball team defeated the University of North Carolina 5 to 2 yesterday here.

West Virginia Westlean University University of North Carolina

Washington Americans take second straight win in inter league series

Washington defeats Philadelphia Nationals 5 1 in the second straight inter league game. Cashion Williams Engel Henry Gaddy Morrison Burns contribute as Washington wins despite messy scoring lines.

Washington Washington Americans Philadelphia Nationals R. H. BE Washington O Philadelphia Cashion Williams Engel Henry Gaddy Morrison Burns

Pittsburg Regulars Rally Past Fort Worth In 11 Innings

In Fort Worth on March 28 Pittsburg defeated the Fort Worth team 9 to 6 in eleven innings. Wagner led the Pittsburg offense with three singles while Conzelman Harmon Gibson Mears and Jordan contributed for Fort Worth though unable to stop the visitors.

Wagner Fort Worth Texas Pittsburg ROH Biers Fort” Worth Nike Gians

University of Alabama Defeats Howard College 6 to 0

The University of Alabama football team dominated Howard College in a clear 6 to 0 victory at Starkville Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College. The Alabama squad controlled play with strong defense and efficient offense to secure the win.

Starkville Mississippi Agricul Hand Mechanical College Marion

Rhodes Scholars Shine at Oxford Cambridge Athletic Meet

London March 23 The annual Oxford Cambridge track meet at Queen's Club saw H M Mackintosh of Cambridge win the 100 yard dash in 10 1 5 seconds. Rhodes scholar Y B Havens of Rutgers placed third while E T Adams of Oxford clinched the hammer with 127 feet 7 inches. Adams is a Rhodes scholar from Baylor University Texas.

London Oxford Cambridge Queen’s Club H. M. Mackintosh Y. B. Havens Rhodes Rutger’s College E. T. Adams Adams Baylor University Waco Texas

Dutch Luncheon for St. Louis Federals in Monroe

The St Louis Federal League team training in Monroe left for Shreveport to face the Chicago Federals in a series of games. Local Elks lodge hosted a Dutch luncheon for the visitors last night as part of events surrounding the trip. In Arkadelphia scores are Military Institute 5 over unspecified foe and Henderson Brown College 4. Ouachita College 7 over Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College 1.

ST. Louis Federals Monroe St. Louis Shreveport Chicago Federals Lodge of Elks

Best Family Laxative by Dr Kines New Life Pills

Mrs Charles E Smith of West Lin Maine promotes Dr Kine's New Life Pills as a reliable family laxative. The ad promises relief from constipation and offers mail or in person purchase through Bucksen & Co Philadelphia or their agents.

Kine New Life Charles E. Smith Westlin Bucksen & Co Philadelphia Su Howe

Schachte Shuts Down Georgia in Season Opener

Clemson defeated Georgia 6 to 3 in Athens as Schachte pitched a three hitter for Clemson. Tarrant and Cureton sparked Clemson with solid hitting while Georgia played listless ball.

Schachte Athens Clemson Georgia Tarrant Cureton

Stomach Trouble Cured By Chamberlains Tablets

Mrs. H. G. Cleveland of Arnold PA describes relief from sour stomach and bloating after using Chamberlains Tablets. She reports a full cure after two bottles. Available from Van Antwerp Drug Corp and all dealers.

H. G. Cleveland Arnold, Pa Chamberlain van Antwerp Drug Corp

Motor Cruiser Race Planned for Panama Exposition

The Panama Pacific Exposition announces a motor cruiser race from New York to San Francisco as part of the 1920 event. Prizes total 10000 dollars. Boats over sixty five feet water line compete. about 5000 nautical miles and one month travel expected. Two New York entrants named with a national committee to run all speed and cruising boat events.

Associated Press San Francisco New York United States

Olympic Team to Berlin 1916 Call for Prep Meeting

James E. Sullivan calls executive committee meeting in New York to prepare for America's 1916 Berlin games. Fund to cover expedition costs is under way with a $100,000 target and a program to raise funds to be outlined.

Associated Press New York James E. Sullivan American Olympic Association America Berlin Germany

Brownie Holmes With Reds

Brownlie Holmes of the Cincinnati Post accompanies the second team to Mobile where he trained last year with the Reds. A noted sport writer, Holmes is now covering third base for the second team and remains a prominent figure in baseball circles.

Brownlie Holmes Cincinnati Post Cincinnati Reds Mobile Holmes

Head of White Sox Seeks End to Ladies Day Policy

CHICAGO March 28 Charles Thomas president of the Chicago National League baseball club announced he will petition the National League to abolish the rule prohibiting ladies day at ball games. The White Sox have had a ladies day for years and Charles Weeghman recently announced women will be admitted free one day each week to Federal League games in Chicago. Thomas later announced a similar policy but yesterday received a note from President Tener that the National League had abolished ladies day in 1909.

Associated Press Chicago Charles Thomas National League Baseball Club National League White Sox Charles Weeghman Chicago Federal Club Thomas Tener

Langford Defeats Johnston In Ten Round Bout

Sam Langford of Boston defeated Jim Johnston of Philadelphia in a ten round bout in New York. Langford weighed 200 pounds, 26 pounds lighter than Johnston, and out pointed Johnston in eight rounds while Johnston won the third and tied in the fourth.

Langford Associated Preas New York Sam Langford Boston Jim Johnston Philadelphia Johnson

Wilkes-Barre Club Buys Giddo Release From Chattanooga

The Wilkes-Barre club of the New York State League has purchased the release of catcher Giddo from Chattanooga. The deal strengthens the roster as the season approaches.

Giddo Wilkes-Barre Associated Press New York State League Chattanooga

Willard Beats McMahon In Twelve Round Bout In Ohio

Jess Willard of Kansas substituted on short notice for Battling Levinsky who was ill in a twelve round decision against Tom McMahon in Youngstown Ohio. Willard was not at his best and McMahon led earlier.

Associated Press Youngstown Jess Willard Kansas Tom McMahon Willard Battling Levinsky McMahon

Tennis Champions Meet With Defeat

New York on March 28 W A Larned and F C Inman were defeated in the invitation tournament by G F Touchard the national indoor champion and W M Washburne of Harvard The Boston team of A S Dabney and N W Niles eliminated the latter pair in the semi finals and will face R N Williams of Philadelphia and H C Johnson of Boston in the final

Associated Press New York W. A. Larned F. C. Inman G. F. Touchard W. M. Washburne Harvard Boston A.S. Dabney N. W. Niles R. N. Williams

Electric Bitters Spring Cleanser Claims Health Boost

Winter impurities thicken blood and slow organs says a tonic named Electric Bitters. The four weeks treatment claims to stimulate kidneys liver and bowels expel impurities and restore energy and ambition. Sold by Gussie with price one dollar and shipping notes to Ohio or St Louis.

Gussie Ucklen Ohio St. Louis

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