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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

Page

8

Gulls Tie Game Then Win In Sloppy Nightcap

New Orleans pressed to win as the Pelicans and Gulls battled to an 8 8 tie at darkness after nine innings. Sylvester sparked New Orleans with four singles and three runs, while Thomas homered for Mobile and later scored the tying run on a wild throw.

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Rounders Edge Coca-Colas In Close Sunday Showdown

The Rounders beat the Coca-Cola team 8 to 7 in a tight Sunday game highlighted by notable plays. Both teams plan rematches next month with Fort Morgan and another game penciled in for next Sunday.

Rounders Coca- Cola Fort Morgan Coca-Colas AB. R.H. E Soutullo B.R.H.E

Games Today in Southern and National Leagues

Southern Association matchups include Birmingham at Atlanta 3 50 pm clear Memphis at Little Rock 4 00 pm clear New Orleans at Mobile 3 45 pm rain Nashville at Chattanooga two games first at 2 pm clear National League games Boston at Brooklyn 3 30 pm New York at Philadelphia 3 30 pm St Louis at Pittsburgh 3 50 pm Cincinnati at Chicago 3 00 pm all cloudy

Southern Association Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Little Rock New Orleans Mobile Nashville Chattanooga Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago

Baseball Weather Forecast for Five AL Games

The schedule lists Chicago at Cleveland at 3 15 cloudy Philadelphia at New York 3 30 Detroit at St Louis 3 36 clear Washington at Boston 2 30 rain.

Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia New York Detroit St. Louis Washington Boston

Federal League Matchups With Cloudy Skies

St. Louis faces Brooklyn at 3 30 p m Chicago plays Baltimore at 4 00 Pittsburgh meets Newark at 3 30 Kansas City visits Buffalo at 3 30 all games forecast cloudy with conditions in effect across venues.

St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Baltimore Pittsburgh Newark Kansas City Buffalo

Johnny Bretle Beats Eddie Coulon In Ten Rounds

Milwaukee reports Johnny Bretle of St. Paul outpointed Eddie Coulon of New Orleans in ten rounds in bantamweight action. Boston notes Charlie White knocked out Eddie Murphy in the seventh round of a twelve round bout. Indianapolis says Jack Mitchell of the Indianapolis Association club was released to Memphis Southern Association under an optional agreement. Lexington reports Jack Dillon of Indianapolis KO’d Andrew Anderson of Chicago in fifth round of ten. New York notes the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues refused some Players' Fraternity asks and granted travel expenses to training camps for higher classes. Pittsburgh announces Larry Lejeune, centerfielder, released to Sioux City Western League.

Milwaukee Wis Johnny Bretle St. Paul Eddie Coulon New Orleans Boston Charlie White Eddie Murphy Indianapolis Ind Jack Mitchell Indianapolis Association Memphis Southern Association Lexington Jack Dillon Andrew Anderson Chicago Anderson New York Auburn National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues National Commission Association Nation‘l Commission Pittsburgh Larry Lejeune Pittsburgh Nationals Sioux City

Southern League Tuesday Results and Standings

Scores from a midweek lineup with Nashville defeating Chattanooga 7 to 9 and Birmingham posting 16 to 4 over an opponent. Memphis beat Little Rock 7 to 3 while St Louis and Pittsburgh split brute totals, and Chicago and Baltimore posted varied results in the Federal League action.

Baseball Trios and Weather Impacts Across Minor Leagues

In the International and Texas Leagues, scores show Richmond over Montreal 10 to 6, Providence defeating Rochester 7 to 1, and Dallas falling 0 to 3 while San Antonio won 6 to 2 in a six inning game under darkness. Shreveport beat Beaumont 7 to 12, Fort Worth edged Houston 2 to 1, and Galveston split 1 South Atlantic results log Albany 1 over Augusta 0 and Savannah 11 over Macon 6 with other games noted as rained or unsettled. A separate arrest report notes Nick Antonius charged in Dauphin and Warren cafe matter. warrant certified by County License Officer D T Gimon, with Sheriff Pednik to proceed. additional notes describe warrants and petty larceny cases involving Willie and Sarah McClure and Jim Nicholas.

Dallas San Antonio Shreveport Beaumont Fort Worth Houston Wato Galveston D.T. Gimon Nick Antonias Dauphin Warren Streets Perety Pednrk Chamberlain Ty Sheriff Dyes Mile Creek Willie Sarah McClure Jim Nicholas Petit Lareeny Ah Gid Finch St Seal Compit

Gulls sign Baumbardner as shortstop turmoil grows

Baseball notes recap midweek action with George Baumbardner re signing by the Gulls. Manager Charley Schmidt faces anxious moments as replacement at short is needed due to injuries and lineup shuffles. The piece also covers rallying batting, pitching duels, and ongoing team woes including Mack and Baker contract talk.

George Baumbardner Gulls Short Charley Schmidt Dobard Cowan Baumgardner Chattanoogans Atlanta Barons Dent Roth Little Rock Lord Cobb Detroit Vitt Speaker Hooper Lewis Hoblitzer Walter Johnson Washington Americans Red Sox al O'Dell Mobiles San Antonio Dallas Joe Dunn O'Dell Texas League Joe

Mayoral race amid police chief’s criminal trial in Los Angeles

Los Angeles May 4. Charles E. Sebastian suspended chief of police runs for mayor while on trial for immorality. During yesterday’s proceedings an assassination attempt at his home narrowly missed him as he spoke with a witness, a man in a overcoat fled after two shots were fired.

Los Angeles Cal Charles E. Sebastian Sebastian J. O. Roger Roger O Police

Drought Hurts Crops as Camden Seeks Rain

Rain is badly needed in Wilcox County Camden area with seed loss and drought harming gardens and farm work. Nearly 300 head of cattle were dipped in the dipping vat in Camden Saturday as authorities respond to conditions.

Camden

Weather update praises crops and notes dry spell easing

The report from Pascagoula describes dry cold weather earlier with a fine rain on the thirtieth aiding crops. Corn and oats show promise, cotton stands poor, gardens and peas thrive, and markets for eggs, English peas, and strawberries remain strong though prices high. Tick eradication lectured to farmers as water is carried to save crops. Pecan and citrus trees promise a big crop, potatoes expected to yield well.

Weather improves crops after timely rains

Report notes two rains in the week easing drought fears. Farmers plowed and replanted corn while sowing peas as oats and other crops show growth despite local hail.

Butler County Garland Weather Brings Minor Crop Refreshment

After weeks of dry weather a light shower refreshed crops in Butler County. Corn is up and looks good while cotton is late and not yet up. Oats are heading but expect a short crop. Strawberries ripen slowly and will be short due to heat and dryness. Gardens need rain but would recover with two or three days of rain.

Weather notes from Mississippi farming districts

In Jackson County and Gautier farmers report light showers and dry spells affected crops. Corn, beans, Irish potatoes show progress after rain. sweet potatoes lag. Gardens produce beets lettuce and strawberries. fruit trees set new growth. Farmers plan replanting and anticipate better yields with upcoming showers.

Gautier

Rainfall Helps Early Garden Crops In Local Area

A recent light shower aided sprouting in the garden as continued dry weather stunts crops. Peas look strong and appear abundant. tomatoes cucumbers squash and beets show variable growth but many plants survive. Farmers report an overall favorable outlook for the coming season.

Pecan Crops Report on Melons And Fruit Trees

Six thousand hills of melons have been planted. Strawberries are fine but weathered by drought with eight weeks of no rain. Citrus and other fruit trees look healthy. Small seeds suffer from shallow planting. Corn also needs rain. Potatoes, tomatoes, and beans are thriving.

Crop conditions in Harrison Co McHenry district

Crop conditions are not so encouraging except corn. Oat crop has deteriorated perceptibly due to lack of moisture in the past week.

Weather slows crop recovery after drought in Saucier area

Farmers report less rain but still hope for relief. Field crops are clean and well cultivated though germination failed for three weeks. Onions, cane, and vegetables show color with limited growth and late planting so yields will be late. Cotton stands fair. corn looks decent but more rain would help.

Saucier

Weather notes on crops in Wiggins area

Light showers have fallen but little good grain remains to be planted. About 1000 acres of corn and 200 acres of potatoes need rain. Nearly 1000 acres of cucumbers suffer from drought while orange trees look medium. Overall crops look fair with more rain needed.

Wiggins

Weather notes in Wayne County Buатунна

A light rain last week helped cotton and other crops recently planted. Unusually warm weather hampers cabbage growth and moisture shortages persist. Oats are heading out with expected light yields. corn stands grower reports indicate first planting thriving, needing rain.

Rain Wanted as Crops Face Dry Spell in CHICORA WAYNESBORO

Farmers in CHICORA and WAYNESBORO report a dry spell threatening corn sugar cane and potatoes. A brief Sunday shower did little good yet expectations high for tw o week rains to yield a large crop. Beans and tomatoes flourish as diversified crops gain ground and cattle raisers embrace forage as a motto.

Waynesboro

Dry weather threatens crops in George County Agricola

The section reports continued dry weather with Irish potatoes corn and cotton in need of rain. Crops may be short if rain does not come within a week. Farmers have not finished planting corn sweet potatoes and cotton. Some crops are not injured yet but a good rain this week would help significantly.

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