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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1913

Page

7

Sensational batting leads Mobile over Atlanta in second game

Mobile's hitters exploded for ten runs as Robertson and Jacobson homered and Long, Bisland, and Alperman sparked the attack. Campbell endured a rough start, but Mobile pulled away late while Atlanta's pitchers struggled, prompting manager Billy Smith to shuffle arms again.

Atlanta Mobile Billy Smith Gulls Bausewein Musser Gilbert Price Crackers Price Robertson Finn John McGraw Joe Jackson New Orleans Long Bisland Smith Fifield Campbell Alger O’dell Alperman Weélch Agler Graham Bausevein Stock Starr O'Dell Jacobson Clarke Stock Gurman Robertsoon Clark Paulet Schmidt Alperman Robertson AB. R.H. Poa. E BROCE APOE Ee Jacobson Prucor Ives R. H Welchonce Sreeig Clarke Bausmein Fiffield and Rudderham

Southern League Matchups Slated Across Cities

Today features Atlanta at Mobile Chattanooga at Montgomery Nashville at Memphis Birmingham at New Orleans in the Southern League. National League games include Pittsburg at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia. Cotton States League hosts Pensacola at Columbus Selma at Clarksdale Meridian at Jackson. American League has no games scheduled.

Southern League Atlanta Mobile Chattanooga Montgomery Nashville Memphis Birmingham New Orleans National League Pittsburg Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cotton States League Pensacola Columbus Selma Clarksdale Meridian Jackson Mobile Er Opanie Ueb Naanville U. Candiee Oeanie Birmingham Opceseeees AO Selma Bach Osevae Fontéee Columbus O Stew Er War E. Wee Washington Mneveland

McIntyre Back in Pel Uniform for New Orleans

McIntyre and Angermier catch for New Orleans with Hardgrove or Thompson and Mayer behind the bat as New Orleans and Birmingham set for the third game of the series Both teams have one win each This marks MacIntyre's first minor league game since his sale to Brooklyn by Charley Frank in 1904 The weather is warm and cloudy.

Associated Press New Orleans

Montgomery Game Preview In Low Humid Weather

Montgomery Alabama May 6. Co valeski or Summers will pitch and Street will receive for the visiting club in the third game of the series between Chattanooga and Montgomery today. Elmer Brown and Gribbens are billed to be in the points for the home team. The weather is almost clear and a trifle cooler than yesterday.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala Covaleski Summers Street Chattanooga Elmer Brown Gribbens

Memphis Contest Weather Threatens Third Game

Memphis Tenn May 6 For the third game of the series Nashville will select either McManus or Beck with Noyes as backstop while the locals present Harrell and Snell as their battery Weather conditions are threatening.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Nashville McManus Beck Noyes Harrell Snell

Lame Back Pain Treated by Chamberlain's Liniment

A medical tip notes rheumatic muscle pain in the back and recommends Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy, stating it is available from all dealers.

Chamberlain Abbott Bros van Antwerp Drug CO Mobile Asa 2Bott Bros. CO Chicago Uil

Giants Gain Decision In Contest Of Phillies

The National League president Thomas J. Lynch ruled no advantage for the New York Nationals over the Philadelphia Club in April games at the Polo Grounds. He ordered the results stand after Philadelphia protested a hole dug behind the pitcher's box. New York argued rain and field use caused a slight depression behind the plate.

Associated Press New York New York Nationals Philadelphia Polo Grounds Thomas J. Lynch National League New York Club

Mobile Cubs and Crackers Tangle in Rough Diamond Night

The piece tracks Mobile vs Birmingham action with players such as Hogg Brown and Dunn highlighted. Hitting by Bisland Long and Stock showcase strong moments while Smith critiques his club after a poor display. A Georgia hardware convention crowd and rich regional anecdotes frame a volatile season start.

Georgia Dominates Washington and Lee 12 0 in College Baseball

University of Georgia players hammered Larrick of Washington and Lee for fourteen hits and a 12 to 0 victory marking Georgia’s 16th win in 21 games. Henderson College defeated Mississippi 6 n the six inning rain shortened game as Wade and Croswell led the mound effort.

Associated Press University of Georgia Larrick Ofashington Lee Georgia Arkadelphia Ark University of Mississippi Henderson College Wade Mississippi R. H. E. FonGeraOn Tess Desu H. H. Wade Croswell McInnis Chandler Mills

Pirates and Naps in Exhibition Game

Pittsburgh defeated Cleveland Americans 6 to 5 in an exhibition in Cleveland. It marked the first time a National League club played there during the regular season. Robinson delivered a game winning hit in the ninth after Conzellman and Cullop started on the mound. Hans Wagner returned to action and Fred Clarke played for the first time since 1911.

Associated Press Cleveland Pittsburg Cleveland Americans Conzellman Cullop Robinson Hans Wagner Fred Clarke R.H.E

Fort Meyer Team Wins Army Challenge Cup

Fort Meyer team wins the Army Challenge Cup at the National Capital Horse Show in Washington on May 6. The crew, led by Lieutenants Surles on Cosmocrat and Greble on Prince Henry with Graham on Marshall Ney, edged five teams including three from the Tenth Cavalry and the engineer corps. The cup requires three consecutive wins to claim. Women riders again figure prominently on the card.

Associated Press Washington William N. Dykmar Brooklyn Riding Club Fort Meyer Surles Cosmocrat Greble Prince Henry Graham Marshall Ney Tenth Cavalry Engineer Corps Fort Myer Eleventh Cavalry Fort Oglethorpe

Stovall May Be Readmitted to Play and Possibly Reinstated

Chicago May 6 George Stovall former manager and player for the St Louis American League club faces possible rereadmission to play this season and potential reinstatement as manager. B B Johnson league president suspended him for attacking umpire Ferguson during a game at St Louis. No final decision made pending further review. Robert Wallace may manage the club temporarily.

Chicago George Stovall St. Louis B. B. Johnson Stovall Ferguson Johnson Cleveland Robert Wallace

No longer a doubt about player Williams

The National baseball commission awarded Player Williams, drafted by Washington in 1912 and claimed by Portland, to the New Orleans club after Portland cancelled its claim and released him to Atlanta. The commission ruled New Orleans had the prior claim.

Associated Press Cincinnati National Baseball Commission Williams Washington Portland, Ore New Orleans Portland Atlanta

Stovall Faces Stricter Punishment After Umpire Incident

George Stovall, manager of the St. Louis Americans, was suspended for snatching umpire Ferguson's hat and spitting on his coat after a game. He expects harsher penalties once Johnson reviews Ferguson's detailed report. Stovall apologized, saying he lost his head and was provoked by a disputed ruling.

Stovall Associated Press ST. Louis George Stovall St. Louis Americans Johnson Ferguson

West Virginia Wins Intercollegiate Rifle Title Over Harvard

Morgantown West Virginia May 6 The University of West Virginia defeated Harvard 988 to 975 to win the intercollegiate rifle team championship after a long contest with teams from across the country shooting the final match at their own ranges.

Associated Press Morgantown W. Va University of West Virginia Harvard West Virginia

Spend Your Summer Over the Bay

A family friendly destination over the bay promises pleasant surroundings and economical, convenient options for visitors. The focus is on enjoyable summer experiences that suit all ages and make travel practical.

Eight Sure Starters For Kentucky Derby

It was regarded as practically certain the Kentucky Derby on May 10 would have at least eight starters the largest field since 1909. Confirmed horses include Ten Point Foundation Leochares Yankee Nations Lord Marshall Donerail Prince Hermis Jimmy Gill and West. Hawthorn may start after recovery from illness. derby purse to winner is 5475.

Associated Press Louisville Ten Point A. L. Aate Foundation C. W. McKenna Leochares J. W. Schoor Yankee Nations H. K. Knapp Lord Marshall J. W G. H. Keene Donerail T. P. Hayes Prince Hermis Lew Marion Jimmy Gill Doorhoefer West Buschemeyer Hawthorn Lexington

Arbitrators Decide Minor League Cases

Auburn N Y May 6 The National Board of Arbitration for minor baseball leagues issued decisions. Awards Services Ellis Woodruff to Talladega Alabama Bilings to Bonham Texas Applications to be free agents R J Lattimore from Nashville L V Hamilton from Albany Georgia Herbert Martin from Newport News Applications disallowed J B Harbison and William Swartz against Talladega J J Higgins against Selma Claims granted Herbert Martin against Newport News for salary.

Associated Press Auburn N. Y National Board of Arbitration Ellis Woodruff Talladega Ala Bilings Bonham Texas R. J. Lattimore Nashville L.V. Hamilton Albany, Ga Herbert Martin Newport News J. B. Harbison William Swartz J. J. Higgins Selma Newport.News

National Amateur Boxing Championship Draws 100 Players

More than 100 amateur boxers from the United States and Canada will compete in the National Amateur Athletic Union boxing championship in Boston tonight. National titleholders will defend their honors, with entrants from New England, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal and St John New Brunswick.

Boston United States Canada National Amateur Athletic Union New England Amateur Athletic Union New York New Orleans Philadelphia Chicago Toronto Montreal St. John N. B

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