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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
8
Kile and New Orleans split a doubleheader in Mobile. In the first game the Gulls lost 12 to 1 as pitching woes and walks plagued the visitors. In the second game New Orleans prevailed 9 to 6 with offensive bursts late, despite a rough seventh inning.
In the Southern Association games Memphis visits Birmingham at 3 15 and Chattanooga plays Atlanta at 3 30 both with rain. American League matches Washington at Philadelphia and Chicago at Cleveland start 3 30 with varied clouds and rain. Boston visits New York at 3 30 while Detroit plays St Louis. Federal League features Kansas City at Brooklyn 3 30, Chicago at Newark 3 40 and Pittsburgh at Baltimore 4 00 and St Louis at Buffalo 3 30 with rain or clear conditions.
Thomas played third and hit well in the second of three games against Mobile. He went 3-for-4 with two runs, aiding a win as Knaupp Bluhm and Higgins contributed in offense. New Orleans catcher hit a triple off Gudger, Coyle made a running catch in the sixth, while Miller Schmidt and Perry led local hitting in game two.
Cincinnati manager Charlie Herzog rushed the field after being ruled ineligible and clashed with Umpire William Rigler during a game with St. Louis. Rigler struck Herzog’s eye with his mask and then broke his nose with a punch, sparking a review by President Tener.
In a game heavy with errors and runs, Mobile split with New Orleans. Sylvester led Mobile with a four hit effort, while Northen and Matley provided power on offense. Hogg and Weaver yielded several runs as the bullpen struggled, and Forsyth’s hits highlighted New Orleans' comeback in the late innings.
Clerks from Mobile and Ohio Railroad at Gulf Terminal organize the Mobile and Ohio Baseball League with four teams the Comp troller's Office Auditing Department Freight Claim Department and Operating Department. J H Patterson elected president F W Miller secretary and treasurer. Opening double header Saturday at Dixie Park 2 p.m. Admission free.
The Nashville club arrives for a four game set starting Saturday with weekday games at 3 45 PM and Sundays at 3 15 PM. Manager William Schwartz features a new Nashville roster led by Dolly Stark at short and Baker at second with Paulet at first base and McCabe in left field. The Gull leader urges strong fan support as the Vols aim to improve pitching and defend their league position.
Rumors say Baugh will summon league magnates next month to decide if the Southern League keeps the Little Rock club or allows its return to M Tillis. Allen must field a contender and cover the remaining $10,000 of the purchase price due R Tillis to retain the franchise.
Results from the Southern Association and American League show Nashville and Chattanooga, Little Rock memphis, and New York battling rain affected contests. Notable line scores include Boston and New York in interleague play and Cleveland versus Chicago with multiple pitchers listed.
In Chicago and St Louis areas results show mixed outcomes with Baltimore Kansas City Buffalo and Pittsburgh claiming wins while Brooklyn Newark Augusta and Savannah posted scores. Notable games include Kansas City beating Buffalo and Detroit style lineups listed alongside other league results with rain affecting Minneapolis-St Paul.
Barton Thursday afternoon defeated U.M.S. in the second game of the series by 6 to 2. Ed Roberts pitched for the military team as Barton's drives and defensive lapses led to their downfall, with D. Green starting for Barton and Cunningham making key hits. Honey Boy Flour outfit to play Mobile and Ohio Saturday at Toulminville diamond in a 3 o clock tilt.
In Brewton Alabama on May 7 the home club defeated Flomaton 4 to 0 as Lovelace pitched well despite a slow field from recent rains. Brewton totaled 8 hits while Flomaton had 3. errors favored Brewton in a sharp but windy opener.
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