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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1914

Page

9

Tigers Hold Ty Cobb by Very Small Line

Chicago May 12 Edgar Willet and Deios Dreake former Detroit Americans players said Ty Cobb told them his Detroit salary is 17000 dollars a year and his contract runs one year without the ten day or reserve clauses Cobb showed interest in the Federal League and asked about its fortunes during a chat with former teammates. Charles Weeghman and Joel Tinker declined to comment on an offer to Cobb at season end.

Chicago Edgar Willet Deios Dreake Detroit Americans Ty Cobb Detroit Cobb Charles Weeghman Chicago Federals Joel Tinker

Two Home Runs Win Game for Alabama U

Carlyle hit two home runs lifting Alabama to a 2 1 victory over Cumberland after fourteen innings in Tuscaloosa. The game was the most stubborn contest on campus in years. Stevenson and Wells led Alabama with strong hitting. Bonahar and Cameron made the Cumberland defense work throughout.

Tuscaloosa Ala Carlyle University of Alabama Cumberland University R.H.E. Alabama Gumberland Stevenson Wells Bonahar Cameron

Mexican Shot After Refusing to Halt at Sentry Mercy

Dionisio Acosta a Mexican was shot and seriously wounded just north of the international boundary near Douglas Arizona yesterday by William Taylor a private of the Ninth Cavalry on sentry duty Acosta refused to halt at the sentry command.

Douglas, Ariz Dionisio Acosta International Boundary William Taylor Ninth Cavalry Acosta

Picnic Basket Specials From Canned Goods Sale

Advertises Square Brand Milk three cans for 0.25 and Palmetto Milk two cans for 0.15 in a sale. Also lists Salmon three cans White Beans six pounds at 0.23 per unit. Emphasizes variety for outdoor meals and general groceries.

Creams Rally Past Barneys In City League Clash

The Creams beat the Barneys 15 to 12 at City League park in a high walk game. Riva tied the score in the sixth with a three on, a double to right, while Woodie Thornton debuted as umpire without protests. The Creams next face the Crowns at home.

Cream of Kentuckies Barneys City League Park Johnson Creams Wilson Vautrot Pocase Burch Riva Woodie Thornton A.b.r.h.po.a.e. Ee Whrhardt Smith Emseng Cece McGraw Icf Wemeree IB. cc Ciee Dt Burelt Barneys— Ab.r.h.po.a.e. Finkbohner Monice Brown Abo Voccaen Ask Ee Smallwood,ib Chambers, Rf Veo Smallwood Ehrhardt Finkbohner Jordan Richies Chambers Schenher

Food for Fandom Gulls Versus Mobile in Final Memphis Series

Manager Lord of the Gulls plans to start either Jim Gudger or Lefty Townsend in the decisive Memphis game. Townsend pitched fourteen innings recently and appears fit, with Schmidt catching. The Mobile lineup includes Odell Perry Kirby Schmidt Calhoun Miller Clark Cobard Townsend or Gudger. Kirby homered and scored twice, Lord contributed a hit, and Gulls defended well with 67 chances and one error.

Lord The Gulls Memphis Jim Gudger Townsend Larry Brown Schmidt Finn Holmes H. Merritt Bemis Odell Perry Kirby Calhoun Miller Clark Cobard Gudger

Naps Handicapped by Four Regulars Laid Out

Cleveland’s AL club left for the East with four regulars unable to travel due to illness or injury. Steen with a broken hand Kahler with tonsillitis ONeill with blood poisoning and Graney with malaria stayed behind as 24 players began the road trip.

Naps Associated Press Cleveland Steen Kahler O'Neill Graney

Keeley Shines As Lord Praises Youthful Pitcher

Briscoe Lord praised Keeley after a strong Monday night pitching performance that drew cheers from every spectator. Keeley, groomed by Lord, delivered in a crucial game as Southern League managers eye the pennant race.

Briscoe Lord Keeley Lord

Dr King's New Discovery Cures Stubborn Coughs

A testimonial from Jennie Flemming of New Dover Ohio says Dr King's New Discovery cured her three year cough. The ad promotes a 50c bottle with relief guaranteed and lists Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pimples as a secondary product.

Dr. King Jennie Flemming New Dover Ohio

Two Great Auto Races for Frisco Exposition

The Vanderbilt Cup and the Grand Prix will be held early in 1915 at the Panama Pacific Exposition. Sanctioning bodies include the Automobile Club of America and the American Automobile Association with W. K. Vanderbilt Jr. presiding over the trophy. The events occur two weeks apart on a custom track at the exposition grounds.

Asociated Press New York Automobile Club of America American Automobile Association Automobile Club Automobile Association Motor Cups Holding W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Exposition Grounds

Baseball Results Across Leagues and Standings

Major league and minor league scores from the day include Philadelphia beating Washington 8 to 4 in the American League, Boston defeating New York 6 to 2, and New York topping Boston 8 to 6 in the National League. Other results feature St Louis over Chicago 5 to 0, and Federal League games with Buffalo 3 Baltimore 4 and Pittsburg 2 Brooklyn 0. International League and other circuits report Rochester 6 Jersey City 3 and Providence 17 Montreal 2, with several rainouts.

Rochester Jersey City Providence Montreal Toronto Baltimore Buffalo-Newark Seaton and Land Indianapolis R.H.E Kansas City Packard and Brown Moseley and Rariden

Baron Wimborne sails to America with polo team

London May 12 Baron Wimborne manager of the English polo team which challenged for the international polo trophy with the United States announced they will sail for America on May 23. The squad includes Mr Tompkinson Major B Y Bingham Major F W Barrett and Major C F Hunter. Watching motion pictures is a fat man's favorite exercise.

Associated Press London

Shady Sides Beat Silk Stockings 8 to 4 in Amateur Game

McPhillips Shady Sides win over Hammer Silk Stockings 8 to 4 as last inning rally seals victory. Lee praised for pitching. Howell and Lacey cited for fielding miscues.

Lee Griggs Howell and Lacey

Moha Defeats Mantell In Milwaukee Bout

Milwaukee boxer Bob Moha easily outboxed Frank Mantell in a ten round no decision fight in Milwaukee last night. Mantell was visiting from Providence R I and the bout attracted local interest.

Moha Milwaukee Bob Moha Frank Mantell Providence R. J

Belgian Engineers Find Vast Coal Deposits in Congo

Belgian engineers report extensive coal seams in Congo after initial surveys. The discovery signals potential energy resources for the region, with details on location and scale awaiting further exploration and government review.

Congo

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