Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Mobile Item in Mobile, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1915

Page

15

Tigers Fall From Lead As Hendrix Strikes No-Hitter

DETROIT May 15 The Tigers relinquished first place after a 5 to 2 loss to Boston as Hendrix no hit Detroit through seven innings. Dubuc allowed three triples and a four-base hit, with Foster and Thomas aiding Boston’s win. Washington tops Cleveland later 7 to 0.

Tigers Detroit New York Boston Cleveland Dubuc Baeer Foster Thomas Baker Stanage Nairn Dineen i

Fisher Extends Winning Streak as Yankees Fall Short

Ray Fisher notched his sixth straight win today with no losses yet, while the Yankees dropped two runs on Hartzell misplay and Egan wild throw. In the ninth, two doubles and a triple added two more for the visitors as New York managed two runs.

Ray Fisher Graney Hartzell Egan Yankees New York Fisher Nannamaker Mitchell Mullaney

Giants Rout Cubs In Lopsided Victory

New York Giants crushed the Chicago Cubs 16 to 0 with Marquard striking out hitters and umpires ejecting a manager for excessive talk. The game featured dominant pitching and a decisive offensive onslaught by the Giants.

Giants Cubs York Bresaban Zabel Pierce Adams Marquard Mest Klemone R.H. E. Chica Archer

Brooklyn Falls to Terrapins in slugfest

Baltimore defeats Brooklyn 10 to 6 as the Terrapins rally past the visitors in a high scoring game. Finneran Wilson and Simon lead Brooklyn at the plate while Pratt Sages Bender and Jackitsch handle the infield and Um pire Finneran Howell work the mound.

Brooklyn Baltimore Terrapins Finneran Wilson Simon Pratt Sages

Buffeds Fall to Newark 7-5 in Slugfest Loss

Buffalo drops a baseball game to Newark by seven to five. Falkenburg pitched steadily aside from a rough third inning. Scoring shows Newark 7 runs, Buffalo 5, with late scoring in the ninth. Umpires Johnstone and Blair.

Buffalo Newark Falkenburg Rariden Bedient Blair Johnstone

No-Hit Game by Hendrix Beats Pittsburgh

Chicago defeats Pittsburgh 10 to 3 as Hendrix and Wilson hold the Pirates to no hits and ten runs on sixteen hits for Chicago Hearne Knetzer and Berry also score. Umpires McCormick and Westervelt. St Louis 13 Packers 2 as Terriers sweep with every player scoring a run Kansas City 27 4 BiTOU missles $70 000 six-13 17 1 Packard Adams Brown Plank Hartley. Umpires Brennan Corcoran.

Hendrix Pittsburgh Pitdéher Hendrix Chicago Hearne Knetzer Wilson Berry McCormick Westervelt

Scores Sheet with Narrow College Battles

Michigan edges Ann Arbor Michigan 2 to 1 while Princeton defeats Pennsylvania 8 to 5. Illinois beats Indiana 6 to 0 and Chicago over Purdue 3 to 1.

Ann Arbor Cornell Michigan Princeton Pennsylvania Champaign, Ill Illinois Indiana Chicago Perdue

Whistler Shop News highlights engine repairs and school events

In Whistler Alabama on May 16,Engine No 370 got repairs, No 233 received new tires, and No 381 returned to service after overhaul. Private car 105 was burned at the dump. School grades reported May baskets and a program with solos readings and thanks to teachers.

Whistler Ala BE. C. Vandewarder Henry Gosson Mobile and Ohio Railroad Whistler Shops Gabriel Jordan John T. Booth Messrs J. W. Stevens F. W. Eckford G.W. Hay Samuel Taylor Edward Blake Wm. M. Cato G. L. Stutz Daniel McClarren C. A. Pigford Mobile Division Mike Donahaw Charles Kercher C.M. Collinsworth D. H. Is Joe Manuel Mobile Montgomery Khart Miss Morrissette Miss Nelson Professor Fisher Miss Cannon Mrs. Fisher Kittie Spicer Primrose Grace Meyers Edna Davison Anita Simon Susie Clare Jones Gordon Mae Graham Love Bessie Lee Spicer Norte Dane Sadie Smith Loulie Smith Elizabeth Loving Edwina Bowman Ernest George Gertrude Smith Clarence Sheldt Edwina Wright Lucile Tyle Charles Sheldt Fisher Miss Kimbal School Improvement Association

Mobile booster campaign to keep Southern League baseball

A Mobile effort to retain a Southern League baseball franchise launches with a Monday meeting at the Cawthon Hotel to form committees. A book-ticket drive raises 10 000 dollars, with 10 and 20 ticket options, backed by local business leaders including E. J. Buck and H. O. Hanson. A Tuesday parade will rally support as merchants and officials back the push.

Mobile Baseball Association Southern League Rotary Cawthon Hotel E. J. Buck H. O. Hanson W. G. Horn L. D. Dix A. J. Staples Mobile Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Mobile

Keep Mobile's Pennant Going Boosters Rally

Mobile booster group invites fans to join a meeting at Cawthon Monday night to support Southern League baseball in Mobile and keep the pennant chase alive.

Mobile Southern League Baseball Boosters Cawthon

Dernberg to depart. Bernstorff confirms move abroad

Washington May 15 Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador personally confirmed Dr Barnhard Dernberg will leave the United States. He said Dernberg has decided of his own free will and will travel as a private citizen no embassy or German government direction involved.

Washington Count von Bernstorff Barnhard Dernberg William United States Bernstorff Dernberg Redda

Home Garden Association Aids Needy Workers In Mobile

The Home Garden Association reports spending over 1200 for wages and 300 in tools to assist more than 200 gardeners. Gardens earn returns and reduce charity burden as workers gain income. The group seeks more donations to fund a successful first season, noting similar city groups later become self supporting. Public urged to send funds to treasurer M. J. McDermott at Bank of Mobile or donate to the soliciting committee.

Home Garden Association Philadelphia Association M. J. McDermott Bank of Mobile

Daphne Company Plans New Motor Boat for Daphne Mobile Trade

At Gulf Dry Docks foot of Eslava Street the Daphne Transportation Company, a new stock company of town residents, is building an up to date motor passenger boat for the Daphne Mobile route. Launch to speed about twelve knots and be ready in early July.

Gulf Dry Docks Eslava Street Daphne Transportation Company Daphne Mobile

Whistler organizes meetings and flag presentation planned

Community groups in Whistler hold lodge and auxiliary meetings at Odd Fellows Hall with plans to present a flag to Georgetown Public School on the twenty ninth. Alec Sharp Nick Tew and Glen Burdette named to arrange. Nick Tew to speak. Thomas B. Allman to deliver speech.

Bowen Lodge A. F A. M Odd Fellows Hall Whistler Council No Odd Fellows’ Hall Georgetown Alec Sharp Nick Tew Glen Burdette Thomas B. Allman Bethany Baptist Heywood Vaughan The Baptist Church Katie Lou Kelley Marguerite Turner Whistler Methodist William M. Cato Francis M. Atchison Meyer's Memorial Baptist Church Charles Sheldt Mr. Twining Mobile George Williams Meridian Miss James Williams Alphonse Davis Semmes Ala Samuel A. Davis Thomas Wainwright Rowena Overton Ford Viola Hill Vannie Williams Selma Jesse Saxon Nellie Jones Susie Clare Willie Godard G. L. Lambeth C. A. Pigford Lockard Frank de la Bar Charles Crabtree Robert M. Peterson Walter Garr Jackson Tenn H. Rawls Charles Strachen John Rawls Nigger Lake Mr. Lambeth Birmingham W. W. Boyd Whistler Boyd

Gulls Complete Double Victory Amid Standings Shakeup

The Mobile Gulls won a doubleheader to snap their losing streak, moving into sixth place just behind Memphis and set to face Chattanooga and Memphis next. Dobard fueled the offense with three doubles and two singles across the two games, while East pitched in the second contest. Manager Schmidt aims to fix luck and develop Cunningham as a pitcher. New York notes praise Yankees for spirited play and Lute Boone's homer sparks a raucous bench celebration.

Travelers Gulls Memphis Chattanooga Townsend East Montgomery Dobard Charley Starr The Starr Mobile Day Mary” Calhoun Baumgardner Northen Mike Burke Schmidt Hogg Cunningham Bill Elwert Hubbard Northen James Gudger New Orleans Flick Nashville Jim Bagby Perry New York Yanks Braves Lute Boone Lute Swat

Suburban League Forms and Opens Play Schedule

The Suburban League met in Whistler with I W Harpers Plateau Coca Colas and Whistler teams represented. Officers elected John Tew president C W Tate secretary Byron Cawthon treasurer. A four club league adopted rules contracts and a Sunday schedule begins at Plateau and Whistler with two Sunday games 2 15 PM.

Tom.Ailman Whistler Torrance I. W. Harpers A. F. McDonald Plateau C. M. Harris Coca-Colas I. W. Harper Baseball Club Clarence Tate I. W. Harper I. W.harpers Merret Schencer Metzger Chambers Pistole Feeney C. Hanan E. Hanan Mangum Fowler Hamilton Stevens C. Meaher Reasonover McMillan Sanders Brantley Green Tacon W. George G. Meaher L. George R. Diamond M. Jackson F. Martin S. Argiro W. Thompson E. Steber D. Steber J. Wilkinson G. Petitory D. Winters M. Sutullo W. Clements Sutullo Whistler—Flynn R. Allen Joe Allen Wilcox Mott Calloway Therrell Kelley Nelson Eckford Frank Flynn John Tew C. W. Tate Byron Cawthon

Marquis de Ganay Sails to America on France Mission

Paris May 15 Marquis de Ganay brother in law of the Marquise de Ganay will sail for America on a governmental assignment.

America France Paris Marquis de Ganay Marquise de Ganay New Ridgway

Monroe Park Beat the Park Sunday Screen Night

Monroe Park hosts a moving pictures event Sunday from 5 to 5 30 P M. Attendees can view the film after the meetup. The prompt invites the public to join and see themselves on screen.

the Park

Nance ONeill and Theda Bara at Crown Theatre Tuesday

Crown Theatre showcases two major features this week. Nance ONeill with Theda Bara star in Kreutzer Sonata, a five part dramatic feature supported by William E. Shay, Stuart Holmes and others. Vivian Martin headlines The Arrival of Perpetua, a five reel Shubert drama, with Flo La Badie in a Vehicular role and more.

Crown Theatre Kreutzer Nance O'Neil Theda Bara William E. Shay Perpetua Shubert Vivian Martin Nickola Dupree Thanhouser Flo la Badie Morris Foster

Major Locke Probes Loss of Military Property in Mobile

Major T Locke assistant adjutant general arrived in Mobile to investigate lost military property and aid recovery efforts. The state military department has intensified actions against unlawful possession, resulting in convictions and fines for those involved in disposal or purchase of stolen property.

Montgomers. Ale T. Locke Mobile State Military Department Gulf City Locke Military Department

New Orleans Bank Employees Visit Mobile for Excursion

The Hibernia Bank of New Orleans will send an excursion train arriving in Mobile at 9 30 am. Most members will go to Spring Hill College to watch the bank team play the Spring Hill Jesuit College squad. The Battle House roof garden hosts a dinner dance and serves as headquarters for the party and the baseball club with a luncheon before the game. About 500 people are expected. Mobile bankers will welcome and assist with entertainment at the Battle House.

Hibernia Bank of New Orleans Mobile Spring Hill College Hibernia Bank Spring Hill Jesuit College Battle House Roof Garden John J. Monaghan Battle House Banking Fraternity of

President Wilson Arrives Quietly at Old Point Comfort

President Wilson landed at Old Point Comfort in a Mayflower boat without salutes, spent two hours golfing at Hampton Country Club, and then returned to the ship. He planned to fly to New York to review the Atlantic fleet on Monday, with Dr. Cary Grayson and two secret service agents along.

Norfolk Wilson Old Point Comfort Hampton Roads Hampton Country Club New York Fortress Monroe Dr. Cary Grayson Secret Service

A. and M College Wins Honors at S I A A Meet

New Orleans May 15 Mississippi A M College athletes carried off major honors at the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association field day. A M College swept sprint events with Noble winning both the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Scott set a half mile record for A M College while Wells and Bruner placed in the sprint events. LSU and Tulane also showed strong performances.

New Orleans Mississippi A. & M College Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Louisiana State University Tulane Scott Strouse Powe

Yale Oarsmen Close Triangular Regatta At Princeton

Princeton hosts a triangular regatta on Lake Carnegie where Cornell wins with a nine minute three second clocking. Yale finishes two lengths behind Cornell for second while Yale freshmen place two lengths back in ninth minutes and twenty seven seconds.

Yale Fprom Cornell Princeton Lake Carn Young Tigers

Baseball Scores From Regional Leagues And Umpire Pairings

Scores from multiple leagues listed with teams such as Columbus Augusta Albany Savannah Jacksonville Charleston Macon Columbia Waycross Brunswick Thomasville Dothan Valdosta Newnan Rome and others. Umpires O Brien and Irwin noted. Several results include tied or ended games called for darkness. Texas League results feature Houston Waco Galveston Dallas Beaumont Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport.

South Atlantic Columbus Augusta Albany Savannah Jacksonville Charleston Macon Columbia Georgia State Americas Waycross Brunswick Thomasville Dothan Valdosta Georgia-Alabama Anniston Orange Talladega Griffin Newnan Rome Carolina League Charlotte Asheville Greensboro Raleigh Durham Winston-Salem International League Montreal Providence Buffalo Jersey City Toronto Newark Rochester Richmond Houston Waco Galveston Dallas Beaumont Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport

B. and B. Cafe Menu Highlights

A menu excerpt lists Southern Chicken Soup Veal Bouillon au Crantons and Broiled Spanish Mackerel au Beurre Puree du Pommes as featured dishes at B. and B. Cafe.

Tennessee Turkey Dressing and Jelly Asparagus Tips

Maitre d Hotel presents a holiday menu item featuring Tennessee turkey with dressing and jelly asparagus tips as part of a formal dining showcase.

Tennessee Turkey

Desserts Petit Panier d Amour or Ice Cream

A brief note presents two dessert options, Petit Panier d Amour and ice cream, likely from a bakery or menu. It contrasts a light pastry with a cold treat, suggesting a choice for sweet courses. The source emphasizes distinct confections rather than a single item.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wolfgang Douties Schalk J Roth Sox Roebling Ainsmith Schalk Chill and Connolly Athletice Browns St, Louis Athletics Today Williams Severoid Lavan Howard Perryman Shotten Philadelphia St. Louis Wyckoff Pennock and Schang James Perryman Agnew Sevry A Hilderand Marquard and Meyers McLean Um- Pipes Klem and Emslie Cardinale Phillies Doak Meadows Alexander Cardinals R. H. E. St Louis Gonzales Killifer Byron Orth Cooper Rudolph Taylor Crutcher McQuillan Gibson Tyler Gowdy Rigler Hart Pereg Hrook Dell Cincinnati Myers Triple R. Hale Cena Evees Kkiynss Benton, Schneider and Clark Dell Sna Miller Quigley Federal League College Games C. P. Wilson Edward Nichols Severane Mechanics Lodge No. 69 Bauer von Bernstorff Amaassador Daphne Company Boys Athletic Club Alfred Smith Lee Crabtree Charles Williams Denny Hinchey Charles Spicer Joe White Mark de la Barr Preston Laws Glen Me Gary Long Newell Bowen A. Smith Monroe Park Nance O’neil Major Adebenktete SA A. & M. College American Association Loubvine Waukee Ellis Clemons Shackleford Rannon Empire Theatre Mabel Truneele Augustus Phillips Lusitania Helen Gardner Greadway Star Edwin Arden Colonial Theatre Bijou Farrar & Farrar Grand Opera Mabel Kearney Confield Billy Williams Eve °Omedians
Search Courier

Search the The Mobile Item Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Mobile Item?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication