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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1915

Page

8

Gulls Triumph as Hogg Shuts Out Chattanooga

Mobile pitchers Hogg dominated the Chattanooga club winning 7 to 0. Hogg earned his third straight win, three singles in four trips, while Wagner and Marshall struggled for the visitors. Milier starred in the outfield and a double play boosted Mobile’s defense.

Mobile Hogg Chattanooga Wagner Marshall Gulls Flick Cobard Little Rock Milier

GAMES TODAY Rounds Across Leagues

Southern League games include Rock at Atlanta 4 30 PM and Chattanooga at Mobile 4 PM. National League matchups feature Chicago at New York 3 30, Cincinnati at Brooklyn 3 30, St Louis at Philadelphia 3 30, Pittsburgh at Boston 3 15. American League sees Philadelphia at Chicago 3, Boston at Cleveland 3 15, Washington at St Louis 3 30, Detroit at New York 3 15. Federal League has Baltimore at Chicago 3, Brooklyn at Kansas City 3 30, New York at Pittsburgh 3 30.

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Mobile Beats Lookouts in High-Scoring Inning Rally

Mobile plates seven runs in the fifth, aided by McGill, Flick, Perry and Calhoun as Wagner exits and Marshall relieves. Lookouts struggle with a weak lineup aside from Harris and Jaff while Hogg fans four for Chattanooga.

Wagner Pels Schmidt Keystone Calhoun Miller Cobard Schmidt Scori Miller Dole Northen Marshall McGill Graff Flick Hogg Perry Elberfeld Mobile Short Gulls Lookouts Harris Jaff R. H. PO A. B. Northen Sepeeeseee Het Saris Eet Eas Banat Cvisceeves Johnston McCormick Kitchens Chattanooga Dobard Lusk Hitea Yigiee Ixerin Willame

Eagles Sweep Sunday Baseball Twinbill In Benedick's Diamond

The Amateur league showcases two Eagles wins at Benedick's diamond, 14 to 9 over the Ventrets and 9 to 7 over the Turnerville-Whistler combo. Creel’s southpaw debut, Kiernan’s pitching, and double plays headline the morning win, while Heinie Zorko stars in the afternoon 8 to 7 victory over Evans Stars with ten strikeouts. The Eagles seek a return game with Spring Hill second team. A and M Forske defeat Foskes 12 to 6 featured by Wilcox Moore and Conning.

Benedick Diamond Connolly Anderson Haas Creel Azalas Eagles Turnerville Askin &Marine Dug Neeley McDonald Williams Wilcox Moore Conning New York Mobile Elec E. Pistole Bender Nate Pipates Corcsee Degge Martin Ecceuses Ceesee Greer Smith Tee Pawellgty Leeper Eens Sseecenees Sheffield Mobile Elec. Co McBride Streb Slider Danenberg

Biloxi routs Ocean Springs in 10 2 pennant clash

Biloxi hammer 13 hits and six errors to beat Ocean Springs 10 to 2. Huggins and Creel led Biloxi's battery while Davis started for Ocean Springs and was tagged for runs by the fourth. Biloxi and Ocean Springs now share first place in the pennant race with a return match planned.

Ocean Springs Miss Biloxi Ladnier Davis Huggins and Creel Westbrook Horton

Results Sunday shows scattered scores across leagues

In the Southern Association Memphis lost to New Orleans 2 to 6 with late rallies. American League highlights include Washington trouncing St Louis 14 to 7 and Philadelphia beating Chicago 4 to 0. Cleveland and Boston were shutouts. New York defeated Detroit 6 to 2 as Pittsburgh edged Chicago 9 to 6. American Association saw Minneapolis beat Cleveland 16 to 5 and Kansas City win 9 to 8 over Indianapolis. Texas League games noted Beaumont 6 Fort Worth 5 and Galveston 3 Dallas 2 with Houston 2 Waco 3. Shreveport topped San Antonio 7 to 1. International League Montréal 3 Providence 0. Rain affected Milwaukee-Louisville.

American Association Minneapolis Cleveland Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee-Louisville Texas League Beaumont Fort Worth Galveston Dallas San Antonio Shreveport Houston Waco

Barney-Cavanaghs Edge Davis Team In Snappy Game

The Barney-Ca team defeated the A. D. Davis squad 8 to 5 on Kling's field in a fast league contest. Errors hampered Davis late as Barneys improved with new positions and strong fielding from Denny and Grove. Farnell and Calametti led Davis batting while Edwards held the mound for Davis and Blow started for Barney.

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Evening baseball games moved to 4 PM start

Beginning Monday afternoon the Mobile versus Chattanooga game and all remaining season contests will begin at 4 oclock instead of 345. President Baugh has ordered umpires to speed up play so games finish before six oclock to let fans off work in the early evening see full games.

Mobile Chattanooga Baugh McGill Northen Hub Daley Dobard Mike Burke Burke Schmidt

Resorts Patronized Well on Warm Day

Warm Sunday drew large crowds to Mobile area resorts with Monroe Park hosting over 5,000 visitors. Attendees enjoyed band concerts, a night film program, and amusement devices while J Law Seiple filmed crowds for L N advertising. The Mobile eastern shore steamer Cessna carried Moose excursion crowds on river routes.

Mobile Monroe Park J.law Seiple Cessna

Hardware Association Opens Ninth Annual Convention in Mobile

The Alabama Retail Hardware Association opens its ninth annual convention in Mobile at 9 am Tuesday in the Battle House auditorium. Morning and afternoon sessions will cover important business and committee appointments. A boat ride on the Cessna is planned for Wednesday evening and cars will be provided after each evening session for city rides.

Alabama Retail Hardware Association Mobile Battle House

Orphans Invited to Attend Game as Guests

Secretary Frank T. Parker of the Mobile Baseball Association announced that next Friday afternoon all orphan asylum inmates in the city are invited to attend the game as guests of the association. He asks asylum heads to estimate attendance for advance reservations.

Frank T. Parker The Mobile Baseball Association Parker

Beavers Defeat Grove Hill In Toulminville Showdown

The Beavers defeated Grove Hill Sunday afternoon at Toulminville in a slow but engaging game. Beavers excelled in batting and base running while Browning pitched for the Beavers, fanning eleven Grove Hill batters. Roach Feaster and others contributed offensively.

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Seven Baynes brothers endure war toil in Britain

Of seven sons of Sergeant George Baynes, six serve on the front while one has fallen early in the war. Their father is a veteran of the British Indian campaign.

London George Baynes

Gulls pace Mobile offense as Lookouts feel heat in Sunday game

Mobile's infielders Dobard and McCormick shine as they topple the Lookouts with strong fielding and clutch hits. Hogg Townsend and Harkins pace Mobile bats while Cunningham struggles for the Lookouts. Elsewhere the Yankees beat Detroit as Dauss falters, and McGill stirs Southern League chatter with steady hitting.

Charen Schmidt Harris Miller Mobile Gulls Cunningham Bill Donovan Yankees Detroit Dauss Dauss’ Wildness Tigers Hogg Townsend Harkins Covington Dobard Lusk Calhoun Atlanta Memphis Elberfeld Elberbeld

Disturber V Hydroplane to Vie for US Speed Title

Commodore James A. Pugh funds construction of the 206 foot hydroplane Disturber V designed by Ned Simmons. Powered by 2000 horses from Dusenberg, it aims for sixty mph and a bid in the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association race at Hannibal Missouri July 5 to 7.

Chicago James A. Pugh Wil Commodore United States Ned Simmons England Dusenberg Brothers Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association Hannibal, Mo

Yale finds standout back James Braden in spring drills

Yale coaches praise James Braden of Washington Pa as a potential ornament in the backfield next fall. In spring contests Braden won the all around championship and achieved a perfect drop kick score while kicking six of eight placements across the bar and excelling in other events.

New Haven Yales James Braden Washington Pa Braden

Coffey Rising Star in Boxing From Trolley Lines to Title Hope

New challenger for the heavyweight world title is James Joseph Coffey born in Castelrea Ireland. In three years he fought forty bouts with 26 knockouts and just one retirement. He rose from motorman on the Third Avenue trolley to bondholder for the railroad he worked on. Coffey, 24, arrived in Boston in 1910 with little gloves experience and later learned boxing could make a fortune. He has sent money home to Ireland buying a farm for his parents and bonds for the railroad company.

New York Iin James Joseph Coffey Third Avenue Boston Saysville Providence R. I Coffey Castelrea Roscommon Ireland United States America

Exhibition Games Show Prospects For New Pitcher Rankin

In Montgomery the Southern league got a glimpse as artists noted a promising left hander Rankin in a preseason tilt. Schwartz lauded Rankin and predicted he could help a southpaw dominated circuit. Memphis rallied past New Orleans 5 2 with Mitchell and Knaupp shining on defense. Philadelphia beat Chicago 5 4 as Lajoie doubled twice and Shawkey pitched well. Brown nose injury to McInnis during batting practice.

Schwartz Rankin New Orleans Memphis Mitchell Knaupp The Pelicans Jimmie Keeley Bagby Russell Roth Philadelphia Chicago Lajoie Weaver Shawkey McInnis Athletics

Suburban League Softball Game Summary

Coca Cola 8 Whistler 5 in seven innings. Finnegan started for Coca Cola and went 6 innings with 5 strikeouts. Nelson allowed 5 hits. Key hits by Finnegan Nelson and Petitory. Therrell hit a pair of triples. Calloway Martin and Petitory stole bases. Coca Cola left 8 on base. Umpires Metzger and Kersher.

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