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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1913
Page
12
City folks seek quiet country getaways and fashion options as news talks of easy travel. The ad touts Blue Serge and Mohair suits from $7.50 to $15.00 and Linen ensembles at $5.00 with totals under $50 for a complete, affordable wardrobe.
In a May report from CAGO the St. Louis Cardinals catcher tops NL batting with .891 over ten games. Viox of the Pirates, filling in for injured Honus Wagner, leads the standings with .370, followed closely by Erwin of the Dodgers at .375.
Louisiana State University captures the Southern Intercollegiate track cup in New Orleans with Mississippi A and M second. Tulane and Vanderbilt tie for third, followed by Georgia Tech, Georgia, and Citadel.
Georga Cobb leads the Americans with a .488 batting average from twelve games this season. Four others are above .400: Henrickson Boston Schafer Washington Collins Philadelphia Jackson Cleveland. Larry Lajoie remains at .366, following last season’s tight race with Tyrus Cobb.
Thousands of free votes were given away Monday May 19 at the opening of the Seivert Gow Anr’s remodeling sale. See page ad in today’s item for details.
New Orleans and Atlanta square off as Swindell struggles in one inning. Sauer, Manush, and Bisland spark offense for the Crackers while Wilson, new from Cleveland, falters early. Final score shows New Orleans seven, Atlanta ten with key hits from Atz and Smith.
Cash Bargain Day is highlighted with its originator at Weinacker's on Wednesday May 21. The local promotion emphasizes bargain pricing and store events guiding residents to visit the Weinacker's location for special offers.
Yale defeats Harvard 66 to 48 in the twenty-second annual dual track meet at New Haven with about 4,000 spectators. Yale swept many events led by strong showings in sprints and jumps, while Harvard won several distance and field events.
Cadies urged to visit Frenichstein's on Deuphin street for the greatest millinery sale yet in Mobile as stock disappears quickly.
In the Chancery Court James K Glennon vs Madison Tillman et al is called for Monday. In the Law and Equity Court Lucy T Crichton appears for the pro ami in Crichton et al. In the Circuit Court Browne presiding the following business was transacted Saturday Jacob Goldin vs Mobile Light and R R Co motion to amend granted Henry Ray vs Mobile Light and R R Co demurrers overruled Call for present week Monday G A Glass vs Frank Schettner W T Holt v Herman Hynde Tuesday J B Driver v Charles New Wednesday Peoples Bank v W A Bodden
The weekly motion docket lists cases for Monday through Thursday including Lemp Brewing Co. v T Goodbrad and multiple civil actions such as Bernard Fisher v P H Hamel, Diamond Power Specialty Co. v Hieronymus Bros, Ohio Valley Lithographing Co. v National Mosaic Flooring Co, and others. A call for present week covers Tuesday and Wednesday sessions with cases like Doe v Julian Trotter and Gertrude Burdett v Berenson & Sands, plus additional civil proceedings and fixtures.
A notice credits Wednesday ee 21 at Wernacker's as the originator of Cas Bargain Day. The snippet notes the event location and date in a terse local listing.
Frank Chance received flowers and a grand ovation on Chance Day as his team faced the White Sox at the South Side park. Chicago fans packed the stands for a 6 to 3 defeat of Chance's aggregation, with Keating toppled by the Sox. A temporary stand collapse caused dust and excitement, one fan fainted, water revived her. The Yankees started strong but Sox pitcher limited them until late.
Philadelphia May 17 Physi cian reports say Jack Coombs, star pitcher for Connie Mack’s Athletics, has passed the pneumonia scare and will likely return to the mound within weeks. Doctors’ assurance boosts belief he can resume pitching soon.
In Nashville on May 17 Mississippi A and M won both ends of a double header against Vanderbilt. The first game ended 8 to 2 and the second 8 to 32. Hobbs and Pearson pitched brilliantly in the second, Vanderbilt managing only four safeties off the pitchers.
Princeton defeated Cornell 11 to 4 while Army shut out Fordham 2 0 and Harvard tied Pennsylvania in a rain affected game. Lehigh led 8 to 3 after four innings due to rain. Columbia routed New York University 15 to 0 and Illinois edged Chicago 8 to 7 in a weather impacted day.
Ladies urged to attend a rapid showcase at Frenichstein's located at 217 Dauphin Street. An event titled the greatest going fast now promises lively display and crowd attention.
Jack Britton and Kid Graves of Milwaukee fought six rounds to a draw at the National A C in Philadelphia. Britton showed poor form and failed to display his usual class.
The Calvary Baptist Sunday school class held an entertainment Friday at Miss Aline Williams home 855 South Cedar Street with refreshments and games. The First Christian church ladies plan a supper and program at the church Government and Dearborn streets Friday May 23 with supper at 6 and program at 8 30. This will be the last public social of the season.
In today's schedule the Southern League features Birmingham at Mobile and Atlanta at New Orleans while Chattanooga visits Memphis. The National League has no games. American League sees New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland. Cotton States League includes Selma at Pensacola.
Joe Evers brother of Chicago Cubs manager Johnny Evers will wear a Terre Haute uniform and play infield. The report notes a recent toboggan incident involving the Giant manager. Also advertises Cash Bargain Day on Wednesday May 21 at Weliacker's.
May 17 Pittsburg saw four bouts at the Great Northern Club. Young Saylor of Indianapolis, substituting for Johnny Love of New York, defeated Ray Parks of Pittsburg. George Lewis of Boston knocked out Frank Stypeck in the final minute. Hugh Madole beat Battling Terry and Artie Lewis of New York defeated Dick Lenman of this city.
Will Anderson meet Joe Mandot in a twenty round bout at Vernon night with even money on the line. Dick Donald says Anderson relies on a left hook and must outfight Mandot to win. Mandot, training at Venice, views Anderson as overestimated and aims to box smart to wear him down.
Saturday results show Columbus 11 4 Meridian 6 2 Jackson 6 Clarksdale 5 in eleven innings Pensacola 4 Selma 1 Texas League games Houston 3 Dallas 2 Fort Worth 2 Galveston 12 Waco 5 Beaumont 2 Austin 6 San Antonio 5 Little Mobiles beat Semmes School Juniors 2 1 with batteries Kearley Simmons Farno Hanson. Thousands of free votes in today’s item for details.
International News Service reports a mysterious sickness tied to grape juice punch in Washington. About 400 people, including diplomats and officials, fall ill with a disease named the grape juice ache as others switch back to apple juice amid concerns.
The District School at Blueberry Corners will present a program Saturday May 24 at 8 p.m. in Harte auditorium for missions. The Lutheran Mission Society plans a lawn party next Wednesday May 21 starting at 4 p.m. on Mrs Bitzer’s land at State and Hamilton streets.
A mule belonging to the Luca E Moore Stave Company dropped dead Friday about 5 30 near Conception and Manassas streets while hauling a wagon to the city with several workers from the new plant. The dying animal was part of a team valued at 600 dollars.
A marriage license was issued late Saturday afternoon to Stanley Arthur Curtis of Summerdale Alabama, a minister, and Frances Anne de Coudres of Evanston Illinois.
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