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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
9
The state board of education text book committee announced plans for a new spelling book. They state children in elementary schools have a working vocabulary of 3000 to 5000 words while adults use more, but mask it with technical terms learned on the job.
Memphis, after a 12 inning win over Birmingham, loses 6 to 2 as Dick Robertson limits the visitors. Goulait starts for Memphis with control issues, supported by Leibhardt in the fifth and late relief from Bemis and Dilger. Birmingham builds early runs and seals the win.
Chattanooga defeated Montgomery 6 to 3 in the second game of the series as the locals played ragged ball at critical times. Jantzen had four singles in four at bats for Montgomery while Montgomery's Manager McCormick went 4 for 4 with a triple a double and a single. Harding Street Graham Case and Donahue reported.
Yeend Potter defeated Georgetown 14 to 8 at Chunchula Sunday in a slow paced game. Raines Dixon Burtin Rodgers George led the Yeend Potter offense while Wilmer, Lacedale, and Bayou la Batre also played in Sunday matchups with several highlights and strong pitching performances.
A compact notice from Mobile Alabama advertising map printing services. It promises blue prints black line blue line best prints best service and best prices and invites a trial order request. The fragment mentions a Mobile Alabama address or contact.
New Orleans defeated Nashville 6 to 2 as Wilson outpitched Berger. Nashville errors sparked both their runs while misplays aided the Pelicans in scoring three. Sylvester contributed offensively and umpire Kel lum ejected catcher Gibson in the fifth. Manager Schwartz suffered hand injuries but remained in the game. Auburn College pitcher Jim Davis was announced by Manager Dobbs as signed for New Orleans.
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