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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

Page

10

Montgomery Triumphs Over Chattanooga In Openers

Montgomery defeated Chattanooga 13 to 1 in the third game of the series. Kroh and Reisig led the locals with strong hitting while Black pitched effectively. Knaupp stole home in the fourth inning, and Shaw impressed in right field replacing Baker. Box score shows Chattanooga 000 010 000 and Montgomery 112 502 200 with 18 hits for Montgomery.

Montgomery Ala Kroh Reisig Chattanooga Black Knaupp Shaw Baker R. H Graham, Black and Donahue

Washington Players Deny Federal League Deal

Washington May 20 Walter Johnson catcher Ainsmith and outfielder Milan denied reports they had agreed to sign with the Pittsburg Federal League club at season end. They stated they never heard of such a proposition and would not play with the Federals under any circumstances.

Washington Walter Johnson Washington American Ainsmith Milan Pittsburg Federals

Manager Clark Griffith Denies Pittsburg Signings

Clark Griffith confirms he has heard nothing about Johnson Milan and Ainsmith agreeing to sign with the Pittsburg Federal League team. He says he has not communicated with the players today and doubts the report.

Washington Clark Griffith Johnson Milan Ainsmith Pittsburg

Over 130 Golfers Enter MGA Championship Qualifying

In Englewood New Jersey on May 20 a field of over 130 amateur golfers began the sixteenth annual Metropolitan Golf Association championship qualifying with six holes medal play at Englewood Country Club. The winner will claim the title from Jerome D Travary of Upper Montclair who has held it for three years.

Englewood N. J Englewood Country Club Metropolitan Golf Association Jerome D. Travary Upper Montclair

Great Waste in By-Products of Cotton

An analysis argues for eliminating waste in cotton by-products through German processing methods. It highlights delinting, hull separating, and full utilization of stalks, seeds, lint, and by-products, with economic estimates and a call for U.S. adoption to boost conservation and returns.

United States Germany Bremen W. , Wiehe Sen Cotton

Ouimet Eliminated by Defeat in England

Francis Ouimet open golf champion of the United States was eliminated from the British amateur championship. He lost to Young Tubbs from Littlestone-on-Sea in a match at Sandwich England. The crowd included many Americans as Tubbs seized control early and Ouimet struggled on the fourth hole before Tubbs clinched the match with steady play.

Sandwich Eng Francis Ouimet United States Tubbs Littlestone-on-Sea Ouimet Y Bs

Four Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in U S District Court

Four voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed in the U S district court with hearings set for June 6 before the referee R T Ervin. Petitioners include Otto H Gaethe wage earner of Dyas Alabama with liabilities 1130 and no assets Robert Graves wage earner of Mobile with liabilities 220 and no assets Gus Tavis of Mobile with liabilities 275 and no assets Walter B Lacoste of Cushla Missouri with liabilities 215 and no assets.

United States District Court R. T. Ervin Otto H. Gaethe Dyas Ala Robert Graves Mobile Gus Tavis Walterb. Lacoste Cushla Mobile County

Boland Shuts Out Pelicans As Nashville Triumphs 7 0

Nashville defeated New Orleans 7 to 0 at New Orleans with Boland limiting the locals to three hits. McIntyre left in the third after two runs. Styles took over and also struggled. Callahan hit a two run homer in the ninth, Williams and More added key hits as Hendryx stumbled but recovered.

New Orleans Boland McIntyre Styles Nashville Callahan Williams Hendryx Higgins R. H. E. Nashville Gibson Adams

Style and modesty clash in dress code debate

The article critiques strict dress norms that force wearers to fear judgment or confrontations while walking in public. It argues such rules encourage self-conscious behavior and undermine personal freedom in fashion.

Newsboy Wins Damage Suit Against Ledger Co

Alfred Buchanan a 10 year old Birmingham newsboy won nominal damages against the Birmingham Ledger Company. The court of appeals affirmed that if imprisonment of newsboys during the Roosevelt Taft 1912 nomination contest was against their will he may recover damages. The Ledger’s officers contested authority.

Montgomery Ala Alfred Buchanan Birmingham Ledger Company Ledger Theodore Roosevelt W. H. Taft Court of Appeals Thomas B. Smith Ledger Company L. Co

Amateurs Triumph in Intercity Ball By Plateaus and Shady Sides

The Askin and Marine club beat Plateau 8 to 5 on Plateau’s diamond with Diamond and Diamond plus G Meaker and George as battery. Plateau earlier routed Independents 18 to 5 in morning play. Nedmeader hurled a standout pitching performance. McPhillips Shady Sides defeated Somerville 9 to 5 as Lee’s pitching limited Somerville after the first inning, with Griggs and Livingston handling catching duties.

Askin & Marine Plateau Diamond G. Meaker George Independents Nedmeader McPhillips Shady Sides Somerville Somerville Boys Lee Geez R.H.E. Shady Sides

A K Tablets Critique Spurs Public Debate

A K Tablets article criticizes certain practices fueling public debate. The piece examines the implications for consumers, industry standards, and potential regulatory responses.

Nashville Buys Paulet From the Cleveland Team

First baseman Paulet, ex Mobile, has been purchased by Nashville from Cleveland for the American Association season. Manager Schwartz plans to bench manage his club from the dugout. Paulet, a Little Rock product, had a .234 average in 22 games with Cleveland this year.

New Orleans Paulet Mobile Nashville Club Cleveland American Association Schwartz Little Rock Ark Mike Finn Mike New York Giants McGraw Fred Merkle Giants Cleveland Jimmy Sheckard American Association Sheckard Jay Kirke

Club Breakfast and Supper Hours Noted in Menu

The menu lists a Club Breakfast from 6 30 to 10 00 a m and a Combination Supper from 5 30 to 00 p m with A La Carte meals available all day.

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