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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1915

Page

8

Covington Beats Memphis 6 1 as Miller Leads Mobile Victory

Mobile defeated Memphis 6 to 1 with Elmer Miller driving in a homer to left center in the third and Calhoun adding three singles. The win came as the Mobile lineup, led by Lord a former Gull player, returned to form behind strong pitching from Covington amid a faster pace due to a new umpire rule.

Mobile Memphis Elmer Miller Chicks Lord Calhoun Covington Roth Cobard Texas Cruthers

Miller leads Mobile to win with dramatic home run history

Mobile pitcher Keeley and Calhoun key to the win as Elmer Miller belts a decisive home run with bases loaded. Northen and Schmidt spark Memphis counters, but Miller's blast drives in Lord for an early lead.

Mobile Boy Herb Kelly Shines In 2 0 Win Over Little Rock

Herb Kelly the Mobile boy and son of William P. Kelly, won for Mobile in a 2 to 0 victory over Little Rock on Thursday. He struck out four, had six chances with no errors, and Atlanta managed only five hits off East and Moran. A big welcome awaits him when he visits Mobile.

Herb Kelly William P. Kelly Little Rock Atlanta East Moran Kelly Mobile

M. and C. League Club Standings and Upcoming Games

The M and C League shows clubs with records and percentages. Operating Department and Auditors face Kling's diamond while Freight Claim Department meets Comptroller at Dixie Park on Saturday May 22, with a 3 30 P.M. start.

Kling’s Diamond Dixie Park Turday

Saturday Ball Clash Promises Leader Fight and Turnaround

Vintage notices report rival clubs seeking top spot as warm weather boosts play. Changes in rosters include James Nolan released by Manager Miller, John Lawler signed for middle garden, and Jimmy Flowers watched as Burr delivers a three bagger. Auditors replace managers Coor rises to fill vacancy, while Leslie promises a climber lineup. Odd notes on Chickens, umpires, and a Denver theatre sign close the page.

Miller James Nolan John Lawler John Jim Flowers Burr Denmark James W. Coor Jimmy Coor Bob Morris Leslie Leo Gaynor Schnell Johnnie Moore Vic Edwards Ops Denver

Large Crowd at Study Class In Prichard Baptist Church

A notably large audience attended the study class at the Prichard Baptist church with Miss Holley teaching on Wednesday night. The School Improvement Association reported progress from Miss Alice Flinn's fourth grade, noting a two dollar contribution to the library fund and plans for a school picnic at Monroe Park. Local notices include a lawn party date change to May 25 at Mrs. Charles Whiteman's home and updates on Prichard school examinations and local residents' activities.

Prichard Ala Willard Andrews Fairhope the Baptist Church Holley Mills Pruit School Improvement Association Alice Flinn Monroe Park Vigor Charles Whiteman Prichard School William Willis Cora Jones Meta Roberts Mobile Moulton Cochran

Gulls Hope Covington Delivers Strong Pitching Revival

The Mobile Gulls coached by Schmidt celebrate Tex Covington who, with coaching, dominates the Memphis Chicks as J Bradley Hogg sprains his ankle sidelining him for ten days. Burke and Mitchell bolster the infield while Red McDermott remains active. Pitches by Hughes for the Braves and a late Cubs rally complicate standings as other teams contest top positions.

Sane Wall Club Mobile Association Schmidt J. Bradley Hogg Gulls Tex Covington Memphis Chicks Covington Townsend-Bagby-Robertson Iocal Theouthern Association Hughes Braves Cubs Phelan Maranville Burke Mitchell Briscoe Lord Allison MccDermott Cruthers Lord Red” McDermott Dobard Andreen New Orleans Calhoun Pete Allison Chicks Chattanooga Marshall Coyle Knaupp

Virginia Tennessee Georgia Air Line tariff corrected

J W Hunter of the Southern Railway announced the tariff error in the Virginia Tennessee and Georgia Air Line has been corrected requiring a new filing. Dr Alberto Membreno of Honduras spent hours in Mobile en route to Puerto Cortez and will become president after Francisco Bertrand resigns. All Saints Episcopal church to hold a basket picnic at Monroe Park with special cars at 9 30. Father de la Moriniere spoke on Richard III at Spring Hill College with the college orchestra. Postmaster T H Aldrich of Birmingham reported a fine fishing trip near Coden. A board of school commissioners will meet at 3 PM to hear rural school overcrowding reports.

J. W. Hunter The Southern Railway Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line New Orleans United Fruit Company Puerto Cortez Alberto Membreno Republic of Honduras Mobile Membreno Republic Francisco Bertrand All Saints’ Episcopal Church Monroe Park Government Ann Streets C. de la Moriniere Richard Spring Hill College Staub and Suffich Moriniere Shakespeare T. H. Aldrich Birmingham Coden Aldrich L. W. Roe

Honey Boy Flour Team to Meet Smiths Bakery Saturday Game

Amateur ball clash on the Minville diamond with the Honey Boy Flour boys facing Smiths Bakery Saturday at 3 p.m. The Honey Boys seek revenge after a previous defeat and will lineup with Taswellye Slider Pistole and others amid changes. The New York Shoe Shop players are called to meet at the M C A building tonight at sharp time.

Honey Boy Smith's Bakery Minville Honey Boys Taswellye Cook Sheffield Bender Richard Slider North Royal Street New York

Hogg Out Ten Days After Injury

Mobile Copan pitcher Hogg will be sidelined for ten days due to a painful injury suffered Thursday.

Hogg Mobile

Scoreless tie extends as Savannah Columbus reach 11 innings

In the South Atlantic League Savannah and Columbus battled to a 2 2 draw after 11 innings. Arta defeated Columbia 4 1. Macon stopped Augusta 9 2 in eight innings.

Savannah Columbus Arta Columbia Charleston Macon Augusta

Local Scores Chronicle Doubleheader Results

Houston defeated Shreveport 5 to 0 and Galveston won 8 to 5 over Fort Worth. Beaumont fell 2 to 95 to Dallas while San Antonio edged Waco 5 to 3 in 13 innings.

Houston Shreveport Galveston Fort Worth Beaumont Dallas San Antonio Waco

Southern Association results lead to scoreless ties and tight games

In Thursday action Chattanooga and New Orleans played to a 0-0 tie after nine innings while Little Rock and another club posted a 2-0 loss. East and Gibson led in a 2-0 setback for Mage Tose with Moran and Jenkins supporting. Nashville fell 14-7 to Birmingham as Leverette Rankin Street and Robertson Wallace contributed for the Birmingham lineup.

Southern Association Memphis Mobile Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga New Orleans Little Rock Birmingham Ree Marshall Kitchens Weaver Higgins Mage Tose bin Ose East Moran Gibson Kelly and Jenkins Leverette Rankin and Street Robertson Wallace

Warhop and Nanamaker Lead In Wake of Unclear Play

Warhop and Nanamaker are named in an unclear play alongside Wellman Perryman James and Severeid. The fragment references a numbers sequence and multiple players, suggesting a team or game context without full details.

American League New York Warhop Nanamaker Wellman Perryman James

Morin Sets New World Billiard Record In City Match

Chicago player Charles Morin scored a high run of 18 in a three cushion inter city match against Frank Benson of St Louis. Morin won 50 to 32.

ST. Louis Charles Morin Chicago Frank Benson Morin

Buffalo St. Louis Rivalry In Ford Bedient Blair Matchup

Buffalo and St. Louis are linked through Ford, Bedient and Blair, Allen, Groom, Herbert and Hartley in a historical sports notation. The fragment hints at a game or roster context with listed names and numbers.

Buffalo St. Louis Ford Bedient Blair Allen, Groom, Herbert and Hartley

International and American Association Scores Report

In the International League Newark defeated Rochester 5 to 3 and Buffalo beat Jersey City 4 to 1. Toronto overwhelmed Providence 16 to 5 while Richmond triumphed over Montreal 7 to 4. In the American Association no games were played due to rain.

Newark Rochester Buffalo Jersey City Toronto Providence Richmond Montreal American Association

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