Nice Screen on Top Fence shapes Gulf City Travelers clash
Local chatter centers on Charley Starr and the fence busters as Gulf City battles Little Rock Travelers. Walker leads Mobile pitching while Baby Doll Jacobson can hammer the ball. injuries shake Gull lineup with La Rue Kirby out and Bill Rumler stepping in.
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Bill Rumler
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Covington
Wares
Montgomery
Double Header Off Owing to Rain in Mobile
Mobile Baseball Association called off the scheduled double header due to heavy morning rain. A new double header between Mobile and Little Rock is planned for Tuesday with the first game at 2 o clock.
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Mobile Baseball Association
Mobile
Little Rock
Buenos Aires Boxing Move Prompts International Ring Tourneys
Buenos Aires aims to become a boxing hub under government support with American management. Billy Gibson spearheads events shipping dozen mediocres to the south, eyeing stars like Ted Kid Lewis Benny Leonard Johnny Dundee Jack Britton Battling Levinsky and possibly Michael Gibbons. A proposed Welsh White lightweight title bout could bring a $28,000 training package and significant prize money.
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Hurlers in Majors Prospects For Young Men
Frank G. Menke argues there is a shortage of reliable pitchers in the major leagues. He cites teams with weak staffs, praises George Stallings pitching rotation of every third day, and urges young players to train as reliable hurlers to fill the gap. He notes arms tire with frequent use but midseason workloads prove pitchers can endure regular rest days.
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Indians
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Tyler
James
Stallings
Army
Bostonians
Jans
Radbourne
Dr King’s Discovery Laxative Promised to Ease Colds
A short ad notes spring colds and grippe are common with wind changes. It promotes Dr King’s Discovery Laxative as a pleasant remedy that soothes coughs and helps break up grippe. The product is advertised as tested for forty years and available by asking for a bottle.
Changes in Form of Major League Teams in Early 1916
New York May 22 A review of major league play at the close of the first month shows notable shifts in batting averages and base running compared with 1915. Brooklyn leads the National League with .267, Chicago slips to fifth with .249, and Chicago steals far fewer bases than last year. In the American League Washington rises to second in batting at .244, Philadelphia falls to last at .216, while Cleveland remains top but under 1915 pace. Overall league stolen bases show less activity than in 1915.
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Brooklyn
Superbas
Chicago
Cubs
Washington
Nationals
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland
Giants' Miracle Man McGraw Aims for Pennant Honor
Giants manager John McGraw is praised as a Miracle Man as New York climbs from last place to near the pennant race. If stars Mathewson and the pitching staff hold, the club could surge past the Dodgers and Braves, with a strong lineup and seasoned veterans bolstering the drive.
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Magesy McGraw
Giants
McGraw
Dodgers
Braves
Mathewson
Tesreau
Perrit
Benton
Anderson
Matty
Magesy
Tigers Seek Weilman as Key Pitcher to Win Pennant
Manager Hugh Jennings of the Tigers aims to land Carl Weilman from the St. Louis Browns. He believes adding a top southpaw could end the Tigers jinx and push Detroit toward the pennant, noting Weilman’s eight wins in nine starts last season. The Tigers recently defeated Weilman 7 to 2 in St. Louis.
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Hugh Jennings
Tigers
Fielder Jones
St. Louis Browns
Carl Weilman
Hughie
Weilman
Detroit
Jungaleers
Tiger Boys
St. Louis
Detroit Fans Rally Behind Sam Crawford Amid Benching Talk
Detroit fans voice support for Sam Crawford as manager Jennings considers benching the veteran for younger Tigers players. Local readers recall Crawford’s thirteen years at Navin Field and his steady presence in the lineup despite recent struggles.
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Jennings
Sam Crawford
Tigers
Sporting News
Tiger
Wahoo Sam
Navin Field
Baseball Results Southern and National Leagues
Baseball scores from New Orleans Memphis Mobile at Rock City canceled by rain. In St Louis Boston won 2 to 0. Cincinnati routed New York 11 to 1. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2. Cleveland beat Washington 4 to 3. No other games scheduled.
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Aes York
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Tyler
Gowdy
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Philadelphia
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McConnell
Archer
Rixey
Bender
Pkillifer
Rain Delays Scores in Toledo Columbus Games
American Association action at Toledo and Columbus was incomplete due to rain. The Toledo game ended 1 4 with Indianapolis leading, while Columbus defeated Louisville 2 5 before weather stopped further play.
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Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Buck Weaver Quits Pelicans for Commercial Work
Buck Weaver, longtime Pelicans star, leaves the Southern League club to take a commercial position at Lutcher La. He will play Sunday baseball for a country team, likely the Columbia club, while Dobbs adjusts by using four pitchers for the remainder of the season.
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Benny Meyers and the Memphis Chicks Report
Benny Meyers, the Memphis Chicks outfielder, is navigating interest from multiple clubs including St. Louis. He has refused to report to Memphis, stirring a likely loss for the Chicks while Branch Rickey is arranging a path to place him in a game with Buffalo in 1916. Meyers seeks a chance to play, stating he would accept less money than sitting idle on his Hematite farm.
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Memphis Chicks
Mobile
Meyers
Memphis
Chicks
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Huggins
Buffalo
Branch Rickey
Miller
Rickey
Ball Mayer
Jones
Dodgers Said to Be Formidable Pennant Contenders
New York May 18 Dodgers display nerve and ship sharp finish, fighting for the pennant as Robby Robison predicts a coming world series in Brooklyn. The club features strong infield outfield and pitching and a hit and run approach that pressures rivals as season unfolds.
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Dodgers
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Brooklyn
Giants
Theéré
Orioles
No Chance to Argue Ump Was Peace Justice
A San Antonio team in a nearby town faced a tense game as captain Bill roared at the umpire. The sheriff intervened to calm him, reminding that the umpire was the justice of the peace. Bill relented after appeals to fair play.
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William
Justice of the Peace
Justice of ‘the Peace
Tigers struggle as Crawford slips in early season form
Detroit fans lament a slow start with Crawford underperforming and Heilmann taking over, though other Tigers also fail to meet expected hitting. Concerns focus on overall team slump rather than a single player, with sickness used as a poor excuse for Rager Jennings not to bench him.
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Heilmann
Detroit
Tiger
Rager Jennings
Tigers
Sporting Briefs: Johnson, Giants, and Braves Win Big
Walter Johnson led the Senators past Cleveland 8 to 4 with a ninth inning run scored on his double. The New York Giants crushed Cincinnati 11 to 1 to extend their winning streak to 11. Jimmy Lavender faltered in the ninth as the Phillies beat the Cubs 4 to 2 behind Cravath and Zimmerman homers. Tyler shut out the Cardinals 2 to 0, despite Ames 10 strikeouts and only 29 batters faced.
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Washington Senators
Cleveland Naps
Johnson
Cleveland
New York Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Giants
Fletcher
Griffith
Reds
Jimmy Lavender
Phillies
Chicago Cubs
Cravath
Zimmerman
Tyler
St. Louis Cardinals
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Ames
Cardinals
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