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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1914

Page

12

Kirby Leads South League Batting at .414 in 26 Games

Kirby, Mobile outfielder, tops league with a .414 average through 26 games. Frank Gibb of Nashville is second at .412, Pete Knisely of Birmingham third at .388, and Knisely has 52 hits to date. McConnell of Atlanta leads runs with 28. Jacobson of Chattanooga has 24, and Kirby ties for third with 21 extra bases alongside Callahan of Nashville. Stolen-base leaders are Knisely and Barbara of New Orleans at 16 each, with Stewart of Birmingham at 9 steals in 15 games. Thirty-four batters hit .300 or better, 18 regulars.

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Business Men's Lunch at DeBriere's Café

The notice promotes the Business Men's Lunch served from noon to 2 30 p m. It claims specialties and quick service for tradesmen. It highlights DeBriere's Famous Java Coffee offered at 5 cents and asserts top market quality and best cooks.

DeBriere

New Bardar Shop on 6 N Royal Street Dauphin

A new Bardar shop opens at 6 North Royal Street in Dauphin. Local customers are invited to visit for the grand opening and product showcase.

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Leading Southern League Batting and Stolen Base Leaders

LaRue Kirby leads the Southern League with a 604 slugging percentage over McCormick and Gibson. McConnell heads in runs, Kirby in doubles, McConnell in triples, Jacobson in homers and extra bases, Kniseley in total bases. May 19 standings show McConnell as top run getter, Marcus from Birmingham second, Jacobson third. Stewart leads in base steals at .600, Gibson second, Kniseley third.

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Fadts and Fancies for the Motorist

Ebony fittings dominate popular motorist accessories for men and women including toilet cases bags and gloves. New butternut shade chiffon veils washable white kid gloves and flannel shirts with loose collars appear with varied colors. Hat boxes camp kits and robes feature dual material designs for travel comfort and practicality.

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Prince of Wales Takes Up Polo in Windsor Practice

The Prince of Wales has begun playing polo, rising early during recent Windsor holidays with Prince Albert for daily hour long sessions. The heir to the throne, though not frail, prefers outdoor activity to stay active.

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Freak Chick With Twenty Toes and Four Legs

A Griffin Louisiana report describes a four footed chicken with four legs and twenty toes. The creature, a cross between a brown Leghorn and a white Wyandotte, is covered with long hair and has hind feet fused to the backbone.

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Flexible infielders prove position shifts pay off in early baseball lore

The piece surveys star infielder transitions from various eras. Hans Wagner Nap Lajoie and others moved across second base shortstop and first base, with Wallace and Eddie Collins mastering multiple spots. It notes career pivots, manager decisions, and long term success despite changes.

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