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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1913

Page

8

Julls Failed To Score Off Sommers Delivery

Sommers shut out Mobile 4 to 0 in Chattanooga as Fick’s double and three more hits fueled a third inning rally. Berger took the loss for Mobile despite two of Mobile’s five hits. Stock starred for Mobile with two of four, while Chattanooga added in the seventh inning.

Julls Sommers Chattanooga Tenn Mobile Fick Berger Stock Aco Sibsa Vale Clark Flick Coyle Elston Starr Johnson Gillespie Elberfeld Rudderham Fifield

Sommers Dominates Mobile as Chattanooga Wins 4-0

Chattanooga pitcher Sommers shut down Mobile with a 4-0 win. Sommers earned the decision after beating Mobile in a tight opener, aided by key fielding and timely hits. Box score shows Gillespie three-base hit and Flick steals, with accuracy on defense sealing the shutout.

Annual Track Meet Between University Military School and Y M C A

The University Military School hosts its annual track meet on Wednesday at 2 30 p m on the university campus with Y M C A as the sole opponent. U M S entries include Izard Turner Haas McAlpine Yoreheimer and others in sprints middle and long distances jumping and throwing events. A large crowd is expected and admission is free.

University Military School U. M S

Cory Bowens Sets 220 Yard Hurdle Record

Cory Bowens of the University High School Chicago reportedly set a world interscholastic record in the 220 yard hurdle with a time around 46 seconds at a Michigan event. The report cites the Associated Press datelined Chicago May 27.

Cory Bowens Associated Press Chicago Cory University High School University Michigan Ece Ann

Rudolfo Wins Kentucky Handicap At Douglas Park In Record

Rudolfo a four year old colt ridden by Loftus won the Kentucky handicap the richest turf race at Douglas Park setting a new track record of 2 05 4 5 for a mile and a quarter. Ten Point led early but Rudolfo surged to victory by a length with Aay Port and Buckhorn among others trailing. the event carried 10000 added money and paid 12150 to owner H H Emmons.

Associated Press Louisville Rudolfo Loftus Douglas Park Huon Batts-Watoma Go-Well Ten Point Aay Port Hamilton Foundation Buckhorn H. H. Emmons

Nashville Golfers Dominate Southern Championship Qualifiers

Mrs. W. Daley of Nashville won low score honors with 102 in the Memphis Country Club qualifying round for the Women's Southern Golf Association championship. Nashville also took the team trophy via Mrs. Daley, Miss Jeannette Acklen, and Mrs. T. H. Seymour.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn W. Daley Nashville South Daley Jeannettee Acklen T. H. Seymour Women’s Southern Golf Association J. D. Varnell Knoxville Annie Watkin F. G. Jones Miss Acklen Birmingham

Frank Carbone Dies of Peritonitis Not From Boxing

Chicago May 27 A coroner's jury found eighteen year old Frank Carbone died of peritonitis caused by an ulcer and not from a boxing blow. Carbone's parents had said he complained of abdominal pain after a bout last Thursday night.

Associated Press Chicago Frank Carbone Carbone

Scores and standings from regional baseball schedule

A listing of scores across cities including Philadelphia 8 Boston 2 and New York 7 Boston 2 with multiple rain delays and dark conditions noted. Other results show Columbus 8 Selma 7, Pensacola 7 Jackson 2, and Columbus 2 Albany 9 among various matches and league references.

Football Pairings Across Cities

Mobile visits Chattanooga while New Orleans travels to Atlanta and Memphis goes to Nashville. Montgomery plays Birmingham and New York meets Boston. Philadelphia faces Brooklyn and Cincinnati meets Pittsburg. St. Louis hosts Chicago and Detroit meets St. Louis. Chicago plays Cleveland. Washington confronts Philadelphia. Boston contests New York. Pensacola vs Jackson. Selma vs Columbus. Meridian meets Clarksdale.

New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati Washington Detroit Chicago-Cleveland Pet. Mobile Sscseostner Nashville Atlanta Bowas Dee Dees Eet McCmphia Chattanooga Montgomery Birmingham ATS Coo Orleans Brooklyn Seesesveeees Neww Yors Os Ecedanaess Chicago Ee Ceeesees Boston Ee Pet Cleveland Tee Eaedee Washington Ee Emceess St. Louis Ee Detroit Eewee Eenwee National League Cleveland

American in World Amateur Golf Championship Falters at St Andrews

In the first round at St Andrews, American W Heinrici Schmidt of Worcester defeated D Stoner Crowther to advance, while other U S players Douglas Inslee Scoville and Frederick Roosevelt Scoville were eliminated. Canada and France exited as Jackson Walton and Jerome Leblan fell, and John Ball, amateur champion, narrowly lost to Fegler despite a motorcycle injury.

Associated Press ST. Andrews Scotland W. Heinrici Schmidt Worcester Mass D. Stoner Crowther Schmidt Captain Brune North Devon Campbell D. White San Francisco Harold Weber Toledo Carmichael Lickson Montieth Shepnerd Henley Findlay S. Douglas C. W. Inslee Frederick Roosevelt Scoville Canada Davey Martin Victoria Willie Greig Jackson Walton Edmonton Wister Stevens Royal Cincue Ports Stoner Crowther London Douglas W. Fowlis Imslee C. F. Veromans Royal North Devon Club Washington, D. C William Robertson Broughty Ferry Caen Jerome Leblan Edgerton Pegler John Ball Ball

Pelkey Exonerated by Coroner's Jury in Fatal Ring Blow

In Calgary on May 27 a coroner's jury exonerated boxer Pelkey over the death of McCarty from a jaw blow in a recent prize fight. The hearing adjourned for Pelkey’s preliminary man slaughter case as bail of 10 000 remained. Witnesses included Referee Ed Smith and manager William McCarney who disputed the cause of death.

Associated Press Calgary Pelkey McCarty Ed Smith Tommy Burns William McCarney H. H. Moshier McCary Crown Shaw Burns Smith McCarney Ohio

Illinois marksmen begin ISSA trap tournament in Peoria

In Peoria Illinois May 27 fifty professional and amateur trap shooters tested one hundred targets in a preliminary practice at the Illinois State Sportsmen Association tournament. Professional J Graham led with 98, while amateurs Mark Arie and Lon Hall each broke 96. The regular program opens tomorrow.

Associated Press Peoria Ill Illinois State Sportmen’s Association J. Graham Mark Arie Lon Hall

Baseball star Harold Chase wins marriage license in Jersey City

Harold Harris Chase, first baseman for the New York American League team, and Miss Anna Cherurg of New York obtained a marriage license after Chase supplied a certified divorce decree from his first wife. They initially left the city hall to fetch papers but returned later as Chase played with his team against Boston.

Associated Press Jersey City N. J Harold Harris Fal) Chase Anna Cherurg New York Sle Chase Miss Cherurg Bostons

Bad for Boxing Bill Since McCarty's Death

Chicago May 27 The fatal Pelkey McCarty bout in Calgary Saturday has killed the chances of the boxing bill before the legislature, say local promoters who disposed of options on several halls for prospective matches dependent on the law. McCarty's death from an eight ounce bout strengthens opponents arguments, while religious groups renew campaigns against the pending legislation.

Associated Press Chicago Pelkey-McCarty Calgary McCarty Friends of the Bill

Weather Blues Cloudy Skies Hit Southern Baseball Games

In Atlanta May 27 light rain and a cloudy sky threaten the New Orleans at Atlanta game with Wilson or Evans for New Orleans and Price for Atlanta to pitch. Nashville Memphis rain leaves cold clouds. Williams may pitch for Nashville and Gibson catch. Birmingham Montgomery second contest features Foxen vs E Brown as Montgomery's snappy play attracts fans on ladies day.

Atlanta New Orleans Wilson Evans Price Williams and Newton Nashville Tenn Williams Foxen E. Brown Birmingham Ala Montgomery

Federal liability supersedes state law in interstate commerce

The Supreme Court held that the federal Employers’ Liability Law of 1908 supersedes Oklahoma’s liability provisions for interstate commerce in the case E. L. Hesterly against the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company. The decision establishes federal precedence over state workers’ compensation rules in such cases.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court E. L. Hesterly St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern ‘Railway Company

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