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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1912

Page

2

Military School Eleven to Play in Hattiesburg

University Military School football unit travels to Hattiesburg on November 5 for its second game of the season against Mississippi State Normal School. Coach Overton reports 22 players practicing, two squads forming, and a strong showing despite the loss of Rardolph Maretal to an operation.

University Military School Hattiesburg Mississippi State Normal School Overton Bring Hill Rardolph Maretal Conn Overton Mississippi State Normal Boys

Princeton Harvard Grid Clash Draws East Fans in Cambridge

Tens of thousands filled the Cambridge stadium to watch Princeton battle Harvard in a key eastern football showdown. Weather was superb and both teams reported strong, though Captain Wendell had a sprained ankle and Hardwick had muscle bruises. An official lineups and spectators numbered about 37,069 as Princeton and Harvard pressed for dominance.

Cambridge Mass Gray Stadium Princeton Harvard Keene Fitzpatrick Pooch" Donovan Crimson Wendell Hardwick Harvard Square

Injuries Not Cause of Yale Guard York Death

In New Haven Connecticut doctors stated Yale guard York died not from football injuries but from double pneumonia. They credited athletic training with keeping him strong and aiding his fight against the illness until near the end.

New Havien Conn York Yale Guard

Commodores Versus Virginia Face Historic Southern Clash

At Dudley Field Nashville Vanderbilt and University of Virginia prepare for a longtime rivalry in a game expected to be decided by back field play. Vanderbilt averages 174 pounds to Virginias 173, with crisp weather aiding swift action as both teams list lineups and back field strengths for kickoff.

Nashville Tenn Dudley Field Vanderbilt University of Virginia Virginia Virginian Vanderbilt Turner Shipp Daves Morgan Swofford T. Brown I. Brown Curlin Hardake

Sayles Wins Chicago Billiard Series Match

Chicago defeated Boston in the three cushion league series as Sayles beat Warren 64 to 44 in 124 innings securing the second game victory.

Chicago Sayles Warren Boston

Taft Receives Condolence Message on Sherman Death

The Mexican minister for foreign affairs sent a note to President Taft expressing heartfelt condolences on the death of Vice President James Sherman. The message asks Taft to convey Mexico's sympathy to the U.S. government and asserts respect for American leadership.

Washington Taft Afsits Sherman

Jennings Denies Mexico Rebel Execution Story

William Jennings of San Antonio denies making any statement about an execution of 28 rebels on Blocker's ranch in Mexico. He says he was not at Saltifie when the story originated and that the report has no foundation regarding his involvement. Jennings holds large interests in Mexico.

Jennings San Antonio Tex William Jennings Blocker Mexico Saltifie Fle

Wolgast Mandot Ten Round Fight Sees Record Seat Sale

New Orleans October report notes a heavy advance sale for the Wolgast Mandot ten round bout. Both fighters trained lightly after no training yesterday, H W Smith of Chicago to referee, no decision unless knockout, betting at even money with sport writers to decide.

Wolgast-Mandot MYW Orleans Wolgast Mandot H. W. Smith Chicago

Princeton and Harvard Clash Seen as Eastern Gridiron Highlight

In Cambridge the anticipated Princeton versus Harvard game tops today’s eastern football card. With Yale, West Point and Annapolis games called off, only a few matches remain of note including Pennsylvania at Penn State in Philadelphia and Cornell versus Williams in Ithaca.

Harvard Brickley Crimson Princeton Tigers Dartmouth Trarvard Princeton Felton Andrews Storer Philips Pennock Shewik Parmenter Bluebenthal Trumbull FE. Trenkmann Coolidge Dunlap Gardner Trinity C. S. Williams University of Pennsylvania H. N. Nelly West Point New York Cambridge Yale Annapolis

Lively Game Expected On Y M C A Field

The Mobile Military Institute football team opens the season with a game against a prep school eleven at the YMCA Athletic field on Government street. Windy Williams coaches the MMI squad, noted for its experience and speed, with a 5 30 kickoff and a promising crowd anticipated.

Mobile Military Institute Government Street Windy” Williams Barton and

Georgia Faces Sewanee Today From Athens

Georgia meets Sewanee in Athens as key players McWhorter and Wheatley are sidelined with injuries. The matchup pits the Georgians against a strong Sewanee squad amid in game uncertainties.

Athens McWhorter Wheatley Georgina Sewanee

Packy McFarland to Quit the Prize Ring

Chicago November 2 Packy McFarland says he will retire from boxing after his upcoming defense with Young Jack O Brien in Philadelphia next month. He cites training strain and fading dollar lure though lists dream opponents and notes earnings from key bouts including Matt Wells and Jimmy Britt.

Packy McFarland Chicago Packey” McFarland Youngs Jack O'Brien Philadelphia Ad Wolgast Jack Britton Bat

Sewanee to Face Georgia Tech in Ponce de Leon Field Showdown

Eleven here today as Sewanee shifts Broney for Ham at center. Probable lineups list McClanahan and Doobins at ends, Farrell and Lucas at guards, Henderson and Magwood at tackles, Parish at quarterback, Gillespie and Sheldon at halves, and Paddock at fullback, with Georgia Tech meeting Auburn today on the same field.

Sewanee Ham Broney Georgia McClanahan Conklin Doobins Farrell McCallum lLeft Lucas Mam Iieee Henderson Magwoeod Peacock Moore Wood Gillem Parish Tolley Sancken Gillespie Paddock Sheldon Bowden Georgia Tech Auburn Ponce de Leon Field

Auburn and Georgia Tech Meet Today

Atlanta Ga Nov 2 Outweighed by their opponents about fifteen points in yesterday's matchups Auburn and Georgia Tech prepare for a meeting today as both teams seek a better showing against stronger foes played in Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga

Faithful Little Dog Reveals Sad Death in Nashville

In Nashville Tennessee on November 1 neighbors found the body of Mrs May Priest in a rear yard at 610 Eighth Avenue South She appears to have died shortly before 9 AM while chopping kindling She was found on hands and knees with her face pressed to boards A small dog licked the corpse and returned to the scene after police intervened Mrs Priest who spoke little English claimed she was from Dallas Texas and had been in the city less than six months Doctors suspect heart trouble though the exact cause remains undiagnosed

Nashville Tenn Eighth Avenue South May Priest

Comedienne Mabel Barrison Dies in Toronto

Mabel B Larrison a vaudeville performer and star of the Blue Mouse musical comedies died in Toronto at her sister's home after a lingering illness. Her husband Joseph E B Howard is also a vaudeville performer.

Toronto Mabel B. Larrison Joseph EB. Howard

Lyricas and Acts at the Hall Compete for Stage Crowns

The bill lists LYRICa and LSE halhee Ge 20 cents SMILETTE and SISTHERS in a sensational wire artiste program. Acts include ECKERT & BERG Oriental Opera Blossoms and GOLDEN & HUGHES Southern Comedy. BARROW & MILO present Acrobatic Comedy while GOODRICH, VAN & HILL offer a Cabaret Act. Photo-shows promise the highest realm of art.

Smilette Sisthers Eckert & Berg Oriental Opera

Armour to Scout For St. Louis Nationals

ST. LOUIS November 2 Richard Kinsella resigns as scout for the St. Louis National League club. Mrs HH H Britton principal owner announces William Armour will again serve as a scout after signing a contract for 1913.

ST. Louis Richard Kinsella HH. H Britton William Armour

For Sale General Electric Motor and Shafting Parts

For sale one General Electric continuous current motor 2 HP 230 volts speed 1900. Includes about 25 feet 13 16 shafting six pillar block bearings six or eight small pulleys four to six inches one counter shaft with two large pulleys and hangers 50 to 60 feet 2 1 2 inch leather belting all in good repair.

General Electric

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