Mobile Must Bid High To Save Its Franchise
Mobile faces possible loss of its Southern League franchise as Knoxville sues for the club with an $18,000 offer. J W Woolf warns the sale hinges on Mobile bids and receiver T K Jackson will market the franchise early next year. Southern Association president Baugh says a Knoxville deal could occur but league directors would learn at the December meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Mobile
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Association
Tenn
Billy Smith
Atlanta
Robert H. Baugh
League
Pensacola Fair Opens With Large Attendance
Pensacola Florida November 2 The Escambia County Fair opened for a week long run with indications of record attendance Governor Park Trammell State Treasurer J C Luning and Agriculture Commissioner W A McRae among dignitaries arriving Governor Trammell delivered the opening address at 11 o clock Addresses by several Floridians running for the United States Senate Congress and state offices were given last night about the fair grounds.
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Pensacola
Fla
Escambia County
New Leader for Colonels in Louisville
William Derby Danny Clymer, who last season led the Toronto International League Club, signed a two year contract to manage the Louisville team of the American Association. President H. Wathen announced the deal tonight in Louisville Kentucky on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonels
Louisville
William “Derby
Danny” Clymer
American Association
H. Wathen
President Wilson Heads to Vote in New Jersey Election
President Wilson left early for Princeton New Jersey to vote in the state election and will return to Washington immediately after casting his ballot.
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Washington
Wilson
Princeton
WN. J
Slow time dominates Monday race meet at Gulf Coast Fairgrounds
The final day of the Gulf Coast Fairgrounds meet drew a large crowd but was disappointing as events were rushed. Harry Hamilton won the 2:16 trot driven by Ben Whitehead, and Tally Bee owned and driven by John Thomas captured the 2:08 pace. Ringer led from start to finish in the running race, with Lebanton and May Harvey second and third. Purse figures ranged around $240 for harness races and $100 for the running race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast Fairgrounds
Harry Hamilton
Ben Whitehead
Tally B
John Thomas
Lottie D
Ringer
Ae Harry Hamilton
Whitehead
Sethelego Usthoutras
Hazel Princeton
Palin
Tally Bee Clronia
Spempes
Joe A
Otek Ae
Jack Green
Canfield
Martin
Lebanton
Everett
May Harvey
Bryse
Negro Murder Reported Near Alabama River Bluff
Sheriff W L Holcombe was notified Monday of the discovery of Wrank Turk a negro dead on the banks of the Alabama river at Twenty four mile bluff. The body showed head trauma from a blunt instrument. weapon unknown. Turk had disappeared from home nearly two weeks ago and a skiff he used was later found near the scene. The body was buried at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EL. Holcombe
Wrank Turk
Alabama River
Twentyfour Mile Bluff
Turk
Marchioness Fabiani Chooses Love Over Title
The Marchioness Fabiani of St Louis and Naples lives modestly in a Chicago flat and does housework, while fate brings the Marquis Puabiani to her. Miss di Vernon Till, daughter of Rev G C Till, hears his concert and falls in love, preferring love over a title.
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Naples
Marchioness
Fabiani
St. Louis
Chicago
St. Ponts
Marquis Puabiani
di Vernon Till
G. C. Till
Boxers at Mobile Athletic Club Abbreviated Card
Holsen of Pensacola lasted two rounds in an eight round bout with Jesse Smith, Holson leaving the ring after a second round knockdown. Joe Horn defeated Jimmie Quinn in six rounds, Quinn dizzy and later knocked out. Kid Hogan edged Joe Smith in a four round bout, Smith dominating the final bell. Koronas and Bates went four rounds with Bates leading and landing more. Referee Joe Frommel praised his work. Next Monday night Kid O Rourke meets Jesse Smith in an eight round bout at Temperance Hall with two preliminaries.
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Kid Holsen
Pensacola
Ila
Mobile
Mobile Athletic Club
Jesse Smith
Fort Morgan
Holsen
Smith
Holson
Joe Horn
Jimmie Quinn
Horn
Quinn
Kid Hogan
Joe Smith
Hogan
Ete Koronas
Joe Bates
Griffiths Beats Beecher In Akron Slugging Duel
Johnny Griffiths of Akron shaded Willie Beecher of New York in a slugging match here Monday night Beecher forced the fighting, but the Akron lad landed the more blows in the bout.
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Griffiths
Beecher
Akron
Ohio
Johnny Griffiths
Willie Beecher
New York
Dillon Outweighing Wins Ten-Round Boxing Match
In New York on Monday night Jack Dillon from Indianapolis defeated Charley Weinert of Newark in a ten round bout despite Dillon weighing 171 pounds to Weinert's 185. Dillon had previously knocked out Weinert.
Lime Loss in Tuberculosis Highlighted in 1914 Journal
The 1914 article discusses calcium loss in urine and feces in tuberculosis and its pretuberculosis stage. It suggests Eckman’s Alterative may aid treatment due to lime salts and other ingredients, noting safety and lack of habit forming drugs. Sold by Braswell's Drug Store. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Eckman
Braswell's
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Willard May Face Challenger in New Orleans Bout
Jess Willard and manager Tom Jones held talks with New Orleans promoters to seal a title defense in late February or early March. The hurdle is selecting an opponent from rising heavyweights such as Frank Fulton and Frank Moran, with negotiations to continue.
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New Orleans
Jess Willard
Tom Jones
Willard
Freq Fulton
Minneapolis
Fulton
Arthur Pesky
Frank Moran
Jim Coffey
Jones
Southern gridiron trials yield varied styles and standout kickers
Auburn defeated Georgia while Vanderbilt beat Tennessee and Georgia Tech split with North Carolina as teams showcased old and new methods. Vandergraaf and Thurman starred in place and drop kicks, with Alabama, Sewanee and others posting wins. The race for the Southern championship narrows to Auburn, Vanderbilt, and Tech heading into November.
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Auburn
Georgia
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Georgia Tech
North Carolina
Ahwbamie
Sewance
Vandergraaf
Alabama
Herring
Sewanee
Thurman
Virginia
Spence
Vandy
Louisiana State
Tech
Plainsmen
Commodore
North Carolina A
Navy
Virginia Military Institute
Charlottesville
Prichard Defeats Alba In Orange Belt League Clash
In a Bayou la Barre Sunday game the Prichard amateurs upset the Alba team 16 to 10, winning with strong hitting. Other Lyons Park action saw New York Shoe Shop defeat Loscos, with Lewellyn Strebaha Sullivan Neely and Mangum listed among players.
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Bayou la Barre
Prichard
Alba
Peicire
Lyons Park Diamond
New York
Losco
Bret
Panope
Lewellyn
Strebaha Cullivan
Neely
Levi
Mangum
Enwright Returns to Harvard Practice for Princeton Clash
Harvard's hopes for the Princeton game were boosted when halfback Enwright reported for practice in Cambridge after recovering from a Pennsylvania state game injury. He is a strong line plunger and expected to bolster Harvard's defense, with fears of missing the season eased.
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Enwright
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Princeton
Pennsylvania
New York Boxing Commission Rejects Ertle Bantam Title Claim
The New York state boxing commission refused to recognize Johnny Ertle of St. Paul as world bantamweight champion after his victory over Kid Williams. A Brooklyn club that hosts his upcoming bout sought formal recognition, but the commission declined.
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Johnny Ertle
New York
New York State Boxing Commission
St. Paul
Brooklyn
Ertle
Kid Williams
Ope Fous
Biloxi Tax Assessment Sets New Year Total
Biloxi Mississippi reports land and personal rolls approved at 4 991 687 a 78 608 drop from last year. Personal roll down 78 608 though land value nearly unchanged. City taxes at 11 mills on 5 070 000 valuation.
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Biloxi
Miss
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
State Commission
Elizabeth Santa Cruz
Gulfport and Mississippi Coast Traction Company
Reynoir Street
Jackson
Morrison
Jackson County
E. C. Joullian
Lakeshore
Uncle Wiggily Helps Fox In Winter Apple Run
Uncle Wiggily Longears travels with Nurse Jane to a farmer for apples and cabbage. A trapped fox, now good, begs for help and the rabbit gentleman frees him from a painful tail trap, reinforcing their changed relationship. The scene blends cozy farm detail with timeless woodland friendship.
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Uncle Wiggily Longears
Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy
Uncle Wiggily
Jane
Grandfather Goosey
Rabbit
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Jack Frost
Rabbit Gentleman
Wiggily
Mr. Longears
Andy
Fuzzy Fox
Fox
Uncle Wisgily
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Ashur
Pensacola Fair
LARCF
Ted
H. C. Vaughan Lumber Company
Stamps & Co
General Cleaners
Spring Hill and Broad
A. Tapia
Dauphin St
Britton
Western Electric Co
Schneder- Alidor Electric Co
Bennett’s Cafe
Royal St
Washington and Lee
Indiana
Indianapolis
Georgia Teen
Johnston
Floyd
Currey
Zefoss
Wiggs
Vandergraff
R. M. Randolph
Keeley Institute
Jacksonville
Gerardy
Pum
P. Cocsar
CoLo
Kole Erteer
Beiotmuir
Angle Wiggily
the Good Fox
Howard R. Garis
The
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Rags
Farrow Coal CO
Bank OF Mobile National Soundo
Ais
AL Staples
Conkor
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