Memphis Scribes Tout Finn Acknowledges Briscoe Lord In Mobile
Memphis sports writers praise Finn as a seminal manager while casting Briscoe Lord as an inexperienced rookie with limited minor league background. The piece traces Lords career from Chester Pennsylvania to Philadelphia and Atlanta linked clubs, noting his major league apprenticeship and Dixie play.
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Memphis
Atlanta Spirit
Mike Finn
Jo Williams
Jack Laws
Celt
Briscoe Lord
Finn
Lord
Mobile
Baltimore
Charles Frank
New Orleans
Connie Mack
Athletics
Chester
Tri-State League
Tri-State
Dixie
South
Mackite
Dr. King’s New Life Pills Advertisement
Nervous and sick headaches arise from torpid liver and disordered stomach. Take Dr. King’s New Life Pills to stimulate organs and relieve symptoms. A 25 cent box is advertised with mailing options from H. E. Bucklen & Co in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Aged Manufacturer Pays Alimony After Court Contempt
Robert B. Davis, NY manufacturer, was cited in Los Angeles court for contempt over $10,000 owed to wife Jennie W. Davis. He claimed he did not owe the money but paid the sum to avoid further summons. The Davises have long appeared in court, beginning with a bid by the wife to move him to an insane asylum.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert B. Davis
New York
Jennie W. Davis
Davis
Colorado and Southern shows gain in income
Denver November 4 The report of the Colorado and Southern Railroad for the year ending June 30 1913 shows a net income gain of 165 345 over the prior period Total operating revenues reached 15 077 676 with expenses 10 622 961 net operating revenues 4 454 715 Other revenues and deductions yield a net corporate income of 1 666 312 in 1913 versus 1 499 967 in 1912
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Colorado and Southern Railroad
Golf Champions of 1913 National Open and Amateur events
The record lists champions and notable players from 1913 golf events including the National Open, National Amateur, Women's National, Massachusetts Open and Amateur, and Western Open. Names appear across clubs such as Woodland, Upper Montclair, The Country Club, and Wykagyl with players like Francis Ouimet, Jerome Travers, John J. McDermott, and Miss Myra Helma among others.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Francis Ouimet
Woodland
Jerome D. Travers
Upper Montclair
Gladys Ravenscroft
England
Tom McNamara
Woodland Golf Club
Fanny C. Osgood
Roland H. Barlow
Merise Eer
Alec Smith
Wykagyl
John J. McDermott
Atlantic City
Warren K. Wood
Homewood
Myra Helma
Midlothian
Ward elected president of Birmingham city commission
George B. Ward the first city commissioner elected by the people yesterday took the oath of office as president of the Birmingham commission succeeding Culpepper Exum. The act was performed without formality.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
George B. Ward
Culpepper Exum
Oakley Trial Due Wednesday in Alabama Embezzlement Case
James G. Oakley, former head of Alabama’s convict department, faces nine counts of embezzlement in Montgomery city court on the eve of trial. Indictments tied to the defalcation of chief clerk Theo Lacy, who fled with nearly 90 million, place Oakley at issue for allegedly embezzling and converting funds. He is free on a large bond and defenses are prepared for a stubborn fight.
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Montgomery
James G. Oakley
Alabama Convict Department
Trai
Oakley
Theo Lacy
Pominent Irishman Dead in Baltimore
Patrick Martin former national vice president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish National Land League and United Irish League died in Baltimore age 67 born County Mayo Ireland yesterday in Baltimore obituary notes his leadership roles with Irish organizations.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Patrick Martin
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Irish National Land League
United Irish League
County Mayo
Ireland
Keystone Steamer Found in St. Lawrence River
Divers located the wrecked steamer Keystone in Chippewa bay, St. Lawrence river, at 140 feet. Work began on repairing the hull to raise the ship. The vessel sank October 26, 1912 after hitting a rock in fog. cargo valued at $300,000.
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Associated Press
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Keystone
Chippewa Bay
St. Lawrence River
Florence Roberts and Shelly Hull in Six Reels at Crown
Florence Roberts and Shelly Hull star in six big feature reels at the Crown on Tuesday and Wednesday with tickets at 10 cents.
Shortstop Barry Given Great Time in His Home Town
Worcester fans and famed baseball figures held a banquet for Jack Barry shortstop of the Philadelphia Athletics who lives in Worcester after marrying a local girl. About 350 attended a reception and street parade with a bronze Chelsea clock and a three foot silver loving cup presented by S Z Poli. Connie Mack and McInnis were among the baseball men present.
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Worcester
Mass
Old Brookfield
Connie Mack
Bancroft Hotel
Jack Barry
Philadelphia Athletics
Barry
Chelsea
S. Z. Poli
McInnis
The
Athletics
A Night of Terror and a Croup Remedy
A mother endures a terrifying night as her child gasps for breath during croup. The ad urges forethought and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a certain cure that has never failed to relieve croup symptoms.
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Chamberlain
Florence Roberts and Sheibs Hull in Six Feature Reels
Florence Roberts and Sheibs Hull star in six big feature reels at the Crown theater on Tuesday and Wednesday. Evening shows run through the two days with strong crowds expected for the packed program.
Stovall Sees Federal League Landings For KC Club
Kansas City manager George Stovall predicts five or six Federal League players will come from major league rosters. He says clubs will not raid contracted players but target those retained in the majors under a reserve clause. He cites big leaguers earning about $3,000 and offers around $4,000 to lure them.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
George Stovall
Kansas City
Stovall
Toledo Secures Ryan and Lelivelt In Trade
Toledo announces acquisition of outfielders Ryan and Lelivelt from Cleveland this morning in a club trade. The deal brings two new players to the lineup as of today.
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Ryan
Selivelt
Toledo
Ohio
Lelivelt
Cleveland
Total Club
Football player injured in school game at Galesburg
Robert Hallburg suffered serious injuries in a Galesburg NL school football game. His right hip was broken and his left thigh dislocated yesterday afternoon.
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Galesburg
Robert Hallburg
Auburn Holds Honor of Not Being Scored On This Season
Auburn has not been scored upon this season, sharing the distinction with Georgia Tech as undefeated. Tennessee leads scoring totals with 243 points, followed by Georgia Tech 216 and Georgia 211. Mercer has allowed the most points at 93. Vanderbilt is second. Mercer beat Alabama Preps 33 to 0 on Saturday.
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Auburn
South
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Georgia- Tech
Georgia
Tech
Mercer
Vanderbilt
Alabama
Southern
Howard
Clemson
Ener
Atte
Sitsnewa Hisses
Tulane
Mississippi
Alabama Preps
Dahlonega
Eswne
Virginia
North Carolina Ee
Mercer Eereee
Florida Ae Ree
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Shes Eeuseee
Ss. U. Eeeesnvosess
Seeee
Carson and Newman
Athens
Maryville
Eewee Ees
Central of Kentucky
Henderson O
Michigan
Georgia-Tech
Sececsessneseld
Citadel Sere
Perstetese
Seonedi
Chattanooga Es Saudecenscosen
Mercer Corte Wees Serene Raseae
Florida
Eécvcvsewspecacescesis Sewanee
Onvecenssonsscoouess
Citadel Fai
Eeeres
Sewanee
Chattanooga
Marion Ceee
Saeutesecawal
Texas
Abe
Quakers Ready to Face Dartmouth After Penn State Win
Pennsylvania football players at Franklin Field drill lightly for the Dartmouth game next Saturday. The Quakers, coming off the Penn State victory, show promising form in backfield with the line men hard at work and the scrubs using Dartmouth plays.
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Philadelphia
Dartmouth
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Green Mountain
Quakers
Penn State
Y M C A Basketeers Open Season With Thursday Games
Four YMCA basketball teams announce opening games on Thursday. Captains listed are N Cunningham Phil Lips Ashard McGraw and team rosters include R Blue Goodloe Midgette Painter Vornado Thompson Ander son Cunningham Firk bohner Murphy Foley L Baumhauer Leonard Burgoyne Brady Steber Finkbonhrer Wilman Phillips Rand les Dvles Douglas Burger Baker Brue Pitard Stevenson McGraw More J Baumhneur Ryan. Admission free for holders of tickets from players or the Physical Development Office. upper gymnasium capacity 300 seats. advance tickets advised.
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Y. M. C. A. Basketball League
N. Cunningham
Phillips
Ashard McGraw
R. Blue Goodloe
Vornado
Thompson
Anderson
Cunningham
M. Cunningham
Firkbohner
Murphy
Foley
L. Baumhauer
Leonard
Burgoyne
Brady
Ash
Steber
C. Finkbonhrer
Wilman
Randall
Dvles
Douglas
Burger
Will Judge Jones Leave The Bench
Montgomery Alabama November 4 Judge Thomas G Jones of the middle district of Alabama faces retirement questions as he nears his 69th birthday on the 26th of this month. He remains vigorous and shows no immediate intention to retire at 70 despite a long rest and ongoing duties.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Thomas G. Jones
Jones
Middle District
How to Eradicate the Boll Weevil in Alabama Visit to Vogler Plan
Captain John C. Cheney and a group of Montgomery business leaders traveled to Alexandria, Louisiana, to review J. W. Vogler’s proposed boll weevil eradication method. Vogler claims a new approach distinct from federal methods. If feasible, Alabama authorities may adopt it to curb the weevil across West Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
John C. Cheney
Department of Agriculture
Alexandria
J. W. Vogler
Vogler
United States
West
Alabama
Careful Temptation of Perfection Delays Tasks
A reflective column notes how overcaution to avoid errors can hinder productivity. It argues balance between accuracy and action, citing common tendencies to stall on decisions and seek flawless outcomes rather than progress.
Tesreau Dominates as Giants Hammer Comiskey Squad
In Marlin Texas a festive homecoming saw the New York Nationals and Chicago Americans meet. The Giants routed Chicago 11 to 1 as Tesreau limited the visitors to four hits and the New York offense exploded with heavy scoring.
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Marlin
Texas
New York Nationals
Chicago
Tesreau and Meyers
Benz, Faber and Daley
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