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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
8
Miss Cecil Leitch Britain's woman golf champion is expected to visit America soon and to impress American women players. She has just won her fourth national championship this year.
Frank H. Roos, manager of the Crown team, hosted a party at his home at 10 North Jackson street for league officials and representatives from other clubs. The event honored the 1914 City League pennant and featured speeches, toasts, and a display of the league trophy.
The Atlanta Georgian notes Connie Mack’s rumored plan to waive veteran pitchers Albert Bender Edward Plank and John W Coombs as he runs the Athletics. The piece defends Mack’s prerogative to manage the club and questions opponents’ protests while acknowledging the stars’ strong past contributions.
Lottie Knox an 18 year old Black woman was fined ten dollars or twenty days for disorderly conduct and fifty dollars or ninety days for resisting arrest in the recorder's court. Police say she bit and scratched Officer O Shaughnessy on St Louis Street between Warren and Dearborn until assistance was needed.
The piece questions McGillicuddy’s sentimentality in spending on a ball club and hints at a possible Feds raid on two elderly stars. It notes his past negotiation stance with Hugh Fullerton and defends his track record, while arguing that a strong $100,000 infield needs solid pitching to win pennants and World Series.
A playful sports note contrasts Collins speed Connie Mack noodle and Baker’s bludgeon as boards crack in a barrier set piece. The piece highlights rival performers and dramatic action without full context.
Poem praises Jiender Coombs and Plank as the masterminds behind successful efforts. Four pennants are celebrated as the result of their leadership, while the speaker urges recognizing Bender and Plank and Coombs for the true glory behind the victory.
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