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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1913

Page

5

Lynch Denies Campaign Against Him for NL President

In New York on November 8 Associated Press reports President Thomas J. Lynch says he knows nothing about a campaign against him for National League president. He adds if Governor Tener of Pennsylvania is a candidate he would consider running, praising Tener as a foremost public man.

Associated Press New York Thomas J. Lynch Tener Pennsylvania National League League

Gaffney backs Tener to succeed Lynch as NL president

Boston National League head James E. Gaffney declared support for Gov. John K. Tener of Pennsylvania to become National League president succeeding Thomas J. Lynch. Gaffney urged Tener be elected for a long term with a generous salary and called him the best possible choice.

Gaffney Tener Lynch Boston James E. Gaffney Boston National League Club John K. Tener Pennsylvania Thomas J. Lynch National League

Cuban Cue Artist Retains His Title

Alfred de Oro of Cuba defeated Joseph Carney of Denver 64 to 43 in the final block to retain the three cushion billiards championship. The match ended 150 to 143, with de Oro breaking a late high run and sealing the deciding point in the 86th inning.

Associated Press New York Alfred de Oro Cuba Joseph Carney Denver Carney de Oro De*Oro

Man Cures Four Year Ulcer with Arnica Salve

Bantam Ohio resident H D Ely suffered a four year ulcer on his foot. Doctors urged amputation but he refused and used Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort. He reports his foot was soon completely cured. Remedy also treats burns cuts bruises and eczema. 25c. Bucklen Co. Philadelphia or St Louis adv 2

H. D. Ely Bantam, O Bucklen H. B. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St—iLouis

Harvard Faces Princeton In High Stakes Football Closer

New York November 8 Harvard meets Princeton in a pivotal game that could define the season. The article praises Harvard’s backfield led by Brickley and Mahan and notes Princeton’s Law and Baker as key foes, while warning against overconfidence and predicting a hard fought clash.

PoDoLax Podophyllin laxative promoted by E. E. Sutherland Co

An advertising item touts PoDoLax as a safer podophyllin liver regulator and bowel cleanser. It contrasts PoDoLax with calomel and other laxatives, claims bitter taste and griping removed, and offers a money back guarantee via Paducah Kentucky makers.

Barton Academy Football Sets Sail for Gulfport Game

Barton Academy left Mobile Saturday morning for Gulfport where they meet the Gulfport team Saturday afternoon. The academy eleven seek win after last week’s disappointment with Gulfport and Pensacola teams. lineup includes Grace, Moulton, Grown, Garrison, Muths, Tate, Wetherbee, Shackelford, Doulve, and subs M. Gup, D. Gup, Diamond.

Barton Academy Mobile Gulfport Academy Pensacola Grace Moulton Grown Garrison Muths Tate A Wetherbee Ervine M. Wetherbee Shackelford Doulve M. Gup D. Gup Diamond

Interesting Grid Scraps On Card For Today

Football in Dixie today offers several contests with potential impact on the 1913 SIAA championship. Auburn and Georgia Tech in Atlanta is the marquee match, aided by Devore’s coaching at Tech after Sewanee loss. Alabama faces Sewanee in Birmingham, while Vanderbilt meets Tennessee in Nashville and other regional games follow.

Associated Press Atlanta Dixie Auburn Georgia-Tech Devore Army Yellow Jackets Sewanee Alabama Clemson Tech Georgia Tigers Birmingham Vanderbilt Tennessee Nashville North Carolina Aggies Richmond Washington and Lee North Carolina Lynchburg Florida South Carolina Columbia S. C Arkansas

Hillians Meet B. S. A. At Maxon Field Saturday

The Springhill eleven and the B. S. A. team clash at Maxon field Saturday afternoon at 3 30. Coach Austin arranged a Gulf Coast Military Academy game that was canceled and then set a new schedule with B. S. A. The B. S. A. squad has beaten Horton Academy twice and features Lavelle Malone Toulmin Wildman Allman Holly in the backfield and line. Spring Hill counters with Ducote Bou dousquie Granda Timothy Cassidy Wood and others led by captain Timothy.

Springhill Maxon Field Austin Gulf Coast Military Academy Schoors Conca Austin B.S. A Horton Academy Lavelle All Stars Ad’ Bunch Malone Toulmin Wildman Allman Holly Ducote Boudousquie van Houval Timothy Granda Jim Cassidy Wood A—Hunter I. Buck Lavielle Gaines J. Buck Graves

Harvard Men In Fine Fettle For Game With Princeton

Harvard football team rested in New York ahead of the annual Princeton game on Osborne field. The squad practiced signal work in a hotel ballroom with coach notes indicating Bradlee would start at halfback and Mahan may be held for later periods. Trainer Donavan said all but Trumbull were in good shape.

New York John Harvard Princeton Tiger Harvard Yale Princeton New Haven Cambridge Percy Haughton Stewart Baker Emmony Huntington Test Hardwick Charles Versatile Brickley Eddie Fleetfoot Mahan Vine Poverizing Hardwick Brickley Mahar Storer Hitchcock Pennock Trumbull Gowan Gilman O'Brien Logan Hammond Shea Phillips Semmens Ed Trenkman Swart Pailin Associated Press Osborne Field Haughton Bradlee Mahan Donovan

Kilbane Sued for 25000 Damages in Ohio Case

Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion was sued for 25000 by his stepmother Bridget Kilbane in Cleveland. She alleges he alienated the affections of her husband John Kilbane Sr. The couple had separated about a year earlier. Kilbane, 60, is blind.

Johnny Kilbane Cleveland Ohio Bridget Kilbane John Kilbane

Croup Remedy Promises Help for Mothers

A mother endures a terror as her child chokes during an attack and relief seems distant. Forethought can prevent this with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claimed to cure croup and never fail, available for sale by Van Antwerp.

Chamberlain van Antwerp

Vanderbilt Seeks to Avert Elimination by Tennessee

In Nashville this afternoon the Vanderbilt Commodores face the Tennessee Volunteers as a key SIAA race looms. Tennessee arrives confident after a rough Virginia game, with line shuffles and a new first year front line. McGugin retains the backfield with Boensch at quarterback replacing Curlin.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt University of Tennessee Virginia Tennessee McGugin Boensch Curlin

Hendrix’s 8 6 Triumph Over Mississippi in Conway

Hendrix College defeats Mississippi 8 to 6 in Conway as Horton scores early for Hendrix and Evans blocks a Mississippi punt resulting in a safety. Mississippi adds a late score but misses the goal, with Gaddis and Legg, Harrison and Holmes earning honors for their teams.

Conway Ark H College Uni of Mississippi Horton Hendrix Evans Mississippi Young Breeland Gaddis Legg Harrison Holmes

Penn and Dartmouth Clash In Philadelphia

Penn preparations for the Dartmouth game continue with a signal drill at White Marsh Country Club. Walter Simpson, despite an injured eye, demands to start at center for the Penn team.

Associated Press Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania White Marsh Dartmouth Walter Simpson Pennsylvania

Harvard and Princeton In Eighteenth Clash

Rainy day in Princeton as Harvard and Princeton prepare for their eighteenth meeting since 1877. Princeton seeks upset despite J. B. Baker’s knee injury while Glick fills quarterback. Harvard challenged as favorites with strong offense and defense.

Harvard Princeton

Not a Candidate But Like Barkis Willing for Wheatend Presidency

Alfred J. Lau, first vice president of the Wheatend Athletic Union, said he is not an avowed candidate for the presidency but would give his best efforts if chosen. The union’s annual meeting to elect a president will be held in New York on November 17.

Boston Alfred J. Lau Wheatend Athletic Union New York

Giants Defeat White Sox Again in Bisbee Exhibition

In Bisbee Arizona on November 8 the New York Giants beat the Chicago White Sox again. Key players Fromme Myers Russell and Daley contributed as the Giants secured the win.

Bisbee Ariz New York Giants Chicago White Sox New York

For Children There is Nothing Better Honey and Tar Review

A cough medicine for children claims to relieve coughs colds wheezy breathing and croup without opiates sour stomach or constipation. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as easy on young stomachs and promotes peaceful sleep.

Foley Yoley

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