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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1913
Page
8
Detroit publicity confirms Tyrus Cobb, the Tigers star center fielder, will remain with Detroit for 1914. Cobb declares loyalty to the club, praising management and fans, with no dispute over his contract terms. Frank Navin notes the understanding concerns Cobb’s salary and confirms negotiations.
The Princeton football eleven, back from Atlantic City, held a light signal drill with all regulars in the lineup. A mixed squad of Yale-jerseyed freshmen and veterans from various teams will oppose the varsity in a light scrimmage Wednesday before a Yale Saturday matchup.
Yale's football team practiced to defend against Princeton's attack with coaches Walter Camp and Dr. Billy Bull present. Bull's third eleven, using Princeton plays, will face the varsity. Pumpelly appeared in uniform despite a lame ankle and may not start versus Princeton.
Norman Elberfeld, star infielder known as the Pepper Pot, has been officially released by the Chattanooga Lookouts and is free to sign with any club. Reports indicate Charley Frank plans to bring him to the Pelicans with a high salary, while Chattanooga president C B Andrews reportedly faced a bluff and a free agent designation.
Bob Gilks returns to the Southern League as a manager marking the fifth time a former league leader has resumed charge of a team. The article notes prior returns by Lew Whistler Mike Binn Johnny Dobbs George Reed and describes Gilks’ past impact with Shreveport and his potential to guide Montgomery.
New York Nov 11 Willie Ritchie lightweight champion defeated Leach Cross in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Both weighed under 135 pounds. Ritchie led most rounds though Cross showed late power and fought with desperation to seize the title.
In Columbus Ohio the National Board of Arbitration session was delayed by the secretary’s absence though the convention of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues opens today. Southern Association president Kavanaugh called owners for a conference on proposed legislative measures. August Herrman of Cincinnati NL and Nations Commission lead, with American League figures due later.
Harvard's varsity football team rested after defeating Princeton, with Mahan the only regular on the field. Most of the squad will practice today and Trumbull may return within a day or two.
San Diego report: New York Nationals defeated the Chicago Americans by 9 to 3. The winning run came in the ninth as Chief Myers belted a home run to right field. Final score 9 to 3 with Scott Bliss Hearne and Meyers contributing for New York.
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