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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1914

Page

7

Baseball Peace Talks Set Between Leagues in Chicago

Associated Press reports leaders of organized baseball and a Federal league committee will meet in Chicago to decide if peace is possible. James A. Gilmore says a working agreement may emerge and the Federal league plans to be a major league next season. Representatives from the national commission and the American league will attend.

Associated Press Chicago Federal League James A. Gilmore Gilmore Herrmann National Commission B. B. Johnson Commission

Detroit Alone Passes Up Trio of Star Hurlers

Detroit clubs pass on Eddie Plank, Chief Bender and Jack Coombs as the Athletics players head toward possible sales. Mack declines to reveal plans while Federals interest grows. The Federal League may influence outcomes depending on peace talks.

Detroit Philadelphia Eddie Plank Chief Bender Jack Coombs Athletics Tigers Mack Bender Plank Federals Texas and Blockhouse Hunting Club English Center Williamsport Coombs

Lassen Peak Erupts with Smoke and Ash at Chico

Lassen peak returned to eruption yesterday with columns of dark smoke rising and volcanic ash falling for miles around Chico California.

Chico Cal Lassen Peak

Mobile Court of Appeals Decisions Snapshot

The Alabama Court of Appeals issued a batch of decisions from various circuits and cities. Several cases were affirmed while others were reversed and remanded, including actions involving the State, railways, banks, and utilities, with multiple districts like Dallas, Selma, Anniston, Montgomery, and Birmingham referenced.

Court of Appeals Montgomery Ala American Automobile Insurance Company H. Watts Dallas Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company T. A. Jones Selma Raymond Ratley State Dale Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World Bessie B. Jones Houston Shell Fletcher Andalusia Dow Fletcher Andalusia City City of J. A. Burke Birmingham City Court Max Lefkovits Et al W. E. Lester Shelby County Court Calvin Cobb Jesse Hand Anniston City Anniston Electric and Gas Company M. N. Anderson Anniston City Court Western Union Telegraph Company R. L. Worley Morgan Law and Equity Court Pelham P. J T. E. Lovejoy Evie. Emerson Tuscaloosa Central of Georgia Railway Company P. A. Crane Jefferson Circuit Southern Railway Company Newton J. Jarvis Shelby St. Clair Circuit Court H. H. Horton Jesse L. Howater Franklin Circuit Court C. H. Austin & Sons Et al Connie Hunter G. T. Wofford Oil Company Wilson I. Burgin W. J. Mitchell Pearl Bland Gadsden City Court Alabama Fuel and Iron Company Joe Benenante Shelby Circuit Court

Langford-M'Mahon Bout Stopped In Sixth Round

Sam Langford of Boston defeated Tom McMahon of Newcastle after a county constable stopped the Vernon arena bout in the sixth round. Langford led with a knockdown in round six, McMahon rose at nine but finished strong before the stoppage. Later, Alabama court rulings list rehearings denied in multiple cases from various counties.

Langford-M’mahon Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Sam Langford Boston Tom McMahon Newcastle Vernon Arena Langford McMahon Court of Appeals of Alabama Per Curram Jim Frazier State Sumter County Will Cook W. T. Boatwright Scheuer, Wise & Co Butler Lookout Fuel Company D. W. Phillips DeKalb

It Always Does the Work Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

R. E. Roberts of Homer City Pa endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy saying it never fails to give the desired results after years of use. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain R. E. Roberts Homer City

Malloy appeals electrocution law claiming extra spectators add punishment

Attorneys for Joe Malloy convicted of murder in Marlboro County South Carolina argue the switch from hanging to electrocution multiplies punishment by legal force of ex post facto. They contend the law permits two to fourteen more witnesses and violates Malloy’s right to due process and protection from increased punishment.

Associated Washington South Carolina Joe Malloy Supreme Court Malloy Prentiss Moore Marlboro County S. C

Barton Oaks Clash at Monroe Park Saturday

Barton Academy alumni meet Oakdale Athletic footballers at Monroe Park on Saturday at 8 15 pm. Both squads are training hard for the big suburban gridiron event.

Barton Academy Oakdale Monroe Park

Man with Rheumatism Shares Remedies

A man afflicted with rheumatism explains his own remedies and experiences, offering practical tips and hope to others suffering the condition. The account emphasizes personal trial, patience, and careful self-care alongside medical advice.

Baseball Stars Sing Praises and Plans Amid War Talk

Claude Hendrix lauds Arthur Wilson as a premier catcher while praising Johnny Farrell as an aggressive second baseman. Ty Cobb hints at retirement in four years and rising salaries, and Charles Comiskey decries one sided contracts amid a baseball war. Bert Whaling denies contact with George Stovall about an offer to jump leagues.

Arthur Wilson Chifeds Claude Hendrix Tinker’s Club Archer Meyers Gibson Simon Wilson Johnny Evers Johnny Farrell Farrell Charles Comiskey White Sox Comiskey George Stovall Los Angeles Bert Whaling Boston Braves Whaling Federals Stovall Braves

Southern League Draft Debacle: Only Three Plucked in 1914

The 1914 Southern league posted its poorest draft year with just Adams Howell and Perryman selected. Despite Mobile finishing second and ham as pennant winner, no Southern league players were drafted by the Federal League, and most hopes dimmed that any of the three will succeed in the majors.

Adams Howell Perryman Brush Feds Jack Adams Mobile Ham

Oldfield Leads In Road Race From Prescott To Needles

Barney Oldfield led the Los Angeles to Phoenix road race arriving in Prescott at 2 52 p.m. after a nine hour twenty minute run from Needles nine hours thirty two minutes for Olin Davis and nine hours thirty minutes for Nikrent. Marty Berghammer, ex Reds, criticizes Buck Herzog saying the manager avoids players off the field and in dining rooms.

Oldfield Associated Press Prescott, Ariz Barney Oldfield Needles Olin Davis Nikrent Marty Berghammer Pittsburg Federals Cincinnati Reds Federal Buck Herzog Herzog Tommyrot

Baseball convention set to settle policy and finances

Omaha dispatch reports delegates to the National Association convention reviewing park closures for the leagues, requests to end the year early without loss of standing, and a packed agenda. The National Board of Arbitration handles 268 cases including salaries, car fare and waiver fees, aiming to conclude soon.

Omaha Neb National Board of Nation

Cline Defeats Cochran In Detroit Billiard Match

In Detroit on November 1 Harry Cline beat Walker Cochran 300 to 180 in a Billiard Players' league match. Cline posted an average of 18.75 with a high run of 80 while Cochran managed 11.14 and a high run of 57.

Associated Press Detroit Harry Cline Walker Cochran Cling Cochran

No man has luck loving enemies. friends cause more trouble

The remark suggests that harboring animosity toward enemies is hard while friendships can bring greater complications. it reflects a cynical view on social ties and loyalty.

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