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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1914

Page

6

Spring Hill vs Marion Football Clash at Monroe Park

The Mobile Item notes Spring Hill aims to beat Marion at Monroe Park this afternoon. Coach Morton urges grit, predicts a strong showing, with fans traveling by special cars as the band plays and rooters arrive in full regalia.

SURES Spring Hill Marion Monroe Park Morton Fellows Ressijac Captain Cassidy Jefferson Gam Hillians Excelsior Brass Spring Hill Rooters

Three Held on Grand Larceny Charges

Three cases of grand larceny were held by Recorder Edington Wednez ene with each case sent to the grand jury. Frank Dumont charged by Cessna of the steamer Cessna with theft of clothing held on 300 dollar bond. Ada Collins and Ida Willis, described as negresses, charged with thefts of a gold chain and pendant and 63 dollars, held under 1500 and 800 dollar bonds respectively.

Edington Wédnesene Frank Dumont Cessna Ada Collins Ida Willis

Motorcycle Officer Ludlow Injured In Spin At Bayou Conti

Motorcycle Officer L S Ludlow of the Mobile Police Department was painfully injured when his motorcycle turned over at the corner of Bayou and Conti Streets about 7:30 Wednesday.

L. S. Ludlow Mobile Police Department Bayou and Conti Streets

James J Callahan No Contract With White Sox

Avnee Nov 26 James J Callahan manager of the White Sox holds a baseball position that requires a contract. He is the only playing end figure who has not signed any agreement. He has managed the Sox for three years without affixing his signature to a contract.

Avnee James J. Calla White Sox Oceua Iquie Sox

Herrmann Denies World Series Change Proposal

August chairman of the National Baseball Commission denied writing to President Ban Johnson advocating expanding the world series from seven to eleven games and reducing prices. The denial came in Cincinnati on November 26.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission Ban Johnson

Thanksgiving Day Gridiron Battles Across The East And West

Thanksgiving Day games listed by region feature Spring Hill against Marion in the South and matchups across the Eastern and Western circuits. Notable clashes include Sewanee at Vanderbilt in Nashville and Clemson at Georgia Tech in Atlanta with several regional contests noted.

Masons Prepare for Grand Lodge Meeting in Montgomery

Masons from across Alabama gather in Montgomery for the annual Grand Lodge session starting Monday at the Masonic Temple. About two thousand Masons are expected as the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons meets, followed by the Grand Council and the opening of the Grand Lodge. A special train will visit the Widows and Orphans Home with a hospital cornerstone ceremony planned.

Montgomery Alabama Masonic Grand Lodge Grand Lodge Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters A. F A. M Masonic Temple George A. Beauchamp Widows and Orphans Order of the Eastern Star

Vadeo Cuanara Bitters Sale Notice

A brief sale notice for Vadeo Cuanara bitters listed under Van Antwerp with address details implied. Readability is limited but indicates a product sale event at a local shop.

Masons Seek Missing Dr J A Daniels in Mobile

Masons of Mobile launched a search for Dr J A Daniels formerly of Davenport Iowa who vanished from his home on Friday November 13. He was last seen at the L and N passenger station between 12 30 and 1 p m while apparently intending to show lands to two colored men. Daniels 48 tall 5 feet 11 inches weighs 153 pounds smoothly shaved with grey eyes and hair. He wore a black suit black hat yellow oilskin coat and a plain gold ring on his right ring finger and a Shrine button on his lapel. Any information to R L Douglass Bell 3044 or Home 1701.

Masons of Mobile J. A. Daniels Davenport Iowa R. L. Douglass Bell

U M S Juniors Sublime Defense Downs Barton Third

The U M S Juniors defeated Barton third team 28 to 0. Barton relied on the forward pass but could not sustain drives against the Wright brothers defense. Barton stars included an easy for and a Weigh mentioned in the brief recap.

Barton Fast Wright Weigh

Baker Likely Out as Red Sox Shun Baker Trade

Boston remains unlikely to bid for Home Run Baker if he is released by Connie Mack. The elder statesman of the Athletics seeks to offload high priced players and curb pro Federal League sentiment as Baker ages into his thirties. Baker’s 1914 slump and limited speed reduce his appeal to Boston’s Car rigan and Lannin, who prefer the current third baseman.

Boston Baker Athletics Connie Mack Boston Red Sox Red Sox Larry Gardner Carrigan Lannin Philadelphia Braves Federal League Mack

Billiard League Results From Three Cities

In Pittsburgh Walker Cochran beat Harry Cline 200 to 266 with Cochran posting 17 11-17 and 71 high. In Richmond Koji Yamada defeated Ora Morningstar 300 to 215 with Yamada 15 68 and Morningstar 10 1-5 46. In New Haven Albert Cutler beat Jacob Schaefer 800 to 293 with Cutler 12 69 and Schaefer 12 1-5 61.

Pittsburgh Kas Walker Cochran Harry Cline Cochrane Cline Richmond Koji Yamada Ora Morningstar Yamada Morningstar New Haven Conn Albert Cutler Jacob Schaefer Cutler Schaefer

Thanksgiving Auto Race at Corona Ends In Fast Time Hopes

Twenty cars lined up for the Corona automobile race on the 2 3 4 mile circular track for 12 000 in purses. Cars would start four abreast to limit elapsed time confusion on the small circuit. Track conditions were described by drivers as favorable for fast times.

Corona Cal

Virginia-North Carolina Football Battle At Richmond

Governor Craig and six trainloads of North Carolinians attend the Virginia North Carolina game in Richmond. Governor Stuart Josephus Daniels and presidents of the rival universities are present. Weather is ideal and the teams are evenly matched with North Carolina favored by youth weight and experience while Virginia relies on speed and psychology.

Richmond Craig Stuart Josephus Daniels Rial Universities North Carolina Virginia

Titus Tops American Association Hitting Rankings

John Titus, Kansas City Club left fielder, led the American Association in hitting after being acquired from the Boston Braves last winter. Despite a head injury early season, Titus recovered to post strong batting, stolen bases, and pinch hitting, improving at age 31 with twelve years in baseball.

Kansas City John Titus Kansas City Club American Association Titus Boston Braves George Stallings Boston Machine Wild Bill Burns

Vadco Cascara Bitters Ad Becomes Pure Tonic Claim

An advertisment touts Vadco Cascara Bitters as guaranteed absolutely pure and effective for constipation and as a general tonic, noting availability at Van Antwerp's.

van Antwerp

Escaped convict sought in city by police

Local police are asked to search for George Sheppard described as an escaped convict in this city. The alert followed a long distance call to the police station from the Jackson Alabama chief of police.

George Sheppard Jackson Ala

Football Games Numerous, Season Ends Practically

New York reports a busy Thanksgiving football day with Cornell vs Pennsylvania the feature in the East. Pittsburgh vs Penn State, Notre Dame vs Syracuse, and Brown vs Carlisle follow in interest as eastern rivals conclude the 1914 season. Southern games in Atlanta include Virginia vs North Carolina at Richmond and Florida matchups at various cities. Kentucky meets Tennessee at Knoxville as conference play wraps up.

Eastern Philadelphia Corneil Penn Providence Brown Indians Syracuse Notre Dame Washington, Pa Bucknell Gate Jittsburgh Poenn State Sigtthuran University New York Cornell Pennsylvania Ithacans Pittsburgh Atlanta Virginia North

Vadeo Cascara Bitters Promoted for Laxative Use

An advertisement touts Vadeo Cascara Bitters as a household laxative and cathartic. The product is available at Van Antwerp's Adver tising location.

van Antwerp Adv

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