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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1913

Page

11

Weekly Double Header At Y M C A Tonight

The Y M C A basketball program hosts a double header Friday night starting at 8 30. Cubs Finkbanner Wifaman Phillips Dukes Randal Burger face Crownts Carlin Ollinger Crawford Williams Baumhauer Savell guards. Crownts Carlin Ollinger Crawford Williams Baumhauer Savell. Cresent Baker wards Baumhauer McGraw Moore guards. Services 6 has not announced lineup. First place in the league will be decided between Cubs and Crowns. The Cardinals Pelicans next week.

Association the Bowne Cubs Finkbanner Wifaman Phillips Dug_ Dukes Randal Burger Crownts—Carlin Ollinger Lont. Crowder Opie Cdccccdicodvivce & Rue Cna Nap Ch Oa Eh Cardinals Oink Ky Scat Wee Pecans N. Civesececcesves M.ss

Alabama Second in Rifle Contest at Camp

Tex-Ssg won honors with Alabama second and Mississippi third in the Southern Interstate Rifle Association meet at Camp yesterday. Teams shot prize fire and long-range events with Texas leading Alabama by about sixty points and Alabama over Mississippi by twenty at the final tally. Brigadier General J. B. Scully of Alabama was re elected president. Major George E Hogaboom of Mississippi named secretary. Adjutant General Foster of Florida chosen executive officer. Jacksonville Florida selected as next Thanksgiving shooting site.

Associated Press Vicksburg Miss Tex- Ssg Alabama Mississippi Texas Association J. B. Scully George E. ‘Hogaboom Foster Florida Fridge Jacksonville Fla

Marion Military Rally Beats Aniston Presbyterian College

Marion Military Institute eleven defeated Aniston Presbyterian College here yesterday afternoon by the score of 26 to 4. Marion played all around the Preds, their superior weight as well as speed giving them clear control of the game.

Marion Anniston Reds Selma Ala Marion Military Institute Annisston Presbyterian College

A Night of Terror Over a Child’s Croup Attack

A mother endures fear watching a child choke during croup with no relief at hand. The ad urges forethought and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a certain cure that has never failed, noting it is available from Van Antwerp Drug Co.

Chamberlain van Antwerp Druze Corp Aiv

Pitcher Works Is Student at Tulane

Detroit pitcher Ralph Works has enrolled as a law student at Tulane University and is playing first base for Beekman nine in New Orleans city league. He plans to stay through May and will join Detroit club for spring practice in Gulfport later, alongside his Louisiana wife.

New OR Ralph Works Detroit Tulane University Beekman ‘Nine Works Tulane Guilftport

Mississippi Aggies Defeat Alabama in 7–0 Victory

In Birmingham on November 28 the Mississippi Aggies defeated Alabama State University 7 to 0 at Rickwood Field. McArthur tied the game with a first quarter touchdown followed by Potter’s successful goal kick. Alabama failed to convert several scoring chances as Vandegraat, Wells, and Kinney led their teams in a hard fought battle.

Birminghay Ala Mississppi Aggies Crimson Alabama State University Rickwood Field Damily Egg McArthur Agegies Potter Crimson Warriors Vandegraat Alabama Wells Kinney Aggies

M C A Boys Hare and Hound Chase Held on Thanksgiving Day

Y M C A boys department held its annual hare and hound chase starting at Bay Shore crossing and Government street. Hares began five minutes before the hounds. routes went along Fulton road gaa wells and back via Michigan avenue to Ann and Government streets. One hare was captured near Michigan avenue. the remaining three were not caught.

Y. M. C. A. Boys' Department Bay Shore Crossing Government Street Fulton Road Michigan Avenue Ann Government Streets

Baylor Referee Brutally Beaten After Game in Waco

Lieutenant Ed Johnson of Fort Sam Houston and U S Army Third Cavalry was assaulted by Baylor University students after a football game with Southwestern University. Umpire W Braun was injured while aiding Johnson. Southwestern won the game 14 to 0.

Waco Tex Ed Johnson Third Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Baylor University Baylor Southwestern University VV. Braun Johnson

Deserters Pursued From Fort Morgan

Two non commissioned officers from Fort Morgan left Mobile on Thursday for Birmingham to take custody of John Grogan a private in the hospital corps at the fort who is alleged to have deserted several months ago during furlough Grogan is said to have surrendered to Birmingham authorities.

Fort Morgan Mobile Birmingham John Grogan Hospital Fort Grogan Bir

Charley Brickley and Alec Wilson Cinch All American Picks

Yale quarterback Alec Wilson and Harvard fullback Charley Brickley dominate early selections for the mythical All American team. Brickley praised as the year's best fullback and a top kicker, Wilson lauded for leadership and punt return prowess.

Charley Brickley Alec Wilson Yale Harvard Brickley Whison Wilson Blue Warriors

Georgia Tech Tricks Puzzlers to Clemson

Georgia Tech overwhelmed Clemson 34 to 0 in Atlanta as Tech used trick plays and substitutes. Tech scored five touchdowns with goals kicked on four, aided by fumbles and a standout run by Fielder. Clemson’s offense struggled to solve the Yellow Jacket formations.

Atlanta Clemson Tech Yellow Jacket Cook Montague Fleet Yellow Jacket Webb

Florida Defeats Mercer In Stubborn Battle At Gainesville

Florida beat Mercer 24 to 0 in Gainesville. The Gators used hard line plunges led by Captain Tenn ey and scored on a field goal and three touchdowns with kicked goals. Mercer fought hard on every play but could not overcome the Florida offense.

Gainesville Fla Florida Mercer Tenney Price

Notre Dame Dominates Texas In Wide Football Win

Notre Dame defeated Texas 24 to 7 in Austin as the visitors trusted a rugged running game and timely passes. Dorais directed the attack while Mills and the Notre Dame line produced decisive scores, with Texas failing to stop the Irish on the ground or through the air.

Associated Press Austin Tex No Dame Texas Notre Dame Mills Rterback Dorais Alinselt Cor

Virginia trounces North Carolina 86 to 7 in rivalry game

University of Virginia overwhelmed the University of North Carolina 86 to 7 in the annual clash. Carolina showed backbone with a persistent backfield and a 60 yard run by Fuller for the lone touchdown after an interception. The Tar Heels twice reached Virginia’s five yard line but failed to score.

Associated Press Richmond University of Virginia University of North Carolina Carolina Virginia Fuller

Mississippi and Ouachita Battle to Scoreless Tie in Mud

InArkansas on November 28 the University of Mississippi and Ouachita College played a scoreless 60 minutes amid a muddy field and heavy defense. Slippery conditions caused many fumbles and misplays as both teams struggled to advance despite some end runs and passes.

Associated Press Ark University of Mississippi and Ouachita Eo Drizzize

Dundee and White Box Under Blackout In New Orleans

Johnny Dundee of New York led nine of ten rounds against Charlie White of Chicago in a no decision bout at New Orleans with one even round. A theatre blackout lasting thirty six minutes occurred between the second and third rounds. Both fighters weighed in at 120 pounds.

Associated Press New Orgdeans Johnny Dundee New York Charlie White Chicago White

Connecticut Sailors Conquer Navy Team 17 to 3

A football match at Genoa Stadium pitted United States battleship teams Connecticut and Kansas. Connecticut won 17 to 3 before a large crowd including Italian officers. Rear Admiral Frank Beatty received a gold medal. 22 medals were awarded to players.

Associated Rans Genoa United States Connecticut Kansas Tal Prank FE Beatty Atlantic Fleet

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