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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1913

Page

3

Army Navy Game Witnesses Packed City as Nation Awaits

The Army Navy game drew a national audience with West Point cadets and Annapolis mids preparing for the big contest. President Wilson and cabinet members, Vice President Marshall, and many generals, admirals, and lawmakers attended or planned to watch, filling hotels and restaurants as spectators from across the country gathered for the annual confrontation between the U S service academies.

West Point United States New York Army Navy Wilson Lends Washington Ol Ug Themy Navy Corps Gavant Service Marshall Bryan Garrison Burleson di Dewey Leonard Wood Thomas Barry U.s. A Aries D. Sigsbee R. B. Bradford Rogers W. N. Little Richard Waingent T. B. Howard W. H. Swasen A. L. Millis Champ Clark House of Representatives Elihu Root James 4. O'Gorman Henry C Bot Lodge Massachusetts Thomas B Catron New Mexico Ollie James Kentucky N. P. Bryan Florida W. J. Stone Missouri H. A. Dupont Dela N. Miles Poindexter Washon Goldsborough Land John D. Archbold Acé Porter John Grier Hibben Princeton University Mas A. Edison

Exonerates Bush for Fatal Auto Accident

A coroner's jury in Minn with ten minutes of deliberation cleared Philadelphia American League pitcher Bush of all blame in the death of Louis T. Mill, who was struck by Bush's auto. The report is filed by the Associated Press.

Minn Bush Louis T. Mill Ish Sy Associated Press

Brickley Credits Coaching for Drop Kick Mastery

Harvard full back Charley Brickley credits coaching from Charley Daly Vic Kennard and Percy Haughton for his drop kicking prowess. He notes a trip helped him refine form accuracy and distance and says he would rather practice drop kicking than any other sport.

Charley Brickley Harvard Charley Daly Army Vic Kennard Percy Haughton Brickley

Tinker Open to Playing for Chicago Under Evers

Joe Tinker, former Cincinnati manager, met with Chicago Nationals manager Eddie Evers and said he would prefer to play in Chicago. No terms were discussed and negotiations await President Murphy’s return from Europe before any transfer talks.

Associated Press Chicago Joe Tinker Cincinnati Evers Chicago Nationals Murphy Europe Cincinnati Club Tinker

Ebbetts Outlines Liberal Bid for Tinker

Brooklyn president Charles H. Ebbetts said Tinker will not leave the National League and that Brooklyn will bid aggressively to acquire him. He noted reports that Frank Farrell of the American League club in New York also sought Tinker, but Ebbetts emphasized his club’s plan to compete for the manager.

Associated Press New York Tinker Charles H. Ebbetts Brooklyn Joe Tinker Cincinnati Ebbetts Frank Farrell

Vanderbilt Figures on the New Squad

Vanderbilt in Nashville reports plans for next year’s football team after this season’s results. Captain Enoch Brown and T Brown three stars are leaving the line, with Morgan out since Virginia. Cohen earns end, John Cody returns at tackle, backfield remains strong for a strong future Gold and Black squad.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Enoch Brown T Brown Morgan Virginia Cohen John Cody T. Brown

Lynch Fixes Date For National Meet

President Lynch of the National League sent notices to all league club presidents that the annual meeting will be held in New York on Tuesday December 9 at 2 p m. A board of directors meeting will convene at noon the same day.

Associated Press New York Lynch National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Dee White to Join Venice California Club

Harry Grabiner of the Chicago American Baseball Club has notified Dee White of the White Sox that he has been released to the Venice California club. White is expected to play in 1914 and manage the club in 1915.

Associated Press Chicago Harry Grabiner Chicago American Baseball Club Dee” White White Sox Venice California White

Harvard professor on pigeons falling in love

A Harvard professor suggests pigeons can form bonded attachments akin to love. The comment notes pigeons are in the dove family and highlights affectionate behavior observed in these birds.

Harvard

Pelicans Lure Lindsay and Northern Amid Somers Fight

Reports claim Napville magnate D W Somers plans to add Third Base Lindsay and Outfielder Northern to the Pelicans for 1914. Purchases prompt questions about Cleveland control, with manager Frank and secretary Heinemann withholding confirmation as New Orleans braces for Somers arrival and a likely upheaval.

New Orleans Do. W. Somers Cleveland Millionaire Pelican Club Lindsay Northern Johnny Dobbs Bill Bradley Napville Portland Pacific Coast League Pelicans Somers Newark Cleveland Frank Heinemann Pelican Nap

Prep Championship Game At Monroe Park If Weather Permits

The football championship between the University Military School and Barton Academy will be staged Saturday at Monroe Park at 3 p.m. weather permitting. Both teams train hard with Barton aiming to reclaim the title from UMS, and an extra large crowd plus special cars are expected.

Monroe Park University Military School Barton Academy Mobile U. M Barton Barton Boys Wright McCants Overton J. Courtney Jere Austin Stevens D. Overton Moreland Swift Ward

Western grid players to wear numbers in first two games

Western Intercollegiate Conference football players will be numbered in the first two games next fall. If the plan faces opposition, wearing numbers will be optional for the contestants.

Chicago

Indianapolis pitcher Eli Cates loses hand in corn shredder

Eli Cates, a right handed pitcher for the Indianapolis Federal League team, had his right hand torn off in a corn shredder accident on his uncle’s farm near Green's Fork, Indiana. He was a key member of last season's Indianapolis club.

Associated Press Green's Fork Ind Eli Cates Cates Indianapolis

William Dwyer Dies in Connecticut at 1909 Champion Manager

Des Moines reports the death of William Dwyer, former manager of the Des Moines Western league champion team of 1909, in Waterbury Connecticut. Tuberculosis is listed as the cause.

Associated Press Des Moines William Dwyer Waterbury Conn

Washington Claims Outfielder Smith

Washington claims outfielder Smith amid a disputed contract with Adrian Michigan and a free agent status argument. Memphis seeks to resolve the claim through the National Association records and the national board with a decision likely by January or February.

Washington Smith Memphis Tenn J. Finn de Smith Adrian Mich C Faim Griffin Farrell National Association National Board National Commission Finn

Gaffney Urges Bill Sweeney To Seek Manager Post

In a Boston dispatch on November 20, President James J. Gaffney of the Cincinnati club urged Iain Bill Sweeney of the Boston Nationals to pursue the manager position. Gaffney noted Cincinnati had previously considered Sweeney and said he could negotiate if Sweeney desired. Sweeney indicated he would consider the offer.

Associated Press Boston Iain Bill Sweeney Iinals Cincinnati Sweeney New York James J. Gaffney Ir Sweeney Gaffney

Brain Led Speech Says Savant Across Time

A savant argues that brain development preceded speaking, noting historical shifts where language complexity surged far beyond cognitive bases and reshaped communication. The claim frames speech as a later growth, responsive to neural advances rather than a driver.

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