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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1915

Page

8

Man Eating Sharks a Myth Says South Sea Fishermen

South Sea fishermen recast the man eater shark legend as myth and danger myth. They cite no authentic attacks and describe sharks as cowards while detailing local rituals. Kahia Moe and David Mahu claim to slain sharks in mortal combat.

South Sea Islands Honolulu T. H Dudie” Miller South Pacific Dudie Miller Kahia Moe Pearl Harbor David Mahu Pakule Mahu

Golf Grass Dope Sought From President Wilson

The National Golf Association asks President Wilson to have his agriculture department study grasses best for golf courses. A committee will discuss the issue with the president, who is noted as a golf enthusiast.

National Golf Association Wilson Department of Agriculture

Wrecked Freight Cars Block Four Tracks Near Cornwells

A major Pennsylvanian freight wreck near Cornwells, 18 miles east of Philadelphia, blocked all four tracks on the New York division last night. Thirty freight cars were damaged and piled up. President Wilson’s return train diverted to alternate routes with no injuries reported.

Philadelphia New York Pennsylvania Railroad Cornwells Wilson Washington

Eastern all star debate ends with mixed consensus

The column surveys the season ending debate over the All Eastern team selections. Barrett Cornell and Mahan Harvard are strong favorites but many positions see multiple contenders. It also notes a Western poll with Chamberlain, Buck, and Watson among leading names and praises the Army eleven.

Barrett Cornell Mahan Harvard Souck Lamberton Princeton Higgins Pennsylvania Shelton Stewart Olgate Gilman Abell Colgate Schultz Washington and Lee Farman Brown Nash Rutgers McAuliffe Dartmouth Spear White Schlachter Syracuse Hogg Black Yale Peck Pittsburgh Cool Gennert McEwan Army Hastings Wilkinson Oliphant King Tolman Berryman State Rose Scovil Gillo Soucy Pennsylvania State Central States All Western Ohio Nebraska Chamberlain Boston Minnesota Buck Wisconsin Shull Chicago Fitzgerald Notre Dame Bunnigan Watson Illinois Russell Maulbetsch Michigan Rutherford Macomber Equality Divided Bierman

Food for Fandom Stirs Major League Hints of Signings and Rules

Former Gulls center fielder Elmer Miller attracts major attention with Boston Braves manager George Stallings confirming Miller warrants a full trial for the Yankees. Bud Sharpe backs Miller and Tim Hendryx, while Pelicans acquire Massey viewed as a potential Tim Hendryx. James E. Gaffney pushes Braves conduct reforms to clean up umpire baiting, and Red Bluhm is pegged to open for the Cleveland Indians after a .296 Southern League season.

Elmer Miller Gulls George Stallings Boston Braves Stallings Sporting News Yankees Miller Mobile Bud Sharp Sharpe Tim Hendryx Pelican Massey Outer Garden Cleveland Spiders The Pelicans Pel Boston Nationals James E. Gaffney Braves

Allison's All Southern Team Selection List

Left end Taylor of Auburn leads the team with Vandegraffe from Alabama at left tackle and Williams of Vanderbilt at left guard. Henderson of Georgia centers with Hamilton of Vanderbilt at right guard and Cooper of LSU at right tackle. Edmond of Sewanee is at right end while Paddock of Georgia is quarterback. Left halfback Curry of Vanderbilt and Right halfback Prendergast of Auburn complete the backfield.

Taylor Auburn Vandegraffe Alabama Williams Vanderbilt Henderson Georgia Hamilton Cooper Louisiana State Edmond Sewanee Paddock Curry Prendergast

Heisman Triumphs as Tech Beats Auburn in Season Opener

Georgia Tech under Heisman field generalship outplayed Auburn and handed the Tigers a stunning defeat. Auburn entered with hoped driving power but failed to show the dash and persistence needed for a championship, losing more than expected.

Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Tech Auburn Heisman

Crowns Come From Buck And Defeat The Barneys

In the final winter City League game the Crowns rallied from behind to win 7 to 6 against the Barney Cavans. Jones pitched effectively for the Crowns but received unhelpful support at critical moments. Key moments included a bat thrown at the umpire and a late comeback with two runs in the fifth and three in the eighth.

Crowns Theatre Boys Barney-Cavanaghs Jones Jordan Johnson Norton Roos Hannon Keystone Finnegan Barneys AB. R. H. PO Goodbrad Bea Snueran

The New Adam and Eve at Queen Amusements

On Tuesday November 30 the Rialto star feature The New Adam and Eve from the Gaumont Company plays at the Queen. Grace Valentine stars as Eve in a modern love tale drawn from Nathaniel Hawthorne and set to a paced photoplay era rhythm.

Gaumont Company Nathaniel Hawthorne Grace Valentine Eve Miss Valentine Oliver Morosco Gertrude Meyer Jack Lait Chicago Ills Yosemite Daly's Theatre New York Irene Fenwick Adam and Eve

Welsh urged to pick contenders not seek fan vote

Brown Holmes argues Freddy Welsh should name logical lightweight title challengers by watching recent ringside results. Charley White and Ted Lewis dominate headlines with quick knockouts, surpassing rivals like Saylor Duffy Mandot and Britton, while Rivers Azevedo and unknowns fade from contention.

Freddy Welsh Welsh Charley White Ted Lewis White Milburn Saylor Lewis Jimmy Duffy Saylor Duffy Hector Jack Britton Joe Mandot Mandot

A Cunning Canal Boat Cupid Returns to Broadway Charm

The stage features Eve in a defining role with Frank McIntyre. Leonard Craske plays Montague Preston opposite Eve while Mathilde Barring supports as Mrs. Preston. Broadway satellites boost Miss Valentine in a standout turn. Arthur Cunningham headlines a new version of All Is Fair in Love with Claud Cooper and Winifred Lane in a falstaffian comedy.

Frank McIntyre Eve Leonard Craske Montague Preston Mathilde Barring Mrs. Preston Miss Valentine Cupid Arthur Cunningham Claud Cooper Winifred Lane

Walthour to retire after six-day race in New York

Bobby Walthour, a veteran bike rider of 12 years, announces the December six-day race in New York will be his last. He has competed in major events and typically battled leaders at the finish.

Bobby Walthour New York Walthour

Stop Rheumatism With Scott's Emulsion Oil-Food

A宣claims Scott's Emulsion can relieve rheumatism by purifying blood and expelling uric acid. The ad asserts the preparation increases red blood cells, strengthens organs, and has helped thousands, promising no harm and urging a faithful trial.

Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N. J

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