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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1915

Page

8

World Series Open Dates and Venues Set

The national commission announced the 1914 World Series schedule. First game October 8 in Philadelphia, with games in Boston October 11 12 and 14 18. A potential seventh game would be decided by coin toss with location TBD. Umpires and scorers named. rules remain the same as 1914.

York Philadelphia Boston Tener Charles Rigler J. Kiem National Kent Johnson William and Frank O'Loughlin National Commission J. G.T. Spink Baseball Writers’ ‘Association National Commision Alexander Adams Bancroft Urns Baumgartner Becker Byrne Javath Chalmers Dagey Demaree Killifer Luderus Moran Mayer Macquillan Nicholf Paskett Rixey Stock Tincup Whitted Weiser Barry Garrigan Cady Collins Foster Gregg Gardner Gainer Hoblitzer Hooper Henriksen Janvryn Leonard Lewis Mays McNally Ruth Shore Scott Speaker Thomas Wood Wagner Philadelphadelphia Man Herrmann Chicago E. G. Barrows International League Adrian C. Anson Ameri- League Apa Johnson Olly Dent Tenerigley Orth

Winter Class Schedule at Y M C A Gymnasium

Milling interests along the Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad report steady gains in passenger and freight movements over the past thirty days. President John T. Cochrane notes improved business conditions and rising car demand, with most mills operating and shipments increasing weekly.

Alabama, Eenessee and Northern Railrroad John T. Cochrane Pasenger Mr. Cochrane

Mile a Minute Water Run Sets Record and Disturber IV

A speedboat achieves a mile a minute in water with the Disturber IV driven by Jim Pugh of Chicago. The craft reaches 62 mph in Chicago harbor, beating the prior 54 mph record. Pugh, known as Dynamite Jim, is a millionaire storage executive and friend of Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson.

Jim Pugh Chicago Duesenberg Pugh Dynamite Jim William Hale Thompson Thompson Jim

Amateurs League Standings and Weekend Games

The standings show Claimants at cellar level with 14 losses and 333 negative runs, while the Bs and Benedicts press their rivalry. A Sunday Lyons Park game features Beech Paints vs Haas Bros with listed lineups and positions, reflecting a busy local schedule and cross-team competition.

Lyons Park Beech Paint Haas Bros Rayford Connor Shotston Benedict Roberts Mangum Martin Switzer Smith Santoull Raines Rasberry Nadine Beech Paints Caine Wilson Kelly Wilcox Imland Lee Day Courtney Fowler Thompson

Yale Loses to Virginia in Sloppy League Clash

New Haven reports Yale was outplayed and outgamed by Virginia, 10 to 0, in a drizzle veiled afternoon. A late Coleman interception return TD and Thurman field goal sealed the victory after three even quarters with no scoring. Legore sat out the action for Yale.

Yale Virginia New Haven Conn Coleman Thurman Elis Mayer Wilson Legore

Mississippi A. & M. Triumphs Over Mississippi College

In Jackson on October 2 under a hot sun the Mississippi A. & M. Aggies defeated Mississippi College 12 to 0. The only scores came in the second quarter with Jackson scoring after an out of bounds punt and Simmons adding a second touchdown. Mississippi College showed defense but failed to complete forward passes and missed a third quarter drop kick on the 15 yard line.

Jackson Miss Mississippi College Mississippi A. & M. College Aggies Starkville Simmons Mississippi Catlin

Century grid of college football scores across multiple ledgers

A compilation of football results with numerous rivalries and regional matchups. Notable scores include Wisconsin 82 over Lawrence and Carnegie Tech 88 over Waynesburg, while others show low or draw outcomes such as Army 14 Holy Cross 14 and Clemson 6 Davidson 6.

Trinity Union Williams West Virginia Washington and Jefferson Pitt Westminster Amherst Bowdoin Carnegie Tech Waynesburg Gettysburg Western Maryland Southern Jackson Miss Mississippi A. & M Mississippi College Meridian Meridian High Macon High Raleigh N. C North Carolina A. & M Norfolk Blues Clemson Clemson College Davidson Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Charleston Citadel Waco Howard Payne Baylor Austin University of Texas Texas Christian University Houston Rice Institute Dallas University of Dallas Britton Training School Alabama Howard Georgia Teach Mercer Louisiana State Jefferson South Carolina Newberry College Kentucky State Butler Vanderbilt South Presbyterian South Carolina Presbyterian Wofford Louisiana University Central University Wiliams Mary G. Western Haskell Indians North Dakota Depau

Boston Falls in Two as Washington Wins Doubleheader

Washington beat Boston 3 to 1 in the first game and 3 to 3 in the second, with Walter Johnston dominating the mound in the opener and errors aiding the Red Sox in tying the second game. White Sox sweep Browns 8 to 0 and 6 to 1 as Young Man Sister shines on both sides of the diamond. Detroit Tops Cleveland in 11 innings 6 to 5 with Crawford’s 11th‑inning RBI. Reds and Cubs split a twin bill, Cubs 5-3 in 12 innings, Reds 3-0 in six. Pirates fall to Cardinals 3-1, Ames held them to seven hits. Newark takes both from Baltimore 7-1 and 3-2 as rain delays a Buffalo Brooklyn doubleheader.

Washington Boston Walter Johnston Red Sox Nationals Wood Ruth Thomas Johnson Williams Omar Sace Shore Mays Cady Dumont Henry White Sox Chicago Sister E. Collins Browns Murphy St. Louis Reds Cubs Cincinnati Dale Douglas Standridge Bresnahan Wingo Cinginna Vc Eee Eae Darkness Humphries Archer Schneider

Chicago Whales take lead with 11 inning win in Federal League

Chicago edged Pittsburgh 8 to 3 after 11 innings as Brown, Wilson, and team overcame late Pittsburgh rallies. Prendergast, Barger, and Berry secured the victory. St Louis fell from pennant contention, losing to Kansas City 9 to 2 with Cullop and Easterly handling the mound duties.

Chicago Pittsburg Whales Pittfeds Brown Wilson Kneezer Dickson Comstock Hearn Brookwood Milagus O'Connor Berry Pittsburgh Prendergast Barger St. Louis Kansas City Davenport Crandall Hartley

Notice Y M B A Monthly Meeting

The officers and members of the Young Men's Benevolent Association are requested to attend the regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening October 7 at 7 30 oclock sharp. By order of John H Moore President Henry Ledebur Secretary This is Square Up Meeting.

Young Men’s Benevolent Association John H. Moore Henry Ledebur

University Beats Howard 44 to 0 in Alabama rout

Alabama defeated Howard College 44 to 0 at home showing a powerful line and effective passing. Five completions from ten attempts yielded about 100 yards while Howard managed only one first down, underscoring Alabama’s dominance.

University Howard Line Ala Alabama Howard College

Alabama Baptists clash yields rugged grid battle

In a tense game Coach Kelly’s squad showed strong form as Marsh Van degraff Love Maynor led the Alabama side. Stevenson Morton W Harsh two Irvine added a field goal with Vandegraff and others drawing penalties. Officials included Joplin McCoy Johnson and Moody.

White Kelly Marsh Vandegraff Love Maynor Alabama Blackwelder Baptists Stevenson Morton W. Harsh Irvine Howard Joplin McCoy Johnson Moody

Country Club Moves to New Course in Spring Hill

After over fifteen years at its bay shore home, the Country Club relocates to temporary quarters on Spring Hill. The old house is renovated for golfers to use until a new clubhouse is completed next spring. The unfinished links are praised as they near South’s best standards with care. Master Shannon Hunter fired the first ball from the new first tee, followed by Miss Aline Fearn for the ladies. Members soon enjoyed rounds on the nascent course.

Bay Shore Country Club Spring Hill Shannon Hunter Mobile Aline Fearn

Barney Cavanagh and Davis Teams Meet on Monroe Park Diamond

The Barney Cavanagh and A. D. Davis teams of the City League play this afternoon at 3 on the Southern League lot at Monroe Park in the third winter game. Murphy starts for the Barneys, Schenker on the mound for Davis, with Mike Burke at short for Barney.

Barney -Cavanagh DAVIS Monroe Park Barney-Cavanagh A. D. Davis Murphy Barneys Schenker Mike Burke

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