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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1913

Page

8

Football Game of Season at Springhill

The first football of the season at Springhill will be played Saturday between an All Stars team, composed of Mobile residents, and the Hill College squad. The All Stars practice at the YMCA gym, while Spring Hill lists three Mobilians Bodousquie Van Heuvel and Murray. Bodousquie nicknamed Red is expected to star end. Whitten ex George Washington University guest coached a session and impressed the team with new formations.

Springhill Gridiron Beaa Mobile Hill College All Spring Hill Bodousquie van Heuvel Murray M. Whitten George Washingto University Navy Georgetown Washington and Lee Jere Austin

Father of Big Six Overlooks Count to Hear Details

In a Philadelphia courtroom an elderly man, G. B. Mathewson, father of Christy Mathewson, was summoned as a witness but remained missing when his name was called. He recalled playing amateur baseball years ago and said he never imagined his son would attain such fame in baseball.

Associated Press Mkhannock Philadelphia Christy Mathewson Cher Mathewfather G. B. Mathewson Fac Christy

Michigan Freshman Football Player Loses Memory

Carl Graven a University of Michigan freshman suddenly lost his memory after a ten minute scrimmage with the varsity team yesterday afternoon. He wandered aimlessly until found and taken to a hospital for evaluation. His family home is listed in Jefferson Iowa.

Fn Associated Press Ann Arbor Mich Carl Graven University of An Graven Jefferson

Chicago Americans Trim the Nationals

Chicago Americans beat the Nationals 6 to 4 in the local championship opener. Russell left the game in the eighth as Scott closed out the win for Chicago. Good and Saier homered for the Nationals, with Saier's shot hitting the scoreboard in the eighth.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Americans Nationals Cheney Russell Sox Scott Good Saier Weaver Archer Evers Phelan Callahan Williams Leach AB. R. H Lord Bodie Collins Chappell Schalk SHILA Cceeteevien Asveeeeesa Schulte Chappelle Bridwell Sater Lavender Doubie Berger Chase O’day Sheridan Orth O'Loughlin

Gunboat Smith to Fight Carl Morris in Ten Round Ring Bout

New York telegraph edition states Carl Morris and Gunboat Smith, rising white heavyweights, meet tonight after defeating top rivals in the past year. Morris carries a forty pound weight edge but Smith brings speed and power that could offset that advantage.

New York Carl Morris Smith Morris West

Welsh Defeats Hyland In One-Sided 12 Round Bout

Freddie Welsh from Gland won a decision over Dick Hyland of San Francisco in a twelve round lightweight bout. Welsh dominated, outboxing Hyland with body blows and constant movement for a clear victory reported from Butte, Montana.

Associated Press Butte Mont Freddie Welsh Gland Dick Hyland San Francisco Welsh Hyland

Rain May Prevent Game at Chicago City Series

Rain threatens to halt the second game of the Chicago city series. The American League team, buoyed by yesterday’s win, is favored in betting. Probable batteries: Scott and Schalk for the White Sox. Vaughn and Archer for the Cubs.

Chicago Scott and Schalk White Sox Vaughn and Archer Cubs

Eczema Cured by Hobson's Eczema Ointment

A healing ointment claims to penetrate skin pores and clear impurities stopping itching instantly. The product is guaranteed to speedily heal eruptions.

DR. Hobson

Crippled Giants Batters Return to New York

New York's baseball heroes arrived from Philadelphia after a tough day against the Athletics. Mathewson received an ovation, Merkle limped, Meyers was bandaged, and McGraw said any remaining pitcher could face the next game as the team rested at home.

NEW Ork New York Athletics Philadelphia Mathewson Merkle Jim Thorpe Meyers McGraw Giants

Princeton and Yale arrange rowing match on Carnegie Lake

Princeton and Yale will race their eight oared crews on Carnegie Lake in Princeton on October 25 or November 1. The announcement came from the Carnegie Lake commission and the teams will meet at the scheduled date and time at the lake in Princeton.

Associated Press Princeton N. J Yale Carnegie Lake EE ‘Commission Tigers Sale Me Eis Rey

Moose McCormick to Manage Lookouts in Chattanooga

Harry Moose McCormick, longtime pinch hitter for the New York National League club, will manage the Chattanooga Southern League Lookouts next season. The contract was signed yesterday afternoon, per a telegram from Chattanooga club president B. Andrews, who is in New York.

Associated Press Chattanooga, Tenn Harry Moose) McCormick New York Chattanooga B. Andrews Chattanooga Club

Penn Gymn? Not. Penn Football Scrimmage Report

University of Pennsylvania football team played a 35 minute scrimmage on Franklin Field scoring three touchdowns and a field goal by Marshall. Carter and Crane adjustments noted as Swarthmore prep for Saturday game.

Philadelphia Marshall University of Pennsylvania Scrubs Franklin Field Carter Crane Harris Swarthmore Eleven Pennsylvania

Pandoria wins four mile Kentucky endurance stake at Churchill Downs

Pandoria the three year old filly owned by Mrs. L. A. Livingston of New Jersey won the four mile endurance stake at Churchill Downs in 7 27 1 5. Flora Finn was second and Prince Eugene third. Flora Fina faded late but recovered to finish well. The race carried a 15000 dollar purse with 10500 to the winner and a 1000 dollar gold cup to the owner.

Associated Press Louisville Pandoria L. A. Livingston New Jersey Kentucky Churchill Downs Flora Finn Prince Eugene Flora Fina Pandorina Gross Sotemia Loftus J. W. Johnson Harry Payne Whitney

Man Drops Dead During Phillies Game

Philadelphia spectator John Sherrick collapsed on the sidewalk during a Giants versus Athletics game after shouting a homer request. He died minutes later, with heart failure suspected after witnesses saw the scoreboard replay show a strikeout by the Athletics star batsman.

Associated Press Philadelphia Giants Athletics John Sherrick Sherrick Baker

Harvard Loses Star Quarterback to Injury

Cambridge Mass October 9 Harvard football suffered another blow as quarterback Vincent Freedley was kicked in the head during a scrimmage. Doctors said he sustained a slight concussion while coaches emphasized individual instruction on interference.

Associated Press Cambridge Mass Harvard Vincent Freedley Freedley

Lookouts Sign Moose McCormick for 1914 Season

Lookouts manager Moose McCormick, a pinch hitter for the New York Giants, signed a contract Wednesday to manage the Chattanooga team of the Southern League for 1914.

Moose McCormick New York Giants

St Louis Teams Ready for Rain Delayed Championship Series

St Louis Nationals and local American league teams will start a seven game rain delayed series in St Louis to decide the city championship, weather permitting.

ST. Louis St. Louis Nationals

Braves Release Three Players To Minor Leagues

Boston National club announced the releases of Nap Myers to Rochester unconditionally, Inn to Rochester unconditionally, and Fred V. Smith to Mobile under an optional agreement.

Associated” Press Boston Myers Rochester Inn Fred V. Smith

Noted Chess Player David Baird Dies at 58

David Graham Baird a renowned American chess expert and former New York state champion died at his home in Elizabeth New Jersey aged 58. He played in Europe and competed in a Vienna tournament. Born in New York he practiced law there until recently.

Associated Press Elizabeth N. J David Graham Baird United States New York State Europe Vienna Mr. Baird New York

Newcastle's Tommy Jones and Sweeney Box To Draw In Dayton

Tommy Jones of Newcastle Pa and Knockout Sweeney of New York fought 15 rounds to a draw in Dayton Ohio. Both boxers battled hard with no clear edge as the bout ended even in a night of hard hitting.

Associated Press Dayton, O Tommy Jones Newcastle Sweeney New York

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