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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1913

Page

8

Long Baseball Service Earns Notable Awards for Stallings Braves

Braves manager George T. Stallings earns praise as he lifts the team from last to fifth, with key player moves sending Arthur Devlin to Oakland and Brisco Lord to Mobile. President James E. Gaffney endorses the transfers as rewarded service and progress toward 1914 goals.

George T. Stallings Braves Greater Boston New England Boston Herald Stallings Arthur Devlin Oakland Pacific Coast League Brisco Lord Champion Athletics Mobile Club Lord James E. Gaffney Devlin Gaffney

Pirates Blank Naps In Fourth Contest

Pittsburg Nationals blank Cleveland Americans 5 to 0 in the fourth inter-city game. Adams pitched well for Pittsburg while Kahler and Cullop worked for Cleveland. Attendance 6,944. receipts 5618 dollars. players’ shares 3033.72 and 1011.24 respectively.

Pirates Associated Press Pittsburg Pittsburg Nationals Cleveland Americans Adams Cleveland Kahler Mitchell National Commission AB. R. H. PO A. B. Betbold Eles Ce Chapman Th. Cesces E & Cotp Buljoise Johnston Coastaceea BeMeGh Grevenssse W. Mitchell Birmingham PO R. H. PO A. E. Mum Staecencsee O McCarthy Wagner Iniier EGR. Sf Cetcee M. Mitchell McCarthy Carey Cullop Waegner Miller Dolan Dineen Emilie Evans Eason

Athletes welcomed by Quaker fans after big win

The Athletics arrived by special train from New York and were greeted by a crowd of several hundred at Philadelphia. Bush and Schang, heroes of the day, avoided a handshake rush by slipping into a taxi. Manager Mack and others hurried to their autos as fans sang, played cards, and discussed the upcoming game with the Giants.

Philadelphia Athletics New York Bush Schang Giants Mack Bender Pene Peneen Avian Time Darons the Fave Aratad Athletic McGraw

Cubs Win Out In Thirteenth From Sox

Chicago Nationals edge the White Sox 7 to 6 in thirteen innings to take a 1-1 lead in the championship series. Big Jim Vaughn starred for the Cubs with pitching and late-game dramatics securing the winning run on Archer’s drive.

Chicago Chicago Nationals Cubs Jim’’ Vaughn Cicotte White Sox Benz Leach Evers Schulte Archer Nationals T Schulte Weenie Zimmerman Bile Bridwell Atcher Gr. Uc Vaushti TS S.accseeee Weseseeeness Bodie Lord Vaughn O'Loughlin Orth G@'Day Sheridan

New Orleans Drafts Sylvester From Appleton

President Weeks of the Wisconsin-Illinois League announced that the New Orleans club drafted Sylvester from Appleton. The move highlights a strategic acquisition as teams reshape rosters ahead of the season.

Associated Press Green Bay Wis Weeks Wisconsin-Illinois League New Orleans Sylvester Appleton

Bush Gains Triumph as Young Pitcher in Major League Debut

Carroll Bush from Brainard Minnesota, a 19 year old rookie, earned his first major league win after being chosen over Bob Shawkey. Bush pitched confidently replacing Shawkey as his team built a five run lead and sealed victory with sharp curves and fast speed earning the nickname Bullet Joe.

Young Bush Carroll Bush Brainard Minn Chief Bender Bush Missoula, Mont Mack Bob Shawkey Marek Shawkey Joe

Sheridan to Undergo Spine Operation After Horse Kick

Martin Sheridan, famed Olympic athlete, admitted to a New York hospital for surgery to remove a spinal growth. He has suffered back pains linked to a prior injury when kicked by a horse years ago.

New York Martin Sheridan

Jordan and Yokel to wrestle for world title

Chris Jordan of Cleveland and Mike Yokel of Salt Lake City signed to fight for the 158 pound world championship in Salt Lake City on October 27. Jordan won the title from Yokel here on July 27 after Yokel conceded due to injury.

Jordan Yokel Salt Lake City Chris Jordan Cleveland Mike Yokel Sag Nue

San Antonio Vandy Cup Race May Come to City

John L. Carrington announces likely 1913 Vanderbilt cup race in San Antonio. A $15,000 expense fund is needed with several courses under consideration. Dr. W. A. Henning, president of the San Antonio Automobile Club, is in New York meeting Vanderbilt and others.

Associated Press San Antonio John L. Carrington W. A. Henning San Antonio Automobile Club New York Vanderbilt

Four YMCA Basketball Teams Organized for Friday Games

Four teams from the Y M C A Basketball Class League have been formed with captains McGraw Leonard Ash and Baumhauer leading Teams 4 3 2 and 1 respectively. Half minutes are set at twelve for Friday evening games to fit between classes. An additional team from the business men's class may form at 5 30 with only class members eligible.

A. McGraw L. Burger Baumhauer Stevenson Bibb F. Leonard T. Ryan R. Pittard W. Payne R. Orr Ash Murphy Butt Blue Baker Foley Douglass G. Thompson J. Moore

Poincare Declines Gala Bull Fight in Madrid Visit

Madrid reports President Poincare during his Franco Spanish festivities visit with King Alfonso declined to attend a gala bull fight. His noted fondness for animals is mentioned in the dispatch.

Madrid Poincare France Alfonso

Navy Football Squad Hard Practice Before Georgetown

The Navy football squad held nearly two hours of final hard work in the afternoon in Annapolis. The session focused on open play with special emphasis on the kicking game ahead of Saturday’s game with Georgetown.

Annapolis Mad Navy Georgetown

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