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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1915

Page

8

Baseballs fading base running marks World Series tone

Philadelphia witnesses a gripping game as Boston wins with heavy hitting. Foster dominates yet teammates back him with power. Hooper belts two homers sealing the title while Lewis and Hoblitzer contribute strong contact as runners steal only three times in the series.

Foster Mayer Rixey Boston Red Sox Lewis Hooper Luderus Speaker Hoblitzer Bancroft Gardner Paskett Cravath Whitted Dagey

Single G Wins the Cumberland Stake

Single G, a top pacer, captured the Grand Circuit Cumberland stake in straight heats with fast times. Queen Abbess finished second. Jockey Carl Ganz of Louisville died from injuries after a Latonia racing accident when a horse kicked him in the head.

Lexington Cumberland Queen Abbess Covington Carl Ganz Louisville Inj Latonia Ganz Beach Comber

Carrigan Moran Call 1915 World Series One of Hardest Fought

Philadelphia October 14. Managers Carrigan and Moran agreed the 1915 world series was among the hardest won in baseball history. Moran conceded the Phillies were the NL’s best and the Red Sox the AL’s best, while Carrigan praised the Phillies’ stiff battle and said the Sox outplayed them.

Philadelphia Carrigan Red Sox Pat Moran Phillies Moran Sox George Foster Duffy Lewis Boston Ceuiere R. H Reraot Foster Ewes Rixey Lewis Luderus Hooper Cady Seene Gainer Chalmers Hobblitzell Speaker Bancroft Peer Gardner A Thomas Alexande Shore Burns Barry Paskert Cravath Scott Ease Whitted Niehoff Janvrin Ss Eeree Leonard Carrigan E Ruth Po Henriksen Recker Mayer Byrne Tata Killifer Ene Seers Teeenee Dugey Eevee Neem Renee Patey i Foster Leonard Tet Alexander

May Not Play at Frisco Pro Series Games in Doubt

Philadelphia owners and managers met with Robert McRoy to discuss the planned post season games with the Red Sox in San Francisco. They may not proceed unless a fairer profit split is arranged, despite Western trip promoters offering 15 000 dollars to players.

Frisco Philadelphia Philties Red Sox San Francisco Robert McRoy National Commission

World Series receipts figures released in Philadelphia

Philadelphia report shows receipts from the final game of the world series. National share was 52,029.00 dollars and clubs share 46,826.10 dollars. The commissions totaled 23,413.05 dollars with individual club distributions of 1,202.90 dollars.

Philadelphia

Charlie Taft Emerges as Yale Football Star

Charlie Taft, son of former President Taft, earns praise for his own merits as an all around athlete at Yale. He is nearing the backfield position on the Yale football team and is considered by many to be nearly unmatched among his peers.

Charlie Taft Taftr Yale

Deputy Captures Load of Beer on a Wagon

Deputy Sheriff Moses Bernstein arrested Kinzle Perez Tuesday afternoon at the foot of government streets on a charge of transporting prohibited liquors. Perez had six half casks of beer on his wagon addressed to Harry O'Con nor.

Kinzle Perez Government Streets Moses Bernstein Perez Harry O'Connor

City Police Receive Missing Brother Request

A letter from Minnie Warwick of Montgomery Alabama asks police to locate Robert Jackson who was last heard from here four months ago. Jackson's mother died recently and relatives want him informed.

Minnie Warwick Montgomery Ala Robert Jackson Jackson

Man Arrested with 200 Pounds Brass in Mississippi

Detectives Noah Harris and Ernest New arrested W. A. Ward of Shubuta on a dangerous and suspicious charge after finding 200 pounds of engine brass in his possession to sell at Zieman's junk shop. Ward gave conflicting stories and claimed the brass came from Hiwanee.

Noah Harris Ernest New Wednesday W. A. Ward Shubuta Miss Zieman Ward Hiwanee

Marine rapid fire winner at NRA match in Florida

Sergeant Jacob Lienhard of the United States Marine Corps won the rapid fire rifle event at the NRA matches on the Florida state range in Jacksonville. Seven competitors tied for a perfect score after the first stage in a closely contested contest.

Marine Rapid Fire Jacksonville Fla Jacob Lienhard United States Marine Corps National Rifle Association Florida State

Braves begin rebuild by trading Moran and Whaling

Boston reports the Braves will release Herbie Moran and Bert Whaling to the Venice club in exchange for Willhoit, signaling a major offseason rebuild. The move comes as the team reshapes its outfield and catching personnel for next season.

Braves Boston Herbie Moran Bert Whaling Venice Cal Willhoit

Nature's Gifted Woman Margaret Hamilton

A feature on Margaret Hamilton a clairvoyant and Yogi mediator based in Prichard Take istler listing her talents and claims to provide business and love advice. The notice describes public tests of her abilities and specifies reading fees and hours at her private residence with discreet parlors.

Mararet Hamilton Margaret, Hamilton Margaret Hamilton Prichard Shell Road

Mobilians to Attend Wilmer Barbecue This Saturday

Mobilians are urged to meet at the square with cars at 10 o clock Saturday for the Wilmer agricultural and livestock fair barbecue. E M Bailey chairs the Know Your City committee and reports bank and Retail Merchants and Grocers Association participation. Wilmer show runs Friday and Saturday and is billed among the best in the region.

Wilmer E. M. Bailey Chamber of Commerce Bailey Retail Merchants’ & Grocers’ Association

Wires Society Meeting In Mobile Hotel Tonight

The Moble Telephone and Telegraph Society will hold a regular meeting at the Cawthon Hotel tonight. An elaborate program is set for the feast of good things with many Mobilians invited as guests. Lord Reading, chairman of the Anglo French financial commission, visited President Wilson briefly on Wednesday.

Moble Telephone & Telegraph Society Cawthon Hotel Washington Lord Reading Financial Commission Wilson

Changes in Alabama Game Laws Synopsis

The barney cavanagh company notes amendments to state game laws. Quail dove deer wild turkey and water fowl seasons stay the same. Senate bill 433 sets squirrel seasons August 1 to January 1 and May 15 to June 15 with a ten per day bag limit.

Barney-Cavanagh Company Senator Key Byrd Weathers Lewis John

Wife Claims Husband Is American Citizen Held by British

Mrs. Frank Westmund, wife of the engineer of the Norwegian steamer Dictator held at Belize B H by British authorities for lack of papers, says she has documents proving his American citizenship. She sent the papers to Belize with Captain Johanneson aboard the Dictator, which sailed Thursday morning.

Frank Westmund Belize B. H

Coast Wonder to Box in New York

Bill Sloane a 6 foot 2 heavyweight from Nevada arrives in New York ready to fight Eastern contenders in two weeks. He has knocked out opponents on the Pacific coast and seeks another coast to conquer.

Coast Wonder New York Bill Sloane Wilds Nevada Pacific Coast

Damaged Goods Praise From Washington Audience Comment

Senator John W. Kern of Indiana and Representative Thomas I. Reilly of Cincinnati weigh in on the Damaged Goods performance at the Lyric and Quality theatres. They praise Richard Bennett’s portrayal and the play's perceived social value, hoping it reaches more audiences and sparks thoughtful discussion.

Congress Washington John W. Kern Indiana Richard Bennett Bennett Thomas I. Reilly Cincinnati

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