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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1914

Page

8

Boston Never Lost World Series Says Fans Hunch

The piece recalls Boston’s World Series history from 1865 to 1912, naming legendary teams and players. It highlights the 1903 champions under Jimmy Collins, the 1904 pennant contending squad, and the famed 1912 lineup with Hooper Speaker and Duffy Lewis, plus pitchers like Nichols and Young.

Fred Tenney Bobby Lowe Herman Long Jimmy Collins Tom McCarthy Hugh Duffy Billy Hamilton Martin Bergen Kid Nichols Jack Stivetts Klebendanz Lewis Giants McGraw Candy” Lachance Hobe Ferris Freddie Parent Collins Pat Dougherty Chick Stah Buck Freeman Lou Criger R Vy Young Bill Dineen Gibson Harris Winter Adking Jake Stahl Steve Yerkes Heine Wagner Larry Gardner Harry Hooper Tris Speaker Duffy Lewis Cady Carrigan Nunamaker Wood Hedient O’ Brien Pape Hatl

History of World Series Since 1905

The record traces World Series outcomes from 1905 to 1914. Teams such as the New York Giants, Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Boston Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates appear in multiple early editions, with results varying from four to five or more games and several ties.

New York Giants Philadelphia Leties Chicago Americans Chicago Chi- Nationals Philadelphia Athletics New Giants Hoston Americans New Yorks Boston Nationals Delphia Athletics Braswell

Champion Bucking Horse of World Shot to Death

Steam at known throughout the country as champion bucking horse of the world was shot in Geyenne Wyoming after blood poisoning ended his career. The famed horse had drawn crowds as broncho busters tried and failed to ride him, including Dick Stanley of Portland who rode him in 1906. The aging animal, Steamboat, was 17 years old and his death marked the end of an era in early American rodeo history.

Gheyenne Wyo Steamat Ker Dick Stanley Portland Ore Steamboat

Rain Delays Cubs Sox Series With Tied Score

In Chicago on October 15 rain halted the Cubs White Sox city championship series with the score 3 to 3. If weather allows, the deciding seventh game is planned for Thursday on the American League grounds.

CUBS Chicago Cub

Maranville to Love League in 1915 Bride Plans

Boston gossip centers on Rabbit Maranville and Elizabeth Shea as they plan marriage after the world series. Miss Shea says she will keep him in trim and run a home, cook for him, and tour with the Braves, hoping for a sensational 1915 season.

Boston Rabbit" Maranville Shorttstop Braves Elizabeth H. Shea Springfield Shea Rabbit Ellow Miss Shea Walter

Gowdy’s First World Series Hit Captured In Photo

The Item received a striking photograph of Fiank Gowdy in the Boston Braves first World Series game. He lined a line drive to left center driving in a run in the second inning with three balls and two strikes on him. Maranville followed with a solid drive over second as Gowdy scored.

Fiank Gowdy Boston Braves Gowdy Maranville

Oscar Underwood to Attend Alcazar Masonic Ceremony

In Montgomery on October 29 Alcazar Temple of the Mystic Shrine plans a parade business session installation exercises ceremonial and banquet. Oscar W. Underwood expects to attend the event while in Alabama for the day. Potentates from Atlanta Macon Savannah Birmingham and Mobile temples plus visiting members will take part.

Montgomery Alcazar Temple Mystic Shrine Masonic Temple Rapentate David W. Crosland Philadelphia Lulu Temple Crosland Alcazar Freeland W. Kendrick Oscar W. Underwood Alabama Washington William R.melish Cincinnati Atlanta Macon Savannah Birmingham Mobile

Frank's Motion for New Trial Denied by Court

Atlanta Georgia October 15 Leo M Frank sentenced to death for the April 1913 murder of Mary Phargan at the pencil factory failed to win a new trial. The Georgia supreme court denied his fifth retrial bid citing newly discovered evidence insufficient for a hearing. If the state high court also rejects the motion to set aside the verdict the case may go to the United States supreme court.

Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phargan Frank Georgia Supreme Court State Supreme Court Supreme Court Fulton County Superior Court United States Supreme Court

Blue Z Triumphs Over Graham Rush On Brickyard Diamond

The Blue Z defeated the Graham Rush team Sunday afternoon on the brickyard diamond in a lively game. Graham Rush led early but Blue Z tied it and pulled away behind Griffin and sharp fielding. Banes made several one handed plays, Keeney and Smith covered third and short, Kane added left field catches. The Blues host A D Davis next Sunday and may face Dream of Kentucky on the same diamond.

Blue Z Graham-Rush Brickyard Graham- Rush Griffin Banes Keeney Smith Kane R. H. B. Graham-Rush Esi Aro Michoes Cacelotae Stewart Morton Glover Gilligan Leader Caruso Blues A. D. Davis Dream of Kentucky

Prisoners Escape Prattville Jail Then Return With Tobacco

Two young inmates from Autauga County jail in Prattville left their unlocked cell Tuesday night. They spent an hour in town buying tobacco and supplies and returned laughing at the jailer. Sheriff Spinney issued a warrant for their capture as officers in neighboring counties were notified. Prisoners identified as George A Bray, 22, held for forgery, and Elton Cook, 21, arrested for assault to murder.

Montgomery Ala Autanga Prattville Spinney George A.bray Elton Cook

Water supply pledge for Cullman state hospital

At a meeting in Montgomery on October 15 the state tuberculosis sanatorium board empowered state health officer Dr. W. H. Sanders to take necessary steps to secure a sufficient supply of good water for the state hospital near Cullman. Investigations showed the current supply inadequate and below standard.

Montgomery State Tuberculosis Sanatorium Board W. H. Sanders State Hospital Cullman

Archer Strikes Man Over Insult to Wife in Chicago

Jimmy Archer, a Chicago National League baseball player, was arrested on a warrant for assault following an incident with George Wolfson, a local manufacturer, who says Archer attacked him yesterday. Archer denies the charges.

Chicago Jimmy Archer

Cigarette Papers Prohibited for Export to Greece

Greece bans importation of cigarette paper and US mail will not accept parcels containing such paper. Postmasters are instructed to block dispatch to Greece via regular mail or parcel post and to publicize the prohibition widely.

Greece United States

Old Bilkheads Dug Up Mark Early Wharf Line

Workers at the Southern Railway freight house site on Beauregard and Royal streets uncovered bulkheads likely marking the eighteenth century Mobile wharf line. The 0 to 12 foot depth and wooden pegs dated the construction. Captain J R Hagan and J W Hunter inspected, no claim filed, excavation filled, foundation work resumed.

Royal Street Mobile Southern Beaureguard Royal Streets J. R. Hagan J. W. Hunter Southern Railway

Colonel von Reuter Receives Iron Cross for Gallant Conduct

Berlin reports Colonel von Reuter commander of the Zabern regiment during local trouble has been awarded the Iron Cross first class. Earlier rumors claimed his death near Dix Muyden, but the government denied these reports confirming he is alive.

von Reuter Berlin Vila London Dix Muyden

Assault Charge Filed in Recorder's Court

Frank Ethridge and Thomas Crawford, both described as negro, were arrested on complaint and arraigned in the recorder's court on Wednesday afternoon on a charge of assault with a gin.

Frank Ethridge Thomas Crawford Recorder's Court Wadie

All-Star Players Meet Thursday for Tour

Players chosen for the American and National leagues meet in Chicago on Thursday for their post season tour. The American League team will be managed by Connie Mack and the National League club by Frank Bancroft. The tour opens Saturday in Milwaukee before visiting California cities and sailing to Honolulu on November 24.

Chicago Milwaukee Connie Mack Nationals Frank Bancroft Cincinnati Nationals California Honolulu

Jonesboro Aggies Win 7-0 Over Henderson Brown

At Arkadelphia Arkansas the Jonesboro Aggies defeated Henderson Brown 7 to 0 in a football game. The result boosts the Aggies during the season with a shutout on the road.

Arkadelphia Ark Jonesboro Aggies Henderson-Brown

Auburn Faces Tough Clemson Test Before Home Crowd

Auburn prepares to meet Clemson, a heavier foe, in Alabama with hopes of defense stifling Clemson’s attack. Ted Arnold may miss due to knee trouble, while Hart and Prendergast spearhead the backfield as Auburn guards home-field advantage and a strong student backing.

Auburn Clemson Arnold Florida Webb Ted Arnold Hart Harrson Prendergast Harris

Rudolph Delivers Ball Only in Final World Series Contest

Boston report on Dick Rudolph pitching in the final World Series game notes a marked improvement over Friday. He pitched 92 balls in nine innings with 39 strikes while Shawkey and Pennock logged heavy workloads in shorter stints.

Rudolph Boston Dick Rudolph Shawkey Pennock

Stallings Team to Tour South America

Boston Nationals world champions will tour South America next year. Manager Stallings plans to send two teams, confirmed by Federico Alfonso Peret Peruvian minister to the United States at a baseball dinner in Boston. The announcement came at a Chamber of Commerce event.

Boston Mass Boston Nationals South America Federico Alfonso Peret United States Chamber of Commerce

Young Fordham preps player dies from football injuries

Charles C. Hays age 18 died in Jersey City from injuries suffered in a football game Monday He was a member of the Fordham University preparatory school team and passed away Wednesday at a local hospital the incident marked a fatal football accident in the city

Jersey City N. J Charles C. Hays Young Hays Fordham University Preparatory School

Dillon and Brown Arrested for Faking Follows Bout

Jack Dillon the middleweight claimant and his manager Sam Marburger and second Robert Stolker were arrested in St Louis after a bout with George Brown ended in the fourth round with referee Eddie Randall ruling the fighters were feigning. The arrest followed a club official's request.

Associated Press ST. Louis Jack Dillon Sam Marburger Robert Stolker Ell Indianapolis Dillon George Brown Eddie Randall

Ritchie and Dundee to Box Four Rounds in October

Willie Ritchie and Johnny Dundee were signed yesterday for a four round bout on October 26 in San Francisco. It will be Ritchie’s first match since his defeat to Freddie Welsh for the lightweight title.

Ritchie Dundee San Francisco Willie Ritchie Johnny Dundee Freddie Welsh England

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