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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1914

Page

8

Fast Team at Spring Hill Faces Anniston Hard Fight

With two victories, Alabama Presbyterian College of Anniston travels to Spring Hill Jesuit College for a high spirited afternoon game. Lineups showcase Spring Hill stars like Grefer, Murray, Ducote and Moon. Anniston archrivals Archibald and Parker lead the visitors as coaches stress scrimmage and conditioning. Special cars depart at 2:30 and 2:45 as both teams prepare for a competitive clash in cool, clear weather.

Spring Hill Anniston Gibbons Ratiérman Morere Wood Frohert Cassidy McPhillips van Heuvel Proder Grefer Boudousquie Murray Ducote Apniston Archibald Foster Cokon Hotchkiss Beckman Summerville Flemming Wellford Kerich Rennie Parker Alabama Presbyterian College Royal Street Ressilac Mississippi Normal Mississippi Eleven Puder Moon Ducote Bork Bienvenue Associated Press Raleigh N. C North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical Carees University of West Virginia Tenney

Kidney flush remedy for back pain and bladder issues

The ad claims meat eaters suffer kidney problems from uric acid buildup and urges taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily before breakfast to flush kidneys. It asserts improved kidney function, neutralized urine acidity, and prevention of rheumatism, headaches, and bladder disorders.

Indian pitcher Sampson signs with Oakland club

The Oakland Club of the Pacific Coast League signs 19 year old fullblood Plute Indian Harry Sampson as pitcher, a Stewart Indian School graduate weighing 190 pounds who throws right and is cross eyed. Umpiring struggles and owner voting influence at the Southern League meeting in Birmingham are noted, with Pelican mogul A Julius Heinemann holding persuasive sway over key issues. The Braves report most of their 1914 staff signed for 1915, with six holdouts including pitchers Rudolph and James and outfielders Connolly Whitted Moran and catcher Whaling. Eddie Collins may move from Connie Mack to manager of the New York Americans, while remaining a second baseman.

Oakland Club Harry Sampson Stewart Birmingham Heiney New Orleans Daily Braves Stallings Haddock Dick Rudolph Bill James Joe Connolly Whitted Moran Whaling Federals Gaffney Eddie Collins Connie Mack Collins New York Americans

Pugilist Sought in Chicago Ring Death

Chicago police sought Jack Lundgren a middleweight pugilist in connection with the death of Jack Levendowski aged 18 after a knockout blow in a Tolleston Indiana boxing match. Levendowski collapsed after being knocked through the ropes and doctors cited internal injuries. Referee Morris Champaigne and hall owner Porter Mayhew were detained.

Associated Press Chicago Jack Lundgren Pugist Jack Levendowski Tolleston Gary Ind Levendowski Morris Champaigne Porter Mayhew

Hoppe Outplays Inman to Lead World Championship Series

Hoppe United States champion defeats English champion Inman 1000 to 140 across two sessions in Montreal. Hoppe dominates the American game block 600 points 500 69 in the afternoon and 5600 71 in the evening, building a solid lead for tomorrow's English game session.

Associated Press Montreal Willie Hoppe United States Melbourne Inman Hoppe Inman

Publication as a Path to Truth Promoted by Wife of Peru Native

Mrs. Joseph Kallans of Peru Indiana reports belching sour stomach and headaches troubled her. She credits Chamberlain's Tablets with aiding digestion and bowel regularity, saying she has been entirely well since taking them.

Joseph Kallans Peru Ind Chamberlain

All Star Feds to Play City League Series Crowned Crowns

Crowns pennant winners of the City League will host an All-Star Federal League team in a three game series on the City League diamond starting Sunday at 3 p m. rosters list Crowns Farnell McBride Edwards Goodbrad Norton Johnson Courtney Grove Kelly Thomas Walsh Rdogs Fink bohner and All Stars Anderson Soutullo Dixon Murphy King Soutullo Spencer Moore Hannon Langan Switzer Shaw Tacon Mangum Rayford substitutes. Managers Roos for the Crowns and Rayford Torrance for the All Stars.

Crowns Farnell McBride Edwards Goodbrad Norton Johnson Courtney Zeiman Kelly Grove Thomas Walsh Finkbohner Anderson Soutullo Dixon Murphy King Spencer Moore Hannon Langan Switzer Shaw Tacon Mangum Rayford Roos Rayford and Torrance

Mississippi Man Wins Shooting Match

Sergeant E. E. Walters of Mississippi independent infantry won the national individual match in the Southern shooting tournament in Jacksonville Florida with a score of 350. The event began October 6 and will conclude today with the national divisional pistol match.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla E. E. Walters Mississippi Independent Infantry

Army Navy football game set for Franklin Field

Final arrangements for the Army Navy game place it at Franklin Field on November 28. Each academy will receive 11 500 seats and 7 000 to 8 000 seats remain for the University of Pennsylvania for relief societies. Proceeds from sold tickets go to service relief funds.

Associated Press Philadelphia Army- Navy Franklin Field Army and Navy University of Pennsylvania

Explosion in Montreal Tenement Seen as Accident

Police Inspector McLaughlin said the Tuesday night blast in a tenement housing Russians likely resulted from an accident rather than a deliberate demolition. He suspects dynamite stored in a basement may have caused the damage.

Montreal McLaughlin

Starr as Montgomer y Billikens likely hire Starr as manager

Montgomery Alabama October reports indicate Charlie Starr, ex New Orleans captain and Mobile field captain, is the leading candidate to manage and play for the 1915 Billikens. President Wilcox says a deal with Chattanooga may bring Starr to Montgomery, promising a first division club with strong fan backing.

Montgomery Ala Charlie Starr New Orleans Mobile Billikens Wilcox Birmingham Andrews Chattanooga Starr Mr. Wilcox Pelican

Arnold Return Boosts Auburn Ahead of Mississippi A. and M.

Auburn prepares for a tough season opener against Mississippi A. and M. in Birmingham. The Aggies bring a deep, experienced lineup, while Auburn aims to test its defense and may have halfback Ted Arnold back after an injury. Pitts remains limited with bruises but the squad is in good form.

Auburn Ala Birmingham Mississippi A Aggies Mississippi Ted Arnold Florida Pitts Clemson

Directum I Wins Deciding Title Match

Directum I defeats William in two straight heats to win the deciding title match for pacing honors in Grand Rapids Michigan. The best time is 2 01 4. Directum I earlier set a world record of 1 58 at Columbus two weeks prior. William is owned by A Earl Vannatta?

Grand Rapids, Mich Directum I William Columbus James Butler New York A. Earl Vannatta Otterbein Ind

Mobile parcel post figures seek two auto delivery trucks

The Mobile post office reports from Oct 1 1913 to Oct 1 1914 handled 19 874 parcel post items weighing 36 217 pounds with stamps totaling 967 64 dollars. Postmaster J Blocker Thornton supplied the figures and asked Washington to approve two auto delivery trucks to improve the parcel post system in Mobile.

Mobile Post Office Department Mobile J. Blocker Thornton Post Office Department Washington

Federal League draws 1 600 000 in attendance this season

Chicago based Federal League officials led by James A. Gilmore report that 1 600 000 fans attended league games last season. Charles Weeghman W M Walker and Loyd Rickert accompanied Gilmore as he left for New York for the annual meeting.

Associated Press Chicago James A. Gilmore New York Charles Weeghman Federal League W. M. Walker Loyd Rickert Gilmore

Duke Ernest August Reported Cut Off on French Front

Anxiety in Brunswick over the German duke Ernest August missing after leading a squadron of hussars on the French front. Reports say he was cut off from the German line and feared captured.

London Brunswick Ernest August

Steamer Seized Off Victoria For Suspected Contraband Coal

The British steamship Lowther Range with a prize crew aboard was brought into Esquimalt harbor after suspicion of carrying contraband coal destined for enemy ships. The vessel was later hauled into the Gulf of California.

Victoria B. C Esquimalt Gulf of California

Dream of Kentucky and Lewis Lead Winter Ball Series

City League managers Clarke and West announce a winter series between the Dream of Kentucky and Lewis' 66 teams. The first game will be announced later and matches will be held at City League Park.

Clarke West Dream of Kentucky Lewis City League

Marcoux Not Killed in French Army Fight

Boston October report states Vann Marcoux of the Boston Opera Company was not killed in action in France. The clarification comes in a letter dated October 6 from Mrs. Marcoux.

Boston Vann! Marcoux Boston Opera Company Marcoux

German Fleet Reported Off Falsterbo

Copenhagen correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports a German fleet seen off Falsterbo Sweden on the Baltic Sea with details circulating in London.

London Copenhagen Daily Telegraph Falsterbo Sweden Baltic Sea

Coming Winter Holds Much to Interest the Baseball Fans

The piece surveys the outlook for winter in baseball. It notes potential player retirements and contract struggles, the Federal league's possible resurgence, and anticipated movements of managers and teams. It highlights tours, possible South American showings, and the ongoing war between majors and the upstart Federal league. The tone blends speculation with historical context from 1913 to 1915.

Federals Gilmore Outlaws

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