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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
7
Harvard coach Percy D. Haughton leads the Crimson against Michigan's Fielding H. Yost in a battle of minds and methods. The era separating the strategists promises a autumn classic as both teams bring skilled material and legendary reputations.
The piece recalls Rube Schauer, a young Giants pitcher, missing mound time in 1914 and being teased by Pittsburgh players. It describes misdirection from opponents, including Mike Mowrey and Larry McLean, and a sequence where Schauer is fed false calls about opposing hitters before facing Fred Luderus.
Wireless stations tracked possible messages from ships at sea about a naval engagement last night off the Virginia capes. American warships that left Old Point Comfort were not known to be gun practicing at night, and no warning had been issued to Atlantic shipping. The German cruisers Karlsruhe and Dresden have been a menace to British shipping as British warships seek to destroy them.
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Northern France recalls British India troops entering action at La Bassée last week. The Indians, storming bayonet through a German assault, regained trenches and drove the foe back, aiding British infantry with decisive rear and flanking fire.
Four battleships New Hampshire Michigan North Dakota and Delaware and fourteen destroyers take part in battle practice off the Virginia capes. Naval officers say there was no engagement with European ships and the sounds and flare reported by the liner Saratoga came from the American squadron.
St Louis, Oct 27. Cory Dolan will be allowed to drift from the Cardinals to the Federal if he refuses a one-year offer. Dolan demanded a three-year deal, which manager Britton refused, saying a fair proposition was made for 1915. Dolan left for Oshkosh and will decide in a few days. Manager Huggins said Pat OConnor has not joined the Federals and may be signed soon.
In Streeter Illinois on October 27 Tommy Gary of Chicago outpointed former lightweight champion Ali Wogest in a ten round no decision contest. Gary dominated the action with cleaner work and steadier rhythm while Wolgast pressed but could not land clear scoring blows.
In Newport News on October 25 Jacob Schaefer defeated George Sutton 100 to 364 in a Billiard Players' League match. Schaefer posted an average 162.3 and Sutton 161 with high runs noted.
Hank O Day and other major league managers discuss a river of doubt as Jim Scott played for a reform school team. Johnny Evers leads a 6000 strong Troy crowd while Marseilles Michigan hosts Misfit Snyder. One Punch Hogan pushes for respect as a race meet looms in New Orleans and Curley Brown is cited in Havana chatter.
The Graham & Rush Amateurs defeated the City Federal League Blue 2 by 10 to 8 before a large crowd. Griffin opened poorly for Blue 2, Gaines doubled early, but Ronner caught Riches’ drive for a two-base error play. Morrison starred on the mound for Blue 7, with Vautrot Feeney and Glover key on defense, two steals noted. Each club has one win this season and may meet again.
October 27 Chicago boat owners halted the speed boat championship races due to cold weather. Disturber IV of Chicago won the first race, but the series will not be decided until next summer.
Joplin, Missouri. October 27 Sam Lang ford was outpointed last night by Jeff Clarke a Negro heavyweight pugilist of Joplin who was awarded the decision after ten rounds in the ring.
A historical tally of players who posted .300 or higher in World Series play, noting multiple .400-plus batters. It lists names such as Baker, Evers, Collins, and others, with year-by-year batting marks and positions across teams like the Cubs, Braves, Giants, Athletics, and Pirates.
In New York in October a report states Bresnahan has not signed a contract with the Brooklyn Federal League. Coach R B Wardei says negotiations with the Chicago Nations catcher stalled and no new developments have occurred.
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