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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1912

Page

2

Wolgast Criticized Over Patchy Philadelphia Showing

The New Orleans Picayune mocks Wolgast for a poor display against Teddy Maloney in Philadelphia last week. The piece notes controversy over his form and discusses potential matchups with Mandot, Jones, Burns, and Rivers, amid doubts about a title bout.

Wolgast Philadelphia New Orleans Picayune Philly Teddy Maloney Teddy Estes South Joe Mandot New Orlears Maloney Bee Joe Phila Elphie

Elberfeld and Street Boost Lookouts With Veteran Pair

CHATTANOOGA Oct. 28 Two ex major league stars Charley Street and Norman Elberfeld join the Lookouts as key fielders to curb base stealing. Otto Jordan anchors the infield with strong catching and throwing. New hitters Forsythe Ed McDonough and Elliston bolster the lineup as Chattanooga tightens its roster ahead of next season. Manager Elberfeld hints at trades to improve the club, naming several possible targets including Harry Storch Farmer Allen and others.

Chattanooga Charley Street Washington Americans Walter Johnson Norman Elberfeld Otto Jordan Keystone Lookouts Yankees Street Providence Birmingham Atlanta Montgomery Forsythe Dallas Texas Ed McDonough Elliston Milwaukee Harry Storch Nashville Eddie Noyes Farmer Allen Memphis

Minor League Managers Consider Salary Cut at Conference

At a Milwaukee conclave the Minor League Association weighs a $2,000 per season salary cap. Pacific Coast League owners oppose binding limits and reject outside pressure. If adopted the plan would cut salaries across Class AA and affect seven month seasons.

Minor League Association Milwaukee International League American Association Ern Pacific Coast

International Davis Cup Matches Set for Melbourne

The Davis Cup ties will be held November 28 29 and 30 in Melbourne Australia official London advices show. The British team C F Dixon A C Parke F G Lowe and A E Smy have arrived and practiced for a month on the Australian ground. America will not be represented this year.

New York Melbourne Australia London Dwisht F. Davis C. F. Dixon A. C. Parke F. G. Lowe A. E. Sm America

Crusade Against Sunday Baseball Targets Giants Metropolitans Aces

Police renewed action against Sunday professional games in New York. Summonses were served on Josh DeVore Hal Chase Louis Drucke Cy Seymour of Larry Doyle's Giants and Nick Altrock and Germany Schafer of an All American team for appearances in court today.

New York Josh Devore Hal Chase Louis Drucke Cy Seymour Larry Doyle Giants Lincoln Giants Nick Altrock Germany Schafer Metropolitans

Women in White at Crown Theatre Monday

Two reel Thanhouser mystery feature "The Women in White" billed as Wilkie Collins oddest novel adaptation shown Monday at Crown Theatre.

Crown Theatre Thanhouser Wilkie Coll Marguerite Snow Laura William Garwood Walter Hartright James Cruze Sir Percival Glyde

Spring Hill to Meet Birmingham College Thursday

Spring Hill College faces Birmingham College in a pivotal Thursday game on the local gridiron. Coach Austin oversees final practice after a Loyola win, with Birmingham bolstered by quarterback Boyd and strong defense and interference.

Spring Hill Birmingham College Spring Hill College Birminghamc College Loyola Maxon Austin Birmingham Rboyd

Harvard Princeton and Yale Contenders For Football Supremacy

Boston report notes Harvard Princeton and Yale as the remaining contenders for Eastern football supremacy after Dartmouth and Brown fell from contention. Yale’s defense is stout with two field goals scored against them all season while Harvard’s backfield stars Brickley Wendell and Hardwick loom large. Princeton faces defensive weaknesses but has speed on offense, promising a tough challenge as season ends.

Boston Harvard Princeton Yale Dartmouth Brown Carliste Swarthmore Blues Hervard Cam Stari Brickley Wendell Hardwick Tiger New Jersey

Los Angeles Phoenix road race first leg winners named

In Yuma Arizona on October 27 Ralph Hamlin won the first leg driving a Franklin with a time of 10 hours 47 minutes. Soules in a Cadillac finished at 11 02. Faulkner in a Simplex 11 27. Washburn in a Stutz 8 31. Houston in a National 8 05 and Campbell in a Stevens Duryea 8 17 after late arrivals.

Yuma Ariz Ralph Hemlin Soules Franklin Hamlin Sim Plex A. L. Faulkner Carl Washburn National J. B. Houston Stevens-Duryea D. C. Campbell Houston Campbell Washburn

Oakland Team Wins Pacific Coast Pennant

Oakland wins the Pacific Coast League pennant by a fraction of a game after taking the last two games from Los Angeles. Oakland finished the season with a .591 winning percentage, Vernon at .587.

San Francisco Los Angeles Oakland Vernon

Association Salary Limit Given Boost

Club owners of the American Association met in Chicago to set a new salary limit for next year. After a five hour session behind closed doors it was announced a limit would be enforced but the amount was not released. It was understood the monthly limit would be 6000 dollars, higher than past figures, which once reached as high as 8000.

Chicago American Association

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Cures Acute Bronchitis

A Wentover Alabama merchant H F Archer testifies his boy suffered a severe bronchitis attack. After a few doses of Foley's Honey and Tar the boy recovered within a week. The family keeps Foley's Honey and Tar in constant use, calling it safe and effective. Advertisement by Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

H. FE. Archer Merchant of Wentover Ala Foley van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Ring Champions weigh scale debate endangers bantam title hopes

The New York Boxing Commission weighs in on a proposed scale likely to bar Franklin Burns and Kid Williams from bantamweight contention for failing to meet 116 pounds ringside. Promoters in England France and Australia may recognize the system, potentially solidifying Conn and Kilbane as champions for years. The article notes possible shifts into lighter classes and questions the viability of current middleweight and welterweight claimants.

England France Australia New York Boxing Commission Johnny Couion Johnny Kilbane Gotham Kilbane Frankin Burns Kid Wiliams Conlon Burns Williams

Tennis Champion Nears Record in 15 Mile Race

Finnish distance champion William Kohlemainen won an international professional 15 mile race at Celtic Park in 1 hour 20 minutes 12 seconds, close to A E Woods 1 18 14 world best. Also showing is Thanhouser feature The Woman in White at Crown Theatre with Marguerite Snow and cast.

New York William Kolehmainen Newark N. J Celtic Park A. E. Wood England

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