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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1912

Page

8

Birmingham Husky Bunch Prepares for Spring Hill Clash

Birmingham College's football team, outweighed by Spring Hill College, readies for a 3 pm clash to decide the class B state championship. The Busky eleven, fit despite bruises, travels by special streetcars from Royal Street at 2:15, 2:35, and 3:00 to the Mobile venue.

Birmingham Birmingham College Mobile Spring Hill College Baron City Spring Hillians Pring Hill Mingham’ College Austin Spring Royal Street

Death of Yale right guard sparks football sentiment doubt

Yale football mourns right guard York who died after injuries from the West Point game. His illness followed torn ligaments and pneumonia, leading to the cancellation of the Colgate game and prompting renewed debate over football as a varsity sport. York, 20, from Philadelphia, was viewed as a likely all American.

Yale Theord New Haven W. York Colgate York West Point Philadelphia George Watkinson

Lynch Declares League Jurisdiction Over Fogel Case

New York October 30 President Thomas J Lynch of the National League asserts league jurisdiction in the Fogel statements investigation. Attorney John Conway Toole says Fogel's remarks may lead to punishment up to barring him from NL affairs. Fogel’s hearing is set for November 26 in New York.

New York Thomas J. Lynch National League Horace Fogel Philadelphia Club Fogel National League Baseball Lynch John Conway Toole League

Princeton and Harvard Work For Big Game

Princeton and Harvard both held substantial practices on October 30 as they prepare for their upcoming clash. Princeton’s scrubs scored a late touchdown while the varsity’s defense tightened, and Harvard’s first hard session featured two squads scrimmaging with Team B prevailing in a 20 minute session.

Princeton N. J Harvard Cambridge Meass Wendell Lama

Free Riders Defeat Corn Cobs In Close Sunday Game

The Free Riders beat the Corn Cobs 2 to 1 Sunday at Pat Lyons park in a tight contest. Fekete pitched for the Corn Cobs with Albright and Peevy Martin. L Croxdale had two triples for the Corn Cobs. Rassberg and Auburn Jett pitched for the Free Riders. crowd about three hundred. Umpire was Hugh Flynn. Time 1:50.

Pat Lyons Corn Cobs Free Riders Tree Goal Rassberg Auburn Jett Lega Albright Peevy Martin O. Crichton H. Croxdale C. Croxdale Hugh Flynn

Barton Academy to Play Gulfport Saturday

Barton Academy prepares for its season opener against Gulf Coast Military Academy in Gulfport. Coach McCants announces a quick, speed oriented lineup led by captain Dorgan with Willie Duggan shining in practice.

Barton Academy Gulfport Government Street Barton High School Gulf Coast Military Academy Mobile Barton Boys Barton Dorgan Cleveland

Jeannette Signs Up to Decide Championship

W C Kelly for Hugh McIntosh signs Dan McKerrick to bring Jeannette to Australia for five bouts starting with Sam Langford then Sam McVey. Jeannette to receive 25000 dollars plus 25 percent of gate and travel for five, plus a gold belt emblem of the world heavyweight title.

Jeannette New York Jack Johnson W. C. Kelly Hugh McIntosh Dan McKerrick Joe Jeannette Australia Sam Langford Sam McVey McIntosh San Francisco

Cobb Confident Navin Will Settle Salary Soon

Ty Cobb said he is not worried about Detroit owner Navin’s salary talks for next season. He believes Navin can pay players what they are worth and expects only minor trouble reaching an agreement. Cobb noted Navin built a $300 000 Detroit plant and that their positions are not far apart.

Augubata Ty” Cobb Navin Detroit

Mandot Wolgast Bout Sparks Keen New Orleans Hype

New Orleans brims with betting and song as Mandot trains for the November 4 title clash with Ad Wolgast. Local fans, runners, and visitors flood the city with tickets, rail rates, and fanfare as Mayor Behrman plans to attend in a ringside box.

New Orleans Ad Wolgast Joe Mandot Mandot Tom Jones Wolgast Maloney Philadelphia Daniels Springfield South Mobile Atlanta Memphis Nashville Birmingham Little Rock Houston Montgomery Jacksonville Behrman

Alabama Rooters Rally For Tulane Game On Home Field

Alabama students pack a mass meeting at Tuscaloosa to back coach and team for the Tulane game in New Orleans. Cheer Leader Sollie directs rooting practice as new songs and yells are learned ahead of the Mississippi clash on campus Friday.

Tnscaloosa Ala Tulane New Orleans Sollie Mississippi

Call for Thursday in multiple chancery cases

Hon. Thomas H. Smith, chancellor, calls for Thursday for a docket featuring Leroy Spencer versus Pertha Spencer, Cora Richardson versus Dave Richardson, Ida Riva versus Willie Louise Riva, Rudolph Rieman versus Ella Rieman, Isaac Stewart versus Hattie Stewart, Viola Snodgrass versus Thomas B. Snodgrass, Louis Evans versus James B. Evans, Evaristo Quinones versus Justa Oponte Quinones, William Mastin versus Claudius Mastin and others.

Thomas H. Smith Leroy Spencer Pertha Spencer Cora Richardson Dave Richardson Ida Riva Willie Louise Riva Rudolph Rieman Ella Rieman Isaac Stewart Hattie Stewart Viola Snodgrass Thomas B. Snodgrass Louis Evans James B. Evans Evaristo Quinones Justa Oponte Quinones William M. Mastin Claudius H. Mastin

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