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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1913

Page

6

Gulls Fall Twice to Lookouts in Labor Day Games

Chattanooga's Lookouts rallied past Mobile in the opener and edged ahead in the nightcap as Elberfeld Street and Graff sparked a late scoring burst. Campbell and Howell delivered key hits in a 6 to 5 first game finish, while Howell sealed a 6 to 5 victory in the second contest with a decisive ninth inning rally.

Chattanooga Ooga Campbell Kid E Street Graff Williams Sommers King Flick Schmidt Coyle Chesty Lookouts Mobile Clark Elberfeld Gulls Cavet Hogg Johnson Graham Robertson Giddo Covaleski Pnss Howell Diberfeld AB. R. EL PO A. B. Brook Eavevecesn Starr Oy Miller Esceusedsee Etecdccma Ssseeurs Escoscun Birnet Siccenacacms Bobile Paulet Odell Stock D. Robertson Fifield Kerin Clark, II Sess Benccam Chattahooga Rewace Ncewsmeton Pesuecewevba Eel Aesi Tock Ceescews Cedwanae Miller D. Odeauweneuns Cavet

Middle States Regatta Association displays brisk Harlem Race

In the twenty fourth annual races on the Harlem River New York oarsmen faced light winds and calm water. The events opened with several fast times as crews from Peague and other clubs competed, delivering strong performances despite a few minor issues.

Associated Press New. York Middle States Regatta Association Harlem New York

Central yards president suspended over Sunday attack incident

A Central yards official was suspended after an attack incident reported Sunday. Details and identities remain limited as investigations continue.

Associated. Press Central Yards

Savannah Wins Second Half of 1912 South Atlantic League

Savannah finished first in the second half of the South Atlantic League season with a 34 win 25 loss record. Jacksonville placed second and Columbus third, followed by Albany Charleston and Macon in order. No post season series will be held since Savannah won the first half.

Savannah Jacksonville Columbus Albany Charleston Macon

Baseball League Schedule Highlights By Region

In the Southern League Mobile visits Atlanta New Orleans plays Chattanooga Memphis travels to Birmingham Montgomery faces Nashville. National League matchups Philadelphia at Brooklyn Boston at New York Cincinnati at Pittsburg Chicago at St Louis. American League games include Chicago at Cleveland Washington at Philadelphia New York at Boston. Other games scheduled.

Southern League Mobile Atlanta New Orleans Chattanooga Memphis Birmingham Montgomery Nashville National League Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston New York Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Washington Pet Mobile de Atlanta Csseee ATO Chicezo Secsisessersses Piuibuoie Seters Cees Pisce Brooklyn Cee Eee Boston Eee Cutictinars Oc Sect Weave St. Louis Eerer Ewwee Seeeee Wee Ewe Detroitee St Louis Wee New Orleana Detroit

American Sonders Defeat Challengers in Marblehead Race

The three American boats won over German challengers in the first Sonder yacht race of the international series at Marblehead Mass. Cima owned by Guy Lowell of Boston finished first with Sprig and Huen second and third. The race covered two 718 mile triangles with light wind and a five and a half hour time limit.

Associated Press Marblehead Mass Cima Guy Lowell Boston Sprig J. L. Saltenstall Beverlyn Huen C. P. Curtis Lowell Ellen Angela IV

Azevedo Defeats Wolgast in Oakland Bout

Joe Azevedo wrested a decision from Ad Wolgast in a ten round match in Oakland. The pace was fast and Azevedo clearly earned the verdict with a seventh round knockdown by Wolgast’s soft right hand.

Associated Press Oakland Cal Joe Azevedo Ad Wolgast Azevedo Wolgast

Foster First to Sign with Boston Americans

Boston report says pitcher George Foster became the first player to sign for 1914 with the Boston Americans on a one year contract. Foster recently injured his knee and plans to return to his home in Bonanza Arkansas while awaiting next season.

Boston George Foster Boston Americans Foster Bonanza Ark

White Defeats Griffith in 12 Round Lightweight Bout

In Canton Ohio on September 2 Charlie White of Chicago defeated Johnny Griffiths of Akron after 12 rounds by decision of the majority of ringside reporters. White led on points at Meyers lake.

Canton Ohio Meyer's Lake Charlie White Chicago Johnny Griffiths Akron White

Leach Cross and Frank Barrieau Fight To Draw

In Vancouver British Columbia Leach Cross of New York and Frank Barrieau of Vancouver fought twelve rounds yesterday afternoon ending in a draw.

Vancouver B. C Leach Cross New York Frank Barrieau

Baseball scores recap from yesterday across multiple leagues

National League results include New York 3 Boston 2 and Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 2. American League saw Cleveland 7 Chicago 6 and Detroit 5 nothing. American Association reports Jacksonville 9 0 and Macon 0 1. Texas and Appalachian leagues include Dallas 2 Waco 1 and Knoxville 6 5. Multiple teams recorded various outcomes across regional circuits.

Plateau Edges Layouts In Close Amateur Game

Plateau defeated Layouts 5 to 4 on Plateau diamond in a late rally. Cleveland struck out fifteen, a Plateau nine inning record, as Moog made a sensational right-center catch to preserve the win.

Plateau Eigth Cleveland Moog R. H. E. Lavyoute Pumcgmire

Canton Hankow Railway Opens First 100 Miles Section

The Canton to Yingtak line was ceremonially opened on May 25 marking the completion of the first 100 miles from the southern end. The railway extends about 730 miles in total.

Canton-Hankow Canton Yingtak

Gulls and Crackers In Stretch For Penna

Mobile and Atlanta lead the pennant race as the four game series opens in Atlanta. Mobile holds a three game margin and would clinch with a win. Atlanta hopes to leverage a recent winning streak and a slump by Mobile. Price to start for Atlanta. Chapman also listed. Cavet and Schmidt possible for Mobile. Weather fair and warm.

Ny Associated Press Atlanta Mobile Price Smith Chapman Finn

Printers Open Herrman Trophy Tournament

The sixth annual Union Printers National Baseball League tournament opened in Pittsburg with two games. St. Louis beat Indianapolis 7 to 4 and Washington defeated St. Paul 7 to 0. Elimination rounds continue through Saturday as the Garry Herrman trophy is contested.

Associated Press Pittsburg Union Printers National Baseball League Garry Herrman St. Louis Indianapolis Washington St. Paul New York Chicago Boston Cincinnati

McConley Beats Old Kirk in Ten Round Bout

Frank McConley former bantamweight champion won the newspaper decision over Old Kirk of St. Louis in Fort Smith Arkansas after ten rounds. Kirk injured his right hand in a prior bout and was unable to fight effectively from the third round. McConley seeks a rematch with Johnny Coulton the current champion.

Associated Press Fort Smith Ark Frank CcConley Old Kirk St. Louis Kirk Conley Johnny Coulton

Barons and Turtle Begin Final Series

Birmingham and Memphis open a four game final series in Birmingham with the Barons aiming to climb to third place. Probable Birmingham battery Bryor Hardgrove and Clifton against Liebhardt and Seabough of Memphis.

Barons Turtle Birmingham Ala Memphis Bry Hardgrove Clifton Liebhardt Seabough

New Orleans Opens Season With Strong Field

Chattanooga and New Orleans leaders Kroh Street and Steven son Adams headline an opening field in Tennessee.

New Orleans Chattanooga Kroh Stevenson Adams Tenn

Montgomery opens series in Nashville as teams aim for win

In Nashville Tennessee on September 2 a three game series began with East and Gribbens scheduled as battery for Montgomery and Nashville replying with Snyder and Smith. The day was fair and conditions ideal for play.

Billikens VOLS Nashville Tenn Motgomery East Gribbens Snyder Smith

Business Men's Lunch 25 Offer

Advertising blurb for a lunch special from 12 to 2 30 describing a specialty menu and quick service. Promotes DeBriere's coffee as the best in the city and claims it offers items from the market at fair prices for tradespeople.

DeBriere

The Cafe Which Has the Bast to Eel

A fragment from 12 South Royal Street notes a cafe named for a bold eel theme. The readable bits describe a dining spot with a quirky sign and eccentric menu references. The text provides no clear date or full details.

South Royal ST

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