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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1913

Page

6

Mobile club conflicts and manager changes in 1914 era baseball

Unconditional releases and new roles shape the Mobile and New Orleans teams as Elberfeld quits Chattanooga to join the circuit and Finn faces near misses in pennant races. Atlanta fans fund players, while Frank and Pelican leadership redraw club management including a player manager plan for New Orleans. The season ends with Nashville beating New Orleans 1 to 0 amid injuries and bitter finales.

Joey Frank Dick Jemison The Atlanta Constitution New Orleans Wilson Hendryx Bytander Finn

Noted trainer dead at Hoppegarten near Berlin

John Hyland, renowned American horse trainer for August Belmont and other stable owners, died of apoplexy at Hoppegarten race course near Berlin. He trained thoroughbreds in the United States and during the recent season led Baron Oppenheim of Cologne stables to a record of winners.

Associated Press New York Hoppegarten Berlin Germany John Hyland Hyland United States August Belmont Baron Oppenheim Cologne Ece

Baseball Schedule Highlights for National and American Leagues

National League games include Brooklyn at Pittsburg and St Louis at Chicago with no other fixtures listed. American League matches feature Cleveland at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at New York and Detroit at Boston.

Brooklyn Pittsburg St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Washington Philadelphia New York Detroit Boston OW Soc Osedvevades Chicago Ooo Pittsburg Dovevsvenceree Boston Smee Eockiin Scckviveessste Cibciinhatl Ccoevocccdee Sete Ewne

Frank Fumes Over Rough Trip to Mobile After Atlanta Series

Frank and his Pelicans allege taunting and curses from fans in Crackertown and say umpires Breitenstein and Hart treated pitchers Wilson and Peddy unfairly. He vows to reorganize for 1914 and claims Atlanta will win the pennant on the field despite hostile onlookers and pressure from old Mobile friends.

Schmidt Atlanta Peddy Wilson Breitenstein and Hart Gulls Frank City Pelican Finn Breitenstein Kavanaugh Mobile Pel

New York Tops Brooklyn in Ninth Inning Rally

In New York on September 9 the Giants edged Brooklyn 8 to 1 to clinch the series. Marquard struggled early, Ragan weakened in the seventh, while Smith and Dahlen were ejected by umpire Eason. Brooklyn 000 000 001 Brooklyn 000 200 500 8 18 1 Marquard McCarty Meyers McLean. Ragan Heckinger.

New York Brooklyn Marquard Ragan Smith Dahlen Eason R. H. E. Brooklyn Ragan and McCarty Heckinger Marquard and Meyers McLean

Two Oklahomans Dead in Antlers Shootings

In Antlers Oklahoma and nearby Farris, two shooting incidents left two men dead and two others gravely wounded. Postmaster C B Taylor and Constable Stevens fought a pistol duel at Farris. Taylor died and Stevens was fatally wounded. In Cloudy Mrs M Clark was fatally shot during a quarrel, and Thomas Click was killed by the woman's husband.

Associated Press Antlers Okle Farris C. B Taylor Constable Stevens Cloudy

Heine Pietz Named KC Manager After St Louis Season

Heine Pietz who coached the St Louis National team this season has been appointed manager of the Kansas City club in the American Association. He departed for Kansas City last night to assume his new duties.

Chicago St. Louis Perritt Vaughan Kansas City Wingo Archer Associated Press Heine”. Pietz

Hommedieu Joins Milwaukee Pitching Staff

Milwaukee Wis Sept 9 A right handed pitcher L Hommedieu six feet tall who has made a great showing with the ee club reported to join the Milwaukee peg club.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis L’'Hommedieu Ee Club Peg Club

Yesterday's Standings Across Leagues

Results show Pittsburg 15-1 and 11-6 in different leagues with wins for New York 8 and Brooklyn 1 in the National. Philadelphia 13-6, Chicago 7, St. Louis 3, Indianapolis 1-8, Rochester 10-6, Toronto 3 in 10 innings.

International Aeernate Baltimore Newark Providence Jersey City Rochester Buffalo Montreal Toronto

Ex-Champion Ad Wolgast Retires From Boxing

Portland reports Ad Wolgast former lightweight champion says he retires from boxing after accepting a ranch near Medford purchase. He cites recent defeats linked to an appendix operation and vows not to fight again.

Associated Press Portland Ore Ad Wolgast Medford Wolgast

McGoorty to Meet Klaus in 160-Pound Bout Sept 22

Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh will face Frank Klaus of Pittsburgh in a ten round no decision boxing match at 3 o'clock on September 22 before a Milwaukee club. The bout was closed yesterday with both fighters agreeing to 160 pounds.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Eddie McGoorty Oshkosh Frank Klaus Pittsburg

Joe Wood Returns to Pitch in Exhibition Victory

Joe Wood, Boston Red Sox ace, played a three inning return after injury as the American Leaguers beat a Manufacturers League select 3 to 1 in Manchester. Leonard relieved, allowing seven hits.

Associated Press Manchester N. H Joe Wood Boston Red Sox Wood Leonard

United States Wins Palma Trophy at Camp Perry Shoot

United States team won the Palma match at Camp Perry Ohio with 1714 points. Argentina placed second with 1684 and Canada third with 1675 as Sweden and Peru trailed. Wind favored none as 800 900 and 1000 yard ranges tested shooters. The U S total was six points below last year’s Canadian win. Canadian hopes were high but the team fell short.

Associated Press Camp Perry Ohio United States Argentine Republic Canada Sweden Peru

Directum I Ties Mark in Grand Circuit Pace

Syracuse, Sept. 9 Directum I driven by Ryan equalled a world record in the Glynn stake 2:05 pace with a 2:02 1 4 heat time, tying Evelyn W’s mark. The colt also tied the season fastest heat record held by Braden Direct and Earl Kr. George Rex won Ka-Noo-Noo-No stakes. Dr Thorn won the 2:16 trot. Zanzi Bar claimed 2:14 pace in straight heats.

Associated Press Syracuse N. Y Directum I Ryan Glynn Jones Gentry Walter Cochato Directum George Rex Tuna Z Dr. Thorn

Lieutenant Daly to Coach the Army Footballists

West Point reports Charles Daley a Harvard star now at West Point will serve as head coach for the Army football team this season. He conducted an hour of strenuous practice with the squad yesterday.

Associated Press West Point N. Y Charles Daley Harvard Army Daley

Princeton Grid Team Opens Season Practice in 1913

Princeton New Jersey began its 1913 football season with about thirty candidates reporting. Captain Hoby Baker and field coaches Andrews and Blumenthal supervised a lively practice as early entries impressed.

Associated Press Princeton N. J

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