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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1912

Page

8

Ragged First Inning Beats Gulls as Barons Win

The Barons scored five runs in the first inning to take control of the game and held on for a 6 to 0 victory over the Gulls. Errors plagued the Gulls early, with misplays tying up the field and a shaky start hampering Mobile. Dee Walsh and Captain Charlie misplays are noted, while Campbell and Johnston contributed key hits for Birmingham. The game featured disputes with umpire Stockdale and a ten dollar fine on Baron Johnston.

Barons Gulls Mike Walsh M N Samppell Stockdale Paulet Baron Keystone Station Messenger Marcan Campbell fcBride Suban Johnston Queen of the Antilles Slam Betas Dilger R Hardgrove Bill Maloney Starr Almeida O'Dell Jake Tommy Long Alabama Tommy Mobile Ellam Big Jake Long Finn Luhrs Molesworth Yantz A. R.H PO. A Maloney O'Dellee Jacobson Dunn Fy Campbell Imhreon Birmingham PO Marcan Essenger Eneee Bart Ida Weenens Bride Enenene Meson Oll Dgrove Hard Boyd Jean Pene Brei

Bout Declared Off After Protest Over Loafing Methods

New Orleans dispatch reports three men protested Willie of Philadelphia and a local boy Frankie before a bout, leading officials to declare the match off amid crowd unrest and disputes over conduct.

New Orleans Jnst Willie Philadelphia Frankie

Cobb Leads Big Five at Stick Work

Cobb holds a 16 point lead over Tris Speaker in the American League hitting race. Cobb went to bat three times Sunday and hit once as Speaker and Collins remained quiet while Boston and Philadelphia faced the Athletics.

Abbs Av NCO Svcsees Ocvik Collinge “Seccesssje Css Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Georgia Peach Boston Cobb Jackson Tajole Speaker Collins Red Sox Athletics

Tony Ross Disqualified Versus Big Joe Jeanette in New York

Tony Ross of Newcastle Pennsylvania was disqualified for low blows in the seventh round against Joe Jeanette, challenger for the heavyweight title, at Madison Square Garden. Jeanette dominated the bout as Gunboat Smith outboxed Tom MacMinahon in a separate ten rounder. George Kirkwood nearly KOed Frankie Fleming in one round, while Kid Carter defeated Harry Lenny in six rounds.

New York Tony Ross Newcastle Joe Jeanette Madison Square Garden Jeanette Gunboat Smith California Tom MacMinahon Pittsburg George Kirkwood St. Louis Frankie Fleming Kid Carter New Orleans Harry Lenny Baltimore

Lang Defeats Bronson In 12 Round Welterweight Bout

Winnipeg report says Hilliard Lang Canadian welterweight champion outpointed Ray Bronson of Indianapolis in a 12 round match last night. Lang showed faster speed and sharper footwork to secure victory.

Winnipeg Man Hilliard Lang Ray Bronson Indianapolis Lang

Noted Baseball Scout to Lecture in Mobile

Ted Sullivan, famed baseball figure, arrived in Mobile for a short visit to Monroe Park. He denied baseball scouting rumors and said he will deliver a lecture later this week during his several days in the city.

Ted Sullivan Baseball Mobile

United States Rifle Team Named for Palma Trophy Trip

The U S Rifle team to compete in Ottawa Canada for the Palma international trophy has been selected and left for Ottawa. Captains and officers lead a squad of marksmen including Kean Eddy Casey Alderman Martin Chesley Tewes Weneabel Teat Duff Hessian Geogh with scores ranging from 572 to 595 at tryouts.

Seagirt N. J United State Otawa Canada Ottawa W. Broohkhart Iowa M. ¢. Mumma F. H. Kean Massachusetts E. We Eddy Ohio I. K. V. Casey Pennsylvania Ralph Alderman District of Columbia W. 3B. Martin New Jersey George W. Chesley Connecticut Cornel Wm. A. Tewes J. 11. Weneabel New York H. F. Tea

McGoorty to Box England Champion Harrison in New York

Eddie Mc Goorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin has been matched to box Jack Harrison the middleweight champion of England at the Garden Athletic Club in New York on September 28. They agreed to weigh 167 pounds at 6 o'clock on the day of the bout.

Chicago Eddie McGoorty Oshkosh Wis Jack Harrison England Garden Athletic Club New York

Conway Stake a Feature of Grand Circuit Races

Syracuse N Y September 9 Ideal weather and large attendance opened the grand circuit races at the New York State fair. The Conway stake led a day of fast times with Tongworth B and Sarah Ann Patch in a close first heat. Patch won the next two heats easily. Baron Aberdeen swept the 2:15 trot and Axworth won the Ka Noo No stake.

Syracuse N. Y Conway Stake Tongworth B Sarah Ann Patch Baron Aberdeen Bessie Bee Major Odell Nellie Temple Axworth

Pitchers Battle Probable With Pug And Foxen on Mound

The Gulls seek a win over league leaders this afternoon led by Pug Cavet on the mound in a likely pitchers battle. Foxen is slated to start for the Barons with Hardgrove possible. both clubs aim to finish strong on Ladies Day.

Pug Foxen Gulls Mike Cavet Baseball Headquarters Pep Ginger Colsson Pug” Cavet Barons New Orleans Crescent City Deposters Molesworth Hardgrove Twirler Guls

National Commission settles Beaumont row in Texas League case

The National Baseball Commission ruled Beaumont of the Texas League failed to receive the required players from Oklahoma City. It ordered $3,000 from Boston to Beaumont, $1,500 to Beaumont’s note, and $180 to Player Jordan, with remaining funds held pending claims from Massey Dugan Wall and others. The body also corrected notices on purchased and optional players including McLister’s status.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission Beaumont Oklahoma City Boston National Board Jordan Hoston Club Brant Martini Massey, Dugan Wall Minpeapolis Nashville

Ritchie Signs to Fight Joe Mandot in October

Billy Nolan, manager of Willie Ritchie, announced the San Francisco lightweight has been signed to meet Joe Mandot of New Orleans. The contract was signed by Mandot's manager Harry Coleman. The bout is planned for the third or fourth week in October in New Orleans or Memphis.

San Francisco Billy Nolan Willie Ritchie Joe Mandot New Orleans Harry Coleman Mandot Memphis

Aviator Provost Promises Love Flight Record Challenge

Maurice Provost, French aviator, vows to break altitude records to win a Chicago woman during the aviation meet. The Chicago Motor Club fall reliability run is set for October 7 to 11, covering about 1,025 miles in five days from Chicago to Clinton, Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, and back.

Maurice Provost Chicago Maurice Chicago Motor Club Detroit New Orleans Clinton Peoria Bloomington Springfield

Results Southern League scores from Montgomery and Atlanta

In Montgomery the HoE team beat New Orleans 10 to 6 with 10 runs by 7 hits and 2 errors. Johns, Gribbens, Weaver, and Angemeir led the game. In Atlanta Brady and Graham led Cavaleski and Giddo to a 5 to 2 win as Chattanooga fell 2 to 5. Nashville and Memphis not scheduled.

Montgomery New Orleans Johns Gribbens Weaver Angemeir Atlanta Chattanooga Brady Graham Cavaleski Giddo Nashville Memphis

Te details of a National League doubleheader in New York

In the first game Tesreau and Wilson beat Rucker and Miller 2 1 in New York as New York tallies two runs in the eighth. In the second game Brooklyn loses 7 to 2 as New York overcomes a 5 0 start with a seven run rally in the middle innings. No further games scheduled.

New York R.H. E Brooklyn Tesreau Wilson Rucker Miller R. H.E. Brooklyn Ragan Curtis Erwin Mathewson Hartley

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Cigranz Held For Inquiry in Raymond Case

Chicago investigation into the death of former New York National League pitcher Arthur N. Raymond after an assault at a semi pro game. Fred Cigranz, Raymond’s longtime friend, confessed to striking him with a missile then fighting, while coroner reports cite cerebral hemorrhage from a skull fracture as the cause.

Chicago Fred Cigranz Arthur N. Raymond New York Raymond Cigrant Cigranz Springer

Scheduled Baseball Matchups Across Cities

National League games feature Pittsburg at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston St. Louis at New York. American League includes Washington at Cleveland. Games are set for today with teams visiting various cities including Birmingham Birmingham at Mobile New Orleans at Montgomery Chattanooga at Atlanta Nashville at Memphis.

Pet &4 Birmingham Mobile Hte Ewwee New Orleans Serene Memphis New York Chicago Pittsburgh Aee Cincinnati Nahn Philadelphia St. Louis Ween Stooklyn Ee Boston Pew Von Washington Cleveland Detroit Southern League Birmingham Mobile New Orleans Montgomery Chattanooga Atlanta Nashville Pittsburg Brooklyn

Commodores Show Up Well On Gridiron

Vanderbilt fans expect solid play this season led by coach McGugin. The Commodores may be slightly weaker than last year but should defend Southern honors in the Harvard game and will meet Georgia at Ponce De Leon Park on October 19. McGugin, with the South since 1904, is credited with putting Southern football on the map.

Si Sanborn The Chicago Tribune Nashville Vanderbilt Commodorees Atlanta Ponce de Leon Park McGugin Dan South

Burns Quickly Walloped Hogan Ends One Round Rivalry

Frankie Burns of Oakland knocked out San Francisco’s Hogan in the tenth round of their bout. Burns dominated from early rounds, dropping Hogan four times in the third. The long feud between the rivals was settled in San Francisco in a brisk, decisive fight.

San Francisco Frankie Burns Oakland Hogan Morsday Burns

Charley Seitz Visits City with Mo Ties

Charley Seitz, who played with Mo two seasons, arrived in Mobile for a visit with his wife. He will see friends in Oakdale for several days before returning to Dayton Ohio. Seitz had been sent to San Antonio from Mobile early this season and contributed to the Texas club finishing second.

Charley Seitz Oakdale Dayton Ohio Seitz San Antonio Texas Mobile Texas Club Charley

Frank Klaus Wins Decision in Four Rounds Bout

A boxing match in AIXLES BAINS France saw Frank Klaus of Pittsburg awarded the decision over Marcel Moreau of France in the fourth of a scheduled 20 rounds. The bout took place Sept 10 with Klaus earning a clear edge as the fight progressed.

Aixles Bains France Frank Klaus Pittsburg Marcel Moreau

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