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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1914

Page

7

Gulls Split Cracker Series With One Win In Atlanta

In Atlanta on September 10 the Gulls beat the Crackers 12 to 4 in game one and lost 4 to 1 in game two. Keeley pitched for the Gulls as they piled up 15 hits in a 26 base assault while Calhoun slugged a triple and Northen homered and drew cigars. The doubleheader ended the six game set tied 1-1 with the Gulls fifty-two season wins versus Crackers ten losses and two ties.

Dick Jemison Atlanta Gulls Crackers Fillingim Calhoun Mary” Calhoun Northen O’dell Bisland Keeley

New York Loses to Brooklyn in Road Trip Setback

New York, returning from a long road stretch, failed to gain on Boston, losing 9 to 38 at Brooklyn. O'Toole, new from Pittsburgh, yielded 14 hits as NY’s defense and offense lagged. Pfeffer limited New York to six hits, while Northen Calhoun Perry and others contributed for Brooklyn.

New York Boston Brooklyn O'Toole Pittsburgh Pfeffer

Southern and National League games scheduled today

In the Southern League Mobile visits Chattanooga, Birmingham travels to Memphis, Montgomery plays Nashville, and New Orleans meets Atlanta. In the National League Philadelphia visits Boston, Brooklyn at New York, Chicago at Pittsburgh, and St. Louis at Cincinnati. In the American League Detroit plays Chicago, Cleveland faces St. Louis, New York visits Washington, and Boston meets Philadelphia.

Brooklyn R. H. PO Daubert Stengel Cutshaw Getz Elberfeld Pfeffer New York R. PO Doyle Burns Robertson Grant Merkle McLean O'Toole Cascasae Teeheeee Oeestesens Snodgrass Wheat Dalton McCarty Doutle Cutshaws Dobard Perry Jennings Crackers Klem P. T McConnell Boston Ices Ateliers Holland Ejible Nashville Cobard Wheatley Philadelphia Chattanooga Memphis Ey Montgomery Weer New Nee Mobile Ab.r. H. Po.a. FE Loat Pet. i Worthen Ccccess Davis O'Dell Chicago Meiscack Cicsce St. Louis Mohmmiat Iocccese Quigley Hudnall Cincinnati Rawle Scadtsccace Atlanta Washington Detroitee Lobert Eaee Ener Eeewer Ese Nee Kircher Ween Eibel Pet. Duah la Own Pe Martin Senta Fillingim Teen Seen Killifer C . Ware Waldron Coves Alexander Baltimore A Pittsburgh Wee Evers Connolly Whitted Een Schmidt Ae Smith Wetee Maranville Cather Rf Gowdy C Whaling L Cocreham Crutcher VOR Essen Southern League Birmingham Memphis Montgomery New Orleans American League Detroit Cleveland

Nashville club appeal denied in McNellis case

The National Baseball Commission dismissed Nashville's appeal seeking reversal of the board's $750 award to Lansing in the McNellis case. Nashville argued McNellis was not in condition when he joined after being purchased from Lansing.

Associated Press Cincinnati National Baseball Commission Today Nashville Club Southern Association National Board Lansing McNellis Nashvyille

Princeton golfers win Inter-Collegiate team title at Garden City

Princeton defeated Harvard five to four in four ball and single matches to claim the Inter-Collegiate Association team championship on the Garden City links. It marks Princeton’s first team title after nineteen prior championships. Yale has twelve and Harvard six. Twenty-six players enter the individual championship starting tomorrow.

Associated Press Garden City L. I Princeton Inter-Collegiate Association

Winston-Salem Wins North Carolina Pennant

Winston-Salem captured the North Carolina league title for the second straight season finishing the season Wednesday with Charlotte 3 points back in second place, Durham third, and Raleigh fourth.

Associated Press Greensboro N. C Winston-Salem Charlotte Durham Raleigh

Children's Dancing Contest Opens With Two Prizes

A Saturday matinee event invites all children under 15 to enter the Children's Dancing Contest on September 12. Two elegant prizes will be awarded to standout performers, encouraging broad participation and local talent showcase.

Richton Beats Pascagoula in Labor Day Benefit Game

Richton and Pascagoula opened a three game series for the south Mississippi baseball title with a Labor Day charity game in Pascagoula. Austin got roughed up early as Richton scored five runs in the first inning but Canty settled in for Pascagoula. Final score 9 to 3 in favor of Pascagoula.

Richton Pascagoula Miss Baseball Champio South Mississippi Scranton Fire’ Company Austin Kirce Canty

Norfolk and Winston-Salem to Decide Championship

Norfolk Virginia and Winston Salem will contest a seven game series for the championship. Norfolk won the Virginia league pennant and Winston Salem led the North Carolina league as announced yesterday.

Norfolk and Winston-Salem Associated Press Norfolk Winston-Salem

Boston Beats Philadelphia In Nine Inning Duel

Batted for Tincup in the fifth and for Rixey in the eighth. AGE 603 rosters Pikwetme 020 200 12 -7. Philadelphia 900 600 600-0. Hitse Off Tincup five in four innings, off Rixey four in three, off Dese ger three in one. Three base hit Mann. Sacrifice Evers. Stolen base Whitted. Double plays Moran ville Evers Schmidt. Left on bases Boston seven Philadelphia five. Walks Tincup two Davis five. Errors Philadelphia two. Struck

Obe UdiavaseSvens Northen Keeley Holand Perry Calhoun Miller Dobard Long Brettenstein Rudderham Crutcher Philadelphia Proctorook Asvew Magee Paskett Byrne Smith Martin Cocreham Strand Evers Schmidt Boston Alexander Etrand Eason and Quigley Tincup Rixey Dons Pikwetme Deseger Mann Whitted Moranville Davis

Willard Aims to Extinguish Smoke in Johnson Challenge

Jess Willard, former Kansas cowboy, declares belief he can beat Jack Johnson and challenges the heavyweight champion. A $40,000 syndicate has posted $30,000 with a stakeholder to back the bid, promising Johnson a payoff whether he loses or draws. The plan hinges on a signed agreement and expected profits exceed a half million if Willard wins.

Jess Willard Smith Jack Johnson Paris Kansas Jess Johnson Moran

Pittsburgh Defeats Chicago 5 to 1 in Baseball Tilt

McQuillan limited Chicago to four hits as Pittsburgh won 5 to 1. Cheney issued seven bases on balls in five innings. Corriden's fifth inning wild throw loaded the bases and sent Kelly to third, who later scored on Viox's single. Archer was ejected in the third for disputing a decision.

Pittsburgh McQuillan Chicago Cheney Corriden Kelly Viox Archer Smith Hageman Bresnahan Hargrave Coleman

Boston takes eleven innings in Philadelphia loss

In Philadelphia the Phillies were defeated 2 0 in eleven innings as Plank fanned eleven. Murphy muffed a fly in the eleventh and Hoblitzer forced in a run with four balls to Lewis after a bases loaded situation. Speaker and infield made key plays in the setback. Rostow’s lineup tallies produced the two Philadelphia runs.

Philadelphia Boston Plank Murphy Hooper Scott Breaker Lewis Hoblitzer Speaker Janvrin Baker Gardner Strunk H. E. Rostow R. Collins Carrigan Schang

Baseball Scores From Federal League and Related Games

In Brooklyn and Pittsburgh matchups the box scores show scores and pitcher lineups. Notable results include Buffalo defeating Chicago with strong hitting and late runs. Baltimore and Indianapolis split a doubleheader with decisive innings in the first game and a shutdown effort in the second.

Baltimore Indianapolis Suggs Jacklitsch Moseley Rariden

International League scores and weather brief

Rochester fell to Montreal 1 to 6 while Providence defeated Newark 9 to 6. Buffalo and Toronto faced cold conditions and the Baltimore Jersey City game was scheduled for yesterday and played Tuesday.

Rochester Montreal Providence Newark Buffalo Toronto Baltimore Jersey City

Po-Do-Lax Promises Relief from Indigestion and Stomach Ailments

An old advertisement touts Po-Do-Lax as a pleasant laxative that cures indigestion and related symptoms. It claims the product tones the liver purifies the blood and prevents deranged stomachs with regular use. A 50 bottle is offered with a money back guarantee from all druggists.

Bris Lord Chooses Path for Next Season

Atlanta Sept 10 Briscoe Lord stated he has not decided on his plans for next season. He indicated consideration of a business proposition and said he has no intention of joining the Federal League. If he continues in baseball he will stay with organized baseball.

Bris Lord Gulls Atlanta Briscoe Lord Item Mobile

Farrell Rules First Games Must Go Nine Innings

Secretary Farrell of the National Baseball Commission denied a protest from the Waco club over a seven inning first game won by Houston. The ruling ties Houston and Waco for first place in the Texas League and requires first games, at least, to be nine innings in future play.

Farrell National Baseball Commission Waco Houston Billy Smith Atlanta Crackers Billy

Chattanooga Twins Turn Triple Play In Final Series

Southern League action in Chattanooga, New Orleans offense stifled as Hemphill grounded into a triple play in the eighth with bases full. New Orleans scored four. Chattanooga added a 4 to 4 tie after seven innings.

Chattanooga Tenn New Orleans Hemphill Coyle Barbaro Ens Starr R. H. EB Weaver Adams Currie Morgan and Graham

Gulls Pride Over Atlanta As Southern League Clashes Rise

The Gulls outplay the Crackers in six games this season and threaten Atlanta's hopes as Barons, Pelican leader Johnny Dobbs, and rival teams push for top spots. Mobile begins series at Chattanooga, then Memphis, with Birmingham season end September 17. If Briscoe Lord stays away, Charley Schmidt may take pilot role. first games of double headers to nine innings may affect standings. Davis, ex New York recruit, threw a no hitter to stop Phillies from slipping from top. Cubs rise as Giants and Braves draw attention.

Atlanta Gulls Crackers Billy Smith Barons Johnny Dobbs Pelican Mobile Chattanooga Memphis Birmingham Montgomery

National League Sets Postponed Game Dates by City

The National League announces dates for postponed games across venues in Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati with pairings including 2 games per city and key dates in September and October 2 game sets at each site.

Associated Press New York National League Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis St. Louie

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