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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
6
Bristol R I Sept 12. Designer Herreshoff says hull limits are reached and future speed must come from top hamper changes. He plans a 102 foot overall 75 footer for a New York syndicate, with 15060 square feet of canvas, near Reliance sail area.
New York defeated Pittsburg 4 to 1 behind Demaree’s steady pitching and costly Pittsburg errors. Brooklyn beat Chicago 6 to 5 as Umpire disputes sent managers to the clubhouse. Hopper debuted for St Louis but Philadelphia roughs them 3 to 2 aided by late runs. Cincinnati edged Boston 12 to 11 in a high batting slugfest. Philadelphia topped Chicago 4 to 1 with a late rally. Detroit overwhelmed Boston 15 to 5 led by a big offensive showing. New York shut out St Louis 4 to 0 as McHale starred on the mound. Washington beat Cleveland 7 to 3 in a seven-run seventh inning surge.
Lipton says signed America Cup conditions received aboard his yacht Erin in Ryde Isle of Wight and predicts strong British effort. He notes seven months to arrange the contest and states the boats will be better designed and less like past “freaks.” He praises American sportsmanship and cites Nicholson and Burton as key figures.
Ottawa report details the death of Henry Y. Radford and George Street at Bathurst Inlet. Eskimo dog driver balked, Street struck him, Eskimo attacked. Radford was stabbed in the back and Street slain after a spear wound and throat cut.
London date shows Baron de Freyne ex colonel of the fifth battalion Connaught Rangers read his own obituary notice. The death announcement proved untrue as he remains seriously ill with no worsening condition. family cannot explain the premature demise report.
Johannesburg dispatch reports Mr. O'Dell of the U S Department of Commerce visits London to study cotton goods openings in South Africa. He predicts large U S South Africa trade and a rise in wool imports under the new tariff act. British merchants are urged to expand to avoid being left behind.
Proceedings continued due to absence of witnesses in the habeas corpus case brought by C E B Sandiford before Judge S B Browne seeking custody of four children held by Eugene Chadick, a relative of Sandiford's deceased wife. The matter is rescheduled for September 17 in the circuit court.
New York American Club released two young pitchers, George Shears and Paddy Martin, to Jersey City of the International League. Shears is a left hander, and Martin came from Lawrence, New England. The release caps a day with several AL matchups including New York at Pittsburg and St. Louis at New York.
Milton Stock, Mobile shortstop, leaves for Chicago and will join the New York Giants in spring. Fans rally behind Charley Schmidt to lead Mobile in 1914 amid draft era player retention worries and notes on pitching staff leadership. The Athletics and Giants prep for the World Series and field familiarity. Eddie Murphy praised for early mastery of park angles at Shibe Park.
Repairs to the Mobile and Ohio Railroad pumping station at Eight-mile Creek were completed enough Friday to allow water pumping for fire use. The fire started Thursday from sparks from an engine. Whistler Fire Company No. 2 could not reach the scene in time and the station building and dynamo were damaged. Local residents used wells while work crews cleared debris and began repairs under Mark Therrell.
Julia Yates a black maid was indicted on a $14,000 theft charge after detectives found jewelry laces silks and valuables in her room. She had served Mrs. Joseph Spiegel of Winnetka for ten years and was in bonds of $15 000.
An advertising claim promotes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds and throat and lung ailments. A Colorado man purportedly lived two years after doctors predicted death. The ad promises refunds if it fails and lists prices 50c and 1.00 from Van Antwerp Drug Co.
New Orleans officials and the Independent Fruit Importers Conference plan to kill the proposed banana tariff. Telegrarns have been sent to major chambers of commerce urging action. W C Dufour, attorney for the importers, left for Washington via St Louis to lobby against the tariff.
William McGrath of the Associated Charities Birmingham and the Red Cross representative travel to Arkansas at national direction to confer with the governor on needs of Hot Springs fire victims. The report ends with a social quip about complaining.
The card lists results: New York 4 Pittsburg 1. Philadelphia 8 St Louis 2. Brooklyn 6 Chicago 5. Cincinnati 12 Boston 11. Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1. Washington 7 Cleveland 3. Detroit 15 Boston 2. New York 4 St Louis 0. Also Minneapolis 10 4 Toledo 2 06. St Paul 7 Indianapolis 2. Kansas City Columbus rain. Milwaukee Louisville two games postponed.
Providence defeated Baltimore 4 to 2 and Toronto beat Buffalo 4 to 1 in league play. The results showcase Providence and Toronto securing wins over Baltimore and Buffalo respectively.
Eminent's Bess, owned in Houghton County, tops Jersey milk with 18 783 pounds yearly producing 1132 pounds 9 ounces of butter. Surpasses previous Jersey record 17258 pounds and beats Guernsey record by 179 pounds.
The University of Tennessee football practice starts Monday September 15 with most of last year’s squad returning. Captain Hayley has arrived. about thirty candidates report. Tennessee plays Maryville Davidson and the University of Chattanooga in Knoxville in October and faces Vanderbilt Alabama and Kentucky State College in November away from home. Coach Z G Clevenger expects an unusually strong eleven.
Spring Hill College, undefeated this season, faces City Bank Sunday afternoon on the former grounds. A large crowd is expected to attend as the bank team seeks to claim the first win of the season. Game time is 3 o'clock with D Betan court as umpire.
Calvert defeated Satsuma 6 to 5 in the first five inning game and won the afternoon 4 to 3 with a mixed Satsuma lineup. Manager L B Fowler defends the team and notes four prior wins this season, aiming for a fifth.
Los Angeles andentitches the Los Angeles Church Federation completed plans to present an anti prize fight initiative petition to state voters. Copies were prepared for mailing to religious and social welfare groups. The proposed bill would bar professionals and limit amateur bouts to four rounds.
Catcher Coleman, a player for the Pittsburg National League club, was purchased yesterday by the Columbus team, details of the transfer noting his position and the selling club.
London September 12 Maple Leaf IV won the second race for the international motor boat trophy at Osborne Bay with a 32.4 mile course in 89 minutes 28 34 seconds. Desperjons I of France was second in 42 minutes 48 seconds Ankle Deep took third in 42 minutes 52 seconds and Disturber II I another American boat finished fourth. Desperjons II had won the previous race on Wednesday in a time of 36 minutes 34 seconds.
Branch Rickey signed to manage the St. Louis club in the American League and will take charge within weeks. He previously played as catcher for the St. Louis and New York Americans.
Six events highlighted the Syracuse grand circuit getaway day led by Anvil’s two-heat win over Dudie Archdale in the exhibition. The Harvester record eluded attempts while The Barl Jr claimed the free-for-all pace and tied the year’s fastest heat. Robert Milror won the 2:08 trot Chamber of Commerce stake, Nata Prime captured the 2:12 trot after four heats, and Margot Hal took the 2:07 pace after McKinney won the first heat.
Great Falls Mont September 12 Dan Duffey who won his fourteenth straight game for Great Falls yesterday by defeating Butte left last night to join the Pittsburgh Nationals.
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