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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1915
Page
6
Atlanta wins both ends of a doubleheader against Mobile 4 1 and 4 3 on Bill Smith Day with timely hitting. Burke Kaufman Moran noted for strong hitting and fielding as Moran shines in the field.
Cincinnati blanked the New York Giants 4 to 0 as Mathewson and Wendell backfield the Giants offense failed. The Phillies and Tigers both increased leads on Saturday while St Louis Browns took both ends of a twin bill 8 to 4 and 9 to 4.
Arthur Krause, a locomotive fireman, battled tobacco for years and suffered sickness and failing eyesight. After reading a certain book he quit the habit, improving his health drastically. Readers can obtain the book free by writing to Edward J Woods, 665 B Station E, New York City, which claims to show how smoking chewing or snuffing can be conquered in three days.
Robert Gardner of Chicago became the new amateur golf king at Detroit, winning the title at age twenty five. A former Yale pole vaulter and runner, Gardner had previously claimed the amateur crown in 1909 and 1912, and he defeated Max Marston in a dramatic finish after a near miss on a final shot. Gardner is tall and lean, a long hitter with superb iron play, though his putting can be uneven at times. He is a single man working in Chicago and a Hinsdale Country Club member.
Two-base hits by Murphy Fournier Gainer Speaker Gardner Barry and three-base hits by Fournier Schalk Speaker highlight the game. Russell and Mays each walked once and struck out three or one respectively. Umpires were O Loughlin and Hildebrand.
Brooklyn wins both games at home as Faulkenberg allows only two hits in the opener. The second game goes 11 innings with Brooklyn scoring late to prevail 2 to 1. Umpires were Johnstone and Wilhelm.
Chicago reports a tight contest as the Whales edge their opponent in a narrow win. Key players deliver decisive moves and the crowd stays engaged through the final buzzer. Details on location and final score remain limited in this AP style brief.
Baltimore scores 2 1 over Terrapins on Tinker Day as Keclair Owens Brown and Fiecher Wilson star. Umpires O Brien and McCormick oversee dodgeball style play with uneven lineups and mixed statistics noted in brief.
Kansas City held the Packers to one hit and no runs as Anderson starred. Buffalo tallied seven runs in the final innings to break the shutout, with Blair, Johnson and Brown contributing offensively. Umpires Finneran and Weest ervelt.
St Louis defeated Newark as Fielder Jones' team took the offerings from five pitchers. The game report notes strong hitting and strategic play, highlighting key moments and the decisive scoring sequence.
Newark pitchers allowed a dozen runs while the bats produced 15 hits leading to a 15 to 12 victory over St Louis. Ruelback Kgiserling Whitehouse Billiard Moran Raridan Plank Willett Hartley credited with the offense and defense as Mullen Brennan umpired.
The league standings show Buffalo at 5-1, Harrisburg 0-0, Richmond 11-0, Rochester 4-3, Jersey City 1-0, Toronto 12-1, Providence 7-10, and Montreal 6-5 reflecting recent results and win totals.
In a busy week at the St. Joseph gymnasium, St. Josephs teams engaged in hard fought basketball and indoor baseball games showcasing spirited competition and local athletic talent.
Last Wednesday the indoors team fell to the Moose but vows revenge when the teams meet again this Wednesday. Moose batteries were Charest and Langan with St Josephs Yeend and Johnson. Johnson had a standout game with four hits and multiple runners caught stealing. Basketball hopefuls train nightly for final team selections to be held soon. All members must meet at the hall Monday at 7 30 and 35 news members will be admitted. Pool tournament signups begin September 21 at the gymnasium.
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