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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1915

Page

7

McFarland Beats Gibbons in Ten Round Clash at Brighton Beach

Packey McFarland of Chicago defeated Mike Gibbons of St. Paul over ten rounds in a closely fought match before about 60 000 at Brighton Beach. McFarland built the win with two strong final rounds, breaking a tight defensive contest that featured Gibbons’s relentless pressure and McFarland's famed defense.

McFarland Mike Gibbons Shade United Press Brighton Beach Packey McFarland Chicago St. Paul Gibbns Jack Johnson Gibbons Ring Mike Emil Thiry Tom Gibbons Joe Humphreys Humphreys Packey Tan Jose Seeadl Gibbong

Amateurs Must Submit Ice Schedule Publication Time

Amateur ice games must submit the office for publication by 8 80 p m Monday.

OPS Win Double Header at Monroe Park

The Ops swept a twin bill with the Counters at Monroe Park securing both victories. The results leave three clubs tied for second place behind the leaders.

OPS Monroe Park

Haas Bros to Bayou la Batre in Sunday Baseball

Haas Bros travel to Bayou la Batre to face a home team eager to even the series after Haas won their only meeting. Creed Willard handles the battery for Haas, with Riva and Johnson for Bayou la Batre, manager Wardine optimistic of victory.

Haas Bros Bayou LA Batre Haas Bayou O'Connor Benedick Roberts Martin Switzer Mangum Harbula Creel P. Raines Willard Rasher, Jr

Spring Hill and Turtles to Clash on Sunday at Dixie Park

Two top negro teams Spring Hill and the Turtles meet Sunday at Dixie Park, both leaders in the race. Spring Hill lineup includes Williams Prestly Thompson Jackson Hornsby Jessie D. Daniels Preston Black. Turtles lineup features Alien Smith Williams Smith Westley Andrews Stiggins Nathan Jackson.

Spring Hill Turtles Dixie Park Williams Prestly Thompson Jackson Hornsby Jessie D. Daniels Preston Black Alien Smith Westley Andrews Stiggins Nathan

Sympathy in a barren land encounter on horseback

A traveler on horseback found an Irishman fencing a desolate lot and asked why. The response asserts the fence is to keep cows from starving the poor, reflecting a harsh, ironic rural scene from long ago.

Pat

Silent street tale from the tramp dialogue

A fragment from the Christian Register features a harsh exchange as two tramps discuss a harsh deed and a costly doctor’s warning. The text hints at cruelty and irony as days shorten and a pocketbook shrinks.

Y M C A to Start Winter Gym Classes and Basketball Prep

Y M C A announces winter gym classes starting tomorrow with 5 30 Business Men's class on Mon Wed Fri and 8 10 on the same days. The 6 30 class starts later. The basketball squad begins training October 1 with J cliff coaching and Charles Baumhauer managing. Track events and road races are scheduled ahead of a National Hexathlon and indoor meet.

J. Cliff Charles Baumhauer Mobile Association United States Canada Marriott James Radcliff Radcliff Baumhauer Mobile Baumhauver Mr. Radcliff Bon Radcliff Vanderbilt University

Alabama's squad looms up as more promising

Alabama's football team shows increased weight, speed, and condition a week into practice. Coach Kelly's hard workouts bring nearly all veterans back except Amo Love and Sunbeam Saul, while new understudies and freshmen fill quarterback and backfield spots.

University Ala Alabama Amo Love Saul Kelly Tubby” Barnett Maynor Howater Moreland

Barneys to Meet Gulf Shingles for Mobile Title

The Barneys and Gulf Shingles clash at Monroe Park this evening for Mobile championship. Barneys won City League, Gulf Shingles won Suburban League. McBride faces Skeets as opposing pitchers. Admission 16 cents for men, ladies free. 3 o clock start. John Smallwood officiates.

Monroe Park Barney Cavanagh Hardware Company Gulf Shingles Mobile Barneys Grover, Maher Jessie Howell McBride Skeets John Smallwood Finkbohner Green Murphy Brown Kimbrough Denny Hammond Amos Cleveland Utility M. Steber F. Eanes Finnigan R. Lee D. Steber L. Tacon L. Green W. George Gircher J. Howell N. Maher G. Maher

Eastern Cracks Regain Tennis Prestige From West

In Forest Hills on September 11 Eastern players swept the intersectional matches as the West faltered. Williams defeated Johnson in three sets 6-4 0-6 6-4, while Niles beat Griffin 6-4 6-3 6-1. Pell and Behr won the doubles 6-4 8-10 8-6 6-4.

Forest Hills California R. Morris Williams Philadelphia William M. Johnson Pion Williams Behr McLoughlin Johnston Nathanial Niles Boston Clarence J. Griffin San Francisco Theodore Roosevelt Pell Karl H. Behr Maurice E. McLoughlin Tom” Bundy

Boxing Stag at Armory Set for Monday September 30

Manager Ross and Trachy of the Company E Athletic Club announce a boxing stag at the Armory on Monday night September 30. Plans include Jimmie Quinn vs 133 pound Fort Morgan Artillery Battalion champion with several other bouts and an aim to attract large patronage to Mobile.

Ross and Trachy Company E Athletic Club Armory Jimmie Quinn Fort Morgan Artillery Quinn Mobile Quinn and Williams

Baseball schedule across leagues today

Southern Association games in New Orleans and Memphis. Chattanooga visits Nashville. National League matchups Boston at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St. Louis. American League has no games. Federal League features Newark at St. Louis Baltimore at Chicago and Buffalo at Kansas City.

Acsapanen Athen Sveaeseecsg Eio National League I. Pet Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis Vente Pet Detroit Eee Washington Deevskeusonteax New York Sete CIA Edecaneeeeses Cleveland Orc Philadelphia Pee St. Louis Pet Sehen Chicago Pittsburgh Newark Buffalo Kansas City Brookly Baltimore Southern Association Ligag New Orleans Little K Memphis Chattanooga Nashville Cincinnati Federal League

Crowns Meet Beach Paint In Lyons Park Exhibition

At Lyons Park this afternoon at 2 o clock the Crowns of the City League and the Beach Paint team clash in an exhibition game with strong lineups. The park diamond has been overhauled and is fast, says Manager Roos of the Crown aggregation.

Lyons Park Roos Crown Aggregation Davis Monroe Park Ieey

Baseball at Night Feature of Federal League Series

The Federal League series between Brooklyn and Buffalo opens September 28 with night games in Brooklyn. The park will be lit by eight towers and it is unclear if phosphorescent balls will be used. Business Manager Carroll announced the plan.

New York Brooklyn Buffalo Carroll

Orr-Lauenheimer Line to Resume Mobile Belize Service

The Orr-Laubenheimer Company Steamship Line will resume freight and passenger service between Mobile and Belize and neighboring ports Stann Creek Punta Gorda Livingston Guatemala. The steamer Dictator sails September 16 and 30 1915 and then fortnightly. rates from J B Dortch Mer Rooms 101 23 Masonic Temple.

Orr-Laubenheimer Company Steamship Line Mobile Belize Stann Creek Punta Gorda B. H Livingston Guatemala J. B. Dortch Masonic Temple

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