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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1915

Page

7

Springhill Football Squad Progresses Amid Youthful Promise

Springhill’s football team concentrates on hard practice as many veterans departed. Captain Morere anchors the line at left guard, with O’Dowd at quarterback guiding a green backfield and several scrubs showing potential to develop into varsity players this season.

Springhill Sam Ding Mien Morere Ratterman Harken Mackin Hasting Clements Hd O Dowd O’dowd Rice Jagce O'Dowd Ching Christovitch Spengler Cassidy Provasty Bodousquie Scrub Patsy Gibbons Long Louisiana

International Pennant Is Clinched by Buffalo

Buffalo clinched the International League pennant on Sept 18 by winning a game against Jersey City. The 1915 season closed after a tight race led by Buffalo and Providence with Mo and Toronto fading later. The league president noted that only two teams lost money if attendance did not enrich anyone.

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Phillies and Red Sox Candidates for Big Show

New York reports that Boston teams loom as favorites for the world series after the Braves win and Red Sox second victory over Detroit. Giants manager McGraw concedes NL title to Philadelphia. Dodgers lag four and a half games behind.

New York Boston Braves St. Louis Philadelphia Braves Boston John J. McGraw Giants Red Sox Detroit Beantown Phillies

Coach Kelly splits U. A. squad into two training groups

Sept. 18. Coach Kelly divides the U. of A. squad into two groups to train under distinct systems. One unit works under Kelly’s tight, compact plan while the other learns Noojin’s open, passing oriented style from Howard College. Players named include Harsh, Vandegraff, Love, Boone, Weir, Pippin, Irvine, and Morgan among others.

Kelly Noojin Bill Harsh Vandegraff Griff Harsh Morton Durks Hagan Samford Rogers Brannon Maynor Rowe Moreland Taylor Saul Love Wilson Pippin Irvine Boone Little Columbiana High Boones Blount County High Tennessee “Prep Morgan University Wright Military Academy Mobile Wier Gresham Amo Suwanee Weir Burks

Whistler Churches Report Busy Sunday Schedules

Whistler Alabama church notices outline Sunday school at 9 30 am for multiple congregations led by various superintendents. Worship services span 11 am and 7 15 pm with revivals and special preaching plans, plus choir practice and community events at local parks and halls.

Local Amateur Baseball Schedule Promises Busy Weekend

The Thoss Sporting Goods and Gulf Shingles teams meet in Lyons Park Sunday at 3 PM to complete their three game series after a Shingles win. Beech Paint faces Haas Brothers at 3 PM on the Sp Hill diamond, with Beech Paint players urged to depart on the 1 PM car. A new Belt League forms in Mobile County with teams from Coden Bayou la Batre Grand Bay Irvington St Elmo Theodore and a full schedule running Sept 25 through Dec 18 led by Albert Freeland and R M Dodge. The Little Hook Worme clash Scott Streets Indoor Ball Sunday at 2 PM, and the exact outcome hinges on local turnout.

Alfred Smith Preston Laws Lee Davison Jillian Thompson Geneva Adelle Mary Alice Joseph Nix Helen Oklolowa Miss Mabel Schurine Virgil Davis Birmingham Ala Nellie C. Hallifell San Antonio Texas Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society of the Bethany Baptist Church Johnston's Park Henry Walker Houston Tex Truman G. Saxon EB. C. Rendell J. J. Thomas W. J. Deithl Whistler School Improvement Association Johnston’s Park Everett Malone Century Fla Whistler Mobile Eight-Mile Kushla James O. Goleman Grace Thomas Erma Agnes Laus Ella Katie Cheeseman Eloise Ruth Goleman Miss Brown Richard Swann Hunter Therrell Bruce McPherson Mat Laus Minnie Lee Martin Ellisville Philip Letos Whistler Shops New Orleans Pevera Thomas Agee Wasson Street Robert Ca Or McNaian Mias Edgar Johns Anthony Comstock III NEW _ YORK Anthony Comstock Summit N. J San Fransisco Thoss Sporting Goods Company Gulf Shingles Lyons Park Gif Shingles Thoss Boys Thoss J. Moore Gaines Cazalas Petithory Yost Tacon Wahl Long Anderson Jones W. Moore Gulf Shinglee L. Tacon George Steber Seco King Finegin Eans Green Lee G. Meahr Pirener N. Meahr Harwell Beech Haas Brothers Sp Hill Beech Paint Paint Boys Wilcox Imland Nelson Cane Kelly Switzer Wilson Day Courtney McKean Williams Baseball Association Grand Bay B. V. O’connor Mobile County Coden Bayou la Barre Irvington St. Elmo Theodore Albert Freeland R. M. Dodge Lee Moore Louis Touart Bayou la Batre Bayou Batre Elmo Batte Gray Bay Coen St. Mo Grantley Maee Et Grand Bay Great Bay Devington Bayou m Scott Streets Scott Savannah Tome Righus Opera Department Comptrollers B. Tacon Murphy Gantt Schuster Pierre Gilbert Sinaton Rehm Rayford Prt Schulter Wis Pierre Ceeeeeves Oo Abr Trollera LL. Tacon Vorossvare Fiayeon Bader Sheen Sear Lestie Gant Jme Quinn Wala Ohio Monroe Park Goodman Cooney Brown Moore Farnel Martin Edwards J. Buck Duffy Paes Goodman Willams Moore Williams Buck Stigrias Ponds

Braves Win Doubleheader and Dodgers Edge Cubs

Braves take both ends of a doubleheader with strong hitting and pitching. Dodgers beat the Cubs as Adams shines in relief. offense features Daubert Getz Stengel and Wheat. Reds drop to Phillies in a drizzle shortened finale as Stock and Lu derus pace Philadelphia. Giants and Pirates split a twin bill in Pittsburgh led by Tesreau and Kantlehner.

Adams Brooklyn Chicago O'Mara Stengel Wheat Getz Daubert Murray Z. Wheat Coombs Coombgyp Rigler and O'Brien Giants Pirates Pittsburgh Tesreau New York Pitt Burgh Matthewson Schuppe Wendell Mamaux Gibso Dooin Kantlehner Gibson Brooklyn Dodgers Cubs Dodgers AB. H. Po.a. B Eesseeesenes Rcceessees Ewer Anne Z. Wheat Isceeesees

Nine Devils Defeat Gulfport in Doubleheader Featuring Ivory

The Nine Devils beat Gulfport 9 to 6 in game one and 3 to 2 in eighteen innings as Kid Ivory shined on the mound and the team delivered all around strong play. The late marathon game showcased pitching and defense with short scores reflecting a pitching duel.

Nine Devils Gulfport Kid Ivory Nine Devil Young Ivory Gill Walter Burn N. D Gil Rudolph Scott

Resta Breaks 10 Mile World Record at Sheepshead Speedway

In New York on September 1 Dario Resta shattered his own 10 mile world record at Sheepshead Speedway before about 6 000 spectators. His time clocked at tm minutes 32 4-5 seconds replacing the previous mark of five minutes 65 7-10 seconds amid plans for a larger motor speed venue with a 200 000 capacity grandstand.

Dario Resta Sheepshead Speedway New York Jersey

Five Bouts Set for Armory Stag Monday Night

The program features six round bouts headlined by undefeated Jimmy Quinn of New Orleans and Soldier San Ha of Mort Morgan. Other matches include Boots McQuillen vs Freddie rounds, Dick Bates vs Kid Fisher, and Davis vs Victor Sarvis. Stag begins promptly. tickets from George Rose at 61 South Street.

Trachy Crable Jimmy Quinn New Orleans San Ha Mort Morgan McQuillen Freddie Dick Bates Kid” Fisher Davis Victor Sarvis Mobile Turk Gulfport Jim George Rose South Street

Submarine Commanders Ordered to Berlin for Instructions

Amsterdam dispatch says commanders of nearly all British war submarines have been summoned to Berlin for an important conference. U boats will receive explicit guidance on conduct of war against British merchantmen. They will be cautioned against attacks on passenger liners unless safety of escape or halt is not possible.

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