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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1915

Page

7

Gulls Take Series From Nashville After Strong Offense

Mobile defeats Nashville 7 to 4 in a series closing win. Poole allowed 6 hits and 3 runs in 4 2 3 innings while Rogers lasted four innings for Nashville. Northen Calhoun and Calaban homer were key for Mobile with support from McDowell Flick Schmidt on the bases.

Shville Tenn Vols Mobile m E GulLs Iamond Rogers Poole Mingami Hogg Mobile Memphis AB. R. H.po.a.e. Ae Maid Ie Vic Washvine Northen Calhoun Calaban Perry

Plan for Great Masonic Charitable Foundation to Be Definitely Acted Upon

Boston plans for a large Masonic charity foundation to aid orphans and window cases are set for decisive action at the 103rd annual session of the Scottish Rite in Boston this week. Preparatory work to open the council will continue through Tuesday with focus on establishing the foundation and waiving charges for its aid.

Boston United States

Will Have Conscription if Needed, Says British M P

John Hodge, British MP, told a Socialist meeting he favors conscription if required to secure lasting peace. He said liberation of peoples and defeating Germany are aims, and conscription would be accepted if the government orders it. The talk aimed to explain to French workers England’s war actions. Frank T. Parker, secretary of the Kile Baseball Association, traveled to Memphis to join the Dostana baseball team led by J. Bradley.

John Hodge Vergilmeh Germany Rodge England Aker Frank T. Parker Kile Baseball Association Ron Memphis J. Bradley Ora Chicago Cubs

Clarke Leaves Pirates After 23 Years in Baseball

Fred Clarke resigns as Pittsburgh Pirates manager and returns to farming after the season. He started in Louisville in 1895 and built a 15 season managing career with four pennants and nine top-two finishes. Clarke owns Kansas land and a record wheat crop, retiring as a respected figure in baseball.

Fred Clarke Pittsburgh Pirates Clarke Louisville McGraw Jennings Robinson Baltimore Griffith Chicago Hastings Neb St. Joseph Savannah Danny Murphy Connie Mack Murphy Kansas Wichita Pirate Ty Cobb Iself

Claimant’s Brother Set to Enter Ring Next

Johnny Ertle, 19, claims bantamweight title and has a younger brother Mike, 17, at 111 pounds and growing toward 116 pounds. He will be matched by Mike McNulty, Johnny’s manager, as soon as weight targets are reached.

Johnny Ertle Mike Mike McNulty Johnny

Food for Fandom and Pennant Action Across Southern Baseball

The report covers multiple games and players from the Southern Association with Poole and the Gulls, Moran and the Braves, and Robertson with the Giants. It notes Birmingham, Memphis, and New Orleans in pennant chase, a big Barons win, and a challenge by the Federal Seagull to the National Commission for a world series.

New Orleans Birmingham Memphis Barons Turtles Bushelman Federal Seagull James A. Gilmore

World Series Set to Begin Saturday October 9

August Herrmann chairman of the National Baseball Commission announced the world series will probably start Saturday October 9. He noted the eastern championship ends October 7 and teams are given one day to prepare.

Cincinnati Ohio August Herrmann National Baseball Commission Herrmann

Dreadnaught North Dakota to receive new turbines

Philadelphia navy yard officials say North Dakota requires new turbine engines before rejoining the fleet. Engines are unsatisfactory and during spring maneuvers turbines were erratic. Most crew have been reassigned to other ships.

Philadelphia North Dakota Philadelphia Navy Yard

Denver rider sets world record in 100 mile motorcycle race

Martin Graves of Denver won the 100 mile motorcycle race at Detroit state fair grounds in one hour 24 minutes 41 seconds, claiming a world record. Dave Cresviston of Los Angeles finished 75 feet behind. The one mile dirt track race beat the previous record of one hour 28 minutes 645 seconds set here two years earlier by James Davis.

Detroit Mich Martin Graves Denver State Fair Grounds Dave Cresviston Los Angeles Graves James Davis

Cannon 150 Feet Long and 6 Feet in Diameter Under Construction

In San Francisco on September 20 the Panama-Pacific Exposition began a mining week project. A cannon 150 feet long and 6 feet in diameter is being built under the bureau of mines to demonstrate mine dust explosions. It will be loaded with coal dust and fired by a small caliber shell inside the barrel.

San Francisco Bureau of Mines

Camp Fire Girls to Meet at Lyons Park Wednesday

The Camp Fire Girls, sister organization of the Boy Scouts, will meet Wednesday at 4 30 PM at Lyons Park. General business will be discussed and Miss Lazetta De Vaughn will speak on organization and read selections from the Scout Manual. The Boy Scouts meet the following day at the same time and place.

Camp Fire Girls Boy Scouts Lyons Park Lazetta de Vaughn

St Elmo Defeats Bayou La Batre 10 to 8 in Gridiron?

St Elmo, Ala, Sept 20 Special: The St Elmo baseball team defeated the Alba team of Bayou La Batre 10 to 8 last Saturday afternoon. The game featured pitching by Little Green and a running catch by a player named.

ST. Elmo Bayou LA Batre Ala Alba Little Green

Complex Baseball Standings From Southern and Federal Leagues

Summary of multiple baseball outcomes across the Southern Association National League and Federal League, with scores for games involving Birmingham Memphis Grimes Johnson Wallace Bushel man Goulait Schlei J Clark, Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Cincinnati New York and others, plus American Association results and exhibition games in Detroit and Kokomo.

Southern Association New Orleans Memphis Nashville Atlanta Hattanooga Little Rock National League Philadelphia Tne Brooklyn Boston Nse St. Louis Cincinnati Peete Teres Pittsburg Chicago Ie Aid New York Avera ‘League Pet Detroit Chicago Setae Washington Svetee Ib Flabe Eevereseers St. Louis Sane Cleveland Peer Eraser Ww Pet CARNE Oa Gish Cals Na Ee Mane Heer Ewne Eee Tees Ib St Louisiane Wee Ib Bo Newark Eee Kansas City Eee Peete Renee See Buffalo Bete Renee Tee Baltimore Birmingham Grimes Johnson and Wallace Bushelman Goulait Ang Schlei J. Clark Mobile

Crowns Edge Davis In Tight City League Opener

In Monroe Park the Crowns edged Davis 3 to 2 after extra innings in the winter City League opener. Murphy started for Davis. Goodbrad for the Crowns held them hitless through six innings before a late rally. Walsh tripled, Norton singled, and Ery doubled to spark the Crowns in the ninth and win in the tenth amid a disputed bases load situation.

Crowns Davis Monroe Park Flag Murphy Goodbrad Walsh Thomas Norton Ery Kelly Farrell Howell Denton Wilcox J. Smith Short Turner Farnell A. D. Davis R. H.po A.E. Wise Ponds Steber h. @ Murphy Seeveeseesees Cceeneseweens A.E. Turner Brooorf Weecsee Parnell Saa Eieare Davis Saccere

Fast Fighting At Armory Stag Expected Tonight

The Armory stag at 8 30 p m features five bouts led by Jimmy Quinn v Soldier Sam Fetella with Quinn claiming a sub six round victory. Boots McQuillen v Freddie Lee Dick Bates v Kid Fisher Davis v Victor Sarvis Mobile Turkey v Gulfport Jim. George Rose selling membership tickets at 61 South Royal Street.

Armory E Athletic Club Rose and Trachy Jimmy Quinn Sam Fetella Sam Quinn New Orleans Boots” McQuillen Freddie Lee Dick Bates Kid” Fisher Davis Victor Sarvis Stag Mobile Turkey Gulfport Jim George Rose South Royal Street

Many Horsemen Gather for Columbus Race Meet

A large colony of horsemen with more than 400 trotters and pacers has assembled in Columbus for the opening of the Grand Circuit race meeting at the driving park. Four events are listed: the 2:11 trot purse 1200, the Horse Review Futurity for two year olds purse 3000, the King stake 3000 for 2:06 pacers, and the 2:14 pace purse 1200 on today’s card.

Columbus Ohio Driving Park Horse Review

Amateurs and local clubs clash in weekend baseball action

In a busy Sunday of amateur play at Lyons Park the New York Shoe Shop beat Duning Drug Company in both ends of a double header powered by strong team hitting and standout pitching from Rehm and Allis sie. Fosko beat Honey Boy Flour 6 to 3 at Springhill with E Boddy fanning twelve and Raspberry leading Honey Boy batters. Hammel defeated Daphne 12 to 4 as McQuillan endured arm trouble but Reimer starred with two hits and a double and triple.

New York Duning Drug Company Lyons Park Rehm Allissie Coden Lee Heidelberg N.Y. S D.C Streb Barnes la Grosse Redm Levis Hamilton Mangum Springhill Fosko Baseball Honey Boy Flour E. Boddy Fosko Raspberry Honey Boys Llewellan Folkes L Hammel Daphne McQuillan Hammel Daphne Lads Doyle Reimer Hammers Hammer Boys Davis Peterson Kennedy O. Wilson Randall Tappy Bailey

Games Today in Southern Association and Major Leagues

Matchups listed for today include Atlanta at Chattanooga and Chicago at New York among others. Conditions vary with several games noted as clear while others show cloudy weather across multiple venues including Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Boston Brooklyn and Pittsburgh.

Southern Association Atlanta Chattanooga Mobile Memphis Birmingham Nashville Philadelphia St. Louis New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburg Boston Cincinnati Federal League Kansas City Buffalo Pittsburgh Newark

Katoura Wins Brenton Reef Cup Race

The schooner Katoura won the 264 mile Brenton reef cup race to Brenton reef light and return, finishing more than twenty minutes ahead of the Atlantic. Katoura previously won the Cape May Challenge cup in a race with the Atlantic. Races began Saturday.

NEW _ YORK Atlantic Katoura Kien Atlantic

Open-Air Gymnasium at St. Vincent's Ha

The open air gymnasium at St. Vincent's School Lawrence and Charleston streets is now accessible to parishioners and friends after two months of improvements. The grounds include a tennis court, enclosed basketball court, swings, rings, punching bag, cinder track, and a baseball diamond. Christian Brothers oversee the facility and plan night basketball under electric arc lights this fall and winter training in dumbbell and Indian clubs and boxing.

St. Vincent’s School Lawrence Charleston Christian Brothers

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