Local boxing card draws larger crowd in Mobile bout night
The PAthletic Club of EH Company in Mobile presented a crowd rich in fighters under Jee Rose and Jack Trachy. Main event featured Ben Jimmie Quinn of Mobile vs Santo Attila of Fort Morgan with Quinn winning early rounds. Freddie Lee and Boots McQuillian had a six round duel. Lee won four rounds and McQuillian improved late. Sutherland impressed as a non pro in four rounds with Logan defeating Coronas in six. Turtle and Crumps of Gulfport also fought. referees were Jake Er, Jesse Smith with C. B. Byckoff as timekeeper. a Sept 25 Fort Morgan card was announced with Soldier Jesse Smith vs ay Derisha.
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Pathletic Club
EH Company
Jee Rose
Jack Trachy
Gry
Theen
Rose
Ben Jimmie Quinn
Mobile
Santo Attila
Fort Morgan
Quinn
Boots” McQuillian
Freddie Lee
Lee
McQuillian
Sutherland
Kid Hogan
Jesse Smith
Ay Derisha
Satur
Birmingham Wins 1916 S A A A Track Meet Host
New Orleans announced Birmingham as the site for the 1916 Southern Association of the Amateur Athletic Union track and field championship. Officers including President Harry Fitzpatrick and Secretary L. Di Beneditto were re elected. The board approved new basketball rules allowing a senior class player in junior leagues if he weighs 130 pounds.
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New Orleans
Birmin
Thern Association of the Amateur (Athletic Union
Nannia
Harry Fitzpatrick J
L. di Beneditto
Ciefs
Rain-shortened games pace yesterday's Southern Association
In Atlanta a 13 1 win over Chattanooga was held to 25 2 after rain halted play in the third. other leagues reported rain delays with several results listed.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
Thompson and Jenkins
Ross and Kitchens
Mobile-Memphis
Johnston Predicted to Be Greatest Tennis Player
William Johnston of San Francisco wins two titles in two days at Forest Hills and is hailed as the future of tennis. The 20 year old, slight in build, is expected to grow stronger and dominate for years after beating McLaughlin for the singles and partnering Griffin to take the doubles title.
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William Johnston
San Francisco
Johnston
Forest Hills
N. Y
McLaughlin
Clearance Griffin
iFrisco
Frisco
Bundy
Los Angeles
Promoters claim signed bouts for November fight card
Charley White of Chicago and Joe Mandot of New Orleans are reportedly under contract for a ten round lightweight bout on November 1. Willie Ritchie is slated to meet the winner of White versus Mandot on November 25 in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Charley White
Chicago
Joe Mandot
Willie Ritchie
Smitty the Brooklyn Outfielder Tops Week in Sports
A column notes the Brooklyn rookie Smyth nicknamed Smitty by all, compares Cincinnati box scores to a German roll call, cites Billy John on McFarland Gibbons, mentions amateur Grand Laundry dominance, a $40 000 grand circuit purse at Syracuse, and golfers striking the ball at the same point in the downswing.
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Brooklyn
Smyth
Smitty
Cincinnati
von Kolnitz
Heinie Groh
Herzog
Schneider
Billy John
Packey McFarland
Mike Gibbons
Grand Laundry
Syracuse
Pop Geers
Tom Murphy
Frisco tennis courts eyed for next rising champion
The piece notes a possible new tennis prodigy at city-owned courts in Frisco, predicting a short-trousered youth could become the next champion. Packey McFarland is quoted saying he will not fight again, declaring fighters do not fight anymore.
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Frisco
Packey McFarland
Fishermen's Special on Bay Shore Road Cancelled
The Fisherman's Special on the Mobile and Bay Shore road is discontinued for summer service. The regular winter schedule resumes with one train on Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Weekday trains Mobile to the coast depart 9:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., arriving at 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Passenger Agent Harvey E. Jones said summer business was satisfactory.
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Mobile
Bay Shore Road
Harvey E. Jones
Mobile and Ohio
Bay Shore
Redfish A Twenty Two Pounder Nets Debut Catch
Ocean Springs Miss Sept 21 Special D Ross Metzger of New Orleans landed a twenty two pound redfish on his first cast at the railroad bridge in Ocean Springs, proving there are just as good fish as ever in the sea.
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Ocean Springs
Miss
D. Ross Metzger
New Orleans
Lookouts Win Fourth Straight Over Crackers in Monday Action
Chattanooga pitchers excelled as Kid Elberfefa's staff delivered strong work. Ross fanned twelve and allowed three hits, while Reed’s fielding behind Thompson cost the Lookouts a run. Reilly of the Pets agreed to terms with Brooklyn for next season. New Orleans loses key players. the Pels won't draft many from lower leagues.
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Kid Elberfefa
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Carl Thompson
Reed
Reilly
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Brooklyn
New Orleans
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Bluhm
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Edmondson
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White Sox
Bill Donovan
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Hans Wager
Baird
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Fargo
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Tigers
Detroit
Hooper
Barry
Speaker
Taylor
Chick” Farrell
New York Giants
Shropshire
Nashville Southern Association
Jack Farmer
Farmer
Vols
New York American League Baseball Club
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Blodgett
Omaha
Shocker
Ottawa
Cable
Bradford
McGraw
Giants
Ben Dyer
St. Paul
Joleague Clu
Eugene Madden
Galveston
Pittsburgh Federals
Chicago Nationals
Rural Carrier Examination Set for Mobile County
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier positions in Mobile County. The test will be held in Mobile on October 28 and open to male citizens domiciled in the county who meet Form No. 1977 requirements. Applications should be sent to the commission in Washington at the earliest practicable date.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Mobile
Washington, D. C
Ashington
Stephens Pie Ball Team Beats Leroy at St Stephen
The St Stephens basketball team defeated Leroy Saturday afternoon by a margin of 28 points at St Stephen. The game showcased the home squad's center play and fast break style as they secured a clear win.
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Pascagoula
Green
Murphy
Red Boykin
Jordan
Boykin
Brown
Cleveland
Burgoyne
Hammond
Burch
Weather and Scores Skimmed Across Five Leagues
cloudy conditions hit several Southern Association games in New Orleans and Chattanooga while additional matchups in Atlanta Mobile Birmingham and Nashville advance under varying skies. National League previews show Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis trips with scattered rain and clear spells.
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Ladio Roger
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Seer Ween
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Toney
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Pfeffer
Miller
McCarty
Chicago
Atttanooga
Little
Boston
Detroit
Almost Sure Red Sox and Phillies Will Fight It Out
New York report predicts the World Series matchup likely between the Boston Americans and the Philadelphia Nationals unless an upset occurs. Boston leads Detroit by four and a half games with sixteen games left. Detroit has twelve.
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Phillies
New York
Boston Americans
Philadelphia Nationals
Boston Nationals
Philadelphia Americans
Tigers
Boston
Detroit
Carrigan
Cleveland
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Brooklyn
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Washington
Ban Johnson Favors Oct 8 Date for World Series
Ban Johnson president of the American League favors Friday October 8 as opening date for the World Series. He believes the series should begin one day after the close of the season in the National and American Leagues. Garry Herrmann National Commission president favors October 9.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Garry Herrmann
National Commission
Feds Barred from World Series Bid
President Johnson of the American League said the Federal League plea to join the world series will not be granted. He noted he received a letter from James A. Gilmore requesting entry for the Federals to play the series winner. A post season series with a Pacific Coast League team may be considered at the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
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Chicago
Federal League
Johnson
American League
National Commission
James A. Gilmore
Federal Organization
Federals
Herrmann
San Francisco
Bill Lange
Samuel Rucker
William Humphrey
Cobb Seeks New Base Stealing Record This Season
Ty Cobb aims for an 89th stolen base to surpass Clyde Milan's 1912 record of 88 as the Detroit Tiger schedules dwindle. With ten games left he must average near one theft per game, and his hustle nickname fits his drive to chase the milestone. Fritz Maisel and Eddie Collins trail but remain far from Cobb's pace.
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Ty Cobb
Cobb
Clyde Milan
Washington
Tiger
Milan
Georgia Peach
Tiger Speeder
Fritz Maisel
New York Americans
Eddie Collins
Texas Tug and Barges Sold to New York Firm
The tug South American and the oil barges Panuco and Tuxpani, rebuilt with coal furnaces at Gulf Dry Docks, were sold by The Texas Company to the Cuban Distilling Company of New York. Transfer filed with Port Collector P. W. Maer on Monday.
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Gulf Dry Docks
Cuban Distilling Company of
New York
P. W. Maer
Texas Company
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Mobile could support new ship repair plants long term
A Mobile ship captain says spare business exists to keep multiple plants busy for a long time. Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks and Gulf Dry Docks operate at full capacity with many vessels awaiting repairs. Henderson Iron Works and others have had their busiest month, with crews expanding at Ollinger & Bruce and Gulf Dry Docks.
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Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks
Gulf Dry Docks
Henderson Iron Works
Olinger & Bruce Dry Docks
Galveston
Gulf Ports
Steel Towing and Wrecking Company
Senator Bailey
Pratt Coal Company Wins Mobile Supply Contract
Pratt Consolidated Coal Company of Birmingham has been awarded the contract to supply the Mobile Light and Railroad Company with fuel for its new house over the coming year. J B Milling, Pratt local manager, said coal will be charged from Maxine mines on the Warrior River to Mobile. Mobile Light and Railroad uses its first Pratt coal Monday and, with furnaces burning about thirty tons daily, will barge eleven to twelve thousand tons from Maxine.
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Pratt Consolidated Coal Company of
Birmingham
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
J. B. Milling
Pratt Company
Indoor Games At St Josephs Draw Growing Interest
St Josephs Catholic Association sees rising interest in indoor baseball and basketball as about 25 contestants compete for a silver cup in a forthcoming tournament. Rev Thomas Slevin plans a retreat October 29 inviting members and a guest. A October entertainment lineup is being prepared by the amusement committee. On Thursday night C McQuillan oversaw a five round bout with Robert McLeod defeating Owen Johnson in the fourth round.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Association
Thomas Slevin
C. McQuillan
Robert McLeod
Owen Johnson
McLeod
Still Fishing at Eighty and Catching Them Yet
Cleveland observer notes Mrs. M. J. Helmer who keeps fishing daily off Edgewater Park pier as she nears eighty. For a decade she has fished the Great Lakes region, catching numerous prize fish that often require help from her grandchildren to haul ashore.
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Cleveland
M. J. Helmer
Edgewater Park
Mobile Concern Secures Dallas Municipal Contract
The Jett Muths Construction Company wins a large Dallas municipal contract in Texas. Dan Jett and Gus Muths traveled to file a bid and will return this week to inaugurate the project which will require significant time to finish.
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Jett-Muths
Dallas
Tex
Messrs
Dan Jett
Gus Muths
Same
Texas City
Veterans tee off as Apawamis seniors begin tourney
Rain dampens Rye course but almost all veterans report for the start of the annual seniors golf championship at Apawamis Club. About 300 entries split into two sections for today and tomorrow then Thursday and Friday play. In Theodore Alabama Rev Boswell of Mobile will conduct a revival at the Theodore Baptist Church with services at 11 am and 7 30 pm.
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Apawamis Club
Boswell
Mobile
Theodore
Ala
Theodore Baptist Church
Atlas routs Cahen rivals 20 to 2 in Bayou la Batre
In Bayou la Batre Alabama Atlas defeated Cahen 20 to 2 in an afternoon game with lively jabs between sides. Rivers allowed two late runs after a sharp double play cut Cahen’s only scoring chance. Batteries: Cohen Touart Green Touart for Cahen River Johnson for Atlas.
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Ala
Atlas
Cahen
River
Cohen
Johnson
Smee
Rivers
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Green
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