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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1912

Page

5

New High Power Racing Machine Ready To Race In Gulf Waters

A new motorboat owned by A. D. Davis, tested by Darnell, aims to reach 35 mph with a 100 hp engine. The vessel, 35 feet long with a V-shaped hull, will race Mobile waters against Willow Brook and Blue Ribbon as trials begin at Charleston street.

Charleston Street A. D. Davis Mobile Darnell New Orleans Southern Yacht Club Des Moines Davis Alfred le Blac Willsow Brook Cunningham Fort Morgan Palm Beach Willow Brook

Scores from American Association baseball games

Kansas City 2 7 St. Paul 3 6 Louisville 11 1 Indianapolis 2 9 Toledo 5 Columbus 3 Minneapolis Milwaukee rain delayed game notes show uneven results across cities and teams.

Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Minneapolis- Milwaukee

Fast Pacer May Be At the State Fair

Elwin W the fastest pacing mare in the world may be secured for the Alabama exposition in Montgomery this fall. W S Webbe and Albert Abram, with Secretary George T Barnes, push to bring her from Detroit where she currently races on the grand circuit. The fair offers 2500 dollars in purses over five days with strong racing, hoping to attract the renowned mare and top owners.

Elwin W Montgomery Webber New York Detroit Mich W. S. Webbe Albert Abraham George T. Barnes The Fair Association

Joe Herman And Moore Finish Work

Memphis scene ahead as lightweight Joe Sherman and Pat Moore of Philadelphia complete final workouts for their eight round bout at the Southern Athletic Club Monday night. Moore draws local interest with sharp hits from various angles while Sherman displays improved speed and distance judgment as weigh in set for 136 pounds at 6 o'clock.

Memphis Tenn Joe Sherman Pat Moore Philadelphia Southern Athletic Club Moore Sherman

Meyer the Hatter and Fort Morgan Meet on Diamond

Meyer the Hatter faces Fort Morgan today at the Fort diamond in a fast paced game. Pitcher Dixon leads the Hatters with strong form as fans from Mobile gather to support the lineup including Burch Leech Burton Hannon Mitternight Ross Jordan Cramer Murphy and Cleveland with substitutes.

Mitternight Ross Jordan Cramer Murphy Cleveland

Derrill Pratt Gathers Noted Praise as 1912 Find

Carroll Brown lauds Derrill Pratt of the St. Louis Browns as a promising young player who excels in fielding and hitting. Brown notes Pratt’s keen bat and wicked spitball as tough to hit, recounting early at bats and Pratt’s impact on the season.

Carroll Brown Connie Mack Atlantic City Derrill Pratt St. Louis Browns St. Louis Pratt Brownlie’ Sacker Stovall Browns Eddie Collins Williams Maggerts

Brighton Beach Motorcycle Race Winners

Lochner and Shields won the motorcycle race at Brighton Beach New York on September 21 with Cox and McMeil finishing second.

Brighton Beach N. Y Lochner Shields Cox McMeil

Eddie Collins Stars At Keystone For Athletics

Eddie Collins, second baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics, has played his position with championship style this season and remains among league leaders in batting. Despite high preseason expectations, the Athletics sit second in the standings, with Collins’ speed and sharp defense continuing to shine as a bright point for the club.

Eddie Collins Athletics Keystone Collins

Will Finish Meet in Spite of Governor

Havre de Grace race track to close Monday under Governor Goldsborough orders after a ruling that the racing commission lacked legal status. State's Attorney J H Steyfler notes opposition by racing men who plan to finish the meet despite the closure.

Baltimore Havre de Grace Goldsborough J. H. Steyfler Harford County Poe Racing Commission Circuit Court

College Football Scores From Amherst Carlisle Troy and More

College football results listed from Amherst Carlisle Troy and Orono. Agricultural College 0 Rhode Island State 7. Albright 7 Carlisle 60. Renneweler Polytechnic 13 Columbia 0. Fort McKinley 0 Maine 38. New Hampshire College 9 Norwich 0.

Amherst Mass Agricultural College Rhode Island State College Carlisle Albright College Troy Renneweler Polytechnic Columbia Schenectady Orono Minnet Fort McKinley University of Maine Durham N. H New Hampshire College Norwich University

Easterners Sweep Major Events at A. A. U. Meet

In Pittsburg on September 21 Eastern athletes dominated the Senior A. A. U. championship, taking most events. J P Nicholson of Missouri University won the 120 yard hurdles, with Pritchard of Irish-American A. A. A. C. runner up. The Irish-American Club of New York led with 67 points, New York A. C. had 34, and Boston A. A. finished with 20. The five mile run featured Hannas and Harry J. Smith. Smith pressed hard but could not catch Hannas, while J C. Silvan of Boston A. A. was third. R B Gifford won the three mile walk, and Jack Biller edged Brady of New York A. C. in the 220 yard hurdles.

Pittsburg J. P. Nicholson Missouri University Nicholson Pritchard A. A New York New York A. C Boston Hannas Harry J.smith Smith J. C. Silvan Boston A. A R. B. Gifford Jack Biller Brady

Indians Win Season Opener Over Albright College

Carlisle Indians opened the season by defeating Albright College 50 to 7 in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The scoring sequence was 12 0, 18 7, 38 7 and 60 7 with Albright adding their second ever local-field touchdown.

Carlisle Albright College

New White Hope Destroyer Emerges From Wisconsin

Art Neal Nelson of Wyeville Wisconsin, a 22 year old wood chopper described as a five foot eleven, 190 pound fighter with Frank Gotch like build, has shown knockout power in ten Wisconsin bouts. He defeated Jumbo Wells and Frank Ryan, who later changed his name to Frank Kline, in six and six rounds respectively. Nelson’s early career includes bouts with Jack Varres and Jo Will Willie was halted by the sheriff before they fought.

Chicago Art Nealson Wyeville Wisconsin Frank Gotch Charles Lavine Lavine Jumbo Wells Bangor Wis Art Wells Nelson Wells Almot Willie Frank Ryan Jack Varres Ryan Frank Frank Kline

Tesreau Pitches Pirates to 2 1 Defeat in Giants' Win

Jeff Tesreau pitched a two to one victory over the Pirates as Jack Murray scored both Giants runs with a fourth inning four bagger. The crowd of 22,000 saw Tesreau allow five hits and no walks, while Meyers’ error briefly cost a shutout.

New York Jeff Tesreau Jack Murray Pirates Jeff Camnitz Meyers Shafer Wagner Murray Tesreau R.H. A Pitteburg Testeau Gibson Klein and Orth Rach Naps Witon Chapman Ner Chapman Turner Cleveland Brennan Adams Warhop Cawell Williams Hart

Tigers Easy Marks For Collins in The World Series

Ray Collins pitched shutout until Boston gained a nine run lead then relaxed, the Red Sox winning 12 to 4. Gardner suffered a broken finger but plans to play in the world series. Bush fractured a finger joint on his right hand. splints were applied from the stands. Willett and Conny Collins and Thomas cited as battery. Umpires O Loughlin and McGreevy.

Phtroit Mich Ray Collins Boston Tigers Gardner Bush Red Sox Willet R.H.E Willett Conny Collins Thomas O'Loughlin McGreevy

Ring action described for Lavine and Carpenter match

The text notes Lavine as a strong, quick, freight punching heavyweight with solid defense and footwork. It mentions his aim to fight Carpenter, the Burlington hope, and to arrange a club match to pit him against midair weights for workouts, as part of his manager's plan.

Lavine Burlington Hope Ring Carpenter Paige

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