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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1912

Page

7

New York Giants Need Four More Games to Win National Pennant

New York Giants face a near-term path to the National League pennant needing four victories. They must beat Pittsburgh today and tomorrow while Philadelphia defeats Chicago to secure a decisive outcome before the National Commission meets. Boston, already champions, has a longer lead to prepare for the world series.

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No Bookmaking at Havre de Grace Track Warned

State officials warned Harford County track and betting will be cracked down upon. Harford Agricultural and Breeding Association officers will arrest and rearrest anyone involved, per State's Attorney General Roe's declaration.

Havre de Grace Baltimore Harford County Agricultural and Breeding Association Roe

Kansas City Ball Park Destroyed by Overnight Fire

A blaze at Association Park in Kansas City destroyed the ball park, a City Feed and Storage plant, and two homes. The total loss was $160,000. The fire followed a double header between Kansas City and St Paul, the season’s final games.

Kansas City Ball Park Kansas St. Paul

Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Standings

American League games in Chicago and St Louis plus Philadelphia and St Louis results. Washington and Chicago split doubleheaders. St Louis and Philadelphia also split. Rain affected Cleveland New York and Detroit Boston. American Association reports Kansas City St Paul Louisville Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo Columbus rain scoring notes.

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Southern Football Schedule Shows Busy Season Across Regions

The list covers games from September to November featuring Southern colleges. Key matchups include Tech versus 11th Cavalry in Atlanta, Alabama against Marton in Tuscaloosa, Vanderbilt hosting Bethel in Nashville, and Wake Forest facing University of Virginia Medical in various venues.

Southern Colleges Tech Ve. 11Th Cavalry Atlanta Alabama Marton Tuscaloosa Vanderbilt Bethel Nashville Virginia Williams and Mary Charlottenville Mercer Gorden Macon Wake Forest U.C. of Medicine Randolph Macon Georgetown Washington Washington and Lee Virginia Medicos Lexington Kentucky State Maryville Vv. M Hampden Sydney Tech Citadel Charleston Maryland Owenton Auburn Columbus Georgia Chattanooga Athens Lafayette Baton Rouge Clemson Riverside South Carolina Columbia Richmond Medicos Franklin Raleigh Marshall Lex- Washington and Lee Western Mearyland Tennessee Mooney Knoxville Tulane Jefferson New Orleans Rose Poly Mississippi Castle Heights Jackson Chattanoogs Sewanee Mississippi A. & M Knorville Howard Birmingham Harvard Cambridge Arkenses Little Rock P. Lee Western Virginia Blackeburg

Stengel Makes Gleaming Brooklyn Debut in Dodgers First Game

Charlie Stengel former Montgomery Southern League outfielder made his Brooklyn debut at Washington Park driving in two runs with four hits in four at bats and stealing two bases. the Brooklyn Times lauds his power speed and left handed bat and notes he needs polishing in fielding as a raw recruit.

Charlie Stengle Montgomery Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers Brooklyn Times Dodgers Washington Park Charlie Stengel Stengel Pittsburg Whitey

The Subtleties of Golf Sharp Practice and Fair Play

A discussion on how clever play in golf balances against sharp practice across match formats. It cites penalties, sportsmanship moments, and tactics that annoy opponents while noting noble acts and the need for temperance in key rounds. It contrasts honesty, rules, and psychological games in competitive golf.

St. Andrews

Prospects for Grand Circuit Open Meet Debated

In Columbus Ohio heavy rain for a day leaves the opening of the grand circuit two weeks race meet in doubt. If postponed the Monday program shifts to Tuesday with four races on opening day including two stakes the board of trade stake for 2 07 pacers worth 3900 dollars and the Hartman Hotel stake valued at 5000.

Columbus Ohio Board of Trade Hartman Hotel

Press Arrangements For World Series

The Baseball Writers Association of America with the commission approves press rules for the world series. Press box seats are limited to working journalists and newspapers from Major League cities have precedence. The notice specifies space for games in New York and other cities.

Cincinnati Baseball Writers’ Association of America National Baseball Commission New York

Cincinnati at Boston and Other Tonight Baseball Matchups

Rivalries set for Cincinnati versus Boston in Boston. St. Louis faces Brooklyn in New York. Chicago meets Philadelphia as Pittsburg travels to New York for the night. No games scheduled elsewhere.

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Gardner Not Seriously Injured After Dislocated Finger

Boston officials learned from Detroit that Larry Gardner Red Sox third baseman suffered a dislocated finger rather than a break. The injury is not serious and he will likely play in the World Series and close games with Philadelphia, according to his physician.

Boston Boston American League Baseball Club Detroit Larry Gardner Red Sox Philadelphia

Meyers Sets Northwestern League Steal Mark

Spokane nine slugger Meyers broke the league base stealing record with his 108th theft of the season on Sunday surpassing Zimmerman who held the prior mark at 105. The feat adds to Spokane’s NWL season context in Spokane Washington.

Spokane Wash Meyers Zimmerman Chicago Nationals

Graves Seeks Faithful Forty Five for Alabama Team

At the University of Alabama Coach Graves weighs candidates for the gridiron before the season. Strong backs include Red Moody and By Vandy while Van de Graaff leads the ends and guards such as Love Brunson and Gandy vie for spots. Manning is sidelined by fever as Gribbons, Bowmen and others push for a starting role in the uncertain line and backfield. Four more players expected to join the competition this week.

Ala Graves Moody Vandy van de Graaff Manning Riddle Gribbons Gandy Stickney Hamiton Bowman Brunson Miller Broyles Harsh McDc van Deeraat Bill Alabama Riley Bat Barnes Leach Telieoeat Johnson Ing Honol Jeen deGraaff A. van deGraaff McDo ‘ Barnes Wilkerson Jon Gibbons Love Fi Joplin Jones Maresh

Big Boston Welcome Planned for Red Sox Champions

Boston fans prepare a large reception for the victorious Red Sox after clinching the pennant. The team, celebrated in a city-wide show of support, will be greeted by residents and thanked for bringing national glory to Boston.

Red Sox Boston

Jockey Falls From Grace in Disorderly Conduct Case

Cleveland Fuller, formerly a jockey, was ordered to three months in workhouse on a charge of disorderly conduct. He allegedly entered a woman’s apartment and tried to attack her. she screamed and he fled.

Jockey Grace New York Cleveland Fuller Roreei Fuller

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