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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
8
In Memphis Tennessee yesterday afternoon the Chicks defeated the Mobile club 11 to 6. Both teams committed errors that aided scoring as Dobard of the visitors collected a hit and a double in five appearances.
Weather showers sparked a local dispute noted in a Nashville exchange mocking Umpires Pfenninger and Breitenstein. The brief item highlights criticism rather than a formal report.
Today’s games span the Southern Association and leagues including National and American. Matchups include Atlanta at Little Rock and New Orleans at Chattanooga in cloudy or clear conditions with several venues listed and no other contests scheduled.
Spring Hill College hosts the Blue Stars on Maxon's field in a Sunday game to help ready the college eleven for the Tulane clash on October 2 in New Orleans. The crowd eyes one of the season’s fastest teams as Ching anchors the backfield and O Dowd starts at quarterback with the Blue Stars features Malone, Dyar, Cleveland and more.
A group of leading golfers advocate scheduling the national championships in June before players peak. They argue late season events demand August workloads, leaving stars tired. Proponents claim greens are better in June, ensuring top form for national titles.
A notice requires all amateur game details be submitted to this office for publication by 8 30 a m Monday.
In a close Foley diamond game Rosedale beat Foley's second squad 6 to 4. Rosedale trailed 4–1 entering the seventh then rallied with three errors by Foley and two runs in the seventh to take the lead, adding two more in the eighth and one in the ninth. Bullock had the longest hit, a three-base shot, and Foley turned four double plays.
Chicago Sept 23. Philadelphia manager Pat Moran receives many letters urging Grover Alexander to pitch the opener of the world series against Chicago. Moran, leading NL by five and a half games, refuses to concede the flag. A Mass letter from Fitsburg requests Alexander be sent to face Boston in the first game.
A list of great players who could become successful managers is proposed. Outfield includes Fielder Jones and Rebel Oakes. infield features Johnny Ganzel, George Stovall, Charlie Herzog, Miller Huggins, Hugi Jennings, Joe Tinker, John McGraw. catchers Pat Moran and Roger Bresnahan. pitchers Clark Griffith and Bill Donovan. The piece argues such a lineup would offer fielding, hitting, speed, brains, and fighting spirit for a championship club.
The Gulls lost to Memphis on Wednesday amid strong hitting by Hoge and Poole. Dobard set a world record with a home run and a double. Hogg departs for Chicago to report to the National League club. The Mobile season ends with a Little Rock series starting Friday, including a double header Saturday before disbanding.
Yesterday’s games featured Baltimore Newark Brooklyn Kansas City and Buffalo with varied results. Notable line scores include Newark 4 Chicago 4 tied after regulation and Asheville defeating Rocky Mount 5 to 2 in the Carolina League.
Larry Chapelle, once hailed as an $18,000 beauty and later an $18,000 lemon, is slated for another majors try. Reports say he will join Cleveland as part of the Joe Jackson trade from the White Sox, after a strong season in the American Association hitting over .300.
Boston authorities announce the Red Sox will enter 1916 virtually unchanged. President J. J. Lannin says no bids were made in the draft and the present lineup is deemed a perfect playing proposition. Five reserve players Pennock Cooper Haley Nally Shorten may compete for spots next year.
Mercer College of Macon GA asks for a game with the YMCA basketball team. Charles Baumhauer and coach Jim Radcliff, both repeatedly chosen for the all Southern squad, anticipate fielding a strong team this year and report many requests for games.
Mark Lyons won the Marine Supply Company hand trap with a perfect 10 in a shoot off against four others. James Eason beat Hunter Lyons in the deciding tie. Frank Jarvis claimed the Register trophy’s fourth leg as high winds challenged the entrants.
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