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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1915

Page

8

Spring Hill Dominates Blue Stars 47 to 0 In Exhibition

Spring Hill College overwhelms the Blue Stars with a 47 to 0 victory as O Dowd Hastings and Ratterman lead on offense. The 1916 lineup features Rush and Harris guiding a fast, pep-filled squad noted by experts as a rising force this season.

Spring Hill Bite Stars van Heuval Flowers Murray Austil John Rush Red” Harris Auburn O'Dowd Christine Hastings Blue Stars Austin Boudousquie Metzger R. C. Rush Adam

Nashville Baseball Notes and Southern League Pennant Race

Outfielder Tim Hendryx benched with Elmer Miller at his old post. Nashville plans remodel of Dell Park before 1916 season to fix a steep field and add stands. Southern Association champions New Orleans, with Dobbs as manager, clinch pennant. Pittsburgh, Chicago, St. Louis chase Federal flag. St. Louis rights in National League race. final weeks shift standings.

Tim Hendryx Pels Bill Donovan Elmer Miller Miller St. Louis Floyd Farmer Nashville Louisville Colonels Dave Callahan Bob Higgins Heineman Shropshire Me Dell Park Southern League Clyde Shropshire Tokhe Bill Schwartz Birmingham New Orleans Rcser Dobbs Asheville Boston Philadelphia Alexander Phillies Shore Red Sox Sporting Detroits Brooklyn Moran Pittsburgh Chicago Newark Kansas City Southern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs Atlanta Pelicans Johnny Dobbs Memphis New York Ames Stroud Southern Association Mubs Pet Chattanooga Atlanta Ee Mobile Little Rock Medieval League Nubs Rooklynee Ee Cincinnati Weeee Il St Louis Cleveland Federal L. Pet Buffalo Baltimore Ee

Women’s Tennis Opens With Star Field In Boston

In Boston on September 27 the annual open lawn tennis tournament for women began with a strong field including Miss Molla Bjurstedt, the national champion, among the entrants at Longwood.

Boston Molla Bjurstedt Longwood

Fan Owes Duty to Umpire Says Champion Ball Bug

Casey Jones argues fans should be fair to umpires, who make or break games. He notes umpires are human and closer to plays, stressing respect and understanding over endless roasting while preserving fan passion.

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Latin Americans Flock to U S Colleges Amid War

News from New York reports Latin American students who typically studied in Europe are now arriving in the United States due to the war. Groups from Brazil Mexico and Cuba join Yale Princeton and Harvard campuses with fresh courses and instructors as they adapt to the wartime shift in education.

Europe New York South American United States South Brazil Yale Princeton Harvard South America Aea Eee A Co Csmeneiehs

Weather and Game Lineup for Today

Cincinnati at Chicago two games and other matchups listed with conditions including clear or cloudy. No other details or scores provided.

Cincinnati Chicago

Amateur baseball results from Lyons Park headlines

A Sunday slate at Lyons Park featured Beech Paint Company vs Gulf Shingles in a Suburban League clash, Honey Boy Flour beating Dunning Drug Company 8 to 3 with strong pitching by P Hamilton, and Foskos teams in a close Spring Hill game noted for key homers and hits.

Lyons Park Beech Paint Company Gals Shingle Company R.H.E. Gulf Shingles Beech Paints Honey Boy Flour Dunning Drug Company P. Hamilton Honey Boy Hamilton J. Smahdin Dunnis Drug Company Heidelburg R. H.E. Dechite Pee Cos Re Sakania Ee New York Bos

Loomis Falls to Mahl in Amateur 100 Yard Dash in St Louis

St Louis reports Joe Loomis, holder of the Amateur Athletic Union 100 yard title, losing to Irwin Mahl of the Columbian Athletic Club in 9 45. Mahl finished two yards ahead of the national champion. In Pittsburgh a new pole team world record was set at Bruncets Island track as J R McCune drove Ross B and Brighton B a mile in 2 66 1-2.

ST. Louis Joe Loomis Amateur Athletic Union Irwin Mahl Columbian Athletic Club of Pittsburgh J. R. McCune Hig Trotters Ross B Brighton Bruncets Island C. K. G. Billings Monk and Equity

Phillies rely on Moran system and veteran stars

Old Pat Moran found the right system to keep the Phils near the top. The column jokes about pitchers learning to throw left handed, banter about boxers and fans, and notes on Alexander Bancroft Cravath and Charley. It satirically mentions Stallings and Evers and the White Sox.

Pat Moran Phils Pat Tom Andrews C. Mathewson Phillies Alexander, Bancroft and Cravath George Stallings Miracle Johnnny Evers Braves Evers Charley

Pirates Map Fresh Start as Season Opens

The piece surveys early season chatter on who should manage, noting 11,436 applicants for the Pirates job while Carlisle shines in the first game and questioning Pop Warner's influence. It mentions Clark Griffith testing rookies and avoids claiming the 1916 pennant, hinting at cautious optimism.

Comiskey Carlisle Indians Pop Warner Pirates Clark Griffith

Sailor Claims He Was aboard Torpedoed Carib

Harry Winship, an American seaman, says he was aboard the Carib when torpedoed by a German submarine months ago and had a narrow escape. He arrived in Mobile aboard the British steamer Wardale after traveling from the scene.

Harry Winship Carib Winship Mobile Weardale

Spanish Vessel Seized for Gold Destined for Germany

Genoa dispatch says the Spanish packet Luis Vives registered at Valenzia was seized by police after 100000 Hre worth gold aboard, valued at about 20000 dollars, was found and charged as destined for Germany. Captain Liorca arrested.

Genoa Paris Luis Vives Valenzia Germany Liorca

Albert P Bush Named Director of New Orleans Reserve Bank

Albert P. Bush of Mobile is elected a director of the New Orleans Reserve Bank. Announcement appeared in the September Southern Commercial Congress bulletin.

A. P. Bush Albert P. Bush New Orleans Reserve Bank Southern Commercial Congress Bulletin

Barney-Cavanaghs Rout City League Rivals in Winter Game

The Barney-Cavanaghs overwhelmed the Crowns 14 to 1 in a winter league clash. Goodbrad was set to pitch for the Crowns but Farnell worked, with Norton and Walsh contributing key plays.

Barney-Cavanaghs Roos Goodbrad Farnell Walsh Brown Norton Allen Cleveland Barneys Jordan Burch Candy Kids H. PO. Turner S. Stedeede C. A Thomas Eree Seeeee Ery Barney -Cavs AB. R. PO Eenee Hamond Denny

McCowan Team Defeats Brothers 14 to 4 in Sunday Game

The McCowans defeated Brothers 14 to 4 on Sunday afternoon. McCaffity started for Brothers and lasted seven innings while Kelly relieved and was wild. Wall and Grover starred for McCowan with strong hitting. Final: McCowan 14 Brothers 4.

McCowan Brothers McCaffity Kelly Wall Grover McCowans Browne McCoffity

Rains Postpone Grand Circuit Racing Card

Heavy rains in Columbus force postponement of the Grand Circuit racing card scheduled for Monday. The weather disrupts the event, pushing it to the following day as organizers adjust the schedule.

Columbus Ohio

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