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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1912

Page

6

Work of Demon Demaree Praises From Giants Manager

New York Giants manager lauds Al Demaree after his debut against Boston Americans. The Southern League star struck out nine, allowed seven hits, one walk, and pitched a near shutout in the crucial pennant clinching game. Tesreau, Ahearn, and Marquard are being prepared for key games ahead.

W York New York Giants Boston Americans McGraw al Demaree Boston Dema Ree Giants Demaree Tesreau Red Sox Athewson Marquard

Athletics Lose Nineteen Inning Record Game

Washington and Philadelphia battled nineteen innings in a major league record length this season. Philadelphia won 5 to 4 as darkness halted play after over four hours. Plank outdueled Groom as late errors and timely hits shaped the marathon contest with Foster and McBride starring in the field.

Philadelphia Washington Williams Johnson Moeller Foster Moeller Barry Colline Groom Plank Foster McBride Opar

Atlanta May Get Men From Griffith

Atlanta officers Billy Smith and Frank E Callaway travel to Washington for a conference with Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators about a farming affiliation for 1913. Griffith promises an outfielder an infielder and a pair of pitchers for the Crackers, with additional potential signings. The Atlanta delegation will also witness the World Series in New York before returning.

Atlanta Billy Smith Frank E. Callaway Atlanta Baseball Association Washington Clark Griffith Washington Senators Crackers Griffith Griff

Gibbs Confident Ahead of Monday Fight With Brock

Willie Gibbs, Philadelphia bantam, says he can beat Matt Brock in a ten round bout at the Orleans A. C. on Monday night. If Gibbs wins, he likely faces Johnny Kilbane for the world featherweight title. Brock from Cleveland trains at home while Gibbs’ camp buzzes with readiness and aim to secure a Kilbane match.

Willie Gibbs Philadelphia Matt Brock Orleans A. C New Orleans Times-Democrat Cleveland Johnny Kilbane Kilbane Phil Brock Gibbs Brock Frankie Russell Russell

Grid Squads Ready For First Games Of Season

Western colleges open the 1912 football season with practice games as Minnesota Indiana and Ohio State schedule regular contests. Navy focuses on heavy players and reshuffles linemen to develop smash backs. Southern openers include Vanderbilt vs Bethel in Nashville and Georgia Tech against the Eleventh Cavalry at the Fair.

Chicago Western Colleges Big Nine Minnesota Indiana Ohio State Annapolis Navy McRavy Hall Dalton Vanderbilt Bethel Nashville Virginia William and Mary Charlottesville Alabama Marion Tuscaloosa Mississippi Union University, Miss Georgia Tech Cavalry South Mercer Gordon Macon Wakeforest U. C. of Medicine Randolph Macon Georgetown Washington Washington and Lee Virginia Medicos Lexington Kentucky State Maryville

Harvard Eleven Begins Season in Good Shape for Maine Game

Cambridge Mass Sept 28 Harvard eleven stands in nearly ideal physical condition for its season opener against the University of Maine. The only key casualty is halfback Coolidge who has water on the knee.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Eleven University of Maine Coolidge

Monarchs of the gridiron usher in South football season

Atlanta chatter notes the onset of the collegiate South football season with the region's top teams preparing for opening games as crowds gather to watch the traditional gridiron unfold in early autumn.

Atlanta Monarchs

Princeton Meets Stevenson In Gridiron Tilt

Ideal weather favored Princeton as they met Stevenson on the gridiron. The Tigers showed weakness on offense but boasted a very strong defense in today’s matchup.

Princeton N. J Stevenson

Governor Marshall Moves Against Porter Bookies

Indiana Governor Thomas R. Marshall orders Attorney General Honan to sue to stop the Mineral Springs Jockey Club in Porter. Deputy Branaman's report says the club planned an elaborate gambling network to evade Indiana laws, prompting postponement from September to October. The club, incorporated in South Dakota, faced state opposition.

Indianapolis Ind Thomas Marshall Mineral Springs Jockey Club Porter Honan Thomas Branaman Branaman Chicago Indiana Jockey Club South Dakota

Baseball Schedule Highlights from Today's National and American Leagues

National League games feature Boston at New York, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Chicago, and St. Louis at Pittsburgh. American League matchups include Chicago at St. Louis, Detroit at Cleveland, New York at Philadelphia, and Boston at Washington.

New York Eee Ween Renee Chicago Peeeesaenee Cosins Pittsburg Ee Is Cincinnati Ore Philadelphia Eer Seesees St. Louis Brooklyn Peewee Boston Teem Boston Ee Ee Washington Philadelphia Ste National League Boston Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburg Detroit Cleveland R.H.E Chicago Toney Cottrell Archer Heckinger Packard Severoid R.H.E. Chicago Reusbach Smith Suggs Severeid

Chicago and Cincinnati split day with high scoring games

Chicago and Cincinnati teams exchanged results as Cincinnati swept in one game and Chicago won the other. New York, St Louis, Brooklyn and Philadelphia also posted decisive scores in afternoon and evening action across multiple ballparks.

Baseball scores and lineups from Philadelphia Cleveland St Louis games

Box score style summary lists R H E figures for Philadelphia Cleveland and St Louis, with players Groom Johnson Williams Metroscena Mitchell O Neal Wheatley Onslow Lange Benz Walsh Easterly Schalk Allison Napier Powell Crossen Cicotte. Includes multiple inning totals and game outcomes across venues.

Cleveland R.H.E. Cleveland Mitchell O'Neal Wheatley Onslow St. Louis R.H. Chichio St. Louies Lange Benz Walsh Easterly Schalk Allison Napier Powell Crossen R.H.E. Cricaros Cies St Louie Cisers Se Cicotte Adams Alexander

Chance Recovers From Brain Pressure After Operation

Frank Chance, manager of the Chicago Cubs, has recovered enough to plan a trip to Chicago after an operation to relieve pressure on his brain caused by a pitched ball. The New York report notes his improvement and readiness to depart.

New York Frank Chance Chicago Cubs Chicago

All Heart Flooring Ad Notes Fresh Building Materials

Fragmentary ad lists fresh flooring and lumber lots including Cypress boards 2x4 20 feet and pickets. Mentions contact numbers and a business name All Heart Flooring and Fresh Lot. Limited readable details indicate a local supplier promoting materials for construction or renovation.

Rae Barnett Virodlinn Louisiana

John Horgan Defends The Billiard Title

John Horgan, world champion three cushion billiardist, defeats Joe Carney 150 to 125 in a 150 point match in San Francisco. The game ends 50 to 48 after 91 innings with Horgan retaining the championship.

San Francisco John Horgan Joe Carney Horgan

Glidden Tour Postponed One Week From Detroit to New Orleans

The Glidden reliability tour from Detroit to New Orleans is delayed by one week. Start moved to October 14 from October 7 due to slow entry of cars. Planning considered routing via Selma Jackson Mobile or via Memphis with Mobile involvement. The date of arrival in New Orleans will determine next steps and a Mobile invitation committee may be formed.

Detroit New Orleans Mirchigan City Managvers American Automobile Association Selma Jackson Mobile Memphis

New Orleans Club Ships for Havana Tour of Cuba

Manager Charles Frank of the New Orleans club leads the Southern League team on a Havana tour. Fifteen games are scheduled in Havana and other Cuban cities as the party departs.

New Orleans Charles Frank Havana

Base Stealing Record Is Questioned By Pels

Jimmy Johnston of the Barons is said to have broken the Southern League stolen base record in unofficial figures. Charley Frank and the Pelicans dispute the 8 SB mark citing stretched scoring rules and dubious plays. They claim Doc Seabaugh may have also challenged Rickert's record, while Molesworth has led base stealing for five years.

Jimmy Johnston Barons Birmingham Johnston Joe Rickert Pelican Charley Frank Pels Rickert The Pelicans Doc Seabaugh Frank Molesworth

Taking No Chances With Marty O Toole

Pittsburg, September 28 Marty O Toole and Bobby Byrne will not join Rigler s barnstorming team in Cuba. Manager Fred Clarke declined permission citing risk to the club and potential long term harm to players careers over a 350 dollar per month offer.

Pittsburg Penn Marty O'Toole Bobby Byrne Cuba Rigler Barnstormers Fred Clarke

Comiskey Poised to Land Star Pitcher Miller from San Francisco

Milwaukee report says Charlie Comiskey’s White Sox have secured Frank Miller of the San Francisco club after Ted Sullivan vouched for the young right hander. Miller, from Wisconsin’s copper country, drew praise as a top prospect who had earlier been sent to San Francisco.

Comiskey Miller San Francisco Milwaukee Wis Ted Sullivan Chicago Pacific Coast Charlie Comiskey White Sox Ted Frank Miller Sullivan Wisconsin Dehli Los Angeles Cincinnati Sox Waco Texas Seals gDehil

Long Distance Auto Race Planned for May 30 at Speedway

Indianapolis announces the 500 mile race scheduled for Friday May 30 at the Hoosier course. Changes include a 450 cubic inch piston limit, minimum weight 1600 pounds, 30 car field, and $500 entry fee. Entries open January 1 1913 and close May 1 with a 75 mph one lap qualification in trials.

Indianapolis Chas. W. Sedwick Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hoosier Course

McCarty to Fight Kauffman in San Francisco October

Articles signed here announce an open air bout between Luther McCarty and Al Kauffman to be held in San Francisco on October 12 under the Broadway Athletic Club. McCarty departs for the Pacific coast tonight after meeting McFarland.

Pittsburg Luther McCarty al Kauffman San Francisco Broadway Athletic Club McCarty Pacific Coast McFarland

Knockout Brown Beats Trott in Cleveland Bout

New York's Knockout Brown out fought Sammy Trott of Columbus in a twelve round scheduled match at the Cleveland A C. The referee stopped the fight in the seventh round to spare Trott a knockout. They weighed 133 pounds at 3 o clock.

Cleveland Ohio

Gibons McGoorty to vie for middleweight title

Mike Gibbons of St Paul Minnesota and Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin have been matched to meet in New York on November 7 for a ten round 158 pound middleweight world championship bout announced by the Garden Athletic Club.

New York Mike Gibbons St. Paul

Homeowners Look to Build with Wednesday Sunday Page Tips

The building page in Everybody's offers current, practical guidance for current homeowners and prospective builders. It highlights up-to-date suggestions and ideas for construction, remodeling, and efficient home maintenance. Readers are invited to use the resource for informed decisions.

Houk Beats Papke in Six-Round Philadelphia Bout

In Philadelphia last night Le Honk Houk from Lancaster Pa defeated Billy Papke in a six round boxing match. Houk twice sent Papke crashing through the ropes as the bout was staged at catch weights and drew the popular verdict for the hometown fighter.

Philadelphia le Honk Lancaster Billy Papke Houk Mwlinois Thunderbolt

We Never Forget Early Home Cures With Arnica Salve

According to science the lasting memories are tied to early home life and remedies like Bucklen's Arnica Salve used to treat burns boils scalds sores skin eruptions cuts sprains and bruises. After forty years of cures it remains unrivaled for piles corns or cold sores at 25 cents at all druggists.

Bucklen

Electric Bitters Proved To Restore Strength In Henry Man

Victims of stomach liver and kidney troubles report loss of appetite backache nervousness headache and tired run-down feelings. T. D. Peebles of Henry Tennessee writes that six bottles of Electric Bitters gave him new strength and appetite, outperforming other remedies. Try it at 50 cents a bottle from all druggists.

T. D. Peebles Henry Tenn

Axworthy Colt Shines in Columbus Futurity Two Year-Olds

In Columbus Ohio Dillon Axworthy led a field of twelve two year olds in the horse review futurity heats. He won the second heat in a new personal best 2 11 4 and set a season mark for trotters of his age. Evelyn W won the free for all pace but was slower on average.

Columbus Ohio Dillon Axworthy Horse Review Futurity Lord Alien Axworthy Evelyn W Independence Bay Earl Jr Helen Stiles Todd Mack Babe Sara Ann Patch

Mike Donlin Adopts Christian Science for Wife

Pirates outfielder Mikey Donlin has turned to Christian Science after doctors gave little hope for actress Mabel Hite. Donlin says the method saved his wife, plans to learn more, and faces some skepticism from Broadway peers.

Pittsburg Penn Mikey Donlin Mike Mabel Hite New York Christian Science

Chicago Clubs to Stage Special Series Championship Games

President Comiskey of the Chicago American League club accepted President Murphy of the Chicago Nationals challenge for a series of games to decide the Chicago baseball championship. Details will be arranged this afternoon.

Chicago Comiskey Murphy Chicago Nationals

Leach Cross suspension upheld by State Athletic Commission

New York Sept 28 The State Athletic Commission which supervises boxing refused to reduce the suspension imposed on Leach Cross for rule violations in a bout Cross appealed and presented a petition with many signatures to support his request.

New York State Athletic Commission Leach Cross Cross

Builders' Page Voices On Home Projects

Advertisers on the Builders' Page in the Item Every Wednesday and Sunday share guidance for readers planning construction. The notes cover timing choices, materials, and budgeting for current or future builds.

Oliver Twist Matinee and Night Performances

Next Sunday September 29 offers a matinee from 3 to 6 and an evening show from 7 to 10 featuring Nat Goodwin in Charles Dickens Great Oliver Twist. The engagement promises a popular scale and strong audience turnout at the venue.

Nat Goodwin Oliver Twist

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Demon Demaree Athletics Chamberlain Gale Maine United Fruit CO. Steamship Service Colon Bocas del Toro Panama Barrios Simon Central and America Ala Pan Costa RI Bay Shore Division Acaive Aeeneey Eddie Coulon Kid Herman Kid Atkins Coulon Herman Princeton- Stevenson R.H.E. Bostone Dickson and Gowdy Kirby R.H.E. Pittsburg Sts Louis R.H.E Mayer, Rixey Moran Killifer Stack R.H.E. Washington Egan Lapp Chance H. W. Hendrickson Ohio Falls Marty O’ Toole Kauffman Frisco Brown Sammy Trott Houk Wallops Papke A. N. Maumenee Seusnin Giblin’s Bakery Warren St Mike Donlin Eee Velay Trac Raed Tee Armsta Lawrence Velty Heidelberg Borani Nevaro Karl E. Karl ST. Emanuel Bell
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