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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1925

Page

10

Southern Association Magnates Meet At Memphis Today

Southern Association officials meet in Memphis to decide a possible $1000 purse and gold trophy for the league's most valuable player with a three-fourths vote required for adoption.

Southern Association Memphis Tenn Moros Ghorere Gamual New York Johnny Y. Toole International Baseball 6 Une Toole Florida Washington Pittsburgh

Count Hoogstraden criticized for tennis conduct

New York dispatch reports the United States Lawn Association condemned Count Ludwig Hoogstraden for objectionable tennis behavior during European matches this year between Austria and Ireland. Investigators backed cautions on player conduct, urging careful nomination and avoiding notorious on court actions.

New York Ludwig Hoogstraden United States Lawn Association Austria

Legion to Elect Officers Thursday at Lamar post

The Lamar Y. Mcleod post of the Legion will hold its annual officer election Thursday night. Three names are linked to the commander post with several candidates possible. Zeinicker will not seek re election as adjutant. The meeting marks the first annual session in the new headquarters on South Royal Street. Cap Thomes J. Ford, named as a national convention delegate, will report on Omaha proceedings.

Lamar Y. Mcleod Ian Legion Zeinicker Legion South Royal Street Cap Thomes J. Ford Omaha

Pope blesses rose for Elizabeth of Belgium anniversary

A rose blessed by Pope Pius is to be sent to Elizabeth of Belgium for her 25th anniversary. It rests in a silver vase and reflects a ceremonial gesture amid wartime era reporting.

Associated Press Pius Elizabeth Belgium

Alabama Day celebration event announced

EE IC societies plan a December 14 observance to celebrate Alabama Day with a speech at the Seetean et See hosted by the Daughters of the Confederacy.

Alabama Ee Ic 1 Dritea Daughters of the Confedmacy Wifl

Hornsby Named National League MVP for 1925

Eight baseball writers chose Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals as the NL most valuable player for 1925. He led with a perfect score of 78 points, earning a $1000 prize and a bronze bust. Hazen Cuyler and George Kelly followed, while other notable players included Wright Bancroft Vance and Traynor among the top vote getters. The voting was conducted by the Baseball Writers Association under president James M. Gould.

NEW ORK Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals Hornsby Dazzy Vance Brooklion Hornby Horneby Hazen Kiki” Cuyler Pittsburgh George Kelly Giants Wrieht Pirates Vance Doders Bancroft Braves Bottomley Cardinals Traynor Frisch Rousch Reds Cuvier Kelly Ory Wright Pirate Shortston End Bancroft Baseball Writers’ Association James M. Gould St. Louis Frank Graham New York Sun Grauley Philadelphia Inquirer Tom Swope Cincinnati Post Thomas Meany Brooklyn Times Burt Whitman Boston Herald Charles J. Doyle Pittsburgh Gazette- Times Martin Haley St. Louis Globe- Democrat James Crusinberry Chicago Tribune

Conference plan may be switched in Western football schedule

Chicago Dec 7 The Western conference may drop its plan for four teams to play two games with the same foes next fall. A rearrangement may have Minnesota and Michigan facing Northwestern and Indiana only once. Return games have not been required by conference teams.

Chicago Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Indiana

First Lady Golfer Dead in Yonkers

Funeral services for Mrs. Winde FB Reid, America s first woman golfer and widow of John Reid who introduced calf in America, will be held Tuesday afternoon at her Yonkers home. Additional line mentions Charlies Burr a six month old infant in New Orleans with four grandparents and two great great grandparents.

Yonkers N. Y Winde FB Reid America John Reid Charlies W. Burr New Orleans

Daughters of the American Revolution Host December Imncheon

The Daughters of the American Revolution plan an Imncheon at the Country Club in December 1935. Members will share plans for club activities and community projects.

Revolu‘tion

Red Grange Earns 82000 In Eleven Days

Red Grange, football star, has earned about 82000 in eleven days, after sharing with his manager and tax collectors. He draws large crowds with about 16400 per game and ~470 per yard, aiding four Chicago Bears victories in five starts. He helped Bears beat the New York Giants 19 to 7 at the Polo Grounds with a key pass and an interception return for a score.

New York Red Grange Grange Chicago Bears Philadelphia Polo Grounds New York Giants

Senators Brookhart Lenroot and Borah to address Princeton event

United States Senators Brookhart Lenroot and Borah will speak at the Student World Court Conference at Princeton University on Friday and Saturday. Lewis W. Fox, chairman of the event, will introduce speakers and coordinate sessions.

APARK Princeton N. J United States Brookhart Lenroot Borah Princeton University Lewis W. Fox

Ten Round Stag Bout Headlines Mobile Boxing Night

Battling Palm Beach of Baton Rouge and Grover Mallini of Kiln clash in a ten round main event at the city wharf arena as fans pack the venue. Palm Beach a two handed puncher and Mallini rely on a right hook. A six round semi final features Battling Black versus Young Tillman. Prelim bouts include Barkley Webb and George Ogelsby.

Palm Beach Baton Rouge Grover Mallini Kiln Miss American Legion Athetic Association City Wharf Mobile Mallini Battling Black Young Tillman The Stag Barkley Webb George Ogelsby Legion Torovide

Crossword Puzzle Word Hunt From Old Page

Crossword clues list with horizontal entries including Has corded cloth melody and various terse hints. Items cover colors parts of speech tools animals tools and actions, forming a dense readable puzzle segment from an historical newspaper page.

Title at stake in ring fight

The fightweight championship will be at stake as Jimmy Goodrich the titleholder and Rocky Kansar veteran challenger step into the ring tonight in Buffalo New York. Both boxers are Buffalo residents with Goodrich 25, five years younger than Kansar. Experts call Goodrich faster and more skilled while Kansar is the stiffer puncher. In Porto Rico twenty cents a day is the average wage for employed women in industry.

Buffalo Jimmy Goodrich Rocky Kansar Kansas Goodrich Porto Rico

Washington to Be Pacific Champion

Seattle December 7 The University of Washington football team which won the Pacific Coast Conference championship will represent the coast in the annual gridiron classic at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. The decision was made at a Board of Control meeting today.

Seattle Wash University of Washington Pacific Coast Pasadena Cal Board of Control

Freedom Is Won by Clever Rule in Joliet Escape

Two convicts escaped from the Stateville prison by concealing themselves in crates on a delivery wagon bound for Joliet. The incident occurred yesterday as the wagon traveled from the state prison toward the older Joliet facility.

Statevill Joliet

All-American grid picking denounced by organizer

Edward K Hall, chair of the all-American selection dinner, urged that such dinners should end and warned that emphasizing individual all-American players risks creating false heroes. He criticized professional football lure tactics and cautioned players against chasing easy money after college.

New York Edward K. Ha America New York Sun Red Gran Hall

Football Player Killed After Neck Break In Pro Game

Philadelphia report states Paul McConnville of the Frankford Panthers died from a broken neck sustained Sunday against the Summerdale A A A. He collapsed during the game and died before reaching a hospital.

Philadelphia Paul McConnville Frankford Panthers Summerdale A. A

Bike Pathfinder of Years Ago Dies

Lester F. Hickok 72, famed for crossing America on a high wheel bike three decades ago, died at his Camp Hill home. His coast to coast trip started in Hartford Connecticut and ended in Los Angeles California. A Goffstown New Hampshire resident recently completed a 4400 mile auto trip with only one puncture.

Harrisburg Lester F. Hickok America Camp Hill Here Hartford Conn Los Angeles

Alabama Expected to Accept Rose Bowl Invite

Tuscaloosa Alabama sources report the University of Alabama to consider an invitation from the Pacific Coast Conference to be the featured game of the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Committee chairman Jack Benefic said a decision would be made after further study.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama

12 Crack Horses Leave for Miami

John Oliver Keene, Lexington turfman, sends 24 of his wintering 30 Churchill Downs horses to Miami for the winter meet. The first shipment includes Champ de Mars Queen of the Forest Chittagong Mike McLuke and several yearlings, all from the Keene stables. J O Keene will go to Florida after the second shipment and stay at the track through winter.

Louie Borocginesas Fai’ Eran John Oliver Keene Lexington Miami Mr. Keene Churchill Downs Champ de Mars Queen of the Forest Chittagong Mike McLuke J. O G. H. Keene J. O. Keene Florida

Mitchell Signs as Coach at Harvard

Cambridge mass December 7 Fred Mitchell former big league player scout and Braves business manager signs a three year contract as head coach of Harvard baseball The athletic committee announced tonight Mitchell has been battery coach of the Crimson for the past two seasons An Illinois woman died recently at the age of 93 leaving 211 descendants.

Cambridge Mass Fred Mitchell Braves Harvard Mitchell Crimson Illinois

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