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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1925

Page

8

McCarthy Named Cubs Manager with Million Dollar Pact

Joe McCarthy, former Louisville manager, is hired by the Chicago Cubs to replace George Gibson. Wrigley pledges a two year deal worth about 20000 per year and a million dollar plan to overhaul the club after a post season series with the Giants.

Chicago A.P Chifo Cubs Joe McCarthy Bie Louisville Colonels Wilum Wrigley, Jr McCarthy Cameter Louisville California Ran Bill Killifer Cubs Wrigley Wien McCarthy San 'Fran

Pirates Hope to Tie World Series as Fans Cheer

Pittsburgh fans rally as the Pirates aim to end bad breaks with Joe Judge’s crucial stop and Joe Harris’s homer. Hazen Cuyl er’s cool fielding aides a tense seventh inning while Nemo Seibold adds a two bag hit. Walter Johnson prepares to pitch if needed despite a sore leg.

Pirates Joe Judge Reay Carey Walter Johnson Pittsburgh

Meadows Prepares, Shows Steam Amid Restored Pace

Meadows worked out for a period yesterday and appeared to have sufficient steam in his delivery. If Pittsburgh ties up matters, he will be ready tomorrow.

Meadows Pittsburgh

SEEK REGULATION OF MOTOR TRAFFIC

William D Ainey chairman of the National Association of Railroad and Utility Commissioners urged unified policy for interstate motor transportation at the group’s annual meeting in Washington. He said a Supreme Court ruling limiting state authority creates a problem requiring federal direction and noted four sessions would discuss bus regulation freight truck rail competition and power development with Secretary Hoover on the program tomorrow night.

Washington A.P Willigam D. Ainey National Association of, Railroad, and Utility Commissioners Ainey Ormia Public Service Commis Supreme Court Hoover

Two Hurt After Car Overturns In Wington Accident

In Wington Louisiana on October 13 Earl wens 21 of Pittsburgh and Ed r bellea ae D C are injured when their car overturns after colliding with a truck. H E Murphy of Washington is lightly hurt. The driver was not yet identified. A machine and hayracks are mentioned in passing amid other fragments.

Wington Earl Wens Pittsburgh R ‘Belle D. C H. E. Murphy Washington Mandeville Twens Owens Murphy

Burl Wins Hard Fight As Mobile Youth Beats Biloxi Opponent

Eddie Burl a 16 year old from Mobile formerly Pensacola fought Lockie Lockie of Biloxi for ten rounds on the municipal wharf. Burl won when Referee Al Wambsgans raised his glove though Lockie refused to fall. Other bouts featured Spike Webb defeating Cave Man Toronto, Young Kennedy stopping Walter Johnson, Frisco Billy KOing Roughhouse Rooney, all in a stacked program refereed by Al Wambsgans and Fred Brown.

Pensacola Mobile Eddie Burl Lockie Lockie Biloxi Municipal Wharf Lockie al Wambigans Bliddie Burl Pockie Lockie al Wambagans Burl Pockie Spike Webb Cave Man Toronto Webb Walter Kid” Johnson Young Kennedy Kennedy Frisco Billy Roughhouse Rooney Rooney Young Oglesby Billy al Wambsgans Fred Brown

College Football Briefs Across Nation

Princeton shuffles forwards after a tough Washington and Lee game. Boston College edges Haskell 7 to 6 on Columbus Day. Harvard scouts as Providence loses 22 to 0. Georgia Tech prepares for Florida after topping Penn State. Tulane readies for Mississippi Aggies with big crowd expected.

Princeton Roper Boston Boston College Haskell ——S Atlanta Georgia Tech Penn State New York University of Florida Alexander Clay Florida Tech Gainesville Penn State

Pittsburgh Defeats Washington 6-3 in Tight Nine Inning Tilt

In a foggy scorecard filled with abbreviations Pittsburgh tops Washington 6 to 3. Key plays include two-base hits by Goslin Bluege Leiboia and Wright and a home run by S Harris. Aldridge gets the win while Coveleskie takes the loss with nine hits allowed.

Pittsburgh AB. R H. PO Fw.se Uek Aldridge Poumie Occoas Washington R. H. Po A. E PO S. Harris Rivers Tjcaue Zachary Ballou Marberry R. HH Goslin Bluege Leiboia Wright J. Harris Carey Barnhart Harris Traynor Peck Smith Judge Coveskie Coveleskie Ruel Rigler

Notre Dame to Meet Army for Annual Battle

Notre Dame faces Army in the annual showdown as part of a weekend slate that includes Ohio State versus Columbia and Indiana versus Syracuse. Michigan and Wisconsin prepare for a strength test, while Iowa challenges Illinois and Northwestern hosts Chicago in key conference games.

Notre Dame Chicago Army Ohio State Michigan Wisconsin Badgers Yostmen Iowa Illinois Grange Ralph Baker Fred Bruce Letterman Northwestern Maroons Indiana Burt Ingwersen Hawkeyes Bob Zeupke Perdue Rose Poly Tech

World Series Standings and Game Results

World Series standings list Senators and Pirates with game scores for five games. Attendance shows 196,164 paid. gate receipts total $811,644 with advisory council and players shares detailed. Each club and league shares provided.

Pirates Senators Advisory Council

Babe Ruth Plans Maine Hunting Trip After Illness

Babe Ruth intends to depart New York on Wednesday or Thursday for a hunting trip in Maine. He is recovering from an abscess that forced his return from Washington last week.

New York Babe Ruth Maine Washington

Belgians Seek 100 Million Dollar American Loan

Belgian envoys depart for London to negotiate credits and then head to New York to arrange a $100,000,000 loan. Minister Vandervyvere, former premier, and Bank of Belgium governor M Hautaine lead the mission.

Brussels London New York Vanderyvere M. Hautaine Bank of Belgium

Dancers Trial Reset to October 15 in Chicago

United States Commissioner Glass has postponed the removal hearing for dancer Evan Burroughs Fontaine until October 15. Fontaine, wanted in San Francisco for contempt of a federal injunction, faces a suit against Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, whom she accuses as the father of her son. About 6000 diamonds have been found in the Arkansas fields.

Chicago United States Glass Evan Burroughs Fontaine Miss Fontaine San Francisco Corneliuse'Vanderbilt Whitney

Berlenbach Stuns Solomon at Polo Grounds in Scrap

Paul Berlenbach world light heavyweight mauled King Solomon of Panama with a nine punch left and right assault at the Polo Grounds. Solomon absorbed an unrelenting barrage as Berlenbach built a dominant victory in New York.

New York Paul Berlenbach King Solomon Panama Polo Grounds

Rifles overwhelm Spring Hill in football clash 20 to 0

The Mobile Rifles newly formed football team defeated Spring Hill High 20 to 0. Childress returned a kickoff for a touchdown, Ollinger, Costello, and Hoyle scored, and the half ended 13 to 0. In the second half Childress again intercepted a pass for six, with Ollinger adding the extra point. Branswell and Maury starred for Hill. The Rifles next face Spring Hill College Juniors on Maxo Field.

Mobile Rifles Spring Hill High Childress Rifles Ollinger Costello Ollinger Hoyle Ramsey Dix Hill Costello Braswell Cazentre Maury

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