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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1925

Page

10

Sixteen Cars Entered for Annual Event at Gton

Sixteen cars were entered for the annual event at Gton with Paolo the recent race winner among contenders for the national title. Starters in the 250 mile race include Earl Cooper No 2 Bennett Hill No 3 Miller No 4 and many others with Paolo No 12 and McDonagh No 14 among the Miller entries and several Dusenberg and Miller specials listed.

Fon Gton A de Paolo Tommy Milton Iry Bob McDonagh Earl Cooper, Jr Frank Elliott Earl Cooper Bennett Hill Miller ¢ Byeek Milton al. Comte Miller Harry Hartz Miller Erry Wonerlitch Lovi Durray Miller Paolo Nburg Tive Bop McDonagh Ler Prior William Shattus r—Ralph Hepburn Jimmy Hill Miller Learl Devore Frank Elliot Phil Shafer Peter Kreis Dusenberg

Rit Stars as National Ten Mile Champion in Wet Track

Willie Rit wins the national ten mile on a soggy New York track in 53 05. Freddy Wachter places second and Henigan third. Willie Plant captures the national seven mile title at 54 55 with Mack Weiss second and Harry trailing. Princeton-Dorchester varsity crews set for Henley course race on Schuylkill River Saturday. Eastern two year olds head to Churchill Downs for Kentucky Club stakes. likely runners include Mac-Kaw Blondin Bubbling Over Chance Play Canter Lancaster.

New York Willie Rit Freddy Wach Henigan Dorchester Willie Plant Weth Mack Weiss York Harry New Y York Setladelphia Princeton Henley Schuylkill River Wrchill Downs Blondin Bubbling Over Chance Play Canter Lancaster

New Football Records Reported From Eight Game Stretch

In New York a report claims two football records may have been set across eight games. The Michie Illinois contest saw 22 players leave the field as time expired. Fourteen safeties are noted, and Drake achieved a three score performance against a strong opponent in a single game.

New York Michie Illinois Drake Intell

Hope returns as Charlie Prior recovers at Beehem hospital

Report from BEEHEM PA says Charlie Prior star halfback shows signs of improvement after a week in hospital. In Washington Georgetown University orders transfer rule enforcement barring transfer students from varsity representation if they have played for another school. Philadelphia Penn football coach Phil says team in good shape and ready for Illinois game after Chicago trip. York 15000 students alumni push Cornell-Columbia showdown at Yankee Stadium as test for Bill Roper. Haven Conn Brown players called to task over ball handling as Army prep continues.

Beehem Charlie Prior Washington, D. C Georgetown Versity Bill Roper Colgate Haven Conn Brown Toose Cay Red” Grange Illini Pennsylvania Philadelphia Nemisis Chicago Illinois Grange and Company Notre Dame Minnesota Atlanta Georgia Tech State College Tulane

Cabinet Expected to Quit Citing Nationalist Turmoil

An An ex-telegram dispatch from Berlin reports Chancellor Luther dismisses the cabinet as nationalist tensions mount. The move follows reports of discord within the government amid accusations of nationalist influence affecting policy.

A.P Berays Luther d Wole

Eastern football loses Big Three as Princeton Harvard Yale fall

In the 1925 season the Big Three of eastern football are defeated. Princeton Harvard and Yale lose, with Penn Dartmouth and Army emerging as contenders though they do not meet. Eddy Tryon of Colgate leads the east in scoring as Dartmouth and Brown surprise Yale.

New York A.P Princeton Harvard Yale Penn Dartmouth Army Eddy Tryon Colgate Holy Cross Pennsylvania Brown Overlander Columbia Cornell Syracuse Big Orange Penn State Eam

Building Burns in Charlottesville Printing Shop

Fire started in a downtown Charlottesville printing shop last night and was brought under control after the blaze gutted parts of the structure. No injuries reported. Local fire units investigated cause as smoke and heat damaged surrounding buildings.

Charlottesville A.P

Cobb on trip amid long northern Ontario trek

Tyob, manager of the Detroit baseball team, is en route home from a lengthy trip in Northern Ontario. A.P. report notes his travel as he returns to his club duties.

Cobb Seres Aer N Oe Gta A.P Tyob Troit a@ hun Ontario

Dempsey Plans Night Ringside View of Wills Fight

Jack Dempsey postponed a Mexico City trip to observe the Wills versus Johnson 12 round no-decision bout in New York. He reserved rooms at the Alamac hotel and pressed Wills to cancel, while promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons aimed to keep the champion free until next year.

New York A.P Harry Wills Floyd Johnson Jack Dempsey Mexico City Wills Dempsey Mexico Alamac Floyd Fitzsimmons Paddy Mullins Newark

Bobby Jones Aims at British Open Amateur and Walker Cup

Bobby Jones plans to pursue both the British open and amateur crowns next year while aiding defense of the Walker Cup. American contenders include Mrs. Caleb Fox, Barnes Hagen, and Mac Smith from Philadelphia. Willie Ritola and Whitey Michelsen vie for distance running honors in New York events amid mud and water.

Bobby Jones Links Willer Caleb Fox Philadelphia Willie Ritola Whitey Michelsen Port Chester N. Y Michelson Ritola New York

Six Day Bike Race Opens in Chicago Coliseum

Four teen teams begin the six day bicycle race at the Coliseum in Chicago. The event runs 146 hours and ends at 11 oclock next Saturday night.

Chicago A.P the Coliseum

Little Theatre Seeks New Members in City Drive

Wednesday is Little Theatre Day with focus on a 1000 member drive. Downtown booths will raise support and a mayoral proclamation urges residents to contribute to cultural advancement.

Little Theatre Paenek

Seaplane Race Starts With Top Pilots in Schneider Cup

The 360 kilometer Jacques Schneider international seaplane race opens after rain delay with top pilots ready. Nations represented include the United States Italy England and others as veterans and newcomers prepare for the event at Bayshore Park Baltimore.

Bayshore Park Baltimore A.P Jacques Schneider England L. Bologna Italy Savoia Davia Rittenhouse U. SS. Navy Supermarine Henry C. Biard Schneider Biard United Tes Cowes Eng David Rittenhouse Giovani de Griganti de Brichalk Dieut. A. Peaititias Oat Ak Minches Wine Cyrus Bettis Lieuts Sy Stetta

Crimson Tide Eyes Southern Lead After Virginia Clash

Alabama and Virginia share the top spot in the Southern Conference after a stiff pairing, with Alabama holding a slight edge in points 76 to 31 and no points against by opponents. Next week Alabama meets the Mississippi Aggies to push for undisputed leadership. Tulane impressed by beating Northwestern on a wet field while Washington and Lee posted a 20 to 0 win over V.P.I. Auburn edged Howard 7 to 6 and North Carolina defeated Mercer 3 to 0.

Atlanta United Press Virginia Alabama Mississippi Aggies Crimson Tide Tulane Northwestern Washington and Lee V.P. S Auburn North Carolina Howard Mercer

Notable college teams lead in sectional football honors

Dartmouth Pennsylvania Michigan Alabama Stanford Missouri and Ames top sectional race after weekend shows. Key results include Dartmouth over Harvard 32 to 8 and Pennsylvania over Chicago 7 to 0. Eddie Tryon scored again for Colgate and Benny Friedman led Michigan with a field goal against Illinois.

New York Dartmouth Pennsylvania Michigan Alabama Stanford Missouri Ames Harvard Georgia Tech Chicago Illinois Victo Brown Yale Eddie Tryon Colgate Princeton Benny Friedman Kutch Iowa Army Holy Cross nmtaBtea Secs Ral Cookie

Doolittle to Lead First Crossing of Crash Relief Boats

Lieut. Doolittle will be first to cross the starting point, followed within five minutes by another vessel as China connects major cities with long distance telephone lines for crash relief efforts.

Doolittle China Ups

Malini Seaborn Welterweight Bout Tonight at City Wharf

Kid Seaborn of Mobile faces Jimmy Balini of Kiln Mississippi in a ten round welterweight title bout at the city wharf arena. Seaborn weighs 142 as Balini weighs 144, with Al Wambgans of New Orleans serving as referee. Dr H S Walker, head of the American Legion Athletic Association, says a capacity crowd is expected for the event.

City Wharf Arena Kid Seaborn Jimmy. Balini Kiln Miss Seaborn Malini al Wambgans New Orleans H. 8 J. Walker American Legion Athletic Association the Legion

Ritola Wins Watery Mile Race at Milrose Meet

Willie Ritola the Olympic and National champion won a special race over a track flooded by water at the Wachsmuth of the Milrose A A. A. meet. Wachsmuth of Massachusetts finished third, 15 yards behind Ritola who covered ten miles in 53 minutes 6 25 seconds. The world record of 50.40 3 5 was set by Alfred Shrubb of England on November 6, 1904.

New York A.P Willie Ritola Pspeener A. A

Pirates Captain Max Carey Taken To Pittsburgh Hospital

Max Carey, captain of the Pittsburgh Pirates, was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital on Saturday suffering from pleurisy believed to stem from an injury in a collision with Bucky Harris during the World Series. He is reported to be resting much easier.

Pittsburgh Max Carey Pittsburgh Pirates Bucky” Harris

Wrestling Semi Finals Face Kewpie Quinn and Bill Burton

The program includes two four preliminaries and four wrestling matches. The first bout is scheduled for 8 o'clock.

Kewpie Quinn Mobile Bill Burton Biloxi Miss

Automobile operating costs exceed fare for Kellogg fleet

The text notes that expenses excluding insurance and licenses rise with mileage, giving per mile costs for three Kellogg cars and comparing car depreciation from sun exposure to town travel. It references Spring Hill trips and round trips by car versus streetcar fares, highlighting neglect of depreciation by owners.

Mr. Kellogg Spring Hill

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