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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1914
Page
3
A rugged game between Stephens and Peerdidy ends 11 to 1 with strong pitching and key defensive plays. Sanders, MacKey, and Peders figure in late scoring as both teams strand runners and tight defense rules the nine innings.
The score shows Newman 200 000 010 1 Anniston 0 00 000 010 1. Two-base hit Longe, Double ply Bowen Mackey to Howell. Base on balls Stephenson 2, Struck out Stephenson 8, Peddy Wild pitch Peddy. Time of game 11:40. Umpire McGrath.
Yesterday afternoon at Anniston a local nine faced a Newnan squad in a lively game. Stephenson dominated on the mound, while Edmondson’s timely hits and Lamar’s sparkling fielding drew cheers as Peddy struggled with a peppered ball and spitting incident. Scout Doyle predicted financial woes if leagues pool receipts next season, praising Lamar Tisdale and George Abbott as future stars.
The GAL sees Selma in strong form, with Jack Kireball, Morrison, and Shirley winning games. Newnan suffers losses as Leagers challenge for second place. Anniston struggles with injuries and a mumps outbreak. Lamar leads steals and hits over .300, while May of Newnan shines as a 19 win sensation.
Georgie McQuillen and Alex McCarthy of the Pirates tailed a known confidence man to a New York police station where Adams identified the suspect as the leader who swindled him of 4500 dollars. The pair then helped officers corner the man in Chinatown area. The arrest exposed a long-running scam run by a gang of con artists prominent in several cities.
The Cleveland Press praises Larry Petold calling him a comer and noting a four at bat display with a one handed grounder and a play at first. Scout Doyle says he could become big league timber and Hardy Ware also shines in the Texas league with strong season numbers. The Rome Tribune criticizes umpiring and lampoons officials while commenting on President Boykin and league decisions.
Local notice encourages readers to use Star Want Ads for burying rental or sales needs. It highlights easy placements and broad reach for buyers and renters seeking listings.
Baseball chatter covers Jack Barry and fielding, Boston Braves versus Chicago Cubs, Birdie Crowe and the Yankees upturn, Jack Dunn planning to sell veterans for a youth overhaul, and Charley Carr joining the Indianapolis Feds. Tris Speaker returns strong in the American League while Long Tom Hughes makes a coast comeback. Parry LaJoie’s status draws mixed Cleveland sentiment as the season unfolds.
Mrs Summers offers a free home treatment guide addressing bedwetting and urine difficulties. She asserts spanking does not cure these issues and urges mothers to write for instructions without cost, claiming the method helps children and adults.
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