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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1914
Page
3
A 1918 era column surveys hot baseball topics about Walter Johnson and peers. It weighs Johnson’s form and future with Reds rumors, Larry Cheney’s control and golfing prowess, Christy Matthewson’s pitching advice, and Dutch Uncle’s take on organized ball versus cash and public interest.
Fragmentary text lists towns and possible matchups including Rome Anniston Selma Gadsden and Newnan Opelika LaGrange. Mentions Talladega Decatur Baker Zellars Lafitte Guiterez Hawkins Williams Llewellin Kimbedld and Kimball. Context suggests a sports schedule with several city pairings.
London July 7 The English team plays Belgium at Folestone in the first Davis Cup preliminary. A win puts England against France at Wimbledon next week. The second preliminary winner travels to America to meet Australia and the United States in the final matches for the trophy.
The advertisement touts a miracle salve claiming to cure chronic sores and pains. It asserts quick relief and simultaneous healing, naming a proprietary formula and pricing in a palmful of promotional language.
By virtue of an execution issued Young Referee in Bankruptcy the trustees will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the south front door of the county Courthouse in Anniston Alabama at twelve o'clock noon on Monday July 20 1914 thirty six first mortgage bonds of the Woodstock Iron & Steel Corporation par value one thousand dollars each with interest thereon attached.
Yesterday's game saw Ragsdale and Hatchens lead with multiple hits while Anniston struggled. Proctor's absence and an injury to a Rome player marred the day, as Bonrow Rochester and Smith starred, and the team faces a must win to stay above .500.
Birmingham and Memphis tied 7 to 7 after 10 innings at darkness. Nashville defeated New Orleans 5 to 0. Atlanta won 2 to 1 at darkness over Mobile while Montgomery beat Chattanooga 9 to 2.
Birmingham at Memphis. New Orleans at Nashville. Mobile at Atlanta. Montgomery at Chattanooga.
Rome won the first game 7 to 1 as An d ing Smith broke his leg sliding home after a hit. Ragsdale and Hutchens led Rome with strong hitting while Abbott drove a ball to left. Innings totals show Rome 7 Anniston 1 with key plays including two-base hits by Taylor and Sheppard and a double play by Bray to Utley.
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