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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1914
Page
8
Anniston opened strong as Donaldson sent a three bagger and Ragsdale swiped second. Lamar and Ragland scored on a two base hit as Selma threatened in the fifth but Anniston pulled away in the seventh. Key hits came from Lamar Donalson and Vasterling with solid defense by Cowan Lamar Abbott and Wasterling.
Selma Overton 3, Fox 0. Two base hit by Donaldson and three base hit by Pimarsdale. Lamar Tisdale, Farmer, W. Cowan scored. Double play by Bimteon Abbott Baumgardner. Bases on balls Bratson Sanford Brooks. Hit by pitched ball Tisdale Struck out Rateon Sanford Brooks. Hits off Ratcom 8 in 5 innings Sanford 2 in four Smmnnings. Time 1:35. Umpire Daverne.
The text notes umpire pairings for Talladega and a game between Davis and Baker with Peddy and Kim, mentions a Pirates setback facing a harsh outside world, and discusses Boston Red Sox first baseman Bit Lor and Ty Cobb weighing whether Detroit or Boston will outpace Philadelphia for the American League title. It also reports Munger Rickey eyeing Catetrer Shirick from Cornell to try out.
Anniston and Selma tangled in a spirited game with Anniston pulling ahead 9 to 2 after a late rally. Donaldson delivered a long first base hit, while Mike Urke starred for Selma and Sir Michael Finn from Memphis drew attention with his powerful hitting.
Fragmented sports chatter mentions Pitcher Way and Winthrop team ties to Maine toll lines. Rumors surround Grant Rocheter selling Hustlers, Reeeterson of the Brooklyn Feds, and injuries affecting Beetroft lineup. Notes on Connie Mack betting and various players in the New York State league context appear amid broader baseball rumors and a Waldorf Astor family distraction in London.
A writer urges stronger public support for the local ball club to meet payroll and essential expenses. He stresses that attendance funding uniforms, equipment, insurance, and repairs will keep the team solvent and thriving through the summer. He encourages everyone to attend Booster Day and fill the grandstands to strengthen finances.
Special to The Star by Ty Frank from New York July 25 outlines how pecuniary misjudgments by Cleveland owner Charles Somers cost the Indians a pennant, denying pitcher Eddie Falkenberg a raise and driving him to the Federal League. It argues 1915 standings and World Series chances hinged on his staying with Cleveland and questions Somers faced over payroll choices and fan interest.
Elizabeth Sabo aged 18 died and another rider was injured when a Grand Trunk western passenger train struck a person trying to jump a freight train on a parallel track near Mil Creek. The incident occurred early today and involved a train to the Mil Creek area.
Thorsby Ala July 25 trustees name the 1914 15 Thorsby Institute faculty. Rev H H Herbert principal Miss Mary Stoddard English and history Miss Effie Pittman Z tin Rev B A Butler mathematics and Miss Elizabeth Hoper domestic science.
Week by week the Newnan and Selma teams vie for leadership in the Georgia Alabama league. Overton anchors Selma with strong pitching while Burke powers Opelika and May dazzles as the season’s sensation. The league faces reshuffling as clubs consider future status and rising performances from Newman LaGrange Rome Anniston and others.
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