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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
3
In a tense ninth inning Anniston defeated Opelika 4 to 2 as Tisdale scores the winning run after Abbott, Peeler and Killingsworth reach base. Stolen bases by Tisdale and Lamar plus a key double play highlight a close junior league contest watched by a large crowd.
Unable to determine clear event details from OCR fragments. Readable portions mention teams such as Selma Newnan Gadsden Anniston LaGrange and Talladega with score-like strings and umpire attributions, but no cohesive report or outcome.
In a low scoring game Annieton won 4 to 4 despite sharing the odd phrasing, with Abbott driving in the decisive run and Praetor, Sheppard, and Killinsworth contributing key moments. Proctor Ragsdale and Baumgardness added two hits each as the home team built early and held firm. The crowd enjoyed prizes for best plays and a close race to finish the home schedule.
Special Star correspondent notes Ty Cobb still tops American league batting, with George Burns of the Giants and Honus Wagner in focus as rivals and upcoming 300 mark watch. Jealous rivalries, umpire feats, and boxing chatter punctuate a wide range of baseball notes and local game recollections.
Results show Chattanooga 4 New Orleans 4 Birmingham 2 Atlanta 1. Mobile 4 Nashville 1 Memphis 2 Montgomery 1. Birmingham at Atlanta Nashville at Mobile Chattanooga at New Orleans Memphis at Montgomery. Time 1 40 Umpire Blackburn.
The piece extols farming as the most delightful and honorable life highlighting the value of improving land, breeding useful animals, and advancing agriculture over conquest. It argues that service to a country comes through better farming and husbandry rather than military or exploratory ventures.
The article describes early cricket origins during Queen Elizabeth's era, mentioning Lord Chester Geta and Eton. It notes five days of scoring, heavy balls, curved bats, and arching pitches. It cites the Star and Garter in Fall Mall hosting early laws still echoed today, including the toss up and tall wickets of twenty two meters and six inches wide. Kent played England in 1711 as the first county match.
Count Paul Voss references a biography of France where Mirbeau, a noted dramatist, is praised by Nolin who crafted a bust of him. Mirbeau responds with humility about being worthy of recognition by a great writer, while the chorus notes a rare convergence of two great minds.
London Chronicle notes that martial law has not been declared in England for over a century yet a clause from the petition of rights in the annual army act allows it in domestic trouble or war. It recalls proclamations during the 1685 Glorious Revolution riot era and the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite uprisings.
The New York World laments national vice of public and private extravagance. It argues honest thrift is scarce and Americans boast modern business ideas while wasting resources in city government and household affairs.
A Louisville Courier Journal quote condemns a married man gambling, calling it idiotic and noting his wife would induce fits if he loses and would confiscate winnings if he wins. The opinion frames gambling as unacceptable behavior within marriage.
Honus Wagner laments a poor start as the Pirates slip to within striking distance of last place. The Seer Keville team once dreamed of a top spot but now struggles with bad breaks and an unfamiliar slump this season.
An advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel claiming it starts the liver gently without causing salivation. It asserts calomel can be dangerous and overly stimulating, while Dodson’s Tone is effective and fully refundable if not satisfied. A large bottle is priced at fifty cents through Scarborough Drug Co. and Scarborough and Landham Drug Co.
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