Amateurl Kelley Surges Ahead of Ruth in Home Runs
Amateur Kelley, a lanky Giants rookie, tops Babe Ruth for seven days in the home run race, then Ruth catches up to tied with seven apiece. The Polo Grounds crowd draws large turnouts as Kelley fans keep improving, while Ruth faces management tensions over conditioning and pay in New York.
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Auburns Eighth Straight Win Over Georgia Highlighted
Saturday's victory keeps Auburn undefeated in the series, extending their eight game streak over Georgia. The Plains Tigers display depth in batting and strong infield play with Fulgham and Barnes anchoring second base as the team proves their strong season form.
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Atlanta Crackers Sign Claude Satterfield For Outfield
The Atlanta Southern league club reports signing Claude Satterfield, former Georgia captain, as an outfielder. He now coaches at Monroe A. & M. and is expected to join Atlanta around late June. Satterfield was a popular University of Georgia athlete with many friends, while Chattanooga tried to acquire him last year. With Wingo added recently and Satterfield possibly joining, the Crackers project improved hitting and fielding.
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Many College Men Enter Pro Baseball This Year
Several colleges report players turning professional after the current year. Alabama sends Steph erson Pratt Luke Sewell and Hinton. Oglethorpe loses Turk and Hope. Auburn will send Johnson Ollinger Barnes and Fulghum. Nell of Vanderbilt may join after their eastern trip in June. Ty Cobb then surprised Chicago by starting nine left handed hitters against the White Sox.
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Conference formed by fourteen Southern colleges a major aim
Professor Sanford announces the completion of the South Conference organization with fourteen signatories including Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi A. & M., Clemson, NC State, Virginia, W&L, Virginia University, Maryland, and Alabama. Vanderbilt may join. rules take effect January 1, 1922. Auburn, Tech, and Vanderbilt vie for SI A A title while others show varied schedules. Robertson reinstated with Cubs. Higgins scouting for Ty Cobb's Tigers. Siggins seeks releases but remains with Atlanta.
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Prominent Scout Eyes Detroit Tryout for Prospective Recruit
An unnamed player notes not being a free agent limits signing, cites long baseball tenure, and mentions sending Barnes under a juspem contract. Higging aims to spot a promising recruit, praising a Detroit team scout for the effort and expressing optimism about the tryout.
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