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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1915
Page
3
Dannis Wilie, Cleveland outfielder, set a quirky mark by five at bats in a game against the Athletics, reaching first base each time but never reaching second. The plate appearances included bunt singles, a bunt with a fielder’s choice, a steal attempt, walks, being hit by a pitch, and a force at second.
Jack Ness of the Oakland club in the Pacific Coast League posted at least one hit in 49 consecutive games from May 31 to July 21. He batted 184 times, scored 36 runs, collected 81 hits including 13 doubles 3 triples and 6 homers for 118 total bases and a .440 average.
James Lavender, star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, pitched a no hitter against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. An infield error and a walk kept the score from being a perfect game, but Lavender dominated with speed, a sharp curve, and a spitter as he entered baseball immortality with a flawless mound performance.
Veteran catcher Billy Sullivan, once Chicago White Sox first string, proves a valuable addition to the Minneapolis Millers after being released by Comiskey. He has caught over forty games this season and displays peak form, suggesting several more strong seasons ahead and ranking with past greats like Jack Coombs and Smoky Joe Wood.
George Low, Baltusrol professional, was pressed by a man’s wife who warned that her husband already owns 187 golf clubs and would object to buying more. She joked that excess clubs fill the house and even hats would have nowhere to go if further purchases occur.
Manager Pat Moran lauds pitcher Alexander as a true sportsman. He loses with grace, remains upbeat after defeats, and never blames teammates, earning popularity for character and calm under pressure.
Trap shooting shows rising appeal with 200 new gun clubs added monthly across the United States. Private owners with hand traps also form a growing segment, expanding the host of clubs beyond official counts. Red Ames joins the St. Louis Cardinals under Miller Huggins who believes he still has good games left.
In Royston on Sept 11 Coach Cunningham reports a robust football outlook with the squad training in Athens ahead of early practice. The roster shows heavyweights like Henderson, Conyers, Thrash and Culbreath, while backfield candidates Beasley and Dezendorf push for positions as competition heats up.
An Athens feature-promotes W. T. Collins Co as a refined shopping destination with extensive ready-to-wear lines on two floors and a new third-floor millinery department. It highlights luxurious coats suits and furs, corsets, and chic Vogue hats with openings set for Monday to Wednesday.
An old advertisement touts Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine as superior to ordinary quinine, claiming tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head dulling. It prompts readers to recall the full name and seek the signature of E. W. Grove, priced at 25 cents.
Evening results list Atlanta and Mobile in a 4 to 1 and 4 to 3 pair, Chattanooga sweeping Memphis 6–0 and 3–0, New Orleans at Birmingham 0–5 and 2–2 with night fall, Little Rock edging Nashville 4–3. National League games include Pittsburgh 2–3 Philadelphia, Chicago 1–8 Boston, Cincinnati 4–0 New York, St Louis 2–1 Brooklyn, New York 3–4 Detroit and 4–4 Philadelphia, St Louis 8–4 Philadelphia, St Louis 9–5 Washington, Cleveland 4–5 Boston 4–Chicago 4. Federal: Brooklyn 5–1 Pittsburgh 2–1, Brooklyn 2–1 Pittsburgh 11 innings, Kansas City 0–2 Buffalo 2, Chicago 2–Baltimore 1, St Louis 12–5 Newark. Y M C A League Burton Champs as Cox’s team loses with Aubrey Moore delivering three runs after bases loaded double.
Executors of the estate of Mrs. S J V Johnson offer 300 acres near Winterville and Arnoldsville for cash. About 100 to 125 acres cultivated, rest well timbered, level and easily cultivated with good water. Proximity to Georgia Railroad and local roads, churches, schools and markets. Titles perfect.
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