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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
14
The Crackers defea ted Toronto 6 to 3 at Moran's Field in a game highlighted by Moran's left field defense six putouts and Otto Jordan baserunning. Ollie Britton worked five innings for the Crackers, Miller finished, and timely hitting by Sykes Mullen and Jordan powered a late rally to erase Toronto's seventh inning lead.
St Louis National Ball Club remains unsold as Mrs Britton and her husband frame the decision. He says the club will be retained and rejected offers will not be accepted for the time being. A stockholders meeting is planned within a day or so to discuss the property and leadership.
Former Boston star Fred Beck, now with Cincinnati, shone in last season’s 275 batting average across 153 games. Boston, under new owner Russell, released him after a two page note declaring free agency, Griffin quickly claimed Beck for this season. Talis big Tellow is praised for hitting and fielding, especially at first base.
Edward M. Ashenback recounts a humorous team incident from 1996 where a third baseman, drunk or hung over, makes a spectacular one handed stop and then throws to left field. The manager ejects him mid game, citing his condition, in a comical exchange overheard on the Scranton field.
Savannah 4 Charleston 2 as Schulze limits hits in nine, Clunk, Guynup and Leary spark visitors. Regulars tie Shamrocks 2-2 in nine with pitching by Bill Otey and Dolly Gray. Series standings show Regulars 8 Shamrocks 5.
Yesterday's results show Albany 7 to 2 over Jarknonrilie, Savannah 4 to 2 over Charleston, and Macon 4 to 3 over Columbus in the South Atlantic League. Sewanee and Alabama renew their baseball series in Tuscaloosa with a three game set beginning today and a doubleheader slated for Saturday afternoon.
Georgia Tech and Mercer meet in a 3 PM baseball clash described as hard fought with Tech favored by veteran Jackets and Mer cer weaker in the box. Outfield and running baserace crucial as Tech's pitching is unsettled. another game slated for Saturday.
Atlanta lands Fred Corbin the young outfielder from Akron in the Ohio and Pennsylvania League last season from the Washington Americans. He will be staged as a ground rent man with a long string attached to him. Corbin has impressed in spring practice and is expected to help the Crackers after a year’s seasoning. In 16 games with Washington he hit .304 with 14 hits in 46 at bats, scoring 10 runs. He previously hit .418 in 122 games for Akron last year, with 166 hits, 74 runs, 28 stolen bases and 83 extra base hits. Corbin is fast with a good arm and left handed, expected to claim a berth on the Atlanta club.
The Cotton States League season opened with games in Greenwood Yazoo City and Hattiesburg. Greenwood beat Vicksburg 2 0 Hattiesburg defeated Meridian B 3 0 and Yazoo City lost 7 2 to Jackson. The pennant from last season was raised at Greenwood.
Albany led by Wilder on the mound until the ninth when Holden delivered a clutch two run pinch hit. Jacksonville gains a 6 to 2 win despite late Albany pressure as Clemens struggles in relief and Matthews and Holden drive multiple runs.
Charleston at Augusta Columbia at Savannah Columbus at Jacksonville Albany at Macon Tech versus Mercer in Atlanta Chattanooga versus Pittsburg in Chattanooga Georgia versus Auburn in Auburn Clemson versus Furman Nashville versus Louisville Alabama versus Sewanee Tuscaloosa Alabama.
Balenti the Savannah third baseman in the South Atlantic League has agreed to terms with the local club after previously refusing a contract. He will report in a few days with transportation arranged. Wells praises Balenti as the league’s best infielder, though Balenti must adapt to Atlanta’s infield and outer gardens as an extra option during the early season.
Grand Junction Colorado April 6 A baseball team formed entirely of church pastors from local churches, including former college stars, practices daily except Sundays and has challenged any state team composed of one profession. Juarez Horses at Louisville Loutaville Ky April Churchill Downs hosts racing special from Juarez with hundreds of horses arriving for the spring meeting.
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