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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
11
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The Shamrocks routed the Regulars 11 for the first game to tie the series at 3 3. Bob Groom pitched well for Shamrocks limiting Regulars to two clean hits while Corbin and Miller led Shamrocks with three hits apiece. Milan and McHride sparkled in centerfield and on defense as Shamrocks outhit Regulars and created scoring chances from the opening frame.
Race results from Pensacola show Lodestone ridden by Fryar winning a four furlong sprint for 3yo and up at 24 to 1. Second went to Black Domino with Pauly on 2 to 1 favorite. Time 0.55. Also listed are First Premium and Dander in places, multiple races with odds and times, and an off Fifth Race noted.
Asteher Jim Luck, a Tech signee and Crackers pick, has been farmed out to Bristol, Tennessee by the local club for further seasoning. The move aims to develop the young player before joining higher competition.
The Crackers engaged in a non scheduled Friday workout at the park. Two nine inning games featured pepper and excitement as the squad sharpened batting and fielding for over an hour. The infield showed clocklike precision, signaling a strong unit, while the unsettled outfield and star status remain in flux as players vie for roles.
Everett Mulican reports the Marist Juniors routed the Fort McPherson club 16 to 1 on their grounds Friday afternoon. Levert pitched for Marist, yielding three hits as the Juniors outplayed the Fort boys at every stage. The team, under 16, showed strength and solid fielding, with strong hitting across the lineup.
Judge Monck wins stake at Jamestown as Kittery leads two year olds at 26 to 1. Belmont stable entrants Tactica Overman fail to place. Attendance large, weather fair, track fast. Races list winners and odds, with Jamestown entries for today.
Greatly improved Richmond service via Seaboard announced with faster schedules. Arrival times show grave Atlant at 1 15 p m and Richmond at 7 35 a m. Features include drawing room sleeper observation car electric dyed dining car. Effective April 5.
Georgia defeated Auburn 4 to 0 as Thompson fanned nine and held Auburn to four hits. Brooks and Brown led Georgia with timely hits, while Auburn’s best chance came in the sixth when McCoy and Streit reached safely. Bartlett, Carter, and the rest of Auburn’s defense struggled against a stronger Georgia lineup.
Louisville defeats Nashville 7 to 6 in ten innings as cleaner play helps Louisvlle in the opening game. The game features a late rally and a sharp defensive effort by both clubs in a lengthy Southern League contest in Louisville.
Boston Americans defeated St Joseph 18 to 6 at Roanoke. Yannigans and Boston Nationals won consecutive games, with Boston piling up 18 hits as they blanked the Roanoke club. Pitchers and line scores noted, next game scheduled for tomorrow.
Stone Mountain Ga April 7 The Stone Mountain team will face Tech freshmen Saturday and Riverside at Gainesville Monday with four regulars out. The freshmen are fast and will fight hard, and a win is hoped though uncertain. A loss to Riverside could hurt the prep school championship chances, with another Riverside game later at Stone Mountain offering a chance to even matters. Two grand players were barred for thirty days on a train miss as discipline. the team will not excuse a loss.
St Augustine Fla April 7 J Stu art Blackton rear commodore of the E Motor Boat Club of America won the southern championship cup this morning with the Vita a speed boat of New York.
Mercer and Tech clashed with Mercer scoring twice in the third and six in the eleventh to edge Tech. Voss pitched for Mercer, Eugene Smith started for the Yellow Jackets. Roddenbery and Wills sparkled for Mercer as Zellers caught well. Tech catcher Fairfax Montague stole four bases as Voss fanned eight. Mike Kelly umpired. The teams play again today.
Philadelphia manager Doomn announced that pitchers Shettler and Wil helm have been loaned to the Birmingham Southern League club and will join the team immediately.
Charleston visits Augusta while Columbia travels to Savannah and Albany eyes Macon. Columbus plays Jacksonville with Mercer and Tech heading to Atlanta. Nashville meets Lauleville in Laneville and Chattanooga hosts Pittsburg. Georgia faces Auburn at Athens Clemacy while Furman visits Green aidl Vanderbilt battles Cumberland and Phillies meet Athletics with Cardinals vs Browns.
Savannah beat Columbia 3 1, Columbus defeated Jacksonville 2 1, Albany edged Macon 3 2, and Augusta tied Cherieston 3 2.
Riverside beat Fifth District Aggies 16 to 3 in Gainesville. Riverside battery was Terrell and Orr for the Aggies Robinson and McHiroy shared pitching duties. The scoreline shows Riverside dominant offense and Fifth District misplays in a farcical contest.
Erekine Mayer has signed with the Crackers and will be in uniform this afternoon. Fred Cor ain, acquired from Washington, also signed and will play today. Balenti of Savannah is set to report, strengthening infield depth. Two players remain: Harold Johns and Homie Zimmerman. Crackers prep daily at Ponce de Leon, aiming for readiness by next Saturday.
Racine Wisconsin reports Chicago’s Packey McFarland defeated Morria Bloom in the eighth round of a ten round no-decision boxing bout. Bloom fought vigorously but was outpointed as the Chicago challenger took control midway.
Charles Chief Swain, star outf ielder for the Washington team, has been sold to the Vancouver club in the Northwestern league by Manager McAleer. He will depart Atlanta directly for Vancouver as soon as transportation arrives. Swain is a strong ball player but was hampered in Atlanta by lingering back cold.
White Caps square off against Capitol View Saturday at 2.00 PM at Poplar Springs. Both teams are in the top ten, promising a hard fought game. Manager Weatherly plans to use new southpaw Hawkins for part of the contest, aiming for a strong performance.
Emory College in Oxford Ga defeats the Subs 8 to 4 in a one and a half inning game. Peavy pitched well for the Seniors allowing five hits while Starr fanned five. A note highlights a Starr unassisted double in the ninth.
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