Lookouts face changes as season opens at Atlanta park
The Lookouts have a new second baseman and field captain Otto Jordan departs. Manager Smith backs the move amid club shifts including Sarman Ilberfield’s Tabasco Bid, while Pelicans sell Joe Martina and Cracker prospects loom. Fans urged to pack the park Thursday to boost attendance and defend the Southern League trophy.
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Birmingham defeats Cleveland American second team in tight game
Birmingham, Ala April 13 Birmingham won a close 35 to 4 decision over the Cleveland American second team after a rough first three innings. Pitcher Boyd settled in, holding the Americans and yielding hits to DeMott and Zeigler as the action swung between both sides.
Coleman Will Arrive Here For Opener
Infielder Coleman, recently acquired from the New York Americans to replace Otto Jordan at second base, may reach the city in time for Thursday’s opening game. Manager Hemphill received a telegram from Manager Wolverton about sending Coleman down, with a possible arrival as soon as Wednesday. A photograph by Brown Brothers shows Coleman during practice at Ponce de Leon park.
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Michigan Nine Plays Georgia in Athens Series
Athens Ga April 8 Special The University of Georgia nine with straight victories to its credit is preparing to keep that record unsullied when the University of Michigan team comes here for games on Wednesday and Thursday Wilder the sensational southpaw will be Coac Frank Andersons selection in the opening game while Carl Thompson who equalled the worlds college strike out record will work the final Fitted against two such pitchers as those the Michigan boys will have their work cut out for them But Michigan has a grand team and the Red and Black are not overconfident in the least
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Bankers' Baseball League Organized At Meeting
A meeting of bankers and interested parties announced the formation of a new baseball league. Six teams joined the circuit including Atlanta National and Lowry National, with organizers noting strong enthusiasm and plans for a season.
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Perry English Bout Tonight Promises Greatest Atlanta Show
Clarence English and Jimmy Perry choose 143 pounds for a headline welterweight clash at the Yate City Athletic Club tonight with a forfeited $50. The card also features George Ball vs Jack Dougherty and a lively undercard as Atlanta fans expect a thrilling evening of boxing amid strong public interest and rival camps.
Yankees Train in Bermuda with Jersey City in 1913
The New York Yankees will train in Bermuda with Jersey City International Club sharing a large cricket field leased for five years. The Boston Red Sox may also train there. Jersey City players spent fifteen days in Bermuda this spring with full practice and the trip seen as beneficial for upcoming season. President Farrell criticizes Atlanta trip as wasteful and backs Bermuda as future base.
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Crackers Wind Up Exhibition Game With Rochester
Charley Tremphill's Crackers wrap up their spring exhibition series with Rochester, bringing the total to fifteen games. Harold Johns and Erskine Mayer to pitch, while Vedder Sitton misses due to a cold. the squad is in excellent trim for the opening battle against Chattanooga with Coleman Ing arriving from New York to bolster the lineup at second base.
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Langford Outpoints McVey In Sydney Heavyweight Bout
American heavyweight Sam Langford defeated Sam McVey of California by points in a twenty round match before 15 000 spectators at the Stadium. Langford reversed a previous defeat, the bout featured a fast start, strong exchanges, and the referee frequently separating clinches as the pace intensified.
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Wolgast to Meet Rivers in Lightweight Title Bout
Ad Wolgast matched with Joe Rivers in Los Angeles on April 8 for a July 4 lightweight championship at Vernon arena. Manager Tom McCarey announced both fighters prepared for twenty rounds with Vernon officials.
Birthday party honors manager Ganzel at Tallulah residence
Dr. Fred C. White hosted a birthday gathering for thirty seven year old manager Ganzel at his Tallulah apartments Sunday night. Attendees included Ganzel, Dr. White, Carl Hutcheson, Dr. W. E. B. Quillian, C. J. Kinney, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle sports editor, and J. C. Waller, Rochester Herald sports editor.
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One Little Hit For Rochester Crackers Win
Rochester club Ganzel three time pennant winners were upset 1 to 2 by Hurley Hemphill's Crackers in the opening game of the series. Doggie Miller dominated five innings, Rochester produced two runs on errors and a few key plays from O'Dell Sykes and O'Brien, while Dessau and Holman held the Cracker bats in check.
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Kreider Puts Foy to Sleep in Fast Bout at Oostanaula
In Rome on April night at the Oostanaula Athletic Club Rude Kreider floored Jack Foy with a right in under two minutes. Red Rossen and Terry Ryan traded spots, while a crowded box score cites plays by O'Dell Conroy Alperman and Sykes amid a Rochester surge and wild pitches.
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Atlanta Baseball Admission and Ticket Details in 19th Century
In Thursday April 1st the sale includes admission 25 cents to bleachers and 25 cents extra for reserved seats. Umpire Carpenter and 8 FOU. Ticket sale at Tumkin Bros stores Broad Street Walter and Five Palots Manasgera Charles Hempoli Atlentas Bis Smith Chattanooga Score Unt Year- Chattanooga 3 Atlanta 2. Gates open 2130 o'clock. Probable batting order lists ATLANTA positions and field names with pitchers and catchers.
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