Crackers Take Opener With Rally Over Vols At Ponce Park
Ninety six hundred eighty seven fans watched the Crackers beat the Nashville Volunteers 6 to 5 in Atlanta's opener at Ponce de Leon Park. Dent allowed eight hits and five runs while More was hit hard, but the Crackers offense struck for a late seventh inning lead to clinch the win. Jennings, Welchance, and Dent led a 15-hit attack as the Cracker defense held firm behind Dunn's catching and Kilcher coaching theatrics amid a lively crowd.
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Stelen
Bibel
Time
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Bisland to Return to Crackers in Soon Comeback
Rayington Bisland, former Crackers player in 1913 now on the St. Louis Browns bench, is expected to rejoin the Crackers soon per Southern league secretary Jacobson who holds inside dope. He notes draft rules as last year require first offer back to the Crackers if waived, while the fate of Ricland remains unclear. The current infield appears strong.
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Crackers Road Dates Abroad Schedule For Atlanta Fans
The Crackers announce extensive away dates with opponents Memphis Chattanooga Nashville Mobile New Orleans Birmingham Montgomery and Birmingham again covering April through September. The schedule lists a series of game dates in multiple cities including April 18 19 20 and later dates up to September 2.
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Shvilie
Chattanoora
Bumingham
Boston and Washington slugging in chilly opener
In 1a April weather Washington defeated Boston 4 to 2 in Boston. A cold Brahd stand thermometer barely above freezing marked a harsh day for baseball. Washington scored first, Boston answered, but Washington pulled away with two runs in the sixth. Pitchers: Avers, Shaw, Twenty. Foster, Thomas. Time 1.50. Umpires: Pires, Dineen, Connolly.
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Pirates Defeat Cardinals In NL Tilt Amid Errors
In St Louis on April 15 the Pirates upset the Cardinals 5 to 1 aided by timely hits and several fielding errors. Gibson drew three walks with two on base, while Dolan did not bat. Score by innings shows Pittsburg leading 010 000 031 and St Louis 000 165. Pitchers Cooper Gibson Hopper Wingo. Umpires Rigler and Emsh. Time 2:10.
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Other results and league standings noted in Philadelphia Record
American Association results list Lowaville Columbus and Indianapolis with third places, Cleveland and Kansas City at five, Minneapolis four, Milwaukee three, St. Paul zero. Ferns League shows Waco Galveston and San Antonio with seven and Austin thirteen, Worth four, Beaumont five, Houston. A quotation reflects an idealist view by a young man about women.
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Four Double Plays Win for Georgia
Georgia defeats Vanderbilt 8 to 3 at Sanford Field in an error filled game. Four double plays highlighted by Harrison to Clements to Henderson and Carley to Henderson to Holden. Morrison’s two safeties key for Vanderbilt. Holden, Branson and Torbett standout for Georgia in a lively contest.
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Montgomery Falls to New Orleans 11–8 in League Clash
In Montgomery Apr 10, New Orleans defeated Montgomery 11 to 8 after a tight game. Barbare hit a three‑run homer in the seventh to seal the visitors’ win as both teams produced heavy hits and errors. Evans, Glavenich, Nelson, and Buscher worked pitching duties for the two sides.
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Daubert Faces Sunday Baseball Law Charge in Brooklyn
Jake Daubert, Brooklyn Nationals captain and part owner of a semi pro team, faced a charge of violating Sunday baseball law in Brooklyn police court. He pleaded not guilty and posted $500 bail for Friday’s hearing after his second team played Sunday.
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Jake” Daubert
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Mayor Woodward Throws First Ball at Ponce de Leon
Mayoral figure throws out the season opener first ball at Ponce de Leon as Hulett Dent, debut winner in the opening game, appears in background during the Wednesday afternoon ceremony.
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Elliott Dent Credits Mascot for Crackers Victory
Elliott Dent praised the Crackers mascot after a win, recalling past luck and a strong finish last season. Dick Jemison, eight months old, is hailed as the best mascot a hall club has had, as Dent credited the tiny helper with bringing luck to the opener.
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South Atlantic Tourists blank Charleston in Augusta opener
In Augusta Georgia on April 13 the South Atlantic Tourists beat Charleston 6 to 0 behind new players Boyd's strong hitting and sharp team play. Payne was driven from the box after a rough inning and a half as Augusta piled up runs with five singles and a double. Batteries Payne Pate and Marshall for Charleston Andrews Reynolds for Augusta. Time 1 28. Umpire Vitter.
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Today’s College and Pro Baseball Schedule Snapshot
Southern League games include Nashville at Atlantic and Mobile at Birmingham with 3 pm first pitches and Chattanooga events noted. South Atlantic features Savannah vs Augusta and Columbus vs Jacksonville while Albany plays Macon and Charleston hosts Columbia. College games show Georgia vs Vanderbilt in Athens and Tulane at Auburn among others.
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Lady Fans Injured by Flying Cushions in Atlanta
Atlanta fans rally against cushion throwing at a baseball game after several women are struck and glass broken. Witnesses describe injuries and prostration, urging police action to stop the “playful sport” before more women are harmed.
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Baseball Association
English runners arrive for Penn relay meet
English track visitors headed by Arnold N. S. Jackson of Oxford arrive in New York to train for the international relay meet at Philadelphia sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania. Norman Ta Ber and others accompany Jackson. the group will move to Providence for practice at Brown University before traveling on.
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Queries Answered by Jemison Sporting Editor
The Consti tution sports column answers four questions about Earl Sykes Dick Bayless Scotty Wather and Harry Hatley. It mentions Earl Sykes and Dick Bayless in the Central League Pacific Coast League and American Association, noting one had quit playing.
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Atlanta Opens Baseball Season With 9 687 Fans Attending
Britt Craig reports a near ten thousand crowd filled downtown Atlanta as Mayor Woodward threw the first pitch to open the season against Nashville. Fans crowded grandstands bleachers and even rooftops amid cheers from a parade by the Ad Men club and support from Georgia Military Academy band.
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Georgia State League opens second season today
The Georgia State League, touted as the fastest Class D circuit, begins its second season with opening day matchups including Valdosta versus Americus, Boston versus Thomasville, and Cordele versus Waycross. Mayors declare half holidays to boost attendance and city pride amid pennant race hype.
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Fitzgerald A B and A Shops Forced Reductions
Fitzgerald Ga April 18 Special. The A B and A shops reduce force from 173 to 100 men with no firm end date. Layoffs may last until May and affect many families as rail workers face furloughs. About 150 workers laid off, with few able to find immediate work elsewhere.
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Atlanta
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Fect
Trintie Railread
League secretary visits Atlanta for opening game
Adolph Jacobson secretary of the Southern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs visits Atlanta for the season kickoff. He outlines rule changes on runners balks and other items to be announced in bulletins. Branson appointed judge in Rome Georgia filling vacancy from Judge Allen resignation. Branson, formerly from Rome, now based in Oklahoma, will serve on the superior court bench.
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Southern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
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