Moran Dislocates Shoulder and Is Out for Season
Sammy Mayer will take Moran's place in left field as Atlanta's Crackers face the Pelicans after Moran dislocated his shoulder sliding into third in Mobile. Mayer, brother of Erskine Mayer, is a fast, strong hitter and versatile fielder who played for Kansas City and Savannah, bringing potential strength to the lineup.
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Roy Moran
Frank
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Moran
Pelicans
Gutierrez
Sporting
the Constitution
Mobile
Charles Frank
Franke
Lennox
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Mayer
Sammy Mayer
Erskine Mayer
Phillies
The
New Orleans
Sammy
Kansas City Club
American Association
Federals
Washington
Clark Griffith
Kansas City
Teabeau
Poncey
Macon
All-Stars
Roswell
Tech Track Team Defeats Auburn in Morning Meet
Tech defeated Auburn 50 to 27 as Tech swept events except one. Winners include Niggins in 00-yard dash, Parker in mile, Hays in 120 high hurdles, Mauck in discus, Battle in 440, Griffin in 90-yard dash, Jordan in pole vault, Bleckwell in high jump, with multiple near-record performances and a Tech score line of 40 to 14 after the half mile.
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Tech
Auburn
Niggins
Gritfin
Stewart
Parker
Peterson
Ellis
Strapper
Hays
Robinson
Mauk
Angel
Prendergast
Taylor
Preas
Carpenter
Battle
Sparks
Althour
Mauck
Bleckwell
Stark
Hayer
Griffin
Strupper
Jordan
McRae
Street
Layer
Hayes
Pelicans Open Series Win Over Crackers In New Orleans
In New Orleans the Pelicans beat the Atlanta Crackers 4 to 1 to open the series. Dick Jemison calls the game at the Viaduct baseball parlors. Pelicans outhit the Crackers two to one as Walker, Bluhm, and Knaupp lead the offense with timely hits and a strong wind aiding Bluhm’s triple.
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Pelicans
Crackers
New Orleans
Dick Jemison
Herman Reiter
Atlanta
Guitterez
Moran
Roy
Mobile
Walker
Dobbs
Gagnier
Munch
Higsina
Perkins
Bluhm
Thrasher
Knaupp
Allison
Edmondson
Eschen
Wether
Stanspury
Brackers Home Games Schedule Across Cities
Brackers announces a vast schedule of home games spanning April to September in multiple cities including New Orleans Birmingham Mobile Chattanooga Memphis Little Rock Nashville and other venues. Dates appear with multiple daily entries indicating varied venues and months with some OCR errors but the core plan shows a touring series of events across the southern United States.
Dargan Captures Flag Tournament at Capital City Club
Milton Dargan Jr topped a 76-player field to win the flag tournament opening the 1916 golf season at Capital City Country Club with a gross 82. TD McCarley and EB G Ottley also reached the 19th green. The event concluded with a dinner dance. Pinehurst reports Beall wins president's trophy in April golf finals defeating Hartwell 3 up 1 to play with 81 on the course and Waters takes governors trophy in 2nd division.
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Milton Dargan, Jr
Capital City Country Club
Mr Dargan
TD. McCarley
EB. G. Ottley
Georgia Beats Alabama 9 3 In Second Game Of Series
In Tuscaloosa the Georgians won the second game of the series defeating Alabama 9 to 3. Westbrook starter Janky dominated, fanning fifteen as Alabama hitters struggled with his baffling delivery. Only seven batters reached base in the first inning, with Alabama managing three hits in the ninth inning before the page continues.
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Asa Nountree
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
Westbrook
Georgia
Janky
Crimson
Mercer Sweeps Florida Doubleheader in Tallahassee
Mercer defeats Florida State College for Women 12 to 6 in the first game and 5 to 2 in five innings in the second. Mercer’s timely hitting and Florida’s costly errors dominated the matinee and nightcap, as both squads attended the junior class prom after the games.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida State College For Women
Mercer
Florida
Curtiss
Soad Games Crackers Event Schedule and Dates
Schedule lists numerous tour dates across Mobile New Orleans Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock Memphis and other cities from April through September for an act or team named Soad Games Crackers. Entries show multi city trips with day and month ranges including April 12 to September 8 and repeated appearances in Mobile New Orleans and Memphis. The list reads like a ledger of engagements with monthly travel blocks and state names.
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Crackers
Mobile
New Orleans
Birmingham
Nashville
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Memphis
Chattanoogs
Roth
Mobdile
Chattanoora
Tittle Rock
Dixie League 10 Organize Tuesday in Moultrie
Moultrie Ga lands a berth in the Dixie league to be organized Tuesday with six towns expected to join Bufala, Bainbridge, Waycross, Valdosta and Dothan in the new circuit. A $900 monthly salary cap is anticipated as prep for a May 15 season opening and ten weeks of play. An all star nine crushed the Federal Prison team 18 to 0, led by heavy hitting and Cunyus pitching.
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Moultrie
Eufaula
Bainbridge
Waycross
Valdosta
Dothan
Bufaula
Baintridge
Aycross
Burgesa
Griffing Carter
Farris
Barber
Lewis
Walton
Cantrell
Denson
Russo
Cunyus
Priston
All-Stara
Auburn Wins Two Games From Tech In Poorly Played Double
Auburn swept a two game set from Tech 10 to 9 and 3 to 0 as Sages started on the mound for Auburn in the opener with Price for Tech. Tech committed seven errors while Auburn made two as both crews struggled in the field. Wooten Hills Griffin and Jenkins Steed led hits. Prana hit a home run and had three safeties in five turn at bat. Colling and Graves supported Auburn’s win with timely plays.
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Walter Reynolds, Jr
Auburn
Tech
Plains
Senter
Price
Wheither
Neéedie
Bryant
Sages
Pregsa
Prana
Wooten
Hills
Colling
Griffin
Ptick
Jenkins
Steed
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Gata
Tanner
Bugss
V. Bagerd
Jenking
Preas
Needte Suggs
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Umpires Graduate at City Park Diploma Ceremony
Twelve graduates of Cincinnati's public school for umpires received diplomas at the National League park before the game between Chicago and Cincinnati. John Bruce, secretary of the National Baseball Commission, delivered the address standing on home plate. The group completed a year of training under former major league umpires.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Public ‘School For
Chicago
John
Bruce
The
Nations Baseball Commission
Crackers After Attendance Cup Again This Year
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce urges merchants to observe a half holiday for the opening baseball game to boost attendance and win the trophy. President V H Kriegshaber transmitted a letter asking members and the public to attend and support the Atlanta Baseball Club tomorrow.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
V H Kriegshaber
Atlanta
Atlanta Baseball Club
Opening Day Attendance Drive Aimed at Atlanta Fans
Backed by the chamber of commerce and local clubs, Atlanta races to win the opening day attendance trophy with April 19 game versus New Orleans. Mayor Woodward to throw first ball as merchants and railroads pledge closures and travel incentives to boost turnout. The list of supporters includes Daniel Brothers, Coca Cola, Southern Bell, Western Union, railroads and numerous Atlanta firms.
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Ad Men’s Club
Rotary Club
Railroads
Merchants of Atlanta
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Woodward
Daniel Brothers Company
Harry L. Relulesinger
Coca Cola
Theas
Sporting Editor of the Constitution
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Iroca-Cola Bottling Company
Wiarry L Schtesinger
General Electric Company
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Elaborated Roofing Company
Atlanta and West Point
Georgia Railroad
Southern Railway
Central of Georgia
Nashville
Chattanooga
S T. Louis
Seaboard Air Line
Louisville
Birmingham and Atlantic
A. G. Spalding & Hrothers
Massengale
Lowry National Bank
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American National Bank
Third National Bank
Fourth National Bank
Fulton National Bank
Central Bank and Trust Company
Dargan & Hopkins
Ottley, Knowles
Star Billiard Parlors
Alco Feed Mills
Southern School Book Depository
Remington Typewriter Company
Anstey Hotels
the Mason's Annuity
Tomlin Brothers
Chess’ Place
Benson
Dick Jemison
Constitution Office
Naashville
Montgomery
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