Crackers-Pets Game Off in Mobile Debut Event
Sam Mayer makes his debut for the Crackers in Mobile as rain cancels the New Orleans game. The team travels to play the Gulls today and Tuesday then returns home for the season opener, with managerial decisions and derby history shaping the slate.
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Sam Mayer
Schmidt
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Cavet
Dick Begmisen
Dixie League Seeks Jemison as President of New Circuit
Six South Georgia and Alabama cities plan a Class one Dixie League with Bainbridge Nothan Eufaula Moultrie Waycross and Valdosta to start a thirty game home and thirty game road season from May 1. Jemison expected to head the league. Dothan Bainbridge and others prepare clubs as meeting set for Moultrie.
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Barsondee
South Georgia
Alabama
Bainbridge
Nothan
Eufaula
Moultrie
Waycross
Valdosta
Lark
Fansidge
Huraula
Ka Wil
Moulst
Feuvant
Da‘than
Thcus
Brunswick
Volu
Tie Leigie
Linin
Luck Jetson
Stoi. 8
Atlanta Constitution
Juew Teague
Jemison
Jemigan
Wiay
Georgia State
Dothan
Feld
Jack Reidy
Reidy
Iget
Mercer and Auburn Baseball in Americus Series
Mercer and Auburn set dates for a two game series in Americus on April 26 and 27 with a third possible afternoon game. Memorial day crowds and thousands of Elks visitors are expected April 27 28, boosting local interest as Americus fosters amateur play until its own squad is ready.
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Americus
Mercer
Auburn
Elks
the Elks
Oth
WILLARD The Man Who Grows
A brief feature profiles an individual named Willard noted for a peculiar craft. The piece outlines his methods, tools, and the community reaction to his growing practice and its practical applications.
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Willard
Pop Anson Turns Sixty Four Today Icon of Early Baseball
The onetime Grand Old Man of baseball Adrian Constantine Anson, famed Chicago White Stockings leader, turns 64 on April 17 1852 in Marshalltown Iowa. A veteran vaudeville performer golfer and sage of the diamond he recalls old days while noting salary growth and new pitches like the spitball. His long Chicago career includes 2240 games 1665 hits 08947 trips to plate and a .337 average over 22 seasons.
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Adrian Constantine Anson
Chicago White Stockings
Pop
Marshalltown
Iowa
Ring Lardner
Anson
al Spalding
Windy City
Chicago
Cap
Angon
South Atlantic League Opens Season in Savannah
The thirteenth annual South Atlantic league season starts tomorrow with Macon at Albany Augusta at Jacksonville Columbus at Montgomery and Charleston at Columbia. A full 126 game schedule replaces last year’s split season. Savannah leaves the loop with Montgomery joining. Managers Stinson Harbison Bowden and others anticipate competitive play and pennant chances as teams assemble rosters and coaches in Montgomery. Corish will attend the opener.
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Savannah
Macon
Albany
Augusta
Jacksonville
Columbus
Montgomery
Charleston
Columbia
Ala
Mavon ‘Tigers
Stinson
Brown
Carnes
Newport News
Henry Chancey
Boston Nationals
Harbison
Comets
James A. Hamilton
Charleston Gulls
Tim Bowden
James Fox
Columpus
Harden Herndon
Perry Sipe
Albany Babies
N. P. Corish
Memphis Refuses To Divulge Opening Crowd Figures
Reporting on opening day attendance at Memphis last Friday, officials refuse to release exact figures. Dick Jemison questioned the Memphis operator sending the Little Rock Memphis game to baseball parlors Sunday, but management would not disclose numbers. The estimate suggests attendance over ten thousand, with Atlanta challenging Memphis New Orleans and Birmingham for the season trophy.
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Dick Jemison
Vemphis
Little Rock
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Tinker's Debut Celebrated By Cubs Manager Joe Tinker
Joe Tinker marks the fourteenth anniversary of his major league debut on April 17, 1902, when he appeared for the Cubs against the Reds. The Kansas native rose from Parsons and Coffeyville to Denver and Portland before joining Chicago as shortstop and later guiding the team, amid mixed reception after becoming Cubs manager.
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Reds
Windy City
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Joe
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Parsons
Coffeyville
Denver Griz
Spor t Scores and Schedules Snapshot
Southern League matchups list teams and cities including Atlanta in Mobile Birmingham in Winston Salem Chattanooga in Memphis Leavenworth in Nashville. Atlantic League Auguste Jacksonville Charleston in Columbia Georgia in Montgomery Macon in Albany. National League Boston in Philadelphia New York in Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago in St Louis. American League Detroit in Cleveland Washington in Boston Philadelphia in New York.
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Indians Beat Tigers In Ten For 4 3 Victory In April Twist
In Detroit, Cleveland wins 4 3 on Graney triple with two out in tenth. Detroit outhit 13 7 but Cleveland pitchers hold, Veach 3 doubles and 2 singles in five at bats. Davis Stannage Bagby Coumbe Neil umpires chill Evans. About 8,000 fans turned away. Browns 6 White Sox 5 in Chicago.
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Graney
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Detroit
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Veach
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Coumbe
Neil Time
Chill
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Atlanta Must Beat Birmingham to Win Attendance Trophy
Atlanta aims to set an attendance record for the opening Southern league baseball game against Birmingham. Mayor Woodward and Governor Harris expected to attend and a half holiday may be proclaimed. The chamber urges businesses to close for the event to boost turnout. Tickets go on sale with season books offering access to any game. ladies and special tickets details noted.
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Birmingham
Woodward
Harris
Chamber of Commerce
College Games Today in Major Matchups
I. S. I. S. faces Rice in Houston while Millsaps meets Alabama in Tuscaloosa reflecting a pair of college football showdowns today with regional stakes and notable programs.
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I. S
Rice
Houston
Millsaps
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Many Seek Place on Appeals Bench
Brunswick citizens back C B Conyers to replace Richard B Russell on the Georgia court of appeals as Governor Farris considers resignation. Americus back Judge R J Maynard, Sumter judge and longtime lawyer, for appointment. Waycross reports J W Quincy may be urged, with TATE backing. James H McClean, 66, Baltimore Underwriter editor, dies.
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James H. McClellan
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Reds load 6-1 win over Pirates in series opener
Cincinnati capitalizes on Pittsburg pitching woes to juvenile a 6 to 1 victory in the first game of the series. Toney battles wildness while Tal Chase enters after Mollwitz is ejected. Batter ies Miller Hill Cooper Schmidt Toney Clark. Time 3 08. Umpires O Day Eason Cardin.
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Alabama Nine to Meet Tech Yellow Jackets This Weekend
The University of Alabama will face Tech Yellow Jackets in a two game series here Friday and Saturday. The games affect the southern baseball title and gauge Georgia and tech teams’ strength after a series with the Alabama squad last week.
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Tuscaloosa Collegians
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Tech Yellow Jackets
Tuscaloosans
Georgia
Buy Season Books at Poncey Today
Season tickets for games at Ponce de Leon can be purchased this afternoon from Secretary Calason at the ball park. Calsson returns from New Orleans to handle sales and opening-day duties. Fans with existing orders or those considering buying are urged to see him today for Tuesday morning pickup and ticket matters.
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Oppenheim’s
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Daniel Brothers
Atlanta
Charles P. Glover
Constitution
Ponce de Leon
Calason
Ball Park
Calsson
New Orleans
Colsson
Elberfeld Stops Game With Glass Panes In Tow
The Kid Elberfeld walked through center field to the plate with two panes of glass under his arms after Silk O Loughlin chased him from the park in Nashville. He joked he needed the glass for a kitchen window, leaving Silk enraged and both teams amused.
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Nashville
Hddie Gagnier
Crackers
Silk O'Loughlin
Wiberfeld
Loughlin
Silk
Thomasville High Ties With Moultrie in District Meet
Thomasville High and Moultrie tied for first with 13 points each at the second district meet in Thomasville Ga Sylvester teams returned with strong showings. Florence Vaughn led in recitation Martha Peacock first in recitation Alex Mitchell second in declamation Julius Scott second in the 220 yard dash and third in broad jump The Thomasville team placed second in the relay race.
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Thomasville High
Sylvester
Moultrie
Florence Vaughn
Martha Peacock
Alex Mitchell
Julius Scott
Sparks Collegiate Institute Romps Past Valdosta High 18 to 6
Sparks Georgia April 16 The Sparks Collegiate Institute defeated Valdosta High 18 to 6 in six innings. Brown dominated on the mound fanning 16 while Goodloe and Dooley struggled with early runs supported by strong hitting led by Baldru and a sensational running catch by Thanea. Batteries Dooley Parrish Brown Smith Lindsay.
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Baldru
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Rise
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Southern Bowling Congress Meets Here April 24 to 29
The second annual Southern Bowling Congress tournament will be held here next week with play starting Tuesday. Bowlers arrive Monday and headquarters are at the Kimball house. Entries include Jacksonville, Shreveport, Savannah, Memphis, Tampa, Laurel, Knoxville, Fort Worth, with more expected. Events are singles doubles and five-man teams, plus special prizes for out of town entrants. Matches avoid conflicting with grand opera week and railroad rates are offered for visitors. Expect about forty singles entrants, twenty-five two-man teams, and seven Atlanta five-man teams. full program to be announced.
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Shreveport
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Knoxville
Fort Worth
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Constitution Nine Issues Forms Team for Local Games
The Constitution has organized an amateur team from newspaper employees and will play any city or state opponent. Brisbane park will host practice on Wednesdays and Fridays as thirty five candidates vie for nine places. Manager Barnes Captain Barbour pledge a strong group. Officers elected include Dick Jemison president Barnes manager Barbour captain Simpson coach J H Maye financial secretary and W Camp corresponding secretary. Cocoanut planting grows as a stable industry in British North Borneo.
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Barbour
Dick Jemison
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Georgia to face Clemson in Athens this week
Athens Ga April 16 Special. The University of Georgia meets Clemson this week. Clemson has been winning consistently from Carolina teams this season, signaling a tough matchup for UGA.
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University of Georgia
Clemson
Carolinas
Knabe Signed by Pirates for National League Club
Pittsburg April 16 Otto Knabe former manager of the Baltimore Federal League team has signed with the Pittsburgh National League club He will report Thursday when the Pirates open the forthcoming season for the focal year’s campaign and major league duties
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Otto Knabe
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Knabe
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Washington Americans coast past Providence Internationals in slugfest
In an exhibition at Rockpoint R. on April 16 the Washington Americans defeated the Providence Internationals 7 to 4. Washington built a 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 line and Providence could not recover after a tough start. Batteries: Washington Shaw and Henry with Williams Bayrs Peters Schulter Casey Yelle.
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Williams
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