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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
13
A fragment hints at a quest for triumph through an ally’s help in handling a ball and the drive to win. Read as a sports or social moment, it evokes pursuit of success and reliance on companionship in competition.
Graham, new Crackers receiver, reports today after being secured from Rochester for Hugh McMurray. He will stay in Atlanta until the team returns from a road trip, first game at home against Nashville. Boxing headlines include Klaus versus Dillon for a middleweight claim at Madison Square Garden on May 8, with Eddie McGoorty to meet the winner. Artie Phelan earns a regular in Cincinnati after Eddie Grant’s departure. District high school contests set for Barnesville Americus and Benton with multiple meets May 4 at Jonesboro.
Eyewitness chatter notes Slim Sallee nickname Salty and tall frame described as 6 foot 3. No formal report or location provided, but mentions eagle eye exchange and curiosity about Salty’s whereabouts.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named Stewart with a death reference and scattered fragments including the word April and initials ACH. No clear event, date, or context discernible beyond a fatal reference and incomplete identifiers.
Georgia suffers its season’s first loss 1 to 0 to Vanderbilt in Athens. Pitchers Wilder and Herrin matched zeroes until Vanderbilt’s Brown scored on a Brannen error in the eighth. Georgia threatened with men on base in the ninth, but a liner to center ended the rally. Box score lists Wilder with 18 strikeouts for Georgia and Herrin with 2 for Vanderbilt. Time two hours. Umpire Auesse.
Play has reached the semi finals in the first second and fourth flights of the Hammond tourney and the finals in the third flight. Semi final matches set for Saturday feature J O Burton versus R G Blanton and B King versus J Moore in the first flight with other flight matchups listed for the second, third, and fourth flights.
In O'Fallon Illinois on April 17 the Chicago National League team escaped injury when the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern train carrying them to Cincinnati from St. Louis jumped a spread rail 19 miles from St. Louis. The twelve coaches derailed but all passengers stayed safe as the train halted at speed.
Chicago April 17 Packey McFarland signed articles for a ten round bout with Matt Wells in New York on April 26. McFarland receives a guaranteed $10,000 regardless of outcome. Wells’ share not listed. The weight limit is set at 136 pounds for the afternoon fight. Atlanta University Defeats Atlanta Baptist College 7 to 4 with strong defense and batting by Usher Williams and Bell. Henry and Lauderdale Johnson contributed pitching.
A leading figure in national athletics, widely known for long career and contributions to the sport, died recently near Cincinnati after a long illness. The news notes his prominence in competing circuits and his impact on teams and clubs across the country.
Mercer University scrub team traveled to Milledgeville Monday and defeated G M C 6 to 2. Bloom and Rowell dominated GM C while Mercer pounded the ball, highlighted by Brown's third inning home run. Final line shows Mercer 6 runs on 19 hits and 2 errors. GM C 2 runs on 5 hits with 1 error.
An advertisement touts Rose Forefather Corn Whiskey as a recreation of old style distillation with a lasting taste. Four full quarts prepaid available for four dollars, urging readers to buy.
The South Atlantic League begins its eighth season with top prospects and new limits on salaries and rosters. Opening games feature Columbia at Albany, Columbus at Macon, and Savannah at Jacksonville, signaling a hopeful campaign for the league.
Tech prepares for a two game series with Vanderbilt at the Flats weather permitting. Coach Helaman emphasizes base running and batting practice after rain disrupted field work. Tech aims to rebound from a football loss and seeks to extend its two game win streaks against the Commodores with Ray Morrison behind the plate for Vanderbilt noted for a strong catcher and speedy peg to second.
Southern League saw Atlanta Nashville rained out while Mobile Birmingham game listed as Iain and Montgomery 4 New Orleans 3 Memphis 1 Chattanooga 0. National League New York 4 Boston 1 with others postponed. American League All games postponed. Cotton States New Orleans 4 Meridian 0 and New Orleans 5 Meridian 0. Washington and Lee 25 Western Maryland 0.
A listing of today’s college and minor league games shows multiple mismatches across leagues. Teams like Atlanta and Nashville, Birmingham and Mobile, New Orleans and Montgomery, and others are scheduled in cross-city venues with several travel partner pairings noted.
Chicago reports Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn will clash for forty five rounds in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on July 4 for the world heavyweight championship. Promoter Jake Curley announced the bout. Santa Fe notes the house passed the Tripp prize fight bill by 29 to 1, legalizing 45 round bouts including the Johnson Flynn fight on July 4.
In Montgomery, Alabama, April 17, the Bills beat the Pelicans 4-3 in the first game and tied the second 2-2 when called after seven innings due to darkness. Pitching dominated both games as Montgomery claimed the opener and the finale remained deadlocked.
In the Texas League Gallveston defeated San Antonio 9 to 1 and Beaumont beat Houston 6 to 3. Fort Worth won over Waco 6 to 4 and Avatin edged Dallas 5 to 3. All four scheduled Southeastern League games were postponed. Rome 5 and ienes ala appear unclear from the fragment.
Nashville, Tenn., April 17. Due to poor field conditions and light drizzle the Crackers versus Volunteers game was called off this morning. If skies clear, a Sulphur Dell game is planned Thursday with Hemphill likely using Doggie Miller or Vedder Sitton for the Crackers and Schwartz counting on Charlie Case or Teddy Barr for the Volunteers.
In Boston on April 17 the New York Giants defeated the Boston Doves 4 to 1. Errors by Spratt helped Meyers extend his hitting streak with another key hit. Brown pitched well, though Wiltse outshone him. Campbell provided highlight plays with a diving catch and two running throws. Score by innings shows New York 4, Boston 1. Batteries were Brown and Kling for Boston, Wiltse and Bush for New York, with Meyers contributing on the Giants. Time 1 hour 31 minutes. Umpires not listed.
Emory College in Oxford Georgia saw the Juniors beat the Freshmen 1 to 0 and the Seniors defeat the Subs 5 to 4 on Monday. Perryman pitched for the Juniors, fanning 15, while Porter struck out 14 for the Freshmen. Duncan hit a long home run for the Subs, a standout moment of the doubleheader.
Indianapolis April 17 By a huge ballot the United Mine Workers of America ratified the Cleveland wage agreement in the bituminous fields securing a 5 4 and 3 cent per ton rise on mined coal and a 5.26 percent boost on other work. The tally returns 241 500 soft coal miners to work within a week though some districts may delay due to internal differences. The ratification brings peace in the bituminous field until March 1, 1914.
Stockton California April 17 William A Dorr suspected in the murder of George Marsh of Lynn Massachusetts was arrested at 8 45 tonight and is in police custody. He was trapped with help from a telepone operator when he tried to call his aunt Mrs Orpha Marsh niece of the slain man.
Boston managers announced Pfeiffer, formerly with Chicago Nationals, and catcher Monphen to receive the customary ten day notice. Trade action follows standard roster moves as the club reshapes its pitching staff and catching depth.
Chicago April 17 William C Nie gen owner of the Chicago franchise in the new United States Baseball League returned today from a league Meeting in Pittsburg and announced the playing season will begin May 1 with eight club managers named Chicago Bert Keeley Cleveland Jack O Connor Pittsburg Deacon Phillipp Washington George Browne Richmond F C Langraf Cincinnati Hugh McKennon Reading Leo Groom New York William Jordan Nie sen explained the league is not outlaw and teams will be recruited from college and independent teams not in conflict with the national commission.
The Rochester team manager Ganzel telegrammed that catcher Graham will leave Rochester tonight for Atlanta. He is expected to arrive around midnight tonight, bringing the key player nearer to the game location.
Mercer University baseball travels to Tuscaloosa to begin a three game series with the University of Alabama. The set contests influence the race for the southern college championship. Dr. Paul Freer, director of the U.S. government scientific bureau in the Philippines, died in Manila on April 17.
Statistics from Northwestern University on April 17 show women students outperform men in grades. Non fraternity students also rank above fraternity members, with women highest in all four college grade levels.
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