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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
10
Walter Miller pitched brilliantly for the Crackers against the Lookouts, holding them hitless after a fourth inning error and guiding Atlanta to a 6 1 win. Key plays included a three-base blow by Syher, Walker’s defensive stops, and Dell’s steal attempt, with Jordon driving in runs early and the Cracker lineup rallying after early misplays.
Reports from Birmingham and surrounding cities show Southern League games at Ponce de Leon Park with Chattanooga or Atlanta. South Atlantic action lists Augusta at Charleston and Macon vs Jacksonville while National and American Leagues feature multiple intercity pairings and notable hits, runs, and defensive plays across several stadiums.
Georgia faces Trinity College in a top rated Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association doubleheader at Athens today and Thursday. Georgia has won nine straight, leading the league and eliminating Mercer Clemson and Auburn. Trinity is a worthy rival with a strong club, and the results will draw wide interest.
Yesterday's standings show Atlanta defeated Chattanooga 3 1 while Birmingham beat Montgomery 9 1 and Mobile topped New Orleans 3. Memphis drew with Nashville Bath Augusta 4 3 Albany 2 1 Columbus 1 Savannah Columbia 5 Macon 5 Jacksonville 3. In the National League Chicago 3 Pittsburg 0 Cimelamad 1 St Louis 1 Philadelphia 10 Boston 9 New York 7 Brooklyn 1 Boston 3 Philadelphia 5 Detroit 5 Cleveland 1 Washington 2 New York 0 Chicago St Louis Rain American Association Toledo 4 Kansas City 1 Columbia 5 Milwaukee Indianapolis 5 St Paul 3 Louisville 3 Minneapolis 1 Other Games Greensboro Osnville 1 Richmond 4 Trenton 3 Trenton 4 Richmond 1 Galifera 13 South Carolina 3 Davidson 4 North Carona Georgetown 8 Yale 2 Manhattan 6 Catholic Penn State 4 St John 9 Wofford 6 Erskine Pennsylvania 9 Virginia 0
Detroit overwhelmed Cleveland early and held on for a 5 to 1 victory. Kater and Gregg shared duties on the mound with Smith Mullin and Strange delivering.
The No 6 Plorida Special departs Atlanta at 10 pm and reaches Chattanooga at 10 13 pm, arriving Memphis at 7:50 am. Gin-Poe sleeping car service operates through the route on Southern Railway.
In a seesaw Emory College game at Weber field on April 19 the seniors and freshmen traded leads. The freshmen surged with six runs in the seventh, the seniors answering with three in the seventh, but the freshmen pulled ahead in the eighth and held on, Miner and Powell starring for the freshmen while Wight’s throw home stood out.
In Clarksife Ga on August 18 the Ninth District Agricultural College defeated Riverside 4 to 3 in a thriller. The game stayed tied until the ninth when the agricultural team pushed across two runs after two Riverside players were retired. Stiles pitched well for the agricultural school, allowing three runs while fanning fourteen. Powell starred at the plate with three hits including a triple and a long single, and Robertson of Riverside made a notable one hand grab in the outfield. Batteries Riverside White and Curr. Agricultural Stiles and Powell.
On April 18 Chicago shut out Pittsburg 3 to 0 in 1:35 with Richie Archer and Sel field listed. St Louis tied Cincinnati 1 to 1 after ten innings with Harmon Bresnahan Fromme Burns and Malean. Philadelphia routed Boston 16 to 10 with Mattern Parsons Rariden Rowan Stack Brennan and Doom Johnstone Eason combining for hits. New York Giants beat Dodgers 7 to 0 as Babe Marquard limited Brooklyn and Schardt Hagen Erwin Marquard Myers Wilson pitched. summary notes time and batteries included.
The Birmingham Barons suffer key injuries as Third Baseman Phelan is sidelined for a week with a nose injury and pitcher Ivan Waprar may be out after a dislocated shoulder. Wagner slipped on the bases in the ninth inning but the Barons still won the game against Montgomery.
Callahan steps aside to let Paul Melean display skill for East St Toul fans at Snorts Park where Melean is lauded by 260 supporters. In the following game James Callahan plays center field with McIntyre in right. A crowd heckles Callahan while he recalls vaudeville days and asserts his comeback under 35.
President Young and Secretary Ethridge of the Macon Baseball Club met in Atlanta on Monday to seal a deal for infielder Balenti, a full-blooded Indian, acquired from Savannah. Balenti is expected to bolster Macon’s infield and hitting, while Fucich, the New Orleans semi pro released by Atlanta, will also try out with Macon.
Arthur Fenton, a powerful hitter from Sioux City who set a 3665 hitting pace last season, has been sold by the Crackers to Harrisburg in the Tri-State league. His fielding and speed were critiqued, prompting the swap, with Harrisburg and Atlanta teams finalizing the deal and Fenton departing soon for his new assignment.
In Charleston April 18 the Tourists beat the Gulls 4 to 3 with a sixth inning rally as Bierman tied the game on Miller's grounder and Wessel, Fieh, and Plez delivered hits. Bussey debuted for Charleston, showing promise as Charleston outplayed Augusta though the game stayed tight. Meanwhile Savannah defeated Columbia 6 to 9 in a tense 8th inning protest by Columbia manager Cavender over umpire decisions. Other games included Macon holding off Jacksonville 8 to 4 and Albany beating Columbus 2 to 1 with Buck Taylor starring for the Babies.
Columbia baseball manager Cavender announced the release of pitcher Hobster Mington from Richmond Kentucky to join the Blue Grass League and first baseman Ens to Greenville in the Carolina Association. Sterling has been play ing semi professional ball around New York City. Ens arrived from the St Louis Trolley League and both players will depart when transport arrives.
In the second game of the series Tech defeated Auburn 9 to 0, taking both games and proving the Jackets the stronger club. Calhoun pitched seven innings, with Tate, Goree, and others finishing as Auburn errors and muffed balls aided Tech’s offense led by Sloan’s three-bagger and two-bagger. Montague at second base impressed, while Auburn pitchers Davenport and Manning struggled. The win and strong fielding show Tech’s improvement, with Sloan and Stake delivering key hits and Montague’s sharp defense noted. Also: University of Georgia hosts spring tennis tournament at Athens, highlighting singles and doubles rounds as Frank Carter contenders.
Report claimed the Nashville Atlanta series set for Thursday would move to Atlanta due to flooded grounds. Nashville management has not advised any date change and the games are expected to be played as scheduled.
Frank Scanlon, a southpaw secured from Philadelphia and brother of Doc Scanlon, will start the Crackers on their road trip. Fred Ulrich will be his battery mate as manager Jordan rails a full squad of eighteen for games against the Volunteers, Turtles, and Nashville in successive days with a lengthy travel schedule.
In Carrollton Georgia a notice lists an auction of Oakland City Lots at 3 p.m. today by Foster and Robson. The item also contains a district school report from April 18 highlighting the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School’s achievements at a South Georgia High School Association meeting in Dallas. It notes athletic wins, academic contests, and ongoing development plans including a future girls dormitory.
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