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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1916

Page

2

Gagnier's Errors Doomed Crackers In Extra Inning Loss

In a tense eleven inning game between the Pelicans and the Crackers, Dan Pfenninger’s error and Gagnier’s misplay set up a walkoff run. Davis pitched valiantly for Atlanta but fell in the extra frame as Dewberry, Brenton, and Massey provided key hits and Brenton’s defense kept the Crackers at bay.

Dick Jemison Pelicans Pete Allison Dan Pfenninger Lobbs Dan The Crackers Peison Pels Massey Allison Edmondson Gagnier Eschens McMillan Oasis Bluhm Pelican Dewberry Gagmel Isrenton Jlassey McDonald Stansbury Peis Davis Natolan Hide Koassinger Thei Fle Gins Perkins New Orleans Allison li Adi Edmondson Rf Eschen Knaupp Brenton Ateanta Thrasher Av Mayer Lennox O Manck Gragmier Ob Davis P Tolass Beere Ining Atlanta Bummary Lesmondson MicMillan Ty Munch Allison Brenton Bison Phrasher Hill Dasis Dewberry Prenninger Vwilliains

Yellow Jackets down Ole Miss at Grant Field

Tech defeated Mississippi 9 to 0 as Puckett and the Jackets offense dominated. Hicks held the Rebels scoreless after relieving McKay. Mississippi committed nine errors aiding Tech. Tommie Spence led the offense with three singles and a triple, Hill contributed a shortstop double play, Burghard added two singles and a sacrifice fly. The teams scheduled a rematch at 3:30 this afternoon.

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Odd Mix of League Games Across Regions Today

A jumble of Southern and Atlantic League matchups appears scattered across cities including Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Little Rock and Albany Columbus Augusta Jackson Memphis Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Washington and Detroit. College games feature Clemson versus Georgia in Athens and Alabama versus Tennessee in Knoxville among others with varied venues and pairs listed.

LPC Nashv Ile Rio Boston New York Memphis Louie Bi Ming Detroit Mobile Ashing Noda Atlanta Chicago Little Rock Cleveland Chattana Philadela Tis Columbia San Philadel Montrom Y Cinemanté Albany Pittsburg Southern League New Or Birmingham Nashe Chattan Columbus Augusta Jacksonyeli Chariegn Monte Fincklyn Boston Philadelaino Cincinnati St Loute Pittsh Louii Washington Woississippi Clemson Iseorgia Athens Moerenr Alabama Tusalana South Carolina Tennessee Knoaville Chattanooga Jordan B&rnesville Yate Charlottesville Ava Baylor Waco Mississippi Aoe& Woods Auburn

Dodgers Beat Braves 10 to 3 in Exciting Brooklyn Victory

Brooklyn visitors unleashed heavy hitting to defeat Boston 10 to 3. Olsen and Marinville fought in the opening inning, both banished, as Pfeffer and Welerby shared catching duties. Knetzer and Gowdy each contributed, while Rigler and Harrison umpired.

Dodgers Braves Boston Brooklyn Houston Knetzer Olsen Marinville

Capital City golf tournament dates announced this season

The Capital Mit. Country Club golf committee led by John Cohen Ernest Ottley and Cobb Caldwell announced this season's schedule. May opens with the first tournament and August 26 features the Club championship, with events including the Ames R. Gray Cup June 24 the Livers Cup June 24 the President Cup July 15 and the John K Ottley Cup August and the State Championship in August.

Mit John Cohen Ernest Ottley Cobb Caldwell John K Ottley

Tourists Triumph as Augusta Defeats Columbia in High-Scoring Game

Augusta Downs Columbia 7 to 2 in a game marked by timely Augusta hits and costly Columbia errors. Wilson and Ware shared mound duties for Columbia, while Hall and Weldon tallied for Augusta. Other scores include Charleston beating Jacksonville 14 to 11 in extra innings and Albany routing Columbus 7 to 4 as multiple double plays and errors shaped the day’s action.

Gamecocks Augusta Gai Augusta Columbia Fuchs Nane Wilson Ware Wilson Connolly Hall Browns Indiana St Louis Groom Cleveland St Louisa Smith Speaker Mitchell Coveleskie Hagerman Neil Groom Hartley O'Loughlin Hildebrand

Mercer Beaten by Alabama Nine in Opener

In Tuscaloosa on April 21 Alabama defeated Mercer 7 to 5 after a seventh inning rally. Mercer starter Wikle struggled early, Tompkins relieved, and Alabama pulled ahead before Mercer tied it in the fifth. Box score details list key hits and errors for both teams with Styles, Whkle, and Dorsey among top performers.

Phillies Giants New York Philadelphia O Demaree Doyle Fletener Pasaert Cravath Demaree EB Burns Anderson Rainden Kiem Tuscaloosa Ala Mercers Wikie Tompkins Mercer Swann Dewberry Dorsey Rt di Sossbee Meaver Morgan, If Clements Holloway Ss Fuss P Rereeee Alabama Tomkina Wee Styles Whkle Sosabee Dorsey Hamilton Moran Hamilton Boone Morgan Coffey Fuse Wibie Joplin Lattie Hook Ark Little Rock Memphis Tlttle Faluimwy Tone Wal the Rumler Oe Pritt Stark Ge Walker If Ko Ruel Manag Hemingway Rumler Walker Ruel Wares Chadbourne Mes Osangton Midkiff Hardgrove Couchman Wright Barger Brooks Wheeler Tillman Jantzen Mardgrove Umphres Breitenstein Kerim

Nashville Defeats Chattanooga 2 to 1 in Busy Southern League Card

In Birmingham Mobile and Little Rock games, Nashvil le beat Chattanooga 2 1 as baserunners benefited from walks. Hurlers Krapp Wells and others kept it tight amid several sixer runs, while two-base hits and errors added to the scoring mix.

Georgia Beats Clemson 4–1 in Athens Pitchers Duel

Georgia defeats Clemson 4 to 1 in Athens as Rawson hits three of four with a three bagger and Clements fields brilliantly. Clemson scores on a second inning error and Harris single, while Georgia adds two in the second and game’s final run in the eighth. Westbrook loses to Long in a sharp pitching matchup, cadets absent tomorrow.

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Tigers Beat White Sox in Sickbed Shot, Run Decides

Detroit defeats Chicago 3 1 0 with Stanage scoring on a seventh inning Witts error after Crawford and Cobb were sidelined by illness. Fournier homer, Murphy double, Veach singles, Weaver wild throw and Heilmann sacrifice fly spark the tying run in the sixth. Chicago 000 000 600 0 Detroit 000 010 30x 3. Batteries Danforth Scott Russell Schalk Dauis Stanage. Time 2h. Umpires Chill Fryans.

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Marcan Reports To Locals Today

Arthur M Lil Marcan former Birmingham second baseman, long ill, wired manager Frink he would arrive this morning. Marcan will likely not play for several days. He may take Gagnier's place at second base. Gagnier has not reached his prior form. a head injury last year and inconsistency have hampered him. If Marcan performs as before, he should solidify the infield.

Arthur M Lil Marcan Birmingham Frink Marcan Gong Marcan Gagniers Marcani

Griffin Leaguers Fall to Gordon in Extra Inning Tilt

Gordon defeats Griffin 4 to 2 in a marathon extra inning game at Barnesville on April 21. Wiles pitched for Griffin and held Gordon to two runs through the late frames. Sims led the Cadets with strong defense and timely hits as Reagen’s lineup struggled to capitalize.

Barnesville Gordon Griffin Wiles Rimson Fettle Les Captain Sims

Griffin Grabs Win as Series Opens in Hard Fought Tilt

Griffin pounded Gordon early then held on for a 4 to 1 win as Riordan and Strikland delivered key hits and Griffin’s offense clicked with timely clouts. Tomorrow Griffin hosts Riordan in game two, with Strikland to pitch for Griffin and Griffin’s unnamed hurler to follow.

Regalian Will Dupree Riordan Griffin Strikland Tierdon Grfnn Rhe Griffin Gordon Cordon Wilson Fos Griff Well Cheney Hanson

New Ruling on Coach Touching Runners in National League

New guidelines issued to umpires state that base runners rounding third will not be ruled out for interference if a coacher merely touches or holds the runner and has not aided them in returning or advancing. The rule clarifies that an out is only called if the coacher physically assists during a play.

New York Leacher Tener

O'Dell Secured by Little Rock Southern Association Club

O'Dell, infielder with Mobile in 1913 and 1914 and with San Antonio in the Texan league last season, was secured today by the Little Rock Southern association club. He will play third base.

Little Rock Ark Mobile San Antonio Little Rock Southern Association

Poole Affirms Frugal Business Methods

W M Poole asserts to all who know him that his economic business methods are trustworthy and sound.

W. M. Poole

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