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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1916

Page

14

Crackers Defeat Barons 4 1 On Perryman's Effort

The Crackers toppled the Barons 4 to 1 as Perryman failed to slow the home club. Lafitte pitched strongly after a rough start, while Crackers hitters chased Perryman with six of nine hits in two innings. Mayer and Thrasher stood out with key plays, and Johnson is slated to face Arthur in today’s afternoon game at 9:30.

Dick Jemison Iminer Key Perryman D. D Barona Ponce de Leon Hd Lafitte Tech Barons U Pires McMillan and Lennox Listle Frank Thrashers Hassocks Eddie Gagnier Sammy Mayer Mac Sammy Wekers Gagnier Lafitte Clark Thrasher McMillan Tommie Caton Tex McDonald Carroll Claiiland McDonald Lindsay Bent O'Rourke Smith Mayer Atole Finny Wilson Arthur’ Johnson Tridies Birmingt Staton Lindsay Derrick O'Rourke Smith Hauser Atlanta Ae Thrasher S McMillan Mc Donald Munch Lh Perking Whee Es Innin Birminghamy Perryman Danes O'Toole Williams Mobile Als Thomas New Orleans Moblie Mobil Ledbetter Mobile. Ab McDowell Whalen Sylvesy Knupp Tsaityured Bohm Yolo Dewerry Jedbeliar OL Cavet Massey R. _ Mobile Triors Swadina Allizon Knaupp Sylvester Wilcox Edmondson Dobard Limondson Cavet Bershard South Jacobs’ Drug Stores

Georgia Defeats Trinity Five One On One Victory

Durham NC April 24 Special The superb pitching of Thomas Philpot powered the University of Georgia past Trinity College with a final score in favor of the Crackers Pot fanned thirteen and Georgia’s defense committed only one error in the victory.

Durham N. C Thomas Philpot University of Georgia Trinity College Pot

Nashville Defeats Memphis 2 1 on Errors and Kroh’s Hurling

Nashville edges Memphis 2 to 1 as Ellam scores both Nashville runs. Stark and Wright errors aid Nashville, while Kroh pitches a three-hitter. In Little Rock, Covington scores the decisive run in the tenth after Krapp’s spitball escapes catcher Andreen.

Memphis Renn Stark Wright Fllam Kroh Nashville el- Yam LaTigh Memphia Goo Shannon Ellam Midkiff Street Lee Roh Breitenstein Pfenninger Little Rock Ark Krapp Andreen Chattanooga Covington Hepa L. Rock Po Nieh Wares Pitler Opella Harris Walker, If Wl Hyatt. Rf Jacob'n Cf Elber't'd Rumler,c Smykal Kirby Povipat A O. Nieh'n Starr Andrew Couchman OB Alten Martina Walker Jacobsen Elberfeld Graff O. Nicholson Allen Karr Krappi Kerin Flatt

South Atlantic Tourists Beat Scouts In Tight Tilt

In Ga on April 24 Patterson sparked a wide battle as the South AtlanticTourists defeated the Scouts 3 to 0 behind strong pitching and timely hitting. Earlier in Macon Zellars tied a late game before extra innings, while Burmeister suffered a hard loss for Albany as Montgomery won 3 to 2. In Columbus the Foxes rallied to edge Columbia 3 to 3 after slow starts and spotty defense.

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Hammer Beats Freddie Welsh In Ten Round Decision

Milwaukee April 24 Ever hammer of Chicago lightweight boxer defeated champion Freddie Welsh on points in a fast ten round no decision bout. Hammer attacked to head and body and battered Welsh each round except the fifth. Welsh left with a puffed eye ear bleeding. Hammer finished strong and unmarked.

Milwaukee Ever Tammer Chicago Freddie Welsh Welsh Hammer Karmmer Sweish

Gordon Tech High Rout Tech High 24 to 5

Gordon Tech High overwhelmed Tech High by 24 to 5 as Gordon’s bats exploded in the opening frames. Moore’s club showed power and polish, while Tech High struggled to mount a comeback before the game ended in the seventh inning. Batteries Wilson and Fox for Tech High and Brock Smith and Smith for Gordon. Umpire Riviere. Cave Spring notes: academy defeated Benedict High 15 to 3 with Youngblood fanning thirteen.

Barnesville A Gordon-Tech High Crimson Gordon Tech Wilson Fox Brock Smith Riviere Cave Spring Fearn Academy Benedict High Youngblood

Washington and New York battle in league action

In a double header style summary the Senators and Yankees split a rugged set as Washington hammered Shawkey and Shocker while New York hit through their innings. Detroit toppled Chicago as Jim Scott faltered, Moroleskie earned a third win over Chicago. Boston triumphed over Philadelphia 4 to 0 as infield defense shone. Cleveland edged St Louis 5 to 4 with late rallies clinching the win.

Senators S. Yanks Washington York Johnson Shawkey Cullop Shocker Frank Baker Morgan New York Walters Ainsmith Owens Connolly

Queries Answered by Sporting Editor on Baseball Scoring

The note explains a batter on base with men on second and third, a ground ball to short, a late throw, and asks if it is a hit. It states two years ago the batter had a hit, but last year and this year it is scored as a fielder's choice, and the batter earns a time at bat.

Mobile Gaye Associated Press New Orleans

Virginia League Opens Its Eleventh Season

The Virginia League opened its eleventh season with games in Portsmouth and Petersburg Virginia and Rocky Mount North Carolina. Newport News Norfolk Portsmouth Rocky Mount and Petersburg are the included cities. Jim Fox, former Columbus South Atlantic league manager, will manage the Portsmouth team. Home teams won the opening games.

Norfolk Portsmouth Petersburg Rocky Mount N.C Hlppewell Suffolk Newport News Jim Fox

International League Opens Its Twenty Fifth Season

The International League begins its twenty fifth season on Wednesday with getaway day planned for tomorrow. The circuit, restored after war disruptions, includes Baltimore back in the fold and Toronto and Montreal facing uncertain crowds as many fans head to the front. Providence, Rochester, and Richmond look strong, while Buffalo and Newark have mixed fortunes.

International League Barrow Organization Aume International Hichme'yi Jersey City Skeeters Baltimore Maryland Monumental Newark Buffalo Internationals Invaders Bisons Richmond Virginia Metropolis Providence Rochester Montreal Toronto Empire Eastern Aine Old Eastern Association International Association Ptrovidence Buffalo Baltim

Cardinals Rally to Edge Reds in NL Action

Hard hits in the eighth and ninth innings helped St Louis Hogan the Reds 5-3. Batter notes include Meadows Williams Snyder Gonzales Schulz Clarke. Time 2 03. Umpires O Day and Easton. Other three games Ra

Reds Cincinnati St.Louis Cincinnati RHEL St. Louis Meadows Williams Snyder Gonzales Schulz Clarke O'Day Eat Son

Elberfeld shakes up catching staff at Chattanooga

Chattanooga Tenn April 24 Special Manager Elberfeld today recalled catcher Peters from Waco Texas club Andreen will be returned to Memphis Powers and Payne will be released leaving the Chattanooga catching staff the same as last year Several defeats attributed to poor catching as Kitchens the first catcher has been out with a smashed finger

Chattanooga Tenn Elberfelt Peters Waco Texas Andreen Memphis Powers Payne Kitchens

Emory Baseball Upset Wins Split At Weber Field

Emory University in Oxford Georgia hosts a doubleheader where upperclassmen topple sophomores 4 to 3 and juniors beat freshmen 2 to 1 in two rapid games. Senior victory 4 3 over Sophomores features Rumbler Rose Harrie Allen as lineup. Juniors defeat Freshmen 6 3 with Lancaster Passmore Dickey Loftis. Game times 2:33 and 3:54.

Emory Emory University Oxford Weber Athletic Field Rumbler Rose Harrie Allen Rallis Stipes Harwell Hailey Lancaster Passmore Dickey Loftis Balla Turner Stevens Haiey

Mercer v Auburn Series at Americus During Elks State Convention

Americus Georgia on April 24 reports Mercer and Auburn to play a two game series April 26 and 27 as the Elks state convention gathers. Memorial Day kickoff sets the tone with a morning game April 27 and an afternoon finish. Glenn Colby will handle the official duties for the proceedings.

Americus Mercer Auburn Elks Spoisors Glenn Colby

Rome Defeats Lindale 7 to 1 in Exhibition Showdown

Rome Georgia April 24 Special The cme baseball team in its first exhibition game of the season faced the Lindale cotton mill team, a fast semi professional squad, and won 7 to 1 in a strong debut performance.

Rome Cme Lindale Thes Cotton Mill Boys

Southern Bowling congress opens at Crystal alleys

The second annual Southern Bowling congress kicks off at Crystal Bowling alleys with Atlanta entrants in doubles and singles. early leaders include De Nise and Elliott in doubles and Reed in singles. Officials expect over 1,200 pins to win doubles and over 625 to win singles. Monday night results show modest scores. Tonight's program features continued doubles and singles across multiple events.

Southern Bowling Congress Crystal Atlanta Hall Scott DeNise R. Elliott Reed I. Kibote Thiel Sensabaugh Adolphus- Jemigon-Wilson Beil Rather Reed-Sensa- Elliott Maurer Tampa Rp Om Wright- Eiveritt Southard-Jester

Wofford Defeats Clemson 3–2 in Ninth Inning Rally

Clemson lost to Wofford 3–2 as two first-half runs in the ninth gave the Terriers the lead. Cothran and Osborne keyed the rally with singles and a double, while Richards pitched well until the ninth. Clemson cadets watched from the encampment as Wofford captured the win.

Wofford Clemson Anderson Cothran Osborne Kirkwood Richards Wiemson Rady Wafard Tigers

Accused Judge Files Plea in Abatement

Nashville Tenn April 24 Judge Jease Edgington of Memphis filed a plea in abatement in the state senate arguing impeachment articles were unconstitutional and not read to the house of representatives. The case involves masfeasance in office and a trial in the senate was set to begin after motions to dispense with reading.

Nashville Tenn Criminal Jease Edgington Memphis State Senate Holgington House of Representatives House WN. Estes Estes Senate Edgington Hidgington

Baseball schedules by league and city listings

Southern League matchups show Birmingham in Atlanta Mobile Nashville in Memphis Chatta in LF South Atlantic League matchups Char n in Macon Columbia in Columbus Jax in Augusta Montgomery in Albany National League games Brooklyn in Philadelphia N Y in Boston Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis in Cincinnati Chicago in Cleveland Phila in Washington Boston in New York Detroit in St Louis Other leagues North Carolina at Charlotte Georgia at Durham Trinity at Durham Mercer at Starkeville Tennessee at Gainesville

Philadel Nashville Chicago Memphis Pittsburg B'hama St. Louis Mobile Ae Boston Atlanta Cincinnati Brooklyn Chattanooga New York South Atlantic Columbia Boston Montgomy Augusta Ee Detroit Columbus Charleston Louie Albany Cleveland Jack’ Yille Philade Hirmingham Atlanta Chatta Char'n Macon Jax Augusta Montgomery Philadelphia N. Y Pittsburgh Chicago St. L Phila Washington Nvireinis North Carolina Charlottese Georgia Trinity Durham Mercer Mississippi Aggies Starke- Hille Tennesse Florida Gainesville

American Autoocrization Results Across Leagues

Rain interrupted play as American Aurocixation recorded scores in multiple cities. Indianapolis beat Minneapolis while Columbus routed Milwaukee. Kansas City defeated Toledo 9 to 0, Louisville showed no score, St. Paul 4, and Fort Worth won 4 to 2 over Dallas with Houston 3 and San Antonio 0. Shreveport 5, Waco 1, Beaumont-Galveston had rain delays.

Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo Louisville St. Paul Fort Worth Dallas Houston San Antonio Shreveport Waco Beaumont-Galveston

Foxes Add Two Signings Strengthen Columbus Team

Columbus Ga April 24 Special The Columbus ball team adds pitcher Werner acquired from Birmingham and outfielder Jeter from Lavern Alabama. Both players arrived today boosting the Foxes lineup for the season.

Foxes Columbus Werner Birmingham Jeter Lavern Ala

In Scanty Clothing Man Escapes After Suicide Attempt

W. B. Elrod a 32 year old barber of 62 Walton Street was carried to Grady hospital after an attempted self death. He escaped later in his undershirt and pants and vanished. Detectives Davia and Davis are on the case. They searched the hospital and his room noting he had returned only for clothes. The motive given was unemployment and a wife leaving him.

W. B. Elrod Walton Street Grady Hospital Davia Davis Jny

Britton Wins Welter Title In Twenty Round Thriller

Chicago's Jack Britton defeats Ted Lewis of England in a hard fought twenty round bout to claim the world welterweight championship. Referee Lick Burke officiated as Britton lands a continuous left and right attack. Lewis shows defense most rounds. Britton dominates with rare knockdowns and a final surge in the late rounds. After the victory Britton vows to meet any challenger. Dick Jemison reports from New Orleans.

New Orleans Jack Britton Chicago Dean Ted Lewis England Lewis Harry Stone New York Lick Burke Britton Lewis Wa

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