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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
3
The University of Georgia faces a tough baseball game against Navy in Annapolis. Georgia relies on a standout pitcher as the Middies’ strong reputation is noted. Local fans hope the Red and Black can win this battle on the road.
Savannah, Ga April 25 The Savannah team fell to Columbia 8 4 as Robertson hampered in the third and eighth innings. Columbia built a one run lead late, then sealed the win in the eighth with three insurance runs. Batteries Robertson and McFhergan for Savannah, Sebuiz and Giebel for Columbia. Time 2:33. Umpire Clark.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama defeated Mississippi in the second game of the series with a final score of 7 to 4. Stevenson pitched well, Snedecor drove in two runs with solid hitting, and McDowell in left field helped limit Mississippi’s offense. Batteries Chandler and Shields for Mississippi and Stevenson and Wells for Alabama. Umpire Mc Laughlin.
In Americus Georgia on April 26 Auburn and Mercer split a doubleheader before the largest local crowd. Mercer won morning 8 to 1 with Voss holding Auburn hitless until the third inning. Auburn captured the afternoon game 4 to 1 behind Cantley and Williams in a three-pitcher Mercer effort.
Locals and Vals head to Nashville for a Sunday game against the Volunteers in a likely lively matchup. Reform leaders in the Tennessee city are expected to seize members of both clubs for violating the Sunday baseball ordinance. Hemphill will presumably referee, with a twelve-man crew on the trip for the single game.
In Durham on April 26 University of Georgia routed Trinity 12 to 0, scoring in the second, fourth, fifth, sixth, and ninth innings. Trinity stranded runners at third several times as Kanipe was relieved by Boshamer. Anderson of Trinity played notably, but Georgia’s offense and pitching secured the win. Batteries Kempe Boshamer McLean Wilder Bowden.
Reports show Southern League results Nashville 4 Atlanta 3 and Birmingham 3 Montgomery 1 while Mobile 4 New Orleans 3 and Chattanooga Memphis washed by rain. South Atlantic lists Albany 4 Columbus 1 and Savannah 8 Columbia Jadonville 7 with Macon 4. National venue has New York 7 St Louis 10 and Chicago 33 Philadelphia 2 amid scattered rainouts.
A fragmented shopping list shows diverse items and prices including produce like tomatoes and lemons, cheeses, eggs, spices, canned goods, and household supplies. The long OCR text records numerous brands and terms, offering a snapshot of a bustling 19th or early 20th century market catalog.
On Buford grounds yesterday afternoon Southern Shops defeated Buford boys 8 to 2. Key hitters were Tom Griffin who hit a home run and two three-base hits plus a single, Ed Coffeetting three-base hits and a steal, and Bingly with two singles. Skipwneh led pitching, holding Buford to few runs.
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade notes continued improvement in overall trade volume with weather limiting retail activity. Steel, cotton, wool, and leather markets show firmness while car plants stay busy. coffee futures open steady with slight gains before mid-session sell-off.
Prices for wood steers and various beef cattle grades ranged with mixed cattle and dairy stock showing limited demand. Hog prices held firm with good packing hogs selling readily. market steady to stronger for better grades as forecasted cattle yard demand rises into April. Notable entities include Atlanta market reports and general packing trades.
Live Stock market reports from St Louis Kansas City and Chicago listing cattle receipts around two to three thousand with mixed rises. Native steers sell near 5 50 to 6 90 while heifers and cows vary around 4 to 7 dollars. hogs and lambs show gains. Sheep receipts around 1800 with strong to higher bids for mutton and lambs.
Fragile OCR fragment mentions imports and exports, values, and a reference to Now We for MTN. It lists world trade items and quantities with unclear figures. No clear entities or events are fully readable.
New York based John F Black & Co reports a generally easier market after a weak week with late trading offering coverage and prices slipping 17 to 23 points from yesterday. May delivery opened barely steady and closed easier as weather prospects improve for May planting in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. other goods like linseed, butter, cheese, and eggs show varied steady to firm tones across regions.
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