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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
2
Vague reports describe a tense baseball week with Barons and Crack teams amid shifting lineups and a pending decision on a key pitchers. Local figures like Hughes Ish and Frank loom large as the season pace quickens and managers weigh strategy ahead of midweek play.
Ambiguous OCR text mentions Nig Clarke joining the Gulls in Memphis with unclear surrounding details. No verifiable events, dates, or organizations beyond the names appear readable for a precise summary.
Nashville Volunteers edged the Crackers 4 to 3 in a Monday afternoon game. Price delivered a standout pitching and hitting performance, with three timely hits and key fielding plays powering the Vols to their second straight win.
NATIONAL. Cubs 5 Pirates 5 Chicago moves into first place in the National League by defeating Pittsburgh to 4 in the final game of the series while New York was prevented from playing by wet weather. The game featured several errors and timely hitting, with Chicago loading the bases in the eighth inning and Rallying late to secure the draw.
In Columbus, April 28, a colorful ball park scene featured Blues led by John Siewie and Reds led by Howard Blake. The blues edged the Reds in a ceremonial game held for board of trade support, with parade, brass band, and mock coffins. Blues led by five at time of call, final score around eight hundred.
Infielder Bisland was purchased from the Pittsburg Nationals and will join the Crackers in Birmingham Wednesday to face the Barons. Keating, secured from Portsmouth, was sold to Columbus and left on the night train with the same aim of immediate impact.
A sparse betting scene surrounds the Kilbane Dundee bout as oddsmakers and fans debate outcomes. Reports note uncertain form, weight conditions, and recent performances by contenders, with limited public wagering observed and questions lingering about who holds the edge.
The Atlanta Baseball Club declines to publish local ball score and details for home games amid pressure from Southern League authorities. Leaked notes coast to coast via Western Union telegraph list the teams, dates, and partial lineups, with officials warning of fines for disclosure. Ed Walsh of the White Sox is sidelined by a cold and will miss the trip to Detroit.
In damp weather at Savannah April 28, the Indians beat the Peaches 3 to 1 to take the opening game of the series. Robertsen vs Ofrien pitched well for Savannah, while Mann fielding miscues and late rallies limited scoring. The contest featured defensive plays and a solo home run by Moore of Columbus in a separate game narrative.
Yesterday's scores show Southers League matchups and several rain affected games. Notable results include Memphis 6 New Orleans 2, Chertestuna Albans 11 Jacksonvilla 10, and Fort Worth College defeating University of Virginia and Georgetown 2 to 6. Postponements due to wet grounds occurred in the American Association and related leagues.
Stewart Maiden of the Atlanta Athletic Club will lead George Adair his son Perry and nephew Frank in the Open Championship at Liverpool England. They will sail June 9 arriving in time for practice before the event.
Georgia and Vanderbilt face off in Athens today and Wednesday as the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association title hinges on their results. The Red and Black and the Volunteers appear evenly matched, with no common opponents to compare scores yet.
Riverside secured its fourteenth straight win by defeating Stine Mountain 7 to 1 on April 18. The standout features were strong base running, pitcher Wil Mamson, and a running catch by Catrawas Beere in right field.
A 1s-year-old pitcher from Winston Salem threw a no run no hit game for the Carolina league against Durham, displaying perfect control. The erratic schedule mentions Southern and South Atlantic leagues with teams like Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis and Albany Columbus, plus college and city matchups across Chicago Philadelphia Boston New York and Washington.
New York April 28 Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice the new British ambassador said he is a longtime fan of Griffith and hopes the American league pennant race goes to the national capital. He noted his years in the United States and his enthusiasm for college rowing.
Local club Cracker hosts a last home game before a three week road trip. Fans prepare for Ladierz day crowd as the team heads out tonight on a schedule that includes Birmingham Montgomery Memphis New Orleans with multiple dates in May and a return on May 19. A church group from Second Baptist Sunday school plans to attend as a body.
Mercer beat Sewanee 4 to 2 in a cold, error filled baseball game. Key moments included Sewanee taking a 1st inning lead, Mercer drawing even, and a late stretch where errors and wild pitches allowed Mercer to pull ahead. Umpire Wilkes presided as Hunt and Eggleston pitched, with 29 men left stranded.
A brief notice urges readers to join the Christmas Savings Club at Travelers Bank and Trust Co. It encourages early line-up with a nickel opening contribution and stresses immediate action.
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