Crackers Sweep Memphis With 2-0 Shutout Victory
The Atlanta Crackers dominated the Memphis team in a Wednesday game, edging them 2 to 0. Canavan held Memphis to scattered hits as Boone shut out the Chicks, while Mayer Griffin and Damian fueled the offense with timely hits and aggressive defense.
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Griffin
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Bil Brennan
Dixie
Carroll
Crackers to Play Sunday Game at Camp Jessup
No orders from the war department at Camp Jessup to discontinue Sunday games. Unless orders arrive before the Sabbath, a game will be played Sunday between the Little Rock Travelers and the Crackers at the post.
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Camp Jessup
Little Rock
Mays Suspended by Ban Johnson
Chicago July 21 Carl Mays Boston pitcher traded to the New York Yankees has been suspended indefinitely by American League president Ban Johnson for deserting the Boston club in Chicago on July 13. He violated a three year contract by leaving. Mays will not play until the suspension is lifted. Ruppert and Huston of the New York club protested the move, questioning Johnson’s timing as negotiations with multiple clubs were underway.
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Rappei
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New Orleans
Waite Hoyt
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A. J. Heinemann
Southern Association
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Rochester
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Ban Johnson
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Herrmann
National Commission
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Golf and society mix in scattered musings and banter
The fragmentary column rattles off golf, Babe Ruth records, wartime nostalgia, and local notes. It mentions buying a concept, rising paper prices, Mars dreams, a Parisian line, and a Atlanta police figure Beezer while weaving disjointed vignettes about culture, crime, and travel.
Scattered OCR Sports Lineup Summary
A damaged OCR reads team player stats with garbled names and numbers. It lists Mayer Griffin Gnilloway Herndon Moora and others with partial scores and averages. Totals show 2052 in some category with 899 and 740 figures and an OTD 105 in unclear context.
Baseball score roundup across minor leagues
In the South Atlantic League Greenville edged Columbia 6 to 3 as Spartanburg trailed Charleston 3 to 3 and Charlotte defeated Augusta 10 to 1. International League games were variably affected by rain with multiple postponements and one night contest at Louisville where Toledo won 11 to 1. Texas League results include Beaumont 8 Fort Worth 6 and Houston 2 Waco 0. Virginia League reports Richmond 6 Norfolk 5 and Suffock 2 Portsmouth 5 with other notes on rain and postponements.
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Columbia
Spartanburg
Charleston
Charlotte
Augusta
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Houston
Waco
Galveston
Dallas
San Antonio
Shreveport
Standing of the Clubs in Southern League and Key Matches
A garbled standings item lists matches such as Unite Rock at Atlants Memphis at Birmingham and Nashville at Mobile with numerous corrupted names and cities. It mentions Detroit at New York Obtenzo at Boston and rough references to Pirates claimant Ri and Pitcher Pat ty tied to Chicago and Pittsburgh, dated July 31 with William Gleason noted as monske r.
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Unite Rock
Memphis
Birmingham
Nashville
Mobile
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Boston
Pitan
Pirates
Ragan
New York
William Gleason
Monsker
Chicago Americans
Pittsburgh Nationals
Patty
Penteraay
Chiene
Crackers to Host Little Rock Travelers in 4 PM Opener
After dispatching the Memphis Chickasaws, the Crackers face old rival Little Rock Travelers at Ponce de Leon Park this afternoon for game one of a three game series. If energy and form hold, the outcome seems likely to favor the Travelers.
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Memphis
Longwood Club Announces Tennis National Doubles Meet
Newton Mass July 31 Officials of the Longwood Cricket club announced that the lawn tennis national doubles championships would begin August 11 rather than August 12 to give players a rest before the challenge round on Saturday when William Tilden Jr and Vincent Richards hold the title. Competing teams include Norman Brookes and G Patterson and R V Thomas and Randall Lycett, among others from England Australia and various sectional champions.
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Norman E. Brookes
G. Patterson
Cham Diens
England
R. V. Thomas
Randall Lycett
New England
California
Atlanta Demons Defeat Jacksonvilla Favorites In Tight Game
The Atlanta Cubs won 6 to 5 over the Jacksonvilla Favorites in a closely fought contest. Atlanta capitalized on timely hits while Jacksonvilla faltered at key moments, extending Atlanta’s winning streak as both teams battled for control of the game.
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Atlanta Cube
Cubs
Ree Tyee
Stiller Offers Free Feed To Crackers At Poncey Park
FR J Stiller of this city announces a free spread tonight at Ponesy Park to honor pennant contenders the Crackers. The menu promises fried chicken salads watermelons and other edibles with all players invited to bring a guest spouse or sister and several local residents named include Frank Reynolds William Stickney and Charley Frank.
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FR. J. Stiller
Old Ponesy Park
Frank Reynolds
William Stickney
Charley Frank
Johnston Wins Round at Longwood Tennis Cup
Navtosa July 31 Johnston of San Francisco defeated R Norris Williams of Boston to win the second leg of the annual Longwood singles tournament. Williams, from Boston, fell in the challenge round as Johnston advanced. The match took place at the Longwood Cricket Club grounds.
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San Francisco
R. Norris Williams
Boston
Longwood Cricket
Winipey
Reds Blank Boston Twice in Doubleheader at Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds shut out Boston in both ends of a July 31 doubleheader, 5 0 and 9 2. Rudolph pitched well for Cincinnati as Hite faltered for Boston, while Neale drove in runs with a walk, wild pitch, and two singles. Also notes Philadelphia swept St Louis 13 4 behind Packard, and New York beat Pittsburgh 5 2 as Carey returned with a double.
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Ohio
Reds
Boston
Misher
Luque
Hite
Rudolph
Haeckel
Neale
Tuning
Hoyt Wins First Game for Boston in 12 Innings
Waite Hoyt, 19, pitched his first game for Boston and defeated Detroit 2 to 1 in 12 innings. The winning run scored with two outs in the 12th on a ruling that Ainsmith interfered with Base Runner McNulty. Detroit protested and entered the dressing room. Batter ies Avers and Ainsmith, Hoyt and Schang.
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Boston
Waite Hoyt
Boston Today
Detroit
Hildebrand
Ainsmith
McNalty
Avers
Hoyt and
Schang
Summer Meeting Opens at Saratoga Racing Track
Opening day of the summer racing season at Saratoga, N Y features the Grand Circuit meet with events planned across amateur and professional circuits. Officials from the Saratoga association announce schedules as shooters and car clubs prepare for related competitions and social events in Worcester and nearby venues.
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Ciation
N.Y
Wortester
Latonia
Heineman's Protest May Start Expected Clash With Majors
A historic baseball trade sees Carl Mays moved from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Americans for 940000 in value. Boston receives 40000 cash plus pitchers Allan Russell and Robert McGraw and a third player to be chosen later. The deal’s value for the trio exceeds 15000 as estimated.
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Boston Americana
New York Americans
Red Sox
Boston
Mays
Allan Russell
Robert McGraw
Pels and Locals May Need Series At Season's Close
New Orleans Pelicans face a tight finish as Atlanta Crackers threaten their lead. Hub Perdue stars for Atlanta by winning both games in a doubleheader while New Orleans stalls, prompting talk of a post season series to decide the champ.
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Crescent City
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Perdue
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Little Rock
Atlanta
Frank
Pelicans
Charlie
Chicks
Little Rock Travelers
Dobbs Buys Pitcher for Pelicans Pennant Run
New Orleans July 31 special says Manager Johnny Dobbs announced the purchase of Pitcher Corey from the Louisville Colonels to bolster the Pelicans in the final drive for the pennant. The move aims to strengthen the pitching staff as the team pursues the league title.
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New Orleans
Johnny Dobbs
Corey
Louieville Colonels
Pelicans
Second Aquatic Meet Set at East Lake August 16
The South's most exciting meet of the season will be held at East Lake on August 16 to select the team for the Southern swimming and diving meet in New Orleans later this season. Bill Logan will oversee the event. entries open to those contacting Logan or J. Bailey at East Lake.
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East Lake
New Orleans
Country Club
Intersat
Bill Logan
J. Bailey
Ball Ground Defeats Acworth In 11 Inning Pitchers Battle
In Acworth on July 31 Ball Ground edged Acworth 7 to 3 in 11 innings. Baker and Richards pitched strong, with Baker earning the win. Wheeler at third and Gibbs behind the plate starred in fielding and catching. Batteries were Richi Baker and Gibbs. Score shows Ball Ground victory in a tense extra inning clash.
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Baker
Richards
Ball
Wheelers
Gibbs
Maets
Richi Baker
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