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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1914

Page

7

O Dell Breaks Southern League Fielding Record

Al O Dell third baseman for the Bite Gulls set a Southern League fielding mark with two put outs and two assists at third in Mondays game with Birmingham. He extended a consecutive games streak without a bobble to thirty two, surpassing prior ties with New Orleans. He has forty eight put outs and seventy one assists through the streak.

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Removal of League President Sought by Fan Letter

A loyal fan letter urges the league to remove President Ravenaush and replace him with Charlie Frank. The writer claims many fans support action to depose ineffective umpires and improve the league, blaming current leadership for chaos and poor governance. Sent from a supporter connected with the Southern Railway.

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Alexander Squair Wins Western Tennis Title in Chicago

Alexander Squair of Chicago defeated Clarence Griffin to take the Western tennis championship, fending off a strong challenge by Griffin who could not match the decisive play. The match closed with Squair leading by a comfortable margin as the title passed to the New champion.

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Berger and Renfer Hold Cracker Batters Easily, Vols Win Both Games

Nashville beats Atlanta 4 to 1 in game one, then takes game two 4 to 2 as Renfer and Gibson solidify the Volunteers pitching. Cracker bats struggle amid darkness and heavy wind. Long and Welch spark Atlanta in early innings, but Nashville outscores them late, securing a doubleheader sweep.

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Eastman Team Challenges Any Georgia Club On Open Ground

Eastman baseball squad, after a long stretch of wins, issues a challenge to any Georgia team to play on home soil with a forfeit for Telavi if away games are picked. Full particulars via Woodward Jr., manager Eastin bagueball club.

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Kavanaugh Suspends Manager in Southern League Row

President Kavanaugh temporarily suspended Manager Smith after a clash with Umpire Kellum last Wednesday. The local club awaits his personal investigation, with a possible meeting in Memphis to decide Kavanaugh’s next steps and whether Kircher’s coaching fines will be reviewed.

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Albany and Augusta clash in nine innings scoreline

South Atlantic summary shows Albany 3 over Augusta 2 after nine innings with early leads and late twists. Batteries Wiley Wella Barker Borger listed. scoring lines incomplete. Other game lines include Charenton Macon Jacksonville and Charleston matchups with varied inning totals and multiple battery pairs.

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Washington Vaps 7 Cleveland 4 in loose league game

Washington defeated Cleveland 7 to 4 in a loosely played American League contest. Hagerman Collander Sean Engel Ayres and Henry worked the batteries with time at 3a. Umpires Q Loughlin and Sherr. Figures show Washington led early with a 7-4 final.

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Crackers Must Get Together to Break Slump in Season

The Atlanta Crackers show inconsistent hitting and pitching with poor play across thirty two games since July 1. Critics urge manager Bill Smith to locate a slump in the lineup, switch to aggressive hitting, and finish strong before a likely last-place finish.

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Amateurs Eastman 5 Federals 2 in series opener

Eastman defeated the Federals 5 to 2 as Eastman duo combined for 400 and 195 in a game marked by late scoring. Batteries were Skelton, Wright Brown and Butler for Eastman while Sanders Harper Porter Nicholson shared duties for the Federals.

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The Kircher Case and Baseball Comedy Cry in the Stands

The column laments dull Southern League baseball and calls for genuine human effort from players. It argues fans deserve real sport not vaudeville acts and notes umpire removals and lasting impact of fan sentiment on box office.

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Baseball scores and innings from multiple federal league games

Reports show Buffalo trailing St Louis 4 in a 12 inning finish, Kansas City beating Baltimore 3 to 2, Pittsburgh defeating Chicago 1 0, Indianapolis overcoming Brooklyn 7 to 6, and Texas League results Houston 20 Dallas 6 and Fort Worth 4 Austin 3 with various inning tallies and player line notes.

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Georgia State Agricultural Society Meet At Alban August 26 27

The annual Georgia State Agricultural Society meeting will be held in Alban August 26 and 27 with a full program of attractions and speakers. The dates were moved up due to the statewide Democratic primary election.

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Gov Slaton Explains Tax Law At Fairburn

Governor John Slaton spoke for about an hour at noon in Fairburn on August 3 delivering a masterful exposition of the tax equalization law. The crowd filled the courthouse and included the governor’s wife, with the address praised for factual clarity and neutrality.

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Judge Nat Harris Speaks At Dublin Courthouse

Judge Nat Harris spoke in Dublin this morning at the courthouse. He was introduced by the Sans Abie crowd and received an enthusiastic reception. Harris discussed Confederate veterans, pledged to reduce the tax rate if elected, and argued his rebroadcast operator experience fits him to handle the state road lease. He denied being too old, noting he is only one year older than Candler or Gordon.

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National League results with Phillies and Pirates headlines

National League action includes Phillies defeating Chicago 9 to 5 in a rough day. Alexander pitched strongly as Philadelphia built a big lead with solid support. Also, Conetchny delivered a dramatic 13th inning homer for Pittsburgh to beat Brooklyn 7 to 2. Boston beat St Louis 1 to 0. Cincinnati swept a doubleheader with New York, 7 to 2 and 6 to 4, including Herzog’s crash and comeback play.

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Chamber of Commerce Formed at Eastman

Eastman on August 8 1At a very enthusiastic meeting the business men of Eastman organized a chamber of commerce Colonel Herbert was elected temporary chairman and BS Keith temporary secretary A committee including Dr FD Herrman Rev Alay Wo Pealer ar T HO Prince was appointed to nominate a permanent president and secretary The committee nominated Lelto J hare cashier of the Fost Nitaru bank as president and BOS heith editor of the Dede Count Merald s se The names were elected in man then appointed WoT LeRoy Pharr and D J Franklin as a committee to call at later business hours in Eastman and gain a member for Herrman James Bishop Jr Joe Peacock HL Johnson Lok Person and BW Ha re

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Rawlings Defends Self in Irby Case

Judge Ravings warned the crowd against deception as Rawlings argued his actions in the Irby case upheld the law. He contended Vinson helped pass the act and now Vinson attacks him for employing it during his campaign.

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Sixteenth Annual Eagles Meeting Opens in Kansas City

The grand aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles convened in Kansas City on August 2 with the sixteenth annual meeting called to order. Richmond and Savannah are listed as candidates for the 1915 gathering.

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Gadsden Surrenders Franchise to League

Gadsden Alabama August 3 Special The Gadsden Baseball association has surrendered its franchise to the Georgia Alabama league The team will stay intact and play under the name Gadsden under league direction All games schedule Aga Agrì Wie remainder of the sem inary repove 32 those cities with cotume cee were to have rouge in the taxable county of 32 00.

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