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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

11

Vols Take Final in Series as Kircher Delivers Crackers Lose

Nashville and Atlanta clash as Herbert Kelly shines for the Crackers but loses 2 1 to 1 in the decisive game. Kircher delivers for the Vols with third and second in scoring position in the fifth, Stark and Rumler contribute for Nashville while Kelly’s slow ball keeps the Crackers within reach despite eight strikeouts. Stark booted a costly error, and Kircher’s liner and Manning’s shoe string catch frame the pivotal moments.

Bunkey Xnashvilie Tenn Spe Herbert Kelly Crackers Heme Berger Kircher Vols Dolly Stark Kelly Pirate Eddie Manning Callahan Stark Paulett Baker Farmer Vola Manning Dodge Street Notre Dame Berger Starkforce Street Kauffman Eli Rumler Bisland Bert Kirchers Rumler Smithmen Paulet McDonald Atlanta Willams Moran Kourtman Rumlez Nashville OD Stark Parmer Eircher SD Dodge C. Berger Pie Totels Williama Toland Helly Rtcher Farmer Etcher Breitenstein Bernhard

New Orleans Defeats Little Rock In Pitchers Battle

New Orleans edged Little Rock 2 to 1 in a brilliant pitchers duel between Hardgrave and Allison. About five thousand attended Kavanaugh Day and the dedication of Kavanaugh Athletic Field, to be named in honor of the late Southern League president.

Little Roek Atk Augus New Orleans Little Rock Hardgrave Allison Kavanaugh Kavanaugh Athletic Field Southern League

Pirates 3 Boston 1 in NL clash. Pittsburg drops third straight

In a September 4, 3 to 1 defeat, Pittsburg trailed Boston after three hits and two triples by the visitors. Mamaux relieved early, Hughes held the home team to one run, while Davis and Whating, Mamaux, Cooper and Gibson worked for Boston and Pittsburgh respectively as the game unfolded through innings and substitutions.

Chattanoogs Ennuguss S. Cunningham Chattanooga Mobile Aitchison Clark Mobtlan A. Northern Miller Pilek Burke Ak Perry Ty Fe Solhoun Amar Bobara Harris Lark Mobile Dunings Pave Graff Elberfeld McBride Bat Cunningham Elberfel Draves & Pirates Pittsburg Fittsburg Boston Mamaus Cooper Hughes Davis Memphis Birmingham CIA Cruthera Rede Nedgers Rim Cincinnati Chic Dale Brooklyn Appleton Dell Lindsay Bilam iCindingati Haile lex—Appleton Coomba Vial 3Liller Dele and Wingo Johnson Bolt BO Rh. Po. A. & Allison McDermott Stewarn If OL Hemingway Andreen Cruthers Bibel Baldwin Memmis Allison Coyle Roth Coombs Hemingway Miram

Montgomery Scribe Praises Bob Jones As Great Golfer

The Montgomery Adver tiser lauds Atlanta prodigy Bob Jones a 14 year old golfer. He broke the East Lake record and holds course records at East Lake and Druid Hills. The piece notes his Roebuck title at Birmingham and places him among Dixie’s top players, citing rivals like Bush Adair and Badham.

Montgomery Bob Jones Atlanta Jones East Lake Druid Hills Robbie Fones, Jr Atlants Roebuck Birmingham South Young Jones Dixie Heuben Bush George and Perry Adair Robert Jones William Badham Badham Hosback Bobbie George Adair Faruary

Baseball scores from scattered league games

Texan League results Beaumont 4 Dallas 2 San Antonio 2 Houston 4 Beaumont 4 Houston 1 Galveston 8 Waco 1 American Association St Paul 4 Columbus 1 St Paul 0 Columbus Cleveland 4 Milwaukee 8 Minnesota 2 Kansas City 7 Indianapolis 1 International League Providence 10 Montreal 3 Carolina League Asheville 6 Durham 1 Durham 3 Asheville 3 Winston-Salem 3 Greensboro 2 Greensboro 3 Winston-Salem 2 Raleigh 1 Charlotte 4

St. P Columbus Clavel Alliwine Miln'ea Clavel'd Lewis'ie

Championship Day Showdown In Sun Day School League

The Sun day School League championship game will be Saturday afternoon at Poncey park between the Agoga Seds and the North Avenue teams. A fierce, decisive clash is expected with both sides eager to win the pennant. The Feds lead by a game and a half and would stretch to two and a half with a victory, admission 25 cents. Giants Win Tro. St. Louis game reports noted New York’s pair of wins and a notable triple play by Lobert in the second game.

Senators Washington Chicago Gams Boehling White Sox GaQta Scott Cieotte Wolfgang Reb Cox—i_B Schalk Boebing Henry Washngton Cicotte Atayer Gallia Ainemith St. Louis Poncey Pari North Avenue Feds Giants Overcoath New York St. Louie Mathewson Trureau Betzel Meadows Bescher Lobert Betzel Lobert R.A. EL New York St Louis Teareau Dooin Wendall Meyers Ames Guiner Niehaus Perdue Snyder Gonzales Gadd Innin Rue St.Louis Tesreau

Crackers Aim to Even Series with Chattanooga After Rest

Before five games in Chattanooga the Crackers rest eight days to reset and plan to win the series. In nine recent meetings the Crackers hold an 8 1 edge over the Lookouts with pitchers sharp. The Vols series exposed missed scoring chances and a lone Cracker run from a wild throw. A three win trip would lift the club to a .600 road mark and a solid return home.

Chattanooga Crackers Lookouts Elberfeld Vols Atlanta Blark

Sports Q and A on baseball rules and player moves

The Sporting Editor fields questions on baseball rulings including fair balls, are runners safe on forced plays, and bat contact from pitches. Debbs sells pitcher Gudger to Galveston Texas League as Callan arrives. Winder and Lavonia split a doubleheader with pitching highlights by Gassoway and Dorster.

Dick Jemison Rome Sporting Editor Constitution Rick Me Baltae Iene Jim Brady al BP Winder Lavonia Gassoway Dorster Batteriea Winder- Lyle Eavonia Gassowas Aweust Sae Ra

Federal League recap Pittsburg and Brooklyn clash in 8 run game

Brooklyn toppled Pittsburg as Kenetchy Kelly and Mowrey drive timely batting to power a 17 to 11 win. Batteries Smith and Simon with Hearne O Connor and Oly contributed as the game unfolded with late scoring and a nine inning finish.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Kenetchy Kelly Mowrey Smith and Simon Hearne O'Connor

Schedule Tidbits From The Southern And American Leagues

Local standings snippet lists games today across the Southern League and American League. Birmingham visits Memphis while Mobile plays Chattanooga. Chicago hosts Washington in the American League and New York and Detroit face Philadelphia and Boston respectively. National League matchups include Chicago at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at St Louis, and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh with additional notes on Pittsburgh in Buffalo and St Louis at Baltimore.

W.lpc Orteas Philo Memphisgo Brooklyn Bham Boston Nashy Chicago Atlanta E New York Mobile Pittsburg Chatta Gt. Lewis Li Rock Cinein WL. PC LPC Kan City Detroit Chicaco Wash N Newark St. Louis TeRe Bt Birmingham Memphis I. R. Mobile Chattanooga Washington St. Lin Philadelphia Cleveland Fenton St Louis Baltimore

Federal Prison Team Faces Georgia Railway In Big Sat Game

A prison backed baseball club prepares for a tough showdown with the Georgia Railway and Power company crew on Saturday August 7. About 1 160 devoted fans are expected, with Atlanta fans also backing their home club. The Fed squad, led by Frank Rogers, has practiced daily and aims to upset the visitors in a hotly contested matchup.

Fedis Ateral Fanta Georgia Railway and Power Company Ume Georgia Railway and Power Comppany Atlanta Fvds Frank Rogers

Federals to trial ten cent baseball in Newark

New York August 4 President James R Gilmore of the Federal league announced the Federals would try 10 cent major league baseball in Newark rather than 15 cents As in Newark business is slow and fans cannot afford higher prices bleacher seats are cut to 10 cents Gilmore says the move is self defense pending Landis decision and to avoid being left in a hole

New York James R. Gilmore Federal League Federals Newark Gilmore Jorge Landis

Qualifying Round Held at Asheville Golf Meet

Knoxville golfer RK Gibson Jr tops low qualifying with 77 at Asheville Country Club for an invitation event. One hundred twenty eight players qualify across eight flights. match play begins Thursday. Georgia entrants struggle in the rounds with multiple players listed for early flights.

Asheville RK. Gibson, Jr Knoxville Georgia Atlanta D. H. “Henry Jo Moore Dick Jemison W. Bachman R. L Gresham Macon Eden Taylor W. C. Stranahan WH Jones W. C. Miller Fielding Wallin Augusta H. T R. T. Walter WC Miller K. I. Gresham

Carrollton Caps Rally Beats Lin Gale 10 to 3

Carrollton won the series with a 10 to 3 victory over Lin Gale. Osborn earned a rough day at the plate while Head contributed steady defense and solid support. Carrollton minded strength with Head and Hutchens on the mound and a total of thirteen hits. Sindale Osborn and Benedict led Lin Gale with seven hits and five errors.

Carrollton Lin Gale Osborn Hutchens Sindale Osborne Benedict

Davis Freeman Tourney Opens at East Lake This Saturday

The sixth annual Davis & Freeman trophy golf tourney begins Saturday at East Lake with a scratch qualifying round. The event runs a week with early rounds through Wednesday and semifinals by Friday, finals Saturday. Club handicaps apply in all flights except the scratch start. entry is $1 and the winner receives a shield cup.

Fast Lake East Lake F.&rd Mth

Paddock to Help Georgia Football Next Month

Athens Ga August 4 Special Dave Paddock Georgia's captain and noted quarterback on Tark Davis list plans to return to Georgia next month. He may serve as assistant coach to Alex Cunningham or resume playing with the 1915 eleven, as Georgia athletic authorities negotiate for a definite role.

Athens Dave Paddock Georgia Tarke Davis Peddie Yale Princeton Alex Cunningham

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