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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1912

Page

4

Savannah Falls to Columbus in Ten to One Excerpted Ballgame

In Columbus Georgia on August 6 Savannah was defeated by Columbus 10 to 1. Fifteen batted strong in the fourth and sixth innings as Morrow shined in key moments while Scheneberg struggled. The battery was Robertson, Scheneberg and Gerbel for Savannah, Morrow and Krebs for Columbus. Time 1 45 Umpire Pender.

Foxes Indians Columbus Savannah F.efteen Sehengberg Morrow AL HL Robertson Scheneberg Gerbel Krebs Pender

Mobile beats Memphis six to two in Southern League clash

Mobile breaks a deficit in the tenth inning as four Mobile players push across runs after a tied ninth. Maloney Starr O'Dell and Long drive in key RBIs to overcome Memphis, with Kissinger allowing the decisive tally in the tenth. Cited box score and game notes indicate a 6-2 final with umpires Pfenninger.

Galla Turtles Memphis Tann Kissinger Mobile Memhis Maloney Starr O'Dell Long Heals MOB Poe Fryers Cox Crasdall Tanneman Jacobsen Seabaugh Schweitzer Balla Demarce Kissinger BR Demaree Pfenninger

Cardinals Buy George Whitted from Jacksonville Club

George Whitted, hitting over .300 this season and stellar at third, was sold to the St. Louis National League club for about 3000 dollars. He must stay with the local team until after the South Atlantic league season, then report to Manager Bresnahan. New Orleans downed by Fleharty's three hits as Nashville won 3 to 0 in a 1.55 game. Nashville fielding by Perry and Schwartz.

Jacksonville Fla George Whitted St. Louis Whittted Bresnahan Fleharty New Orleans Nashville Swindell Perry Schwartz A. Nash Bea Jobo Lattire O Staniey Youngrf Roche Weien'ved Spencer,If R. Nashville Brrone Johnston Spencer Welchend Pases New Oriesons Atruck Stanley Young Lattimore Lindsay Breitenstein Kellum

Questions Answered Under Head Sporting Editor

A voice from the Sporting Editor responds to queries about Columbia home games and opponents slated for August and September against Columbus Jacksonville and Macon. The column includes a double steal scenario and a debate on an unassisted triple play by the second baseman.

Dick Jemison Sporting the Constitution Plesse Columbia Columbus Wanngh Jacksonvile Macon

Quitman Beats Brunswick 7 5 In Baseball Series

In Quitman Georgia on August 6 the second game of the series ended Quitman 7 Brunswick 5. Ginetto of Brunswick hit his second home run. Quitman had three two-base hits and three errors while Brunswick had no errors. Time 1 45. Umpire Donaldson. Tomorrow’s game will conclude the series and decide the winner.

Barons Chattanooga Tenn Birmingham Almeida Marean McBride Bham H. Pa. A Marcan Mes'geryre Jordanzb Hananer Moranif Almela Turwersef M’guy Lb Su Balentiss M'Bride GO S&s Bunting Blame Grayrf Yantz Noyesc Prough Cov'eskin Totela Banting Loaings Birmsingham Se Oe Messenger Balenti Nayes Viveleskie Eliam Johnston Jordan Tutweller Halenti Estenti Coyte MecGlivray Coveleski Ny Prough Hart and Rudderham Quitman Brunswick GiNette Donaldson

Merchants Welcome at Southern Merchants Convention

G C Adams W L Dorris and A J Gillen respond as Barbecue planned at Ponce de Leon for visitors over 1000 merchants and business men attend the opening at the Auditorium Armory Tuesday morning. President J Kerr and officers say prospects for a great convention exceed hopes with 1200 to 1500 registered last night.

G C. Adams W. L. Dorris A. J. Gillen Ponce de Leon Southern Merchants’ Convention Auditorium Armory J. Kerr

Today in Baseball summary of early major league events

A chronicle of historic games with dates from 1884 to 1910. Highlights include Cleveland’s big scoring games, the Giants’ Polo Grounds incident, a no hit bid by Victor Willis for Boston, and notable pitching performances by Fraser and Walsh. The notes mention Cincinnati and Pittsburgh offensive outbursts and other league actions.

Providence Cincinnatic American Association Miotonians Eghenys Innnings Cleveland Washington Sullivan Louisville Pittsburg St. Louis Victor Willis Boston Detroit Tigers Billy Sullivan Chicago Fraser Phillies Pittshares Cincinnati Pittinger Suthoff Philadelphia Johnstone Polo Grounds New York Giants Vean Greggs Portland Oaklands Walsh Chicago White Sox Senators Wid Conroy

Businessmen Convene in Atlanta Opening Day Session

More than 2,000 visitors gathered for the convention's opening in Atlanta with Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida and the Carolinas represented. John D. Walker of Sparta, Ga., headlined today’s program, urging prudent credit use and enhanced sales methods while speakers from Hawkinsville, Commerce and other cities discussed farming, store operations, and collections. A reception, Merchants’ night, and a big barbecue at Ponce de Leon park were planned, with Governor Brown and Atlanta officials welcoming the guests.

Ponce de Leon Park Alabama Montgomery Atlanta John D. Walker Sparta South Benjamin R. Vardaman W. W. Poole Hawkinsville J. M. Nix Commerce Pleamont Driving Club Auditorium Armory John M. Slaton Brown Georgia Tennessee Mississippi Florida

Mortuary notices and deaths from Georgia region

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices list J C Raiford of Vashti death at home, Charles W McMillan of Fairbun, Hayden Mickel of Union Point, A J Baxter with Stone Mountain interment, Rosa Reich of Wheeling, Tom Mason killed at Eagan, Mrs William Allen of Rome, Russell East of Leeds, Max Pittman of Atlanta, Miss Mary Evatt, Madeline Hutcheson. Entries give locations, ages, survivors, service times, and burial details.

A. J. Baxter Stone Mountain William Ailen Rome William Allen Avenue H J. H. Towns T. PB. Towns Atlanta Fifth Avenue Baptist Church A. B

Mt Gilead Camp Meeting Ticket Special 1912

The Mt Gilead camp meeting runs August 10 to 16 in 1912 with the B and A railroad offering round trip tickets from Atlanta for 50 cents. Trains will stop closer to the campground this year.

MT. Gilead Atlanta

Advertising and cash the merchants assets in 1900s remarks

W L Dorris of Douglas argued cash trades against cotton to corn production, calling the cash buyer a merchant’s greatest asset. A J Gillen of Maxeys praised newspaper advertising as a key asset for business success. The informal discussion covered several issues as President J K Orr presided the session.

W. L. Dorris Douglas A. J. Gillen Maxeys J. K. Orr

Honeymoon Crash as Mayes Is Charged with Larceny

J F L Mayes of New Orleans, just wed to Lula Simmons of 19 Williams street, was arrested in Atlanta on larceny charges over a $50 watch claimed by a jealous Alabama widow. Mayes defends the watch as a gift and says the marriage followed a rapid courtship with Lula. Bond was arranged after visits by his bride and her mother. Also, two youths, Henry Heard and Ed Rose, are held for stealing a horse and buggy from E Kennon and goods valued at about $12, not recovered.

J. FL Mayes New Orleans Misa Lula Simmons Williama Street Alabama Atlanta Mayes Lula Mr. Mayes Miss Simmons Augusta Henry Heard Ed Rose E.kennon Police Stanion

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