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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1915

Page

11

Crackers Win Opener Against Lookouts 5 1 Day Dominates

Day held Chattanooga to one run as the Crackers beat the Lookouts 5 to 1. Rumler hit a three run homer in the ninth after an intentional pass loaded the bases. Bisland drove in three runs, Day pitched effectively, and the Crackers executed flawless defense with multiple double plays.

Day Rumler Homer Tiare Manning Rum Jer Hiberfeld Rais Thig McDonald Moran Kaut Masming Sivan Mn Ee Wa Wren Hiderfeld Hitchens Biz- A Liberfeld Fried Atlanta H. Pon McDonala Ran Hautff Bisland Chattanooga Daley Graf A McBride Leena Blberfela Rites Ass Kitchens Harris Caveny Maraball Cunningham Pitter Marshall Atlante Tex Tolen Willams Yale Ores Williama Kauffman Mhiame Fisland Ma Hall Tine O'Toole

Phillies edge Pirates 5 4 in National League clash

Phillies beat the Pirates 5 to 4 as McQuillen left after being touched by a hit, Kantlender and Conzelman pitched. Scoring occurred late, with two runs in the sixth and two in the ninth before Mayer locked the ninth for Philadelphia.

Phillies Pirates Pittsburg Philadelphia McQuillen Kandlehner Balla Mayer Demaree Acoris Kitli Kantlender Conzelman Schang

M Loughlin Wins Longwood Bowl for Third Time

Maurice E. McLoughlin of San Francisco defeated R Norris Williams II of Boston in a challenging match at Longwood, 6-3 6-4 6-2, in a historic turf event played under poor weather. McLoughlin dominated most points despite rain and slipping on the grass.

M’loughlin Boston Maurice E. McLoughlin San Francisco R. Norris Williams II Nations Lawn Teama Chamson Mswood Ingles Bruiderene United States Thome McLoughlin

Tigers After Players Offer From Detroit Manager

Philadelphia reports on August 6 that Detroit manager Jennings offered for either James or Hamilton from St Louis. He allegedly bid heavily for James while Rickey countered by proposing Hamilton in exchange for 5000 Players Jacobs and Heilman. Jacobs now plays outfielder for San Francisco. Jennings targets Ayres next, planning a bid when he arrives in the capital Saturday night.

Philadelphia Jennings Detroit Americans Rickey St Louis Americans James Hamilton Fteher Hamilton Detroit Jacobs and Heilman Fall Jacobs San Francisco Ayres Washington Club Patlonsl

San Francisco Three-Cushion Champion John Boreas Wins

John Boreas of BL Louie defeats George Moore of Ney Forkstteholger in a pro three-cushion match played in twenty three innings. Horgan, a former titleholder, had a high run. Moore recorded four. The event took place in San Francisco on August 6.

San Francisco Cal John Boreas Louie George Moore Ney Forkstteholger Wes Hargan Moore Horgan

Balch Wins Tourney at Chicago Country Club

Chicago August balch of the Cincinnati Country club and a Yale sophomore today won the junior amateur tourney in Chi cago amid a fitful finish.

Chicago Balch Cincinnati Yalephomore

Travel ers Beat Baronz in Opening Game of Series

In Nashville on August 6 Mobila rallied to win 6 to 8 as Hore faltered late after six innings of strong pitching. Burke homered for the Travelers in a narrow victory. In Little Rock on August 6 Starrs single aided a 6 to 1 win over Birmingham with Fincher and Robertson locked in a pitching duel.

Nashville Tenn Mobila Kroh Hore Wepport Burke Travelers Baronz Little Rock Ark Starr Messenger Baker Birmingham Fincher Robertson Rory Sloan Cayle Lindsay Te Coombs Clark Magee Elam A Hale Ee Robertson Ox Wallace Trobérteon H. Po Jantzen A Baker Murray Gilgori I Covington Downey Coyle Mamee Evil

McNamara Wins Philadelphia Open Golf Title

Philadelphia August 6 Thomas McNamara of Boston won the open golf championship with a total of 296 strokes for 17 holes. James Barnes and C H Edee of the Philadelphia Country Club shared top cards in a tight finish.

Philadelphia Thomas McNamara Boston James Barnes Whit C. H. Edee Philadelphis sGountry Club Aevonds Carda

Where They Play Today Southern and National Leagues

Southern League matchups list Atlanta in Chattanooga N C in Memphis Little Rock Mobile Nashville American Seagee Chicago in Washington St H in New York Detroit in Philadelphia Cleveland in Boston National League Boston in Chicago Brooklyn in St South N io Cin Philadelphia in Pittsburg Federal League Pittsburg in Buffalo St Louis in Baltimore Chicago in Brooklyn Kansas City in Newark

Orleans Bite Chica Nashvill Atlanta Pitcabin Ginoin Wee Ec Boston Beas Kan City Detroit Chicago Pivtabure Newark New York Buffalo Brooklyn Paris Baltimore Southern League Chattanooga N. C Memphis Little Rock Mobile Nashville Washington St. H Philadelphia Cleveland National League St. Souih Io Cin Pailadelphia Pittsburg Federal League St- Louis

Baseball Standings From Regional Leagues

American Association games show Minglin leading Intus St. and Muwes with notable scores. Louisville International League lists Montl and Monts top performers with tight results. Texas League features Ban Anto, Beaumt, Shre vp t, Housn, and Galveston contending, while Carolina League reports Asheville and Winston-Salem near the top with Charlotte close behind.

Mont'l Marrist Mont's Harrish Buttaly Proviee

Buffalo Defeats Pittsburg 4 to 0 in First Series Game

Buffalo beats Pittsburg 4 to 0 as Schulz pitches six hitless innings. Scoring by innings shows Buffalo taking an early lead and finishing strong. Batteries Schulz and Allen for Buffalo. Knei ser and O'Connor for Pittsburg.

Buffalo Pittsburg N. C

Memphis New Orleans Game Called In Detail Sunday

The Memphis New Orleans game will be described at Dick Jemison's baseball parlors Sunday. New Orleans leads the Southern league while Memphis is within half a game. The slated start is 3 30 o'clock with ample seating and electric fans to enhance comfort for attendees.

New Orleans Dick Jemison Memphis Wile South

Qualify Today for Davis Freeman Cup Golf Tourney

The Davis Freeman trophy tourney at East Lake opens today with a large field expected. The winner holds the cup for a year and receives a shield. the event runs a week with rounds through Saturday. An entrance fee of 1 dollar applies and matches are eight holes, with handicaps used in non first flight rounds.

East Lake Davie & Freeman Company Nan BF. G. Byrd Birmingham Golfing Committee Raturday

Records smashed at San Francisco junior AAU meet

At Panama-Pacific stadium during the Amateur Athletic Union junior national championships wind hindered records yet several marks fell or equalled. Denver Athletic Club's F. McHride surpassed the former world 320 yard dash record, while San Francisco's Olympic club star F. Slomex matched the 440 yard dash best. Multiple junior AAU records were broken or equalled in events including the 100 yard dash discus throw 320 yard hurdles hop step and jump and more, with top teams Olympic club Chicago Athletic Association and Los Angeles Athletic Club leading.

San Francisco Amateur Athletic Union Panama-Pacific Exposition Stadium HW. McHride Denver F. Slomex Olympic Club Eefie Chicago Athletic Association Ayan Angeles Athletic Club Young Men's Gymnasium New Orleans New York Athletic Club Tempie A. A Z. W. Ehy Gninsgo Athletis Association Hi. Stereman University of Chicago M. Cromer San Francioc Scott Miseinaippi Agricultural College Clinton Larson Brigham’ Young University Balt Lake D. Griton New Oiieann Aura Thompson Los Angeles Athletic Club R. Bagnard Ron Anggios Athletic Club Secam GW New York Ro McBride Denver Athletc Club A. E. Ward Chicago Athletic Club National Athletic Association Union Hardier Harry Hirkpatrick Lon Angeles A. C H. S. Whitcomb Cincinnati Chamber of Com T. Oakes Honabun A. C Harry Tadaly Caledonian Club Charis Hunter San Francisno Pima C. W. Bachman University of Notre Dame T. Dutton X. A. G. Club New Orlnania Sheldon Olympia Club Ben Francisco Distano Landers Zhicano A J. B. ‘Tracey Cale Sis Francisca He Johnston M.G. Club P. Graben Ca. A Mt ‘Hole C.A W. Hummel Multnomah A. C Portlind Meredith House Los’ Angeles A.C Rime A. A. Uy Secordee Z. Dutton New Orleana O. Mill

Agora Feds Clash With North Ave at Ponce de Leon

Today at 3 20 PM at Ponce de Leon the Agora Feds meet North Avenue in a decisive Sunday School league game. The Feds lead two to one in head to head contests and, if victorious, would sew up the pennant with two games left. Admission is two bits and a brisk contest is expected.

Agoga Feds North Ave Ponce DE Leon Agora Feds Worth Avenue Gonfalon North Avenue Fede Feds Kame Vdeas Poncey

Senators Win Doubleheader Over Chicago in Baseball Sweep

Washington takes both ends of a doubleheader from Chicago, 6 to 3 in the opener and 6 to 5 in the nightcap, securing a fourth straight win. Johnson shut out the visitors through seven plus before six hits and errors produced six runs. Washington also piled up 12 hits and an error by Eddie Collins aided their total. In the second game Ayres pitched, Chicago trailed 6 to 3 after six innings, then Washington added three more runs. batteries were Russell and May Schalk for Chicago and Ayres and Henry for Washington. Weather and rain caused game postponements prior to and during the day.

Cubs Braves Chicago Pierce Boston Rudolph Chicaze Goway Archer Memphis Lenn New Orleans Memphis, & Lo Keeley New Orleana NEW Ordmans H. Po Ae Hendryx É ‘ Reilly AW Thomas Eibel Cruther Ihe Weaver Bagby Pfenninger Bernhard Senators Washington Johnson Washington d Wolteong Faber Eddie Collins Elett Ayres RH. E Ainsmith Henry Benz Wolfgang Faber and Chalk RAE May- Schalk Adairsville Atlanta Jamison Sandlin Alge Chilton Lewis Uryant Mercer Paul Dyst Adgiesville Bell Carrollton Carrylton Southern Bell Sothern Rabnun Head and Kutchens Senter T. Montague Dawson Montezuma Leddinge Harper Leo Fattersees Camnitz Harne PS Ding Traw Poole Apse Willijama Monroe. Ga Monroe Winder Uighteer Shirley Camp Menros Mamp Torrow Cain Son Wood Cane Doster

Pels Bay Johnston Leaves Chattanooga for New Orleans

Outfielder Jack Johnston transferred from Chattanooga to New Orleans today. He will report to the Felicana and is expected to replace Eémendaon as part of the roster move amid the August schedule.

Chattanooga Tenn Jack Johnston New Orleans Felicana Eémendaon

Father and Son Brown Meet Brown In Asheville Finals

In Asheville invitation golf, Georgians reach finals in several flights. Eden Taylor Jr of Macon wins in the second flight, Fielding Wallace of Augusta and J. Epps Brown Sr and Jr advance in others. The highlight is J. Epps Brown Jr versus J. Epps Brown Sr, a father son clash drawing talk as the schedule ends with others advancing to finals.

Dick Jermson Asheville N.C Ashaville Country Club Eden ‘Taylor, Jr Macon Hia Wey Be F. Ferguson Sportuaturg W. ©. Stranahan T. G. Sawyer Fielding Wallace Augusta Mr. Wallace C. Moore Atlanta W. Bachman C. PF. Richardson Greenville M. M. McGuire Richmond Dick Jemison Avanta C. Sawyer G. Z. Newman Columbia New Orleans WC. Miller Charles Green Laurel H. J. Hodison Jr Athens J. W. Massie Montgomery A.M. Metz J. Epps Brown, Jr J. Epps Brown Brown, Sr Colonel B. P. Kirby Charles E. Brenizer Charlotte M., v. Brown J. C. Donald Ashe Ville Eden Taylor, Jr Ty. A. Boyd Fielding Wal‘Jace Dana” Mac-Vickar Cunatutchea J. Epps Brown

Bell and Levinsky Draw in Rockaway Bout

Newark August 6 Battling Levinsky the local heavyweight and Corn Bell of Australia fought ten fast rounds to a draw in their bout at Far Rockaway tonight.

Bell Levinsky Newark Battling Levinsky Corn Bell Australia Far Rockaway

The Strand Presents The Prologue and Olu Tom at Theaters

The Strand theater shows a photoplay titled The Prologue set during the Spanish American War and the drama Olu Tom. Noted star Sold and actor Francis deliver strong performances as the human derelict. The Strand orchestra will feature The Anvil Chorus.

Dari Strand Theater Alte Peunddiy Tom Mr. Francis Olu Tom Strand Orchestra Anvil

Meetings Planned for Colored YMCA Across City

The colored men’s YMCA branch held a mass meeting at Friendship Baptist Church on Haynes and West Mitchell streets. Notables from YMCA circles including J. B. Watson and John Hepa spoke. A citywide series leads to a final rally on August 29. The group reports progress on fundraising and a new Butler Street lot purchase.

Colored Men's Branch YM. C. A. Wils Friendship Baptist Church Haynes and West Mitchell Streets J. B. Watson John Hepa Morehouse College C. Cater Exin Butler Street Auburn Edgewood Avenues Ash

Amateurs Plan City Series Meeting Tonight

Amateurs gather at 7 30 tonight at 119 Peachtree Street to organize a city pennant series. All amateur teams with any claim should send a representative as three leagues near decisive games. Georgia Railway and Power, Electric league winner, is urged to join. others are eager to enter.

Peachtree Street Georgia Railway and Fower

Amateur Games Sunday School League schedule chaos

Keon Feds clash with North Avene at Ponce at Leon while Jackson Hill faces West End at Pleamont Park. Other matches include Atlanta National Yank vs Southern Railway Freight Traffic at Marist College and Inman Yards hosts Sigwell vs Texas Of. Whittier meets Lakeview and Aunts Cubs play Southdale at Schitdale.

Keon Feds North Avene Ponce Leon Jackson Hill Pleamont Park Atlanta National Southern Railway Marist! College Southern Salway Post Hulra Park Sigwell Business Texas Inman Yards Federal League Gate Cty W. A al Maddox Whittier Lakeview Aunts Cubs Scuthdale Schitdale

Douglasville All-Stars edge locals in high scoring affair

In Douglasville Georgia on August 6 special report notes White's All-Star team from Atlanta beat local nine by 7 to 3. Corrie allowed seven hits, nine strikeouts credited to Lowry for locals, Errera charged with errors. Notable plays featured Cannon and Perkins as battery highlights.

Douglasvile White Allstar At- Tanta Lowrr Corrie Errera Cannon Perkins Batteries Smith Douglasville Lewis

Georgia Power Team Faces Federal Prison Today

A strong game is anticipated as Georgia Railway and Power meets the Fed team at the penitentiary. The Fed squad, boosted by Frank Rogers, a veteran baseball figure, has solid organization and should push the Power team hard in this notable intercity clash.

Georgia Railway and Power Company Penitentiary Fed Frank Rogers Power Boys

Shivar Mineral Water Promises Digestion Relief Guarantee

An advertisement touts Shivar Mineral Water as a remedy for dyspasia and indigestion with a money back guarantee. It claims the product is bottled by a noted company and emphasizes purity and aromatic quality.

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