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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1915

Page

5

Pitchers Battle Ends With Cunningham Triumph Over Allen 2–1

In Chattanooga and Atlanta thrilling game a late rally gave Cunningham a 2–1 win over Allen. Seven innings featured tied play as both pitchers Cunningham and Allen held the other. Key moments included Moran hit by pitch and a tense eighth inning with crowded bases and a wild pitch helping Cunningham pull ahead. Rumler nearly homered for Atlanta but fell short.

Chattanooga Tenn Rumler Chattanook Atlanta Cunningham Allen O'Toole Roy Moran Sret Bisland Lee Willams McDonald Moran O'Tuote Elberfeld Hexigh Daley Puller McBride Kitchens Harris Winni Aitchison Jenkins Eisland Kelly Smith Thompson Ramier Piller Liberfeld Busland Maran Manning Kauffman Crackers Sears Innnings Bing Manning Pitler Pase Mc‘Bride Berfeld Cunningham Him J Yun Gunningham Ane Halla Cunningham A Allen Er Allen Aberfeld Pire O'T Gale

Bryn Mawr Captures Junior Polo Championship Title

Bryn Mawr won the junior polo championship of America by defeating Point Judith, with players Thomas stakes, W. Hopping, R. B. Strawbridge and Alexander Brown leading the Bryn Mawr team. Point Judith lineup included Randolph Jr., Belmont, and Morgan Belmont among others.

Narragansett Plor Bryn Mawr America Point Judith Thomas Stakes Ie. W. Hopping R. B. Strawbridge Alexander Brown FP. Randolph, Jr Ri Belmont Morgan Belmont Gating

Three Georgians Win at Asheville Golf Tourney

In Asheville North Carolina W A Right of Asheville won the first annual invitation golf tournament final over William Wallace of Richmond Virginia in 36 holes. Ken Taylor Jr of Macon won the gala flight and Fielding Wallace of Augusta won the third flight. J Epps Brown In of Atlanta defeated his father in the cashth flight. The second annual tournament will be held next August.

Epps Brown Dick Jemizen Asheville N.C W. A. Right Asheville Country Club William Wallace Richmond Asheville Country Ken Taylor Macon W. A. Floyd Greenville Fielding “Wallace Auguat Dana McVicker J. Epps Brown Atlanta

Griffith Low Scorer In East Lake Tourney

Walter Griffith topped the Davis Freeman trophy qualifying at Fast Lake with a card of 8 to lead. George Adair second. The trophy, gifted by Davis & Freeman Co., is held for one year and must be won three times to become permanent. The tourney runs a week with flights, handicaps, and 36 hole finals in the first flight.

Fast Lake Walter Griffith George Adair Davis & Freeman Co Sarateh

Johnny Evers to quit Braves after series in St Louis

Chicago August 7 Johnny Evers captain of the Boston Nationals plans to leave baseball after the series in St Louis. Friends claim he is tired of unwarranted criticism and may seek recuperation in Colorado or California. He has not been in top shape since a pneumonia attack and leg pains from a fracture.

Chicago Johnny Exers Boston Nationals Braves Baseball St. Louis Colorado California Evers

Pels Chicks Game Detailed This Afternoon

The New Orleans at Memphis game will be called play by play by Dick Jemison this afternoon at his matinee parlors on the Viaduct. New Orleans leads the Chicks by two games but the Chicks fight for the top spot making the clash a hard fought battle starting at 3.30 with ample seating for attendees.

New Orleans Wemphis Memphis Dick Jemison New Orleans Chicks

Pirates Buy H Daubert From Charleston Ohio State Club

Charleston reports Harry Gaubert shortstop of the Charleston Ohio State league team sold today to the Pittsburg Nationals. He will report September 6. Coulon to Meet Ertle in St Paul bantamweights Eddie Coulon of New Orleans and Johnny Ertle of St Paul signed for a bout at St Paul August 20.

Pirates H. Daubert Charleston W. Va Herry Gaubert Pittsburg Nationals Hewir

Des Moines Auto Derby Ends in Fatal Crashes and Win

At Des Moines mile speedway the 90 mile auto derby yielded one confirmed fatal crash and two serious injuries as Joe Cooper and mechanic Young Piel were crushed after Cooper’s car left the track. Chandler and mechanic Morris Stubbs suffered grave injuries with Chandler in critical condition. Ralph De Palma won the race over Ralph Mulford in a tight finish after tire trouble reshuffled the podium.

Des Moines New Mile Speedway Ralph de Palma Ralph Mulford Eddie Odonnell Jos Cooper Cooper Young Piel Tilly Chandler Morris Stubbs Chandler Bia Piel Staples Stirling de Palma Mulford O'Donnell

Charlie Cox Wins Mackie Tourney at Brookhaven

Charlie Cox won the Mackie tourney Saturday morning, defeating R B Malone in the final 8 up. The event, held at Brookhaven, saw Cox claim the handsome trophy donated by J B Mackie. West beat Harley 4 up 3 to play for the second flight cup, McCarty topped Simmons in flight three, and Mosman defeated Dorney 4 up 3 to play in the fourth flight finals.

Charlie Cox Mackie Tournney Brookhaven Mr. Cox W. McCarty A. E. Simmons W. D. Mosman Roy Dorney

San Francisco Track Meet Dominates With Wide Wind Help

Athletes from Olympic Club of San Francisco won premier honors at the senior Amateur Athletic Union meet held at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. They led with 30 points, ahead of the Irish American AC of New York and other top clubs. The windy day produced several notable, though wind-assisted, performances including a sensational five mile win by N Kolchmannen of the Irish American AC and multiple near-records that were not officially sanctioned.

San Francis Olympic Club San Francisco Athleic Union New York Athletic Club University of Chicago Union Sigues N. Kolchmannen Leroy Campbell Caldwell J. T. Higgins Boston Wooyar J . Loomia Cnicago A. A AT. Mayer New York KR Morse Sitem Crescent A. C Brooklyn A Mocks University of Wisegwain J. Talbot Kansasity A Reg Caughey Tyon J OW Ray Tinels AC XS Waher Snston Fy Ayshied T Myers Wan Ho Benz Hak AC Gong Istana H.W. Eltzpartick Gymnasiun New Orleans FF. Worthington Borton al A Platt Adama J. E. Meredith Meadow Brook C. Philadelphia Sloman F. Murray San Franchito Olympig Clu Simpson University of Missouri L. Horie Las Eyunehico Olympic Clu Larron Brigham Young University Brave Utah P. Yan A.C Nec le J Talbot, Jr Kanaas City al G Danis A. C A. Macks University of Wisconsin CW. Bachman Notre Dame University Won Katchmainen A.C. New York Dilver MiMard Olympie Witb San Brancisco Wg. Tabor Kansas City Recondhi Patrickyan Dinkinee Bs Morse Salem Crescent HL. Smith Bliknourek Windy A. C F Murray Sis Francisco Olympic Clu Arcond FW Kelly Les Anerles Wip Mrantx A “A Timota

Dover Hall Club House Planned at Dover Estates

Brunswick Ga August 7 Special details from The New York Times outline Dover Hall club plans after a Glynn county land purchase. A $50 000 clubhouse will be built this fall to train major league teams a scheme tied to Georgy Stallings. Officers include T L Huston president and George Stallings vice president with a long roster of baseball figures among directors and members. The venture will be incorporated in Delaware with active and associate memberships.

Brunswick Dover Hall Club Glynn County New York Times Dover Hall Georgy Stallings Yves New Dover Hall Club T. L. Huston George @. Stallings Frank M. Stevens Allison B. B. Johnson American League Charles A. Comiskey Irvin S. Cook Damon Runyon Jacob Ruppert James EB Gainey Bug Flaher

Rain postpones Western Tennis doubles final in Chicago

Rain ended play in Chicago forcing a postponement of the Western Tennis Association doubles championship until Monday. Heath Byford and Alex Squair reached the finals by beating Hal Gifford and M G Ketcham, while Walter Hayes and Ralph Burlick beat Jerry Weber and Al Green to set the semifinals with Byford and Squair.

Chicago Western Tennis Association Heath Byford Alex Squair Hal Gifford M. G. Ketcham Walter Hayes Ralph Burlick Byford Bdalair Jerry Weber al Green

Special mixed doubles match at Longwood

Boston Aug 7 Mrs George W Wightman and Harry Johnson national mixed doubles champions defeated Miss Molla Bjurs ted holder of the national women's title in singles and Irving GC Wright in a special match at Longwood today The scores were 3 6 4 6 4. Chattanooga 1800 Aug 1 Specials Chattanooga purchased Outfielder Jacobson star of the 1914 Lookouts from Detroit today He will report at once.

Boston George W. Wightman Harry ©. Johnson Molla Bjursted Irving GC. Wright Longwood Chaltancess Chattanooga Jacobson Lookouts Detroit

Chicago Race Won by Dario Resta

Dario Resta drove a French car at 102.65 mph to win the Chicago Speedway 100 mile race, setting a new world record for the distance. Cooper in an American car led early but retired with tire trouble, placing Burman second after key tire changes by Burman and Oldfield.

Chicago Dario Resta Cme FG Ban Gooper Bob Burman Barney Olditela Wiles Porporato Resta P Cooper Aretican Fils Moat Resta Cooper Burman Oldfield Carbure

Pierce Stars In National League Pitching Race

The National League leader is Pierce of the Chicago Cubs with 9 wins and 2 losses in 24 games, posting a strong earned run average. Mammaux of the Pirates follows with 16 wins in 26 games, praised as a better hitter than pitcher, amid a crowded list of top pitchers with ERAs over .570 through Wednesday.

G. Foster Beaton Hea Sox Foster Tite Smokey Joe Wood Red Sox Scott White Sox Wood Hesdas Cluha Gregg Benton Sheahan Athletics Walsh Chicago Klepfer Chicaka Boehter Detroit Boston Sirs Wood Na Faber Avera Washington New Sork Mn Ruth Shore Bouton Fohnson Fisher New York Gallia Whington Leonars Deston Dauan Boland Dube Renz Chicagn Cruis New York Schupp Bierce iMammanx Pittsburg Alexander Philadelphis Ing Smith Brooklyn Ragga Boos David Nethava St Louis Blandridge Dale Stroud Mayer Philadelphia Dell Brooklyn Th & Burker Jay Hotrison St Lous Vaughn Chicagt Tyler Boron

Handicapping Plan For Billiard Championships Announced

A committee will implement a new handicap system for championship billiard contests. Walk House will start at rating 100 with others ranked by skill, boosting chances for players such as George Slosson Ora Sornacatar George Sutton Yamada Marcus Catton Albert Cutler Al Taylor Wells Cochran and Joseph Mayer. The plan aims to increase contest interest and fairness.

Cmeags George Slosson Ora Sornacatar George Sutton Yamada Marcus Catton Albert Cutler al Taylor Welle Or Cochran Joseph Mayer Moppe

Kingston Defeats Atlanta Independents In 74 Point Bout

Kingston, Georgia, August 7. Kingston defeated the Atlanta Independents this afternoon by a 74 point margin. Heavy hitting by the home team highlighted the game. Batteries Kingston McDaniel Hicks and Cornes Atlanta Brown Bryant and Cox.

Kingston Atlanta Independents McDaniel Hicks Cornes Atlanta Brown Bryant Cox

Crackers Return Home On Thursday For Three Games

Bill Smiths Crackers have shown a fair road performance and will return home after three games with the Gulls. They then hit the road for seven days before coming back, with hitting and fielding needing improvement to secure a winning finish.

Crackers Play Mobile Cart Taxi Lieberield Bill Smith Wil Gulls Lookouta Memphis Travelers Nashvilla Vols Duckers Alex New Orleans Jaytone Mhattarbogs Angel Wat Cunningham Elefeld Ham Fo Watehind Wit Allen

Red and Blacks Begin Training Ahead of Season

Athens Ga August 7 Special The Nee and Black football team under Coach Alex Cunningham and Assistant Coach Dave Paddock plan a November form training by October first week at Franklin Springs. Training table to be maintained as the squad settles in. Several returning varsity players from last fall headline a deep lineup with Paddock back if able to play. The schedule opens October 2 at Cambridge in Athens and includes games with Chattanooga Citadel Virginia Auburn Florida Tech in Atlanta and Thanksgiving in Athens.

Athens Alex Cunningham Dave Paddock Franklin Springs Caliese Paddock John Henderson Tiny Skinny Conyers Wut Garmony Steve Champ Macon Wil Tersack MrConnell Charlie Thompson Girard Tom Thrash Shane Petter Vents Scrnba Ara Jim Brown Summer Somery Avaret Neville Nash Tube Tate Petrie Wingair Tautman O'Kelley Ackles Wilet Hall Fox Meddinger Flor Dids Inox Payne Tielzendorft Marehburn Tolles Coleswan Hutchenson Megs NG Borses Athen Hightwesht Mobley Swanton Youngstown Parish Georgia Gromitail Beaxley Gordon Seach Yavern Cahignega University of Chattanooga Teeh Avlanta Oventher Emson Athens Bera

Where They Play Today in Top Leagues

Southern League games mark Mobile at Nashville. National League action features Boston at St Louis, while Philadelphia visits Chicago in the Federal League. Uncertainty surrounds Newarke in the unease city matchup.

New ‘Orleans Birmingham Nashville Atlanta Mobile Chattanooga Little Rock Hansen City Tresses Ares Chicago Bi Pitsburg Renark St Bouts Ka Buffalo Brooklyn É Baltimore American New Boston Fe Detroit Philadelpa Chican Brooklyn New York Area Benton Pittsburg Louis Cincinnati Bey Southern League Memprs National League Boston St Louis Phife Federal League Newarke

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Chattanooga Lookouts The Grittich v Cowse Lombard Root Lowry “Arnold We Jones Perry Adair WB. Ticheno BR. G. Blanton v Denalason c. B\ Corwin B. Perry Robin Adair Y. Smith Ater Vow G. Warren Us Hing IV. Timmons Wo Wanghan Gude W. Modabien Lynch M. Frederick H. Moon Murphy E. Upshaw John Holland Johnny Evers Francis Price Joe Cooper DePalma Vorrin S. Mechani Billy Chandler Tonigh Downing R Malone Dover Estates John Keener Natonal League Archie Hurlbut Robert Lee Hedges Tyrus Cobb John J. McGraw Harry Stevens J. Toole Robert Davis Oward Trumbo Norman H. Davis Howard Harrow International League Marty N. Hempstead Edward Barrow New York Giants Delaware Lookouts Buy Pierce Cub Hurler Mammaux Caps
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