Brilliant Tie Game Marred by Ragged Infield Work
Nashville’s dramatic tied game against the Cracker nine ended in the tenth as ragged infield plays helped blow a close contest. Jack Ely pitched brilliantly for Nashville, while Pug Bennett and Bridwell sparked a skyward spectacle that lifted the crowd before a costly error spree.
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Nashvile
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Bussey
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Bennett
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Rilwell
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Knoll
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Gsie
Jack Biy
Biu Jack
Sky Rocket
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Lethk
Sun Gods
Grandstand
Hennett
Herman
Balt
Cox
Pelicans Win in Muddy Hurling rout at New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans beat Little Rock 11 to 4 as Dolan’s lineup faltered with nine errors. Sis Hopkins pitched well until a costly fifth inning while New Orleans benefited from timely hits and solid defense. George Wrigley gains full control of the Pelicans to shake up the roster and lift the club from last place.
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Pelicans
Dolan
Little Rock
Travelera
Memphis
Sis Hopkins
Hopkins
Travelers
Jack Taw
Orlanas Baseball Association
George Wrigley
Orleans
Keenan
E Law
Applegate
Rickert
Ontgomery
Ereecher
Brourhen
Kurtz
Hoping
A Ann
Po Frank
Gilbert
Delehan
McCann
Wright
Hermager
Mahilng
Montgomery
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Elright
Umpire Cox Whisky Teaches Atlanta Baseball Scene
The Atlanta game at Piedmont Park sparked 3000 fans as Umpire Cox admitted to drinking whisky before the match. He claimed a club director offered to influence the outcome, prompting bets to be declared off. Secretary Boyer protested the pregame drinking, Cox's reply angered officials, and a public dispute ensued with calls for Cox’s suspension.
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Athletics Win In Easy Walk Over Southern Electrics
The Atlanta Athletic Club crushed the Southern Electrics 28 to 0 in a slugging afternoon game. Highlights included two three-base hits by Tichenor, a four-base hit by Murray, and sharp fielding by Clarke, Murphy, and White. Brine of the Electrics pitched well despite the lop-sided score, while Adair’s hustle and Sexton’s presence drew attention.
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Athletic Club
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Bummery
Oppendnte
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Malaby
Clare
Urey
Boure
Amaire Moses
Darkness Ends Long Contest in Twenty Innings
Montgomery and Birmingham played twelve innings to a tie as darkness halted play. Errors by Childs Spratt and Whistler let Birmingham tie in the ninth while Stults held the field to four hits through nine. Vaughan homered, Stickney and Whistler drove in runs, and the game ended with Birmingham leading Montgomery 5 to 4 at darkness with official score incomplete.
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Spratt
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Coal Barons
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Birmingham Boys
Wlige
Stuckney
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Molesworth
Vaughan
Smith
Harnett
Kanzler
Stults
Stultz
Stulte
Childa
Leldy
Horses Sold At Lind & Co Auction On Harlem Paddock
All the horses in the stable of C. Lind & Co were sold at auction on the Harlem paddock today and brought good prices. Orfeo brought 3.00, EM Corrigin, Muresca 92.00, M. D. Miller, Max Bendix 900, B. Lchreiber, Orstus 91,250, Eimathion 8, J. Moorhouse. Orzina sold at private sale to P. Dunae for Wi.
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Orzina
P. Dunae
Pirates Blank Franks Rebels In Shreveport Local Tilt
In Shreveport, the Pirates defeated the Memphis Rebels in a pitchers battle led by Swann who allowed three hits and eight strikeouts. C Miller of Memphis starred, while Prout and Keefe figured in fielding theatrics that interrupted the game. Memphis threats were stifled by sharp defense as Shreveport plated two runs in the fourth and seventh, securing the victory in a day of spirited play.
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C Miller
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Smith
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Norcum
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McFarland Te Norcaum
Heck
Welkart
Gilks
Hennessy
Aa Swann
Weikart
Weakart
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American League scores and incidents from August games
New York defeating Washington 7 to 2 with manager Grimm pitching. Patten hit by a bat. several teeth knocked out. Also Boston beat Philadelphia 11 to 6 in a late-inning rally. Detroit awarded a 9 to 0 win over Cleveland after game protest over an old ball. Chicago sweeps St Louis in two games. Cincinnati tops Milwaukee in a long doubleheader. Attendance figures noted for several games.
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Heville
Townsend
Kilirlage
Boston
Philadelphia
Henley
Dineen
Griege
Schreck
Hassett
Detroit
Cleveland
Lajoie
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Chicago
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Free Medical Advice From Southern Specialist Doctor Hathaway
A Southern physician Dr Hathaway offers free home cures for chronic diseases including throat lungs heart nervous debility and sexual weaknesses. He advertises a 1000 page Hathaway Cure book and free editions listing diseases with instructions to write for removal of charges and further proof of cures.
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Dr Hathaway
America
Europe
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de Hathinsy
Pete Son
Fourth inning collapse sinks left field bleachers in Chicago game
In a rough edged ballpark report Chicago defeats Pittsburgh 7 to 5 after a wall lapse in the fourth inning. New York wins two from Brooklyn as Schmidt is ejected for disputing. attendance 31,000. Game details include batteries, umpires, and time of play across multiple matchups.
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Sparks
Fraser
Roth Willis
Moran
Joinstone
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Chicago
Pittsbirge
Weimer
Kling
Leever
Smith
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Brooklyn
Schmidt
Math New York
McGinnity
Warner
Tones
Raliter
RHH
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Jacklitsch
Southern Furniture Company defeats East Atlanta Sluggers in fast game
In a well played amateur matchup Southern Furniture Company beat East Atlanta Sluggers with strong all around play. Highlights include a running catch by Rush and solid pitching by Johnson and Hulsey. Also reports include Anniston over Decatur 7 to 3 and Huntsville 10 Nashville Maroons 4 with Logan fanning fourteen.
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East Atlanta
Hopkins
Medealft Johnson
Halsey Shepherd
Wafford McWiliams
Jones Ward
Thomson Road
Benidick Meyers
Turner
Reeder
Clarke
Fur, Co
Atlanta
Johnson
Hulsey
Meidcalr
McKerven
Joe Taylor
Bo. Fur Co
Huntsville
Nashville Maroons
Hunteville
Als
Rank eTrora
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Raltteries
Weaver
Dressell
Buchanan
Swalm
Atlantean Victory Over Buford in Swifter Swell Meet
The Atlante champions defeated Buford 4 to 1 in a swift ball game. Lineups feature Roberson Hlassett Allen Sheridan Braddon Dorsey Power Terence McElreary Cocharn Allen Nabeil Cowan Sprangler Limic. Burford 10100011 1, Olympic 023 110108. Batteries Buford Roberson Allen. Olympics Nabell Sprangle. Umpire Dorses.
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Olympic
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Spangle
Roberson
Dorses
Acworth Tops Norcross In Tight 11 10 Victory
Acworth beat Norcross 11 to 10 in a slugging battle. The game stayed close to the end as Acworth’s Lafelite Lemon and Lemon powered the offense while Norcross relied on Jones and Smith. Umpire was McEver with Ray as scorer.
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Lemon
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McEver
Ray
Wrightsville Defeats McRae In Baseball Sweep
Wrightsville won its third straight baseball game over McRae with an 11 to 2 score. Harold and Hicks pitched for Wrightsville with Smith, Stallings and Davenport aiding. McRae’s Naroid struggled as Wrightsville’s Harold dominated, while Lewis Fladdert pitched the prior day’s game for errorless Wrightsville support.
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McRae
Speatal
Harold
Hicks
Smith
Stallings
Davenport
Smiths
Naroid
Smith & Harold
Lewis Fladdert
Doctor Jo Card Sent From Baden Forest Journey
A postal card from Jacobs' Pharmacy features Doctor Jo and his travels in the Baden Black Forest. The message promises a charming souvenir card from England or Germany and notes a friend sending regards. The fragmentary text reflects a lighthearted travel note from the well known pharmacist.
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Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Baden Black Forest
England
Germany
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