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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1913
Page
13
A rough game notes Briany to blame for late pull while Ausbhee’s trip second match faded. Pitcher stayed in too long, costing chance to salvage the series. Mystery about timing and managerial decisions lingers.
A chaotic Nashville baseball ramble critiques manager decisions in late innings, laments missed chances in Nashville and Chattanooga losses, references Pitcher Holtman and Perry, and notes Chicago campaign against language in game reports. It highlights Al Demaree’s nine straight wins with the Giants and Walter Keating’s base theft milestone for the Crackers.
The Vols overcame a early deficit to rally for three runs in the final inning, beating the Crackers 8 to 7. Love struggled with wildness but solid defense and late offense, including Joe Ager and Lindsay, helped Nashville pull ahead as Green and Glavenich pitched for Atlanta and Nashville respectively in a rain affected game.
In Chattanooga Tennessee Augusts games Birmingham fell 2 to 1 in both affairs. Grimes outpitched Foxen in the opener as Marcan Aha’s relay save kept a run from scoring. In the nightcap Birmingham fielded brilliantly but could not solve Coveteskle, Hiberfeld drove in the deciding run with a first inning single, Flick and Walsh starred.
Chicago August 8 A protest led by a Chicago newspaper calls for readers to vote on future baseball reporting styles. Proponents argue slang makes plays hard to follow and prefer intelligent, clear descriptions. Presidents Johnson and Chivington weigh in on seeking less slang and sharper wording.
The third game of the Madison Washington series, postponed by rain Thursday, was played in Washington today with the locals winning 8 to 0. Brady and Stone pitched for Washington while Gheesling Foster and Orbits worked for Madison, with errors noted on Madison.
The Sporting Editor answers questions on league salary limits and managers. It asks who earns the highest salary, how many players a league may have, and confirms Tom Flaherty and Herold Jones positions. It notes McGraw and Mack as highly paid managers and lists batting and fielding records for Jun Daly and others in the New York State league.
Frank H. Callaway of the Atlanta Baseball Association travels to Washington to meet Clark Griffith about the Atlanta Crackers and Senators player options. They aim to resolve afflictions, waivers, and the Wallopsmith status ahead of August 15 option deadlines.
Brunswick and Americus Valdosta open with mixed results as Brunnwick wins 11 to 4 in a full inning line. Pitchers Thall Sowden Patters and Kite split duties with Derrick as umpire. Americus and Valdosta rally late for a 9 to 2 finish after tight early play. Waycross escapes with an 8 to 2 victory behind Cheney Stiles and Dudley Spaugh Coveney as umpires McLaughlin notes.
Harry Vardon and Edward Ray depart for the United States to compete in the American championship. Vardon predicts Americans are not very strong after past matches.
In the Southern League schedule Atlanta meets Nashville while Memphis visits Mobile and Montgomery hosts Belle, with GO Bhar playing in Chattanooga and Jacky le in Columbus. The South Atlantic features Charleston at Macon and Savannah for Quintana, while in the National League Boston visits Pittsburgh and New York goes to Cincinnati. Chicago plays at Philadelphia and Detroit travels to Boston. In the Empire State League the Velosta team plays Americus and Thomas is at Waycross, Cordele hosts Brunswick, with Newnan at Anniston and Gadsden at Talladega in the Georgia–Alabama region.
Frank Whitney the Fighting Carpenter arrives in Atlanta and goes to work for the White fight at the Auditorium Armory on Wednesday night. Nate Lewis, manager of Charley White, says he and his party will arrive tonight, delaying briefly due to farm work near Chicago. Advance ticket sales at Shepherd’s soar as the event promises a larger crowd than the Batting Nelson bout.
Newnan defeats Anniston 6 to 5 at Anniston after breaking their six game win streak. Hawkins pitched for Newnan and held Anniston to five hits while Rice led Newnan with five hits in five at bats. Donaldson and Lamar stood out defensively for Anniston. Umpire White. Other games include Gadsden beating Talladega 12 to 2 and LaGrange sweeping Opelika 5 to 1 and 8 to 3 in two games.
A Manufacturers' League playoff between Hallet and Davis and Atlanta National Bank is set for today. Both teams hold twelve wins and three losses as they battle for first place. The game is slated at Tenth and Boulevard and will tip off at 3 30 o clock.
The Wesley and Jonathan Baraca league teams will play a double header at Ponce de Leon park Saturday afternoon. First game starts at 2 30 o'clock. These games will influence the league pennant race and are expected to be hotly contested and entertaining.
Chicago August 8 reports Orval Piteler rejoined the Chicago Nationals this year after a two season absence and was released today to the San Francisco God of the Pacific Coast League. The move marks a formal transfer from the National team to the coast league organization.
In Macon Georgia on August 8 Macon beat Charleston 10 to 5 with four double plays four two baggers two home runs and two double steals. Gordon relieved in the seventh after hitting two batters. Also Savannah and Albany battled to a thirteen inning scoreless tie with only one error and strong pitching. Jacksonville swept Columbus in a double header with Wilder’s strong pitching and a later reliever Grover sealing the second game.
Washington defeated Cleveland 4 to 2 in a tense late rally, Johnson earning his 12th straight win. Gandil Milan and Lajoie starred in defense with standout stops. Batteries Johnson and Ainsworth. Cullop and Carisch. Umpires Evans and Hildebrand.
Virginia League games show News 1 Norfolk 0 Prburg 4 Prmouth 0 Reanoue 7 Richmond v Carolina Grove 7 Asheville 4 Durhem 4 Chariots 3 American Association results Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 1 Columbus 1 Toledo 4 Louisville 4 Kronzan 3 International League Newark 3 Montreal 2 Rochester 7 Buffalo 7 Jersey City 4 Toronto 4 Providence 9 Texas League Warth 5 Templemont C Dallas 2 Calverton 7 Waco 7 Houston 3 San Antonio Appalachian League Kinlie Janissn 3 Morristown 2 Bristol 3 Ruma 7 Jors 2 Morristown 2 Bristol 3
New York reports Frank Chance announced the deal sending Ed Maisel from Baltimore to the Yankees for Bert Daniels, Tislah Midkitf and $12,000 in cash. Maisel, a star infielder, will report in New York tomorrow and is regarded as a rising talent at shortstop or third base.
Philadelphia exploded for 16 runs on 15 hits to crush Chicago 16 to 3 in a high scoring game at Chicago. Alexander pitched brilliantly for the Phillies while Lavender Moore and Richie contributed for the visitors. The Cubs made three runs on Philadelphia errors and failed to harness their offense, as Dooin’s men opened with a big first inning and never slowed.
A fragmented local sports page lists amateur schedules across Horace League West Point Toute v Crana'Ca and other leagues. The text includes incomplete team names such as Grant Parky Gordon Ténoitane and Gull Refoing with scattered scores and player lines, then references Friday games and partial player statistics.
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