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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
2
The report notes a tight win against Birmingham with strong pitching and timely hitting. Prough's record stands out amid solid defense. The team shows improved form on the current trip as late rallies secure the victory.
The column praises New York papers and the bold pitching of Dent who has started 23 games this season. It notes a May 26 game, a wild throw, and Dent’s unbeaten streak with no hits against him in twenty three games. Birmingham trip, Birmingham Barons, and Atlanta Crackers are discussed with player praise and upcoming doubleheader plans.
Waycross Georgia, August 13. The Waycross Empire League squad defeated YM Co. 14 to 2 in an exhibition game. Five pitchers were used to steady the leaguers as Waycross collected twenty hits. Shuman, an outfielder, pitched for Waycross fanning seven batters.
In Mobile and Atlanta, Bill Prough and Carl Thompson duel as the Crackers win a high scoring Southern League game. Prough slugs three hits while Thompson falters, enabling Atlanta to surge ahead before a late Cracker rally.
Thomasville 9, Valdosta 2. Winges knocked out in fourth. Hawkins held Valdosta to few hits. Attendance about 900. Wagnon wins ten dollar prize for most events, with Bark and Roth among event winners. Game counts in official average.
The sporting editor from The Constitution asks if Atlanta can lead the field by beating two of three and if Monils and Montgomery always break even. Also asks who are the top four catchers in the National League and whether Dooly or Winger is the best catcher. Savannah plays at home starting August 18 with a three game series against Charles Kon.
Los Angeles confirm managers for Johnny Dundee and Ad Walgast posted 1000 dollars to guarantee a 20 round bout here on September. Dundee will cancel his September meeting with Tommy Murphy planned for Labor Day in San Francisco.
Americus defeated Buena Vista 4 to 1 in a daytime exhibition here as Pratt held the visitors to scattered hits. He struck out nine batters with all thirty men in the game facing him. Clements and Matthews starred for Buena Vista as fans witnessed a lopsided win amid noisy crowd and profanity reported from The Knickerbocker Press.
The Atlanta Athletic Club plans a water sports day about a week from Saturday with swimming canoe and boat races fancy diving dinner and dancing. Notable swimmers and ladies from the club are listed, races include fifty and hundred yard swims and mixed rowing. No entrance fee entries close soon. members are asked to sign up with Coach Jos Bean.
The Crackers released right fielder Chris Holtz last night. Senor Jacinto Calvo of Havana Cuba arrives to replace him and debuts in right field against the Lookouts in today’s double bill. Calvo watched the final Crackers vs Barons game yesterday and is expected to be a star.
In a tight August South Atlantic game Wilder pitched a tight one, sparking Jacksonville to a 4 1 victory over Savannah. Adams supported with solid relief after the second inning as both teams showcased sharp fielding and strong pitching.
Former American League outfielder Donlin, once a star, was unconditionally released today by the Philadelphia Nationals. He had been purchased from Pittsburgh but never reported to the club.
Bill Smith and the Crackers arrive back in Atlanta after a highly successful road trip, poised to close the pennant gap. They face the Chattanooga Lookouts today in a doubleheader, with a 2:15 p.m. start, and host twenty six games at home through September 6, including Birmingham, Montgomery, Memphis, New Orleans, and Mobile series.
Dick Jemison Jr was named mascot of the Atlanta Crackers baseball team for the current season. The decision was approved unanimously by Pitcher Gilbert Price and President Frank E Callaway amid a large crowd at Caller King 5 yesterday afternoon. Dick Jr received baby pins as the crowd cheered, and his father expressed gratitude in a Constitution interview, praising the honor and hoping the Crackers win the pennant.
An OCR snippet lists scattered league matchups and cities across multiple circuits. It includes Quetta at Atlanta, Rasbritla at Birmingham, Coluntus at Charleston, Albany at Jackville, and inconsistencies pointing to Chicago Boston Philadelphia and other cross league pairings.
Brooklyn hosts Pittsburgh in a National League doubleheader. In game one Brooklyn trailed early but tied the ninth, then lost 9 to 2. Camnitz, OToole, and Reulbach pitched, with Robinson relief in the ninth. In game two Brooklyn managed a late surge but fell 3 to 0 as OToole, Camnitz, McQuillan, Simon, and Keily combined on the mound. Umpires Quigley and Emslie.
The first game of the Madison Newborn series tied 1 to 1 after eleven innings before rain halted play. Newborn pitcher Brady and Madison’s Stone looked sharp with standout defense and two base hits by Bough ton and Ellison. Umpire Beussee officiated. Madison hosts Thura day and Friday.
On the Andersonville Thomasville highway this afternoon William Ruskin a notable resident of Montezuma rode his motorcycle into an embankment to avoid a heavy automobile. He suffered a crushed leg in four places and was taken to Americus hospital where surgeons gave necessary attention.
In LaGrange Ga on August 13 LaGrange and Newnan split a doubleheader with LaGrange winning the first game 6 to 0 and Newnan taking the second 6 to 2. Umpire Welch worked the first game and tensions rose with Newnan manager Hohe ejected late. Batter notes include Bannister Billingsly Beasley Lovetts and Rice.
Monroe wins two tight games against Monticello on the local diamond. Tuesday pitcher Camp dominates with two clean hits allowed and seven runs errors behind him. Final scores show Monroe 8 4 in the doubleheader with solid offense from Sanders Malone Randolph Parham and Tollison.
The Atlanta Motordrome announces a Friday night program featuring a fine program with Weepstakes heats and a special match race. Swartz Lochner and Graves headline qualification heats, with Graves expected to ride Friday. The event includes two mile and three mile heats, plus a Velodrome de Buffalo sweepstakes in French point scoring.
Scores from the Virginin and Federal leagues mix with Norfolk player transactions. Hedgepeth pitched a two game doubleheader with only one hit allowed in 18 innings, now with the Washington Americans. Marke Stewart of Norfolk, a catcher from Washington and Lee, sold to the Cincinnati Red Sox for $2000, to finish the season with Norfolk then join Tinker.
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