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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1915
Page
8
Karl H. Behr of New York defeated Maurice McLoughlin of San Francisco in straight sets 5-6 7-5 7-5 to win the turf tournament final at Seabright New Jersey. Behr’s aggressive play and fast pace secured the victory as McLoughlin grew tense in the heat late, Behr edging ahead for the final points. Behr will meet R Norris Williams tomorrow for the coveted challenge cup.
Kelly allows one scratch hit but falls 1-0 as Mobile defeats Atlanta in a sharp, fast game. Holmquist and Kelly delivered solid outings with tight defense and few safe hits, Bisland scoring the decisive run on a fourth inning error.
Baseball summary from August 13 reports Brooklyn and New York in a shutout bid with errors by the Giants, Philadelphia defeating Boston 5 to 3 as Nehf struggles, and Cincinnati over Pittsburg 4 to 3 with late ninth inning rallies and costly fielding.
Mobile in Atlanta Nashv e in Chattanooga Memphis in Birmingham American league St Louis in Cleveland Detroit in Chicago Washington in Boston Philadelphia in New York National League Bouton in Philadelphia New York in Brooklyn Cincinnati in Pittsburgh Chicago in St Louis Federal League Kansas City in Buffalo St Louis in Newark Brooklyn in Pittsburgh Chicago in Baltimore
New York August 13 The New York Americans announce the release of catcher Ed Sweeney pitcher John Warhop and first baseman Charles Mullen to the Richmond Internationals. Sweeney and Warhop have been with the Yankees since 1908. Sweeney is said to hold a high salary contract not expiring until end of next season.
At Springfield Massachusetts August 13 the Blue Jersey crew from Duluth swept the day with six firsts in six starts at the National regatta on the Connecticut River. Hargerbe and Hall won the intermediate double sculls, Hoover led the Whirl sprint, while the Duluth team did not compete in the Intermediate singles. New York boats showed strong results in the Intermediate single sculls and the 4-mile dash and the Tinton Boat Club narrowly took the Intermediate double sculls by a quarter length.
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The Davis and Freeman tourney advances with most matchups settled though semi finals await. Hard fought rounds yield notable scores across first to fourth flights, with trophies and cups promised to winners and entrants.
In Winder Ga on August 13 the Montes team lost 5 to 4 to the locals as Weaver struck out eleven for Winder and Sherry allowed twelve hits. Acworth defeated Roswell 6 to 3 with W McLain delivering a two base hit in the seventh to spark the winning effort. Hicks pitched a one run game for the locals while Morris and Phillips handled the visitors. Phillips led local batting with three safe hits.
Boston wins 3 2 over Washington in a tight nine inning game aided by Gardner steals and a wild throw by Henry. Boehling started shaky, Ayres relieved, and Johnson allowed Wax to reach third in the ninth as Boston claims the decisive run after Washington opens with a 1 0 0 0 0 0 and Boston counters with a 1 0 0 1 0 1. Batteries Boehling Ayres Johnson Henry Shore Cady. Wanke 3.
Roanoke defeated Camp Hill 5 to 0 in a rapid game noted for speed and strong hitting. As kew, ex Georgia star, led with multiple hits including a home run and a triple. Batteries Roanoke Driver and Askew. Camp Hill Walton and Moroeman.
Dr J and Niederkorn of Versailles Ohio, father of the Crackers loaned receiver Doc Niederkorn, visited the sporting editor in Atlanta yesterday. He travels with the Gulla team trying to see his son play but rein rain cut into the proceedings. He is a well posted baseball fan and entertaining talker.
Willie Mann a club professional at Druid Hills golf course tied the course record of five dollars in a foursome yesterday after a close putt on the eighteenth green missed by a small margin. Acworth beat Powder Springs 3 to 2 in a tight district game.
Thomas Anderson aged 30, a well known golfer, was killed near Montclair New Jersey when his automobile went over an embankment. Two demonstrators were injured. Anderson formerly was open champion of Pennsylvania. He was born in Glasgow Scotland and was brother of the late William Anderson former national golf champion.
Spirit Lake Iowa August 18 R E Donaldson of Milford owner of a racing car placed at Indianapolis and Omaha was killed In an automobile race today His mechanic was probably fatally injured Donaldson's two sons won first and second places in the race after their father's death not knowing he had been killed
Howard Merritt of Memphis entered the ninth with runners on second and third and one out, getting two outs to seal a 6-4 Memphis victory over the Travelers in Little Rock. Memphis earned the win after a tense ninth inning, marking Merritt’s third save in two days for his team.
Winston-Salem NC August 12 officials of the local North Carolina league announced they sold centerfielder Turner Barber to the Washington American League club for $1000. Barber, regarded as one of the nest batters and elders in the North Carolina league this season, has left for Washington. He is a native of Tennessee.
Cincinnati reports that pitcher John Rube Benton of Cincinnati was sold today to the Pittsburgh Nationals, per Cincinnati president Herrmann.
Bainbridge Georgia defeats Whigham 12 to 8 in a rough game on Bainbridge’s field. Pitcher Laing steadies after an early barrage, with Cordell relieving Stribling in the fifth. Final innings show Bainbridge and Whigham score breaks as REGF batteries Stribling Cordell Gallaway Laing Fordham.
Flowery Branch defeated Buford 7 to 2 on Thursday at home in Flowery Branch Ga Green at short and Puckett’s hitting standouts while Kyle Brordon's base running boosted the visitors. Final lines show Flowery Branch 9 hits 4 errors Buford 5 hits 2 errors. Batteries C Mooney EL Mooney Dodd Strickland.
In Baltimore on August 13 the first day of 10-cent Baseball saw Baltimore lose the opener to Pittsburg 4 to 1 and win the second 3 to 2. Scoring details note Bears by innings and battery changes, with Knetzer OConnor and Dickson Hieatne among pitchers. Buffalo shuts out St Louis twice, 1–0 and 6–0. Brooklyn crushes Kansas City 9–2 as Adams shines. Newark pummels Chicago 7–0 with seven hits and four Newark pitchers involved.
August Herrmann says Warren M. Carter of Pasadena has announced intent to purchase the controlling interest in the Cincinnati Reds. Carter seeks two weeks to a month for consideration, with Herrmann remaining club president and the team staying in the National League if the sale proceeds.
The Marsans case before the federal district court was heard today over the injunction prohibiting him from playing with the St. Louis Federals. Judge Dyer said he would hear further arguments Monday. Marsana testified he received no theft from the club, but the St. Louis Federals loaned him 334 dollars twice a month. On June 25, 1914, Marsana was enjoined from playing with any club other than the Cincinnati Nationals and has not played since.
Scott dale blanked Stone Mountain 9 to 0 at Stone Mountain Georgia. Hardy pitched well and the Scottdale lineup supplied strong batting in a decisive victory.
Washington August 13 George .5 Wil a clerk in the bureau of navigation navy department was arrested today on a warrant charge conspiracy He was involved in a scheme to obtain sumatr on enlisted navy men for transfers A negro messenger was arrested earlier in the week Investigators say evidence shows a conspiracy to collect 25 to 50 dollars from enlisted men for transfers and promotions they were rightfully entitled to
A Greensburg review notes that light punishment fails to deter the so called blind tigers as problems persist after a minor penalty. The piece suggests a lax judicial approach has limited impact on recurring misconduct.
In New Work August 1 special, Texas rains and scattered showers pressuring cotton futures. Market sentiment softens as spinners abroad expect lower prices to offload bulky imports. Drought relief in Texas steadies crop outlook. exports and demand shift as Europe slows. Weather notes show varied showers across Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas.
New York reports mixed farm prices with strong receipts in eggs and butter while cheese and poultry show varied demand. Chicago and Kansas City share cattle hog and grain movements with wheat declines tied to export cancellations and Italian French price controls.
Chicago and St Louis reports show grains slipping while provisions advance. Wheat No 2 red and hard values hover around $1.08 to $1.20 with August quotations, while corn and oats hold mixed levels. Metals prices in New York and London fluctuate as copper and tin show modest support amid scattered buying.
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