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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
12
The fans rally behind the Crackers as Pon Sey hosts a doubleheader. Calvo and Wren show pep and speed, with Bead good on line plays. Management and players aim to boost attendance and keep the streak alive despite a tough schedule and lingering injuries.
The article reports Joe Tinker accusing manager Herrmann of the Reds poor showing and includes both men's statements. Tinker defends the team while attributing blame to Herrmann for lineup choices and perceived missteps.
The item lists teams across the Southern and South Atlantic leagues and notes a midseason sale. Myde Wares Went, a second baseman, was sold to the St Louis Americans for undisclosed consideration and will join the Browns after the Southern League season ends.
The Crackers and the Lewkalls managed seven innings in one game of yesterday’s doubleheader before darkness halted play. A heavy downpour soaked the first game, and the second started late on a field that looked more like a lake. Conzelman and Howell pitched. Lookouts tied the game in the seventh, then went ahead before the Cracker’s rally tied it again.
In a drizzly seven inning game the South Atlantic team defeated Fides with strong pitching and timely hitting. Moses and Wells combined on the mound for the winners while Grover and Krebs provided the battery for the losers.
In a tense state league baseball clash Thomas led Valdosta 4 to 1 before Americus and Cordele traded blows. Batteries Cheney Sudrey Vaughan Rice for Valdosta while Wermer Manchester Wilder Bowden to Cordele. Final score Americus 6 Cordele 2. Umpires Brewster Derrick Gentle Waycraft Rath. Time 206 innings.
Harry Holland former Tech star now at their hot corner for the Crackers was sold yesterday to the Washington Americans for about 2000 dollars. Holland reports to the Senators at season's end. Friends in Atlanta expect him to shine as he has with the Crackers.
Philadelphia sweeps Cincinnati 9 7 and 13 7 in a home doubleheader. Alexander and Camas pitched well for the Phils, with Hobin zell making a leaping catch and Browns’ delivery stifling the Reds. In the later game, Philadelphia rallied late to plate runs.
A compact summary of recent results across leagues including American Association games with Stony, Teague Monreal Baltimare, Newark Fatah, and Virginias teams. Highlights include Newark Fatah beating Torn 4 7 to 4, and multiple regional matchups in Indianapolis, Dallas, Galveston, Beaumont, and Fort Worth with varied scores.
The Atlanta Motordrome promises the best show yet with speed and rivalry. This thirteenth meet follows thirteen weather postponements causing about $26000 in losses. A three cornered match race features Morty Graves George Lockner and Harry Swarts across heats totaling 8 3 and 7 miles with a point system to decide the winner.
Thompson and Conzelman likely to be recalled by August 1 as league rules require notice to minor and Class A clubs. Carl Thompson tied to the New York Americans, Toe Conzelman to the Pittsburgh Pirates, with other recalls possibly on the way.
Chicago August 14 President Ban Johnson announced the national commission will start the world championship series on Monday October provided the New York Nationals and the Chicago Americans win. It is planned to have a brief local series before beginning their world tour to amuse spectators at ballparks hours before the game.
The Sporting Editor reports offers of challenges to the Lee Jong winner, including a ten round bout proposed by Siberian Wildert and a challenge to the next show in a city, with arrangements to be made by letter or telegram to Young Schwarts at 320 Union Sheet.
Detroit edges Washington 5 to 4 as Ty Cobb and Uriah Cobbs base running and timely hitting spark a late surge. Washington scored three in the third but Detroit countered with steady offense, including a key double in the eighth to seal the win.
The Atlanta Crackers appear stronger than ever as they prepare to face the Birmingham Barons. The team shows improved defense, solid hitting, and a cohesive lineup led by Wally Smith at second base, with scouts predicting a strong finish and a pennant fight.
Newnan defeated Talladega 10 to 4 after a rain shortened six inning game in Newnan. Batteries Hahnston and Starr Whitfield vs McCraney and Roberts. Also Opelika lost 1 to 0 to the champions in a faded late rally. Aniston beat LaGrange 4 to 1 in wet grounds as Batson, Shepherd, Nelson and Wallingsley led the tilt.
Pat Donahue of the Montgomery club stayed in Mobile due to illness and did not travel to Memphis with the team. He will remain in Ohio until next season. Reports state Dobbs plans to add two new players to the roster.
William Locke, president of the National League baseball club in Philadelphia, died in Ventnor New Jersey after a long illness. Nearly forty four, Locke had been ill since February after leaving duties in May. A former police commissioner in New York and longtime Pittsburgh baseball writer, he will be buried in Pittsburgh with National League President Lynch to advise on arrangements.
Harry Chapman sprained his ankle sliding into first in the final Limmingham game and will miss action until Monday. Joseph Dunn steps up to shoulder the load as the Lookouts wait for Chapman’s return.
Garden City New York August 14 Alex Smith wins the Metropolitan Gulf Association Open at Salisbury Maksteda by one stroke from Tom McNamara who was the previous year’s champion. Smith carded 70 75 72 72 for 289 with strong putting despite a tough final round while John McNamara of Atlantic City finished three back at 254 and Oswald Kirby led the amateurs with 311.
The sporting editor declines to name the best ball player or provide a batting average. He cites policy and respect for players, noting friends and colleagues might be offended by public judgments.
Cy Morgan formerly with Philadelphia and Kansas City has been assigned to Cincinnati Nationals Newborn 2 Madison 1. Newborn defeated Madison 2 to 1 in a fast, exciting game. Batteries Newborn Pitts and Smith for Madison Perryman and Ort.
A 9.00 round trip offer promotes Tybee with ocean breezes and both Tybee and St Simons Island Georgia. The ad notes a return by midnight September 1 1913 and sleeps car berths available via Central of Georgia Railway ticket agents. Additional line references Fourth Watkins? Sank building a terminal station.
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