Rain Cancels Crackers Travelers Double Header In Atlanta
Rain halted a scheduled two game set between the Crackers and Travelers in Atlanta. The twin bill will be rescheduled as doubleheaders on Tuesday and Wednesday to limit losses amid fading standings and ongoing team turmoil including player sales and reconstruction plans.
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Georgia State teams Griffin Carrollton in big series start at Ponce
Griffin and Carrollton bring a major Georgia State series to Ponce de Leon park for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Atlanta fans showed strong interest in the prior transfer series with Lindale and Cedartown. Herb Brenney has become a Cracker favorite, while Griffin and Carrollton are strong rivals in the league race.
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Heydler Dismisses Protested Game
New York August 15 John Heydler president of the National League dismissed the protest of Pittsburgh Nationals over a New York victory at Pittsburgh. The protest centered on an infield fly dispute and an umpire decision by Kiema. Heydler said no appeal would be made andKiema ruling stood.
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Italian marksmen win pistol shoot in Lyons
Italian marksmen scored 2 470 points to win the international pistol competition in Lyons France on August 15. Switzerland took second with 2 465, France third with 2 464, and the United States fourth with 2 310. Hans of Switzerland led individuals, becoming world champion while Bessborian of Italy was runner up and Thomas of the United States placed third.
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Yesterday's Southern League results and today's games
Baseball results from multiple minor leagues with scattered rainouts. Scores include New Orleans 4 Birmingham 1 and Philadelphia 2 New York 1 in the major leagues, with numerous listed matches and several rainouts across Piedmont and Virginia leagues. Today’s schedule features Atlanta at Little Rock and National League matchups including Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
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World record crash kills Oakland rider at Toledo track
In Toledo on August 15 Albert W. Burns, 27, of Oakland California, broke the world alt track motorcycle with side car one mile record in 51 25 seconds. Less than half an hour later he was fatally injured in the Fairgrounds 25 mile race when a fellow rider crowded him causing his machine to crash through a fence. Burns neck was broken and he died en route to a hospital.
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Carrollton Star Sold to Greenville in Baseball Trade
Carrollton Georgia August 1 Carrollton star Harry Allen pitcher in Georgia State league has been sold to Greenville in Sally Teague. Allen tallies a strong record with Carrollton last year losing four games and tying one. He is expected to advance to higher competition due to his pitching and heady play.
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Exhibition Game in Loulaville Ky Scores and Battery Details
Exhibition game in Loulaville Kentucky on August 1d shows New York Ameringham tallying 9 runs in the first three innings and finishing with 1, while Loulaville Association scores 3. Batteries Quinn Ferguson and Devormer for New York, Hoffman Koob Hstell for Loulaville.
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Steilbauer Bought by Local Club from Nashville Team
Steilbauer, former Texas league fielder, has been purchased from the Nashville club of the Southern Association by the local club of the fans. Mrs. Bertha S. Harris is the pro-
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Indians Outluck Sox In Ninth In St Louis Victory
St Louis edged Detroit 3 2 as Jacobson’s ninth inning single drove Ellerbe home for the decisive run. Isler’s sixth inning homer with Ellerbe aboard tied the score, Davis’ 14 1 3 inning hitless streak ended on Blue’s bases single, and Cobb was ejected for arguing with umpire Connolly.
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Gala Day for Judge Landis in Atlanta
Judge Ebenesaw Mountain Landis will visit Atlanta August 27 to present the attendance cap to the Atlanta Baseball Association and witness the Cracker vs Vols game. President Martin of the Southern League will award the trophy to the Atlanta Baseball Club, and Landis will present it to the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. A large reception committee leads the gala, with Henry Heinz as chair and many prominent local figures listed.
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Sisler Breaks Streak But Fails to Tie Record
George Sisler of the Cleveland Browns failed to tie Tris Speaker's eleven straight hits after starting with nine straight singles. He added a tenth hit to right on his first plate appearance, then grounded out on his next turn at bat.
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Lenglen Arrives in U S to Defend Title at Forest Hills
Suzanne Lenglen makes a dramatic entrance at Forest Hills as she faces public attention amid the women’s national tennis championships. Mlle Lenglen is expected to meet Molla Mallory or Ming Eleanor Goss in coming rounds while Mallory defends the American Cup after defeating Marion Zinderstein Jessup. The grandstand scene blends sport with fashion as Lenglen’s court presence and flair captivate spectators.
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Belt Awards Popularize Ring in Dixie Boxing
Promoters face a real chance belt awards popularize the southern featherweight division. A southern title belt motivates fighters to seek top matches, unite for regional supremacy, and boost fan interest while keeping talent home. Atlanta, Griffin, Carrollton teams spark real baseball promise with Griffin’s rebuilt squad and potential trial players for the Crackers.
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Famous fight referee dies in New Orleans at 83
Alexander Brewster, timekeeper famed for the Sullivan Kilrain bare knuckle bout, dies in New Orleans at 83. A popular referee of his era, he helped organize the Crescent City Jockey Club and served as commodore of the Southern Yacht Club, refereeing several championship bouts and leaving a large estate.
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Carrollton Wins First Game in Series at Rome 4 to 2
Georgia State League report from Carrollton notes Hathaway pitched well in key moments with strong fielding from Walton Barber and Bruner Moore, who led with three hits in four at bats. Schufte and Fox also went 3-for-4 as Wahoo’s umpiring stood out. Cedartown-Griffin game called on wet grounds. Lindale edged LaGrange 3-2 as Stoneman struck out 13 with two on in the ninth.
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Stribling Captures Featherweight Belt in Clean Cut Victory
Young Macon fighter Stribling edged Freddie Boorde in ten brisk rounds to claim Walk Miller's featherweight belt in Atlanta. Boorde's hard work was matched by Stribling's speed, defense, and infighting as judges favored the 16 year old. The crowd, including officials and local notables, roared as Stribling demonstrated a relentless counterattack and a rare eye for a blunted offense. Eddie McGoorty and Frankie Murphy were announced to fight next Monday at the Auditorium.
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Britons Win in Maine Golf Foursomes
Poland Springs Maine August 16 George Duncan and Abel Mitchell British golf experts won two straight foursomes. In the forenoon they defeated Frank Gilman Augusta and L H Stanley Waterville 5 and 4. In the afternoon they won over Alex Chisholm Portland and A H Fenn of Poland Springs 6 and 4.
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Yanks Hold Scant Lead
New York led the American league pennant chase as Cleveland and Pittsburgh pressed, while injuries to Nanamaker threaten the Indians. In the National race Pittsburgh shows steadier pitching and a stronger position, with Brooklyn's Surprises in the west and Chicago fading on the mound. Ruth Meusel and Baker pace the Yankees offense as St Louis and Philadelphia mix hits and errors.
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