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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1915

Page

12

Crackers Open Home Stay With Travelers at Ponce de Leon Park

The Crackers host Charley Starr and the Little Roc Travelers in the first of four contests at Ponce de Leon Park. Game begins at 3:30 PM as the Travelers return from a road trip for their final Ponce de Leon appearance this season. The schedule outlines subsequent opponents and trips through Birmingham and Memphis with a busy camp slate.

Charley Starr Little Roc Travelers Ponce da Leon Crackers Ponce de Leon Park Chettanoogs Briscos Memphis Chicks Birmingham Pelicana Labor St Birmingham Barons Mobile Nashville Joogs Little Rock

Club Championship at Druid Hills Club

The Druid Hills Club hosts its annual championship over the popular course with a Saturday qualifying round. Players are ranked by Erosa scores, first flight match play from scratch, handicaps apply in other flights. Rounds schedule through August 29 with semi finals on August 23 and final by August 29. a large entry is anticipated.

Druidvills Golf Club

National League games feature two wins and a protest

Pittsburgh and Chicago split a twin bill with Pittsburgh winning 3 to 2 in game one and Chicago taking game two 6 to 4. Renton from Cincinnati and claimed by New York started the first game amid a protest by Manager Btenehan of the Cubs over the New York claim. In Cincinnati Toney pitched Cincinnati to a 2 0 win over Philadelphia while Brooklyn edged New York 3 to 2 as Coombs bested Mathewson in a polo grounds pitcher duel.

TBS Pirates Pittsburg Chicago Renton Cincinnati New York Btesnehan Use Cube Chisago Humphries Bresnahan Benton Gibson Rhe Ghicazo I Plitsboro Zabek Archer Cooper Schang Phillies Philadelphia Toney Clneinnai Wings Alexander Chalmers B. Killifer Burns Dodgers Giants Brooklyn New York Today Coombs Mathewson Polo Grounds Athletic Star Miller Marquard Dooin Meyers Veton St. Louis Gay Little ROCK Jantzen Baker, Messenger Murray Gibron Covington OWLEY Zoeddardgreve B.C Orleane Armen Bheehan Dodge Tors. Smith Boston Kroh Detroit Kan Ead Newark Pitteburs Louie Greveland Latte Rock St. Loui Buffalco Neahville Phila Baltimore Hardgrove Downey Rheela Paulet Little Rock Nashville Hardgrove 4; Bases On Balls, Ont Plas Agrove Williams and Kern Vorton Hauge Pera

Western Open Golf Title Starts Today

Chicago August 17 Jack Hutchinson of Abiegheny Pa won an optional preliminary to the Western Open golf championship. The six hole medal event had Hutchinson atop 20 professionals with 161. J F O Brien Mansfield Ohio second with 164 Gilbert Nichols Wilmington Del third with 155 and Bob McDonald Buffalo fourth with 154 Open championship will begin tomorrow.

Chicago Jack Hutchinson Abiegheny Hutchinson Professionel J. F O Brien Mansfiela Ohio Gilbert Nichols Wilmington Del Bob McDonald Butffalo Pliny

Double play lifts Kansas City to 3-2 win over Buffalo

In a Federal League clash on August 17 Chadbourne made an unassisted double play in the ninth to seal Kansas City 3 2 over Buffalo. Louden reached second as Hofman popped to center. Chadbourne charged the ball, chased Louden off base and tied the game. Pitching and fielding figures note Johnson and Brown for Buffalo, Sebals and Anen behind Kansas City.

Kansas City Buffalo Chadbourne Louden Hofman Butfalo Johnson and Brown Sebals Anen

American League Win Tre Cleveland and Detroit slugging

Cleveland and Detroit split a doubleheader with heavy hitting. Cobb led Detroit with four hits including two doubles and three steals, while Crawford added two doubles. Cleveland used multiple pitchers in both games as Detroit rushed four hurlers for fourteen hits. A Tigers debutant shone until the ninth when a Cleveland rally produced runs.

Cleveland Ohio Petrott Cobb Rawford Tigers Triple Ang

Warhop Granted Unconditional Release by Yankees

New York reports pitcher John Warhop, recently sent to the Richmond Internationals, asked for and received his unconditional release in recognition of long service to the club.

New York John” Warhop Yankees Richmond Internationals

Last Sale Day Comes Friday in Big League Draft

Last sale day looms for Southern league players as big clubs weigh recalls and drafts. Atlanta lists Jenkins Rumier Manning Lee Perry and Xautman tied to St Louis Browne and Kelly to Pittsburgh, with others uncertain. Chicago has sold Marbella and Cunningham to Detroit. Cruthers Allison, Moran Allen Day Thompson Williams Bisgndl linger, while Gene Pallist tops Nashville’s prospects.

Atlanta Jenkins Rumiesr Manning Lee Perry Xautfman Moran Allen Day Thompson Wil Hams Bisfgndl Cracker Chstianooge Marabali Cunningham Detroit Licely Cruthers Allison Memphis Gene Pallist Naghtville Travelers Big Seaguers

Nashville Takes Doubleheader From Little Rock 2 0

Wet grounds delayed the second game as Nashville won the first 2 0 in a Southern League doubleheader. Both runs came on wild throws and an infield out. Paulet starred with notable fielding in the lead game.

Noevhville Venn Nashville Little Rock Paulet

Kelly Loses in 12 Inning Slugfest With Crackers

The Crackers fall to the Petti? cans in twelve innings as Herbert Kelly, the Notre Dame southpaw, dominates but gets little run support. Smyth shuts Crackers down for most of the game, allowing only two hits through twelve. one late tally would have saved Kelly from a rare loss. The day ends in a tough, lengthy defeat amid a string of similar tough losses for the Crackers and a resurgent Pelicans, with hit totals remarkably low for both sides.

Dick Jemison Herbert Kelly Notra Dame Herb Bac Ho Kelly Kelly Gane Clarence Pop Boy Smith Dal Pelicans Crackers Chicago White Sox Hendry Reilly Dee Eny Rex Atlanta Ee Lee I Williams Donald Moran Kaufzman Manning Bumier Tisland Welly Potala New Orleans Boondryx Sue O Thomas O Edmondson Bluhm Pezold Higgins Opee ‘ Smith Oan Attlanta R. New Orleans McDonald Hendryx Bay Rumler Thomas Edmondson Moranty Willams Rudderham Chestnutt

Atlanta Live Stock Market Quoted Prices in Detail

Quotations from the Fidelity Fruits and Produce Company show cattle and hog prices, with beef cattle, hogs, and mixed grades listed. Also included are hay grain flour prices, provision market items, and assorted grocery goods with numerous brand and weight details.

Fidelity Fruits and Produce Company California Ibett Stlanta Wiite Pro

Million Share Day on Stock Exchange

New York August 17 trading on the stock market again moved on familiar ground with heavy war share activity and several issues lacking public support. Total sales reached 3,950,000 par value with war contracts and industrials fueling gains while foreign exchange weakness and cautious financial institutions tempered enthusiasm.

New York Canada Callon Stares Steel Westinghouse Jing Marwell Motors Studebaker Bethlehem Steel Industrials Motors Wall Street London Gould Group Miasouri Pacific United States

Baseball Scores from Various Leagues

In the Caroline League Chartrel defeated Burm 6 to 2 while Rodelic beat Greensb 0 to 0 Raleigh topped Winston Salem 7 to 1. International League Harrisburg 4 Proy's 3 Prove 3 Harriebe 4 Moat 4 Rofl 2. Toronto 6 Rochester 6. Richland Jer City 2 Hich'd 6 Jer City 0. American Association St. Paul 4 Cleveland 1 Minn 2 Collins 2 Milwaukee 7. Texas San Antonio Ft Worth others off day storm clouds a busy but unclear schedule.

Caroline League Chartrel Burm Rodelic Greensb Raleigh Winston-Salem International League Harrisb Proy's Prove Harrieb Moat Taronto Rochester Richa & Jer City Hich Jer American Association St. P Cleveland Minn Collins Milwaukee India Texas San Anto Ft. Worth Storm

Amateur Games Big Whitewash In Elberton Opening Series

Elberton defeated Washington 3–0 on the local grounds in a fast pitching duel between Davis and Hunt as Elberton’s heavy hitters produced ten hits to five for Washington. Madison reports Winder’s youngsters dominating the field with a 6–4 win over Madizona, while Covington and Monroe split a 3–2 affair in fourteen innings. Montezuma and Fitzgerald played to a 1–1 tie at darkness after seven innings.

Elberton Washington Georgia Davis Hunt Harper Reynolds Madison Winder Madizona Morris Serses Arnold Weavex Byrne Newsome Monroe Covington Monroe Grounds Boote Weed Tor Covington Estond Eison Roseberry LaFitte Newell Montezuma Fitzgerald Specia Cone Batteries McFarland Monachan Moore Basham

Magee resigns as manager of Brooklyn Federals

New York reports that Lee Magee resigned as Brooklyn Federals manager to focus on playing. Ward, the president, announced the decision and Magee will continue to play second base while a successor is sought. details to follow.

New York Ward Brooklyn Federals Lee Magee Magee Beckond

Goins Named Athletic Director at South Georgia College

Craddock Tater Goins former Gordon football star has accepted the athletic director post at South Georgia College. He previously worked in sports journalism including as sporting editor for Greensboro Daily News. A past injury limited his potential, but colleagues praise his work ethic and fighting spirit.

Craddock Tater Goins Gordon Southeorgia College The Crimson Greensboro Daily News

Five Set Tennis at Casino Cups Second Day

Five veteran matches colored the second day of the Casino Cups singles. National champion Norris Williams was upset by C M Bull Jr. Rowland Evans defeated Robert Leroy in five sets. Niles of Boston beat Watters, Louisiana champion, in five. Williams and Washburn fell to Bullway and Caner in doubles. Griffin and Johnston of the Pacific coast won quickly over Dana and Tudor.

Newport R. L K. Norris Williams C. DM. Bull Rowland Evans Robert Leroy N.W. Niles Boston D. S. Watters Louisiana

Indefinite Suspension Shocks St Louis Player

Jimmy Austin third baseman of the St Louis Americans received notice from President Ban Swinson of the league that he has been suspended indefinitely after an argument with umpire Chili in Cleveland Sunday. Austin protested a called strike during the game.

Wanh Philadelphis Detroit New York St Louis Boston Chicago City Buffalo St. Louis Newark Brooklyn Pittab Ballinore Jimmy Austin Rt. Louis Baeeman St Louie Americans Ban Swinson League Chili Cleveland Austin

Dublin 3 Macon 2 in extra game of series

Dublin Georgia beat Macon 3 to 2 in a mid afternoon game featuring fast, snap plays on both sides. It was the latest in the series with the final game set for Wednesday. Batteries Dublin Martin Biount. Macon Dew terry Dorn.

Dublin Macon Dubliin Martin Biount Dewterry Dorn

Cotton Movement Across Ports and Markets

The report summarizes cotton movements across ports including Atlanta, New Orleans, Galveston, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and minor ports. It lists middling prices, receipts, shipments, sales, and stocks, with totals for the week and season, and notes interior movement in Memphis Augusta St. Louis Cincinnati and other centers. London prices and money market context are also touched, with bar silver quoted and exchange rates.

New Orleans U Galveston Akock Maube Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore Boston Philadelphia York Sinek Memphis Mindling Wales Augusta St. Louis Incinnati Sittin Allias

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