Cracker hopes hinge on 1913 season prospects
The article discusses Billy Smith potentially returning to the Atlanta team, Otto Jordan as captain of the lineup, and changes in management for the 1913 season. It cites Walter Johnson’s continued dominance, the Nationals’ hitting deficiencies, and adjustments under club officials. Other notes cover Cracker prospects, Infielder Keating, and future buying plans.
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Ike Bigsmith
Atlanta
Moe
Billy
Otto Jordan
Whitey Alperman
Uruckers
Bily
Crackers
Billy Smith
Wolser
Nixon
Keating
Meassie
Callaway
Nunnally
Ryan
Cent Directora
Directora
Billy Brtth
Baseball schedules and results from regional leagues
From Ray's Mill on August 15 a local score shows Ray's Mill 8 Willacoochee 3, the eighth loss in two years for Willacoochee. Carter and Panughtery starred for Ray's Mill with strong batting and base running by Burke for Willacoochee. batteries were Carter and Carter against Jones, Smith, Burke, and SWTina Coven.
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Ray’s Mill
Willacoochee
Ray's Mill
Carter
Panughtery
Rey
Burke
Jones
Smith
Swtina
Sensational Southern League double header ends in Chattanooga
Chattanooga edged the visitors twice 2 to 1 and 3 to 2 in a sensational Southern League double header. Covaleskie vexed in the opener until the ninth when three straight hits produced a run, Chappelle and Wagner held the mound in the second game as Noyes, Coyles and a key sacrifice crafted the winner. Outfield and pitching stood out on the local side.
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Chattanooga
Covaleskie
Chappelle
Wagner
Noyes
Coyles
Clancy
We Needed One Hurler to Win a Game
Mobile and Atlanta played a high scoring affair with Mobile piling up ten runs in two innings led by Jacobson Long and Dunn. The Crackers rallied through Harbison, Alperman and Graham, but mobile’s Becker and Demaree held off late charges while Bailey and Lyons starred in the field.
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Mobile
Ala
Gulls
Itig
Johnson
Becker
Crackers
Wnally
Wavel
Demaree
Jacobson
Pawlet
O'Brien
Jake
Dunn
Morgan
Cavet
Bailey
Wall O'Dell
NecElveen
Dunny
Harbison
Alperman
McGiveen
Agler
Graham
Callahan
Starr
Cave
Demarce
Lyons
Agier
Long
Veen
Pauiett
Wolfe
Mobile— Ab
Rn Oh
O'Dell
Paulet
Atlanta
R. H. Po
Batley
McElveen
xWolfe
FE A Lyons
DO Johnson
O Becker
R. Moblie
Maloney
Fitzsimmons
Hart
Crackers End Road Swing With Three Game Set Against Barons
The Crackers finish a week at Mobile and then head for a two week road stretch before returning home for a Labor Day double header against Memphis Tartles. Birmingham hosts three games with Montgomery and the Barsons. Nashville Chattanooga and Chatta nooga follow, before a final series in Memphis.
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Crackers
Mobile Gulls
Birmingham
Barons
Talenberg
Montgomery
Chattanooga
Nashville
Memphis
Adair and Knowles vie for Perry Adair Trophy
Clarence Knowles and G W Adair reached the finals of the Perry Adair golf trophy with Knowles beating Dick Jemison and Adair defeating Tommie Atkissin in the semi finals on Saturday. The final is set for thirty six holes. Other finals include H Whiting versus W Tilson in the second flight and I J Hopkins versus A L Scott in the third flight. Beasley faces Upshaw in the fourth flight and B Howard meets H Graves in the fifth flight.
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Clarence Knowles
G. W. Adair
Perry Adair
C. H. Strong
Mr. Knowles
Dick Jemison
Mr. Adair
Southern league players face recall or revert to parent clubs
The article notes that players in the Southern league owned by major league clubs must be recalled by Tuesday or revert to their parent clubs. Bakey and Waldorf have already been returned to the Crackers. Becker, Brady, and Agler remain with Washington, Boston, and Chicago and must claim them by tomorrow to avoid loss to Atlanta.
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Brady
Agler
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Chicago
Atlanta
Aitchison and
Stengle
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Almeida
Birmingham
Weaver
New Orleans
Summers
Nashville
Wares
Baienti
Chattanooga
Bailey
Davis and Freeman Trophy Next Contested at East Lake
The Davis and Freeman trophy, a three year event at the Atlanta Athletic Club, will be contested next. J. G. Byrd has won it twice and W. R. Tichenor once. Qualifying is set for Saturday, August 24, with match play deadlines through September 1.
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East Lake
J . G. Byrd
Southern
W. R. Tichenor
National League Scores and Standings Recap
National League results include Doves 5 Reda 4 in Cincinnati with Boston taking the opening game 6 to 4 behind strong relief by Humphries and Tyler. Phillies 10 Cubs 6 in Chicago and 2nd game 6 to 1. Giants 11 Cards 1 in St Louis. John Y. Smith to represent Fulton County at the vote.
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John Y. Smith
Fulton County
Him
Newly contract and Ghronis Cases of Burning Stopped in 24 Hours
An advertisement-style notice claims Ozoline treats and cures a wide range of chronic nervous and physical ailments including burning sensations kidneys bladder and prostate issues. It promises no work delay pain relief X ray tools and permanent cure with free consultation and service.
Chattanooga's New Mogul Faces Strong Player Nucleus
Chattanooga’s 1913 manager will inherit a strong nucleus of talent as owners aim to beat drafts for top material. The Lookouts boast a pitching staff led by Allen, Marc, Chapnelle and Coveleskie, with Grover and Priest vying for fifth spot, plus a promising outfield and upgrades infield as they plan for a competitive season.
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W. J. Foster
Chattanooga
Tenn
Billy Smith
Johnny Dobs
Nashville
Bernhard
Pete Lister
Forrest More
Clayton Perry
Bob Higgins
Roy Moran
Lookouts
Allen
Marc
Chapnelle
Coveleskie
Mobile
Priest
Gadsden
Grover
Giddo
Frankfort
Wheth
Doyle and Baker Best in Making Pinch Swats
A baseball feature notes J Franklin Baker of the Athletics as the timeliest American League hitter with 74 RBIs, while Larry Doyle of the Giants leads the National League in RBIs, backed by runners driven home through August 10. The piece compares clutch hitting to batting averages and lists top 50 RBI hitters to that date.
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Nationals
Mark Griffith
Ed Sox
Athletics
Gants
Cuba
Washington
Doyle and Baker
Chalmers
Ty Cobb
Frank Schulte
McGranites
Heinie Zimmerman
Cubs
Red Murray
Willow Wielder
Hans Wegner
Pirates
Cactus Cravath
Phillies
NAP PLAYERS ARE MASCOTS
Cleveland August 18 The superstition fueled claim that Philadelphia and Washington cannot win the pennant without a Cleveland presence. Paddy Livingston’s sale to Cleveland is cited as a pennant turning point, with other Cleveland names like Marty Craig Leach and Charley Smith noted as potential helpers as the season nears its end.
Married Hurlers Beat Athenians in Georgia Series
In Athens Georgia on August 18 special report describes Gainesville visiting team of married pitchers overwhelming the Athenians. Perryman pitched game one for four runs while Howell Smith, married three years, pitched the second with six runs. The home side managed only one run in each game.
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Athens
Oly
Athenseam
Georgia Boys
Gainesville
Frank Anderson
University
Perryman
Howell Smith
Smith
Fife Beats Palmetto 4-3 In Pitchers Battle At Fife
Fife defeated Palmetto 4 to 3 in an afternoon baseball game at Fife Ga. It was a six pitcher battle with both sides effective in the pins. Batteries Patton and Patton for Fife opposed by Timma and Brown for Palmetto.
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Fife
Palmetto
Patton
Timma
Brown
Standings of the Clubs: Baltimore tops Cleveland in long game
The Baltimore International League club defeated the Cleveland Americans 3 to 2 in eleven innings in Baltimore on August 18. Score by innings shows Baltimore 100 000 001 02 runs, 11 hits, 1 error. Cleveland 000 101 000 0 6 runs, 28 hits, 1 error. Batteries Smith and McAlister for Baltimore Baskette Mitchell Walker and Adams for Cleveland Soul and Steak.
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Cleveland
Baltimore International League Club
Cleveland Americans Today
R. HL
Smith
McAlister
Baskette
Mitchell
Walker
Adams
Good Prospects at Alabama Football This Season
August 17 report from Tuscaloosa notes Alabama football fans expect a husky squad under Coach Graves with five starters back Moody McDowell the Van de Graaffs Adrian and Hargrave Hicks plus several scrubs stepping up for the Crimson and White. New material is promised and a Georgia game October 26 amid a full schedule invites local interest.
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Questions Answered in Sporting Editor Column
The piece outlines Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson pitching records for 1909 1913 and notes Mathewson as the best since joining the majors. It lists yearly stats and asks about the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants games with Chicago 5 New York 1, then New York 7 Chicago 4, confirming Lavender was relieved in the second inning of game two.
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Dick Jemison
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Mathewson
Weil A
W. PG. A. Ee
Aeer BS
Chicago
New York
Lavender
Baseball Highlights From 1880 1900s Record Chronology
Baseball chronicle listing notable games and feats: August 20 1880 Larry Corcoran of Chisago no hits the Boston nine. 1900 Rube Waddell wins two games for Milwaukee over Chicago White Sox in a 17 inning and a 5 inning victory. 1902 Kip Selbach of Baltimore makes five errors in left field against St Louis. 1904 Waddell strikes out 14 Cleveland in 11 innings. 1907 White Sox crush Washington 16 2. 1908 Albie Waddell fans 11 for Louis against Washington in 11 innings. 1909 Red Sox suffer 7 6 loss to New York Warhop against Avelanes Karger Cicotte. 1910 Roy Miller singles four times and doubles off Lei field and Phillippe. 1910 Russell Ford fans 10 for New York Highlanders against St Louis Browns in nine. 1911 Chicago Cubs defeat Boston 16 8 with Weaver Matern Pfeffer Thompson. 1911 Giants fail to sweep Reds after 22 straight wins. score 7 4.
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Thompson
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