Three Minor Leagues May Merge Into One
Memphis reports three leagues including South Atlantic, Virginia, and Caroling plan a merger and seek Michael Finn to lead the combined circuit under the national agreement. Bartley hauls in a tough Southern League start, replaced by Atkins as Climbers rally in third.
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Bartley
Climbers
Memphis
Tenn
South Atlantic
Virginia
Caroling
Michael Joseph Finn
Little Rock
Standings and game notes from a Southern League report
Two base hits by Pepe and three base hits by Shannon Walker Whiteman and Rockenfield. Barr had a sacrifice. Pitchers Bartley Atkins and Stolen bases by Smith Jordan Kerwin. Errors left Montgomery and Atlanta. Runs, hits, errors listed with bases on balls and strikeouts. Time 1 55. Umpire Carpenter. Schedule notes for Southern, South Atlantic, American and National Leagues across multiple cities.
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Ala
Bil Bartley
Tommy Atkins
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Twitler
Hart
Pepe
Rhea
Tommy
Becky
Raiiess
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Smith
Lee Walker
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Washington
Bernhard Rumored To Head Cleveland Team
A Nashville rumor claims Bill Bernhard, ex Cleveland player, may replace Napoleon Lamb as Cleveland manager. Bernhard, praised for South’s Noeghville success, is tied by local chatter to the job as Cleveland owners delay action and consider others including Murray and Jones.
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Sub
Lainie
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Ohio
Willam Bernhard
Cleveland American Baseball
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Noeghville
Kilroy
William Murray
Philadelphia Nationals
Fielder Jones
Chicago Americans
Noah Henline May Get Trial With Washington Americans
Washington correspondent Paul Heaton reports Noah Henline may receive a major league trial with the Washington Americans next season. Birmingham Baseball Association President Baugh says no offer has been made, but Henline’s improved play and Heaton’s strong claim fuel the rumor. Henline is cited as one of the fastest Southern League players, a solid hitter and outfielder with potential under competent management.
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Paul Heaton
Washington
Sporting Life
Noah Hoenline
Mr. Eston
Noah
Washington Americans
Baugh
Birmingham Baseball Association
Hentine
Baton
Riot disrupts Little Rock vs Memphis game in August toll
Umpire O'Brien forfeits the Little Rock game to Memphis after a near bust up in the eighth inning. A foul call sparks mobbing in the stands, with Rudderham assaulted and injuries to several players and managers. The score stands 6 to 2 in favor of Memphis when play ends as tempers flare.
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Tinton
O'Brien
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Pop Bettes
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Ate Ariana O'Leary
Wheeler
Quiesser
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Balla
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Qulesser
Quleaser
Higgina
New Rule Bans Repeated Sales With Repurchase Option
Cincinnati August 19 The National Baseball Commission adopted rule 51 to curb evasion of a prior option to repurchase when a major league club sells a player to a minor league and then sells and repurchases the same player again. If the player does not report by August 23 he faces the major league draft. Brooklyn’s handling of Finleyson illustrated the rule.
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National Baseball Commission
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Brooklyn
Finleyson
Brockton
Tim Hurst Fired From Umpire Staff
Chicago August 13 Tim Hurst is dropped from the American League umpire staff after a suspension following an altercation with Collins of the Philadelphia club who alleged to have spat in the player's face. St Louis August 19 announcement of NL club purchase lists Bercher Greenfield Mississippi Johnson Galveston McGlaley.
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Hurst
Collins
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National League Club
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Mississsippi
Johnson
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Pone
McGlaley
Alliance
Hid
West
BeaucouP Captures Catskill Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse
Beau coup dominates the Catskill Stakes a seven furlong race at Saratoga. He tracks the leaders to the stretch then takes command and wins by a couple of lengths as the track dries out overnight. Other races feature Weal Firestons Fort Onyx Expansionist K and more with multiple place and show results.
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Moe
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King Sol
Tony Faust
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Rifleman
Spooner
Black Hawk
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Nethermoat
J. H. Reed
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Queen Margueritte
Saliva
Freuteheon
Michael Beck
South Atlantic League Scores and Batting Details
In Macon and Augusta regions, South Atlantic League games end with 2 0 scores. Peaches beat Palmettos 2 0 in Macon while Lookouts trounce Electrics 4 0 in Chattanooga. Night Riders and Indians tie 2 2 in Knoxville, and Tourists and Scouts draw 2 2 in Augusta. Umpires listed as Gifford VanSyckle Collins Day.
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South Atlantic League
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Macon
Augusta
Jacksonville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Savannah
May and
Reisinger
Murray
A. Schultz
H. Schultz
Petit
Collins
Franchise retained when hand was called
Jacksonville franchise in the South Atlantic League will not be forfeited. President J B Burbridge announced a forfeit last night but after reconsideration with other directors a forfeit was not enacted. President Jones rescinded the notice of forfeit to league directors. In Knoxville Frank Moffett wired for an option on the Jacksonville franchise if it leaves Jacksonville opposing transferring to Romeo Ga.
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Little Tork
Little Rock
Fon
Jacksonville
Fla
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J. B. Burbridge
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Knoxville
Tenn
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Wired
South Atlantic Baseball League
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Romeo
Fis
Capitol View Wins Over Woodward Lumber In Pretty Game
The Capitol View Cubs beat Woodward Lumber Co in a Saturday contest. Clowers left after sixth inning with Brighton tossing a steady effort and the Cubs infield turning several clean plays. Batteries: Stockton Thompson for Capito View and Clowers Phillips Clowers for Woodward Lumber Co. Pirates Acquire Byrné From St Louis Cardinals In major trade today Pittsburg Pa August 19 Special Barbeau Storke move inclusão Byrné third baseman
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Capitol View Cubs
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Brighton
Cubs
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W. Lumber Co
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Thompson
Clowers, Phillips, and Clowers
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Byrne
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Today
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Storke
St. Louis Cardinals
Byrné
Bassman
Fort Erie racing closes with The Eel defeating Aileen Wilson
At Fort Erie on closing day of the Grand Circuit meet Canadian pacer The Eel won the 2 02 pace in straight heats with 2 04 best in the deciding heat. Annabelle are led early in 2 20 pace but Ravello overtook to place second. Uhlan easily won the 2 07 trot pace two in three with Purse 1200. Kavalio took the 2 10 pace four heats with Annabelle Lee second and Nellie Parker third in 2 11 2/5.
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Fort Erie
Hel
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Gray
Annabelle Are
Geers
Ravello
Annabelle Les
Uhlan
Aileen Wilson
Lady Jones
Sterling McKinney
Kavalio
Annabelle Lee
Nellie Parker
Pirates 8 Cardinals 3 score recap
Pirates beat Cardinals 8 to 3 with Willis Melter and Phelps pitching for St Louis. Brockiss homered in a messy scoring frame as Boston split scores with Brooklyn and Giants beat Phillies 6 to 4 in the nightcap. Umpires O Day and Rigler called games as rain and time constraints affected multiple results.
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Cardinals
EL Pittsburg
St Louis
Willis
Gibson
Lush
Melter
Phelps
Johnstons
Kane
RHE
Brockiss
Boston
Bell
Bergen
Mattern
Graham
O'Day
R.H. E. Brooklyn
Batterien
Wilhelm
Marshall Fichle
Shaw
Cracker Clippings Preview Sid Smiths Role With Crackers
The New Orleans Times-Democrat prints a two column sketch of Sid Smith the Atlanta catcher and utility man whose play could lift the Crackers ahead Grantland Rice weighs Atlanta hoping for a strong road tour starting Thursday with eighteen games and notes Atlanta may struggle but remains favored Reports indicate local papers debate who should manage next season with Billy Smith seen as a likely choice and fans opinions vary across outlets.
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Sidney Smith
Sid Smith
Atlanta
Emifth
Georgia
Grantland Rice
Nashville Tennessean
Smith
Fielder Jones Breaks Into Limelight Again
Chicago reports Fielder Jones may rejoin baseball as President Hedges returns from Pacific tours. Rumors say a deal with Charles Comiskey to buy into St Louis or play for the White Sox are denied. Comiskey says the White Sox are not for sale. Tenis place ready for his use anytime. Norcross loses to Chickasha 6 to 1 in Georgia.
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Fielder Jones
Hedges
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
St. Louie
Comiskey
Jones
St. A
Yanks Win Two as Sluggers Dominate Doubleheader
In a twin bill, Cleveland and Philadelphia split, with strong hitting from Batteries Rhoades Wasterly Morgan Livingstone. Boston and New York also clashed twice, Nebraskas Hall Carrigan and Sweeney contributing. Detroit crushed Chicago 150-31 in a high scoring affair. Umpires Evans Egan Perrine Sheridan Kerin Connolly.
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R.H.E Cleveland
Philadelphia
Rhoades
Wasterly
Morgan
Livingstone
Evans and
Egan
Rh.e. Boston
New York
Arrelianes
Karger
Clqotte
Carrigan
Warhop
Sweeney
Perrina
Sheridan
R. H. E. Boston
Hall
Brockett and Sweeney
Perrine
Albany Wins Over Macon Independents in Tight Flip
In Albany Georgia on August 18, Albany defeated Macon Independents 4 to 3 in a game highlighted by Dears. Lam ar, pitching for the visitors, threw the ball over the fence and quit after Albany scored eight runs. Pattison held the opposition to a few scattered ties. Star play marked the contest. Acme Hatters advertised services for hat cleaning and pressing.
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Dears
Macon Independents
Lamar
Pattison
Does Otto Jordan Loaf On His Job in Atlanta Baseball Rows
A letter to the Atlanta Constitution defends Captain Otto Jordan against loafing claims. It argues Jordan covers ground relentlessly, fields superbly, and consistently reaches hard balls, placing him among top infielders. The writer contrasts him with Napoleon Lajoie, praising Jordan’s range and hustle.
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Dickison
Atlanta
Jordan
Napoleon Lajoie
Arthur Love
Wica Jordan
Basle
Evers
Lajoie
Otto
Lajete
Johnson denies fourflushing deposits for Jeffries bout
New York August 19 sport column states Jack Johnson denies depositing 5000 dollars as a forfeit for a Johnson Jeffries fight. The editor claims Johnson did once deposit five thousand in New York, but that sum does not figure in negotiations. A later 5000 plus 5000 in San Francisco are cited as stake transfers unrelated to a pending forfeit.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Jaffries
Johnson
Jeffries
Europe
Willus Britt
Stanley Ketchel
Ketchel
California
San Francisco
Jackson 6 Ola 0 in Georgia district softball tilt
Jackson defeats Ola 6 to 2 in a afternoon game at Jackson Georgia. Finley and Nutt led Jackson battery. For Ola, Norman and Sowell pitched and played. The result emphasizes a decisive win for Jackson.
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Ola
Specialj
Finley
Nutt
Ols
Norman
Sowell
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