Wise Move Names Billy Smith Manager of Atlanta Team
The naming of Billy Smith as manager for two seasons signals strong confidence from directors and promises a solid core of players. Expect held over players, possible new signings, and strategic infield alignment led by Jordan and Agler, with Johnson chasing historical pitching marks and Ainsmith guiding catching discipline.
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Barons Rout Crackers 11 to 3 in rough ball outing
Birmingham's Barons hammered Atlanta's Crackers 11 to 3 as Bill Foxen dazzled with strong pitching and power at the plate. Waldorf started, was pulled for Litton after wildness, while Sitton relieved for the Crackers. The Barons built a big early lead, then held on as the Crackers rallied briefly in the ninth.
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Foxes and Babies fall to Columbus in South Atlantic action
In Columbus Georgia on August 19 Albany fell 3 6 to 19 2 as Lowery outpitched Burmeister but costly Albany errors and weak base running aided Columbus. Jacksonville beat Macon 6 0 with Melchair homer triple and double. Palmettos topple Indians 4 2 in Columbia as Bader wins third start. Winston Handiboe Hurley and Smith star in field. Vote for J J Brown tomorrow.
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Boston 4 Detroit 3 in lone American League game
Boston narrowly defeated Detroit 4 to 3 in the lone AL game of the day. Detroit had four hits including Crawford's triple, while Boston exploited two Detroit errors and a bases loaded walk. Bedient and Cuarrigan pitched for Boston. Willett and Stanage faced by Detroit. Time 1:49 official. Umpires Dineen and O'Brien.
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Barrows Recalled by White Sox from Jersey City
Outfielder Roland Barrows, farmed to Jersey City by the Chicago Americans last spring, was recalled last night. He will report to Cleveland on August 30 and has been hitting .45. He may replace manager Cullan in left field.
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Nearly Broke My Heart When I Was Run Out of Atlanta
Billy Smith reflects on the sting of being run out of Atlanta and his relief at returning, expressing personal resolve and lingering emotions about the episode.
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Atlanta
Billy Smith to Manage Atlanta Basebal l Team 1913 14
Official announcement by Augustus J. Ryan confirms Billy Smith will manage the Atlanta club in 1913 and 1914. Smith vows to return the team to winner status, expresses thanks to Atlanta fans, and notes his contract with Chattanooga ends October 1. He praises President Callaway and discusses Jordan, labor day timing, and past pennant success.
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Billy") Smith
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Bankers' League Standings and Rainout Update
The Bankers' League standings show American National Fourth National Atlanta National Central Bank Lowry National Third National. Most games were rained out Saturday with several postponed. Next week’s schedule targets Marist grounds and Piedmont Park for new matchups among Atlanta National Central, American Lowry, and other teams.
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Agler Recall Decision Divides Atlanta Crackers Staff
Atlanta hopes Frank Chance recalls Joe Agler today or he remains with the Crackers to boost next season. The piece notes Agler’s strong fielding and improving bat as key to the lineup, with Becker Waldorf Bailey Brady and others reuniting under Billy Smith to form a potent 1910s pitching and hitting core.
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Knowles Wins AdaIr Trophy After Adair Default
Clarence Knowles gains the Ada Ir trophy by default as G. W. Adair declines to win a prize in his son's name. In the finals, Adair defeats Knowles 4 up and 3 to play after the default. P. H. Whiting beats W. J. Tilson 1 up for the second flight cup. H. J. Hopkis defeats L. D. Scott 2 up for the third flight. W. F. Upshaw wins the fourth flight by 6 up 1 and 4 to play.
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Teddy Tetzlaff in Fiat for Milwaukee Vanderbilt cup race
Teddy Tetzlaff, winner of the Santa Monica road race, tours the country in his 200 horsepower twelve cylinder Fiat. He travels to Atlanta en route to Savannah to tune for the Vanderbilt cup in Milwaukee. Bruce Brown, the New York millionaire, will join with a 220 horsepower Fiat said to reach 150 mph on level stretches.
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Baseball scores roundup from multiple leagues yesterday
Yesterday's results span the Southern, South Atlantic, National and American leagues with Birmingham beating Atlanta nine, Montgomery over Chattanooga, Mobile blanking Memphis, New Orleans edging Nashville, Columbus downing Albany, Savannah losing to Columbia, Jacksonville routing Macon, New York defeating St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia and New York fixtures noted as postponed or ongoing, and various city matchups across minor leagues including Louisville, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and more.
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Safe at First Rose Dry Gin Promotion
SAFE AT FIRST Rose Dry Gin is safe first last and always cooling summer stimulant in rickey fizz or cocktail. With four bottle order for $3.00 you get free recipes for five gin drinks and six lines for lickeys plus Rose Vermouth for cocktails. Express charges prepaid. Order from Chattan e e n Tenn or Sacksonviils Fla.
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Davis and Freeman Trophy Next At Atlanta Club
The Atlanta Athletic Club golfers prepare for the Davis and Freeman Trophy three year cup. Qualifying round scheduled for Saturday with match play rounds due by late August and finals by September 1.
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Doves Buy Two in Spokane Trade to Boston Nationals
Spokane reports the sale of First Baseman Ralph Happy Myers and Catcher Rex Devogt of the local Northwestern league team to the Boston Nationals. Myers carries a .308 average with 77 steals in 100 games this season while Devogt stands at .277.
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Happy) Myers
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