Southern league debate and Dixie plans mix with park game report
A fragmentary sports column discusses Dixie and Southern league dynamics, noting the challenge of luring Southern league fans with high class baseball. It highlights a Bishine Park Farm er game ending 4 to 3 in fourteen innings, Parker's pitching, and mentions players Ben Komler and Joe Anier among others, with references to Atlanta and Savannah.
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Cole
Whitfs
Dixie Baseball
Gyur
Uttern
Manigerert
Teague
Ben Komler
Grintavid
Ben Hesbaer
Keystone
Jersey
Joe Anier
R Agar
Where They Play Today Southern League Forecast
Unclear OCR fragment lists venues and times across leagues. Mentions Birwingla Alain faye ceitel at 3 30 eclack and Macon 14 a. Includes lines about American League and Empire venues with scattered team names and dates, but text is garbled and meanings partially unreadable.
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Birwingla
Alain Faye
Ceitel
Eclack Nandy I Eon
A Fan Suggestion About a Crackers Plugfest
A reader proposes a fan driven plan for a Crackers Plugfest with a goal of hard pulling and charged attendance. The note mentions a Woodr sla ow Bill Smith and missing details about stands bleachers and near silent wood shooters while urging a centa stall sum for honor.
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Dick Joan Citi
Bill Smith
Big Three Hitting These Sgures Include Tucelss Games
A damaged OCR fragment lists players and statistics with scattered letters. Names such as Jackson and Rey appear among incomplete entries. The text lacks clear dates teams or full figures to form a coherent summary.
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Tucelss Games
G AB
OH Pe Jackson
Rey
St Bocskoroe
Sar
Wallop Smith Drives Crackers to Ninth Inning Win
In a tense game at Ponce de Leon Park the Crackers defeated the Barons 7 to 2. Wallop Smith hit a pivotal home run and two-run double, supported by Kniseley Agler and Marsh on offense while Dent and Foxen traded runs early before Dent faltered in the fifth. The Barons mounted late pressure with errors and timely hits but could not overcome the Crackers despite a strong showing by Foxen who fanned seven.
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Barons
Kniseley
Agier
Wallop Smith
Sant
Maran
Dent
Messenger Bunter
Marcan
McTneld
Bisland
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McDonald
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Ellam
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Smith
Tong and Weldones
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Rbumingham
Atlanta
Smith Doa Ae
I Ham
McGillray Bisland
Agler Struce
Foxen Bares
Oxen
Hita Foxen
Messenger
Mitches Foxen
Metierkam
Took McNeil in Fatal Track Accident at Ferals Motordrome
Reports say Took McNeil a Scotunman rider was unconscious after a practice crash at the feral motordrome Monday afternoon. Physicans plan updates as he lies in a bruised condition, with witnesses describing the early evening collision and impact near the white boards.
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Jack
McNeil
Scotunman
McNail
Bey
Pitchers, errors sink Jacksonville in doubleheader loss
In Jacksonville on August 12, Burma and Savannah battled through a game marked by misplays and defensive lapses. Key errors by Pownall and Starr helped Savannah edge ahead, while timely hits and pitching from Le th and Germack sealed a 1 0 win. Columus and Columbus provided late offense as Robertson held the mound for the visitors.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Burma
Pang
Childston
Pownall
Starr
al Josters
Grasnier
Foster
Chirlesten
Treksonville
Tauelies
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Pape
Columbus
Robertson Igeiin
Savannah
Pat le
Germack
Kenting
Cormack
Ghros
Scott Harowis
Bone
Rot Sas
Columpus
Tobertson
Te Vel
MacCurman
Thompson Tim
Moran and
Leyes
Cubs Rally Past Phillies in Fourth Straight Victory
In a high scoring National League tilt, Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia Phillies 3 to 0. Key moments feature four runs by Seulig and Steh, with strong pitching supported by Lor Chisa Kirice and others. Pirates and Yankees results noted in surrounding box scores.
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Imuiadelpha Arsust
Chiergo
Philidethia
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Buieling
Seulig Ani Steh
Teger Sea Too Amd
Lee
Unclear OCR header row with scattered names and figures
Fragmentary OCR text shows multiple proper names and numbers without coherent event details. Preserves entities like Brunswick, Thomas, Wilkes, Bowden, McManus, and Clarke, but lacks a readable narrative or date, making a concise summary speculative.
Renel and Swartz Triumph at Motordrome Meet
George Repel and Harry Swartz led the night’s honors at Motordrome. Renel swept all Maddog heats while Swartz won the final in a show of strong form stalled by injuries as the program produced slower times than usual.
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Harry Swartz Ai Y
Iitier
Flenn Tak
Maddox Sweet Stacas
Richards
Gand Halsark
Sol Thern Chawpios
Harm Swarts
Morty Graves
Het
George Ree
Fret
Rex Eris
Narey Glenn Fat
Spur Track Project Advances Toward Atlanta Autodrome
The report details early work on a spur line heading toward Atlanta’s planned Autodrome complex. Superintendent Smith notes progress on the crowding and site setup, with preparations to extend spur operations within a day. Financials show $800 recorded in company treasury to support the task.
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Atlanta
Toler
Washington game notes sour but blurred in civic tone
A baseball game report from Washington depicts a long effort by Ron LOR Walter Jamey Cleveland and pitcher Ton ser, who logged a thirteenth straight win streak and faced a close contest that extended into extra innings. The piece is garbled but centers on bullpen notes, line scores, and managerial actions, including a late sequence in the seventh and substitutions.
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Walter Jamey
Cleveland
Wall Tonser
Strait
Washington
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Thy Losis
Fee
Jonnson
Ashiek
LG One
Philadelphia Beats Detroit In Seventh Inning Collision
In a rough game the Phillies used three pitchers to Detroit’s two as a late collision on an ankle injury forced Lapp from the field in the fourth. Seven runs crossed in the final frames, tormenting both sides amid a tense Detroit crowd.
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Philadelpma
Ana Detroit
Philciphia
Dod
Shawkey Houck
Ampares O Loughlin
Sheridan
Smith of Atlanta Defeated in Southern Championship
The fragmented report notes Smith of Atlanta losing to Adoue in a singles match at a regional tournament. It mentions other contenders from Missouri Valley and Dallas with unclear results, and a doubles event featuring Myer and Adane Met were among survivors. The text is garbled but indicates a Southern championship context and early rounds.
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Levis
Heart
SrPows
Miasouri Vale
Adoue Je
Dalne
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Duiubles
T¢ Surivers Mtyerr
Adone
Pram
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Prough Will Not Pitch for Barons Until Thursday
Unclear and garbled text indicates a note about a pitcher named Prough not pitching for the Barons until Thursday. Other details are unreadable, but the main action concerns Prough's pitching status and a late decision affecting the Barons team schedule.
Central League Sells Eighteen Players
Fort Wayne and August 19 eighteen players sold plus six returning through optional agreements for a total of 49,900 dollars. President Heilbroner said the six club circuit will see fourtean players moved as part of season plans.
Bill Smith Day in Atlanta to honor baseball leader Bill Smith
A large crowd is expected at Ponce de Leon park today for Bill Smith Day honoring the Atlanta baseball manager Willams Andrew Smith of Springfield Ohio and Atlanta. Festivities include music and opportunities to show appreciation for a man who helped put Atlanta on the baseball map with the Birmingham Barons as opponent.
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Bill Smith
Ponce de Leon Park
Willams
Andrew Smith
Springfield
Ohio
Atlanta
Birmingham Barons
Ed Walsh Wing O K Says Reese
Ed Walsh plans to pitch next season and believes his arm will be stout. He recently attended training in Cleveland and reported good spirits after tendon and nerve issues in the right elbow and shoulder. He will not rush to pitch if pain returns, prioritizing safety over a big season.
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Eselind
Wal
White
Cleveland
Honesetter Leese
Howlel
Walsh
Terese
West Virginia Leads In Company Match At Camp Ferre Oin
West Virginia topped the Camp Ferre Oin company match with 380 points in a two stage event including a 600 yard range. Massachusetts Company C placed second with 366 points and Company WK third with 309. Marine Corps marksmen led by Corporal Charles Loring and Mossessian of Conn with a high 199 score won the 12000 yard fire and 1000 yard stage, while Captain Wad Dabnes of United States Infantry and Captain Spratt of Georgia finished second in the overall shoot.
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Ex Vanderbilt Star Wilson Collins Traded to Buffalo
Ex Vanderbilt pitcher Wilson Collins was sold to Buffalo by the Reston Baseball Club after a few months of negotiation. The move puts him on the Buffalo International roster, with the season underway in the national league and his Vanderbilt football teammates mentioned in passing.
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Buffalo
International
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Tfiel
Reston Suttanal
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Broken Ribs Sideline Waxcross Player After Bleacher Collision
Special report from Wavcross Georgia details Waxcross Empire league catcher Jack Coveney who sustained two broken ribs and a slight fracture after colliding with a spectator bleacher ten days ago. He played through the game unaware of the extent of the injury and is out for the rest of the season.
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Wavcross
Jack Coveney
All-Comers Tennis Play Progressing at Newport
Newport August 1 1920 All comers singles championship of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association narrows field to 148 entrants with favorites such as W Niles Alfred S Dabney W Mashburn Norris Williams and William Johnston advancing. Notable results include Clothier defeating Church in four sets and Strachan beating Kenned Jr as the standout matches unfold amid favorable conditions and grandstand crowds.
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Norris Williams
William MM Johnston
Weashell
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Richard Palmer
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New York Star
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Paskert and Walsh Injured Again in Phillies Practice
News notes Paskert suffered a finger injury to his right hand from a crash caused by Schultz during a drive yesterday and Walsh broke a bone in his foot while training. Padwell of the Chicago Nationals is suspended for three days for dissent toward the umpire after the yesterday game.
Gilbert Edges Schreck In Fifteenth Round Fight
In a sparsely reported local boxing bout, Dick Gilbert wore down Charles Schreck and won in the thirteenth or fifteenth round as Schreck, exhausted, fought on hoping for a draw. Gilbert pressed the attack from mid rounds, while Schreck rallied briefly but could not answer when the bell ended the match.
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Otu
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Shen Tao
Shiek
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Will Schreck
Madison and Newborns Final Three Games Set
Madison faces Newborn in a three game season closer starting Thursday. Newborn pitcher King Prads will hurl, while Wadisen and teammates Gheesling and Perymar hold the line for Wadisen.
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