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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
2
George Kircher plans on the Edgewood box seat to draw crowds as Atlanta fans rally to support Harry Welchonce. Funds raised at Ches Lagsomarsimos place aim to boost gate receipts while Welchonce battles illness and the Crackers seek their pennant rally.
Harry Downe and Billy Smith presented a baby goat mascot to the focal chieftain on Wednesday. The animal prowled the field before being handed to Sam, the regro groundkeeper. Names are undecided with a George suggestion for honoring a Crackers comedian and Kircher opposing.
The sporting department states it will stop publishing cards naming champions or claims by amateurs or semi professionals in the state. The rule aims to protect neutrality and preserve friendships among local amateurs after a recent card about Bret mans claim was published.
Coach Hesman of Georgia Tech warns a pigskin shortage this season as European war cuts pig hide supplies. He notes manufacturers have long imported material from Germany and predicts continued disruption could affect ball availability for teams and leagues.
Selma tops Rome 4 1 as batteries Reed and Wright lead Rome in a rough tilt. Umpire Lewis. Opelika edges Gadsden 3 2 in a close game. Talladega 8 5 over LaGrange in nine innings. Newnan routs Anniston 16 3 with Stevenson scoring big.
American Association results show Clovid and colleagues with scattered wins and losses. Virginia, Richmond and Portsmouth appear in minor standings while Carolina League games include Greenshot Charlotte and Durham with modest margins. International League features Toronto routing Newark 11 to 0 as others share uneven days.
Augusta took an amusing and hard fought game from Savannah on August 19 breaking even in the series. Wet grounds hindered play as Brouthers shuffled the lineup yielding a 4-1 score with Foster hit frequently and Jurdine driving in runs. Batterie Smith Burgess Woolf and Smith saw action as starters.
Baseball results from August 19 show Brooklyn defeating Chicago 9 to 6 with strong batting late and solid pitching by Aitchison aided by McCarty. Cincinnati edged Boston 3 to 2 amid wildness and misplays. Pittsburgh beat New York 5 to 1 as Fromme and Demaree combined on the mound while Cole men and Cooper drove key hits. St Louis and Philadelphia game truncated.
Geyuge Suedpar pitches for the Venice club of the Pacific Coast league and signed with the Chicago Americans for next season. The move follows the transfer of Doc White to Venice as the Jotal club regains players from the California team.
Robert Henry Caller King known for detailing games across Atlanta venues died at his home after a series of strokes and indigestion. He ranged from the Western Union circuit to Ponce de Leon grounds, was 43, and leaves a wife, parents, children, sisters, and brothers. A benefit game organized by Dick Jemison will help his family.
Boston wins both ends of a August 19 doubleheader against Chicago 3-1 and 4-1 as Hoblinels shines at bat. Leonard Corrigan Bens Schalk in game one. Wood Cady Scott Walsh Schalk in game two. Umpires Hildebrand and Loughlin.
Lookouts defeat Vols 4 to 3 in the tenth inning as Coles and Gibsons the key plays. Varad and Pad provided timely hits while a wild throw and a diving effort set up the winning hit, with Smith driving in four runs for Nash.
Buck Brien’s spit ball dazzled as the Memphis Chicks beat the Crackers 3 to 0 in game one. Elliott Dent allowed eleven hits but held the Crackers in check, while Dolly Starke and Deby led Memphis with timely hits and strong defense at short. Long’s error produced the Chicks’ first run and helped seal the shutout as Hack Tibel and others contributed in the late innings.
New York August 19. The National League of Professional Baseball clubs agreed to designate a day during a championship schedule as Red Cross Day. A percentage of gate receipts across the circuit will be given for relief work in the European war. Similar actions are expected from other baseball groups. The exact date of Red Cross Day is to be selected.
New York August 19 Maurice E McLoughlin defeated Fr Lindley Murrow at the Crescent Athletic Club to retain the New York state tennis championship. McLoughlin dominated the match, delivering brilliant rallies and spectacular shots that drew hearty applause from a large crowd.
The scheduled heavyweight bout between American Gunboat Smith and New York’s Young Ahearn in London on August 19 has been cancelled Smith will sail for America tomorrow.
The Southern league called meeting in Birmingham was postponed again from Wednesday to today. Officials expect routine matters but rumors persist that Judge Wood Kavanaugh may resign as league head amid criticism this season. Protests by various clubs are also expected to be discussed.
The first game of the post season series between Thomasville and Americus for the league championship was postponed today due to a thunderstorm.
In Memphis on August 39 the nineteenth round of the Western Chess Association tournament produced a four way tie for first with Herman Hahlbohm E F Schrader N B B Jefferson and G H Wolbrecht all credited with 4 points. They enter a double round robin to decide the championship as Hahlbohm defends his title. FP Liffett of Winona Minn was elected president of the association. The 1915 tournament will be held at Lake Minnetonka Winn.
Buffalo reports pitcher Russell Ford sidelined with an injured spine after a diving accident in California in 1912. He left a game mid play three weeks ago with a side pain and is unlikely to return this season for the Federal league club.
Chicago defeats Baltimore 5 to 4 to reclaim first in the Federal League race while Indianapolis falls behind. In another game Pittsburg edges Indianapolis 8 to 2 as Conley Hendrix and Falkenberg secure the win for Chicago and Pittsburg. Batteres Camnitz and Kerry Falkenberg contribute in a pitcher duel setting.
The War Department announced competition dates with leaders assigned. Competition A led by Brigadier General Bird W. Spencer at Sea Girt New Jersey on September 3. Competition BR led by Major General Clifford Foster in Jacksonville Florida on October 1. Competition D led by Brigadier General Charles T. Martin at Fort Riley Kansas on October 6. Competition F led by Brigadier General William E. Finzer at Portland Oregon on September ?. No date set for divisional events.
Chicago August 1 Tom McNamara of Boston sparked the elimination rounds at Midluthian in the national pen golf championship with a balanced score of liv against James Barnes of Philadelphia. Charles Evans, Western Amateur champion, drew attention with bold play. Brady produced a brilliant game while Evans drew daylong spectator interest.
Meadow Brook Tennis Club reports early round results with Gardner Jr defeating George L Wrenn Jr 6 4, 6 0 to reach the semi, while William Johnston and Peabody Gardner Jr advance by straight sets. Johnston then beats Bernard Law Prince 6 2, 6 0 as Staiman and Lest weonard Beekman also win their matches.
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