Cincinnati shuts out Brooklyn in opening game
Major Leagues National League summary from Brooklyn August 19 reports Cincinnati defeating Brooklyn 1–0 in the first game and 6–1 in the second. Ring allowed three hits in the opener.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
1
Major Leagues National League summary from Brooklyn August 19 reports Cincinnati defeating Brooklyn 1–0 in the first game and 6–1 in the second. Ring allowed three hits in the opener.
Fragmented report touches on baseball scores with Washington loss 10 to 3 and Boston Red Sox waiver news, plus tennis details toward the World Championship stage at Forest Hills. Mentions Australian Hurricane Gerald Patterson and Wimbledon entrants, with Japan and South American players noted in a broad sporting column.
Scores and schedule notes from Atlantic League American Association and International League with postponed games and upcoming matches. Highlights include Mays homering in a reported New Orleans event and varied standings across Augusta Greenville Charleston Charlotte and more with scattered rain delays and city matchups.
A fragmentary account recalls the Winder delegation and Monroe baseball clash with vivid phrases. Hammock pitched effectively for Monroe as the home team built a late scoring lead and routed Winder with a barrage of hits and errors.
In Nashville Tennessee August 19 1919 the Cracker attackers and Vols opened the circuit with a tense contest. The Vols rallied in the seventh to threaten, but an earlier misplayed ball and late runs kept the Crackers ahead. Damian doubled for the visitors and Mayer and Herndon contributed, while McDonald struggled at bat. The crowd’s energy and cautious misplays defined the opener as the season’s early struggle for the title began.
Atlanta sport columns report Charles McKenn and the Cracker boss hint Styles will stay in the 1919 lineup when Griffin returns, amid speculation Miller may be replaced. Frank refuses to state definite changes, saying fans will know when a player is missing. The Cracker club aims to win the season with Styles praised as a hard hitting, top outfielder prospect.
An assorted comic page from Cartoons Magazine features irregular captions and characters like Jackson and Ullman in a playful exchange. The dialogue hints at farcical situations and looping banter about going to the posthouse and other misplaced phrases.
The big boxing carnival at Poncey features Karst versus Denham in a 161 bout decided by referee. Other six and four round bouts include Avera Burns Erns erich Friel York with Militant plans and proceeds aiding a Confederate memorial campaign.
Riverview defeated Shawmut 11 to 0 in Shawmut, Alabama, in a game postponed from last Saturday. Riverview dominated offensively with timely hitting, multiple errors by Shawmut, and three stolen bases. Shawmut managed only three hits as Riverview pitcher Milner controlled the proceedings throughout.
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