Atlanta Triumphs Over Memphis in Doubleheader
In Memphis on August 21 Atlanta and Memphis split a pair of hard fought games. In the first, Atlanta won 3 to 1 as Becker delivered a key eighth inning homer and a sensational catch saved several runs. The second game ended 4 to 2 for Memphis after four runs batted in during a fourth inning rally before darkness and rain halted play. Umpire confrontations and player improprieties marred both games amid a tense scene in the Memphis ballpark.
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Standings and yesterday's scores across regional leagues
Scores from multiple leagues show Atlante 3 Memphis 4 and Memphis 4 Atlanta 3, plus Charleston 3 Savannah 2 and 1 tie, Augusta DC 6 Jacksonville ? in a 13 inning game. Nashville and Little Rock had a rain shortened affair, with Little Rock scoring two runs early. Tennis withdrawals mark a day of upsets in Newport and Longwood, as Beale Wright and Raymond Little defaulted. The CMA baseball team beat Dacula 8 to 2 in Dacula, while Shreveport canceled games due to rain.
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Amateur Clubs Clear the Field in Tumultuous Innings
At Bussey Street a Memphis team clash ended when heated players chased the umpire after a disputed call. Winters and Smith advanced on a play as Fox delivered to the center, but rain and darkness ended the game after two hits and one run. Police assisted in removing the referee.
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Champion American Sculler Bennett Wins National Title
Bennett of Springfield Massachusetts wins the national championship in single sculls at age 21, weighing about 175 pounds. He trained alone without a coach, advancing from a battered shell to champion through observation and practice. Plans include competing in England and the Olympic regatta next year with Henley possible in 1909.
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Tyrus Cobb Great Addition To Detroit Baseball Club
Detroit club secured Tyrus Cobb for $700 after Armours Toledo discovery led to the purchase. Cobb, a young outfielder, impressed early and has improved weekly, prompting questions about his release price and immediate joining with the Tigers.
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Augusta
Out for Boyer s scalp in the South Atlantic
In the South Atlantic League the presidency for next year is in dispute. Charles W. Boyer, long guiding the league, faces strong commentary from supporters and critics alike as candidates, including Alwin Ball and Mendel Smith, discuss the future leadership while Atlanta fans await the outcome.
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Atlanta Hopeful In Tense Southland Series Outlook
Grant land Rica weighs Memphis and Georgia tour results as Bill Smith must win three of six in Memphis to stay ahead. If Memphis gains margin, Babb faces tough work to close the gap by the season’s end. Atlanta, despite earlier setbacks, has surged, and recent additions have swung odds in their favor, making the series a close race.
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Castro sidelined briefly as Smith shines in South
The Commercial Appeal notes Castro's forepart injury prompts retirement fears but a physician says he will miss at most two days. Smith fills Castro's duties and impresses, with Sweeney backing him. Memphis players recall Smith's 1906 third base role and current second-base activity this season.
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Jim Gaffney Wins Albany Handicap by Six Lengths
Knapp led early but Jim Gaffney took control and won the Albany handicap on a heavy track leaving Knapp well behind. The day’s card lists six races with Sandy and Baratoma among winners and heavy-track conditions noted throughout. Multiple races show favorable odds and close finishes as outfits like Magazine and Master Sobert placed in top spots.
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Empire City Wins Katonah Handicap in Tight Finish
Empire City of Katonah links with Carthage and First Rach in a close photo finish in the Katonah handicap. Taunt and Aunt Rose also win their races as a full program of six events unfolds with brisk pace. Second headline notes major league scores with St Louis and New York splitting a twin bill and Boston defeating Detroit. Commerce beats Jefferson 8 to 5 in a north Georgia clash highlighted by Edwards pitching and Barber and Truitt’s hitting.
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Latimer Retires After 1,078 Games as Birmingham Catcher
Baron Tacks Latimer, longtime Birmingham catcher, reports 1,078 professional games behind the plate, not counting amateur or semi pro play. He plans to reach 1,100 before retiring, citing heavy daily work and past seasons of as many as 128 games. Latimer began in Louisville, moved to Pittsburgh and New York, then through the Western and Dixie leagues, and keeps a scrapbook detailing every game.
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New Men for Montgomery baseball club announced
President R J Chambers of the Montgomery club confirms signings from Macon Georgia players Catcher Robinson Shortstop Wewee Infielder Sentell and First Baseman Wohlleben. Secretary Farrer notified as required before August 26. Reports say Robinson Wohlleben and possibly Wewee report by September with game times pending.
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