Crackers Barons Battle in Crucial Birmingham Series
Three games at Rickwood Field in Birmingham loom as pivotal in the Southern League pennant race between the Barons and the Crackers. Tom Fisher stars for the Crackers against Harry Cavalegki, with Tuesday’s Pat Flaherty and Otis Stockdale and Wednesday’s Eddie Kelber also featured. The two teams split their prior fifteen meetings, each tallying 116 hits against 23 errors. both have scored the same number of runs.
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Frank's Pelicans and Barons Duel for Southern Pennant
Atlonia writers weigh if Frank will shift Manush and Lindsay to the league and move Roche to third plus new infielders, risking pennant hopes. Keith Coveleski and Bob Messenger recalled by Birmingham may hurt the Barons as Atlonians debate second place and a strong finish despite lineup instability.
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Chicago Reds Sweep Brooklyns in twin bill routs
National League action from Chicago on August 21 reports the Cubs taking both ends of a Brooklyn doubleheader 3 2 and 0 2. Rucker battled Bell in the first, while Beare started the second for Chicago. Batterymates listed: F. Rucker, Miller, and Kilng. Umpires O Day and Drew.
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Chief Bender Heads American Hurlers
Legendary pitcher Chief Bender takes command of the American hurler squad guiding a team loaded with notable players through a season of expected strength and strong competition.
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Yesterday's baseball results across leagues headline
Results from the Southern, American Association, Eastern and Texas leagues are listed with scores such as New Orleans 4 Moblie 1, Mumphia 7 Nashville 0, Cincinnati 19 New York & Chicago 2, and Fort Worth 1 Oklahoma City 0. The item closes with a political note urging voters to support Tull C Waters for county commissioner.
Draft season blues blur the best prospect picks
The poem mocks the draft season, noting scouts favor big scorers and showy traits while ignoring consistent, reliable players. It laments returning players and “class” men who never become draft picks, suggesting most selections are uncertain bets rather than sure bets.
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Where They Play Today Southern and National Leagues
Incomplete schedule listings show Southern League games in Birmingham Montgomery and Chattanooga, and Memphis to New Orleans. South Atlantic matches place Augusta Columbia and Columbus Jacksonville. National League has Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St Louis. Eastern League lists Providence Montgomery, Jersey City Buffalo Newark Toronto and Baltimore Buffalo.
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Cobb Builds Lead In Batting Race Through Aug 11
Through games played August 11 Tyrus Raymond Cobb leads Nap Lajoie by 22 points as Cobb slugs at .379 and Lajoie at .367. Spear, Collins and Bush add to the top runs and hits race with Cobb close behind Lajoie for second. leaders in runs, hits, and steals listed with several teammates trailing in the standings.
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Vote for J F Gray to Succeed Himself as Railroad Commissioner
A call to elect J F Gray to continue as railroad commissioner highlights his years of transportation experience as the sole qualification cited for the position. This brief appeals to voters seeking continuity and expertise in rail policy and regulation.
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Phillipps Leads National Hurlers in Intercepted Exchange
A classroom moment turns comic as a boy, facing scripture exam questions, is pressed for Bible quotes. He cites Judas’s fate and a pragmatic command, prompting the examiner to request another verse.
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Population center drift stays near east of center
The article analyzes early census trends showing eastern states growing comparably with the west, preserving the current central point of population. Oklahoma’s surge reflects statehood gains and new lands, while Oregon, Washington, and California cities are set for notable growth. Mining and irrigation shifts also shape future totals across Nebraska, Idaho, and the Dakotas.
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Charley Frank Faces Scrutiny Over Player Loans
The New Orleans Pelicans manager Charley Frank is accused of orchestrating player loans to influence Southern League games. The Atlanta draft of Hyder Barr and the Chattanooga loan of Peter Lister trigger claims of “thrown games,” with both sides arguing for fairness while fans call for accountability.
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Prominent turfman jokes about titles in slang filled tale
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How Baron and Cracker Hurlers Compare on the Season
A chaotic scene unfolds at the Lackawanna station in Hoboken as a woman accuses a man of stealing a ticket. After police inquiry, the woman admits she misplaced the ticket and finds it in her bag. The officer notes the misstep of carrying tickets in hand.
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Campaign letter urges Mangum for sheriff in Fulton County
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