Whiffle chances for Crackers and Gulls in pennant race
The article details slim chances for the Crackers to overtake the Gulls in the Southern league pennant. It outlines remaining games, potential series impact, and key matchups with Birmingham, Chattanooga, Lookouts, Barons, and Bilites. It notes the Gulls’ need to split 14 games to threaten, while Crackers must sweep to tie, with upcoming series shaping the outcome. The piece also mentions the EWPink State league closing, a proposed post season, and an all star team fan submission.
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Gulls
Crackers
Guils
Gale
Valdosta
Thomasville
Pittsburg Defeats Bridgeport in Exhibition Game
Pittsburg National League team beat Bridgeport 7 to 4 in an exhibition at Bridgeport Conn August 24. Bridgeport started strong with four runs in the third inning but could not score after that as Pittsburg pitcher kept them quiet. Batteries Cooper and Kelly for Pittsburg and Gervais and Monchkan for Bridgeport. Unmires Laniga McPartlin Umpires.
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Bridgeport
Pittsburg
Aswort
Unmires
Laniga McPartlin
Rive Tia
Turtles to meet Crackers in four game Field Day
The Memphis Turtles face the Cotton Deators Crackers at Ponce de Leon in a four game series closing their season. Gil Price likely to start opener with Thompson Tuesday Dent Wednesday Conzelman Thursday. Field day events precede the game with prizes from local merchants.
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Memphis Turtles
Crackers
Ponce de Leon
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Turtles
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Red Elm
Gil Price
Ewarl
Thompson
Dent
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Parks-Chambers-Hardwick Company
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Nashville Triumphs 3-2 Over Chattanooga in Wild Affair
Nashville defeats Chattanooga 3 to 2 in a wild game at Nashville. Hofman returned from a hiatus and powered the win with key hits, while Fowell pitched well but Chattanooga capitalized late. Sacrifices by Graft, Young, and others noted. Beck struggled briefly as Nashville capitalized on runners.
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Hofman
Fowell
Young
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Fick
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Johnson
Willams
Iowell
Beck
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Tune
Fifield
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Johnson Wins Fourteenth in Yankees Shutout of White Sox
Walter Johnson pitched a duel against Scott to gain his 14th straight win as Washington beat Chicago 2 to 1 in the Visitors farewell series opener. Bodie’s sun error opened the decisive fifth inning. Johnson and Ainsmith supported by solid fielding sealed the win.
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Chicago
Walter Johnson
Washington
Scott
Johnson
Ping Bodie
Gand
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Ainsmith
Stott
Benz J
Kuhn
McGreevy and
Connolly
Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Minor Circuits
Daily baseball results from the Southern, American, and Federal leagues with scores for Washington over Chicago 2 1, Cleeland 4 New York, and Boston Yi over Detroit 1. minor leagues show Minneapolitan, Milwaukee, Toledo, Columbus, and other matchups with several postponements and a rain delay in Newark.
Colonel Peel Sweepstakes Begins Tuesday at Motordrome
The Colonel Peel Sweepstakes will be the starter feature Tuesday at the local Motordrome. Six riders start three heats over 3, 4, and 6 miles using a French point system with 10 for first, 6 for second, and 4 for third. A Southern Championship program includes 1 and 2 mile heats with 25 points for first, 11 for second, and 5 for third. The day also features a special match race and multiple heats culminating in the Peel Sweepstakes.
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Wiliam Lawson Peel
Atlanta
Sansoctation
Peel
Lewis
Gienn
Swarts
Richards
Luther
Lockner
Sports Scores and Schedules From Various Leagues
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Cubs refuse to play against Black pitcher in exhibition
In Schenectady on August 24 the Chicago National League team beat the Rutland Tri-State club 6 to 0. Rutland wished to pitch Wickware, the Black pitcher of Mohawk Glanta, but the Cubs refused to play against him. Score by innings shows Chicago scoring early and Rutland being shut out. Battery Stack Moore Bresnahan Sherman Atkins. Umpires Glenn Meachan.
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Rutland
Wickware
Moore
Bresnahan
Sherman
Atkins
Glenn and
Meachan
Cards and Mackies Lead Major League Fielding
Jos Jackson and Garry Cravath top the two major leagues fielding chart through August 20, listing the ten leading gauge players. The report notes Jackson and Cravath as the hardest hitters among the front runners in the standings.
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Jos Jackson
Garry Cravath
Baseball game summary with late sixth inning disruption
Two base hits by Snedecor and McKillen and three base hits by Adams and McDowell. Green and McDowell stealed bases. Waves, Sloan, Snedecor contributed. Knaupp sac bunt, bells bare on balls. Unclear pitching lines feature Manning, Wilson, and Case. Final notes include left on base counts for New Orleans and Montgomery, and umpire names Pfenhinger and Hart.
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Adams
McDowell
Green
C. McDowell
Waves
Sloan
Knaupp
Bells
Wilson
Manning
New Orleans
Montgomery
Hendryx
Cums
Golf Tournament Planned at Cherokee Country Club
Knoxville Tenn August 24 A southern golf tournament will be held in Knoxville September 12 13 on the Cherokee Country club links entries open to Southern Golf Association members from all clubs. Twelve handicap cups will be awarded to the winners. Fractically every self club in any southern city is a member of the Southern Golf association.
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Tenn
Cherokee Country Club
Southern Golf Association
Southern Golf Fasociaton
Johnson to Box in London Music Hall Exhibition
Jack Johnson arrived in London and said he would keep his music hall engagement. He is booked for an August 25 boxing exhibition, a move condemned by the Variety Artistes Federation executive committee.
Take a brownie fair invite at Jan Moore and Sons
A small ad invites readers to have portraits taken by the Mftle folks with a simple process. Jan Moore and Sons at 42 North Broad Street Grant provides photography services and demonstrations for easy use.
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Jan
Jan Moore &. Sons
N. Broad St
Grant Ae
Veteran Joe Lake Sent to Minors by Detroit
Detroit president Navin announced pitcher Joe Lake released to Minneapolis with catcher Rondeau for part payment on pitcher Comstock. Lake’s last major league appearance was yesterday when New York knocked him from the mound in two innings.
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Navin
Detroit American League Baseball Club
Joe Lake
Mineapolis
Rondeau
Minneapolis
Comstock
Lake
New York
Hin
Unknown Negro Lynched Near Kilgore Station
An unknown negro was lynched last night near Kilgore station on the Louisville and Nashville railroad 26 miles north of Birmingham. The body was found hanging under a tree this morning. Sheriff’s forces could not determine who committed the act or uncover any crime that might have led to the lynching and they continue investigations.
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Ala
Kilgore
Louisville and Nashville
World Motor Cycle Record At Local Track
Harry Goudy of Chicago set a world record on a dirt track by completing 100 laps of the local mile track in 2 minutes flat. The prior Xe miles dirt track record stood at 5 minutes.
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Yolo
August Ot
Harry Goudy
Chicago
Forsyth Theatre to Feature Cas Acts and Kinemacolor
The Forsyth week promises surprise acts led by Cas features with Svengalli performing routines. Fred Bond and Miss Benton present Handkarchief Number 15, while Meredith Sletera plays a key role and Claude Golden offers tricks. Blyna and Lewis and Gody entertain as Four Regaia provide strength. Kinemacolor films start at 2:30 with daily changes and Biograph and Vitagraph titles. Admission is 5 cents before 5 pm and 10 cents after.
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Svengalli
Fred Bond
Misa Fremont Benton
Meredith Sletera
Claude Golden
I Blyna
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Unloaded Gun Fatality Claimed in Lyerly
In Lyerly Georgia on August 24 an 11 year old named Everette Kellogg died while playing with an unloaded gun. The companion Louis Bitting faced an inquest verdict accusing him of causing the death by a gunshot. No eyewitnesses were present.
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Everette Kellogg
Lous Bitting
Kellogg
Louis
Three Persons Drowned In Lake Gognac Accident
Battle Creek Mich August 24 two youths and a young woman drowned when a canoe watching a balloon ascent at Lake Gognac capsized Victims are Lota Mitchell 17 Ann Arbor R C Warner Coldwater and Frank J Phunkett Detroit Miss Virginia Raab of Battle Creek was rescued
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Lota Mitchell
Ann Arbor
R. ¢. Warner
Coldwater
Frank J. Phunkett
Detroit
Virginia
Raab
Edward Armstrong Infant Dies at Home in 310 Whitehall
Edward Armstrong infant son of Mr and Mrs Edward Armstrong died at their residence 310 Whitehall Sunday morning at 6 o clock. Funeral services were held at Bloomfield's chapel at 5 o'clock in the afternoon and interment followed at West View.
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Whitehall
Bloomfield's Chapel
West View
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