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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1915

Page

11

Lookouts Rout Allen in Ninth Inning Victory at Ponce de Leon

The Lookouts beat the Crackers 2 to 1 at Ponce de Leon in a tight nine inning game. Moran made a spectacular running catch in the second inning and Caveny delivered a timely bunt for the go ahead run in the eighth. Clark pitched well for Atlanta while Allen struggled, and the Lookouts prepared to catch a train to New Orleans for Thursday’s game.

The Crackers Lookouts Ponce de Leon Lookoutay New Orleans Chattaaooga Allen Eee Moran Roy Moran Harris Moran Honda BBC Peters Vec Moren Short Ralutl‘men's of Matthews Steel Humler Longtine Sora Caven Daley Peni Ruperteld Kauffman Jenkin Bety Feters Herb Kelly Suaingham Canooga Ab. R. B Clark Biberkehs Cunningham Atlanta Mcdonald Willian Snee Eucri Tice Rite Merritt Caveny Lee Breitenstain Bernhard

Washington 2 Elmerton 0 in pitchers’ duel

Washington defeated Elmerton 2 to 0 in Bitherton Ga on August 24 in a pitchers’ battle between Hunt and Wilder. A misplayed ball by Elmerton’s shortstop produced the only run, with Wil der making crucial breaks for Washington. Batteries Hilberton and Rider for Elmerton, Hunt and Stone for Washington. The two teams meet again tomorrow with Robertson of Columbus on the mound for Elmerton and Hyberton at Livingston for Washington.

Washington Elmerton Bitherton Hunt Wilder Taz Binet Wilder Hilberton Rider Frank Hunt Stone Gaia Roberson Columbus Hyberton Livingston

Golf club championship first round results noted

First round finished for the three flights at Druid Hijis Golf Club. Matches completed include Dowdell Brown over Gienn, Davidson over Cobb, Browne over Palmer, Hunter Perry over Lattimer, Heart over Adet, Mackle over King by default, Jemison over Warren, Harness over Atkykine, Carter over Alfriend, McRae over Futler.

Hijis Prue Dr. W War-ren Third Flight E. Harness Atkykine, Jr B. Carter W. Alfriend Stewly B. McRae W. A. Futler

Sporting editor answers questions on a batter, base runner, and error

A reader asks about a play with a man on third and one out. The batter hits to center, the runner on third does not tag home, and the center fielder throws late. The pitcher fields the ball and it rolls out of play. Is this ruled an error on the pitcher or what is the ruling?

Various Minor League Scores From Northern Circuits

International League results show Mont' 3 Prov'ce 9 and Harriet 0. Toronto beat Jer. Oy 6 with Roeh'r 4 Hichm'd 3. Winston-Salem topped Dur'm 1 Raleigh 6. Aghe'na 4 Groenet'o 1 and Ghari'ts 17 Dur'm. American Association notes MO'Kee 1 Col'bus 1 Ming's 7 Louta'tta 7. Birth 12 shrew't 47 Beaum't 7 Howst'n 1. Other day results in brief.

Aghe'na Groenet'o Ghari'ts Dur'm Winston-Salem Raleigh Shrew Beaum Howst American Association Mo'kee Col’bus Ming Louta

Where They Play Today Southern League Card Style

Where they play today across leagues lists cities and teams with matchups in the Southern and Federal Leagues, mentioning Birmingham Chicago Boston Detroit Brooklyn Newark Cleveland Philadelphia and others, noting game sites and pairings in a compact late era scorecard format.

National Elitab's Cincin Philadel Chicago Boston Bt L Brooklyn Yosha Philadelphia St . N Cleveland Detroit Federal League Wttsio Newark Ken Cry Bklyn

Amateur Golf Draws 138 For US Championship

New York August 24 The United States Golf Association amateur championship closes with 138 players listed for the elimination rounds at Detroit Saturday 18 hole medal play Secretary Howard F Whitney noted post entries may lift the field above the 141 starters at Garden City two years ago Prominent names include Walter J Travig Findley Douglea and H Chandler Began RR Gorton PW Whittemore Oawala Kirkby Pred Hershoff Gilman Tiffany and John J Ward with three Canadians FG Hoblitzel Albert A Adams and George S Lyon among foreigners Play begins at 9 o clock Saturday and several southern players such as L R Munger Dillon Robert A Kampman Perry Adair J S Kendell Charles L Dexter and Alfred Ker are listed for entry.

New York United States Golf Association Howard F. Whitney Detroit Garden City Walter J Travig Findley’ Douglea H Chandler RR Gorton G Fownes Kwanok PW Whittemore Oawala Kirkby Pred Herreshoff Gilman Tiffany John J. Ward Metropolitan FG. Hoblitzel Albert A. Adams George Lyon L. R. Munger Dillon Robert A Kampman San Antonio Perry Adair Atlanta J S. Kendell Dallas Charles L Dexter Atlas Alfred Ker Florida

Pittabars Take Two From Kansas City in Federal League Clash

Pittsburg gains first place by sweeping Kansas City in a twin bill 4 9 and 4 7. Knetzer pitched well in game one. Barger shut down the ninth inning rally in the second. Other results note Brooklyn beating Baltimore 14 6, Chicago defeating St Louis 4 3, and Buffalo defeating Newark 8 0 in pitchers’ duels.

CLUBS WL. P.c Boston Memphis SE ‘Louis Little ‘Book Philadelp’s Fetersi Clus Wek W. LC Pittsburg Brooklyn Kan OREO Chicago St Lou Pittabars Tye Pittabure Kansas City Knetzer Barger Comstock Cullop Adama East Erry Berry Pittaburoe Pauckara Brown O’connor Baltimore Ita Ditchera Rhe Marton Frank Smith Upham Lang Joanson Bailey Jackiisen

Southern League: Chicks defeat Gulls in Mobile game

In Mobile on August 24 Memphis alt Covington pitched twelve strikeouts and the Chicks routed Mobile 5 to 2. Bushelman faltered late in the ninth after a late rally but Marritt covered and stopped Mobile as Covington dominated on the mound with several base hits aiding the win.

Gulls Mobile Ala Memphis Covington Bushelman Marritt Hemingway Rf Oe Boston Jagan and Gawdy Coop Eibeler Hen Gibson Behmidt McDermott Baland Bushelmin McDermot Ee Cher Alison Tima Williams Chestnutt

Boston Triumphs 3 1 Over Detroit in Rough Game

American League report details Boston beating Detroit 3 to 1 as Coveleski and Stanage wild throws fueled three Boston runs. Bush and Cobb produced Detroit’s lone score with a fifth inning triple. Both teams compiled nine and eight hits respectively in a tense early season matchup.

Sox Tigers Petroit Boston Detroit Ani Coveleskia Stanage Bush Cobb EL Boston Cady Coveles Kie Boland and Stanage Baker

Kelly to Stay with Crackers Through Saturday Game

Urgent requests from Barney Dreyfuss and Herbert Kelly confirm the Crackers will keep Kelly until after Saturday’s game with the Vols. President Dreyfuss urged immediate sending, while Vice President Nunnally eyes a final send-off for Kelly before his last Crackers appearance this season.

Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg Nationals Herbert Kelly Crackers Sterling Southpaw Volg Gleeram Kelly Nunnally Pally The Vols

Pitcher Redding May Join Locals

Pitcher Redding, a standout of Jim Fox's Columbus Sally league winners last season, may become a Cracker. Redding worked out with the Crackers before yesterday's game and impressed manager greatly, who may urge a contract today to play him in Herb Kelly's spot the rest of the season.

Redding Jim Fox Columbus Crackers Herb Kelly

Dr Mitchell Receives Surprise Gift From Crackers

Locals honor Dr Mitchell the Crackers physician with a surprise bench-side presentation before the Crackers vs Lookouts game. Manager Smith and Secretary Itheridge led the $60 gold gift to show esteem. The club has a yearly custom of giving a notable present, this year faced with a difficult choice. Dr Mitchell was moved, barely speaking as he thanked the players and shook each man’s hand.

Mitchell Crackers Price Lookouts Smith Itheridge

Baseball scores and highlights from August games

Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 11 to 6 as Toney pitched well for Reds and Reda fielders robbed Brooklyn. Philadelphia beat Chicago 6 to 1 behind Latone and Archer. St Louis routed New York 12 to 1 as Meadows held the Giants to five singles and Schupp had a rough outing.

St. Louis New York St . Louis Western Schupp Meadows Giants Tanings Louis Snyder

Benton Awarded to McGraw's Giants

New York august 24 The National league board ruled that Ruba Benton is legally the property of the New York Nationals The Pittsburg club acted in good faith Benton pitched in the August 17 game won by Pittsburg over Chicago and the decision requires the Benton amount to revert to Pittsburg The case was decided by directors Charles H Ebbets and James Gaitney with the others disqualified for direct interest

New York Ruba Benton New York Nationals National League Board Pittsburg Chicago Benton Cincinnati Charles H. Ebbets Brooklyn James Gaitney Boston

Evansville Wins Central League Pennant

Pittsburg August 24 The Central league season closed today with Evansville winning the pennant. The race was close and Evansville did not clinch the title until yesterday.

Pittsburg Evansville

Bill Dahlen Visits Atlanta To Scout Southern League

Bill Dahlen former Brooklyn star and Dodgers scout visited Atlanta yesterday as a spectator at the Crackers versus Lookouts game. He plans to evaluate all Southern league teams before returning east.

Bill Dahlen Shartstop Brooklyn Nationals Atlanta Bill Dodgers

Center Pigiter Pete Alison Hurt in Alabama League

Mobile report says center Pete Alison, hailed as the league’s fastest runner, was crippled today when hit by a ball thrown by Hitch Covington. He will miss several weeks, hurting Momphis’ chance.

Mobile Ala Pigiter Pete Alison Hitcher Covington Mom‘phis

Bluhm Bought by Cleveland Club in Trade

Cleveland announces the purchase of Flait Baneman Rea Blunm from New Orleans Southern Association. He will join the Indians at the close of the Southern season in Cleveland Ohio on August 24.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Americans Today Fliat Baneman “Rea” Blunm New Orleans Southern Association Téany Me Indians

Printers' Baseball Opens Second Round Winners Named

Philadelphia New York and Indianapolis and Cincinnati won in the second half of the opening round of the Union Printers National Baseball league tournament. Pittsburg Chicago and Detroit were eliminated. Winners plus Washington St Paul and St Louis advance to the semi finals to meet Thursday.

Printers Philadelphia New York Andianapolis Cincinnati Union Printers National Baseball League Pittsburg Chicago Detroit Washington St Paul St Louis

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