Crackers win double header and Milton Reels in big leagues
The WHIFES SPORTING section notes the Crackers scored a double win over Nashville recently, making two wins against the Vols this season. Milton Reels, an Atlanta native, is praised in Philadelphia papers for his strong debut with the Phillies, with a pinch hitting appearance cited as decisive in a late rally.
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Dooin
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Where They Play Today Southern League Schedule
The notice lists games across the Southern League with matchups including Memphis at Atlanta and New Orleans at Nashville, plus Georgia and coastal teams. Also shows National League ties such as Pittsburgh at Boston and Chicago at Brooklyn and American League pairings.
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Chicago
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Gt Lin Phila
Crackers Sweep Turtles in Doubleheader Batting Clobbers
In Chattanooga, the Crackers defeated the Memphis Turtles in both ends of a Tuesday doubleheader. Game one ended 13 to 2 and game two 8 to 0 as Atlanta hurler Gl Price and Carl Thompson combined strong pitching. The Crackers rapped 21 and 11 hits respectively, ending a rain jinx with decisive offensive outbursts amid a large crowd.
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Shanley
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McLoughlin Defends Title In All Comers Tennis Final
Maurice E. McLoughlin of San Francisco defeated R Norris Williams of Philadelphia in four sets to win the all comers finals on the Casino Grand Court securing the 1912 lawn tennis championship. The victory follows McLoughlin and Bundy winning doubles and Miss Mary Browne holding the women’s title, signaling California dominance for another year. Williams gave a strong challenge, especially in the first two sets, but McLoughlin maintained control with overpowering overhead smashes and precise drives to take the third and fourth sets.
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American League Action Mixes Wins and Slugging Notes
In a chaotic box score of late summer play the Senators fell to the White Sox 3 to 2 as Cheage and August 24 entries hint at early Tulsa style lineups. Washington’s import recruit Scrozgins failed to settle the plate while Empire Mildebrand presided on the bases. The Yanks shut out Cleveland 3–0 as Greve starred on the mound and Leibold contributed with three hits. Also noted Philadelphia’s late-season push and Comstock’s impressive debut in Detroit with a 7–4 victory over the Tigers.
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Davis and Freeman Tourney Reaches the Second Round
Carl Taylor reports first round match play at the Davis & Freeman trophy at East Lake. Highlights include H Block edging R L Jones, 1 up, and several matches that extended beyond the eighteenth hole. Second round results show J A Eilen over H Block, and Dowdle Brown over George Adair, 1 up. Second Flight and Fourth Flight results list multiple close finishes and advances.
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G B. Allen
Slow Races at Motordrome Darken Atlanta Night
Slow races at the Motordrome drew the poorest crowd since opening, threatening the sport’s future in Atlanta. Wilmer Richards dominated the Southern Championship events and Peel Sweepstakes heats, with Luther and Glenn placing behind. illness kept Colonel Peel from racing.
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National League upset features late Philadelphia win
Milton Leed of Atlanta delivers pinch hit spark in Philadelphia’s 6 4 victory over St Louis. Reed and Paskett drive late runs, with Mayer, Dooin and Killifer behind the plate in a 14-hit effort. Umpires: O'Day, Finnegan. Time 1:60.
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Impire State League scores and pitchers noted
Wayeroua 2 Brunswick 1 in a tight game with runs by innings. Cordele 6 Americus 3 as Cordele pulls away late. Valdosta 5 Thomasville 2 with Valdosta scoring in key innings and both sides using multiple pitchers. Umpires listed as Gen tle and Derrick.
Columbus Battles Jacksonville In Wet Doubleheader
In a soggy Jacksonville twinbill the Columbus team won the opener 3 to 1 amid a wet ball and field causing fielding errors by Jacksonville. Burmeister shut out the Foxes in game two allowing only one hit in five innings. Redding pitched both games but was hit hard by the Wilderttes in the second contest. Batteries included Redding and Thompson for Columbus and Wilder and Krebs for Jacksonville. Time 143 Umpires Moran and Pender.
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Diverse minor league scores mix across associations
Scores from several leagues show mixed results including American Association games Levhle 5 Toledo 1 and Miskee 4 Ming apatia 2, Texas League Houston 8 Resuimant Dallan 8 Waco 4, and International League Buffalo 20 Balt. Gacharter 13. Other results feature Toronto IT 2 and several Appalachian and similar circuits with varying victors.
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FIELD DAY EVENTS AT PONCE DE LEON
The Crackers and the Turtles meet this afternoon for a field day before the fourth game of the series. Events start promptly with prizes donated by local merchants. Judges include the sporting editors of three local papers. Entrants announced just before events.
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Pug Cavet Eye Must Be Removed Ends Baseball Days
The Mobile Gulls pitcher Pug Cavet faces eye surgery after a worsening condition threatens his sight. Memphis reports say the damaged eye will likely be removed to save the other, possibly ending his baseball career this season though a return next year remains uncertain.
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Cotton States Tennis Tourney Set for East Lake Courts
Announcement that the Cotton States tennis tournament will be played at the Atlanta Athletic Club at East Lake during the week starting September. It is one of the year's big events with a large entry list expected.
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Rooter loses voice after exciting Grand Rapids game
Grand Rapids, Mich August 26 Ernest Wellman cheered as Grand Rapids Central star made a sensational play in a tight game. His voice failed after the moment, with physicians warning the vocal chords may never recover from the injury.
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Montreal Sells Two as Brooklyn Fans Hear News
President Lychtenheim of the Montreal club announced at Ebbets Field the sale of two Montreal players. Outfielder Guheely is sold to the New York Americans for pitcher George McConnell and an undisclosed cash amount. The Philadelphia Nationals acquire catcher Burns in exchange for catcher Hoyle and ten other players to be named later.
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Big Three Hitting Figures Detailed In Tuesday Game
The report lists key players including GAR OR Fr Jarkson and 108 RIB 8 17g, highlighting Tuesday’s game as a focus. Data appears garbled with several illegible codes and numbers, but the main note centers on the trio’s scoring pace and impact.
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