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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1919

Page

6

Crackers Pull Off Wild Eleven Inning Win

A dramatic eleven inning game saw the Crackers edge the visiting team 3 to 2 on a late rally. Harry Dam ked to the bat in the eleventh, sparked by a key single and Kepp’s aggressive baserunning, with standout defense by Galloway and Griffin. Fans witnessed sensational plays from the infield and a gripping finish as Sheehan and McMillan contributed. Umpires Preminger and Williams presided over a contest filled with fielding acrobatics and clutch hitting.

Merlin Harry Sable Kopp Sheehan Letself Succeas Bob Coleman Griffin Galvin Tutweiler Tommy Galloway Ween Ekepp Higgins Damrau Sheehen Herndon McMillan Preminger Williams

Pelicans fall in Birmingham twin bill on rough day

Birmingham defeated New Orleans in both ends of a doubleheader led by steady pitching from Crews and Sigman and timely Birmingham hitting. In the opener Sisman drove in the winning run with Dilson on second after a pitching battle. the second game featured a pair of Birmingham rallies and solid fielding to seal a 9 0 win.

Birmingham New Orleans Crews Sigman Edver Sisman Dilson Orleans Daniels Knaupp Sullivan Gilbert Peberry Lelder Daubert Berna Weaver McDonald Summa Stevenson Bernsen Hillis Hairston Webb Peters Rezza Ellis Fielder Blackburne Shibley H. PO Surama Steverson Barnden Bull R. New Orleans Els Sigeman Torkelson Sig- Town Meress Mobile Bears Frank Crackers New Orleans Pelicans Atlanta

Pirates Break Even in Doubleheader With Giants

In New York on August 26 the Pirates split a twin bill with the Giants, dropping the opener 9 to 1 before winning the nightcap 4 to 1. Meantime Brooklyn swept St Louis 16 to 1 and 2 to 1, while Boston handled Chicago 13 to 7 and 7 to 2. Cleveland toppled Detroit 7 to 2. Cincinnati won 4 to 3 over Philadelphia in 15 innings. Meusel extended hitting streak. league leaders Cincinnati and Cleveland gain ground.

Pirates New York Pittsburg Jana Giants Miller Ponder Schmidt Lea Nehf Gonzales REE Adama Dubuc and Snyder Dodgers Brooklyn Brooklyn l St. Louis Mamaux Grimes R. H. EL St Louis May Clemans Pote Woodward Jacobs Dithoefer Reds Philadelphia Cincinnati Jeaders Cheasy Neale Pops Duncan Wingo Meusel Res. Cinati Phila Fisher Cheney Igere Cleveland Saugust Detroit Tigers American League Chicago Soothers Leprus Olubs Tenner New Orleana Little Rees Chattanooga Mobile St Cleveland OS Louis Boston Washington Columbia Tasta Augusta Charlotte Greenville Charleston AL Spartanburg

Weathered campfire visions and a baseball boastful benchman

The piece recalls Heinemann’s camp dreams and a long-ago summer of Bat Ge where youth faded and pride turned sour. It cites John D Logan and Steamboat Johnson in Mobile, notes Bears pennant talk, and praises Mobile’s team pace as crucial before a final road trip.

John D. Logan John BD Mobile Steamboat Johnson Thomas Brother Logan Bears

Baseball scores from several minor leagues across regions

Scores reported from South Atlantic, Texas, Virginia, American Association and International League games. Spartansburg 5 Charlotte 6 in 11 innings at darkness, Greenville 12 Augusta 2, Columbia 11 Charleston 4, Norfolk 1 Richmond 4, Newport News 1 Portsmouth 5, Minneapolis 6 Milwaukee 9, Columbus 7 Indianapolis 5, St Paul 6 Kansas City 7, Toledo 2 Louisville 4, Rochester 1-3 Baltimore 6-7, Buffalo 3 Newark 2, Toronto 5 Jersey City 3. Other games paused by rain or no arrival.

Spartanburg Charlotte Greenville Augusta Columbia Charleston American Association Minneapolis Milwaukee Columbus Indianapolis St Paul Kansas City Toledo Louisville International League Rochester Baltimore Binghamton Reading Buffalo Newark Toronto Jersey City

Eight Successive Wins For Mignola In Readville Trot

Boston August 26 Readville purse for 2:16 class trotters opening day Grand Circuit meet won easily by Mignola marking his eighth successive victory this year. Best heat of the day Natalie the Great driven by Thomas lost heat at distance but won second in 2 10 the fastest heat by a 2 year old trotter this year. Final heat Thomas entry nose in front of Mr Patsy time 2:09% 2:08% 2:11 4.

Boston Readville Read Ville Mighole Cox Natalie the Great Thomas Dudley Natalie Mr. Dudley Trotter Patsy Futurity Goldin King Gold Bingen Murphy B. F Geers Royal Dewey B. G Martin Boston Herald Peter the Great Dore Arman Belete Goode Nole Adler McDentine the Great Anza

Ora Sets Record Yet 2075 408 10RD 1207 163

In a brief item, Ora achieves a striking figure with the sequence 2075 408 10RD 1207 163 noted as the sole present record. The cryptic numbers hint at a performance metric or code, underscoring a notable, if unclear, single entry.

Golf Furore Over Megaphone Shout Bogs Bobby Jones

The Oakmont incident drew nationwide comment as a course official with a megaphone yelled fore while Bobby Jones was at the top of his swing. Jones lost momentum and later holes as 5,000 spectators jeered, with mixed press reaction across New York and Philadelphia papers.

Oakmont Bobby" Jones Atlanta America Georgia Bobby Pittsburg Pittsburd Jones New York Tribune The Herron Philadelphia Public Ledger New York Sun Fregmen Yan W. G. Costin Young Jones Brooklyn Eagle Evens New York Times

Klipper Yorke Draw At Walk Miller’s Boxing Card

The program at Walk Miller's on Tuesday night featured a draw between Kid Klipper from Camp Gordon and local Kid Yorke after six rounds of brisk exchanges. Klipper displayed resilience, landing more heavy blows, while Yorke sustained bloodied trades and earned praise for his endurance. The semi final between Sailor Werner and Kid Barnett ended early in Barnett's favor, with Miske defeating Billy Comb and Sullivan delivering hard punches in a clear win over Battling Napple. Teal card drew strong crowd and amusement from two Darktown recruits in a final draw.

Aecord Walk Miller's Fisthc Prowesasgen Kid Yorke Newaie Kid Klipper Camp Gordon Klipper Yorke Klepper Decclaime Pears Sailor Werner Kid Barnett Barnett Sailor Grogey Kid Miske Billy Comb Sulivan Napple Sullivan Miller

National League Fights Loom Over Barons Convening

National League factions brace for a clash as Barons convene. Garry Herrmann accuses Charles Ebbetts of luring Jimmy Johnston and Hig Meyers from the Dodgers. Ebbetts vows proof and a full expose at the meeting. Barney Dreyfuss wants a post June 15 sale ban to restore fairness and curb buying pennants.

National League Garry Herrmann Redlege Charles Ebbetts Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbetts Herrmann Irvine Jimmy Johnston Hig Meyers Dodgers Ebbette Barney Dreyfuss The Pirates Heydier Dreyfuss New York Giants Ehlet

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