Captain Bisland Out for Season in Crackers Win
Nashville's locals rout the Vols 9 to 3 as Bisland suffers a season-ending injury while attempting to tag a runner and Baker steals two bases. Moran hits a grand slam reaching back to left field, Williams shines at short, and Day holds the Vols to limited offense.
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Bisland Spiked Out For Season With Wrist Wound
Crackers captain and shortstop Rivington Bisland will miss the rest of the season after a bad spike in the first inning against the Vola left a wrist gash needing five stitches. Milton Reen, an Atlanta native and former Marist star, signed to replace Bisland, likely placing Bisland on the ineligible list pending return.
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All-Star visitors topple locals in 6 to 1 win at Amateurl
In Amateurl games at Douglasoilis Parker led the All-Stars from Maysville with 17 strikeouts and two hits allowed in a 6 to 1 victory over the locals. Harding fanned 10 and yielded two runs as Maysville combined strong fielding with timely hitting to prevail.
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Miss Rosenthal Wins Women’s Western Golf Title
Chicago August 27 Miss Elaine V. Rosenthal of Chicago age 19 won the Women’s Western Golf Championship at Midlothian defeating title holder Mrs Harry D. Hammond of Indianapolis 4 and 3. Rosenthal, national runner up, posted a medal score near 39, one of the best averages in women’s competition. Miller of Grand Rapids won the second flight trophy by beating Mrs Duffield of Memphis 4 and 2. Jess of Springfield captured the third flight by defeating Mrs Vilas of Chicago 3 and 2.
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Marquard Refuses to Join Toronto On Toronto Situation
New York August 27 Rube Marquard the famed pitcher for the New York National League team will not report to the Toronto International league club to which he has been released He has no intention of joining the Federal League but would sign with Boston or Philadelphia if he could obtain an unconditional release from the Giants Manager McGraw says he will not grant unconditional release and insists Marquard must report to Toronto if he wants to keep his 8000 salary The deadlock leaves the case unsettled and the teams awaiting a resolution
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Marshall Smashes Weaver's Pelicans Record
Rube Marshall of the Lookouts halted the Pelicans winning streak by blanking them Friday. He broke Orlie Weaver's run of seven straight wins, as Buck's season record moved to fifteen victories and sevent defeats.
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Braves Beat Cubs 9 to 4 in First Game of Split
Boston defeats Chicago 9 to 4 in the opener while losing the second 4 to 1. Pierce started both games, left after one out in the first after Boston faced five hits and four runs, Standidge fields relief but yields to Chicago slugging. in the nightcap Pierce limits the Braves to four hits as Boston bats rally.
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Seventy two pairs start at Detroit golf event
Detroit marked the start of a special match for the American golf silver trophy tied to the national amateur championship. Seventy two two man pairs began play at Detroit Country Club with Thomas Shar man and Max Van Vleck among leaders as Ouimet Travers Wyva ns and Tewkesbury planned early tee times for the national title chase.
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Phillies Complete Four-Game Sweep Over Reds
Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 4 to 2 to complete a four-game series sweep. McQuillan was sharp, McKenry struggled but got solid support. Three double plays helped limit the Reds as Philadelphia built late offense. Battersea, McKenery, and Burns featured in the box score as McQuillan earned the win.
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Unclear Texas and National League Results
Various match snippets show Texas League and other circuits with mixed scores and locations. Entries include Waco 0 Shrevypt blank San Ant'o 4 and Beaum't 0, plus Kan Clty Colbus2 Milkee 8 and Clevra 4. Records are fragmented with many garbled team names and places.
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Carl Thompson Out For Several Days As Fever Closes In
Carl Thompson, Crackers star right hander, contracts a fever and muscle cramps and will miss several games. He has been confined to bed for days and the duration of his absence remains uncertain.
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Lookouts Edge Pelicans 2–0 on Opening Day Shutout
In Orleans on August 27 Marshall New kept the Pelicans from hitting safely as runners aboard were kept from scoring, delivering a 2-0 shutout against the league leaders. The Lookouts limited the Pelicans to minimal offense, securing the win.
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White Sox Rally Wins 8-2 As Johns Starred
August 27 detail shows Chicago White Sox 8 Philadelphia 4 in support of a late rally. Recruit third baseman William Johns from Columbus ASA helped by starting the ninth with a single and scoring on Murphy’s hit. Speculation about Baker sale to Chicago is noted as unresolved.
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Alleged Dope Agent Arrested Last Night
An alleged dope seller was arrested last night and held at the county jail in default of a $509 bond. Special Agent L I Froneberger with Deputy Revenue Collector Claude Rountree and city plainclothes officers Duncan and Turner led the arrest of O Owens of 22 Molne Street. Police say he obtained his dope from a local physician described as giving treatment, with a reported shot for 25 cents to a dope fiend in a barn near Pratt and Decatur streets observed through a knot hole.
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Decatur
Herb Kelly to Leave Crackers Today at Ponce Park
Herbert Kelly, Crackers southpaw, will pitch his last game this afternoon at Ponce de Leon park, then ride to Brooklyn to join the Pittsburgh Pirates. A record crowd is expected to salute Kelly, famed for brilliance yet marred by poor run support.
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Indians 4 Boston 3 in opener as Jones shines
Indians defeat Boston 4 to 3 in the opening game of the series on August 27 in Cleveland. Boston led 3 0 late but failed to hold. Lewis grounded into a double play as the rally stalled. Speaker and Lewis made key catches while Chapman Barbare and Kirke anchored the infield.
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Gate City Gun Club Sets Labor Day Registered Shoot
Gate City Gun Club will hold a registered shoot at its grounds on Labor Day with $300 cash added and $39 in trophies. Ten events of 20 birds each have an entry fee of $3 and $15 in prizes per event. Purses are funded by four equal sums. Interstate Association rules apply. Four trophies awarded to the top four in 290 birds. A special doubles event follows the regular program.
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Colored Methodists Observe Anniversary in Georgia
The fiftieth anniversary of the Colored Methodist Church of Georgia draws crowds in Macon. Dr C L Bonner of Augusta delivered the convocation sermon and urged continued gospel preaching. Dr Gray 78v6 spoke on education and urged gifts to support the work. A jubilee concert was held, with the meeting closing Sunday night led by Bishop KA Carter of Lexus.
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Scribes Tourney Starts On Monday At Ansley Park
The Scribes golf tournament opens Monday at Ansley Park with qualifying rounds on Monday and Tuesday. Forty three entrants. Publicity men or ads agents affiliated with newspapers may enter via tournament committee members. Matches proceed in flight with rounds due by September 4 to 13 and prizes for winners runners up and low net score.
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Federal League Battle Ends In Ninth Inning Rally
Pittsburg Federals edge Chicago 3 to 2 after Hendrix struggles in eighth inning. Kenetchy and Kelley spark the ninth with O'Connor's sacrifice fly delivering the winning run. Batteries Hendrix Smith Allen Barger O'Connor for Pitt.
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Ellen Wins Quincy Cup Race For Boston Yacht Club
The Ellen yacht, owned by Charles P Curtis Sr, won today's final race to claim the Quincy cup, giving the Boston Yacht Club custody of the trophy for one year. Ellen previously defended the cup successfully for two prior years.
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Louis Wins Union Pointers National Baseball Title
Louis defeated Washington 22 to 14 to win the Union Pointers National Baseball league eighth annual tournament championship in Philadelphia. Washington had previously beaten Indianapolis in a preliminary game, and the second contest was halted at the end of seven innings due to darkness.
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City championship at stake in Brisbine Park game
The Agogas and the Atlanta Nationals play the second game of their amateur city championship today at Brisbne Park starting 2:30. Nationals won 2 to 1 in ten innings last Saturday. If Nationals win, they capture the title. Agogas seek to even the series with Golightly facing York and Sis Nett out. Admission is free with a free-will offering collected.
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