Comeback by Crackers Ties Doubleheader at Ponce de Leon Park
In Atlanta, the Cracking Young Crackers overcame an early deficit to win the second game and force a split with the Pelicans. A crowd of over 13,000 at Ponce de Leon Park watched Boont and Torkelson anchor the opening loss, while Ray Roberts and Dobbs shuffled pitching in the decisive second game, highlighted by late rallies and a tense doubleheader finish.
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Crackers
Torkelson
Dobbsmen
Dixie” Walker
Moore
Loenla
Perdue
Dobbs
Ray Roberts
Kopp
Sullivan
Damian
Herndon
Sammy
New Orleans
Boone
Daniels
Griffin
Shnaupp
Boone Knaupp
Damrau
Gilbers
Deberry
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Givert
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Galloway
Damiau
Daubert
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Atlanta
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Sheehan
Twobees
Tor
Kid Lucas Dominates Battling Ray In Six Round Headliner
Camp Gordon boxer Kid Lucas disposes of Battling Ray in two rounds at Walk Miller's fight emporium. Lucas plans another appearance soon. Yarborough outpoints Gladstone in three rounds. Comb defeats Smith in four rounds. Miller schedules Eddie Burns and Larry Avera for Macon bout and adds two more fights on Labor Day eve.
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Kid Lucas
Camp Gordon
Battling Ray
Kid Yarborough
Gladstone
Yarborough
Kid Comb
Smith
Domp
Miller
Eddie Burns
Larry Avera
Macon
Freddy Boorde
Young Klipper
Mrs. Perry Fisk Is New Champion in Golf
Mrs Perry Fisk of DeKalb Minnesota won the Woman's Western Golf Association title in Detroit defeating Mrs I C Letts Jr of Chicago 3 and 2 in the 36 hole final. Letts led early but Fisk dominated bunkers and final nine holes to secure the title with a dramatic finish.
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Mrs. Letts
Detroit
Perry Fisk
DeKalb
Western Golf Association
Hazeards
I, C. Letts, Jr
Chicago
I Kirs. Letts
City Tennis Championship Tourney Draws Forty Entrants
Forty players entered the city championship tennis tourney to be held at Piedmont park next week with about half as many in doubles. Singles and doubles entries accepted Monday at local sporting goods stores until 1 pm. Jefferson Davis Hunt likely to referee.
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Piedmont Park
Gatrleg
W. H. Perrin Sporting Goods Company
North Broadstress
Sport Department of Parks-Chambers-Hardwick Company
Lowry National Bank
Ganersi
Parks W. J. Gillespie
Mont May
Jefferson Davis Hunt
Hunt
Ik Ba
Boxing Monday in Macon a Labor Day card
W V of Atlanta arranges four bouts for Macon fight fans after failing to secure the city auditorium. The event steps off at 3:30 pm at Central City park with Burag versus Avern as the main bout, plus Freddie Boorde versus Young Clipper in eight rounds and Jos Carter versus Denny O Brien in six rounds. Participants in the four round bout are yet to be announced.
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Macon
W. V. Set of
Atlanta
Central City Park
Burag
Avern
Freddy Boorde
Young Clipper
Jos Carter
Denny ‘O'Brien
Parker Announces Candidacy for Louisiana Governor in 1916 Race
John M. Parker a New Orleans cotton broker and nominee of the Progressive party for vice president in 1916 declared his bid for Louisiana governor tonight. Two other candidates remain in the race, Colonel Frank Stun and Trae.
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Vrivens
Jonh M. Parker
New Orleans
Prograssive Party
United States
Louisiana
Frank
Stun
Af Conrad
Toon
Atlanta Fans Rejoice As Cracker Season Ends
Leslie Railags writes from a dining car in Atlanta after the 1919 baseball season. The Cracker team departs amid fond hometown praise, with players expressing loyalty to Atlanta and plans for a rejoicing college gathering as Charley Jenny pledges gate receipts for the team.
Drafting Time Announced by Baseball Board
Auburn Nova Scotia August 20 The drafting period for baseball players was announced by Secretary John J Farrell of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. The plan sets October 1 to October 10 as the draft window with class distinctions and prices for each tier. Class A and B clubs may draft a limited number from October 5 to 7 at 1800 dollars each, Class B clubs may draft unlimited players from October 8 to 10 at 900 dollars each, and Class D clubs may draft unlimited players from October 8 to 16 at unspecified terms.
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Auburn
John J. Farrell
Clase
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Delayed by Darkness
South Atlantic results see Charleston tied 1-1 Greenville 3-0, Augusta 4-1 over Spartanburg 3-10, Charlotte 5 Columbia 5 tied 20 innings due to darkness. International League Toronto 1-13 Newark Gel, Rochester 2 Reading 0 called seventh by agreement, Buffalo 0 Jersey City 1. American Association Toledo 4 Indianapolis 1, St Paul 5 Minneapolis 3, Columbus 4 Louisville 0. Virginia Norfolk 2 Suffolk 2, Petersburg 2 3 first game 10 innings, Richmond 6 Newport News 3.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
Atte Rock
Mobile
Memphis
Siemingham
ST Washville
National
Cincinnati
Pet
Rev York
Chicana
Ath AG AG Drooks
Pittsburg
AL Joxtin
Sonia
Berevege
Chicago
Cleveland Detrat
New York
Res Bay We
Washington
Philadelphia
South Atlantic
Lest
Columbia
Charlotte
Greenview
Spartanburg
Charleston
Greenville
Augusta
International League
Toronto
Newark
Rochester
Reading
Buffalo
Jersey City
Binghamton
Baltimore
American Association
Toledo
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Norfolk
Suffolk
Petersburg
Portsmouth
Richmond
Newport News
Atlanta Fans Bid Farewell To 1919 Southern League Team
12750 loyal fans fill Poncey Park in Atlanta for the season close tribute to Charley Rank and his band of players. The crowd set records for attendance, with women fans highlighted, as the team is praised for discipline and gentlemanly conduct, despite hard luck early in the season.
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Atlanta
Grackera
Jack Rickey
Charley Rank
Poncey
Barry Hatcher
Barry Twas
lAtlanta
Charley Trank
Ballant
Atlante
Evie
Karley Wrank
River View Defeats Lanett In Rough River Matchup
Riverview Wine and Lanett Ale clash in a hard hitting game with J MecGlon replacing a pitcher. Lanett presents a new lineup and earns credit for slowing River View, while Milner Haggood and Milner lead scoring as Heine Tr 032 is noted in the final score line.
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Riverview
Lanett Ale
River View Gator Lanett
Blagwood
J. MecGlon
Lanett
River View
R Milner
I. Milner
Hsi
Milner
Ett
Haggood
McGlow
EcMcGion
Rawlings Witty Team Heads to Tour with Lea Rawlings
Sporting editor Lea Rawlings of The Constitution departed Atlanta at 6 40 p m Saturday aboard the Cracker special to travel with the team around the circuit, aiding coverage of their engagements and events.
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Rawlings
Lea Rawlings
The
Constitution
Atlanta
Addressing the Dale Title in Golf Stance and Grip Details
The article describes proper golf addressing technique with emphasis on comfort, balance, and weight distribution. It covers foot placement, club head position behind the ball, keeping the sole flat, loosening grip, and letting the clubhead do the work to avoid fouled strokes. It warns against over tightening and discusses consistency across clubs and avoiding a hook or slice.
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