Crackers Begin Training Camp Hopes for 1929 Lineup
Manager Charley Frank lists fourteen players for the Atlanta season including Tex MacDonald Moran Thrasher Osborn Lennox Munch and Gutierrez with Lafitte Day Thompson and Hiett as pitchers. He plans early workouts March 1 with travel to camp March 5 and aims to add two or more new arms while finalizing infield and outfield spots and a strong battery before Southern league schedule submission in Birmingham.
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Shacker
Outfeldersa—McDonald
Moran Thrasher
Osborn
Lennox Shortatop
Marcan
Flrat
Munch
Niederkorn
Gutierrez
Lafitte
Perry Day Thompson Hiett
Dick Jemison
Charles Frank
The
Crackers
Atlanta
Bey
Charles Texag MacDonald
Moran
Judenent
Arunmid
Hun
Lennox
Frank Hand
Battery
Lafitte Briday
Frank
Perry Day Thompson
Hiett
Loral
Alea
Oiher Foir
Een
Manauer Lang
Hirry Batthena
Charley Frank
Amp Hares
Mogt
Hell
Matthews
Harry
Ball Park
Pieren Senegure
Secretars Culason
Birmingham
Tm Gonsulerad
Audi
Atlanta Quintet Defeats Birmingham in High-Scoring Tilt
The Atlanta quintet topped Birmingham in a sultry game at Moor Vy Tech, led by Forbes with ten baskets including several stylish from the side. Weaver Carter and Dubard supported, while McGowan and Gilliam added pace and grit as the home team seized the early lead and never relinquished it.
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Lake Atlanta
Hirminghan
Moor
Vy Tech
Wasket
Forbes
Retty Gore
Ren Turfauresen
Seddom
Tiltou Forbes
Weaver
Carter
Walter Dubard
Scrappy
Johnny Graven
McGowan
Gilliam
Mercer Baseball Dates Announced for 1989 Schedule
Mercer reveals 1989 baseball calendar with games against Michigan Alabama Georgia Tech and Florida. Key dates include March 24 in Barnesville opening series, April 1 Georgia Tech at home, and May slate with Auburn Vanderbilt and Florida among opponents.
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Mercers
Michigan
Alabama
Os City
Barnesville
Georgiapot
Georgia Tech
Howard Cotlere
Rarenahin
Tom Va
Tusca Ave
Mississippi
Auburn
Vanderbilt
Columbia College of Vloride
Georgia
Athens
Willard and Moran Win Commission Consent For Bout
Promoters Kehruney visit state headquarters to obtain consent for a bout between Jess Willard and Frank Moran. Officials indicated they would approve if proper procedures were followed, with the potential Madison Square Garden match under consideration. A Birmingham test game highlighted a strong Atlanta lineup and notable goals by Dubard and Johnny Graves, with detailed line ups and field goals noted.
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New York
Kehruney 5
Jess Willarlini
Frank Moran
Hea Ig Run
Sores
Madison Suure Garden
Birmingham
Ay Dubard
Johnny Graves
Atlanta
Suelertiela Lean
Fortes
Amie Keerwin
Clagos BS
Atlunia
Birin’ Ingham
Forbes
MiGmern
Babes
Inuis Brown
Vanderbitty
My Friend the Umpire My Honus Wagner Remembers Bill Klem
Honus Wagner reflects on umpiring disputes and the bond between players and umpires. He recalls Bill Klem and Hank O Day, great calls, heated moments, and the humor and honesty that kept baseball fair. Tales span World tours, Pittsburgh, New York, and West Virginia, revealing the sport’s shared jokes and rivalries.
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Neihee
Bill Klem
Ea14
Kiem
New York
Snodgrass
Klens
McQuillian
Hank Oway
Cincinnati
Hank You
Tom Clarke
Redland
Lembly
Scomfort
Stirl
Siant
Clarke
Kiem Hank
Klam
O Day
Hank O Day
Pitteburg
Exposition Park
Beaumont
Phillippe
Giants
Hank
Taylor
Pat Flaherty
China
Ceama
Blakerty
Old Carnegie
Flaherty
Nshmans
Fiskrt
Hank O'Day
West Side
Chicago
Miner Brown
Browne
West Aide
Cubs
David
Baseball Faces Fallout From False Publicity Says Evans
Billy Evans argues that hype around baseball inflates profits and misleads fans, clubs, and players. He cites inflated attendance figures, misrepresented player costs, and overblown contracts as factors eroding public trust, worsening postwar interest, and harming the game’s finances.
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Billy Evans
Fim
Ats
Indianapolis Club Picks Albany Camp Over Atlanta
Indianapolis and February—Manager Hendricks announced the team will train in Albany from March 42 to April 3. Allison confirmed the dispatch and said Indianapolis wired acceptance, canceling a proposed trip. Atlanta was not chosen. Negotiations may shift to Valdosta or Dothan next week.
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Indianapolis
Hendricks
Indianapolis American Association
Albany
Associated Press
Constitution
Allizon
Atlanta
Allison
Prenk
Frank
Howe
Pensacola
Murphy
Albans
Geome
Fous
The
Central Railroad
Abent
Alison
Gatnet
Valdosta
Dothan
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Cart Castor
Mercer
Techon
Willard
Cholly
Honus Wagner
Honus
John H.) Wagner
Stentorian Jones
Fliny
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Empires
Artes
Scibe
Higler
West Virginia
Thio
West Virgina
Church Saprang
Melba de Johnston
Tro
Tohastan
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Crawd
Rich Butler
Willer
St Lews
Urpire
Bill Byron
Jur Flaw
Ignames
Frooklyn
Bert
Fittsburg
Tor Jack Willer
Dets
Ditbert
Oall
Jake
Byron
Brochitn
Pittsbore
Byeen
Butler
Miller
Clut House
Buttsman
Bul Hart
Charley Rugler
Billy Hart
Rigler
Harts
Hart
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Rigier
Harts Potter
Pittsburg
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Bill
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I Hart
Massillon
Pitrsburg
Tal
Hurley
Hart Gee
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Fogler
Rigter
Hae
Fugie
Dersey City
Charley
Larry McLean
Larry
Page Six
Federals
Polo Grounds
Ational Commission
National Commission
Nex
Gonma
Peenos
Johnson
Mathewson
Cobb
Speaker
Dape
Heves
Pilcher
Rube Marquard
Walter Johnson
Washington
Blackburn
Comlskey
John Collns
Collinge Ja
Chappgli
Taro
Georgia City
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