No Room for Both Andrews And Frank in the League
Chattanooga club president O B Andrews faces a challenge from Atlanta club leader Mr Frank after a bitter dispute over a proposed Southern league schedule. Callaway, Frank’s attorney, sets two choices for Andrews to back his accusations or resign. if unsupported, Frank will seek to remove Andrews and sever ties with the league. The letter cites league rules, notes three club presidents’ backing, and references a February 26 1916 Chattanooga Times article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brank
Packers
O B Andrews
Chattanooga
Atlants
Chattanooga Times
Andrews
Atlanta Chieftain
Hattanooga
Frank
Atlanta
Mer Andrews
Franks
Callaways
Abelong
Southern Association
Ar Brank
Tha Acivita, Baseball Association
Southern Association of
Frestdeg. Baugh
Fof Callaway
Bop
Malunie
Piverfeld
Charley Frovk
Madal
Cortrict
Trinste
Faber
Fem Gollar
Ted Wight
J Roth
Bisland Keeps Up The Double Cross
Rivington Bisland is in a pickle over a disputed contract with the Chattanooga club. A Birmingham–New York correspondence notes alleged pay terms, a February letter from manager Piverfeld, and widespread doubt about Bisland’s stated agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisland
Rivington Bisland
Atlanta
Chattanoga
Bislands
Ray
Thehattanoga Club
Georgia Edged by Atlanta Team in Thrilling Local Tilt
Georgia led most of the game until Uhr Atlanta Athletic sub surged ahead late to win 16 to 20. Scott paced Georgia with 10 points while Brown and Morrison added most of the Georgians' other points and Donahue refereed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia
Uhr
Atlanta Athletic
Atlantans
Peacock
Lil Weaver
Mad
Seadons
Scott
Geor Hia
Wharason
Brown
Morrison
Eingla
Duford
Westmoreland
Atlanta
Donahue
Auburn
Covington Girls and Boys Top Monroe in Doubleheader
In an exciting Covington doubleheader the girls and boys teams defeated Monroe fives. Covington girls won 13 to 1 as Miss Thomas and Miss Leo starred for Covington while Miss Weaver excelled for the visitors. Annie Mur Biggets refereed the game amid a tense atmosphere and a party followed at Trevor’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impron
Ond Oaly
Manier High School
Covingtel Bib
Covingta Girls
Thomas
Leo
Hartall
Cor Covington
Miss Weaver
Annie Mur Biggets
Nelmeen
Suare
Covington
Perry Wis Ukesini
Bacon
Fort
Blackburn Trade Sends Player to Toronto in IL Move
The Chicago based belt guard, previously with Providence and Milwaukee, was released to the Toronto team of the International League. He had been in the White organization before Comiskey bought him back for 4500 dollars and two players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiago Bewuare
Aifseller
Toronto
Chicago Amierwans
Providence
Milwaukee
Molesworth Seeks Balance For 1916 Barons Roster
Birmingham reports Molesworth plans a reshaped Barons roster for the 1916 season. New catchers Hamer and Clare, first baseman Derrien, and infielders O Rourke and Caton join, with outfield recruits Coombs, Larnoll, and Singleton vying for spots as he expects a strong pitching corps and improved defense.
Advance Yankee Squad in Macon on Monday
Macon February 19 special All advance arrangements completed for New York Yankees spring training in Macon. Advance guard of young pitchers to arrive Monday. rest of team to follow in four weeks. Hotel Tempary reserved for players, Turkish baths installed. Twenty four dozen baseballs received, park preparations finished, coach line marked New York Macon in Bermuda sod.
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Macon
New York Yankees
Hotel Tempary
New York
al Ng
New York Wacon
Bermuda
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Gives Cup to Southern Bowlers
The Brunswick Balke Collender Company donates a handsome silver punch bowl trophy for the Southern Bowling Congress tournament in Atlanta scheduled for April 24. The trophy becomes permanent after three wins, with the 1917 winner retaining it until next year. Entries from Memphis, Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville, Savannah, Verdosta, Charleston, Jacksonville, Tampa, Lauber, and Fort Worth are expected, with as many as 300 bowlers anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bowling Congress
Atlanta
Met
Webber
Brunswick Balke Collender Company
Whnning
Southern Bowling Congreea
South
Dai
Memphis
Chattanooga
Nashville
Knoxville
Savannah
Verdosta
Charleston
Jacksonville
Tampa
Lauber
Fort Worth
Pinch Pitcher New Roles Hold Down by Carl Mays
Baseball managers face daily puzzles in selecting pitchers for key spots. The piece compares Connie Mack and John Stallings, detailing how Boston under Carrigan used Mays as a flexible bullpen asset while Leonard Ruth and Wood carried most innings. It notes James and Rudolph’s workloads, arm issues, and the trend toward third day starts.
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Billy Evang
Suon
Hla
Boston
James Rudolph
Tyler
Ull Ge 1
James
Boston Cith
Father Alexander
Phillies
Rudolph
Alexander
Jamea
Ln Joga
Braves
Mack
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Stallings
Macc
Pee Mitchers
Puching
Cub
Oreen
Homesic Salar
Mathewson Johnson Walsh
Water Johnson
John
Carfmaan
Bill Carrigan
Carrigan
Henrickson
May
Mays
Bostons
Leonard Ruth
Wood
Leonard
Httle
Offer Mays
Balters
Sander
Moran
Broran
Alexander the Great
But One Atlantan Made Crackers in Ten Years
A retrospective on Atlanta Cracker era players shows Harry Welch the best hitter while Harold Johns and George Paskett figured among the slowest and best fielders. The piece notes rising Southern and Georgian players over the past decade, naming Moran Lafitte Thrasher and others, with stats on origins and trials across 30 states and several countries. It highlights notable personalities, ages, weights, and the shift toward more Atlanta and Georgia talent joining the Cracker ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Welch
Harold Johns
George Paskett
Coveney
Ulrich
Dunn
Ed Sweeney
Charley Hemphill
Slim Love
Dick Bayless
Billiebahn
Dick Baylean
Lou Castro
George Siesker
Charley Hemp
Dick Jeminon
Atlanta
Wat Grand
Harry Holland
Asone
Ftoy Moran
Lae Erskine Mayer
Nap Rucker
Edward Lafitte
Wheeler
Berlin
Ham Reynolds
Timeon Bowden
Moran Lafitte
Thrasher
Perry
Thompson
Geome
Pennsylvania
Georgia
District of Columbia
Charley Becker
Russell Ford
United States of Columbia
Jose Maria Gutierrez
Island of Cuba
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Missouri
New York
New Jersey
Arkansas
South Carolina
Texas
Kentucky
Massachusetts
North Carola
Alabama
Louisiana
Tennessee
Virginia
Wisconsin
Misulasipp
Oklahoma
Kansas
Maryland
Connecticut
Utah
Minnesota
Vermont
Canada
Cuba
Claudius Fox
Jim
Rogers
Dickie Bayless
Dickie
Bill Wiebahn
Otto Jordan
Bernie McCay
Perconal
Vedder Litton
Vedder
George Crable
Moran
Roy Ellam Fights For Berth With Birmingham Barons
In Birmingham in 1906 Roy Ellam a Nashville shortstop faced brutal fan animosity yet persisted. He endured relentless jeers from left field crowds, improved under manager Molesworth and owner support, and slowly earned respect for his fighting spirit. By 1917 18 praise grew as fans and peers acknowledged his backbone and leadership potential.
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Birmingham
Roy Elam
Nashville Pilot
Barons
Elams
Ellams
Hall
Conneraville
Ohio Pennsylvania
Mneur
Molesworth
Bilam
Moley
Bilanwin
Mia Merit
Freehaws
Britam
Moran’s Pitching Policy and Managerial Strife in 1916
The article argues Moran’s approach to pitching, favoring Alexander to win each start, preserving strength for strong efforts, and the Phillies’ performance as evidence. It discusses the manager’s ongoing challenge of selecting pitchers, noting that varied theories exist and that the pitching staff remains the most sleepless duty for leaders in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Moran
Oddy
Alexander
Phillies
Auburn Red Smith Signs with Barons in Baseball Push
Auburn Red Smith, famed Auburn fullback of 1910s, signed by the Barons and slated for a trial in the outfield. Manager Molesworth announced the move as Smith, wintering in the Birmingham area, seeks a professional baseball berth despite greater acclaim on the gridiron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Red Smith
Barons
Birmingham
Biron
Molesworth
Smith
Bessemere
Diamonds
Baugh
Dan Pfenniger
Fier
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Aevciation
Southern Associations
Almorer
Constitution
Nicholsen
Petr
Amernan
Gutfrelle
Chatranex “Oodern Teagur Club
Denison Texas
R and
Foster
Detroit
Eige
Atlanta Brown
Westhoreland
Sett
Lester
Storisen LO
Denard
Son
Uenar Weaver
Carter
Tatala
Cupgla
Suirary
Aeorgla
Lauly
Soate
Ueorgia
Donohue Auvur
Mender
Monroe
Blackburn
Jock Bethea
Wallace
Jeff Hy Ellam
Magee
Sloan
Hill
Bashy Sin
Pegeer
Hamer
Wrattsville
Clare
Olean
Y¢Ar
Jordan
Otto
Cee
Derrien An
Rick Woodward
Derrek
Portland
Tierrick
Felding
O Rourke
Wilkesbarne
Caton
Portsmouth
Ohio State
Yloand
Hille
Thuase
Tle
Cec Coombs
Charlie Larnoll
Berd
Thib Motenworth
Dy Eaemy
Allure
Amy Uen
Oraddiven
Treaad League
Central Association
Molesworth Sigs
Miller
Ponder
Becatan
Denny Clark
Bill Findlay
Derrick
Tito
Filan
Hag Accident
Charlie Carroll
Garrolla
Malesworth
Hig Pitekers
Brunswick-Balke-Collender
Brunswick Barke-Collender
Sted
Apany
Carl Mays
Johnson
Bush Skuguer
Washington
Cleveland
Amerian League
Pitrker Collamer
American Association
Collamore
Walter Johnson
Speed King
Etter
J Kerr
Whitey Alperman
Scotty Walker
Pele O Brien
Bill Dyer
Bam Frock
Charles Hemphill
Hugh McMurray
Roy Ellam
Eham
Kyiun
Bugs
Ellum
Haa Lia
Lesa
Leas
Ietter
Towish
Flam
Hi Lum
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