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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1913
Page
2
Fragmented text shows a Montgomery league baseball reference with garbled names and numbers. It hints at a game or standings note, mentions teams and individuals, and includes stray monetary or score-like tokens, but readable specifics are not present. The fragmentary nature limits precise event, date, or outcome extraction.
Emory upperclassmen claim victory in a showcase with standout scoring by Porter and a strong defense from the backcourt. Freshman and junior lineups contributed as teammates battled for dominance, with key assists and shooting leading to a decisive result.
Redus of Meridian earns top post after Cotton States league selection amid reorganized structure. Meridian officials, including Creetwoo and Jackson, consolidate efforts to field a competitive team as January 13 marks league actions and new leadership for the season.
Fragmentary OCR text references McGinnity and East Coast baseball, Newark New Jersey, January era notes, fans and wrestled? tidbits about a conspicuous figure in baseball. The readable content is garbled, mentioning teams and leagues without clear events or dates.
Youngstown born Peter Harrison, a minor league umpire, faced a tense game in Syracuse where a disputed out call led to police involvement and a threatened forfeit. Harrison insisted on the decision, forfeiting the game 5 to 6 to uphold order, earning backlash but solidifying his stance as a steadfast official.
Chattanooga and Birmingham, Nashville and Atlanta to join East division while Memphis New Orleans Mobile Montgomery form West. Committee faces planning delays before spring 1905 schedule. Chattanooga may land a top opening day spot amid rumored divisional realignments.
Two games in the Turnier City junior league document a rough two game set at Wesley Memorial and Knights of Columbus courts. Wesley Memorial edged Immaculate Conception 14 to 8 as Simmons led with points. a second report notes a physical clash with fraternity team triumphing over Wesley House athletic club with strong defense and fouls throughout.
The six day race at the Velodrome in Paris opened with sixteen pairs, including American teams Walthour and Wiley and Root and Moran. After the first three hours the field had covered about 72 miles, the pace steady and strong.
W Brown captains the Tyth basketball team as they face a tough southern schedule in their first year fielding a school team over a strong slate of rival quintets. The Jackets aim for a successful season to establish the sport as a yearly event.
Tech Nine begins indoor baseball practice February 1 with about one hundred candidates expected to report. Weather will determine when outdoor drills start and when cuts occur. Captain Fox Montague leads behind the plate as the squad builds a representative team despite a noted pitching shortage.
Rhaniwas City January 13. Joe Tinker, manager of the Cincinnati National League club, said no progress was made toward signing Johnny Kling, former Boston catcher, to a contract for next year. Kling asserted he likely would not play again. Tinker stayed in the city a few days hoping for an agreement, but Kling remained firm.
Hyder Barr, former Cricket and New Orleans Mobile and Chattanooga member, has reportedly been sold to the New Haven club by Charley Kink White. Barr is noted for his versatility having played every position on a baseball team except catcher.
University of Georgia basketball team departs on a three day trip beginning Wednesday The opener is against Maryville Prep at Maryville on Thursday The following day Georgia faces Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday features a game with the Atlanta Athletic Club in Atlanta
In a strong week of Atlanta League play several close matchups loom with high interest. Wesley Memorial, Fifth Regiment, Knights of Aluminum and Atlanta Athletic Club grid three close games as the league standings tighten after last week’s record performances.
Bender the star Athletics pitcher and Ivy Wingo the Cardinals catcher travel from Ringgold Glate to Milledgeville for a week long hunt at the Ovonue Hunt and Fishing preserve near Milledgeville. Guests include Dr Allen Little and Dr William Little with plans to hunt quail and ducks. They visit George Stallings in Jones county with a gathering of famed baseball figures.
Southern Railway operates the Birmingham Special from Atlanta to Richmond with a through sleeping car leaving Atlanta at 2 45 p m and arriving in Richmond at 8 40 a m daily. This service links major hubs and provides overnight comfort for travelers.
Analysts propose ranking base runners by steal success plus attempts to steal. Milian of the Senators led with 88 steals last season while others like Clyde and Mitun faced frequent tagouts. The idea tests runners’ speed and daring against catcher defenses.
The Clare Athletic club will be dark tonight promoter Norton was unable to secure the boys he was after The next card will probably be next Tuesday night when Al Kublak and Jim Kavage meet.
Waycross January 12 special is held by Empire State league directors in Valdosta to consider scheduling and league kickoff next May. Roster lists Waycross Brunswick Valdosta Americus Cordele and Thomasville as pennant contenders. Acting president James Sinclair notes much work done. meeting will keep directors busy. Also a theater note urges audiences to see Margaret Clington in Kindling with matinee and evening showtimes.
New York January 13 The United States Golf Association executive committee, acting on instructions from its annual meeting, has fixed dates for the three national championships. The Amateur Championship runs the week of September 1 at Garden City, the Open Championship June 3 to 4 at Brookline, and the Ladies’ Tournament October 13 to 18 at Wilmington. A movement to place the selections on a formal basis was discussed.
The board of directors proposed placing all active clubs in charge of their courses. They discussed using multiple venues to host championship events, rotating between them to preserve access and fairness for the competitions.
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