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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
2
The Atlanta Crackers struggle with inconsistent pitching. Fans and writers blame poor twirling for blown leads and discouraged teams. Amid rumors, Bobby Gilks faces fallout as Montgomery owners push for change while Pirates hold Warts OToole and plan on minor moves.
At Henley on Thames on July 2 the trans Atlantic eights from Union Boat Club Boston Harvard second crew and Winnipeg Canada triumphed over English crews in grand challenge cup heats and semi finals. The German Wagerau Rowing Club beat Jesus College Cambridge in heat four, while Harvard posted a notable time in the rounds and James Aver of Boston Union Boat Club advanced in the diamond sculls.
Thursday's game was postponed forcing only one contest today and a morning game on Saturday. The Crackers and Pelicans will meet on Saturday with both morning and afternoon games, the latter moved to accommodate travel. Willys Overland band will perform at the afternoon game while Hewitt Dent and Jara Bagby are expected to start as pitchers with Tyree and Adams catching.
Chattanooga takes an 4 to 1 win over Mobile as Keeley and Boyd duel on the mound. Key hits include Graham and Calhoun doubles and a late Chattanooga rally to seal the victory.
In a July 2 twin bill, Boston beat Philadelphia 7 6 in the first game and 7 4 in the second. Key rally in the eighth inning, Boston pitchers held off Philadelphia bats, with strong hitting from Boston's lineup including Tawapatun and Cooper. Umpires Hildebrand and Loughlin officiated.
Partial ledger of regional games with teams Warren Indians Savannah Empire Wit ter Tourists Augusta Iogy Jacksonville Batteries Birker Winchedt Smith Wallace Campfield umpired by Moran The text shows fragmented inning lines and score tallies, indicating a renders rough summary of two scheduled games with inconsistent data and misreadings.
Chicago 7 Indianapolis 2. Score by innings shows Chicago advancing early and pulling away with a 7 to 2 final. Key players Tenarix Wilson Falkenberg Henderson Rariden noted for pitching and catching duties. Brooklyn 1 Buffalo 0. St Louis beats Kansas City 17 to 9 with late run support. Batter ies Davenport Herbert Chapman Packard Easterly cited.
The report lists results from several leagues including Virginia North Portamh and American Association with scores such as Portamh 0 Richd 8 and Newport News 2 North Careling 2. Several matches were postponed and teams like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Galveston, Beaumont and Austin are mentioned among mixed outcomes.
Sports worded column by Dick Jemison answers fan queries about the Rome club monarch in the GA Alabama league and names best pinch hitter in the Southern league last season, including Jack Keldy and Rivington Bisl. Also notes Steele release to Beaumont in the Texas league.
Chicago strengthens hold on second place with a 5 to 3 victory over Cincinnati. Bresnahan doubled for the winning run in the sixth, scoring Hodges, and added another in the eighth. Pitching by Douglass and Bresnahan backed the Cubs as Cincinnati managed only three runs.
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Rome stole eight bases and had seven hits but scored only twice as Newnan pitcher Mays struck out ten and earned the win. Boote homered for Rome, while Newnan strung together runs in two key innings to clinch the victory.
Mrs Eanomielola defeats Moss Ryan of California in the championship by two straight sets. Mrs Tarambe, former champion, will meet holder Mrs Lambert Chambers for the title in a rematch for the crown.
Henry Kid Collier a Techstar signee with Clark Washington Americans may join the Cracker after manager Smith receives an offer. Griff Griffith handed Collier to Smith yesterday as the manager weighs adding an experienced pitcher amid signs of a pennant push.
New York July 2 There will be no change in the International League and clubs will play out their regular schedule. A proposal to transfer the Baltimore franchise to Richmond was discussed at a special meeting chaired by President Barrow with all leaders present. Dunn of Baltimore was offered 62500 by a Richmond syndicate to transfer, while a purchase of the Richmond franchise from the Virginia league for 1000 was considered. Names of Jersey City and others were floated as possible placements for the franchise. The meeting adjourned after owners unanimously decided to keep the status quo.
A forfeited LaGrange Baseball Club game against Gadsden, due to late arrival, has been ruled out. The decision nullifies the forfeit and adjusts standings, crediting LaGrange with one fewer loss and Gadsden with one fewer win.
A fragmented listing shows no games scheduled. Locations include Southern Lease NG in Allania Moatiile Chatemonga Mashville Beam Mont and teams such as Macon Cherieston Columbus Bt Layla Chice in Cleveland Detroit Boston Washington New York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg Brs. No dates or clear matchups are provided.
London July 2 The Pilgrims gave a welcome to Lora Wimborne ara and the British polo team after their Meadowbrook Polo Cup victory. Field Marshal Lord Roberts presided praising sportsmanlike spirit and the shared triumph in polo. Walter Hines Page the American ambassador attended.
Montgomery Alabama July 2 Special A Uerce sun battered the links at Montgomery Country Club and prevented low scores in the fourth annual invitation tournament qualifying round. Merry Adair of Atlanta led a group of local golfers with steady play, carding 87 while the best round was 84 by P C Wood of Birmingham. Others scoring 87 to 97 included C Ho Roirwater, Clarence Angler, WC Haletmin, J McM tael, Black Adair, and Ro Gresham. More scorers are expected as play continues tomorrow.
Ten drivers qualified for the Sioux Automobile Speedway 300 mile swing stakes on the one lap course. Spencer Wishart posted the fastest time with 1 minute 20.45 seconds for a 2 mile track lap and Enly Candler led the field turning the first lap in 1 minute 56 seconds. Other qualifiers included Farney Oldfield, Gorge Babcock, Aldersen Biot Burman and Ruth Wilford among the ten who met the required speed.
The American flying boat completed several test flights under heavy load, carrying more than two tons including passengers. Curtiss plans further hull experiments before preparing to ship the craft to Newfoundland for transatlantic work.
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