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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
9
Whiffs sag amid a rough stretch as the Atlanta Crackers face a spring slump. The piece defends critic’s notes, cites key players like Starr Jacobsen and Robertson, mentions unrelated trades, and previews a busy sports day with boxing tennis and golf events across the region.
Gil Price pitched well for the Crackers as they defeated the Pelicans 9 to 1. Walker started strong for New Orleans, but Price and a sharp defense limited the Pelicans to seven hits and scattered runs. Wallop Smith drove in four and scored three as Atlanta’s infield turned several standout plays to seal the victory.
Fragmented reporting covers Chicago White Sox and St Louis Browns, plus Detroit Red Sox and Washington games. Bets on pitching turns, late scoring drama, fielding notes, umpire calls, and line scores amid scattered names and venues.
Charles Comiskey reversed his offer to the Crackers for pitcher Clarence Smith after a Detroit relief appearance impressed the locals. The deal, set at 2000 dollars under an optional agreement, was canceled by a night-letter and subsequent wire. The White Sox may send another pitcher, as the locals still seek Smith.
Columbus defeats Charleston 4 to 3 in the four game series opener with Winston and Webuart collecting two hits each. The nine location box score shows Columbus 000 020 02x 4, Charleston B00 007 019-3. WCormick and Thiridge held Charleston, while Stewart allowed many runs for Jacksonville’s side. Maver regilir pitched late as Savannah stopped the Jacksonville streak and preserved Columbus home turf dominance this year.
Unclear readable lines show multiple teams and venues such as Southern Lenz New Ofane on Aylanta with mention of KEMPS Mou Merah South and Empire State League. Games listed across regions include references to Charlestag and Talladega with varied dates, teams, and locations, but text is fragmentary and inconsistent.
New York July 7 President Leneh announced McGraw and Brennan of the Philadelphia club suspended five days and fined $100 respectively after a flot incident following a game. Both players were found in violation due to their conduct in person during the event.
Atlanta Athletic Club officials announced the big field and track meet at Piedmont Park today with first events at 10 o clock. Sixty seven entrants compete in nine events totaling 178 entries. medals await winners and a silver cup for the team with the most points.
Jock McNeil and Tex Richards will handicap rival riders at the Motordrome tonight in the Bobbi Walthour sweepstakes and motordrome purse. They start quarter and half laps back in heats, but if Graves tunes his machine in time the handicap may collapse as Graves, Frehards and McNeill join a blazing speed duel with new track records expected. A corking card promises fast action and strong showings from top motor racers.
Gainesville beat Georgia Railway and Electric Co. of Atlanta 5 1 in a hard hitting game. Burr and Smith contributed power with four and three hits respectively while Laker and Mitelli connected for home runs. The teams schedule a doubleheader tomorrow with Batteries for Gainesville Smith and Menelli and umpires Williams and Boyd.
Americus edge Cordele 7 to 6 in a tight extra inning finish. Other games include Brunswick beating Waycross 10 to 0, and Valdosta routing dox 9 to 2 as bats and pitching produced varied lines across the doubleheader slate.
Special July 3 and 4 ticket sale through July 7, 1913 as announced by C and Harman General Passenger Agent. Includes reduced fares for holiday travel with return limit dates and details on the discount structure. The text also contains disjointed statistics and names that appear garbled from OCR.
Johnny Dundee of New York and Tom Dixon of Valencia City prepared today for a ten round fight in Albuquerque tomorrow afternoon. Dundee was a slight favorite in betting, Dixon receiving serious money. The bout is for Kilbane’s featherweight title.
Limited to eligible buyers as of July 1 191 Central of Gary announces ticket sales for events on July 2 3 and 4. The notice outlines pricing and access details for early purchasers and mentions affiliated banking or railway sponsors.
San Francisco news reports Ritchie, the lightweight champion, defends his title tomorrow in a bout with Joe Rivers from Los Angeles. The fight follows Ritchie’s win over Ag Wolgast and is set for 1 30 pm. If he wins, he will defend again on Labor Day and offers of extraordinary inducements were announced to box the LA winner.
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