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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
12
A fragmented recap highlights Becker's high performance and leadership in a rival pitching scene. It notes the Giants' sixteen game win streak ending by the Dodgers, with references to Lay Edwards and other pitchers, plus trade rumors and emerging stars.
Reverca Ga Jals 4 Specials Fourth of July celebration included a baseball game at Rebecca Ge. Marietta defeated Sigie Mentor 11 to 9 in nine innings as the marquee local sports highlight.
Dick Jemison reports a large attendance as the Crackers win both morning and afternoon games. The morning affair featured strong pitching and a dramatic late rally, while the afternoon contest highlighted sharp fielding by Agler and Run support from Stengle, Sykes, and Hemphill amid a cordial crowd of about 4,000.
Southern League action in Birmingham sees Barons defeat Memphis 2 to 1 as Marean, Measenger and Johnston start strong with a run scoring sequence in the first inning. Box score details and early offense highlight a tense forenoon contest.
In a holiday twin bill Brooklyn toppled New York 10 to 4 and 8 to 2, with MattheSON and Tesreau chased early, Crandall hammered, and Magan sealing the first game. Wiltse struggled in the second, while Stick was sharp in multiple innings as Brooklyn paraded strong hitting. In Chicago and St Louis, the Cubs swept the doubleheader 2–0 and 6–1, with timely hitting and solid pitching. Pirates defeated Reds 11–5 in the morning and 3–2 in the afternoon, while Boston beat Philadelphia 7–3 in the forenoon and 3–0 in the afternoon.
Fragmented text lists numerous baseball league abbreviations and venues. Mentions South Atlantic League in Chattanooga and Savannah, National League teams in Columbia, and American League games in Boston and St Louis. Mentions New York and Philadelphia/Washington in unclear contexts.
Clarence K Tv ceins of Kansas Clits and Art Magrc of Bartlesville faced Bartlesville teen fighters in a brisk afternoon bout at Dever OR with Oklahoma authorities suggesting no interference. The guard remained ringside as the bout unfolded with Ferns the aggressor for most of the match. Magrc twice floored Ferns before a severe injury to Walther man.
Chattanooga, Tenn July 4. The Lookouts purchased third baseman Dave Bunting from New Orleans and infielder Miller from St Louis today. Otto Jordan is threatened with typhoid fever and may be out for the rest of the season.
After eight rounds of nine fights, Joe Mindot of New Kleins won by decision over Hay Temple of Milwaukee. The bout drew a lively crowd at the National Athletic Club here.
A claim that Kisptoks offered by Jno L Monre and Bons at 42 North Broad St provide double vision glasses. The text asserts wearer certainty of perfect vision and glasses, presented as a product notice from the described makers.
New Orleans July 4 Joe Thomas of this city defeated Willie Beecher of New York in a fast ten round slugging match at the Orleans Athletic Club this afternoon. Two sport writers called it a draw while two others backed Thomas as the winner. Both fighters used elbows and butt heads frequently.
Chicago defeats Cleveland 2 1 in the morning and loses 4 9 in the afternoon after Mogridge Jordan allow seven hits. Washington sweeps New York 12 6 and 12 1 in a doubleheader. Ty Cobb stars as Detroit beats St Louis 9 2 . Athletics edge Phillies 4 3 in morning, Boston tops Philadelphia 6 3 in the afternoon. Tigers no hits Browns, Detroit wins 7 0 with no hit by Malin failure against St Louis.
In Copperhill Tennessee Etowah took two of three games in a local baseball series. Copperhill won the opener 3 to 0 yesterday, Etowah won the morning game 8 to 4, and the afternoon capper featured Etowah winning 6 to 4 in a lively exhibition of ball playing.
Syracuse July 4 Joe Goldberg of Rochester defeated Jean Moriarity on points in a ten round engagement here last night Bobby Pitksey knocked out Tommy Moore of Chicago in the second round.
Joseph Garrett, a young Worth County man, won the twenty mile marathon from Sylvester to Albany in 2 hours 28 minutes 15 seconds. He had turned away for a few days and had never run a long distance race before. Elsie Hancock of Sylvester finished 76 minutes behind Garrett. Mayor A. H. Hinson of Sylvester finished among the entrants as several hundred Worth County residents followed the two racers and business ceased in Sylvester.
Jacksonville defeats Columbia 2 1 in morning match as hits, errors, and innings noted. Batteries Wilder Smith HF Krebs yeast? Umpire Keily. Time 130.
An overflow crowd saw Columbus beat Jacksonville 7 to 2 on July 4. Abercrombie endured heavy hits for Jacksonville while Morrow pitched steadily for Columbus. The game featured strong offense from Columbus and little else of note.
In Savannah the Babies split with the Indians with a 5 1 loss followed by a 3 0 win, while Albany and Savannah traded blows in a doubleheader with Albany taking the opener 5 1 and Savannah bouncing back to a 7 6 win in the nightcap. Reynolds and Giebel held the visitors to a single hit in the late game. The day also saw Columbia beat Macon twice in a twin bill as Smith starred in the first contest and Kahlkoff and Hintman closed the second.
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