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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
13
The Crackers dominated both games, Brady delivering a superb performance on his reliever effort and Becker and Dessau showing strong form. The Barows were outplayed in every phase as the Crackers solidified a potent, well rounded attack and pitching, aiming to extend the winning streak.
In Atlanta the Crackers swept the league leaders Barons with two strong pitching efforts by Brady and Buck Becker. The first game ended 1 0 with Brady’s nine inning shutout, while the second game saw Becker blank the Barons through six innings as Atlanta exploded for five early runs and held on for victory. Strong defense and timely hits by Agler, Bailey, Hemphill, Donahue, and Harbison fueled the Crackers’ Series win over the Barons.
In this Sporting Editor column the writer answers a reader’s questions about baseball tactics. The fan asks whether the batter should try for a hit or a safe play to prevent runners advancing, discussing throwing to third or trying to retire a runner at home. The piece concludes that the batter’s aim is to get a hit.
In Philadelphia, the Athletics rallied to beat the White Sox 3 to 2 as a ninth inning error decided the game. New York edged Detroit 6 to 2 despite Mullin’s heat illness after driving in two runs. Boston defeated St Louis 3 to 2 with Speaker delivering the decisive hit in the ninth. Washington swept a doubleheader from Cleveland 2 to 1 and 4 to 3, with Gandil scoring on a misthrown ball in the first game.
In the standout game of the season Americus defeated Opelika 2 to 1. Through six innings neither team scored, then Opelika pushed one across in the sixth but Americus answered with two in the seventh. Players Scheussler Williams Robinson McLendon Withame figure among the key batters. a large audience is expected for the concluding game tomorrow.
Ralph C Craig of Detroit Michigan, former University of Michigan sprinter, wins the 100 meter dash at the Olympic trials. He also contends for the 110 meter event title and tied a world record in the process.
Yesterday the Southern League and other circuits posted results with Atlanta defeating Birmingham 1 0 and 8 3, Nashville, New Orleans rain, and Mobile 4 Memphis 3. Numerous American, National, and minor leagues reported scores including Cleveland over Washington in two games, Boston and St Louis wins, and various Appalachian and Virginia league results.
Stockholm July 9 The United States leads by five points after events today with U S 59 Sweden 54 Great Britain 36 France 17 South Africa 12 Germany 11 Denmark 10 Finland 8 Norway 7 Italy 6 Hungary 4 Russia 3 Australia 3 Greece 3 Holland 1 Austria 1 The javelin event remaining may not alter the lead as E Lemming of Sweden appears sure to win Yesterday the relay disqualification stirred grumbling among officials and fans The day produced a close 400 meter relay finish with Britain and Germany near a dead heat before Germany was disqualified The Finns won the javelin and set world records amid a strong northern show A large crowd watched heats for the 1500 and 5000 meters with Americans making finals The Hawaii natator Duke Kahanamoku led a swimming heat tying the world record and the final looms large for American chances The 206 meter dash awaits tomorrow with American sprinters facing English hopefuls and Drew nursing a sprained ankle The eventful day closed with continued American participation in distance and pool events.
The Crackers and Barons face a second doubleheader at De Leon Park this afternoon with the first game at 2:30. Frank Dessau and Tommie Atkins likely pitching for the Crackers, while Roy Smith and Bil Foxen start for the Barons.
Mobile tops Memphis 4 to 3 after a late comeback, tying in the seventh and ninth innings before Long drives winning run on a sacrifice fly in the eleventh. Long collected three hits in five at bats, scoring three times as both pitchers yielded hits in a tight tilt.
The schedule lists Birmingham at Atlanta and Ponce de Leon two games with first pitch at 2:30. Oak hosts Montgomery in Chattanooga. In the South Atlantic League Columbia visits Albany, Jacksonsde at Columbus, Savannah at Macon. Philadelphia at Pittsburg, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, Boston at St Louis. American League matchups include Chicago vs Philadelphia, Louis in Boston, Detroit in New York, Cleveland in Washington.
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Chicago Crackers in a five game series starting Thursday with doubleheaders on the first two days and a single game on the last day. Five meetings this season have produced one Crackers win. Dave Callahan, ex Pelican, meets his former teammates for the first time and could spark the series with power. The matchup caps a rough home stretch before the Crackers embark on a southern road swing through Mobile New Orleans Montgomery and Birmingham.
Three Chicago golfers were hospitalized with appendicitis during a match at Edgewater. Dr J Beliss of Midlothian, a potential contender for the western championship at Denver, cannot compete. Donald Edwards and Richard Bokum also suffered illness. one university of Chicago faculty member aided at the clubhouse before fainting.
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