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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
13
The Crackers battle the Gulls and Locksite for top standings as the Southern league pennant nears decision. Key players discussed include Robertson and Wares with 38 stolen bases each, Coveleskie and Conzelman as top pitchers, and Hal Case boosting performance with the White Sox.
Bisland capped the win with a three bagger as the Crackers swept all three from the Bernhards Turtles. Kissinger finessed Watlap Smith to Bisland, who cleared the bases and sparked an 8 4 victory in a one hour thirty seven minute game. Bisland and Wallop Smith starred in the field as the Crackers built ledges in the fourth and seventh innings and clinched their eighth straight win toward the pennant while dropping Hernhard’s Turtles to their fifth defeat in the series.
The Atlanta Baseball Association is now in its new offices at 810 Third National Farm buildings from the Empire Life building. Nashville beat Mobile 8 to 2 as Williams pitched well until the eighth. Hoffmann led Nashville with a double and two singles in four at bats.
Local club seeks to compel Charley Comiskey to honor terms offered to Clarence Smilthox and will take the dispute to baseball's National Commission. Comiskey reportedly backed down after agreeing to the Crackers terms, challenging the commission to rule.
The schedule lists Mobile at Atlanta Memphis at Birmingham Montg y 2 Chattanooga N Orleana at Naghy Albany at Jock'tie Charientan at Macon Columbus at Bayan Mt. Louis at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at New York Pittsburg at Philade American League New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis Washington at Detroit Phila at Cleveland Cordele at Amaricus Valdomia at Thi eetlie Brupewick at Waycrona Newnan at Gadaden LaGrange at Raniston Talledégs at Opeltka
Nottingham July 9 The Americans and Germans completed practice ahead of the second round Davis Cup ties starting tomorrow. Captain Harold Hackett says the U S players are in good form despite poor weather, while Germany complains of the climate. Freitelm is seen as Germany’s best single, likely to face Maurice E McLoughan. Kreutzer’s recent all England showing leaves Williams a tough match. Doubles are favored to the Americans but require peak form to overcome Rabe and Kiletscroth.
Harry McIntyre, former major league pitcher, was released unconditionally by Manager Charley Frank in New Orleans. The action follows McIntyre’s tenure with the team and ends his stint with the club as of July.
Catcher Pat Graham formerly with Atlanta was signed by manager Kid Elberfeld in Chattanooga today. He will replace Fitzgerald, who is returned to Detroit. The move aligns with roster shuffling amid the July special signing period.
A sports note asks if a runner who touches third base and is put out after a ball is returned counts the run. The answer: yes if there were fewer than two outs when the play occurred.
Pratt Adams, Ben Adams, and their brother Jule Adams of Olympie paint will marry in New York next fall in a coordinated ceremony. The event is tied to a plan to defend a shared championship title.
Carleton Smith, Georgia state tennis champion, will travel to Knoxville this week to defend his title as the state’s top tennis player. The rising star competes amid anticipation for another strong showing in Tennessee.
Ventura Cal July .- Joe Rivers heavyweight pugilist must appear in court here July 18 to answer a charge of breaking the law of a mogik man who recently disputed Rivers right to the road while the pugilist was driving his motor car. Rivers bond fixed at $500.
Friday night brings seven mile board track races at Atlante with likely spills. Veteran riders warn of extreme strain on tires, bodies, eyes, and machines as speeds climb and ambu lances stand ready for their first seven mile event.
Yesterday's results show Anante beat Memphis 6 to 3 and Nashville 8 to 2, with Montgomery 5 Savannah 5, Philadelphia 7 Boston 0, Detroit 5 Washington 3, and Baltimore 7 Providence 0 in various leagues. Georgia Alabama and Atlantic associations report Cordele 8 Waycross 8 and Opelika 4 Gadeden 3 among other scores across several minor leagues.
Earl Back, son of Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, reportedly set a world record by handling 31 chances with 29 putouts and 2 assists error free in an 18 inning Carolina league game between Raleigh and Durham in Raleigh North Carolina. The Raleigh club won 13 to 4 with Back serving as manager and first baseman.
In a packed arena Madison defeated Greensboro 4 to 2. Madison dominated the late stages as Greenaboro struggled with footing and the crowd roared at key moments. Madison has now won eighteen of the last nineteen games, with strong contributions from Battery Menter and co.
Saginaw July 9 Pitcher Lel ty Schwenk of the South Michigan league team hurled four complete games in four days and finished another innings striking out 33 in 72 innings while allowing 21 runs to opponents netting seven.
The only readable figures point to Cobb and peers amid midweek play. Names and numbers echo a batting tally with top hitters posting high averages and runs, while team details remain unclear in the fragment.
The Mobile Gulls led by Sir Mique Finn meet the Crackers for a three game series this afternoon Friday and Saturday. A two out of three win would leave both teams tied at .561 in the season standings. The Gulls arrive crippled with Baby Doll Jatobacn out for the season and Captain Charley Starr out indefinitely. McGill shifts to right field with Dave Robertson moving to center, Sentell at second base, while Pug Cavet and Gl Price are expected to duel in today’s matchup. Chapman and Schmidt will pitch. Fridays is Ladies Day and Saturday’s game will start at the regular early time.
Cincinnati exploded for runs early and late to defeat Brooklyn 6-5 as Benton was chased in the fourth. Cuban officials observed the game as Cincinnati celebrated the team’s performance. Batteries Benton Buges Harter Brown Clarke Ragan Miller. Time 1 42. Umpires Quigley Emslie.
Chicago pitcher Scott struck out ten as Chicago defeated New Fork 2 to 1. Knight played first base and contributed with solid defense. Score by innings shows New Fork 000 000 000 061 and Chicago 000 200 60x-26. Batteries Ford Caldwell Smith Scott Behalk. Time umpired by Heany and Sheridan.
Athens Ga July 9 Charley Wahoo who aided Coach Cunningham with the Georgia baseball squad this spring will not be on hand this fall He asked to be relieved of his contract with the university and a decision is expected soon Wahoo plans to return to the athletic goods business
In a July game at Jacksonville, Weldell started for the locals but was knocked out in the second inning as Jacksonville won 11 to 4. Ward relieved, then Jackson substituted, with Jackson also hit hard. The box score shows Ward, Weldell, Jackson, Thompson, Burmeister, Krebs, time 1:50, umpires Barr and Moran. Savannah Beats Macon 8-6 to Take Series. Dowell and Zimmerman led the attack, Thackam struggled with ragged support, keeping Macon from sweeping on home grounds. Giebel and Pool teamed on Savannah, Leary umpired.
Albany Georgia July 9 Charleston won the final game of the series 9 to 4 at Albany. Stewart was hit hard in the seventh after Weller lasted an inning. McMillan made a pivotal double play stopping Albany’s rally while Menefee McMillan Hanna and Eminston contributed at the plate. Scoring by innings Charleston 400000200 9 Albany 000600-4. Batteries Wootie and Menefas Wellsier Stewart Wells. Time 1:50. Umpire Pender.
Baseball summaries show LaGrange 0 Anniston 9 with innings tallied and Batters Head end Bilin Glomer Stevenson Shepherd. Opelika 4 Gadsden 3 with Sikman and Whittiola. Talladega 5 Newnan 3 with Woods batteries Hawking Hie ruft Swann. Game called early to catch train.
Thomasville defeated Americus in a compact contest with errors and innings noted. Stat lines show Thomasville scoring in multiple frames while Americus struggled at the plate. batteries listed Wer ner Fucick Dudley Day Chenay Manchester for Thomasville and McAfee for the umpires.
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