Jordan Leads Second Sackers in Southern League Fielding Averages
Fielding averages through games up to July 6 highlight Woodie Thornton of Mobile leading outfield fielding with two errors in seven games and a .938 fielding percentage. Scoops Carey of Little Rock tops first basemen at .991, with Bubrie of Mobile close behind. Otto Jordan of Atlanta shows top form at second base with a .974 average and 11 bobbles. Al Newton of the Crackers leads shortstops, Dan Oleary of Memphis and Shannon of Montgomery shore up behind the plate with low error counts. Third baseman Raftis of Birmingham sits at .545 with Perry of Little Rock pressing at .604. A handful of pitchers remain in the no-error class.
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Checker Tourney Opens In Atlanta August Twenty Sixth
The Second Annual Checker Tournament shifts to Engine House No 2 Atlanta opposite the State Capitol on August 26. Entries from Southern states are invited with over 60 expected. send to Secretary J S Hall 15 Houston Street Atlanta Ga.
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Garee
Crackers Have Best Home Record in Southern League
The Atlanta Crackers lead Southern League teams at home this season through July 3 with 24 wins in 34 games, a .708 percentage. Nashville tops away games at .668 with 21 wins in 37. Crackers are second with 20 away wins in 37. Here are the figures.
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Crackers
American Marksmen Win In Hamburg July This Year
The American marksmen arrived yesterday and spent the day sightseeing while preparing for competitions. The Swiss team won the extra international life match by two points ahead of France. Germany won the pistol championship, beating Switzerland and France. Cogsleski of the Phillies is not the same terror to the Giants this year as in the past, with the two teams taking vengeance in large packages.
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France
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Dodgers and friends clash as McMillian stars at short
The report highlights Tommie McMillian of Atlanta shining at shortstop for the Trolley Dodgers, winning the starting job from John Hummel with steady fielding and solid batting.Cy Young chatter, manager rumors, and strong early-season form across teams are noted, with Kraune and Meyers praised as pitching and catching standouts. The Crackers extend their lead, while Pirates, Tigers, and Memphis squads push for top NL and AL spots amid ongoing series and road trips. Memphis and Winston-Salem results add to the Carolina Association recap.
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Tommie McMillian
Atlanta
John Hummel
Barons Occupy Cellar as Memph is Turtles Rise
The Birmingham Barons drop to cellar while the Memphis Turtles climb to seventh after a series of wins. Memphis has gone 17-3-2 in 22 games since July 14, boosting hopes under Manager Babb as fans praise the Turtle attack and improved infield.
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Fight with umpire sparks rough game in Charlotte
In Charlotte and Spartanburgs Carolina Association game, pitcher Abercrombie threw at umpire Butler after a disputed call. A bench-clearing melee followed with police involvement. Abercrombie was arrested, fined 25, and suspended indefinitely. Also in New Orleans three bouts ended in draws at the Royal Athletic Club.
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Texas League Scores From Dallas to Houston
Dallas beat Oklahoma 6 and Shreveport 7 while Fort Worth and Waco split 2 with Galveston 1 and San Antonio 3 Houston shows a win or close result in the texas league roundup plant.
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Galventon
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Glidden Tour Starts From Detroit for 1909 Run
The fifth annual American Automobile Association Glidden tour begins in Detroit with about fifty cars, covering a 1900 mile westward run to Denver and back to Kansas City. New rules tighten penalties, require observer rides, and classify cars into five classes.
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Liiely
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Kansas City
Dugan and Bishop Set for Ten Round Battle in Atlanta
Atlanta boxing fans await a classy matchup at Armory Hall with Tommy Dugan of Detroit against Jack Bishop of New York. Promoter Jarvis brings top fighters, including prelims between Happy Joe Trent and Knockemoffski, plus a Battle Royal opening act, with tickets selling well at Tom Pitt's cigar stand.
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Crackers Open Series in Montgomery in July Race
The Crackers start a three game set with the Montgomery Climbers in Climber ville on Monday. If similar to local play, they widen their lead in the standings. After Montgomery the Crackers visit Nashville for three games, then Memphis, Little Rock, Mobile, and a July finish with the Pelicans in Ponce. If still in first place, other teams will struggle to catch the Crackers for the tag.
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They Look Like Pennant Winners in Amateur Portrait
The article praises Atlanta Southern League players Dick Bayless Scott Walker and Hugh McMurray, highlighting Bayless as a fleet outfielder from Cincinnati, Walker as a top third baseman from Dayton, and McMurray as a hardworking catcher. It notes Walker’s defensive range, Bayless’ rising batting average toward .300, and McMurray’s improving hitting and throwing, with Doc Mitchell beloved as team mascot and staff behind the bench.
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