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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1912

Page

13

Hemphill At Bat Leads Birmingham Shift In Flyweight Turf War

Local sporting page recounts Hemphill’s lead off role and improved batting for Birmingham, noting improved timing and patience at the plate. Editorials praise his influence on teammates and predict stronger lineups, with mentions of Alperman, Elveen, and Calahan in coaching roles and hopes for top division finish.

Hemphill Birmingham Henn Hill Flarhisen Geries Whites Alperman Iinen Wen Elveen Dave Callahan

Rain Saves Foxen and Team Alperman and Messenger Star

Rain saved Foxen and Team Alperman and Messenger Star in brief ball played. Dick Jemison reports a soggy Atlanta game where Bill Foxen avoided a beating as rain interrupted two showers. Alperman Messenger and Vedder Sitton starred for their teams amid muddy fields and slipping baselines.

Foxen Alperman Messenger Vedder Sitton Poetek Ta Foxen Ellam Hurons Callahan Atlante Sn Aarons Atlanta Whitey Alperman Rob Messenger Vedder Sitton McGilvray Guy Matter Almidi Agier Bob

Black Baseball Phenom Dominates No-Man-To-First Game

In Moultrie Georgia a Black pitcher starred in a local nine inning game, not allowing a single runner to reach first base. Reportedly hailed as the year’s greatest find, he could attract major league interest if his color did not impose barriers.

John Ganzefi Gangel Rochester Cincinnati New York Ganz Moultrie Vioultrie Ord Fm Chis Phinom

Lookouts blank Billikens in final game of series

Southern League action saw the Lookouts defeat the Billikens 5 to 0 in Chattanooga. Montgomery allowed two hits through five innings before yielding to Wilson who finished the shutout as Montgomery stole home in the sixth. Moran contributed a key run with a steal of home, and Sentell tallied on a two base hit as the Lookouts capitalized on timely hitting with four runs in the middle innings.

AL Dewaref Lookouts Billikens Chattahorga Ena Ali Cilson Moran Lever Mersin Ea Fortgb Shea Cryle Sentell Flannah Barr Raent Hannah Balenti Mwaren Elbergeld Sykes Altrhison Ataison Althiaen Smpces Pfenninger Bretten Americus Opelika Opelikis Ker

Boston Beats St Louis in Bragon Fray One-sided Game

In Boston the Red Sox fell to St Louis 9 to 2 as Powell and Stephens led a strong pitching and fielding effort.hooper and Lewis contributed sensational catches while Boston’s pitching struggled early, giving the Cardinals control.

Pelicans to Visit Crackers for Five Games in Three Days

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Crackers for five games over three days ending the home stand. Doubleheaders are set for this afternoon and Friday due to two rainouts when New Orleans last came to town. The Crackers seek revenge after winning only once in five meetings this season while leading in batting and fielding.

New Orleans Pelicana Charley Frank Amea Pelicans Crackers Petcans

Question and Answer by Sporting Editor

Under this heading the sporting editor answers questions about all sports. The Constitution’s Didh Jemnson and Drex Jemlon discuss who is the best pegger and note they avoid favoritism. The piece mentions teams playing in New York the week of July 15, Louisa and Cleveland.

Didh Jemnson Tha Constitution Graham Dona‘buat Drex Jemlon The New York Louisa Cleveland

Baseball and rowing action from multiple leagues today

In the Southern League New Orleans visits Atlanta and Ponce da Leon hosts Birmingham in Washville while Montgomery plays Memphis. The South Atlantic contains Jacksonville at Albany and Columbia at Macon with Savannah at Columbus. National League fixtures Philadelphia at Pittsburg New York at Chicago and Boston at St Louis. American League Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Detroit at New York Cleveland at Washington plus a postponed race in Toronto where Eddie Durnan faces William Hats for the American sculling title.

New Orleans Atlanta Ponce da Leon Birmingham Washville Montgomery Memphis Jacksonville Albany Columbia Macon Savannah Columbus National League Philadelphia Pittsburg New York Chicago Boston St Louie St Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington

England Wins Great Race as USA Slips in Olympic Games

Stockholm July 10 reports show United States with 72 points, Great Britain 57, Sweden 24, Germany 18, and others in a wide medal spread. England takes the 1500 meters with Tackaon breaking the record, while Kiviat, Jones, Taher, and Jackson vie for positions in other events. Patton excels in pentathlon fencing.

Stockholm Olympic Acores Ag United States Great Britain Aeronies Bweden Germany Brance Ruasiia Finland Denmark Norva Italy Hungary Belgium Greece Austria Holland Olympia England Canada Australia Tackaon Franke Malle Cansdlin Hogson Dominion Tart Mish Abel Rohmat Korman & Taber Jackson Kiviat Cloge Kivlat Ofter kKolehimainen Keun Chey Hutson George Howling Kelchmainen America Kiviat Jones Sheppard Taher Oxford Tackson Sheppard London Ralph Rose P J Patton

Murphy Out For Season With Knee Injury

Captain Murphy of the Athletics is likely out for the season after developing water on the knee from an injury on July 2 in Chicago. Manager Mack said the right field vacancy endangers the club’s chances for the championship.

Philadelphia Murphy Athletics Mack Chicago

Albany Beats Columbia in Rain-Delayed South Atlantic Game

Albany Georgia defeats Columbia 5 to 3 after rain halted play at six innings. Albany scored late, leveraging Ridgeway hits to pull ahead 5-3 in a weather shortened game. Battersea Dugaleby Reynolds and Hinton contributed for Albany while Ridgeway faced scoring pressure for Columbia. Umpire Clark oversaw disputed calls in Columbus and Jacksonville games, with early backing for Albany and tough breaks for Columbus.

Babies Palmettos Albany Columbia Ridgeway Battersea Dugaleby Reynolds Hinton Pender Foxes Columbus Ga Wilder Vutora Clark Columbus Jacksonville Smith Jones Krebs

Cubs blank Giants as Richie held in check

New York was shut out 3 to 0 in Chicago after a second inning onslaught. Richie surrendered four scattered hits while Ames struggled early. Chicago built a 3-0 lead and held on as fates shifted with a finger injury to Fletcher and a foul ball incident involving Wilson. Umpires Klem and Bush. Time 1:50.

Cubs Giants Chicago New York Richie Ames Balla Fletcher Grohman Wilson Archer Tesreau Crandall

Georgia State Checker Championship Opens in Atlanta This Week

The Georgia state checker championship will be decided in Atlanta this week. The tournament begins today at 1 PM at Joliet Engine House No 2, corner of Washington and Fast Hunter streets. entrants should be on hand at that time and the public is invited to attend.

Atlanta Jcliet Engine House Washington and Fast Hunter Streets

Fragmented Baseball Scores From Multiple Leagues Across Regions

A jumble of scores and postponements from Southern and South Atlantic Leagues plus National and American circuits. Teams like Atlanta, Montgomery, Macon, Savannah, Chicago, New York, St. Louis, Boston, Detroit, and Baltimore appear with wins, losses, or rain postponements amid a scattered list of city matchups and standings.

Slide Mike Slide Best Corn Whiskey Mingle

The note proclaims a corn whiskey aged in charred oak casks, distilled by a primitive method like forefathers used. Offered in four quarts at $4.00, with locations noted in Chattanooga Tennessee.

Rose Miskey

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