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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1912
Page
13
Local fans start a testimonial fund for JACK GYTOOLE after his firm stand halting Pelicans delaying tactics on Thursday. Umpire O'Toole's ruling backed by Judge Kavanaugh and local fans. Critique of Frank ODAV’s protest amid rain forfeiture.
Southern League games include New Orleans at Atlanta and Ponce de Leon of fame at 2 45. Birmingham at Nashville, Mobile at Chattanooga, Montgomery at Memphis. South Atlantic features Jacksonville at Albany and Savannah at Columbus. National League matchups: Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Boston at Chicago, New York at St Louis. American League notes Chicago at Washington and Detroit at Cleveland.
Rain interrupted Friday's Crackers versus Pellicans game, called off. One game scheduled for 2 46 PM will be the final home game for two weeks before a road stretch through Mobile New Orleans Montgomery and Birmingham totaling thirteen contests with James Brady or Rudolph Waldorf pitching for the Crackers and Donahue catching.
Allen bested Berger 2 1 as Chattanooga held Mobile to two hits in a pitchers duel. Bunting Reed a run with a second inning infield out. Moran and Walsh contributed key plays including a deep left field throw for a double play. It marked Chattanooga's sixth straight win.
Washington beat Cleveland 2 to 1 as aughn excelled with runners on base. Mc Bride’s fielding and Shank’s timely hitting highlighted the victory. Batteries Kahler and O’Neil for Cleveland Vaughn and Henry for Washington. Time 2:05. Umpires Egan and O’Loughlin.
A compact reel recalls dates and players from early baseball lore. Jiggs Donahue born in Springfield Ohio, double-header results Pittsburgh 4 0 Boston 0 9 and Brooklyn routs Cincinnati 15 5. Fat Delahanty drives a 17 base day while Venus Wagner earns Phillies 7 3 win in Pittsburg.
Stockholm July 13 American athletes won two events today Fred W Kelly of the University of Southern California took the final heat of the 110 meter hurdles While Wendell and Hawking also U S representatives were second and third in this event Albert I Gutterson of the University of Vermont captured the running broad jump with a new Olympic record of 24 feet 11 inches In addition the United States finished second and third in the discus fifth in the modern pentathlon and won places in many heats in other events The Stockholm meet has been a festival of good sportsmanship An incident occurred in the last heat of the semis of the 400 meter race when a collision between Germany and the United States led to Young of Amherst being disqualified Braun of Germany crossed the line second The American committee considered the judge's decision in error but accepted it Young said Braun pushed him Davenport and Iay were involved The incident stirred spectators but officials indicated it was the judges’ call and protests should be limited to clear rule violations
Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn 8 to 2 as three visiting pitchers were hit hard. Hendrix kept steady for Pittsburg, with strong hitting by Paskett and Lobert. Cubs beat Doves 4 to 2 in Chicago series opener amid Boston errors. Phillies topple Cincinnati 6 to 4 on strong defense and ten strikeouts by Alexander. European exploits and Stockholm talk dominate a chaotic Olympic update with Finns shining in discus and Tunner Kolehmainen noted. American pentathlon rider Patten gains fame. Healy sets 400 meter swim pace for Australia and Britain. marathon runners halt practice ahead of Sunday race. frayed naval crew tensions in Finland hint at peace talks upon captain's return.
Albany July 13 Jacksonville touched up Hamilton for three late runs in the first inning to win 8 to 3. Melchoir hit a homer with two runners aboard and Whitted’s sharp fielding at third stood out. Hamilton relieved in the sixth. final score 8-3 with 1:20 game time.
A devoted Atlanta fan starts a testimonial fund for umpire Jack O Toole in gratitude for his controversial second game forfeit decision in the Crackers vs Pelicans doubleheader. The donor, preferring anonymity, sends a $5 start and urges others to contribute, with future presentation planned.
The sporting editor notes that Gene De Maftre Ville served as Atlanta team manager in 1906. The discussion also mentions how Johnson Flynn fight bets were settled, stating that bettors on the Johnson side cashed their wagers.
Frank Dessau the big right hander leaves Atlanta today to join Kansas City of the American Association after a deal by manager Hemphill He had been with the Crackers since the season start and had seven wins four losses leading the staff though hampered by arm trouble He is reported in good shape now for his new club and the sale ends his Cracker career. A New York man patents an envelope that is a blank cut marked and gummed so it can fold over a letter and be fastened.
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