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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
12
In Piedmont Park yesterday Atlanta trailed Little Rock 3 0 at the start of the final half inning, then Bernard Koehler delivered a two RBI double to lift the Crackers to a 4 3 win over Little Rock. Fans flooded the field with praise and cash gifts as Koehler’s heroics sparked a dramatic turnaround.
Little Rock edges Atlanta 4 to 3 in a nine inning game as Watt shuts down the Cracker lineup until the ninth. Bernard Koehler and Watt held Little Rock at bay, but in the final frame Atlanta tallies two runs aided by an error sequence and a Bohley two-bagger. Umpire Keefe's calls drew criticism despite the tense, late rally.
Campau, known as Count Camper, is signed to manage and captain the Binghamton baseball team in the state league. He previously managed and captained the club for two seasons, and this year he started the season with the New Orleans team before returning to Binghamton in July.
In Birmingham a tense game ended with six straight hits in the ninth to give Birmingham a six run win. Umpire Cox faced crowd anger from early on and was struck after the game by a spectator. Police aided Cox as he returned to the city. Vaughan was ejected for kicking. Clark and Smith pitched for Birmingham, while Dunham and McIntyre relieved for Memphis.
Brooklyn tops Chicago 6 to 4 in 13 innings in a loose game watched by about 1,400. Four double plays highlighted the frame as Brooklyn scores in the thirteenth to win. Batteries Lundgren Menefee Kling for Brooklyn, Garvin Ritter for Chicago.
In Washington on July 1, Lee pitched for Washington as St Louis and Detroit clashed in a high scoring display. Detroit defeated New York 4 to 3 while New York beat Detroit earlier in a stubborn battle with Donovan and Chesbro on the mound. Attendance figures noted.
At Windsor Driv ing Association harness races a large crowd attended. Page Hall favored the 2:50 pace with 2:11 1-4 best time in the 2:30 pace. Judge Cullen won the 2:25 pace in three heats with 2:25 time. Darby took the first two heats in 2:10 1-4 and Wayne King won heat three in 2:08 1-3. The program will finish tomorrow.
Cordele defeated Davisboro in a one sided game with Davisboro scoring only in the ninth inning due to home team lapses. The contest, dated July 1, featured strong Cordele pitching and late rally by Davisboro.
New York July 18. On a muddy track at Brian Beach Possession, an added starter in the Distaff Stakes for 2 year old fillies, moved from Monsoon to win by a half length. Me Mortam led to the stretch, then Possession overtook Monsoon with Sema ntic third. Sailor Knot sold for 1550 dollars, buyer Mike Clancy. Other races featured Sailor Knot winning the first, Walter Cleary taking the steeplechase, and Bon Mot prevailing in the handicap.
In Chicago on July 14 at Washington Park six and a half furlongs race saw John A Drake's Ran Nels beaten by Elsia by a head with Jockey Gray pushing Rapinella to stay back early. Bad News won the mile race for two year olds from Bondage and Postmaster Wright, while Mary Glenn faded after an early move. Multiple races followed including Nannie Hodge and Elsie Le in separate sprints with odds and times noted.
Charles W. Boyer of Atlanta moves to form a new South Atlantic League including Charleston Columbia Savannah Augusta Macon Columbus Brunswick and Jacksonville. The plan envisions strong fast baseball across Georgia and South Carolina with clubs in each city after the current season ends.
An Philadelphia News column extols bunting as the key to wins, citing players like Keeler Fultz Thomas and Bender as masters. It argues strategic laydowns beat power hitting, boosts pennants, and unsettles opposing pitchers by placing balls to gaps and forcing errors.
After a tight game Bernard Koehler led Birmingham to a victory over the Travelers. Watt held the Crackers to two hits until the ninth, Pat Wright failed to homer, and Koehler collected three of the five Birmingham hits. Umpire Keefe drew barbs from Mique Finn while new Pelican signings Delehnaty Rickert Wrigley and Fiable joined Worcester’s finish. Frank Smith becomes Southern League’s first baby mascot, drawing Birmingham fans’ excitement.
Nashville American notes Sherman Kennedy will rejoin the Fishermen early next week after returning to Ohio. Kennedy’s absence left the team hopeful for a strong comeback as he aims to reach his peak this season. Birmingham Age-Herald praises McKernan as Little Rock’s new third baseman, calling him a promising successor to Delehant with solid fielding and powerful hitting.
Bas d Or won Delmar's feature today at St Louis in a seven furlong race with only three starters. Toby Tosa bid hard in the stretch finishing ahead of Maude Gonne, while the favored Bas d Or and Maude Gonne raced as a team before the latter dropped back. Track fast. First race results show Ingalthrift taking the purse at four and a half furlongs. Second race saw Dolly Gray win at six furlongs. Third race five and a half furlongs went to Forehand with Major Pelham second. Fourth race mile and seventy yards claimed by Bas d Or with Toby Tosa second and Maude Gonne third. Fifth race seven furlongs was won by Miss Mae Day over Bengal. Sixth race mile and a sixteenth was won by Orpheum with Mon tana Peeress second. Today's entries list several purses and horses across six races at St Louis.
Twenty constables were deployed by Attorney Cantwell for BE and Farley to serve warrants on officials and bookmakers at Washington Park race track Chicago. Only one was admitted. arrests included Lawrence Young the club president James Howard secretary and nine bookmakers. Bonds were posted and racing continued.
In Tifton Georgia on July 18 Quitman took the series from Tifton two games to one with a 4 to 3 victory. The loss came on errors in the opening inning. Batteries: Tifton Segars Barber Quitman Coz Oliphant Foat.
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