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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
9
The Lookout team faces a tough road swing with Carl showing three straight wins and Montgomery surging in the standings. Scribner reports on pitching rotations, lineups, and travel hardships as the Crackers plan 11 games on the road through New Orleans Memphis and other cities while Kings detailed coverage promises daily updates.
Columbus Ga July 26 Colmbus won three straight from Macon in a 2 0 victory as McCormack held Peaches to few hits The only hitting came from the scratch order with five players contributing on base The game lasted 1 35 and featured a pitchers battle with minimal offense
Charleston, July 16. Gulls defeated Jacksonville 5 to 3 as Carroll and Melchol homered off Lindsey. Foster allowed three hits, Manning relieved, and Bitting Moore earned fielding honors. Box score shows early offense and late rally, with key two-base hit by Bisland for Atlanta in a later section.
Albany won the game 4 to 2 and took the series from Savannah in a muddled report. Adams and Moses pitched well for the teams with infield hits noted. a late run by Albany sealed the victory. The box score and several lines appear garbled with incomplete names and times.
Dick Jemison reports the Crackers wrap up their home stand with a 4 to 2 win against the Dobbers, clinching two of three in the series. Carl Thompson earned his third straight win for Memphis after joining the Cracker staff, while the lineup supported him with timely hits and errors by the opposition. The game featured early runs, sustained tension, and a final score that kept the crowd engaged through eight innings before the finish.
In Newnan Georgia, July 18, Newnan swept a double header from LaGrange. Stach and Lutterell pitched well for Newnan, with strong hitting from the home team. First game score details show Newnan overcome LaGrange, while the second game highlighted Newnan’s batting against LaGrange.
French bantamweight champion Doux, defeated by Kid Williams of Baltimore, was reported in bad shape after last night’s fight. Seconds claimed severe injuries from blows as two physicians attended him in Los Angeles on July 16.
Pitcher Clark has been secured by Manager Bully Smith to strengthen the locals pitching staff and contend for the Soumerm League pennant. Clark Griffith of the Washington Americans wired that the young twirler is joining the locals in New Orleans after leaving for Avante. He pitched for Vancouver last season, winning 28 and losing 9 for a .719 percentage.
Chicago July 16 Leifield a longtime major league star pitcher will not join the Atlanta club as rumored He left for St Louis his home where he plans to enter business making his baseball career end to pursue other work in the city now his place in the major leagues becomes uncertain
Port Anger? Portiang Ore July 18 Fielder Jones president of the Northwestern league says he was offered 25000 to manage the Boston Red Sox. He declines saying another American league team is seeking a new manager.
Chicago Americans and New York Nationals plan a round the world tour. Charles Comiskey posted the forfeit to guarantee transport. Teams will sail from Vancouver on November 19 after a Pacific coast trip by special train. Six Giants and six White Sox players have signaled participation. John McGraw has guaranteed twenty five persons, Comiskey twice that.
The Crackers depart for a lengthy road run to New Orleans and other cities, with twenty-six away games before a twenty-six game home stretch. They boast strong road records but face key tests against Montgomery and Mobile tied to pennant hopes. Road schedule runs July through September, listing New Orleans Memphis Montgomery Mobile Chattanooga Nashville Birmingham and Birmingham again.
New York July 16 President B B Johnson of the American League, en route to Detroit, says Jake Stahl deserved consideration after winning the world's title but was relieved of Boston management by President McAleer in midseason. Johnson criticizes McAleer, calls Stahl honorable and capable, and blames injuries for Boston’s poor showing.
Thomasville 2 Brunswick 3 in a terse Empire State League game. Players listed include Tritterles Butes Whikes Walker Hite Arapims Day Verpelle with score details showing Brunswick 3 4 1 and Thomasville 2 0 0.
New York defeated Cincinnati 5 to 3 in the fourth game of the series. Suggs faded in the fourth inning as New York rallied from a two run deficit. Tinker Wan was ejected for arguing with the umpire. Other games noted include Pirates over Red Sox 3 to 1 and Phillies 4 St. Louis 3 in Philadelphia.
Frank Chance charges Jim Callahan deceived the New York club in the trade sending Hall Chase, Rollie Zeider, and Borton for Chase. Chance says Zeider and Borton were not fit for big league play and seeks baseball court action after learning Zeider was injured by Ty Cobb weeks earlier. New York officials warn Zeider may be out weeks before returning.
A sweep of scores shows Atlanta defeated Montgomery 4 to 2 while Mobile beat Chattanooga 1 to 0 and Memphis topped Nashville 4 to 2. In the North and South Atlantic regions Charleston fell to Svino 6 to 8 and Albany drew Savannah 2 2 Columbus 2 Maw 4. Other leagues include Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 4 Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 1, Philadelphia 4 St Louis 2, and various minor leagues with Roanoke 5 Norfolk 3 and Newport News 0.
In the Southern League Atlante hosts in New Orleans while Birmingham visits Mobile. Chattanooga plays Memphis. Neabellie meets Montgomery. Macon visits Albany. Savannah rivals Charleston. Jackson villa goes to Columbus. In the National League Chicago visits Boston twice. Pittsburgh battles Brooklyn. Louis in New York. Genoa in Paris. Philadelphia in Chicago. Washington at St. Louis. New York at Cleveland. Boston at Detroit. In the Georgia Alabama League Newnan plays Opelika Talladega to Tallassee. In the Empire State League Valdosta visits Cordele Ameriza at Waycross. Brunswick faces Thomasville.
Water the Read the sporting editor will answer questions about all branches of sports. Dick Jemison lists queries on rules substitutions and records for Price Dent and others. Includes pitching and batting averages plus team results through Tuesday’s games with standings and player stats.
Representatives of eastern railroads and their trainmen and conductors meet in New York to ratify the agreement under the Newlands Bill. They telegram President Wilson asking for the appointment of a mediation and conciliation board to settle the differences.
Manager McGraw of the New York National League club announced today that he slowed Emilio Palmero, star pitcher of Havana Palmas team Almendares, a 6 feet tall speedster, as one of his chief pitching assets. A new Cuban pitcher will report to the Giants next spring.
A contingent of Augusta Pythians from three local lodges leaves Augusta for Waynesboro Georgia to launch a drive to boost Pythianism activity in Georgia’s tenth congressional district.
Chattanooga Tenn July 15 Norman Kid Elberfeld manager may be out for the season after a recent head injury from a game with Nashville. An eye injury confirmed by a physician requires complete rest. The club seeks a capable shortstop to fill his shoes while medical advice warns against another blow. Brackenridge pitched in the game.
Chicago and Philadelphia split a pair with the White Sox taking the second game 5 to 3 after a 1-0 opener. Brown started, then Behr, and Tex Russell delivered a crucial triple to clinch the nightcap for Philadelphia. Shawkey pitched well for Chicago. Beare, Lepp, and Schalk supported by Lappent.
Union City Georgia bats rattle opponents setting a hot pace since the season started. In four recent games Joyner Park 17 3 Daniel Brothers 38 4 Davison Paxon Stokes 17 3 and Deison Paxon Stakes 27 4 left the visitors to total 14 runs. Local amateurs from Atlanta are invited to schedule games on Saturdays.
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