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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
11
The Gulls rely on captain Charley Starr to lift the lineup as he returns to regular play. Clark and Reynolds spark offense while Beal and Nolus provide pitching and fielding steadiness. A mix of promising reports from Nash and Temphtsize hint at upcoming key matchups and possible roster moves.
Fragmented text lists teams and cities from multiple leagues including Southern League and American League. Mentions clubs such as New York and Cleveland and cities like Memphis and Detroit, with unclear dates or outcomes due to OCR errors.
Amateur and professional marksmen gathered for the ninth annual eastern shoot tournament. Sloan of Philadelphia led with a planned three day event, aiming to improve scores. Notables included Charles G Spenner of St Louis and MoD Gibbs of Union City with high break streaks, while Lester S German of Aberdeen and others posted strong totals.
McDonough defeated Newborn 9 to 6 on July 17 as Sams and Smith starred for Newborn while Lester and Owen fueled the McDonough victory. The win marked Newborn’s sixth loss this season and extended McDonough’s winning streak to three games.
Atlanta Crackers invade Birdville. Conzelman fans ten but walks and wild pitches help Pelicans win 6 to 5 in the tenth. Key plays include Angemeier’s bat, Bisland and Williams scoring, and a late Pelicans outburst. Memphis beats Chattanooga 9 to 3 behind Schardt’s three-hitter support.
Mobile and Birmingham battled to a scoreless game in Mobile with Ruth delivering the final out in the top of the tenth. Despite runners in scoring position earlier, neither side could push across a run as fine fielding and pitching kept the game 0 0 through regulation.
Wavcross beat Americus 1 0 with 14 innings and 14 run support in a low pace contest. Cordele fell to Valdosta 4 0 as pitching shut down the offense across six innings. Thomasville powered past Beingyick 12 4 in a high scoring clash with multiple run bursts.
LaGrange defeated Talladega 4 to 2 in the first game of a series, Holliday, a former LaGrange player, set the pace for Talladega, while Schwessler hurled well for LaGrange. Umpire Welch officiated.
Chicago July 17 Larry Chappelle telegraphed Charles Comiskey that he would report tomorrow ready to play. Comiskey, perturbed by the star’s unexplained absence, had paid Milwaukee $10 000 and two players for him. Chappelle left Milwaukee after packing his bag and intends to be on hand to play, with a chance to be put in a uniform.
President Ban Johnson announced that Ts Cobb, recently suspended after an argument with umpire Hildabrand, will return to action tomorrow in Detroit.
Tonight’s program showcases a six rider handicap event, with Renel Lockner Shields from scratch and Richards Graves McNeil starting on handicap. The two mile final follows, headlined by the Dixie Handicap and the invitation race, promising fast pace and dramatic chases as scratch riders attempt to reel in the handicapped trio.
Reported games include Chicago’s 5-2 win over the Athletes and a 1-0 Washington victory. Browns at St Louis saw Morgans’ high fly aided by McBride’s double, Engel pitching for Washington, Wellman for St Louis. Ives York toppled Cleveland 7-1 as Knecht’s wild throw sparked error-filled frame. Umpires D Loughlin and Hidebrand. Rain affected Boston Detroit.
Scores from Virginia League, Carolina Association, American Association, International, Federal, Texas, Cotton States, Georgia Alabama, and Appalachian leagues. Notable games include Buffalo over Montreal, Toronto over Reteer, Selma beating Jackson, and Talladega edging LaGrange. Multiple 1 9 point margins and several close finishes populate the day’s ledger.
President Johnson of the American League will not block release of Jake Brain by Boston but will personally decide the larger issue arising from the recent New York Chicago trade involving Hal Chase Rollie Zeider and Barton. He will not take the questions to the National Commission and will act after receiving the official report.
Promoters stage a five bout program with Jake Abel vs Charlie White and Young Abe Attell vs Tim Callahan leading a lineup of four and ten round bouts. White arrives soon while Abel trains for a classier mill and fans expect swift action with seats ranging 60 cents to $2.
Philadelphia and Cincinnati split a July doubleheader with the Phillies taking the first game 4 to 2 and the Reds winning the second 9 to 2. Seaton struggled in the opener as Cincinnati built early momentum, while Johnson of Philadelphia held firm in the nightcap despite a rough start.
In Charleston, the opening game of the series against Savannah ended 1 0 after a delayed start caused by travel. Winston walked home in the second inning after Elridge and Kipp singled, with a single run marking the scoreboard as the only score. Albany topped Macon 9 to 7, boosted by Weime’s three hits including a two-run homer, while Pry fork added another long shot as the Albany crowd witnessed a brisk victory. Batteries listed for both games.
Jacksonville won the first game of the present series against Columbus 4 to 2 this afternoon. Horlen pitched five innings allowing scattered hits while Columbus was held at the plate with five runners left on base. Batteries Horton Kress Barker Tremps and Moran umpired.
The First Baptists lead the Sunday School league with twelve straight wins as they host D. G. Games in a Saturday double header at Ponce Park amid expected large crowds. The 8 OD club stands second with seven wins and three losses, aiming to halt the Baptists’ streak. Start time scheduled for 3 o'clock.
Gainesville defeated Cornelia 31 to 7 in Gainesville Georgia with Burrs hitting a long home run over center field. McNeill and Pigglag made notable plays as White contributed strong defense.
Lawrenceville beat Monroe 4 to 1 in a July 17 game. Robbeun pitched steadily for Lawrenceville while Sear pitched well for Monroe. Line score shows Lawrenceville 090 201 010 and Monroe 100 000 000. Umpire Felker.
New York July 17 plans for the 1913 World Series are outlined by Ban Johnson and the National Commission. If Athletics and Giants win, the series will run on alternate days in New York and Philadelphia with adjustments for travel. Umpires will be paid 1000 dollars each, and tie games will be handled on the next return to the city of origin. Applications for seats are flowing from across states and abroad.
Adrian teen team battled Battle Creek in a twenty inning duel ending with each side scoring one run at dusk. Adrian pitcher Loomis struck out nineteen, while Battle Creek pitcher McDonald fanned sixteen and hit a triple in the sixth. The game stretched to the twentieth inning before darkness halted the marathon.
Local day of July 1 saw Lanett fed Sox, undefeated this year, swept by Senoia in a three game series with scores 2 to 16, 9 to Starrsville, and Covington defeated 14 to 11, marking a fourth straight win for the home team Sterrestile.
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