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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
11
Savapagh Ga July 20 1915 Columbus wins the second half of the South Atlantic league season and will face Macon, winner of the first half, in a best four of seven postseason series. League winds up early to preserve 1916 status. first two games set for Macon.
Birmingham July 20 Special. Veteran pitcher Ginar Hardgrove admits the Emery ball ruined his career after seasons of success with the Berens. Officials discovered his secret grip and roughened ball technique used since 1911. Despite hard work and high hopes, Hardgrove failed to win as the league prohibited the illegal pitch, ending his era.
The report lists South or American and Federal League matchups across cities like Hashville Atlanta Memphis New Orleans Mobile St Louis Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore with Roswell defeating Dallas 10 to 9. Jenning hits and strikes out twelve for Dallas while Phy records nine hits and seven strikeouts.
Heavy showers left the field unplayable. Crackers versus Vola postponed and two games scheduled for Wednesday starting at 2:15 PM. Manager Smith may start Allen and Thompson against the Vols.
In Cleveland on July 20 the Western Association Golf tournament at Mayfield Inks eliminated several stars in the qualifying and first match play rounds. Notable exits include H K B. Davis from San Francisco and Mason Phebha of Chicago, while E M Byers of Pittsburgh fell to Ned Sawyer of Chicago. W C Fownes posted a 72 in the qualifying round, and Jack Neville of Los Angeles survived to join the sixteen remaining.
In Detroit on July 20 the Tigers beat the Athletics 6 to 5 as Steen faltered in the ninth and Dausu, Bush preserving the lead. Detroit climbs to second place with the win, while Crosstown rival woes shift Boston and Chicago in the pennant race.
Baltimore July 20 Charles Brickley the Harvard star has accepted a contract to coach the Johns Hopkins football team next fall announcing the decision today Brickley famed for his college play will lead the Baltimore squad next season.
The sporting editor addresses reader questions about pitcher Antley of Waverly Reynolds F. League, requesting his pitching percentage this season. Details on Walle Sip’s current location and whisperings involving Atlanta in Asia appear, alongside a fragmented note referencing Minneapolis and the American League.
Atlanta pitchers have dominated the slate, delivering stellar work as the Crackers return home. Across fifteen games through Monday against Nashville they average four hits per game and about 1.3 runs allowed, while posting roughly six and a half runs per game and nearly three June a game in offense.
In Macon Georgia on July 20 the Macon team won 6 to 4 over Jacksonville as Cueto homered and Laval pitched. Charleston defeated Columbia 3 to 2 in a ninth inning shift, Charleston maintaining a home-ground unbeaten record. Savannah edged Augusta 6 to 5 in twelve innings with Roth starring on mound and bat. Columbus beat Hitcheake 2 to 1 as Hitchcork, Manush, and Urvin led a fast five-inning win.
Baseball scores across several leagues show Waco defeating Fort Worth eight to two and Houston beating Galveston four to three. San Antonio fell to Beaumont one to two, with Dallas, Shreveport, and Asheville also posting varied results amid a rain-affected day across the circuit. Other noted games include Richmond and Harrisburg. Providence, Jersey City, and Terre Haute in minor associations, plus Louisville and Milwaukee drawing.
Valdosta Georgia July 20 Special Valdosta won the first game of the post-season series from Brunswick by 4 to 0. Sloan pitched well in relief and Valdosta fielded sharply, avoiding Brunswick base runners. Key moments included a two-run third inning and solid hitting from McMillan and others.
In Birmingham, Little Rock was defeated 9-5 in ten innings after El Jam tied it with a ninth inning homer and Magee drove in the winning run in the tenth. Pitching details include Johnson, Couchman, and Powell for Birmingham, with Grimes and Messenger contributing on offense for the visitors.
In a series of three games in Elberton Georgia last week Cross Fol C. claimed two of three against Libert on. Cross III won the first 6 to 1 and the third 8 to 7 while Giberton took the middle game 6 to 2.
James Claudius Fox of Columbia won the South Atlantic league second half pennant, adding his name to ex Crackers who became successful ball club managers. George Stinson led the Macon Tigers to a first half pennant, Harry Matthews guided Newnanvelut in Georgia Alabama league play, Otto Jordan with the Faldanta Millionaires captured the Flag league second half pennant. Fox now makes four former Crackers to win pennants this season.
Elliott Dent, ex-Cracker pitcher, moved from Frisco to the Los Angeles Coast League club. He immediately impressed by shutting out his first LA game while allowing five hits. A second start yielded a two to nothing loss as a misplay allowed two unearned runs. Dent notes pleasant surroundings and teammates including former Cracker Dickie Bayless.
Brooklyn beat Chicago 3 to 1 as Joe Finneran limited Chicago to three hits and Simon drove in the visitors’ runs. Score by innings shows Brooklyn plated three runs, Chicago one, with batteries Finneran and Simon for Brooklyn and Brennan Prendergast and Wilson for Chicago. Newark and Kansas City also battled to a 6–6 tie, while Pittsburgh beat Buffalo 8–5. In St Louis a doubleheader split with Baltimore, 4–1 and 7–4, featured strong pitching and sharp defense throughout the twin bill.
A ten round open air bout between Johnny Dundee and Joe Rivers in Brooklyn was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for Friday night. The outdoor fight had been expected to take place tonight in New York with anticipated action from both fighters and local boxing fans.
Monticello 3 Covington 2 at College Flats Monticello Ga July 20 special. Monticello batters Gip Son Stephens Barnes and Newsome produced key hits while Pitcher Callier struck out ten and allowed six hits. Covington offense managed four runs on nine hits as Battle and Newsome starred defensively. Next game Covington travels to Monticello Wednesday for rematch. Umpires Helly and Batlar at 2:20.
New York reports Larry McLean veteran catcher for the New York Nationals released unconditionally by President Hempstead after a sixty day suspension. The move allows Manager McGraw to play Brown University outfielder Babbington who cannot get in the lineup due to the player limit, with Babbington replacing Snodgrass in centerfield.
Carrollton Georgia defeated Lindale 4 to 2 in the second game of the series. Rabin dominated with nine strikeouts as Carrollton held the edge at all stages. Batters included Rabun Craven and J C Craven for Lindale and Dudderer Boote Hutchens for Carrollton.
Howard Lanse, cashier for a Cudahy Packing Co branch in Milwaukee Wisconsin was robbed of four thousand four hundred dollars on the way to a bank. Three blocks from his office the robbers seized the satchel and fled. Report later stated all money was recovered after a chase, the bag and contents thrown into a trash box.
Maysville beat Commerce 5 to 3 on Commerce soil. Key plays came from Perry in the outfield and Carr at center field for Maysville, while Cooper, their second baseman, provided strong hitting and defense.
Dispatch from Birmingham reports Mickey Coyle former Chattanooga and New Orleans baseman has been secured from Cleveland and will report today. If true, he jumped from New Orleans to Cleveland then back to Birmingham amid unclear sale details. The move affects roster, with McBrite Carrell Wardgrove Wer ryman and Hardgrove tied to the shakeup. Coombs strong in left field may stay, leaving Heming Way or Lindsay as the likely selection.
In Philadelphia Bud’s pitching and fielding in the eighth inning set up an eight to four win over Chicago. Cravath’s single and Nicholls scoring two on a wild throw and two wild pitches pushed six runs across. Sater injured a ligament in his right leg scoring on a double steal and was hospitalized. Batteries Lavender Zabel Pierce Cheney Giesmann Rixey Burns Raven 6 Wtedw 2.
The locals overwhelm the Indians 6 to 1 as Pitcher Hunt delivers a shutout performance. Washington gains a one game lead in the series with one decisive match remaining. Battersea and Sweetgrass key for the Indians, while Cireborn and Stone contribute for Washington.
Gosnesville Georgia July 20 Special Mrs WC Thompson lies injured at her home with a dislocated shoulder and bruises after two accidents yesterday while en route from Gainesville. A buggy mule spooked by an automobile first threw Mrs Thompson then, later, after meeting a noisy motorcycle and dust, threw Mr Thompson and Mrs Thompson again, leaving them with serious head and body wounds.
Dick Jemison reports that Kid Elberfeld is appointed manager of the Chattanooga Lookouts at Chattangoa Tenn with Garrett Mecorick resigning. Shortstop Caves plans return after absence while Mun and other infielders shuffle positions and Clyde Mebride moves to right field.
Griffin defeats Cedartown 6 to 1 with strong batting from GF Batterjee Anderson and LaFitt. The early runs in the first inning set Griffin ahead as pitchers kept Cedartown off balance. Other players, including ZIH and Mundy, contributed to the win in a tense regional matchup.
Canton, Ga July 20 Special. A blue ribbon day for Gunton's baseball teams as Canton mowed down the Wahton Braves at Monroe by 2 to 2 in Canton's favor. Manager Tom Comin led a gallant charge against the Junior Team at Wondstock, defeating them 6 to 4. Edwards, Canton's top pitcher at Woadstok, yielded only one hit while Strugh recorded fifteen strikeouts.
Montgomery July 20 The court of appeals refused a rehearing in the Theo Lary embezzlement case. Lary, already serving a ten year sentence, faces the six additional years imposed by the prior judgment. The ruling confirms the prior sentence and denies relief on appeal.
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