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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1915

Page

11

Errors Give Chicks Game McDonald's Homer Gives Locals Two Tallies

Memphs Tenn July 23 Special While the Crackers chased a base, the Chicks built a lead and won 4 to 3 behind Merritt and Bell in a seesaw game. A host of miscues by the Crackers helped the Chicks clinch the victory. Pitching and fielding miscues colored the late innings as Atlanta struggled to mount a comeback. The matchup ends with references to later showdowns at Dick Jermison's parlors.

McDonald’s Werbert Caldwell Memphs Tenn Wile Crackers Husswork Park Fim Foundation Klowarg Merritt Memphis Herd Bell Avants Howard Mempins Goldwin Mitchel Chee Adlisen Pete McDonald Kauffman Shien Grubers Alison Nuit Sewut Wiliams Allison Lord Ofiet Kelly Chicks Schlel Jett Fabel Rohier Baldwin Welly Dwin Kuutrmairs Lehter Hee Manning Eibel Mitchell Merritt Stedcine

White Sox and Yankees Split Late Innings Thriller

New York tops Chicago 3 2 after a ninth inning rally powered by John Collins. Chaago pitching held Chicago in check as errors and fielding miscues fueled the late drama. Detroit beat Washington 6 1 with Coveleskie pitching. Cleveland wallops Philadelphia 11 4. Boston beats St Louis 9 7 in a wild game with wild pitching and late runs.

White Sox Phicard New York John Collins Bis Slat Leibola Chaago Cicotte Chicago Tom Donovan Sweeney Mayer

Parrott Beats Cuthbert In Local Baseball Clash

Parrott won over Cuthbert 8 to 4 in a local game at Tevwl today. Pitcher Waller shined for Parrott with fifteen strikeouts and only four hits allowed. Parrott lineup also included Hatteries Parrott Waller and Morgan. Cuthbert's Ammons and Patterson featured for the visitors.

Nthbert Aary Parrott Cuthbert Waller Morgan Ammons Paterson

Ouimet and Chick Reach Massachusetts Amateur Finals

Francie Ouimet national champion and WC Chick, an intercollegiate title holder, advanced to the finals of the Massachusetts Amateur Golf Association tournament. Ouimet defeated Percy Shofidda while Chick eliminated B J Sterne of Tatnuck. The localists will play 36 holes for the title tomorrow.

Newton, Mais Francie Ouniet Chick Masseeusetts

National League Tirates edge Mets in doubleheader

Pittsburgh defeated New York 6 to 1 and 4 to 2 in a doubleheader. Rittsbury pounded Mathewson and Ritter with four hits each game two drove in three runs. Dooin was ejected in the second game as benches cleared after umpire Klem ordered off the Giant lineup. In Boston Chicago extra innings, Boston won 2 to 1 on Magee Schmidt hit and a Smith error. Brooklyn beat St Louis 9 to 7 with loops of runs, Cardinels rallied late. Cincinnati topped Philadelphia 3 to 2 in ten innings, highlighting miscues by both teams.

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Amateurs Duel in Decisive Double Header at Ponce

In Ponce de Leon two Amateur Electric League teams, Southern Bell and Georgia Yoanor, clash in a final double bill to decide the season winner. The Georgia Power side and Southern Bell are top contenders in city amateur play. First game starts at 3:45 PM with 25 cent admission.

Southern Bell Georgia Yoanor Company Ponge de Leon Georgia Power

Lafayette Defeats Dadeville in Hazy Baseball Tilt

Lafayette wins 7 to 2 at home as Wood adds a solo homer and Schuessler yields three hits and fans. Dadeville’s errors and late rally fail to close the gap. score by innings shows Lafayette a steady winner. Batteries Scott Williams Smith Schuessler Walton.

Lafayette Ala Wood Schuensler Dadeville Fannel Malage Scott Williams Smith Schuessler Walton

Another Drawn Game in Sally Between Macon and Columbus

In Macon on July 22 darkness ended a freakish baseball game that finished tied at 8. Columbus led late and Macon pulled even in the ninth on Voss’s bounce with none out. Wild pitching and spectacular catches marked the innings as Fix homered for Macon and Herndon collected four straight hits early.

Macon Gia Columbus Foxmen Voss Fix Herndon Folmer Cf F Thompson Krebs, Ve BOT Eo Box Iba Awa Oa Redding OU OO Totalu Math¢wa Mathews Bou L Munn Chancey Bostam Moore Td May FO Hokey Oo Foster P. L Oo Martin R. Columbus McDull Bowden Youthewn Krebs Fox Blaore May Lokey Neild Muns Wester Martin Bants Foster Payed Baste Swod Vosa Vitter Ryan

Lookouts Edge Pelicans In Long Tight Comeback

Chattanooga defeated New Orleans 8 to 7 in a tense eighth inning rally. Daley doubled and sacrificed, Eberfeld infield hit, Witt scored the deciding run as Cunningham struggled. Harris homered with two aboard, while Nashville beat Birmingham 3 to 0 in another game. Local proceeds supported the Woman's Suffrage league with prizes offered by players.

Lookouts Pelicans Chattanooga Tenn Nashville Lonn Verryman Birmingham

Brooklyn Beats St. Louis in Federal League Clash

Beooklyn capitalized on timely hitting to defeat Ar Tous 6 to 4 as Crandall allowed ten hits before Watson held the visitors hitless in relief. Magee homered for Brooklyn. Crandall and Watson shared the mound duties. Batters: Marion, Simon for St Louis. Kanana City fell again as Guffalo lifted Buffalo in the Federal standings. Chicago beat Baltimore 4 to 1 after Prendergast hurled three innings in relief, while Newark fell to Pittsburg 11 to 1 with Laporte and Berghammer contributing to the scoring flurry.

Brooklyn Bolin Bt. Louis Beooklyn Ar Tous Crandall Visttora Watson Magee Vatinle Kanana City Kansas City Kansas

Queries Answered in Sporting Notes on Fielding Rules

Under this head the sporting editor answers questions about sport. The piece discusses a baseball play with a runner on first, a throw to the wall, a fielder holding a base, and whether the man on first should advance or stay. It analyzes ground rules and how the ball being thrown back to the pitcher affects baserunning decisions.

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Layden En Route to Join Yanks in Major League

Columbia South Atlantic league outfielder Dugene Layden was sold today to join the New York Americans. Other Columbia club players Nally Correll Spada Green Lernsen were secured by special contracts signed last night, with details announced today.

Columbia S.C Dugene Layden Columbia South Atlantic League Baseball Club New York Amerians Serviers Cayder Connells Nally Correll Spada Green Lernsen

Yanks Buy Miller From the Gulls

Mobile July 23 announcement that New York American League club has purchased Contegueiter Timer Maller from Mobile Southern league outfit. Miller has impressed by batting around 800 in senior play and 48 games. He joined Mobile in 1914 from Duluth of the Northern Michigan league.

Mobile Ala Spreanl Contegueiter Timer Maller Miller Duluth

Dawson 8 Hawkinsville 2 in Georgia baseball tilt

Dawson Georgia, July 23. Dawson won a high scoring game over Hawkinsville by 8 to 2. Anglis opposed by Gheesling, both teams tight in defense. Thrather brothers led Dawson’s hitting Darren with four safeties including a home run. Secrecy innings details show Dawson taking control late, while Hawkinsville struggled at the plate. Lawrenceville beat Conyers 13 to 1 on July 2 in a separate regional game.

Dawson Wawkinsville Angls Gheesling Hetter Maye Thrather Brothers Darren Rae Dawson Hawkinaville Davis Harner Gheen- Ung Weaver Reynolds Empires Warden

Where They Play Today in Baseball Leagues This Month

A fragmented schedule lists matchups across Southern Leams and National and Federal leagues. Teams include Atlante in Memphis, N C in Chattanooga, Baceboink in Nashville, Phila in Cleveland, Chicago in Boatan, Pittsburg in N Y, Cincinnati in Phila, Louis in Brooklyn, Brook'n in St Louis, Baltimers in Chicago, and Newark in Plitsburg.

Southern Clube National Memonii Phite Cutcaxe Brooklyn Ora Tblz Washvnd Pittsburg Bog Atlante St Louis Monnt Boston New York Caea Cineiir Haere League W.L. P. Eee O Butrats Phila Baltimore Alta Southern Leams Atlante Memphis N. C Chattanooga Baceboink Biminghem Nashville Cleveland Chicago Boatan Leute National League N.Y Cincinnati I. Louis Brook'n St. Louis Baltimers Bure Kast City Newark Plitsburg

Sports Scores From Various Leagues

Baseball and league results listed for Carolina, Veterrtudional, American Anenciation, and other circuits. Notable games include Minueapolis 39 and Milwaukee 1, Chicago and Cleveland strong showings, St Louis Lowen Dalian 4, Galva 6, Houston 3, and San Antonio 1 in mixed fixtures across divisions.

Little Bob Jones Tops Perry Adair In Roebuck Invite

In Birmingham Alabama on July 22 the Jones family from Atlanta advanced in the Roebuck Spring invitation tournament by defeating Perry Adair 2 to play after a tight afternoon match. Junior Jones then beat Travis Roberts Jr to reach the finals with his father, who beat Houben G Bush 2 up and 2 to play. The two Jones entries will face separate opponents in the morning round as hopes rise for a father versus son final.

Birmingham Ala Jones Atlanta Roebuck L “Little Hob" Jones Perry ' Adair Jenelly Travid Roberta, Jr Houben G. Bush New Orleans Ealieres William Badham Scott Probasco Chittanooga

Mackle Tournament Opens With Match Play Qualifying

Golfers from Gaplta City Country Club begin the Mackle trophy event with qualifying rounds today based on recent scores. Handicap adjustments apply in match play, with multiple flights planned. First round by Wednesday, second by Saturday, semis by next Wednesday, and finals by the following Saturday. Record entry is anticipated in ideal weather.

Gaplta) City Country Club Mayers

Carleton Smith Reaches Cotton States Golf Final

Carleton Stith of Atlanta defeated Allan Hrooka of Birmingham in the Cotton States Golf Tournament semis in Birmingham Alabama and will meet Bartlett of Birmingham for the south championship tomorrow.

Birmingham Ala Carleton Stith Atlanta Allan Hrooka Wil Meet Bartlett

Braves and Quigley settle dispute after incident

Boston July 23 Umpire Quigley and Braves captain Evers settled their quarrel following a reported on-field punch after a foot mishap. National League President Tener conducted a personal inquiry and both men shook hands before the day’s game. James Gaffney, Braves owner, claimed charges of incompetency were dropped.

Boston Quigley Evers Bo Tm Braves Foat Tener National League James Gaffney Braves

Veteran Merritt Is Given Release

Little Tock Arkansas July 2 George Merritt pitcher and utility player of the loyalv team has been released outright because of an injured arm Eufaula Alabama July 23 Special Eufaula won the second straight game from Montezuma today by the score of 6 to 2 Perry Dovier pitched one inning up to the seventh when Mufaula s Sig lead allowed him to ease up the fielding and hitting of Ginn Moore Geeslin and Heck featured for ufavin By Innings Rufaula 64t 100 Odx 8 20 3 Montezuma 000 0NO G2n-2 Batteries Doxter and Williams Blonst and Blison

Little Tock Ark Eorge Merritt Loyalv Fufaula Ala Eufaula Montezuma Perry Dovier Mufaula Sig Ginn Moore Geeslin Heck Ufavin Beore R.H.E Rufaula Doxter Williams Blison

Local League Baseball Scores From Carrollton Roswell Norcross Blakely

Reports from Carrollton Roswell Norcross and Blakely describe multiple games with varied results Murphy, Pinkston, Puckett and Blakely’s Blackwell influencing outcomes. Batters such as Twitty delivered three two base hits for Norcross while Norcross, Flowery Branch and Donalsonville are noted in brief line scores.

Norcross Flowery Branch Norgroup

Indians 10 Tennille 2 in Friday baseball clash

The Nebraska Jadiina won Friday's game against Tennille by 10 to 2 with Sweet Grass homering for the Indians. Cleghorn and Sweet Grass shared the battery for the Indians while George and Shepherd pitched for Tennille. Thorpe transferred. Harrisburg scene notes James Thorpe moving from Jersey City Internationals to Harrisburg to play right field. Canton transfer details mention Cal Qadar’s departure and related vacancy. Little Rock report cites Francis Gribbens sold to Louisville from the local Southern association team.

Waurey Nebraska Jadiina Tennille Sweet Grass George Shepherd Thorpe Harrisburg James Thorpe Con Jersey City Internatonals Calqadar Little Rock Ark Francis Gribbens Louisville

Flag League Pennant Awarded to Valdosta After Brunswick Walkout

The FP L A G league awarded the post season pennant to Valdosta after Brunswick players refused to play Friday over back salary guarantees. Manager Reynolds was the only Brunswick player at the grounds. the rest left as the game was forfeited. Brunswick officials cited unpaid salaries since July 3 and non guarantees for the future, with about 459 dollars paid to players. Valdosta led the series two wins to Brunswick’s one, with two remaining games postponed due to the forfeiture.

Dick Jemison Valdosta Brunswick Ummires White Donahue Vsdoate Brunawick Reynolds Jeague Ime Ue Sheruy Hopkins Vib Tv Plasyers Brongnich Whee Rolme Ubereecayta

Chick Evans Meets Standish In Finals At Cleveland

Chicago players Chick Evans and Jimmy Standish meet tomorrow in the Western Amateur Golf championship final after Evans defeated Ned Sawyer two up in the semi finals. Sawyer led much of the morning round before Evans overtook him, with a late swing that mirrored last year’s semi final result. The match drew the largest gallery ever seen for a golf contest in Cleveland.

Cleveland Evang Sawyer Gans Byjardhut

FEDS PLAN RAID ON ORGANIZED BASEBALL IN CHICAGO

Federal league magnates met in Chicago on July 23 to discuss a raid on organized baseball. They planned to wait a week for Judge Landis to issue a ruling in the baseball suit and to bid for star players like Ty Cobb and Home Run Baker, with attendees from cities including St. Louis Buffalo Newark Chicago and Baltimore.

Chicago James Gilmore Orowy Holdle Codies Baker Alexander Thone Rd Gwynner G. Comstock iiUisburg Tall Otto Sitfel St . Louis W. &. Robertson Buffalo D. I Hoff Kansas City

Langer Shatters Swimming Marks at Expo

Ludwig Langer of Los Angeles set two American amateur records on a 1st-yard course at the Panama Pacific Exposition. He logged a mile in 2 minutes 59.? seconds and a half mile in 12 minutes and ? seconds, breaking the previous mile mark of 2:40.5 by J. H. Reilly. His three quarter mile time and 2540 yard mark were also reported as new records.

San Francisco Ludwig Arry) Langer Los Angeles Langer J. H Reilly New York

Winder Defeats Lavonia In Narrow Track Rivalry

Winder defeated the Lavonia track team today by the score of 11 to 9. The game featured three double plays by Winder and strong batting by Queen for Lavonia. Batteries Queen and McCall for Lavonia and Lyle and Doster for Winder.

Winder Gauly Lavonia Quean Queen McCall Lyle Doster

Dundee Beats Rivers in Ten Round Brooklyn Bout

New York July 2 Johnny Dundee defeated Joe Rivers in a ten round bout in Brooklyn. Dundee had the edge in all rounds except the tenth which was even. In the fourth round Dundee nearly knocked Rivers out with a blow to the jaw.

York Johnny Dundee Joe Rivers Brooklyn Dundee Wundeen Rivers

Amateur Games in Bunday School League Schedule

Fragmented results show teams like Yackoon Fan Acogn Fede at Piedmont and West End at Piedmont. Matchups include Gate City versus Gate City and Ashinia Cuby versus OA AG at Maddox. Other lines reference Beotitale at Scuttdate Hy Leomgue Texas and Marist Southern RF Ty with various venues and unclear opponents.

Bunday School League Yackoon Piedmont North Avenue Federal League Whittler Yo Hy Leomgue Texas Postafiles Iuman Tartle Atante National Asugwell Sheu's Park

College Park Tennis Club Opens Second Annual Tournament

The College Park Tennis Club announces its second annual tournament opening August 7, 1915. Entry fees are 1 dollar for singles and 60 cents for doubles, with free participation for players from College Park East Point Hapeville and southern Fulton. Call Schoeller at Schoeller's Pharmacy College Park Gu phone fast Point 141.

College Park College Pari Tennis Club East Point Hapeville Fulton Schoeller Schoeller's Pharmacy

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