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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
11
Atlanta fans urged to back Whitey Alperman and his team after road trip, as local encouragement is seen lifting performance. The piece notes Alperman’s hot streak with a .425 average over ten games and highlights Bailey’s slump, urging civic pride to raise the club toward first division.
In Birmingham on July 25 the Barons beat the rejuvenated Crackers 6 to 2 amid dust storms and wind delays. Key plays included Johnston and Almeida driving in runs, with multiple stolen bases and a noted effort by Johnston who scored from second twice. Foxen worked in relief with limited support, while Carroll and Agler contributed offensively for Birmingham.
Chattanooga Tenn July 25 Special J Roy Moran Chattanooga's star outfielder was sold today to the Washington Americans. Part of the consideration is that the rival club sets the first Southern league call on Washington's discards next year. Moran reports to Washington in September. Outfielder Hamilton a Notre Dame college star was signed by Chattanooga today. Outfielder Ware and Bitcher Ware probably will be released.
The Aero Club of Illinois selected a site ten miles southwest of downtown Chicago for the Gordon Bennett world championship aero plane race. A 4.14 mile course with thirty laps will total 124.28 miles, with capacity for 240000 spectators and safety provisions including a 400 foot wide course and a 200 foot spectator buffer. A $15000 fund will improve ground conditions and aviator safety.
New York July 25 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion said by telephone from Chicago he is ready to sign for a Labor Day fight with Joe Jeannette at Madison Square Garden if his price is met Jeannette?s price is $30,000 Johnson rejected $26,000 offer manager Billy Gibson is arranging talks with Dan McKerrick Jeannette's manager to decide next steps.
Fayetteville N C July 26 Goldsboro and Sumter tied for first in the horse race wagon races the feature event of the Interstate firemen tournament closing today time 33 seconds flat Kinston took third money Eighteen teams entered Newbern Chapel Hill showed best in tourney fielders Milan Murphy and Murray praised Mathewson has won his last five games 16 and 4 for current campaign Snip the Crackers a few begone has been and they would walk away with pennant
Chronology of notable games and feats across major leagues. Eddie Seward no-hit Cincinnati in 1888. Brooklyn shelled Cincinnati 20 to 6 with Hub Collins driving five runs. 1892 Philadelphia batted Rhinos and Holliday for 39 bases in 29 hits. 1902 Baltimore beat Cleveland in a 35-hit slugfest. Sam Leever hurled one-hit gem vs St. Louis.
Two world bicycle records fell last night at Salt Lake City. Jackie Clarke lowered the one third mile professional against time from 33.5 to 23 seconds. Alfred Goullet improved the one mile professional against time from 1 46 15 to 1 39 15 with seven pacemakers. Also Madison defeated Eatonton two to one in a baseball game as Sellars allowed two hits and Alford gave up ten.
New York July 25 veteran baseball umpire and fight promoter Tim Hurst is convalescent after a long illness. He walks with a cane and remains a bit weak though his physician says he will rapidly regain his former rugged health.
Tomorrow afternoon the qualifying round of the President's Cup will be played on the East Lake course at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The annual af fair awards cups to flight winners, with club handicaps applying throughout the tournament.
Nashville pitchers limited New Orleans to one run as a seventh inning rally carried the visitors to a 1-0 win. Swann worked 3 innings, then was replaced, while Perry and Knaupp led the offense with timely hits. Time 3:55. Umpires Breitenstein and Fitzsimmons.
Sporting editor Dick Jemison answers reader questions on Hemphill’s lineup, road trip results, and prospects for Atlanta's finish. He lists proposed all star positions, names players by team and position, and offers a verdict on which team is better with a slight edge to the right-hand lineup.
Gainesville Ga July 26 Special Gainesville 4 Cartersville 2 in a tight pitchers’ duel. Smith held Hawkins to three hits while Hawkins allowed six. Key moment was Gordon’s two-base hit with two on. Batteries Gainesville McNeal Hawkins Umpire Smith Time
The Sporting Editor reports Pat Flaherty, the left handed outfielder famed for his quick return motion at Ponce de Leon Park, is a free agent who believes he could be a successful playing manager for the Atlanta Crackers. Flaherty, who hit .287 with Boston last season and has shown strong hitting in the International League, suggests his value as a dual player and leader. The note serves as a tip to local directors to consider a capable outfielder for the team.
In Washington Detroit split a July 26 doubleheader, taking the first 6 4 and losing the second 7 5. Dubuc and Vaughn pitched for Detroit with Gandil fueling Washington in the opener. Mullin Works and Kochers and Arnamith starred in the nightcap. The Athletics split with the Browns in Philadelphia, taking game one 3 2 and losing game two 4 2. White Sox beat Yankees 6 4 in New York. Naps edged Red Sox 1 0 in Boston. Newborn beat Monticello 11 1 and 1 1 in Georgia.
In July 1965 Pittsburg beat Brooklyn 8 to 7 in fourteen innings in a game postponed from May 8. The Pirates scored through late rallies after a quiet early effort while Brooklyn matched with six runs in the middle innings. Batteries were Cole Robinson Warner Caninitz Gibson Stack Rucker and Miller with umpires Johnstone and Eason. Time 3 11.
Yesterday's results list multiple games across minor and major leagues with scores for Southern Leagues, National, American, International, Appalachian, Virginia, Southeastern, Texas, Cotton State, and Union Point. Notable matches include Birmingham 4 Atlanta 2, Pittsburg 8 Brooklyn 7, Chicago 6 New York 4, Detroit 5 Washington 4, Houston 8 San Antonio 0, and Union Point 9 Penfield 4. The Union Point season recap shows 13 wins, 4 losses after 17 games. a Balloon Race report from Kreis City, Missouri previews a national elimination event for the James Gordon Beginett trophy in Germany.
The Moose club and the Southern Shops of the City league tied for second place will play Saturday afternoon at Ponce de Leon park to settle their standing. The rosters feature top local amateur players and the admission is 25 cents with proceeds supporting both teams' season expenses.
In Macon Georgia on July 25 heavy hitting powered the Macon team to a 9 to 2 victory over Albany in the opening game. Voss pitched effectively while Pruitt allowed most of the damage. Albany’s runs came on a fourth inning homer by Reynolls and a fifth inning triple by Holden plus an error.
Americus defeats Georgia Railway and Electric 4 to 2 in Americus Georgia with Wood earning the win over Puckett. Howell Salter McLendon Howell contribute key hits as Atlanta falls behind in the July 26 game.
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