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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
5
A fragmented sports item notes the Whiffs preserving the franchise in Montgomery by selling pitcher Elmer Brown for 7000 dollars and outfielder Walker for 4000 with pitcher Manning around 2900, plus windstorm impacts and local team chatter. It highlights Brown’s strong pitching, minor league reports, and looming playoff hopes amid a broad, scattered recap of players and scores.
A fragmented listing of games and venues across multiple leagues in the Southeast. Mentions Southern Jengie Atana We Na osele in Memphis, South Atlantic League, American League, and Georgia-Alabama League with scattered team references and a local ad for Fairburn, Georgia.
Rain interrupted a Montgomery baseball doubleheader between the Bills and Crackers with only one inning completed. Ground crews battled water, a second downpour ended play, and plans for a two game slate today were announced, weather permitting, with the first game resumed later and ongoing efforts noted for the second.
In a rain interrupted Empire State League game, Cordele led Wavcross 1-0 after seven innings as Clark scored the lone Cordele run and Jones doubled. Weather halted play in the seventh with Cordele at second and several near-misses noted.
Nine bases on balls and wild pitches aided Pittshurs as Carey scored a probable record five runs without a hit. Philadelphia pitchers allowed 18 runs while Pittshore tallied 18 with strong innings. Score by innings shows a decisive Pirates win with Seaton Chalmers and Killifer behind the plate and Doorn Hendrin on the mound.
Talladega shut out by Georgia Alabama in an afternoon game with strong pitching from Lovett and weak hitting from Talladega. Roy Boyd and teammates provided offense while errors and ragged play marked the contest. Brannen, Bil Jteley, and Jordan stood out for the visitors as Grange and Crew held Talladega to five runs.
United States players JC Parks and Morris Williams both win their matches at Wimbledon as McLoughlin loses to Parks and Dixon falls to Williams. Crowds show bias toward Britain as weather slows play and McLoughlin struggles with wet conditions amid a lengthy, tense two five set wars.
Savannah won the late game 2 to 1 with Handibee scoring from third on a fielding play as Alston Dowell worked the mound to hold Albany. Morrow and Wella shared the battery, Barr and Treksemiile umpired, while ذك.
Reported scores from Southern League Texas League International League and more show scattered wins losses and postponed games. Notable results include Atlanta Nashville Birmingham and Columbus with mixed outcomes and several late entries in the American Association and Empire State League.
An informal Memphis event features Walle from the Atlanta team discussing a dinner speech question. Whites Alermann asks for the best after dinner speech he has heard, and Wallie replies with a terse quip about paying for it.
Newborn defeated the Seventeenth Infantry 4 to 9 in a July 25 game here. Pitts, Smith, and Newborn powered the offense while Brown pitched strong for Seventeenth. Umpire Wilson presided as stats listed include hits and batting averages for both sides.
Reported July 25, the Cubes unveil new uniforms sparking debate among players and staff. A recent fire destroyed a laundry, casting doubt on whether the club and players will accept the redesigned raiment or settle differences before the season.
The fragment lists games across multiple amateur leagues slated for Saturday afternoon. Teams include Auto Tom’s Felton at Tove de Leen Asyslimy Preesmen at FXposition Go Company, a Walteer at Whittier Manufacturers League, Shen Railway y Po oS, and others at venues such as Grant Park, Piedmont Park, and Glidden fields.
About seventy five to eighty golfers are expected for the qualifying round of the J Carroll Payne trophy at East Lake in May. Players qualify by net scores with handicap match play. First and second rounds by July 1. Semifinals by August 2. Finals by August 3.
In Madison Georgia today the Madison team beat Elberton 3 to 1. Batteries for Madison were Vickery and Orr, for Elberton Roberson Perryman and Stone. Madison wins the series three games to two.
Montgomery July 25 Elmer Brown star pitcher for the local club was sold to Brooklyn for about 7000 dollars. Brooklyn president Charley Bbketts closed the trade after a personal visit, following strong recommendations from scout Sutton. Brown finished the season with 16 wins and 11 losses in 25 games, totaling 205 3 2 innings, 125 strikeouts, and 77 walks. Brown had wins over Nashville Memphis New Orleans Atlanta and others before the sale. Also, St Louis Browns exercised an option on Manning and reportedly purchased outfielder Ernest Walker from Montgomery for 4000 dollars.
Syracuse reports a decree for absolute divorce granted to Mrs Marilee B Flynn wife of Yale football player Lefty Flynn. Married secretly in New York six months ago. A chorus girl named as co respondent by Mrs Flynn. Evidence taken at a local hotel six weeks ago.
Philadelphia and Detroit traded blows as Philadelphia edged ahead in the seventh inning. Dubuc and Stanage held Detroit at bay while Philadelphia pulled ahead 4 to 3. Shanker struggled but the Phillies seized the moment securing the win.
Boston July 27 William J Clothier Whitadilpia William Johnston San Francisco BW Miles Boston Goat Gardner Jr Boston survive semis Clothier over Beals Wright 6 2 7 2 6 2 Johnston over Jr Plaffman 6 1 6 3 9 7 Niles walkover over Whitney 6 1 6 1 6 2 Gardner beats VM Church 7 8 6 5 6 2 Clothier to meet Johnston Niles to meet Gardner in semis tomorrow Eastern doubles semifinals also set with Larned Wright vs Touchard Washburn and Niles Dabney vs Scott
New York featherweight Johnny Dundee has moved to lightweight and will meet Chicago’s Jack White in a twenty round catchweight fight at Vernon Arena on August 12. The bout pits two prominent boxing figures against each other in a nationally anticipated matchup in Los Angeles.
An Atlanta polo club plan unfolds with a 1964 charity match at Tart UcFhirs featuring officers and prominent society figures. The event includes demonstrations by Luguine and honors Governor and Mrs. Klaton, with talks of permanent polo grounds and fundraising from across the United States.
Allis of Milwaukie faces Wood of Chicago in the Western Golf Association final after defeating Gardner Hinsdale in the semis. Wood beat Ladue Calus in the other semi. if Allis wins tomorrow he becomes champion, having held steady play and smart recovery against tough opponents.
Boston edged Moultrie 5 to 4 in a late afternoon game marked by a tense pitchers battle between Kid Blanton and Frank Navman. Cooper and Vann starred defensively for Boston, while Variie led Moultrie at the plate. Boston improves to eleven wins in fourteen games.
McNeil on the JAP roared to victory in the 195 lap marathon before a record crowd estimated 7,500 to 10,000. He averaged 82 mph with bursts near 95, lapping rivals including Lockner who finished second. Richards faded after a rear tire blowout, while Swartz and Graves retired with mechanicals.
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