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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
10
The Crackers add Bill Luggie, Hammond Reynolds, and Reynolds strengthens catcher duties while Lyons and Johnson join from Kitty league clubs. Alperman reshapes lineup, Donahue may depart, and Whitey urged to get time. Wolgast demands 22500 to fight McFarland as umpire Stockdale listed in New Orleans dispatches.
The Crackers win the first game 7 to 2 paced by Reynolds debut behind the plate and a string of runs in the fifth. Buck Weaver and King Brady duel on the mound while errors influence several scoring plays. Pelicans drop the second game 7 to 0 as Swindell and Monderfulls deliver strong pitching and Unearned runs fuel the Cracker victory.
In a ten inning pitchers duel Pittsburg defeats Philadelphia 3 to 2 as Mensor and Carey drive in the decisive runs. Adams vs Hixey stalemate. late rally by Pittsburg secures the victory.
Sporting editor addresses batting averages hits and related stats while Troy Laundry meets Black Caps in a Thursday morning clash at Jackson Street show grounds. Troy lineup features A Bailey and F Bailey while Black Caps start McDaniel and Smith.
The Pelicans wrap up their season with a double-header against the Crackers at Ponce de Leon Park in Atlanta. New Crackers pitchers Bill Duggleby and Lyman Johnson join Hammond Reynolds catching Duggleby and Graham directing Johnsons batting. Pelicans may field Weaver Haigh Nagelson Swindell. Mike Lyone debuts for the Crackers in right field.
St Louis beat New York 5 to 1 at home to even the series as mixed hits aided the offense. Pad dock, Hallinan and Davia drove in runs. Mitchel and Snell combined for the win while New York’s scoring came on a Davia single.
In the Southern and South Atlantic leagues, series include New Orleans at Atlanta, Ponce de Leon two games, Birmingham at Memphis, Mobile at Chattanooga, Montgomery at Nashville, Columbus at Albany, Savannah at Columbia, Macon at Jacksonville. In the National League Pittsburg at Boston, Chicago at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, St Louis at Philadelphia. American League matchups include New York at Chicago, Boston at St Louis, Washington at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland. Washington beat Warrenton 17 to 5 in the first game of the series as pitcher Hubert was seriously hurt by a line drive. Brannen and Wills led Washington hitters. for Warrenton, Hubert, Gheesling, Sanford and Lea."
Manager Whitey Alperman confirms Hopkinsville hitters Mike Lyons and pitcher Lyman Johnson have been sold to the Atlanta Southern league club. Lyons bat 296 last year with 56 runs and 122 hits. Johnson noted for strong pitching and solid hitting. Arrival expected Tuesday, reshaping Crackers roster with Duggleby and Reynolds also joining.
Dick Jemison notes readers send all-star lineups featuring Cobb in center field and Speaker in left field with Chase at first base and Collins at second. The cited list includes Jackson in right field and Meyers at catcher, with pitchers J Johnson and Rucker among others from KC and EKC.
The Troy Laundry baseball team wants morning contests between 5 and 7 o clock with any fast teams. Call Atlanta at 692 and ask for Mr. Batley.
Hemphill leaves for Columbus Ohio to join Freil's American Association team invited by Bill Frait. He is set to report and jump into games immediately and is expected to perform strongly for the rest of the season.
Chicago reports champion heavyweight Jack Johnson says he has fought his last match due to fighters balking at his price and aging condition. He claims wealth of about 200000 dollars with much invested, and notes Jeannette Meevey Langford may claim the world title as Johnson exits. Jeannette manager Dan McKerrick counters, asserting a claim to the world heavyweight title for Joe Jeannette.
South Atlantic action sees Palmettos beat Indians 7 to 4 at Columbia as Barton and Smith spark scoring with steals and timely hits. Savannah pitcher Dashner struggles amid wild plays, while Columbia taps Dix and others for four runs. Umpire Pender ejects a player. game features several misplays and an 8th inning rally by Albany.
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