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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
2
Harry Welchonces big stick broke the Crackers boxing streak yesterday by poling the goal over the fence in the ninth inning of the second game.
The Crackers and rival team meet for two games at home after a string of losses and a 1 run defeat followed by a ninth inning win. Fans urged support as Welch and other players aim to boost morale and regain form in the lineup.
Mobile and Atlanta split a July 90 doubleheader with Mobile winning 5 to 4 in the first game and Atlanta taking the second 4 to 2. Welchonce powered Atlanta with a home run and four hits in five appearances, while Conzelman and Campbell pitched for Mobile amid a tense, umpire-scarce finish.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on July 30 a record-smashing Grand Circuit program drew a giant crowd. The 2:12 trotters event saw Cheeney set a 2:04 3-4 mark, while Tenara clocked a season-fast trotting miss. Mack Thistle won the 2:03 3-4 pace heats, with Strathstorm and Stetorine Lads also recording fast times. Kula Belle, a racing mare linked to Cleveland, died today after illness.’ Thursday’s card features the Corstock $5,050 stake for 2:11 pacers.
The Baseball Players' Fraternity will investigate Ty Cobb's encounter with a Philadelphia spectator during the Athletics game. Cobb says the fan used objectionable language and he sought the umpire's aid, but the crowd jeered him and let the spectator remain. The fraternity urges stronger action and criticizes the national commission for not adopting its earlier suggestions.
Newborn Georgia defeated Monticello 5 to 0 in the first game of the series. Batter s for Newborn 2 for Monticello Uronson and Malone led at bat. Pitchers Sanders and Tollison faced nine and four batters respectively. Umpire Wilcon. Madison Georgia. Washington won 9 to 6 yesterday. The deciding game of the series is set for tomorrow.
Harry Holland former Tech star third baseman who drew praise as the greatest college third baseman in the south signed with Atlanta Wednesday. He may play second base while Wally Smith returns to third. Frank Manush’s injury complicates rosters. Holland declined offers from Philadelphia and Washington, citing parental objections now removed.
Thamesville wins 1 0 over Cordele with runs by Be Thomasville and Britches. Batteries Cheney Dudley Welder Fubanks. Umpire Derrick. Attendance unavailable. Americus defeats Brunswick 4 3 in a late rally. Valdosta edges Waycross 4 0 in another game. Umpires McTaughlin Gentle. Time 1 24.
Scores from multiple leagues listed with numerous teams. Mobile beat Atlanta 4 to 2. Jacksonville defeated Savannah 8 to 4. Albany beat Charleston 4 to 2. Macon won 6 to 3 over Brunswick. Chicago edged Pittsburgh 5 to 4. Boston lost to Chicago 0 in rain drenched games. Detroit and Washington rainouts noted. Other leagues show County and state teams with mixed results across Empire State, American Association, Southern, and Texas circuits.
Two base hits and sacrifices aided Philadelphia to a 2 1 victory over St Teuls. Bush and Wellman pitched well with solid control as fielding remained unremarkable. Final score 2 to 1 with batteries Wellman Alexander Bush and Schang. Time 1 40.
New Orleans Southern League manager Frank announced catcher Leo Angemeier was given a big unconditional release. Angemeier had seen little service with the club due to Mines.
The crippled Crackers return home after a fourteenth day road trip, showing improved play despite losing key players to injuries. Nashville comes to Atlanta for a three game set with a doubleheader slated Friday and Saturday, starting at 3 45 this afternoon. New Crackers debuting include Goetz Love Clarke and Holland while the Vols add two new players and possibly more. Dent is expected to bat in opener with a lineup featuring Daley Callahan Welchonce Hofman Smith Gibson Bisland Young Haltz Bennartz Manush Dent Lindsay More.
Jacksonville and Savannah split in the doubleheader, with Savannah losing 3-1 in the first and Jacksonville pitching shutout in the second, aided by errors and notable hitting by Cueto and Munn. Multiple pitchers used. Leary and Moran among umpires.
Chicago defeats New York 5 to 0 as Larry Cheney shuts down the Giants with strong support. Tesreau labors while his club’s defense falters, with a sixth inning burst that breaks the game open. Time 1:45. Umpires Rigler and Byron.
In Newnan Ga on July 30 Special Newnan and Anniston played a tight game amid a lively crowd. Newnan led early and held a slim edge with strong defense while Anniston rallied, tying the score late. Batting miscues and fielding errors shaped the inning by inning flow as both squads traded chances in a seesaw affair.
Galveston July 30 Joseph Murrent of Los Angeles sustained serious injuries when his car plunged through a wire fence during the beach auto races. Disbest, the judge, won the feature 100 mile sweepstakes in three heats with a time around 40 hours for the 300 miles. Jack Lecain finished second in a Stutz and Endicott third in a Nase. Mosely was the only other of fifteen entrants to finish.
In Americus, Georgia, July 30, President Thomas J. Simmons of Brera coRage was bitten by a collie that had been a family pet. The wound drew little attention as the dog showed hydrophobia signs. Simmons requested the dog be killed and the head sent for examination. Doctors later said the dog showed no signs of rabies.
Colquitt County records the first bale of cotton sold in Moultrie by A. B. Rogers. The 431 pound bale, classed good middling, sold for fifteen cents per pound to W. C. Veren. This is Rogers' fourth consecutive year marketing the county's first bale.
A windy night drew a large crowd to the motor drome with thrilling heats. Harry Lewis led early before teammate Pate, then Richards and Shields were declared winners after a disqualification of Luther and Teenle. Graves and McNeil showed speed in the final sweepstakes, while Luther’s skid added danger and excitement. Next event set for Friday night pending weather.
Cincinnati July 40 Rube Benton a Cincinnati National League pitcher was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a streetcar early today. He recovered consciousness by noon though his condition remained serious and doctors doubt he can play again this season. Club president Herrmann said Benton would not receive salary while in hospital and that a pitcher would be sought. Benton began his career in Macon Georgia in 1910 rising to a South Atlantic standout before being sold to Cincinnati for a then record class C price of 6500. He hails from a North Carolina town and recently married.
The readable portion shows scattered questions about baseball players, team captains, and game counts. It mentions Dan Whitey, Avante Di tua, B D Peyes with 45 games, and asks which position the Meld captain plays. It also references a schedule around August 18 and a reading at the season.
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