Crackers poised for climb in Southern League pennant race
The Crackers return to the Incas tot with ten home games on the slate before road trips. New acquisitions Callahan Coleman Brady and Russell bolster batting fielding and pitching by about a quarter. Sale of Figgy Paige to Montgomery aids all, while Hardy Johns may depart as Russell arrives. Harold struggles at times but remains a key lefty. Carl Thompson of Georgia may debut with the New York Americans.
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Baseball Matchups Across Leagues Today
In the Southern League New Orleans travels to Atlanta with first pitch at 4 o clock. Albany visits Columbia while Columbia goes to Savannah. Jacksonville plays Macon. In the National League Pittsburgh faces Boston while Chicago meets Brooklyn. Knati hosts New York and St Louis plays Philadelphia. In the American League Washington meets Chicago Philadelphia visits St Louis Boston plays Detroit and New York travels to Cleveland. An unrelated note reports a shooting incident with a man injured and a bystander.
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Score One and One Rain Ends Game in Third
June 4. Montgomery and Atlanta Cruzers game halted by heavy rain in the third inning after 11 runs, with play called at six to accommodate travel. Montgomery scored in the first on Wares’s double and McElveen’s sacrifice fly, while Atlanta added one in the third as Dunahe doubled, scored on Litton’s infield out, and Bailey including a walk and Sykes groundout. Johnny Dobbs incident described as he was ejected from the park following a perilous play.
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Paige Sold to Billies as Johns Joins Them Soon
George Piggy Paige will leave Atlanta to join Johnny Dobbs Montgomery Billikens after a Tuesday consummation. Harold Johns from Atlanta also joins, bolstering the Billikens pitching staff ahead of Lefty Russell’s arrival. Johns and Paige are praised for effort while the local club sheds surplus talent.
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Yesterday's baseball scores across leagues and cities
Rain affected several games while Montgomery defeated Atlanta and Memphis beat New Orleans. Notable results include Detroit 14 over New York 1, Chicago 2 over Boston 0, Philadelphia 17 over Pittsburg 4, Columbus 14 over Vicksburg, and Meridian 8 over Greenwood 5. Multiple leagues report mixed outcomes and several rainouts.
Prizes Offered for Crackers in New Orleans Series
Local fans will see the Crackers compete against the Birds in a four game set starting today with multiple prizes attached. Maler & Berkeley offers a gold watch for the Atlanta player with the most RBIs, Shrines awards 15 cash for the most brilliant play, Parks Chambers Hardwick and others add hats, suits, and merchandise for various feats.
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Draw Result Proves Wille and Ross Evenly Matched
John Wille of Chicago and Tony Ross of Pittsburg fought a ten round draw at Gate City Athletic Club. Both were in good shape and evenly matched, with Ross leading most exchanges and Wille landing more blows though not enough to win. The card opened with Eddie Hanlon knocking out Young Herman in one round and Arthur Bridgen defeating Hill Phillips in the first. George Brownfield refereed and earned the crowd’s approval.
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Today in Baseball 1888 to 1907 Highlights
Baseball recap notes various games across 1888 1890 1902 1904 1907. Detroit Nationals fell to the Phillies in fourteen innings 3 0. Giants first baseman Somm ers had five assists in a game with Boston. Jocko Fields of Pittsburg Brotherhood hit two homers off Frank Dwyer Chicago with bases loaded. Pittsburgh shut out Boston for a second straight time 0 0. White Sox debut under Fielder Jones beat Athletics 14 2 with twenty one hits. Beeks St Louis Cardinals struck out eleven Phillies but lost 8 2 amid misc notes and misprints.
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Long Home Stay on Tap as Crackers Meet Pelicans
The Crackers return home from Montgomery to host the New Orleans Pelicans this afternoon at 4. Pelicans visit for four games this week as Atlanta fields a reshuffled lineup including Coleman from the New York Americans. Russell and changes to Johns are noted. Shriners Day brings 1,400 attendees and a preseason ceremonial first ball by John A. Hynds, followed by a barbecue at Ponce de Leon Park.
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Women to Play For Blount Cup At East Lake
Women golfers of Atlanta compete for the Blount Cup at East Lake this afternoon with a 2:00 start. If entries exceed sixteen, rounds shift to the later afternoon. teams include Atlanta and New Orleans lineups with players listed for a match at the Ponce de Leon rink.
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