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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
14
Motor meet opener features Jack Prince with his fireme engine expected to perform. If it fails to run smoothly, this would mark the first time Prince opens a meet with the machine, signaling potential early trouble for the event.
The Lookouts lost a seventh straight game as the Crackers swept both teams. Walle Smith and Tommy Long draw attention from four scouts in Atlanta while schedule disputes persist between the Crackers and the Vols. Catcher injuries strain the Crackers with Chapman out and Nunn slowed by a crushed finger.
Weelchence and Musser led a 4 to 1 Crackers victory over the Lookouts in the first game of the series. Welchence produced key plays, including a perfect throw from center and a homer that cleared the bases, while Paul Musser dominated with strong pitching despite a few wild pitches. Forest Mora started well for the Lookouts but could not sustain the effort as the Crackers pulled away in the later innings.
In Wiesbaden the German side defeated France in the Davis Trophy elimination after three days of play. Kreuser won the first singles 3-1 in sets, Rahe took the second 6-1 8-1 5-1, and Kleinschroth and Rahe won the doubles 2-0. Tickets for Wrightsville Beach on sale weekly.
Chris von de Ake, once a leading owner in St Louis baseball and a noted culinary figure, died at his home after two months of illness. Born in Germany, he moved to the United States in 184?, built a stock in the St Louis Baseball Association, and saw profits during the Browns era. His later years were marked by financial decline and saloon-based income, with friends aiding his finances.
Miss Georgiana M. Bishop of Brooklawn and Miss Marion Hollins of Westbrook won their semi final matches at Nassau Country Club and will meet tomorrow in the Metropolitan championship final at Glen Cove I T.
National League action in Cincinnati saw Rucker pitch effectively as Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 4 to 0. Tomson pitched fairly for the Reds but weak support doomed their chances, with the decisive runs coming on Fisher’s single and Miller’s double in the ninth.
Madison wins a tight baseball game over Emory College by 3 to 2. Pitcher Ghegsling allowed few hits and struck out several while Madison's Phoner and Lester locked in a tense duel on a rain-soaked afternoon at Madison field.
French aviator Auguste Bernaard and a passenger perished when their aircraft suddenly plunged from altitude at the aero drome in Buc. The crash occurred today and the cause remains unknown.
Ty Cobb went four times at bat Thursday without a hit, finishing with an 0-for-4 effort and an 18-point drop in his season tally. Cobb's struggling at the plate continued as his batting average slipped in the latest action.
In Montgomery Alabama on June 5 the Southern Golf Association tournament saw Nelson Whitney of New Orleans eliminate Halis Knowles of Pensacola and Louis Jacoby of Dallas in the championship division. Whitney's victories drew large crowds as Bush of New Orleans looms as a strong challenger. Semifinal pairings include Reuben Bush versus Whitney and Aldredge versus Triwkler, with consolation pairings listed for Munger, Selden, Ulmer, and Read.
Newnan, Ga on June 5 featured a dominant home performance by Griffin as Newnan scored seven runs in the sixth inning to defeat Talladega in a one sided Alabama Georgia contest. The game was marked by miscues and errors that favored Newnan throughout.
Detroit fell 10 6 to Philadelphia as Wit lett pitched for the visitors and Gottrell, a New York State league alumni, pitched for Detroit in the third game of the series. Batteries Wilett and Rondeau for Detroit. Cottrell and Lapp for Philadelphia. Umpires Ferguson and Dineen. Time 1:53.
Harry Chapman, the Crackers catcher, is sidelined for at least two weeks after a seventh inning collision while attempting to steal home left a long gash above his left knee. He required three stitches and rest per a surgeon’s orders, jeopardizing his participation on the road trip next week. Wallop Smith shifts to catcher as backup.
New York June 5. David L. Fultz president of the Baseball Players' Fraternity writes August Herrmann chairman of the National Commission revealing why players push to change the farm system. He argues players must receive contract salaries despite being sent to minor leagues and laments teams arbitrarily cutting pay under transfer. He notes duress when players must sign with a team and questions why owners can withdraw when bargains underperform.
In a regional update, multiple leagues list upcoming games by city and venue. Standouts include Chsttenoogey at Atlante, Mempula in New Orleans, and Birmingham at Nashville. A Georgia Alabama section notes Opel to Gateden and gadeden scores 5 to 6 with Opelika 8 Opel to 8 leading to a late rally.
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