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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
6
A local recap of the Crackers dramatic surge, led by potent hitting that produced sixty one bases on thirty nine hits in three games. Notes on pitchers Dent Perry Williams Browsing and uncertainties about Jack Dasuher, plus Perry Adair’s golf near breakthrough and race dynamics with the Vols and Lookouts shaping the pennant chase.
cap tain Leslie St George Cheape of the British polo challengers suffered a broken nose after a polo ball struck him during a final practice at Westbury Hempstead on June 7 The injury could force his withdrawal from the international match on Tuesday Lord Wimborne may replace him if Cheape cannot play The British team faced Duke of Penaranda Rumsey Lord Wimborne and Henry Phipps before a crowd over 1000 observers
A 1914 letter from fan ABSOLUTELY urges Atlanta fans to back Mr King, praising his faithful baseball radio calls, scorekeeping, and voice. The writer urges support through attendance and voluntary subscriptions in hopes of increasing King’s coverage and preserving quality broadcasting.
Floyd Eroh and the Crackers halt Doscher early as Williams and Browning shut down the Vols. Chattanooga scores surge with timely hits and errors, final 14 to 7 in a high scoring Memorial Day tilt.
In a tense ninth, Boland and Kircher sparked a rally to tie, but Eibel drew a pass and Tommy Long doubled to left driving in the go ahead run. Browning relieved Doscher as the Nashville crowd watched a dramatic late finish. Paulet and Hemingway standouts for Atlanta while New Orleans beat Mobile in ten innings, 2 to 1, on Adams’ single after Norén’s two-base hit.
In St Louis June 7 Avyres entered in the tenth and Leary tripled Agnew singled scoring the deciding run as St. Louis defeated Washington 3 to 2. Scoring by innings shows a tight pitchers' duel with late drama and a tied game in the ninth. Wellman and Agnew supplied the winning battery for St. Louis.
In the first game the Lookouts defeated the Chicks 5 to 2 as Memphis pitchers Holmes and Sage combined for thirteen hits. The second game details are incomplete, but Memphis led with strong batting in the early innings.
Chicago defeats Indianapolis 7 to 2 with Hoendrix, Wilson, Mose ly, Kaiserring, and Rariden contributing as battery names noted. St Louis overwhelms Kansas City 15 to 6 behind Crandall, Simon, Packard, Hartis, and Hazenworth in a high scoring game.
A scrambled summary of baseball results lists teams and scores from various leagues. Notable entries include Indianapolis, Minnesota, Montreal Buffalo Jersey City and New York, with scores ranging from 0 to 13 across teams such as Houston Ft Worth Dallas Galveston Waco and San Antonio.
A crowded schedule lists Southern League matchups such as Atlanta at Nashville and Birmingham at Montgomery, plus South Atlantic League games Savannah at Columbia and Macon at Albany. Char ters and other minor loops mention Charleston, Greenville, and Georgia Alabama League ties with several city pairings noted.
New Orleans June 7 Entries for the annual Southern Amateur Athletic Union meet closed today. About 100 athletes from the south planned to participate at Covington Louisiana in the fast new stadium. The meet opens Friday with junior events and Saturday decides the senior events.
An advertisement by A. J. Hawkes Co. Opticians at 14 Whitehall promotes Kryptors with claims of comfort and dust-free perfection. It emphasizes viewer pleasure in demonstration without scams or trouble.
In New York on June 7, major league pennant races in the National and American leagues show close gaps. The Giants hold first in the NL with the Reds and Cubs pressing, while in the AL Washington Philadelphia and Detroit chase, Cobb’s return boosting Detroit. St. Louis and Cleveland stumble in batting slumps as Boston and Chicago show mixed results.
Final plans emerged for a voter referendum in Orleans Parish on restoring horse racing under the Reinhardt bill. Ministers preached, a mass meeting formed a parade, and supporters planned a large Baton Rouge trip to lobby, while opponents including the New Orleans Moral Association mobilized for Wednesday final passage and a rapid campaign.
Chantilly France June 7 The Prix de Diane for two year olds worth $25 400 was won by a 30 to 1 long shot Alerte Vi owned by M Roederer The favorite Mousse de Mer was beat by three quarters of a length Diavolet and Ardde also ran unplaced Herman B Durys Ardde noted as unplaced
Memphis, Tenn. June 7 special Chandler pitcher and captain of the University of Mississippi this year joined the Memphis team today for a try out. Chandler has a wonderful record for a college pitcher this season and is regarded as one of the best in the South.
On a day noted for sixes, the Packera earned their sixth consecutive victory. Pitcher Perryman collected his sixth win of the season as Atlanta defeated New Orleans 6 to 1 after a heavy hitting showcase.
In Bibb County near Macon a fatal trial of pistol fire followed a June 7 social event. Alonzo Jones, about 5 years older, was wounded after exchanging words with Richara Hunnicutt on a front porch. Jim Long wrestled the pistol, a second shot injured Hunnicutt, and the two youths argued over the confrontation as the fight escalated.
In Savannah on June 7 Maurce Reubens aged 53 attempted suicide by inhaling gas at his McDonough Street home. His son Israel forced entry after the door was locked and found his father seemingly lifeless, later rushed to aid him and halt the fatal act.
Rev A C Bhaler preached on Christianity as a remedy for industrial strife at East Side Tabernacle. He urged labor reform, noted Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills workers, and called for justice in wages and living standards amid growing strike tensions. The sermon framed Christian action as support for the working class and responders to oppression.
A Macon jury found Roy Cox not responsible for Henry Hurt's death, ruled the salt cedar missile he hurled at Jim Turner did not strike Hurt. An autopsy showed Hurt died from apoplexy as Cox acted during a quarrel, not from the weapon.
Dr Wilmer declines national university post to stay in Atlanta area, urging continued parish leadership at St Luke's and city religious unity. He cites fourteen years of policy favoring church and parish service for the uplift of humanity and community cooperation. He credits support from the congregation and praises loyalty, urging pastors to be called when needed and aided by parish members. He also commends Rev Peter J Bryant for urging support of the colored race in Atlanta.
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