Crackers seek infield help and new pitcher notes
The Crackers show fading form with their eighth straight loss returning from a southern trip. Calls to acquire Kid Howard from Washington to shore up short or second. Russell debuts poorly but displays nerve. Lefty’s fast breaks noted. Coleman urged for infield defense and power. Lookouts cut Joey Atz due to salary limits. Chicago Tribune writer Hugh K Keough dies.
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Whitehall Street game in Macon draws local league crowd
Fragmentary report notes a local league game on Whitehall Street at Macon with attendees and unclear teams. Readable bits reference a basketball setting and a 28 percent mark, but exact teams, scores, and officials are not clear.
De eee Metco eves DAILY HITTING OF LOG
The terse note reports a daily log of hitting events involving Metco in a recurring activity. Names and places are not clearly legible, but the entry emphasizes consistent daily action and a logging practice for ongoing events.
Crackers Fall in Doubleheader to Nashville Dropping Eighth Home Defeat
The Crackers lost both games to Nashville at Ponce de Leon, 6–0 and 5–4 in ten innings, marking eight straight home defeats. Errors and weak defense doomed Atlanta as pitchers Dessau and Case, then Atkins and Brady, were hampered by poor fielding and untimely misplays. Callahan, Lindsay, Welch, and Young led Nashville with multiple hits, while Atlanta managed a late rally but fell short in the second game to end the series with Nashville ahead.
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Lookouts Beat Memphis Tigers 4-3 in Seventh Inning Drama
In Chattanooga Tennessee on June 11, the Lookouts defeated Memphis 4 to 3 after a seventh inning rally. Noyes tripled and Sen scored on a fielder’s choice as Moran Schweitzer and Coyle starred in sharp fielding for both teams.
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Boston Red Sox take third straight from St Louis
Red Sox won 4 to 5 against the Browns in St Louis, Hull allowed five scattered hits while Hamilton’s hits produced runs. Hamilton, Alison and Krichell backed by strong Boston pitching 1:45. Umpires O Loughlin and Sean Yanks.
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Bombardier Wells to Meet Al Palzer in Madison Square Garden
New York June 11 Bombardier Wells British heavyweight champion faces Al Palzer in a ten round match at Madison Square Garden. The bout pits Wells defending his title against the American heavyweight hopeful as both fighters prepare for the ring at top level.
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O Keefe Wins From Devlin In Gruelling Atlanta Card
O Keefe defeats Devlin in a brutal head to head main event at Gate City Club, delivering what witnesses call the greatest boxing card ever seen in Atlanta. The bout featured sustained action from rounds five through ten with multiple knockdowns, Devlin showing gameness as O Keefe established clear domination and crowd acclaim.
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Grima and Phelps Win in the Doubles at Gulf State Tennis
New Orleans on June 11 reports the Gulf Statey Tennis Tournament completed fourteen matches after showers. Grima and Phelps won the men's doubles 12 10 7 5 over Maginnis and Lyons, with Wright and Hogue taking the other doubles 6 1 6 3. Ladies' singles saw Bessia Porter defeat Mrs Esmond Phelps 6 3 6 0 and Gladys Eustis beat Lilia Kennard 6 8 1 6 Prize results include singles winners Macquiston, Worms, Randolph, Phelps, Grima, Sanders, Cameron, Leverich, and Wright.
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Smith Appeals Umpires for Protection in Brooklyn Game
New York June 11 Third Baseman Smith of the Brooklyn team asked Umpire Owens for protection from abuse by a spectator during the Brooklyn Pittsburg game in the fifth inning. Smith complained of abusive language and the spectator was pointed out from the box as Owens could refer the matter to management. The incident recalls Ty Cobb’s earlier episode. Ongoing game details include a 14 to 1 score in the later report.
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Athletes Will Carry the Flag to Stockholm
The United States flag that shaded the London 1908 victory will be presented to the national athlete delegation at American League park. Mayor Gaynor will perform the ceremony, with figures including Commissioner James H. Sullivan and AAU president James H. Kirby present. The flag will travel aboard the special steamer Finland to Stockholm for the Stockholm Games, July 37. Rear Admiral von Teubert-Paschwitz may attend the meet.
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National League Scores and Results Roundup
Baseball results from June 11 show the Pirates routed the Dodgers 16 to 4 with Pittsburg-heavy hitting. Phillies defeated Reds 6 to 3 behind Humphries and Curtis. Giants beat Cubs 8 to 2 in New York as Zimmerman homered. Boston edged St. Louis 2 to 1 in ten innings with McDonald’s triple driving the winner. Americus topped Dothan 9 to 6 in ten innings as Norton and McLendon starred in Georgia.
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Memphis Tribe Set for Thursday Visit by Crackers
Bill Bernhard leads his Memphis Turtles into a three game series with the Nashville Crackers this Thursday. The Turtles took two of three from the Crackers when last in Memphis, with each team winning five in the series there. Bernhard has shuffled three pitchers since the prior visit, adding Parsons and Merritt who both won on debut, while Frank Allen and Fopper were moved off the pitching staff. Doc Seabough, previously with Nashville, assists Tanneman in catching duties.
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Questions Answered Under This Sporting Editor Head
Sporting editor Dick Jemison answers sports questions. The Constitution asks if the rest of the Southern Teague will be divided this season. T. H. says no, and notes it has never been divided in the past.
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Peaches beat Indians 8 to 3 in Macon tilt
In Macon Georgia on June 11 the South Atlantic game saw Peaches defeat Savannah 8 to 3. Schultz pitched well for Macon as they pounded starter Schenenberg early and often with 11 hits. Voss and Cook each had three hits, with Cook adding two doubles and Mangus homering. Final line showed Macon 8 runs on 15 hits, Savannah 3 runs on 7 hits. Batteries Schultz and Kahlhoff for Macon, Schenenberg and Giebel for Savannah. Time 1:50. Umpire Kelly.
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Yesterday's baseball results across major leagues chart varied scores
Yesterday's results span the Southern and South Atlantic Leagues through the National and American Leagues. Highlights include Nashville routing Atlanta 6 0, New York tying Chicago 8 8, Washington defeating Detroit 8 2, and Memphis beating Mobile 6 4 amid rain delays in several pairs.
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