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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

2

Whiffs on Doscher Shine as Crackers Win

Jack Doscher pitched the best game of his Cracker career, allowing only two hits through seven. In the eighth, two doubles, a single, and a home run produced all three Cracker runs. Carl Thompson’s return to the Crackers looms, with Jersey City ordering him to report at Omega. Doscher’s spot remains secure for now. Standings notes, trades, and future changes ripple through the Georgia Alabama League as ex-Crackers shake out rosters and waivers.

Jack Doscher Jack Chicks Carl Thompson Carl Jersey City Omeg

Miss Wagner Meets Miss Cassel Today in National Tennis Final

Philadelphia June 11 Miss Marie Wagner the national indoor champion and Miss Claire Cassel both of New York will meet tomorrow in the final match of the women's national lawn tennis tournament to decide who shall play Miss Mary Browne of Seattle holder for the individual championship Saturday Wagner and Cassel won their semi finals today with Wagner defeating Mrs Edward Raymond of New York and Cassel disposing of Miss Isabella Pendleton of Cincinnati

Philadelphia Marie Wagner Claire Cassel New York Mary Browne Chiesse Wagner Miss Cassel Edward Raymond Isabella Pendleton Cincinnati

Southern Railway Forms Fast Baseball Team

The Southern Railway focal traffic department organized a fast baseball team. Members met Thursday night and elected officers with J C Mitchell as captain and CH Feagan as manager. The team aims to book games with amateur squads after July 2 and invites inquiries at Main 310-132 or 611 Southern Railway Building, City.

The Southern Railway J C Mitchell CH Feagan City

Big Four Batters Clash For Hitting Honors In League

The rivalry centers on four batters seeking top averages as the season progresses. Bo McCormick of Chattanooga leads with strong numbers, Kirby of Mobis Jon posts solid output, and McConnell of Atlanta shows steady progress while other contenders chase the title.

Flayern Fee Bo McCormick Chatta Kirby Mobis Butsely Fham McConnell Atlanta

Doscher Hurls Best Game as Crackers Beat Turtles First of Series

Jack Doscher hurled a strong, stingy five and two thirds innings, guiding the Crackers to a 4 3 victory over the Turtles in the series opener at Memphis. Elmer Steele matched with a tough eight inning stint, conceding three runs as the locals pieced together early offense, with Kirby Kircher's triple and a late rally proving decisive.

Seontory White Sox Chicago Bays Washington Jeago Faber Smith Schaefer Milan Gandil Boehling Henry Fater Schalk

Gulls defeat Billikens in doubleheader split

Montgomery and Mobile split a two game set with the visitors winning 7 to 4 in the first game and Mobile taking the second 4 to 1. Both games ended after seven innings by mutual agreement. J. Perry and O’Dell featured in early offense as Mobiles front line pounded Price and Black.

Montgomery Coy Camontgomery Mobile Blackbard Moe R.b Mont GSP OG Boversy Perry Buberef Rirby Lord.f Offent Imnnings Mobile DOL Wats Hudnall Cobard Miller Jantzen Schmidt O'Dell Price Black Keeley Brice Mobie Hollander Gribbin Snedecor Hindnall Hreitenstein Kelli

Scattered League Scores From Regional Matches

Nonstandard OCR listing shows brief results across American Association, Virginia League, International League, and Appalachian League. Teams such as Norfolk, Richmond, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston Salem, Toronto, Montreal, Newark, Waco, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Knoxville, and others are recorded with varying point totals from recent games.

Jer. City Toronto Mont'l Roches'r Button Bastien Newark Waco San Ant Henum't Austin Galventon Be. W Houston Dallas Knoxve Morten Harts Midleno

Shortstop Shanley to Go to Lookouts

Memphis Tennessee June 41 Special Harry Shanley who has played shortstop for the Memphis team the past two years will wear a Chattanooga uniform after Sundays game here with Atlanta The Detroit team which owns Shanley recalled him and will turn him over a Manager McCormick at Chattanooga The local club had an agreement with the Detroit club when Shanley returned here this year Dolly Blark will be placed at short and McDermott will be back in the game at third Monday Georgia Sage pitcher sold to Waco will leave here Saturday

Memphis Tenn Harry Shanley Chattanooga Atlanta Detroit Shanley McCormick Shan 1Ley Dolly Blark McDermott Georga Sage Waco

Washington Takes Eleven Inning Victory Over Thomson

Washington Georgia needed eleven innings to beat Thomson 4 to 3 in a special game. Gheesling and Stone pitched for Washington with Gheesling striking out seventeen and allowing no hits after the fourth. Brown and Wolfe started for Thomson.

Washington Thomson Gheesling Stone Brown Wolfe

Broad Jump Rule Update At I A F Congress

The International Athletic Federation adopted a new take-off rule for the broad jump and returned the discus circle to 8 feet 2 inches. The congress also announced that the next meeting will be held in Berlin in 1916 with Lyng and Iseucs noted among attendees.

Lyng Iseucs Lue International Athletic Federation Congress Berlin

Carl Thompson Joining Crackers In Near Future

The deal for Carl Thompson is closed and the Jersey City club announced he should report immediately. He may join the Crackers in Memphis or appear in Nashville games at Ponce de Leon next week, returning to a warm reception from fans and adding depth to the pitching staff.

Carl Thompson Jersey City Thompson Carl Crackers Memphis Nashville Ponce de Leon

St Louis Bats Spark 6th Inning to Beat Yankees

In St Louis on June 11 the Cardinals rallied in the sixth inning, scoring two runs to defeat New York 3 to 1 in the second game of the series. Rickey shuffled the lineup with Leary behind the plate and Miller at first. Leary later moved to first, Agnew catching. New York baserunning surged as Leary was moved.同时, the Naps shut out Philadelphia 2 to 0 behind Steen’s pitching, extending a six-game win streak.

Nashvile Emu Nashville Chattanoosa Boyd Boland Kent Pauiet Callahan CHAT Ab.r Nash Ab.r.h Jon'e Bess Jecb Osloanif Soyleib Gibuanje Bt Futek o/Hen'y Gratrap Liwiir Grah Lind'y Boyd.p Bolando Quard Totele Votan Chattanooga Eno Paulet Boland Jacobsen Williams Lindsay Hemingway Paulets Hin Boya Quarders King Quarderas Holand Quardare Balamd’s Chattanooga_b Gibgon Kerin Prenninger Brown Yanka St Loui St Lous New York Rickey Leary Miller Agnew Warhop McHale Nanamaker James O'Loughlin Hindeland Naps Cleveland Steen Philadelphia Bvess Ree Steen and O'Neill Peonock Lapp Chill and Sheridan Cubs Gleorta Chicago Meyers Mathewson Snodgrass Vaughn Bresnahan Fromme Hart Bigler Opelika Rome Knight Kirk Newell Nin Auburn Hawking Rams Taylor Hawkins Willems

National League Dodgers Lose To St Louis In Pitchers Battle

St Louis beat Brooklyn 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel as Doak faltered in the eighth inning. Daubert neatly delivered decisive hits for St Louis while Brooklyn’s offense stalled after an early run. Umpires Orth and Byron oversaw the game in Brooklyn.

Conrde Dodgers Brooklyn Doak Suties Enyder Reulbach McCarty Orth Byron

Federal League baseball results highlight varied scores

Buffalo edges Kansas City 7 to 9 in a nine inning battle with Ford and Blair guiding Buffalo while Packard and Easterly worked for Kansas City. Brooklyn defeats Chicago 5 to 8 behind Seaton Land and Henderson Wilson. Pittsburgh and St Louis post 7 to 14 with Boetser Berry battling for wins as the game ends. Baltimore tops Indianapolis 5 to 6 in a first game with Quinn Wilhelm and Russell Kaiserling Hariden powering the attack. In the condensation game Baltimore wins 11 to 4 over Indianapolis as Smith, Jacklitseh, Mosley and Hariden provide the decisive punch.

Gienapolis Baltimore Indianapolie Quinn Wilhelm and Russell Kaiserling Hariden Indianapolia Smith Jacklitseh Mosley

South Atlantic Indiana 5 Guils 2 Swore by Innings

In a low scoring game Indiana 5 Guils defeated Swore by Innings with Savanneah scoring 100 613 000 for 594 runs while Charleston made 002 000 000 for 372 runs. Woolf ang Smith, Cates and Mareball pitched for the Batteries. Time 1.40. Umpires Moran and Pender.

Indiana Guils Ree! Savanneah Charleston Woolf Ang Smith Cates Mareball Moran and Pender

Crackers Top Foxes 3 2 In Low-Scoring Tilt

Daly hits key three for Crackers as Daly and teammates push across two runs in late frames. Foxes fail to capitalize with a rally, while Columbus contributes a seven run inning in a chaotic box score featuring Voss Basham and Kreba with time 2.20.

Penchea Foxes KH. EB Macon Columbus Voss Basham Redfling Kreba Urapire Dineen

Druid Hills Golfers Start Dr Elkin Trophy Play Saturday

Druid Hills Golf club begins its first golf tourney on Saturday with a qualifying round for the Dr W B Elkin Trophy. Players will qualify by net scores and handicaps, with multiple flights. First and second rounds due by June 20, semi finals by June 26, finals by June 27.

Druid Hills Golf Club Dr. W Elian Drata Hilla

Newnan Defeats Talladega in Poorly Played Game

Georgia-Alabama League action reports Newnan edged Talladega 11 to 8 in a loosely played contest marked by errors. Highlight by P8491 p10 noting miscues and late pressure as Newnan seizes the win in Alabama.

Newnan SG Talladega Eailadera Ala Newnan May and Kimball Black and Baker Mills

Georgia League Thornaville Triumph over Cordele 1–0

Thornville edges Cordele 1 to 0 as Thomasville and Dix-i pitchers blank the opposition. Batteries and umpires noted. game features tense late innings, with Thornville securing the shutout in a tight matchup.

Thornaville Cordele R.H.B. Cordele Thomasville Dix Fillingem Eubanks Day Dudley Gentle

Unclear 16 Team Schedule in Minor Leagues

Fragmented OCR lists numerous minor league games among teams from Southern, South Atlantic, and Georgia leagues. Readable items show matchups like Columbia at Augusta and Albany at Jackson, with scattered city names and incomplete team spellings.

Learue South Atlante Baal Jackson Columbia Albany Memphis Augusta Meontgom'y Pene Columbus eLuns Philadel Dog Club W.L Bo. Washing Cincmnati New York Betroit Ie Loula Pittsburg Bt Louis Boston Chicara Chicago Brooklyn Cleveland Borten Go.-Ain WL. B.C Opelica Baltimor Ownen Ie Buffalo LaGrange Romo. Si Clues Windlanap Selma.s Pittsburg - Kan Io 3U Gadsden Falladega Anniaton CLUES cLung Po ‘Heanasv Valdosta Cordate South Atlantic Savan'h Charles'n Jeckeville Americe Washington Ceieage St. Louis Benen Iy Petit Balladerd

Angler tops the Southern league milestone with 23rd birthday

Jan Angler celebrated turning 23 today marking a personal milestone for the standout first baseman who had not previously appeared in the Southern league. He is now listed with the Buttaio Federals and dedicates his progress to continued improvement in the outfield and infield positions.

Jan Angler

Southern Athletes Meet In Covington This Week

Covington La June 11 After months of prep the championship track and field meet of the Southern Amateur Athletic Union is set for tomorrow and Saturday Secretary Benedict of the SAU and many officials arrived. About one hundred entrants train at St Pauls stadium and more will arrive today. A parade precedes events with speakers and a stadium blessing by Archbishop Bleck.

Covington Othern Amateur Athletic Union Beneditto Southern Amateur Athietic Union St. Paul's Stadium Governor Hall Louisiana Archbishop Bleck St Paul's Band Meet Gathelie Athletic Club Birmingham Athletic Club Birmingham Young Men's Christian Association Atlanta Athletic Slus Boys High School of New Orleans Wilts Gymnagium Young Men's Christian Association Independents and St. Paul's Athletic Association

Quimet Makes 77 In British Open Qualifying

Troon Scotland June 11 Ouimet American open champion and three other Americans entered the British Open qualifiers. Ouimet posted 77 to lead the amateur contenders after the first round while McDermott Weber and others mixed scores on the municipal and old courses.

Troon Scotland Francis Ouimet John J. McDermott Harald Weber Toledo Cusmet Joan Henry Taylor Harry Yarden Edward Hay Harold H. Hilton J. LC. Jen[ting Harold Weber Ouimet

Resolute Wins on Time Allowance In Narrow Finish

Sandy Hook, June 11. Resolute won the sixth race on time allowance after a 30 mile triangular course in tight airs. Vanitie led at finish by 1 57 but Resolute edged ahead on corrected time by 1 16. Defiance did not race due to repairs. The duel featured a late luff and a close windward finish with Vanitie briefly ahead. The yachts pass late tomorrow.

Sandy Hook Nors Vanitia Vanilla Vanitie

Federal League Demurrer Overruled In Philadelphia Suit

Federal Judge Carpenter overruled the Federal League demurrer in the $25,000 damage suit filed by the Philadelphia National League club over desertions of Doolan Seaton Knabe and Brennan to the new organization. Defendants face 60 days to answer and a similar fine in injunction actions seeking to restrain further player departures.

Chicago Carpenter Federal Baseball League Philadelphia National League Club Doolan Seaton Knabe Brennan Philadelhia Nationala Federal League

British Polo Team Demonstrates Strong Form in Hempstead Victory

In Hempstead New York on June 11 the British polo team defeated what journalists call the second strongest U S squad. Captain Lassle St George Cheape, struck on the neck by a polo ball during the match, remained in his position through all seven periods and is slated to play in Saturday's international game.

Hempstead United States Lassle St George Cheape Cheape

Madison 10 T MA 2 infourth series game at Madison

Madison Georgia June 11 Madison wins game two of a four game set against T MA 10 to 2. Madison batteries Merritt and Orr shine while Osborn and Weaver toil for T MA in a one sided contest.

Madison Madis. M. A Son Agaon Merritt Orr

Whites Elected Head Of Typo Union In Atlanta

In the semi annual section held Wednesday by the Atlanta Typographical union in its twenty one local chapels, Br. L. Whites was made president and the following officers were elected. Walter C. Caraway was vice president and Jerome Jones, L. H. Still, W. C. Caraway, J. L. Redier and G. B. Griggs were chosen as delegates to the Federation of Trades. Budgets and auditing committee selections included W. M. Fudge, Fred Norris and Luther H. Still.

Atlanta Typographical Union BR. L. Whites Walter C. Caraway Ed . Sutton Walter M. Grant Gargeant-At-Arme Bred Norrie P. L. Rikard Federation of Trades Jerome Jones L. H. Still W. C. Caraway J. L. Redier G.B. Griggs W. MI Fudge Fred Norris Luther HH Allied Council Cornell W. B. Correll W. C. Kendrick

Heroic Rescue Saves Boys From Tybee Surf

Savannah, Ga June 11 Heroic efforts of three Fort Screen soldiers saved J Almo Farr age 3 and William Farr age 17 from drowning in Tybee surf. Privates H L Jones and Ellis J Brota and Corporal F F Williams aided by beachgoers prevented tragedy as elder Almo Farr attempted to rescue his brother and was taken by strong grips in the heavy seas.

Savannah Sperial J. Aimoare William Farr RB. W Farr Tybee H L. Jones Eilis J Brota F F Williams Siteenth Company Almo Farr Spmt Butler

Ultimatum Against Tipping at Pullman People

San Francisco June 11 13—President John M Oshtemani of the California railway commission and L ruahmend Dean general manager of the Pullman company led a spirited hearing on tipping as an evil. Dean argued tipping cannot be stopped while the public gets better service. Wahleman pressed that tips under the same conditions alter patriotism. The inquiry follows complaints that decent service depends on tipping. hearings detail rates and service at Pullman plants.

San Francisco John M Oshtemani California Elaty Railroad Commission Lo Ruahmend Dean Pullman Company Dean Wahleman Lomm! Bion Tapine

Keith Vaudeville at Forsyth Promises Warmth and Laughs

The Forsyth theater offers an engaging program with a top notch cooling system and fresh air from a large rooftop unit. Performers include Samuels naval hit, Elsa Rouger, Frank Harton the clown, and Tausie lovers, with Lucille LaVerse in a strong mother role in Mather's play, drawing audiences each night.

Keith Forsyth Westher Samuels Mile Ga Ifriska Frank Harton Elsa Ruezger Mather

Big Kalem Drama at Grand and Bijou Theaters

A chaotic review notes Kalem drama highlights including Ganguest of Quéder at Grand theater Friday and Saturday in four reels with war scenes. Next week Anneta Keliermaan Meptunen Daughter headlines Hermada seven reel drama. Bijou audiences pack despite warm weather for Why Girls Leais Home and other performances praised for entertainment value.

Vwolte Quedér Grand Theater de Ince Fridiv Quener Anetta Keliermaan Hermada Jewall Kelley Bijou Aenaatlon

Smith & Higgins Sets Summer Wednesday Early Closing

Smith and Higgins department store says it will observe 1 oclock closing each Wednesday afternoon throughout the summer, varying store hours for midweek. The change aims to adjust operations and provide a consistent late afternoon pause for staff.

Smith & Higgins Smith & Higgins Department

Cleaner. Why does the man weave bis of atraw and cups the fool dog hard?

A garbled fragment shows a man weaving straw and cupping a dog in a yard. The text hints at reading about cleaning a bat with sulfur, suggesting a rustic or nonsensical scene rather than a clear news item.

Kodak gifts headline wedding day picture story

Moore & Sons at 42 N Broad St advertise Kodak products as the timely gift for weddings, promising to frame and tell the day’s story with new kodakery offerings.

KODAK Moore & Sons Kodzkery Broad Street

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