Local club stands firm on Bisland transfer clash
The piece portrays a heated dispute over the proposed Bisland transfer from Cleveland to Indianapolis. It notes President Callaway’s resolve, claims on Hisland’s Atlanta preference, and critiques of Thompson and Johnson. It also compares teams, cites Bill Smith’s judgments, and highlights Cleveland’s injury woes amid the ongoing controversy.
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American Association
Elliott Dent Shuts Out Vols In One Run Pitching Duel
Dick Jemison reports Dent of the Crackers blanked the Vols 1 0 at Ponce de Leon in a tight pitchers battle. Dent allowed nine hits but flawless fielding and key plays by Kircher and McConnell kept Nashville off the board. Kroh pitched well for the Vols but suffered a lone run as Callahan and Sloan’s defense prevented bigger threats. McConnell crossed for the deciding run in the third as Bibel delivered the go ahead hit. Williams starts for the Crackers in hopes of clinching the series with More likely to oppose him.
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Keystone
Amby McConnell
George Kircher
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Ten Day Clause Looms Over Big Jump To Federal League
Shortstop Chapman returns as Joe Jackson sprains his knee and is out for a month. George Merritt stands out as utility man for Memphis, while Joe Birmingham endures a harsh life. The Crackers, led by Browning’s pitching staff, close in on first place as Ed Dent delivers a strong effort after rest. Atlanta beats Nashville 9 to 6 in a tight game shaping the pennant race.
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Joe Jackson
Joe Birmingham
Georgh Merritt
Memphis
Mike Finn
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Browning
Nashville
Madison and Lexington Play 2 0 Ball Game
Madison and Lexington opened a three game series in Madison Georgia on June 17. Madison won 2 to 0 with Jane Chix scoring in the afternoon. Batteries Madison Brown and Orr Lexington Maxey and Nicholson.
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Carl Thompson Not For Locals in Salary Dispute
Carl Thompson will not report to the wrackers as President Callaway of the local club wires President Fogarty of the Jersey City club that Thompson's salary demands exceed reason and violate league rules. The local club recalls their deal and refuses to pay the purchase price.
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Jersey City
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Atlanta
Renga
New Orleans Wins Series Over Montgomery Five Run Victory
In New Orleans on June 14, locals defeated Montgomery 10 to 2 to clinch the series three games to one. Walker fanned eleven and shut out Montgomery until the eighth inning as four hits produced two runs, while Umpire Chestnutt briefly ejected Lively before ruling no substitute was available. Don Hue was fined after disputing calls amid a rough game.
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Georgia-Alabama Feasts Gadsden 7 Rome 1 in baseball
Gadsden Alabama June 17 Gadsden broke a long losing streak by defeating Rome 7 to 2. Sigmon held Rome to five hits as Zito hit a homer and Buck Mowers powered the Gadsden bats. Manager Hayes was released before the game. Other results include Talladega 5 LaGrange 4 in a hard fought contest with sharp pitching from Schulte and Bannister relieving Williams. Newnan beat Anniston 6 to 1 behind Stephenson's good pitching and strong infield defense. Opelika and Selma battled to a 2 to 2 eight inning tie called for train timing.
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Cleveland Clings to Bisland as Minor-Lead War Rumor Swirls
President Callaway of Cleveland Baseball Club rejected a Southern league plan to send Bisland to Indianapolis as a war measure. Kavanaugh said Ban Johnson favored staying out of the Sanch em League. Callaway affirmed Bisland’s desire to remain in majors with Atlanta and warned against waiving his rights, threatening a move to the Federals if forced elsewhere.
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White Sox blank Athletics on one-hit day
Urban Faber held the world champions to one hit as Chicago beat Philadelphia 5 to 0. A Blackburn misplay cost Faber a no hitter. Lapp lined a decisive seventh inning hit as Chicago closed out the game. Other results: New York defeated Detroit 4 to 3. St Louis defeated Boston 4 to 0. Cleveland swept Washington 7 to 2, with Collamore winning and Dineen ejecting Birmingham.
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O'Loughlin
Federal League scores roundup with multiple games
Baseball results from a Federal League slate include Brooklyn topping St. Louis 3 to 4 in a nine inning game while Kansas City outscored another opponent 4 to 2. Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 3 to 1 and Indianapolis beat Buffalo 11 to 9 with varied inning totals and listed battery pairings.
South Atlantic Baseball Scores and Incomplete Innings Report
Scattered scores from South Atlantic games with teams such as Macon, Charleston, Augusta, Savannah, Albany, and Columbia. Inconsistent innings show 1 to 9 runs with various batters and umpires named. data appears garbled with missing portions and unclear totals.
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Arts
National League Highlights Bring Tight Ends and Quick Wins
In Philadelphia a 4 to 3 ten inning win over St Louis featured Magee’s fourth double and a late rally after Weeker led the charge. New York shut out Pittsburgh 3 to 0 behind Mathewson’s strong pitching and clutch hits. Boston swept Chicago 6 to 5 in the morning game and 7 to 3 in the afternoon, with Dent and Schmidt delivering key extra-base hits. Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 2 to 1 in ten innings as Douglass fanned eleven and an athletic Suster one-handed grab keyed the win.
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Memph is Scribe for Geo Kircher in Atlanta Controversy
An account notes Memphis scribe coverage of George Kircher amid Atlanta club coaching controversy. Fans question Moreher’s absence and readers claim Kircher’s return or revival in town drew mixed reactions.
Ambiguous Southern League Scores Reported Across Cities
Fragmented OCR text lists multiple games and teams from the Southern League and related leagues across cities like Macon Savannah and Brooklyn. Mentions Montgomery South Atlantic Augusta Chars Eolambia, Boston Chicago, New York and Philadelphia, with unsigned, garbled team names and locations.
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Georgia League scorers and results fragment report
Fragmentary recap lists players and scores across teams such as Americus, Thomasville, and Valdosta with scattered names like Cortcke Brunswiel and Davenport. The text references time totals, positions, and multiple matchups, but contains numerous garbled terms and illegible data.
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