Local Stars Shine as Barbison Impresses Debut for Crackers
Hs Looks Good. Douglas Barbison signed to play short for the local Crackers debuts with a grand field game and steady hitting. Russell’s strong outing against the Volunteers signals bright future for the club. Thornton's Old Dominion win boosts Atlanta tennis hopes with Grant in doubles. Rumors swirl on Hughey Jennings leaving Detroit. Boston may offer ownership and manager role. Marquard ties modern pitcher win record, needs six more to match the all-time mark. Waivers sought on Mullin and Summers surprise Detroit as Summers cites a sore arm.
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Detroit Tigers overpower Naps in early innings for win
Detroit bunched runs in the first and second innings to drive Kaler and George from the box and build a lead that Cleveland could not overcome. Krapp pitched well for Cleveland but Detroit's offense produced enough to secure an 8 to 5 victory at home.
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Volunteers Triumph In Free Hitting Contests Over Crackers
Nashville day game sees Tommy Atkins dominate with a homer as the Volunteers topple Atlanta 10 to 6 in the first game before rain halted the second in the third inning. Harbison leads Atlanta with a .667 batting mark while Earl Fleharty struggles for Nashville.
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Charles Case
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Today in Baseball notable games and events across years
A compact historical recap lists key baseball milestones and player feats by date. From Hoboken’s first match in 1848 to 1909 strikeouts by Walter Johnson, it chronicles wins, notable pitchers, and record runs across leagues and cities.
National League scores center around four games
Boston beat Cincinnati 4 to 3 in a late series game as Benton allowed hits but the Boston lineup produced the needed runs. Brooklyn outscored St Louis 9 to 6 to clinch the series, with Steele, Dale, Bliss, and Miller credited. Pittsburgh defeated New York 7 to 2, while Chicago edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel.
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Savannah Beats Jacksonville in Second Game of Series
Savannah lost control early as Jacksonville profited from locals errors to win 9-4. Hicks struggled behind the plate, Schultz allowed most runs, and Hoffman was fined for arguing with spectators. Time 8:00. Umpire Pender. Batteries Horton Smith Schultz Hicks.
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Agler Set to Report to Atlanta Club Today
Joe Agler the newly acquired first baseman from the Chicago Cubs is due to report in Atlanta this morning and sign his contract at the local baseball headquarters. It is expected a roster move will follow, with Pete O'Brien a likely candidate for release. Agler may be held in Atlanta pending the team’s return from the road trip, or sent to Chattanooga to join the club Thursday. He is praised by Atlanta players as a strong fielder and capable hitter.
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Montgomery Defeats New Orleans 8 to 7 in Southern League
In Montgomery Alabama on June 18 the Billies edged the New Orleans Pelicans 8 to 7 after a four-run first inning by the visitors. Stengel delivered a three-base blow, Swann injured a hip while scoring, and Swindell relieved early as Montgomery held on with timely hits and two decisive runs in the second.
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Crackers Open Five Game Series With Lookouts In Chattanooga
Crackers travel to Chattanooga to begin a five game set with the Lookouts, a Thursday double bill planned after a 1 ta game earlier. Through five matchups both teams own two wins and one tie, with the series often decided on opponents’ grounds. Manager Hemphill may start Frank Dessau in the opener, with Brady, Russell on the Thursday double header and Joe Agier possibly in the opener cushion. historical box scores show Atlanta’s early totals and players listed for the June meetings.
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Miller and East Granted Unconditional Releases
Walter Miller and Walter East were released unconditionally by the Atlanta team on Tuesday morning. Miller has been returned from Elmira Club of the New York State League to Atlanta and immediately released. East plans to pursue other business ventures, and the local club granted his release. he may sign with any team if he chooses to play again.
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Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues Reported
Yesterday's scores span the Southern and American Leagues with Nashville defeating Atlanta 10 to 9 on wet grounds and Birmingham edging Mobile 1 to 0. Other notable results include Jacksonville 8 Savannah 2, Columbia sweeping 9 to 0 over Columbia, and Pittsburgh 7 New York 2 in the National League.
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Where They Play Today Across Cities and Leagues
A compact listing of intercity matchups across the Nations League era. Cities such as Atlanta versus Chattanooga, Birmingham versus Mobile, New Orleans versus Montgomery, Memphis versus Nashville, and other regional pairings are noted alongside teams in Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit, and New York.
Tennis Tourney Opens Monday at Piedmont Driving Club
The Piedmont Driving Club hosts its annual tennis tournament on the four new courts starting Monday June 24 at 3 30 p m. Events include men's singles doubles and ladies singles with mixed doubles if entries permit. Entry closes at noon Saturday June 2 with a 1 entry fee per person per event.
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Questions Answered by the Sporting Editor
A sports feature presents Q and A from the sporting editor Jemison about the American League best team pennant chances and player trivia. Questions cover Christy Mathewson, Baker home runs in the World Series, and road or home status for Montgomery.
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