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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1914

Page

7

Cobb and Robertson lead and clash with league scoress

WHIFFS TY COBB remains the league’s top batter and is widening his lead into the summer months. Dave Robertson joins the Giants in right field, while Milto Stock shines for New York. Southern League reports note few two hit games, many one run decisions, and Johnny Dobbs promising a Pelicans shake up.

TY Cobb Georgia Peach Cobb Dave Robertson Mobile Golfs Morton Stock McGraw Snodgrass Murray Robertson New York New York World Johnny Dobbs New Orleans

One Game Today Double Bill Features Perryman or Dent

Perryman or Eliott Dent will start for the Crackers in the afternoon game against the Lookouts, with Dunn or Tyree catching depending on the pitcher chosen. A second game Tuesday is planned, with Matt Williams starting the second game and Lookouts aiming to split. Injuries to lead-off men cloud lineups, but Crackers seek a three straight wins as Atlanta hosts Chattanooga.

Perryman Dent Dick Jeceison Emmet Key Perryman Eliott Dent Smith Bersen Joe Dunn Dents Tyree Peryman Lookouts Saur Matt Williams Ray Boyd Haron McCormick Gabby Street Indu McConnell Amby Johnson Moosemen Feld Bill Smith Billy Lady Fang Atlanta Chattanooga Chattanooga Atlanta

Mobile Beats Montgomery 9 to 8 in Southern League Row

In Mobile Alabama on June 22 Townsend pitched well for Mobile in a four straight win over Montgomery. A late rally in the eighth and ninth, including Donahue’s one hit to right and O Dell's triple, sealed a 9 to 8 victory. Jantzen was ejected for disputing calls.

Mobile Ala Townsend Fettle Montgomery Jantzen Kellum Mont Abr Bpo.a MOB. Ob Po. & Bolas Dellab Hivers Hollander Donahue J. Dobard O'Dell Perry Lively Dobara Donshtte Chestnutt Gio Sy Acanal

Pelicans Edge Barons 1 0 to Start Series Defeat

New Orleans wins 1-0 over Birmingham as Wirgon bests Robertson in a low scoring pitchers’ duel. Key seventh inning sacrifice fly drives in the run while Barbare Kannis and McDonald highlight fielding. New Orleans heads to Montgomery for a five game set, then twenty five games against seven league clubs.

New Orleans Birmingham Wirgon Robertson Wilson Barbare Kannis McDonald Montgomery Poe N. OO Marneb Garret Starnah Iarbass Burnsie Lind'y.gh Biuhmip Adamsc Wilsomp Covington R. Birmingham Starr Bluhm Hendryx Adams Burns New Orleana Rudjderham Breitenstern

Seagters Triumph as Johnson Shuts Down Tigers, Cobb Injured

Detroit loses 7 to 3 with Walter Johnson dominating the game. Cobb sustains a fractured right hand after an on-field incident and is expected out ten days. Batteries Johnson and Ainsmith for Detroit. Williams Hoebler and Stanage for the Tigers.

Seagters Tigers Detroit Mich Walter Johnson Washington Johnson Cobb Ainsmith Williams, Hoebler and Stanage

Waycross Team Struggles With Injuries In Georgia League

Waycross, Ga June. With J L Clark away on business in Columbia manager in charge is Jack Coveney. Coveney cant play due to injury from last game. Valdosta and Walvern fans leave early due to injuries. New catcher stepping in as Gavenay contemplates return.

Waycross J. L. Clark Jack Coveney Clark Columbia Aho Wavcross Coveney

Carl Thompson Joins Local Hurler Staff This Week

Carl Thompson reported Sunday to Manager Jill Smith after being purchased from the Jersey City Skeeters. Thompson was one of the Grackers best pitchers last season and is expected to bolster the local staff this season. timing of his use to be determined, likely this week.

Carl Thompson Jill Smith Jersey City Skeeters Smith Thompson Grackers

Grand Steeplechase Won by Lord Loris

Lord Loris won the Grand Steeplechase de Paris on the Autens track over 412 miles in $20,000 event. Clittas finished second with Marteau II third as heavy showers affected the meeting attended by President Poincare and many diplomats.

Paris James Hennessy Lord Lorie Sydney Platt Clittas L& Frates Marteau iI Lord Loris Chiias Martesu

Steps Planned to Enjoin Hal Chase with Buffalo Federals

Chicago June 21 Steps will be taken to enjoin Hal Chase former American league star from playing another game with the Buffalo Federals according to an announcement tonight by Charles A Comiskey president of the Cincinnati Americans after he had been informed Chase had played in today's Federal game.

White Sox Chicago Wexter Coombe Thomas Baber Mayer Schalk Pime Hilderbrend Loughiin Herzog Cincinnati Nationals Fritz Maigel Ednesday Cina Barns Moran Beacher Uscin L Mages Lavert Phi Daubert Hugains St. L Dolan Iy Goode Ohi Leanne Cluba Ave Margel N Hal Chase Buffalo Federals Charles A Comiskey Cincazo Americans Chase

Federal League Score by Innings Summary

Baltimore and opponent totals show six to two in one game, with 17 to 4 in another. Pittsburg and Kansas City fought to a 7 to 3 finish, while Chicago edged Buffalo 2 to 1. Batteries listed pitchers and catchers for each matchup.

Baltimore Louis Smith Wilhelm Rupeli Groom Keupper Simon Fitteberg Kanans City A. H Chicago Buffalo Rae Ehicago Moore Blair Lange Wilson

Today's Minor League Schedule Across Leagues

A roundup of tonight's games across the Southern League and other circuits. Matchups include Chatta versus Atlanta, Memphis at Nashville, Mobile at Birmingham, and Montgomery hosting North Carolina. Also listed are Augusta at Charleston, Columbia at Savannah, Jacksonville at Albany, Macon at Columbus, plus major leagues matchups Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis, Washington at Detroit, and New York at Cleveland. In the National League, St Louis at Horton and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New Philadelphia, Chicago at Philadelphia, with Federal League games and a Georgia Alabama slate featuring Anityton, Talladega, and others. scattered lineups mention Cordele and Waycross areas.

Flore Have New York Teesar Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Ty Pittsburg Az Loula Bop Borton Aye Athletica de Washington Boston Cleveland Chicago National Clube East Exe Ave Ees Chicago i St Louis W.lpc UBB Atlanta abStAlbany Mobile Columbia Birming'm Charleston Chattan's Aucaste Saga Nashville Savannah Memphis Jackson Pudadera Labo Chicago Ace Brookn Clevel'd Ga.Als Federal League Clubs Indianep Oneinira Baltimore Newnan Huttalo Rome Selina Lagrange Kaw City Pittsburg Talladera Secten Louia Anniston W.L P.c. Americas Pittsburg Inn Kan Buttte Buttulo Indiap Anityton Gada'n Talladega Boston Nationals Washingington Americans Youle Cincinnad Chicago Philadelphia É Ave New York - Delta Detroit Louis

Baseball Atmosphere Continues Unsettled In New York

Edited by Dick Jemison reports the unsettled baseball atmosphere after hints of a new third major league. Ban Johnson left for Chicago, discussions continued, and possible plans included second teams in Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Detroit and Washington with Baltimore and Buffalo in the East as the Western wing.

New York American Association Thinetty Ban Johnson Chicago Tener National League August Herrmann Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati Detroi Washington Cleveland Baltimore Buffalo

Crushed to death in hotel shaft in Chattanooga

Elmer E B Cross of Suffolk Virginia traveling salesman died in a hotel elevator shaft accident watched by hundreds in Chattanooga on June 21. He was jammed between the elevator car and shaft walls on the third floor as the car passed, his head and arms caught, and he died about twenty minutes later before help arrived. His body was removed ten minutes after death. Cross was 36 and a member of UC T and T P A Richmond VA and the Elks Club of Suffolk. Family listed at 1127 LaSalle Street Chicago.

Chattanooga Tenn Elmer Eb, Cross Suffolk Cross Croas UC T and Richmond Elks’ Club LaSalle Street Chicago

Landon Warner Safe in Heart of Mongolia

Washington reports Landon Warner of the Smithsonian Institution is safe after relatives feared he was lost in a prairie fire in Mongolia. A telegram from Warner's family confirmed his safety as he begins a preliminary investigation into the feasibility of establishing an American School of Archaeology in Beijing.

Washington Landon Warner Smithsonian Institution Mongolia Wharies D Walcott Warner Pekin

Notes Between Japan and the United States

Tokio June 21 Japan and the United States arrange to publish simultaneously in Tokio and Washington this week the text of correspondence. Foreign Minister Kato likely to speak at a special Diet session opening soon on the California anti alien landed question.

Tokio Japan United States Washington California Kato Diet

Supreme Court to Decide Forty Nine Cases in Session

Washington June 21 when the supreme court meets tomorrow it is expected to decide all of the forty nine cases now before it then take a recess until October Cases for decision include the inter mountain rate proposition the constitutionality of the oil pine one law several important oil land cases and appeals involving state laws.

Washington Supreme Court

Rockefeller gives 11000 for Empress of Ireland sufferers

London June 22 The Daily Mail reports John D Rockefeller sent Eva Booth commander of the Salvation Army in America eleven thousand dollars for victims of the Empress of Ireland disaster. Booth is in London for the Salvation Army World Congress.

London Tha Dally John D. Rockefeller Eva Booth Salvation Army America Empress of Ireland

Plants to Close In Atlantic City June 21

A six toteen sheet iron and tin plate plants employing more than 4000 men will close on July 1. The closure follows a breakdown in wage negotiations between the Amalgamated Iron Steel and Tin Plate Workers' association and plant owners at a conference that adjourned today.

Atlantic City Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Plate Workers’ Association

Autoist Is Drowned In Virginia River Accident

Purcell Dabney, 30, of Richmond, drowned last night when his automobile ran off a ferry into the Mattapon River near Avietts, about thirty miles from the city. The body was recovered today.

Richmond J Purcell Dabney Mattapon River Avietts

Baseball Scores From Early American Leagues Reported

Summary of scattered results shows Cleveland 7 over Minnesota 3 and St Paul 6 over Cotum 1. Other games: Kan 7 Indians 6, Indians 10 over Kan 6, Louisville sW Milwaukee, Texas League Galveston 1 Waco 0, Waco 2 Gulventon 2, Dallas 3 Houston 0, Dallas 2 Ft Worth 9, Newark 1 Newark 6, Toronto 7 Providence ? Rochester 7.

American Association Clevel Minnes Cleve Minnea’s St Paul Cotum St. Paul India Louisville Milwaukee Galveston Waco Gulventon Ean Austin Sandato Dallas Houston Ft. Worth Beau't Pt. Worth Bean’t City Buffalo Buttelo Toronto

Queries Answered by the Sporting Editor in The Constitution

A thin headlined sports Q and A by Jemison answers queries about players and teams. It asks where Irwin KK Wilhelm played, what won in the Southern League in 1901 and 1902, and mentions pitching for Hoprolyn in 1930. It also asks whether Paskett played for Atlanta and references a flirtatious line about a girl in a hat.

Will Sandeover Jemison Constitution Irwin KK. Wilhelm Hropelyn Paskett Atlanta

Trouble in Eden

A verse list pokes fun at garden plants and flowers in a whimsical scene. The narrator lampoons bloomed names such as Black-eyed Susan, Violet, Sunflower, and Love in a Mist while interjecting a humorous aside about napkins and footrests at a bar. The tone mirrors light satirical verse from a 19th century American newspaper.

Progressive rift rocks national leaders in midwest and coast

In a split within the Progressive movement Lea Perkins and Amos Roe face removal threats. Perkins chairs the national executive committee. Pinchot accuses him of being pro trusts and anti labor. Roosevelt, allied with both, may intervene upon his return from Spain.

Middle West Pacific Coast Lea Perkins Amos Roe Panchat Perkins National Progressive Committee Pinschot Pinchot Roosevelt Spain

At the Theaters This Week at Grand and Local Houses

The audience can expect a mixed program with Forsythe’s new dramatic playlet to Sie Gne Girl, a seven‑actor bill featuring Temes A Wucux, Louder USA comedy sketch, and Mosher trio. Dorothy Ker fen with banjo leads a varied lineup. Annette Kellermann’s New Tunes Daughter continues at the Atlanta movie house with extensions into Monday to Wednesday at usual prices.

Paul Armstrong Wucux Wits Coun Coreshe USA Mosheres Mosher Cameron Dorothy Kerfen Atlanta Annette Kellermann Dante Bssg

Stepless Electric Omnibus: Field Omnibus and Newark Co operation

The Stepless Electric Omnibus from Field Omnibus Co New York developed with Newark Water Bus Co features heating for 38 passengers 18 lower 20 upper. It stands two feet eight inches shorter than current buses in New York Paris and London and about five feet shorter in length.

Field Omnibus Company New York Newark Water Bus Company Eishteen Paris London Eis

Safety First Practices Germany Highlighted in Journal

An article notes the spread of safety first practices from the United States to Germany and Europe, describing cooperative accident insurances and protective measures in German power plants and workshops. It mentions Janet Dunbar leading a cast in The Salamander and lists other cast members, plus a Kodak ad noting wedding day picture storytelling with new kodakery offerings at Jno L. Moore & Sona.

Electric Haalway Journal United States Germany Janet Dunbar Doda KODAK Jno L. Moore & Sona

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