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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
13
A fragmented report shows Hed Fim pressing on Wednesday afternoon with tightening defense and late-game push. The statement notes a strong effort to shut out opponents and sustain momentum, highlighting key moments as the defense adjusts to threats.
Whiffs Conzelman tied the Southern League record with Memphi s on Wednesday in a seven inning outing fanning Shanley Snell and Harrell on nine pitches. The Crackers pitching staff led by Dent Price and Conzelman shows depth as Busser and Brady near key wins. A long column notes consistency issues and criticism of Carl Thompson and Christy Mathewson while praising Joan Taylor and American golf hope John McDermott.
Atlanta limits Memphis to one run as Conzelman and hitters Long and Bailey deliver the lone tally. Cracker mound ace shuts down the Cracker attack, with Ward and Schweitzer among the scorers for Memphis. final 1-0.
Savannah hosts Albany in a rainless series finale winning 2 to 0 behind Armstrong’s pitching and key fourth inning hits including a sacrifice fly. Score by innings shows Savannah 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0. Albany 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Umpire Leary.
In Winder Georgia on June 25 Monroe edged Winder 2 to 1 in a well played game. Lamina starred in center with sensational catches while Camp pitched steadily, delivering when needed. Score by innings shows Monroe taking an early lead then holding on. Batteries Wood Smith Camp Nunnally.
Murphy the heavy hitting shortstop of the Thomasville club leads the Empire State League batting at .370 for 35 games through Saturday. He sits atop a list with Brazin of Cordele and Chancey of Americus close behind at .380. Thirteen players hit over .200, many within a few points of .300, with the leaders listed below.
A large crowd watched a thrilling night of motorcycle racing at Jack Prince's Motordrome with close heats and dramatic finishes. Wilmer Richards posted the fastest 12 mile time in 1 24 during the Woodward sweepstakes, and Richards and McNeil dominated the evening by winning the Motordrome purse and Woodward sweepstakes finals respectively. Henry Lewis claimed the special match race. The final Motordrome purse produced a photo finish as Richards edged Shields Renal and McNeil for a narrow victory. Next week’s card is set for Saturday night before about 6,000 spectators.
Scores reported from Internations League, Texan League, Virginia League, Carolina Association, Federal League, American Association, and Cotton States League. Notable results include Baltimore 1 Buffalo 6, Wacon 11 San Antonio 0, Newport News 4 Portmouth 2, St. Louis 9 Pittsburg 4, Milwaukee 3 Minneapolis 1, Columbus 9, and Meridian 3 Columbus 2.
New Orleans officials announced the Jack Britton versus Charlie White fight on July 4 would be shortened from twenty rounds to ten and moved from McDonagaville to an arena in New Orleans. Governor Hall prohibited twenty-round bouts in Louisiana, prompting the change and opposition by city authorities.
The sporting editor answers baseball questions on fair or foul balls and striker pitches, plus a home July schedule for Macon. The July dates listed include July 1 2 8 10 14 12 24 22 28 24 25 26.
Southern League schedules show Atlanta at Memphis Birmingham at Montgomery Nashville games at Mobile Chattanooga visits New Orleans Albany hosts Charleston Savannah hosts Columbus Juckaworlia visits Macon Washington and Boston face New York two games Brooklyn plays Philadelphia two games Chicago at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at St Louis American League Cleveland at Chicago St Louis at Detroit Philadelphia at Washington New York at Boston Chicago matches in Empire State League Waycross vs Americus Cordoza vs Valdosta Thomaston or Thomasville at Brunswick Geor…
Fitcher Malloy of the Kalamazoo Michigan club has been purchased by the Boston American League team. The right hander joins the Red Sox as a pitcher.
Detroit and Cleveland played a postponed game in Detroit with the Tigers winning 4 to 2. Cleveland rallied in the ninth but could not overcome Detroit's early lead as Lajola, Ryan and Turner reached base and Dubuc wild pitched in the decisive frame.
New York Giants beat Boston 6 1 in game one then fall 4 3 in the second game as Boston wins on Doyle error Maranville steal and Smith single. In Philadelphia Brooklyn losses to Philadelphia 11 8 after four late Dodger errors. Cincinnati over Chicago 12 4 as Groh scores on a third inning misplay.
Indianapolis June 25. Pitcher Puil Redding, a recruit acquired by the Indianapolis American Association club from the St Louis Nationals, was sold today by Manager Kelley to the Nashville Southern League club. Kelley said he had too many pitchers on his start.
Augusta Ga June 25 Special With five days yet to elapse before the entry lists for the sixteenth annual tournament of the South Atlantic Tennis association close 140 entries have been registered with the committee In charge of the events The tournament will be played on the five clay courts of the Country club of Augusta beginning Monday June 30 The star players of the South Atlantic states will participate and the title holders of last season will be on hand to defend their honors.
In LaGrange Georgia Alabama led 103 000 020 for 6 11 runs while Talladega 0 0 1 0 2 0 7 1 4 credited Brannen Nelson Bilingsiey Cantley Ramage with batter contributions as listed, final tally shows scores and line.
Cordele, Ga June 25 Special The Empire State League ends its first series June 28 after President Grover disputed Secretary Leavy on schedules A meeting of league directors is set for Friday in Valdosta to decide the point If the series closes July 3 Cordele could still win but would face reduced chances if finals require two wins out of three
City salesmen excursion to Isle of Palms priced at six dollars round trip departs Atlanta with a special train leaving at six P M on Friday June 27 uncertainty about return details remains.
Intermittent showers in New Orleans delayed many Gulf States tennis matches but several bouts succeeded. Atlanta players Nat Thornton and Wardel won in singles, with Phelps of New Orleans defeating Seguin and Shelton beating Grant. Local favorites Wertz and Grima fell. Semifinals set for tomorrow. Grant Thornton and others won doubles.
Savannah Ga June 25 The first half of the South Atlantic league season ended with Perry Lipe's Savannah club winning the championship for the year after 43 wins and 14 losses a .?4 percentage. Macon finished second Columbus third Jacksonville fourth Charleston fifth and Albany trailed the field.
Madison, Ga June 25 Special Madison won three straight games from East Point here this week Monday Tuesday and today The first game ended 11 to 2 the second 4 to 3 and the third 12 to Madison has now won the last twelve games played and awaits all comers amateur or professional
A squad of sixteen Filipino baseball players from Manila arrives in Chicago and will open their U S tour Saturday against a semi professional team. The players were selected from the Filipino major league and are all natives.
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