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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
4
A garbled sports note from Boston hints at a sensational game where the Red team, led by Nick Read Gilly of the Gopher, showcases speed and power. The excerpt emphasizes hitting pace and a strong performance, though details are unclear.
Harrison and Agier shine at first base while Brady dazzles on the mound against the Lookouts. Abel disputes critics over guarantees and bouts with Whitney. Chattanooga fans doubt his claims. Williams College leads east baseball with 10-2, West Point 12-3. regional college standings follow. Sherman laments Gulls’ recent form as the South Atlantic League halves close with Jacksonville Scouts as pennant winners.
A brief note in rustic tone describes earning as a sideline activity. The text emphasizes manual tasks done for small payments and hints at informal labor arrangements.
Dick Jemison reports a dramatic 1 0 victory for Charley Hemphill's Crackers over the Lookouts in the opening game of the series. Dave Callahan belted a first class homer off Roy Moran after a two to one count, the big blow in a pitchers duel between Jim Branly and Ble Bill Chappelle. The game featured stellar fielding, including Agler’s barehanded pick and throw, and notable stops by Whitey Alperman and Otto Jordan.
In Cleveland June 26 Detroit defeats Cleveland 4 to 1 with Krapp giving up homers on three passes. White Sox shut out Browns 7-0 in Chicago. Yankees overpower Athletics 11-6 while Athletics win 11-1 in the second game. Washington and Boston split a doubleheader, with Boston taking the first 3-2 after ten innings and Washington winning the second 4-0. Batteries and umpires noted for each game.
In a busy day of NL games, Pirates beat the Cards 4 to 3 in St Louis after a ninth inning rally. Boston defeated Brooklyn 8 to 2. Giants edged Phillies 3 to 2. Cubs triumphed over Reds 2 to 0.
Southern League schedules show Chattanooga at Atlanta and Ponce de Leon game timed for 4 o clock. South Atlantic League features Albany at Columbus and Jacksonville at Columbia, with Macon at Savannah. National League games include Brooklyn at Boston, Philadelphia at New York, Chicago at Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh at St. Louis. Washington listed in league context.
The W W Cunningham golf trophy at the Atlanta Athletic Club begins next week with a qualifying round on Saturday. Players qualify from a bracket and handicaps apply in match play. First two rounds due by July 4, third by July 6, and finals by July 7. First flight finals are 36 holes.
The Crackers debut new first baseman Joe Agler against the Lookouts on Wednesday. A Constitution photographer captured him leaping for a high ball during pregame practice. Agler appears solid at first, left handed with strong throws, good fielding sense, and potential as a batter. He worked Chappelle for a walk on one plate appearance.
Jacksonville club dominates Albany with 6 1 win in first game and 4 4 in ten innings in second game called by agreement. Jacksonville heads to Columbia to start new season while Albany travels to Columbus. Season closes with Jacksonville at 346 17 for a .679 mark as the leaders.
John Gentle, the Atlanta boy farmed out to Albany in the South Atlanta League, has been recalled and warmed up on Wednesday afternoon. Buck Becker, the left handed pitcher from the Washington Americans, is expected to arrive and may be signed. Erskine Mayer’s report is uncertain due to an ongoing dispute over release and pay terms with Portsmouth.
Nashville failed to rally as Birmingham barons outslugged Nashville 7 to 2 in a rain shortened game. Almeida and Elam starred with three hits each, Neeley endured a tough night on the mound, and Boyd worked ends for Birmingham with timely hitting and a heavy field in Birmingham Alabama on June 26.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended about 20 cents per hundred pounds in advances on knitting factory products from Chicago to Arkansas and other states until October 26. The proposed increases by western and southwestern firms will be investigated by the commission.
The Piedmont Driving Club hosts the annual tennis tournament with the first round of the men's singles completed and the men's doubles to start at 8 o clock. Matches included Birman defeating Ivulose, Williams defeating Hurt by default, Draper over McCloskey 6-0 6-0, Fitzsimmons over all 6-4, Nunnally over Smith 6-3, Roy defeated by default, Most over Wolquitt 6-0 6-0, Moore over Floyd by default.
Tom Weaver, a tailor based at 14 Luckie Street, promotes discounted vacation attire at the Cut Rates shop. The advertisement highlights affordable clothing options for travelers and seasonal wardrobe updates.
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