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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
11
The piece surveys harsh spring training conditions across major league camps with New York Americans and others suffering from bad weather. It notes Mike Donlin leading the Pirates toward captaincy, predicts rough start to seasons, and covers boxing updates including Whitney Murphey and English scheduling issues, plus contract holdouts like Ponnie Bush and Harold Johns.
Veteran infielder Whitey Alperman is slated to play third base for the Crackers this coming season. He reported for practice Tuesday night and participated in two workouts Wednesday, looking good.
Jumbo Wells, the New Yorker, meets Georgia’s white hope Delaney in Atlanta after a recent stoppage bout. Wells aims to prove boxing merit by knocking Delaney senseless, with Kreider and Wells arriving and Staten promoting about 600 preliminaries.
Mobile Alabama March 13 Manager Harry Davis split the Cleveland American League squad into two groups for the rest of the trip. The first squad under Davis will play Mobile twice this weekend while the second squad under Joe Birmingham faces Montgomery. They will then head to New Orleans returning March 23 and 24 for two games. Plans include games with Pensacola on March 29 and a cross country scrimmage, with transportation arranged.
The Atlanta Crackers received the signed contract of infielder Al O'Dell, with him pledging to report Saturday. Several new players are due, including Martin Walsh and Martin Phelan, while Mrs O'Dell's father is critically ill. The field was muddy but improvements are planned, and chances of the Saturday game against the Yankees depend on sunshine and field work.
John Kerr a medical doctor and catcher for the Crackers shows readiness as injuries pop up among players. Youngsters Pri est and Priest dn are being groomed, with Wolverton and Hemphill optimistic about a strong season. Veterans Hanna Dolan and Sweeney linger as others train, while weather and confidence shape the early practice.
A fragmented sports note lists wing and other positions for the How Crackers, detailing last year’s fielding averages. It cites candidate averages and compares them to peers, aiming to guide fans on upcoming season prospects.
Manager McGraw offers $8,000 for Derrill Pratt of Montgomery after Pratt led the Southern Association with 96 runs and a .316 average. Benny Hedges of the Browns holds out for a high price, eyeing Pratt as a possible outfielder while St Louis already has Frank Laporte at second base.
In New York a boxing bout at Madison Athletic Club ended in a first round disqualification. Referee Charley White disqualified California’s One Round Hogan after Hogan struck five breakaway blows following prior cautions. Cross had dominated the exchange before the stoppage, and Hogan leaped from the ring as the decision was announced.
Birmingham March 13 Special. Manager Moélesworth announced he will carry fifteen men for the 1912 season with eight infielders and outfielders, five pitchers, a utility man, and himself. He will keep at least eighteen players until May 15 to hold promising material and guard against accidents.
Virginia beat Washington 5 to 3 in Charlottesville on March 13 as the Cavaliers opened play in the open. Washington's Batteries were Cashion Allen Walker Henry and Ainsmith Goodhue Rixey Finlay. Pelicans Defeat Cubs 5 to 1 in New Orleans as Goode homered and Sperkar starred for the locals.
Modicfile Alg March 18 Five more players joined the Mobile Southern League team last night They are Dee Waist shortstop from St Louis Pither A Netile catcher George Mullier of St Louis Pitcher Tom Gi roy of Miami Fla and Johnny Byrne of Merigen Conns
Manager Hugh Jennings announced Detroit Americans spring practice with an exhibition game against Texas Christian University at Worth Texas March 16. Louisiana Industrial Institute plays March 13 and Topeka club in the Western League matches are listed. Key players include Helder Crawford Mullin Willeta O Leary and Sutterday from Hot Springs.
Memphis Tenn March 23 Special Baerweld outfielder and Crandell shortstop of last year’s team arrived that day with the Turtle crew for the first practice of the season in a brief catching drill Seventeen have reported and eight are due Abstein will not report until March 26 and it is doubtful if Ferguson and Tompkins pitchers will report.
In Philadelphia on March 13 a six round bout ended with Knockout Brown of New York gaining a slight edge over Young Erne of Philadelphia. Early in the fight Brown forced the action. Erne landed many punches but Brown showed more steam in his blows.
The report lists players by position including Pitchers and Catchers. Pitchers include Johur Miller Sittom Britton Hevelle Hogue Dessau Mayer Gentle Atkins and Paige. Catchers Kierr Fusseil Wells McMurray Miller and Luck. Infielders Syken Jordan O Bri en Alperman Joynes Wolfe. Outfielders Hemp hill Bailey Watson. Report mentions infrecjders Phelan and Wardser Pitcher Walsh Catcher Nenafee.
Five barrels of whisky consigned to a Eufaula man via Hatcher's Station were seized by robbers as they were hauled toward this city. Perry Hotel Leased by T F Anderson after Mrs Wells sublease ended. Water scarcity in south Georgia and Florida noted by traveler J D Winn. Flowers bloom in Thomasville as growers expect late frosts to miss. New Smyrna church project moves forward with a 3500 dollar cost and May dedication planned. Perry growth boosted by anticipated Hawkinsville and Western railroad completion. city seeks education committee and growth measures.
Tifton reports a house fire destroying the Muséwhite dwelling five miles northeast, loss about 5000 with insurance. Coffee County races heat up ahead of April 10 primary with 40 candidates for various offices. Gwinnett County to hold its county officer primary with the state governor race on August ballot. Mat Manchester sees AB&A railroad plan a direct link between the viaduct and station with longer platform and new stairway to streamline passenger access.
Pfeffer, former United States senator from Kansas, is critically ill in a hospital in Topeka. His right leg was amputated above the knee to check gangrene affecting his foot. Pfeffer was Kansas’s first Populist senator elected in 1891 and stayed in Washington after his term to index the Congressional Record before returning to Topeka last summer.
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