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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1912
Page
8
GEORGE wBRIDE greatly admires Walter Johnson and hopes a winning team will support him this year. He recalls last year’s five-city trip with only five wins, praising Johnson’s leadership. The piece notes remarks on the Giants, managers, players, and upcoming season expectations across baseball figures.
Ford and Street are slated as the Star battery for the New York Americans this coming season. Sweeney may not report. Manager Wolverton trains Gabby with Russell to adapt to Ford’s curve variety, with Street set to handle catching duties. Gabby, though inexperienced, is learning Ford’s fourteen curves to fit the rotation.
Chattanooga report on veteran pitcher Jack Taylor planning a comeback with the Lookouts. Taylor, a longtime Cub and Cardinal, last pitched in 1903 with Chicago, hints his arm strength returns after two years away and aims to prove he can still perform at a professional level.
The Crackers and Yankees gear up for a series opener this afternoon with groundwork already underway. Manager Hemphill splits squads into Colts and Vets for tough practice, as three missing players linger and possible lineups hinge on arrivals.
Sydney Nova Scotia March 17 Sam McVey the California heavyweight champion defeated James Barry of Chicago in a 20 round points decision in Sydney. McVey won on points after outboxing Barry throughout the bout.
Special from Hot Springs reports Cy Seymour and Jimmy Burke in strong spring form. Danny Shay seeks baseball work. Chick Autrey recovering and expected for A A opening. James of Brooklyn proves his hitting in practice. Cy Young and Grover Alexander praised for spring performance.
A dramatic three team battle among Pittsburgh New York and Chicago defined the 1908 National League pennant race. A Merkle incident and a crucial Chicago defensive play by Joe Tinker shaped the outcome as Chicago edged New York for the title amid riots and fan chaos in New York and Cincinnati.
Birmingham March 17 Barons lead by Marcan and Ryan arrived with Yants held out most players in camp Catcher Ryan brought to train young pitchers as pants would not report St Louis Brown Mannigans beat Barons 5 to 2 on errors Barons set to face University of Alabama next Tuesday Cubs visit Thursday and Friday Bisons to arrive in Athens for three weeks training under George Stallings at Stallings park Chase street Georgian hotel Sanford Field and M A service grounds Frank Anderson lads note Stallings ties with local friends and his son contributed to Pandora illustrations
In Houston, March 17, New York Giants lost 5 to 2 to the Houston Texas League club. Crandall and Ames pitched for New York while Foster limited Houston to three hits.
Arthur Postle defeated South African champion Jack Denalieon in Auckland on March 17, winning the 160 yard dash in 14.3 seconds and the 200 yard dash in 18 seconds. Both performances set new world records.
Classified notice promotes free want ads and directs readers to Page 1 for the full announcement. The brief item signals available listings and urges readers to consult the page for details and submission instructions.
A team of 32 Cracker players drawn from 13 states includes Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, District of Columbia, North Carolina, Connecticut, Louisiana, Indiana, Michigan and others. Walsh, younger brother of Big Ed Walsh, replaces Jules Watson as the White Hope. Players average 6 feet and 174 pounds with a .965 fielding and .257 batting average.
A readable schedule lists upcoming boxing matches in New York with matchups and dates. Notable bouts include Willie Howard versus Fight Joe Hyland on March 18 and Johnny Dundee versus Young Wagner on March 27, followed by several other pairings through April 2. The compact listing provides opponent names, expected pairing order, and dates for fans tracking local ring action.
In New Orleans Joe Jackson of the NapL team and Johnny Evers of the Cubs met for the first time during spring training. Jackson claimed to be with the Cleveland Americans, startling Evers who thought he was just a local worker. The anecdote, told in Dixie's camp, ends with apologies.
Chattanooga report highlights Mickey Coyle a left handed first baseman from Texas League origin. He comes from Shamrock country with a mangled right hand, giving him a remarkable reach for his size. Hailed as a strong card on field, he may rival noted players Viehman and Perdue this season.
Cleveland overwhelms Kilbane after his February 22 featherweight title win over Abe Attell in Los Angeles. A massive parade winds from the depot to the Kilbane home as Mayor Newton D. Baker reviews the march and Kilbane lifts his baby with an American flag amid the jubilant crowd.
In Americus Georgia a heated campaign centers on a $50000 electric plant linked to the waterworks. Supporters seek bonds and municipal ownership backed by the city council and Citizens' Club, while the private electric company opposes. A record 815 voters are registered as campaigning intensified for Wednesday's vote.
Hoffman of Chicago posts three hits in four at bats as New Orleans hosts an exhibition series. Jim LaFitte, recently released from Macon, Ga, takes a catching try-out with the local club. Score shows Chicago advancing with a 1 to 5 tally. batteries Martina Maple La Fitte Textor Richie Needham.
Philadelphia welterweight Mitchie Nitchie meets Clarence English in a ten round main event at Gate City Athletic Club. English, famed locally, arrived after a long trip from St Joseph and is expected to draw strong Atlanta interest. Promoter Brownfield swapped Ford for Mitchie, predicting a gruelling brawl with both men wagering on victory. Tickets available at Tumlin's.
Birmingham March 11 1912 The Barons bring 26 players to spring work with strong catchers Lemon and Dilger and a deep pitching pool led by Foxen and Boyd. Infield talent is solid with Ens at first base Carroll at second and Wall or Midkiff at third. Outfield battles pit Mowrey against McBride while Messenger is a sure center and Johnston anchors right field.
The American duo Root and Hill won the six day race in Brussels, defeating the Belgian team by one length. They covered 851. kilometers, or 2,270 miles. Another American team, Collins and Drebach, finished third.
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