Stallings to Bring Large Braves Squad for Atlanta Trip
George T. Stallings plans to bring about twenty-one players to Atlanta for forenoon arrival on March 21. The Braves, in last place in 1912 NL standings, face tough spring exhibition games against the Atlanta club. A 30-man Georgia squad has trained at Athens since March 4, with new talent and several pitchers and catchers expected to push for spots. The visiting group will include captain Sweeney, pitchers Tyler and Brown, and many infielders led by Maranville, Calhoun, Metz, and Smith, with a strong catcher contingent and six pitchers anticipated. They arrive Friday at 9:50 a.m. at the Imperial hotel.
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Last Seat
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Veriwan
Cal
Bert
Titus
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Ams
Junior City League and Baracas Meet Tonight
The Junior City League will hold its organization meeting at Peachtree tonight at 7 99 o'clock. Half an hour later the Baraca league will hold its second meeting.
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Reach Guide 1913 Official Handbooks For Baseball World
The twelfth Reach Guide marks its annual official handbook role for the American League and the major leagues. Editor Francis C. Richter notes the work as a long standing reference, published by A J Reach Company in its 31st straight year.
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The Crackers Clean-Up Man Emerges Ready to Lead
The Crackers left fielder Bailey, standout last season, is hailed to lead the league in several departments with better conditions expected. He ranked second in hitting, first in runs, and first in slugging, was the only local over .300, and will likely bat fourth to clean up the lineup.
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Short
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Callahan
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First Elimination Bouts For Welterweight Title At Orpheum
The Dixie Athletic club promotes a welterweight title elimination card at the Orpheum tonight headlined by Clarence Ferns versus Jimmy Perry in ten rounds. Also on the six and eight and four round undercard are Kid Young versus Kid Underwood, Spider Britt versus Billy Stines, and Myer Pries versus Kid Duke. Promoter Henry Norton touts the show as the best local card from start to finish with eight fighters trained and ready.
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Morris Stewart Bout Stopped by Soldiers in Sapulpa
Sapulpa Okla March 17 Adjutant General Frank Canton and Tulsa militiamen under Governor Cruce halted the ten round bout between Carl Morris and Jim Stewart on the night show in Sapulpa. The fight, once a Madison Square Garden draw, had been anticipated as Morris the "white hope" peak.
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Tulsa
Cruce
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New York
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Lockout Fielder Moley's Double
Chattanooga Tenn March 17 Special Carlton Molesworth reports Bert King, Western League fly-closer, has joined the Chattanooga club. King, a speed merchant, is expected to patrol center field, with left handed throws and solid field work. Fitting into an outfield already featuring Massey Cruise and King, or Elston if needed, the trio promises a left handed aligned corps for the season.
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Michigan Coach Branch Rickey trims baseball squad for southern trip
Ann Arbor March 17. Coach Branch Rickey cut roughly one hundred players to reduce the roster for the southern trip. Only 16 candidates remain for baseball honors, with five outfielders seven infielders and uncertain third base prospects. Battery candidates are untouched and may report once outdoor practice begins.
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Branch Rickey
Rickey
Bernhard names team to play the Mackites
Memphis March 17. The Bernhard baseball squad begins spring practice as plans firm for the 1913 Southern league pennant. Lineup features Abstein Moulton Butler Ward Baerwald Schweitzer Green behind the plate Sxbough with several pitchers including Free man Schnelberg Kroh Merritt Waymack Needles Green Rodier Ferguson Klaxinger G Merritt Parsons Newton.
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Schweitzer
Green
S*xbough
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Freeman
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Needles
Rodier
Three-Sided Fight For Third Base With VOLS
Nashville Tenn March 17 With the arrival of Dave Bunting the scramble for third base becomes a real war. Manager Schwartz uses his bum ankle to watch a clash between former Lookout and Norfolk recruit Johnny Summers. Clayton Perry battles weight and timing while Bulson trains to claim the spot. Summers hits hard and may force Schwartz to reconsider. Bunting has yet to prove his ability.
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Vanderbilt at Nashville exhibition games listed
Today's games feature Vanderbilt against Nashville, plus athletics in Memphis Tennessee Detroit at Noweree Louisiana. Trinity faces Hilton College at Durham while Georgetown meets Moyet St. Joseph's in Washington D C.
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Benefit game raises over 1000 for Gillespie family
Hy Dick Jemison reports the Crackers defeated the Seventeenth Infantry 22 to 0 in a Monday afternoon benefit game raising more than $1,039 for Fireman J. Iva Gillespie. The crowd witnessed eleven, and proceeds from tickets sold were still being tallied. Crackers pitchers held the Soldiers to ten errors and nineteen Cracker hits as recalls of the game noted strong defense and several notable plays, with a rematch planned midweek amid talk of further benefit games for Dougherty.
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Atlanta
City League Holds Second Meeting
The City League held its second meeting last night approving franchises for the 1913 season for Georgia Railway and Electric, Southern Shops, and Bean & Magill. The Seventeenth Infantry Soft diers are expected to join. Charles M. Grist was unanimously elected president, with grounds, schedule and rule committees named.
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Jakey Atz Leading Pelicans In New Orleans Field Duty
New Orleans March 17 Captain Jakey Atz of the Pelicans is praised for his playing and leadership. He took up the managerial reins at Providence after Jim Colling left in 1911 and will work with Chief Charley Frank. Atz plans to display pep as Pelican second baseman and is set to be the New Orleans mascot this season. His family ties and past with the Chicago White Sox add to his stature.
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Reds rout Mobile in spring exhibition
Cincinnati Reds with regulars in every position defeated Mobile Southern league club 4 to 6. Pitchers Benton Suggis and Fromme started for the Reds while Hirsch and Townsend pitched for Mobile.
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Brooklyn Fans Inspect New Brooklyn Ball Park
New York on March 17 Brooklyn baseball enthusiasts toured the Ebbetts stadium near Prospect Park as gates opened for the first time nearly 20 000 fans filed through. Fred Hanlon secretary and assistants guided visitors during the inspection with additional open days planned before the April 9 game with Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Fourteen Cars Enter Indianapolis 600 Mile Race
Fourteen cars have entered the annual 600 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Memorial Day event. Four foreign cars are signed to race for the $50,000 in prizes, with at least three more promised. Officials expect the 30-car field to fill before race day. None of the entrants has noted President Wilson on No 18, which remains blank on Speedway records.
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