Bill Smith Prepares 18 Man Crackers Trip to Macon
Dick Jemison reports Gill Smith selects an 18 man squad for a two day trek to Macon to face the world champion Heaton Braves. the group includes six pitchers three catchers six infielders and three outfielders with Ike Pearson to start Monday and Waldron slated at third base.
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Dick Jemison
Gill Smith
Macon
Tittle Agamst
Heaton Braves
Pearson
Allen
Williams
Heitt
Dent
Browning
Rumler
Jenkins
Niederkorn
Waldron
Tullos
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Manning
Potts
Hidel
Bowden
Flynn
Ike Pearson
Braves
Willams Heitz
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Tulley
Terry
Thoms
Sella
Furst
Caffey
Milz
Harry Matthew
Bull Smith
Bill
George Stalling
Bill Smith
Atlanta
Boston
Moran
Evers
Connelly
Magee
Wretee Smith
B. Potts
Es Schmidt
Warenvillé
Es Gowdy
State League 8 Now Assured Fact
The Georgia State league is assured with all teams electing officers and directors for the coming season. Americas lists T. C. Marshall as president and others. Brunswick, Dothan, Thomasville, Valdosta, Waycross, and others name presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and directors. Managers are named for several towns, with a few still未named.
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Waycross
Geason
Americas
T. C. Marshall
Q. Melton
Dr. Eldridgs
H. & Allen
J. Kalmon
Akd
Frank Lanier
G.s.glover
RB. Bills
O. J. Clarke
J. J. Kalimon
John Wagnon
Brungwick
J. Kunter Hopkins
S&s. Brown
Mrectors
I. Ludwig
D. Parker
J. E. Lampright
Bon Lauh
J. J. Andrews
Dothan
TA Ward
A. D Ussery
ML K. Ford
J. S. Lisenby
J. W. Grant
C. i Foulk
Golson
D. W. Baker
B & Barnes
G. Jackson
W. C Faulkner
Ray Jones
H. A." Denton
Pw. Harris
C. Exell
H Winl
Jack Reidy
Thomasville
B.A. Daniels
EL BL Smith
Joseph G.gardiner
B. A Daniels
Roscne Luke
E. Mack
Jt G. Mays
Emmett Mitchell
RL Stewart
B. H. Wrieht
M. J. Murehig
Valdosta
J. R. Dasher
C. F Clark
We. Holcombe
Esa
C. M. Fill
Jo H .Pipkin
WL Stanton
Cushion throwing at games condemned
A reader letter urges fans to stop throwing cushions at games to protect spectators. The writer cites a wife injured by a cushion and warns broken glass or missiles could harm eyes, urging restraint and safety at Georgia State league events.
Teams That Take Chances In Baseball Pay Off Big
Branch Rickey's philosophy of taking chances boosted the Cardinals and Browns in a key season. Walker and Shotton demonstrated aggressive baserunning turning pop flies into runs, while Ty Cobb earns praise as a premier base runner. The piece argues speed and audacity can win games even without top-name stars.
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Billy Evans
Branch Rickey
St Lews
Rickey
Gay
Winch
Cardinals
St Cons
Rickes
Browns
Joey
Clarence Walker
Walker
Bev
Wralher
Shotton
Bert Shotton
Imield
Spee
Tom
Shetton
Richey
Speed Boys
Boston
Tors
Ty Cobb
Bisland Named Crackers Captain for 1916 Team
Ruvington Bisland, celebrated shortstop and veteran fielder, was named field captain of the 1916 Crackers by manager Bil Smith after Saturday’s workout. The club approves, citing Bisland’s hitting, speed, and leadership, aligning with prior season predictions.
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Ruvington Bisland
Bil Smith
Bisland
Eurner
Grackers
Harry Holland to join Minneapolis Millers for spring camp
Harry Holland leaves Monday to report to the Minneapolis Millers after a season with the Crackers and recall by Clark Griffith. He will be joined by Lutt Willams and Morley Jennings, fellow Crackers veterans, as he heads to spring training with the American Association club.
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Minneapolis Millers
Diary Holland
Crackers
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Minneapolis
American Association
Harry
Atlanta
Millers
Lutt Willams
Morley Jennings
Boston Braves Ready for Repeat With Magee Addition
Dick Jemison reviews the Boston Braves and their prospects for repeating as champions. Magee's acquisition strengthens the lineup while Maranville and Evers form a top keystone pair, with Stallings guiding a more polished, resolute club built on defense and offense.
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Magee
Braves
Evers
Maranville
Red Smith
Joe Connelly
Hank Gowdy
Buten Schmiarana
Sherwood Magee
Maxee
Keystone
Witching Stallings Gal
Morehouse Tigers Triumph Over Atlanta University 4 to 1
Morehouse Tigers defeated Atlanta University 4 to 1 in a pitching duel. Nance led Morehouse on the mound holding AU to limited runs while his teammates powered the offense with timely hits. The game featured strong defense from both sides and robust late defense sealed the Tiger victory.
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Morehouse Tigers
Atlanta University
Nance
Morehouse
White Fowler
Warren
Wynn
Fuller
Nance i
Fowler
Maxwell
Morsa
Crackers Begin Exhibition Games in Macon Schedule
Exhibition schedule shows the Crackers facing Braves, Pirates, Reds, Phillies, and Havana Reds in Macon and at Poncey from March 2 to April 12. Manager Bill Smith aims to sharpen the lineup before the Mobile Gulls opener, with Macon two-game opener and a busy three-week stretch ending just before the season.
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Macon
Braves
Philles
Open
Louisville
Pittsburgs
Havana Reds
Dick Jemison
Bill
Mth
Oracker
Mobile Gulls
Jordan Institute
Barnesville
Poncey
Smith
Louisville Colonels
Gordon
Jim Moor
Rome Club
Colonels
Pitteburg Nationals
John Hents
Hans’) Wagner
Shortstan
Pirnies
Sid “Smith
Tirates
Havana Iteds
Cuba
America
Georgia Colleges Start Seasons In Baseball Opener
Georgia colleges open the college baseball season this week with Mercer, Georgia, and Tech leading the charge. Mercer hosts Columbia College at Lake City on Monday and Thursday. Georgia faces Georgetown University from Washington, DC, on Wednesday and Friday. Tech welcomes Georgetown to Athens for two games. The Georgetown schedule includes games against Georgia Tech and other top programs, with a slate covering March through May against schools such as Princeton, Holy Cross, Fordham, Williams, Tufts, Navy, and Maryland, culminating in a broad East Coast and mid-Atlantic lineup.
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Mercer
Tech
Columbia College
Lake City
Finn
University of Geors
Gia
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Mike Tonahue
Auburn
Athens
Tech Yellow Jackets
Georgetown U
Athans
Jackets
Washington
Georgetown
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
Ate
Washington American League
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Princeton
Holy Cross
Washingto
Fordham
Williams
West Virginia University
University of Maryland
Worcester
Tufta
Yale
New Haven
Boston College
Boston
Medford
Army
West Point
Mt. St. Joseph's
Baltimore
Washington and Lee
Washngton
Pennsylvania
Philedelmia
Navy
Annapolis
Joby
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