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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
2
The piece notes Harry Bailey’s absence weakens the Crackers while the Nashville Vols push on. It highlights players like Clayton, Berry, and George Beck, with remarks on pitching, fielding, and management in a lively period sports tone. Also mentions Mike Donlin and baseball trust scrutiny.
In Birmingham April 3, the Barons outpointed the Crackers 6 to 3 in the opening game of the series. Bill Foxen starred for the Barons, fanning eleven as the fourth inning rally produced all six runs. McBride, McIlvray, and Carron delivered key hits, while Mauser pitched well for Atlanta despite the late barrage.
The Empire State League, formed by Waycross Valdosta Brunswick Cordele Thomasville and Americus, begins its first season with games across six cities. Managers Whitey Morse Eddie Reagan Dudley Harry Webber Bert Kite and Charles M Wahoo lead teams as fans anticipate record crowds and Fourth of July double bills with trains aiding travel.
The Crackers' first string catcher Pat has emerged as a top player this season. In form early, he has yet to commit an error behind the plate and is excelling at stopping base-stealers while hitting well over .300. Fat poses a strong challenge for the title.
Boston wins the third game in a marathon eleven inning pitchers battle. James earns the win with two of the local team’s three victories. Muranville delivers the deciding hit, Capron and Myers contribute. Philadelphia’s lone run came on Muranville’s error.
Bisland, newly acquired from Pittsburg by manager Billy Smith, joined the Atlanta club in Birmingham and will play Thursday afternoon. He says he is in good shape and glad to play for his hometown man. Kernan, the Chicago youngster, was released and sent back to Atlanta, reducing Atlanta to fourteen men with Harry Bailey injured and left in Atlanta.
In Savannah Georgia on April 0 the Savannah club completed its third straight win over Macon. Voss pitched well but defensive errors hurt. Burns and Robertson contributed for Savannah while Macon’s Burns and Armstrong provided solid defense. Final score Savannah 3 Macon 2 with Vose and Burns behind the plate. Time 1:52. Umpire Pende. Scouts 1 Babies 0.
Columbus, Ga April 3 Foxes pitcher McCormick held Charleston to three hits beating the Gulls 2 to 1. Charleston scored in the fourth on a run credited to Hoeyot while Columbus answered with two early hits in the first and third. Line score shows Charleston 000 100 0 1 4 1 Columbus 101 600 0 2 5 3. Batter ies OHearne Menefee McCormick Krebs Time 1:90 Umpires Glatta Moran.
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Cleveland announces two player disposals on April 30. Pete Shields former Ole Miss captain is released to the Portland club in Oregon by the Cleveland American League team. Charley Botts is sent to the Beaumont club in the Texas League.
Athens April 30 Special Georgia defeats Vanderbilt 9 to 8 as John Morris throws a no hitter through eight innings before a late rally. The Red and Black showcase strong hitting with Ginn doubled twice and Bowden three hits while Hutchens, Morris and Clements contribute. final score reflects a tense contest and Georgia’s season’s strongest play to date. The game features clean play and a determined Georgia defense despite Vanderbilt’s early offense and rugged pitching from Luck.
Chicago April 30. Umpires will gain new attire and braids on sleeves to mark service years. One braid equals one year, up to five braids. At five years a gold star replaces the braids, with two stars after ten years. Tom Connolly will wear two stars and two braids marking umpiring since 1901.
Memphis manager Bernhard announced in the evening that pitcher Snelverg was released unconditionally as part of a cleaning move. Otto Jordan was sent back to Chattanooga, catcher Haigh is suspended pending release to a lower league, and for now Manuelton remains retired due to recent injury.
Madison Wis April 30 The assembly today indorsed the Heddin boxing bill allowing ten pound no decision bouts. A canvass of the senate indicates that the measure will pass that body.
Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion and Johnny Dundee agreed on a return match after their twenty round draw in Vernon. Promoters Tom McCarey and Scotty Monteith hope for a July 4 showdown in two to three months, with both boxers seen as unlikely to rise to lightweight level. Dundee’s aggression and Kilbane’s lack of a knockout punch dominated local talk as fans favored a rematch.
Ad Wolgast, former world lightweight champion, declares himself manager for Willie Hoppe, a local boxer who floored Wolgast during the last training season as champion in San Francisco on April 30.
A fragment from The Constitution's classified pages notes many ready to buy pictures are listed. It urges readers to phone a number starting with Main 5000 to inquire and complete purchases. The brief ad reflects a local classifieds tone and period style.
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