Two Philadelphia Clubs Are Making Hot Pace in Majors
New York reports an impending intersectional clash as the National and American leagues approach. Philadelphia leads in the National race with Cleveland and Washington close. Chicago and St Louis show shifting forms while Brooklyn surges. In the American, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Chicago pace the standings as Detroit languishes amid a nine game skid. Frank Chance experiments with players as Boston and New York hover near the top with the Athletics extending a lead despite not hitting world championship form.
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Georgia Alabama League Opens 1913 Season May 3
The Georgia Alabama League, a small southern circuit, starts 1913 action on May 3 with Anniston at Gadsden, Opritha at Talladega, and LaGrange at Newnan. Salary cap is 800 dollars monthly per club, plus manager pay, with fines for excess. League leaders include W J Hoykdn president and W A Holmes vice president. secretary Miss Bessie Boykin. Excursion trains expected for LaGrange opening day drawing 2500 to 3000 fans.
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Pirates Edge Reds 1-0 In Overtime Pitchers Battle
Adams outpitched Fromme as Pittsburgh tops Cincinnati 1 to 0 on Adams triple driving in the decisive run. Three hits total, Adams three strikeouts, Fromme five. No other scoring as both teams yield tight defense and selective baserunning.
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Tigers Pin Two to One Win Over White Sox in Chicago
Detroit capitalized on an error and key hits to defeat Chicago 2 to 1. Dubuc hurled a masterful game for the visitors limiting the White Sox to six hits, while Easterly missteps and a fielder’s choice helped Detroit stretch ahead.
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Fire Regained Greek Pageant to Grace Nashville Park
Nashville May 4 an elaborate Greek pageant titled The Fire Regained will be produced in Nashville beginning tomorrow night. Sidney M Hirach local author wrote the play which will be staged outdoors at Centennial park with a reproduction of the Parthenon as its backdrop. About five hundred people mostly women and girls will take part with Miss Pauline Sherwood Townsend leading a cast as yet unnamed.
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Yesterday's baseball results across leagues
Summary of yesterday's scores from National and American tours. St Louis beat Chicago 10 to 0 in the National League while Detroit defeated Chicago 1 to 0 and St Louis 4 to 1 in other NL games. In the American Association Columbus won 4 to 1 over Kansas City. In the Texas and International leagues multiple city matchups ended with varied margins.
Thomasville Club Aims for Attendance Prize in Opener
Thomasville Ga May 4 Special All business houses will close and most homes deserted as Thomasville hosts Waldoat in the Empire league opener. A large parade of autos led by the Nashville band will precede the game and Mayor Lake will throw the first ball. Schools will let out at noon and many workers receive a half holiday while townsfolk flood the ball park seeking a record crowd.
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Sunday Perfect Day Draws Largest Park Crowd of Spring
A sunny Sunday brought record crowds to Adaoa parks and surrounding suburbs. The weatherman predicted a flawless day, and despite an unmaterialized electric storm, streets were crowded with streetcars, automobiles, and pedestrians enjoying walks, drives, and fair weather.
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Heroic aged women rewarded for selfless care in war
Washington May 24 Mrs W W Rockwell wife of the American ambassador at Constantinople has led a movement to rehabilitate the fortunes of two octogenarian heroines of San Stefang who impoverished themselves caring for wounded soldiers from the battle near Thatala. The effort gained support from Major Ciyee S Fore of the US Army Medical Corps and names Mary Mila Patrick and Alice Buzt Low among others assisting in organizing aid.
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Fears for the Duchess of Connaught in Canada visit
London reports the Duchess of Connaught, wife of the governor general, remains in poor condition after a second abdominal operation. Since the surgery there has been little improvement and concern grows for her health during her Canadian engagements.
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Anarchist Knife Attack on Grand Duke in Mannheim
May 4 in Mannheim a knife wielding anarchist named Anton Jung attacked Grand Duke Friedrich of Baden as he left a railroad station with his consort. The duke repelled the assailant with a hilt strike and was unharmed. Police detained Jung who claimed to act for a secret society and to present a petition. The grand duke later attended a theater.
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Questions Answered by the Sporting Editor
The sporting editor aims to answer questions on all sports. Dick Jemison and Walter Conetin provide notes on fishing and wrestling. The text mentions throwing and right-handed batting hints from A B B.
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The Girl From Out Yonder Opens Third Atlanta Week
AC the Running Tonight Miss Billy Long leads the stock company at the Atlanta for the third week of The Girl From Out Yonder. The big comedy debuts Agnes Tinsley Harrison a local debutante praised for her promising stage career.
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Vaudeville and Pictures Brow Bill Matinee Week
Four working good acts booked this week at Brow bill. Two matinees today should draw record crowds. Feature act Four Musical Cates includes Frank E Cate cornet virtuoso Walter H Cate saxophone soloist and Fred G Cats playing the largest saxophone of its kind ever seen. Other acts Wesley and White in singing dancing talking Mias Walsh dainty comedienne Empire Three offering popular ragtime selections.
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Drowns While Fishing Near Lake Iamonia
Thomasville Georgia May 4 George Worley a 52 year old man drowned this morning in Lake Iamonia Florida during a fishing trip with Robert Taylor and others from Beachton. Worley went out to run lines and check catches, did not return for breakfast, his body found in seven feet of water. He was married with several children.
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Oreste Elected President of Haiti Amid Chaos
In Port Au Prince on May 4 the Haytien congress elected Michel Oreste president, succeeding General Tancreds Augusta who died Friday. Disorder and rifle fire marred funeral services at the cathedral with women and children injured in the panic. Troops were deployed to restore order as gatherings dispersed and reassembled for a vote tally showing 75 votes for Oreste.
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Turpentine and Rosin Firm During Week
Savannah Georgia May 4 Turpentine closed yesterday at 3 62 2 next to 3 71 2 a week ago and 48 for the corresponding day last year Sales for the week 6 603 against 3 496 Last year receipts for week 1 933 against 4 196 last year shipments for week 7 492 against 2 669 last year stocks 18 288 as against 15 830 last year Stocks decreased 1 338 during the week Rosin firm for the week sales 9 721 against 9 536 last year receipts 15 488 against 11 876 last year shipments 26 863 ay against 10 899 last year stocks 51 813 a4 against 4 57 last year Stocks decreased 1 4168 during the week
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Navy gunboat Nash ville sails to Port au Prince Haiti
Washington May 4 The gunboat Nash ville sailed from San Domingo City for Port au Prince to be on hand for contingencies after the coup and the death of President Auguste The ship is one of the West Indies naval watchdogs and was ordered to the Haitian capital following the president's death announcement yesterday
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Birth of a daughter adds new Greek princess
May 4 report from Washington notes a cablegram from the Greek legation announcing the birth of a daughter to the Greek queen. The newborn increases the royal household to one more princess, with questions about the princess’s name and future duties.
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Yale Leads Colleges in Baseball Victories
Boston. May 4. The 1913 college baseball season in the east shows Yale as the standout, with eleven straight wins and a strong claim to the intercollegiate title. Yale has lost only to Pennsylvania and rebounded with an overwhelming victory over the same club a week earlier. Other hopefuls include Harvard, Penn, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Williams, and Amherst.
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Fire in Shoridan destroys church and lumber yard
Shoridan Indiana May fire injured twelve and caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Bucket brigade fought flames until Indianapolis aid arrived by special train. Fire in Weaver lumber yard spread two blocks, burning Wesleyan Methodist church and adjoining parsonage. Believed started by boys with matches. insurers expect to cover less than half the loss.
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Strike in Mobile Delays Steamboat Departures Amid Wage Cut
In Mobile Alabama May a steamboat strike by roustabouts delayed departures on the water front. The steamboat American left on its regular trip today with a very short crew after the delay. The John Quill also left Saturday night after a twelve hour delay with nine men aboard. Strikers refuse to work due to wages being cut from two dollars to one fifty per day.
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Bankers Gather in Briar CUM Manor for Spring Meeting
Bankers from the west and southwest, executives of the American Bankers association, arrived from Chicago to Briar CUM Manor for the spring meeting this week. The executive council, with members representing banks holding assets around fourteen to fifteen billion dollars, will begin committee meetings tomorrow.
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Ex-Georgian killed in automobile wreck near Waco
Waco Texas May 4 John A Glenn a real estate dealer formerly of Stewart county Georgia was killed when an automobile he rode in overturned near Waco Other occupants were not hurt
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Miss Harrison Predicted to Shine in Atlanta Debut
Miss Tinsley Harrison has joined the Atlanta stock company and will debut tonight in The Girl from Gut Yonder. Billy Long Eawin Wall and J P Goring express strong belief in her potential, citing rehearsals that show clear reading and growing confidence, with expectations of a brilliant career ahead.
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Warning to Plotters From Yuan Shi Kai
Pekin May 4 President Yuan shi Kai issues a manifesto warning the people that he will not permit conspirators to stir up trouble in the future. He says he has refrained from using military force so far hoping conspiracies would cease and expresses hope to be relieved after the next presidential election.
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Keith Vaudeville at Forsyth with Kid Cabaret cast
At the Forsyth this week Gus Edwards presents Kid Cabaret with matinees this afternoon. Headliner Belle Story stars alongside 4 star comic Wiltems Fhampton and Copeland, Max Hart's Six Steppers, Musical Alvines Eldora and company, comedy jugglers, and Retsner.
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Kinship Claim Ties Captain to Nancy Hanks in Missouri
Fulton Mo May 4 Captain Robert Mitchellerry 95 a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars died today at his Williamsburg home He was a native of Washington to Kentucky but had lived in Missouri since 1825 His father Richard Berry was said to be related to Nancy Hanks mother of Abraham Lincoln Nancy Hanks reportedly reared in the Berry household with Richard Berry alleged to claim the kinship
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Summer Pasture and Garden Fertilizer Queries
A reader from Elberton Ga asks what to plant on four acres of bottom land currently used for corn, proposes turning cows and calves out mid June to July, and considers sorghum with cowpeas as summer pasture but notes possible cattle poisoning after drought. Another reader seeks a balanced garden fertilizer formula with acid phosphate cotton seed meal and kabut, plus post planting top-dressing, and asks about nitrogen sufficiency.
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Japanese Birdman Takes Fatal Landing in San Francisco
San Francisco May 4 Japanese aviator Tonko Takeishi trained in the United States was killed while attempting a landing at a government reservation. His biplane struck the ground with such force it was smashed and Takeishi perished beneath the wreck. The Osaka Asahi newspaper reports a $5,000 subscription to aid his family upon news of his death.
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National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Meet in Louisville
More than 1000 wholesale liquor dealers from across the nation converge in Louisville for a three day session starting Tuesday. The convention will discuss trade matters and the Webb bill after passage over Taft veto and monitor anticipated Ohio regulatory measures endorsed by attendees.
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Lost His Left Arm Rescuing Negroes in Shipwreck
Slayton Louisiana May 4 Maurice Block aboard the steam er Concordia which sank here Friday lost his left arm while helping rescue negroes. He had reached a safe plate then went back to aid others before escaping.
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