Southern League West Invasion Sparks Early Baseball Clash
In a week slated for four contests, Memphis Mobile New Orleans and Nashville challenge the East as Memphis Mobile New Orleans lead the West. Bil Smith and a star roster push toward opening play with expectations of strong batting and pitching from Jordan Pax Winters Becker and Cummings. An evolving lineup and late-season form set up the Travelers and Crackers for an early showdown amid rainy prep days.
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Savannah Golf Club Hosts Four Cup Championship
In May at Savannah Golf Club four cups were contested. A. Z. Eien won the championship cup while Hon. Randolph Andersen, candidate for the legislature, took the Green's committee cup. Dar Hull and Meg Co oke earned consolation and other prizes as golfers completed the round.
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Southern Inter collegiate Tennis Tourney Opens at East Lake
The second annual Southern Inter collegiate Tennis Tourney begins today at East Lake with draws at 9 am at the city club on Auburn Avenue. Entrants from leading southern colleges arrive ready for action as matches start by noon or 2 pm, with play wrapping on Wednesday under Tom Connally and Nat Thornton as referee.
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American runner Sheppard faces Olympic and police gate
Melvin W. Sheppard, a top American sprinter, may lose his chance to join the London bound Olympic team if not appointed to the New York police force before the July departure. He fears a delay could cost his trip. his absence would hurt the team as a key point producer. Meanwhile an unrelated ad touts Ike's Pure Rye with bottle and price details.
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Macon tackles salary limit over Bill Smith moves
Macon Georgia May 10 special reports that Malarkey and Macon Baseball Club seek Ful Smith of Atlanta amid claims Bill Smith sent players to Augusta Richmond and elsewhere for high pay. Macon says it cannot exceed a 1900 salary limit and accuses Smith of trying to place players for profit while praising past Virginia League pennants and blue skies for their own roster.
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Gossip of the Diamond and Baseball Protests
Baseball talk centers on base stealing on foul tips and fair calls. Protests arise over field adjustments and umpire rulings. Players like Crandall and Hartsel faced career-impacting injuries while teams argue over ground changes and ball handling.
Liefield Leads Local Aces In Two Baseball Wins
In Chicago on May 10 the local team won the first game 6 to 2 as Liefield scored and drove in runs with three passes and two singles. Pittsburg then took the second game 15 to 0 with strong pitching and a late rally. Batteries were Brown and Kiing for Chicago and Liefield and Gibson for Pittsburg. Umpires: O Day and Gener. Time 1:40.
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Even Break In St Louis Double Header
St Louis and Cincinnati split a May 10 double header with a 4 6 score in the first game and a 2 7 loss in the second. Batteries were Karger Biss Ewing Sehler and Higginbotham McGlynn Bliss Ludw McCarthy Spade Schiler. Time 2:20. Umpire Rudderham.
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iMASSING'S HIT BEAT PELICANS
iMassing's performance leads to a win over the Pelicans with key plays including stolen base by Massing, hits by Fife, and defensive DP combinations Benson to James to Hart and Fritz to Sabrie. Umpires Fitzsimmons and O'Brien. Time 1:30.
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Ford versus Sorrell clash in local reshaping debate
Fragmentary OCR notes show a dispute between Ford and Sorrell over cleansing, cleaning, and reorganization efforts, mentioning a 23 percent white share and a debated balance. Details are unclear in the damaged text but indicate a local politics or social issue discussion.
Manning to Birmingham in Barons deal for standout fielder
Birmingham confirmed Outfielder Manning of the Atlanta team will join the Barons tomorrow after a long-gestating agreement. The Meeka first baseman deal was reportedly scrapped by Manager Smith who sees no place for him on the squad. Most locals expect Manning to return to the Crackers at season end.
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Buchanan Works No-Hit Contest
Buchanan spins a no hitter in a 5 to 0 win as Garrity and Gerrity combine for strikeouts. The game features flawless defense with five walks and two double plays, Cranston and Owens listed among scorers, while umpire Carpenter calls the game in 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Jackets Meet Auburn Today In Baseball Twin Bill
Tech headed to Auburn for two games after dropping three to Alabama last week. Auburn lost to Tech on home ground earlier, signaling a potential Tech advantage. Chin Robert expected to start today as Tech aims to finish the season with the final game tomorrow before returning Wednesday.
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Sunday Baseball Arrests in Mobile
Mobile on May 10 a broad action began against Sunday baseball. All members of the New Orleans and Mobile teams and umpires were arrested for playing on Sunday. Warrants will be sworn out tomorrow by W J D Branscomb Mobile Law and Order League president. Bonds set at 100 dollars with stockholders as sureties. Court call tomorrow morning before Judge J E Alford for examination waivers. The crowd at the park included many women and a Montgomery Mobile game is planned for next Sunday.
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Police Close All Amusements at Olympia Park
On opening day in Chattanooga Tennessee the chief of police ordered closure of every amusement venue in Olympia Park. Plainclothes officers halted operations as six thousand visitors gathered, with managers informed they could not reopen.
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Fragmented sports score snippet from unnamed cities
A garbled OCR passage records scattered scores and hearsay about golf and a sermon. It mentions Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Chicago and St Paul in unclear order with a quoted remark from Rev Goodman reprimanding Hardman about playing golf on Sabbath.
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Auto Gossip Sparks Organized Car Cab Concept
The New York Athletic Club's 300 car owners form an automobile division amid a new line of motor cabs at the Waldorf. The cabs, built by American Locomotive Automobile Company under James Joye, feature a sealed bonnet and a low tension ignition to reduce driver error. At the A A A executive meeting, the Virginia State Automobile Association joined, bringing affiliated state groups to twenty four. Buffalo hosts the good roads convention July 6 to 8 under the A A A, with broad participation from governors and engineers.
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Tires and Glidden tour route plans emerge
A letter from Pek Rubber Company of Chicopee Falls Massachusetts seeks tires for a member. The Glidden tour route, about 1800 miles, will be announced after mid May with Secretary Dai Lewis of the A A A steering the survey. The route avoids New Jersey licenses and notes clay roads for funding, while a state AA A chapter can form with 100 members. Applications go to Secretary H H Pilcott at 437 Fifth Avenue New York.
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Lee County to Build Two Steel Bridges After Grand Jury
The grand jury reported Lee County has more than 512,000 and recommended immediate construction of two steel bridges at a total cost of 6,000. County commissioners will likely act next Tuesday on the plan.
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Orange diffusion from India to Europe and Americas
Research traces oranges from northern India to wild in Asia, then carried to southwestern Asia by Arabs before the 9th century. From there the fruit spread via the same route to Africa, Spain, and possibly Portugal, under Moorish influence, shaping early global distribution.
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Macon Fair Seeks 5000 Dollar Subscriptions for Fall Event
Families in Macon Georgia report substantial progress toward the five thousand dollars needed for a fall fair. Horse enthusiasts lead the effort, with plans for attractions to ensure a successful event. Spokesmen say the full amount will likely be announced within a few days.
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Masonic Convention Held in Americus Georgia
The sub Masonic convention of the third congressional district meets in Americus on Wednesday the thirteenth with seven lodges represented. Welcome by Dr B Gregory Americus Lodge No 13, response by Rev Charles A Philips Furlow Lodge Plains. Rev Bascom Anthony D D to give the Masonic address at 10 30 Wednesday morning. Banquet to be served at the city hall.
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