Firecracker Road Trip Frays Stir New Orleans Coverage
Special correspondent reports on a road swing by the Firecrackers with multiple games in New Orleans and Nashville. Umpire interactions, player notes, and rustling tales from Shreveport to Atlanta color the dispatch as players like Archer Fox and Rickert draw attention for unusual onfield antics and offfield chatter amid the season’s early results.
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Burney's Site Noted After Smashup
A badly smashed entry at Burney's is reported with unclear details. The text mentions Foneeie and an old bat in omary along with a 28 percent figure and Widtehal Street, but the exact incident and entities remain obscured.
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Old Bat Inomary
Widtehal
National League scores mix in tight midseason action
Boston beats St Louis in twelve innings 3 to 1 as Ciihot falters late. New York tops Cincinnati 8 to 4 on superior hitting with runners on base. Chicago loses 5 to 4 to Brooklyn after late eighth inning rally and misplay.
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Hundred Funerals Mark New York Strike Settlement
New York May 13 More than two hundred funerals were held today as 1,500 union funeral drivers who struck last week returned to work after an all night conference. An amicable adjustment with the Funeral Coach Owners Association gave the drivers shorter hours a $2 weekly wage increase and recognition of their union.
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Georgia Teams Decide Honors in Atlanta Showdown
Georgia and Tech meet at Tech Park in Atlanta Friday and Saturday to decide the state title and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship. Tech boasts an 18–4 record with strong pitching from King Arthur Sullivan and Eddie Lafitte. Georgia counters with a tougher road slate and standout lefty Sullivan in peak form. The doubleheader will open with an exhibition, then the decisive third game if needed, as both clubs seek regional dominance.
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Jost
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Washington, D. C
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Michigan
Butler
Tennesse
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The Cause of It from The Philadelphia Press
A fragmentary dialogue shows Goossip asking about a neighbor’s baby as Bateheiler packs and heads out. The brief exchange hints at personal tensions and a planned departure.
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Bateheiler
Popleys
Atlanta Athletic Club Prepares East Lake Grounds for Play
Within less than two months likely by July 1 the East Lake site built by the Atlanta Athletic Club will be ready for use. The club house is nearing completion and tennis courts, a baseball infield, a portable grandstand, a rifle range, and gun club facilities are being prepared. A barbecue for members and friends may kick off activities in July.
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Atlanta Athletic Club
Sam Weems Auburn Star Faces Tech Alumni
Sam Weems, once Tech student and Auburn standout, dominated his old college chums in two era games. He pitched eleven innings for Tech the day before, then faced them again in another matchup, wearing himself down but helping Tech in a hard fought series. Richardson, a top second baseman, joined Tech from Georgia and contributed to the old rivals clash.
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Auburn Star
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Ernne
Atlanta Baseball
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Richardson
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Otto Jordan demands captaincy relief after umpires row
New Orleans May 13 Special Otto Jordan after Saturdays game, where he was ejected by the umpires, said he may resign the captaincy if he cannot play full games. He denounces umpires, questions leadership rewards, and notes other Atlanta players also face ejections.
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Bill Smith
Ben Smith
Atlanta
Bly Smith
Birmingham
Buckley
Billy
Jordan
Ragged Work Beats Pelicans In Tight Birmingham Victory
New Orleans May 13 Birmingham defeated New Orleans 6 to 3 as sloppy fielding cost the Pelicans. The game drew the season’s largest crowd with about 7,000 paid admissions.
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Costly errors by Nashville cost Memphis game
Memphis, May 13. Costly errors by the visitors and strong batting by Memphis helped the home team win today's game. The visitors made critical fielding mistakes while Memphis seized scoring chances to secure the victory.
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Memphis
Pirates Triumph In Opening Atlanta Shreveport Game
In Shreveport, May 13, the locals beat Atlanta 2 to 1 before 2,500 fans in a pitchers battle between Fritz and Loucks. Daley made a spectacular one-handed catch, Byrne and Evans shone defensively, and Smith hit a homer to avoid a shut-out. Key runs came from Laucks on a walk and timely hits, with King scoring later on Hess sacrifice and Graffius’s single. Final: Shreveport 2, Atlanta 1. Fritz 8 strikeouts, Loucks 8. attendance 2,500.
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Deciding games loom in prep league finals
University School and Georgian Military Academy chase northern division title with six wins and one loss each as they meet at Stone Mountain. In the southern division, R. E. Lee undefeated with three wins, Gordon Institute of Barnesville holds three wins and one loss. they also meet this afternoon on the neutral field.
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