Walter Johnson Sets World Record for Consecutive Scoreless Innings
Johnson of the St Louis Browns pitched three and a third innings to extend his scoreless streak, surpassing the previous mark of fifty six consecutive innings. The record had been attributed to Doc White but was deemed incorrect by The Constitution's sporting editor.
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Empire State League to name new head Brunswick
Brunswick May 14 Special scar Groover of Thomasville vice president of the Empire State league called a directors meeting to be held in Brunswick on Monday May 19. A new president is expected to be elected to succeed G G Vaughn who resigned and then withdrew then moved to New Orleans. Names are mentioned for the post but no decision yet. The board also will settle the attendance trophy dispute between Brunswick and Waycross and review many other matters at the busy meeting marking the first post opening day session.
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New Orleans
Reds 8 Dodgers 2 in Brooklyn rout at Brookton
Cincinnati routs Brooklyn 8 to 2 as wild throws and strong Benton pitching fuel a decisive sixth inning swing. Hatterins Benton and Vlatke with support from Allen Wingling Strack and Miller pace the visitors to the win.
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U S League Disbands After Short Existence
Keating Pa May 14 After an existence of only three days the United States baseball league has disbanded.
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United States Baseball League
Thomasville Braves Edge Brunswick In High Scoring Tilt
Champlin homered twice for Thomasville as they beat Brunswick 9 to 4 in a game featuring sharp fielding and nine safeties. Cordele defeated Valdosta 6 to 2 behind Kid Wilder's strong pitching and Brazier's three hits. Waycross outslugged Americus 8 to 3 as Stiles and Brouthers starred, with umpire calls and a key ejection noted.
Four Years for J B Smith in Claxton Bank Case
Savannah May 14 Judge Charlton sentenced James B. Smith former cashier of the Merchants and Farmers Bank Claxton to four years in the penitentiary for forging and passing an altered stock certificate. He borrowed $2000 from the Commercial Bank of Savannah using the altered certificate, with shares changed from five to twenty five. Defense noted jury sympathy. additional charges pending unclear. Smith was about 28. his bride and mother were present in court. he collapsed when sentence was delivered.
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Locust Grove Institute Beats Georgia Reserves in Slow Game
Locust Grove Institute defeated the University of Georgia reserves 6 to 1 at Locust Grove on May 14. The game was error free and slow, scoreless until the seventh inning when Locust Grove scored three runs and added three more in the ninth. Combs allowed three hits for Locust Grove. Lester and Torbert pitched for Georgia Reserves.
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Atlanta Baptist College Powers Past Morris Brown in Key Game
In the season’s most exciting clash Atlanta Baptist College defeated Morris Brown College 6 to 1. Statham starred at bat, Parks pitched well, and Lewis hit a home run for A B C, while Lee anchored the field for M B C. The result ends the local intercollegiate league series with MC holding the top standing.
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Detroit 4 Boston 0 in May 14 baseball game
Edgar Willett pitched a superb game for Detroit allowing two Boston hits as Detroit won 4 to 0. Cobb contributed with hits and base running in the fourth and sixth innings. Final score by innings shows Detroit taking the lead and securing the shutout before umpire pair Dinsen and Hart.
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St Louis Star Sold To Warren and Veon
Nathan Frank announced the sale of The St Louis Star to Fred Warren and Fret Veon. Warren will continue as editorial director. Edward S. Lewin of St Louis elected president of the publishing company. Ballgame line shows innings and scores with batteries Steen and Owell vs Sweeney.
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Savages Flynn bout fixed for Audi Armory June 9
Promoters confirmed the Jim Savage vs Jim Flynn matchup at the Audi Armory on June 9 after earlier doubts. Managers Jack Curley and Danny Morgan settled purse terms and wired acceptance of the Ideal Club offer. The event also plans two additional ten round bouts with Kid Young. Savage and Flynn arrive late this month to complete training.
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Salary reductions urged by Baseball Players Federation
New York May 14 David L Fultz president of the Baseball Players fraternity addressed a letter to the National Commission urging abolition of salary reductions when players are transferred between clubs. He says transfers often occur for less than the contract salary and asks action to enforce the original contract or unconditional release. The practice, he notes, causes dissatisfaction and has led some players to quit.
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Baseball Players Fraternity
Goodrich Tires Explain Tire Construction and Value
The advertisement emphasizes that Goodrich Tires come in different sizes and styles but share the same unitary construction. It highlights forty three years of experience, the integral vulcanized structure, and cross sectional rigidity to resist wear. It stresses the importance of proper rubber compounding for tire quality.
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Local baseball results cite Anniston heavy win at park
In a trio of games at Anniston park the local club routed LaGrange 12 to 7 with strong offense led by Sigmon on the mound and Breckenridge in the battery. Other scores include Opelika beating Talladega 5 to 2 and Gadsden’s 12 to 7 victory over Talladega with late rally. Graduating exercises of The Southern Dental College scheduled tonight at 8 at Grand Opera House.
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