Little Rock Leads League in Ninth Inning Win
In a pitchers battle at Ponce de Leon Park, Mobile defeats Atlanta 2 to 1 in the finale of the series. Johns allowed two hits for Mobile while Stockdale fanned four for Atlanta, with two walks and key ninth inning plays deciding the game. The scoring opened with Mobile's Rhoten driving in a pair, while Atlanta tied late as Winters and Smith were hit, followed by McMurray and Kirkpatrick scoring on errors.
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Innet
Ponce de Laon
Crackers
Pones de Leon
Johns
Guils
Ifs
Ielder
Infeld
Gulls
Stockdale
Gray Fox
Winters
Smith
Rennell
Wan
Renson
Johns, Who Threw Twe
Santell
Rhoton Tifce
Thornton
Mantell
Urackers
Rayieas
Jordan
McMurray
Frrmer
Kirkpatrick
Hardy
Elder
Fisher
Schultz
Sentelt
Benaga
Abo
Rhoten
Cle
Wateon
Hardy ¢ . 4 1 Btorkdale, Op. . . 9 Tote Owe
Atlanta
Bayless Cf
Ek O Moran
Wien
Villa
Tatats
Mobile
Clinchfield Coal of Quality cited in edge of Birmingham tie
In Birmingham on May 27 a drizzly nine inning tie between Birmingham and Memphis featured sensational pitching by Dick and Dickson. Line scores show Memphis players Baerwald and Grantston delivering key hits. Elam, Raub, Morris and Dickson spark for Birmingham. Time two hours. umpires Carpentar and Moran.
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Barona
Turtles
Birmingham
Ala
Drissie
Memphis
Dickson
Pow Molesworth
Henlin
McGilvray
Gye
Eltem
Raub
So Bowen
Morrie
Waenar
Baerwald
Morris
Jackson
Bowen
Cindsey
Carey
Elam
Gyall
Carpentar
Moran
Favorable Comm ents on Beabord Dining Car Service
Morning train to Atlanta leaves at 6 30 A M with sleeper cars. Ad claims benefits of Beabord dining service and promotes a flour product with a buy it once and use it many ways pitch.
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Beaboard
Atlanta
Little Rock and Nashville split as Little Rock wins in seventh
In Little Rock, May 17, Little Rock defeated Nashville 3 0 in a pitchers battle. Key events included Cocash being hit by a pitch and retiring, with bunched hits producing two runs and a decisive double. Offensive leaders included Flournoy, Bentz, and Collins, while Bu chanan limited Nashville's attack.
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Travelers
Volunteers
Little Rock
Ark
Ates
Cocash
H. Poe
Flournoy
Boucher
Perry
Bentz
Collins
Iigrag
Tarleton
Fieod
Rps Casey
Lieota Buchanan
Nashville
Ab. R
A. Tonneman
Wisemen
Outlada Ebst
Robertson
Detate
Bute
Nashvilis
Dummary
Dace
Bouchar
Casey
East
Perdue I
Buchanan
Perdue
Caasy
Butler
Hobertson
Tima
Plenninger
Americans Win at Pals in London Polo Contest
The Meadowbrook Long Island polo team defeated a British unit at Hurlingham by 4 to 1. The Americans advance to the next match against Finglish players, continuing a contest held since 1858 by the Harim club.
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Pals
London
Meadowbrook
Long Island
Great Britain
Hurlingham
Harim
Great Agat Is Expected Great Agat Is Expected
The Armory on West Mitchell street hosts a boxing card tonight with about 1,000 seats available. Alderman Al Christensen and Atlanta businessman Young Hugo square off after a prior Lakewood bout. Hugo claims this will be his last fight win or lose. Christensen predicts a quick finish in a perfect condition matchup. Also noted are baseball box scores for Tigers, Red Sox, Browns, Senators, Athletics, White Sox, Yankees, and Naps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Christensen
Young Hugo
Amory
Mitchell Street
Atlanta
Christensen
Lakewood
Hugo
Armory Hall
Baseball scores and pitchers from a mixed early baseball card
Cubs 8 Phillies 1 as Covabeakie and Dooin lead a Chicago win. Giants 6 Reds 0 headline game with Rowan, McLean, Mathewson. Pirates 11 Dodgers 1 powered by Gibson and Bergen. Card details include umpires and times.
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Cubs
Phillies
Philadelphia
Chicago
Covabeakie
Foxen
Dooin
Brown
Moran
Archer
Jonnatone
Cusack
Giants
Reds
Cincinnati
New York
Rowan
McLean
Mathewson
Myers
Glenn
Kai
Pirates
Dodgers
Pittebure
Brookly
Gin
Gibson
Florious
Beanton
Bergen
Ompires
Mgier
Trupy
Southern league baseball results and box scores
South Atlantic League games reported including Gulls 4 Tourists 3 with Hanks and Foster, May and Relainger on offense. Lookouts defeated Palmettos 6 2 in Chattanooga with Weema, Robinson and Ta fitte noted. Scouts beat Electrics 7 0 in Jacksonville Columbus Batter, Weaver and Roth, Helm and Maesing supplied pitching. Umpires listed as Van Syckle Daly and Lewis with game times around 1:45 to 3:00.
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Lee! BC
Gitle Rack
Ville
Tean
Mar Atlan
Mobilla
Montgomery
Firminam
Worark P.C
Chattanooga
Jacksonvill Charleston
Columbus
Macoo
Columbia
Savannah
Bow
Wea
Fittabure Sa
Chicago
Philadelphia
Val
Raston Cid
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Yee
New York
St Louia
Cclubs
Loet
Detroit
Boston
I É
Toul
Cleveland
S ‘E
Washington S
Hanks
Car- Foster
May
Relainger
van Syckle
Jacksonville - Columbus
Weaver
Roth
Helm
Maesing
Daly
Billy Raftis Returns and Larsen Waivers In Busy Day
Birmingham infielder Billy Raftis made an unexpected return to baseball headquarters after a lengthy absence. Larsen on third base was waived, and Walvern have been listed as tied to the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Raftis
Larsen
Birmingham
Bill Taftis
Baseball
Walvern
Staten to Fight Bowman in Atlanta Card Headliner
Harry Staten returns to the ring after fourteen years of training to face Billy Bowman, the Tamousee welterweight, in a 16 round main event at an Atlanta venue. The undercard includes two preliminaries as Staten, once undefeated, is described as a skilled fighter and sparring partner in his grocery store vicinity.
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Harry
Billy Bowman
Chattanooga
I . Staten
Hls
Walterweight
Sin
South
Blaten
Caseyvn
Tine
St Louis
Atlanta
Dougle
Philadelphia
Actlys
Staten
Marietta
Georgia Military Academy dominates in annual meet with Hoy High
The Georgia Military Academy hosted its yearly track meet on campus and swept most events, surpassing Hoy High School. Pace led GMA with a top 9 15 second 100 yard dash, and multiple GMA athletes set strong marks in sprints, jumps, throws, and distance as Hoy HS faced encampment weariness.
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H. Wiles
Georgia Military Academy
Hoy High School
Georgia
Moya’ High School
Pace
Georgia Miliary Academy
Husky
Johnson
Parke
Taylor
Thompson
Ford Dasn
Parks
Daeh—Taylor
Calley
Fuller
Adair
Brawner
Monuwalvatte
Talor
Mallinger
Coleman
Con‘nor
Smith
Tallinger
Barnard
Burfutt
State Hunters Gather to Push Game Law Reform
Over 100 Georgia sportsmen will meet in the state capitol senate chamber at 10 this morning to advocate a general law protecting all game, especially quail. Charles J. Davis of Warm Springs will preside as sportsmen from across the state demand stricter enforcement and new seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Senate Chamber
State Capitol
Indersea Law
Charles J. Davia
Warm Springs
Walter Ballard Optical Co. Toric Bifocals Promoted at 15 Peachtree
Remember our city with Toric or Curved invisible bifocals that provide reading and far vision in one pair. Walter Ballard Optical Co. invites Atlanta brothers to visit at 15 Peachtree Street for this two-purpose eyewear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Walter Ballard Optical CO
Peachtree Street
Betting is stopped at Memphis grounds
Memphis Tenn May 13 Special describes betting turmoil at the Memphis grounds where whisper wagers violate Southern League rules. Police protection for a crippled fan who bet on the visiting team highlights enforcement as President Coleman vows strict action, ejecting violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Southern League
Memphin B. 11 Association
Colem Tio
Coleman
Rongidson
Avil Jf
Prep League Clash at Military Academy Grounds
Wednesday afternoon the Boye high school and Georgia Military Academy meet in their second rep league game. The contest is touted as the league’s best and features standouts like Toso Mariat and Begg LY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Rmilitary Academy
Boyeigh School
Georgia Miliary Academy
Colloquy Tops Handicap at Churchill Downs
In Lousiville Kentucky on May 17 Colloquy led a strong field in the handicap at Churchill Downs winning the furlong race. Jockey Walsh was suspended for the rest of the meeting after a start infraction while favorites rewarded form players. Weather clear track good with multiple races featuring notable mounting, times and payouts.
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Walsh
Loulaville
Churchtt Downs
Printera
Hie
Mason
Leo
Fulford
Herbert
Right
Waleh
Bamaria
Kenshaw
Little Ass
Lilian Ray
Zacla
Verigator
Landiard
Lady Vie
Sam
3Menda
Pat
Gold Proof
Ralbert
Addax
Potter
Purne
Frank G. Hogan
McGee
Niewfoot
Helder
al.” Deiniol
Tage
Alva_B
Floris Diana
Prince Imperial
Laveno
Tom Hayward
Taplin
Grean Bridge
Coley
Mellow Mint
Tice
Splendida
Tony B
Mra
Bewall
Alice
Roseburg I
Martiza
Hacko Haatman
Ricel
Jacobite
Madman
W. A. Leach
Seattle
Bobca
Powers
Collaret
Dis
Treston
Grace Dixon
Kennedy
Clysmic
Banto
Toby Dee
Kichiitanaka
Master Eugene
Dick Goodbar
Dilpin
Martinez
Lowry
Matuels
Hobao
Straighnt
Callaret
Bixth Iace
Mila
Maid Militant
J. Daven- Port
Mins Lida
Rice
Bonobrake
Mctee
Warner Grinwell
Canville
Gilvedcar
Radituasar
Brookileat
High School Boys Bicycle Race Nears Start
An upcoming amateur bicycle race for Boys High School students will start at Teschtree, go to Buckhead, and return. Prizes include tires, a belt, clothing store vouchers, cuff buttons, a baseball bat, slippers, ice cream store vouchers, and soda checks. Only current high school boys may enter. expected turnout promises a hot, close race.
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High Scho
Teschtree
Buckhead
Moma
Aral
Prish
Gua Ca
Geo. Mise Clothing Co
Elgea-Austell Bicycle Co
Daniel
Stewart Shoe Co
Jestar’s
Edgewood and
Pryor
Hool
Dinak
Richmond VA Racing Scene Shifts as Barrett and O Rourke Arrested
At Virginia fairgrounds Sheri Kemp and deputies arrest William Barrett alias New England and doorkeeper Michael O Rourke after steeplechase finish amid betting ring activity. Jockey Jackey J J Sullivan faces license review for improper riding as the day’s races go on with Clover Croft and Fancy Bird claiming top spots. In a separate bout at Schenectady, Fighting Tick Nelson defeats Bat Corbett in ten rounds before the American Athletic Club crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Fair Grounds
Sheri Kemp
William Barrett
New~lland
New York
Ben
Michael O'Rourke
Jackey J. J. Sullivay
Piltren
Dax
Nolt
Jack Pany
Clover Croft
Young
Biltuen
Rolfe
Trim
Fancy Bird
Chap
Bizzie F
Bertha Barker
Nelson
Corbett
Achenectady
American Athletic Club
Corbett Dangersua
Sint
Bis Mercy
Bis
Papke shows anxiety in title bout talks with Langford
Promoter James Coffroth offers Billy Papke ten thousand dollars in San Francisco to fight Sam Langford. Papke, who defeated Hugo Kelley, appeared over anxious and missed several knock-out opportunities. Colma area rumors link Papke to a brothel as July impulses surface. Coffroth insists Langford fight could occur with a five thousand dollar end of purer, and he remains confident of landing the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papke
San Francisco
James Coffroth
Billy Papke
Hugo Kelley
Sam Langford
Colma
Papker
Coffroth
Langford
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Dick Jemison
Brincs
Samman
Shannon
Pepe
Baee
Weaimer
Jolen
Danes
Dexter
Rockenfield
Ker
Crttice
Frits
du Guese
Baer
Ballz
Gueae
Pires
O'Brien
Fitzeimmonn
Smile Club
Pelicans
Climbers
Ortean
Guese
Tcomerce
Ab. R. A Daley
A. Po
Karwin
Gremnger
Cataan
Co Bhaenon
Giese
Reagan
Huelaman
Ve Dundon
Lonings
New Orleans
Clinchfield
Fonce da Leon
Memphia
South Atlantic Leactre
Charleston
Augusta
Macon
Jacksonville
American League
Fenton
National League
St. Loula
Beaton
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Tittaburg
Louis
Washington
Tigers
Red Sox
Oolat Stanare
Burchell
Slocle
Ana Spencer Teme
Sheridan and
Karin
Browns
Senators
Wrahingt
Criger
Groame
Ana’ Stree
O'Loughlin
Perrine
Athletics
White Sox
Philadelphi Batterle
Thom Kelly
Yankees
Naps
Gap
Berser
Clarke
Brockett
Kiemnow
Blair
Tim
Hurst
Evan
Cardinale
Loula
Bresnahan
Dorner
Luckey
Hoserman
O'Day
Lookouts
Palmettos
Weatervelt
Weema, Robinson
Tafitte
Shuly and
Lauxon
Umpir Rion Lewis
Harry Staten
G. M
Wallops
G. M.A
Styise Bussey
Whitewall
Memphis Grounds
Lowinville
Nalling
Hermons Bella
Chanticler
Cambranne
Black Boy
Tertle Leater
Judith Paga
Leng
Ilodia B
Zaphyr
Redeem
Low Lanier
C. A. Lelman
Glipyn
Donier
Captain Glore
Forence
Fioreal
the Peor
Ozent
Ada Mende
McCarney
Kir Cleges
Donna
Ronnie Hard
Moloney
Ziena
Elmwood
Prince Almed
Trace
Seiing
Anne McGaw
Richard Reed
Cousin Mary
Watson
Agnes Wood
Advancing
Alice George
Gypsy King
Tim Kelly
Jane Randall
FB. M. Fry
Merrick
Hyperion II
Stolypin
John E. McMillan
Campeon
Old Honoaty
Warfield
Green Seal
The
Gentlemen's Club
Lady Ethylyn
Mr. Ritte
Teeta H
Mr. Schwartz
Brookteat
Mr. Neal
Grenadal
Pearce
Darla
Keena
Ie- Chord
Air.Fasrish
Dunning
Jeffries
the Misfus
Point Lace
Gerrymander
Orlando
Tanglewood
Billy’ Sullman
Nadeu
Aicap
Heite
Belmont
Ben NASA
Brush Broom
Clopper
Fiz
Katharine van
Reetigouche
Nimbus
Cobert
Royal Onyx
Pantoufie
Joe Madden
Mark Antony
Fashion Mate
Imeming
Tha Touquet
Fears
Herdman
Interneas
Berry Johnson
Medallion
Little King
Say Florence
Stills
Keaponpeful
Bifin Beau
Hollybush
Wadas
Slater
Calypto
Diucone
Markham
Obadiah
Faultens
Tiana
Mile
Norbitt
Rye
Lad
Emmons
Bill
Panamas
Mr. Ommons
Whitehall St
S. Broad St
Cuberfie
Bond
Clarke Bros, & Co., Distillers, Or
A.M. Cate
Long
Tesa
Fis
B. Mifflin Hood
Century Building
J. A. Starrett
Canton
Ohio
Fies
Bookiat
DL J. Thomas Gault
Spatcute
Ming
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