Hiett and Fincher duel as Crackers beat Travelers in close turn
Lindy Hiett and Fincher pitched superbly in a tight Southern League clash as the Atlanta Crackers edged the Travelers 2 to 1. Roy Moran’s homer was negated by Jantzen’s two spectacular catches, and the game swung on Covington and Ewert scoring off a wild hop in the eighth.
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Roy Moran
Kamet
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National League card notes and early scores
baseball roundup detailing St Louis shutting out Philadelphia 3-0 with strong pitching by Mayrope and Chalmers poor support. Dodgers shut out Reds 3-0 behind Coombs on five hits. Pirates beat Craven 7-0. Mamaux blanked Braves as Pirates erupt. Giants take two of three from Chicago with Marquard and Vaughn performances.
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Mayrope
St. Louis
wTiner
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InpiMes
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Rome Boy Loses In Golf Finals At New Rochelle
Rome Ga native Simon Dean of Rome and Lawrenceville School reached the final rounds at the Wikagyl Country Club near New Rochelle to decide the 36 hole championship. Faberson of Pawling School N.Y. defeated them to win the eastern championship, following his North and South victory at Pinehurst.
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Sole
Simon Dean
Rome
Lawrenceville School
New Serve
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Pinehurst
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Britain stops racing except at Newmarket
London May 19 Walter Runciman president of the board of control announced the Jersey club complied with a government request to halt racing in Great Britain after this week for the war duration except at Newmarket The measure aims to keep the railway network free from congestion for troop movements while Newmarket is spared due to local industries dependent on racing
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Board of
Whole
Jersey Club
Greatritain
Newmarket
Runciman
Chie Nteward
Jockey Club
House of Commons
Druid Hills Golf Qualifying For Adair Trophy
Druid Hills golfers will contest Saturday in the qualifying round for the George W. Adair trophy. Club handicaps apply in the qualifying round and jam the match play. First round must be completed by May 23, second by May 27, semi finals by May 28, finals by May 30.
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Druid Hills
Harper Harris Strikes Out 12 in No-Hit Effort
In Minneapolis on May 19 Harper Harris a 20 year old left hander newly acquired from Washington by the MW Heapelis association club pitched a no hit no run game at St Paul today leading Minneapolis to a 4 to 8 defeat. Harris fanned twelve batters walked seven and was charged with ragged fielding errors by both sides.
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Minn
Harry “Harper
Ihe
MW Heapelis Aysdciation Club
Washington
St. Pauh
Birmingham
Ala
Dodge
Street
Rogers
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Tooie
Cleveland Wins 5 2 As White Sox Pitchers Falter
Cleveland breaks open a tight game by scoring five in the ninth inning to beat Boston 5 to 2. Hagerman held the Sox hitless until the final stretch, Joe Jackson makes a debut at first base with a solid showing as Detroit defeats New York 3 to 1 behind Cobb’s aggressive baserunning and timely hits.
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Hed Sox
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Boston
Foater
Huth
Hagerman
Joe Jackson
Bn EL Land
Haugermaan
Neill
Foster
Thomas
Carrigan
Thirty Two Boys Win Constitution Badges In Athletics
Thirty two boys were awarded by The Constitution and the state high school association for athletic events. Sixteen earned silver pins and sixteen bronze pins. Contests occurred at four schools with event details listing winners for each site and pin color.
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Constitution
State High School Association
Ping
Newnan Public Schools
Leckie Matfox
John Ximms
Nelson Steward
Tom Peniston
Barge Williams
Migip School
Tom Gatt
Max McCanlern
Edgar Rawls
Horace Paulk
Pierson Gregg
John Williams
John Beil
Haneel Rigson
Owen Patton
Emmett Mar UN
Richard Drexel
Andrew Hobby
Tom Ragan
Roy Chason
Dennis Perkins
van Bryant
Thomasville High School
Oriver Ping
Julius Scott
Frances Ladaib
Florence Breen
Leon Vaun
Laman McCrary
Lamar Parker
John Lewis
Gus Newton
Charles Clewla
Merrill Griffin
Americus Muckalees Change Name to Orphans in Transfer
Americus base ball club once known as the Muckalees in the state league will play nine road games in Dothan Brunswick and Thomasville. President Dick Jemison announced the transfer of games with Dothan to Dothan at the request of Dothan’s President Ward. The club’s new moniker Orphans will begin travel Thursday morning as Americus seeks a franchise swap for the season’s first half with possible city changes for the remainder of the campaign.
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Ria Srate
Muckalees
No ‘Tonger
Dathan
Brunswick
Thomasville
Dick Jemison
Dothan
Ward
Wagnon
Americad
Jemison
Monile Signings Benny Sare from Detroit Americain
The Southern Association club Monlie announced today the acquisition of pitcher Benny Sare from the Detroit Americain Jeangué club. He is expected to report here Sunday.
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Galle
Monlie
Associaton
Benny Sare
Sunda
Baumgerdier to Sally in Amateur League Report
A fragmented note from the local scene mentions Baumgerdier addressing Sally and references a club in a regional context. The text is unclear but indicates involvement with a league and national affiliation.
Broad Farm Standings and Scores Across Leagues
Results from multiple baseball leagues show Minneapolis beats St Paul 6 to 4, Richmond tops Toronto 8 to 4, Jersey City 8 Newark 6, Montreal 0, Uutalo 9 Providence 5. Raleigh 0, Asheville rain, other games postponed by rain. College action includes Ithaca Michigan 3, Cornell, Brown 2 at New Haven, Harvard 2, Holy Cross 19 innings, Princeton 5 Dartmouth 1, Army 4 at West Point, Johns 0.
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Rochester
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Rattel
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Columbia Beats Jacksonville 11 to 3 in Rain Interruption
Columbia defeated Jacksonville 11 to 3 in Columbia, S C after a thirty minute rain delay. Spade returned from four weeks out with injuries and starred on offense and defense as Columbia scored in each inning except the fourth and seventh. Batteries Spade Pierre Green Connoly. Time 1 5. Also: Charleston beat Albany 6 to 4 with Brooke’s ninth inning double and strong defense by Sabiie and Cain. Savannah over Columbus 3 to 1. Augusta split games with Macon 3 16 in the first and 16 26 in the second, with pitching by McManus Harper and May. Umpires: Moran Lewis.
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Triple Play Fails to Save GM Nine in Final Game
Tech High defeats GM Nine 7 to 6 in a freak season closer. Tech High used an almost new lineup aside from pitcher and catcher. GM Nine executed a fourth inning triple play and other notable plays but could not overcome Tech High’s late surge.
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Mack Won't Let Frank Baker Play Elsewhere
Chicago May 19 Efforts by Charles A Comiskey owner of the Chicago Americans to induce Connie Mack manager of the Philadelphia Americans to change his mind regarding selling Home Run Baker have proved futile Mack is said to have repeated his statement that Baker would not be allowed to play with any team but the Athletics
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Chicago Americans
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Americans
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Athletics
Griffin Nips Anniston In Final Sees Game
Griffin Grifin edged Anniston 9 to 7 in a closely fought contest as Guthrie hurled strong, Young faltered in the ninth allowing two runs. Rome defeated LaGrange 7 to 5 in a error filled game with Poland and Lafitte delivering three hits. Talladega beat Newnan 2 to 1 in eleven innings as Baker's homer in the eleventh sealed it with Decatur handling pitching duties for Talladega.
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Guthrie and
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Neywuan
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Devatur
Whitney
Talladega
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Boone
Chattanooga Defeats Mobile In Slugfest Pitching Duel Types
In a high scoring Southern League game Chattanooga beat Mobile 7 to 4 after a tense pitching duel between Townsend and Wagner. Johnston drove in the winning run with a two out single, while Esberfeld and Doburd provided key hits and fielding errors influenced the late innings.
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Ang Elberfelt
Sinale
Nekderkorn
Auanta
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Maile
Dod
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Perry
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Gratt
Blick
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Calvin
Someton
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Daley
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Georgia League scores from Americus to Brunswick
A compact rundown of recent Georgia League games in Americus Valdosta Thom asville Moultrie and Brunswick. Highlights include Americus 15 to 11 over Valdosta powered by Power and Wilkes, Valdosta homers. Thom asville 2 to 1 in ten innings with Sikes beating Welden. and Dothan sweeping Brunswick behind Hafferty’s homer.
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Ery
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Pire
White
Newark Federals Defeat Pittsburg In Federal League Tilt
Newark Federals beat Pittsburg 103 in a Federal League game played in Newark. Moseley dominated on the mound for Newark, while Hearne struggled, yielding five hits in the third inning that produced three Newark runs and again in the seventh before Barger finished. Batteries Moseley and Rariden for Newark with Hearne, Barger and O Connor. Other games postponed.
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Pittsbore
Pittsburg
Newark Federals
Moseley
Hearne
Barger
Rhe
Rariden
O'Connor
Baseball Rules Questions From a Fan
A reader asks about fair and foul balls, balks, and umpire calls in early baseball practice. The questions explore what constitutes a fair ball, when a pitched ball hits a bat, and whether a motion to throw constitutes a balk.
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Thompson
Hirtt
Memphis
Thompega
Dora
Huwox
Pep
McVey Defeats Wills In Ten-Round Heavyweight Bout
New York May 13 McVey from California defeated Wills of New Orleans in a fast ten round heavyweight match. McVey weighed 219 pounds, Wills 205. McVey won every round until a cut eye in the fourth hampered Wills and a ninth round knockdown after a body shot and a left hook.
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Nam Mevey
California
Murry Wilim
New Orleans
McVey
Wils
Willa
Evans and Marks Race in State Pool Tournament Match
Evans defeated Marks 100 to 81 in the first game of the second round of the state pool tournament held Thursday night at the Montgomery arena. Evans led early and built a comfortable margin, with several clear shots securing the win.
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Montgomery
Martin Meats
O Brien Hirst Bout Stops Fourth Round
Roy Hirst was knocked down twice and then stopped by referee Mike Baul, giving victory to the Jacksonville contender O'Brien. O'Brien drew the crowd with flashy tactics, while Hirst showed resilience despite the early knockdowns. Underwood defeated Budd in the semi windup by decision, and Clarke beat Young Trent in four rounds. McNabb won over Bat Jones in the six round prelim. Mike Saul plans another show at the Columbia next Wednesday with O Brien in the main bout.
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Mike Baul
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O'Brien
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Jacksonville
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Kayo
Underwood
Budd
Jimmie Pappas
Clarke
Young Trent
Seconth
McNabb
Bat Jones
Mike Saul
Columbia
O Brien
Jake ‘Abel
Young
Fank
Moore Defeats De Oro In Three Cushion Title Bout
George Moore defended his championship in New York on May 19 by winning a three night match 130 to 141. Alfred De Oro captured tonight's break 52 to 0 but Moore held on to claim the title.
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New York
George Moore Haa
Kilaras
Alfred de Oro
Louisville Wins Two In Double Digit Scores
Louisville played Bartow on their diamond this afternoon and won 2 to 0. The Louisville team defeated Davisboro here yesterday afternoon by 4 to 2. The boys are performing well this year and have lost only one game so far.
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Louisville
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Lowisvill
Davisboro
O Day Nears Move From National League Umpiring
Chicago context notes veteran umpire manager O Day, who led the Chicago Nationals last season, appears poised to join the Federal league umpiring staff. Early reports indicate a near conclusion of negotiations and a transition away from NL duties.
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Chicago
Asm Yeecenry Wibay
Vetstevan
Oday
Chicago Nationals
Perry Hopes To Sign Today With Louisville Pro Club
Scott Perry, a big right-hander recently bought by Manager Smith for Louisville in the American Association, reported yesterday to the manager and was put in uniform but has not signed his contract. Smith said he does not know when the signing will occur and that one of the current pitchers may be released to make room for Perry. The club hopes to finalize Perry’s status today.
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Lauisville Cub
American Association
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Perry
LSU Football Schedule Stated For 191% Season
The LSU football schedule announced by athletic authorities lists games at Baton Rouge against Mississippi College, at Oxford against Mississippi, and at New Orleans against Tulane. Upcoming trips include Baton Rouge October 2 against Missouri, Shreveport November 6 against Arkansas, and Houston November 7 against a university team.
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Etober
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Tava
Tuidne, University
Cedartown Tops Atlanta All-Stars 4–0 in Opener
Cedartown defeated the Atlanta All-Stars 4 to 0 in the opening game of a three game series. Startown, Robertson and Smith for Cedartown and Parker and Wittse for the All-Stars led the action with two more games set for Thursday and Friday.
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Speck
Atlanta All-Stars
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