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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

3

Barons defeat Vols 4–0 in Birmingham midseason win

Birmingham scores four unearned runs while Nashville is limited to four hits. Foxen and Neely both start strong pitching. Johnston drives in three Birmingham runs with timely hits as the Barons take the game 4 to 0. Box score shows Birmingham 31 at bats with 4 runs and 7 hits while Nashville has 3 runs? misprint. final score Birmingham 4 Nashville 0.

Barons Vols Birmingham Ala Bill Foxen Nashville Joe Neely Souson Fellem Johnston BIR Ab. Rh NABH Mrean Lidsay M'ger Rt Peery Eliotie Biter Foxen

Billies Vols games switched in Montgomery transfer

Baseball games between Montgomery and Nashville scheduled for Bashtville next Thursday have been moved to Montgomery. The decision came after a telephone talk between Charlies B. Jones, president of the Montgomery association, and Hirstz, president of the Nashville Baseball Association.

Montgomery Ala Bashtville Mont Mornin Ween Charlies B. Jones Montgomery Association Hirstz Nashville Baseball Association

Central States Tennis Championship Postponed

The Central States Tennis championship tournament planned for June 29 in De Louis was postponed July 1 due to scheduling conflicts with events in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The change affects participants and arrangements for the regional event.

de Louis Atés Cincinnati Pittsburg

Philadelphia Triumphs 7 6 in NL Showdown at St Louis

In a dramatic May 21 National League contest Philadelphia edged St Louis 7 to 6 after a ninth inning rally on two passes a single and a sacrifice fly. Despite shaky defense New York beat Cincinnati 6 to 3 as Tesreau struggled and Fletcher scored from first on a single. Cubs topped Dodgers 5 to 4 behind a late inning uprising while Pittsburgh crushed Boston 14 to 9 in a high scoring clash.

Philadelphia St. Louis Alexander Moore Dooin Willis Harmon Wingo Johnstone Eason Ghosts Reds Cincinnati New York Tesreau Whise Keefe Huimries Letcher Wiltse Teserau Meytera Humphries McLean Klem Bush

Log Train Kills Doctor Near Pineville in Louisiana

Dr. O. Anthony a leading Alexandria physician was struck and killed by a log train on the Alexandria Lumber Company branch line near Pineville last night. The accident occurred on May 21 as the surgeon traveled along the tracks. State authorities were notified and an investigation was ordered.

Alexandria O. Anthony Pineville Alexandria Lumber Company

Unclear Read of City Names From Transit List

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple city names including Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Beaton Cleveland Washington Detroit Philadelphia New York and others, lacking context or a clear event. No dates or actions are present to define a concrete news item.

Ag Pittaburs Lous Palladelphia Brooklyn Beaton Cleveland Washington Detroit Philadelphia New York

Where They Play Today Southern League Matchups

Mobile at Atlanta Ponce de Zeon called at 3:80. New Orleans at Chattanooga Albany at Columbia Columbus at Jacksonville Savannah at Macon. Benton at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Cleveland at Boston.

Mobile Atlanta Ponce de Zeon New Orleans Ghattanooga Albany Columbia Columbus Jacksonville Savannah Macon American League Chicago New York Bt. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues and cities

Scores from multiple leagues show Montgomery beating Atlanta 7 to 2 and Birmingham 4 to 0, plus Jacksonville 4 Columbus 2 and Albany 6 Columbus 0. Other results include Macon 4 Savannah 3, Pittsburg 14 Boston 9, New York 4 Cincinnati 3, Philadelphia 7 St. Louis 0, and American League games with Roatan 3 Cleveland 1. Rain affected several matchups including Buffalo Newark and Milwaukee Minneapolis.

Montgomery Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Jackpnville Columbus Alpiny Columbua Macon Savannah

IPACKEY AND AD REJECT OFFER FOR TITLE FIGHT

Chicago May 21 Ad Wolgast light weight champion and Packey McFarland rejected a New York prize ring offer for the first Week in June. Managers proposed 55 percent of gross. Wolgast refused. McFarland seeks 16 000 guaranteed with Wolgast wanting 20 000. Both expect a 60 000 gate and expect the fight to be held. McFarland agreed to 13 five rounds at 4 oclock on fight day.

Chicago Ad Wolast Packey McFarland New York Sporting Club Wolgast McFarland Matt Wells Itevan

Philadelphia Players and Cleveland Club Passes Noted

1890 1895 1802 a90 Phil a ne Philadelphia Players League team issued ten passes to the Cleveland club Cub Stricker receiving four Baltimore Nations team procured five hits two singles two doubles and a home run in a game with Louisville Dahien Kelley Gatina Barrell Cincinnati noted a triple play against the St Gauls Cardinals and the pen Hahn of Cincinnati set any raverned.

Phil Philadelphia Cleveland Cub Stricker Baltimore Nations Loufavilioe Dahien Kelley Gatina Barrell Cinega Nation St Gauls-Cardinals Pene Hahn Cincinnati Anty Fannie

Detroit and Boston Playoff Inconsistent Scores Highlight Busy Baseball Card

May 21 reports detail Detroit beating Washington 2 to 0 with Mullin out pitching Johnson as Cobb watched from the stands under suspension. Boston tops Cleveland 8 to 1 behind OBrien, while New York defeats Chicago 8 to 3 on a ninth inning rally with Zinn driving in the tying run and Chase contributing a late RBI.

Tigers Senatora Washington Detroit Mullin Johnson Ty Cobb Stanege Ainsmith Hart Connolly Red Sox Naps Boston Cleveland O'Brien Nanamaker Gregg Easterly Westerveldt O'Loughlin Yanks White Sox New York Chicago Daniels Yinn Daniela Chase Cree Zinn Kuhn Callahan Lange Hartgrell Martin Hivans Chace R. E. i. Chicago Peters Mogridge Benz Ford Sweeney Evans Egan

Peaches edge Indians in tight south Atlantic clash

In Macon Georgia on May 21 Macon defeated Savannah 4 to 3 in a keen south Atlantic league game O Brian out pitched Armstrong as Macon rallied with five two baggers and an eighth inning two run burst Savannah erased a one run Macon lead in the sixth but Macon answered in the eighth to secure the win. O'Brien was strong in the mound duel while Macon benefitted from timely hitting and solid defense. A double header was scheduled for tomorrow.

Peaches Indians Macon Savannah O'Brien Armstrong Macon Heaver R.H. E. Macon Kahlhoff Glebel Pender Foxes Jacksonville Fla Jones Columbus Hegton McCormack Dacksonville Braydon Krebs Smith Clarke

Railroad Men Plan Big Interline Ball Team

Railroad workers from Railroad Row at 4 to 18 North Pryor street form a cooperative club to challenge any team their size. Participants include Santa Fe Frisco Rock Island Northern Pacific Burlington and Wabash railroads. Andy Ryan Bob Pierpont lead the effort with J B Rose as treasurer. Ed Jennings of Missouri Pacific may attend from Chattanooga. Proposed names include Western Line or Transcontinental Travelers. They aim to schedule games by June 1.

Railroad s<Row North Pryor Street Santa Fe Frisco Rock Island Northern Pacific Bur- Mngton Wabagh Andy Ryan Bob" Pierpont J. 3 Rose Ed Jennings Missouri Pacific Chattanooga Western Linée June L

Wall Attendance Delays Cincinnati United States League Game

May 21 Cincinnati and Cleveland United States League game postponed amid small recent attendance. Cincinnati will begin an eastern trip and manager Hugh McKinnon says the club will stay in the league and attempt to make up the game later.

U. S Cincinnati Ohio Ginsinnati Cleveland Hugh McKinnon

Walsh and Kilbane End In Draw In Boston Ring

Jimmy Walsh of Boston and Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland fought a twelve round draw in the Boston arena. The bout featured fast technical boxing with Walsh scoring a late cut eye blow and pressing in rounds nine to eleven. Referee Flaherty scored the bout a draw as both fighters finished strong.

Boston Arena Boston Jimmy Walsh Johnny Kilbane Cleveland Kilbane Walsh Kiltane Meferee Flaherty

Invasion of Army Worm Fears Cotton Belt Attack

Washington May. An invasion of the cotton belt by the cotton worm may occur this season warns W D Hunter in charge of southern fight crop investigations at Dallas He urges planters to begin preparations at the earliest moment The worm invaded as far north as Canada last season damaging cotton and fruits Experts note all U S cotton worm moths were destroyed by a cold last winter The only fear now is reinvasion from Central South America and the Caribbean region

Washington W. D. Hunter Department of Agriculture Dallas Canada Ipaia United States Halla America

Underwood Support Grows in Virginia Amid Baltimore Talks

Governor ONeill of Alabama visits Washington and reports strong New York backing for Underwood. Senator Bankhead and C A Beasley head to Norfolk to push the candidacy. Virginia delegates likely uninstructed as Lt Governor Elson previews the state convention and Wilson backers push for the New Jersey governor.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington O'Neal Alabama Philadelphia New York Underwood Matty Empire State Baltimore South Bankhead C. A. Beasley Norfolk Virginia Wilson New Jersey Martin J. Taylor Elson

No Canal Tolls for Coast Ships

Washington May 21 Special Consideration of the Panama canal bill reported to the house by Chairman Adamson of the interstate commerce commission was concluded in committee of the Whole. It will be reported to the house tomorrow with a single important amendment granting free tolls to American coastwise ships using the canal. The vote was 1100 to 90. The amendment reflected the committee's Democratic majority and the interests of the ship trust.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington House Adamson Interstate Commerce Commission

Acreage Report on Cotton Crop Debated by House and Senate

Lawmakers agree to amend the cotton acreage bill eliminating a section that would abolish cotton condition reports. The measure moves to the president for signature and shifts the department of agriculture acreage reporting from June to July each year. Condition reports begin in June under the new plan.

Washington House Senate Department of Agriculture

Henderson and Shepard Elected Methodist Bishops

Minneapolis May 21 Dr JT Henderson of Brooklyn and W C Shepard of Chicago are the new bishops of the Methodist Episcopal conference elected on the eleventh ballot. Henderson received 562 votes and Shepard 532 with 624 needed to elect.

Minneapolis, Minn JT. ¥. Henderson Brooklyn W. C. Shepard Chicago The Methodist Episcopal Conference Henderson Shepard

Federal Control of Levees Proposed for Mississippi System

Baton Rouge May 21 A plan outlines federal takeover of the levee system along the Mississippi River. Government action aims to centralize management and funding to bolster flood protection and navigation.

Baton Rouge Missippi River

Farm Shoes Factories Offer Economy for Season

A brief note notes a shoe economy for the season with two farm shoes described as Tut Hide Work in Comfort Factors. The snippet labeled Newspaper BREE hints at practical footwear options for farming tasks.

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