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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1915

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Perry Debut Shuts Out Vols As Cracker Win

Scott Perry making his Cracker debut against the Vols pitched seven strong innings holding the visitors to two hits and clean defense. George Kircher and Bert King supplied the Cracker offense with timely hits while Johnny Dodge fielded superbly at third base. Perry's early wildness aside, his control and pace baffled the Vols as Rogers and the Cracker defense completed the win.

Scott Perry Vols Disk Jamicon Louisville Perry George Kircher George Bert King Hitcher Ebel Bibel Dodge Johnny Dodge Felding Johnny Lee Jenkins Envel Ilama Schwartz Sth Crackers Williams Moran King Fiewen Nee Nashvilli Manning É Pers P Saety Imnings Nashville Atlanta Dodre Paute Kron Rogers Krob Offerry Paulet Eibel Ferry Time Empires Breitenstein O'Toole

Do than tops Americas in high scoring Georgia League game

In Dothan, Do than won its eighth straight by beating Americas 10 to 5. Wilkes Duguing and Price homer. twenty hits total. Score by innings shows Dothan 3 3 0 0 2 6 7 and Americas 3 9 8 0 0 5. Batteries Price Turner Dozier Wil Time 2 hours. Umpire Mitchell.

Alagas Dothan Ala Speciel Americas Wilkes Duguing Price Turner Dozier Wil Mitchell

Queries Answered in Sporting Editor’s Question Item

The piece asks about baseball plays including a pitcher handling a hot ball, a fielder misplay, a batter safe at first, and a second baseman’s error on a throw. It discusses rulings on steals, force plays, and credited errors amid common infield scenarios.

Meither Mufa

Newnan Beats Rome 7 4 In Second Series Game

Newnan Georgia defeated Rome 7 to 4 in the second game of the series. Flynn and Edmondson starred for Newnan while Boyd made a notable one hand catch. Bryant pitched well for Newnan despite six walks, as King and Richards provided key hits.

Newnan Rome King Knight Flynn Edmondson Hanan Boyd Télbert Bryant Pioner Fitz Richards Donaldson Woich Romeo

Amateur Games in City League Schedule

The page lists numerous amateur league matchups across Piedmont park Inman Yard and Grant Park with teams including Texan vy Studebaker Avanta Cubs and Oakland City. Officials include umpires Mesers AEL Burnett Jamtaon and Robartson with games at various venues such as Baraca league grounds and central churches.

Flortric piSgnaral Electric Ap Southwest Eoe Southern Bell Western Electric Southwest Piedmont Atlanta Trlephona Georgia Power Piedmont Park Texan Studebaker Inman Yurfis Allanin National Bagwell Business Southern Fall Southern Rail Guthers Hallway Souway TV Buln Park Baraca Beague Agoges Craycraft Oakland City Quakland City Wassey Grant Park Pee Bree Grant Perk Brisbaneark Auniet Bassball Learn Central Presbyterian Second Baptist Tenth Boulevard Gordon Etreet Baptist Jones Avesan Baptist Ponce de Leon Hollow Ample Dapist St Luke's Sleepy Hollow Smesers Ael Burnett Jamtaon Robartuon

City Prep Schools in Big Track Meet

This afternoon at 3 o clock the local prep league will stage their annual track meet on the G A L campus, La College Park. Teams entered include Boys High Tech High Marist Pas cock and K A with Donald Kamer’s school absent. last year Marist led with G M A and Tech High following. The junior Smithies graduate few veterans, M A cadets boast one of the best teams, and Grant Field prep meet earlier showed M A close behind the winners. Regular events will be held and start time is 7 o clock with Professor Wemma as referee and officials to be named later.

G. AL Compus la College Park PRB Pig Tech High Marist Pascock K. A Donald Kamer Alweya Professor Wemma

Where They Play Today Southern League Schedule

Multiple league games listed across the Southern and eastern circuits with numerous city matchups including Nashville at Atlanta Pones de Leon and Memphis at Mobile, plus others in New Orleans Birmingham Bayvasneh and Chicago St Louis.

New Orleans Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga News Atlanta Little Rock New York Iy Macon Detroieasa Charleston Berton Golumbia le Washing Savannah Cleveland Aan Jacksonv’e Bhiladel Columbia Leules A Auguata We A FC W. LP Eo Pittapors Philadel Newark Chicago Brooklyn Pimbure Kan City It Leute Agia Retert Raltimore Pones de Leon Memphis Mobile Chattanooga Jacksonville Auguste Macon Bayvasneh Columbus Gharigston Albany Washington Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Boston

Tough Night Across Leagues with Postponements and Winners

Norfolk defeats Suffolk 4 to 1 while Portsmouth routs Newport Wewe 7 to 1. Petersburg American Association notes Rocky Mowat 12. Richmond beats Montreal 2 to 1 in International League as Toronto Providence games postponed by rain. Tenax League results show Garventon 3 Fort Worth 1 and Waco 2 San Antonio 11 in a rare high scoring clash.

Norfolk Suffolk Portsmouth Newport Wewe Rocky Mowat Petersburg Columbus Kansan City Miwaukes Cleveland St. Paul-Louieville Richmond Montreal Toronto-Providence Buffalo-Jerney City Rochester-Newark Rein Tenax League Garventon Fort Worth Waco San Antonio & Dalian Beaumont Shreveport Houston

Southern League Meeting Tuesday to Discuss Welfare

President Baugh called a Southern league directors meeting for next Tuesday in Birmingham Alabama. The agenda focuses on league welfare and bolstering weak areas with Mobile's uncertain outlook prompting plans to assist the Mobile Gulls. Other topics remain unsaid as the gathering seeks solutions.

Birmingham Als Baugh Southern League Mobile Mobile Fm Dir

Jacksonville Wins Dramatic Elevenin g Dixie Clash

In Augusta Georgia on May 71 Dixie Car drove a home run in the eleventh to lift Jacksonville to a win over South Atlantic Route 4. Pratt starred in the outfield and Roth sparked a late rally with a three-base hit in the ninth as South and Pratt controlled the action. Final: Jacksonville 6, Augusta 2.

Tourists Augusta Dixie” Carrolls Jacksonville South Pratt Roth Davenport Outfelds Auguste Pierre Eubanks

Birmingham Triumphs Over Little Rock In Afternoon Clash

Birmingham defeated Little Rock 7 to 4 as Day held the visitors to one hit after the third inning. Wallace was badly injured in the sixth, carried from the field after a bat blow. Day and Black locked in a pitchers’ duel with key hits by Downey Mert and McBride, while Birmingham capitalized on defensive miscues to pull ahead.

Birmingnes Waa Mes Rock Birmingham Day Black Wallace Baker Inal KR Little Rock Siirmingham Hemngway McBride Ellam Hale Downey Ei- Mert Jantzen Balk

Newark and Chicago Games Highlight Federal League Action

In St Louis Newark topped St Louis 4 to 3 amid four errors by the home club. Chicago defeated Brooklyn 8 to 2 as Hendrix blanked the visitors except for one inning, with Seaton and Wilson aiding the attack. The Baltimore Federals lost to Pittsburgh 3 to 2 on a tough field, while Kansas City edged Buffalo 8 to 4 in a late May clash with Kruger driving in four.

Federal Lesean Mewark St Louie Brooklyn Chicago Buffalo Kansas City Baltimore Pothan Americus Bronewick Waycram Thomasville Valdonta Gears Alabane LaGrange Anniston Griff Talladega Rome Newnan Brockizs Hendrix Jed Seaton Wilson Ting Evans Rhe Cox Finneran

Athens High Boys Win Athletic Pins in Clear Victory

Eight Athens High School boys earn athletic pins in a ceremony under the State High School Association. Bronze pin recipients include Glenn Hirtheon Artie Donaway Fort Lackey Fred Stewart Stone Smith George Martin and Paul Weatherly. Pierce Martin wins the silver pin.

Athens High School State High School Association Glenn Hirtheon Artie’ Donaway Fort Lackey Fred Stewart Stone Smith George Martin Paul Weatherly Pierce Martin

Soldiers beat Lyerly team 4 to 2 in Va diamond game

Lyerly Virginia May 31 Apesalai J reports the Fort Oglethorpe Soldiers defeated the home team on their diamond by four runs to two in what was described as one of the season s most interesting games.

Lyerly Apesalai.j Fort Oglethorps

Druid Hills Golfers Qualify For Adair Cup Today

Druid Hills Golf club players will compete this afternoon in the qualifying round for the George J W Adair trophy. Net scores plus club handicaps determine qualification. First round of match play must be completed by May 25, second by May 27, semi finals by May 29, and finals by May 30.

Druid Hills

De Palma Qualifies For 500 Mile Race

Indianapolis May 71 Ralph De Palma won the qualifying trial for the 500 mile auto race, posting a 28.2 second lap time. The day’s results determined entrants for the upcoming May event, with De Palma leading a field that included notable challengers and previous contenders.

Birmingham Resigns as Naps Manager

Cleveland Ohio 21 Joe Birmingham resigned today as manager of the Cleveland Americans. President Somers said the resignation had been requested and a successor had not been named. Birmingham had succeeded Harry Davin in 1906 and had played as an outfielder for Cleveland. The team’s poor showing last year and this season prompted the retirement, with Lee Fohl named to take charge temporarily.

Cleveland Ohilo Joe Birmingham Cleveland Americans Bomers Birmingham Harry Davin Maich Somers Lee Fohl Sonch

Tech and Tennessee Tennis Teams Duel in Atlanta

The Tech and Tennessee tennis teams met at the East Poke courts of the Atlanta Athletic Club. Yesterday featured doubles action with Gardner and Flach of Tech facing Ayres and Whitaker of Tennessee. Singles matches followed with Gelock Ayres and Land Whitaker set to play Gardner.

Tech Tennessee Atlanta Athletic Club Gardner and Flach Ayres Whitaker Ten‘ Nares Gelock Ayrem Land Whitaker Gardner

Cedartown Dominates Atlanta Stars 7–0 in May Showcase

Cedartown blanked the Atlanta Stars 7 to 0 in a May exhibition at Cedartown. The late-season matchup featured Cedartown hitters delivering power and solid pitching as Atlanta Stars struggled to score.

Goulait Released and Ipapa Association Notice

Vague official announcement states Goulait is released. The Ipapa Association is mentioned with two names and a club regis notah. Details are unclear and originate from a New York source with broken phrasing.

Erga Jay Ipapa Associa Rene Selenes Regis Isonet Noha

Wrightaville defeats Tennille in rain shortened game

Wrightaville won 3 to 1 over Tennille in a rain shortened affair at Wrightaville. Brannen struck out ten, allowing only two hits. Smith hit a three bagger in the sixth with runners aboard to seal the victory. rain halted play after the seventh inning.

Wrightavtie Wrightavile Tennille Tennile Ll Brannen Smith Mean Pahurmer Sevanch

Longest ball game of the season as White Sox win in 17

Chicago defeats Boston 3 to 2 after seventeen innings in a marathon game. Faber earned his seventh straight win, with key hits by Weaver and Daly in the late innings. Schalk and Schang contributed, while Speaker was ejected for arguing. The White Sox rallied from an early deficit as Boston stumbled on both offense and defense.

White Sox Chicago Boston Faber Maja Weaver Quinlan Schalk Daly Flo Russell Ruanell Maya Tastery Iball Shor Speaker Gam Hoblitzer Cady Russell, Faber and Schalk

Cubs Tie Braves in Second Game of Series

Boston May 21 Chicago won the second game of the series from Boston today 4 to 2 in a pitcher battle between Rudolph and Lavender. A mutt by Connolly allowed Chicago to score two runs with two out in the fourth inning. Boston's offense produced two runs with two out in the eighth as Connally’s two-base hit and a single accounted for the runs. Batteries Lavender and Archer dolph and Gawdy, Whaling, Trag.

Gui Foxes Charleston Buck Tay- Tora Roon Columbus Oss Chicks Galls Mobile Ala Cunningham Memphils Memphis Philadelphia Detroit Rattleries Shawkey Darien Bechong Boland Davis Cavet Stanage Baker Cubs Braves Boston Chicago Rudolph Lavender Connolly Connally Archerdolph Gawdy Whaling

Two New Travelers Arrive From Monger Allan

From the fragment, two travelers arrive today and plan to celebrate with a visit and a forthcoming sale or event tomorrow. The note references a local old spelling and a nearby place, suggesting a small town notice of arrivals and a scheduled occurrence for the next day.

Allan

Boy Scouts Track Meet At Piedmont Today

Boy Scouts hold their annual track meet at Piedmont today with 187 boys entered. Prizes are awarded for first place and other places, contingent on officials. Events include dash races, running shoe race, potato race, shot put, three-legged race, and a one mile relay.

Piedmont Boy Scouts Avante Ihiye Anual Ingres R. Blanchard Philip Kiner Wade Conklin A K Franklin Benson and Mauck Josephn Graene We An

Harry Lord Joins Buffalo Federals

Harry Lord former captain of the Chicago Americans left Chicago to join the Buffalo Federals. He will report to sign a contract, with terms reportedly agreed. Comiskey said Lord violated no baseball law, noting he was a free agent seeking best offer and that release allowed him to pursue Portland shares if possible.

Portland Stains Harry Lord Chicago Americans Buffalo Federals Chicago Charles Comiskey Chicago American Aaid Federals Uverty Comiskey Maine Buffalo

Valdosta Refuses Otto Trade In Local Baseball Shuffle

Valdosta balked at a planned exchange involving Auguste and Georgia State League teams. Dudley was shipped out, Jordan refused Augusta, and Valdosta voters backed local baseball unity. Otto remains with the Millionaires as Brunswick changes management aboard.

Valdosta Auguste Dudley Jordan Dudley Jordan Augusta Vaidonta Reault Otto Brunawick

Wadley Beats Louisville In Tight Amateur Baseball Tilt

Wadley and Louisville met on Wadley’s diamond for a hard fought game. The final score is unclear but Wadley led 9 to a questionable score before the eighth inning. Louisville pitchers Brown and new Wadley batteries Brannen and Salter contributed to the action.

Louieville Ballater Wadley Louisville Salter Loulaville Batteries Brown New Wadley Brannen Altar

Concord Downs Zebulon In Home Victory May 21

Concord defeated Zebulon on the home field by a 3 to 1 score. Key plays included a three-base hit by Hale for Concord and a three-base hit by Jordan for Zebulon. H Boswell starred defensively catching steal attempts, with Umpire Forrest handling the plate.

Concord Zebulon D Boswell H Bosweill Hale Jordan H Boswell Battersea Boswell Cochran Strickland Daniela Forrest

Atlanta Stars edge Cedartown in tight semipro tilt

In Cedartown Georgia on May 21 Parker of the Atlanta Stars hit a homer over the right field fence as visitors beat the locals 3 to 2 in a fast exciting game. The home club has played seven games this season with four losses and three wins.

Cedartown Parker Atlanta Stars Vistors

Fitzgerald 8 Douglas 1 rout at Fitz gala rounds

Fitzgerald defeated Douglas 8 to 1 in a gala match held in Fitzgerald Georgia with Culpepper Norris Doyle and Simms contributing for Elinge. Mockring served as umpire.

Fitzgerald Douglas Politegerald Fitzgala Culpepper Norris Elinge Doyle and Simms Mockring

Pioneer contractor O A Smith dies at home

O A Smith, longtime Atlanta contractor and roofer, died Friday night at his home 432 Whitewall Street. The 764 year old pioneer, who came to Atlanta from New Jersey as a boy, was survived by two daughters Mrs W M Camp and Misarell Smith and a son P H H Smith of Dallas Texas. The body was moved to Patterson's for arrangements.

A Smith Atlanta Whitewall Street

Covington School Board Names Staff for Next Year

Covington Ga May 21. At a board of education meeting the Covington High School fielded a new superintendent and staff. Professor H B Patterson remains principal. Teachers listed include Lucy Bryant, eari Blalock, William Annie Igger Circle Willis, Christine Wit Philips, Hattle Waever, and H. B. Robertson from Greensboro High School appointed as superintendent.

Covington Board of Education H. B. Robertson Greensboro High School Stecred

Mud from Lassen Crater Floods Hatting Valley

A flood of mud from Lassen crater swept Hatting Valley, destroying homes and driving residents into the hills. The flow buried bridges and blocked roads, with reports of impassable routes and a government forest road struggling to pass midnight. Geological survey experts classify the eruption as early stage with violent activity diminishing as the lava cools.

Cat Lassen Pank Allan Toase Anid Dee

Suit over Riggs Bank actions before Judge McCoy at district court

Five day argument period ends with Judge McCoy considering a motion to dismiss the suit by Riggs National Bank to enjoin Secretary McAdoo Comptroller Willems and Treasurer Burke. Court denies most relief, allows $6,000 to enter treasury and contemplates penalties for report failures. Testimony covers bank dealings, alleged malice by officials, and Liberty asset transactions through Lewis Johnson & Co with Riggs Bank as guarantor.

Washington Jutce McCoy District Suprama ‘Court Motioh Bigge National Secratary Meadow Willems Burke Persson Aton McCoy BUC Ham Higgs Banks & Reserve Agency McAdoo Maice Higgs Bank Hank Samuel Untermyer Lewis Johnson & Co Higes Bank Unterimyer Hailey Kigge Bank Meclor Johnson & Co Adw Riggs Bank

Yale Alumni Plan Savannah Trip and Smoker Here

Atlanta Yale alumni met at the University Club to elect delegates for the third annual Associated Southern Yale clubs gathering in Savannah and to sponsor a Yale and Harvard alumni smoker as part of the Yale Harvard boat race. Delegates travel two days from Thursday to Saturday with plans including a Bluffton yacht trip and a visit to Frank Whitney’s summer home.

Atlanta Yale University Club Yale Clubs Savannah Harvard Bluffton Frank Whitney General Tims Lala University

Vanderbilt Alumni Gather for Founders Day Event

Alumni from Vanderbilt will attend a Georgia Vanderbilt gathering for Founders Day on May 27. Invitations have been issued and many notable figures will attend on the terrace of the Piedmont Driving Club. Whitefoord Cole and Dr Edwin Mims are among the honored guests, with prompts to send RSVPs to Hinton J. Hopkins in Atlanta.

Alummni Vanderbilt Georgia Vandy Uest Piedmont Vanderblit Whitefoord FR. Cole Board of Trust Vanderbit University Edwin Mims Hinton J. Hopkins Hurt Building Atlanta

Forstas Ruth Roye headlining vaudeville at Forsyth

At the Forsyth Week program features Ruth Roye the princess of ragtime with George East and a large company of singers dancers and musicians. Tonight’s bill includes the playlet Broadway Love by Vivien Moreau and a leading trio with Aubrey Rich and Tai Kun. Next week vaudeville promises War Brides.

Ruth Roye George East Forsyth Iast Atlante Bealdex Gredyh Alexandrite Vivien Moreau Inmed Aubrey Rich Foon Vaudee

China Japan agreement studied by Wilson

Washington May 21 George Guthrie American ambassador to China, on vacation, met with President Wilson at the White House tonight. Guthrie will stay in the United States until August 26, signaling no immediate crisis in Tokio. Wilson is studying the China Japan accord to see if it conflicts with open door treaties.

Washington George Guthrie Wilson White House China Guthrie United States Tokio Pittsburg

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