Atlanta Drops Sunday Going Crackers Fall Short
In Mobile at Mobile Alabama on May 24 the Fishermen beat Atlanta 4 to 2 as Fisher allowed only three hits. McKenzie pitched four innings and Smith finished five, while Thornton and Daley making key catches helped stall Atlanta. Bats produced two runs for Atlanta in the first and seventh, with Midbile, Johns, and Mardle contributing in scattered innings.
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Ford Versus Sorrell Panamis and Dussey Result
A compact report notes Panamis and Dussey in a pitcher batter clash with Sorrell, marking a 20 percent Waite factor in the plate actions.
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Sorrell
Dussey
Waite
Fine Control Has Joss Star Pitcher Of Naps
Addie Joss has won out of ten games this season with the Naps in the American League. After a string of wins, Joss has pitched with remarkable control, allowing only four bases on balls in ten starts, a record unmatched since Cy Young. In all baseball history no pitcher has located the heart of the plate with such precision as this Naps twirler.
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Cy Young
No Hope Goodby All Down and Out Are Barons
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes no hope for Birmingham baseball as stockholders procrastinate. President Baugh supports action to aid Birmingham winners, but power to act is questioned amid the ongoing decline of the sport locally. Pushmobile races at Savannah include Edward Pacetti Jones improving on a four-block course, winning two cups yesterday before a machine failure cost a third. The events continue on Tybee beach.
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Pelicans Win Seventh Straight In Shutout Victory
New Orleans achieved its seventh straight win by shutting out Nashville in a pitching duel between Derty and Hens. The visitors failed to reach third base in a tense, low scoring game despite a strong pitching effort.
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Senators Win From Memphis In Exciting Sixth Inning
Memphis Tenn May 24 By bunching hits in the sixth inning today the visitors scored enough runs to win an exciting contest. Score:
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Memphis Adds Outfielder Bell to West Field Team
Manager Bao has purchased Bell from George Stallings Newara in the Eastern League and plans to place him in right field at West Field replacing Colling who will be sold or leased. Bell hit over 300 last season in the Northwestern League and reportedly drew a fancy price. He joins the Memphis club Monday amid a surplus of outfielders. Harry Redmond from Vicksburg played second base in the latest lineup.
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Savannah Still Hopeful for Grand Prix Race in Savannah
Savannah Ga May 24 Special The city weighs a decision on Wednesday night whether Savannah will host the great International automobile race proposed as a first blow at the American Automobile Association by the Automobile Club of America. Barred from the potential event, Vander scut’s entry and European cars are debated as a possible Savannah race unfolds. Mayor Tiedeman travels to New York for Vanderbilt Cup commission talks as local clubs await guidance to build a ten mile course for a planned ten mile track. If approved, Cedrine Wagner and other famed drivers may visit. the Automobile Club of America expects many American entries and a provisional race date set for November.
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American Automombile Association
Automobile Club ‘of America
Europe
America
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New York
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Faree
Savannan Automobile Club
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Automobie Clap of America
Local golfers head to Memphis tourney for medals
A large group of Atlanta and Macon players travel to Memphis for the Southern tournament. FG Byrd, Thomas, Payne Clarence Angier, H. Clay Moore, IL. D. Scott, Percy Whiting, W. 2. Tichenor, W. K. Stone, Nash Broyles, W. C. Holleman, and George Adair are listed among entrants. Rea ding and Jamerson join from Macon. Practice at Blut City links starts this week with play from Wednesday through Saturday.
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H. Clay Moore
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Percy Whiting
W. 2.Tichenor
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Nash Broyles
W. C. Holleman
George Adair
Messrs
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Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 0 in first game of doubleheader
Cincinnati Errors by Lopert and Hulewitz in the first inning led to both Brooklyns scoring. Final score Cincinnati 0, Brooklyn 2. Pitchers were Time 1:42. Umpires Lem and Biggs.
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Homecoming week opens last series for Crackers vs New Orleans
The Crackers begin the final four game series with New Orleans as homecoming week unfolds. Smith’s squad has performed well away from home and hopes to carry that form to Ponce de Leon. Infield shifts and lineup changes spark interest as the Birds and Crackers renew their rivalry in Pelicanville.
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Ponce de Leon
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Wilkes
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Amateur throws man out at plate in deadly throw
In St. Louis on May 24 John R. Parry an amateur baseball player made a long throw from left field to home plate during a local game. The throw burst a blood vessel causing him to fall but the ball reached the catcher and put out the stealing home runner.
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John R. Parry
Deep Teftfeld
Ultimatum Fired At Birmingham Team
Memphis Tenn May 24 Threatening to suspend the entire team unless the players show different tactics on the Geld Harry Valletan the veteran manager of the Birmingham club in the Southern League today delivered an ultimatum to the players and placing a time limit on the team s improvement for Thursday which will end the series with the crippled club Vaughn said he considered this team stronger today than when they won the Southern League pennant He would not say no but it is generally charged that the players are not resorting to their best efforts For this reason he is his intention to sign an entirely new team or win more games with the present club.
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Unfortunate mix up in All-Southern story errors
The newspaper notes a printing transposition caused misplacement of comments about Pratt Martin and Buchannan. The corrected paragraphs praise Pratt at shortstop, his fielding, base running, and batting while clarifying misattributions and noting no errors in the published lineup.
Bavarian May clash for southern boxing title
Al Christianson claims the title and will meet Jack Berry of Philadelphia in a ten round bout at the Savannah theater Thursday night. Both are training hard as a preliminary features Kid Kelfrey of New York and George Rogers, a local boy, in a ten round bout.
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Notable Southern Intercollegiate Meet Shatters Records
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association track meet drew record times, with Mason of Vanderbilt and Davenport of Tech shining. Davenport missed the mile record by a whisker, clocking 4 49 3 5, while Mason posted 9 4 5 in the 100 yards. A wind aided Reach of Virginia to 9 2 5, but the record stood. Vanderbilt led the team standings with multiple top placements, followed by Clemson, Tech, and Georgia.
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Locals Pinched In Sunday Game In Mobile
Mobile Alabama May 24 eighteen loan players of Mobile and Atlanta teams and Umpire Carpenter were arrested for violating the Sunday law by playing tasers. Arrests were quiet after the game began and few in the crowd knew. Cases will be heard in inferior court when Atlanta returns to Mobile.
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Rube Wadell’s charity tag day ends in broke showcase
The eccentric Rube Wadell, famed pitcher, spent the Philadelphia charity tag day buying tags for nearby fans. He reported being through with professional play after a Tuesday win over his old team the Athletics, then wandered the city seeking funds, carrying his trophy and muttering about Connie Mack and fame.
America Cood With The Rifle In Olympic Games
Washington May 24 Special to on America may be weak in representation at the London Olympics in July but will be strong in marksmanship. The National Rifle Association and United States Revolver Association plan teams, with the US Cartridge Co paying expenses for rifle men but facing public opposition. A public subscription is opened. trials at Camp Perry, Ohio, on June 0 4 12 13 will select the team to sail June 20 from New York to Bisley. Navy Marines and civilians seek spots. revolver team may also compete. Camp Perry upgrades proceed including 1000 yard butts and new hall and roads.
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