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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
2
In Atlanta the Crackers wait for new catchers Enzenroth and Cateler Ty to arrive. Enzenroth is overdue and expected by noon today while Ty is due by noon tomorrow. Manager Smith and General ODay monitor the hold up and how it will affect the catching plan once they report.
The Emory Sophomores clinched the interclass pennant with a 4 to 2 victory over the Juniors. Porter fanned fourteen in a pitching duel while Merritt and Weaver provided strong hitting and defense. The win caps a season-ending post season game and marks the Sophomores first pennant, as Campus cheers their triumph.
James A Gilmore, president of the Federal league, announces a planned raid on organized baseball. He claims thirty seven major league players are ready to jump, and that intercepting an injunction against George Johnson could bring in the stars. Club owners consider acting quickly while aiming for a longer stay.
In a soggy Monday tilt, the Crackers rout the Gulls 13 to 4 as Browning dominates early until the ninth inning. Kirby homered for Mobile, while Dunn and Welchance provide key hits for Atlanta. O'Toole and crowd tension flare around Kircher’s antics, culminating in a chaotic bench/field scene and a standout performance by Ruby at the plate.
Chattanooga gains an 8 4 win over New Orleans as balancing slugging battle unfolds. Balenti breaks a leg sliding to second inning two with injuries noted while star batters from both clubs contribute, and Reed guides Lookouts past the Birds in a high scoring contest.
Newnan took the opener 3 to 2 over LaGrange in a tense series debut on the local lot. Yocals starred with flawless fielding including a five double play effort and a pivotal runner tag. Smith of Newnan and O Donaldson of LaGrange homered in a game defined by strong defense and timely hits.
In Cordele and Valdosta line scores, Cordele beat Thomasville 8 to 3 in a nine inning game with Worber and Dudley credited as batteries and Umpire Collins. Valdosta defeated Brunswick 3 to 2 with Andersen and Bray as batteries and Umpire Gendaverous. Amertus and Waycross posted a 5 to 3 result with Davern as umpire and Warwick and Coveney handling duties.
Fragmentary standings include UBS Southern League Naudl jleague and various teams such as Detroit Washington Philadelphia New York Boston Chicago Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The text lists numerous scores and team references with unclear dates and places, suggesting a broad scoreboard roundup rather than a single result.
The article notes a governor granted respite for Cantrell in a murder case. It discusses tentative execution timing and provisions for postponement, with references to staying the sentence during the review process and possible future dates.
Chicago edges New York 5 to 1 in the series opener as Bresnahan, Cheney, and Good drive runs. Scare by innnings and a late surge in the eighth give Chicago a decisive win.
Summary of multiple baseball games with scattered innings and final tallies. Indianapolis beat Pittsburg 5 to 3 in Federal League action. Chicago defeated Brooklyn 4 to 0. Baltimore topped St Louis 6 to 5. Kansas City beat Buffalo 5 to 4. Philadelphia took Cincinnati 6 to 4. Pirates edged Dodgers 5 to 4. Cards defeated by Boston 2 to 3 in opener.
Otto Jordan former Atlanta captain and manager signs to lead Brunswick in the Georgia State League for the present season. He leaves tonight to take charge upon return Wednesday. Previously managed Dallas club in Texas league but resigned after a contract dispute. Brunswick has used youngster Bitting as interim manager while seeking a stronger leadership. Jordan previously lifted Valdosta from wait to prominence last season.
Washington blasted three Detroit pitchers as Maz led a strong batting attack to a 10 to 1 victory, lifting the Senators within a half game of first. Johnson was pulled for Beetles in the eighth as Detroit misfired on defense and Washington extended its lead late.
Georgia announces six of nine players will leave with four possibly returning. Coach Bein to be rehired. 1915 baseball plans hinge on new material. Key losses include Rob McWhorter and others departing for extern schooling or graduation. several seniors may return for further study.
Paris May 26 American amateurs drew favorable pairs in the French amateur golf championship at Versailles. Notable matchups include Francis Ouimet against J Worthington, Traverd versus Wolyne, and Palmeringthar facing Travers, with seedings until the semifinals likely to pit top players against each other. The Versailles course offers tricky holes and a risk of weather affecting play.
Emory College at Oxford plans three games between the end of college work and commencement. A picked Emory interclass five faces Madison and Watlington with a double header at Washington on Thursday. The squad, batting .393 and strong in fielding, includes Porter Summers Merritt Saxon Harris Stokes Neal Weaver Rumble Bondurant Banks Griner.
Annapolis Md announcement states Lieutenant Jonas Ingram, currently with the Atlantic fleet, is set to be head coach of the Navy football team next fall subject to approval by the Navy Department.
A sprawling list shows numerous matchups: Marine at Atlanta, Nashville at Monte, Augusta hosting Columb, Macon hosting Columba, Detroit versus Washington, Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Boston, Brooklyn against Pittsburgh, Philadelphia in Cincinnati, Chicago at New York, Boston at St Louis, Cordele hosts Thomase, Valdosta hosts Bronske, Americus versus Wuscrogs, and several others in Georgia Alabama leagues.
Questions about Dick Jemison and his role in the Southern league are asked. The record notes a three year span and a reference to Howard College in the text.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a dispute where Harper declines joining locals as tensions rise. Mentions names and locations in cryptic context, with scattered references to teams, times, and possible matchups. No clear dates or outcomes discernible from the readable fragments.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Little column about a basketball game between Memphis teams nicknamed Turtles and Chickasaws. Mentions players like Charley and Matsra, with scattered lines on scores and lineup hints. The readable text is garbled, offering little clear action or outcome.
Mrs Thomas Paine turned in card of 100 as part of a local election or community record. OCR text shows fragmented names and places including Nashole and Montarmer. The readable items suggest a civic or club submission with a number 100 and a mention of Mrs Paine. The fragmentary nature limits precise events or dates.
In Rochester NY Bill Watkins was defeated by Sam Langford in a ten round boxing match. The bout featured Langford pressing the attack and scoring more clean blows while Watkins struggled to counter. Authorities noted the decision favored Langford after a competitive early exchange.
Welsh defeats Mandot in a boxing match noted for Welsh’s decisive performance. Public reaction highlights Welsh’s pinpoint technique and Mandot’s resistance, with details of the rounds and scoring as reported by the sports desk.
A young boy, son of Mr and Mrs Adams, perished in a fire at their residence. The body lay near a pile of debris as firefighters battled the blaze. Funeral arrangements were to be announced locally.
In Savannah and Valdosta areas a man was convicted by a federal court of attempting to defraud the United States by falsely claiming a registered letter containing $4,000 was stolen and then swearing he had mailed it from Thalmin to his daughter. The letter, upon delivery, held only paper.
Summary of scattered results across leagues including American Association games Paul 12 Colu Cleved Milwaukee 4 Indiaaps 6 Kan City Minne Louis 2 and International League Hicker 9 Meata4 Rocher Mont 1 Buffalo 9 Toronto 0 plus Norfolk 14 Peterg nanke 5 Richmond & Newport News 4 and North Carolina League Win Sal 10 Ashle 4 Ralgh 4 Durmima with team names and scores across Virginia Texas Appalachian leagues and others.
Elmer Lawrence right hander, acquired by the Crackers from Knoxville, then played for Portsmouth and recalled, has been sent to the Columbus club of the South Atlantic league. Lawrence joined the Foxes in Charleston, Monday morning, after leaving Atlanta Sunday afternoon.
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