Atlanta Triumph Over Pelicans In Tight Opening Day Clash
Atlanta defeats New Orleans 2 to 1 at Pelican Park in a pitchers duel led by Castleton for the champs. Rickert scored the lone Atlanta run in the first, with Warlout driving in the decisive run in the eighth as Atlanta spoiled the Pelicans streak and secured the win behind clutch defense and timely hits.
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Bill Popular in New Orleans Receives Diamond Jacket
In New Orleans yesterday Billy Smith was honored by fans with a diamond jacket and floral bat after a pennant season in 1907. The crowd celebrated the team’s good work and quieted earlier tensions along the riverfront as the season concluded.
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Downe s Raub and Cranston Leary Sacrifice Hits in Tight Game
Downes Raub and Cranston Leary executed sacrifice hits as Donahue and Schwenk created swift action. Douglas driven in twice, Downey scored, and Demont, Donahue, Owens turned a double play. Clark struck out six, Hobertaille and Schwenk yielded walks and a hit, with Baile driving in Owens.
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Ryan May Lose Lead In League
Memphis club charges Montgomery’s team violated player limits by using more than fifteen players. President Kavanaugh may forfeit three Montgomery games after a trip to Memphis to confer. Memphis officials and Manager Babb discuss potential forfeitures amid the controversy.
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Union League opens with good prospects at Piedmont park
The Linan City League opens this afternoon at Piedmont park with the Typos vs the Harnesses at 4 oclock. Arthur Archer, president of the Atlanta Federation of Trades, will pitch the first ball. Three games weekly on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Thursday features the Constitution vs the Pressmen and Friday the Stage Employees vs the Decorators. The league, based at Piedmont park, includes six strong clubs promising a fine season.
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Fight on Race Tracks Plans Announced by New Orleans Clubs
Baton Rouge May 28 Announcement of campaign plans by two New Orleans jockey clubs to oppose efforts in the legislature to abolish horse racing. They propose a three member state racing commission, ownership restrictions, ban on Sunday and night racing, and limits on half mile tracks within 29 miles of towns over 6000, aiming to keep the sport cleaner.
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Golfers Ready to Begin Play at Southern Tourney
Memphis set to host the seventh annual Southern Golf Association event as top players from Georgia and nearby regions arrive. Prominent entrants include Percy Wilting of Atlanta Clarence Angier Thomas Farrin Leon Wol Stone and others. New Orleans heads Nelson Whitney Lawrence Swans and Birmingham contingent led by RT Baugh also travel to compete for the title of champion of the south.
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Allanta Ga
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Baseball scores and battery lineups from city games
National New York 7 Chicago 4. Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 4. Boston and Philadelphia results listed with batters and umpires. names include Weimer Campbell Me ean Rucher Bergen Ritter Lindaman Bowerman Graham Kiem and Rudderham Jackson. Sparse OCR yields mixed team names and partial scores across multiple games.
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Baseball scores and lineups from early games in 1900s era
Box score snippets show Washington 3 Cleveland 2 with Hatteries and Smith on the mound, Detroit 1 Philadelphia 0 with Plank on the hill, Chicago 16 Boston 16 in a high scoring note, St Louis 5 New York 2 as Greaham and Spencer lead, and various battery pairs and umpires listed across multiple matchups.
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Savannah Triumphs In Two Upbeat Basketball Night
Savannah showcases strong offense as Hoff and Moran power a 27 point win over Charleston while Weems and Macon lead a dominant 27 point effort. Umpire Buckles calls steady game as batteries and timekeeper notes echo through the arena.
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Vanderbilt Cup course plans fuel Savannah clash
New York May 26 The Vanderbilt cup race expected on Long Island faces AA A action restricting events nationwide The American Automobile Association asserts control over major races and may outlaw Savannah contests provoking a clash with the Savannah Automobile Club which vows to proceed if manufacturers enter races despite the ban.
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Great Putting by Yaw Seals British Title Hope
S L Yaw of Philadelphia shows strong form in England at Sandwich on May 26 as he rivals Walter J Travis for the British championship. Yaw’s second round putting matches Travis’s famed feat, but a long game in the third round under V Hambro’s driving proves decisive.
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Philadelphia
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American Association and Virginia League results recap
Baseball scores from four American Association matchups and several Virginia League games show varied outcomes with Louisville, Columbus, Minneapolis, St Paul, Danville, Richmond, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Lynchburg all posting results. Notable scores include St Paul beating Milwaukee 4 2 and Richmond defeating Danville 5 2 in the Virginia League.
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Honest beat Dainty Dame Bulbus and good ones in handicap
Louisville racing card reports Honest beat Dainty Dame Bulbus by wide margin in the five furlong handicap at fast track. Hannibal Ley won the two year old event as weather remains clear and warm with a fast track noted.
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Hot Springs Pitcher Throws No Hit In Fifty Minutes
Hot Springs pitcher Wright hurled a no hit game for Hot Springs in the Arkansas League against Poplar Bluff. Two baserunners reached on passes but the game ended in fifty minutes, setting southern brevity records for a no hit performance.
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A Mighty Tame Fight Between McGovern and Robson
In York on May 26 Terry McGovern of Brooklyn and Spike Robson of England boxed six rounds at the National Athlete Club. The exhibition drew a big crowd but was tame with no clear winner. McGovern showed earlier bursts yet lacked his old steam, and the bout likely ended in a draw despite Robson having the edge late.
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Pitcher James Vaughn Sold to New York Americans
Memphis reporter notes James Vaughn, a 200-pound southpaw pitcher, was tonight sold to the New York Americans from Arkansas State League ranks. The move follows a strong season showing, with Vaughn described as a pitching phenom.
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New York Americans
Tourenne Wins at Long Odds in Cosmopolitan Handicap
Tourenne driven by Musgrave defied odds to win the Cosmopolitan handicap over 1 1/16 miles at Beaumont Park on May 28, defeating Jack Atkin who had won the Metropolitan handicap. Tourenne surged to the lead, with heavy betting support, ahead of Jack Atkin who settled for second as others trailed. The program also featured multiple races with notable finishes and entries from Beaumont Park.
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Free Trader Coat of Arme
Grace Cameron
Monroe Gulfport 7 at Jackson Vietsburg 2
In the Corss states league a mixed scoreline showed Monroe Gulfport scoring 7 and Jackson Vietsburg tallying 2 while Meridian 2 and Columbus appearances were noted.
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