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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
6
A rioting crowd cheered as the Atlanta Crackers won their fourth straight game, with Bailey's seventh inning three-bagger sealing the victory. O'Dell impressed with steady infield play, while Maloney led the Gulls in outfield potential but faced questions about consistency.
The note mentions Shriners Day at Ponce Park on June 5 with attendees from the state expected to join. The sparse text references monetary figures, including 2,506, but details are unclear.
Birmingham's strong roster heads to Atlanta for a two game set. Hemphill's mound ace Harold Jonas may start while Moley's Crackers aim to rebound after a rough Birmingham visit. Almeida the Cuban infielder draws crowd attention as Barons seek another win.
Three world amateur marks fell at Celtic Park as Louis Scott Paterson New Jersey won the 5,000 metres in 13 06 2 5 from scratch, Abel Kiviat defeated Melvin Sheppard in the 1,600 metres in 2 59 1 5 and James Dunton of New York unattached set a 158 1 inch discus best on the Olympic circle, surpassing Stockholm results by 12 feet 2 inches and 96 feet 7 5 inches with his left hand per Swedish rules, all amid Postoffice Clerks Association games.
Waycross, Ga May 26 Special. Enthusiastic fans push for Waycross to join organized baseball. A committee led by James Sinclair will study conditions and seek support for a new league or a berth in the South Atlantic League. A conference with N P Corish of the Sally League is planned to gauge chances. Fans expect a competitive team not a cellar dweller.
A New Jersey sport mislaid in name issues a pie eating challenge. The contestant asserts he can shovel more pies than any man, backing it with prize money. The verse extols pie eating as simple sport without heavy training or abuse, promising gold and fame to the winner.
The main event features Robinson challenging Perry as both fighters bring aggressive styles and strong records. London era rivalries flare with Henton versus Seymour in a grudge bout and a Hern don versus Britt preliminary. Expect tight exchanges and decisive moments as both sides seek victory.
Southern League results include Mobile defeating Chattanooga 6 to 5 and Memphis beating Birmingham 7 to 5. Montgomery lost to Nashville 4 to 8. National League games see Pittsburgh 3 over Chicago 1, St Louis 3 over Cincinnati 4. American League notes list St Louis 8 over Cleveland 1 and Detroit 6 over Chicago 1. Other leagues show various outcomes: Toledo tied with Louisville 1, Columbus 4 over Indianapolis and Kansas City, St Paul 2 over Minneapolis 6, Milwaukee 0, and Texan League matchups Austin 18 over San Antonio 1, Waco 6 over Galveston 0, Dallas 4 over Houston 3, Fort Worth 1 over Beaumont. International League features Montreal 4 over Toronto 2. Cotton States League reports Vicksburg 17 over Pittsburgh 2.
Southern League matchups list Birmingham at Atlanta with Ponsa de Leon set for 8 30. Mobile at Chattanooga Montgomery at Memphis Neshrilia at New Orleans. Atlantic League games Jacksonia at Albany Macon in Colombia Coltomboa at Savannah National League Men Yor at Bradhiya Boston at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Chicago American League St Lone at Cleveland Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston
In a close Saturday contest at the local links, Brunswick club defeated Savannah visitors by 15 to 18 rounds. T. A. Wright led the home team with a 34 during the best round. A return match is planned for the future with a dinner at the Oglethorpe hotel after the game.
Fragmented OCR text presents a local piece titled Poday in Hasmabali by George Jaland with illegible dates and unclear content. The readable portion suggests a past or humorous household note, likely a brief column or feature.
The Chattanooga Lookouts top the table with a string of winning games while Montgomery Bills push forward as the leaders in key standings. Birmingham, Mobile, and other clubs trudge behind in the chase for the best road record and overall performance.
Indianapolis May entries from America, France and Germany tune cars for a 500 mile Memorial Day event at the speedway. Twenty nine entrants must sustain 75 mph for a 2 1/2 mile lap to qualify. Gates open 5 am, start at 10 am. Prize fund totals 50,000 with 20,000 for winner and 10,000 for second.
Pitcher Brady the big right hander acquired from the Boston Nationals will reach Atlanta this morning and join the Crackers under terms agreed. He plans to debut in Birmingham games soon, after a 17‑win 8‑loss season with Albany in the New York State League and a .265 batting average in 35 games with 0 errors in 67 chances.
Indianapolis May 24. Ray Bronson trained down today to prepare for a forthcoming bout with Farland of Chicago slated for next Wednesday night. Bronson appeared focused as he fine tuned footwork and rhythm ahead of the title bout.
Greensboro May 26 officials of the United States district court plan to offer a supplementary reward of 5600 to capture the leader of the Virginia outlaws who shot Carroll county court. Sidna Allen holds a 5000 bond. Floyd Allen sentenced to death in the same case.
Three alleged revolutionists were arrested at Ones fort after General Lee Christmas, commandant at Cortez, investigated a rumor that Carlos, former governor under the Davila administration, led an invasion against Vera Cruz. The inquiry followed the claim of revolutionista activity.
Pairings announced for four golf flights at the Dr. Hinman Trophy event in Atlanta. Matches include Harris versus Corwin, Thence against Raines, and Rainwater against Bachman with multiple other listed pairings across eight competitors and byes noted for Adair Hodnett and McMichaa.
Dr. Dunbar Ogden, pastor of Central Presbyterian churches, urged men and women to think for themselves. He warned against political corruption and the lure of wealth, contrasting a life of popular applause with one built on genuine principles. He preached on The Recoil of Sin from Haman and Mordecai and warned that hatred brings bitterness and darkness.
Americus Georgia May 26 special report Mort S Childers will be tried for his life a third time in eight months for the death of his wife. The high profile case has drawn statewide interest due to the prominence of the accused and those connected. Childers remains in Sumter county jail since his second trial last November, having declined bail and remaining confident of acquittal at the new trial.
Graduating exercises at Bessie Tift Solleys will be held Monday morning. On Sunday morning Rev William Russell Owen pastor of Capitol Avenue Baptist church Atlanta delivered a masterful sermon on The Glory of the Unseen City. Music by the choral union with solo parts by Miss Gu ala Cook and Miss Tommie Lee Davis. Sunday evening at 8 o'clock the annual missionary sermon was delivered by Rev Owen, full of information on church work and inspiration to active effort.
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