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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1913
Page
2
A garbled account notes promoter activity and boxing scenes at Cal, with references to a big fight, a principal killed, arena mishap, and shifting management. Mentions Hugh Roberts and Birmingham Herald, various fighters, and chaotic topics across multiple games and events. The piece reads like a tumult of sports gossip and disputed actions, with unclear dates or outcomes.
Rudolfo a four year old trained at Downs Park by Loftus won the Kentucky Handicap, the richest American turf race, setting a new track record of 2 00 44 for the mile and a quarter. The opening program featured eight starters with notable performances by Aud, Ton and the second place finisher. betting totals reached $13,000 added.
Philadelphia built a four run lead but Brooklyn battled back. Final score 8 to 5 with Philadelphia securing the win as pitching and errors influenced the late innings. Ruiter and Yingling led the offense while Whit held the opposition through key frames.
Durham team pitcher Yon struck out fourteen Greensboro batters in a Caro lna Baseball Association game at Parha, breaking the league record of fourteen held by Ray of Winston. Chase and Cherure received a marriage license in Jersey City after delays over divorce paperwork.
Malley reports Bailey nearing peak form after ankle injury. long slump ends as he regains speed to dominate both left and right handers. Rudderham notes Bailey as one of the league’s best hitters, predicting more wins once Bailey resumes full stride.
The Crackers defeat the Birds 8 to 3 behind strong hitting and fielding miscues by the Birds. Willett stars with 4 hits for the Crickets as Dent and the Birds pitchers struggle, while Williams and Spence contribute key runs and defensive plays.
A garbled sports column asks about betting legality in baseball, including when bets are settled in a doubleheader and rules on baserunning interference and batters hitting second basemen. It questions catcher throws and penalties for runners on the bench and notes a rule about baserunning on a fair ball.
The pennant hopeful Boys High was held to 6 to 5 by Peacock Fleet in a tense nine inning contest. Johnson scored the decisive run on an error in the ninth as Smith and Flesh doubled for the winners. BHS leading batters Johnson and Smith had multiple hits while Wells led the losers with a strong hit parade despite fielding miscues defining the game.
Boston beat New York 4 1 on two Bearts in the fourth with Yerkes and Speakers driving runs Speakers stole a base Derrick error and Janvrin sacrificed before Walters benching for protesting. Bedient allowed three hits while Carrigan worked the mound ahead of McConnell for New York.
May 26 Jacksonville faced Macon in a pitchers battle with Wider doubling deep center and scoring on Meichoirs single as both clubs showcased strong defense. Columbus defeated Albany 2 0 behind Lowrey in a three hitter, while Charleston lost to Savannah 4 1 despite late inning pressure and a standout fielding display. Pressmen organize a game tour with Atlanta teams seeking away fixtures.
Scores from Southern League, Georgia Alabama, National, American, and other circuits show Atlanta beating New Orleans 8 3 Chattanooga topping Mobile 4 0 and multiple postponements. Notable games include Columbus 2 Albany 0. Charleston 2 Columbus 2. New York 2 Boston 5. Philadelphia 3 Washington 9. San Antonio 4 Houston 0. Fort Worth 1 Dallas 5. Only two games scheduled.
Waycross belted a homer and held Thomasville to one run as Burns, replaced by Medlock, and strong defense key the win. Warwick and Meserga contributed steady play while Thomasville’s infield error plagued them. Cordele defeated Brunswick 7 to 3 in another late May game.
Player transactions dominate the page as Chipman joins from Cincinnati through manager Smith with a looming release for Pat Graham. The piece highlights Graham’s waiver request, Chapman’s past two Western League seasons, and a long City League schedule from May to August featuring Southern Shops, Georgia Tech, East Point, and Brisbine Park with Marist and Peacock School slated to meet.
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