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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
2
A garbled collection of sports commentary mentions a fielder's choice play in baseball, a pitcher Napoleonic view, and boxing fitness debates. It references Luther Woarty's death warning promoters, Napoleons theme, track stars Corwell, Jones, Teelier, and college events at Cambridge, plus remarks on the Dodgers and Phillies pitching staff shifts.
Memphis rumor claims the Crackers seek Southman EKiroh of Tar Ules, as Manager Smith says this is the first he has heard of it and locals show hesitation about Kroh being added to the team.
Ryck Jeminon and Chapman & Co spark a Cracker win at Ponce de Leon parks. Chapman dazzles behind the plate and with the bat while Musser holds New Orleans as the Cracker offense erupts with timely hitting and aggressive baserunning. Pelicans retaliate but Chapman’s catching and the Cracker defense frustrate their attempts.
In Columbus the Foxes pummeled the Babies 12 to 4 as McCormick and Wells powered the offense. Albany, led by May, staged a late rally but Col umbus stifled the attack with solid defense and efficient pitching. McCormick and Krebs fueled a four run outburst in the late innings to seal the win.
Southern League scores include Aransas Bay 0 New Orleans 1 and Memphis 1 Mobile 7. Birmingham 1. South Atlantic Savannah 2 Charleston 0. Marion 3 vs Ashville 0. Columbus 1 Albany 4. National League Pittaburgh 4 Brooklyn. American League New York Philadelphia rain. Cleveland 2 Chicago 1. Detroit 6 St Louis 0. Empire State Waycross 3 Thomasville 2. Valdosta 9 Americus 3. Valdosta Americus 7 Cordele 15 Brunswick.
In Indianapolis on May 28 JackiMi jonoma Frenk Klaus, an inside wrestler, is scheduled to meet tonight. The bout will weigh in at 10 pounds and take place at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Both are confident of victory.
The Cincinnati Hit, adopted by President William M Kavanaugh, allows a batter to be credited with a hit when a hit to infield grounds results in safe runners at second base after a late throw. It applies to runners on any base and affects local scoring, though Kavanaugh opposes counting earned runs for pitchers. The rule is now in effect locally.
Talladega won 11 to 1 against LaGrange at Talladega as Roberts pitched for LaGrange and Talladega posted 41 runs on 14 hits with 4 errors. LaGrange managed 1 run on 5 hits with 4 errors. Umpire Stevens was replaced by Seat Chestnut of Birmingham, ex Carolina league. Opelika beat Anniston 4 to 1 in Anniston. Opelika pitchers Bry handledAnniston's batters while Killingsworth misplayed support.
Manager Charley Frank received a telegram from Ednard of the Memphis club proposing to purchase third baseman Frank Manush, but the deal reportedly did not proceed. The fragmented message implies rejection of the offer.
schedule style list with many misspelled city pairs across multiple leagues. names and places include Montgomery Atlanta, Memphia Chattancora, New Orleans Birmingham, Charleston Albany Macan Colembia and more, with scattered league labels and unclear times.
Cincinnati wins its second straight over Pittsburgh 4 to 1 on May 278 as Suggs struggles to hit. Hyatt belts a two bagger and Byrne drives in a run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh. Hans Wagner is benched for protesting a decision. Cubs and Cardinals play in Chicago with a 8 to 7 marathon. Mitchell drops McLean in the ninth, wild pitches and timely hits lift St Louis past Chicago.
Cleveland wins both games of a doubleheader at home against Chicago 2 to 1 and 5 to 3. In game one Kahler and Q Nell lose to Creighton and Schalk as Chicago fails to plate a runner past second after early frames. Game two sees Cleveland rally for eight runs on 14 hits with Gregg and Carisch handling Chicago’s defense, while Schalk factors again. In St Louis, Detroit tops the Browns 6 to 3 to take four of six in the series as Baumgardner’s wildness and Hall’s seven hits hindered the Browns. Detroit plates runs in key innings, with Hall and McKee supporting the hitters. Time selections 1:35 and 2:00, umpires listed.
Victoria, B. C. May 28. The Australian cricket team headed by Captain Eagar Mayne arrived today for a tour that will see them play in Canadian cities and other destinations in the United States and abroad.
Johnny Dotby’s Montgomery Billikens meet the Crackers in a four game set at Ponce de Leon starting today with a double header planned Friday on Federal Memorial Day. Changes include new faces on the Billikens and no Ladies Day this week.
Athens Georgia May 28 Special Rucker Ginn leader in base running on the Georgia team and a fast left fielder was tonight elected captain for the 1914 season Timon Bowden was mentioned for the post.
Albany on May 28 reports Governor Sulzer warns county officials to enforce gambling laws at tracks including Belmont Park. He states he will hold officials accountable and take prompt action if violations occur. Also from Bridgeport May 28 Yale defeats Cornell 4 1 in golf ending season with a perfect Intercollegiate record.
New York May 2 Leach Cross of New York defeated Teddy Maloney of Philadelphia in ten rounds. Cross dominated every round as Maloney fought hard but failed to match the local lightweight’s pace and accuracy.
Buena Vista defeated Mauk 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel played on a clear afternoon. Mosley pitched for Mauk with 4 hits allowed while Hairston held Buena Vista to 4 hits. Hirshburg contributed a key bat and Bradley caught well for Buena Vista as both teams played sharp defense.
Cobb went one for two against St Lodiy on Wednesday, leaving his batting average unchanged. The box shows G AH RR H P G 24 SO 12 49 A8T.
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