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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
13
A long excerpted lament on Joe Jackson and a crowded Southern league season. It highlights his fourth season under the big tent, calls for lucky breaks, praises Cobb as a contrast, and notes Atlanta Crackers and Gulls struggles, with Alabama and college links, plus roster churn and a verse about Frank’s team.
Washington routed Thomson 16 to 3 in the opening game as Norman Col les and Jackson led heavy local hitting. A first inning ring drive fractured Third Baseman Browns finger, sidelining him for Thomson as Washington surged ahead 16 runs.
In the best weather of the season the Crackers and the Billikens played a two hour twelve minute game with 7 to 4 final. Brady and Jantzen led the hitting for Atlanta while Case and Walker contributed for Montgomery. Errors and numerous fluke plays dominated the action as both clubs battled through a chaotic, error prone contest marked by late scoring in the eighth and ninth.
In Birmingham Alabama the Barons defeated the Peis 8 to 5 as New Orleans led 2 to 1 after five innings. McGilvray and Adams homered with bases loaded, Adams clearing them with a double. Messenger starred on offense with three runs, while McGilvray and Adams added multiple base hits and base on balls. Strong pitching by Sloan and Weaver closed the game.
Students from major eastern universities converge at Harvard Stadium for two day track events with elimination rounds for jumpers and weight throwers. The strongest teams compete Saturday for the championship, with the University of Pennsylvania defending last year’s title.
A heated Birmingham Atlanta rivalry heats up with June 9 chosen as Pennant Raising Day for the Barons at Rukwong Field and June 19 set for the Crackers to receive President Kavanaugh’s trophy. Each club promises huge crowds, sparking a friendly clash over attendance and play.
Brunswick defeated Americus 10 to 6 in the series opener as Mullen and Riley stood out on defense. Brunswick’s hitters connected 16 times off Americus twirler Amith. Batteries Roth and Dudley paired for Cordele versus Thomasville, while Waycross beat Valdosta 4 to 3 with Clarke and Wenger splitting pitching duties and notable late-game hits and a dramatic one handed catch.
The Burns and Pelkey manslaughter case over Luther McCary’s death after a prize fight in Calgary is delayed. Superintendent Dean of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police said arguments will be heard by the higher court, with trials likely not before October unless a special session is ordered. McCarty’s estate reportedly totals around $20,000.
Cincinnati opened with a win as St Louis fell behind 10 to 3. Pittsburgh beat Chicago 5 to 4 after a late homer. New York triumphed 7 to 6 in 14 innings over Philadelphia. Pitchers Packard Brown Wells, Humphries Archer and more were listed in game summaries.
Climax Georgia won 14 to 4 over Whigham in a May 29 special game. Highlights included a triple play from B Carter to H Nicholson to W Nicholson and notable batting by Curry for Climax. Pitching by Perry and Carter supported Whigham’s lineup with Cross and Webb also appearing in the game.
In yesterday's paper the Sporting Department listed a 4 game bowden defeat of Carrollton 13 to 0. No such game was played. The only game involving Carrollton occurred over a week ago with Carrollton winning 15 to 2, by Casrolvp on Baseball Club.
Southern League schedule covers Montgomery at Atlanta Ponce de Leon at 4:45. Memphis at Chattanooga two games. Mobile at Nashville two games. New Orleans at Birmingham two games. South Atlantic League matchups include Albany at Macon, Columbus at Savannah, Jacksonville at Savannah. National League plans Brooklyn at Boston two games. Philadelphia at New York two games. Chicago at Pittsburgh two games. St Louis at Chicago six games. American League feature Detroit at Chicago three games. St Louis at Cleveland two games. New York at Philadelphia two games. Boston at Wellington two games. Empire State League Brunswick at Americus, Thomasville at Cordele. Waverines at Valdosta. Georgia Alabama League Newnan at Anniston, LaGrange at Opelika, Gageden at Tallahassee.
The Kero university baseball team defeated Leland Stanford Jr university 3 to 2 in twelve innings in the opening series. Japanese students carried the Stars and Stripes and cheered the California players during the game.
Waycross M A defeated Baxley 9 to 2 in Baxley Georgia on May 29. Errors by Baxley in the first five innings opened the door for Waycross, with Hoth Branch and Laurasy delivering solid pitching. Gray hit a home run that spoiled Baxley’s bid for a shutout as Laurasy and Seauman contributed on the mound.
A muddled OCR reads that the double header between Lie Bil and the fathers was postponed to Saturday after a consultation with President Kavanaugh. Manager Tannns Dobus of the Billkens requested the shift, with Vy yuk Foliote expected to start. Curley Brown, Donahue, Montgomery, and Chapman are noted in lineup hints. no Ladies day will occur during the Crak ers versus Bullker property series.
Washington built a 6-3 lead in the third inning off Brien as Speaker drove in three runs with two singles and an error. Brien left after the inning with three singles allowed. Leonard, Mallen, Henry and Carterdigan contributed for the Nationals while Wilson watched from the grandstand. Final score 6-3.
From Cornelia, Ga May 29 special The fast Cornelia baseball team won a game against Clarkesville by scoring 12 to 2. Belle delivered the big hit and Clarkevilla was unable to answer the assault as Cornelia claimed the performance in a decisive triumph.
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