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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1912

Page

2

Crackers poised with new pitchers to challenge league leaders

The Crackers plan a strong start next week with acquisitions Russell Brady Dessau Litton and Atkins to bolster the staff. RAEN disrupts NL play and Lynch pushes double-headers. Barons HIGS M'GILVRAY is out, Hemphills claim a capable ball club, while Sarge William predicts tight, late-season clashes.

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Barons Beat Crackers in opener. second game ends in tie

The Barons won the first of a doubleheader with the Crackers 2 to 0, using a timely hit to seal the win as they outplayed Atlanta in the opening game. The second game ended in a 2 to 2 tie after nine innings as both clubs matched solid defense and timely hitting before weathered fans.

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Tigers Lose Doubleheader In St Louis Slugfest

In St Louis on May 30 Detroit split a doubleheader with the Browns. Baumgartner frustrated the Browns in game one as Detroit seized a 3-0 win. In game two Detroit hammered St Louis 10 to 2 as the Tigers piled up runs and the home defense faltered. Time of game about 1 hour 50 minutes for the opener and 2 hours for the nightcap. Umpires Westervelt and O Laughlin.

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Callahan Outfielder Bought by Hemp Will Join Crackers

Dave Callahan, outfielder for the New Orleans Pelicans, purchased by manager Hemphill, will join the Crackers in Montgomery today. He replaces Bob Ganley who is released after poor hitting and fielding. Callahan has shown recent improved hitting and previous strong season form with the Pelicans.

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Russell v Julian boxing match set in New Orleans

Frankie F Russell of New Orleans is matched with Kid Julian of Ogelswo North Carolina for a ten round bout Monday night before the New Orleans Athletic Club.

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South Atlantic Scouts top Foxes 3 to 1 in Columbus

Wilder pitched masterfully for SOUTH ATLANTIC Scouts as Manning Melchoir and Foxes players highlighted a 3 to 1 victory in Columbus Ga on May 30. Homers by Manning and Melchoir plus sharp catches defined the win despite fielding errors by McCormack and several standout plays from Fox defenses.

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Lefty Russell Sold to Atlanta Club for Major League Debut

The Atlanta team purchased Lefty Russell, a $12 000 pitcher known as the Connie Mack standout, completing the deal Thursday morning. Russell will depart for Atlanta and debut against the New Orleans Pelicans next week, joining the Crackers’ pitching staff amid expectations to curb his wildness with Hemphill. Russell formerly starred for Baltimore in 1910 with a 24–14 record and a 0.645 era, striking out 219 in 337 innings while posting a solid 0.941 fielding percentage over 45 games.

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Crackers Open Four Game Series in Montgomery

The Crackers travel to Montgomery for a four game set with the Billikens. In five games both clubs have 22 runs, Montgomery leading 38 to 35 in a prior meeting. Dobis' club made 12 errors while the Crackers committed 16. New pitcher Brady may start, with Harold Johns as backup if needed. The team returns Monday night and resumes play Tuesday against the Billikens, then faces the Pelicans and other clubs in upcoming dates.

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Pels Win Two as Nashville Drops Doubleheader

Nashville fell to New Orleans in a two game set at home, 12 to 6 in the first game despite Nashville outhitting 14 to 1, and 10 innings in the second with New Orleans winning in the tenth on two hits and a stolen base. Johnston and Young homered for New Orleans and Elliott’s fielding aided the loss. Finn was slated to bring Mobile for a four game series in Nashville.

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Brady Signs as Big Right Hander Joins Boston Doves Crackers

Brady, a big right hander recently purchased by the Crackers, arrived from Washington to join the Boston Doves lineup yesterday. He signed and worked out, while Walter Miller and Paige were placed on the suspended list. If Brady proves himself, Miller and Paige may be sold. Brady’s Albany NYS League record of 17 wins 8 losses and .255 bat will bolster the staff.

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Mobile Defeats Chattanooga on Timely Hits

In Chattanooga Tennessee mobile wins 8 to 3 behind timely hits by Walsh and Long including a triple. Hopkins suspended for misplay on Maloney’s first inning fly. Moblie tallies include three early runs aided by errors and slow fielding. Evans and Ware contribute late.

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