Welchonce Tops As Official Southern League Averages
The 1913 Southern League official season averages are issued, closely aligning with the Constitution’s unofficial figures. Key leaders include Harry Welchonce of Atlanta in extra bases, Dave Robertson of Mobile leading runs, and Gunton and Covateskiew among top batters with high percentages, reflecting the league’s hitting and pitching standings.
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Vokin
Dave Robertson
Mobile
Gettars
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Price
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Robertson
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Atlanta
Tina Hdtyx
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Harry Welchonce
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Baseball Fielding Averages Highlight 1920s Mobile Teams
The report records fielding leaders by position with Mobile players dominating several categories. Clark and Robertson, both Mobile, top the outfield and catcher lists. Mayer of Birmingham leads catchers. Imer Brown of Montgomery strikes out most batters. Gil Price of Atlanta assists with fewest transportation issues. Mobile was the only team not to lose the majority of twenty games to the Crackers, while Chattanooga resisted Mobile’s club.
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Firat-Sackére
Ag . Rean
Birmingham
Naanvilis
Blwe
Montgomery
Clark
Mobile
Welch
Atante
Robertson
Re Mayer
Georgia Amateur Signed by Locals
Broadwater, an amateur infielder from Kingston, Georgia, signed a contract for a try out with the Atlanta Crackers next spring. He expresses confidence in his chances to win a job, noting he is not afraid of being beaten out. Wally Smith is expected to not return with the Crackers. The Georgia club looks to have a good chance to break in.
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Kingston
Atlanta Baseball Iteam
Crackers
Wally Sraith
Wally
Georgia
Tay
Cheer Leader Ramon Garcia Dies at Football Game in St Louis
Ramon Garcia a Spaniard and cheerleader collapsed from excitement during a football game in St Louis on November 9. He fainted at the Spanish Carondelet club versus Concordia seminary contest and died a few minutes later. The incident occurred as crowds watched the Spanish club play in a suburban Carondelet area.
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le Suburb
Concordia ‘Seminary
John Dodge Praises Billy Smiths Young Crackers
In Memphis on November 10 Special report Johnny Dodge extols Billy Smith manager of the Crackers for adding two Virginia league youths to the team. He cites Kirchtr from Norfolk and pitcher Jap Etfird, praising Etfird’s curve and nerve. Dodge also mentions outfielder Willie as a fast, strong hitter to boost the southern league roster.
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Tenn
Johnny Dodge
Reda
Billy Smith
Crackers
Dodge Apeake
Kirchtr
Norfolk
Jap Etfird
Etfird
Wilie
Saya Wille
Bealdes
Helder
South
American track team to tour Australia
San Francisco November 10 Eus tace M. Peixotto selected to manage the all American track team sailing from San Francisco, replacing William Unmack who cannot go. Thomas Cobleigh of New Orleans to fill vacancy. strong shooter and hurdler to meet rivals in Honolulu November 20. Other members include Georg Parker, James Tower, and Reginald Caughey.
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Francisco
Pacific Association
Amateur Athletic Union
Australia
Wiliam Unmack
Gotter
Thomas Cobleigh
New Orleans
Rice Temisa
Cobleigh
Honolulu
Georg Parker
Olympic Club
James, Tower
Boston Athletic Club
Reginald Caughey
Ulkian
Cal
Gordon sub-varsity romps past Mercer in 39 to 6 loss
Barnesville November 10 Gordon dominated Mercer sub-varsity scoring three touchdowns in the first, third and fourth quarters to win 39 to 6. Newton of Mercer scored on a third-period break around left end. Gordon saw many standouts as officials listed include Smith, Cornell. Riley, West Point. Blount, Emory. High. Gibson.
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Gordon
Mercer
Mercier
Lefthalf Newton
Smith
Cornell
Riley
West Point
Blount
Emory
High
Tower
Gibson
Texas claims Southwestern title after win over Oklahoma
The University of Texas defeated Oklahoma 14 to 6 to claim the 1918 Southwestern football title. Texas opened with two early touchdowns as Sooners failed to break through a stout Texas defense. Oklahoma managed a late score on a forward pass but could not overcome the early Texas lead amid costly Oklahoma fumbles.
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Texas
University of Texas
University of Oklahom
Sooners
Longhorns
Oklahoma
Okahomans
Reed
Barrell
Child Welfare Exhibit Delayed Opens December 1 in Atlanta
The child welfare and health exhibit, postponed from November 8 to December 10, will now open December 1 and run to December 16 under the Atlanta Associated Charities. The executive committee seeks a $500 city grant to rent the Leyden house on Peachtree Street for the display. The main feature is a health conference by Fulton County Medical Society practitioners, with free eye exams for children. The committee plans subcommittees to handle exhibit details and will meet tonight.
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Atlanta
Leyden House
Peachtree Street
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Fulton County Medical Society
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Tony
Charles J. Haden
Fred T. Hodgson
Frank Neely
F. M. McGonigal
Warren Boyd
Wilmer Moors
N. H. Hirkpatrick
Jeroma Jone
Cigude Ashle
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