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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1914
Page
11
Georgia Tech coaches see Mercer as the upcoming test after a tough showing against Chattanooga. The Jackets plan slow, steady development with a strengthened line and deeper backfield, aiming for prime form by the Alabama game and the following clash with Sewanee.
In a detailed look at the Fall classic contenders, Mackmen and Braves power through pinch hits and late runs. Frank Baker Jack McInnis and Eddie Collings lead the Mackmen with 94, 91, and 88 RBIs respectively, while Braves stars J Carlisle Smith Walter Maranville Charley Schmidt and Joe Connolly form a quartet driving in 76, 68, 66 and 60 runs. Wally Schang stands as the top Braves catcher with 48 RBIs this year, supported by Gowdy and Maranville for clutch hits. Connolly shows strong drive with key doubles and a late triple, and Gowdy leads in late-inning runs as the Braves outpace their rivals in timely hitting.
Biographical notes recount Otia Wood and others with long careers in baseball. Highlights include multiple pennants, managerial tenures from 1890s to 1914, shifts from catcher to outfield, and key roles with Philadelphia, Detroit, Buffalo, Newark, New York, and Boston teams. Strong names appear such as Augusta, Philadelphia Nationals, Oakland, Brooklyn, Detroit, and Chicago, with world series glory noted in several seasons.
Play in the Davis and Freeman golf tournament at East Lake will start today. The annual club event awards a trophy from Davis and Freeman to the winner, with rounds due by Tuesday night and semifinals and finals by Thursday. Pairings include Cobb v Adair and Downe v Block among others in the first round.
Athens Ga October 4 Special Three feats are planned by Manager Potts at the Auditorium Monday night Jimmie Pappas and Stump Goodwin are in trim and will meet for ten rounds Papas stopped Oliver Kirk in Kansas after Kirk beat Abe Attell Goodwin has a solid record Kid Brown the Greek featherweight meets Tobny Nelson of Atlanta for ten rounds in a second bout and another ten round scrap is scheduled.
In the American League games involve New York Philadelphia Washington Basins. National League matchups list Boston in Brooklyn Philadelphia in Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago in federal League. Ban City in Chicago St Lin Indianapolis Pinsburg in Baltimore. Brock’s in Buffalo.
George Stallings, calling himself the Miracle Man, dismisses the Athletics as his equals and praises his own lineup. He bets Joe Connolly can outpitch any rival and cites his players as equal to Mack’s in skill. Stallings praises Hank Gowdy Bert Whaling and Fred Mitchell, notes his young pitchers under 20, and claims Mitchell developed many of his arms while managing the Yankees. He asserts no fear of Mack’s team and remembers past battles with the Athletics.
Dick Jemison will describe the World Series games between the Athletic and the Braves at his viaduct stand. The first game is in Philadelphia with 1 o'clock Atlanta time start. Doors open 12 30 and admission is free. A direct wired scoreboard will show instant game progress.
A vivid sensational drama headlines an Atlanta show with Maisel and Burns leading the Stealers. The production promises to generate buzz all season and draws strong audience interest.
Otis F. Wood analyzes why the New York Giants missed a fourth consecutive pennant, attributing the collapse to psychology, overconfidence, and the mental strain of sustained success. He notes McGraw’s challenge, the Braves series setback, and how familiarity with victory leads to lax play and eventual defeat.
The sporting editor responds to questions about sports bets and team matchups. He doubts Connie Mack's substitute team could beat the Boston Braves and rejects high odds bets on any team.
Philadelphia articles report Connie Black will send his regulars against the New York Highlanders in the opening game of the final American League series. Mack plans three straight games with one day off, aiming to have the champions ready for Friday's world series start. Ticket demand is expected to exceed past years with sales beginning Wednesday at 9 o'clock and likely selling out before noon for the three-game allotment.
New Orleans October 4 Joe Mandot won a decision over Joe Rivers after twenty rounds in a lightweight bout. Rivers appeared to yield early as Mandot outboxed him for most of the second half, with Mandot gaining the edge in the eleventh round and maintaining it through the final rounds.
In Omaha on October 4 John A Me set a new bicycle mark by lowering the previous 26 second record at Los Angeles by the Hamilton of Atmacepans. The report notes the vivid sensation at Neal of Minneapolis and suggests the time will be widely talked about across the season.
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