Savannah Takes Third Of Series In Postseason Loss
Albany falls 10 to 4 to the Indians before 3,009 fans in Savannah. Mayer started for the visitors, wild early, Williams lasted into the eighth before Morrow finished. Hox score notes Mayer’s home run with bases full and five Albany runs late, Manush receiving a traveling bag from players.
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Bisland Proves Reliable With Man on Third Base
With a man on third, Rivington Bisland is an almost sure bet to drive in a run. Last season he produced 25 straight such chances, and this season he has succeeded 12 of 14 times though not always with a hit, often advancing or sacri icing the runner.
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Bisland
Rivington Bisland
Thompson Blanks Billies In Hot Pitching Battle
Thompson Blanks Billies in a pitchers battle as Carl Thompson led the Montgomery Billikens in a whitewash during the final home stand opener. Day matched well, but the locals’ defense and timely hits, aided by Waldron’s debut outfield, kept the score tight. Umpire Breitenstein drew fan ire, while Dunn and Baker were slated as catchers for the second game.
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Montgomery Billikens
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Day
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Holland
Elbel
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Tommy Long
Nis
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Texas
Fang
Breitenstein
Atlanta
McConnell
Pfenninger
Holden Outfielder Still Unreported to Crackers
Outfielder Bill Helden has not reported to the Crackers. Bil Smith has heard nothing since Helden accepted terms and ordered to report in Birmingham. Helden was last known at the Hotel Bristol in New York. a wire may have missed him. Bill wired again last night in pursuit of a reply. He expects to hear something today.
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Birmingham
Holden
Bristol
New York
Staith
Bill
Baby Reliance VI Wins Opening Race at Buffalo Regatta
Baby Reliance VI owned by Commodore J. Stuart Blackton of New York won the 35 mile opening event of Buffalo’s sixth annual over boat regatta on the Niagara River. Baby Speed Demon took second, Buffalo Enquirer third, Ankle Deep fourth, and P. D. Q. fifth. Ankle Deep suffered a fire at the finish and was badly damaged. The best time recorded was 7 miles per hour.
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Baby Reliance VI
Commodore J. Stuart Blackton
New York
Buffalo Motor Boat Clinic
Niagara River
Baby Speed Demon
Buffalo Enquirer
Ankle Deep
Count Cassidiy S Manowski
No site chosen for Army Navy game
West Point reports no official decision on the location of the upcoming Army Navy football game. Rumors that Army surrendered and would move the game to Philadelphia were denied as unfounded, with authorities saying no statement had been issued.
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N. J
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Crackers Have Chance In Final Spurt Against Strong Stronger Teams
The Chattanooga Times reports Birmingham and New Orleans push hard with Molesworth and Johnny Dobbs as key players, while Atlanta hosts a crucial home stand with a narrow margin. It argues the Crackers, though uneven, could win the pennant if Atlanta falters and if the team capitalizes on late-season form and pitching depth.
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New Orlcans
Barons
Atlanta
Polleana
Nashville
New Orleans
Molesworth
Johnny Dobbs
C Birmingharm
Atigata
Chattanoogs Times
The Kircher Case Settled After Staging Controversy
The Kircher coaching case is settled. The coach, described as a lively figure, performed stunts that drew tears from fans at Rickwood. President Kavanaugh found nothing objectionable, having seen him on two occasions and amused by his prize fight and automobile antics.
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Kircher
Snent
Rickwood
Kavanaugh
Birmingham Age-Herald
Negroe Burned While Working at Angier Avenue Pressing Shop
Charles Lamar, colored, was badly burned while pumping gasoline at his pressing shop on Angier Avenue. A nearby blaze ignited the gasoline and flames enveloped him before he could react. He grabbed nearby clothing to smother the fire and was rushed to Grad hospital where his condition is reported as serious.
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Angier Avenue
Charles Lamar
Biize
Lamar
Brooklyn and Buffalo Split Doubleheader in Federal League
Brooklyn defeats Buffalo 10 2 in the first game then falls 6 1 in the second as they tie Buffalo for fourth place. The Buffalo attack compiled 9 hits while Brooklyn earned 22. In the nightcap Anderson and Lavigne pitched for Buffalo with Chappelle Watson behind.
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Watson
Private Co Terry Wins Eastern Division Rifle Match
In New England and North Atlantic states a Marine Corps rifleman, Private Co Terry, is acclaimed champion of the eastern division after a seven-stage match across 300 to 1,000 yards and rapid fire. A field of 116 competitors took part, with high scores posted and reported from Seagirt.
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Co Terry
Marine Corps
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North Atlantic
Techs Backfield From Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn September 3 Special Heisman texts reveal Georgia Tech to face first 1914 opponent with a backfield built from Chattanoogans. The lineup includes Patton Cushman Johnson Morrison and Benter as a flank end. Heisman notes Chattanooga backs average about 175 pounds with Johnson Patton around that mark and Morrison pairing with Cushman.
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Georgia Tech
Red Sox Take Doubleheader Over Phillies in Boston
Boston wins 3 to 1 and 6 to 3 to sweep a September doubleheader against Philadelphia. Strunk’s error helps start the first game, with clean hitting and sacrifice flies driving in runs. In the second game Boston leads early as Collins triples and Lewis errors score, then adds two more in the seventh.
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Controversy Over Southpaw Ross Resolved by League Official
The dispute between Chattangora and Nashville clubs over possession of pitcher Ross ended today when executive headPR James Savanaugh ruled in favor of Ross remaining with the local pay relief. The decision settles the ongoing clash between the two teams and restores Ross to his current assigned status as determined by the league authorities.
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Favorites Win at Ekwanok Golf Meet in US Amateur
In the third round at Ekwanok Country Club Manchester VI the United States Golf Association amateur championship saw Jeroms Travers Upper Montclair defeat W P Seeley Brooklawn 6 up. Walter J Travis Garden City beat Roy D Webb Englewood 1 up after extra holes. Francis Quintet Woodland defeated Robert A Gardner Bingdale 9 up 7 to age 3 one Ps. Zach was forced to extra holes as Fownes Oakmont and R R Gorton Braeburn battled to a near finish.
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Two New Members of Johnston Family Arrive
Chattanooga reports the Johnston family welcomes Julian Hogers Johnston born to Mr and Mrs Wheeler Johnston in Cleveland Ohio. A sister named Margaret is expected to follow its presentation by the Johnston couple. Margaret is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Johnston and has an older brother, two years old.
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Wheeler
Doc) Johnston
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Ami
Ann
Margaret
Jimmy Johnaston
Misa
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Philadelphia Beats Braves to Seize Lead in National League
Philadelphia defeated Boston 7 to 4 as New York won twice over Brooklyn, shifting the pennant picture. Alexander blanked Boston until the ninth when a rally produced four runs with two out and bases loaded. Maranville ended the game with a double play. Evers left early after a kicking incident. Score by innings shows Philadelphia’s offense breaking through late.
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Birmingham Defeats Chattanooga In First Gate Of Series
Birmingham bunched hits and capitalized on Chattanooga errors to win the opening game of the series. Johnson scattered Chattanooga hits as Birmingham built a early lead and held on for a 6 to 2 victory before 2,000 fans.
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Mobile-Nankville
Whiskers Bircher and The Crackers Farm Fungus Fun
The note mentions Soto by Francian and the comedian Whiskers Bircher with a joking first snapshot of chin growth. It references a group George is counting on and warns about winter evils and “sprouts” appearing this season.
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Rowth
George
Baseball and Beekeeping Notes Across Nations
In today’s games, Southern League matchups include Atlanta and New Orleans, with several city pairings in the American and National Leagues. Separately, Germany reports 2,639,891 hives in 1918, with an ongoing government fund and beekeepers’ union in Silesia totaling 7,300 members. Farm and Fireside notes German thrift and honey culture amid wartime efforts.
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Silesia
Welchonce Benefit Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for a benefit game honoring Captain Welch of the Crackers go on sale today. Proceeds go to Welch and the game features players from other league teams and Atlantans. The event is set for Saturday, September 13, with sales at Tumson Bros and Rex, priced at fifty cents.
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Asheville
Parker Back Home After Illness During Crackers Game
Secretary Parker of the Mobile baseball club has returned home after being stricken during the Crackers game. He remains critically ill in hospital. Club officials await his recovery as Newton's charges on the business side are pending.
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A.B. Parker
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Crackers
Cedartown Defeats Carrollton in Offensive Showdown
Cedartown, Ga. secured a decisive victory over Carrollton with strong batting and fast plays. Stars Jet, Whitney, Kimbrell, Young, and Anker led Cedartown as the crowd watched at West Avenue Park. Umpires White and Smith called the game after late innings, final score 10 to 4 with mentions of prior Carrollton loss.
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Foreclosure Suit Against Rock Island Railroad
New York September 3 Foreclosure suit against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad company was brought in the federal district court today by the Central Trust Company. Default of interest on the 4 percent gold bonds of 1903 amounting to 1 426 060 is cited and the collateral bonds total 71 353 500. The Rock Island concerns are a holding group controlling the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway and its New Jersey affiliate. Receivership cannot begin until ninety days after the date of default. Central Trust acts as trustee for the collateral bonds and today’s action is deemed formal as part of reorganization efforts.
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American Oxford Grad Found Dead in Alps
Geneva reports the body of Paul Graves Williams Wilmot, a South Dakota Oxford undergraduate, found at Goschener Alps bottom of a precipice after climbing without a guide since July 23. The incident follows a grim alpine search by a guide.
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