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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
10
The piece riffs on Whiffs Cove leshie as a looming threat to the Crackers, urging fans to rile the crowd and cheer, recounting Shamokin Pa escapades and a drum rhythm taunt. It mentions Frank Manush and Toe Dunn plotting dialogue, plus Coombs injury news and Red Sox hopes.
Fragmentary readable bits show a sports schedule and team notes with dates and players. Mentions season finale around 1410 Dick Jemboa and references to August and September dates. Contains many garbled terms and names.
A garbled OCR item lists several city and team fragments across American and National Leagues. It mentions Chicago, St Louis, Cleveland, Boston, Philadelphia and others in a noisy, partial string with months, places, and affiliations missing coherent context.
In Chicago Waters v Clabby fight was joined with September Sailor Bry Walters who defeated Eddie Clabb at Hammond Monday and Wild-Cat Terns of Kansas City named to meet September 22 in Kenosha to determine the welterweight world champion.
A 2 to 2 draw capped a frantic day as the Crackers and Gulls split the double bill at Pence. Pitching dominated with faded hits, Sta x Fielding and Holland turning key plays while Stuck and Starr produced defense. The crowd swelled as Atlanta prepared for a pivotal final series against New Orleans Pelicans this weekend.
Charles Carr of the Kansas City Call club in the American association resigned tonight in Minneapolis. He left for Cleveland and said he would devote all his time to his private business in the future.
Thomasville in Georgia defeated Valdosta 6 to 0 to clinch the Empire league pennant. Cheney controlled the game, Wagnon hit a first home run of the year with two on, Parkers single drove in Dudley, and a large crowd attended despite the gloomy day.
New York wins 3 to 2 over Washington with three runs in the seventh inning. Gallia allowed two singles through six, Slughes sealed the win in relief for Washington, and Fisher-Sweeney duo held NY scoreless in final two. Other games noted include Boston sweeping Philadelphia in a doubleheader and Detroit edging Cleveland in an 11-inning thriller.
Marblehead Mass September 4 The Sprig owned by John S Satton stall today won the third race in the international sender yacht races as all three American boats claim two legs each in the President Wilson cup. Finish order was Sprig Ellen Cima all American boats with Angela Serum Wittelsbech X fading as Sprig crossed the line.
The Nashville club announced the purchase of first baseman Kraft from New Orleans for next season. The deal, announced September 4, reflects the Vols Bay transfer and solidifies infield strength for the upcoming campaign.
A group of fifteen Atlanta fans formed a fund led by The Constitution’s sporting editor to hire a brass band for today’s ball game at Ponce Park. Organizer Tom Donaldson handed the fund to the paper. donations welcomed to boost the fan demonstration led by the band. The group plans a noon Five Points meetup and parade through the business district before the game, with trumpet cheers and field parade between games.
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce distributes cards urging all 1,650 members and every citizen to attend the Gulls versus Crackers doubleheader this afternoon. The message calls for civic pride and even a half-day holiday for workers to back the team and help Atlanta win the pennant and set a record.
Jock McNeil’s family receives proceeds from a charity meet at the Motordrome tonight. Local media, riders, and track officials volunteer services. the program features a special match race between Mex Richards and Mort Graves. Graves won the last heat, Richards the second, with a thrilling dead heat in the third. The event aims to boost speeds beyond a 1 minute 22 second two mile heat as the night progresses. The southern motorcycle championship finals seek the cup with a three-time winner as top prize.
About 200 Athens fans travel from the Classic City of Athens Georgia to attend a day of games. Reservations indicate a strong turnout for today’s double header as supporters cheer on the Crackers.
The article notes Carl Thompson of the University of Georgia once twirled for the team. He is expected to be on hand this afternoon to cheer his victory over the Guns as part of a broader sports roundup including multiple leagues and teams such as American Association and International League matchups.
The new grand jury will meet today amid speculation on whether it will take up the charge against Jim Conley, a sweeper at the National Pencil Company factory, as an accessory after the fact to Mary Phagan's murder. Solicitor Dorsey has not committed, and no bill had been drawn Thursday. Some say Conley’s case will be among the first considered. others say it may not be debated at all.
Franklin Russell of New Orleans and Pat Moore of Philadelphia have been matched for a ten round no decision bout in New Orleans on the night of September 2. The match pits two lightweights in a local ring event with betting excitement and boxing fans eager for action.
New York and Brooklyn split a doubleheader. Brooklyn won 6 2 in game one, Giants took the second 2 1 in a pitching duel between Testenu and Yingling. Scoring summaries show early rallies and tight defense, with three Dodger hits bunched in the third. All details reflect a tense noon to evening matchup.
In Pittsburg on September 4 Chicago defeated St Louis 6 to 4 while Washington won on Paha 13 as part of the Union Printers National Baseball league tournament.
Chattanooga Tenn September 4 Special When Coach Heisman taps the squad for practice in Atlanta next week four star athletes from local prep talent will join Tech. The quartet includes Jene Patten Baylor, Hawley Cushman former MecCelle and Central star Douglas Morrison and Aly Jobson a star lineman. Atlanta’s Heisman hopes a brilliant season and the local material to show form. Patten is a likely all southern pick. Cushman a broken field tackler to be placed at end. Morrison and Johnson to receive backfield roles amid strong competition.
Petersburg secures the Virginia League pennant by keeping a lead as Roanoke would need to win all remaining games and Petersburg lose none. Today's game with Norfolk went fourteen innings, Roanoke defeated Newport News, and Heinie Busch has earned two pennants in three seasons with the Goobers. If Petersburg loses out and Roanoke sweeps, Petersburg would hold a slim 2 point margin. Richmond likely remains third, with Portsmouth Newport News and Norfolk contending for fifth. last season Petersburg lost the pennant to Roanoke by two points.
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