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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1913
Page
13
Crackers Triumph Sparks Southern League Glory
The Southern league crown rests on the Crackers great finish led by Price Canzelman and Thamps on. Wallop Smith and Joe Agler endure injuries while delivering pivotal plays as Bisland emerges as a standout shortstop. The team bonds as a cohesive unit, with tight play from Mob ile, Birmingham, and Nashville rivals, and debates over Calvo’s handling echo in club circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivington Bisland
Bislanda
Tissard
Fan Suggestion for Atlanta Team Tribute Ad
A 1915 letter from Frank Lefkoff of North Jackson Street proposes a public tribute to Atlanta baseball players. He recommends universal whistles bells and signs as a cost effective way for fans to show appreciation and loyalty to the Atlanta base ball team and star player Billy Smith. The note requests wide approval from Atlanta readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir—inorfar
Atlanta
Smith
Hily Smith
Af Atlanta
Irely
Frank Lefkoff
North Jackson
McGoorty vs Klaus Set for September Boxing Bout
Milwaukee fighter McGoorty will meet Klaus of Pittsburg in Oshkosh September 22 in a ten round no decision boxing match at 160 pounds. Jiddie McGoorty and Frank Klaus are the principals in the local club bout closed to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGoorty
Klaus
Milwaukee
Wis
Jiddie McGoorty
Oshkosh
Frank Klaus
Pittsburg
Flynn to Box Carl Morris in Kansas City Bout
Chicago heavyweight Jim Flynn of Pueblo Cal plans to meet Carl Morris who trained here for three weeks. Flynn aims to box in Kansas City where he beat Al Kaufman in 1911. Travel offer from Birmingham for $2.50 and return on September 22 with a special 8:20 p.m. train from Old Depot arriving Birmingham 1:20 p.m. Regular trains return through September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn
Morris
Chicago
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Cal
Carl Morris
Kansas City
al Kaufman
Birmingham
Old Depot
Tickety Kood
Shaboard
Pen Non Ae
Crackers Benefit Game At Ponce On Wednesday Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Crackers benefit baseball game and field day at Ponce de Leon went on sale yesterday morning and the demand was instant. Shortstop Bisland captains one side with Wallop Smith on the other. Carl Thompson and Gil Price will twirl as pitchers. Field events include a sack race and a wheelbarrow race. Lou Castro and George Winters, former pennant players, will join, ensuring plenty of fun. Games start at 2 o'clock as fans push the fund past 2500 dollars for Billy and his game boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit Baseball Fame
Ponce de Leon
Tomlin’s
Tomlin's
Shortstop Bisland
Wallop Smith
Carl Thompson
Bislands
Gil Price
Wil
Lou Castro
George Winters
Atlanta
Wallie Smith
Lou
Billy
Game Boys
American cyclist Gus Lawson killed in German race
In Cologne Germany during a 100 kilometer motor paced bicycle championship a tire burst causing a crash that killed American rider Gus Lawson and German rider Scheurmann. Lawson, once based in Atlanta, was related to Bobby Walthour and had been a leading figure in motor paced cycling. Meinhold, the German pacemaker, died of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Germany
Gus Lawson
Scheurmann
Meinhold
Lawson
Guignard
Bobby Walthour
Atlants
Where They Play Today Baseball Schedule Mapped
The note lists AL games with Reveland in Wash'tsa and Chisago in Philta, St Levin in ewners, Detruit ta Bastan, NL matchups including have in cincianat and oN, Yimebirane, Brackisa in St Touts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American League
Reveland
Wash‘tsa
Chisago
Philta
St Levin
Ewners
Detruit Ta
National League
Have
Cincianat
Yimebirane, Brackisa
St Touts
Chicago Victor over St Louis in Pitchers' Battle
Chicago tops St. Louis 5 to 2 in a pitchers' duel as Perritt and Vaughan oppose. Vaughan earns his third straight win after debuting as a National Leaguer. Hargrave, bought from Fort Wayne, reports to manager Byers as Chicago gains in the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Chicago
St. Louis
Perritt
Vaughan
Kansas City
Wingo
Archer
Kiem
Orth
Crackers to Meet Knoxville in Three Game Series
Bill Smith leads the pennant winning Crackers to Knoxville for a three game set against the Appalachian League champions Thursday Friday and Saturday Arrangements were made by long distance call Monday night Tumpty Mekiveen, a former Crackers player, and Elmer Lawrence the Appalachian League star pitcher who will join the Crackers next spring are on Knoxville’s roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Crackers
Knoxville
Tumpty Mekiveen
Elmer Lawrence
Loving Cup To Be Given Charley Frank By Atlanta Fans
John D. Harrington started a subscription yesterday to buy a loving cup for Charley Grant, manager of the New Orleans Pelicans. The fund is at Tumlin Brothers store and runs today and Wednesday, with Harrington, Tomlin Brothers, or the Constitution’s sporting editor to collect all subscriptions for presentation on the first visit of New Orleans here next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Harrington
Sianta
Charley Grant
New Orleans Pelicans
Tumlin Brothers
Harrington
Frank
New Orleans
Tomlin Brothers
The
Constitution
New York Nationals blank Washington in season finale
The New York team shut out the Washington Senators 4 to 0 in the final appearance of the season. Caldwell pitched effectively, allowing only three singles. Washington had three recruits in the lineup Spencer from Petersburg and Moreley from Hartford shared infield duties, while Lave from Atlanta worked the last inning. Batteries Calwell and Sweeney Engel Gallia Love Henry. Time two hours. Umpires Egan and Conwall. Only one game on the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Washington
Caldwell
New Yorkers
Spencer
Petersburg
Moreley
Hartford
New York
R. New York
Calawell
Sweeney
Engel
Gallia
Love
Henry
Umptres
Egan
Conwall
Record of Southern League attendance for Friday’s game
The sporting editor notes the September 3 game between No Nile and Atlanta drew 12,130 paid admissions with many more entering without tickets, marking the largest attendance ever recorded. Dick Jemison, sporting editor, questions who earned credit for the win and references The Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranchea
Sparta
Dick Jemison
The
Constitution
J. ML
Sporting Ldtter
Constitu USA
Nonile
Atlanta
Avout Helt
Wes
Scoring Slips Across Leagues and Cities
Scores from multiple leagues and cities listed with numerous teams and results. Notable tallies include Montreal 9 over Toronto, Rochester 0 against Buffalo, Cleveland 0, Chicago 1, and Baltimore 6 with Newark Toronto. International and Federal League games also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Mears
Toronto
Poroxta
Montreal
Rochest
Buffalo
Bugato
Rochester
Baltimore
Newark
Bill Smith Credits Mascot For Banner Atlanta Pennant
The Atlanta baseball club credits a mascots impact for their pennant after Dick Jemison Jr. the 5 weeks old son of The Constitution's sporting editor, joins as team mascot. Manager Billy Sheth praises the boy for bringing luck during a late season surge that lifted them from a tight race with Mobile to win the pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Dick Jemison, Jr
The
Constitution
Billy
Billy Sheth
Atlanta Baseball Team
Atlanta Baseball Club
Ddek Jemison
Ile
Carl Thompson
Prough
Crackers
Mobile
Telegrams Pour In Eight Bill Smith Wins Pennant
Manager Bill Smith was the busiest man in Atlanta Monday writing telegrams and letters. Over 100 telegrams of congratulations arrived for his pennant win, with about twice as many letters. Messages came from across the country including moguls in major and International leagues and former players he managed. Hassell Ford, now with the Yankees, sent congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Atlanta
Bil
Hassell Ford
Yankees
McGraw
Connie
Dobbs to Manage Chattanooga club amid rumors
Chattanooga Tenn September 8. Rumors say Johnny Dobbs will manage the Chattanooga club, succeeding Norman Elberfeld. A petition urges officials to hire the former Montgomery manager. Friends report Dobbs is open to terms and would return if satisfactory. He is a native of Chattanooga and led the city to a Sully league title in 1909 and won championships in 1910 in the Southern league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga, Son
Johnny Dobbs
Chattanooga
Norman
Kid) Elberfeld
Montgomery
Dobbs
Atlanta
Crackers Guests Of Atlanta Theater Tonight
The pennant winning Atlanta base ball team will be guests of manager Hanmer George of the Atlanta theater at the performance of Little Miss Wixit tonight. Manager Smith accepted the invitation yesterday and tonight he and his players will occupy the boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Hanmer George
Smith
Kina
Slim Love Debuts With Cracker Southpaw Pitch
Slm Love, the Crackers southpaw, made his big league debut yesterday for Washington against New York. The game featured a rough, error filled start as Love struggled with control and did not allow a hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Azsinst
New York
Purse For Birds Grows Rapidly In Atlanta Fund Drive
Enthusiastic Atlanta fans raise a growing fund for the New Orleans Pelicans. The drive continues through Wednesday night with a surpassing total of $33.05 and more contributions from Tomlin Brothers and Manager Smith, aiming to boost the fund into three figures for distribution to Manager Prank on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Pelicans
Atlanta
Frank
Wison
Oul Melier Hendryx
Sporting
the Constitution
Tomlin Brothers
Smith
Prank
Daly To Lead Army Football Team At West Point
Lieutenant Charlies Daly, former Harvard star and West Point alumnus, is in West Point to serve as head coach for the Army football squad this season. He supervised an hour of strenuous practice with the team today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pont
Charlies Daly
Harvard
West Point
Army
Daly
Cima Wins President Wilson and Governor Fess Trophies
In Marblehead on September 8 the Cima won today's race in the international sonder yacht series for the President Wilson and Governor Fess trophies. The Sprig finished second and Ellen third. All three yachts were American entries as the German boats were eliminated in last week's races.
Coroner Hoff Fights to Curb City Auto Killings
Chicago coroner Hoffmann campaigns to fix deadly conditions causing 110 automobile deaths in the city this year. He notes a light Sunday traffic and few injuries while urging pedestrians to cross streets safely and drivers to respect rights of walkers. A twenty four member safety first committee was announced to supervise and educate drivers amid rising local ownership and speed mania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hoffman
Fourth Trial of Dr Hyde in Kansas City Ends in Suspense
Fourth trial proceeding engages investors and jurors as Kansas City court stalls with unclear verdict. Hydden misdirection and procedural delays cloud the case against Dr Hyde amid ongoing courtroom activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hyde
Richards and Graves duel in Motordrome special races
Richards on Famous Indian No. 24 and Graves on Excelsior return for a three heat speed duel at the Motordrome tonight. The program features Southern championship heats, a $50 side bet, and multiple 3 mile to 7 mile races with several top riders competing for cash and a silver trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
Richards
Morty Graves
Excelsior
Drome
Graves
Trn
Lockner
Lewis
Renel
Luther
Cotton States Tennis Tourney at East Lake
Good progress was made yesterday afternoon in the tennis championship at East Lake where only one out of town entry, Edward Whiteside of Chattanooga, joined local players. Defending champion Lee Brooks of Birmingham is present to defend his title. Notable matches featured Hall-Wilson and Carlton Smith defeating J. K. Orr, Jr. 6-1 6-1. First round results include Bisek defeating Meadow 6-2 6-7 2, Starr by default, Carter by default, Hall 6-2 11-9, Mansfield 6-4 6-2, McMillan over Siti r, Grant over Helienen 10-8, Parks over Whiteside 6-4 6-1, Owens over Rawson 8-0, and Smith over Orr. Todays schedule begins at 2:30 with multiple singles and doubles matches listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal Heynolan
Plas
Cotton States
East Lake Courts
Edward Whiteside
Chattanooga
Lee Brooks
Birmingham
Harry Hollman
Grant
Hall
J. K. Orr, Jr
Hisvo
EB. R Bisek
Frank Meadow
DH. Starr
W. McMillan
EB. V. Carter
T. M. Wilson
Mansfield
Lee Dougtag
Athletic club golf championship rounds progress
Fat Reynolds reports most first round matches in the Athletic Club golf championship completed with several results. R B Tripple edged D B Root in a lively finish, Winter Alfriend and D R Jackson won 1 up. In the Piast Flight George Adair beat W P Hassewood three up with two to play, Graves defeated an opponent 4 up to play, Lowry Arnold won 4 up with three to play, Rainwater defaulted B E Rich, Corwin beat J P Smith 2 up with one to play, Blanton beat Fay 5 up four to play. Second Flight sees Perry Adair, Tripple, Williams and Adair among winners. Third Flight lists Henry beating Lippold 7 up six to play and Deer in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat Reynolds
Gof
George, Adair
W. P Hassewood
J. J. Graves
Lowry Arnold
H. P. D. Gswee
Rainwater
B. E. Richdefault
Corwin
J. P.smith
H. Block
W. J. Tilson
R. G. Blanton
T. B. Fay
Perry Adair
Mitt Sauls
BE Tripple
D. EB. Root
Sara Willams
Raine
Frank Adair
Pp. Jones
Mimurien
D. R. Henry
A. D.lippold
L. Deer
Wiltama
Heinie Pietz Named Manager of Kansas City Blues
Heinie Pietz, acting coach for the St. Louis National Baseball team this season, has been appointed manager of the Kansas City club of the American association. He will depart for Kansas City tonight to assume the new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iber
Heinie Pietz
St. Louis
Kansas City
Joe Wood in the Game at Manchester Exh Exhibition
Joe Wood, the Bank ton Red Sox ace, returned today after a two month injury and pitched three innings in an exhibition in Manchester. The American Leaguers defeated a Manufacturers' league select team 3 to 1 as Leonard allowed seven hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
S. H
Jon Wood
Bankton Red Sox
Wood
Leonard
Golf tournament results with roundwise match play outcomes
Wr. C. Warren defeats T. W. Springs and other contests show match play results. W. Markham beats Cobb four up with eight to play. Scott Hudson over Greaseman three up with two to play. K. H. Barnett defeats S. Hard three up with one to play. Winter Alfriend five up to three to play. second round Winter Alfriend edges E. H. Barnett one up. I. C. McMichael over J. T. Smith three up with two to play. A D Richardson over J. S. Cohen three up one to play. DB Jackson beats J. B. Hicker one up. Darling defeats D. A Lipperance five up four taps. Keith Conway defeats B. M Blount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. C. Warren
T. W. Springs
W. Markham
K. R. Cobb
Scott Hudson
R. E Greaseham
K. H. Barnett
S. Hard
Winter Alfriend
H.R. Cale
E. H. Barnett
I. C. McMichael
J. T. Smith
A.D. Richardson
J. S. Cohen
DB Jackson
J. B. Hicker
Darling
D. A Lis Perance
Keith Conway
B. M Blount
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Harry Helienen
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W. R. Smith
Frank Owens
C. A. Rawson
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J. K. Orr
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H. Starr
H. R. Black
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Nat Thornton
E. W. Ramspeck
Scott
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Nat
Thornton
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