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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
14
A garbled recap from the New Orleans Picayune describes a heated, hazy baseball clash involving New Orleans and Atlanta figures. Spectators and pundits debate pennant chances, while players like Dent Craver and Walter Johnson draw praise for power and defense. The piece relays late season efforts, notable hits, and managerial tensions as the season winds down.
National League game summary notes Brooklyn’s second straight win over Chicago with Roulbach on the mound. Key moments include a manager banishment after arguing with Byron and late-inning scoring that sealed a 6 to 1 victory.
Knoxville players pound Dent's Curves with five hits in the sixth, taking the opener from the Cracker team. Burkes and Smith contribute singles and double plays turn, while Parke, Toft, and Manush rally scoring in early frames. The leaders fall behind but rebound as Hollands, Pihott, and Welchs runs help secure a 93 to 50? score, with strong fielding and timely batting.
In Philadelphia Shawkes and Scott dueled Shawkey before a seventh inning rally. Shawkey charged with a run, Walsh ran, and Bender closed as Philadelphia beat Chicago 4 1. Murphy was ordered off for arguing. Connelly and Dineen officiated.
The fragmentary report notes Atlanta with three wins and a late surge by the Crackers in a college race. It references teams such as the Pels and Celis OW and mentions Thompson Ve Wee and Howell in a chaotic recap of Saturday action.
Sporting editor’s notes scramble names and teams from 1914 era. Questions ask who glaver in the wortserie and if Hemphill plays left or right handed. Mentions Newark, PNM Tienante, Athletics and Cratchers with scattered misread terms and dates.
The Birmingham News lauds Welchonce as a clean ball tosser and perfect gentleman amid praise for his sportsmanship. The article credits his steady play and respectful conduct, noting support from peers and fans despite recent stunts.
National League games feature New York at Pittsburg and Chicago at Philadelphia. Cleveland visits Washington, St Louis plays New York, and Detroit goes to Boston in today’s schedule.
The Thursday games highlight the top hitters Cobb Festa and sneaker with strong counts in runs batted in and on base. G numbers show Cobb at 164 games and 302 hits while Festa posts solid batting figures alongside a2 and 481 totals.
The article lists Georgia football players and captains, notes a first workout under Captain McWhorter and ex Captain Peacock, names veterans and new prospects, and schedules games at Athens Atlanta and Augusta from October to November against Presbyterian, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, Clemson, Tech, and Auburn.
A fragmentary recap mentions Vanderbilt football and names halfbacks Hardage and Colins. It lists a schedule with dates in October through November including games versus Maryville College Central Kentucky Henderson College Virginia Crane University of Virginia Birmingham Michigan and Tennessee with varied locations in Nashville, Crane, and Birmingham.
Sewanee hosts seven games last year and plans several away matches. The lineup includes Southwestern University at Sewanee, Tennessee at Chattanooga, Texas at Dallas, Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Oklahoma at Birmingham, and a final game against Vanderbilt in Nashville.
Yesterday's Cotton States Tennis Tourney action produced ultra tight results with three-set decisions in several matches. The Mansfield Smith duo edged Grant Carter 8 6 5 7 6 3 in a dramatic doubles clash while other singles and doubles bouts kept the crowd on edge as finals loom this afternoon.
By Hal Beynolds the AAC golf championship narrows to the last matches as Warren and Winterluriend advance with wins over Washham and H. Wo 4sue. R G Blanton moves into the final by defeating BR Tichenor. First Flight results see Adair beat Graves and Blanton beat Tichenor. in third flight Warren Warren defeated Markham and Winter Alfriend edged Ashe.
New Haven Connecticut September 11 Yale reported for practice with about forty candidates under Head Coach Howard Jones. Captain Douglas Beimeister and Carl Gatlauer head the staff with tryouts focusing on finding a new quarterback. The squad boasts seasoned material and aims to field a stronger eleven than last year.
Summary of miscellaneous athletic results shows Proun League and American Association outcomes with scattered scores. Entries include teams such as Toronto and Minneapolis based on OCR fragments, suggesting unsettled or incomplete reports from the day.
The Jersey City club of the International League released two pitchers. George Shears, a left hander, and Paddy Martin were secured from the Lawrence, New England team.
Auburn football begins light practice for the coming season with several lost stars, though returnees and new material are expected to shape the eleven before the season opener. The eight game slate includes clashes with Clemson, Mississippi, Birmingham Southern, LSU at Mobile, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, and Georgia University.
In Philadelphia on May 11 the lowest qualifying score for the individual championship was 80 by J G Sterne of Princeton. Six players shot 88 and 22 cards were below that, forcing a playoff to reduce the field to 18 for match play.
Editor Dick Jemison reports on a high school football preview noting weight gains and strength plans for the Yellow Jackets. Key players Lewisville High School, Murphree, and Jordin are highlighted along with prospects for the line, kicker, and backfield, amid coaching strategies and early in-season expectations.
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