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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1914

Page

2

Cobb Seizes Majors Lead With Record Hit Pace

Tyrus Raymond Cobb returns to top form and climbs the major league batting list. The Georgian now hits at a 385 clip after a series of 16 safeties in 19 plate appearances, raising his average to .338 from .331 while Eddie Collins leads at .356 and Joe Jackson at .322. Cobb’s ten for ten in ten trips to the plate over a recent stretch boosted his season totals to 164 hits in 270 at bats.

Tyrus Raymond Cobb Cobb Eddie Collins Joe Jackson Auecord Big Bingleé Cobbs

Minnis Leads in Runs Driven Last Month Across Leagues

The article lists players who led in RBIs and runs driven in the past month, highlighting Minnis as the top RBI producer and naming Sam Crawford, Owen Wilson, Joe Jackson, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Hooper, Mheat, Moors, Cree, Tonrnier, and other stars from the Red Sox, Superbas, Yankees, Braves, Cubs, Pirates, Browns, Reds, and Senators. It notes season highs like seven runs batted in and mentions the overall record trends and notable performances by Cravath, Baker, and others.

Ernent J Lenigao Fack Velnris Diane Sia Grover Cleveland Alexander Teang Hooper F Red Sox Moors Superbas Cree Yankees Tonrnier le Sox Schmitt Braves Immerman Cubs Ants Pirates Browns Ravath Thirties Daniels Reds Moeter Hell Senators Hooper Pel Sax Ons Wien Atwist Tet Dibec McCreary Reynolds AIVE Heston Trig Speaker Heine Magee Lltes Jack Miller Gardimals Tarkson Sanntora Davie Giants Cravath Athlet

Two Atlanta Umpires to Officiate Welchonce Benefit Game

John Centle and Will White will officiate the Welchonce benefit at Ponce de Leon Park on Saturday. Both umpires are noted in Georgia State League and Georgia Alabama League affiliations and volunteered their services to manager Smith, with a light comedy act planned to precede the lines.

Atlanta Welchonce John Centle Will White Harry Welchonce Ponce de Teon White Smith Seeoraz Kircher

Eibel Keeps Every Inning This Season And Two Years

Hack Cibel has not missed an inning in any ball game this season or in the past two years. If he plays for the Crackers today, Wednesday, and Thursday, he will have played every inning in every game the Crackers have played this season. This will be the third consecutive season that the Crackers first baseman has appeared in every inning of every game.

Eibel Hack Cibel Crackies Crackery Crackers Hig

Winston-Salem Beats Norfolk in Senior Series Opener

Winston-Salem defeated Norfolk by five to three in the opening game of the post senior series. The local squad showed early lead and withstood Norfolk’s late push to secure the win.

Winston-Salem Norfolk Winston S Nigston Salem Reinn Leigue

Perryman Holds Barons As Crackers Edge In 2 1 Victory

Perryman limited the Barons to six hits and a late wild throw by Blsland allowed the Crackers to tally most runs in a 2 1 win. Key plays featured Perryman’s 34 game errorless streak, Hack Bibes’ first inning lunging stop, and strong fielding by the Crackers as Eddie McDonald and Ray Ellam contributed for the Baron defense. Umpires Chestnutt and Pfenninger called a fast, well officiated game in Chattanooga Tennessee.

Direk Jemison Emmet Perryman Barons Blsland Scott Choutnutt Dan Pfenninger Hmmer Key Perryman Twitter Eibel Piery Hls Bibes Clarks Eddie McDonald Ray Ellam Berons Covington Molesworth Clark Carroll

Kircher in Action at Strand Today

George Kircher of the Crackers stars in a car stunt shown at the Strand today. The movie artist photographed Kircher yesterday afternoon visiting the press box and capturing scribes at work. Photos will be shown there Wednesday.

George Karcher George and Tis Strand Kircher

Today’s games span leagues and cities across the nation

The schedule lists Southern Mipraingham at Atlanta Nentg ya in Chatto NC, Nashville Mobile at Memphis, American League matchups Chicago at St Louis, Detroit at Cleveland, Boston at Washington, Philadelphia at National League, Bepakiva at Boston WY at Philadelphia, Federal League Chicago at Pittsbehan City Baltimore, Indianops at Brooklyn St Louis at Suftale.

Southern League Wire Birming SL Ah Boetan Qa Mobile New Yoris New ‘Or St Loula Atlanta Chicago Nashville Pittsburg Chatta A Cincinnati Bao Memphis Philadela B Biontgom Brooklyn Lpe Philadela Bouton Detroit Cleveland Pittebure Chatto, NC Mobile St Louis Boston Philadelphia National League Bepakiva

Louisville 10 to Meet Barons in Five-Game Series

Birmingham Alabama September 14 announcement says if Louisville wins the league pennant the Colonels will face the Birmingham Barons in a five game postseason series. Dates listed place the first games in Louisville and Birmingham with a potential fifth game in Louisville on September 28.

Birmingham Louisville Colonels Birmingham Barons Loneville Lomaville

Buffalo and St Louis Open With Big Buffalo Win

Buffalo beats St Louis 12 to 3 as Brown starts for Buffalo and Blair Allen Groome Watson and Simon Chapman share pitching duties. St Louis offense struggles while Buffalo capitalizes with a five inning strong start and steady relief.

Buffalo St Louis Buraio Brown

Baltimore Cruises Past Kansas City 3-2 on Ninth Inning Rally

Daly walked to force in a run and a wild pitch powered Baltimore to a 3 0 victory over Kansas City in nine innings. Adams and Hasterly pitched for Baltimore with Quinn Smith and Ailisch in relief. Final score 4 to 3.

Baltimore Hanana City Kansas City Immings Kansas Adams Hasterly Quinn Smith Ailisch

Welchonce Benefit Grows Rapidly Across Multiple Events

The Welchonce benefit fund is expanding quickly with proceeds from a Saturday game at Ponce de Leon and numerous prior sources. Contributions include box receipts from Ches Lagomarsino, Hayes Brothers, and Crystal billiard parlors, plus youth show tickets and a Rex theater event. notable participants include Cracker captain Al O Doll and Manush, with the total reaching 283 70 to date and more to be calculated from the benefit game and Rex event.

Welchonce Ponce de Leon Ches Lagomarsinos Place Hayes Bros Qryatal Dorng Girls Ball Park Lou Starke Welchonces Greenville Pa Crawley Jones Rex To the Sun al O Doll Crank Manush Armmingham Atlanta Welsh Suni Hays Brothers Crystal Beneft Chess Lagomarsino Viery Nashville Chattanooga Wobble Barnes Sheridan Register Orlens Memphis Birmingham Montgomery Rex

Roy Ellam Receives Jaffe Trophy in Birmingham

In Birmingham on September 14 fans named Roy Ellam most valuable player for the Birmingham team. Ellam won by a wide margin of 1810 votes from 3816 ballots cast, with Marcan second at 1304 and Clyde McBride third at 439. Tex Covington ranked fourth, Garles Brown fifth, and Me Donald sixth.

Binningham Aja Rox Eilam Birmingham Hilam Geetsion Bilam Marcan Clyde McBride Tex Covington Garles Brown Me Donald

Manager Molesworth Absent From Barons in Atlanta Trip

The Fitmingham Barons pennant winner 1914 are without Manager Garreton Molesworth as they head to Atlanta. Captain Roy Liam Molesworth stays behind while first baseman Tex Covington misses travel due to boils on both hands.

Garreton Molesworth Fitmingham Barons Barons Atlanta Roy Liam Molesworth Birmingham Cimcinniti Tex Covington

No Draft Announcements Until All Men Sign

Cincinnati reported that August Herrmann announced there will be no National Commission meeting this year to draft players from the minor leagues. The draft will be done by a new method after all players sign contracts. no list will be released until every man is contract-bound.

Cincinnat August Herrmann National Baseball Commision National Commission Herrmann Wbomt Supreme Court of Baseball

Champ Osteen to Succeed Bob Gilks as Montgomery Manager

An Asheville report states Champ Osteen, formerly with a local team and recently manager of the Columbus team, is set to replace Bobby Gilks as manager of the Montgomery Billkens for the new season. The move comes as clubs prepare for the forthcoming campaign in the South Atlantic respite.

Asnevill Spacal Y Champ Osteen Colimbis South ‘Atlantic Bobby Dilks Montgomery Billkens

Unclear International League Scores From Fragmented Report

The readable lines provide partial results across leagues with mentions of Providence Montreal Toronto and St Paul. The text is garbled with currency and team names, yielding an incomplete standings snapshot and no clear final outcomes.

International League der City Providence Montreal Battal Huchowler Butato American Association Louise Cloud Indianos Colum St Paul Kan City

Third Place Is Best That Crackers Can Hope For

The Crackers faces slim chances for third place this season with Mobile and New Orleans close behind. If Mobile loses and the Crackers win their final three, they could close to two games back. a New Orleans loss plus three Crackers wins would still leave the Crackers 0.5 games back of third.

Crackers Mobile New Orleans Pelicans Barons

Doctor Mitchell Receives Suit From Atlanta Baseball Team

Dr J W Mitchell club physician of the Atlanta baseball team was presented with a handsome suit of clothes by the players yesterday afternoon. The team also gave canes umbrellas traveling bags and a watch as a token of appreciation. Mitchell thanked the boys sincerely saying they could not have chosen a gift more to his liking.

J W Mitchell Atlanta Witchell

Georgia Football Team Begins Work at Sanford Field

University of Georgia football players reported to Coaches Cunningham and Peacock for practice as the team begins work in Athens. The coaches say prospects are the poorest in years but expect to weld together a representative squad from the new material.

Athens University of Georgia Cunningham Peacock Sanford Field Rew

Braves Second Half Lead Grows In 4-3 Win Over Dodgers

National League recap from Boston on September 14 shows the Braves defeating the Dodgers 4-3 to extend their lead over the Giants and Yankees in a tense day of action. Rudolph delivered two RBI with timely hits, while Brooklyn pushed back with three singles in the seventh and multiple errors by Boston.

Braves Dodgers Boston Brooklyn Today New York Brooklyn Udra Klein Cubs Pirates Coleago Chicago Pittsburg Fisher Mamiux Clarke Siurs Ummre Byron Pltinburg Chiiago McQuilien Mamaux Coleman Vaughn Archer Byron Johnson St. Louis Cincinnati

Eibel Wins Prize for Feature Play at Ponce de Leon

Hack Sibel earned the IW Robert daily prize at Ponce de Leon park for Atlanta. His one handed stop on Clarks grounder down the first base line in the second inning was judged the best play of the day by the scribes.

Hack Sibel Robert Daily Ponce de Leon Park Atlanta Clarks Scribes

Jack Dunn as Possible Successor to Chance with New York Club

Rumors circulate in baseball circles that Chance might stay on as manager of the New York Americans with Frank Farrell not commenting. Reports say Jack Dunn of the Baltimore Internationals is a leading candidate, with Dunn meeting Farrell since Saturday to discuss a possible replacement.

New York Chance Frank Farrell New York American League Baseball Club Baseball Ecircles Farrell Jack Tunn Baltmore Internationals Dunn

Tigers Can Hall. Detroit Pitcher Mark Hall Released

The Detroit American League baseball club announced the conditional release of pitcher Mark Hall from the Tigers. The decision was made on September 14 by management.

Detroit American League Baseball Club Today Mark Hall

Red Sox and Senators Split Doubleheader in Washington

Washington and Boston split a September doubleheader with Boston winning the opener 9 to 1 and Washington taking the second 8 to 3. Highlights include Collins driving in runs in the first game and several big innings for both teams. in other games Philadelphia beat New York 8 to 4, Detroit edged Cleveland 4 to 2, and Chicago and St Louis battled to a 6 6 tie in extras.

RED Sox RED Senators Washington Toston Lise Erros Collins Boston Shere Medient Thomas Johnson Lngel Amsmith Collins Carnigar Bentley Angel Henry Willims Hildewrana Ana Lengilia Broven & Vate Sox St Louis bDarknessl Cheagohire Latteries Weilming Watchell Hamiten Agnew Cicoite Senaik Evans and Sherdin

Lord Will Sign To Lead Chicks Memphis Club

Lord runner of the Mobile team is set to lead the Memphis club in the 137th season. Directors plan a meeting in the morning when Lord is expected to sign a contract. Negotiations have spanned since Mobile series in August with Memphis officials, aiming to finalize his joining with a salary arrangement in place.

Memphis Briscoe Lord Mobile Oge Tiorming Lori Tord Memphi

Miss Stirling Plays The Low Medalist In National Qualifier

Glencove L J September 14 Nine women golfers the largest field ever in a national championship competed in the 18 hole qualifying round at Nassau country club Miss Georgianna Moorshop Ariageport Conn and Miss Alexa Stirling Atlanta Ga led the field with low scores though Stirling was 18 and the only southern player to qualify The draw for tomorrow includes Miss Harrett Curtin Bases Cou US Massachusetts Mrs Arnold Jackson Oakies Mass and Grace Semple St Louis among others

Glencove Nassau Country Club Misa Gentgianna Brooklawn Country Club Bridgeport Conn Herd Amok Ho Jackson Castle, Mass K C Harly Fail River Chevy Chase EH Steedman Grace Temple St Louis Alete Stirling Atlanta Miss Harrett Curtin Cou Massachusetts Arnold Jackson

Queries Answered By Sporting Editor This Spring

The sporting editor answers questions about the Purine and the Tinston Mational this spring. The piece mentions the St Touls Nationain, outlining how inquiries were handled and the qualifications of the twirler.

St Touls Nationain

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