Directors Award $1000 to Crackers for Feat in Birmingham
The board praised Fire club effort to Birmingham and approved a $1000 gift, noting manager Billy Smith and drivers' strenuous work. Secretaries and officers discussed next season plans and contracts, with Reith signing to manage next year and Etheridge uncertain about staying as secretary. An $aido check was presented as token of appreciation.
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Leaders Lose Half the Bill in Southern League Split
Birmingham and Little Rock split a doubleheader as the Southern League season closed. Manager Vaughn, who guided Birmingham to the pennant, received an Elks charm from the players. The feature game saw early hitting and base runners with Key, Hin, and Brane among the names listed in a muddled recap.
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Helth ‘Oe
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Elks
Startling Week at Piedmont Tops Pirates Play
Last week at Piedmont in the Southern League saw a flurry of remarkable feats. Tom Hughes batted into 4 in a double header, Rube Zeller pitched long, Hoffman's homer sparked a rally, and Otto Jordan’s arrest bid and rapid reconciliation added to the season’s most memorable moments. Dick Croster made a left field catch like no other, Wallace and Hoffmann developed at the plate, and the Firecrackers showcased clutch running and fielding while battling for the pennant.
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Hughes Bests Leibhart In Atlanta Pitching Showdown
Grand Old Man Theo Brettenstein of New Orleans praises Atlanta pitcher Tom Hughes while criticizing Leibhart for relying on a spitball. Brettenstein notes Hughes throws straight ball with curves, control, and pace, and credits Hughes with strong mental game.
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Theo Brettenstein
New Orleans
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Leibhart
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Washington New York end double header in darkness
Washington and New York split a doubleheader in Washington with the second game called at the seventh inning due to darkness. First game score and pitching details listed. multiple batting lines shown for both teams.
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Player Limit Sparks Looming Fight at Isegue Meeting
A dispute over player limits heats up before the Isegue gathering where the wennant will be awarded and other club matters arise. Atlanta favors keeping players to fourteen to limit risk. Acunta pushes for at least fifteen and more openness. Shreveport backs the local club, wary of current terms. The league faces complaints over suspensions with pay and benefits for injured players.
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National League scores and summaries from Sept 15-18
Philadelphia defeats Boston 7 to 1 as Pretter exits early. Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 4 to 1 with Hall strong pitching. Chicago sweeps St Louis with a 4 to 0 win in the first game and 9 to 4 in the second after a 13 inning opener. Brooklyn and New York split the doubleheader with a 6 to 1 Brooklyn win and a 4 to 4 tie in New York’s 4 to 2 victory in the second.
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Billy Murray for Beanville and Boston Switch Rumor
Rumor says Billy Murray will replace Col ling as Boston manager next year and join Philadelphia NL, with Murray denying a formal signing while Collins seeks control over a club and resists trades amid discontent over past decisions and donor deaths.
Racers Sold at the Bay in New York Auction Sale
At Sheephead Bay in New York on September 18 Newton Dennington John A Drake and others sold racing horses in training. Paumonok a two year old won sold for 614000 to Durgas. Trantlon a four year old mare sold to John Mackey for 8200. Grapple winner of the Bratro politan handicap sold to Frank Ir Warren for 84800. A yearling chestnut colt by Water Cross Tea Tra bought for 6000 by Magren.
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Christie Auto Damaged Ends Racer Cup Bid
New York September 8 Christie the racing automaile who had a narrow escape from injury while speeding over the Vanurrbil Cup course near Minnesota today met another accident on the Jeri turnpike. His machine tore and could not be repaired in time for the race. Both men escaped serious injury though the car was badly damaged.
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Eptember
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Barons Earned Pennant Glory Through Pitching and Grit
The 1908 Birmingham Barons rode a strong pitching staff led by Ginger Clark Wilhelm Reagan and Bates to win the Southern League pennant. Vaughan developed the team through hard play and unity despite lineup churn. Key acquisitions included Meeks at first base and Cauteb in short, with Oyler and Alcock veterans from earlier leagues and Matthews and Garvin adding depth behind the plate.
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Kerr Wins Runtyn Cup At Memphis Golf Tourney
J L Kerr of Memphis defeated W P Ward of Birmingham to win the Runtyn cup and clinch the championship of the Memphis Country Club three day golf tournament in Memphis Tennessee on September 18. Nashville's HL Lurton captured the DeSoto cup and Dr Duncan of Birmingham won the consolation cup. Memphis players won both handicap contests and the club took the team prize on day one.
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Latonia Stable Fire Destroys Elevator and Stables
A fire at Latonia track damaged the Haile grain elevator and destroyed the turf stable area. Horses were rescued by stable boys before Covington firefighters arrived. All the barmen were saved though Withers was injured. The elevator burned completely and total losses were about 678,000.
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Why Shouldn't Women Umpire Says Amanda Clement
Amanda Clement argues that women should umpire all baseball games, asserting fans would refrain from harassment and players would show courtesy. She cites her two-year umpiring record at Yankton College and notes umpiring provides healthful exercise and income while highlighting a lack of reason against female umpires.
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Atlanta team win chase in fourth and late rally
A battered account shows Atlanta battling through the game with a late fourth inning rally led by key plays from Hoffmann and Jordan. Morse, Rapp, and Breitenstein contribute as pitchers and fielders, while laments of errors and defensive misplays color a tense progression toward a narrow, hard fought result. The narrative mentions Warter, Fe, O'Brien, and Ray among numerous players, with strategic sacrifices and base running shaping the late innings.
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