State rifle shoot at Macon underway this week
The state rifle shoot of the National Guard will be held at Holton range seven miles north of Macon starting Wednesday. Preliminary contests for team selection are today and tomorrow. The grounds have been enlarged with new targets and facilities including artesian wells and shower baths. Twelve hundred men can be housed, and a full communications setup is in place. Range officers from infantry, cavalry, and other units are named by Adjutant Van Holt Bish.
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Braves Take Commanding Lead With 31 2 Victory Over Giants
The Flaston Braves dominated the game against the New York Giants securing a 31 to 2 win. Braves built a strong lead early and extended it, taking control of the pennant race with a decisive triumph.
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Flaston Braves
New York Giants
Pam Spliye
Clyde McBride Breaks Fielding Record After Error
Clyde McBride broke a fielding record Monday amid a reported misplay as Longhee reached base. The error and his fourth miscue of the season sparked talk as McBride remained a leading fielder with 193 chances without a misplay.
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McBride
A. Yhalteradd
Ruther
McBride Hay
Tito
Celding
Let George Kircher Play All Nine Places In the Final Game
A fragmentary note suggests letting George Kircher perform in every position for the final game. The comic actor may rotate through right field to pitcher, catcher, and the other nine roles, ending as pitcher for the finale as a large crowd watches.
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George Kircher
Kmith
Crackers Set to Play in Gainesville Friday
A garbled listing shows the Crackers scheduled for a Friday game in Gainesville against a team identified as Scrang or similar. The roster hints at Atlanta Southern League details with players including McConnel Anderson Waldron Lakes Newell Bislind Crow Smith Dunn Bowers Verryman and others, though multiple names are unclear or misspelled. The line up and hitting order are expected to be announced with the home crowd anticipated.
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Uesville
Atlanta
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Ramon Vaudes
Lwkey
McConnel
Anderson
Waldron
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Bislind
Crow
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Haliind
Fowler Beats Conley in Eight Round Bout
In Memphis, Fowler dominated Conley across eight rounds. Fowler maintained a clear advantage with heavy shots and cleaner combinations while Conley pressed unsuccessfully. The bout featured Fowler's strong defense and constant pressure, ending without a late comeback from Conley.
Ambiguous Sports League Update From Fragmented Text
Disjointed notes show a mix of team names, leagues, and players. Mentions include Minnes, Mavs, Paul Milne, Buffalo, and international league hints. No clear events, dates, or outcomes can be determined from the readable fragments.
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Emme
Cleese Lorders
Paul
Milne
Minge
SE Paw
Internation League
Provide
Buffalo
Duty
Crackers Finish In Fourth Place In Tight Eleven Inning Tilt
Hardgrove and Browning duel in an eleven inning pitchers battle as the Barons edge the Crackers 1 0 to even the series. Hed Stewart starred in right field making clutch catches and scoring the winning run in the eleventh. Strong defense and timely hitting marked the game with several spectacular plays by both clubs. Arthur Johnson set to face Elliott Dent in game three Wednesday.
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Frank Browning
Hardgrove
Browning
Keevars St
Hed Stewart
Barong Red
Jennings
Ellam
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Warry Molland
Dranwing
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Felder
Stewart Ie
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Seco
McDride
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Hell Stewart
Clark
Arthur Johnson
Eliott Dent
Nashville closes season with 2 1 win over New Orleans
In Nashville Tennessee on September 15 the Vols defeated New Orleans 2 to 1 in a hard fought game. Kroh edged Wilson in pitching as Box Score shows Nashville outhit New Orleans 9 to 7 with Barbare, Lindsay and Daly contributing key hits and Barbare scoring the decisive run.
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Kellum
Crackers Aim For Fourth Despite Remaining Games
The Crackers will finish in fourth place even if they win their final two games, leaving them half a game behind the New Orleans Pelicans. A loss in Tuesday’s game against the Athletics halted their pursuit of the pennant.
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Aleven
National League Premies Pittsburg Shut Out Cincinnati
Pittsburg defeated Cincinnati 6 to 4 as Adams, Gibson, and others helped secure the win. Umpires Connor and Lasou oversaw the game with Reed, and DentonBee contributing to the scoring efforts. Home team mistakes and timely pitching defined the contest.
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Heda
Birmingham Fans Honor Barons Amid Gift Drive at Rickwood
Birmingham fans plan a benefit game at Rickwood to reward the Barons for their valiant efforts. Receipts from a ten-cent game will be distributed among Birmingham players, with tickets sold between Birmingham and Mish amateur clubs. Oscar Turner and John Johnson Crawford Johnson and J Frank Jutz launched the drive, aiming to raise a neat sum per Baron. a $100 donation started the subscription, and a Birmingham Travel Tickets sale accompanies the event as a prelude to the southern Bellam vs Barons battle.
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Hirmingham
Oscar Turner
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Crawford Johnson
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Lord Leads Memphis Schmidt the Gulls
Briscoe Lord the Mobile manager of 1912 signed to manage Memphis Turtles in 1916. The deal was completed this morning with Lord’s Memphis contract. Charley Schmidt, the Gulls backstop, succeeds Lord as manager at season’s end when he leaves for a scouting trip.
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Mike Finn
Charley
Schmidt
Gulls
Philadelphia Defeats New York 3 to 1 in Athletics Rally
Bresler steadies with men on base backed by sharp fielding to lift Philadelphia over New York 3 to 1. Brown struggles but scenarios are left tight as Philadelphia gains the win behind solid pitching and timely hitting. Umpires Connally and Chill.
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Gulls and Turtles Barnstorm Arkansas Tour
A Memphis based barnstorming tour pits the Vermphis and Wohite teams as the Turtles and Gull join for a charity year end. A Sept 15 start in Lonoke Ark with games across to Sept 26 in Jonesboro features Mike Finn guiding the squad and a roster including Schmidt, Dunckel, Starr, Stark, Dabard, Castle, Cowan and pitchers Kimball, Karl, Day, Montgomery, and Hogg.
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Schmidt
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Dunckel
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Starr
Honesty of Baseball Proven Again in Southern League
The article argues baseball integrity in the Southern league with examples from New Orleans Pellvang, Moblin Gulls, and Atlanta pennant races. It cites low crowds at Leon Monday and Tuesday as proof of honesty and notes Birmingham could have altered the finish but did not, confirming owners as sportsmen.
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Moblin Gulls
Atlanta
Oncade Leon
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Ponce de Leon
Moray
Frank Browning Wins Daily Prize In City Selection
Frank Browning was named winner of the daily prize offered by Lou Robert for chief of construction in today’s selection. He made a notable play by leaping high for a Hardgraves tap in the ninth inning and throwing to first for an out. A $250 prize accompanies the award with the rest of the prize pool mentioned as well.
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Lou Robert
Atlanta
Brownings
Hardgraves
Charley Jones Supports Welchonce Fund in Benefit Game
Charley Jones proprietor of the Pex in the Grand building will donate 10 percent of Saturday proceeds to the Welchonce fund. With over 5470 raised and tickets selling fast, the benefit Saturday should be a huge success. John Gentle and Will White, Atlanta umpires this season, will officiate the game.
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Pex
Charley
Benoit
John Gentle
Will White
Atlanta
Golf Title Play Going Fast at East Lake Club Championship
Edited by Dick Jemison reports a rapid early round progress in the East Lake club championship with most first flight matches finished. Results list winners in each flight through Tuesday including Adair, Davidson, Moore, and Ingram among others.
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R P Jones
A Davidson
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