Baseball Scribbles on Players and Managers Across Leagues
The article mixes notes on season batting averages for Cobb and Jackson, praise for Tris Sneaker, and chatter about Shortstop Gray of the Norfolk club and Virginia league talent. It also highlights Jimmy Johnston chasing a Pacific Coast league record, Charley Dool’s managerial status, Newport News owners, Harry Matthews in Virginia league, and Washington and St Louis discussions, with Francis Quimet entering the open golf championship and Sewanee’s protest stance.
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Cobb
Jackson
Constitution
Tris
Gou
Jimmy Johnston
Farmer Baron
Jimmy
Myers
Boston Nations
Newport News
Harry Matthews
Mares
Churse
Harey
Questions Answered by Sporting Editor on Base Running Rules
The piece explains baseball base running rulings by Dick Jemison and a con siderable debate. It cites a scenario with a runner on third and a batter hitting a ball and discusses whether the runner or batter was out depending on who touched the ball. It recounts observations of fielders and the moment the ball struck a fielder’s glove before play continued.
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Dick Jemison
Sporting
Dior
Mannan
Robertson
Smith
Ri Ne
Sas
Nome
Ole Not Displeased Over Joining Yanks
Chicago September 17 King Cole a former Chicago National and Pittsburgh pitcher denied here today he was pleased at being drafted by the New York Americans Cole said he would be glad to play with the Yankees and would give them all he had The energy annually spent on foot pan would bad the pyramids but what use are the pyramids
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Chicago
King" Cole
Chicago National
Pittsburg
Columbus
American Association
New York Americans
Cole
Newarks
Open Golf Championship Qualifiers Shine at Brookline
Sixty-nine players qualified for the United States Golf Club Open at Brookline Massachusetts after two days of qualifying. Ray posted a 148 to lead the field as England’s Vardon and Reid shot 151. MacDonald matched 151 to join the contenders, with Americans McDermott Campbell and Travers among the notable professionals and amateurs advancing.
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Brookline
Mass
United States Golf Club Association
United States
Gland
France
Ulf
George Barwent
Red McLeod
Tom Vardon
Alex Smith
Jack Hobens
J. H. Taylor
Fred Trerreshoft
Wo Mawnes, Jr
JG Anderson
Brant Ouimet
Edward Bay
Jlacry Vardon
Wilfrid Reid
Detroit Tigers Lose Joe Ayler In Draft Dispute
Detroit Tigers fail to draft Joe Ayler after a ruling says he is not subject to the draft. Ayler, sold to Jersey City, had not reported to the Jersey City club when drafts were filed, nullifying Detroit’s attempt as majors could take only one player from a class four pool.
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Yoe Ager
Detroit Tiger
Navin
Wil Nave
Jersey City
International League
Gler
Jersey
Crackers
Detroit
Ayler
Bisland
Atlanta
Agier
Brookhaven Trophy Play on Saturday
The Capital City Country club fighters prepare for the Brookhaven Trophy tournament. Qualifying rounds will be held Saturday with as many fights as possible. Winners earn trophies. players qualify by next scores and club handicaps apply in match play.
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Einh Getters
Brookhaven
White Sox and Yankees split doubleheader in New York
New York broke out this season by splitting a doubleheader with Chicago while the Athletics beat St Louis. Chicago won the first game 9 to 3, New York took the second 4 to 2 in eight innings. Whiteman homered doubles and stole home in the first game. Chase wild pitched to third as Whiteman scored on the go ahead run.
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White Sox
New York
Chicago
Athletics
St Loui
Aoffeir
Whiteman
Houston
Tesrult
Rcott
Schalk
Chase
Ale Chicaro
Scott
Sehaik
Ford
Pich
Gossett
Reynolds
Connolly
O'Lougain
Sewanee Tigers Will Not Protest Patten at Tech
Sewanee officials clarify no protest against Jene Patten a standout prep school back now at Tech and football authorities seek to trace a circulated report Captain Jenks Gillem states he entered no protest and questions how the rumor began noting Patten could bolster Tech’s prospects and be a season star.
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NCE
Sewanee
Jene Patten
Tigers
Givange
Sewanes
Chattanooga
Patten
Tech
Cracker Pitching Set for Next Spring
The Crackers will enter next season with star right hander Wilmer Lawrence, previously with Knoxville, joining Bufiets Dent to form a strong pitching trio. Lawrence, once Knox Villa’s property, was drafted by the Crackers after a prior sale, ensuring two reliable hurlers for the club.
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Bisland
Wilmer Lawrence
Knoxville Emboy
Knox Villa
Crackers
Bufietts Dent
Where They Play Today
National League games include Philadelphia in Pittsburgh and Brooklyn in Cincinnati while Boston visits Chicago and New York hosts St. Louis. American League schedule lists Detroit at Washington and St. Louis at Philadelphia with Chicago in New York and Cleveland in Boston.
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Pittaburs
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
CHU
On. Leont. Pc
Bank Philadelphia
Pittsburge
Cincinnat AB
St Louie
Philsdelphia MS
Glevetanga
Bouton
Louie
Unclear sport results from Amerlego Association card
Incomplete scores show Mappas City defeating Indianapolis and Milwaukee games with mixed outcomes. Other results list Louisville and St Paul close totals, Minneapolis and Columbus pairs, plus Newark beating Providence while Houhanter and Toronto & Glaces games postponed.
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Amerlego Association
Mappas City F. Wpleda
Indianapolis
Milwauker
Mihwaukes
Loutaville
St. Paul
Louisville
Minneapolis
Columbus
Newark
Providence
Houhanter
Toronto & Glaces
Bisland Debuts for St Louis in Loss to Athletics
Ravington Bisland, Cracker shortstop now with St Louis Browns, debuted at short yesterday versus the Athletics. He went hitless in four at bats with four assists and an error, batting in the cleanup spot after Derrill Pratt. Also notable was Kid Williams, Nashville southpaw, who beat Washington as Detroit edged ahead in the double header.
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Ravington Bisland
Crackers
F Louis Browns
Athletics
Bizay
Browns
Derrill Pratt
Nashville
Gibson
Slim Love
Galfia
Tigera
Georgia Prospects Brighten Daily
Georgia football prospects show improvement as Arthur De la Perriere from Hoselton arrives and Dave Paddock reports a possible late arrival around September 26. Uncertainty remains about Conk and several players like Crump Henderson and McKinnon, while new prep stars join the team.
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Athens
Georgia
Arthur de la Perriere
Hoselton
Dave Paddock
Brooklyn
Punk Malone
Conkin
Crump
Macon
Henderson
Mttle Wa
Dersey
McKinnon
Thompson
Eighteen Inning Tie in American Association Draws
In Minneapolis on September 17 the Minneapolis and Columbus clubs tied 1 to 1 after eighteen innings, darkness ending play at two hours forty nine minutes. Joe Lake pitched all game for Minneapolis and Ferry shared pitching duties for Columbus. The lone extra base hit was a two bagger by Clymer of Minneapolis. The result left Minneapolis atop the standings after Milwaukee suffered two defeats.
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Tigers
Washington
Detroit
Bunech
Dubus
Bochling
Bush
Bayman Wit
Crawford
Cobb
Minneapolis
Minn
Columbus
American Association
Milwaukee
Joe Lake
Detroit Americans
Ferry
Cook
Lake
Clymer
RE. Golumbus
Smit Lake
W. Smilin
Owens
Vardon and McDermott Open Golf Title Contest
Open golf champions listed with past winners and venues. Harry Vardon seeks a US Open win adding to his 1900 Wheaton title while John J. McDermott eyes a third consecutive crown after last year and the year before at Burtate and Wheaton respectively. Other former champs include Alec Smith and Freddie McLeod across venues from Newport to Philadelphia Cricket.
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Harry Vardon
United States
Wheaton
St John J. McDermott
Burtate
Alec Smith
Freddie Mcleod
Newport
Horsce Rawlins
Shinnecock
James Fouls
Joseph Uford
Baltimore
Smith
Harry Varden
Anderson
Garden City
Lawrence Auchterlonie
Baltusrol
Wil Anderson
Glen ‘View
Will Anderson
Philadelphia
Ale Ross
Fred McLeod
Englewood
Jorge Sargent
Philadelphia i Cricket
John J. McDermott
Buffalo
John J. McHermott
Callaway Returns From League Draft Meeting
President Frank E. Callaway of the Incal baseball association returned from Cincinnati where he attended the major league drafting season meeting. He was reticent about possible trades but hinted that developments may come soon.
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Frank E. Callaway
Incal Baseball Association
Cincinnati
First Baptist disputing Agoga city amateur title claim
In Atlanta a dispute over city amateur baseball honors pits First Baptist, Sunday School league, against Agoga, Barsen league. The First Baptist manager cites reserve lists and past fixtures, arguing Agoga used an outsider pitcher and that the title should rest on sportsmanlike play and verifiable rosters. The letter from First Baptist manager C. King accompanies details of recent wins and challenges to a fair rematch.
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Agosas
Atlanta
Dick Jemison
Atlanta Constiution
Azogu
Agomas
Agoga
Azoga
Apora
Tom
Seattle
Trans
Southern Shops
Highgs Pereen Ng Ake Ea Oka
Ag Iar
Citcay
Igoxa
King
Pipe Beet
G. Lester Forbes
Big Three Hitting. These Heures include Wednesday
fragmented OCR text mentions Big Three hitting and Wednesday players with scattered numbers and names, including GAR Re eble and Speaker. The readable parts suggest a sports item focused on batting or hitting performance and roster mentions.
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Gar Reeble
Jackson
Fifty Tech Hopefuls On Field Wednesday
Hal Resnaila reports fifty Heisman hopefuls at Tech worked through tackling dummies and punt drills in warm weather. Alf McDonald shone at punt returning, Patten joined the flats, Preis expected as a racket crew member, and coach Heisman urged early arrivals to join, predicting a rosy outlook for a strong team.
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Hal Resnaila
Heisman
Hesman
Bis
Tech
Alf McDonald
Tech Root
Jene Patten
Jim Preis
Seventy Five Players On The World’s Tour
Chicago on September 17, Seventy five persons will join a round the world tour funded by the New York Nationals and Chicago Americans. President Comiskey says fifty will go from Vancouver November 19, Gotham will send twenty five. Tourists pay at least 1500 each with extra minor costs. Each player must post 300 to guarantee appearance, refundable on sailing. McGraw and Comiskey have paid 22409 to cover part of the expense, with another equal payment due October 16 to advance the Port Said leg.
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Chicago
New York Nationals
Comiskey
Vancouver
Gotham
Saila
John J. McGraw
Ciants
Port Said
English Soldier Boxer to Fight Willie Ritchie in Heatweight Bout
Sapper O Neal, an English soldier boxer, is bound for the United States arriving September 24 to challenge Willie Ritchie for the welterweight championship. The match aims to determine the Heatweight title in a high profile confrontation.
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Tlennon
Welsh Claims World Title In Shadow Boxing Stunt
Freddie Welsh, British lightweight champion, plans a staged shadow boxing routine in Vancouver next Saturday to claim Willis Ritchie’s crown. He will simulate a victory, demand a title test, and seek $3,500 forfeit money after Ritchie’s check was dishonored.
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Vancouver
B.C
Freddie Welsh
Willis Ritchie
Welsh
Ritchie
Boser
Shadow
Ing&ginary
Hutchie
San Francisco
A. C. Golfers Play for Hammond Trophy
The Atlanta Athletic Club ends its season with the T. A. Hammond trophy tournament at East Lake on Saturday. Players qualify by net scores and club handicaps apply in match play. Handsome trophies awarded to flight winners.
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Atlanta Athletic Club
T. A. Hammond
East Lake
Crowd captures driver who ran over child in Macon
In Macon Georgia on Hazel Street yesterday Laurter Haines's young daughter was knocked down and run over by a two horse drag driven by Bob Robertson a negro. The crowd pursued and captured him after a lively chase. The case was continued to secure a witness. The child escaped without broken bones.
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Macon
Hazel Street
Laurter Haines
Bob Robertson
Fish Season Here Try Them for a Change
Fish season arrives with a fine assortment of daily catches offered by Du Rand's. Fishermen advertise fresh varieties for local buyers seeking variety and value in their seafood choices.
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Durand's
Special train to Birmingham from Old Depot September 22
Special train leaves Old Depot at 8:80 a m for Birmingham arriving 1:30 p m. Tickets good for return on regular trains until September 25. Fare noted as 2.50 to Birmingham and return. SHABDARD adv.
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Birmingham
Old Depot
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