Defeat in Montgomery Drops Crackers to Fourth Place
The Southern League standings shift leaves Atlanta in tail of first division while New Orleans and Memphis tie for second with Montgomery looming. Atlanta trails by eight games to leaders New Orleans and Memphis as Birmingham battles a brief slump.
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Montgomery
Dod Gast
Memphus
Charley Frank
New Orleans
D. Mullaney
Atlanta
Lanta
Crackers
Memphis
Birmingham
Billy Smith
Alabama
Commercials Play Again in Weekend League Play
A new round of Commercial League games is scheduled for Saturday afternoon with Beck and Gregg, Rogenstein, J. Bilvey, West End, M. Kutsoa, Foote and Davies on the slate. A strong turnout is expected as teams chase the pennant in a tight early season race. The J. Silvey squad challenges West End, featuring McWhorter, Sloan, Thompson, Pantel, Dabney, Albarton, Young, Polk, Solomon in a key matchup.
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Mes
Beck
Gregg Ve. Rogenstein
J. Bilvey
McWhorter
Sloan
Thompson
Pantel
Dabney
al Pabton
Young
Polk
Solomon
Oop
Gans Nelson bout likely in San Francisco context
Private wire report from East Lake City Utah notes talks between Morris Taty and Billy Nolan over the proposed Gans Nelson fight. Levy to return soon, negotiations resume. Nolan seeks a strong guarantee to meet Gans, while gate split or guarantee was not yet decided.
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East Lake City
Utah
Ang
Morris Taty
Billy Nolan
Thin City
Levy
Ogden
Bilis Nolan
Baltimore
San Francisco
Nolan
Aw Ho
Lavonia Wins Second Contested Game At Westminster
Lavonia defeats Westminster 6 to 4 on the local diamond in a fast, hard fought contest. Pitching by Roberts and Parker carried Lavonia, Crawford's throw to second key, with Adams, pod David, and umpire Well. The game showcased sharp defense and timely hits as Lavonia starts the season strong.
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Lavonia
la Fonta
Westminster
Pullig
Crawfort
Borrela
David
Comet
Beore
Fe Oeble Oveel
Inet
Fennell
Tavonla
Pulliam
Crawford
Sorrell
Westuins
Vonia
Roberts
Parker
Aia
Eat
Adams
Mpire
Iiadwell
Rik A Roe
Marea
Canadian Henley Opens in Niagara Falls Region
The Canadian Association of Cavemen regatta opens in St Catharines Aug 3 with several crews, each in peak practice, aiming for top honors. Prominent teams like Swindines Smilton are expected to feature strong performances as the event begins under tight competition and high expectations.
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Catharines
Caperis
Anregatta
Canadian Association of Cavemen
Im Henley
Associa Couree
Oli
Smilton
McGovern Britt Rematch Offer Privatized For Labor Day Bout
Promoters at Goldfields Ney plan a Britt McGovern title bout with a $10,000 purse. Tex Ricard has doubled prior offers and awaits Britt's decision. McGovern expects a reply within days as organizers target Labor Day afternoon for the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmy Britt
Terry McGovern
Goldfields, Ney
Tex Ricard
Harry Lewis
Britt
McGovern
League Standings Snapshot From List of Cities
League Standings South show Montgomery leading 6 to 2 over Atlanta with Neshville 4 and Birmingham 3. Other results include Snreveport 1 and Memphis 0. Atlantic division lists Jacksonville 7, Macon 3, Columbia 2, Charleston 1. American table tops New York 11 with Detroit 1 and St Louis 11 and Washington 2. Boston 3, Philadelphia 3, Cleveland 3. National league shows Toledo 4 and Louisville 9, Milwaukee 2, Columbus 11, Minneapolis 3. Montreal 1, Rochester 2, Toronto 1.
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Montgomery
Atlanta
Neshville
Birmingham
Snreveport
Memphis
South Atlantic
Jacksonville
Macon
Columbia
Charleston
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Beston
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Boston
American Elation
Toledo
St. Paul
Loulaville
Milwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Pastara
City
Panamas cleaned and reshaped with new bands offered
Bussey at 28 1-2 Whitehall advertises cleaning services for panamas with bands updated. Prices listed: $1.00 for cleaning and reshaping, $1.25 for new bands. Local storefront detail included.
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Panamas
Bussey
Whitehall
New York Yacht Club Opens Cruise With Record Yachts
New York Yacht Club begins its annual cruise from Glen Cove to Morris Cove with a record number of white-winged yachts. The event features the king's cup races and Astor cup contests scheduled around Newport and New London. The program includes squadron runs to New London, Newport, and Vineyard Haven, with dress ship and morning colors observed at New London.
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New York
Cornelius Vannerbilt
New York Yacht Club
Glen Cove
Morris Cove
Newport West
Astor
Mortle Cove
New London
Newport
Vineyard Haven
Outpourings on the League Dope Mills in Atlanta
A heated cascade from Little Rock to Birmingham critiques the American Association amid umpire suspensions and alleged fixed games. The piece defends Judge Kavanaugh, cites Billy Smith’s suspension claims, defends Shuster, and notes Birmingham’s war of editorials while recounting Bil Phillips and Bill Smith’s rough seasons and injuries in Atlanta and Memphis.
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American Association
Owens
William Kavanaugh
Southern League
Atlanta
Billy Smith
Piedmont
Kreigh Collina Wins Western Tennis Championship
Kreigh Collina defeated Nat Emerson of Cincinnati to seize the Western tennis title in a hard fought match with set scores 6-2 6-4 2-4 6-2. Emerson had earlier topped L. M. Walder in finals by 5-4-2 6-1 6-4. G. Hunt, recent Southern champion, took Western mixed doubles with Mrs RB Neff. William A. Larned won Longwood cup by beating Karl Behr 4-4 62 62.
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Kreigh Collina
Ali
Nat Emerson
Cincinnati
Emerson
L. M. Walder
Ft. G. Hunt
Atlanta
Mrs
William A. Larned
Karl “Tl Behr
Finns catcher lands in Frary's place in Nashville
Special to The Georgian reports Paul Stevenson leaving Gadsden August 3 to join the Nashville team. Stevenson, former catcher for the University of Idaho State University team, previously played with the Cotton States League at Meridian this season.
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Gadsden
Alm
Paul
Stevenson
Nashville
U F State University
Meridian
Billy Smith Had No Business On The Field
In Little Rock on August 3 a report quotes W W M Kavanaugh addressing Billy Smith as a non playing manager who had no business on the field. He questions Smith actions and notes no satisfactory explanation has been given.
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Little Rock
Kavanaugh
Frank
Breitenstein
Buckley
Lehono Asa
Birminghaw
Billy Smith
Garey
WM. Kavanaugh
Ark
H. Whiting
Atlanta
Smith
Ehuster
M. Kavanaugh
Ring Side Razzles and Boxing Promises
Private Leased Wire reports Aurelio Herrera travels to Milwaukee to arrange a August 31 bout with Charley Neary. A fifteen round bout with Kid Goodman is promised by Lincoln Athletic Club of Chelsea. Ludington plans an August 1 boxing show headlined by Kid Tyler versus Walter Little in 128 pounds. Young Erie claims a Dayton match with Harry Lewis fell through last month due to Lewis’s alleged cold feet. Ferrett cites a weight dispute as the reason Burns and Hugo Kelly match was canceled in Los Angeles. Jack Blackburn barely defeated Billy Burke at Broadway Athletic Club in Philadelphia as Burke survived a second round knockdown and fouled out after six rounds.
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New York
Aurelio Herrera
Milwaukee
Charley Neary
Herrera
Kid Goodman
Lincoln Athletic Club
Chelsea
Ludington Athletic Club
Michigan
Kid Tyler
Chicago
Walter Little
Young Erie
Quaker City
Tommy Byrne
Hugo Kelly
Los Angeles
Silver Ferrett
Kelly
Ferrett
Burns
Jack Blackburn
Billy Burke
Broadway Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Billy
Burke
Georgian prints unique amateur game notices for The Georgian
The Georgian declines printing duplicated amateur game notices sent to other Atlanta papers. Notices must be written specifically for The Georgian and differ in wording. The paper welcomes original copy from local clubs and press agents, avoiding carbon paper duplication.
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Poe
Capitol Avenue
Atlanta
Montgomery Beats Atlanta 6 to 2 in Georgia State League
Special to The Georgian reports Montgomery defeating Atlanta Crackers 6 to 2. Tribble pitched well for Montgomery, supported by fielding errors from Atlanta. The win strengthens Montgomery as a pennant contender after prior success against Birmingham, with both clubs showing uneven play.
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Montgomery
Atlanta
Ala
Ron Ue
Birmingham
Mullaney
Crackers
Poeals Jeader
Mn Vibe Fin
Ba I
Wan Patho
Billy Smith
Tom Hughes
Tle
Dre
Montgomer
Fights at Longacre Club and assorted regional results
Reports from New York detail six three round bouts at Longacre Athletic Club with no public tickets, featuring George Kitson and Robbie Moore in a lively display. Other items note Maxeys defeating Arnoldsville 6 to 4 in Georgia, and Russell Walthour beating Jenkins in Oxford Lalark. An Atlanta runner posted 9 minutes 47 seconds in a mile race, with various travel mentions for Birmingham, Nashville, Shreveport, and New Orleans.
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New York
Breen
Longacre Athletic Club
George Kitson
Robbie Moore
Lttle
Moore
Russell Walthour
Auatita
Jenkins
Oxford
Lalark
Anniston
Atlanta
Atlanta Triumph in Baseball Battle Overshadowed by Errors
In a tense clash at the ballpark, Atlanta edged MHogfoe through a tight game marked by miscues and clutch plays. Pitenee and Hou Busch contributed key hits as Buckley and Derry Hole delivered late defense to seal the win.
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Atlanta
Mhogfoe
Pitenee
Hou
Alceve
Derry
Perth
Buckley and
Juste
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Perry
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Bill
O'Brien
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New Orleans Exchange
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Dominick Mullaney
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South Carolina
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Birmingham Age-Herald
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Finn
FRARY
Longacre Club
Maxeys
Maxeys, Ga
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Arnoldsville
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