Memphis Team Strongest In Southern League Now
Special to The Georgian Memphis notes the Southern League race favors Memphis with the strongest infield and top hitters. Babb at third and Nicholls at short receive high praise, while Jimmy Smith and Otis Jordan contribute strong fielding and hitting. Pitching notes raise Suggs and Joss, with Lighthart dominating in the league though not unstoppable. The piece argues Memphis leads both in talent and expense, challenging Birmingham for the title amid uncertain finances.
Braves Edge Memphis In Slugfest Road Victory
Special Correspondence Memphis Tennessee By clouting the ball in terrific fashion the crippled Atlanta team won out in a go as you please match Monday afternoon Seven runs to Memphis five There was not much baseball to the contest but the all redeeming feature was that the prodigal sons lambasted victory out of apparent defeat From the very start Sylvester Loucks was an open book to the Atlanta batsmen but the many hits he yielded didn't produce so very many runs The score was 7 to 2 in favor of Atlanta when with two down in the fifth Moree ruffed Winss pop fly That put everybody up in the air and two hits followed Ailing the bases Then Nicholls smashed one to left for two bags and three runs came in It began to look blue for Atlanta but in the seventh the Smithies got into Loucks Whe a ton of brick and scored three runs There was only a small crowd present and from it came a lot of rooting for Atlanta
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Memphis
Teon
Atlanta
Sylvester Loucks
Moree
Nicholls
Atlant i
Smithies
Loucks
Smith
Morse
Evers
Smith Wants Bill Gannon in Memphis Pursuit
Special Correspondence from Memphis, August 21. Billy Smith seeks to acquire Bow Bil Gannon, once a feared outfielder for Lew Whistier's pennant winners. Memphis club claims right to the player despite reports of his move to Albany in the New York State League. Either Chihle or Zeller slated to handle the situation this afternoon as Suggs is scheduled in Piich for Memphis.
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Percy Whiting
Memphis
Tenn
Billy Smith
Bil” Ganon
Lew Whistier
Ploon Leen
Wil Tran
Bridgeon
Baying
Outlaws
Albany
Memis
Elther Chihle
Zeller
Suggs
Piich
Woodward for County Treasurer Election Ad
Historic noisy clipped text promotes J G Woodward for county treasurer. Vague race terms follow with broken horse racing lane and unrelated time figures. No clear date or location available.
Do you want Woodward for Treasurer
A terse political appeal urges readers to vote for Culberson if they oppose Woodward for the treasurer position. The message emphasizes selecting Culberson as the preferred candidate without listing policy specifics.
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Woodward
Culberson
Batted Ball Kills a Calf in Weekend Baseball Game
In a seven inning Saturday contest White Oak Springs beat Cornell 4 to 0 before darkness halted play. Morgan pitched well for White Oak Springs while Shiuape fon starred for Cornell as six bats were ruined by end of the seventh, a stray batted ball killing a calf grazing nearby.
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Cornell
White Oak Springs
Morgan
Shiuape Fon
Whittier Mills Team Defeats King Hardware in Close Battle
Whittier Mills beat King Hardware 3 to 2 in a tightly contested game. Richineharit and Brown starred for Whittier Mills while Gores and Hall led King Hardware’s defense and attack. Gores and Ridings contributed strong work as the season neared its end.
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Nf J
Wits
Chytwedy
Beth Tema Richineharit
Imaermitn
Whittier Mills Company
Gine
Brown
Hall
Thine Harte
Whittler Mills
King Hardware Company
King
Whitter
Whittier Mills
Inntinesy Kile
Gores
Standings and Gossip From The Baseball Arena
League notes expose shifts and fielding woes with Sid Smith and Whitey Morse cited amid Memphis and Nashville clashes. Chicago Nationals blank Giants while Atlanta and Birmingham tilt, as Nashville’s Buchanan shines. multiple teams battle for position and bragging rights across the circuit.
Capitol Avenue Leads Baraca League Standings
In Wesley Memorial and United Brethren shows Capitol Avenue and United Brethren threats, Wesley Memorial tops with two wins, while Baptist Tabernacle and United Brethren play tight games. Capitol Avenue secures key doubleheader wins. upcoming schedule set at Medmont Park race trap with 4 PM starts.
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Wesley Memorial
United Brethren
Capitol Avene
Baptist ‘Tabernacle
Ritten
Wic
Call
Rarneren Opperhela
Davennort
Cee Hadley
Tne
Willits
P Yarbroughw
Hardin
Eldvr
Ee Vaphol Avenue
Capitol Avenue
Aml Baptist Tabernacle
Medmont Park
Weekly baseball scores across leagues reported
Results from multiple leagues show Southern Atlanta beating Memphis 7 to 5 and Nashville defeating Little Rock 2 to 1. Rain affected Shreveport Birmingham and New Orleans Montgomery. National league games include Cincinnati 2 Boston 1, Chicago 3 New York 0, and Detroit 6 Boston 4. Other leagues note Kansas City 0 Indianapolis 0 and Milwaukee 3 Louisville 1. Cotton States list Mobile 12 Jackson 9 and Vicksburg 2. Eastern results include Jersey City 8 Toronto 0 and Newark 4 Buffalo 3.
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Southern
Atlanta
Memphis
Little Rock
Nashville
Shreveport-Birmingham
New Orleans
Montgomery
South Atlantic
Savannah
Macon
Charleston
Jacksonville
Columbia
Augusta
National
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
American Association
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Girardeau Seeks Voter Support for County Treasurer Post
The report notes that Girardeau is not a political insider but relies on public backing to maintain his office as county treasurer.
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Girardeau
Antain
Still Climbing for Panamas and Old Hats to Clean
A brief note lists Bussey at 28 1 2 Whitehall, seeking Panama hats and other hats to be cleaned as part of a local errands text.
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Bussey
Whitehall
Why is Woodward making his fight Culbertson alone
Woodward refuses to share the ring with Culbertson, insisting he must beat Culbertson himself. He believes Culbertson is the key opponent and drills to take him on alone.
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Woodward
Culberson
No More Nashville for Me Declares Somber Mike Finn
Mike Finn says he will not go to Nashville or Noebville for work and denies reports of a Little Rock deal next year. He claims the board and stockholders decided the Castro matter and blames press rumors. Finn praises Vaughan and notes ongoing club negotiations involving multiple teams and Castro.
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Nashville
Mike Finn
Memphis
Mike
Illbert
Little Rock
Caatro
Association
Vaughan
Abba
Pender Gets New Players
Special to The Georgian from Charleston dated August 21 reports three new players Crowder Kipp and Fisher joined Charleston for the game against Jacksonville infield duty with solid work Glenn slated to pick up a position shortstop fights with a yellow order Foster and Weinig state league pitchers expected in Charleston soon widespread discontent over the team prospects and rumors that Pender may manage Jacksonville next season with his likely absence from Charleston.
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Charleston
D. C
Jacksonville
Crowder
Kipp
Fisher
Glenn
Foster
Weinig
Tumor
Pender
Interstate trapshooting tournament to be held in Wilmington
Arrangements are rapidly being made for the Interstate trapshooters tournament set for August 22 and 23 in Wilmington. Five or more clubs from North Carolina towns are expected to compete, with teams from Virginia South Carolina Georgia and possibly Tennessee. The event will use the percentage scoring system with five money prizes and a local purse of 100 dollars per day under American Association rules.
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Wilmington
N.C
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
American Association
Brick Plant Sold Near Brunswick Boosts Odessa Output
The Morris Brick Company plant at Odessa, ten miles from Brunswick, Ga, has been acquired by Brunswick capitalists. The new owners plan to double capacity and aggressively push Odessa brick across Georgia. Also in Georgia news, a Columbus arc light trimmer, Frank Burke, was injured by a live wire while on a pole, and Columbus adds a new paper box factory in the old veneer works building. Covington pastors get a vacation, with Rev. EB Pendleton offering to take one Sunday off but to preach again later in August. Augusta reports thirteen new bales of cotton received, a large late-season total for the period, with sixty-four total bales and thirteen new ones among them.
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Brunswick
Morris Brick Company
Odessa
Georgia
Columbus
Frank, Burke
Columbus, Railroad and Electric Light Company
Paper Box
Veneer
Christopher Box ~ and Rinting Company
Covington
The
Baptist Church
EB. R. Pendleton
North Georgia
Augusta
Gut
Peter F. Clarke for County Treasurer
Peter F. Clarke, a self made man admired for public spirit, has supporters urging him to run for County Treasurer. His backers say he will manage the office to the taxpayers satisfaction and have placed him before the voters for election.
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Peter F. Clarke
People For
Fulton County
Pennant Lost to Augustans in Augusta Ga
Augusta August 21 By Savannahs win from Macon and Columbias victory over Augusta the local club dropped from first place and may lose the pennant. The locals have five home games this week and three more on the road, with three series left against Macon. If Savannah and Augusta both falter the pennant could still shift, with remaining schedules shaping the outcome. Also noted is Pitcher Frank Corritans addition to the Ineligible list per the national baseball commission.
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Augusta
Savannah
Macon
Columbia
Micon
Tost
Colts
Celta
Jacksonville
Charleston
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Fimeball Commission
Frank Corritan
Ife
Toledo
Philadelpha
Gossip of the Pugs Featherweight Shuffle
New Jersey featherweight Bender travels to Boston to train for a bout with an unnamed American challenger while Tommy Burns pledges to stop a Berger in twenty rounds or forfeit his share. Freddie Welch nearly books Abe Attell for twenty rounds after knocking out Hoek Keyes. Everett featherweight Vercy Cosgrove vs Bobby Johnson of California set for tonight with a potential winner facing Gus Besnab, and Matty Baldwin meets Dave Despler in Chelan as the top New England featherweights square off.
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Tommy Burns
Freddie Welch
Hoek Keyes
Australia
Abe Attell
Cincinnati
Vercy Cosgrove
Everett
Wash
Bobby Johnson
California
Gus Besnab
Oklahoma and national political moves outlined
A boom for John D Benedict for Oklahoma governor is noted with his role as superintendent of Indian Territory schools. Logan M Bullitt, coal company president active in the interstate coal inquiry, seeks Congress to succeed Edward Morrell of Pennsylvania. Maryland Republicans may nominate Charles J Bonaparte for governor though he resists. Idaho Democrats push a test oath targeting Mormons. West Virginia Democrats expected to nominate former Senator Henry Lee Davis for VP in 1904.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Logan M. Bullitt
Interstate Commission
Congress
Edward Morrell
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Henry Lee Davis
Acef Ully
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