Crackers inch toward lead with tenth straight win
Atlanta's tenth straight victory boosts the Crackers toward first in the Southern League as Shreveport may falter. The New Orleans series ends in Atlanta Wednesday with visits from Montgomery and Memphis to come. Memphis games are billed as tough with a three o'clock Saturday start to help travel to Shreveport for a Panda showdown.
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Memphis Baseball League Faces Forfeiture Over Salary Violations
Memphis reports a Southern League meeting looming to consider forfeiture of franchises for suspected salary limit breaches. Auditor W E B Wormser has examined Atlanta’s books and others, with President Kavanaugh warning punishment for any guilty club. The inquiry aims to determine if any manager violated contract terms or the league rules.
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Work-outs At Gravesend Reported For Several Horses
Training notes list multiple horses and workout times at Gravesend including Jane G Weather, Dayton, Confederate, Wit and Good, Shot Gun and others. Distances range from four to six furlongs with times around 1:15 to 1:18, reflecting preparation for upcoming races.
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Ten straight wins in lively contest at Mednont Park
The game featured ten consecutive victories by one side at Mednont Park Tuesday afternoon. Atlanta batters piled up singles and two baggers in the sixth inning, but both teams fought hard from the first score to the final out. Haxter Sparks pitched for the mound, keeping the rival offense in check.
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Standings roundup from multiple baseball leagues
Southern League shows Atlanta 5 New Orleans 3 Montgomery 8 Memphis 3 Nashville 6 Shreveport 1. South Atlantic lists Charleston 22 Coombra 6 Pecana zeckeenville 3. American League games include Philadelphia 1 New York 5 St. Louis 2 Cleveland 6. Nations notes Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 3. Eastern League Newark 3 Toronto 3 Providence 1 Montreal 3 Baltimore 4 Rochester. American Association Louisville 5 St Paul 2.
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Calls for More Deputies to Enforce Prize Fighting Law
N Y report notes Sheriff Pinherty in the county says enforcing the prize fighting ban would require extra deputies. In a separate game the Brokers beat the West End Stars 8 to 7 at Grady Place with Whittlesey and Coyle delivering key moments.
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Bowman Defeated In Thrilling Comer Ball Park Match
Special to The Georgian Comer Georgia reports a close baseball game where Bowman fell to an opponent at Comer Ball Park. The locals saw a high energy first tour lead but Bowman fought back, leaving fans hopeful for future results as attendance reached around a hundred.
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Sylvania Triumph in Mixed High School Contest
A garbled recap notes Sylvania winning a close game with key plays by Baneesa and Twitty. The report mentions a baseball season lead and state league meets, but details are unclear due to missing text.
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Southern Lawn Tennis Association Announces Upcoming Tournament
The Southern Lawn Tennis Association plans a July tournament with singles doubles and mixed events. Play starts July 7 at 3 p.m. and July 8 at 4 p.m. Officials include C. William of Atlanta as president and Norman Farrell of Nashville as vice president. Rail rates apply and many players from New Orleans and Atlanta are expected to attend Nashville for preps.
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A Puff of Hot Air From Underneath Fight Lid
Harry Tenney targets Jack Blackburn in a flexible showdown at any distance from one to twenty rounds. Tenney vows to shed weight to meet Blackburn and awaits a suitable venue. Gus Garner hones for a fifteen round bout with Harry Lewis to be staged near Philadelphia. Jack O'Brien likely voyages to Australia to face Hill Squires after a $10000 purse offer.
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Boxing Plots and Matches Include Local Card at Chelsea
The Georgian reports Squires eyes twenty rounds and a possible match with Al Kaufmann in San Francisco. Jabber Tom Carey seeks a return to boxing, as does Morrison who plans to meet Benny Yanger in Benton Harbor on June 16. Lincoln Athletic Club in Chelsea promotes Kid Gordman vs Fighting Dick Hyland in a fifteen round main, with Joe Garey vs Reddo Melirath in eight rounds. Herman eyes a bout with Terry McGovern or Jimmy Britt.
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Edgewood Seeks Challenging Youth Team Showdowns
Edgewood aims to host competitive under eleven teams near Atlanta. Edgewood boys have won twelve straight games, six by shutout. The hostile edge invites teams to test skills on their diamond as visiting squads receive courteous welcome and a fair match. Contact A L Cuesta Jr or call Meld 3813 J for details.
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Sutton Captures Title as June Champion
Mice May Sutton wins the championship after Mrs Who withdrew from the honor and did not compete.
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Lavonia Triumphs Over Toccoa In Juve Meet
Lavonia defeated Toccoa 32 to 0 as pitcher Roberts shut down the opponents allowing only two hits. Teceva Lowden and Dyer led Lavonia with strong batting contributions.
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Football Matchups Across Cities Highlight Weekend Schedule
New Orleans visits Atlanta while Memphis travels to Montgomery. Shreveport heads to Nashville and Little Rock plays in Birmingham as four matchups reshape the regional slate.
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Atlanta Stars Rally as Ten Straight Wins Impress Opponents
Aday review notes Atlanta riding a 10 game streak with 14 wins in the last 16 while rival teams like Nashville and Chicago show mixed results. The piece recounts fielding miscues, notable plays including Winters and OBrien, and a sold out Piedmont Park crowd as Atlanta gains ground in the league standings.
Hall Takes First Spin In Atlanta Race Preview
Prize promoter Jack Prince hails Tommy Hall as England’s top rider and announces his anticipated match against Bobby Walthour at the Coliseum in Atlanta. He praises the track and new double cylinder meters, predicting a large event with Thursday’s amateur handicap and the strongest riders aiming to draw crowds.
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