Crackers face tough road trip with New Orleans doubleheader
Perc y H Whiting reports the Crackers hit a rough stretch as they finish home stay and embark on a South run through July. Friday’s game starts at the usual hour, Saturday at 2 45 to catch the train. they then head to New Orleans for a Sunday double header. Aiming to surge above .500, the team faces a serious test as Musser and Price falter and Bill Foxen shuts them down. Birmingham’s Barons show renewed pep, threatening a pennant push if they sustain momentum.
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Anderson and Cross Wrangle Over Weight
In Los Angeles on June 20 a weight dispute surrounds the Leach Cross Bud Anderson July 4 bout. Manager Dick Donald insists on 133 pounds ringside, while Leach Cross manager Sam Wallach says 133 pounds ringside was promised and pushes for a 10 o'clock weigh in. A conference with Promoter McCarey is set to resolve the issue.
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CROSS ARRIVES ON COAST FOR JULY 4 BOXING
Leach Cross, New York lightweight champion, arrived in Los Angeles and dismissed fear of Bud Anderson. He plans a 20‑round bout with Anderson at Vernon on July 4, predicting a knot in six rounds. Ledoux and Campi are in training, while White rests after a recent defeat. Dundee heads to Albuquerque for a July 4 clash with Tommy Dixon.
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McCarney and Smith Testify as Trial Opens
Calgary witnesses Billy McCarney former McCarty manager and Ed Smith referee testified in the Arthur Pesky trial related to the Luther McCarty heavyweight title bout. Their statements added little new to the case as jurors completed the panel.
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Crowd estimates fall short at Cracker-Birmingham game
Thursday's attendance at Cracker Birmingham drew 2,730 fans, far below the 3,206 who watched Birmingham raise the flag. Officials of the Atlanta club had projected about 5,000 spectators.
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Baseball Schedule and Standings From Friday Games
Friday games include Birmingham at Atlanta at Ponce De Leon and New Orleans at Mobile with results from Thursday showing Birmingham 7 Atlanta 2 and Mobile 8 New Orleans 4. Standings list Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Atlanta New Orleans with varying records and percentages. corrected league results from multiple associations follow.
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Startling of the Clubs in Birmingham and Atlanta game
Birmingham offense shows seven runs with a late rally against Atlanta. Mayer and Marcan lead Birmingham with extra-base hits while Price holds on for the win. Conzelman and Musser pitch for Birmingham. Foxen backs Atlanta with solid relief.
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Baseball war in the big leagues heats up in 1913
Cincinnati hangs eighth in the National League while Tinker Stallings and Knabe spark fighting among clubs. Boston under Stallings fights to avoid last place as Brooklyn Young Wagner shines. Cubs and Dahlen push for first division amid injuries. Washington and Philadelphia feud continues as baseball battle intensifies across leagues.
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Jerome Idaho ring show planned for Independence Day
Former bantamweight champion Harry Forbes, now a boxing instructor at Nate Lewis gym, will arrange a five bout card for Jerome Idaho on July 2 3 and 4. A committee of Jerome business men requested the star event and training for locals. thousands are expected to attend the Independence Day celebrations.
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Ritchie Drops Nolan as Manager Split Ends Ties
In San Francisco on June 20 heavyweight champion Willie Ritchie announced that all relations with his manager Billy Nolan are ended. Ritchie will manage his own affairs while preparing for his independent Day match with Joe Rivers. The split cites personal and financial reasons.
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Winners to Be Barred From Belmont Race Track
The Jockey Club will bar several undesirable patrons from Belmont Park after stewards were told to turn away people previously barred. Six men, two rumored to predict winning horses, are to be escorted out on first appearance if orders are enforced.
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Riders Delighted by Risky Drome Sport Addiction
Amateur riders flood the local track as fear and thrill collide with steel and gasoline. Enthusiasm remains high among professionals and novices alike, with riders like Tex Richards pushing limits toward a big weekend meet led by the Mayor Woodward Sweepstakes.
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Quo Vadis continues at Grand next week
The play Quo Vadis extends its run at the Grand Theatre with performances scheduled for the coming week. Tickets are available now for the remaining shows starring the current cast and crew.
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American jockey Johnny Rieff sweeps four wins at Longchamp
Paris June 20 Johnny Rieff the American jockey set a record on the French turf by winning four races out of six at the Longchamp course. He beat all previous marks, dominating the meeting with decisive rides and adding another notable victory for American riders in France.
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Caponi to Box Clabby in July Fourth Indianapolis Bout
Chicago June 20 Tony Caponi and Jimmy Clabby have signed to meet in a ten round lightweight clash in Indianapolis on July 4. The fight will be contested at 158 pounds.
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Negroes Battle to Draw in New Orleans Fight
Jeff Clark of Joplin Missouri and Harry Wills of New Orleans fought ten rounds to a draw in a Negro heavyweight bout held in New Orleans on June 20.
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