Atlanta Loses No. 1 To Memphis
In Memphis at Red Elm Park on June 2, the Turtles defeated the Crackers in the opener of a double header. Kissinger dominated with seven strikeouts and no walks, allowing only three scattered hits. Dessau pitched adequately but was outmatched by Kissinger, while Dessau benefited from a few fielding errors. Bases on balls totaled two for Dessau, and Moulton contributed a sacrifice. Netzel Crandall and Schweitzer stole bases. Dessau was hit by a pitch once, Kerr the recipient. Umpires O Toole and Breitenstein.
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Baseball: Ninth Inning Rally Fails to Deliver for Home Team
In a noisy late innings blackout, the game features scattered hits and base running errors. Key moments include Schweitzer scoring on Crandall’s late single and Kerr being plunked to load the bases, but no decisive runs follow as pitchers exchange outs and fumbles cap the inning.
Tout Pulls New One Cleans Up The Coin
A Latonia betting ring tale recounts a national tout using a lead shoe and a plate to convince a gullible bettor. He suggested Creme Dementhe ran with heavy shoes yesterday, prompting several hundred dollars in bets. Creme Dementhe won at a long price, while many spectators left track distrustful of the racing game.
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Texas Giant Declines Johnson Fight Favors Teammate
A Texan giant named the Texas Kid challenged Jack Johnson at Oldtown Las Vegas but Johnson declined to box him. Johnson then staged a light exhibition with Johnson camp members, sparred nine rounds and sang with a minstrel troupe. Flynn trained steadily for the July 4 bout and led a grand march at the firemen’s ball.
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Baseball Card South League Standings and Results
Today in the Southern League shows Atlanta at Memphis and New Orleans at Mobile with Chattanooga at Nashville. Standings list Memphis 31 28 tied for second, Birmingham 31 36, and Mobile 35 36 with Birmingham and others. Yesterday’s games were Atlanta at Memphis rain and New Orleans 5 Mobile 1, Chattanooga at Nashville rain.
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Standings and Results From South Atlantic and Major Leagues
Albany, Savannah, Macon, Columbus and other clubs show scattered scores as rain affected Georgia and Carolina matchups. American League games list St Louis Chicago Detroit Boston New York and Philadelphia in varied clashes with standings showing Boston atop the table. National League results include Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and Pittsburgh with recent scores and paragraph standings.
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Six Lemons for One Player Is Yankees Latest Offer
New York June 25. The sale of trade rumors say the Yankees offer six players including Daniels Gardner Williams and others for one star of ability. Manager Wolfferton of the Highlanders is seeking to strengthen the local American League squad. Olson Mullin and Summers from Cleveland and Detroit may join here.
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No Interference If Gambling Is Barred
Sante Fe New Mexico June 25 There will be no interference with the Johnson Flynn battle for the world s heavyweight championship at Las Vegas July 4 by Governor McDonald provided the county and city authorities enforce strictly the state laws for the suppression of public gambling This was made plain in an official statement issued by Governor McDonald last night But should the civil authorities fail to enforce the laws the governor declares that all the power that possibly can be brought into use will be directed to destroy the evil and vice attendant upon the gathering In view of the absence of specific legal prohibition Governor McDonald adds that all he can do is to enforce strictly existing laws regarding gambling
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Fighters at Las Vegas Pulled Usual Stunts
In East Las Vegas New Mexico on June 25 Gov. McDonald’s no interference pledge steadied spirits for the heavy weight title event. Champ Jack Johnson and challenger Jim Flynn conducted routine workouts despite rain, Johnson drawing 700 visitors and boxing, while Culver, Williams, Abdul and others trained through multiple rounds and gymnastic stunts.
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Piedmont Driving Club Tennis Tourney Opens Today
Postponed from Monday due to Wednesday rain the Piedmont Driving Club tournament begins today at 3 30 p m with a list of matches including DuBose versus Foreman Warden versus Douglas Hurt versus Williams Hopkins versus Hodgson and Draper versus McClesky among others.
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Yanks Release Hoff and Boyd to Lawrence
The Highlanders trade pitcher Chester Hoff and outfielder Boyd to the Lawrence club of the New England league as part of a deal that brought pitcher Keating. Hoff is a left handed prospect from a semi professional team with limited experience, while Boyd is a college player reported to Wolverton in the West. Keating joins in September.
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Proverb Contest urged as close deadline nears
The Georgia newspaper warns readers to hurry and obtain back numbers and contest aids for the Proverb Contest. It clarifies prices for Answer Books Proverb Guides and Proverb Pictures and cautions against overpayments and dishonest tactics to protect fair play and reader trust.
West Virginia to Have Brief Running Meeting
Fairmont Hunt club announced a three day running meeting at Fairmont track starting July 4. It will be the first running meeting in the state. After Kentucky and Maryland meets end, Fairmont plans to feature many top horses. Three carloads will come from Latonia and three from Marlboro, Md.
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Winnebago Injun Chief Is Sought By Four Clubs
St Joseph Mo June 25 John Holland owner of the local Western league baseball club announced that three major league clubs Boston Nationals Boston Americans and Detroit had made offers for George Johnson his big Indian pitcher who has a wonderful record this season Johnson has won twelve and lost two and has pitched three three hit and two four hit games He is a member of the Winnebago tribe and a former Carlisle student Comiskey also after the Indian and it will be no surprise if he becomes a White Sox hope.
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Atlanta Georgian Proverb Contest Rules and Entry Details
The Atlanta Georgian announces a skill contest with prizes totaling 16000 dollars. Open to all, entrants may submit up to three answer sets, one per picture, with family limits and no employee participation. Entries must be mailed or delivered within the time limit, using the official Proverb Book as reference, and ordered by contestants after the close of the contest.
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