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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
6
Baseball notes recount Bill Smith limiting player hours to avoid overtraining in the Southern League. Training will run 9:30 to 11:30 and 2 to 4, with attention to heat and rest. The piece also covers opening games promotions, comments from team officials, and humorous anecdotes about players and managers.
Bill Steele blames Roger Bresnahan for team slumps, noting player humanity and public bench antics. The American Association starts April 10, with a longer season. Salaries over 6,000 are rare. Kling saga continues for the Reds. Various players face disciplines, contracts, and health notes as spring training unfolds nationwide.
Eleven year old Gladys Greene sues the Chicago National League club for damages 25000 claiming injury at a Cubs versus Phillies double header on August 29 1910. She testified her knee-seat collapse as fans stood to watch the ball’s landing, injuring her.
Duffy Lewis, BostonAmericans outfielder, said today he would join the team at training camp in Hot Springs Arkansas on March 9 after returning three contracts this season.
Day ton Ohio March 1 Knockout Sweeney of New York won the decision over Eddie Forest of Chicago after a fifteen round bout last night in Dayton.
The Cuban chess championship game between Marshall of the United States and Casablanca of Cuba was adjourned last night after a lengthy session. The tie game left both players poised for a resumption, with officials noting the championship remains undecided.
March 1 Larry Cheney star spitball pitcher for the Cubs signed a three year contract in President Murphy's office, to join teammates in Tampa tonight. He had been reported out of the fold amid business venture rumors in Oklahoma. Cheney denied disputes with the new Cubs leader and pledged top pitching for Evers.
Cincinnati reports Harry McIntyre, veteran pitcher once pivotal for Memphis and a longtime big league star, may receive a spring try-out with the Reds. Manager Tinker plans to cover his training-season expenses hoping he can regain condition and earn a roster spot.
Ray Chapman, the Nap shortstop, ends his holdout by accepting Cleveland's terms and signing a contract. He will join the team in Pensacola, Florida, after wiring President Somers to confirm.
Princeton swam past Pennsylvania 1 to 32 and water polo edged 40 to 7 in two meets here last night, with Tigers topping the Quakers in both contests.
The University of Georgia basketball team defeated Tech 35 to 20 in a rough, hard fought rivalry game. Georgia’s Peacock scored 17 points, while Tech’s Bradley stood out on defense as the teams exchanged fouls and key baskets.
Outfielder Harry Bailey and catcher Ham Reynolds are set to report late. Bailey plans to arrive around March 12 after business in March 10. Reynolds remains with the Georgia Military College in Milledgeville and will condition the day with the school team. Other players are expected to report by March 5 per Manager Smith.
Boston march 1. The Americans and Nationals began their southbound spring training trips. Most Americans left Boston with a few to join en route for Hot Springs Arkansas and Athens Georgia. Ray Collins is the sole holdout for the American squad. Manager Stallings says Cobb is at the Haddock plantation training with Boston players awaiting salary settlement.
Kansas City reports that Smoky Joe Wood, age 25, says he is not old enough to marry and would rather rest in the country than wed. He arrived from Parkers Glen, Pa, plans a few days in Kansas City before heading to Hot Springs, and his engagement to a local Kansas City girl had been reported earlier.
The final group of American players left for Bermuda aboard the Arcadian. Pitchers Ray Caldwell Chester Hoff George McConnell Patsy Green Albert Schulz Willams, catcher Malcolm Barry first baseman Ralph Young second baseman Claud Derrick Jack Martin Douglass Harbison William Stumpf shortstops John Priest Ezra Midkiff third baseman Birdie Cree Harry Wolter Bert Daniels outfielders.
Chicago March 1. Representative George C. Hilton who drafted the boxing bill challenges Packey McFarland to a four round exhibition before lawmakers in the state capital. Hilton declares the ocular demonstration will aid passage of the measure and notes he is a skilled amateur boxer.
Calgary March 1. Unless Tommy Burns can arrange a May 24 bout with Bombardier Wells or Luther McCarty, he will tour the world under manager L C Keating of Portland and box in the United States, England, Ireland, France and Australia.
Columbia University fencing team defeated Cornell six bouts to three but Columbia was beaten in gymnastics cooperation by New York University four to twelve.
Coach J W Heisman explains how amateurs should back up infield and outfield during gameplay to reduce errors. He notes pros increasingly imitate the tactic, stresses pitchers’ lightening load, urges accurate throws, and advises outfielders to judge ball location quickly and return throws promptly to the diamond.
A. G. Spalding cups awarded to league winners with permanent keeping rights. G. M. A. sent about 150 cadets to Washington for the inaugural parade. athletic activity paused until return. Boys High builds a strong baseball setup with new gear while eyeing a tennis tournament and mid-April field day at Tech Flats. Armstead leads shot put near league record as track work continues. Peacock loses to Marist 52 10. Peacock baseball seeks Piedmont park diamond. cross country returns next fall. G. M. A. hosts April 7 track meet to select prep entrants. Tech High interclass basketball sees seniors beat the sophs 20 12 and a tight A class race.
Hale, Northwestern University baseball pitcher, lost two fingers in a lathe accident yesterday. The fingers were washed and sewn back in place within minutes, and doctors hope he can pitch again before the season ends. Hale is an engineering student and was one of the staff's top pitchers last season.
Tommy McMillan seeks release from Rochester as his father offers to pay a reasonable price if manager John Ganzel agrees. The deal hinges on salary demands and the team’s willingness to part with the player.
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