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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
5
The Crackers defeated Ty Cobb's team 6 to 1 at Vonce De Leon Park this afternoon. Weaver pitched a full game displaying mid season form. Tommy Long starred with the bat in the victory over Cobb's squad.
A corrupted scorecard recounts early baseball innings with multiple misreads and typos. It lists outs, singles, fanned batters, and errors across the first four frames, noting runs in the third and a crowd of misparsed names such as Agler, Alperman, Cobb, Long, Hailey, and Weaver with scattered fumbles and stolen chances.
Cobb topples Atlanta 6 to 1 with a nine inning outing by Weaver and Holmes on the mound. Graham and Long doubled for Cobb while McMillan and Long swiped bases. Offense featured two base hits, stolen bases, and a lone RBI by Cobb.
The game advances with no runs in the sixth and seventh frames as Holmes Ferris McMillan and Bailey reach base but are shut down. In the eighth Smith and Welchance spark a small rally as Smith scores on a misplayed ball and Dobard miscues lead to another run. The ninth yields one run as McMillan scores after Cobb mishandles a ball and Lafitte bats.
In Athens University of Georgia beat Auburn 12 to 5 with Corley Hutchins Locke Williams contributing. Cincinnati edged Chattanooga 6 to 2 after a late darkness delay. Philadelphia defeated Birmingham 14 to 1 led by Coombs Shang Baker and Dilger with Chesnut umpiring.
March 28 Tech won its season opener defeating Clemson Tigers 3 to 0 in a fast game. Pitts twirled for the Jackets and driven by two doubles he produced a run each. Two-base hits Pitts twice. Pitchers Pitts and Anderson struck out twice each. Bases on balls six for Pitts and Anderson. Sacrifice hits Cole C Montague. Stolen bases Parrant Wooten.
Multiple fielding errors and wild throws fuel a messy set of innings. Pureton, Coles, Pitts and Holliday stand out in a sequence of sacrifices, steals, and wild plays. Webb, Montague and Dean also contribute as defensive miscues lead to runs but the frame ends with limited hits and no decisive scoring.
Chattanooga Tenn March 28 Following a telegram from Cincinnati stating the park was inundated manager Tinker of the Reds canceled all future ante season games He will remain here or return to Montgomery Ala until weather conditions in Cincinnati are favorable
Speedy Fool won the Corporation Plate at Alexander Park England on March 28 with a $1,000 value. Willrum finished second and Rule Prover placed third in the field.
Ty Cobb says he has not signed but expects to join Detroit soon. He notes the hold-out status is unchanged, adding that every day brings the start of the American League season and that he expects to play for Detroit "for a consideration" if an agreement is reached. Navin's decision is pivotal.
On base running the article argues runners must touch the bag portion toward the baseline while fielders should not block the bag with bodily force. It warns that deliberate collisions favor the runner if the umpire calls him safe and notes common infractions by batters veering into the diamond.
A report from New York says Giants manager McGraw plans to release pitcher Thorpe after the first West trip. The move is blamed on a lack of time to devote to this season and a ball that has failed to meet expectations.
New York Nationals beat New Orleans Pelicans 6 to 5 yesterday. Tesreau and Gouliat pitched for New York while Brenton and Stout pitched for New Orleans. New York collected nine hits to New Orleans five.
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