Frank's slump fuels New Orleans baseball backfire
In New Orleans fans blame Frank for a season of missteps and a badge of crooked play, boosting anger over Billy Smith and the Atlanta club. Attendance falls as public trust wanes, though some hope the decline is temporary with more local clubs and learning curves ahead.
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New Orleans
Nashville
Billy Smith
Frank
Orleans
Atlanta
al- Tegra
Troutte
Quitters
Ike Billy Smith
Otto Jordan
Nap Rucker rises from Cobb County to major leagues
Cobb County celebrates Nap Rucker rising story from local fame to the American League with Connie Mack and Otto Jordan, amid booster talk and regional pride. The piece recalls his rocky path from the Southern to the big leagues, noting critics and supporters as he gains recognition and hopes.
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Nap Rucker
Otto Jordan
Nap
Otto
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Mack
Crabapple
Montgomery
Brooklyn
Rucker
Roasts and Roasts Culled From Contemporaries
A collage of baseball commentary from various papers notes Shuster on third strike, Pelicans contention, and Braves prospects. Mentions Tatra’s purchase by Bal, SiseRer’s wild outburst, and Nop Rucker praised. Atlanta-New Orleans clashes, fan reactions, and Percy Whiting reporting. References Memphis, Nashville, and Cleveland press viewpoints on players and games.
Eighth Inning Aerial Flight Upsets Crackers in New Orleans
Percy Whiting reports a chaotic eighth inning as Atlanta rallyes to beat New Orleans 7 to 4. Harley falters after a strong start, Jordan miscues on a ricochet, and a string of hits and walks fuels a seven-run uprising. Umpire Campau and crowd antics color the notes as errors, defense, and late scoring seal the loss.
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Percy Whiting
New Orleans
Harley
Pelicans
Jordan
Phillips
Brouthers
Blake
Rickert
Cargo
Zollar
Winters
Crozier
Smith
Fox
Hoffman
Atlanta
Otto
Uke
Calliope
Campau
Archer
Kyers
Step Ho
Sid Smith
Mae
Croaler
Oss Atlan New
Enas
Bonimary Itive
Tiarley
Aeeller
Marley
Zeller
Ifee
O'Brien
Stratton
Evers
Ate
Tine
Unpire
Third baseman as any who ever wore aplkes
The Sporting News reports Jim Delehanty cannot play due to knee trouble after a past injury, with Dr. Parker treating him and a return hoped for. A new test baseman, Bot England, may join Cincinnati or Williamsport, depending on terms.
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Aplkes
Sporting News
Jim Delehanty
Manger Unolon
Ug Tall
James
Del
Clarley Parker
Bos
Jim
Philadelphia
Parker Minks
Stomil
Cinelyoad Tagatter
Reda
Wil Hamsport
Mek
Wi Aly Tn
Merrmann
Williamsport
Bim
Cinelanat
Boston Americans
England
Wats
Infeller
Boston Americure
Triltar
Mana
Hanton
Finandel
Detroit
Cinemati Inquirer
Futurity Field Scores Across Regions Report
Special to The Georgian from Shreveport Sept. 1 notes manager Gilks returning from a scouting tour. Shortstop Tour South of Galveston will be trialed outside the South Texas League, with results expected from multiple regional games including New Orleans and Birmingham.
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Shreveport
Gilks
Galveston
Sixteen Thoroughbreds Set for the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay
A record Futurity crowd is expected at Sheepshead Bay as about 40,000 spectators gather for the $50,000 Futurity race. Keene entry Peter Pan and Pope Joan are favored, with Rainey Brothers’ DeMund and Horace B. N. among contenders. Other candidates include Conville from Hitchcock and Madden, Danville potential buyer Diamond Jim Brady eyeing a deal, and May Rowe, Madden’s mystery entry, plus Oran and Kentucky Beau among noted entrants.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Long Island
Bheepshead
Long Islan
Frank Clark
Coney Island Jockey Club
Alll
Keene
Peter ,Pan
Pope Joan
Rainey Brothers
Cleveland
Raineys
DeMund
Horace BE
Rainey
Conville
Shendloane
Thomas Hitchcock
John E. Madden
Horse Haven
Sara
Walter Mille
Sewell
Diamond Jim” Brady
Danville
Madden
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Newcastle
Oran
Billy Taleelany
Brighton Beach
Electioneer
J. L. Darnley
Honesty
J. E. Seagram
Canada
Pursland
Ings & Royal Chance
Charley el Yankee
Gold Ball
May Rowe
Meddler
New Orleans Enthusiastic Over Atlanta Golf Championship
Leigh Carroll of New Orleans, Southern golf champion, expresses excitement for the Southern Golf Association championship to be staged next spring at Atlanta Athletic Club. He expects a large turnout from New Orleans, plans to field twenty players, and notes Atlanta’s links should accommodate the crowd. He compares East Lake and Audubon Club courses and mentions a team effort to reach St. Louis for the national champions.
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Percy Whiting
New Orleans
Leigh Carroll
Atlanta
Athanta Athletic Club
Southern Golf Association
Auduben Club
New
Atlanta Links
East Lake
Smith
South
St. Louis
Comer Wins Series in Final Game at Comer Ga
Comer defeated Woodville 1 to 0 in a decisive seventh inning game delayed by rain. Edwards Carithers and Nunnally pitched for Comer while Brooks Lewis teamed for Woodville. Umpire McCurdy and attendance figures were noted.
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Comer
Conwy
Woodville
Edwards
Carithers
Nunnally
Wondville
Edwards and Nunnally
Brooks
Lewis
McCurdy
First Races at Hontuswood with Entries and Results
The racing card lists entries for two races including Robin Wood and Molly Hamilton with finish times around 2:16 to 2:24. Other runners such as Caroline W Vic Ziegler The Ram Gianga Foxy Srashpe Pabtan appear in the dash and a subsequent eighth mile dash featuring Abltola Henry Lyons Stockwood Joviai and Proof Bhet Payne. Fans are invited to attend for a delightful afternoon of racing events.
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Aenues
Rale
Robin Wood
Molly Hamilton
Harrold B
Prince
Caroline W
Vic Ziegler
the Ram
Gianga
Foxy Srashpe
Pabtan
Abltola
Henry Lyons
Stockwood
Joviai
Proof Bhet
Payne
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