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Newspaper
Charlotte News
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
3
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Spartanburg over Charlotte 3 to 2 in a tight game as Garman and Laval produced key hits. Harsh defense and timely pitching kept the run total low with the decisive seventh inning scoring turning the contest.
In a close game on June 7 the visitors edged the Spinners 5 to 4 in eleven innings. Morrisey led astring of four singles and one run, supported by Doyle and others as the Patriots struggled to respond. The locals misplayed crucial passes allowing the decisive runs in extra innings.
The Winston-Salem team rallied in the ninth to defeat the Electricians 7 to 3 in a loose game. Swindell earned three hits, but both pitchers were ordinary. visitors steal eight bases and field errors aided the locals.
The News reports that the hard hitting Patriot out catcher, who drove in two runs, signed with the Macon club of the league and will report soon. He claims the Greens cut his pay and that another club offered more money, with a salary cap of 1200 dollars cited. The Greensboro manager may grant his release to pursue better opportunity, likely moving to left or right field.
In Ileans on June 7 the series committee of the Amateur Union Association adjourned after considering protests from the last meeting. Most protests were overruled. The Birmingham Club withdrew its protest while Reginald’s eligibility was continued.
Associated Press reports Joe Jeanette has not returned from Carl Morris camp in Oklahoma where he was teaching Morris. Morris, deemed the most likely white heavyweight, has a great right hand and quick learning, and should beat Jim Flynn at Tulsa on July 4.
The second annual outdoor championships will be at Sheepshead Bay instead of Travers Island. The date moves to July 8 from July 1 to boost public interest, as announced by the association.
The president will attend a lacrosse match between Montreal and the Crescent Athletic Club champions at the Crescent Club grounds in Bay Ridge. The event takes place tomorrow.
W C Dowd Jr reports a busy day with four singles and a home run from Liz and praise for Agnew. Joe Jackson hit the longest Washington grounds homer with two aboard, as Charlotte Greensboro Winston and others won yesterday. Cashion hit 1000 and a league sole homer. rivals Greenville and Spartanburg loom, with daily results and standings noted.
A compact feature by W. GC Jr examines the sport through players and strategy. It highlights key tactics, team dynamics, and notable moments shaping the contest.
The Hornets bounce back for a third straight win as Kipp and Agnew shine. Hargraves’ line drive is broken up, Laval is thrown out at first, and two costly errors by locals don’t stop the late rally. Stevenson adds two errors for the locals, but the Hornets prevail in the ninth.
One lot Swiss and Dimity Dresses with Cluny Lace trimmed Vel vet ribbon reading items priced at 7.50 now 4.75. White Marquisette Lingeree and Linen Dresses up to 20 now 9.95. All wool 25 Coat Suits closing at 17.75. All 20 Suits at 12.75 all 12.50 and 15 Suits at 8.75. Children White Dresses slightly soiled season styles closing at one quarter off.
Southern Railway timetable details list numerous daily departures to Birmingham Washington Atlanta and more. The notice includes Pullman car availability dining service and observation cars with connections at Mooresville Statesville Winston-Salem and Charlotte. It names offices R H Debutts T P A Charlotte R L Vernon D P A Washington H F Cary G P A S H Hardwick P T M Washington and B H Chapman V P G M.
Yesterday’s games include Charlotte 38 versus Spartanburg 2 and Winston-Salem 8 to Anderson 7. Greenville beat Greensboro 5 to 4 in eleven innings.
In the American Association Cleveland defeated Washington 9 to 2 while other games were postponed due to rain. In the South Atlantic League Savannah beat Columbus 7 to 6 and Albany won 3 to 2 over Charleston with Jacksonville and Augusta rained out. In the National League New York lost 3 to 4 to Pittsburg and Philadelphia fell 0 to 5 to Cincinnati with Brooklyn 3 and Chicago 5 not completed on wet grounds.
Atlanta and New Orleans were tied 3 to 3 when the seventh was called to allow New Orleans to catch a train. Birmingham defeated Nashville 6 to 2 while Chattanooga beat Mobile 3 to 2. Memphis Montgomery game not scheduled.
Genoa June 7 French aviator Le Prince abandons attempt to cover the Paris Rome Turin route. He had not entered the contest and planned an independent flight until a mishap damaged his aeroplane as he resumed toward Rome after arriving in Genoa Monday.
Virginia League action included Norfolk 1 Petersburg 1 after ten innings halted by darkness. Roanoke defeated Danville 6 to 2, while Lynchburg and Richmond had rain delays. Appalachian League saw Johnson City 5 Morristown 4 and Cleveland 12 Bristol 6. Eastern and Tidewater games featured multiple rain delays and close scores including Newport News 3 Norfolk 1 and Portsmouth 4 Old Point 0.
New Orleans June 7 Congressman Robert F Broussard third Louisiana district announced his candidacy for the United States Senate for the term beginning March 4 1915 to be decided at the democratic state primary this summer His opponents will be Governor Jared Young Sanders and Congressman Arsene Pujo He plans to return to Washington to vote on the woolen schedule before resuming his state campaign.
Railroad timetable from Charlotte lists multiple trains with departure times connections and through routes to Monroe Hamlet Portsmouth Norfolk Wilmington Philadelphia and New York with coach sleeping and dining services. Officials James Ker Jr T. P. A Selwyn Ho tel G P A H S Leard D P A noted.
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